CM's Corp Gutto Kuru Minerva (Minelba)

GogDog · 06-30-2012, 06:55 PM

I think she's pretty cool. She can be a bit fiddly to get to pose, and her hands pop off very easily, but overall, its a well done figure. Like the Gutto Kuru Noriko Takaya from GunBuster that I have (pictured below), the joints are well hidden for having such mobility. This line makes a strong effort to maintain sculpt while adding as much articulation as possible. Early in hand pics showed her having a very long neck, but after swapping or sometimes posing the head, it can rise up further than its supposed to. All you have to do is push it down and its fine. I wish she came with more faces as she only has three (whereas Noriko came with five). I think the neck joint is over-designed, and it limits head articulation. The lower hair piece that rests on the back is connected to the head in a way that makes it look like the hair is always "flowing" from the back of the head. If the lower hair had just been connected to the neck and the upper part was separate, the head would have better articulation. But it's a minor complaint.

**EDIT I've pooled my thoughts about the GK line in this video, if you are interested. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcnmAVhfJh8

Minerva by GogDog, on Flickr

Minerva by GogDog, on Flickr

Compared to Gutto Kuru Noriko Takaya:

Gutto Kuru Minerva and Norikio by GogDog, on Flickr

rattraprules98 · 06-30-2012, 07:04 PM

The quote in your sig works perfectly.

I'm really jealous of you right now... I might have spent more on one figure than $120, but I get the feeling that my parents are gonna think I'm insane if I buy this...

GogDog · 06-30-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rattraprules98

The quote in your sig works perfectly.

I'm really jealous of you right now... I might have spent more on one figure than $120, but I get the feeling that my parents are gonna think I'm insane if I buy this...

She's can be easily had for much less than that.

rattraprules98 · 06-30-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GogDog

She's can be easily had for much less than that.

$95 on RK... Was Amiami less than that or not?

GogDog · 06-30-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rattraprules98

$95 on RK... Was Amiami less than that or not?

Amiami was like $80

rattraprules98 · 06-30-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GogDog

Amiami was like $80

Now I'm thinking about it... Damn you... Damn me, too... If I do grab it, it'll probably be when I order AM Breakdown and Jet Vehicon from RK...

Lbsammills51 · 06-30-2012, 07:33 PM

Cool, it' looks really good. I hope it's still in stock online at the end of July, because that's when I'll be able to get it.

[Wing_Saber-X] · 07-02-2012, 01:05 AM

's cool and all, but not really into girly figs.

Gogdog, however seems to be in heaven!

GetterRobo · 07-02-2012, 01:13 AM

That's a sweet fig, you look like you are having fun when making the image shots. I can't help but snicker at Minerva, as if she's ready to do the hare hare yukai dance while holding Blaster.

LCDR Blindside · 07-02-2012, 01:15 AM

Man, is there a reason people still insist on calling her "Minelba?"

Great shots, GD. I saw the one of her with Blaster in the SCPT and my heart just about melted at that smile.

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07-02-2012, 01:13 AM	#9
GetterRobo Autobot Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 91	That's a sweet fig, you look like you are having fun when making the image shots. I can't help but snicker at Minerva, as if she's ready to do the hare hare yukai dance while holding Blaster. TF's for sale. Feedback "Wow...Macross fans are the only fans I can think of that are barred from watching their favorite series in the US. Gundam, Ghost in the Shell, Naruto, Bleach, etc...all can watch, buy, collect on a whim. While we sit and curse HG for our misfortunes." - Zor Primus, Debate post @ Macorossworld.com

07-02-2012, 01:15 AM	#10
LCDR Blindside Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 4,564 Location: If you grew up where I grew up, you'd be f***ing dead! Collection Count: A select many News Credits: 1	Man, is there a reason people still insist on calling her "Minelba?" Great shots, GD. I saw the one of her with Blaster in the SCPT and my heart just about melted at that smile.