NEW PRODUCT: VSToys: 1/6 Ayanami Rei student outfit & head sculpt set

I agree. While I will not warm up to anime style, the figures are beautifully put together, posed, and photographed.

Stryker2011 wrote:I really like the compositions of your photos. She looks really good in them.

Thanks very much, Mark. I was just in the middle of planning a shoot where she is sitting on the edge of a pool with her feet in the water. Then I realized that I needed a bigger bucket!

I'll update with new photos if I manage to pull it off.

GubernatorFan wrote:I agree. While I will not warm up to anime style, the figures are beautifully put together, posed, and photographed.

Thanks, I am the same way. I've never been a fan of anime with the exception of Gatchaman/Battle of the Planets.

rootleaf wrote:Thanks, I am the same way. I've never been a fan of anime with the exception of Gatchaman/Battle of the Planets.

My extent of liking anime is pretty much limited to Lupin III -- and not so much for the art style, but I guess I got into it a little bit when it used to come up on Adult Swim.

As far as animated series, I did like the look of Archer.

The swimsuit pics remind me of a Japanese action film:

The Girls Rebel Force of Competitive Swimmers (2007).

Also known as Attack Girls Swim Team vs The Undead.

Link to a poster image: Link to Picture

Probably means I'll be looking for the swimsuit parted out online. I bet it will be expensive.

Fun series of pics!

I've never seen the Evangelion series either, but I've accrued a number of Evangelion-inspired toys and figures over the years, mostly in smaller scale.

davidd wrote:The swimsuit pics remind me of a Japanese action film:

The Girls Rebel Force of Competitive Swimmers (2007).

Also known as Attack Girls Swim Team vs The Undead.

Link to a poster image: Link to Picture

Probably means I'll be looking for the swimsuit parted out online. I bet it will be expensive.

Fun series of pics!

I've never seen the Evangelionseries either, but I've accrued a number of Evangelion-inspired toys and figures over the years, mostly in smaller scale.

Ha! That's a hilarious title!

If you're not averse to eBay, a search of "VSTOYS 21XG81" will result in a couple of parted out black bikini's for this set. There was one I saw for $10.79 where you could probably talk them down a dollar or so?

Thanks for that, David. That looks like a wild movie; just might have to track it down.

rootleaf wrote:

If you're not averse to eBay, a search of "VSTOYS 21XG81" will result in a couple of parted out black bikini's for this set.

Thanks! That's better than what I found on eBay. The other listings refer to "underwear" and while showing three pieces in the photo (underwear, swimsuit, socks), the description says 2 pieces, underwear and socks.

I am suddenly tempted to begin assembling an Evangelion-based Rebel Force of Competitive Swimmers!

davidd wrote:

rootleaf wrote:

If you're not averse to eBay, a search of "VSTOYS 21XG81" will result in a couple of parted out black bikini's for this set.

Thanks! That's better than what I found on eBay. The other listings refer to "underwear" and while showing three pieces in the photo (underwear, swimsuit, socks), the description says 2 pieces, underwear and socks.

I am suddenly tempted to begin assembling an Evangelion-based Rebel Force of Competitive Swimmers!

With this 1/6 scale chainsaw: https://www.ebay.com/itm/353926357278?hash=item5267a7a11e, you will be well on your way!  

rootleaf wrote:

davidd wrote:

rootleaf wrote:

If you're not averse to eBay, a search of "VSTOYS 21XG81" will result in a couple of parted out black bikini's for this set.

Thanks! That's better than what I found on eBay. The other listings refer to "underwear" and while showing three pieces in the photo (underwear, swimsuit, socks), the description says 2 pieces, underwear and socks.

I am suddenly tempted to begin assembling an Evangelion-based Rebel Force of Competitive Swimmers!

With this 1/6 scale chainsaw: https://www.ebay.com/itm/353926357278?hash=item5267a7a11e, you will be well on your way!  

Already have it! It's a great prop, nicely scaled and decent quality!

davidd wrote:

rootleaf wrote:

davidd wrote:

rootleaf wrote:

If you're not averse to eBay, a search of "VSTOYS 21XG81" will result in a couple of parted out black bikini's for this set.

Thanks! That's better than what I found on eBay. The other listings refer to "underwear" and while showing three pieces in the photo (underwear, swimsuit, socks), the description says 2 pieces, underwear and socks.

I am suddenly tempted to begin assembling an Evangelion-based Rebel Force of Competitive Swimmers!

With this 1/6 scale chainsaw: https://www.ebay.com/itm/353926357278?hash=item5267a7a11e, you will be well on your way!  

 Already have it! It's a great prop, nicely scaled and decent quality!

Nice! Is that a good price for it? I may just get one...

rootleaf wrote:

Nice! Is that a good price for it? I may just get one...

I got the orange & white chainsaw four years ago, and it took patience and frequent searching to find one in the $20 range back then, so yes, I would say it's a pretty good price... as such things go.

But, y'know, it's twenty-odd bucks plus tax etcetera for a little piece of plastic that should probably cost fifty cents or a dollar. That's just me living in the past, though, when a candy bar cost a nickel and a phone call cost a dime.

The handle had come loose during shipping when I bought mine, but a tiny drop of glue set it back in to place without a problem.

Trying not to veer too far off topic, but... here's the chainsaw as put to use by Ever After High Darling Charming, who traded in her sword for something more intimidating:


And more practical:


Ever After High figs were about the size of a "skinny Barbie," so the pics should give you some idea of scale. The saw is a bit bulky for the EAH doll... which adds to the comedic effect, in theory... so it would be about right for a 1/6 fig.

I apologize for the tangent. What were we talking about again? Attack Rebel Swimmer Girls... no, wait... Evangelion figs. I can't do that in 1/6-scale, but here's a small step back to "on topic":


Painted hair: it's an Evangelion figure thing, I guess.

So that suit is designed to fit the "petite" S26/27 body?

davidd wrote:


So that suit is designed to fit the "petite" S26/27 body?

Awesome pics of the chainsaw in action - thanks!

Yes, in fact, I would not recommend the s27b-suntan simply because of the mismatch in skin tone. The s26a, while not an exact match to the head sculpt, is closer than the s27b in my view.

Rei unboxing on boxing day....

valentin wrote:



Rei unboxing on boxing day....  

I love the creativity in these photos! The desk and the 1/24 scale (?) Thor figure for Rei - nicely done! Is the mini boxed figure a custom creation?

(Furniture and props are the next things on my list to get.)

It's a hot toys official marvel fridge magnet.

The desk and chair is by Aone, a japanese doll company for 1/6, 1/4, 1/3 scale figures. In this case it's 1/6.

valentin wrote:It's a hot toys official marvel fridge magnet.

The desk and chair is by Aone, a japanese doll company for 1/6, 1/4, 1/3 scale figures. In this case it's 1/6.

Wow, I had no idea Hot Toys made these magnets. I'm definitely getting the desk and chair. Thanks Valentin!

Looks like the magnet works pretty well. I'm impressed you managed to fit her in the desk.

Yeah, Aone's desk and chair feels more like for nursery kids than for high school.

here's the actual product: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10792927

I should mention I got my s26a a little while ago and I asked earlier if the 26a had different skintone than the 16a. And it indeed does. The 26a has a slightly more pinkish translucent look (which matches this head) whereas the 16a is a dull yellowish hue. Thought I'd mention it in case I forget. I'll try to get some new pictures up but was a bit swamped with work recently.

I'd still like to find a new shirt though for her, that big velcro bugs me as it doesn't seem to sit flat. I'm sure someone will make one. There's a new clothing set by firetoys i think i saw somewhere that may be a candidate, although it's one of those fantasy skirt combat sets. Not sure if I have use for the other items.