NEW PRODUCT: TBLeague - Devil Spy (White) / Night Haunter (Green) PL2022-201A/B

Goddesswave wrote:Has anyone compared in hand these PL2022-201 bodies (released Nov. 4, 2022?) with the S50B/S51B bodies (released Jan. 25, 2023?)? Comparing them in photos, they appear to be virtually the same.

Endlessdreamer wrote:Can anyone advise if the body type of this figure can suit YMToy heads?  (I understand they are on the smaller side and look better on slim frames)

This body type is either the pale variant of S37A or the newer S50A.  

The only difference I found between those body types is that the S50A is slightly (~1cm) taller

Anyone know for sure what body type this figure has?

I'm not sure any of us have figured out exactly what this body is for certain, to confirm or deny this conclusion. In principle, the smaller heads should work for the various petite bodies, perhaps especially S24/S25 (+ letter of your choice: S24A=pale, S24B="dark brown" (which is lighter than the other option), S25B=suntan, S25C="dark skinned".

You can probably find some useful information in these threads:

https://onesixthfigures.forumotion.com/t3013-tbleague-phicen-seamless-bodies-with-steel-skeleton-catalog-updated-continually

https://onesixthfigures.forumotion.com/t5547-head-sculpt-general-catalog-contribute-but-check-out-the-rules

https://onesixthfigures.forumotion.com/t7575-female-head-with-tbl-body-catalogue

Mystery solved, I actually sent Phicen an email request asking them about the figure,  and it's confirmed they advised me that it's actually body type S50A being used as the base for this particular figure

Endlessdreamer wrote:Mystery solved, I actually sent Phicen an email request asking them about the figure,  and it's confirmed they advised me that it's actually body type S50A being used as the base for this particular figure

Excellent initiative! Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately, it's not one of the bodies I own, so I can't advise with any certainty on your head matching question.

GubernatorFan wrote:

Endlessdreamer wrote:Mystery solved, I actually sent Phicen an email request asking them about the figure,  and it's confirmed they advised me that it's actually body type S50A being used as the base for this particular figure

Excellent initiative! Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately, it's not one of the bodies I own, so I can't advise with any certainty on your head matching question.

Based on extensive additional research I have done, I have found that in fact, the S50A body type is identical to the original S40A figure.  I have feedback from a YouTuber who has both these bodies.  

I have found from further research since S50A and S40A are identical, in fact these bodies are a fraction (~1cm) taller than the S37, the difference being the S37 has more dramatic, anime type hip waist ratio but those are very, very close.  So easy to get these bodies confused.  So in conclusion S50A slightly taller than S37, slightly different dimensions as well.  

Smaller Head fitment is more about proportionality to slimness rather than height.

The waist hip ratio on the S37 is more dramatic.  S50 just a hair less dramatic waist:hip.  So it's actually a little bit different.  Still totally anime-like large bust proportions.

Based on the proportions of shoulder width+ waist size, although this body results in a taller figure, proportions are super petite , and people report good results with marrying YMToys heads to these bodies (a few people have done S40 with the Ymtoy heads, works just fine) So that does answer the second part of my question..

Endlessdreamer wrote:Based on extensive additional research I have done, I have found that in fact, the S50A body type is identical to the original S40A figure.  I have feedback from a YouTuber who has both these bodies.  ...

All bodies I don't have, but I'm glad you got enough feedback to make a choice. Good luck with the kitbash. Several members, including Randam Hajile, have made cool steampunk kitbashes.

GubernatorFan wrote:

Endlessdreamer wrote:Based on extensive additional research I have done, I have found that in fact, the S50A body type is identical to the original S40A figure.  I have feedback from a YouTuber who has both these bodies.  ...

All bodies I don't have, but I'm glad you got enough feedback to make a choice. Good luck with the kitbash. Several members, including Randam Hajile, have made cool steampunk kitbashes.

I went ballistic on options of heads lol my first kitbash so I went with YMT049C, YMT088D, YMT084D and YMT073C.  Overkill for one figure lol literally 5 heads to choose from!  All give this figure a lot of dramatically different looks with those different faces and hairstyles.  No idea what's going to look best, but a beret style hat + braided tails YMT049C feels like a strong choice.. or could totally make her blonde with a Nina Williams (YMT084D) kind of face.  YMT088D with "platinum" hair is a wildcard might be the best one out of the choices...


Yep, cyberpunk inspired kitbash that's why I went for this figure as a base, it just really needs more accessories to finish the cyberpunk look.  Not sure If I care about this pervy half-ass showing panties she's got on but I imagine the figure seated on the bike, holding a large futuristic sniper rifle on one arm.  I might swap the panties for some black leather shorts maybe if it bothers me too much.. but being seated won't look as bad I'm thinking...

This figure comes with some pretty bland accessories. Even the sword isn't very detailed, going to swap that to a more modern looking sword that can be worn on a sling on the back...Like a small headset visor with a monocle reticle for example. Small cuffs with screens and looks like a smartwatch to cover the seams.  

 I've built lego sets with bitlights so I'm planning to do some crafting as well to put lights into the accessories.  Takeda's (Bandai/Medicom) 1/6 akira bike already has lots of lights, planning to display the finished figure with that famous bike.

Wow, that is some great research, thank you, Endlessdreamer, and welcome to the boards!

Moonbase Alpha Male wrote:

Diana wrote:This isn't an all too new trend. They did announce five anime figures recently: the white and the green snake, and there have been others before.

And this green version very much made me think that the green Ghost Soldier must have sold well, because this is pretty much the same color scheme. Copying themselves again.

Well, no.  We're talking about something very specific here (at least I was) and nothing anywhere as broad as the range of TBL's "five anime figures recently."  The present figures have nothing whatsoever stylistically in common with the mentioned TBL's previous White and Green Snake (except maybe something "anime-ish"), but they are extremely cookie-cutter close to the specific TOYSEIIKI style, to the point where they could easily just have been TOYSEIIKI's Gantz:0 or Selvaria Version 2.0.   So I think for TBL this is indeed a specific new direction, being borrowed from their competitor.

Did you know those Toyseikii models are using TBL bodies?  They are also anatomically correct.  I just saw the note referring to "competitor" but those Ganz figures were TBL.

As you probably know, the Toyseikii Ganz TBL figures use the same body for Reika and Anzu, although both had different body types in the anime.  As well TBL's body model they used was exclusive to that set.  Note the definite addition of curves and hips/butt area and thighs.  Those Ganz TBL exclusives are not like any of the current series of bodies available, mostly because they have more booty and legs developed but still keeping super slim upper body.

Somehow I missed the "parting-out season" for the TBL Devil Spy so I am still trying to get the leather jacket from the White version.

They only seem to be selling the complete figure on ebay these days so I guess I am out of luck for now.

itt wrote:Somehow I missed the "parting-out season" for the TBL Devil Spy so I am still trying to get the leather jacket from the White version.

They only seem to be selling the complete figure on ebay these days so I guess I am out of luck for now.

Yeah it's a good base to kitbash it if cyberpunk is your theme, admittedly , its a lackluster figure. I am finding myself having to purchase a lot of accessories to make it work

Feedback, she's a great figure.  This one is able to stand up on her own, feet are very poseable.  Solid figure.
Feels like any Smaller YMtoys headsculpts will complement the figure. This is YMT088D, I find is an excellent alternative head for this figure.  

Very cyber punk-ish looking babe

Hmmm. Not for me.

Looks much better.

If I ever get one, I’m thinking I might try it out with a light blue haired sculpt I have, or maybe even pick up something with purple hair.

That’s quite a gun you’ve given her. What’s it from?

itt wrote:Looks much better.

If I ever get one, I’m thinking I might try it out with a light blue haired sculpt I have, or maybe even pick up something with purple hair.

That’s quite a gun you’ve given her. What’s it from?

It's a metal model, heavy sniper anti-vehicle Gauss rifle from the warhammer universe.  

Something space marines use...

Works for the big ass gun + sexy babe kinda pinup I'm going for... I think the beret also looks SO good on this sculpt.  The fact that it's a gun from warhammer 40k is definitely an homage .. I'm a big warhammer fan for a long time

Don't get me started how hard it is getting (censored) to fit right , I've tried using some gundam 1/100 scale weapons but just didn't fit quite right in my mind

itt wrote:Looks much better.

If I ever get one, I’m thinking I might try it out with a light blue haired sculpt I have, or maybe even pick up something with purple hair.

That’s quite a gun you’ve given her. What’s it from?

I love how this gun looks with her wielding it.  The whole thing is metal so it's quite heavy, there's no way she can hold it without some kind of support. The way she's holding it now is basically the only damn way to pose it, honestly the gun IS the support. I love how this looks so I'll probably leave it like this for a while..

The figure looks soooo much better like this now. I'm not sure if I'll ever use this figure with the sculpt it came with tbh