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Street Fighter Chun-Li Battle Costume Bishoujo Statue

Posted on August 25, 2017 at 2:19 pm by Joe Moore under Video Game Toy News

Photos and details have been released for the new Street Fighter Chun-Li Battle Costume Bishoujo Statue coming from Kotobukiya. The new statue was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2017. This 1/7 scale statue stands at 9″ tall. It’s due for release in February 2018. You can see the photos after the jump and the details below.

A Kotobukiya Japanese import! For the next incredible Street Fighter Bishoujo statue from Kotobukiya we are proud to present a new, alternative take on the very first and most popular character in the series with the amazing CHUN-LI -BATTLE COSTUME-! One of the bestselling video game franchises of all time, Street Fighter first debuted in 1987 with its unique blend of one on one combat and international characters (and fighting styles). The beautiful and fierce Chun-Li first appeared in 1991’s Street Fighter II and has since gone on to become one of the most popular and recognizable characters from the series. A Chinese fighter and an undercover Interpol agent, she exemplifies justice and honorable martial arts. And now game fans and collectors can harness the power of Chun-Li in this all new Battle Costume Bishoujo statue version based on an original illustration by Shunya Yamashita!

Chun Li is captured in a fierce martial arts pose, standing tall while balanced on foot. The Street Fighter beauty rests her left hand on her knee while the right hand is held in a fist in front of her face. Even standing still the motion in this frozen stance is incredible with both clothing elements and the fighter’s long hair swirling around her. Chun-Li trades in her traditional blue and white qipao for a version that’s much more provocative; the Battle Costume consists of only thin strips of black cloth with gold decorations covering little of the woman’s impressive (and impressively sculpted) physique. The Chinese hero also wears flat white and gold shoes with matching spiked bracelets, and a red tie hangs from the front of her waist. Of course the incredible beauty of the fighter’s Bishoujo-styled face is the perfect detail to complete the package. Sculpted by Takaboku Busujima (BUSUJIMAX), Chun Li -Battle Costume- stands 9 inches tall (1/7 scale) on a specially designed display base. Instantly recognizable in your collection, the fighter looks great on her own or next to other Street Fighter Bishoujo statues from Kotobukiya!

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  1. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    04-10-2017, 06:04 AM

    Kotobukiya Announces Street Fighter Chun Li In Battle Outfit Bishoujo Statue

  2. Exodus's Avatar Exodus says

    04-10-2017, 09:51 AM

    Granted I love the blue OG outfit on her, this one is pretty hot looking, especially the pose.

  3. Harbinger's Avatar Harbinger says

    04-10-2017, 09:54 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Exodus View Post
    Granted I love the blue OG outfit on her, this one is pretty hot looking, especially the pose.
    Agreed, plus the non-Leia bun hairdo adds to the tentpole-enducing imagery.

  4. TheBlueMarvel's Avatar TheBlueMarvel says

    04-10-2017, 10:59 AM

    If Chun Li were Mai Shiranui...I'm surprised to be the first to make this observation; it's screaming at me.

    Damn, even the Japanese are running out of ideas...

  5. Harbinger's Avatar Harbinger says

    04-10-2017, 11:08 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel View Post
    If Chun Li were Mai Shiranui...I'm surprised to be the first to make this observation; it's screaming at me.

    Damn, even the Japanese are running out of ideas...
    I can live with it.

  6. TheBlueMarvel's Avatar TheBlueMarvel says

    04-10-2017, 01:17 PM

    @Nite

    I prefer Mai, so I'm not bothered aesthetically speaking.

    What actually bothers me is the growing lack of imagination in circles that are all about...imagination. With the creative spheres becoming more and more commercialized/commoditized, everything that was once cool is becoming an uninspired mash-up. Formerly, artistic talents sought to distinguish themselves and their work from one another. Now, they cannot seem to wait to regurgitate whatever expression their contemporaries have enjoyed success doing. Art and style have become formulaic and this fact makes me very uncomfortable.

  7. Harbinger's Avatar Harbinger says

    04-10-2017, 04:07 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel View Post
    @Nite

    I prefer Mai, so I'm not bothered aesthetically speaking.

    What actually bothers me is the growing lack of imagination in circles that are all about...imagination. With the creative spheres becoming more and more commercialized/commoditized, everything that was once cool is becoming an uninspired mash-up. Formerly, artistic talents sought to distinguish themselves and their work from one another. Now, they cannot seem to wait to regurgitate whatever expression their contemporaries have enjoyed success doing. Art and style have become formulaic and this fact makes me very uncomfortable.
    At least we know that miss li gets a brazillian.

  8. GizmoTron's Avatar GizmoTron says

    04-10-2017, 06:54 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel View Post
    If Chun Li were Mai Shiranui...I'm surprised to be the first to make this observation; it's screaming at me.

    Damn, even the Japanese are running out of ideas...
    Capcom vs SNK 3 confirmed.

  9. LordSagat has no avatar! LordSagat says

    04-11-2017, 08:44 AM

    Guys it's not that deep. It's just an alternate costume in the game. And an alternate costume based on a traditional Chinese garb at that.

  10. TheBlueMarvel's Avatar TheBlueMarvel says

    04-11-2017, 09:25 AM

    If it's not that deep, why add to the conversation? Not trying to be prickly, I'm always bemused when someone tries to eschew a conversation by adding to said conversation. What traditional Chinese garb shows that much skin? In my opinion, it's an appropriation of Mai and Lei Fang. I thought Capcom's artistic team was better than that. I was wrong.

  11. LordSagat has no avatar! LordSagat says

    04-11-2017, 05:39 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel View Post
    If it's not that deep, why add to the conversation? Not trying to be prickly, I'm always bemused when someone tries to eschew a conversation by adding to said conversation. What traditional Chinese garb shows that much skin? In my opinion, it's an appropriation of Mai and Lei Fang. I thought Capcom's artistic team was better than that. I was wrong.
    Well my purpose wasn't to abstain from the conversation which is why I said something in the first place. And by its not that deep was in reference to your "rant" about people lacking imagination. I just wanted to provide "clarity" on the outfit. This is a Qipao. Obviously not a traditional one. Same as her default costume. Capcom tweaked a traditional garb for this outfit and for her original. Lei Fang wears a more traditional realistic Qipao. But it's nothing like Mai. Who's not Chinese but Japanese and is dressed like a Kunoichi. I think you're generalizing all these outfits as being the same thing when they are not.

  12. MeLikeJinx has no avatar! MeLikeJinx says

    04-11-2017, 06:26 PM

    These Bishoujo statues were quick sellouts when they were doing classic Marvel/X-men characters... but now they are shelfwarming like crazy at my LCS... like nobody is buying them anymore it seems.

  13. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    08-25-2017, 11:19 AM

    Street Fighter Chun-Li Battle Costume Bishoujo Statue - The Toyark - News

  14. GizmoTron's Avatar GizmoTron says

    08-25-2017, 12:52 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx View Post
    These Bishoujo statues were quick sellouts when they were doing classic Marvel/X-men characters... but now they are shelfwarming like crazy at my LCS... like nobody is buying them anymore it seems.
    Everyone ran out of room on their shelves.

    That's pretty much the only reason I won't get this, nice as it is these statues take up too much space and are too expensive to live in storage.

  15. Augustus_Cole's Avatar Augustus_Cole says

    08-25-2017, 01:04 PM

    nice figure...she doesn't really look Asian though..

  16. goliathfasa has no avatar! goliathfasa says

    08-25-2017, 05:17 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DarkToyLord View Post
    nice figure...she doesn't really look Asian though..
    Oh, she looks Asian. The face at least.

    Specifically, the face fits the current Asian girl archetype that's considered by the media and masses as ideally beautiful: big eyes, delicate nose, and round face.

    Source: is Asian.

  17. Augustus_Cole's Avatar Augustus_Cole says

    08-26-2017, 04:46 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by goliathfasa View Post
    Oh, she looks Asian. The face at least.

    Specifically, the face fits the current Asian girl archetype that's considered by the media and masses as ideally beautiful: big eyes, delicate nose, and round face.

    .
    yeah....nope..

  18. MeLikeJinx has no avatar! MeLikeJinx says

    08-26-2017, 03:02 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by GizmoTron View Post
    Everyone ran out of room on their shelves.

    That's pretty much the only reason I won't get this, nice as it is these statues take up too much space and are too expensive to live in storage.
    IMO the earliest batch of Bishoujo PVCs were more like pin-up girl interpretations of various comic/game characters... like the kind you find on the nose of a bomber plane... kinda sexy, but not too bad. They kinda got away from that as time went on IMO.

  19. Harbinger's Avatar Harbinger says

    08-26-2017, 03:20 PM

    I like this version of miss li. Never found the leia-alike hair bun things cute.

  20. Zealwing's Avatar Zealwing says

    08-26-2017, 09:49 PM

    Looks great to me love her hair down.

  21. Exodus's Avatar Exodus says

    08-28-2017, 10:45 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel View Post
    @Nite

    I prefer Mai, so I'm not bothered aesthetically speaking.

    What actually bothers me is the growing lack of imagination in circles that are all about...imagination. With the creative spheres becoming more and more commercialized/commoditized, everything that was once cool is becoming an uninspired mash-up. Formerly, artistic talents sought to distinguish themselves and their work from one another. Now, they cannot seem to wait to regurgitate whatever expression their contemporaries have enjoyed success doing. Art and style have become formulaic and this fact makes me very uncomfortable.
    Yeah, I wish they would just finish up a specific line before revisiting a character and recasting them...The Video game ones like Tekken and SF you would think would be easy for them to knock them all out unlike the comic ones...

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx View Post
    These Bishoujo statues were quick sellouts when they were doing classic Marvel/X-men characters... but now they are shelfwarming like crazy at my LCS... like nobody is buying them anymore it seems.
    I think that's what happened they're doing more different newer Marvel Now characters, and none of the hot classic ones.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx View Post
    IMO the earliest batch of Bishoujo PVCs were more like pin-up girl interpretations of various comic/game characters... like the kind you find on the nose of a bomber plane... kinda sexy, but not too bad. They kinda got away from that as time went on IMO.
    True, they're definitely making them less risque that's for sure...at least the comic lines that is...

  22. Snowflakian's Avatar Snowflakian says

    08-28-2017, 07:45 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel View Post
    In my opinion, it's an appropriation of Mai and Lei Fang. I thought Capcom's artistic team was better than that. I was wrong.
    I think the term you're looking for is inspired by/homage to. And it is a common Asian areas style dress too. Same areas those characters drew inspiration from for their outfits(though Mai's is more a mix of kunoichi priestess as you see in her arm shoulder bands, she is a Japanese ninja after all, not Chinese, hers is closer to Kasumi's and Momiji's ninja outfit). Lei Fang's in particular is based on an actual Chinese dress you can buy as was the point to that aspect of her story where she wears it for a night out.

    It's a common outfit in anime areas too. It's in various Japanese culturally influenced properties like Devil Hunter Yohko and others. Though that one has a no cleavage top to it because of the yin/yang emblem on top. So hers is closer to the Lei Fang dress style. (Predates DOA too.)

    So really, appropriation this is not. It's a commonality to too many intellectual properties from the 80s on up. The Chinese influences of the design are mostly in the trim and belt. The bracelets are a trademark Chun-Li thing that Lei Fang homages in some of her alt outfits.

    Really glad to see they included Chun-Li's musculature too! Would have looked odd without her trademark leg strength.

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