Last November, Good Smile Company had an upcoming Dead or Alive Kasumi Figma on display at the Max Factory 30th Anniversary Omedeto Max Exhibition. Over at the Figma Blog, they have shared new photos of the figure, as well as some details. Kasumi is one of the main characters from the Dead or Alive video game franchise, which started in the arcades in the 1990’s, and has had new iterations during every video game generation since. Known for its over the top “sexy” costumes and gravity defying physics, the Dead or Alive series was a surprisingly deep but easy to pick up 3D fighting game franchise. Though the core game mechanics are still quite well done, these days the newest game in the series has become known for its countless microtransactions for new costume packs.
The new Kasumi figure is no different. The fully articulated 6″ scale figure is shown in one of her classic outfits in red and white. Her more iconic blue outfit could easily make an appearance at some point as a variant or exclusive. The figure includes two interchangeable portraits, interchangeable hands, a sword, and a sheath. Pre-orders go live on Thursday, January 25th on the Good Smile Shop in Japan.
You can see the new photos after the jump.
Good Smile Reveals Dead or Alive Kasumi Figma
Nice- but a little too anime looking for my taste. I've been a DoA since game one, hopefully Storm Collectibles can get a few of these fighters into their line-up (Figuarts doing Streetfighter didn't get in the way of their line- so Figma shouldn't clash on DoA either I hope)
If this line does well enough to get me a Tina and Bass I would be one happy camper. Plus as Joe pointed out, it would be cool to get an awesome Ninja Gaiden figure, as the Neca Player Select is good but the proportions are a little off.
WOAH!! Super excited about this. I hope they give us Ryu's unmasked DOA2 look over the Ninja Gaiden look (afterall he will just look like any other ninja with his head covered) and Ein or Hayate figure. Jann-Lee too !
So stocked about this, DOA2 is my favorite fighting game ever !!!
Damn, talk about top-heavy. But it IS true to the source material...
Cool my favorite character after Ryu H. Ayane is not too far behind I bet
Ohhh Kasumi, Leifang (my personal fav, of the ladies), Tina, and Ayane...I will forever reserve a special place in my heart for Team Ninja and their masterwork, DOA. As an even larger Virtua Fighter fan, circa 95', ahead of the 96' release, I was excited to learn of Ninja's development of a spiritual cousin to my favorite 3d fighter of all time, Virtua Fighter. When Tecmo first licensed Virtua Fighter 2's graphic engine to make DOA, I knew immediately that I'd love the final product. They did not disappoint.
Hands down, one of my very favorite guilty pleasures in gaming...prurient boob-physics and all! But enough talk about the 'sexy.' Where's Zach at??? Man, how much ass did I kick before people finally realized that Zach IS A BEAST!?!? HAAHAHAHA!
Zach was my favorite until I got really into the combo throws. That is why Tina and Bass became my mains, with a side of Ryu for the Izuna Drop
I'm surprised they're doing Kasumi first since it seems like these days she's been knocked down to also-ran.
I really hope they get to mah gurl Lisa.
Zach was my favorite until I got really into the combo throws. That is why Tina and Bass became my mains, with a side of Ryu for the Izuna Drop
Good choices on Tina and Bass. I always respected players who avoided the 'cheese' characters. I prefer single combat, but when I did play tag, I teamed Zach with Bayman or Gen Fu...
I really hope they get to mah gurl Lisa.
Anyway, she's my personal favorite, so this is an instant buy. Now would like to get at least Ayane and Ryu Hayabusa, too.
Anyway, she's my personal favorite, so this is an instant buy. Now would like to get at least Ayane and Ryu Hayabusa, too.
Being based on something older would make sense, though.
the eyes are very Anime Style, I would have prefer the blue version from DOA2 but I think it will be very hard to resist to this one
Being based on something older would make sense, though.
They also just put out a smaller limited run figure kit of that same statue, so it has something to do with that particular Kasumi design being so popular.
DAMN!!! That's all I have to say.
Kind of too anime influenced as opposed to game accuracy. Looks more like the Senran Kagura DLC versions.
Still neat to see more DOA products being made though!
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I need more Figma like I need another hole in my head, but there's no way I'm not buying this along with any exclusive versions that might pop up, too.
I might have been interested in this as I have been a DOA fan since it's inception, but that overly anime face killed any interest I had in the figure.
Although, with someone daring to brave taking some paints or an airbrush to it...you could probably customize this into a Miko Mido figure... (for those who are old enough to get what I'm saying...) just rid the skirt and add a bow in the hair and you're set.
Although, with someone daring to brave taking some paints or an airbrush to it...you could probably customize this into a Miko Mido figure... (for those who are old enough to get what I'm saying...) just rid the skirt and add a bow in the hair and you're set.
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