[Tokumonkey]

I'd originally paid no attention to SIC because I don't care for the stylized aesthetic, and I'm pretty committed to Figuarts. However, yesterday, my friend surprised me with the 3 3/4" Den-Liner set. I may've squee'd hard enough to shatter glass.

I kinda had trouble believing the set was SIC (despite the clear labels on the package) because the Imagin were more or less on-model. The size is perfect for my needs, since I don't have a ton of display space. I've been doing a little research, and it looks like a Momotaros for this scale was released? I was fairly pleased that the set comes with accessories for him.

It also looks like there was a Naomi and Kohana set released, but they're statues at a much larger scale? There weren't any human figures released at this scale, were there? The set is clearly aching for an Owner, Deneb, Hana, Ryutaro, and Naomi.

I also found it interesting that connection points are left open on the right of the set, giving Bandai the option of releasing a follow-up set that could be attached. Given that it looks like this set came out in 2011, it sounds highly unlikely, but still!

The Imagin can have coffee! They can play with crayons! They can harass one another! Kuma can snooze at dramatic moments! The set comes with what look like tiny carafes, or maybe colored foam dispensers?

My friend also got me a "gag gift" of the Dapol Mel from Doctor Who, but the joke's on him: she's now filling in for Naomi behind the counter, since she's right in-scale. Seems pretty cheerful about it.

Is this set just uniquely delightful, or did they do anything else in this scale that's this... un-stylized?

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