[Kiwami]

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Originally Posted by Talisman

That was, what, half a year turnaround time? Card in February, prototype in May, painted piece in August. I guess being a much simpler body style vs. having a bunch of skirt, cape, w/e to design helped speed things along... as did that Nintendo money.

I think it went straight from card to painted piece; I can't remember a grayscale prototype being shown? But six months regardless, yes.

And yeah, much simpler than the more elaborate pieces, general experience with how a Samus figure should work, and the Yen-signs in their eyes because Dread did very well and people want that merchandise.

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Originally Posted by Talisman

Hopefully the figure itself doesn't suffer any egregious compromises as a result... I don't think anyone wants another Rikka Takarada.

Agreed. Although the real wait for the figure will begin after pre-orders anyway, to bring up Pekora once more, I think she was delayed like 3-4 times until I got her. Came out perfect though, it has like one paint splotch that is so unnoticeable in most poses I'm not even bothered to rub it off.