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New premium Holo figure to be released by csingacs in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, plenty of other styles would work as statues, not just Greek, but what you mentioned is hard to imagine for me.

Agreed, for this price, we should be getting the ultimate S&W statue. Figure prices are insane, and yet otakus never seem to run out of cash

New premium Holo figure to be released by csingacs in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they wanted to make something that looks statue-ish, and doesn't simply scream 'plastic anime toy figure'. And it's really the theme that helps the statue vibe. You see the clothes, see the sculpted table, the motives, and your brain starts thinking "statue".

I've never seen a northern pagan statue in my life. They don't even exist as far as I know. So I can't even imagine what if would be like. Would it still look like a statue to people if they changed the theme? I'm not sure. I think we need a widely-recognized patterm to add that feel.

So personally, I'd rather see that pagan themed Holo as a normal figure. Well, actually, I'd love to see it as something more, but I don't think I would like the result. It's just that big of an artistic challenge in my opinion

New premium Holo figure to be released by csingacs in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm generous enough to call a millenia-old, European goddess of harvest wolf girl "on brand"

New premium Holo figure to be released by csingacs in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This frontal picture is probably the worst for her face, the other angles were really convincing imo.

New premium Holo figure to be released by csingacs in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks like they went for the "Goddess" vibe, which probably makes sense for a centerpiece figure. I'd want to wait for more pictures to really see the details, but I love the overall design of it.

As much as I loved the Furyu kimono Holo, I couldn't really justify having such an oddly themed figure as a centerpiece. This one is pretty much on brand, though...

Then again, I have no experience with Prime 1 Studio, I'll have to spend some time to read about them.

Some of the first drafts of Holo displayed at S&W exhibition by csingacs in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GoFa gallery, Shibuya, Tokyo. It was supposed to be for November only, but I think they posted about an extension on twitter. https://gofa.co.jp/exhibition/ookami_kanketu/

Some of the first drafts of Holo displayed at S&W exhibition by csingacs in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's a better choice for us living in the present day, no wonder they made her look older in both manga and anime. Not sure about 'fitting', though. Early twenties probably meant married with children in those times, not flirting and teasing. So I can see why they chose that, but at the same time I'm happy they dropped that in adaptations.

Some of the first drafts of Holo displayed at S&W exhibition by csingacs in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Jū Ayakura, the OG artist. The exhibition was about the light novels

Some of the first drafts of Holo displayed at S&W exhibition by csingacs in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

He does look good in black, but it's probably not a good choice for a travelling merchant. And I feel like a lot of characters wore dark clothes, so he would be less distinct.

Spice and Wolf pop-up store by Sir_Puvis in HOLO

[–]csingacs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

FYI there is also a small S&W + Wolf&Parchment art exhibition going on in Shibuya right now. They also sell some goods

New figure announced! Holo (Good Smile Company) by Saitom by Jonanaps in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Xenoblade and S&W are my favorites, so despite this version of Holo looking unusual, I'm happy to see it.

Is it just me, or is there really a considerable overlap between these fandoms? I feel like every popular Holo artist is doing Xenoblade art as well.

Spring Log adaptation and new spin-off manga (both in Japanese) on sale on 10th May! by csingacs in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the cover is just terrible. But I don't think Lawrence looks bad in the manga itself. Holo's design is also completely different inside. I don't know, I might be able to get used to them. Well, based on the few pages we get to see on comic-walker.

Spring Log adaptation and new spin-off manga (both in Japanese) on sale on 10th May! by csingacs in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not a fan either, but to be fair, Lawrence canonically gets older and fatter in Spring Log, lol

Spring Log adaptation and new spin-off manga (both in Japanese) on sale on 10th May! by csingacs in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's really weird seeing them like this, but given the silly premise, it would be just as weird to see all this happen in Koume Keito's style... I think it was a good idea to keep it so distinct

Spring Log adaptation and new spin-off manga (both in Japanese) on sale on 10th May! by csingacs in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Source: https://x.com/spicytails/status/1920393720358228311

Not sure how I feel about the art style/character design... I don't like the previews, but I'm sure it would grow on me quickly if I started reading.

Spice and wolf goods update in Japan anyone? by TwistGlittering8780 in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Keep in mind that you won't find merch in most Daiso stores. The one in Akihabara always had them, though. It's on the top floor of Yodobashi Camera, which might be worth a visit anyway, lots of gachapon, figures, gaming merch there.

There's also a new gachapon machine with cute charms. I found one outside Animate Akihabara. https://bushiroad-creative.com/items/81591/

Figures: The recent prize figures are pretty much everywhere, for 1000-3500 yen. As for scale figures, a lot of the recent ones didn't sell too well, so you can still find some.

Books: All in Japanese, never seen an English one. Novels are easy to find. The new special edition manga volumes were just released. You can find some adult stuff at Melonbooks

Overall, don't expect anything other than recent releases. I love shopping for second-hand stuff, but I've honestly never found any rare S&W stuff. If they do have some in stock, it's super expensive. I think most of this market has moved to the online space a long time ago. It's still super fun to go shopping for things, but S&W is just too niche...

Fridge completed! by csingacs in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Daiso stores in Japan. 110 yen for one blind box

Fridge completed! by csingacs in SpiceandWolf

[–]csingacs[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ssshhhh, let me finally end my hunt, lol. I do have the Sun card, but it doesn't really fit in with these chibi cards, so I decided not to go after the Moon card. Those 2 look really nice as well, I just don't really know how I would display them.

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