Live Magazine September 2014 Volume 9/2014 | Page 92

STATUE I loved the previous Jaina Solo statue for its playful pose and just gorgeous facial features. But this Mara Jade takes all that to the next level and beyond!! The pose here perfectly conveys that strong force push dynamic pose in the artwork. molded details, and different shades of blues that accentuate that gorgeous female figure. The knee high boots are painted in a more metallic style that makes them stand out from the more matt-like finish of the body suit. One of my favourite features has to be the red hair, and how it’s sculpting is various shades of translucent red/orange plastic. From all angles the hair is just outstanding, and it frames another beautiful Bishoujo face from Kotobukiya. The paint app on the skin is again flawless - I love the creamy smoothness and subtle shading. The brown paint app on the belt and her shoulder/back harness is nicely done too. I love how the belt lays on her hips, with the holster slung to the side. The statue overall is so beautiful, it looks every bit as amazing from the rear as it does from the front, if not more so! But really, this statue is pretty damn awesome no matter which way you look at her! The outfit itself is also beautifully done, with lots of different textures, For me, this is another home run for Kotobukiya in the Bishoujo line. I haven’t been collecting their statues for very long, but in the short space of time that I have, I can safely say that there is no other company that makes statues of such quality at such an affordable price! Together with Jaina Solo, these two look simply stunning. I cannot wait to see who they announce to be next in the Star Wars Bishoujo line (Slave Leia pretty please!). I just hope they don’t take another year or so to release the next one! Most highly recommended! For the full video review, head on over to the Kool Kollectibles YouTube channel! I hope you can check it out, subscribe, like, and comment with your own thoughts! :)