Custom Figma Louise

While I like the Nendoroid figure, what I really wanted was a Figma. So here's my custom Figma Louise.

One of the key considerations for me was to use parts from the least number of figures as possible to keep costs down. I also didn't want to do too much painting as I'm poor at it. I'm happy to say that I only used two figures for this. I think she turned out okay. One thing which could be better is her hair. The character has a great volume of it. I was considering using K-On!'s Mugi's hair but her face was not what I was looking for and of course there's the budget to keep in mind. Figma parts are easily interchangeable, and after that its just painting. The medallion, ribbon and cloak were self made with objects lying about.      

I made the mistake of using felt for her cloak initially and so there's tiny threads stuck to her clothes. I cut up an old shirt for it in the end.

Here's some accessories I put together for her. The wand and riding crops are from the Nendoroid figure. Now I need to look for an angry face which fits this body.

Some more pics of the figure. The paint has started to come off due to my handling and posing it. 

I'll have to look into making the figure shorter. She's actually quite a short character.

The figure is in need of a repaint. I don't think I'll do it though. Sometimes the more you touch it the worse it becomes. I hope that there will be an official Figma made of her. Thanks for viewing!

Nendoroid Louise

My first Nendoroid, and its one of my favourite characters, Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière. She's from the series Zero no Tsukaima (The Familar of Zero).

This figure will be re-released in May 2012. Was waiting for that but I found this one being sold for a good price. Happy to have it in hand. 

If you're looking for this figure, do see if you can get it from Hobby Stock. I read that extras like a diorama and standees of Saito will be included as a bonus if you preordered from them. I got that piece of info from Tomopop.   

The figure comes with interchangeable faces and arms, her cloak, her wand, two riding crops (one straight and one bent), a prayer/spell book and a base. Her hands are interchangeable too. 

The figure cannot stand on its own and you'll need to use the base. You clip the back of her legs to make her stand. It appears that the figure can only stand straight. There is articulation at her hips but I don't see how as yet how to put her in a running pose for example and remain standing. There's also articulation at her neck, shoulders and wrists. Her arms don't stay on very well, but that could be due to my figure being second hand. Right, now for some pics.

Louise looks so cute, even with her angry face!    

Has she cast a spell on you?

There's no need to be mean, she tries her best.

Look what you've done, you've made her cry.

I'll start running if I were you.

Love this figure. I hope I don't get bitten too hard by the Nendoroid bug. Thanks for viewing!