TAMASHII NATIONS : Drossel (Fireball Charming) Anime Miniature Figure

I'm not into toys, models, figurines, or even little statues of any kind. I mztured out of the intrigue of such things a very long time ago... but when I saw this little posable replicant with markedly feminine features, I had to take a closer look. I was taken aback by the architecture and design of it, along with the overall aesthetic simplicity of the model as a whole. It is remarkably detailed and looking at it made me appreciate what people can create with the right level of dedication and passion. I had to have one and it now sits on my computer desk as my caddy and every time I look at it I just smile and admire the mind that manifested it.Couple things though... It must be handled very gingerly, because while it may beautifully crafted, it is not structurally sound at all. Many parts are brittle, the swappable parts don't secure snugly enough and will actually fall off if the table the figure is on gets a good enough jolt. Its center of gravity is too wildly misplaced for it to actually be able to stand up and pose. They include a base and a robot arm thing that anchors into the base that is meant to grip Drossel's waist to hold her upright so she can actually be posed... but she's too heavy for the feeble plastic arm and is jusst as much a pain to get it to stay upright when using as it is without it. It also comes with a ton of swappable parts for the figure like different hands, heads, feet, robot stuff, etc... but nothing to store all that stuff in. They could have just made the base of the stand the compartment for those extra parts, but no. They went with some silly battery powered button and speaker thing that I will never use. Oh yeah and this thing costs quite a bit of money. Not what I'd call a sound investment... but if you want a sweet looking humanoid robot representing the glory of human engineering striking poses on your desk, the Drossel Von Flugel delivers.

Let me start by saying that if you're on the fence over the price .. don't be. This is the best, most amazing figure I've probably ever owned. The figure it's self is nearly flawless, the joints won't ever get weak due to the metal used for them. That said, the poses you can place her in are endless! The range of movement in the head, arms, legs, and waist give you more options for poses than you'll probably ever find on any other figure. I've heard people say that it feels light compared to other Chogokin figurines, however, I've never owned any other Chogokin.. Not sure how heavy the others are, but she is quite heavy if you ask me.

Alright so this product is a bit flawed, her top half isnt proportional weight wise to her bottom putting strain on the thin plastic waist if droped the wrong way she will break in two. All of the more important joints and peices should be made of the same metal in her knees.

Shes really cute and posable. In case its not clear this one is larger than the other one. Its made of a more metal feeling material as apposed to the small plastic one. Shes got a lot of weight to her which i like. She works great as a figure model too. Some of the body parts have fallen off since i got her, like the white parts covering the thighs, but i put some glue in the slots and stuck it back on, hasnt come off since. Also the neck cant support the head very well anymore because ive had her in my bag for a few days, but thats just a warning. Nothing agaisnt the product. My friend has the small plastic one with all the pieces but i like this one more because it feel sturdier.

The only complaint I have about the Drossel I purchased is that her talking base does not talk. I tried 4 different sets of batteries to no avail. Otherwise she is a wonderful figure and a great addition to any robot lover's collection!

This figure is exactly what I wanted. She is very pose able which is something I look for in a figure like her. Her details are nice and clean. A very good size and easy to use. I am very happy with her and hope to get more like her in the future.

Very High quality with a real sense of weight when handling. Very likely the best figure I have ever seen and certainly the best one I currently own.

Is perfect. I don't remember when I buy it but still in good condition. Good cuality