SEGA figures: Elsa the Snow Queen

Part of the list of my Imports prospects for 2016, I was more than ecstatic to have this figure in my possession. She was actually last in my list but thanks to a fellow deviant, I found out that this faithful to the movie figure exists. So let's get right to the point then and check out this figure, eh?

Right off the get go, for an import, there is nothing too impressive about its box. It retains the window look and the Frozen familiar pictures, but other than that, it's pretty dull. But we don't collect for the sake of the box now, do we?  I suppose it's because I'm just a bit spoiled with Bishoujo's more eye-catchy box cover with them flaunting artwork of the figure and promotional art all over the box.

There is no denying that this statue is tangible image of the Elsa we know in the Frozen movie. Everything about her is just identical and SEGA did a wonderful job capturing the very essence that made Elsa lovable (minus her voice and her gloomy attitude)! The paint job is absolute with her dress having the tint of light blue and aqua amalgam. The translucent cape definitely gives it an ice-like look; it's decorated with snowflakes, which is Elsa's trademark in her wonderful cape.

 

Depending on who the light hits her, she definitely changes color a bit, giving her that enchanted ambiance that she is known for.

 

Though one thing I have to say is that his stand is a bit on the lackluster. Being only plain white, it really stands out against the figure. Maybe if I had snow, this stand would be more than adequate since it is snow white. Sadly, I might have to wait to try standing her in her 'natural element'.

Amongst other things that really impresses me with this figure is the way the face is done. Her skin tone is faithful to the movie, those exaggerated eyes are still mesmerizing. Her expression is that confident and almost sensual smirk that she gained when Frozen was going through the happy ending (and the ones we see in promotion art). The sculpting on the hair is elegant and very accurate. I do think she could use some snowflakes effect on them, but hey, it's still good. It even falls on her left shoulder as it always did in the movie!

Again, this is an amazing statue. Look at the natural lighting playing an affect on the color scheme; truly gives her dress an ice-like form. Her posture is so Elsa: sexy and innocent but still holding that elegance.

Here she is next to my Elsa Infinity and the Nendroid Good Smile Elsa.

And probably the next most 'accurate' Elsa merchandise I have (not including the doll displayed that is not technically mine) is this bust I have by Grand Jester. As you can see, this SEGA statue is still the most accurate one.

And how can we forget the POPS (Snow Queen and Coronation).

 

And quite obviously, my Elsa shelf space is getting a bit tight in there... like Elsa's... okay never mind! Bad joke!

In conclusion, this Elsa figure is amazing. Movie accurate with her face, her hair, her dress, and even that pose that just spells something sensual despite it being innocent; just like Elsa. This is a must have for Elsa collectors. I'll be honest, she's on a pricey side and if you missed the preorder on BigBadToyStore, you are paying three times the price of her original retail ticket price. I didn't pay that much, but doubled was still a lot. But she's worth it. She has me frozen in place and I can't just let her go. PUNS!

Good Smile Company: Nendroid Elsa

Here we are with an import Elsa figure! While I'm not entirely familiar with this company, apparently my Figma Mikasa is also a 'Good Smile' figure... but with Figma? I am not entirely sure how that works. Maybe Good Smile is akin to "Hasbro" and Legends is the sub category(like this one being "Nendroid" and Mikasa's sub category is Figma? I don't know). Anyways, this figure of Elsa was a must for me. Chibi cute and all, how does she fare compared to the other cuteness that I own of the lovely Snow Queen? Let's find out!

Don't let the miniature Elsa fool you to thinking that the box itself is tiny because it's not. Out of all the imports that I have bought from this kind of 'genre', Nendroid Elsa has the biggest box! Seriously. She matches the size of some of my Bishoujo boxes! Neat box though and definitely goes in the same line as Figmas, Figuarts, and Revoltechs(kind of Revoltechs).

Now if we are talking about the figure itself, she is adorable beyond belief! Chibi forms always fits Elsa and what's even more amazing is that despite her being a 'miniature' version of herself, this figure still captured some of the details that makes Elsa, Elsa. We'll talk about facial expressions soon enough but the cape is what truly got the said details I'm enamored about(the rest of her isn't so bad, but I'm impressed with what they managed to retain with her cape). The snow flake insignias are all intact along with the flashy glittery look that made Elsa stand out in the mediocre movie she's from. Then of course her hair is also well done. The coloring of course is immaculate; what imports are known for after all. One can't mistake that this is a traditional Elsa coloring.

If we are talking about accessories, this chibi Elsa comes with a decent amount.

First accessory is Olaf. Now as you know, I'm not entirely the biggest fan of Olaf since I think he is just wasted space, but I do have to say since he is a representation of Elsa and Anna's childhood bond, him as canon isn't refutable at all. Him as an accessory for Elsa, I am not really complaining either. He comes with his own stance, his head and arms have swivels for pose ability, and he has that creepy big snow man smile!

Elsa comes with a stand as well, one that she really doesn't need to help her stand since she is pretty balanced. This is just a neat addition though since it represents the area of her castle that she first 'built' by stomping on the snow. It also has her traditional snowflake symbol. The cool blue color definitely mirrors her Ice Castle that she is so famous for! Along with this, Elsa comes with 3 pairs of arms, a 'snowflake' show of her powers prop, and 3 faces. I'll delve into the arms and snowflake as we go but first lets' talk about the faces.

This is Elsa's signature look. The 'cocked eyebrow'-'oh really' look. Can't have an Elsa with alternate faces without this one in the mix. This is probably my favorite expression she has in this figure.

The 'calm' happy Elsa look. So adorable with it all anime'ish; big round eyes and big smile.

This is the over joyed face. I honestly believe this is the 'Here I stand' face when she is walking with that swagger of hers with her arms open, announcing to the world just how frekaing hott she is. Of course this version is just cute and not sexy; can't have a chibi figure be "that kind of sexy", can we?

I don't think I took a good picture to showcase this certain accessory. It's not bad and if it's the only flaunting accessory we have for her to show off her Snow Queen powers, then I'm happy with it. It stays well in her hand and the transparent background almost makes it look like it's actually floating. Nicely done. Still, this is a pretty well known pose so I think it's safe to say we have all seen this before whether through the official images and/or fan arts.

I can't actually properly judge her on her articulation because this isn't a typical import figure with all the perks of being able to pose with "ease" to replicate action scenes from the characters' respected movie/show/video game. Elsa is a chibi form therefore her poses are limited to what her variant arms and faces provides. Though that shouldn't be a factor if you are an Elsa fan and believe it or not, there are more than enough poses to make this one just plain adorable. Her head moves and can actually look up and down, side to side thanks to the standard 'joints' that import figures provide. Her arms, though limited, can actually move! She has hip swivel and her tiny legs can move somewhat. Basically, this Nendroid surprised me with what she can do! No I wasn't exactly expecting her to be able to do the splits since she didn't really do that in the movie. Actually, I didn't expect a lot of articulation form this figure and I'm amazed at what I am given.

Speaking of, here's Nendroid Elsa next to her POP and Grand Jester Bust. All three doing the traditional 'snowflake' pose!

And here she is next to the other Snow Queen related Elsa figures that I own(one that isn't a doll LOL!).

Random note. The Elsa Infinity and the Olaf accessory from this figure goes really well together height wise! It's funny though that Olaf is more articulated than Elsa.

And this is my Elsa mini shelf that is slowly starting to run out of room. If they make a Coronation outfit version of this Nendroid then I'm really doomed in regards to this shelf!

In conclusion, I think this Elsa figure is adorable and well worth the price. She offers a lot more than I expected and definitely coincides with her movie counterpart, just in a mini and cuter version(cuter as in lacking the sex appeal that Elsa usually has). Would I want a 'real' import version where she is in her 'regular' shape and all that? Yes of course! If the chibi version of Elsa delivers this much, imagine a regular version of her! Come on Figma and/or Figuarts! You guys will make some cash producing one of the Snow Queen! I guarantee it! 

Frozen Fever: Elsa's new groove?

A friend of mine from DA linked me to this Fanpop that apparently shows Elsa's new dress for the short movie: Frozen Fever. I'm not entirely sure I will say I like it, but I do want to say I like the fact that she will change for the sake of the fact that she IS a woman. Women change clothes more than the hour changes after 60 min. I'll have more things to say about it when it goes further along the showing date of this short movie.

Grand Jester Bust: Elsa

Considering that a year ago Frozen came out, it's only justified that I celebrate the year old phenomenon with an amazing bust of the Snow Queen herself: Elsa. So what do we have to say about this new addition? Well, let's go on with the review then.

The box has nothing special to show case so we won't spend a lot of time on it at all.

Well as a representation of Elsa of Arendelle, it is done rather well! It looks like Elsa for sure and it has her trademark dress and even her snowflake hand gesture. Looking at it from behind, there is that obvious missing cape that makes Elsa's dress that much more glamorous. Wish they found a way to incorporate the said cape somehow.

 

The profile shows the details put into this bust. The hair details are amazing and it definitely holds that Elsa signature hair for sure. The snowflake on her hand tried to do the whole 'snow powers' affect but really wasn't that affective unfortunately and the lack of cape does do this Elsa injustice from this angle as well.

The face does resemble Elsa quite a bit! I'm quite happy with how that turned out.

Elsa's Ice Castle at the bottom of her base is a nice touch. I'm quite happy that it's very recognizable and a real good homage to Elsa letting go. Paint job did it justice and gave it a ice feel and partnered in with the snow, it defintely gives the ambiance of the 'Snow Queen's' domain.

So yes! Officially Elsa took a space in the pagoda lamp I own along side her Infinity and Pop version! Poor Asuka is probably angry! All in all though, this is an amazing addition for my small Elsa collection! Hopefully they make more so Elsa can take a full on shelf!