POP: New 52 Harley Quinn

As if I don't have enough Harley in my collection, right? Well, here's another Harley in the form of her New 52 self in a POP version. Let's go right into the details of this thing!

The line up doesn't attract me at all except for Supergirl, which I do have in my collection.  This girl is supposed to be a Hot Topic exclusive, but they put her in the back of the box. Well, she wasn't in the Supergirl box so, yeah.

I don't really have a major problem with Harley Quinn's costume; I don't think it's her best one, but it does have some themes I liked. And I like "sexy" and "revealing" outfits, but this one just doesn't do it. Funny, though, it has more "Harlequin" than her DCEU does.

Now here's what's interesting. As for her pose, she doesn't seem to be very "Harley" like. I don't think that pose fits her since it is a bit too... regal? Too calm. Harley is anything BUT calm. She's a freaking crazy stick of dynamite who bounces around ready to explode. OR she's a seductive jester ready to ride you like a camel while cutting your brains out in the process. My other statues fit her character mold than her new POP version.

Here she is next to her Bishoujo and her DC Collectibles version. While for the most part, these three retain some kind of consistency, there are some big enough differences to make me want to look at what she looked like in the first issue of the New 52 Suicide Squad comic book this costume came from. Both POP and DC C. have the eye paintings, Bishoujo does not. The shoes are all inconsistent. It's just funny in some way.

You spy where she's at?

So yeah, an okay addition, but an addition nonetheless. I like it and it definitely allows some growth in both my Harley Quinn shelf and my POP. 

Bishoujo: New 52 Harley Quinn

Another Bishoujo addition for 2016! It's a good year so far for variations (compared to last year where Legends got most of the love), and speaking of variation, we got a brand new Harley Quinn in this lovely Bishoujo form and this time, she is sporting her skimpier attire from the New 52 Suicide Squad story! So let's check her out.

Standard Bishoujo box that we have all seen before. The artist always makes good work with the pretty girls! Oh and yes, I'm using a new 'background' for my photoshoots when taking pictures for 'stationary' pics; basically, when I want to show 'details' and not being dynamic, this will be the pic. Of course, statues are hardly not going to get dynamic anytime soon.

Wondergirl is next on the lineup, but I don't think I will be getting her.

Right from the get-go, I'm not a big fan of this costume but for the sake of sexiness, it does flaunt all of Harley's assets just fine. Her Bishoujo counterpart definitely retains her sex appeal with what we expect from Kotobukiya. Standing with her hips cocked while holder her signature mallet, Harley definitely makes her adoring fans squeal with this one.

The colors are rather vibrant and rich, even if red and blue are not my favorite color combinations. The skin tone is nice, pale, and very Harley Quinn like. Of course, the shadowing and color variations are always nice touch to ensure that it's not a flat; and said color variations are present throughout Harleen, clothing and skin alike. 

The clothing effect is nice; the folds on her 'cape' are quite realistic as if the cape is actually being carried by the wind. Everything else is placed exceptionally well; from her belt to her gun holsters(which you cannot take out and have Harley hold), and the Mallet, though not as whimsical as we usually see Harley carry in her other outfit, is still well done. 

The face is nothing short of amazing. I could go into super detail, but just check out the color variation I pointed out found in the form of makeup. Bishoujo obviously continues to maintain their 'pretty girl' theme, don't they? 

No, this is not a foot fetish moment. I'm just pointing out Harley's less than spectacular part of her Bishoujo: her stand. It does adhere to her color scheme and 'jester' triangle look, but meh. 

Now is the time to stop 'talking' and let the pictures spill their thousand words.

SOooooo.... yeah. I'll just leave that alone. But I can't HELP just wanting to say something... can't back off...

Here she is next to the original Harley Quinn Bishoujo. While the original is a bit outdated, I still think it can hold a candle to her New 52 version. 

And this is my newest DC Bishoujo next to her other DC gals (and Marvel too). AND... I'm running out of room.

In closing, with all the statues I gained this year, this Bishoujo beauty has every ability to shake the competition. And that's coming from me who don't even like this costume. Kotobukiya always has their ways with emphasizing the characters they 'Bishoujo' with familiar personality, but pepper them with some sex appeal. With Harley's escalated popularity, I'm sure this one is a hit for all the right reasons. Well, the statue collecting isn't over yet!

Oh, and she has a Comicon New York variant which I probably will not be getting. But she's red and black.

2016 Preorder Line ups

These are all my currently lined up Preorders. As you can see, I seem to want to build my DC collection which is pretty full at its ONE shelf. Yes, I have to expand pretty soon here. This isn't even including the Marvel Legends coming up that I will assemble. So, the lower half of the year will have PLENTY of reviewing to be done as well as gaming! 

Upcoming: Bishoujo and Marvel Legends

Well, it's that time for some preview session! And let me tell you, these are the things that I don't have room for but HAVE to have! Let's take a look at all the things that have been announced in a couple of Comic-Cons:

Bishoujos:

Are we surprised? With Spider-Gwen's popularity climbing to the roof, of course she was bound to have a freaking Bishoujo and a Marvel Legend so quickly! I will have to say that I'm sure there is going to be a masks-less version. There just has to be. But yeah... will be getting her.

And it's pretty obvious who this little gal is. Harley Quinn in her new 52 outfit. I'm not a big fan of it(would rather have a Suicide Squad movie Bishoujo), but it did look pretty. Have to get her for sure.

I got this info from: She's Fantastic blog.

Marvel Legends

This was inevitable. Though I am slightly afraid that Spider-Gwen in ML version won't be as ... innovating as the character. I did see a different sculpt with a masks Gwen. I hope it's a head swap and not a 'separate' figure. We'll see. Will be getting her of course.