A Few Thoughts on the New Mara Jade Bishoujo Statue from Kotobukiya

Kotobukiya has released images of their long-awaited Bishoujo Mara Jade figure today via their Facebook page.  The figure is also currently on display in their booth at New York Comic Con.  While I wish I could be there in person to view the figure, being just shy of nine months pregnant means I’m unfortunately not allowed on a plane to New York.  Thankfully, the photos Kotobukiya provided on their Facebook page give a more than adequate view of the figure’s details.  My review here is based solely on those images.  [Ed: A select few have been reproduced here for this

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C2E2 2013 – The Kotobukiya Booth

Kotobukiya is well known for its high-quality statues of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and other characters once again had a presence at C2E2, albeit a somewhat smaller booth than I remember from 2012. In addition to their display, they had a small store where you could buy some of their trays used for ice cubes/chocolate/what-have-you. Take a look at our pictures below! You know what I’m waiting for? The Mara Jade Bishoujo figure announced last year at San Diego Comic-Con as well as a companion X-Men Rogue to complement the Gambit Danger Room Sessions Fine Arts statue. You can find

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