Post by CkRtech on Feb 15, 2009 22:51:23 GMT -5
My toy pursuits have changed over the years. I was all over the place with vintage lines, new lines, statues, and various other types of collectibles. Within the past couple of years, my toy purchases have dropped off significantly. Most collecting for me nowadays is in the world of video gaming, and I do not post that information here simply because I guess I don't think about posting anymore.
Occasionally, I see a line or a specific item that I want to collect. I've been a fan of Street Fighter since the launch of Street Fighter II in the arcades in the early nineties. While I haven't kept up with the various iterations over the years, my interest has been revived the last couple of years due to the direction Capcom seems to be taking the franchise. I have to admit that I am nearly giddy about the U.S. release of Street Fighter IV in just two days, and will probably end up either making another arcade stick or getting the official, high dollar one that will be released alongside SFIV as soon as production catches up to demand.
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Chun-Li is my first entry into the world of RAH figures. RAH stands for "Real Action Heroes." The line has seen many entries. It is made by Medicom and is often distributed via Sideshow Collectibles. Sideshow is a company specializing in high end collectibles. My first entry from them was the 1/4" Leia statue, and she is one of the pieces of my collection of which I am most proud.
There is a tad bit of blue on the boots of this Chun-Li. I haven't tried to clean it off yet, so I wanted to give you a heads up.
Now for the show....(click smaller images to enlarge)
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/estation/ChunLi/chunli_r1.jpg)
Chun-Li came in a black window box with a front flap. The box contained the figure, an extra set of hands, and a fairly versatile stand that I didn't have to use much at all for these photos. There are actually two versions of Chun-Li available - the blue clothed one and the limited to 300, white-clothed one. I went with blue because it is traditional, and I am deeply rooted in nostalgia.
The figure is 30 centimeters tall (just under 12"). If you do the math, she comes out to be just slightly larger than 1/6 scale. She'd be about 5' 10" if converted to life size, and the original SF2 lists her at 5' 8".
She is built off one of the RAH female bodies with a few modifications. Medicom changed out the standard legs for ones that were "more powerful." What this basically means is that she looks more like Chun-Li thanks to the replication of her trademark thighs.
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/estation/ChunLi/chunli_r2_thumb.jpg)
I have always been one to base my figure purchases on looks rather than articulation. Articulation can absolutely ruin the look of a figure if not done properly. This can be especially true for a female figure. One of the first things I noticed about RAH Chun-Li when viewing pictures online was the fact that she was articulated and still managed to look female. That is definitely a step in a right direction for a company attempting to make money off of me.
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/estation/ChunLi/chunli_r7_thumb.jpg)
Once again I will make the point that I go for the visual aspect over articulation. I prefer to put my stuff on display more than play with it. This Chun-Li has been hard to put down. She is extremely easy to pose, she looks good in "real" clothes, and to top it all off...she manages to stand up on her own no matter what pose you strike!
Well...*almost* not matter what pose you strike...
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/estation/ChunLi/chunli_r3_thumb.jpg)
Clothing and articulation - I really love the details in the clothing. The clothes do limit some of the poses you can do. The legs are generally free, but the waist is restricted quite a bit. The shoulders of her blue qipao bunch up and prevent the arms from being raised too much. There are certain pieces of the qipao that are cut to allow for articulation. I glad they did this, and the cuts are not very noticeable. The absolute best part of her articulation aside from the overall leg articulation would have to specifically be the ball-jointed ankles. That helped posing out a LOT.
Details - The chignons and their ribbons are also, in my mind, trademark Chun-Li. The head is very nicely done. The face sculpt is totally acceptable as there have been several interpretations of what she looks like over the years. I think one of the most surprising details they included was the Chinese dragon on the sash of the qipao!
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/estation/ChunLi/chunli_r8_thumb.jpg)
I suppose I could give you some more details and critiques, but I would rather gush. This figure is absolutely gorgeous. I was trying to figure out all of the poses I wanted to use for photographs, and I successfully pulled off almost everything I tried. I have always attempted to do the "cross-legged" pose (see first image of this post) with every female figure I've obtained, but none of them could do it properly. Chun-Li can do it! Indian style? Check. Fighting stance, legs wide? Check.
Even the "glamor shots" worked. This was one of my favorites (taken from two angles):
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/estation/ChunLi/chunli_r4_thumb.jpg)
So I am very happy to have added this to my collection. Chun-Li was the first character I worked with in Street Fighter 2, and I would say she retained her primary status in my repertoire over the years despite the highs and lows of my interest in SF. I would highly recommend this figure to anyone. The price point is rather high ($200 at BBTS), but the good stuff is always going to cost ya.
Oh! And in closing, I would also like to say that if you do NOT buy this figure...then you are obviously not a Chun-Li fan.
That is all. ;D
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/estation/ChunLi/chunli_r6.jpg)
Occasionally, I see a line or a specific item that I want to collect. I've been a fan of Street Fighter since the launch of Street Fighter II in the arcades in the early nineties. While I haven't kept up with the various iterations over the years, my interest has been revived the last couple of years due to the direction Capcom seems to be taking the franchise. I have to admit that I am nearly giddy about the U.S. release of Street Fighter IV in just two days, and will probably end up either making another arcade stick or getting the official, high dollar one that will be released alongside SFIV as soon as production catches up to demand.
---
Chun-Li is my first entry into the world of RAH figures. RAH stands for "Real Action Heroes." The line has seen many entries. It is made by Medicom and is often distributed via Sideshow Collectibles. Sideshow is a company specializing in high end collectibles. My first entry from them was the 1/4" Leia statue, and she is one of the pieces of my collection of which I am most proud.
There is a tad bit of blue on the boots of this Chun-Li. I haven't tried to clean it off yet, so I wanted to give you a heads up.
Now for the show....(click smaller images to enlarge)
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/estation/ChunLi/chunli_r1.jpg)
Chun-Li came in a black window box with a front flap. The box contained the figure, an extra set of hands, and a fairly versatile stand that I didn't have to use much at all for these photos. There are actually two versions of Chun-Li available - the blue clothed one and the limited to 300, white-clothed one. I went with blue because it is traditional, and I am deeply rooted in nostalgia.
The figure is 30 centimeters tall (just under 12"). If you do the math, she comes out to be just slightly larger than 1/6 scale. She'd be about 5' 10" if converted to life size, and the original SF2 lists her at 5' 8".
She is built off one of the RAH female bodies with a few modifications. Medicom changed out the standard legs for ones that were "more powerful." What this basically means is that she looks more like Chun-Li thanks to the replication of her trademark thighs.
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/estation/ChunLi/chunli_r2_thumb.jpg)
I have always been one to base my figure purchases on looks rather than articulation. Articulation can absolutely ruin the look of a figure if not done properly. This can be especially true for a female figure. One of the first things I noticed about RAH Chun-Li when viewing pictures online was the fact that she was articulated and still managed to look female. That is definitely a step in a right direction for a company attempting to make money off of me.
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/estation/ChunLi/chunli_r5_thumb.jpg)
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/estation/ChunLi/chunli_r7_thumb.jpg)
Once again I will make the point that I go for the visual aspect over articulation. I prefer to put my stuff on display more than play with it. This Chun-Li has been hard to put down. She is extremely easy to pose, she looks good in "real" clothes, and to top it all off...she manages to stand up on her own no matter what pose you strike!
Well...*almost* not matter what pose you strike...
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/estation/ChunLi/chunli_r3_thumb.jpg)
Clothing and articulation - I really love the details in the clothing. The clothes do limit some of the poses you can do. The legs are generally free, but the waist is restricted quite a bit. The shoulders of her blue qipao bunch up and prevent the arms from being raised too much. There are certain pieces of the qipao that are cut to allow for articulation. I glad they did this, and the cuts are not very noticeable. The absolute best part of her articulation aside from the overall leg articulation would have to specifically be the ball-jointed ankles. That helped posing out a LOT.
Details - The chignons and their ribbons are also, in my mind, trademark Chun-Li. The head is very nicely done. The face sculpt is totally acceptable as there have been several interpretations of what she looks like over the years. I think one of the most surprising details they included was the Chinese dragon on the sash of the qipao!
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/estation/ChunLi/chunli_r8_thumb.jpg)
I suppose I could give you some more details and critiques, but I would rather gush. This figure is absolutely gorgeous. I was trying to figure out all of the poses I wanted to use for photographs, and I successfully pulled off almost everything I tried. I have always attempted to do the "cross-legged" pose (see first image of this post) with every female figure I've obtained, but none of them could do it properly. Chun-Li can do it! Indian style? Check. Fighting stance, legs wide? Check.
Even the "glamor shots" worked. This was one of my favorites (taken from two angles):
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/estation/ChunLi/chunli_r4_thumb.jpg)
So I am very happy to have added this to my collection. Chun-Li was the first character I worked with in Street Fighter 2, and I would say she retained her primary status in my repertoire over the years despite the highs and lows of my interest in SF. I would highly recommend this figure to anyone. The price point is rather high ($200 at BBTS), but the good stuff is always going to cost ya.
Oh! And in closing, I would also like to say that if you do NOT buy this figure...then you are obviously not a Chun-Li fan.
That is all. ;D
![](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/estation/ChunLi/chunli_r6.jpg)