Original NCS Writeup
Update: December 15, 2005
«©NCSX» Kaiyodo
releases Monsieur Bome Collection Vol. 8 which features a version of KOS-MOS
from the Xenosaga game. While not as beautifully sculpted and painted as the
1/8 scale variant of KOS-MOS from manufacturer Alter (which is also expected
this week), the Mon-sieur Bome interpretation has its strengths. For one,
KOS doesn't twist in the Bome version and stands straight, like a wooden
plank, to allows for head-on viewing of her armor, arm coverings, and
garters. From behind, KOS' blue locks flow in luxurious fashion. Similar to
other Bome figures, KOS-MOS is tucked inside a standard blister pack with a
mounting base for display purposes. A pistol is included for Kos-Mos to
grip.
NCS Impressions
When we originally started preorders for this particular figure,
Kaiyodo's photos made KOS appear chunky instead of her usual svelte self.
Now that we have the figure in hand, we can confirm that KOS is still svelte
with a curvy arch that starts at the small of her back and rides up to her
laid-back shoulders. The sculpt is beautifully chiseled with KOS' dainty
features surrounded by shocks of blue hair that seemingly frame her face.
Her helmet and body armor are painted on like a second skin - no bleeding,
fading, or specks to ruin the illusion. Even the micro text etched on her
helmet which reads "KOS MOS" is perfectly applied without bleed or fade
problems. KOS measures 21cm or roughly 8.25" tall.
From the back of the blister package: Interview with BOME
There are thousands of models that I would like to make. But at the same
time, there are thousands of reasons why I can't make them all. There are
copyright issues, salability issues, and sometimes even technical issues
preventing me from making some models; in short, there are all sorts of
setbacks. But these setbacks give me all the more reason to think about all
the models that I want to make. KOS-MOS is one of those models; I wanted to
make her ever since I first saw her 4 years ago, but at the time I didn't
feel like my technique could do her justice. But my desire to make her never
wavered, and finally in 2005 I decided to go ahead with production. I threw
an extra Zohar in there too - it's the base of the model, so feel free to do
with it what you like. Also, thank you to Namco for allowing the final
promotional changes to be made, and to Monolith Software for assistance
overseeing the project.
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Product Condition
Brand new, factory sealed,
Japan-territory inventory imported from Tokyo in
December 2005. NCSX is the first buyer of this
item from Japanese wholesale distribution.
Inventory has been stored in our primary
warehouse since importation.
Orders ship same-day (M-F) if placed
before 4PM EDT.
Product Specs
Manufacturer: Kaiyodo
Material: PVC
Dimension: H21cm (8.25")
Japanese Product Name: コレクションＶＯＬ.8 XENOSAGA
KOS-MOS / ゼノサーガ エピソード1 力への意志 KOS-MOS (コスモス)
Jan Code: 4525296010411
Region/Language: Japan
