Yoko Ritona Real Image Version - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» Most of Yoko's PVC incarnations in the past have been somewhat comical ala her Nendoroid and Revoltech turns. Even when Yoko was sculpted to look sexy in the Polygonia and Gift figures, she still had the "anime look" upon her buxom personage. It's time to get serious however.

The latest Yoko rendition from Max Factory is a "Real Image" figure which measures 27.50cm or 10.82" tall and is made of PVC. The "Real Image" designation means she's designed to look like an actual woman. Her body is proportioned properly with long limbs and her bosom appears natural instead of otherworldly. Yoko's face is also realistic with normal-shaped eyes and faintly rouged lips. Max Factory eschews the humongous "anime" eyes the Yoko possesses in the Gurren Lagann series... eyes which have been known to sparkle brighter than the Pleiades star system. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late Sept 2009 at JPY9333 or US$98.90 from NCS.

Gurren-Lagann Bounty Hunter Yoko Ritona - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» Halfway into episode 26 of the Gurren-Lagann animated serial, a news flash interrupts regular television programming and announces a developing situation. A rabid, rifle-wielding frog bandit is threatening citizens and demanding both cash and food. In the next instant, the rifle is shot out of the bandit's hands and a blazing bounty hunter named Yoko Ritona (aka Yoko Littner) makes a grand entrance. With a wink of the eye and a million dollar smile, Yoko greets the reporters at the scene and receives adulation from the children she's saved.

Alter recreates the Bounty Hunter persona of Yoko in an upcoming figure where the heroine wears her outfit from episode 26 and slings a rifle across her shoulders. Yoko also stands atop a slab and appears to revel in the attention she invariably receives. Preorders are welcome to ship in late June 2009 at JPY7800 or US$88.90 from NCS.

Revoltech Fraulein No. 12: 'Movie' Yoko - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» Yoko Ritona of Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann fame is second only to Kanu Unchou in terms of the amount of toys she has engendered in Japan over the past two years. Yoko has her own Figma, MMS, and Revoltech toys as well as numerous figures from the usual PVC purveyors. However one Revoltech isn't enough. No, a second Revoltech is demanded by the fan base and Kaiyodo obliges with the Revoltech Fraulein No. 12: Gurren Lagann - 'Movie' Yoko Action Figure (No Boota Version) which ships this summer.
The new 1/10 scale Revoltech measures 15cm or roughly 6" in height and features 19 points of articulation so she's highly posable. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late June 2009 at US$30.90 each.