Original NCS Writeup
Update: December 15, 2005
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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.
Product Specification
Manufacturer: Kaiyodo
Territory/Language: Japan
Jan Code: 4525296010411
