Name of Series:

篤見唯子の世界 薄荷屋 (Hakkaya) Collection こすちゅーむくらす (Costume Class)

 Manufacturer:

Solid Theater Pocket Theater series

 Date of release (estimated):

September 2005

Price (singly in ¥):

400 ¥ for capsule version; 500 ¥ for box version

Sculptor:

梓 零 (ガンドール)

No. of Pieces in the series:

５

Secret (SP)/Chase:

Capsule Secret:蘭 ; Box Secret: 藍; Bonus parts from box edition form a bonus figure

Variants:

Wonderfest 2005 summer Exclusive variant color; Variant color present in Box version

Size:

Around 5-8 cm

Availability (in Singapore):

La Tendo; Unique Anime

Other Remarks:

Remember the 1st Pocket Theater series, "Hinatabokou"? From the provocative figurines making company, Solid Theater company which usually churns out female Moe type of figurine. Not long after the release of the previous set, the preview of this set was out and I wasn't too sure of getting it but upon seeing the real thing and feel the overall quality is still pretty outstanding especially the paintjob, thus got it in the end. Like the previous series, there's a capsule (gashapon) as well as a blind box version. However there are plenty of extra features in the blind box version including variant colored figurines, different secret figurine as well as bonus parts to form a bonus figure. However I got the capsule version, for the price sake of course.

馨

Young docile beings, cat's ears (Neko mimi), maid's costume.. gosh I think I had stepped into some freaky Moe-loving otaku's dreamland. But this is what exactly we have here with this purple hair girl known as Kaori (kanji stands for sound) who had accidentally toppled a pail full of water she meant to use for cleaning. Overall this piece has pretty good sculpt for Kaori-chan and the paintjob is pretty good especially the toning on the apron. However the grooves on the round base has completely no grip on Kaori as supposed to and she kept toppling over. The round base consistently seen throughout this set is a nice touch and the toppled pail and pool of water is wonderfully done.

華

The piece is the one I like the least. There's an overdose of pink in this piece and the face is just out of proportions and way too flat. The pose is awkward looking and the huge bow that flows to the front looks dubious. Perhaps the nice part of this piece is the few Christmas presents on the side but still is the worst in the entire set. Anyway the name stands of "bloom" in Japanese.

杏

An which means "Almond" in Japanese is the most Asian looking lass of the group with the black eyes and cropped black hair. A very festive filled piece with An wearing a nice golden bell around the neck and the little X'mas tree on the side and a stocking with a huge present stuffed within as well as a star on the ground. An's facial sculpt is the best, next to the secret piece to me at least; and the pose is quite ok and at least she could stands properly on the round base unlike Kaori up above.

遥

Another nice piece with this teddy bear hugging girl whose name means "Faraway" in Japanese. Little Haruka is in a middle of a book reading which is seen with the book opened and the bookmark lying beside it. Haruka is nicely sculpted which can stand nicely on itself. However when place onto the cushion which is dented to accommodate her feet, she would topple easily. The teddy bear she is holding is nicely done as well.

蓮

One half of the 2 that can form a full vignette in front of a backdrop of the window pane. Nen which translate to "Lotus" is a blonde girl with long, smooth flowing hair which spreads over the length of her upper body as she knelt in the position as seen. The emerald eyes are alluring and the dress very princess like and the praying pose is very adorable. Of course the little rabbit that clung onto the hair adds a bit more life to this piece as well.

蘭

A delightful secret piece which is worth chasing for as we have Ran which means "Orchid" in Japanese sitting with a curious expression on her face while like Nen previously had a pet clung onto her, in this case a white kitten which looks much like the "Nomu Neko". I really digs the black outfit Ran is wearing including the black dress with has an opening in the neck area much like a cheongsam, big bow at the rear, the ribbon in the hair as well as the stockings and shoes. Love the bewildered look and that gaze with her large purple-colored eyes.