by BANDAI SPIRITS Collectors Division released the action figure “S.H.Figuarts Uma Musume Pretty Derby Tokai Teio” on July 23rd. The price is 6,930 yen (tax included).
This product is a three-dimensional version of the character “Tokai Teio” from Cygames’ Android/iOS/PC breeding simulation “Uma Musume Pretty Derby” (hereafter, “Uma Musume”) with the figure brand “S.H.Figuarts.”
“Uma Musume” has been cross-media developed with anime, games, and manga, and many characters, such as detailed designs and individual stories with racehorse motifs, are attractively drawn.
“Tokai Teio” is one of them and has attracted many fans.
This article will approach the appeal of “Tokai Teio,” which has become “S.H.Figuarts.”
Invincible and cute! Innocent Poppin girl “Tokai Teio.”
“Tokai Teio” is a horse girl who attends the middle school of “Tresen Gakuen,” an educational institution for horse girls in the game and anime. She is a cheerful horse girl with outstanding taste and talent, and she is portrayed as an innocent and confident person.
In the anime’s second season (Season 2), the spotlight was put on, and a hot story was developed, such as her strength to stand up again from the setbacks and anguish caused by injury and her relationship with her rival “Mejiro McQueen.”
“S.H.Figuarts Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Her Tokai Teio” is reproduced in the game in the training outfit of “[Top of Joyful] Tokai Teio.” Designed like an aristocrat, the refreshing colors of white and blue make it an eye-catching match suit.
As an action figure, you can enjoy various situations, such as turf running poses and winning live performances. In addition, it is a product where you can feel the spread of play with abundant wrist parts and expressions.
A package full of facial expressions and hand parts
The front of the box allows you to see the figure itself and the attached parts, and on the back is a posed “S.H.Figuarts Uma Musume Pretty Derby Girlfriend’s Tokai Teio.”
In addition to the figure itself, the contents include five types of facial replacement parts, five types of replacement wrist right and three types of left, a set of pedestals, and an instruction manual.
With plenty of wrists and facial expressions, it is content that can express various scenes, such as the first pose in the game race, the production pose during the unique skill, and the winning life.
Introducing the invincible Teio legend with S.H.Figuarts
Let’s look at the product’s main character, “Tokai Teio.” The game clothes’ design and the hair’s detailed color coding are applied to create a high degree of reproduction. The head is designed for a small face, and the proportions also make a neat impression.
As for the texture, soft materials are used for the body and skirt, and the hair has a soft feel. Arms and legs have a firm texture and are easy to pose. The main body can stand upright without a pedestal.
In addition to a smile, a wink, and a sideways glance, she comes with a smiley face during the live performance of the game “Umapyoi Densetsu” and a severe expression during the race.
You can enjoy expressions unique to “Uma Musume,” including unusual words such as live performances and races. In addition, there are plenty of replacement wrists, allowing for a wide variety of poses.
Movability can move the limbs, neck, and torso. The accessories on the right shoulder and the skirt are made of soft material, allowing you to raise your arms and thighs. On the other hand, the thighs and the dress are likely to come into contact with each other when moving, and there is a risk that the thighs will rub and the paint will peel off.
Also, the ponytail and tail can be moved. However, the joints are weak, and the ponytail and tail fall under their weight. Also, the ears can move with ball joints.
The soft material can flexibly support the movement of the limbs without narrowing the range of motion.
Cute live performance, pose of Teio running cool.
So far, we have looked at the details of the main body, the range of motion, and the characteristics of the materials.
By consolidating these elements, not only the animation but also the dynamic motion of the game can be reproduced in “S.H.Figuarts Uma Musume Pretty Derby Kanojo no Tokai Teio.”
Not limited to “Tokai Teio,” the game characters have various motions, including live performances and races. In addition, unique skills are unique to characters and victory poses in races, coloring each individuality.
The reason “Tokai Teio”‘s individuality can be fully demonstrated is the articulation and the variety of facial expressions and wrist parts. Various poses can be expressed by combining facial expressions and wrists.
Fans will be happy to see the unique charm of “Tokai Teio” expressed through parts that use the character’s individuality, such as a wrist part with three fingers up, rather than the configuration of a uniform part.
“S.H.Figuarts Uma Musume Pretty Derby Tokai Teio” allows you to enjoy the energetic action of the game and anime “Tokai Teio.”
The 3D model of the game gives the impression that the 3D model of the game has been carefully sculpted, such as the reproduction of the design of the game’s uniform. The soft material reduces interference with movement, and movements such as the skirt are also realistic.
On the other hand, if you apply too much force, it will become a habit, and when moving small parts such as the ears, it is not recommended to move them firmly as they will give the impression of being damaged. Also, although it seems to be an individual difference, the one I purchased had the right ear painted or the ball joint fixed.
It was possible to move it by applying force little by little, removing it once, and attaching it again, but it is a small part that needs to be handled with care.
Although it is difficult to handle due to the soft material, it is a product that can express the charm of “Tokai Teio,” such as the wide range of facial expressions and poses.
On August 27th, the 2nd “S.H.Figuarts Uma Musume Pretty Derby Rice Shower” will be released, so please look forward to this product as well.
