Shunya Yamashita Character Series Vol.2 Nasca

I am a fan of pin-up art. I have been for many, many years. From classic old school Vargas to the more modern and fantastical Olivia, I have always enjoyed the style and look of the pin-up girl. Japan’s own Pin-Up Master Shunya Yamashita .

Shunya Yamashita does the naughty and nice thing very well with his girls and if you enjoy the pin-up genre you should head over to Shunya Yamashita’s Official Website and take a look at his gallery. You might be surprised how many of his art pieces end up the basis of a fixed pose statue likes Nasca here and given the chance I will get around to collecting and reviewing them all.

Today I am taking a look at Art Storm’s second release in the “Shunya Yamashita Character Series”, Vol. 2 Nasca. Nasca appears as an illustration in his art book, Wild Flower.

The figure comes in what seems to be the default packaging for items like this. Die-cut windows on all sides giving you a chance to see in detail what you are getting before you buy it.

Sadly, the plastic they wrap around the figure does abscure being able to see any actual detail. I guess it's the thought that counts.

Once unpacked, you attach the "arm" to the base, remove Nasca's backpack and attach. Place the backpack back on and you are good to go.

Nasca is a perfect three-dimensional representation of the Yamashita illustration. Attached to the base she is approximately 10 inches tall so despite floating in mid air she has the same presence on the shelf as other 1:6 scale figures.

The paint application has a glossy sheen to it making it feel more like an art piece than an animated character if they had gone all flat like some statues. It’s just the right amount of shine.

Detail is very good but not flawless. When you get very close you can see some under spray, particular in the finer lines of detail. It’s very subtle and not obvious so it shouldn’t deter you from considering one. Also upon close inspection you can make out the seams where the figure was assembled, again you have to get very close to notice it and really doesn't detract from the look of the figure.

I have had a tendency to ignore the whole girl statue-market-thing but now that I realize some of Yamashita’s art is being realized so well in 3D I will keep my eye out for more. I look forward to more releases based on his artwork. If you like the Pin-Up style of Shunya Yamashita then you will enjoy this...

Personally it was a no-brainier.. Wings, check. Sexy woman, check. Shunya Yamshita, check. I love the unusual floating pose and I am happy to add it to the growing collection of fine art/soft-core pornography that is amassing on the top shelf. You might want to consider getting one too.