1/6 VTS TOYS VM054 Revenge Of The Samurai (Blue Eye Samurai)

[Mr.NoCredit]

I've got all the episodes, it's just a matter of motivating myself to watch them. I'm working through a mountain of series and movies, but Blue Eye Samurai keeps missing out to something else.

I think I'll start on it tonight.

According to the Wiki page:

Awesomeness!! Super glad for the second season. Thanks for that update!

Once you start you can expect to binge the rest of it… I’ve watched it three times through and will watch it again. I’m really excited to see this figure being made. VTS is a good company to make this figure. Their swords are amazing!

 

[Asta]

Awesomeness!! Super glad for the second season. Thanks for that update!

Once you start you can expect to binge the rest of it… I’ve watched it three times through and will watch it again. I’m really excited to see this figure being made. VTS is a good company to make this figure. Their swords are amazing!

Just finished the first episode.

"Peaches."





It was good. Loved the artwork, and the story did grab my attention.

Was that music from Kill Bill when Mizu started training? I was getting a lot of Kill Bill inspiration throughout.

I go through bouts of being interested in Japan during this period because it falls into my dead zone of 1500-1861, which lacks the appeal to me of the eras before and after.

 

[𝘨⃨𝘭⃨𝘪⃨𝘵⃨𝘤⃨𝘩⃨10ᔦᔦ]

I've got all the episodes, it's just a matter of motivating myself to watch them. I'm working through a mountain of series and movies, but Blue Eye Samurai keeps missing out to something else.

I think I'll start on it tonight.

Once you start, you won't be able to stop.
Also thought it was pretty neat how they used real martial arts choreography for the fight scenes. I'm not sure if any animated series has done that before.

 

[McHaleyArt]

Once you start, you won't be able to stop.
Also thought it was pretty neat how they used real martial arts choreography for the fight scenes. I'm not sure if any animated series has done that before.

Yes. Plenty of series and animated features have done this before. Most notably The Clone Wars did it, bringing in Ray Park (himself) to capture the authentic movements of Darth Maul.

 

[Mr.NoCredit]

Once you start, you won't be able to stop.
Also thought it was pretty neat how they used real martial arts choreography for the fight scenes. I'm not sure if any animated series has done that before.

Thanks for posting this! Excellent watch!! Put a smile on my face too… I wasn’t aware of how it was produced so very cool story here. Thanks Glitch !

Just finished the first episode.

"Peaches."





It was good. Loved the artwork, and the story did grab my attention.

Was that music from Kill Bill when Mizu started training? I was getting a lot of Kill Bill inspiration throughout.

I go through bouts of being interested in Japan during this period because it falls into my dead zone of 1500-1861, which lacks the appeal to me of the eras before and after.

The further you get the more you’ll love it. I’d have to watch it again to take note of the music. It could possibly very well be the same music but don’t know off the top of my head. Glad you liked the first episode. It’s a grand adventure with lots of smiles to be had!

 

[Lejuan]

I absolutely loved this show but I would've preferred a cartoon version - zero interest in a photorealistic interpretation.

 

[𝘨⃨𝘭⃨𝘪⃨𝘵⃨𝘤⃨𝘩⃨10ᔦᔦ]

Yes. Plenty of series and animated features have done this before. Most notably The Clone Wars did it, bringing in Ray Park (himself) to capture the authentic movements of Darth Maul.

Oh thats cool! I had no idea they did that. I started watching The Clone Wars, but lost interest in it due to the generic (is that the right word?) style of it. I'm planning on finishing them one of these days, but it's like there's always another series that distracts me from getting back into them.

 

[Mr.NoCredit]

I absolutely loved this show but I would've preferred a cartoon version - zero interest in a photorealistic interpretation.

It is a cartoon. isn’t it!?!

 

[MGS_OldBoy57]

Great show and great looking figure. I might have to get this..

 

[HyperDrive]

I might have to get this… looks pretty nice for third-party. Amazing show.

 

[Asta]

The first time I remember being wowed by the use of light in animation was watching Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated.

I felt the same way again watching Blue Eye Samurai, but here the immersive nature of the atmosphere created by the lighting was enhanced by the detail in the scenery.

 

[Mr.NoCredit]

The first time I remember being wowed by the use of light in animation was watching Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated.

I felt the same way again watching Blue Eye Samurai, but here the immersive nature of the atmosphere created by the lighting was enhanced by the detail in the scenery.

Glad you’re enjoying the show. It is top notch. VTS has done good justice to their new figure. Even if her glasses might be a bit overdone it’s Mizu through and through. It was a cool surprise to get yesterday morning when I woke up to check the dailies… Lots of good adventure in store for you in the coming episodes.

 

[The Entity]

Well, coincidentally I just started watching this for the first time a couple of days ago. I'm about to start episode 4 and I'm loving it so far. The figure looks good. I might get it.

 

[Asta]

Glad you’re enjoying the show. It is top notch. VTS has done good justice to their new figure. Even if her glasses might be a bit overdone it’s Mizu through and through. It was a cool surprise to get yesterday morning when I woke up to check the dailies… Lots of good adventure in store for you in the coming episodes.

The figure wouldn't fit my collection, and would likely be a slippery slope into the Samurai theme.

From childhood certain eras didn't appeal, sometimes due to the clothing or weaponry of the time.

With medieval Europe I set the cut off at 1500, and since I thought I'd be buying more 1/6 knights I was even more severe with myself and restricted it to the fifteenth century, with Joan d'Arc being the focal point.

Going backwards, I cut out everything from the Roman Empire until 1400.

My American West collection had to be extended back to the Civil War to encompass DID's figures, which will still work post-war for a while.

It's been a way of trying to keep the collection under some sort of control.

Occasionally the odd figures sneak in, like the Hot Toys Jack Sparrows who match nothing else, but look great as a nod to the age of pirates.

There's Blitzway's Zorro who's too early for my American West, yet he's too iconic a character not to have.

Sometimes I buy figures because they look good and I can also reappropriate them. Such as the Pop Toys Russell Crow Robin Hood who I snuck in with the knights and Joan d'Arcs as a longbowman.

Pop Toys Viking Lagertha ended up, after a shield change, with my Celts.


Mizu is dangerous territory. A great animation that convinces me to buy a representation from it is very likely to lead to companion figures from other companies. Feudal Japan isn't an era that consistently interests me. As I wrote before I go through bouts with it. Sometimes it gels, at others it feels alien and impenetrable.

I think Blue Eye Samurai being western made has increased the feeling of accessibility for me.

Arcane was so good that I had to pre-order the figures, but that world is safely contained, isolated from the danger of expansion beyond the series.

 

[SigitoSutasmano]

It is a cartoon. isn’t it!?!

The sculpt by VTS is not really accurate to the cartoon. It looks like a real human. Not stylized. That’s why Lejuan said it’s realistic interpretation.

 

[Mr.NoCredit]

The figure wouldn't fit my collection, and would likely be a slippery slope into the Samurai theme.

From childhood certain eras didn't appeal, sometimes due to the clothing or weaponry of the time.

With medieval Europe I set the cut off at 1500, and since I thought I'd be buying more 1/6 knights I was even more severe with myself and restricted it to the fifteenth century, with Joan d'Arc being the focal point.

Going backwards, I cut out everything from the Roman Empire until 1400.

My American West collection had to be extended back to the Civil War to encompass DID's figures, which will still work post-war for a while.

It's been a way of trying to keep the collection under some sort of control.

Occasionally the odd figures sneak in, like the Hot Toys Jack Sparrows who match nothing else, but look great as a nod to the age of pirates.

There's Blitzway's Zorro who's too early for my American West, yet he's too iconic a character not to have.

Sometimes I buy figures because they look good and I can also reappropriate them. Such as the Pop Toys Russell Crow Robin Hood who I snuck in with the knights and Joan d'Arcs as a longbowman.

Pop Toys Viking Lagertha ended up, after a shield change, with my Celts.


Mizu is dangerous territory. A great animation that convinces me to buy a representation from it is very likely to lead to companion figures from other companies. Feudal Japan isn't an era that consistently interests me. As I wrote before I go through bouts with it. Sometimes it gels, at others it feels alien and impenetrable.

I think Blue Eye Samurai being western made has increased the feeling of accessibility for me.

Arcane was so good that I had to pre-order the figures, but that world is safely contained, isolated from the danger of expansion beyond the series.

That’s really interesting how you’ve decided to align your collection. Me, I’m all over the map. No rhyme or reason and most definitely not organized. I’ve got a few WWII figures, 4. A few modern military figures, less than 10, the full line of JPT “Myriad of Faces”, a few customs either self made or purchased. All three Poptoys Last Samurai figures.. literally all over the map. My most recent purchase was Eleven’s Beautiful Chemistry Ruthless blade which goes with absolutely nothing else but JPT’s Ruthless Blade… My taste continues to change. Zero Super Heroes, same with Star Wars. I’ve got a few Moducases and some other plexiglass single purchased from SSC but have figures placed all over the house on shelves or counters, tabletops… it’s most definitely eclectic and all over the place… at least you know what you’re doing… Thanks for the share. I’ll bet you have a really impressive collection of figures…

 

[Asta]

That’s really interesting how you’ve decided to align your collection. Me, I’m all over the map. No rhyme or reason and most definitely not organized. I’ve got a few WWII figures, 4. A few modern military figures, less than 10, the full line of JPT “Myriad of Faces”, a few customs either self made or purchased. All three Poptoys Last Samurai figures.. literally all over the map. My most recent purchase was Eleven’s Beautiful Chemistry Ruthless blade which goes with absolutely nothing else but JPT’s Ruthless Blade… My taste continues to change. Zero Super Heroes, same with Star Wars. I’ve got a few Moducases and some other plexiglass single purchased from SSC but have figures placed all over the house on shelves or counters, tabletops… it’s most definitely eclectic and all over the place… at least you know what you’re doing… Thanks for the share. I’ll bet you have a really impressive collection of figures…

It's really hard to stay disciplined with collecting. Outside of historical I have all sorts, of which Star Wars is the single largest theme.

For historical it begins chronologically with the Roman Empire, Celts and a Carthaginian mercenary, though I think I'm done with that period.

Then the fifteenth century, which I've also stopped adding to.

The American Civil War may only be just beginning, depending what DID and QOrange do next.

The wild west is ongoing, as is WWII which is by far the largest historical theme.

There's a few modern aircrew with DAM's spy plane pressure suit guys.


So much is being made nowadays there's temptation everywhere, so I try to set myself rules.

In reality it ends up being a bit like this...

 

[DioramaMaker]

Maybe I'll start this after I finish Arcane. I could use another show to watch nightly.

This would look nice with the VTS Ghost of Tsushima too.

Nice reuse of their Kenshin bamboo base. Always wanted one of those bases.

 

[HyperDrive]

The sculpt by VTS is not really accurate to the cartoon. It looks like a real human. Not stylized. That’s why Lejuan said it’s realistic interpretation.

Yeah it’s like a weird hybrid blend. I’d also have preferred it more stylized. Fortunately, I’d always display the hat where the portrait is more obscured.

 

[Mr.NoCredit]

It's really hard to stay disciplined with collecting. Outside of historical I have all sorts, of which Star Wars is the single largest theme.

For historical it begins chronologically with the Roman Empire, Celts and a Carthaginian mercenary, though I think I'm done with that period.

Then the fifteenth century, which I've also stopped adding to.

The American Civil War may only be just beginning, depending what DID and QOrange do next.

The wild west is ongoing, as is WWII which is by far the largest historical theme.

There's a few modern aircrew with DAM's spy plane pressure suit guys.


So much is being made nowadays there's temptation everywhere, so I try to set myself rules.

In reality it ends up being a bit like this...

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After reading through your criteria I have gleaned that you, yes you, are at the level of “Professional” Collector while so many of the rest of us are completely amateur status compared to the likes of you. I know at least I am. I bow to your greatness. *(bowes humbly in the living room…)