Neutron Jammer: Wonder Festival 2014 Winter

Wonder Festival 2014 Winter has wrapped up last Sunday, 9th of February 2014, and there tons of new upcoming great figures for us from various figure manufacturers like Good Smile Company, Kotobukiya, Alter, MegaHouse, etc. But for the usual MegaHouse's POPs, there isn't much to see aside from some updates of the previously showcased during the MegaHobby EXPO 2013 Autumn and Jump Festa 2014 events. That was expected actually since they usually show us their big guns during MegaHobby EXPOs. But these updates though small, are enough to get us excited, specially to those who are waiting for the release of these new POPs. Let's check out these updates.

POP Sailing Again - Gladiator Rebecca

First off the female gladiator of Dressrosa Coliseum (Sorry, this is a spoiler for non-manga readers). We get to see the prototype got colored before the others. Remember that this was just announced during the Jump Festa 2014 along with POP Sailing Again - Trafalgar Law Ver. 2. Not surprising since this character I believe has a lot of fans already. And for MegaHouse, giving it a priority just makes sense.

It looks pretty and sexy, thanks to Oda's character design, but I find that I'm not 100% satisfied with the overall look of the figure. The coloring is fine, no complain about that. What I'm actually having a problem is the sculpt. The pose is one issue for me. I find it awkward and not too appealing. The sculpt of the thighs are a little bit off. It's too huge near the hip and too small on the knee area. This made her look short. It looks fine on some angle and looks awkward on some.

The colors on the other hand brings out the uniqueness of this figure. I like the way they dealt with those gold and shiny armor. Adding the blue cape and pink hair, it looks fascinating. During the Jump Festa 2014, we saw her without the helmet and smiling face. We're not sure yet how many alternate face/head she will come with, but it's now safe to assume that we would at least be getting two face/head with different facial expression. The helmet seems to be removable though it's worrying that it may damage the paint of the face and hair if it's indeed removable.

It may not be as great as I wanted it to be but she looks gorgeous and pretty. This is a must get for me. No price and and exact release date announced yet but since the it's already fully colored, we should expect it to be announced anytime soon.

POP CB-EX - Momonosuke

The next prototype that got colored. It actually shouldn't have taken them to long to paint such a small figure. It now looks a lot better with colors. Remember that I'm not satisfied in this figure before because of the simple pose and inexpressive face? Now that the face is painted, the annoyed expression is now obvious. The pink kimono looks nice. The wooden slipper (geta) has some fine details and is looking realistic.

I was actually worried that it wouldn't look nice even painted but it turns out to be an interesting figure. We don't have the pricing yet but it shouldn't be too expensive and won't hurt your pocket should you decide to get it. I would get it myself, but I'm gonna need Kinemon to display him with. Hopefully they will produce it soon.

This one is expected to be released on summer of 2014 which actually starts May in Japan. No price details yet.

POP Sailing Again - Trafalgar Law Ver. 2

So Trafalgar Law is a popular character, I get it. We already have two POPs of him already. The last one (POP Sailing Again) was released twice already and will be released again for the third time this coming May 2014. And here we got the third POP of Law, the one that was shown during last year's Jump Festa event.

The earlier prototype was sporting a mustache and sunglasses as a disguise on Dressrosa. This time, the prototype is without those disguise and simply showing his face sculpt which actually looks as great at the previous Sailing Again. Though if I'll be getting this, I would rather display it with that mustache and sunglasses since without it, it breaks the purpose of this outfit.

This one would look interesting in colors as you we should see the a huge tatoo on his chest. But aside from the pose, that tatoo, the opened coat, the mustache and sunglasses, the rest are just the same as the first Sailing Again version. I may or may not be getting this one. That will depend on how it would look like colored, and would depend on the colors of the papers inside my wallet of course.

To be released by 2014, but no exact release date and price announcement yet.

POP Sailing Again - Hyena Bellamy

The prototype of Bellamy is back, but this time he is wearing sunglasses, with a widely opened mouth and a crossed-arm gesture. The prototype that was shown earlier has its arms in downward position and a tongue-out facial expression. So you will be getting at least one extra pair of arms, an alternate head and a sunglasses for a different display option.

I'm not a fan of this character but like I said before the sculpt really looks simply amazing. Even the small details like the teeth and fingers are perfect. I'm really looking forward to see the fully completed prototype.

To be released by 2014, but no exact release date and price announcement yet.

POP Sailing Again - Bartolomeo the Cannibal

Nothing much new here, just an alternate arms, but with a very interesting gesture that would make you wanna display him like this. During the last MegaHobby EXPO, both his hands are inside his pocket. This time his two hands are doing a cross-finger gesture, a gesture that will also become a big thing in the anime soon. This one is also interesting to see in colors.

To be released by 2014, but no exact release date and price announcement yet.

POP Sailing Again - Cavendish the Hakuba

Another returning prototype. Last time we saw this, he is holding a flower on his right hand. This time around he is wielding his sword. Again some minor updates.

To be released by 2014, but no exact release date and price announcement yet.