This week I have 2 figurines. Both from the same set. Its the :

Neon Genesis Evangelion  Extra School SwimSuit Rei & Asuka figurines.

Designed by artist : Poyoyon Rock ( http://www.shortner.com/1rv )

These figurines are made of awesome and win !  I've liked the work of the artist that designed these figurines for some time now and to have these on my shelves is pretty wicked.

Lets start off with the Rei figurine. The thing is I already have a very similar figurine (which you can see at http://www.shortner.com/1rs ) Its as detailed as the other one but a bit smaller.. and the base differs somewhat in form. She's sitting on a #2 startbase for a swimmingpool.  She's wearing a white swimsuit with "Rei" written on it and blue socks. Which makes no sence what-so-ever...Apart from the fact that there is also a version with a blue swimsuit and white socks! She has a gloomy look on her face which gives off the Rei vibe while still maintaining its "cuteness".
 
Next up: the Asuka figurine. This figurine shows the artist has a bit of an obsession with swimsuits. He has obviously figured out how they should be drawn. ... right onward.... She's holding one of those foam swim training boards behind her back. She's also sporting a white school swimsuit but this time "asuka" is written on it. And her hairstyle even looks like Asuka... The key for her locker is on her ankle. The obligatory bandaid on the knee to finish it off perfectly. Oh and don't forget her canine tooth and blushes.
 

Overall I think these figures should be purchased together. They compliment each other and honestly I think they should have come as a set...

The finish and coloring is good. The odd color mixup once in a while...  There might be some residual modling debris around the hands and on the legs.. so be prepared to scrape them off.

This was also my first order from Play-Asia. I'm very happy with their delivery time... It took about 5 days to get from Hong kong to my home in the Netherlands.

My only problem I had was : I had to pay import tax and handling costs. Which summed up to another 34 euro extra for the entire package.

I normally order from archonia. Which is in Belgium. Since I don't have to pay taxes for anything imported from a fellow EU state they might come out a wee bit cheaper for me.

But I was quite surprised by the extra costs. Please note that this might also happen to you when you order outside your country.

Where to buy :

Asuka:
http://www.shortner.com/1rt

Rei:
http://www.shortner.com/1ru
 

View the pictures at :
http://www.shortner.com/1rq

I also want to remind you of the figurine contest still running!
http://www.shortner.com/1rw