1/8 scale No.47 Clare by Megahouse

It’s been far too long since my last shoot, 3 months to be exact if you want the number. As figure shoots is not what I primarily focus on my blog anymore, it’s still fun and enjoyable to do whenever I’m in the mood for it or when watching anime and playing games becomes a bit repetitive in my daily routine.

This week, I decided to try something different and not just make it a shoot for the week. Instead I will be bringing out 5 shoots in 5 days so 1 shoot per a day for 5 days. Off course, life is unpredictable at times and while I can’t guarantee a shoot per a day, I will do my best to bring out the 5 shoots by the end of this week  if that was the case.

So lets get started shall we. :)

First shoot to start off the 5 shoots in 5 days is Megahouse Clare from the most popular manga and anime series Claymore. I say popular because it is without a doubt one of the most watched series back in mid 2007 and it’s still ranked as one of my top 10 series of all time. The storyline was just thrilling and in-dept and so was the character development but one thing which kept asking me for more was the constant turn of events and surprises. The surprises was really unpredictable (given the fact I never read the manga). ^^

Moving along to the figure. Originally released towards the end of 2007, Megahouse No. 47 Clare was the first Claymore figure to be announced just after the end of the series. I managed to make my preorder early at Play-asia when they listed her up and thankfully I did because preorder slots closed a few days afterwards from many major online retailers from what I remember.  Clearly she was one of the most ‘wanted’ figures at that time. Off course, many Clare fanboys missed out and due to popular demand, Megahouse re-release her at the start of this year (from what I recall) and certain it was your last chance to get her before she disappeared for good.

While it’s an old figure in my collection, I still consider it as one of the best. Megahouse really got the details right and the glossy armor is a very nice touch to the overall appeal. She also comes along with an interchangeable arm of Elena so many can display her with the power of Elena in her right arm. Elena was so cool, I just can’t help but to display her attached with Elena arm all the time. xD
The only downside about  her I could think off was the grip of both arms holding sword. The arms are very loose in holding the sword and if the sword is not touching the ground, it will slide off easily hence that is why I have her sword placed behind her cape. Heck I prefer it take way anyway. ^^

Love the details of Elena right arm. :D

Bad-ass not Sexy-ass okay. xD

Yes that’s a scratch on the sword :(

She’s not available anymore at major online retailers so best of luck in trying to find her. She’s an old release now but if Claymore is still one of your favourite series of all time then I really recommend you working your ass in trying to find her as she is the best Clare figure out there to date.

Look forward to my next shoot. ^^