The BEST in the Series!
So the second figure in the LEGO Minifigures Series 4 is the Kimono Girl, and I really do love this figure. She was released in 2011, retailed for three dollars, and includes 6 pieces. So let's take a better look at her!
On top we have that black bun piece, and I love that part. It might even be my favorite part of the figure. It was introduced with the Series 3 Sumo Wrestler, so the piece itself was not new. However, this figure does have some exclusive printing on it, with the different colored flowers. And boy, I adore that design. It just looks so marvellous, and I think it is still exclusive to this very day.
Next we have her face print, which looks pretty good. I do think the white coloring is slightly strange, but I guess it is accurate to reality. I really like the sort of squinty eyes, as well as the tiny red lips, and I just love how it came out. No alternate facial expression, which is common with lots of CMF's.
Next up is her torso expression, and I also really like how that came out. I really adore that fairly complex printing from the black and gold belt, as well as the pretty white tree detail, and just as a whole, I love how it came out. But then she has back printing, which is pretty awesome. We didn't get back printing with old CMF's all too often. It was more common in Series 4 than it was in the first 3 series', but I still appreciate it very muchly. It is just that black robe detail carried on to the back too, if you were wondering.
And finishing off the body of the figure, we have that dress, which boy, the printing on that looks amazing as well. I love the red white and blue layering for that dress on the bottom, and she has some more of that white flowering design, which is very appreciated. No back dress printing, Which I do not expect. We didn't get back dress printing with that older dress design at all, so I'm not mad about that.
Then finally, we have that accessory which is the fan. It was a new part for the figure too, which makes it even cooler. I really adore the intricate moulding on it, with the red ruffles, and I am just in love with this piece.
Overall, I really love this figure. You got amazing printing on every part of the figure, and you even get that new fan piece. If you read my previous-and only other-Series 4 review, which was the Lawn Gnome, you know that he was either my first or second favorite in the series, and I left the opponent a mystery. Well, this figure is the opponent. She makes a very compelling case against the gnome, with her awesome look and amazing pieces. If I had to pick, I would say this figure is probably my favorite in the series. And I think that wraps up this review! So check out my other CMF reviews, and thank you or reading!
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The Ninja Theme Continues
The Kimono Girl is my favorite minifigure so far out of the entire theme, and that's for a reason. With all new pieces, and an awesome playability if you have a ninjas set, this is really great.
Hairpiece: The hairpiece is good, although I commonly find myself wishing the it didn't have flowers for more MOC value.
Face: The face is great, it reflects the mystery and wonder of the geishas of ancient Japan.
Body: The body is also good, with very detailed printing and printing on the back, it's great.
Dress: The is also amazing, though the only thing that could have made it better is if it was printed on both sides. Although, I don't have too many minifigs with dresses. (The only other two being Professor McGonagall and the Crown Queen) Has that ever been done?
Fan: It's a nice acessory, but should've been printed to match the rest. Merely Cherry Blossom printing like her dress would've been great.
Overall: As I said before it's my favorite from all the series, but there's one problem. Unless you have like a ninja set, or the Samurai or something Japenese like, what can you do with her? Make a vignette? Maybe I'm missing the point of these, maybe you're just supposed to look at them, not play with them.
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New Printed Pieces!
First of all, this is one of the easiest figures to identify in the packages. I'm not sure how common they are, but the large dress piece makes it easy to be certain that you have the right figure.
Hair:
The hair on this figure is amazing. I'm not sure if the mold itself is new (and I think it is), but it has something I have never seen on a hair piece before: printing. On her hair there are printed hair accessories, including flowers.
Head:
Her face is pale white like the make-up real geisha's wear (I know it says kimono girl, but I think that is because of what geisha's do, who would want their kids asking about that?)
Torso:
The torso is wonderful. It is printed front and back with a detailed kimono. It is wonderfully done and accurate.
Skirt:
The skirt is printed on the front with the bottom half of the kimono and as I mentioned before, it is detailed. I really like the design, the patter is what appears to be branches of a Japanese cherry tree.
Fan:
I think this is a new piece, but I am not entirely certain. I really like this piece as it is textured like the real thing. It can easily be positioned to hide the minifig's face or just part of her face.
Overall:
I love this figure. I find that it goes fantastically with the samurai warrior from series 3 as they are both from feudal Japan and their clothes are both red (though different shades) and look great standing together. I recommend this for fans of Asian culture, or who bought the samurai from the previous series.6 out of 6 people thought this review was helpful.
First Kimino Gil Review
So this is the Kimino Girl from Lego Minifgures Series 4. She is a pretty neat figure. Every peace is new, which is amaing! Each pack costs $2.99. There are 4 in each case. At the store you can feel for the big dress in the bag. It is easy because yhe piece is so bulky!
Parts
The parts are fantastic. Each one is new! The dress and torso have a new wonderful print! The hair is the sumo's hair with a flower print, which is a nice piece. The fan is also new and looks very great. I really the figure! This one is a favorite out of series 4!
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Masterful Kimono Print
Set #8804 Kimono Girl: This is a minifigure from Series 4. I found her this time last year at a local con and bought it. Great price too only 5 dollars. LEGO CMF Series 4 was one that flew by so fast for me I never really managed to find many of them. Of the ones I've gotten I'm really thrilled that I finally have this character.
Kimono Girl uses a nicely printed sloped brick for her lower legs and includes a double-sided torso print with a very detailed looking design. The sash is particularly impressive. Taking the black hair piece first used with the Sumo Wrestler and adding some nice print on them this is a great re-use of parts. Painted with delicate makeup and using a serious expression the facial print looks beautiful.
We also got the new fan piece for an accessory. As I recall I believe this is the first use of this accessory.
Overall this minifigure is quite nicely detailed and an excellent looking character from Series 4. One of the more sought after I'd wager, though hard to say as I haven't followed the secondary market too closely with these figures. I'd strongly recommend trying to get one of her, perhaps even two, her printing is quite elegant and very versatile for MOC fans. Strongly recommended.
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