chrono01's Top 5 10 Best Figures of 2013 [I have not numbered them since ranking them would be too difficult >_<]:
Cat Lap Milk:
It's Native, and as usual, they continue their trend of "Not Safe For Work" figures. However, Cat Lap Milk is among their more tame ones, with the option to basically display her covered [at least, her rear]. She's sculpted/colored beautifully, and is definitely a unique figure in my collection. It also combines the "Tri-Fecta" of fetishes: cat-girl, maid, and shimapan. How could I not love it?
Asmodeus:
I know, I know. Rust issues on her chain. Given her price, it's something that shouldn't have happened, Orchid Seed/Hobby Japan should have known better. That issue aside, she is an incredible figure. She's what got me started in collecting the Seven Deadly Sins line and, while expensive, I wouldn't have it any other way. I love the theme behind them all, with Asmodeus herself representing "Lust".
I couldn't agree more.
Insane Black Rock Shooter:
Kiking continues to impress me with his sculpts. Insane Black Rock Shooter is incredibly dynamic, requiring a lot of shelf space to display her. She's well worth it, though. I love everything about her.
Amane Suzuha:
Alter, you gave us a figure with a
fully articulated bike! I hope you know how amazing you are, for this truly demonstrates it. In addition to that, she's sculpted flawlessly and the coloring perfectly captures Huke's artwork. I wish/hope Alter does more of the Steins;Gate series. I will be there, wallet in-hand.
Belldandy with Holy Bell:
Few figures I can call works of art. I love so many in my collection, but Belldandy with Holy Bell I can honestly call art. It's beautiful in its simplicity, but also extremely elegant. Max Factory pulled off an amazing piece to celebrate their 25th anniversary and, while she was expensive, is worth every cent I paid for it.
Leviathan:
Let me pre-face this by saying, this one has a few issues. Well, issue I should say. Her clothing isn't easy to get fastened correctly, as it often-times sits "loose" on her. It can take some working/modding, but when you get everything resting as it should, she is perfect. I love the expression on her face, and the color scheme is just eye-pleasing. The re-color, on the other hand...not so much.
Lucifer:
I know what you're thinking,
another Seven Deadly Sins figure? That makes...what...three on my list, the only three released in 2013? That only goes to show how much I admire them.
This beauty was sculpted by the talented Tanaka Masanori. He mostly does Super Sonico figures, but is also involved with a few of the Seven Deadly Sins as well as the upcoming Panty [Orchid Seed]. He does great work, and I love her modestly-sculpted body [she's not too "large" in the chest-region]. Sin of Pride indeed.
Misty:
As usual, Alter delivers a fantastic product. I'm not too familiar with the series, but when I first laid eyes on her I knew I had to have her.
I wasn't disappointed.
Kongiku:
Some people have an issue with the size of her breasts. I say it's accurate to the original artwork and how it's perceived in game. Alter captures it brilliantly.
As an aside, the lantern lights up but I can't see myself using that feature very often, except for maybe a few pictures or so [to show the novelty]. It's nice that it's there, but not exactly needed/required. Everything about the actual figure, though, is perfect. Alter replicated Kamitani's artwork without flaw, at least in my personal opinion.
Hacker:
Yeah, you knew this one was coming. I am in-love with Max Factory's 7th Dragon 2020 line of figures. Samurai was one of my favorites from 2012 [and of all-time], and Hacker this year is no different. I don't think I really need to explain why, simply gaze upon her perfection. Max Factory/Shining Wizard did justice to Miwa Shirou's artwork. It seriously couldn't be better.
I anxiously await Psychic.
Figures Currently Being Shipped:
There are several figures that are en-route to me that won't arrive until after the New Year, namely Melty from Alter, Bayonetta from Phat, Daisy from Kotobukiya, Super Sonico [1/5] from Orchid Seed, and a few others. While I can honestly see Melty and Super Sonico possibly making my list, I cannot include them since I haven't personally seen/received them yet. :/