{"id":23752,"date":"2013-06-25T05:29:00","date_gmt":"2013-06-25T10:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=23752"},"modified":"2013-07-09T13:05:28","modified_gmt":"2013-07-09T18:05:28","slug":"vault-review-revoltech-takeya-13-juichi-kamen-kannon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=23752","title":{"rendered":"Vault Review: Revoltech Takeya
#13, Juichi Kamen Kannon"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Takeya\u2019s Buddhist figures are some of the most unique toys I collect. The releases may be a bit staggered, but the line seems to be going strong.<\/p>\n

Juichimen Kannon, also known as Guanyin, is one of the more complicated and revered figures throughout the various Buddhist sects.\u00a0 He is the Lord of Compassion and the God of Mercy.\u00a0 Kannon was so compassionate that, after attaining enlightenment, he chose to remain on earth in order to ease the suffering of all sentient beings and guide them towards enlightenment.<\/p>\n

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While the ideals behind Kannon are basic, the character has become incredibly complex over time.\u00a0 His biggest change was the eventual evolution from male to female, since females are closer associated with compassion.\u00a0 Today, Kannon is thought to take on any form necessary in order to assist those in need.\u00a0 From either to neither gender, a humble beggar to a just ruler, a being with two arms or many, a horse head to multiple human heads, Kannon\u2019s forms are as endless as his concern for all sentient life.<\/p>\n

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I have yet to be disappointed with the sculpts of any of the figures in this line, and Kannon continues to maintain that high standard.\u00a0 The figure is an entirely new sculpt that fits in well with the previous entries while adding another unique body style to the line.\u00a0 The most distinctive aspect to this new figure is his height, which is almost towering over the other figures.\u00a0 Kannon also has elongated arms which stretch nearly to his knees and give him an extremely long reach when positioned in an action stance.<\/p>\n

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The other interesting thing about this figure\u2019s sculpt is that he is a mostly naked body. \u00a0Where the previous figures have had their clothes and armor sculpted on, Kannon relies on separate pieces of hard and soft plastic clothing to cover him up.\u00a0 I particularly like this effect with the scarf that encircles his arms.\u00a0 It makes the figure look as if there\u2019s an ever present breeze around him.<\/p>\n

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Kannon\u2019s head is easily the most detailed aspect of the figure.\u00a0 The main face has a peaceful yet androgynous look, allowing the figure to be seen as either gender.\u00a0 The other ten faces, which represent the stages of the Bodhisattva path and his ability to observe the entire world for suffering, are each sculpted with their own personality.\u00a0 Most seem to be either tranquil or concerned, with a few even looking angry.\u00a0 But the one facing behind is the most interesting with his hearty laughing.\u00a0 Continue to page 2…<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kannon\u2019s articulation is made primarily out of revolver joints on his head, neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, chest, waist, hips, knees, and ankles.\u00a0 His halo and front two legs of his robes are also attached with revolver joints, while the back piece of fabric is a simple swivel joint.\u00a0 This allows him a fantastic amount of articulation, although the pants can get in the way and hinder the more extreme leg poses.<\/p>\n

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Most of Kannon\u2019s accessories are comprised of six pairs of alternate hands.\u00a0 Two of them are for holding, one is sculpted grasping a rosary, and the other three are in various Buddhist hand gestures, or Mudra.<\/p>\n

The one accessory that he does come with is a vase with a lotus blossom, which symbolizes the growth of the soul towards enlightenment.\u00a0 This is also why Kannon\u2019s figure comes with a base that\u2019s a blooming lotus flower.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve been following my reviews of this line, then you really know what to expect.\u00a0 But I\u2019m still always delighted when I receive one of these figures.\u00a0 Not only are they pretty unique in the action figure world, but they also introduce me to new aspects of Buddhist culture and mythology.<\/p>\n

-Vault<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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