As I mentioned earlier, I finally got Fate/Extra Type-Moon Box recently in the mail. Which means that once another limited edition Saber has joined my Saber collection. This figma was the key selling point of this box, considering I am a Saber fan(boy) ^^;;
Trying to replicate the cover of the Visual Art book that came with the package. Sexy back shot with this figma is a must…so expect to see a few in this post.
Don’t adjust your monitors. I intentionally set the color temperature of these photos to give them a warm feeling. The reason will be revealed…read on.
And as you enjoy these pictures, lets take note on a few things.
As you can tell from her sword, this incarnation of Saber is different from the one that has appeared in the Fate / franchise thus far. This is not Excalibur she is wielding.
Instead, Fate/Extra has casted an entirely new heroic spirit for the role of Saber. So if this Saber is not Arthuria Pendragon, who is she??
One thing is for certain, she has an affinity to fire. Considering “Arthuria” Saber has a Noble Phantasm called “Invisible Air – Barrier of the Wind King” think its safe to assume that Saber has an affinity to wind.
Plus the design of this sword resembles a flame, does it not? In fact the name of the sword is Aestus Estus, Latin for “heat”
This Saber also has a Noble Phantasm known as Aestus Domus Aurea, a Reality Marble that materializes a field known as the “Golden Theater”
It is for this reason I set the color temperature to a higher setting. I wanted to give the photos a warm feeling to them
Aeriel shot. Think Saber Extra has a little bit “extra” to her compared to Arthuria ^^
Considering the clues thus far, do you have any guesses yet on this Saber’s identity?? I originally thought she was Arthuria’s clone, Mordred. But that is not the case. As I said, this Saber has no relation of Arthuria other than both are same class of Servant.
No?? Answer will be revealed soon ^^
Here is one final clue. She hails from Rome…
…in fact, she ruled Rome as Emperor
Now as you take in all the clues, please enjoy these remaining photos.
Skirt is translucent. May not be able to really tell in this photo though. Also a solid piece, so make posing and balancing (w/o stand) a challenge sometimes.
I love the pinky sword gripping hand. Did you notice used that in most of the photos??
Also love this Saber’s sexy back
I really love this back
Okay. Time for the reveal!! So who is she??
Saber’s true identity in Fate/Extra is…
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus That’s right, another genderswap for Saber =D
Lot of subtle hints, but her Noble Phantasm Aestus Domus Aurea should have been a dead give away, as its based on the Domus Aurea, whose creation is credited to Nero following the Great Fire of Rome.
Also seems to be a bit of debate around some message boards that feel that Nero was not deserving of the role as Saber or any servant for that manner, as his wasn’t exactly a hero in the true sense of the word. But in the Fate universe:
Heroic Spirits (英霊 eirei?) are beings that accomplished great achievements such as saving the world and, after their death, became the object of worship and lore.
So by this definition Nero would qualify as an heroic spirit. And to be honest, this variation of Saber is interesting to me. Whereas Arthuria Saber is a bit more stoic and reserved, Nero Saber gives me the vibe of being a bit more in touch with her emotions and desires.
Also really like this figma. She is quite posable even with the fixed skirt. Macro lens picked up a few things that are pretty invisible to the naked eye, but not distracting enough to take away from the figure in my opinion. Definitely would recommend if you are a Saber or Figma fan. Again, links in my Fate/Extra post on where you can still get hold of the Type Moon Box version if you wish.
Saber Extra wasn’t alone. Saber Alter and Rider also arrived at base shortly before Saber Extra. I think they were summoned to herald the arrival of their Master this month
Saber Alter is lazy and decided to reserved her energy until her Master arrived. But Rider being a faithful Servant decided to scout the area.
Saber Rider?? Or is that Rider Lily?? Or maybe both?? ^^
Nice. I like the translucent skirt and bright red dress with gold accents.
So a new Saber incarnation then? Interesting. ^^
Love your Rider iPhone/iPod wallpaper. ^^
Lovely Figma, she looks great. Not a fan of the pinky though, looks too feminine holding the sword that way. If she were to fight that way I’d expect her to drop the sword and start cat fightng. :D
Interesting that she’s no longer Arthur, had no idea they swap out characters in games like that.
Well that was interesting. Saber Nero. Good info there. ^_^