Back in March I posted a couple of preview pics of a shoot I was doing with this figure.  I did do the shoot like I said…but never got around to posting the pics.  Well, today I was going through my camera download folders and came across them.  Figured better late than never ^^;;;

This cutie is called Holstein Hanako (holstein being a breed of dairy cow known for its unique black and white markings).  She was released January 2009 by Daiki Kougyo.  I really like this version of her, which was produced by Tohshiro.

One of my original reasons for getting this figure was that 2009 is “Year of the Ox” based on the Chinese Zodiac, and because she’s a “cowgirl” she plays on that theme a bit.

My other reason for getting her was she is pretty cute…  ^^;

… and she nice eyes ^^;;;;

For some reason I have a craving for a glass of milk

Very nice…detailing in outfit

Tummy shot.  You can expect one from me if the figure has exposed midsection.

If I am going to show the front, might as well show the back.

I like the look of this figure.  Her pose, facial expression, and outfit all appealed to me.  Her shita pai are also nice from this angle ^o^

Our little cowgirl seemed to have attracted two new friends.  Why they are wearing bandannas is anyone’s guess ^^

Maybe they rob kiddies of their delicious cookies.

They move pretty fast for cows, considering they vanished as quickly as they appeared.

She looks nice from the side too.

Hanako is bringing Sexy back.

This angle really brings out her facial expression.

Her two little friends may have left her, but least she still has her butterfly.

This figure has one other little thing about it that I like.  I’ll warn you though, what is about to follow will be ecchi and not safe for work (NSFW).  If such things offend you or you are viewing this in public place, then now is a good time to stop reading.

You have the option to cast-off her top to get a better look at her eyes…

…which are “udderly” amazing.  Thank you Daiki for making her cast-off ^^

Cast off figures are pretty popular.  I don’t buy a figure based on whether it has cast-off parts or not.  I look to see if its a cute figure or has a dynamic pose.  The cast-off feature is just a nice extra for me.  That being said, I do have a number of cast-off figures in my collection.

A lot of my figures I keep boxed up because I have limited space to display them.  Unless its one I really like, chances are it goes back in the box once I shoot it…or done playing with it ^^;

But if I had the space to display all of them, chances are I would not display figures like Hanako in their cast-off form.  It would be too distracting.

Did I mention I could go for a tall glass of milk??

Figure I would throw in a yoko pai shot.  After a couple of full frontal exposures, hopefully this side angle may give your eyes time to rest.

Holstein Hanako is certainly a cutie pie.  The original artist is Tsukaka Bullet, but his style is very similar to Shunya Yamashita.  In fact, she certainly has a Shunya feel to her.   Megahouse also released a Holstein Hanako, but I prefer the Daiki version myself.  The Megahouse version just did not appeal to me…sorry v.v;;  I think it was her facial expression ^^;;

Because this release was from early part of the year, she pretty much sold out at most retailers.  If the Megahouse version appeals to your taste, accepting pre-orders at Play-Asia.  I think she is cast-off as well if that influences your decision =D