Let me get straight to the point
Blue Archive releases are concentrated on a single day in late August. Good Smile's 6 standard Chokopuni Plush figures, 2 big sizes, and Kaiyodo's Revoltech Miyu—9 items total—are scheduled for release on Aug 31 and currently available for preorder. You need to decide now whether to buy multiple characters from the same line on the same day, or split your purchase between different sizes. The Hina Dress 1/7 scale has been on sale since its Aug 1 release, so this is a good time to compare the prototype photos with production samples.
August 31st Release: The Chokopuni Plush Line
Good Smile's Chokopuni Plush series brings 6 figures on the same day. Nozomi, Aoba, Rumi, Mina, and Reijo are each available for preorder at KRW 56,700, all approximately 170mm tall in cotton and polyester materials. Since they're from the same line, size and materials are standardized—if you're planning to display multiple characters together, it's more convenient to preorder them all at once. Plush figures take up considerable shelf space, so you should decide upfront whether to be selective about your favorites or collect the entire lineup.
Chocopuni Plushie Blue Archive Aoba →Big Size 40cm: Koyuki and Noa
Two big-size Chokopuni figures release the same day. Koyuki is KRW 205,100, Noa is KRW 205,100, both approximately 400mm tall. The difference between 170mm and 400mm is more than double, so you need to decide now whether to buy the same character in both sizes or consolidate with just the big size. At prices in the KRW 205,100 range, they're comparable to mid-tier scale figures, so it's realistic to consider both display cabinet space and budget simultaneously.
Chocopuni Big 40cm Plushie Blue Archive Koyuki →Revoltech Miyu: 13 Option Parts Included
Kaiyodo's Revoltech Miyu is priced at KRW 136,400, scheduled for release on Aug 31, and currently available for preorder. Standing approximately 130mm tall in PVC, ABS, and POM materials, it includes a total of 13 items: 6 optional hand parts, 3 expression parts, RABBIT type-39 rifle, binoculars, and sparrow. Revoltech figures are designed for articulation, so you should first determine whether you actually plan to change poses regularly. The product description specifies that sculpting is by Maoji Design with illustration cooperation from YutokaMizu.
Chocopuni Plushie Blue Archive Rumi →Hina Dress 1/7 Scale on Sale
The Hina Dress 1/7 scale is currently on sale at KRW 202,800. Less than a month has passed since its Aug 1 release, so production sample photos should already be circulating in the community by now. Standing approximately 250mm tall with emphasized dress gradation painting and glitter in the description, it's safer to compare the prototype photos with production paint quality. You can confirm that the sculpting is by Nisibu Hidetoshi and painting by Bread-Loving Housewife.
FAQ
How much difference is there between the 170mm and 400mm Chokopuni sizes?
170mm is approximately 17cm, 400mm is approximately 40cm. The height difference is more than double, and the volume difference is even greater. If you're thinking of buying the same character in both sizes, it's more realistic to plan for desk or bedside space rather than display cabinet space. The big sizes are in the KRW 205,100 range, so budget must also be factored in.
What are the 13 option parts included with Revoltech Miyu?
6 optional hand parts, 3 expression parts, Sad Bunny thermos, trash can, RABBIT type-39 rifle, optional barrel, binoculars, sparrow, and 1 display stand. Standard-equipped parts are separate, so there are actually more than this. If you plan to change expression and hand combinations for different poses, it's good value—if you're only going to fix it in one pose, it might be excessive.
Is it safe to buy the Hina Dress 1/7 scale now?
Since it's on sale after an August 1st release, production sample photos are likely already available. With dress gradation painting and glitter emphasized in the description, it's safer to directly compare prototype and production photos before deciding. Sale prices vary depending on stock availability, so you can make your decision after confirming production quality and matching it with your budget.
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May your display cabinets find good fortune today as well.