While figures possess various charms, among them, there are not many works that make you feel “a story begins the exact moment you direct your gaze toward it.” The “Vlad-kun DX ver.,” which three-dimensionalizes Vlad-kun appearing in “Boy Prostitute Dracula,” is precisely such a special existence. Clad in a noble atmosphere yet somehow delicate, his figure, which gives different impressions depending on the viewing angle, radiates a charm like a work of art that goes beyond the framework of a mere character figure.

Translating the charm of the original illustration into a three-dimensional object is not easy. However, in this work, the unique style of Mr. Misa Ikezaki is carefully replicated down to the fine details. Not to mention the characteristic skin texture and the body lines that allow you to feel softness, it expresses the individuality possessed by the character without exception through delicate sculpting. It is a finish that conveys an pursuit down to the part of “what is the identity unique to this character,” rather than simply making the shape look similar.

What is particularly impressive is the expression of the silver hair that gives a sense of transparency. In the flow and swaying of the hair, there is a sense of dynamism unique to a three-dimensional work, and the expression alters depending on how the light hits it. Holding an atmosphere as if cutting out a single scene from a story, it makes you feel a mysterious sense of life despite being a static figure. In addition, different gloss expressions are used for the clothing parts, visually conveying the differences for each material, which raises the overall level of completion even further.

A major highlight unique to the DX ver. is the dedicated pedestal. While the figure main unit alone has a sufficient presence, the addition of this pedestal expands the world of the work all at once. An elegant design based on blue roses is combined with decorations reminiscent of red velvet and metallic roses, producing a sense of profound weight and luxury. Furthermore, the vine design coloring the lower section of the pedestal emphasizes a fantastic atmosphere, brilliantly bringing out the mystery and elegance held by the character Vlad-kun. It is a level of completion to the extent that just displaying it changes the impression of the entire exhibition space.

The fun of this figure does not end simply with appreciating it. Because multiple expression parts are included, you can enjoy different figures depending on the mood of the day or the method of display. A calm normal face, an expression where emotions are conveyed, an expression that lets you feel a playful spirit, and so on—each possesses a different charm, generating a completely different impression despite being the exact same figure. The reason why there are fresh discoveries no matter how many times you look at it must be precisely due to these abundant swap-out elements.

Furthermore, the point that the display style can be altered through the combination of lower body parts and posing parts is also a major charm. It lets you feel a proud atmosphere in the standing figure, and allows you to enjoy another different side in another pose. One of the true pleasures of a figure collection is being able to pursue your favorite way of showing it, and this work is designed with specifications that let you fully taste that joy.

In the DX ver., effort is put into not only the figure main unit but also the purchase bonuses. Items that let you enjoy the world view of the work more deeply are prepared, raising the level of satisfaction as a collector's item. The point that it is finished not as a mere positioning of a limited edition, but as a special set aimed at fans who love the work, cannot be missed. The “Vlad-kun DX ver.” is not a work that can be evaluated through beautiful sculpting or a luxurious pedestal alone. Precisely because the nobility, delicacy, and even the fantastic world view possessed by the character are carefully expressed, it holds a charm that makes you want to keep displaying it for a long time. This figure, which offers new discoveries every time you look at it and shows different expressions just by altering the angle, can be described as an existence truly fitting as the star of a collection.