A VERY interesting Pullip release is scheduled for May 2011, pre-ordering period starting October 1st. Limited to 300 pieces, a Pullip based on glamour model (“gravure idol”) Rina Akiyama. Akiyama is – wiki blurb following – known from an appearance in two “Kamen Rider” series as well as a cameo appearance in “Metal Gear Solid 3″ in which she is featured in a poster on one of the levels. She has also been named to have the “Best Buttocks in Japan” in 2007, which earned her the nickname “Oshirina”, a portmanteau of the words “oshiri” (buttocks) and “Rina”. ;) The Pullip – a JAP x Rina Akiyama collab – will be a copy of Akiyama’s character in the brand new movie “Gothic & Lolita Psycho” (released in Jap theaters last weekend), and she is looking to become pretty fierce!

“Snow fight alone to avenge the death squad. It is pretty mysterious Gosuroridoresu clothes that she wear the combat. JAP costume drama produced in every detail reproduced without fully utilizing the studio know-how. Needs and incorporate ideas played Rina Akiyama Yuki’s wearing Gosuroridoresu addition, Dole is expected to be attractive and cute. Anburerasodo will be also included weapons.” says gTranslate.

To the bottom left is a pic from what the JAP website describes as a “Yuki Lolita” doll production meeting. From right to left: Ohara Takashi (director), Rina Akiyama, YOU-KO (JAP workshop), Kawakaminoboru (JAP studio), Wada Takahiro (Groove).

Thoughts? No mentioning of prices anywhere, neither on Groove, Kenji’s flickr stream nor the JAP website. As a collab, limited to 300pc, and with accessories mentioned to be misc weapons, I am expecting a rather pricey little lady.. Some info in English about the movie here.