Among all the anime figures I’ve hunted down over the years, Clare by MegaHouse remains one of the most memorable.
Sortie à la fin des années 2000, elle symbolise à la fois la rareté des produits dérivés Claymore et ma propre lutte de collectionneur.
A cult piece, one that eluded my collection for a long time before finally finding its place.
Context & discovery
I spotted it when it was first released… but it took time before I could actually get my hands on it.
Back then, I was systematically reviewing the (very limited) number of Claymore figures that existed.
And then came the revelation: the Clare 1/8 “Excellent Model” figure by MegaHouse.
The finish, the ready-to-draw pose, and the brand’s reputation checked every box for a patient, but stubborn, collector like me.
Initial release in late November 2007, then reissued in 2009.
I’ll come back to that in more detail later.
Why this figure is special
It’s easy to forget that, at the time, high-quality anime figures weren’t as common as they are today.
This one spoke to me instantly: the silver armor, the calm before the storm, the gaze. Everything captures the essence of Clare, a character I particularly appreciate.
MegaHouse already knew how to create figures that hold a pose without betraying the character’s core identity. This piece strikes a perfect balance between restraint and intensity, fully aligned with the anime and the series’ tone.
My attempts / frustrations
As you know, rarity and competition come with their share of frustration.
Appearances were few and far between, often beyond my budget and I even made the classic mistake of unknowingly buying a bootleg on YJP. Shame on me… Shame on me …
I lost auctions, let good opportunities slip by… but when I really want something, I eventually find it. And own it.
Sometimes at the cost of months of monitoring, comparisons, and patience.
A quick anti-counterfeit reminder for this figure: check the JAN code 4535123711190, the MegaHouse logo, and the sculptor Maki Inada.
Myfigurecollection.net also reports the existence of a bootleg version.
Quick notes
Name: Claymore – Clare (No. 47) – Excellent Model (MegaHouse)
Scale: 1/8 (approx. 19–20 cm)
Sculptor: Maki Inada
JAN: 4535123711190
Releases: Late 2007 (original), February 2009 (reissue)
Warning: counterfeit reported on MFC
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