Even if you know nothing about classical art, there’s a good chance you’ve at least seen photos of the Venus de Milo, the Greek statue of a lovely woman without arms. With a height of 203 centimeters (6 feet, 8 inches), the statue is larger than life in every sense of the phrase, save her missing limbs. What happened to her appendages remains a mystery to this day, and, we imagine, it will likely continue to be that way for approximately forever.
But that doesn’t mean we can’t imagine what the sculpture looked like! And thanks to FREEing, a Kanagawa-based company, we won’t even have to stretch our imaginations too much, as they’re producing a “Venus de Milo” figure…with arms!
The Venus de Milo, which was likely created sometime between 130 and 100 B.C., is one of the world’s more iconic works of sculpture. Even if you don’t know its proper name, you likely recognize it as something to do with high art — partly because of the statue’s missing arms. Though reconstruction of the statue is mostly impossible it hasn’t stopped people from wondering what the piece originally looked like.
Though the upcoming Venus de Milo figure being released by FREEing won’t bring us any closer to confirming what the statue was originally doing (some have suggested she was spinning cloth), it will let us set her in whatever pose we want!
The figure will come with various interchangeable parts, including two different torsos (one without arms and one with), posable arms, an adjustable head, and a “stone” apple. It looks like you’ll even be able to open the cloth draped around her waist to pose her legs as well!
▼ So she can finally run away from all those gawkers at the museum!
▼ Or lay the smack down on anyone who’s disrespecting.
The figure is set to be released in January next year and will cost 4,444 yen (plus tax) which is about US$36.22 in today’s money. The figure won’t reach the real statue’s towering height, but it will look pretty impressive on your desk at home at 150 millimeters (5.9 inches) tall.
Of course, if you’re going to get the Venus de Milo, you should get her a friend as well! At least, that’s what FREEing says, and who would know better than the manufacturer, right? Luckily, they’ve produced another posable figure: The Thinker.
▼ They make quite a nice couple, we think!
▼ Of course, they look good just standing next to each other too.
The Thinker figure is available now for 3,980 yen ($32.44) plus tax. It stands 155 centimeters (6.1 inches) tall and is available on Amazon Japan, waiting to molded to your will!
▼ Less The Thinker and more a Man of Action!
▼ John McClane-levels of action!
▼ And cowering, apparently.
▼ Or…Burt Reynoldsing?
Though these figures will obviously appeal to art lovers around the world, we also can’t help imaging the glorious stop-motion films these will make possible! Venus de Milo dates The Thinker, and everything is going great until she has to meet his family. Oh, the wacky hijinks that might possibly, but probably won’t, ensue!
Sources/images: FREEing, Good Smile Company (Venus de Milo, The Thinker)
[ Read in Japanese ]
The most ingenious David action figure is here to strut his stuff and show his new moves【Photos】
New poseable figma Tutenkahmun figure is coming out of his grave, has been doing just fine
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Japan’s cheap beef bowl chain goes upscale with Matsuya Premium, but is it worth the higher price?
7-Eleven Japan joins the craze for Korean Gamja Cheese Balls
Starbucks Japan releases special limited-edition summer drinks… at only 30 stores
Lawson transforms convenience store food with massive katsu burger and an insane curry bread
Two of Kyoto’s famous temples tackle streetside trash with solar-powered trash cans
East Japan Railway announces plans to abolish magnetic-strip tickets
Anne Hathaway creates PR frenzy in Japan after mentioning Tottori in Devil Wears Prada interview
New Square Enix Cafe reveals Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Nier, and Fullmetal Alchemist menu items
Luxury houseplant fraud leads to arrest of Takamatsu man
Japanese rice cooker recipe gives us a tasty new way to enjoy vegetables and wieners
Family Mart commits “reverse fraud” in new Giant All-Star Festival, and we couldn’t be happier
New Tokyo sweets shop offers 648 different mochi ice cream dumpling combinations
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
Ghibli’s No Face continues to demonstrate his generous character growth by dispensing soy sauce
Colour Hunting: The hot new street photography trend changing how we see Japan
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events