I was never a Kokoro fan. My first Kokoro, PK005B, was quickly put in my “to sell” bin. Maybe it’s because of her lack of expression. A mouth that neither tells you if she’s happy nor disappointed. For me, it just says “no comment.”

Other collectors I know adore Kokoro. They say she has that take charge attitude and doesn’t take crap from anyone. I agree, actually. Kokoro’s seemingly lack of expression makes hers the best face for photostories and cosplays. Unlike the other Pinkies, you can make her fit in any situation. It’s up to you to create her expression.

I guess that’s why she’s been the most-used Pinky character for various collaboration projects. Aside from three regular releases, Kokoro has been features as part of the original Neon Genesis Evangelion set as Asuka Langley Soryu (a perfect fit, I have to say), Acchi Kocchi Pinky, Animate Tencho Ramika, one of the four Pinkies for Space Invaders, 2006 GoFa limited figure, 2006 Wonderfest limited figure, and one of the latest collaboration releases, Choro-Q Pinky with Messerschmitt KR200.

After selling off five Kokoro heads, what made me want to willingly buy another Kokoro? Simply because of her eyes. Though her black corset and yellow hair are eye-catching, Wonderfest Kokoro’s eyes are really special. The colors and the contrast makes her eyes really pop out in every picture.

I’m still not a Kokoro fan. But this is one piece I will really think twice about before letting go. And it’s not just because she’s a limited release.

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