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Confinement Xu

Here we have Episode 1 Zhou Zishu, with the last of his real face that we see for quite some time. Certainly enough time to make me forget what he originally looked like, the first time I watched the show, giving the later face reveal that much more impact.

I'll have you know that every single time I go to take screenshots for this blog, I lose so much time because I can't help but rewatch the entire episode! It's so good. The little segment this fig portrays is so short that I decided to clip it so you could re-enjoy the whole thing.

The fig maker named this fig 坐月子絮, of which 坐月子 refers to "confinement", the traditional month after childbirth in China where the mother stays indoors to heal and recuperate. 絮 is the Xu in Zhou Xu's name. As always, there are no doubt multiple levels of meaning on this name going right over my head.

Now that you're ready for this fig, let's get into it!

This fig came in two individual boxes. I was a little surprised the table didn't come in the table-looking slot in the figure box, but what do I know. Maybe the empty cutout didn't end up being the right size or something. I'm not here to second guess the fig maker OR the factory, because the packing job worked great! This made the trans-Pacific trip with no issues whatsoever.

As you could already see, the fig came in two separate pieces - the table with the mirror and his outer robe / scarf on top of it, and the free man himself. I will note this is indeed only two pieces... none of the items, including Zhou Zishu himself, detach from their places. Thankfully. I have enough gluing of figs to do already!

Here he is, at his desk of disguises. I pushed the chair right up against the table, but it could just as easily sit back a bit.

Look at those rosy cheeks! What a shame to disguise them.

I'll note that the table looks a little tilted up here, and it is. Less so than it looks here - it's actually totally un-noticable in actual life, but like everything else, the camera magnifies small flaws into appearing to be much larger. Anyway, please do note his cute little ear mole and his impeccable Zhang Zhehan posture here, it's fantastic.

Now we're getting some of the chair! You can note the little reflective surface there on the mirror as well.

The chair actually snugs up to the desk well - it doesn't scooch under or anything like that, the chair handles just meet the desk and stop.

His hair here is still relatively neat - this is right after he's tied it back and he hasn't yet put on his mask or gone full hobo.

You can see here how the chair handles just touch the desk here when you push the chair in all the way.

A better view of his outer robes, ready to be put on once the transformation is complete!

And now we're back around. I took a photo from a slightly higher up angle, so you can see a little more detail on the back of the mirror and the top of the desk.

Nothing too crazy at the bottom of these figs.

You can see how the table just slots under the arms of the chair (if you want).

This fig maker doesn't do printed boxes, but her box cards are often exceptionally beautiful!

Material: Resin

Fig Count: 361

Scene Count: 24 (I don't think this counts)

Rating: Zhou Zishu has no idea what is in store for him...

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