High quality is most visible in the paint job. The EMP008 Ren Azumi features a six-stage paint process:
No product is perfect for everyone. The high quality of the EMP008 means it is also high maintenance. The translucent hair requires dusting with a soft makeup brush (not compressed air, which can crack fine tips). Additionally, the mixed-media fabric elements (if the version includes them) require a humidity-controlled environment. emp008 ren azumi high quality
As of this year, sealed copies of the EMP008 Ren Azumi high quality edition have seen a consistent 8-12% annual appreciation. Here is the current valuation: High quality is most visible in the paint job
Why the sustained value? Two reasons: First, Ren Azumi has retired from active production, freezing the supply. Second, the EMP008 master has never been re-released in a superior format (no 4K version exists), meaning the original disc remains the reference standard. Why the sustained value