Death Note L's Chair Charm

Product Information/Specifications

Introduction

When I learn about the Death Note L's Chair Charm made by Good Smile Company, I was curious & decided to take a look.  I even saw the web videos on their site.  Looks nice I thought & the price isn't too bad.  So, I pre-ordered it from YesAsia.  I did have an itching for a necklace for some reason.

Some of the pictures aren't clear & good.  If I have time, I'll redo the bad ones & repost them.

The Review

Packaging of Death Note L's Chair Charm

Quite a nice box for an accessory really.  Nicely done logo & sleek gloss black.  But when you open it, you may be a little disappointed.

Inside the box

When you open the box, you will see a card that gives you the contact information for Good Smile Company, description of the charm, & how to handle it.  The card is probably used for displaying the accessory in a store glass display case or panel.  Remove the tissue paper folded around & you'll see the chair just placed there.  It wasn't place like how the pic above is showing since I did take it out to wear several times before taking pics.  It was placed something like that with most of the chain placed underneath that layer of white cotton-like fluff.

The charm isn't that brownish as shown in the pic.  My camera is showing that for some reason.  Probably because of the shadowing or lighting.  I did wear it a few times, but it isn't that dirty yet.  The chair is nicely done for something that small.  The edges on the bottom & the frame are shaped nicely.  There are some uneven parts here & there, but it's exceptional for a low priced accessory.  The Death Note plate is crafted nicely to display the logo.  This plate would be later used in other Death Note low end accessories.  Although the chair is heavy, it felt ok around my neck.  But, I do feel something pulling me down at times.

The chain is fairly short.  The full chain length is 39cm.  It's long enough to be hung around your collarbone. 

As for the material, I don't know how easy it is to bend the charm.  As it is made of tin alloy, it should be breakable from bending.  Of course, I'm not going to try it.  But, the charm is durable from everyday wear based on my personal experience even though it looks a bit fragile due to the chair's legs.  But it hurts to wear it a bit when you accidentally hit it.  The chair gives you that piercing pain.

Overall Conclusion

The Death Note L's Chair Charm is quite a nice accessory.  Despite being made from low quality materials, it serves its purpose well.  I usually wear it during my days off when I go somewhere & sometimes to work since it's covered up under my shirt.

The Death Note L's Chair Charm gets an 8/10.  Nicely made & affordable.  However, the design itself as a necklace may not be suitable.  The chair is probably better off as a display item instead.  It's kind of weird wearing a chair around your neck due to its size.  However, when you think back to the early 90s, we had rappers hanging alarm clocks around their necks. 

It's now hard to get the Kira & L's Handcuff Charm now.  This was made in limited numbers.  As for pricing, it's probably at the suggested Japanese retail price; possibly more cheaper.  If you have money to blow, I would get something a bit better in quality as this uses cheap materials.

Photos were taken using Sony DSC-F828 digital still camera.

Last updated on February , 2008