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日本語/Japanese  Fri 03/28 10:50 JST
The biggest announcement in the otakusphere at the Tokyo Anime Fair was probably the Figma Hatsune Miku.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Met up with comrades from Good Smile, Max Factory, Mikatan, Akihabara News, Akibaos and AkibaHobby - check their blogs for coverage too.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Mikatan brought out Miku from the shelf for us to get better shots of this most coolsome figure.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Figma Miku Get.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
The detail on her arm.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
監修中のものです。
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
No release date yet but will let you know.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Needa who is undergoing some last minute changes before release.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Another Blood.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Gah - forgets her name.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Must have Moetan.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Must also have this Moetan too.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Thanks good for Good Smile - probably the most decent Idol master figures to date - maybe we can expect more...
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
The other Good Smile Miku.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
A collaboration between Freeing, Animate and Good Smile will see these Haruhi keychains released soon.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
These mini figures are based on regions around Japan - this is the Akiba set.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
And this is the Kanto set.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Good Smile Nanoha.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Figma Nanoha.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
SOS Dan. Kyon out soon.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
The Good Smile set up.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Our next office will have a wall just like this - I cant wait!
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
The next figure from ToLoveRu is Konjiki no Yami.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Yum Yum Yum. Will be released this Autumn.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
The Good Smile Lala.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
I remember running behind the TV when I saw this thing as a kid.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Kureha by Beagle.
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Kanu at the Beagle stand - her pupils kinda look big eh?
Tokyo Anime Fair 2008 (click to enlarge)
Polls
Last{[0]}Raven in ☆DANNYCHOO Site ☆ XboxLive silver membership
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
Registered on 2008/01/02 12:43
MOETAN , HASTuNE MIKu, kureha or whatever her name is 
(ID #162394) Posted on 2008/03/27 20:17
friedchowfun9 in Bay Area, CA
food monkey
Registered on 2008/02/08 19:48
Some nice stuff, but don't think I'll be getting any of it. Kanu looks okay but I liked the other ones coming out better. 

Thanks for the coverage, Danny!
(ID #162396) Posted on 2008/03/27 20:18
Rasec in Portugal
Student
Registered on 2007/12/10 20:35
I didn't pre-order any of those but the Needa and kureha(i already have one figure of her) figures, are making me eager to order them.
(ID #162397) Posted on 2008/03/27 20:19
qingy in 25th Macross Frontier Fleet
Valkyrie Pilot
Registered on 2007/10/06 04:57
i'll have to say that kanu is horriblly proportioned. her oppai is twice the size of her head >_<

i want miku figma...
(ID #162403) Posted on 2008/03/27 20:24
cease in England
Student/Artist/Film-maker
Registered on 2007/06/04 03:45
Hmmm there is some nice stuff here, looks like my next Uni grant is going to suffer slightly. The Konjiki no Yami figure looks tasty. 
(ID #162404) Posted on 2008/03/27 20:25
wcloudx in Singapore
Artist
Registered on 2008/01/12 02:48
Wow, lots of nice stuffs there!! ^^

Figma miku, GSC Miku, Lala GET!! Oh and the haruhi keychains looks promising also ^^ Hmmm that Kureha's pose looks interesting :)
(ID #162407) Posted on 2008/03/27 20:35
Timotei in Sweden
NEET
Registered on 2008/02/17 09:16
I want both the miku's and both the moetans. Aah, I need to get a job asap. 
(ID #162418) Posted on 2008/03/27 21:05
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:45
Miku figure GET! O_O
http://www.dannychoo.com/images/photo/14303.jpg

danny can we have the above miku pic in the wallpaper pool? or post it in high res as i want it for my wallpaper. ^^;
(ID #162419) Posted on 2008/03/27 21:05
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 10:54
Gordon,
Done ^^
(ID #162420) Posted on 2008/03/27 21:09
samejima in Philippines
Otaku/Gadgeteer/Deadman
Registered on 2007/01/10 19:15
Baaaaaah! This means I won't be quitting my figure purchase addiction... 

Anyway, me want both the miku and the beagle's kureha.
(ID #162421) Posted on 2008/03/27 21:12
e-jump in Malaysia
Test Engineer
Registered on 2007/12/22 21:22
Miku and Kureha in my list..
Now I must Decide between Koto or EyeScream/Beagle Kureha >_<
(ID #162422) Posted on 2008/03/27 21:14
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia
IT Client Support
Registered on 2007/09/12 21:21
Ooh, a bit of a coup for the figma camp over revoltech with miku. 
Shame they still can't fix the problem of the way-too-obvious joints!!!

(ID #162425) Posted on 2008/03/27 21:22
Rayartz in Indiana, USA
Character Designer
Registered on 2008/01/09 08:57
Dude!
I'm diggin that Kureha.
This is the first I've seen of that figure.

Unfortunately I don't have Kureha in my little collection of figures...This one would be perfect!
(ID #162426) Posted on 2008/03/27 21:22
Heuge in New Joisey
House sitter
Registered on 2007/08/05 06:13
Miku and Needa when shes done fixing. 
(ID #162427) Posted on 2008/03/27 21:23
wtfjusthappened in Chicago, Illinois
College Student, Rice Cooker, Contraceptive
Registered on 2008/01/22 14:47
lol @ pupils, but im loving all the figmas. 
(ID #162431) Posted on 2008/03/27 21:52
Hangmen13 in Sabah, Malaysia
Registered on 2007/04/21 21:07
I sense a preorder overload as soon as Hatsune Miku becomes available.
(ID #162434) Posted on 2008/03/27 22:05
Stifler in Hinamizawa, Japan
SOLDIER, 2nd Class
Registered on 2008/03/27 21:59
Man, that Miku figurine looks pretty good. Can't wait to see what Yami-chan would look like as well. 
(ID #162436) Posted on 2008/03/27 22:05
Kazearashi in Indonesia --> Singapore
Animation Student
Registered on 2008/03/10 13:14
Might thinking of getting GSC Lala... So Yami also getting her figure? Then I might get that too... :P
(ID #162437) Posted on 2008/03/27 22:13
Kirakun in Ipoh, Malaysia
Auditor
Registered on 2007/06/02 22:23
miku and haruhi figma and obvious both miki!
(ID #162440) Posted on 2008/03/27 22:16
AndyH in Birmingham, UK
3D artist
Registered on 2006/12/25 09:56
I love those Haruhi keyrings! I want the one of her humping Tokyo Tower!

I like the Mikuru figma. Might get that. Is it out yet?

I still dont get the Hatsune Miku craze though....
(ID #162441) Posted on 2008/03/27 22:16
AndyH in Birmingham, UK
3D artist
Registered on 2006/12/25 09:56
Hang on - is that cute Mikuru keyring on the right supposed to be Hachiko? ACE! I wants em!
(ID #162444) Posted on 2008/03/27 22:18
Evil King in The Netherlands, a mostly cold and windy place...
student and full-time otaku
Registered on 2007/12/19 00:12
The other Miku looks schweet, maybe I want that even more than the figma version. The Haruhi nedoroids are cool too. I really need to get me a new figure, but I can't decide and my funds are dry anyways T-T
(ID #162446) Posted on 2008/03/27 22:21
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:05
*eyeballs pop out of the sockets*

OH SHI~! OH SHI~! OH SHI~!
MIKU HATSUNE FIGMA AND PVC FIGURE GET!!! ^__________________________^

Oh Lawd! GoodSmile is making my wallet cry but screw that...IT IS WORTH IT!!!

i also want the Nanoha figma and pvc and the Kureha pvc *heart heart heart*

Kureha is so delicious *heart*

if i have more money...i'll get those ToLoveRu figures as well ^__________^
(ID #162459) Posted on 2008/03/27 22:33
andra in Singapore
Secondary Student~
Registered on 2007/11/06 14:07
*slaps face*

KYAAA~ Figma and GSC Miku > MUST GRABBB~GET

do I have to force myself to get kyon in order to complete the SOS Dan...?
(ID #162464) Posted on 2008/03/27 22:41
reggie in indonesia
uni student
Registered on 2007/11/10 18:07
figma miku!!!!!
PVC miku!!!!!
figma nanoha!!! love her with the ACS mode...
nendoroid moetan!!!!
konjiki no yami!!!
another moetan!!!
IDOLM@STER!!

so many figures, no money
(ID #162466) Posted on 2008/03/27 22:45
Hyun-Bin in Sydney Australia / Busan Korea
Sterilization Technician@ Prince Of Wales Hospital
Registered on 2007/01/09 22:35
*can see in a few months time.. a fly flying out of his wallet.. as it lays empty of cash*


lol hahahaha , thanks for these pics Danny
more stuff to get :D
(ID #162467) Posted on 2008/03/27 22:50
Kazearashi in Indonesia --> Singapore
Animation Student
Registered on 2008/03/10 13:14
Just found out that I can't find that GSC Lala anywhere... xD Is that only for display, Danny? Or is it in their upcoming release?
(ID #162471) Posted on 2008/03/27 23:01
Panther in Urban Hell (Singapore)
Deathseeker
Registered on 2007/12/24 09:08
Oh. My. GAWD.

Ku. Re. Ha.

GET
(ID #162482) Posted on 2008/03/27 23:19
bob-san in Madison WI
Administrative Assistant
Registered on 2007/02/22 23:15
So much Figure goodness.

I would hug goodsmile and figma if I could.
(ID #162489) Posted on 2008/03/27 23:29
radical anime fan in UNR-002 M House-Comp Powered.
Polytechnic Student, Freshly Entered.
Registered on 2007/01/25 21:08
The first Miku is so well-made that it hurts my eyes just looking at it. The other one's not bad, but... well...

Change subject. Kanto Yuki looks like a guy in that outfit. So what is the red tower that Kanto Haruhi is climbing on going to be? I'm pretty sure that's not the Eiffel Tower...
(ID #162498) Posted on 2008/03/27 23:38
shiva diva in シンガポール
closet hikikomori
Registered on 2007/10/25 10:33
Oooh I like Kureha's pose.But her sleves seems kinda hmm a tad stiff. :D
(ID #162506) Posted on 2008/03/27 23:49
yumeno in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/10/22 14:37
I can see my $$ flying away soon... >.>
(ID #162514) Posted on 2008/03/27 23:58
skankywonders in California
Student
Registered on 2007/08/09 05:24
Must...get...Miku...figma...figure!

Great figures though, do want some!
(ID #162518) Posted on 2008/03/28 00:01
Choo in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/10/31 21:16
woah! great figures.
(ID #162533) Posted on 2008/03/28 00:17
anonymouszro in a place beside a mouse
mouse clicker
Registered on 2007/08/23 06:55
all the figmas are looking sweet.  get, get, get, get, get...
 
the miku pvc is interesting as well.
(ID #162548) Posted on 2008/03/28 00:38
Key-Ta-Rho in Germany
Student
Registered on 2008/03/27 03:48
I like the Akiba Haruhi - Maid with Cat Ears, ingenious! Nice Idolmaster figures, which reminds me: Why isn´t Idolmaster available on PS3?!? 
(ID #162551) Posted on 2008/03/28 00:41
J.L in カナダ
大学生
Registered on 2007/04/19 00:18
need $$ for figures

Do we have to travel all over Japan to get those Haruhi cosplay keychains
(ID #162557) Posted on 2008/03/28 00:48
leefe in a tincan.
Lazyass human
Registered on 2007/08/15 20:13
Yami-chan will get!
(ID #162570) Posted on 2008/03/28 01:05
ornehx in Penang, Malaysia
dannychoo.com no aidokusha
Registered on 2007/12/25 22:50
nice kureha pose...her face as moe as always.. hoshii
haruhi keychains ..hoshii..
must admit hatsune miku figma is nice ..love the color...but budget is really low...squeezing for budget then hoshii..
(ID #162572) Posted on 2008/03/28 01:11
D_Blade in Montreal, Canada
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:36
*Looks left and right* No one seems to have given the answer so it is my cue:
The girl with long blue hair is Mitsuki from Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien (she should have much bigger "eyes" though)
Those Miku figures are simply splendid!
I like this Kureha as well.
and finally, this Kany does not appeal much to me because of her "pupils" (nice one btw!)
@rad: Well, if I say "Tokyo Tower", will it be good enough for an answer? ^^
(ID #162575) Posted on 2008/03/28 01:18
D_Blade in Montreal, Canada
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:36
*Kanu
Sorry, blame it on hunger. (Miso soup and rice, among others, for lunch, yum yum)
(ID #162577) Posted on 2008/03/28 01:20
Paliodor in Poland
Registered on 2008/03/18 07:05
This Kureha by Beagle figure is looking  nice^^ . 
I would be so happy if I could have a  a chance to be on Tokyo Anime Fair. 
(ID #162583) Posted on 2008/03/28 01:30
bambang in Tesla Leicht Institute
Test Pilot
Registered on 2007/09/19 17:02
SHnY key chain...

why there is no Tsuruya there... (>_>)
(ID #162591) Posted on 2008/03/28 01:45
soonkiong in Malaysia
Student
Registered on 2007/08/22 12:38
MUST HAVE Hatsune Miku figma, moetan both of them, lala-chan & yami-chan, and that kureha looks real sweet!
(ID #162601) Posted on 2008/03/28 01:52
gurugurutrex in Vancouver, B.C., Canada
オタク by moonlight, Graphic Designer by daylight
Registered on 2007/11/08 03:25
みっくみくにしてあげる!!!!!
figam Miku is A MUST get!!! XD
(ID #162604) Posted on 2008/03/28 01:56
chun in vancouver
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Registered on 2007/01/09 14:21
lots and lots of goodies!!!!! *jumps up and down*
(ID #162609) Posted on 2008/03/28 02:41
Registered on 2007/01/01 14:00
I liked #'s 17 and 24 down the line of pictures! Looks like the good schtuff is really rolling out of Japan. Once I can get my hands on some money... Its spending time.
(ID #162622) Posted on 2008/03/28 03:24
tammie86 in Santa Clara, CA
Secretary
Registered on 2008/01/08 09:46
I want Figma Miku!!!
(ID #162633) Posted on 2008/03/28 03:37
Hakushaku in US(United Shame)
In Insanity mode v2.35
Registered on 2008/03/13 03:21
I want Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku 
(ID #162636) Posted on 2008/03/28 03:55
Jotham in Los Angeles, CA
Student
Registered on 2008/03/08 16:07
Miku on my "to get" list.
(ID #162639) Posted on 2008/03/28 04:08
x33b in Chicago, USA
Network Admin
Registered on 2007/11/24 04:37
I have to say, the figma characters remind me of my GI Joes. It's cool that you can pose them how you want, but the joints still don't flow real well with the rest of the figure. I'm on the fence about owning one.
(ID #162641) Posted on 2008/03/28 04:29
thefrikking in Spain
Imperial Guard
Registered on 2007/08/18 06:18
I`m afraid this time don`t see any that caught my ateccion particulary...
(ID #162647) Posted on 2008/03/28 06:12
lostandfound in your brain... WAHAHAHA!
Human being. Really, I'm not joking!
Registered on 2007/10/22 01:58
I would love to get he whole SOS dan and the figure of Miku is really cool, her clothes are shiny, I like!
(ID #162660) Posted on 2008/03/28 06:46
Randy Kasugano in San Diego CA
Optimus Prime
Registered on 2008/01/17 06:01
@___@
(ID #162666) Posted on 2008/03/28 06:57
BeLe in Davao, Philippines
.NET/Web Developer
Registered on 2007/01/03 16:24
definitely getting those haruhi keychains. ^^ And that non-articulate miku looks nice as well.  Not too sure about the figma figures though...

and oh yeah, I'm getting Needa when she's available. ^^
(ID #162699) Posted on 2008/03/28 08:02
Hatix in Antwerp, Belgium
IT, Programmer, ...
Registered on 2007/04/25 05:02
That Miku figma looks very good! Moetan nendoroid looks cute! These are some nice teaser pictures ^^ Can't wait to go on the 29th myself. Will you be going on the 29th as well, Danny?

Too bad, the advance ticket with bag is sold out... Also too bad you can't take pictures on the public days, I'll have to give my eyes a good look at everything then ^^
(ID #162703) Posted on 2008/03/28 08:07
Neil Duckett in Yoyogi, Tokyo
Software Engineer
Registered on 2007/11/06 13:25
Looks like a great day, i'll be heading in there this weekend.
(ID #162728) Posted on 2008/03/28 08:23
Dcg in California
College Student
Registered on 2007/12/17 08:38
If heaven was a warehouse, that Goodsmile display wall would be the centerpiece.
(ID #162733) Posted on 2008/03/28 08:30
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 10:54
Hey Hatix,
wont be going as I think I covered everything yesterday. If you can make it today just go and hand in two business cards at the reception to get in with a business pass.
(ID #162745) Posted on 2008/03/28 08:37
Hayden in London, UK
Custom Pc Builder, Night Sniper
Registered on 2007/01/06 05:41
hmmmm Miku strangely reminds of leenalee from De Greyman...shes hot.....*dribbbles*
(ID #162754) Posted on 2008/03/28 08:50
futaba_tan in the Arcadia
student
Registered on 2008/02/27 10:10
only things that interested me were the Kyon and Itsuki Figmas.

And Knu's big pupils are so gross looking.
(ID #162761) Posted on 2008/03/28 09:22
kâkebuke in Paris, Not Texas
Wibbling; writing; teaching music theory...
Registered on 2007/12/18 04:42
Finally, the 1/8 Miku now painted! She's beautiful. :O~
(ID #162775) Posted on 2008/03/28 09:40
darktek13 in U.S.
Training Manager
Registered on 2008/02/03 23:32
Danny,

I loved the wall too! I really hope that you can work that into your next remodeling ^_^ Pics requested of course!
(ID #162782) Posted on 2008/03/28 09:54
Akiba-Kid in California, USA
Online Shop
Registered on 2008/01/17 11:23
Figma Miku is just OMG...  Suprise to see that they announce figure release at Tokyo Anime Fair, not that it's bad or anything.
(ID #162790) Posted on 2008/03/28 10:28
adan in Fiber Optic, Indonesia
Web Designer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:10
Not much foto >.< ...

well I'll just wait more figures at WonderFest i guess.
(ID #162817) Posted on 2008/03/28 11:20
lin-da-kenobi in U.S.A., Long Beach
student
Registered on 2007/08/16 02:44
MEEEE WAAAAANTS MOOOEEETAAAAAN!!! WANT WANT WANT!!! KAWAII!!
(ID #162819) Posted on 2008/03/28 11:30
Hirito in Singapore
National Service
Registered on 2007/09/01 18:12
Must...have...miku... Both Figma and GSC ones!! But first, will need to acquire the funding for it! *grabs bank robbing kit from cupboard* 
(ID #162833) Posted on 2008/03/28 12:14
Rockman_Zero in Honduras
Registered on 2008/01/07 21:57
I'd love to have that SOS Dan/Hare Hare Yukai figure set.
(ID #162845) Posted on 2008/03/28 12:54