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日本語/Japanese  Fri 05/02 21:03 JST
So far we have taken a look at the offices of Good Smile Company, Max Factory, Kotobukya and brief look at Nitro Plus. Today we have a look at the offices of figure and related merchandise seller Hobby Stock.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
This is where they take all the figure pics.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
A closer look reveals maid Komaki.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Before I forget, you can see the rest of the office tours in the Japan Office Tour category.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
The recently released Yuki by Alter.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Stacks O figures.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Hobby Stock exclusive dakimakura covers modeled by Hector.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Another Hobby Stock exclusive dakimakura cover - Masane from Witchblade. Killer eyes and killer toe - check her right foot.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
More figures in the other corner.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Good Smile Moetan.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Too cute?
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Some mecha pandas - forgot what series they are from - name that series.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
And this is the main area of their office. As you can see they have an open layout which is the typical office layout in Japan.
The first company I was at in Japan was the same. I had my own office in Amazon and Microsoft had partitions between the desks that were high enough so that you couldn't see others when you sat down.

Back in Seattle Amazon headquarters, we had a room for two developers and where there was an open hall, there were partitions high enough so that you cant see anybody when standing up.

Some people say that open partitions create good teamwork - some people say that folks need some privacy when working.

Some bosses like open office layouts so that they can watch the employees which is totally wrong in my opinion. Employees should be trusted and not presumed to be wanting to do no work.

What sort of office layout do you have? If you had your own company, would you have your office open layout (employees screens visible) or partitioned (employee screen not visible)?
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
The most most cutesome Good Smile Haruhi Nendo Puchi.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Mikuru lurve.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
The frog outfit is most cutesome. Is there anybody here who has not watched Haruhi?
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
We had barbecues in their old warehouse - Miku joins in.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Oppai mouse pad - Chu Chu Idol.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Comrade Shimazo-sans desk full O goodies.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Name that girl with the big eyes.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Name those mechas.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Hobby Stocks mascot character - forgets name.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
This is Nard Tan right?
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Hobby Stock have been doing quite well and have moved their warehouse to a bigger one. We had a celebration BBQ at their old warehouse.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
The word for "burnable rubbish" is "moeru gomi." The "moe" in "moeru" beans "to burn."
The "moe" used here however means "moe" as in "moe girl" - a play on words. I guess folks who understand a little bit of Japanese will get this one ^^;
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Most of the food gone.
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Nabbed this from Hobby Stock - a pair of pantsu that they gave away with Nard Tan ^^;
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Could not be bothered to cast off Fauna so stuck it on her leg in "pantsu-falling-down-leg" style.
Hobby Stock (click to enlarge)
Konomi ecchi.
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chibihien in Singapore
National Servicemen
Registered on 2008/01/19 21:34
when are you going to visit Alter...
(ID #179768) Posted on 2008/05/02 21:10
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
When I get back from Germany mid May ^^
Anything you want to see in particular?
(ID #179769) Posted on 2008/05/02 21:12
Blackster in Germany
BioInformatician
Registered on 2007/11/20 20:46
you're here?

where exactly are you in germany?
around frankfurt?

that would rock! ;)


cheers
Florian
(Living near Frankfurt)
(ID #179778) Posted on 2008/05/02 21:32
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Ich werde in hamburg mit einer Rede.
(ID #179783) Posted on 2008/05/02 21:37
Tami in Germany - Cologne
WebDesign, Coding, Administration
Registered on 2007/12/16 10:42
I have been nosy, hate me. :)
Interesting read though.
http://www.trendbuero.de/index.php?f_categoryId=155&f_articleId=2718
(ID #179806) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:31
FatBastard in over his head
Meat Puppet
Registered on 2007/11/04 18:16
Whoa ho ho... good find you little detective. Danny can run, but he can't hide from you, Tami.
(ID #180037) Posted on 2008/05/03 05:04
Last{[0]}Raven in ☆DANNYCHOO Site ☆
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
Registered on 2008/01/02 12:55
lol. have a safe trip sir ^^
(ID #179814) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:47
XII in Munich, Germany
Student
Registered on 2007/06/05 01:48
That's too bad. Why don't you come to Munich, it's much nicer here!
(ID #179842) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:32
killswitch in Wiesbaden, Germany
Lasersword operator
Registered on 2008/03/22 08:03
damn last week i was in Hamburg x(
(ID #179851) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:46
Blackster in Germany
BioInformatician
Registered on 2007/11/20 20:46
hmmm hamburg. thats unfortunately 550km away from here.
living right next to killswitch ^^
15km south of wiesbaden.


you should come and visit 'The Rheingau'. Nice and comfy valley with good wine and food! ;)

(ID #179894) Posted on 2008/05/03 01:25
killswitch in Wiesbaden, Germany
Lasersword operator
Registered on 2008/03/22 08:03
hahaha yeah Blackster :D
good idea x)
(ID #180025) Posted on 2008/05/03 04:15
Tempest in Germany
Student
Registered on 2007/11/07 06:56
How about Mainz? 1 hour away from me if I take the train ;)
(ID #180049) Posted on 2008/05/03 05:46
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
I will be traveling around but don't know what the schedule is ^^;
Will let you know as soon as I find out.
(ID #180117) Posted on 2008/05/03 08:51
killswitch in Wiesbaden, Germany
Lasersword operator
Registered on 2008/03/22 08:03
great ^^
(ID #180457) Posted on 2008/05/03 21:03
chibihien in Singapore
National Servicemen
Registered on 2008/01/19 21:34
Reinforce Zwei..

i must see for myself how they create that hovering effect for her magic tome

of course.. that and any other figures not under any sort of embargo

Many thanks
(ID #179803) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:27
Kazuya-kun in Canada
Rogu!!
Registered on 2008/06/24 11:34
Yes, see if they are making anymore Saber figures please :D
(ID #180071) Posted on 2008/05/03 06:28
Neil Duckett in Yoyogi, Tokyo
Software Engineer
Registered on 2007/11/06 13:37
Love the site visits, always interesting.
(ID #179772) Posted on 2008/05/02 21:17
Skywalker in Jupiter
Student
Registered on 2008/03/14 04:42
Love the cute little Haruhi figures ^^
(ID #179773) Posted on 2008/05/02 21:23
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
i prefer partitions around my desk. i feel uneasy with people looking at me when i work.
(ID #179775) Posted on 2008/05/02 21:29
Tami in Germany - Cologne
WebDesign, Coding, Administration
Registered on 2007/12/16 10:42
Panda-Z for the mecha panda, no clue bout the rest.
Nice bright office though, i only had one bright office... the other ones were always pretty dark, lack of sunlight and dark furniture etc. pp. :/
I personaly like my seperated private space at work, i wouldn't mind an open one though, it's not like i have anything to hide. :)
And there are always some black sheeps, a old co-worker of mine used to take a packet of CD-Rs (unused ones... 100er box) and used them as frisbees... he was ranked above me though. ^^; The office was a mess most of the time. *sigh*
If any of my offices had just 1% of the  figures, pictures and so on like those offices you tend to show us, my productivity would be far higher though. :p
For now all i can do is look at my iPods anime theme now and then + the music depending on how much is to do. :/
(ID #179777) Posted on 2008/05/02 21:32
Neutrinos in Singapore
Engineering research
Registered on 2008/03/25 10:24
Hector looks slightly put out in the photos, did you force him to pose for you?? xD
(ID #179779) Posted on 2008/05/02 21:34
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
LOL.
At point blank rage ^^;
(ID #179780) Posted on 2008/05/02 21:36
Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Registered on 2007/12/04 23:16
Lol Danny, you naughty, you.. Poor Hector. 

lol j/k. ^^
(ID #180000) Posted on 2008/05/03 03:34
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Maybe Hector was super happy looking at those dakimakura covers, until Danny stopped him with a "Good timing, we need you to hold on those covers so I can take pictures of them. You can resume nosebleeding on them after".
Poor poor Hector. lol!
...kidding, of course.
(ID #180079) Posted on 2008/05/03 07:06
Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42
Those mecha pandas look like they have Mazinger Z wings. 
(ID #179788) Posted on 2008/05/02 21:45
Ben-Ohki in Ottawa - Canada
Programmer
Registered on 2007/12/03 11:30
Like Tami said, the mecha animals are from "Robonimal" featuring Panda-Z - a series of 5-minute episode anime. Look for them on Youtube!

Megahouse had the license for vinyl toys but I'm not sure if they still do. 
(ID #180074) Posted on 2008/05/03 06:49
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia
IT Client Support
Registered on 2007/09/12 21:33
Hectors pillow cover was Precia from Prism ark (not to be confused with PriNcia from the prequel game, prism heart)

The poster girl is also from Prism Ark, she's precias bodyguard by the name of Kagura and the mecha underneath her are the 3 forms of Getter Robo G. 
For shame for not recognising them!!!
(ID #179789) Posted on 2008/05/02 21:49
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Forgive me orz
(ID #179793) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:03
wcloudx in Singapore
Artist
Registered on 2008/01/12 03:00
Nice office tour as usual!! ^^

Gotta love that line up of haruhi casts in frog suit XD

and LOL at Fauna with the pantsu hanging on her foot XD
(ID #179790) Posted on 2008/05/02 21:52
woho in Germany
Mediadesigner
Registered on 2008/04/22 01:37
I personally prefer the open office - like at my jobs place. Luckily my employer has nothing against personal stuff on the desk ... so i quite of outsourced some figures there :)
(ID #179791) Posted on 2008/05/02 21:53
Hayden in London, UK
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert
Registered on 2007/01/06 05:53
lol the Oppai mouse pad is quality!!
(ID #179794) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:03
Timotei in Sweden
NEET
Registered on 2008/02/17 09:28
Awesome photos, can't wait to see more. 

About the question, I would probably say open office. 
(ID #179795) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:04
e-jump in Malaysia
Test Engineer
Registered on 2007/12/22 21:34
Why cant they have english page?
*same goes to AmiAmi ;__;
(ID #179804) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:31
Tiny Red Man in Pedobear Land
Full Time Pedobear
Registered on 2007/04/11 16:51
the office i'm at now has no one but me alone most of the time..so...=3
(ID #179808) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:39
Last{[0]}Raven in ☆DANNYCHOO Site ☆
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
Registered on 2008/01/02 12:55
gosh the mascot character is so kawaii o-o
(ID #179815) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:48
jiatlormee in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/07/19 15:39
wooo chibi pantsu lol~
Anyways the mecha panda series is called, Panda Z  =)
(ID #179821) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:00
Fabian in Germany
student
Registered on 2008/01/09 00:24
Aww..the Mikuru nendoroids. So cute! :)

Personally, I don't like partitions at work. They make me feel like working in a detention cell. 

How about a cycling shorts edition of the pantsu? Some 2D girls wear those instead of regular pantsus. 



 
(ID #179823) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:06
jiatlormee in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/07/19 15:39
amen to yr view on partitions
(ID #179833) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:17
Cavalock in Singapore
Copywriter
Registered on 2008/02/23 14:42
am in an open concept right now, lots of people. don't really like it...used to share a room with 2 other writers. that was fun, we would play loud music and other people would come in and hang out with us.

open area also makes it hard to display my figures cos all kinds of people would walk by and play with them and break them or something. i have seen it happen!
(ID #179824) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:07
Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth
Student and full-time otaku
Registered on 2007/12/19 00:24
Oh, man, so much nice stuff to buy from them. Komaki, Miku and Mikuru, all so cutesome =3. 
And alas, I must confess, I have not seen Haruhi yet, but I'm starting with the DVDs tonite XD.
And about office space, I guess it depends on the company. While hobby-related offices like we've seen here can be perfectly open, I don't suppose employees from eg KLM or Boeing need to hear everything the boss discusses.
(ID #179829) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:14
Martin Wandering in Taibei
Student, Spiral Warrior
Registered on 2008/02/04 10:01
To answer Danny's secondary question, I have not seen any Haruhi anything, and find myself perplexed and mystified in the face of it all. o___O
(ID #179835) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:20
meronpan in カリフォルニア
ソフトウェアエンジニア
Registered on 2007/12/30 07:26
definitely something to put on your watch list. it's not a long series and suddenly thousands of references will make sense ^_^ 

not to mention aya's voice acting is always a pleasure :D
(ID #179963) Posted on 2008/05/03 02:45
Snare in Horsham, England
Pre-Press Technician
Registered on 2008/05/01 00:07
*sigh* I'd love to work in a creative atmosphere like that with interesting things all around. I get to work on mac's all day, but nothing majorly creative :(
(ID #179837) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:23
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
the tiny pantsu looks kinda weird. the upper portion looks too high. ('~')
(ID #179839) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:25
lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
Pantsu for tall people?
(ID #179933) Posted on 2008/05/03 02:22
ceasol in Edmonton, Canada
Otaku
Registered on 2008/01/08 05:38
Hey Danny, could you please suggest to the guys at Hobby Stock to make an English website and sell overseas?

PLEASE!!!!
(ID #179852) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:47
FatBastard in over his head
Meat Puppet
Registered on 2007/11/04 18:16
Ditto. I would buy from Hobby Stock if they were setup for the international market.
(ID #180035) Posted on 2008/05/03 04:59
Tami in Germany - Cologne
WebDesign, Coding, Administration
Registered on 2007/12/16 10:42
*signs the petition right behind FatB* ^^v
(ID #180040) Posted on 2008/05/03 05:05
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Looks like I'm going to have to build the site for them then ^^;
(ID #180119) Posted on 2008/05/03 08:52
ceasol in Edmonton, Canada
Otaku
Registered on 2008/01/08 05:38
Go for it Danny!!! There are 3 or 4 figures I only found in Hobby Stock. Any one interested this is the time!!
(ID #180229) Posted on 2008/05/03 12:56
e-jump in Malaysia
Test Engineer