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Fri 2008/05/02 22:15
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.
This is where they take all the figure pics.
A closer look reveals maid Komaki.
Before I forget, you can see the rest of the office tours in the Japan Office Tour category.
The recently released Yuki by Alter.
Stacks O figures.
Hobby Stock exclusive dakimakura covers modeled by Hector.
Another Hobby Stock exclusive dakimakura cover - Masane from Witchblade. Killer eyes and killer toe - check her right foot.
More figures in the other corner.
Good Smile Moetan.
Too cute?
Some mecha pandas - forgot what series they are from - name that series.
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)?
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)?
The most most cutesome Good Smile Haruhi Nendo Puchi.
Mikuru lurve.
The frog outfit is most cutesome. Is there anybody here who has not watched Haruhi?
We had barbecues in their old warehouse - Miku joins in.
Oppai mouse pad - Chu Chu Idol.
Comrade Shimazo-sans desk full O goodies.
Name that girl with the big eyes.
Name those mechas.
Hobby Stocks mascot character - forgets name.
This is Nard Tan right?
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.
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 ^^;
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 ^^;
Most of the food gone.
Nabbed this from Hobby Stock - a pair of pantsu that they gave away with Nard Tan ^^;
Could not be bothered to cast off Fauna so stuck it on her leg in "pantsu-falling-down-leg" style.
Konomi ecchi.
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when are you going to visit Alter...
(ID #179768) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:22
CEO MIrai Inc
When I get back from Germany mid May ^^ Anything you want to see in particular?
(ID #179769) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:24
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 22:44
CEO MIrai Inc
Ich werde in hamburg mit einer Rede.
(ID #179783) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:49
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
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 23:43
Hotdog Repairman
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 06:16
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
lol. have a safe trip sir ^^
(ID #179814) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:59
That's too bad. Why don't you come to Munich, it's much nicer here!
(ID #179842) Posted on 2008/05/03 00:44
Lasersword operator
damn last week i was in Hamburg x(
(ID #179851) Posted on 2008/05/03 00:58
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 02:37
Lasersword operator
hahaha yeah Blackster :D good idea x)
(ID #180025) Posted on 2008/05/03 05:27
How about Mainz? 1 hour away from me if I take the train ;)
(ID #180049) Posted on 2008/05/03 06:58
CEO MIrai Inc
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 10:03
Lasersword operator
great ^^
(ID #180457) Posted on 2008/05/03 22:15
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 23:39
Yes, see if they are making anymore Saber figures please :D
(ID #180071) Posted on 2008/05/03 07:40
Software Engineer
Love the site visits, always interesting.
(ID #179772) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:29
Love the cute little Haruhi figures ^^
(ID #179773) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:35
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
i prefer partitions around my desk. i feel uneasy with people looking at me when i work.
(ID #179775) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:41
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
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 22:44
Engineering research
Hector looks slightly put out in the photos, did you force him to pose for you?? xD
(ID #179779) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:46
CEO MIrai Inc
LOL. At point blank rage ^^;
(ID #179780) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:48
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Lol Danny, you naughty, you.. Poor Hector. lol j/k. ^^
(ID #180000) Posted on 2008/05/03 04:46
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 08:18
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
Those mecha pandas look like they have Mazinger Z wings.
(ID #179788) Posted on 2008/05/02 22:57
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 08:01
Service desk support
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 23:01
CEO MIrai Inc
Forgive me orz
(ID #179793) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:15
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 23:04
Mediadesigner
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 23:05
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert, Guitar Slinger,
lol the Oppai mouse pad is quality!!
(ID #179794) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:15
Awesome photos, can't wait to see more. About the question, I would probably say open office.
(ID #179795) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:16
Engineer by weekdays, Hikki by weekends
Why cant they have english page? *same goes to AmiAmi ;__;
(ID #179804) Posted on 2008/05/02 23:43
Dog of the Country
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 23:51
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
gosh the mascot character is so kawaii o-o
(ID #179815) Posted on 2008/05/03 00:00
wooo chibi pantsu lol~ Anyways the mecha panda series is called, Panda Z =)
(ID #179821) Posted on 2008/05/03 00:12
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 2008/05/03 00:18
amen to yr view on partitions
(ID #179833) Posted on 2008/05/03 00:29
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 2008/05/03 00:19
Student and full-time otaku
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 2008/05/03 00:26
Student, Spiral Warrior
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 2008/05/03 00:32
software manager
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 03:57
*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 2008/05/03 00:35
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
the tiny pantsu looks kinda weird. the upper portion looks too high. ('~')
(ID #179839) Posted on 2008/05/03 00:37
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
Pantsu for tall people?
(ID #179933) Posted on 2008/05/03 03:34
Otaku
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 2008/05/03 00:59
Hotdog Repairman
Ditto. I would buy from Hobby Stock if they were setup for the international market.
(ID #180035) Posted on 2008/05/03 06:11
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
*signs the petition right behind FatB* ^^v
(ID #180040) Posted on 2008/05/03 06:17
CEO MIrai Inc
Looks like I'm going to have to build the site for them then ^^;
(ID #180119) Posted on 2008/05/03 10:04
Otaku
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 14:08
Engineer by weekdays, Hikki by weekends
HS and AmiAmi in english has been relevant to my interest. Kid Nemo do offer attractive prices, but theyre located half hemisphere away from where I am. As for office space, either one fine with me, as long I have plenty space for myself to display my powerlevelz :D
(ID #180241) Posted on 2008/05/03 14:29
do it for free... and demand a x% cut of profits. I'm sure it pays better that way
(ID #180591) Posted on 2008/05/04 00:34
afraid i'm one of the rare few who haven't seen haruhi yet *ducks* but will do for sure! summer hols are just round the corner..
(ID #179853) Posted on 2008/05/03 01:01
Visual Communications and Web 2.0
fun visit of Hobby with a lot of goodies. Did you get a few new goodies that are not out yet? hehe my current work place is divided into offices though my office is very big and there are 2 other designers with me. Most other offices hold at lest 2 people in them. I visited WashingtonPost.com office and that was an open office. Though they had far less goodies and fun stuff on their desks comparing to my current work.
(ID #179861) Posted on 2008/05/03 01:17
Full-time student へへ
nice mousepad ^^
(ID #179883) Posted on 2008/05/03 01:58
anime/cosplay events organizer
i would rather have an open layout office ^^ it is not that i don't trust my fellow employees but i want an open environment and it won't be restricting for them ^^
(ID #179890) Posted on 2008/05/03 02:35
Everything
I've worked in both my own office and in an open office. Can't say it makes that much of a difference, though sometimes when people are talking it makes concentrating a bit of a pain. I work in a home office now, so it's a different environment.
(ID #179891) Posted on 2008/05/03 02:35
Everything
Also, I was kind of expecting a huge warehouse with rows and rows of figures...like 200 Yuki figures staring at you or something. ^^
(ID #179893) Posted on 2008/05/03 02:37
Medical Research and Design
We have a bit of both worlds where I work. We have open 'pods' but have walls between some zones to prevent too much noise from getting around. I find it to be a really effective design and quite comfortable. I'm totally on the same page as you, Danny, with the idea that employees should be trusted. If an employer is fair and gives good benefits/pays well they should have zero worries about productivity. The bad workers always come to light sooner than later. Very nice office tour, and nice exclusive Dakimakura shots!
(ID #179897) Posted on 2008/05/03 02:52
Online Shop
Nice stuffs as usual from office tours! Those nendoroids look so cute, kyaaa @o@
(ID #179916) Posted on 2008/05/03 03:19
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
Aatgh! Army of Mikurus are going to invade us! If that were to happen... What would you do? LOL
(ID #179937) Posted on 2008/05/03 03:38
オタク all day long
My office has open layout. I don't like it of coz. But it really help us not to being lazy and fooling around on the internet. =P
(ID #179943) Posted on 2008/05/03 03:45
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
gosh it's like play time! LOL thanks for sharing with us Danny and thanks Hector for modeling XD
(ID #179970) Posted on 2008/05/03 04:03
CEO / GFX
hobbystock is a great model for a online retailer in the figure market. the work they put into spotlighting the figure itself is greater than sites such as hobbysearch or amiami in my opinion. thier site really excites the customers to see what is new and promote more sales from thier viewers/customers. honestly, hobbystock was really the reason kid nemo company was started. i thought hobbystock had a brilliance to the site that really was unique and i wanted to translate that into the kid nemo company site also. im a big fan of hs! on the topic of open versus partioned offices, i prefer open offices. it really promotes teamwork and union between the staff and everyone has a better time. thats how kid nemo company's office is set up.
(ID #179973) Posted on 2008/05/03 04:05
My office is partioned but the upper halves are made of glass so we can see each other. I actually need the partition so that my stuff do not fall off the desk ^^;
(ID #179991) Posted on 2008/05/03 04:36
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Try both formats for different sections of the same departments and see which format delivers better performance. Uhum, I think I will do that. ^^
(ID #180001) Posted on 2008/05/03 04:48
Plastic train engineer
I love it. Cool looking office where they can all let the inner otaku flow freely. I need to find a place like that.
(ID #180016) Posted on 2008/05/03 05:09
Hatsune Miku!!!!...kawaii....ate BBQ few days ago...
(ID #180023) Posted on 2008/05/03 05:24
Software Developer / Programmer
The figures are all very cute. As far as office layout goes, im gonna have to go with open, because we used to have a closed layout at work, i.e., each developer viewed his own screen, but they recently moved all the desks around to make space for new employees. The office seems more open, so we talk a lot more and joke around. The mood seems lighter, so you dont feel quite as tired by the time 5pm rolls around.
(ID #180026) Posted on 2008/05/03 05:30
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
So many figures I want....
(ID #180032) Posted on 2008/05/03 05:58
Those Masane daki look really odd in terms of proportions (not specifically talking about the eyes, mind you)... Moetan and the Haruhi nendoroids look so cute! Frog suit power!
(ID #180080) Posted on 2008/05/03 08:20
That is so awsome lol. Ahh I cant wait for Otakon this year, gonna buy tons of stuff lol.
(ID #180081) Posted on 2008/05/03 08:21
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
Whoa. There are a lot of goodies here. Especially the Dakimakura.
(ID #180126) Posted on 2008/05/03 10:19
freelance photographer
Shimazo-sans YF-19, the one is missing in my shelf.
(ID #180212) Posted on 2008/05/03 13:16
Pokemon master
"The "moe" in "moeru" beans "to burn."" Beans? O.O Am I missing an inside joke here?
(ID #180219) Posted on 2008/05/03 13:33
Doll Customiser, Web Designer, Shop Owner
The Panda's are Pan Taron. MMMMmmm Pan Taron goodness. I have it as my screen saver.
(ID #180246) Posted on 2008/05/03 14:36
Student artist
Danny you planning to visit any anime company like bandai or Gennon? And how do you.... Ahhh ask to interview the company?
(ID #180303) Posted on 2008/05/03 16:01
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
OMG!!! What Hector is hold, Prism Ark pillow cover!!!!!! I want!!! Now I found out another way to do a good photo shoot for my figrues!!!
(ID #180329) Posted on 2008/05/03 17:31
Danny... please visit HLJ and Hobby Search :D
(ID #180378) Posted on 2008/05/03 19:17
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
This will teach me to look at photos first and words last. 萌えるゴミ^o^ isn't Japanese a fun language? I think I prefer the open office layout Danny. I think people work more closely in this type of layout. I know it's not hard fast rule, but I feel people are more team oriented in the open office layout. It discourages people from hiding in their cubicles and disconnection themselves from others. Besides, I find cubicles make me feel claustrophobic. However, I do feel having one's own office is nice. Windows in a work space are nice as well. I know many bosses feel people will not work if they have windows. ^^ Every time I look at Moe tan I think I should get her...
(ID #180625) Posted on 2008/05/04 01:37
Professional slacker
That darned Nard-tan figure vexed me for a full year. I seen her in a store after I ran out of cash and loved her but didn't know what she was from took me a year to find her again, needless to say I bought her immediately. I think I would prefer a closed office layout, I don't like being watched at all. I have not watched Suzumiya as of yet, I have all the dvds and a ton of figures from it just have not had the time to sit down and actually watch it.
(ID #180672) Posted on 2008/05/04 03:28
Pursuing that ever-elusive diploma.
OH DAMN, Haruhi Nendo Puchis, that's awwsum. And actually, I like a partitioned layout for work too, although an open layout might be better for those involved with vocations like..advertising or design.
(ID #180724) Posted on 2008/05/04 05:30
Leisure Consultant, Writer, Webmaster
In my old company, I went from an open layout to my own office. Having your own space is way better than a public layout because you need privacy for your daily routine.
(ID #180898) Posted on 2008/05/04 13:15
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
Is there any Moetan figure that is not cute? Probably not. After all, the name implies the selling point. I'm looking forward to the next figure-making review.
(ID #181009) Posted on 2008/05/04 16:09
Love the "Stacks O figures" picture. I need a room just like that. Not too crazy about those WB pillow cases. :p
(ID #181570) Posted on 2008/05/05 12:44
Hey~! Shimazo-san has the same desk layout as me!
(ID #181573) Posted on 2008/05/05 12:47
.NET/Web Developer
I want those Haruhi Nendoroids in costume!! Those are sooo cute. ^^
(ID #181628) Posted on 2008/05/05 14:34
Wow, that seems like a really nice mellow office. I wouldn't mind working in that environment.
(ID #181661) Posted on 2008/05/05 15:28
nice office especially with so many goodies on the desk! would love to keep such goodies on my desk without fear of loosing them the same day!
(ID #181831) Posted on 2008/05/05 20:58
sorry! forgot to add abt the cute nendoroids in frog costumes. i want them!! are they still available for purchase anywhere?
(ID #181833) Posted on 2008/05/05 21:00
Extremely Poor College Student
you should do a game company next.maybe bandai-namco
(ID #182198) Posted on 2008/05/06 11:00
Blogger, Figure collector, Baby Photographer?
i never knew hobby stock took their own pictures, i thought they were the production photos and not their own.
(ID #182906) Posted on 2008/05/07 16:30
Nice stuffs!
(ID #183212) Posted on 2008/05/08 03:36
Aha I saw that Nagato Yuki figure by Alter at my local store.
(ID #218669) Posted on 2008/06/21 17:43
I love seeing figure collector's desks!
(ID #442808) Posted on 2009/01/10 17:55
ahh i lovee the petit nendoroids most of all the mikuru ones!!
(ID #442957) Posted on 2009/01/10 20:57
Love the "kero-chans". Dunno can still get it here in Singapore? I love to get a set. I have a set of the Final Fantasy Tactics DS version. Very kawaii... OOOOOOoooooo.... Love the mousepad... 8P My office are based on open partition. All the staff have their own partition for their working space and storage. The partition height is only about 3'-6" to 4'-0". So you can see anyone who are around or not at their place by standing up. d@@b
(ID #451970) Posted on 2009/01/18 00:33
Heheh, the Oppai mouse pad is clever...boops for wrist support? LOL =)
(ID #486569) Posted on 2009/02/13 08:22
Another Otaku Shoujo
>_< i wave moetan figure, bought for 70$
(ID #519555) Posted on 2009/03/13 06:30
i only wish i could work in a place like that. my room would be filled to the brim.
(ID #540074) Posted on 2009/03/29 11:39
nice shots of hobby stock danny, it looks mint and the figure of hatsune is kawaii!!!
(ID #549377) Posted on 2009/04/04 23:31
Student and free-time otaku without figurines...
I haven't seen Haruhi yet... although I plan to do so ^^
(ID #638560) Posted on 2009/06/09 03:20
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