Suddenly Acquired FigureS
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Sat 2008/05/17 22:47
A bunch of SAFS (Suddenly Acquired FigureS) came into my possession and only had time to open and play with Nida and Moetan before I left for Germany. Was nice to come back home to open some of these while in the lounge trying to get over the jetlag. For some reason, all of these are manufactured by Good Smile or Max Factory...
Another Figma Haruhi get.
Figma Saber get. Looking at all these free figures, I was just thinking how much I love my job ^^;
I guess I'm happy that my job involves me doing what I do best and am most passion about - building web applications. Building my hobbies and interests (otaku) into my work has worked out extremely well too.
I do design and make shoes too but its not what I'm best at or most passionate about.
This brings me to the mails I receive from folks who are at a lost and not sure what to do in their career.
My suggestion has always been the same. Identify what you do best and are most passionate about and then talk to as many people as possible and research possibilities and opportunities in that area.
As you approach your areas of passion, you will eventually discover the meaning of your existence and once you have done that, the passion inside of you will fuel you until you fulfill the purpose of your existence.
What I would not suggest is to choose a line of work just for the monies.
Money is important but you cant take it with you when you die. Dying with peace in mind that you spent your life (however long or short) doing something that you are most passionate about will give you more fulfillment as you recall all the destinations that you reached in your lifetime and that you fulfilled your purpose.
As a teenager, I remember being at a lost as to what I wanted to do in life and ended up choosing courses in college just because my friends chose them. Was quite a depressing time in life for me.
It was when I realized that I was most passionate about Japanese culture (games, anime, 2D girls, idols and a dream of living in Tokyo) that lead me to learn Japanese. I felt I had a goal in life and soon felt much better about being alive. The steps I took from starting to learn Japanese in the UK as a teenager up to working for Microsoft in Tokyo has been written up in my Learning Japanese article.
Ah, me has gone off at a really big tangent completely off topic ^^;
Figure haul article into a motivational piece...
Anyway, are you happy with what you are doing with your life right now?
If the answer is "no" then this post may help a bit. If the answer is "yes" then great! Keep at it and remain focused on what you do - not difficult if you are passionate about what you do. You can accomplish anything with passion and focus.
I guess I'm happy that my job involves me doing what I do best and am most passion about - building web applications. Building my hobbies and interests (otaku) into my work has worked out extremely well too.
I do design and make shoes too but its not what I'm best at or most passionate about.
This brings me to the mails I receive from folks who are at a lost and not sure what to do in their career.
My suggestion has always been the same. Identify what you do best and are most passionate about and then talk to as many people as possible and research possibilities and opportunities in that area.
As you approach your areas of passion, you will eventually discover the meaning of your existence and once you have done that, the passion inside of you will fuel you until you fulfill the purpose of your existence.
What I would not suggest is to choose a line of work just for the monies.
Money is important but you cant take it with you when you die. Dying with peace in mind that you spent your life (however long or short) doing something that you are most passionate about will give you more fulfillment as you recall all the destinations that you reached in your lifetime and that you fulfilled your purpose.
As a teenager, I remember being at a lost as to what I wanted to do in life and ended up choosing courses in college just because my friends chose them. Was quite a depressing time in life for me.
It was when I realized that I was most passionate about Japanese culture (games, anime, 2D girls, idols and a dream of living in Tokyo) that lead me to learn Japanese. I felt I had a goal in life and soon felt much better about being alive. The steps I took from starting to learn Japanese in the UK as a teenager up to working for Microsoft in Tokyo has been written up in my Learning Japanese article.
Ah, me has gone off at a really big tangent completely off topic ^^;
Figure haul article into a motivational piece...
Anyway, are you happy with what you are doing with your life right now?
If the answer is "no" then this post may help a bit. If the answer is "yes" then great! Keep at it and remain focused on what you do - not difficult if you are passionate about what you do. You can accomplish anything with passion and focus.
Figma Lelouch get.
Fate Rider get.
Goodsmile Limited Edition Lineage II Dark Elf get.
The illustration booklet that came with Nida.
The Moetan box is huge!
Boxes will be binned for the figures I decide to keep. Rest of the figures will be given away to registered members when the competition tool is ready. Only active members (commenting/posting news items) qualify for the goodies.
Full review of Moetan soon.
Nida review here for those who missed it.
A load of Nendoroids.
Kagami Nendo.
Konata Nendo.
Miku Miku.
Back O box.
Mikuru sisters. If you are looking for any of these figures then have a lookie on one of the following trusted dannychoo.com partners.
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Wed 04/23 19:47 comments (59)
can i have the figma Haruhi? since you have extra =D my order (which also includes figma Yuki) from Hobby Link Japan is taking exceptionally long to ship.. i wonder if it's lost.. hmmmmmm.. i better check with the nearest post office and see if they are holding it for me without my knowledge
(ID #189911) Posted on 2008/05/17 23:00
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Actually Danny is short one. According to Konata's rule of three-which I have long subscribed to myself- Danny needs that third one just in case. He already has one to take with him and one to keep.
(ID #190498) Posted on 2008/05/18 15:44
Not many people can really have the opportunity to experience that gratifying sense of fulfillment in their jobs. Sometimes you might be in a dream job but the company may suck or you have colleagues from hell. Or worse. What I think works best is a fine balance between work, family and personal space. It differs from person to person but unless you strive for balance - too much of one thing will probably not be healthy. Btw, why no Macross Frontier figurines, Danny?
(ID #189918) Posted on 2008/05/17 23:16
Director/代表取締役
Will probably pick up some Yamato ones when they come out.
(ID #190299) Posted on 2008/05/18 10:49
Waiting for the Armoured VF-25 ^^; Do want moetan figurine too. It's awesome cute orz
(ID #192265) Posted on 2008/05/20 17:55
Ant Farmer, 1-Mth Old Otaku
Well said Matsu. I could not agree more. "Balance" is the word. We have to make the best of our situations in life ... one way or another. Work, family, friends, etc. :)
(ID #194938) Posted on 2008/05/23 22:51
Student by day, Superhero by night.
Oh, how I wish I had some 'SAFS' too. haha. That's a lot of figures. I especially like the Nida one. :D
(ID #189920) Posted on 2008/05/17 23:21
I can't vote in this pole because I'm currently in transition with what I want to be doing in life, so I'm about 50/50. I notice you have acquired those Lucky Star figures which seems to remind me, have you watched the series yet? (It gets better after the first episode if you're wondering.)
(ID #189923) Posted on 2008/05/17 23:27
I would say I am very happy with where I am in life, it was only the past couple of years that I realised roughly where I wanted to go, then each time I realised something new, it moved me further towards absolute realisation. I finally decided that I am heading into the gaming industry, its where my interests and passion lies; at first I had my mind set on being a character designer, then I realised, however my drawings skils are soemwhat varied, some days they are good, others they are bad. That is when I realised what I really wanted to do, was go into the computing side of the industry, be it as a programmer, modeller, etc. I don't really mind, but my computing skills are something I can rely on, and I know will get me far. Its lucky I sorted out my mind now, because it enabled me to make the right choices for university, and hence I am now on the right track :D
(ID #189924) Posted on 2008/05/17 23:28
"SAF" doesn't sound pleasent to me :P But figures is another thing. Recently got into the Figma scene. Missed both opportunities to get the scarf though. Got the Chou Yuusha, then when on to Yuki, then Haruhi, Saber then coming Mikuru..then I thought should I get the whole SOS dan? The poison starts spreading...fighting to control..
(ID #189927) Posted on 2008/05/17 23:36
Nice figures - looks like being chummy with GoodSmile is paying off! As for my life? Im kinda happy with what im doing at the mo. I quit my full-time job that was dragging me down, and im quite happy for now doing freelance working from home from time to time. I still really want to move out of the house or live in japan for at least a year though, but i have to think of my mom, since my dad died 6 months ago. Im hoping things will pick up soon anyway! 2008 is the year of change for me.
(ID #189931) Posted on 2008/05/17 23:40
Looking forward to your give-away competition ^^
(ID #189932) Posted on 2008/05/17 23:41
Student and full-time otaku
Now that's one big pile of SAFs man. Was it your birthday recently, or did Goodsmile just happen to have some left ? I hope unpacking them help get over that jetlag; can't wait for the first giveway competition XD
(ID #189938) Posted on 2008/05/17 23:44
"My suggestion has always been the same. Identify what you do best and are most passionate about and then talk to as many people as possible and research possibilities and opportunities in that area. As you approach your areas of passion, you will eventually discover the meaning of your existence and once you have done that, the passion inside of you will fuel you until you fulfill the purpose of your existence." Danny, I'll remember what you wrote above. I just find it very meaningful, definitely very mind provoking I'd say. Thanks, coz, I'm kinda 'lost'.
(ID #189942) Posted on 2008/05/17 23:49
Ant Farmer, 1-Mth Old Otaku
Haha, Divine, I found what you say thought-provoking too. I have been searching ... for a long time, in fact almost my whole life. Eventhough I am happy with my work and life NOW in general ... I am still not exactly doing what I am really passionate about. Maybe one day ... one fine day ... hehe :)
(ID #194939) Posted on 2008/05/23 22:56
Student
whoaaa~ Nice Advice Danny, Thanks ^^
(ID #189943) Posted on 2008/05/17 23:50
filmaker
I will return to japan one day to make otaku films...
(ID #189944) Posted on 2008/05/17 23:50
I'm thinking of doing the same thing (except animated), I guess great minds think alike !!!!
(ID #228552) Posted on 2008/07/03 12:24
Amateur novelist
Well, I'm still in school so I haven't had much time to think about my future but I think I'm on a good path. Or at least I hope so. As for those figures, a competition would be interesting...
(ID #189956) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:02
Dyslexic Social Studies student, struggling gundam modeler and gamer
This was very inspiring! Damn, I'll study hard as hell! I'll be the greatest lawyer/teacher known to man! ( A man can dream right?) My craziest dream job would be to illustrate for Gunpla boxes... how do you get into that job anyways? BTW, Danny can I place a request? Please review the figma Nanoha when you decide to grab one! Please!
(ID #189958) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:03
Director/代表取締役
Im sure one will some how come into my possession ^^;
(ID #190301) Posted on 2008/05/18 10:53
University Student.
Are the nendoroid Kagami and Konata on giving away status??? Would love those hehehe. I'm currently torn between choosing a path that is of great interest (and I think I'll handle better), and a path that is in pursue of a dream. Not sure which to choose... the easy or the hard path? But at least I have interest and passion in both should I take any. Help?
(ID #189961) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:05
Director/代表取締役
In this case listen to your heart and not your brain.
(ID #190302) Posted on 2008/05/18 10:55
You and me think the same, Danny. You should live the moment, the future can`t be controled. You must think in future, but for my experience, thinks happens and can`t be controled. I never imagine that my live can change so much during the last five months... So my advise is the same; find your passion,make true friends and loves, enjoy it and LIVE, never regret of anything, and let the things happens. This is the true happiness, people! I want Nida, and these Nendoroids, Danny, you are mean, doing this things...
(ID #189964) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:15
Student - CCNA
nice figs mate i guess i love what i'm studying right now - Network Engineering i think you'd know what i'm talking about... i'm also studying for a CCNA so i can at least work in whatever work environment i want ^^ i'll probably be in the workforce in about a year so it's really quick for me. Gosh it's scary to even think about that. then i'll probably study japanese part-time at a college for fun/awesome/anime/manga But hey, i guess i sorta am following my dream to be somewhere in the IT industry. i guess that's where i'm most comfortable. IN FRONT OF A KEYBOARD. lol. And thanks for the words of encouragement - It really makes me feel like i'm 'doing what i have a passion for' ps: need any networking staff danny?!?! :P
(ID #189968) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:20
Director/代表取締役
Will let you all know when positions are open.
(ID #190304) Posted on 2008/05/18 10:56
Not sure i'm really happy in what im working as now. Originally I aimed to be a computer expert/network admin. However I made the wrong choice at University when I choosed Electrical/Computer Engineering. It was more into electronics and ASIC design. However I found out that my programming skills sucks. Maybe not a bad choice afterall. Now I'm a test engineer in a harddisk company. Pay is not that good, but at least I can play around with new drives cough*velociraptor*cough. *no, i dont get free drives to take home ;_;
(ID #189971) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:27
Student
Man. The world would be amazing if everyone who wanted free figures could get them. Congrats on the SAFS
(ID #189977) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:32
だいがくせい
brilliant outlook on life danny and grats on getting a monster load of free figures u lucky dog u
(ID #189981) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:34
Ack!! You even have both Nendoroid Konata and Kagami >_<!! As for life, I'm happy with what I'm doing right now ^^ I've been doing really well with my Animation course right now, which I'm really interested on ^^ Right now, I'm learning web design and photography too as part of my degree course ^^ Art has been my passion ever since I was a kid, and I'm happy with the path I'm going right now ^o^ It's true money is important, but having to work with something you really like, especially a hobby, is priceless ^^ Btw, I've been wondering about Figma Lelouch. Is he a limited edition? Since I can't seems to find him on any online shops.
(ID #189985) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:40
Director/代表取締役
I dont think hes limited. Maybe shops dont want to stock him ^^;
(ID #190307) Posted on 2008/05/18 10:56
WebDesign, Coding, Administration
So that's your answear to "What if Haruhi would have droped of the boat into water?!" ... :p Hmm as for what i am doing... i do like to make websites and all the stuff around it from the hardware parts up to the other end, but this kind of work in germany... right now... well it has been dieing slowly for a while, a lot of companys went bancrupt and 2 of which i worked at right under my tush. So thats why i want to change my job starting this June/July into something else, i am all fine as long as it is IT related. Looking for something that is wanted in Japan so i can apply there for Jobs then once the jobchange is done in 2~years.
(ID #189988) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:44
Director/代表取締役
Ah sorry - missed that one. Well the man said the deepest point in the lake was about 9 meters... I guess thats my answer ^^;
(ID #190308) Posted on 2008/05/18 10:57
エッチクラスいいんちょ
Well said Danny, but what if you're not sure what you're good at or passionate about? I like my hobbies involving anime, studying Japanese in evening class, I like my work as a computer support victi...err engineer... is fine but I haven't found or encountered anything that gets me so passionate I feel I could immerse myself in it so fully and make it a goal in life the way you and several others here write so passionately about. To put it in "Aria" terms, I'm just sitting in the gondola letting the current take me where it's going as I'm not sure where I'd want to navigate to. ^^;
(ID #189993) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:49
Director/代表取締役
Then thats your first step - figuring out what you are good at and like.
(ID #190309) Posted on 2008/05/18 10:58
Part trooper, part santa, 100% loser
Wow Danny, I really admire you, you've worked hard and now you're living your dream... Right now, I'm a little blurry about what I want to do in life... LOL this year's examination would decide my fate... I'm not ready yet!!
(ID #189999) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:57
welcome back Danny...nice reading bout the your 'origins', hah, like a superhero origin. i guess i'm kinda lucky to be doing/working in something i like. Writing in the media industry. So far during my work, I have done stuff that I have always dreamt about since i was a kid n i have told pple that I can die happy now.
(ID #190001) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:59
"Rest of the figures will be given away to registered members when the competition tool is ready." Alright! This is going to be a great tool for the site Danny! I just ordered my Haruhi Nendoroid yesterday and I'll have to wait about 3 weeks for it to come all the way from China... Anyways, I love the artist that made Nida, great works.
(ID #190003) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:59
I forgot to mention: I'm still not sure of what to do with my life, I mean as you said Danny I too love Otaku stuff. I'm currently learning Japanese actually, but I'm guessing I know 2% out of all the language.
(ID #190035) Posted on 2008/05/18 01:18
I sure wish people just left stuff for me on my front steps. ^,^
(ID #190007) Posted on 2008/05/18 01:02
university film student
...where I'm going in life, huh? I'm still in university, but I'm studying what I want. xD Film production for the win. Don't know if I can make a living out of it, but I can sure try.
(ID #190015) Posted on 2008/05/18 01:06
そのとおり!! the best job is the job where your interest are it doesn't matter what type of job it is - just be the best in it i guess i still need some working on to archive that target - i guess i am on a sort of stepping-stone job now to achieve what i want at the end. add oil add oil がんばります
(ID #190024) Posted on 2008/05/18 01:12
anime/cosplay events organizer
HANYAAN~!!! Konata, Kagami and Miku Nedo~ *heart heart heart* i think i've found my path to my destination but i need some good pair of shoes to walk into this treacherous path of mine ^^;;;
(ID #190034) Posted on 2008/05/18 01:17
website designer (currently assist. graphic designer)
Haruhi = WANT! My bro's noticed my strange facination with the Figma collection, I want them all ^^;; Especially Haruhi, I just haven't gotten around to looking for her in Sydney and online stores yet u_u~ Where do you store all this stuff? =o I'd have to pile them above my wardrobe xD;;
(ID #190038) Posted on 2008/05/18 01:22
Director/代表取締役
The house is full of them - even in thr toilet ^^;
(ID #190310) Posted on 2008/05/18 11:00
OMG toilet-decorating figures... *cries*
(ID #190642) Posted on 2008/05/18 21:46
OMG!!! YOUR A LUCKY MAN!!! Who can get free figure!!! FREE!!! Danny I want the life you have!!! I WANT THE LUCKY STAR NENDOROIDS!!!
(ID #190044) Posted on 2008/05/18 01:26
writing mini thesises
I have passion on what I;m doing now, although not as much passion to japan/anime/otaku culture/figure/healthcare materials/games/etc. but I think I'll just do the best I can at what I'm doing now, wether or not it will lead me to my goals ^^ what's my goal? to be a well-known otakuish architect ^^
(ID #190046) Posted on 2008/05/18 01:35
ur thing about Goals and wanting to live in japan just reminded me of Rookies...i dunno..but I'm liking the series. And becos of the series, I bought the whole stack of manga and it was WOOT =D
(ID #190050) Posted on 2008/05/18 01:39
can't wait for the competition. want that moetan and still haven't receive my miku cause it still on the custom
(ID #190058) Posted on 2008/05/18 01:55
*drools* figma saber = me wants nao! >_<
(ID #190062) Posted on 2008/05/18 02:03
Alister (Registered on 2007/12/23 15:00)
I have no figures, SA ones or not. T_T I also have no real plan for life yet. I'll figure it out sometime soon though... Right now I am happy though, being in school.
(ID #190068) Posted on 2008/05/18 02:15
SAFS.... Suddenly Acquired FigureS >_>.... life just ain't fair.
(ID #190069) Posted on 2008/05/18 02:17
Full-time student へへ
tons of reviews coming up? ^^ i got nida recently too. what do you do with boxes? if you chuck them out, what do you do with the other loose parts? how do you organize them? would like to hear from someone with a massive collection! by the way, which figure is that beside char?
(ID #190072) Posted on 2008/05/18 02:18
Director/代表取締役
Its a good subject to write about - will answer you in that article then. The girl in the Blue hair is Yukalania - review in the "figure" category.
(ID #190313) Posted on 2008/05/18 11:01
Gamer, Lecturer, Graphic Designer
Find a job you love and get paid, that's the best! OOooo..i just can't wait to get Miku..thank god for the 2nd wave of preorders!!!
(ID #190074) Posted on 2008/05/18 02:19
Since the last week im not sure anymore if what im doing is what i want to do. The reason is rather silly... First i thought im studying to make a lot of money and finance my hobbies. Well i knew that i have to sacrifice lots of my free time to achieve my goals. But only recently realized what this really means... by working on a project for a friend of my father. I earned good money but i had no time doing something enjoyable, my days consisted of sleeping eating and working. And this was only a opportunity... im someone who cant do things half hearted so my future life would look exactly like the one month i spend working. ... Now im seriously thinking of taking a break next semester and try something i always wanted to do xD, to become a professional race driver ^^ i know its like a kids dream but i really want to try it out. Maybe itll work if i put much effort and passion into it :)
(ID #190080) Posted on 2008/05/18 02:41
you are so lucky danny you got all that stuff for free l like nida the most
(ID #190090) Posted on 2008/05/18 02:58
I don't know but some people who initially are neutral or undecided over their hastily picked career/life path turn out to enjoy it I'm not being a pessimist but many people (even my parents higly discourage me) say I'm studying a pointless course. But what makes me go on is knowing that people respect you when you apply all those learnings in life :) Say danny, what are you to do with so many Haruhis? I particularly envy the petit nendoroids nowhere to buy locally (only the big, regular nendoroids):c
(ID #190091) Posted on 2008/05/18 02:59
Di