Suddenly Acquired FigureS
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Sat 2008/05/17 23:11
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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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 23:24
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 16:08
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 23:40
CEO MIrai Inc
Will probably pick up some Yamato ones when they come out.
(ID #190299) Posted on 2008/05/18 11:13
Waiting for the Armoured VF-25 ^^; Do want moetan figurine too. It's awesome cute orz
(ID #192265) Posted on 2008/05/20 18:19
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 23:15
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 23:45
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 23:51
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 23:52
"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 2008/05/18 00:00
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 2008/05/18 00:04
Looking forward to your give-away competition ^^
(ID #189932) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:05
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 2008/05/18 00:08
"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 2008/05/18 00:13
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 23:20
Student
whoaaa~ Nice Advice Danny, Thanks ^^
(ID #189943) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:14
filmaker
I will return to japan one day to make otaku films...
(ID #189944) Posted on 2008/05/18 00:14
I'm thinking of doing the same thing (except animated), I guess great minds think alike !!!!
(ID #228552) Posted on 2008/07/03 12:48
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 00:26
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 00:27
CEO MIrai Inc
Im sure one will some how come into my possession ^^;
(ID #190301) Posted on 2008/05/18 11:17
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 00:29
CEO MIrai Inc
In this case listen to your heart and not your brain.
(ID #190302) Posted on 2008/05/18 11:19
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 00:39
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
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 00:44
CEO MIrai Inc
Will let you all know when positions are open.
(ID #190304) Posted on 2008/05/18 11:20
Engineer by weekdays, Hikki by weekends
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 00:51
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 00:56
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 00:58
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 01:04
CEO MIrai Inc
I dont think hes limited. Maybe shops dont want to stock him ^^;
(ID #190307) Posted on 2008/05/18 11:20
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
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 01:08
CEO MIrai Inc
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 11:21
~Undine~
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 01:13
CEO MIrai Inc
Then thats your first step - figuring out what you are good at and like.
(ID #190309) Posted on 2008/05/18 11:22
Part trooper, part -timer, 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 01:21
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 01:23
"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 01:23
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 01:42
I sure wish people just left stuff for me on my front steps. ^,^
(ID #190007) Posted on 2008/05/18 01:26
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 01:30
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 01:36
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 01:41
website/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 01:46
CEO MIrai Inc
The house is full of them - even in thr toilet ^^;
(ID #190310) Posted on 2008/05/18 11:24
OMG toilet-decorating figures... *cries*
(ID #190642) Posted on 2008/05/18 22:10
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
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 01:50
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 01:59
Dog of the Country
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 02:03
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 02:19
*drools* figma saber = me wants nao! >_<
(ID #190062) Posted on 2008/05/18 02:27
Alister (Registered on 2007/12/23 15:24)
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 02:39
SAFS.... Suddenly Acquired FigureS >_>.... life just ain't fair.
(ID #190069) Posted on 2008/05/18 02:41
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 02:42
CEO MIrai Inc
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 11:25
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 02:43
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 03:05
you are so lucky danny you got all that stuff for free l like nida the most
(ID #190090) Posted on 2008/05/18 03:22
aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
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 03:23
CEO MIrai Inc
One is for carrying around and the other for the desk.
(ID #190315) Posted on 2008/05/18 11:27
Pursuing that ever-elusive diploma.
Oh, GOD, 1/8 Pastel Ink Moetan, DO WANT. *drools*
(ID #190093) Posted on 2008/05/18 03:25
I agreed with you Danny. Too many people are working for monies. There's not much sense of life especially in my part of world. Everywhere I see, most person I talked to, are money money money face! >.<" Aih~ Really jealous with all those figures and figmas. >.<" Wish I could get one. The first figure I ordered, which was Reinforce Zwei from Nanoha StrikerS was sold out. Now still waiting if there's any miracle happend that she might pop out in front of my house. :P
(ID #190095) Posted on 2008/05/18 03:26
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
OMG you lucky sod.... All that free stuff. And having a job thats so in tine with your hobby. And up until very recently I never made the connection between you and Jimmy Choo..... thats so lame isn't it? I had NO CLUE until I googled you to show my friends(since we can't access the site at 6th form). Your dad is Jimmy Choo. Mucho cool. Furthermore - OMG HATSUNE WANT. LUCKY STAR WANT.
(ID #190097) Posted on 2008/05/18 03:29
You sure have a lot of money to throw around, don't you? xP
(ID #190105) Posted on 2008/05/18 03:40
CEO MIrai Inc
I knew somebody would say that! But I didnt buy any of these figures...
(ID #190317) Posted on 2008/05/18 11:28
Otaku
Yeah Danny receive all those figures in commission for all the figures we buy through his web site. Lucky.... ^^
(ID #190397) Posted on 2008/05/18 13:58
Well, that makes me feel even worse. q_q
(ID #190557) Posted on 2008/05/18 17:58
Figma Saber! :O you're so lucky. I wish I was doing something I enjoy...lol
(ID #190108) Posted on 2008/05/18 03:45
Chef, Full fledged Otaku, Full time Observer.....
hey danny welcome back... hope you recover from jetlag soon... also great figures... the nendroid series are simply adorable... love the way you can play with them... i just got me my 1st nendroid mikuru last week and i'm loving ever minute of playing with her... as for me, ever since i was a kid what i loved to do the most was eating...*no joke* i just love food... i could never get enough of it and then when i started out working part time *arubaito* my 1st job was in a *tamiya* toy store... had loads of fun working among toys but my 2nd job was the turning point in my life... that was when i started working in a japanese restaurant, in the kitchen as a kitchen helper... not the most pleasurable position to be in the kitchen but its the place where one learns the most... since all the *senpai tachi* will *let* you do their part of the work load... from then onwards i'd decided to pursue a career in the f&b line... graduated from high school and went into a culinary collage and from there i continued on to becoming a professional chef... the road was long and hard but it was and still is very rewarding... sure i have had my fair share of good and bad times in the f&b line but still at the end of the day, i'm still happy and proud of what i do for a living... currently i'm attached to a family based japanese restaurant in singapore called "ichiban sushi" and i'm now 2nd in charge of the kitchen, but my dream is to go to japan and learn from the very people who grew up eating the very food i'm so passionate about... hope it doesn't take me too long to get there...
(ID #190116) Posted on 2008/05/18 04:07
I never really thought to consider getting Nendoroids, but those so so epic!
(ID #190119) Posted on 2008/05/18 04:12
Danny, just out of interest did u leave Good Smile or Max Factory any figures to sell? Either way nice haul.
(ID #190126) Posted on 2008/05/18 04:24
What a good timing you have, Danny... I've been thinking about this the last days and I'm not sure wich way I should take: By one side, I could keep living my life as usual, without any major problems, but in the other hand, following a dream like living in other country would be awesome.. yet much more difficult and dangerous (it could go bad) x3 ----------------- About your figures... you're very lucky!! I wish someone gave me a present like that!! (well, I would be happy with only the Lelouch figure). Please make a review of than Lelouch >_<
(ID #190129) Posted on 2008/05/18 04:32
Web Designer
Danny, please stop torturing me... agh... I work as a web programmer and web designer, and the other side job as a figures saler. Not much figures saler in my country so I decided to become one. Till now, I still love my life activity.
(ID #190130) Posted on 2008/05/18 04:38
.NET/Web Developer
Wow! You got the limited dark elf figure. And for free too! LUCKY YOU! I've been trying to get a hold of that. When are you planning to give it away? hehehe! j/k (half meant) LOL I'm enjoying what I'm doing but I still feel there's something missing so I'm still looking for that. Plus I'm still not in japan which is probably the end goal for me! ^^
(ID #190131) Posted on 2008/05/18 04:41
Student, Producing videos and draw sometimes
Well, these are some descent figures, especially the Haruhi with the different heads you can switch with.
(ID #190132) Posted on 2008/05/18 04:43
university student
Currently I'm studying Computer Engineering, and although there are things tha I'm not interested in, so far I'm liking this course. ^_^ I don't really have big ambitions in life, although my dream job would be working in the game industry, in the MMORPGs/RPGs projects. ^_^ But this is too out of reach for me, and I've also been kinda lazy about my drawing skills lol. ^_^; But well, I'd be happy with a normal job as long as it's interesting for me and that allows me to keep learning and expanding/growing more.
(ID #190135) Posted on 2008/05/18 04:51
I really would like to get this Dark Elf ! *_* Seems to be a very very nice figure :)
(ID #190136) Posted on 2008/05/18 04:59
you have the GSC's limited Dark Elf!!!!!! that is so hard to get my hands on...you are so lucky danny
(ID #190139) Posted on 2008/05/18 05:08
OMG! That's something i want too, coming home and see much new arrived figures for me... About the Elf Figure, i get a figure from e.2046.com and this figure is far better in work and details than the figure from GSC. Besides, how much figures do you have actually, Danny ? Please give an answer. I bet you have about 40 to 50 but i can't see all of them, so i ask you this ^^
(ID #190143) Posted on 2008/05/18 05:14
Ah and one more question, since when did you start collecting your figures ? I'm a bit curious about it, sorry ;-)
(ID #190154) Posted on 2008/05/18 05:31
CEO MIrai Inc
I have no idea how many figures I have. Started collecting about 3 (?) years ago.
(ID #190323) Posted on 2008/05/18 11:34
Student, Producing videos and draw sometimes
3 years? cool. :-D
(ID #190587) Posted on 2008/05/18 19:00
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
It's still too early for me to conclude that I'm passionate about science but apparently I seem to be gaining increasingly more passion now as I endeavor to like science. Well, the main reason why I don't like science was because it was not something I chose to do myself but pushed by my parents (because of something about the psychology test showed that I'm talented in it and all), so maybe now after that feeling of "not choosing it myself" diminished, I'm finally able to gradually get the passion. Maybe. I hope it is like that.
(ID #190149) Posted on 2008/05/18 05:20
no i'm not happy with where iam. but there's no one else to blame but me. but there are numerous things in my life that makes it worth whie and I thank that I have all of them.
(ID #190158) Posted on 2008/05/18 05:35
Blogger, Figure collector, Baby Photographer?
oh man i hope you put the Goodsmile Limited Edition Lineage II Dark Elf for the contest... I've been looking to get my hands on that for just about forever! MY brother is the biggest Lineage II fan and his character looks exactly like that and i've wanted to get him that as a present for just about forever! and btw in the nicest way possible, i hate you... i want free figures too!!! But going with the post about finding what you want to do in life, you're one of the people who made me realize what i want to do. My entire life my parents have wanted me to follow in the footsteps of my mother and be a teacher. But i realized now the thing i love the most is photography. I realized i loved photography when after seeing your reviews about figures and other bloggers do photo shoots with figures i decided to give it a try and i love it. now i have friends and family asking me to do portraits and do cosplay shoots. I'm finding myself loving photography and i finally now know what i'm going to do with my life!
(ID #190161) Posted on 2008/05/18 05:43
OMG... this is life =D... i love to add these into my collection ^^
(ID #190162) Posted on 2008/05/18 05:47
System Administrator
not happy, but hopefully getting there. really diggin' the nendroids :D still waiting for my kidnemo delivery...
(ID #190169) Posted on 2008/05/18 06:05
i absolutely want that figma haruhi and lulu :Q_____________ , i'm ok with my life until now but i think it can be better :)
(ID #190173) Posted on 2008/05/18 06:16
Currently a research student and enjoying it, though I don't get any SAFS as a result of it, so I guess there's room for improvement still ^^
(ID #190178) Posted on 2008/05/18 06:24
Otaku Webmaster
Nice batch you got Danny, I'm jealous of your Dark Elf !
(ID #190182) Posted on 2008/05/18 06:29
full time student, 60% of the time.
Well I'm actually changing my college course next year, so its back to square one for me after 3 years of computer science I realised it just wasn't what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, so I'm going to do a multimedia degree, which should be fun! Also I cannot wait for my saber figma get!!!!
(ID #190183) Posted on 2008/05/18 06:30
Student Engineer
Always good to get free goodies, and goodies pertaining to hobbies to boot! I am happy with what I am doing in life- in particular I found what I liked to do and I made it a religion to develop and progress that interest. I pushed myself to do better and I had an explosion of information and abilities in late high school. When I hit the university, BOOM another realm is open to me of possibilities. Everyone has a talent in something- if you can't decide what to do don't sweat it. Sit back, relax, and think about it casually for a few weeks to a few months. It took me years to decide on engineering. Like kites? go for it and become a professional kite flyer (example, I don't think they exist!). I chose engineering because I love putting the guts into machines and making them come to life. I get a total KICK out of bending the force of nature to my will. The downside? engineering is HARD, but I enjoy a challenge. Many college counselors have tests that can help you out if you are pulling your hair out on a choice of major. If you are in high school I would say hold on there jethro and explore your interests first. I have been in the engineering major for a year and I love it. It is fascinating, interesting, and I learn new skills that allow me to not only build new stuff, education gives you the ability to think differently and at different perspectives.
(ID #190189) Posted on 2008/05/18 06:40
ahh the nendoroids looks cute >.<"! speaking of shuraki i still haven't got my シャル・ルズマン yet -.-"
(ID #190190) Posted on 2008/05/18 06:42
Yes or No?!?! Wow, a bit more choices would have been better :( I'm developing something right now, and I have an easy relaxed lifestyle, so I like that. On the other hand, I wish I was creating more, travelling more, more productive... . So it's not easy to just chose yes or no. In fact, I forgot what I actually chose for the poll :) Right now I'm watching Lara Croft.. I'm happy.
(ID #190191) Posted on 2008/05/18 06:45
Cute figures i must say. Should start buying figures myself too. But lets see maybe maybe not. It would be cool to have a lot of figures all over my room :D expect when guests come. :D
(ID #190195) Posted on 2008/05/18 07:13
Oh dear, the persuit of happiness has been on hold for awhile, and I notice my days just slip through my fingers more and more without any kind of production going on. Draw more, study the language more, be more it'll all come in time I think but I might need to bookmark the Destination article to read in the morning. >_> Nah i'm not happy with where I am now but I hope to do something about it within the next 6 months.
(ID #190196) Posted on 2008/05/18 07:16
I read some of your older posts a while ago and i must say they were realy and insperation to me, as i also share a passion for everything Japan as im sure many do here. But im sure of one thing it has realy pushed me to start trying to get somewere in life instead of just hanging around waiting to see what happens i.e. i went out and got a new job after being stuck in the same job for 4 years and im much happier and doing more of what i want to do and less of just working for the sake of it. Although it did land me with more money and much more room to grow and aquire more knowledge to someday reach my dream of living in Japan, which i 'will' do. I'll also encourage people to not hang around and go do what they need/want to do as time does'nt hang around for any of us.
(ID #190200) Posted on 2008/05/18 07:35
Nice collection of new figures Danny. I really like this Dark Elf, Lineage character design is very nice. And if it goes about if I'm happy with what I'm doing right now, the answer is no.I'm still not sure of what to do with my life because of that I'm sometimes really irritated since time run so fast and I don't want to waste my life on doing thinks that I don't like. About 3 years ago I wanted to study Japan culture but because of my family financial problems I have to cancel my plans and so I end up with no ideas where to study after I end secondary school,after all this I decided to learn something that I would never choose before and in last year I decided to quit my studies and stated working ( the money from this work isn't big). And so now I'm 21 years old and still don't have plans for my future... this sucks . But reading your article make me fell that I should continue my search for things that I would like to do in life. The only thing that I'm sure in 100% is that I would like to visit Japan, it is my biggest dream and if all goes well maybe in next year I will have enough money to realize this dream.
(ID #190201) Posted on 2008/05/18 07:43
Hotdog Repairman
Hey Danny, you've come a long way my friend. Life can have it's ups and downs, but it's inspirational to hear you're achieving what you want out of life. Keep at it buddy as you're only in your 30's, so there's still alot of life left to live... As for the SAFS, that's some sweet icing on the cake. Enjoy your goodies, and continue doing what you love doing. Peace!
(ID #190202) Posted on 2008/05/18 07:45
I'm not completely happy with my work, i work sellin videogames, that's fine with me, but not well payed. I love videogames, when i went in Japan i saw the videogame shops and i thought that was so cool and could really love to manage one. I really do a lot of sport in my free time, go to the gym, ride bicicle... i think other job fine for me could be working in somethin that involve sports. But when i see my future sometimes get really sad, probably i end in an office, working in front of a PC doin boring things.
(ID #190210) Posted on 2008/05/18 08:05
Pharmacist, Accountant to be!
Hey Danny, I think I'm one of many that envy you for doing what you like and still making a decent buck out of it. Money isn't everything, but in this day and age, it does mean a fair bit so it is hard to find the in between. Im in my quarter life crisis at the moment. Working as a pharmacist but absolutely hate it. Career changes on the drawing board but will have to see how things pan out.
(ID #190217) Posted on 2008/05/18 08:40
I´ll really have to post more often then. I have to many hobbies to just concentrate in only one, and for what to do in life, I´ll see what I can do in 2 years, I think.
(ID #190231) Posted on 2008/05/18 09:04
Scientist, unemployed.
Nope, not happy with being a poor, unemployed boob.
(ID #190232) Posted on 2008/05/18 09:07
Holy crap! Look at all those Nendoroids. Man, I hope I can get a couple of my own sometime. Hopefully they'll have some at a convention coming up.
(ID #190243) Posted on 2008/05/18 09:23
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
dude, I want the Nendroid (or at least the Konata one... My friend wants the Hatsune Miku one... Has been pestering me for quite some time to go buy that figure when I go back to Japan...)
(ID #190264) Posted on 2008/05/18 10:23
security/3d graphic artist
happy at this current moment.. no.. i hate security work.. but since i was in the military.. seems that what pays the most.. and does the least for it.. thats why i'm in school to do cgi and stuff.. thats my passion.. and here shortly i'll join u Danny in doin somehting i absolutly enjoy!
(ID #190269) Posted on 2008/05/18 10:29
damn i want ur job danny -__- Moetan is sooo cute!
(ID #190272) Posted on 2008/05/18 10:37
Nice gets Danny. I better get involved with the news items too if I want to enter the competitions haha. hhm, I'm currently graduating soon. I have to know what I have a passion for. For some people around me, drawing, illustrating is probably the passion I should go for. I guess I could brush up my skills further! I do like to live in Japan too, so with free time I guess I could learn some Japanese. Kanji a day ain't so bad huh? Looking forward to meet more people too he~he~
(ID #190277) Posted on 2008/05/18 10:40
Student, Software Engineer in the Making!!!
Man did this post hit the sweet spot, so many figma and nendoroid figures I wouldn't mind getting a hold off.
(ID #190278) Posted on 2008/05/18 10:43
Service desk support
Am I happy with my current status? Can't say that I am, which is why i'm working to change that. But I always feel a tinge of jealousy when Danny mentions that he gets free stuff from companies to review on his site. Even if my blog was as popular as Gizmodo or Engadget, I don't think I'd ever get that sort of treatment from the creators of my figures, since they're not big(ish) companies but independent creators. But how cool would it be to get a free copy of the latest works from Vispo, bubba, RyunRyunTei or cerberus project for you to build, paint and publicise just prior to a major event like wonfest?
(ID #190285) Posted on 2008/05/18 10:50
VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.
Im turning green with rage and envy. Still nice haul nonetheless.
(ID #190295) Posted on 2008/05/18 11:05
You can be proud of yourself Danny, you realized your dream. Mine is currently on. I have yet to keep going and I'll definitely work. I love my field of studies, I don't think I could do anything else, and I hope that my future job will be there for me as well.
(ID #190320) Posted on 2008/05/18 11:30
Pokemon master
I can't wait for the moetan review. She's so adorable! I'm still pretty unsure of what to do, but I think lately I've figured some things out. ^^
(ID #190330) Posted on 2008/05/18 11:54
closet hikikomori
Urgh you've got the Limited Edition Lineage II Dark Elf! I hate you! LOL! I've been looking for that piece for a while and all I can say is. . . its gorgeous! *envy envy envy* :3
(ID #190342) Posted on 2008/05/18 12:13
I'm so glad I stumbled upon your site Danny! I was actually looking for a site that sells figures and somehow ended up looking through your figure reviews. Then, after realizing that there is actually a site like this that exists I check it all the time. You've motivated me to start learning Japanese (because it is possible ^^') and follow what I really love to do. Even though I'm still just a high school student I have big plans for my future now.
(ID #190347) Posted on 2008/05/18 12:21
Seconded on the Figma Lelouch replies. Is he supposed to be a limited edition figure? All the online stores that I order stuffs from labelled it as "discontinued"
(ID #190362) Posted on 2008/05/18 12:44
omg, the GSC limited Dark Elf, that was nice figure. Figma Saber i need to wait for next batch, and Nida waiting to arive, what a long wait, but the longer it wait the more happy when get it. To tell the truth i still thinking what I want to do in the future...
(ID #190364) Posted on 2008/05/18 12:45
Awesome post Danny, really feel motivated when you write about this stuff. ^^, And, lovely figures you got here.Got a few of those, and the Figma Saber is awesome. ^^,
(ID #190365) Posted on 2008/05/18 12:46
Student in Networking
So many figma's and nendo's!! I just got the Lelouch Figma in a couple weeks ago and a few days ago my Lucky star Petit Nendoroid set came in. :D Still waiting for my miku nendo though. :[ And I hope that competition tool is done soooooon!! lol
(ID #190366) Posted on 2008/05/18 12:47
Visualizer, Advertising
since you have an advantage of getting rare figures, why dont add a franchise to dannychoo.com - an online site offering those rare items for sale? I've been collecting PVC's for almost 7 years now and its not that easy to get hold of rare or limited editions items even if you got the cash.
(ID #190369) Posted on 2008/05/18 12:51
Love the Dark Elf, I wish a could have it. Danny why dont you create a section here; exclusive just for share personal anime figure collections I love to share mine and admire other's. Thanks.
(ID #190374) Posted on 2008/05/18 13:01
CEO MIrai Inc
upload your collection using the "upload" button and tag them "figurefm"
(ID #190391) Posted on 2008/05/18 13:34
i'm not happy with the job i chose cause there's not much pay in it. problem is i love a lot of jobs - like photography, webdesign, computer modding and stuff like that all at same time. photography is too expensive, webdesign doesn't pay much, computer modding expensive. so u see, i'm quite confused right now. back to topic: nice pile of SAF goodies. i've preordered the figmas, and nendoroid box too. wonder if the frog suit is a special version?
(ID #190384) Posted on 2008/05/18 13:24
Fine arts and communications student
I want that figma Haruhi of yours to complement my figma cosplay Konata!
(ID #190388) Posted on 2008/05/18 13:33
Otaku
I waiting for my Figma Saber... I love Ink chan figure but is out of budget.
(ID #190407) Posted on 2008/05/18 14:04
Just came back from Anime Central in Illinois, and acquired the same figmas, love them! for some reason I hesitated at the lelouch one and ended up missing my chance =(
(ID #190412) Posted on 2008/05/18 14:07
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
omg I really should try to get some nendoroid :P I really REALLY want the pastel ink nendoroid tho! >_<;
(ID #190425) Posted on 2008/05/18 14:30
nice figures :) looks so cute , last time wanted a Moetan figure small but cute but well change my mind , i like the nida figure tho :) hope for more posts about figures etc
(ID #190437) Posted on 2008/05/18 14:51
So many figma figures! It's kinda of strange to me that they chose to make the guy from Code Geass, next to Haruhi and fate/stay night figmas it just seems odd. Everyone needs more SAS in their life lol.
(ID #190442) Posted on 2008/05/18 14:57
Oo~ I'm so incredibly envious of being able to say I just got free "suddenly aquired figures". :P
(ID #190457) Posted on 2008/05/18 15:24
ahh you lucky bugger, glad you brought up the topic about what to do in life, should probably get my prioities straight soon, i've jsut been dragging on for a while
(ID #190470) Posted on 2008/05/18 15:39
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
I know I would be happy coming home and have all those figures to open. The people at Good Smile and Max Factor really like you Danny. ^^ I sure it must be nice to know these people respect you and appreciate the business you bring to them. I'm really glad to see a good person like you make your dreams come true. Not to embarrass you Danny, but you have been a big inspiration for me to push even harder on my goals. Long after many of my peers and friends moved away from anime and Japanese pop culture I'm still around. I have never stopped enjoying Gundam, figures and watching good anime. I too find these things very relaxing and help me to think. Probably because I didn't get much of this when I was a young boy. I'm living my childhood now. ^o^ Of course it's great to have hang out here at DC.com with so many great people! It is hard to say if I am happy right now. There are so many things I want to do and I regret not getting time for all the things I feel are important to me. I know most of us feel that way, so I hope it doesn't sound like I'm whining. ^^ I need just need to let a few things go and refocus. It's something we all do in life constantly. I just hate to give up on things. I was always taught to stick with it and work hard all the time. I do know computers have always been a passion for me. Since the time of my youth building and learning assembly, I knew that I wanted to do something involving computers. I find it exciting to learn more about internet development. I can't wait to learn more and prove myself. Language study does not come easy to me. However, I have for years found linguistics and languages intriguing. Having studied Russian, Spanish, German, some Chinese and now Japanese it definitely has been desire that has kept me going. Just for the record photography is what first pushed me to learn Japanese... Just wish I could use these languages as well as I once could... ^^; The point is desire is what makes me get up and jump in every morning. It would be easy for me to take the easy road and not keep that long promise to return to college and study internet dev. and Japanese. Hey, I'm a crazy! I can never say die! Having put everyone to sleep now... ^^ I will be one unhappy guy if I don't get to go to Osaka Gundam's while on my honeymoon! ^o^ I want to get some figma! Good thing my future wife is a good sport about my passions.
(ID #190500) Posted on 2008/05/18 16:11
*glares at danny with jealousy* Miku nendroid... Figma Haruhi... I need you!
(ID #190534) Posted on 2008/05/18 16:51
rawr!! i've been trying to get a saber figma for the last few weeks. I swear, the entire island has a shortage of stock. *sad face*
(ID #190547) Posted on 2008/05/18 17:33
Well I am as an exchange student in Japan atm so I'm pretty damn pleased with they way my life is going, even though the exchange isnt a constant joyride
(ID #190576) Posted on 2008/05/18 18:28
"Money is important but you cant take it with you when you die." <------That's something my mom would always say...Well I'm not sure what I'm going to be doing, but just trying to figure things out a day at a time...Looking forward to your post on what you do with extra parts and your expanding collection, my collection is starting to grow and running out of space as well T_T...
(ID #190583) Posted on 2008/05/18 18:52
Computer Science Student
The Moetan and Nendoroid figures look so cute *-* This reminds me, I still have to get portuguese subs for the Moetan anime... *curses all the terrible brazillian torrent trackers*
(ID #190596) Posted on 2008/05/18 19:18
wow, thats a lot of figures danny, I think that you no longer need to walk in Akihabara to spend your moneys on figures, you get them for free :D Congrats! :)
(ID #190597) Posted on 2008/05/18 19:19
nice words
(ID #190604) Posted on 2008/05/18 19:28
IT Desktop Support
I wouldn't say I'm not happy in what I'm doing now because one of my goals was to get a first step into the IT industry and I know I have achieved that. Now I determining where I want to go in this computering world but I remain optimistic in my options. I'm leaning towards the Networking side but on the other hand, learning about different systems sounds interesting as well. Considering I'm learning both at the same time, I might just get into both. Back to SAFS, i got figma saber and haruhi just last week. I'm loving my haruhi so much, I'm tempted to get another one. I could say the same thing for saber as well but looking at my preorder list, I think I will hold back that urge.
(ID #190609) Posted on 2008/05/18 19:55
Otaku-Lolikon-Student
I HATE YOU DANNY! u always get these thing for freee. DAMNNN T_T i almost even sell my body to get the figurines T_T
(ID #190613) Posted on 2008/05/18 20:06
Amazing post as always Danny, lucky so and so =P. I'm currently at university learning chemistry and Japanese, i am hoping to do a placement year in Japan with Hitachi Chemicals and then possibly even work in Japan. Basically i am very happy with what i am doing right now.
(ID #190626) Posted on 2008/05/18 21:08
Ah, Lineage 2 Dark Elf. You are a lucky, lucky man, Danny. The GSC online preorder opened on a weekend evening (if I remember correctly), making it impossible to order one from a proxy service. I'm fishing in Yahoo Auction Japan for my very own. I'm have no complaints doing what I'm currently doing. Sure it's not ideal or even interesting, but I have little stress at work. My boss doesn't breathe on my neck. I have enough pay to not fall into debt and have a nice figurine collection hobby on the side. I think there're people out there who will kill for my job. Hah.
(ID #190637) Posted on 2008/05/18 22:00
soon-to-be 2nd year Civil Engineering student
Can't say that I'm satisfied right now, but if life goes on as it is, I'll just have to be content with my life. There are more who are suffering and living a far worse life than I, or most of us, for that matter. Ahem, I don't mind having Pastel Ink added to my collection though(*hint*), it's pretty darn expensive but so prettyyy... XD
(ID #190643) Posted on 2008/05/18 22:12
Am pursuing my passion now. Of course, not every road is smoothen out for a pleasant ride. I am liking what I'm doing but someone/something will just smash into you. On the other side, there are also people will join you on the ride... Nevertheless, perseverance is importance no matter what you do.
(ID #190653) Posted on 2008/05/18 22:22
Meh, Got university to look forward too and got a little money coming in. Plus it's a good year for Street Fighter what with the games and movie. Can't complain.
(ID #190660) Posted on 2008/05/18 22:31
Figuring out what you want to do is hard when you have so many different interests like me. I go through all these phases of delving really deep into one topic and then I find another one and then another and so on and so on Hopefully I will be able to choose!
(ID #190735) Posted on 2008/05/19 00:27
Illustrator & Designer
Great hoard of SAFS, Danny! I certainly wish that was part of the benefits of my current job but alas no. One of the key articles that made me really like coming back here at dannychoo.com was your destination post. I really enjoyed some of your personal philosophy on living life to the fullest and really admire your determination and certainly envious in your achievements already. It's encouraging to read when someone's dreams can come true by a bit of hard work. I am quite happy with what I'm doing right now in my life actually. I've had a number of career divergence myself. I grew up wanting to be an architect but towards the end of my high school days, I got more more interested in becoming a comic artist or a mangaka. When I got to actually studying architecture, I hated it. It was nothing like I had imagined or the job wasn't going to be as I thought it would be, so I switched to a more managerial / accounting aspect of construction and became a Quantity Surveyor since I enjoyed maths and solving problems. I worked as a professional QS for almost 7 years. Really enjoyed it at the start but got too stressful and not creative enough in the end. I never gave up on my dream to draw comics in the meantime and I went to San Diego comicon twice and was inspired by some of the self-publishing articles Dave Sim wrote about. Australia doesn't have any comic book publishers and so I decided to try self-publishing and went ahead with my own little creation called Knight-Edge. Then I had some sort of epiphany and decided to go back to uni and do a Masters in Multimedia. I had the best time of my life so far in those 2 years. Met some more really great friends and just created stuff I'd never be able to do by myself at home just because I couldn't ever motivate myself alone or force myself to learn Flash, actionscripting and motion design stuff. After I graduated, I kind of fell into freelance illustration and design work. I got jobs drawing storyboards for TVCs, short films and also illustrating children's education books. I wanted to get into motion design jobs but there are only a handful here in Australia and I just didn't have the contacts. I also found illustration for other people took a lot of my creative juices out and I no longer had that enthusiasm to draw my own stuff. Together with the insecurity of not knowing when the next job might come and my dislike of chasing clients for payment, I decided to find a full time job in multimedia graphic design. Now I work as a Graphics Designer for a fairly large IT distribution company, the work is nice and I do get some small freebies now and then because the companies have Intel, Microsoft, etc as clients. Plus now I'm able to work on my own illustrations or just take illustration and commission jobs that I feel like doing after hours. I still have some destinations like getting my work published by one of the majors in the US or Japan one day and also making a short animated film like Makoto Shinkai does. Anyway, my point is that you're an inspiration, Danny, so keep doing what you do!
(ID #190763) Posted on 2008/05/19 01:03
CEO MIrai Inc
Thanks for the kind words ^^
(ID #191088) Posted on 2008/05/19 10:47
Musician, Sound Engineer, Student - Currently Military (2yrs)
Do quiet, 'active stalkers' qualify for the competition? X) just kidding around... I've been telling my close buddies about your career path since I myself admire it so much, and all of them responded positively saying that they wanna move over to Japan with me whenever I'm ready to go... Even though it will be a few more years, I'm already feeling so excited, haha!
(ID #190785) Posted on 2008/05/19 01:30
awesome tangent danny ^^. you've always been a role model for me, especially how you managed to make money doing things you love (and get free figures in the process), this post definitely motivated me to find where i want to be in life. much thx,
(ID #190790) Posted on 2008/05/19 01:32
ahhh seeing miku prompts me to seriously consider cosplaying her for this summer's anicon...*grins*
(ID #190839) Posted on 2008/05/19 02:24
Student
Nendroid Kagami~n
(ID #190846) Posted on 2008/05/19 02:31
The Lineage 2 dark Elf figure by Good Smile...Hoshiiii!
(ID #190912) Posted on 2008/05/19 04:49
Graphic Designer/Angry drunk
My answer to the poll, would be an equal yes and no. I'm happy in that I can afford all the objects of my hobby lust. Every doll outfit I want I purchase, and in a sense, I guess I feel accomplished. But my job sucks. And I feel like I'm worth more than I make. Plus I hate the people I work with.
(ID #190922) Posted on 2008/05/19 05:12
Wow... you are realy lucky to get that many figures for free. I never find any in my room when I come home. A job in a manga/anime/figure company must be great, i don't knowhow to get one though. Must improve my japanese.
(ID #190942) Posted on 2008/05/19 06:03
I'm not really happy with what I'm doing right now, I'm way too lazy at school and it doesn't look good this year. My teachers always tell me that I could be an amazing student but I'm simply too lazy because lots of things drag me down. I hate to go to school every day and see tons of people I'd like to beat up... My mood is changing every week, sometimes I'm super happy, sometimes I'm super sad. I chose to spend 5 months in New Zealand starting in July and I hope that I know what I want to do afterwards...
(ID #190976) Posted on 2008/05/19 07:19
Wow, talk about a perk! You are a lucky man to have such contentment in your work and life, Danny ^^ Hopefully we all find such peace of mind one day. >.> *glares at tuition fees*
(ID #190995) Posted on 2008/05/19 08:15
Leisure Consultant, Writer, Webmaster
I like what I am doing right now. It could be better, but alot of things could be better with just about anyone so it's all good. And I really like that Miku figure!
(ID #191060) Posted on 2008/05/19 10:07
Online Shop
I wish I can find something I'm good at and it seems I haven't found it yet. I wish I can die with peace of mind when the time comes, so gotta work my butt off now for that goal >_<
(ID #191195) Posted on 2008/05/19 13:03
OMG that is one hell of a collection Danny! Nice to come home and open some boxes of the best figures out on the market! Haven't gotten any new Gundams! Danny? Good post hard for us to find what we love to do in our lives well keep in mind what you said great pics and where are you gona do once you run out room danny???
(ID #191239) Posted on 2008/05/19 14:06
no i don't like what i'm doing right now BUT HEY! I HAVE TO LIKE IT!! (by the way my boss smells & that makes it even worse!) anyway lucky Danny >.>' u sure got a lot of figures LUCKY U!! ^^
(ID #191256) Posted on 2008/05/19 14:19
Miku Nendroid~~~<3! Oh how I wish I had the money to buy that and the other figure coming out in the Fall. I'd have to say I'm not happy with where I am at the moment. I'm too busy downing myself to try at what I really want to do. I've always wanted to draw, animate my own series, illustrate my own stories... but I get intimidated by all these other great artists out there. I have a bunch of art site links, given to me by my boyfriend's friend who's in the Gaming area, to post my stuff on in hopes of it being found. But I see all these other, much greater in talent, artists on there who still have yet to find a career or be noticed and it in turn gets me down. That and most areas in the art field now require experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, etc, which I don't have other than some fiddling with PS I've done on my own. I took a correspondance art course for my.. I guess it's a degree of sorts. ._.
(ID #191288) Posted on 2008/05/19 14:55
nice danny, especially with the nida preview... can't wait for all of them to arrive at my doorstep.
(ID #191302) Posted on 2008/05/19 15:35
I think Moe-tan is cuter than those nendoroids~ And man, Needa is too pretty for words. As far as my life goes, I quit my stressful job for an offer on the IT Management side and I'm pretty happy with that decision. I'm thinking I have more opportunities now than before.
(ID #191393) Posted on 2008/05/19 18:23
Temp Assistant, Hikkikomori
Guess I'm still walking blindly on a trail... nevertheless, i hope to reach the streets someday...
(ID #191470) Posted on 2008/05/19 20:12
I just got a Figma Haruhi too! But was shock to find 2 spots on the hair which have the paint chip off and a green spot on the pantsu =/ oh well, the spot is at the back of the hair so its not noticable.
(ID #191474) Posted on 2008/05/19 20:17
Lots of nice figures, I can't wait to get my Nanoha and Saber too. :(
(ID #191477) Posted on 2008/05/19 20:28
awww....sooo kawaii :P
(ID #191509) Posted on 2008/05/19 21:08
You. Must. Be. Really. Really. RICH. I hope you wouldnt mind sharing some of your extra figures to some poor guys like me. J/K.
(ID #191539) Posted on 2008/05/19 22:07
Total cost of those collectibles might even surpass my monthly salary! Haha!
(ID #191542) Posted on 2008/05/19 22:09
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
How could I not be happy with my life? There's DC.com in it everyday! ^_^ Ok, yeah. maybe I don't like some things, but overall i'd say i have it better than most. Good to see there's no mass suicide over the SAFs this time.
(ID #191563) Posted on 2008/05/19 22:37
though i still a student, but i'm not very happy with my life now..because of the homework, the study pressure.it makes me can't breath...i want to die=.=
(ID #191635) Posted on 2008/05/20 00:29
ahh after reading the comments frm u all hmm life seems hard :( all the pressure and all that , i too is getting quite a hard time the my job but well still floating around don know what direction i be going , danny so far ur collection in figures which one u like most ?
(ID #191683) Posted on 2008/05/20 01:28
Relatively happy, as a designer and CD you have to balance the fact that you are producing for others. So it's important to "divorce yourself from your work". My pay is OK, but could/should be better. Also at this stage I really only design and direct, so in the past year or so (with my current job) I have lost some skills on the programming side (PHP/Flash) which I also like to do... and thought they would be using me for. Also, family matters can be taxing on ones life. I find I have little time for things that I want to do and spending more time taking care of aging parents. Only things I would change is MORE money... and to get out of the U.S.
(ID #191745) Posted on 2008/05/20 03:10
Computer Technician
Do people actually follow the Konata rule? I guess that make sense for people wanting to play with the figures and still want to have one totally new. One just in case your play figure drops into the sewage like my bluetooth earphone. Where did that come from? Nice SAFS for sure. After college, I view things like Miharu. I'm still searching for my passion in life. Time to think more on it.
(ID #191746) Posted on 2008/05/20 03:11
I'm jealous because you have that Figma Saber and I'm still waiting for her to show up at my door. I was happy with what I was doing with my career until today. Management is starting to turn into the "bow to me I'm in charge" jerk offs. So time to toss the resume out and ditch them.
(ID #191754) Posted on 2008/05/20 03:23
pixels & photography
omg the froggy costumed sd one iz so cute ^^
(ID #191813) Posted on 2008/05/20 05:11
Someday i will buy one of those Nendoroids especialy Hatsune Miku........but my life is ok and not a good idea to ask for more.....there are limit to everything, so I will prepare to work hard for my future career......
(ID #191822) Posted on 2008/05/20 05:22
CEO MIrai Inc
Ah, looks like June will be another month of SAFS....
(ID #192050) Posted on 2008/05/20 11:24
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
I'll only be happy when I get all those nendoroid figures. [:P] But seriously, good advice Danny. I'm walking the same path it seems. Didn't know what to do 10 years ago, so after trying to enter several universities (in Brazil we have to take a really hard test to enter universities), I ended up following my father's career: Computers. Graduated in 7 years (3 more than normal time, because I had a major problem with my final project), spent 2 years wondering what to do, entered a specialization course on Game Development... but now I think I know what I want to do with my life. And this time I'm not like wondering or in doubt anymore... I'm trying journalism. My first step is trying to maintain an updated blog. Japanese culture is also my main interest, but I don't mind if the subject is something else. Yeah, I wasted lots of time, but it's also truth that I only got in contact with and started taking interest in journalism because of Computers... mainly because I can't imagine a future where I'm programming computer softwares and being happy together... while I do picture a future where I can either be writing articles, doing research, editing or doing something else in journalism and being happy at the same time. But it's a hard thing to find out what you really want. Even more in Brazil.. we have a very weak educational system, unfortunately. But anyways, we have to keep fighting for our futures. Fortunately, I have a very supporting mother (my father died when I was 19), and even though I know I'm a burden, she won't say anything and support my every decision. My perfect future would be graduating in journalism, successfully establishing a blog or some sort of media, and moving to japan... after I get the girl of my dreams. XD
(ID #192236) Posted on 2008/05/20 17:33
オタク all day long
It's good that you're happy with what you're doing now. =]
(ID #192584) Posted on 2008/05/21 04:25
illustration student
i wish to have all of those Nendoroids D:
(ID #194215) Posted on 2008/05/23 05:11
this happens to me some what regularly, but not normal this good of a haul.
(ID #194331) Posted on 2008/05/23 07:28
lecherous wretch
ah yes, a deep sense of gratification washes over me every time i clean someones carpet. lol! i joke but sometimes im actually amazed at how clean ive kept my little towns carpets.
(ID #194349) Posted on 2008/05/23 08:07
Ant Farmer, 1-Mth Old Otaku
Wow! The "Goodsmile Limited Edition Lineage II Dark Elf" looks really nice :)
(ID #194969) Posted on 2008/05/23 23:57
Systems programmer
Dang why the refrigerator box for moetan? Shes so tiny, even with the base, a box that big is not needed.
(ID #195183) Posted on 2008/05/24 03:42
I want your job... gimmie yours... Gimmie!!!! :)
(ID #209476) Posted on 2008/06/10 18:45
where did you get those mikurus???
(ID #210142) Posted on 2008/06/11 14:46
WANT
(ID #211591) Posted on 2008/06/13 01:34
very great artwork...anime figures like these especially the originals(*talkin about the crappy pirated versions of these*) never cease to amaze me excellent craftsmanship
(ID #212538) Posted on 2008/06/14 02:19
Recording Engineer, Musician, IT Technician
I am so jealous of your SAFS
(ID #212690) Posted on 2008/06/14 06:18
Student // Collector // Gaijin
I want the Lucky Star ones :P I have the Saber and Haruhi figma already...and Miku. ^_^
(ID #217541) Posted on 2008/06/20 08:58
Nice collection, wish I found my niche in life, looks quite rewarding ^^ I just got my first figma today, Yuki is waiting for Konata and Miku now XD Maybe I'll get some pictures, although there seem to be plenty of her around already *shrug*
(ID #218431) Posted on 2008/06/21 10:47
Ahh want Nendoroids...>w<' I saw that Moetan figure...yes. That box is huge...the things was $158...TwT'
(ID #219017) Posted on 2008/06/22 08:12
Artist, Cosplayer, Gamer, Collector
Wow~ Lineage II Dark Elf! That's so cool~ Btw, i like what you wrote about the line of work or something. Good for you~ :D I hope that someday, I would have the same fate. Currently, I am just staying in my course in school because of my friends.. A year to go just before graduation. Yay! Oh yeah, before I forget, because of your figure reviews, you inspired me to make my figure collection grow~ ^__^ Little yet growing~ :) Thank you for that!
(ID #222815) Posted on 2008/06/27 02:01
I do a job that makes money so I can fuel my passion :) Guess I'm a bit opposite. My goal was just to have a nice decent job (that I didn't hate) that would allow me to buy stuff related to my hobbies. I have a passion for anime/figures/manga/video games but I felt pursuing a career in my hobbies might somehow ruin them for me. By making them into work, I was worried they'd stop being fun and start being just work. I have that Needa/Nida :squeal: I love figures with big guns. But Needa/Nida was hard to put together! It was real tough to get her to hold her gun and keep her clothes from popping off.
(ID #225431) Posted on 2008/06/30 01:25
Yeah, I'm hoping to be a manga artist or a seiyuu (Voice Actor) someday, and I'm passionate about anime, manga, TV games, light novels, figures, cosplay, and many other otaku related things...... I'm even considering making otaku films, and put them on the internet sites like VEOH (somewhat like how GAINAX started out) any maybe distribute them at cons. Anyway keep dreaming, you never know what'll happen
(ID #228550) Posted on 2008/07/03 12:45
Man that's one nice haul of figures.
(ID #238818) Posted on 2008/07/16 03:41
University Student
That's a lot of SAFS u have there O_o for the poll, i have just lived a 18 years of life, with still a lot of ambitions to be fulfilled in the future. Therefore, i am not happy with my life yet..
(ID #256603) Posted on 2008/08/04 17:50
FIgma rocks :D i want a lelouch!!
(ID #280977) Posted on 2008/08/28 02:49
I don't have any nendoroids & figma figures right now but I'm planning to buy a figma saber..hahahha..once I get a job,*sob*,I'm still looking for a job...Christmas is fast approaching...
(ID #335976) Posted on 2008/10/16 01:34
i want the frog!!!!!
(ID #350833) Posted on 2008/10/29 23:20
Your so lucky to get so many figures...... *drools* But how much longer are you going to be able to collect these? Surely not forever, since you get so many free figures from your places of work so often....
(ID #373534) Posted on 2008/11/16 17:05
Clone Instrument Engineer; Seleção XXV
now I know what SAFS means ;D
(ID #507314) Posted on 2009/03/03 16:20
holy cow want the miku one bad style but where to get it from online probably, but shipping will take an age but it will be worth it wont it? what do u think guys? *questionable looking face*
(ID #549493) Posted on 2009/04/05 00:42
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
w00t Lulu figma XD i need a haruhi figma >__<
(ID #566743) Posted on 2009/04/17 02:11
chatroom: http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-90434-1-1.html
same as you many Goodsmile / max factory products at home
(ID #580762) Posted on 2009/04/27 17:27
image ID#19802, I AM VERY LIKE ^_^
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