Good Smile Warehouse
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Sat 2008/06/28 15:00
UPDATE: Sorry - you can enlarge the photos in this article now - t'was a bug on this end.
Have you ever wanted to raid the Good Smile Company warehouses? If the answer is "yes" then come raid with me and Mikatan. ^^;
Have you ever wanted to raid the Good Smile Company warehouses? If the answer is "yes" then come raid with me and Mikatan. ^^;
The warehouse is huuuge so we'll need to feed our belly with some good grub at the Max Factory's restaurant Indo Tei.
Located 150 feet underground are the Good Smile warehouses. I was blindfolded while they drove me to the secret location.
Upon arrival I see a stack load of Figma Lelouch being lead off to Amazon.
Upon arrival I see a stack load of Figma Lelouch being lead off to Amazon.
More Lulu Figmas.
Stack of Yuki Nagato Figmas freshly arrived from China.
Stack of the metal allow Tachikoma that I gave you a sneak peak at the other day.
Lemme explain a little bit about what Good Smile Company do.
Good Smile Company started off as a talent agency many moons ago.
They then went into making accessories and still do in their other company called Dico Kick.
Good Smile Company started off as a talent agency many moons ago.
They then went into making accessories and still do in their other company called Dico Kick.
Later Good Smile became the distributor of products for Max Factory. Good Smile handled the logistics, marketing, PR, Web development etc while Max Factory concentrated on making figures.
Now Good Smile manufacture their own line of figures - the standard scale figures and the Nendoroids.
Good Smile also handle logistics, Marketing and PR for other figure makers too which is why you will see figures from many different makers on their website.
And because Good Smile handle logistics for these companies, their warehouse is full of figures from a load of different makers.
The warehouse contains every single figure to date from Max Factory, Good Smile and all the other companies that Good Smile look after.
Boxes with red tape contain figures for free replacements.
I don't know if they still have them on TV but do you remember the shows where a person gets to raid a supermarket and stuff as much as they can in their cart?
Its a great feeling ^^;
Its a great feeling ^^;
5 tons of Rize.
There recently was an Anime Blog Awards where many of you voted for dannychoo.com under "Best Figurine Blog."
Thank you to all those who voted for me under this category. To me its an indication that you have been enjoying the figure coverage including the tours of the figure makers in the Japan Office Tour category and reviews of figures before they hit the streets like the Nida review, Hatsune Miku preview etc.
The boss at Good Smile is a good comrade of mine and we are working closely together to bring you *much* more figure related stuff in the future. 2008 is so exciting!
Thank you to all those who voted for me under this category. To me its an indication that you have been enjoying the figure coverage including the tours of the figure makers in the Japan Office Tour category and reviews of figures before they hit the streets like the Nida review, Hatsune Miku preview etc.
The boss at Good Smile is a good comrade of mine and we are working closely together to bring you *much* more figure related stuff in the future. 2008 is so exciting!
Do you remember the huge warehouse at the end of "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark?" - I felt like I was in such a warehouse but the goods in this warehouse were much more exciting than an ark that could talk to the gods.
Being in the Good Smile warehouses surrounded by figures is like being in heaven I guess ^^;
Without the guidance I'm sure I would have got lost ^^;
Good Smile have two warehouses - one for shipping goods to retailers and the other for general use.
This is the general use warehouse where figures can be easily picked.
A load of Mai, Kureha, Iroha and Rider figures.
Stacks and stacks of figures.
The warehouse also contains a load of packaging material.
A load of promo material lying around too.
Figures reaching up to the ceiling.
The molds for previous figures are kept here too. This is a mold for Max Factory Mai's shoulder.
Good Smile Maid Saber.
There are also a load of exclusive figures here and there too. If you saw their rubbish bin then I'm sure you would commit seppuku ^^; I was like WHAAAT?!!!
Then its back to headquarters to continue meetings.
Cant wait to move to a bigger office and have these glass shelves full O figures.
One end of the meeting room has a load of Gunlpla made by the boss of Max Factory Max Watanabe. This is his Destiny.
Impulse.
Freedom.
Akatsuki.
Justice. Yes I still remember the names of Gundams ^^;
But this one is on the tip of my tongue ^^;
Completely forgot about this Max Makoto Sawatari figure.
And that's it for today. Look forward much more stuff from us that will contribute to the figure collecting community and make it easier for you to get hold of figures.
If you are looking for other sources of figure news then there are a load over at Otaku.fm.
I get many mails from folks who started to collect figures after seeing the figure coverage here and I was wondering what the percentage was. Was you a figure collector before you started reading dannychoo.com or became collector after? Or do you have no interest in figures whatsoever?
If you are looking for other sources of figure news then there are a load over at Otaku.fm.
I get many mails from folks who started to collect figures after seeing the figure coverage here and I was wondering what the percentage was. Was you a figure collector before you started reading dannychoo.com or became collector after? Or do you have no interest in figures whatsoever?
If you are new here, you may want to keep up with more of the same via RSS or Danny's other networks. (dont show again)
Mamamia! More free SAFS (Suddenly Acquired FigureS) which materialize out...(more)
Mon 06/23 23:23 comments (213)
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
Umm, does Gunpla count as figures, b/c if that is the case, then no, I collected gunpla before I read your sight. Regardless, may start obtaining some figures.... Some....
(ID #224294) Posted on 2008/06/28 15:12
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
you mean legend?
(ID #224297) Posted on 2008/06/28 15:13
I still dont have any figures. I still am waiting for Mirai. DANNY! lol.
(ID #225072) Posted on 2008/06/29 14:16
Email & Network Support/Administration
While I'd like to start collecting I really don't have the space right now, even for storage. And I'd really have to come up with a good excuse as to why, other than "Me likey".
(ID #224298) Posted on 2008/06/28 15:13
CEO MIrai Inc
Say its for research or marketing purposes.
(ID #224299) Posted on 2008/06/28 15:14
Email & Network Support/Administration
Ha, excellent!
(ID #224301) Posted on 2008/06/28 15:16
holy sh*t! my main influences from my purchase are from my friends and dc boxes boxes and more boxes! *envy mode on*
(ID #224302) Posted on 2008/06/28 15:17
Accountant by day, Gunpla-crazed otaku by night
My love for figures started with Danny's review of the Max Factory Kureha last year. Although I failed to acquire one for myself despite searching thoroughly for months, I just recently found and bought one at a rather hefty premium price. No regrets! I've got 1 and a half cabinets full of figures and Gunpla now ;)
(ID #224306) Posted on 2008/06/28 15:24
I gotta be honest I always wanted to collect figures but the prices were too high for something that doesn't do anything but sit there. Once I found out about figmas here on your site I finally started collecting. Statues just don't please me as much I like figures that are pose able. I'd love to see what's in the rubbish bin. Promotional materials probably don't get out to the US huh? Is there any way you could maybe get a hold of some promo materials and give them to members of your site?
(ID #224309) Posted on 2008/06/28 15:27
I lurked on this site until I received my first figure in the mail cuz I felt out of place :X
(ID #224312) Posted on 2008/06/28 15:31
i was a figure collector way before reading Danny's but thanx to his blog i'm always on top about everything that has to do with figures & news about Japan & yes i also want a glass shelf full of my figures!!
(ID #224311) Posted on 2008/06/28 15:31
Procrastinator Extraordinaire
Been buying figures before I stumbled/crashlanded here but I'll admit I wouldn't have bought my Needa if I didn't see it here first, your figure photos are what inspire me.
(ID #224316) Posted on 2008/06/28 15:51
Vampire
OMG SAME!! The pictures are SO nice ~
(ID #224993) Posted on 2008/06/29 11:56
Student, Spiral Warrior
Can't begin to imagine what it must've been like to stroll through there. I'd probably fall to my knees and cry at the sight of a mountain of Nida. @___@ Thanks, as always, for showing us around behind the scenes. Any chance you might be able to get us a look at Kaiyodo's Revoltech headquarters? As for the poll question, Danny is indeed responsible for my (so-far) small figure collection. My girlfriend is putting up with it so far, so I'm not going to push it by getting too many, but some essentials – Nida, Yoko (when somebody makes the right one), and of course, when she comes along, Mirai ^___^ – she seems willing to tolerate. (Lucky for me.)
(ID #224318) Posted on 2008/06/28 15:54
IT Desktop Support
I wasn't a huge collector due to money reasons but that has all changed. I started before reading DC where I was reading other ppl's rant's and hobbies. That's pretty much what triggered my hunger as a figure collector. Now, after being in the figure scene for a while I'm getting into other misc. items as well. ^^
(ID #224319) Posted on 2008/06/28 15:54
Was always interested in them but couldnt justify the price for an inanimate piece of resin/plastic/metal. Oh, how blind was I??? After converting to Dannyism the path is clear, it's so obvious now. It's all your fault Dan! =p Hmm actually i wanted to bring this up for a while, since you are rather famous in these circles, i'm sure you have some power to push around. I know you advertise for many stores that sell everything otaku, is there a way that we could become like elite dannychoo members on the site and earn points that can work towards a discount off your sponsors or those you advertise for? Or like have special promotional items for dannychoo memebrs, anyways you get my point. Not sure exactly how it would work but that would be really cool.
(ID #224320) Posted on 2008/06/28 16:00
Max Makoto Sawatari = want
(ID #224326) Posted on 2008/06/28 16:07
Also want that last gundam o.o; I got the captions messed up! >.<
(ID #225076) Posted on 2008/06/29 14:22
I was already started buying gunpla before came to this site. but Danny's post on how he painted his PG Strike was helpful and very informative. Those are nice gundams. Big warehouse too.
(ID #224328) Posted on 2008/06/28 16:09
I actually started collecting PVC's before I came to this site. My first PVC was the Bandai DX Lacus Voice I Doll. But I stopped collecting figures and model kits, and now spending all the money on the PSP nowadays, xD .
(ID #224332) Posted on 2008/06/28 16:17
University Student.
LoL the first pic is hilarious! Danny running away with all the phat loot! Initially, I had tried to control myself from buying figurines before, and I managed to control it for about 3 years (the urge!!). But with the release of Max Factory's Sawatari Makoto, I was totally overwhelmed and made my first ever pre-order last year for her. But I guess it's also due to reading and seeing all the beautiful figures on dannychoo.com that also led to me starting this hobby. Btw, that gundam that you couldn't ID, that's Legend.
(ID #224334) Posted on 2008/06/28 16:18
software manager
now that's a display set up i'd like to have ^^;;
(ID #224337) Posted on 2008/06/28 16:21
I really like the figures and whatnot, but my wallet is incredibly stubborn on spending that much cash for something that would just sit in display. Curse that Finance class teaching proper money management and what's considered a need and a want! If I were ever gonna have a figure, it'd most likely be one given to me. Seriously there have been quite a few times where I where gave in and got some...
(ID #224344) Posted on 2008/06/28 16:29
The unidentified gunpla should be Legend, the one Rey pilots. Love the DRAGOONs. ^^
(ID #224354) Posted on 2008/06/28 16:34
I wanna raid GSC warehouse! I've collected figures couple years before I read this site. Anyways Max Watanabe's Gunpla look so good!
(ID #224355) Posted on 2008/06/28 16:35
student
I had a few figures before I started reading dannychoo.com. Got them at anime conventions only. After reading, I started to buy a few from online retailers. Now knowing it's cheaper and have a much larger selection to choose from. If I entered that warehouse.. I would be dumbfounded, just staring at the mountains of boxes.
(ID #224357) Posted on 2008/06/28 16:42
It's like heaven in the form of figures. A palace full of gold just WAITING to be taken. Curse you Danny! I wish I could just be there for a second and intake the atmosphere. How I wish I was, inside Good Smile Companie's, warehouse full of dreams
(ID #224360) Posted on 2008/06/28 16:45
Working for the Man
Danny's review of Alter Saber made me go and get her. Got extremely tired of losing my glasses between my dresser and secretary-now I have Saber hold them for me =) Not a single Negative comment from any of my friends or guests at my place. They think its pretty cool, especially since she holds my cleaning cloth as well-looks like she just got done with the beach. At my workspace ive got Max Factory Haruhi on my desk reminding people to take a survey. I use to have Mirei too, but she was a little too risque. Its a fun little hobby, but can get expensive real quick. If Max Factory puts out a Haruhi long hair version in 1/8 or larger my wallet is gone. Off topic-does anyone know if San Diego Comic Con has figure sellers?
(ID #224365) Posted on 2008/06/28 16:50
hahah now theres a place i would like to get lost in for couple of hours.... might need a translator with me though XD
(ID #224367) Posted on 2008/06/28 16:52
Supermarket Sweeeeep! I always imagined that my strategy in that game show would be to clothesline the entire aisle of groceries into my cart...this wouldn't be possible with all those large boxes...
(ID #224369) Posted on 2008/06/28 16:55
Director/Technical Director, Cameraman
!! is this a glimpse of more gunpla coverage?? heh I don't really have the space for figures, and my parents would think im weird if they saw me with what theyd call "dolls", lol
(ID #224373) Posted on 2008/06/28 16:59
Filmmaker
OMG.....
(ID #224375) Posted on 2008/06/28 17:01
Only if those boxes were see through. And if you want LOTS of help raiding the warehouse just spend me a return ticket? WHAT figures in the garbage?! All I can say is I can help save the planet all they have to do is ship those figurines to me for free.
(ID #224382) Posted on 2008/06/28 17:05
Student // Collector // Gaijin
When I started collecting (here in Vancouver BC) I was in early high school and didn't know where to get stuff so when I came across something form a show I liked (no matter what it was really), I'd buy it. So I have alot of figures I'm not particularly attached to. Up until a year ago it was kind of like this. However, now, I'm kind of exclusively Max Factory/Good Smile as they make the best quality best priced figures that I can usually find a way to obtain. Read more about my figures at my blog: http://blog.cleartranquil.com As for those photos....and in light of what I mentioned above (about WHAT I am collecting right now). If I wasn't a Christian I'd give my soul to go to that warehouse...but...I'm a Christian, I'd only give a left nut to go there.
(ID #224383) Posted on 2008/06/28 17:05
Pokemon master
Figures everywhere! I'd love to walk through that warehouse. I started a little bit before coming to this site, but I've had an interest in figures ever since the first time I went to an anime collectibles store as a child. ^^
(ID #224386) Posted on 2008/06/28 17:06
its just a hobby reading the figure reviews, but i dont collect haha
(ID #224388) Posted on 2008/06/28 17:07
Lol when I first saw that pic of you sneaking away with a tower of figma boxes I was like "So that's how he 'suddenly' acquires figures!" j/k...you also remind me of snake from MGS in that other pic with you holding the box...man id like to be in those kinds of places one of these days...
(ID #224390) Posted on 2008/06/28 17:10
CEO MIrai Inc
I still need to buy MGS4 orz
(ID #224418) Posted on 2008/06/28 17:43
Good thing no guards around he can complete his mission. Or else: Dannnyy? Dannyyyyyyyyyy??? Dannyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy???
(ID #224628) Posted on 2008/06/28 23:50
Illustrator & Designer
For a moment there I thought all the pics in this post were going to be all cardboard boxes, Danny! >.< All those figures in the glass cabinets at Good Smile office is just too awesome. Wish my office looked like that and had a figure collection along an entire friggin' wall! I've always collected figures before I came to this site but I never (and still don't) got any girlie figures. But this site is really tempting me every time and I want to get a good one as my first. Thanks for the sneaky peaky at Good Smile's warehouse, Danny.
(ID #224391) Posted on 2008/06/28 17:10
Student // Collector // Gaijin
BTW was your gallery ordered to be taken down or something because I can't view the full-sized pics.
(ID #224392) Posted on 2008/06/28 17:10
CEO MIrai Inc
Sorry - fixed now.
(ID #224416) Posted on 2008/06/28 17:42
Student // Collector // Gaijin
^^ Thanks alot now I can observe those display cabinets. I've also noticed...and saddened...to see that they have like multiples of the same RARE figs just sitting around there. I mean, gee, I'm jelous already if they had even ONE. (Talking of course about Konata as Haruhi, and the Nendoroid Fate/Stay Lucky Stars).
(ID #224458) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:51
you are soo lucky danny! I was interested in figures before I stumbled upon your site, but i think your site made me more interested ^_^ but I offically bought my first figures after i found your site lol.
(ID #224393) Posted on 2008/06/28 17:11
Hm... I think I atarted collecting after, but that was because I was a Disgaea fan and I ran across Max Factory's Etna at a convention.
(ID #224397) Posted on 2008/06/28 17:14
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
This is too nice!!!!!! I would love to see the GSC warehouse. Hey Danny...how many figures did you take? So many figures, my head is spinning!!!
(ID #224403) Posted on 2008/06/28 17:22
CEO MIrai Inc
^^;;;;;;;
(ID #224425) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:00
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
I will take that as some... I think...
(ID #224455) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:48
Must be the usual truck load XD
(ID #224570) Posted on 2008/06/28 21:39
university film student
Count the sweatdrops. There's probably one for each of them. xP
(ID #225049) Posted on 2008/06/29 13:50
They would have to pry me from those shelves with a forklift! You should have (in very formal Japanese) said "To thank you for the gracious tour, I would like to offer a small gesture of thanks and take out all that rubbish" ^_^
(ID #224419) Posted on 2008/06/28 17:49
study
when i was lito i destroy the gundam and some figure -.-
(ID #224427) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:04
What a great post! I remember the feeling you get inside the Indiana Jones warehouse, it's great! This is information from behind-the-scenes that I love to digest!
(ID #224428) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:06
Flash/ Actionscript Developer
it was my search for info on gunpla which led me to your sight.
(ID #224429) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:07
Secretary
I was interested before, and I found your site through links in other figure blogs' blogrolls etc.
(ID #224434) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:18
Its totally your fault i'm into figures Danny!
(ID #224436) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:21
student
Max Watanabe must be a huge Gundam SEED/Destiny fan o_o. He really knows how to build his models though. Danny, reading your blog has made me interested in figure and you've made me bought a few as well such as the nendoroid petit stuff but I don't think I'll ever collect the same amount of figures as I do with my Gunplas ^_^;
(ID #224439) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:26
Actually I first came to know about Max Watanabe through Gunpla, from browsing those hobby magazines. He seems to be famous for his spray painting technique.
(ID #224653) Posted on 2008/06/29 00:37
I used to collect 1/144 military miniatures and they are still the majority in my room. I'm back to gunpla again, but I do have a very small number of figures. I am *still* looking for a Max Factory Shana. Anyone know where I can find one in a good price? Help greatly appreciated~ ._.
(ID #224442) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:27
I suppose you are referring to this Max Factory Shana-tan? (http://maxfactory.cms.drecom.jp/newproducts0711_01.html) If so, I see a mint-in-box Shana-tan being put up in Yahoo Auction Japan for 4,750 yen (http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g67505629). Unfortunately, the auction is set to close in less than 2 hours.
(ID #224598) Posted on 2008/06/28 22:37
Ah I see it thanks. It actually ends on 5th July, but the seller apparently won't ship internationally. I guess I have to negotiate with him/her about this.
(ID #224727) Posted on 2008/06/29 02:50
Full-time student へへ
yeap! good thing i saw raiders of the lost ark on tv recently. if not, i won't have remembered. his gundams look impressive. the last one looks like a mix of many? mainly legend i guess. did you walk away today with a few boxes?
(ID #224446) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:33
Online Shop
Time to form a raiding party and raid that warehouse!!! Gosh, want those boxes -_-
(ID #224447) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:33
duncanmc (Registered on 2008/06/13 06:19)
Looks like heaven in boxes
(ID #344276) Posted on 2008/10/24 06:10
I only had 2 or 3 figures good figures before I stumbled upon Danny's site and heisei democracy. I can honestly say that, thanks to the two of them, I've spent a L O T of money. But while both Danny and Shingo have helped make it easier for my paycheck to fly out of my wallet like doves in a John Woo film, they've definitely helped me make better choices and avoid the 'buyers remorse' I experienced numerous times when a figure arrived.
(ID #224448) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:34
You have gotten me interested in figures. Definitely will buy some in the future. That Tachikoma seems really nice for example:)
(ID #224453) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:42
Student Engineer
Danny, the tip of the tongue one is the Force Impulse Gundam- I have a 1/100 right now sitting in my garage that needs some TLC. THOSE ARE GUNPLA MODELS! FANTASTIC! I love them (and want to make 'em like that, but they are very hard to find in my area). You're mean, lol showing all of these boxes and pallets- I just got off of work a few hours ago =p. Hehe tis' alright. Figures can be costly, so they are a ever-growing merchandise.
(ID #224457) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:51
Student Engineer
Scratcht hat- Legend Gundam x_x.
(ID #224461) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:54
Student Engineer
That's also pretty cool that you were able to handle some of the moulds. Those moulds should be top secret schtuff- From what I gather from my figure Ignis most good quality figues today are made from a good high quality polymer (technical jargon- let's go with pvc and vinyl ^^). For the intricacy of the figures and high quality I cannot find evidence of injection moulding, and that is confirmed by the type of mould you have there. Because of the high quality materials and manufacturing processes the costs are a bit higher. Worth the money though in most cases. Then why am I not buying? tight wallet atm x_x.
(ID #224463) Posted on 2008/06/28 18:58
Started collecting figures after getting to know this site. I currently only have a minuscule figure count of 9. Do they keep all the old or previous released figures there too? As in those that are already discontinued and no longer in production.
(ID #224474) Posted on 2008/06/28 19:16
aww... Danny, you should have a photo of yourself hiding in a box like how Snake does in Metal Gear Solid
(ID #224477) Posted on 2008/06/28 19:18
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
dont forget the camoflauge suit as well <.<
(ID #224799) Posted on 2008/06/29 04:59
pepsi??? (Registered on 2007/09/29 23:00)
OMG danny those are a lot of boxes full of figures u'd better bring a truck to stow them away lols!!! danny is that u on the 18th pic?? or someone else? kinda creeps me out though. started collecting figure about 3 months ago though i only have 2 figures and about 4 gunpla...still thinking whether to buy kureha(pres.version)...and the only figure i have on GSC is the hatsune miku nendroid still w8ing for my arrival on rin and lin later this year..
(ID #224495) Posted on 2008/06/28 19:36
Dyslexic Social Studies student, struggling gundam modeler and gamer
Weee, nice pics! I would love to go there some day!! If Gundam model kits count as figures, then yes. I started collecting Gunpla since I was 8. My first figure is RAH DX Meer Campbell, which I have bought three weeks ago. Planning on getting the Nanoha StrikerS cast in figma form, as well as the Lucky Star gang. I can say that, you Danny have awakened my urge to collect female figures... And I agree with chibihien, you should have pulled off a Solid Snake or Raiden move while in the warehouse ^^
(ID #224496) Posted on 2008/06/28 19:36
Student and full-time otaku
Soo nice, more great figure exclusive coverage; but don't let me into a place like that unless you tie my hands...must...steal...figures... Free shopping spree is a great feeling you say? Does that mean you are an 'expert' on that, so to say? If I find out they let you grab what you could for free, seppuku must be done!
(ID #224501) Posted on 2008/06/28 19:43
That does kind of remind of the ending of Raiders of the Lost Ark :)
(ID #224512) Posted on 2008/06/28 19:53
figs seller , photographer
On some pics , you look like Snake from Metal Gear when he's hidding behind the walls and stuff ^^ and yes you should do as some say , hide in a box with a Snake look ;) Nice warehouse , i hope you stole some box :p
(ID #224520) Posted on 2008/06/28 20:01
ColdFusion Developer
You should've worn a fedora hat when you went to the warehouse, ten you would've been like Indiana Jones, except raiding a figure warehouse.
(ID #224546) Posted on 2008/06/28 20:37
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
So Danny, did you accidentally put a figure in your pocket? If I was there, I'd be really tempted to take...
(ID #224568) Posted on 2008/06/28 21:38
Mechanical Engineering student
LOL In the first pic you look like you're going to steal the boxes and put them in one the cars behind you XD If I were in that warehouse, I might start rubbing the boxes and maybe even kiss them all! O_o Wow, the boss of Max Factory sure must be skilled and creative to color his gunpla like that. They all look amazing! I started collecting when I was in elementary. I started collecting Zoids back then. Right now I have some 30+ Zoids all displayed in one shelf (some of them are already broken). I tried collecting Gundams starting from those small scale ones but they looked so darn plain. Back then of course I didn't know you were suppose to pain them. I stopped and started collecting mini models of fighter aircraft (they're called 4D puzzle something, their container looked like gashapons shaped like a pilot's helmet). When I stumbled over this site around 6 months ago that's when I started collecting figures. Right now I have 5 figures from gashapons, 2 fake figures (yes, I have been a victim too) and one real figure I got from a convention that was held just this May, a Lucy Maria Misora from ToHeart 2 figure made by Good Smile company.
(ID #224571) Posted on 2008/06/28 21:46
[I don't know if they still have them on TV but do you remember the shows where a person gets to raid a supermarket and stuff as much as they can in their cart?] totally agree, hhaha.
(ID #224574) Posted on 2008/06/28 21:53
hobo
you mean supermarket sweep ? lol that came back surprisingly.
oh and about figures well i made my first figures :) 4 star wars figures from star wars episode 1 the phantom menace :) they were jar-jar binks, darth maul, obi wan "ben" kenobi and Padmé i was young and they broke :( right now i got no figures and not intended to buy any, except once when i had the urge to buy a shana in bikini on beach figure :) but i never got it.
byebye oh Danny your secret is out now, your SAFS are from there bin. :)
(ID #224636) Posted on 2008/06/28 23:59
Graphic Artist
Oh wow, it reminded me of the archives where the artifacts were being stored in 'Indiana Jones' too. XD Paradise. *A*
(ID #224578) Posted on 2008/06/28 21:59
Looks awesome, but unfortunately I don't have any figures. I'm still in high school so I can't just take my mom's credit and order online like most people do. She wouldn't let me even if I'd tell her that it's perfectly safe to order from some places. I haven't seen any stores that sell anime figures around here either. Maybe someday, after I graduate and get my own credit, I'd start collecting 'em myself. ^^;
(ID #224581) Posted on 2008/06/28 22:07
In my dreams, I'll be inside that warehouse, opening every box to see what goodies they have inside and going "woooo... wooooah!" Are those Max Factory Mai Shiranui (20364) and Ignis (20351/20353) boxes? Oh, wow, there must be bunches of other figures in there that I've always wanted! And that must be Max Factory Kasumi (20352) over there! And you mentioned exclusive figures? I can't bear the thought that special figures like the GSC WF 2007 Summer nendoroid Hetare Saber are in some forgotten corner of the warehouse. I can't believe the molds for the figures are kept there as well. I've always wanted to see how the molds are like. Say, shouldn't the companies be keeping the molds in nuclear-bomb resistant bunkers, kept behind pressure plates, motion sensors and ninjas? I've collected figures before I came to visit Dannychoo.com regularly. But the community and Dannychoo updates have caused me to take a closer look on some figures I would have otherwise missed (and causing me to go on figure buying sprees). I also appreciate the coverage on GSC visits, which is very educational. If the fine folks at GSC ever ask, let them know that while figure companies like Max Factory and Alter produce some very nice figures, I've come to see GSC as more than just a company that produces figures of excellent quality. Keep up the great work, Danny!
(ID #224590) Posted on 2008/06/28 22:26
Did not know figures existed until I randomly hit your site through Google Images; eventually re-found this infinite hoard of irresistible eyecandy. Very informative article with regards to history of GSC and what they do. As for collecting marketing data, my figures thus far are all GSC or GSC-affiliated, yet for old figures, I've had to obtain them from individuals, and not distributors, since I am new to collecting and am starting slowly. I assume that the older it is, the ever-more-difficult it would be to obtain, so I am playing catch-up. What scares me from pursuing collecting is that a figure is considered out of print on its first wave and subsequent runs are subject to popularity? Could I be playing catch-up forever because I am not made of money? This partly shapes my decision to be very selective until I can transition from playing catch-up to be placing pre-orders only. Seems less stressful to not be hunting things down.
(ID #224602) Posted on 2008/06/28 22:44
Student
I started buying figures after reading dannychoo almost two years ago and my first figure was Aya Natsume. Started building gunpla before knowing about dannychoo but then after seeing your gundams I decided to buy more and currently waiting for PG Strike.
(ID #224616) Posted on 2008/06/28 23:28
I found your site because I wanted to collect figure and not sure what was out there and where I could get them; somehow I ended up here via google(i think).The first figure review I read was the Kureha by Max Factory; and I was completely in love with that figure, and later I got myself one too.
(ID #224621) Posted on 2008/06/28 23:33
Found your site googling around for figure reviews when I started collecting in 2006, have been a regular visitor since. I really wonder what's in the rubbish bin section of the warehouse ^^;;
(ID #224640) Posted on 2008/06/29 00:04
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
danny did u watch indiana jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull? the same warehouse (area 51) in Raiders of the Lost Ark was in the new movie as well. ^^:
(ID #224645) Posted on 2008/06/29 00:18
That's a Strike Freedom by the way ^^;. His Akatsuki looks brilliant though, wish I had the cash to get a decent airbrush kit.
(ID #224651) Posted on 2008/06/29 00:36
Oh, and I started Gunpla in 2006, and became an active member a few months back, so before.
(ID #224656) Posted on 2008/06/29 00:40
My sudden urge to buy figures started with the Chou Yuusha Haruhi Figma. Somehow it got me. Then I went on to a few more Figmas, getting the SOS girls and Saber. But recently I managed to stop the urge and revert back to Gunplas. However the diminishing storage space discourages me from continuing.
(ID #224659) Posted on 2008/06/29 00:42
been collecting for as long as i can remember. tons of Marvel n DC n Star Wars figures. Only started anime a few years ago. Esp of anime series that i used to watch as a kid. but i have to admit its u Danny who introduced me to 'cast-off' figures! ^;^
(ID #224664) Posted on 2008/06/29 00:46
Kinny Riddle (Registered on 2008/03/19 23:01)
Danny, how huge is the warehouse? Is it completely underground? To hear that you got blindfolded when coming in makes it sound like you're being led to one of Lelouche's secret hideouts, lol.
(ID #224666) Posted on 2008/06/29 00:53
I'll feel good even working as a warehouse keeper ^^
(ID #224685) Posted on 2008/06/29 01:19
Say Danny, for the Saber Maid figure, I have that figure but the box has a different design. Uhh, is it just me or do they all come in different design? Mine looked legit not a bootleg but I'm just wondering ^^
(ID #224709) Posted on 2008/06/29 02:15
Dog of the Country
any idea how they work in GSC? as in work flow from beginning of base sculpt till packaging? sounds more interesting..
(ID #224716) Posted on 2008/06/29 02:33
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
Personally, I started collecting 4 months before finding out about DannyChoo.com. But whenever I see Danny's 'SAFs' and 'Company Tour' posts, I feel the sudden urge to collect and buy more stuff in the vain hope of overtaking Danny. But I believe that that will never happen. :)
(ID #224723) Posted on 2008/06/29 02:43
lol. what an article! i became a figure after seeing a mikuru bunny version displayed by a fellow forum member in a tech forum i frequently visit. i found your site a year ago when i was searching for wallpapers and mirai wallpaper came up. After that i became a regular reader and only recently joined after i wanted to comment on some article you wrote. :)
(ID #224734) Posted on 2008/06/29 03:03
おたくと大学生。
there are a few that i want, but if only they were not so expensive!
(ID #224736) Posted on 2008/06/29 03:09
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
AFTER!!! After I started regularly reading DC.com I became an avid figure collector, and thats when my bank balance became basically non-existant lol. It was never very big to begin with, cos I would spend it on manga or anime or other stuff*cough*pokemon/yugioh cards*cough* Least now I have some sort of planned destination for my hard earned cash instead of impulse buys heheh. AND OMG DANNY-SAN YOU LUCKY SONOFA!!! I wish I coulda raided that warehouse Indie-style.... :sob:
(ID #224737) Posted on 2008/06/29 03:12
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
Well...... I did collect little mini figs/gashapon and such before DC.com. But I only started buying the majorly expensive ones untill after being influenced by Genshiken and finding DC.com....
(ID #224741) Posted on 2008/06/29 03:17
alright, that makes up my mind, i'll go raid their warehouse *runs* or just being their trash man won't hurt....especially if i could take those "rubbish" :P
(ID #224776) Posted on 2008/06/29 04:09
Hey, what grade are the Gundams? That Destiny looks stunning. They all do. Cool!
(ID #224790) Posted on 2008/06/29 04:47
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
wow..looking at all those figures is like heaven both as an otaku and as a store owner @_@
(ID #224792) Posted on 2008/06/29 04:49
I didnt have much interest in figures, but I did buy a few to see what they were like after reading your reviews. Can safely say I wont be collecting any, however I do like posable figures and I like gundam kits/mecha related characters. Max watanabe modeling talent makes even fitchenfoos work look plain in comparison, I like that shade of gold on that 1/100 akatsuki.
(ID #224823) Posted on 2008/06/29 05:47
Hotdog Repairman
Those recon photos are excellent. Navigation thru the warehouse should be easy even with night vision goggles on. Being 150 feet under I'll have to descend by cable & harness thru the airduct. I'll have to work something out as my sneaking stealth suit shrank in the wash. The abundance of packaging tape could prove to make figure extraction extremely difficult. Perhaps I've said too much. Curse you Goodsmile!
(ID #224830) Posted on 2008/06/29 06:03
Service desk support
Was a gunpla collector long before I started reading dannychoo. I also dabbled along with painting resin kits before that as well, but I guess reading Dannys' page (and realising there was a lack of info on this particular subject) that made me think about starting up my own blog, which is still going on!
(ID #224836) Posted on 2008/06/29 06:13
i only have a figma and a nendo. have plans to get more figmas though =D
(ID #224853) Posted on 2008/06/29 06:43
Working hard? you get in some places hu... 0_0
(ID #224865) Posted on 2008/06/29 07:05
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
If moe was a material, Danny would throw it in the air inside that warehouse and it would go straight to... in fact, it wouldn't work, because it would go all directions. My figure addiction (though I don't have many) began when I bought.... I think it was my first Dengeki Moeoh that came with a freebie figure. Anyways, I couldn't get inside a warehouse like that. Or even near one. I guess I'd be arrested for attempt burglary only for standing inside a 10Km radius or something... :P
(ID #224869) Posted on 2008/06/29 07:11
I have tons of boxes too~ Sadly they're not all filled with figures... *is moving in 2 days* I used to collect a bit when I was in college, but never got anything big since I didn't have much money... so eventually I gave it up. Recently I found your site and it reminded me "Hey! I liked this stuff! What happened?". So basically you got me back into collecting. Unfortunately I'll probably have to slow down on this again until I get a better job, which should be soon hopefully... At least my old figures were not wasted; I gave them to my brother, so they contributed to his successful otaku contamination.
(ID #224915) Posted on 2008/06/29 08:46
Supermarket Sweeps I loved that show. lol'ed whenever someone tosed a ham in there cart that was 5 feet away. Me has no cash flow but would like to have many figures.
(ID #224956) Posted on 2008/06/29 10:38
Otaku
Figures R'US!!! wow!! I Spy Rozen Maiden Traumend!!! (pic 7) I want Rozen Maiden Figures!!!
(ID #224984) Posted on 2008/06/29 11:32
I'm not very much into figures, and you would be able to tell if I ever uploaded pictures of my room. However, the video tours are really interesting! I can't wait for the next one!
(ID #225000) Posted on 2008/06/29 12:10
D=! amazing collection & storage pics, actually I have 5, yes FIVE! mini figures from suzumiya and FF advent children. My mouth if outta place after see the entire page haha. I'd started collect (?) figures before read the blog, (well, just starting at all) But the main factor is reach -someday- a great collection. unlucky point!=> south america -.-Uu so => planning moving closer
(ID #225029) Posted on 2008/06/29 13:25
university film student
...Still haven't bought figures yet, but this site is wearing my resistance down day by day. So far I've been able to fight off the urge by telling myself to seperate my wants and needs, but...well...we'll see how long that lasts.
(ID #225053) Posted on 2008/06/29 13:54
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
I became a collector before reading Dannychoo........and that's a hell of a lot of boxes with figures in them.
(ID #225058) Posted on 2008/06/29 13:58
Administrator
Danny Snake, on his tactical espionage action mission at Good smile warehouse. Now if only you had a bandana, a mustard and went with a snake eye instead of your glasses. As for the poll, I chose "Do not want" but it's more like I'm not interested, even though I some times find among the bunch of them one or two that looks beautiful.
(ID #225088) Posted on 2008/06/29 14:41
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
I dare say DC got me interested in nendoroids, does that count? lol
(ID #225244) Posted on 2008/06/29 19:13
hahah same for me too, i didn't even know what nendoroids were until i saw them on dc.com btw i don't see how you can get happy from seeing a stack of packaged figurines though, ya certainly don't really get that kinda visual organsm from a bunch of warehouse boxes!
(ID #225257) Posted on 2008/06/29 19:49
Its been several years since I buy my first figure(and I know which figure is today, a Rei one), and actually have a huge collection. Because I started visit this site, I buy some figure that other I never know, so in some way, you are guilty of my sick, Danny, jejeje... Keep the good work, Danny!!
(ID #225266) Posted on 2008/06/29 20:07
CG artist, Sunrise Emotion
All too tempting Danny, haha. I've only recently bought my first figure ever, from Hellboy animated.
(ID #225316) Posted on 2008/06/29 21:33
"This is his Destiny". LOLOLOL! Double meaning.
(ID #225367) Posted on 2008/06/29 23:46
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
I really want to know what they have in their trash bins; I'm sure it would be more interesting than staring at orange peels in a steel drum everyday XD Man, do I want a peek in that special warehouse. Watanabe-san sure knows how do do gunpla the proper way :D
(ID #225466) Posted on 2008/06/30 01:59
I started collecting around the time I got out of high school. Fast forward to today and I have just over a dozen with a handful on reserve. I've had to slow down on the collecting though, the finance is kinda so-so on them (even though shes an anime/manga fan herself).....but I just can't seem to slow down ^^;;;
(ID #225473) Posted on 2008/06/30 02:08
Panimono (Registered on 2008/05/25 07:11)
I started collecting them after! I only have one at the moment though.....i'm still waiting for the vocaloid ones to be released...=3=
(ID #225583) Posted on 2008/06/30 04:59
working to pay for figures etc.
I started collecting figures about 1991 with overpriced - nay, horrendously overpriced - vinyl kits! I bought some ready painted figures in late '90s but they weren't any sort of quality then - those Sega things in the bubble packs were rough, more like made up vinyl kits. Most of my figure collection then consisted of stuff built from resin kits. It was only since about 2001 that I've been impressed enough with the quality of assembled figures to buy them, indeed I've stopped making those infuriating resin kits because of them...
(ID #225608) Posted on 2008/06/30 06:01
Vampire
Never had any figures, but I was interested before finding DC ... Then DC's camera got the best of me but I saw the pictures it took~ :D Now i got a mix of Gks and pvcs(mostly good smile) :D
(ID #225713) Posted on 2008/06/30 10:39
Used to collect Star Wars figures back when they first started making them again in '95 I think it was. Just started collecting anime figures in the last couple years, and only learned about this site because of Megatokyo's April Fools joke.
(ID #225863) Posted on 2008/06/30 13:53
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
only you can make pictures of boxes look so good Danny. ^^
(ID #225914) Posted on 2008/06/30 15:19
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
Informative post, Danny! I enjoy seeing pictures of companies and understanding what what have to offer, besides the end product. I've been interested in figures and Gunpla before joining your site but, I'd say that I'm more educated now, I guess that's the best way to explain my situation ^-^
(ID #226080) Posted on 2008/06/30 19:00
Engineering research
Responding to your poll... That's why DC.com is evil, it has the power to convert someone with marginal interest in figures into a first time collector. Speaking from experience. =P
(ID #226090) Posted on 2008/06/30 19:38
.NET/Web Developer
I've always been interested in collecting figures way before I found this site but you just gave me the biggest push to start buying them. heheh! Didn't regret it though. It's a great hobby. WIsh I could raid that warehouse.
(ID #226639) Posted on 2008/07/01 09:43
I work so hard to get just one of those figures...I just can hardly comprehend having access to a whole Warehouse of them! That pile of Shuraki Rize figures especially made me greedy, Shuraki are expensive and I can only afford them if I sacrifice something big. But I want to have them all someday!
(ID #226749) Posted on 2008/07/01 12:24
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
woooah!!! figures galore~ thats some sweeeet gunpla right there^^
(ID #226916) Posted on 2008/07/01 15:47
anime/cosplay events organizer
Get a box and sneak around the warehouse ala-"Sold Snake" XDDD That place is heaven and made of so much WIN =3
(ID #227039) Posted on 2008/07/01 19:14
Zen in Zjhentohlauedy Home Planet. aka. somewhere in the Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/10 23:35)
Student of LIFE!
MAY I LIVE THERE?!?!?!
(ID #227063) Posted on 2008/07/01 20:18
Student, Help Desk Worker
Can you say... HEAVEN!
(ID #227488) Posted on 2008/07/02 08:19
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:54)
wish I had a vault like that just loaded with figures that I could swim around, like Scrooge McDuck from Duck Tales lol
(ID #228429) Posted on 2008/07/03 09:50
say..danny you don't happen to know the "exact" address of the warehouse do you?? *polishing AK-47 & preparing C4*
(ID #232129) Posted on 2008/07/07 16:23
What do they do with all the boxed up stock that isn't sold? Like the Max Factory Kureha and Ignis that are no longer in stores?
(ID #232779) Posted on 2008/07/08 09:33
i would collect figures but i have one problem... MONEY T^T maybe i need to get a job instead of waiting for an allowance xP
(ID #242767) Posted on 2008/07/20 13:11
It may sound a bit strange- but when I was a kid, I always imagined myself locked up in a big shop filled with Japanese Toys! Now that's changed- now I wanna be locked in those Figurines & Model Kit warehose...!!!
(ID #279347) Posted on 2008/08/26 19:46
anime, programmer, gfx designer, illustrator ^^
Like omg i would just love to have that many figures XD there are so many that i want to get but the problem is allot of them that i want are gone or hard to find...but that big warehouse omg i would love to get 1 figure out of every box !! ^^
(ID #280997) Posted on 2008/08/28 03:03
lucky lucky hay danny can you make stickers out of the round thangs on the first pic? would put it on my show/race car
(ID #389377) Posted on 2008/11/28 13:15
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
WoW i would love to live literally inside there XD hehe
(ID #423614) Posted on 2008/12/24 04:01
DCX001-Prototype
I would love to pay a visit to GSC warehouse too, it's really heaven for figure collectors ^_^
(ID #465481) Posted on 2009/01/28 16:56
hey at least if you get lost in the warehouse, you wont be bored LOL the legend gundam looks sick
(ID #500732) Posted on 2009/02/24 18:04
O_O if I was there i would have been so tempted to grab all of the Gundams, its like when you find a money on the floor and you know you would love to pocket it but decide that you should give it back the guy who dropped it and is now walking away. ^^
(ID #571363) Posted on 2009/04/20 13:17
Computer Systems Engineer
I did collect some but was not as obsessed before coming in to DC.
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