Anime Statues
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Thu 2008/08/07 21:58
Continuing on from yesterdays hobby show for traders.
First off is a figure I'm most looking forward to - Unity Yuno from the eroge Unity Marriage - A Good Smile release. See her in action below.
First off is a figure I'm most looking forward to - Unity Yuno from the eroge Unity Marriage - A Good Smile release. See her in action below.
At the Artstorm section.
Freeing Asakura.
Lu Bu Len - Freeing.
Pixie Hiyori - Good Smile.
More Pixie Hiyori.
Mmmmm. Yoko Pai.
Mmmmm. Yoko Pai.
Emiri Kimidori - Freeing.
Hmmm. Same shot of Asakura - Freeing. I prefer this one to Emiri. But I'll take both anyway ^^;
Canal - Artstorm.
Another Shunya Artstorm figure - sorry forgot the name ^^;
I guess she does not get the problem of pants-going-up-bum-crease - don't you just hate it when that happens?
What is your strategy for adjusting your pants when that happens?
What is your strategy for adjusting your pants when that happens?
No sign of cast off.
Human Mage - Good Smile.
Saber at the Good Smile desk.
Me prefer the anime face version.
Hatsune Miku - GSC.
Gah - name that figrue.
Erm, name that figure ^^;
.....Name those Max Factory maids.
Spoken about her before but cant remember details - I think she was at the Atelier Sai desk. Castoffable desu.
Name that figure.
I just realize how lousy I am at taking notes. I think I'll stop here before I embarrass myself further more ^^;
Oh and regarding to the title of this post - it seems that many folks refer to figures as being "statues."
Do you prefer the wording "statues" or "figures"?
Do you prefer the wording "statues" or "figures"?
Today I was invited over by Good Smile Comp...(more)
Wed 08/06 21:38 comments (156)
Is there anybody out there that does not want this figure?
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Tue 07/29 22:35 comments (176)
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Mon 07/28 10:39 comments (76)
Since they put another face for the Saber i´ll get it. The new one looks like a Cerberus project work.Much beter. Shiki is also on the must buy list.
(ID #259470) Posted on 2008/08/07 21:41
Very cute ToHeart2 and Little Busters chibi figures! Wonder which company are they from.
(ID #259492) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:16
Mechanical Engineering student
Pixie Hiyori! So that's her name XD I'm also seeing some Full Metal Panic! figmas... with WEAPONS! *drool* http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/2740521131/sizes/o/ I think this one is an idolm@ster x_x I prefer them to be called figures instead of statues. When one mentions the word "statues", it reminds me of those big, cold, grey and historical ones that are made to remember someone who was important or a very memorable event.
(ID #259501) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:29
Mechanical Engineering student
Oh darn. It seems that I pressed the WRONG comment button. My bad XD
(ID #259503) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:30
artist, webdesigner
Those aren't figma's though =x
(ID #259882) Posted on 2008/08/08 09:33
Otaku/Computer tech/Student
Ahhh! So much I want, why must you tease so much! xD Just kidding, I love seeing pictures of new stuff, I get what I can. Err, I don't usually have any problems when it comes to my pants and going anywhere north of where they're supposed to. lol As for your question about the name statue or figure; from what I have observed, people who are more into anime, figures and such things tend to call them figures. People who aren't really into it but are simply exposed, willingly or not, tend to call them statues. Personally it tends to get on my nerves when I hear people calling them statues, but that's me being unreasonable, because in all reality they are statues. I will personally use the name figures, and I will also try to get other people to call them by that also, but I'm willing to accept the fact that they will still be called statues by some, it's a given.
(ID #259498) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:24
Otaku/Computer tech/Student
I forgot to add, those are my observations here in America, I would be interested in knowing exactly how many people and what type of people over there in Japan call them what. Over here, people tend to get looked down upon by the majority of society if they are over the age of about 14 and they watch anime, read manga, like figures, or anything of the sort. Those who look down on the American otaku tend to be the ones who refer to figures as statues more often. "Why do you still play with those little statues?", that's one I've heard from them quite often.
(ID #259504) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:31
wow, the Saber armor is very the cool, although I prefer anime face, but she still very nice, for me this saber is better than the Hyper Fate Collections. Shinki is my another want list :).
(ID #259499) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:27
Ryoko Asakura and Hatsune Miku on my wishlist~
(ID #259500) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:28
Storage Engineer
whant all, but don't have the shelves
(ID #259502) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:29
My list of want just got a bit longer. I'm really not a fan of the face they put on Saber, but it is a nice looking one. As for what to call them, my wife and parents call them dolls so pretty much anything else is an improvement.
(ID #259506) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:32
Hmm...I think statues would probably be incorrect. They fit the term figurine just fine with the figmas being action figures similar to GI Joe.
(ID #259507) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:33
Statue sounds a bit formal. But it´s fine too. As long as people don´t call it "doll" it´s fine. It give me the creeps when some of my friends do it /o/
(ID #259509) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:40
Student, Spiral Warrior
Alas, no more Yoko...
(ID #259510) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:41
Part human, part student, 100% loser
I like the term figures better than statues...
(ID #259511) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:42
you know what ya need danny? a personal assistant! hurhur
(ID #259512) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:44
website designer (currently assist. graphic designer)
Ooh~ good idea, I'll send you my CV Danny~! Kidding, kidding orz
(ID #259664) Posted on 2008/08/08 02:37
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
I think the Shunya Artstorm figure is Pocco. about the pant-in-bum-crease, just fart hard. ^^ lol
(ID #259515) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:51
I want the Little Busters 'figures' and the Nogizaka Haruka one.
(ID #259517) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:55
fresh grad
Wow, the kimono worn by the nameless samurai girl looks so real.
(ID #259519) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:57
Doll Customiser, Web Designer, Shop Owner
She's on my want list for sure.
(ID #259552) Posted on 2008/08/07 23:53
Systems programmer
Yeah same here. But who is she?
(ID #259580) Posted on 2008/08/08 00:38
The kimono girl I think is Ryougi Shiki from Kara no kyoukai (Garden of Sinners)
(ID #259772) Posted on 2008/08/08 05:41
Integrator Multimedia and student in Art and Crafts
Yeah it is and so want her xD
(ID #260425) Posted on 2008/08/09 03:29
I like that one too... who is she? only thing I can fault is the seem in the hair.
(ID #259709) Posted on 2008/08/08 03:30
She's my favorite one from these photos. Wish I knew her name as well. :/
(ID #259754) Posted on 2008/08/08 04:55
I'm sure the kimono figure is Shiki Ryōgi from Kara no Kyōkai and i think the figure with long black hair and red skirt is Akiha Tohno from Tsukihime
(ID #259523) Posted on 2008/08/07 23:11
Meimi132 in Leicester of Leicestershire of England of Europe of THE WORLD!! (Registered on 2007/12/04 05:05)
(University)Student
I thought it was Shiki Tohno... gah... my bad... So its just the forename they share?
(ID #259554) Posted on 2008/08/07 23:54
akiha and shiki 're brothers o,o and yep, long brown hair and red skirt female is Akiha Tohno
(ID #259568) Posted on 2008/08/08 00:15
Yep, the kimono figure seems to be Shiki Ryōgi.
(ID #259704) Posted on 2008/08/08 03:20
「頂の座」 in Between the side of nowhere and the middle of nowhere, Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/05 22:24)
NEET
I don't like the face on Saber, but the armour is just GORGEOUS. Pre-ordered Miku already. I want the Natsume Rin and Pixie Hiyori figure!!11!!1one
(ID #259524) Posted on 2008/08/07 23:12
Full-time student へへ
The name of the other shunya artstorm figure is ポッコ (Pokka). But let's forget that for a minute... WHO'S THAT KIMONO CHICK WITH THE KATANA?!?!?! I WANT!
(ID #259527) Posted on 2008/08/07 23:21
Meimi132 in Leicester of Leicestershire of England of Europe of THE WORLD!! (Registered on 2007/12/04 05:05)
(University)Student
Shiki Tohno from Kara no Kyoukai. Tis a very good anime/movie series. (Alternate universe to the Tsukihime animevisual novel series.) She is a very cool looking gal, that figure does her justice.
(ID #259547) Posted on 2008/08/07 23:50
Full-time student へへ
thanks! now, it's just a matter of finding where to get it. ^^
(ID #259576) Posted on 2008/08/08 00:33
oh so they did make an alternate face for the Saber one... thank god i hated the original face when danny first revealed it... the anime face is soo much better... im a nub when it comes to figures... where's a good place to buy that Saber from?
(ID #259529) Posted on 2008/08/07 23:29
Meimi132 in Leicester of Leicestershire of England of Europe of THE WORLD!! (Registered on 2007/12/04 05:05)
(University)Student
The first 'name that figure' is Shiki Tohno, the alternate universe Shiki though. From Kara no Kyoukai. And theres another from Tsukihime who's a 'name that figure' Akiha Tohno, the sister of the Tsukihime-universe Shiki Tohno.
(ID #259539) Posted on 2008/08/07 23:42
You can also play as Akiha Tohno in the Melty Blood fighting game. (In case any else wanted to know, I'm sure Meimi132 knows that already lol.) That's where I recognized her from anyway.
(ID #259581) Posted on 2008/08/08 00:38
Will preorder Unity yuno and Sister Hell for sure Going to give a thought about Saber - 12,000 yen sounds steep. Going too depend how much bonus I am getting for 3Q 2008. Gave a thought about the FREEing haruhi bunny girls. But gave up because I dont want to spend $600+ on the set.
(ID #259556) Posted on 2008/08/07 23:59
I used to think that way too... but to date I've collected 3 of the FREEing bunny girls over the course of a few of months. And I don't see this changing in the next few months! :)
(ID #260629) Posted on 2008/08/09 08:33
Wow, even more plastic beauties. ~_~ "Figures" or "statues"? Well, I'm fine with both. To me the word statue sounds more like a piece of art you'll find in a museum and I don't think that's far off. http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/2740519863/sizes/o/ Does anyone know the company making this "Little Busters!"-figure? I'd like to get a figure of this character but I'm unsure whether to wait for this one or just take the Kotobukiya one..
(ID #259561) Posted on 2008/08/08 00:08
saber is a must <3 and for some reason, I want the pocco badly :P and miku and oh~ the L2 human mage :D Q: is the L2 mage cast-offable?
(ID #259566) Posted on 2008/08/08 00:14
Me wants Ryougi Shiki, Tohko Akiha, Asakura and the Saber (the anime version please). So where my wallet goes to commit suicide?
(ID #259574) Posted on 2008/08/08 00:30
Zen in Zjhentohlauedy Home Planet. aka. somewhere in the Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/10 23:11)
Student of LIFE!
TYPEMOON GIRLS FTW! my brother!
(ID #265390) Posted on 2008/08/14 15:24
Thanks Danny for the coverage! I think it's just semantics. Statues, figures, whatever. I've already pre-ordered: Freeing Emiri Kimidori Freeing Ryoko Asakura Lineage 2 Human Mage Figures I'm eagerly anticipating from your coverage: Ryougi Shiki (両儀 式) from the anime OVA Kara no Kyoukai (空の境界) (Scheduled Nov release) Pixie Hiyori from Chu x Chu Idol Figures that I haven't seen before and thinks it looks really interesting: Sister Hell from Prism Ark (I guess this makes up for missing out on the recent cold-cast release by Aizu Project)
(ID #259575) Posted on 2008/08/08 00:31
Student and full-time otaku
Wow. Some mucho nice goodies over there. Personally, I only use the word 'statues' when I really want to explain that anime figures are not action figures. Figmas are an exception of course ^^
(ID #259582) Posted on 2008/08/08 00:40
http://animenlife.blogspot.com
Wow!!! What a lovely anime figures collection... I want it all!!! LOL!! I will need to re-do my want list...hahaha ^w^
(ID #259584) Posted on 2008/08/08 00:44
I wonder if those FMP figurines are action figurines. They appear so, with the movable-looking joints like those similar to Figma and Revoltech.
(ID #259587) Posted on 2008/08/08 00:54
The Shunya figures are for PVC? No, can`t be, can`t be... The Pixie Hiyori, grooooar, another echii figure to collection, jajaja! Love and hate Wonfes
(ID #259590) Posted on 2008/08/08 00:56
Videogame Magazine Editor
Unity Yuno looks beautiful! I'm gonna keep an eye out for her preorder! I always thought that statues are sculptures that are usually too large to be considered as figurines...like the ones placed in the garden or outside. ...Though a life-size Saber statue posing with her Excalibur would be KICK ASS.
(ID #259594) Posted on 2008/08/08 01:00
Service desk support
I think the term figure is more correct as well. after all, not all of them are immobile. I call uncompleted models, kits and completed ones figures. Makes things simple. I don't think I would ever call them statues. But nothing on the above list for me.
(ID #259596) Posted on 2008/08/08 01:04
Upstair ...addicted to anything related to chibi
Shiki form Kara no Kyoukai!!!! She looks awesome, it's a good series and Danny don't even watch em.....
(ID #259599) Posted on 2008/08/08 01:06
Upstair ...addicted to any