Anime Statues

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日本語/Japanese
Thu 2008/08/07 22:22
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.
At the Artstorm section.
Freeing Asakura.
Lu Bu Len - Freeing.
Pixie Hiyori - Good Smile.
More Pixie Hiyori.
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?
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"?
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lazy in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/30 07:22)
Software Engineer
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 22:05
Misakichii in Singapore (Registered on 2007/11/03 16:03)
Very cute ToHeart2 and Little Busters chibi figures! Wonder which company are they from.
(ID #259492) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:40
Sabekuji Kaneda in Parañaque, Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/21 21:50)
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 22:53
Sabekuji Kaneda in Parañaque, Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/21 21:50)
Mechanical Engineering student
Oh darn. It seems that I pressed the WRONG comment button. My bad XD
(ID #259503) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:54
chuachuram in Rawrville (Registered on 2008/06/17 02:13)
Indeed
Those aren't figma's though =x
(ID #259882) Posted on 2008/08/08 09:57
wickedclown in California (Registered on 2007/12/07 22:45)
Programmer/IT/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 22:48
wickedclown in California (Registered on 2007/12/07 22:45)
Programmer/IT/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 22:55
notfair in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/08/14 17:46)
Student, ACG Fans
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 22:51
aviadreams87 in Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/19 00:24)
already left the world
Ryoko Asakura and Hatsune Miku on my wishlist~
(ID #259500) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:52
MedioSam in Paris | France (Registered on 2007/01/25 23:10)
Storage Engineer
whant all, but don't have the shelves
(ID #259502) Posted on 2008/08/07 22:53
wolfish in Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Registered on 2008/05/20 05:57)
Baka gaijin
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 22:56
x33b in Chicago (Registered on 2007/11/24 06:01)
Network Admin
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 22:57
lazy in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/30 07:22)
Software Engineer
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 23:04
Martin Wandering in The Wild West (Registered on 2008/02/04 11:13)
Student, Spiral Warrior
Alas, no more Yoko...
(ID #259510) Posted on 2008/08/07 23:05
lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/22 03:22)
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
I like the term figures better than statues...

(ID #259511) Posted on 2008/08/07 23:06
Pyoro in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/23 01:35)
Student
you know what ya need danny? a personal assistant! hurhur
(ID #259512) Posted on 2008/08/07 23:08
Koshiko in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2007/08/03 13:49)
website/graphic designer
Ooh~ good idea, I'll send you my CV Danny~!
Kidding, kidding orz
(ID #259664) Posted on 2008/08/08 03:01
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
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 23:15
chibihien in Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/19 22:46)
NEET
I want the Little Busters 'figures'

and the Nogizaka Haruka one.
(ID #259517) Posted on 2008/08/07 23:19
nendoroid_Gi in Manila, Philippines (Registered on 2008/07/27 01:00)
fresh grad
Wow, the kimono worn by the nameless samurai girl looks so real.
(ID #259519) Posted on 2008/08/07 23:21
pixelkitty in Melbourne, Australia (for the moment) (Registered on 2007/11/01 15:00)
Doll Customiser, Web Designer, Shop Owner
She's on my want list for sure.
(ID #259552) Posted on 2008/08/08 00:17
NightRiver in Philly, USA (Registered on 2008/04/05 03:13)
Systems programmer
Yeah same here. But who is she? 
(ID #259580) Posted on 2008/08/08 01:02
technonewt in Southern Oregon, United States (Registered on 2007/11/02 12:53)
College Student
The kimono girl I think is Ryougi Shiki from Kara no kyoukai (Garden of Sinners)
(ID #259772) Posted on 2008/08/08 06:05
theplayster in Canada (Registered on 2007/09/16 16:16)
Integrator Multimedia and student in Art and Crafts
Yeah it is and so want her xD
(ID #260425) Posted on 2008/08/09 03:53
SJAM (Registered on 2008/05/05 11:38)
Designer / Hashemite
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 03:54
Coco the Bean in SoCal, USA (Registered on 2008/01/06 06:53)
Pokemon master
She's my favorite one from these photos.  Wish I knew her name as well. :/
(ID #259754) Posted on 2008/08/08 05:19
bakaidiot in London, United Kingdom (Registered on 2008/02/16 03:07)
Student
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 23:35
Meimi132 in Leicester for Uni, Norfolk for Home. (Registered on 2007/12/04 05:29)
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
I thought it was Shiki Tohno... gah... my bad... So its just the forename they share?
(ID #259554) Posted on 2008/08/08 00:18
Syrah in Argentina, Buenos Aires (Registered on 2008/06/29 12:41)
Graphic Designer
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 00:39
Harts in Estonia (Registered on 2008/06/02 15:38)
Student
Yep, the kimono figure seems to be Shiki Ryōgi. 
(ID #259704) Posted on 2008/08/08 03:44
「頂の座」 in That little island South of Malaysia (Registered on 2008/01/05 22:48)
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 23:36
tick tock in Tokyo (Registered on 2008/05/22 00:30)
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 23:45
Meimi132 in Leicester for Uni, Norfolk for Home. (Registered on 2007/12/04 05:29)
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
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 2008/08/08 00:14
tick tock in Tokyo (Registered on 2008/05/22 00:30)
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 00:57
lazyasian224 in New York, USA (Registered on 2008/07/21 12:00)
Student
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 23:53
Meimi132 in Leicester for Uni, Norfolk for Home. (Registered on 2007/12/04 05:29)
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
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 2008/08/08 00:06
Nathan in Atlanta, GA, USA (Registered on 2007/08/22 23:15)
student
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 01:02
Leshante in California (Registered on 2008/06/29 11:04)
Commercial Banking
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 2008/08/08 00:23
Ben-Ohki in Ottawa - Canada (Registered on 2007/12/03 12:42)
Programmer
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 08:57
Fabian in Germany (Registered on 2008/01/09 01:36)
student
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 00:32
xanthe in Philippines (Registered on 2008/05/04 03:19)
aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
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 00:38
Deathy in Brazil (Registered on 2007/04/20 08:38)
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 00:54
Zen in Zjhentohlauedy Home Planet. aka. somewhere in the Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/10 23:35)
Student of LIFE!
TYPEMOON GIRLS FTW! my brother!
(ID #265390) Posted on 2008/08/14 15:48
Eva in Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/18 21:40)
Admin
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 00:55
Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth (Registered on 2007/12/19 01:36)
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 01:04
phossil in Guatemala City (Registered on 2008/07/22 09:11)
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 01:08
double in Singapore (Registered on 2007/04/24 12:27)
Student
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 01:18
thefrikking in Spain (Registered on 2007/08/18 07:42)
Ork Warlord
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 01:20
Fat Cat Lim in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/04/23 14:25)
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 01:24
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia (Registered on 2007/09/12 22:45)
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 01:28
Hakushaku in on the chair using a computer.... (Registered on 2008/03/13 04:45)
Seeing red!!!
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 01:30
Hakushaku in on the chair using a computer.... (Registered on 2008/03/13 04:45)
Seeing red!!!
And also Hatsune Miku!!! and all those puchi looking figures!!!
(ID #259603) Posted on 2008/08/08 01:34
Kris in Texas (Registered on 2008/05/20 01:08)
For the "Human Mage" why is her leg an off color?  It looks strange.
And what is the fascination the Japanese have with girls in bunny suits?
(ID #259601) Posted on 2008/08/08 01:32
Phenie in Aichi (Registered on 2007/01/08 16:38)
Catgirl Trainer.
Wow those chibi Little Busters figs are awesome, I needs a Rin. Need the bigger one of her too though ^^
(ID #259611) Posted on 2008/08/08 01:46
Akiba-Kid in California, USA (Registered on 2008/01/17 12:47)
Online Shop
Curses, too many good figures, stop the madness!
(ID #259612) Posted on 2008/08/08 01:49
Kazuya-kun in Canada (Registered on 2008/06/24 12:46)
Rogu!!
Why couldn't they roll out a new cute Saber instead of a realistic one ;_; ...

*Goes back and stares at Saber Holiday Ver. ;_; ...
(ID #259614) Posted on 2008/08/08 01:53
davidc in Brisbane, Australia (Registered on 2008/06/27 17:37)
IT Crowd
My want list would be the To Heart chibi (is that the right word?) figures and the "un-named" girl in the kimono with samurai sword.  As for preference of name, I like the term figures.  It seems to have more life in the name than the word statue.
(ID #259615) Posted on 2008/08/08 01:55
kyouray in France (Registered on 2008/05/07 22:55)
Student / otaku
I want the same : To Heart 2 chibi figures and Shiki Ryougi (the girl in the kimono) :D
(ID #259631) Posted on 2008/08/08 02:20
wbd in Canada (Registered on 2008/07/05 12:45)
Worker
Great pics, Danny! The makers really brought their "A" game to the show.

As for me, I tend to refer to figures as "figures" rather than "statues". 
(ID #259624) Posted on 2008/08/08 02:09
Actar in front of his Laptop, trapped in Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/28 03:42)
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
The Full Metal Panic ones... DO WANT!!! Oth er than that, I don't really know the other characters, so I don't feel the connection and would most likely not get them.  I only get figures of characters I know.
(ID #259651) Posted on 2008/08/08 02:49
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore (Registered on 2007/06/11 16:09)
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
can't wait for my miku figure to arrive. ^^

as for the question, i believe statues are commonly used to describe superheroes figure made of poly stone in the US right? i don't recall people calling superheroes statues as figures.
(ID #259653) Posted on 2008/08/08 02:50
ginkatana in In the middle of nowhere (Registered on 2008/03/03 11:04)
Being a one-eyed samurai!!!!
The Saber figure. A good chunck of the other figures, I have no idea who they are.
(ID #259661) Posted on 2008/08/08 02:59
Koshiko in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2007/08/03 13:49)
website/graphic designer
I call them figures, I'd only really refer to it as a statue if it's over 1 meter.

As for which one I'd get, probably only Hatsune Miku, though Saber looks really good too *o* (I'm just not familiar with her ^^;)
(ID #259667) Posted on 2008/08/08 03:08
BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03 17:48)
.NET/Web Developer
I want that Hatsune Miku and Shiki Tohno figure. ^^
(ID #259669) Posted on 2008/08/08 03:09
Anonymous ( ; ´Д`)/ in Indiana (Registered on 2007/11/15 11:26)
Stocker
Well, the definition of "statue" is:

"a three-dimensional work of art, as a representational or abstract form, carved in stone or wood, molded in a plastic material, cast in bronze, or the like"

Taking that definition and applying it to bishoujo models: they are three dimensional, representational, and molded and cast in and from plastic. To summarize, any sculpting could be considered a statue, whether or not it is anthropomorphized.  

The definition of "figure" as it relates to modeling:

"a representation, pictorial or sculptured, especially of the human form"

The key distinction here is that the word "figure" emphasizes the display of the human element, the role of anatomy and capturing of the human form. 

To this ends, it's quite correct to call bishoujo figures just that: figures. While it isn't incorrect to refer to them as statues, the word "figures" lends itself to a more accurate description. 
necrophadian in Palookaville, USA (Registered on 2007/04/22 13:25)
Procrastinator Extraordinaire
I think you've summarized it completely anonymouse 
(ID #259825) Posted on 2008/08/08 07:48
Blowfish in Close to Dyusseru,Karlsland (Registered on 2008/06/12 03:42)
Physical Therapist
After taking a look at your pictures im glad that i preordered Canal and NoseArtGirl.Its just a guess but i think the unnamed Yamashita girl is supposed to be pocco
(ID #259701) Posted on 2008/08/08 03:41
MumMum in Maryland (Registered on 2007/08/03 12:29)
Retail
The girl with the blond hair in Unity Marriage. I want her! XD Also want those cute little To Heart 2 figures. 
(ID #259703) Posted on 2008/08/08 03:44
Poofiemus in Education Camp, US (Registered on 2008/07/22 05:49)
University's Slave
I want that Miku but I'm probably not going to get her--my current monetary plans include textbooks and cosplay, so only Figmas for me. ^^; 

If they're smaller than life-size, I'm inclined to call them figures, especially if they're in full color paint. If they're life-size or larger, I'm more inclined to call them statues, especially if they're depicted exlusively in the color of the medium they're made in. And if it's a OOAK piece, then I'll tend to call it a sculpture.  Unless it's a mod of an existing piece.  Then it's a mod or a custom. 
(ID #259706) Posted on 2008/08/08 03:48
SJAM (Registered on 2008/05/05 11:38)
Designer / Hashemite
Aee all these new upcoming figures? I have Akiha Tohno...  figure has been out for a while now.
(ID #259711) Posted on 2008/08/08 03:56
Anonymous ( ; ´Д`)/ in Indiana (Registered on 2007/11/15 11:26)
Stocker
Not all of them, no. GSC's 1/8 scale Meiya pictured above has been out since July of last year. It's possible they might be getting second production runs though.  
The Sojourner in Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/03 21:12)
Carbon dioxide producer
Every time I tell myself that I ought to quit collecting figures, this blog screws up my resolution.
(ID #259712) Posted on 2008/08/08 03:57
Kazearashi in Indonesia --> Singapore (Registered on 2008/03/10 14:38)
Animation Student
Unity Yuno was the first one to catch my attention in your post before Danny... I SO WANT HER! Will preorder as soon as she come out for preorder, woot!
(ID #259713) Posted on 2008/08/08 03:59
Kawaru in Russia,Saint-Petersburg (Registered on 2008/05/19 23:16)
Student
Perfect photos!
I want Haruka-sama's figure...
(ID #259723) Posted on 2008/08/08 04:15
chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09 15:45)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Unity Yuno's outfit the chest area, reminds me of bolor bao ^O^
(ID #259732) Posted on 2008/08/08 04:28
Gundam00 in somewhere in space (Registered on 2008/04/27 03:32)
MS pilot
HAHHAA...thatz what i thought too!

bor lor bao is good...esp with butter in the middle XD
(ID #259875) Posted on 2008/08/08 09:47
Chuck Gaffney in Selden, New York (Registered on 2007/07/29 01:41)
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
must get Yamashita's Canal figure
(ID #259737) Posted on 2008/08/08 04:35
CrimsonWingz in Sarasota/Florida/stinking Earth (Registered on 2008/04/07 12:03)
Marine Biologist
mmm lots of goodies there eh Danny:) Lovely figures,both cute and sexy;) I'm interested in the girl at the end of the shoot,I love girls with light blue hair^^
As for the question,I guess both to me,combining them would make it easier, maybe "Stigures" or how about "Statures" eh? XD
A "statue" to me is a beautiful work of art and a very decorative piece,BUT,it also makes it seem cold and lifeless,As for "Figure",it has more action,life to it,BUT,doesn't make you think of decorations or art,it sounds a little kiddish too.So Maybe they should make a word to combine them or represent them both,because to me they are both;) *Time to think of a new word Danny;)*
Nice coverage,enjoyed the pics,thanks^^
(ID #259741) Posted on 2008/08/08 04:55
ceasol in Edmonton, Canada (Registered on 2008/01/08 06:50)
Otaku
I can wait for my Hatsune Miku!! wish list Unity Yuno, Saber anime face version and the figure of Magus Tales
(ID #259747) Posted on 2008/08/08 05:08
thammuz in Pittsburgh (Registered on 2008/01/30 04:27)
COMPENG/SWENG Student
I really like the Ryougi Shiki figure, as well as the second Prism Ark one.
(ID #259768) Posted on 2008/08/08 05:59
XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22 06:42)
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Yuno is very cute indeed.
(ID #259780) Posted on 2008/08/08 06:22
tsukishi69 in Lima,Peru (Registered on 2007/04/17 23:26)
Student
yup.i can name the figures..hehehe...mmmm..Ryohgi Shiki of TGOS and Akiha Tohno from TH..all from the great Type/moon...i love type/moon work...X3
(ID #259832) Posted on 2008/08/08 08:00
desangel in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/03/30 11:17)
Student
i really like the shiki figure and i like the term figure better ^^
(ID #259839) Posted on 2008/08/08 08:16
lazy in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/30 07:22)
Software Engineer
Who is this? http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/2740521131/sizes/o/
Looks like an idolmaster girl. So shiny ^^
(ID #259854) Posted on 2008/08/08 08:49
Julimano in Brazil (Registered on 2008/08/08 09:07)
Too many things to put here
Am I the only one that liked the Saber face? :P

Btw, anyone know who is this character?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/2741356352/sizes/o/
(ID #259862) Posted on 2008/08/08 09:11
Eva in Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/18 21:40)
Admin
She's Rafieru (ラフィエル) from the mahjong eroge Fullani (フルアニ) by Leaf. The figure will be released by Max Factory.

http://akibahobby.net/2008/03/ft2008f_polo.html

She has quite a nice expression, especially with the fan.
(ID #259892) Posted on 2008/08/08 10:19
Julimano in Brazil (Registered on 2008/08/08 09:07)
Too many things to put here
thanks!
(ID #262279) Posted on 2008/08/11 09:50
Negative in Bronx, NY (Registered on 2007/01/07 10:37)
Underemployed Office Minion
OMG , KAnaru/Canal is so hot!  I think I may have to buy two. GOD I LOVE THAT FIGURE. cant wait for nose art girl either.  And Human Mage will have my babies
(ID #259866) Posted on 2008/08/08 09:28
silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22 15:45)
???Confused???
pretty good stuff here as well...not as much as the last batch imo...
(ID #259899) Posted on 2008/08/08 10:27
Nyxia in Hawaii (Registered on 2008/05/10 12:02)
Studio Photographer
How come everyone takes pics of Unity Yuno but not of Unity Mei? I've only seen a few blogs with pics of Mei. I like Yuno but Mei is by far my favorite and a must get for me. Other then those two in this batch I'd definitely want to pick up the Lineage II Human Mage, Pocco, Ryogi and the Movluv figs. Ah WF how you make me wish I was rich so I could get everything...
(ID #259907) Posted on 2008/08/08 10:41
duckie in U.S. (Registered on 2008/06/19 11:24)
Engineer
I REALLY like that new Shunya figure of the girl sitting back. I love the metal wings and goggles. Pocco (who looks like her a lot accessory-wise) was my favorite drawing from Shunya's first art book.I also LOVE the tights on the FREEing bunnies they look so sexy! 
(ID #259908) Posted on 2008/08/08 10:43
mvp Otaku (Registered on 2007/12/21 15:22)
SAP Consultant
I have Hatsune Miku pre-ordered already... will be acquiring Asakura Ryouko and Anime-face Saber once available here in my country. 
(ID #259910) Posted on 2008/08/08 10:55
dreaming Artemis in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/11/28 11:07)
Full time nerd
I want the freeing bunnies! I especially want the ryoko one!!!!!!
(ID #259917) Posted on 2008/08/08 11:03
MasterSkirtChaser in Canada (Registered on 2008/04/29 12:11)
Student
Pixie Hiyori is must have. Good Smile does it again.
(ID #259922) Posted on 2008/08/08 11:15
England Al in England, UK (Registered on 2008/07/14 02:01)
All round good guy and musician
As usual, I want almost everything pictured! If only I had the money... If only I had the space... If only...

Figures or statues - I decribe them as figurines, but might call them stauettes if pushed ^_^
(ID #259998) Posted on 2008/08/08 14:21
Orange (Registered on 2008/06/12 14:07)
Yay for the GSC Miku!

I prefer to use the term "figure" instead of "statue." I think of giant rocks when I hear the word "statue."
(ID #260001) Posted on 2008/08/08 14:26
raptor_cZn in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/12 23:05)
Pre-U Student
To me, the term figures gives more life to them instead of statues =p
(ID #260457) Posted on 2008/08/09 04:31
sammyb in Berkeley, CA (Registered on 2008/04/06 06:10)
Student
The Max Factory maids are from a Pachinko game called Kaitou Tenshi Twin Angels. It has an über moe OP.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15n0tVmJImQ&feature=related
There's also a good MAD with the song(Lovely Angel) out there somewhere.
(ID #260002) Posted on 2008/08/08 14:29
Eva in Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/18 21:40)
Admin
Looks like the preorder for those two maids are already available:

Minaduki Haruka
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10075742
http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/102931

Kannaduki Aoi 
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10075743
http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/102932

Kinda small at 1/8 scale though (about 20cm tall).
(ID #260080) Posted on 2008/08/08 17:11
E^D Crow in Garfield, New Jersey, USA (Registered on 2007/12/16 08:04)
Compounder
Freeing's bunnies...  Fikken gorgeous.

I hope Kaname comes with a paper fan.

E^D
(ID #260005) Posted on 2008/08/08 14:33
Evo_Spec in Alberta, Canada (Registered on 2007/10/21 14:25)
i prefer the term figures, statues sounds like something that should be made out of ceramic or some type of stone or metal
(ID #260023) Posted on 2008/08/08 15:07
Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25 20:29)
anime/cosplay events organizer
Those figures are indeed are beautiful but I think my budget can't afford them lulz

except for the Miku Hatsune figure which I had pre-ordered lulz
(ID #260072) Posted on 2008/08/08 16:52
Last{[0]}Raven in South Korea (Registered on 2008/01/02 14:07)
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
kotone kusuhara mega cute @_@
(ID #260111) Posted on 2008/08/08 18:15
Alexeon in California (Registered on 2008/06/09 17:47)
Lazyman Extraordinaire
Wow, so much cool stuff!

I want the Saber with the realistic face and the Prism Ark figurines!

I prefer the term figurine. It makes it sound more like an actual hobby instead of toys or something... figure sounds like action figure, and statue excludes stuff like Figmas. Figurine has that air of "its artistic not childish" to it. :D


BTW, the girl with the white shirt and the red skirt is called Akiha Tohno, from the visual novel Tsukihime and the anime adaptation Shingetsutan Tsukihime.
(ID #260129) Posted on 2008/08/08 18:44
byaku-chan in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/08/05 14:35)
The Shunya figure that looks like Pocco is actually named Nasuka if I'm not mistaken. Torn between getting her or Canal. Already preordered the Human Mage and want to get Ryougi Shiki and Toda's Saber.
(ID #260142) Posted on 2008/08/08 19:02
Nevar in Germany (Registered on 2008/06/23 18:29)
Aerospace-Engineering Student
Miku's already preordered and after seeing this picture I'm definetly getting Ryougi Shiki :D
(ID #260153) Posted on 2008/08/08 19:09
nu-REOS (Registered on 2008/07/14 16:48)
It makes me feel good that I didn't buy that mp3 player on impulse. More money to burn
(ID #260168) Posted on 2008/08/08 19:35
Acesan in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2008/07/07 18:44)
Evil Fanfic Writer
zomg want full metal panic :P
(ID #260176) Posted on 2008/08/08 19:52
DrGUID in London (Registered on 2007/11/14 21:25)
Web Developer (i.e. Otaku)
Ooo, that schoolgirl with the anti-aircraft missile is nice.
(ID #260240) Posted on 2008/08/08 22:35
Disc-Co in Jakarta ===> Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/07 20:09)
Mahastudent
gaaah, so many things that I want to buy, and that will drain my money for sure...
this is madness!
(ID #260246) Posted on 2008/08/08 23:00
andra in Singapore (Registered on 2007/11/06 15:31)
中学生
statue sounds sooooo wrong~ reminds me of my school founder's bronze statue just right outside the office (I can never feel any "moeness" from it) =.=;
(ID #260267) Posted on 2008/08/08 23:32
RadiantDreamer in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/14 07:51)
Artist
The only ones that look remotely interesting to me is the Lineage II Human, the Shunya Poco, and the Saber. Looks I'll be gettin' those.
(ID #260364) Posted on 2008/08/09 02:21
Kozta-Boom in Minus world (Registered on 2008/06/25 12:49)
Spartan
lol! what happens to Saber face? 

Anyway, I want that kimono girl with katana. > ω<""
(ID #260466) Posted on 2008/08/09 04:45
Jaydead in Philippines (Registered on 2008/05/21 14:27)
Programmer
are all of these new and upcoming figures?  'cos I already got this Mitsurugi figure: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2740524341_cd3b1a74b9_o.jpg
(ID #260522) Posted on 2008/08/09 05:55
Realta Nua in Jakarta Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/19 23:29)
University Student
Just the ToHeart trading figures.. is omehow survived Shiki n Miku lol

i prefer to say "figures", coz it looks more alive X3
(ID #260786) Posted on 2008/08/09 14:32
spectral in Philippines (Registered on 2007/12/21 00:49)
Application Programmer
Girl in Kimono for the win! It bleeds my ears everytime my brother in law calls my figures barbie. :P
(ID #261006) Posted on 2008/08/09 20:37
studmuffin in your memories (Registered on 2008/03/20 12:58)
だいがくせい
that prism ark one looks amazing
(ID #261334) Posted on 2008/08/10 04:29
radical anime fan in 2009 Singapore. (Registered on 2007/01/25 22:32)
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
The last three are impossible wants. 

I think figure is a better description. Statue brings to mind human-shaped stone blocks...
(ID #261361) Posted on 2008/08/10 04:44
cemex in Melbourne, Australia (Registered on 2008/06/29 22:43)
Teacher's Assisstant/Economist
I so want those muv luv figures
(ID #262421) Posted on 2008/08/11 13:38
Xshinigami in USA (Registered on 2008/05/16 17:26)
Otaku/Student/Worker
Pixie Hiyori Huh i like it. Another one to cross off the Chu x Chu list. The Prism Ark looks good to Probably even better in color.
(ID #262549) Posted on 2008/08/11 16:53
Klaudio2099 (Registered on 2008/02/11 08:20)
hahaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

So Funny the fact that an Anime have PVC Figures after 2 seasons, meanwhile Eroge Games get PVC Figures in 2 months after release!
That´s soo unfair n myopnion, The World is crazy Waisting PVC in Figures that from here to 5 years nobody is gonna to remember! 
(ID #263535) Posted on 2008/08/12 13:12
NeoRyu in Ohio (Registered on 2008/08/24 09:17)
Trying to become a blogger.
Kara no Kyokai Shiki Ryogi Garan no Do figure is just awesome.  Must buy.
(ID #276096) Posted on 2008/08/24 09:32
聖者 in サンノゼ。 (Registered on 2008/02/27 04:03)
フリーター。
Hee hee!

Hey!  You made it!  You'll like it here.  Believe me.
(ID #276129) Posted on 2008/08/24 10:14
Mabron in Philippines (Registered on 2008/08/26 12:02)
fresh grad
Me want some of those!!! >.<
(ID #299771) Posted on 2008/09/13 13:05
Aerith in U.S (Registered on 2008/11/27 07:44)
Student
So cute^^
(ID #388997) Posted on 2008/11/28 08:33
meggie1010 in San Diego, California (Registered on 2008/12/06 17:47)
Student
Great pictures!
(ID #458532) Posted on 2009/01/23 11:24
yuki hime in Romania, Bucharest (Registered on 2009/01/24 00:50)
Student in PR & Marketing
I prefer figure. Statue makes me think of other non-anime stuff.
Never saw Kaname with a bazooka until now. It makes me think what will happen to poor Sousuke  ^__^
(ID #463118) Posted on 2009/01/26 21:42
~+~ Chai ~+~ in Philippines (Registered on 2008/12/31 15:37)
Client Services Management
Statues or figures work well. As a term? Both ok. :)
(ID #466794) Posted on 2009/01/29 16:54
askflee (Registered on 2008/02/05 01:47)
SO AMAZING AND HOT AND EVERYTHING MUST BUY BUY BUY
(ID #663528) Posted on 2009/07/02 07:46
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