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Wed 2008/08/13 16:21
I think this is the biggest pile O SAFS that I've acquired so far ^^;;
Lets wizz through the latest bunch.
Mikuru Nendoroid.
Mikuru Nendoroid.
Melissa Seraphy Nendoroid Devil version that was on sale at the Wonfes.
"A member of Zeed" from Revoltech's Fist of the North Star series.
Kenshiro from the same Revoltech series. Both of these are out next month. Thanks to comrades at Hobby Stock for the samples.
Ken comes with a pair of nunchucks perfect for Figma Haruhi ^^;
Ken comes with a pair of nunchucks perfect for Figma Haruhi ^^;
Some makers prefer I keep quiet while others prefer me mention where they came from. The toughest thing is keeping quiet about (no photos) the other stuff thats not due out for months ^^;
Spinzaku - otherwise known as Kururugi Suzaku. This is the Wonfes packaging.
From a few conversations that I've had with comrades in the figure industry, they tell me that the figure buying population in Japan is largely made up of folks over the age of 30.
But outside of Japan, the figure buying population seems to be much younger. At what age was you when you purchased your first ever anime/eroge figurine? Do you remember what your first figure was?
The first PVC figure I got was Aya Natsume by Bome and that was when I was 33.
But outside of Japan, the figure buying population seems to be much younger. At what age was you when you purchased your first ever anime/eroge figurine? Do you remember what your first figure was?
The first PVC figure I got was Aya Natsume by Bome and that was when I was 33.
Hachune Miku Wonfes edition.
Alter Chua Churam.
Non scale and is smaller than I thought but well made and cute.
Nagato Yuki Wonfes edition.
Pastel Ink Nendoroid. Toooo cute.
Konata Figma.
Another Alloy Metal Tachikoma.
Hector's Tachikoma comes over to peek at its new buddy.
Wai Fung came with some blurb as follows.
Wai Fung is another creation in Elegance series by ORI Team. Wai Fung features the custom and culture of an ancient Chinese lady. The gown, pattern on her dress, accessories are all designed according to the Chinese belief, myths and tradition.
The first highlight of Wai Fung figure is the gown that she is wearing. The gown consist a few patterns of bachelor's-button and Chinese phoenix. Chinese phoenix is a symbol of feminine entity in ancient Chinese culture as Dragon presents male. The Chinese phoenix on Wai Fung’s gown also brings out her high virtue and grace. Furthermore, the Chinese phoenix pattern on her dress is not a decal but is actually sculpted. The sculpture is well defined and looks very natural with the folds of her dress.
The second attention must pay to the craftsmanship of the fur on Wai Fung's neck and sleeves of her gown. Fur is one of the oldest forms of clothing in ancient China. Huge effort was made to sculpt the detail of the fur. You can tell how well-defined the far is by looking at the photos.
Pearl, golden token, fazan and jade pendant are accessories that ancient Chinese always fanaticize about. On Wai Fung's hair, flowers and fazan are tacked. Fazan is a hairpin for a lady to hold her hair together. A golden fazan is a symbol of wealth and social position. The flowers and fazan make Wai Fung young and aristocratic.
Finally the little pet on Wai Fung’s arm is a cute hedgehog. It shows Wai Fung is close to animals and nature.
You can also see some development pics of Wai Fung at E2046.
This is the only pre-painted kit I have in my collection and am impressed with attention to detail that they spent on this figure - especially considering that they paint each one by hand.
Looks like they only have 7 pieces left in stock - 158 USD from E2046.
If there was a complaint to be made then it would be that the strap hanging off her leg was broken upon arrival but was easily fixed with some super glue.
Ah yes - another complaint is that she does not cast off ^^;
E2046 also have a load of other kits and PVC's which you may want to check out.
And thanks to all for the get-well messages and the 2D presents in the Member News section. Am feeling much better now.
Back to the Wonfes for the last part - dolls and articulated figures.
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Fri 08/08 22:28 comments (104)
Wow that's a nice haul indeed, really want the Miku/Pastel Ink nendo >< One question though, did the konata figma always have that box design? Because when I walked around I saw a konata figma with a different box
(ID #264477) Posted on 2008/08/13 16:43
Director/代表取締役
There are two types of figma konata - one is haruhi cosplay and this is winter ver.
(ID #264506) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:06
:/ So many. Soon you'll be getting so many Danny you won't have any room, what will you do then? :D
(ID #264478) Posted on 2008/08/13 16:44
Director/代表取締役
I do plan on giving some away to readers. Need to complete the competition tool first though ToT.
(ID #264502) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:05
Hurry please (>o<)/
(ID #264551) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:57
Designer, Trader
That's a very good idea Danny. I'm sure all members will go crazy when the competition finally start ^_^
(ID #264556) Posted on 2008/08/13 18:00
just what i though ^^ can't wait :D
(ID #264667) Posted on 2008/08/13 20:14
Full-Time Otaku!
Let's call it "Danny's Wars" XD
(ID #264768) Posted on 2008/08/13 23:18
We all go crazy, "when it´s done"! http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/mac/eng/image/1608/Tenga+Giveaway.html was just a first test
(ID #264907) Posted on 2008/08/14 03:03
mmmm. competition. free stuff. how about best photoshoot with a compact camera ?
(ID #264666) Posted on 2008/08/13 20:13
How about something I actually have a chance at winning?
(ID #264714) Posted on 2008/08/13 21:42
Retail Manager & Anime Otaku
Agreed. I'm not the best photographer around. I think small children can even take better photos than me. ;P
(ID #264959) Posted on 2008/08/14 04:08
Agreed x2, I don't even have a working camera
(ID #265011) Posted on 2008/08/14 06:14
Otaku
Danny we are ready to compete
(ID #264832) Posted on 2008/08/14 01:27
daichouginga in Byston Well, the land between the earth and the sea (Registered on 2008/06/04 10:04)
Professional Bum Mode
Yeah! Nice plan! I'll fight to gain honor and figures! xP
(ID #264938) Posted on 2008/08/14 03:44
Yes competition!!! Sounds good to be since by the time figures get flown to Canada it feels like they cost an arm and a leg.
(ID #264976) Posted on 2008/08/14 04:47
Unemployed Desktop Support / Admin
I like the sound of that...
(ID #265015) Posted on 2008/08/14 06:20
Him...Interesting....None of these appear to be misao kusakabe. (ﾟ-ﾟ)
(ID #264481) Posted on 2008/08/13 16:47
Student // Collector // Gaijin
*huggles figmas and nendos* Thanks for sharing. I look forward to more pics of the Nagato witch and the deformed Miku.
(ID #264482) Posted on 2008/08/13 16:48
My first scale PVC was Megahouse's Hinata Aki from their Keroro Gunsou "Heroines" series. I purchased it at ACen (a US mid-west anime convention) about 2.5 years ago and I turned 16 a few days before the convention, relatively young I guess. What's your opinion on MaxFax's Em Em now that you have the final product? Worth a buy?
(ID #264484) Posted on 2008/08/13 16:53
Student; wants a job T_T
Wow, Chua Churam is much, much smaller than I thought it was. Still cute though. Unless you count the little pokemon toys, my first figure was a Final Fantasy trading figure a friend gave me one Christmas. I think I was about 14 then.
(ID #264489) Posted on 2008/08/13 16:58
Quite a colloection there, The nendoroinds are of course great, nice tachikoma as well.
(ID #264490) Posted on 2008/08/13 16:59
resident caffeine junkie
If I remember correctly it was an unassembled and non-painted Resin Belldandy. Sadly It became a cinder block when my house burned down a few years back. I was 20 then when I got her, If I'm not mistaken.
(ID #264492) Posted on 2008/08/13 16:59
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
I want pastel in nendoroiddddddddd!!!! Mikuru nendoroid look so cute too!
(ID #264494) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:00
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
ink =_=
(ID #264496) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:01
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
OMG THE EXPENSIVE TACHIKOMA!!!! O[]O danny realllly lucky,, i bet your sickness already swayed away when you saw all those wonderful presents right there
(ID #264504) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:05
*making list* hmmm...Melissa Seraphy Nendoroid Devil version, Pastel Ink Nendoroid, Konata Figma, Tachicoma...^_^ As for my first figure, if we discount my Saint Seiya collection as a kid, my next set of figures came around in my mid to late 20s...
(ID #264509) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:09
TK-8316 / 宅男 Otaku / 工程师 Engineer
i got my first figure when i was 18-21. will do a write up on that soon. ^^ btw gonna collect my Chua Churam today. ^^
(ID #264514) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:14
daaaammmn so many figures =O But all these figures should definitely cheer you up after suffering from the dreaded flu =) As for the chua churam figure, I'm honestly disappointed by the size of it, but there's really no going back now since i already paid for it. Hopefully, the details of the actual retail version remains similar to the one shown in the promo shots. >o>
(ID #264522) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:26
Receptionist/ Accountant/ Junior Designer/ Illustrator
Seems like you're in good health, Danny. I wish you a good and speedy recovery ^-^ I Preordered the Yuki figurine already.Tachikoma-tan! *___* You're very lucky to get that one, I think (most expensive). Wai Fung has amazing detail, definitely a lot of love and effort has gone into making her. On the poll, I got my first figurine last year (18)... so old ^^;
(ID #264524) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:26
my wallet is safe... this time.
(ID #264529) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:32
Does the Transformer Jetfire count as a first anime figure since it used the same mold as the Macross Valkyries? Hmm, if not then my first anime figure would be the Roy Focker's Battle Damaged Veritech from Toyfare magazine followed by the Toynami Masterpiece Collection VF-1J. Then didnt get any more anime related figures untill the last year or two. Before that I mostly bought Star Wars figures.
(ID #264531) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:33
You sir are one lucky bugger. Hey! Look there, big eyes! *swipes chua*
(ID #264543) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:47
I was 20 whan I bought my first anime figure. It was Kaiyodo's EVA 01. My first anime girl figure came later and was Ranma girl-type polystone by Viz/Kotobukiya. Considering she is actually a boy, does it count? ^^.
(ID #264544) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:48
Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
My first figure? Ah, I answered that on Meimi132's post last month, lol. ^_^; http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/mac/eng/image/4832/Your+First+Figure.html#comment233455
(ID #264548) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:51
Otaku/Computer tech/Student
It's good to see you're feeling up to posting another article, Danny. But you shouldn't push yourself, no overworking. My first figure was bought at this past Anime Expo, which means I was 18 at the time. It was nendoroid Misa Misa. ^^ But I also got a ton of other figures while I was there, had them in my first blog post.
(ID #264550) Posted on 2008/08/13 17:56
Student, Spiral Warrior
Two alloy tachikoma, oh my! I'd like to splurge on one of those before I go home, but it's really unjustifiably expensive, plus I'm out of space in my luggage. T___T My first figure was the 1/10 Kusanagi Motoko by WAVE. (http://perfectdesignsense.com/martinwandering/figures/motoko/motoko.html)Originally got it for my girlfriend, a long-time Ghost in the Shell fan, but for some reason she didn't want it. I saved the Major from being resold, and bought my better half a nice pot instead. XP
(ID #264555) Posted on 2008/08/13 18:00
18 saf's 0^0 My first figure was Asahina Mikuru, and got her when i was 32, about less than a year back :) Thw Wai Fung figure is lovely, and detailed meticulously. I want her. I was thinking of ordering her from e2046 but saw only resin kits. Dont know how to paint so didn't order.
(ID #264566) Posted on 2008/08/13 18:18
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
Quite the haul you got there Danny. Just curious though I noticed you wrote Wonfes Packaging on a couple of them. Sorry I am a Chinese boy from America and have never been to a Japanese Convention, but, they specifically make special packages for conventions? The ones I have been to in New York didn't so I am just curious.
(ID #264569) Posted on 2008/08/13 18:19
Man, every time I see that avatar I just shake my head lol. I think what he meant is that they are limited editions, sometimes there are figures that are only available at wonfes, other than that you can't get them anywhere else.
(ID #264577) Posted on 2008/08/13 18:26
his avatar made me Lol every time I see it. LOLOL
(ID #264612) Posted on 2008/08/13 19:06
Director/代表取締役
Q: Did you make that avatar? A: Wonfes packaging is *usually* a shade of one color to keep down costs. The commercial packaging is likely to be more than one color.
(ID #264595) Posted on 2008/08/13 18:52
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
oic oic, Thank you for answering my question. As for that avatar, No I did not. In fact I forgot where I found it but it has been with me for years, And I mean years......over 4. It just stuck with me throughout those times. I have been using it on forums and such ever since I found it.
(ID #264671) Posted on 2008/08/13 20:24
Upstair ...addicted to anything related to chibi
That Avatar....disturbing and funny at the same time....and Danny's thinking wtf at it lol!!!
(ID #264743) Posted on 2008/08/13 22:36
daichouginga in Byston Well, the land between the earth and the sea (Registered on 2008/06/04 10:04)
Professional Bum Mode
I give you 1 vote for the most popular avatar in DCcom. xD
(ID #264941) Posted on 2008/08/14 03:47
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Oh Danny, you are so mean for showing those to us... At least I just bought that same Mikuru nendo... but I still want almost all other nendos, Kemeko and figma Kona-chan. T_T
(ID #264573) Posted on 2008/08/13 18:24
Mechanical Engineering student
Glad you're feeling better, Mr Danny! I bet those SAFs helped you recover faster LOL XD I never knew that the Chua Churam figure was that small! O_o My first figure was a Lucy Maria Misora figure from To Heart 2. I bought her in a convention last year x_x
(ID #264585) Posted on 2008/08/13 18:37
Student and full-time otaku
Damn, what a haul. Better make finishing that competition tool a high priority XD. Does this latest batch have something to do with the 'milestone' for the company you were talking about, or are they get-well presents?
(ID #264598) Posted on 2008/08/13 18:53
Student and full-time otaku
Oh yeah and my first figure was Naru from Love Hina in her leaf bikini XP
(ID #264603) Posted on 2008/08/13 18:55
Man I'd like to have a haul like that...anyway glad you're feeling better Danny...My first figure was Max Factory Kasumi...
(ID #264609) Posted on 2008/08/13 19:02
wow.. u could have made a partition in your room with those SAFs and healthcare in the new partition, saving money on "House in a box"..
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