Chara Hobby 2008
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Sun 2008/08/31 23:09
Continuing the Chara Hobby 2008 coverage - today we look at the figures n dolls.
First up is Hatsune Miku - She should appear in my office next week ^^;
First up is Hatsune Miku - She should appear in my office next week ^^;
Regret not pre-ordering this figure of Alice - shes sold out everywhere in Japan.
Really wanted to get this Volks doll of Asuka but was a bit pricey at 54,000 yen. Hmmmm, looks like I need to make friends with the folks at Volks quick ^^;
Nendroid Puchi Shana - comes with one of the Shana DVD purchases.
MM from Kemeko DX is gorgeous. Lovely eyes.
Curious to know whats under the removable buruma.
Chara Hobby is aimed at the family with more mainstream stuff - hence the amount of Gundam goodies available to see. While they do have figures on display, there is not much new stuff to see that wasn't on display at the Wonfes a few weeks ago.
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)
Yikes - has it really been that long since the last Gundam article ^^;
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Sat 08/30 20:46 comments (154)
Up next is the figure stuff from the chara hobby.
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Sun 08/26 01:04 comments (54)
Impoverished College Student
Wow, I don't consider myself a fan of dolls, but that rendition of Saber definitely colors me impressed.
(ID #286004) Posted on 2008/08/31 23:25
Dyslexic Social Studies student, struggling gundam modeler and gamer
OH YESS!!! Excellen-nee chan finally got the attention that she deserves!! (Even though that it's in doll form) Anyways, I love the Miku figma and San-chan figma ^^
(ID #286008) Posted on 2008/08/31 23:29
Dyslexic Social Studies student, struggling gundam modeler and gamer
Oh yeah, and Teana Lanster too...
(ID #286009) Posted on 2008/08/31 23:31
I so wish I had the money right now. I so want that Miku Figma, she comes with leeks! Of course I want the other two Vocaloid Figmas as well and all the other releases of Miku and the gang. New Yami in the making looks nice. Can't wait to see some painted shots. And of course, Maritan! Nendroid I'm assuming. *Goes to send in her resume in hopes to land the desk job at the VA Hospital nearby.*
(ID #286010) Posted on 2008/08/31 23:35
Oh, I forgot about the Alice figure. Even if she's a bit risque I still love the look of the figure. Although I'd be embarassed to have something like that in my room when family members come in. >>;
(ID #286014) Posted on 2008/08/31 23:38
duncanmc (Registered on 2008/06/13 06:19)
My parents got used to it
(ID #343873) Posted on 2008/10/23 22:31
I think I've to search for second job in order to afford myself all these nice figurines.
(ID #286012) Posted on 2008/08/31 23:38
F*** the figures. Show us the cool video games and nice manga. D:
(ID #287894) Posted on 2008/09/02 15:33
anime/cosplay events organizer
Nice Chara Hobby 08 coverage Danny! ^_____^ I'm so getting the Miku Hatsune Figama once my local hobby shop opens their pre-orders and also pre-order Kagamine Rin Figma HORY SHI~!!! I'VE FALLEN IN LOVE MORE TO YOKO!!! <3 <3 <3 Her hard washboard abs is what sold me~ <3 <3 <3 OH SHI~!!! A Golden Darkness PVC <3 <3 <3 That's a GoodSmile PVC, right? HANYAAN~!!! Me want Shana Nedoroid and Figma~ <3 <3 <3 WOW! The one kewl Miku Hatsune Itasha! I'll have my car itasha'd with Miku Hatsune...if ever I have the money to have it itasha'd =P
(ID #286013) Posted on 2008/08/31 23:38
AH~ Rin/Len Figma coming out at October? MaxFac sure knows when to release all the goodies, coz that's when Nendo Rin/Len's coming too. Oh well, time to save up some extra cash ^^;
(ID #286015) Posted on 2008/08/31 23:39
Thermoplastic Engineer
I'm kind of glad Teana is not a figma, I don't like figmas and their weird looking joints. As for Queen's blade Alice, I actually found her inside a Bic Camera in Ikebukuro, last one left!!! Even then I was being dumb and thought about it for about an hour before getting her.
(ID #286018) Posted on 2008/08/31 23:40
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
Nah, they are not that weird. Pretty unnoticable and a cheaper alternative to commpleted models. Figma's joints are probably the best out of al the posable figure lines...
(ID #286083) Posted on 2008/09/01 00:57
I want Miku and Nanbu Kaguya...^_^ Lots of great looking figures...thanks for the pics, Danny...^^
(ID #286021) Posted on 2008/08/31 23:45
former Emperor of Britannia
So many Vocaloid merchandise~! awesome! Lingerie for dolls woohooO~!!! Definitely want to take FIGMA's Hatsune Miku XD Kick Ass coerage dude! Rock on!
(ID #286035) Posted on 2008/08/31 23:59
the dolls are so~oooo cute!! ^^ but still scary at night ^^; dunno why I dont feel like getting any vocaloid figmas with all those pvc and nendo already.. I want that BIG hatchune "lantern" though!
(ID #286044) Posted on 2008/09/01 00:08
So much want,so little get ^^; well,i cant wait until rin/len/miku figma releases x3 also,is it just me that suddenly has an urge of getting a doll after reading/looking at some of dannys articles? xD
(ID #286045) Posted on 2008/09/01 00:09
It's nice to know that there will be a figure of Yami-chan by GSC too since I had to cancel my pre-order for Alpha x Omega's (every university semester costs more than the previous ^_^''). I hope this one and Alter's new Fate figure won't be released at the same time. I'm still amazed by all those details on that Yoko figure and I still want the black-haired Shana nendoroid. ^_^
(ID #286049) Posted on 2008/09/01 00:11
Danny, J-List has the Alice figure in stock for 80.00 http://www.jlist.com/PRODUCT/YOYA251
(ID #286056) Posted on 2008/09/01 00:16
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
MUST get Hatsune, Rin and Len Figmas! Sadly I know I won't be getting them...
(ID #286059) Posted on 2008/09/01 00:19
CG Artist wannabe / Figure Collector / Deadman
my wallet is so gonna crap out soon... I see Alter Yoko... so tempting.
(ID #286064) Posted on 2008/09/01 00:30
Student and full-time otaku
I said it before and I'll say it again: that Yoko is smoking hot...very much want. Some other nice figs there, but the dolls creep me out
(ID #286068) Posted on 2008/09/01 00:37
agreed, Yoko hot - dolls creeeeepy.
(ID #287037) Posted on 2008/09/01 22:03
Loved all figures and figmas, I wonder how my wallet will take the news of so many things to buy. And who's this girl: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/2812836613/sizes/o/ Also, the mask from Miku was ugly!
(ID #286075) Posted on 2008/09/01 00:41
Excellent coverage, Danny. (I'm unsure of what I'm talking about:) Are those lens flares, or reflections of lights off glass in front of the figures? http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/lens-flare.htm Using a lens hood would make your telezoom stick out even more ^^; In the case they are reflections, I wouldn't know if a polarizing filter helps.
(ID #286077) Posted on 2008/09/01 00:44
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
polarizing filter would work as well.
(ID #286082) Posted on 2008/09/01 00:53
Definitely need that Miku figma - that pose in the first photo is priceless!
(ID #286091) Posted on 2008/09/01 01:12
Working Otaku mom
*Cream* *Drool!* OMG, that Saber, and Miku, OMG!:D I love the Asuka doll too!:D So pretty!:D
(ID #286092) Posted on 2008/09/01 01:13
Awesome coverage. I see a lot of figures i want. Those dolls are very lovely. think i'll just have to see and drool till i can afford them.
(ID #286093) Posted on 2008/09/01 01:13
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/2812836613/sizes/o/ --> who is this ?
(ID #286094) Posted on 2008/09/01 01:13
Kotobukiya Kizaki Emi from Linebarrels.
(ID #286177) Posted on 2008/09/01 02:49
Thx :). I am going to pre-order her XD.
(ID #288867) Posted on 2008/09/03 09:56
Otaku, High School Student, Aspiring Animator
I still want Alter's Yoko the most but Figma Miku looks amazing as well.
(ID #286096) Posted on 2008/09/01 01:14
Dog of the Country
i think figma miku and Alter's Yoko is the limelight for this year's event.
(ID #286099) Posted on 2008/09/01 01:16
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
Giant Miku!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Miku car!!!!! Vocaloid!!!!!!!! I want them all!!!!!!!! So nice!!!!!! So many things coming out!!!!!!
(ID #286103) Posted on 2008/09/01 01:20
おたくと大学生。
wow there are so many nice ones!
(ID #286125) Posted on 2008/09/01 01:33
Web monkey, coffee addicted cerberus, Chef Vader
MIKUUU!!! I can't wait for that Alter Yoko and Kosmos. I also want that Huge-ass Papier mache Miku above the figma booth. :P
(ID #286129) Posted on 2008/09/01 01:39
University Student
You will get your FIGMA Miku NEXT WEEK??O_O So fast .. lol
(ID #286156) Posted on 2008/09/01 02:10
Student artist
I WANT THE YOKO FIGURE!
(ID #286157) Posted on 2008/09/01 02:10
student
I think I see more PVC versions of the Vocaloids... The amount of detail in the Yoko figure is amazing. Wow those dolls are pricy, plus freaky..
(ID #286160) Posted on 2008/09/01 02:15
Nice coverage, Danny. Some of the dolls look really nice. But probably very expensive too:P
(ID #286164) Posted on 2008/09/01 02:23
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
I laughed off my chair at balloon Miku.
(ID #286206) Posted on 2008/09/01 03:16
Service desk support
What are the chances that the Hatsune Miku Cosplay is being done by a guy? A lot of pics of the new Yoko fingure, but I'm not all that taken by her. I think she's based of the alternate universe version in the last ep where she's a bounty hunter. And if that Sergeant Maritan nendoroid came with a speaker base for her phrases, I would be so sold!!!
(ID #286226) Posted on 2008/09/01 03:27
I got a chance to shoot with a Saber dollfie http://www.flickr.com/photos/kippei/2650138540/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/kippei/2649321881/ with sword but the owner dun want her armor to be worn :( tough luck
(ID #286251) Posted on 2008/09/01 03:59
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
good luck with strings pulling with volks! I want to dive into that photo of all those doll clothing :P
(ID #286277) Posted on 2008/09/01 04:22
Figma Miku, Rin and Len, GET. The dollfies look great, too bad they cost so much..
(ID #286282) Posted on 2008/09/01 04:29
yoku's definitely on the top of my list! do want!
(ID #286297) Posted on 2008/09/01 04:39
lolinapper
Gotta buy that Alter Yoko!0_o Oh yeah,does anyone know the name of this fig?? http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/2812834883/sizes/o/
(ID #286302) Posted on 2008/09/01 04:43
Unity Mei http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1533/Unity+Mei.html
(ID #286318) Posted on 2008/09/01 05:08
As Nanu says, that's Unity Mei from Unity Marriage, some eroge. She's supposed to be out in February, but no price has been set yet.
(ID #286346) Posted on 2008/09/01 05:48
The ones I liked for the Mari-tan Nendoroid, the Rin 1/8th, and the Miku Revoltech. I hope that Mari-tan comes with a little stand or maybe a bonus CD or little booklet.
(ID #286331) Posted on 2008/09/01 05:31
Whets my appetite for my pre-ordered Miku and Tsuruya figmas =D Volks Asuka is pretty and I'd love to have, but they certainly do have spooky eyes, hehe
(ID #286340) Posted on 2008/09/01 05:43
I so want that Figma Miku, but all the HLJ preorders got nabbed last night by the refresh monkeys. Stupid refresh monkeys.
(ID #286344) Posted on 2008/09/01 05:46
Would LOVE to see more an maybe buy this fig. Anyone know who she is? http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/2812840353/sizes/o/
(ID #286352) Posted on 2008/09/01 05:58
Volks Kaguya Nanbu from SRWOG. Volks stuff is hard to get, alas.
(ID #286434) Posted on 2008/09/01 08:08
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
All of these stuff look oh so good. Im loving the nenroid Shana.
(ID #286377) Posted on 2008/09/01 06:24
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
Oh this just makes me want a Dollfie even more... :sob: Damn their price.... I want that Yuki Dollfie... and the Erika Sendo.... :cries: So cute.... And oh the prettiness of the Figma.... I'm undecided about Figma in shorts though, I'll have to reserve judgement untill I see one up close.
(ID #286382) Posted on 2008/09/01 06:36
Definitely getting figma Miku when I can, Nendo Shana looks great too...
(ID #286384) Posted on 2008/09/01 06:37
Three questions: Are the dolls life-sized or doll-sized? The angles that most shots are taken it makes it hard to tell, specifically Saber is what I'm interested in. Who's the cowgirl sitting on the giant bag of cash? She's terrific. Who is the floaty looking Louise by?
(ID #286389) Posted on 2008/09/01 06:41
Hey Danny, I ran into the same problem with the Alice figure, as my preorder fell through with HLJ (AGAIN), and I nabbed her from Yahoo Japan Auctions for like 700 more yen than retail. You may want to check that out if all else fails you.
(ID #286401) Posted on 2008/09/01 06:53
Student
I usually don't like dolls but the Asuka, Rei, and Saber ones are admittedly well done. Also that Miku kigurumi cosplayer is terrifying . . .
(ID #286404) Posted on 2008/09/01 06:55
Oh man those were some great figures I mean wow the detail and poses are nice. I really like that new Shoko figure that is coming out!
(ID #286411) Posted on 2008/09/01 07:15
OH mah gawd...Shana Figma!
(ID #286427) Posted on 2008/09/01 07:55
college student
i want hatsune mike figma
(ID #286448) Posted on 2008/09/01 08:24
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
So many nendos I want... And lots of regular figures too. :/
(ID #286453) Posted on 2008/09/01 08:36
Musubi channnnnn!!!!!!!!!! Figure!!! I want it!!!
(ID #286502) Posted on 2008/09/01 10:31
Student
More Miku Hatsune figma, I've laid my eyes yet to Yami-chan,and Kos-mos' swimsuit. If only this local stores here on the market would sell them by a cheap price, and what the hell, they will sell it on a high price, it's better to get a cheap and shipped than here.
(ID #286507) Posted on 2008/09/01 10:39
Really like the Kos-Mos swimsuit one!
(ID #286510) Posted on 2008/09/01 10:41
Man I was sold after the first two pictures....the qualities in this was off the charts...I felt like I've seen that Airi figure before (the first one)...wasn't she from Griffon?
(ID #286518) Posted on 2008/09/01 10:48
Miku and nendroid is in my want list but I even get my hands on anyone of them.
(ID #286541) Posted on 2008/09/01 11:27
Procrastinator Extraordinaire
me wants miku and tsuruya but Gundams get priority for now.
(ID #286549) Posted on 2008/09/01 11:38
Scientist, unemployed.
There are a couple of nice ones there. Wish I had money...
(ID #286559) Posted on 2008/09/01 11:51
well... that alice was one i was expecting to be sold out yoko looks fiercely hot whose the grey haired one? before the girl from StrikerS? nendoroid shana is sooo freakkkin cutte and whats with the "third leg" stand on one of those Volks' figures... i found that one... um interesting...
(ID #286611) Posted on 2008/09/01 12:40
i wan all the nendoroids.. >___<
(ID #286614) Posted on 2008/09/01 12:43
Figma! Shana nENDOROIDS!!!
(ID #286649) Posted on 2008/09/01 13:24
Student
Wow, that Yoko is ridiculous. Must get for me. Does anyone know what the name of the figure is after Yoko? thanks in advance
(ID #286765) Posted on 2008/09/01 15:11
Damn that Tiana Lanstar looks nice. Louise figure looks like a must get as well.
(ID #286768) Posted on 2008/09/01 15:14
Secretary
I wish I knew when that swimsuit Kos-Mos is being released, and the figma Seto San ;_;
(ID #286791) Posted on 2008/09/01 15:38
Student
Wow, good thing I pre-ordered my Miku Figma early. That Yoko looks really really nice!! I want it soo badly!! （＞▽＜）
(ID #286800) Posted on 2008/09/01 15:47
http://animenlife.blogspot.com
Yeah!! Miku rocks!!
(ID #287201) Posted on 2008/09/02 00:34
Domon Kasshu fanboy/ Starving Artist
Whoever was scantalating Kemeko needs to get back on it >_< Can't wait for the anime this fall too...
(ID #286810) Posted on 2008/09/01 15:55
Domon Kasshu fanboy/ Starving Artist
Whoever was scantalating Kemeko needs to get back on it >_< Can't wait for the anime this fall too...
(ID #286811) Posted on 2008/09/01 15:55
daichouginga in Byston Well, the land between the earth and the sea (Registered on 2008/06/04 10:28)
The Sword of Magus
Thanks for the coverage, especially the Yoko pics, that clarifies the quality of the face. Ohhh... too many tempting figures, must resist.
(ID #286846) Posted on 2008/09/01 16:31
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:54)
that Alter Yoko is full of bad-assery
(ID #286881) Posted on 2008/09/01 17:14
what is the name of this figure??? want to see if I can get my brubby paws on it here in South Africa somehow....O_O http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/2812830573/sizes/o/
(ID #286907) Posted on 2008/09/01 17:49
.NET/Web Developer
Those photos of Yoko just finalize my decision whether to get it or not. That is so awesome. Other figures I saw I wanted there are the kagamine rin (not the figma) and Kos-mos in a bathing suit figures. ^^ If I did indeed get the latter two then they would be the first figures in my collection to not carry a weapon. ehehe
(ID #286909) Posted on 2008/09/01 17:53
hmmmm, seems like i need to signup for it first :( anyway, its the 11th image down (girl with sniper rifle on her shoulders (thing she from Guaren lagan or something....not sure O_O)
(ID #286913) Posted on 2008/09/01 18:03
programmer
dolls are really creeping me out! @3@'
(ID #286939) Posted on 2008/09/01 19:01
Ugh! Actual dolls creeps me out.
(ID #286944) Posted on 2008/09/01 19:13
Oww.. i love the figure of musubi-chan!
(ID #287104) Posted on 2008/09/01 23:07
The dolls are just simply not right... I like the figma! I'll buy them
(ID #287131) Posted on 2008/09/01 23:26
no cast-offs? ;)
(ID #287177) Posted on 2008/09/02 00:11
http://animenlife.blogspot.com
I love the figure of Hatsune Miku!!!! kawaiiiii!!!!! And the girl doing the cosplay looks awesome!!!
(ID #287199) Posted on 2008/09/02 00:33
Student
Pixel Martian nendorid is really cute~
(ID #287325) Posted on 2008/09/02 02:36
Pokemon master
Maritan! :D I hope they make a Navy-san and Army-san to go along with her.
(ID #287490) Posted on 2008/09/02 05:52
figmas are gonna rob my wallet dry x_x
(ID #287501) Posted on 2008/09/02 06:00
だいがくせい
Itasha is IN
(ID #287569) Posted on 2008/09/02 08:23
Looks we going to have a worthy Yoko figure...
(ID #287580) Posted on 2008/09/02 08:32
Only the Yoko is really interesting to me from this list.
(ID #287642) Posted on 2008/09/02 11:00
software manager
damn, every time i see that yoko she looks better and better
(ID #287647) Posted on 2008/09/02 11:04
Yoko figure is amazing. Along with the Kos Mos. Definitely must gets.
(ID #287651) Posted on 2008/09/02 11:11
Student, Goddess of the Blue Star
Mikuru Doll WANT!!!!!! Nuff said...
(ID #287673) Posted on 2008/09/02 11:45
Some of those dolls look really good, especially Saber and Mikuru. Also Yoko looks Great!
(ID #287963) Posted on 2008/09/02 16:46
uncreative (Registered on 2008/08/16 01:50)
I will take the Miku kigurumi, thank you very much.
(ID #288163) Posted on 2008/09/02 21:23
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
Oh, more figures to get. Hastune Miku must become part of the collection.
(ID #288779) Posted on 2008/09/03 08:16
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
Shame, I misspelled her name from typing to fast...T_T
(ID #288780) Posted on 2008/09/03 08:17
no love for kos mos? i think that figure looks hot XD
(ID #288836) Posted on 2008/09/03 09:31
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:54)
man on second look through of the post there are quite a number of awesome figures...! That MM looks pretty good
(ID #289277) Posted on 2008/09/03 15:17
dumzound (Registered on 2007/10/19 04:10)
UWAH! Shirow Masamune's gun & action # - wild wet west gah, those lucky stallions.
(ID #291007) Posted on 2008/09/05 04:26
4th Year Designer Uni Slave
Yoko, want... Wouldn't mind Teana either, would make a nice display replacement to my other low stance figs. ...Bye bye paycheck
(ID #291573) Posted on 2008/09/05 14:04
Oh good, I hope they release Kunagi (Big Bang Age) soon. But her face ... hrmmm. I've already gotten Senna, though. Unity Mei (Unity Marriage) and Max Factory Seena Kanon (Shining Wind) are looking sweet as well. Will definitely preorder them.
(ID #292057) Posted on 2008/09/05 23:55
i loled at the stands used to support the dolls... nicely cupped around the pantsu vertically. and no i'm not thinking sick.
(ID #292644) Posted on 2008/09/06 12:25
miku itasha, giant hachune, and vocaloid figs oh my!
(ID #293601) Posted on 2008/09/07 13:34
I think the new Gurren Lagaan's Yoko by ALTER is amazing!!
(ID #298062) Posted on 2008/09/11 22:26
オタク all day long
Lucky that I did pre-order the Miku figma and Megahouse Alice! =D
(ID #303879) Posted on 2008/09/17 05:58
Too many things to put here
A little to late, but does anyone have any info on the Masamune Shirow figure (image ID#21660), if it will be an GK, PVC, etc? thanks!
(ID #303952) Posted on 2008/09/17 07:50
duncanmc (Registered on 2008/06/13 06:19)
Soo many cute figures. I will be broke soon
(ID #343871) Posted on 2008/10/23 22:30
Thefiend (Registered on 2008/12/11 14:27)
its alittle late to be asking this but can someone tell me who this is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/2812830573/sizes/o/ and where I can get it???! :D ME WANT!
(ID #407454) Posted on 2008/12/11 15:04
Public service employee
Very Nice Figures, but the bmw z4 is more interesting for me. Nice Car, :-)
(ID #517019) Posted on 2009/03/11 06:40
student
MIKOTO! =D i have my eyes set on that gem =D wonder when it'll come out?
(ID #536722) Posted on 2009/03/27 11:22
Mangaka, Pixel artist, Vocaloid Lover & Hot air balloonist
The Saber, Mikuru and Asuka dolfies are WANT! They make me want to buy some now. And those Volks Kagamine Twins.......... :O WANT! AGAIN!
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