Candy Girl up close
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Wed 2005/12/28 22:25
By now there is probably no regular reader of this site who doesn't know about Candy Girl and although you get the "WTF" and "OMG" in the comments, I know there is a ton of you closet Candy Girl fans out there! And just for you, I'm going to be continuing to bring you news on this Japanese phenomena.
Anyway, you became that closet fan of Candy Girl ever since you first read about her, you read about the game, saw the screenshots and got all excited cos you want some more of Candy Girl but cant really afford the 620,000 yen for a real one and then you spent 20 mins during that project launch meeting playing with the Candy Girl Multiviewer while ignoring your boss who kept shouting "CLOSE THOSE CLAM SHELLS" (referring to your laptops). And just for you here are some shots of Candy Girl in the flesh!
There was a Candy Girl event at Softmap's store in Akihabara on the same day as the WHF. Gonzague and I made a dash for sofmaps 7th floor after the WHF to get a glimpse of Candy Girl and this is how it went...
And before I forget - dont forget to check out Akihabara News for Gonzague's video footage of Candy Girl!
Anyway, you became that closet fan of Candy Girl ever since you first read about her, you read about the game, saw the screenshots and got all excited cos you want some more of Candy Girl but cant really afford the 620,000 yen for a real one and then you spent 20 mins during that project launch meeting playing with the Candy Girl Multiviewer while ignoring your boss who kept shouting "CLOSE THOSE CLAM SHELLS" (referring to your laptops). And just for you here are some shots of Candy Girl in the flesh!
There was a Candy Girl event at Softmap's store in Akihabara on the same day as the WHF. Gonzague and I made a dash for sofmaps 7th floor after the WHF to get a glimpse of Candy Girl and this is how it went...
And before I forget - dont forget to check out Akihabara News for Gonzague's video footage of Candy Girl!
The stairway on the way up to the 7th floor is full of game posters - many of which you feel like just taking but if you do that you will be another "evil" foreigner in Japan being naughty.
Did I mention that the stairwell up to the 7th floor was filled with game posters?
Aha! Candy Girl posters in sight - nearly there.
This is the Candy Girl that you are most familiar with - Ai chan. I dont particularly have a fetish for maids but the Japanese certainly do. I have still yet to check out a maid cafe though to see what the fuss is all about - my wife said to me "lets go to a maid cafe one day"
Now some events are a right bugger because the organizers dont let you take photos. I just dont see the point of events where you cant do sod all. This Candy Girl event was very different. As soon as you walked in, they gave you a brochure, poster and said "feel free to take photos and touch."
"Touch? er, ok."
"Touch? er, ok."
Now many of you posted comments saying that they look creepy, but I think not - especially after seeing them in the flesh. Ai chan in particular is very cute. The way Orient Industries made them is amazing.
Orient Industries started off many moons ago by manufacturing artificial limbs which then evolved into Candy Girl.
Orient Industries started off many moons ago by manufacturing artificial limbs which then evolved into Candy Girl.
You probably know by now but the Japanese are very keen on costumes - maids, school girls, nurses and what have you. When you order a Candy Girl, you can choose a side order of costumes too.
There are different types of Candy Girl made of different materials - you can for example order Ai chans head, a black hair piece and choose from a few types of body.
This is Rin....
...and this is Alice...
It was kind of odd to see these dolls in person - realistic yet motionless...
The Candy Girl posters that they were handing out.
And the latest Candy Girl brochure.
Thats it for this installment of Candy Girl - until next time!
Thats it for this installment of Candy Girl - until next time!
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Ichijo Hikaru in Toronto
I confess... Candy Girl is one cutie! Not as cute as my co-pilot Minmay though.
(ID #34188) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Demacrez in Space
Those things still creep me out just by looking at them but I would just buy one for the sake of scaring any guests that come to my house lol. Just set up a chair in the corner of the guest room and when they come in, "What the heck?! Who are you?!" Lol. And I'll admit, they do look alright.
(ID #34192) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Garet in Boston
Dude. This is out of control. The CandyGirl stuff is just too much. LOL. Grizzoss. And that's all I have to say. Please Danny, you don't need to buy one of these things, LOL.
(ID #34194) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Winn Sevilla
visually its okay... but having one creeps me out - i dont want to turn my back on it while im on the kitchen or garage...
(ID #34195) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Garry in London
Winn Sevilla, >i dont >want to turn my back on it while im on >the kitchen or garage... I know what you mean - if I turned my back, somebody would probably steal her because she is so cute! LOL
(ID #34196) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
jq in SG
i would so like to have one.. but its too much for me to afford.. and my parents will become scared as to what had happened to me. lol
(ID #34198) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
jq in SG
sorry for the post again. btw, did u touch it? how did it feel?
(ID #34199) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Matt F in Gold Coast, Australia
Shay-yai-yai.... What'll these Japanese people (no offense, i find japan and its people to be fascinating) think of next!? I must say they certainly took a view like "if we're gunna make em, we're make em as bst we can" - cause those look damn right REAL!! (Is rather unnerving yes)
(ID #34204) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
Kinda creepy, but hey if you were really desperate...
(ID #34208) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Matt F in Gold Coast, Australia
Really desperate? May as well go get a hooker - least its interactive and you wont be labelled a -ugh- strange person cause of it.
(ID #34213) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Calamity in Sydney, Australia
Haven't you heard, Matt? "Strange" is the new "normal". Thanks for the scoop, Danny!
(ID #34214) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
Yea not to mention that prostitution is illegal in the United States...
(ID #34219) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Beelzebubba in Texas
Candy Girls are indeed a work of art. a Real Doll. someone could real rich selling these in the U.S.
(ID #34692) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Marcus in Long Beach, California
Wow figures that look that real, are kinda scary. like you wake up in the middle of the night and its killing your dog... scary. lol
(ID #36341) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
kenken in japan
At first, it is necessary to have made this for the physically handicapped person. Because sense of values is various though a general person doesn't look round, existence is permitted. (I'm sorry for machine translation it)
(ID #38591) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Tofu-san in Palos Verdes, CA
Man, It's just not fair. I want to go to Nihon so I can buy all of the ecchi stuff, and manga, but I don't have a passport. I wish I had a Candy Doll.
(ID #40801) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
dw2k6 in North Wales, Uk
ive told you once, these things would seem great to practice fighting or wrestling on.
(ID #42205) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
radical anime fan in Singapore
they look real. really really real...
(ID #42516) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
David C in Vancouver, Canada
My question is, What is the name of the trade show or exhibition that is held in Japan where companies who manufacture the life like love dolls (dutch wives) go to show them off? Such as AI Woods, Orient dolls, etc. Is this exhibition or trade show held every year in Tokyo? Hope to hear back from you soon. My Email is davelionking@hotmail.com Thanks, Dave. Vancouver, Canada.
(ID #48567) Posted on 2007/05/26 18:13
Webmaster, graphic designer
A Candy Girl scary and creapy? Take a look at www.realdoll.com! For the few who can afford one of those, that is creapy!.. hm.. i would like one though and a few Candy Girls from Orient Industry as well but i can not afford it.
(ID #54479) Posted on 2007/08/15 13:27
Oh...........
(ID #57302) Posted on 2007/09/20 16:56
Unemployed - Studying for Game Design
I hereby swear that I will have one of these by the time I reach 23.
(ID #62862) Posted on 2007/11/09 06:03
...and I pledge to devote the rest of my life for the development and incorporation into CG artificial muscles and simple AI to make her real!...
(ID #71388) Posted on 2008/02/03 23:11
the last Female Otaku
its sorta creepy that some of them look like little girls (15-16) but then.. sigh. They are pretty.
(ID #72622) Posted on 2008/02/18 17:44
Ichijo Hikaru in Toronto
I confess... Candy Girl is one cutie! Not as cute as my co-pilot Minmay though.
(ID #76192) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Demacrez in Space
Those things still creep me out just by looking at them but I would just buy one for the sake of scaring any guests that come to my house lol. Just set up a chair in the corner of the guest room and when they come in, "What the heck?! Who are you?!" Lol. And I'll admit, they do look alright.
(ID #76196) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Garet in Boston
Dude. This is out of control. The CandyGirl stuff is just too much. LOL. Grizzoss. And that's all I have to say. Please Danny, you don't need to buy one of these things, LOL.
(ID #76198) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Winn Sevilla
visually its okay... but having one creeps me out - i dont want to turn my back on it while im on the kitchen or garage...
(ID #76199) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Garry in London
Winn Sevilla, >i dont >want to turn my back on it while im on >the kitchen or garage... I know what you mean - if I turned my back, somebody would probably steal her because she is so cute! LOL
(ID #76200) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
jq in SG
i would so like to have one.. but its too much for me to afford.. and my parents will become scared as to what had happened to me. lol
(ID #76202) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
jq in SG
sorry for the post again. btw, did u touch it? how did it feel?
(ID #76203) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Matt F in Gold Coast, Australia
Shay-yai-yai.... What'll these Japanese people (no offense, i find japan and its people to be fascinating) think of next!? I must say they certainly took a view like "if we're gunna make em, we're make em as bst we can" - cause those look damn right REAL!! (Is rather unnerving yes)
(ID #76208) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
Kinda creepy, but hey if you were really desperate...
(ID #76212) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Matt F in Gold Coast, Australia
Really desperate? May as well go get a hooker - least its interactive and you wont be labelled a -ugh- strange person cause of it.
(ID #76217) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Calamity in Sydney, Australia
Haven't you heard, Matt? "Strange" is the new "normal". Thanks for the scoop, Danny!
(ID #76218) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
Yea not to mention that prostitution is illegal in the United States...
(ID #76223) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Beelzebubba in Texas
Candy Girls are indeed a work of art. a Real Doll. someone could real rich selling these in the U.S.
(ID #76696) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Marcus in Long Beach, California
Wow figures that look that real, are kinda scary. like you wake up in the middle of the night and its killing your dog... scary. lol
(ID #78345) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
kenken in japan
At first, it is necessary to have made this for the physically handicapped person. Because sense of values is various though a general person doesn't look round, existence is permitted. (I'm sorry for machine translation it)
(ID #80595) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Tofu-san in Palos Verdes, CA
Man, It's just not fair. I want to go to Nihon so I can buy all of the ecchi stuff, and manga, but I don't have a passport. I wish I had a Candy Doll.
(ID #82805) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
dw2k6 in North Wales, Uk
ive told you once, these things would seem great to practice fighting or wrestling on.
(ID #84209) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
radical anime fan in Singapore
they look real. really really real...
(ID #84520) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
LOLOLOL
(ID #181782) Posted on 2008/05/05 19:21
Vampire
otaku heaven .. must take ... pilgrimage ..... to Akihabara .... *no money* *no time* = T.T
(ID #229761) Posted on 2008/07/04 17:56
You can get a doll in americal alot cheaper and she has a asian face it only costs between 600 and 1200
(ID #236409) Posted on 2008/07/13 09:17
Web monkey, coffee addicted cerberus, Chef Vader
I kinda like that candy girl Rin over Ai... but they're creepily life like. It's like they're just going to throw a glance at you any time
(ID #261132) Posted on 2008/08/09 23:52
Working Otaku mom
Am I way overtired again or am I seeing double posts? Anyway... I want a Candy Girl!:D just for the simple fact that I could say I have one, they look so life-like it is amazing!:D Hey Danny, give the creators of the Candy Dolls a big thumbs up and awesome job for me if you get in there again, would have loved to be in your shoes that day!:D
(ID #266355) Posted on 2008/08/15 16:00
But they do look a little scary.
(ID #441826) Posted on 2009/01/09 23:59
Hmm... their faces look freakishly young... seriously like a 10 year olds face on a mature body with eyes... weirds me out to be honest.
(ID #480813) Posted on 2009/02/09 09:08
I agreed to you Spoonz. Another thing I noticed, the skin is too pale.
(ID #491708) Posted on 2009/02/16 21:33
Otaku, Manga-ka
True , but you must remember that the Japanese are quite pale themselves, (sorry if this hurts anyone,I'm not trying to be rude, it's just the truth!)Other than that their adorabe!!!
(ID #541059) Posted on 2009/03/30 04:52
Otaku, Manga-ka
I've never heard of "Candy Girl" Before (Probably because I live in California. I tell ya what, it is very hard to be otaku in such an Americanized place, hardly anything in real life, sadly its all online) But after seeing this amazing page, I am going to do some intense research. I like the School P.E. one best! Sooooo Kawaii!!!! XD
(ID #541058) Posted on 2009/03/30 04:50
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
*wolf Whistle* kawaii~~
(ID #544166) Posted on 2009/04/01 10:23
Expanding my knowledge and interest on yuri and yaoi.
I really like the lightness and the glossyness of the lips. Ai is the most lovely of the dolls. ^^
(ID #552071) Posted on 2009/04/07 04:43
If they looked more like candy ladies and not candy girls it wouldn't be as creepy
(ID #602199) Posted on 2009/05/12 18:56
Perfect companion for a Lonewolf (^_^)
(ID #617331) Posted on 2009/05/23 03:42
they are a bit creepy they remind me of that bit in ghost in the shell soild state where the old man has the robotic maids!!0_0
(ID #623208) Posted on 2009/05/28 00:19
Reminds me of Chobits, kinda like the early, OS-less versions. Hey, we may very well be heading in that direction!
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