Chara Hobby 2006 Part 2
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Tue 2006/08/22 13:54
Continuing with the Chara Hobby coverage starting off with the wide angle shots which should give you a feel of what went on. Unfortunately my Xacti bit the dust and is permanently dead so I couldn’t get any video footage ToT.
This is only some of the queue that I didnt quite have the chance to participate in.
More queue…
Even more queue. Todays event was more of a family event as there were loads of dads with their kids.
The hall before people were let loose.
Dengeki Hobby stall with staff standing by to tell people “no photos.”
Don’t know if you can make this out but these are folks running for their favorite stall as soon as the doors opened. It was if as they were possessed – even running into others knocking them over. Most of them ran to get their limited edition Lacus from the Atoriesai stall.
Some of the first in the queue…
And here is that Atoriesai stall – you can see how desperate they are to get hold of their prized figure judging by how close they're standing together. If you are ever in this situation and don’t particularly want the person behind you up your ass – stick a metal plate in your underpants.
Yamato had some exclusive goodies but didn’t get to see what it was.
Keroro stall full of erm keroro stuff.
Folks who needed to relax for a while could have done so by shooting a few mobile suits on some of the arcade machines.
Senjyo no Kizuna is a multi player Gundam arcade game where you get in one of these pods to be surrounded by a huge screen in the shape of a dome – you feel like you are piloting your favorite MS (probably).
There were loads of dealers selling figures too. Despite being more of a family event, there were a few ero figures here n there.
Didn’t work out what these were and didn’t bother to ask but they kind of looked like small posters. Some of them were very cute though.
There were two stages which had cosplay, singing and other events. I had to leave early for another appointment so didn’t catch the cosplay competition.
Wherever you see some figures of scantly clad figures, you will also see some men with SLR cameras crowding around – I end up joining that crowd ^^;
Are you fed up with your daily shower routine? If so then you may want one of these ％ http://key.visualarts.gr.jp/product/tomoyo_after/,Tomoyo After%% towels to make your bath/shower experience a more enjoying one.
Some more not as stimulating bath towels. Confession time – I used to have a Little Mermaid towel about 13(?) years ago.
More from the inside of this stall soon.
More Senjyo no Kizuna with the crowds.
Here are what the pods look like from behind.
Not too sure whether it was because the hall at Makuhari was big or whether because it was still early on in the day but it was not that crowded compared to a figure event at Big Site.
And here is the Solid State Society booth – more form the inside this week. Brace yourself for a Gundam assault starting tomorrow.
And here's the Solid State Society booth – more from the inside this week. Brace yourself for a Gundam assault starting tomorrow.
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Sun 08/20 11:01 comments (29)
Freddo in Germany
You are still keeping me in suspense. cant wait to see those figures! droooool
(ID #38903) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Marty in Boston
Still waiting for the Stand Alone Complex pics... Thanks for joining to these events for us still stuck on the other side of the world. :-)
(ID #38905) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Keith in Malaysia
wow man just looking at the queue is enuf to scare me.although seeing these guys stuffing each other was fun.but this makes me urges to see more pics.+that towel with the girl with the apron is something worth buying even if it means ppl watching u like u are some pervert
(ID #38909) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
eddie in Tokyo
Jeeeeeeez, that queue is nuts! Luckily I didn't go otherwise I'd be in one of your pics and drenched in sweat!
(ID #38912) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Cribba in Sweden
Lookin forward to see those Solid State Society pics and some Gundam goodness :3
(ID #38914) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Boris in Maryland, USA
ah man this looks great as always. Your photographs has really showed me an inside view of this event. :D as always I want to go, but its too far away with ocean and all lol
(ID #38915) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Marcus in Edmonton
Was nice meeting you at Chara Hobby. Will be in Tokyo until the end of the month to attend the summer cosplay events :^D
(ID #38916) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Hmm... There have been some figures that I have really wanted. I don't think I would go to those lengths to get one. (^^;) Then again, it is Lacus eveyone is wanting. I guess if one is hardcore there is status to be maintained. (^_-) I'm looking forward to more. I've got my favorite chair ready... Bring on the Gundam assault!
(ID #38918) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Windbell in Singapore
It's raelly weird/crazy/beautiful isn't it, at how one would take such lengths and run to be the first to grab it. Their 望み is strong, dontcha think?
(ID #38921) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Chaos Incarnate in Pasco, WA, USA
As always, nice pictures Danny!
(ID #38922) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Phenie in South Africa
How much were those towels!? I would pay everything in my possession for that AIR towel >.< *cries*
(ID #38927) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
giant bread knife
yea i was the first one in that pod..... pwned some guy with a zaku o yea chec my models out by emailing me @ dhngundam@hotmail.com or zeta.enforcer@gmail.com
(ID #38984) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
that event looks mental....I cant wait to attend 1.....Id have to have my GF with me or I wont have money left to travel home with.....
(ID #40977) Posted on 2007/01/02 02:35
Freddo in Germany
You are still keeping me in suspense. cant wait to see those figures! droooool
(ID #80907) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Marty in Boston
Still waiting for the Stand Alone Complex pics... Thanks for joining to these events for us still stuck on the other side of the world. :-)
(ID #80909) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Keith in Malaysia
wow man just looking at the queue is enuf to scare me.although seeing these guys stuffing each other was fun.but this makes me urges to see more pics.+that towel with the girl with the apron is something worth buying even if it means ppl watching u like u are some pervert
(ID #80913) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
eddie in Tokyo
Jeeeeeeez, that queue is nuts! Luckily I didn't go otherwise I'd be in one of your pics and drenched in sweat!
(ID #80916) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Cribba in Sweden
Lookin forward to see those Solid State Society pics and some Gundam goodness :3
(ID #80918) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Boris in Maryland, USA
ah man this looks great as always. Your photographs has really showed me an inside view of this event. :D as always I want to go, but its too far away with ocean and all lol
(ID #80919) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Marcus in Edmonton
Was nice meeting you at Chara Hobby. Will be in Tokyo until the end of the month to attend the summer cosplay events :^D
(ID #80920) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Hmm... There have been some figures that I have really wanted. I don't think I would go to those lengths to get one. (^^;) Then again, it is Lacus eveyone is wanting. I guess if one is hardcore there is status to be maintained. (^_-) I'm looking forward to more. I've got my favorite chair ready... Bring on the Gundam assault!
(ID #80922) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Windbell in Singapore
It's raelly weird/crazy/beautiful isn't it, at how one would take such lengths and run to be the first to grab it. Their 望み is strong, dontcha think?
(ID #80925) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Chaos Incarnate in Pasco, WA, USA
As always, nice pictures Danny!
(ID #80926) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Phenie in South Africa
How much were those towels!? I would pay everything in my possession for that AIR towel >.< *cries*
(ID #80931) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
giant bread knife
yea i was the first one in that pod..... pwned some guy with a zaku o yea chec my models out by emailing me @ dhngundam@hotmail.com or zeta.enforcer@gmail.com
(ID #80988) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
that event looks mental....I cant wait to attend 1.....Id have to have my GF with me or I wont have money left to travel home with.....
(ID #82981) Posted on 1999/11/30 15:24
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