Bishoujo Figures
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Mon 2006/12/04 20:27
I didnt expect yesterdays Bishoujo Figure Convention to be a big event but when I got down to the venue I was surprised to see tons and tons (and tons) of people lining up.
Quickly delt with the press pass shenanigans and went straight in to find... not much at all. I was amazed that thousands(?) of people turned up for an event with only a handful of stalls which included Kotobukiya and Good Smile. This event seemed to be more of a get-your-grubby-mitts-on-booty thing than a fully fledged figure show.
They did however have some nice figures which you will see further on in this report.
Got home rather sleepy to find Zelda and Monkey Ball waiting for me - spent the night playing as a film crew came over to do some shooting. No rest for the wicked.
BTW, I'm aware that you know your figures so am only writing blurb about some of these.
Dont forget to check out Shingo and Monpuchi's site for their coverage of the event too.
Quickly delt with the press pass shenanigans and went straight in to find... not much at all. I was amazed that thousands(?) of people turned up for an event with only a handful of stalls which included Kotobukiya and Good Smile. This event seemed to be more of a get-your-grubby-mitts-on-booty thing than a fully fledged figure show.
They did however have some nice figures which you will see further on in this report.
Got home rather sleepy to find Zelda and Monkey Ball waiting for me - spent the night playing as a film crew came over to do some shooting. No rest for the wicked.
BTW, I'm aware that you know your figures so am only writing blurb about some of these.
Dont forget to check out Shingo and Monpuchi's site for their coverage of the event too.
Due out in the middle of next year is this figure of Ryuna from Max Factory - Me want!
Seen the pre-release info for this figure of Peace＠Pieces Nagi but didnt pre-order until I saw her at the event and promptly came home to order on Amazon ^^;
Have no idea who she is, what she does but who cares when figures get this cute.
You can find this figure at Amazon.
Have no idea who she is, what she does but who cares when figures get this cute.
You can find this figure at Amazon.
For those who were wondering about this figure of Haruhi - Orange.
The queue went on forever.
And ever...
And ever...
And ever...
And by the time the queue reached the venue, they had to form one of those zig zag queues that you normally have fun in at the airport.
Unfortunately they were not giving out posters - nice poster!
Sakura Matou - out very soon!
As I mentioned earlier on - I think this show was more of a buy-stuff rather than to display stuff which could have been the reason why the lighting was lousy - hence bad pictures. Probably the worst set of pics I have ever taken at an event.
Is anybody getting this figure of Masane? I think she looks kinda odd in this pose.
Figures are big business in Japan - but I'm sure you didnt need me to tell you that.
If you like rockets and golf then you will want this figure of Arin from Sukatto Golf Panya
If you have this pencil sharpener at school - all your classmates would want to use it.
If you had this eraser, all your class mates would want to borrow it.
This is a mouse pad where her boobies are your wrist rest...
This person was dressed up like this for some reason.
This person has a figure rested on his shoulder - was attached with safety pins. I really wanted to know if he came on the trains like that because of he did then he is a better man than me. I guess I could attach a figure to the shoulder bell of my armor...
How about some sailor clothing for your figures? 2,520 yen is a bit steep for me. 1,000 yen and I'd think again and dress Chitose in it.
This fully posable figure of Saber pretty much sold out everywhere as soon as she hit the catalog.
Map of the hall - you can see just how small this event was.
I want all of these!
Some more clothing for your figures?
More coverage from the show tomorrow.
More coverage from the show tomorrow.
Salsashark in Oregon
Im pretty sure, not positive, that Masane figure from Witchblade is based on one of the folders from Megami a few months back. I think out of all those pics i only have 2 of those reserved :( The one figure you have a picture of that i havent heard anything about is of Pachira from Renkin 3-Kyuu Magical Pokaan, me want!
(ID #41835) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
AndyH in Birmingham, UK
Haruhi? Orange? I find it sacreligious that human eyes can even see haruhi's undies! Despite her ridiculously short skirt, you NEVER saw them in the anime! There should just be a blank void up there! I quite like the figure on pic '6408' whaterer it is, though id like that max factory harui the most. Shame its like gold dust!
(ID #41837) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Windbell in Singapore
This event seems smaller compared to the previous ones. I kinda like the figure in picture 6406, just can't remember the name of the character >__< Anyway, good job Danny-san!
(ID #41838) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Huk
hahaha, now can play the "Haruhi what color game." For those who answer with a huh? The person who ask the Qn gets to pinch the one who failed to notice its Orange. 6406 Sana and 6408 Rumi are both from Pia Carrot GO, made by Kotobukiya 6406 http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/page/pvc_pia-go_sana/index.shtml 6408 http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/page/pvc_pia-go_rumi/index.shtml
(ID #41839) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
marvin
great pictures! nice coverage as usual Danny, speaking of coverage, you missed a spot on one of the Melissa Seraphy Mousepad. ^^ I wonder how many figures you end up taking home after the event? ^^ btw about the input, always glad to be of service. ^^
(ID #41840) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Doc in Kansas
yay for orange! i will be very angry if i dont get that figure in Feb. >.>
(ID #41842) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Leo in San Francisco
I was going to make a comment about the awesome pictures and figures when a voice in the back of my mind kept saying "film crew....film crew....film crew". I'm sure you can help me understand what it all means. ;)
(ID #41843) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Saviour in Canada
I have that delicious Kotona swimsuit figure coming and it looks like MF is making all the Shining Tears girls. I was only planning to get Niege...
(ID #41845) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Orange! ^o^ The Runya figure does look nice... Hmm... I guess I will be getting another one, two or three figures from Sukatto Golf Panya. ^^; It's nice your wife doesn't mind your figure collection. I seen a slight disapproving glance about Win-chan when my fiancee was here this week. I will be treading lightly until I'm sure how she really feels. Thanks as always Danny for the coverage. I try to keep up with figure releases, but...
(ID #41848) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Huk
Danny, forgot to ask a Qn, I guess you met Monpuchi-san at the event? 6401 is Manaka swimsuit ver made by Kotobukiya http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/page/pvc_th2_manakaswim/index.shtml Anyways fans of Manaka shld check out the figure of the upcoming Komaki sisters also made by Kotoukiya http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/kotobukiyashop/detail.msp?id=5667
(ID #41849) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
BeLe in Cebu, Philippines
Ack!!! I just love that Haruhi figure. MUST GET ONE! I also wouldn't mind getting one of that 6409.jpg though. :D
(ID #41850) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
ricky in providence, ri, usa
ummmm danny i think you forgot a laughing man in the pic of the second mouse pad im not complaning though just pointing it out :D
(ID #41851) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Chaos Incarnate in Pasco, WA, USA
Great pics as always, Danny! The more I see posts like this, the more I feel I need to get into collecting larger figures.
(ID #41854) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
lu-k in Bayonne, France
Woa ! Pachira figure seems beautiful ! me want too :D hihi that was obvious Haruhi's would be orange, not a real surprise ^^ What I am wondering is if Mamiya's got the magic cat face :p Did you checked it ? ;)
(ID #41855) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
U say they are your worst pix ever, they look pretty good to me!! figures look awesome too, although more would've been nice!! Keep up the good work Danny =P
(ID #41856) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Raging Ivan in Manila
tons of figures.. gosh.. i cant have any..
(ID #41857) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Jacky in Sydney
Hi Danny~ I'm trying to track down those nice Arin figurines you have in your photos; the ones with the three alternates. Was wondering if you could give me some information on the company that is manufacturing them and a release date? I'm guessing Solid Theater atm (because of HLJ) but I just want to confirm. Cheers, Jacky
(ID #41858) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Alafista in Singapore
man .. that pencil sharpener and that eraser will surely make my tutorials more interesting ... lol orange! darn ... I didn't manage to preorder it ... now i have to pray for a miracle to happen ... well after constantly seeing your photoshots of figurines and stuff .. i'm now also inspired to go get a camera maybe next week and start snapping my collections .. ^o^
(ID #41859) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Naga_Ten in Porto, Portugal
Hey Danny, great pics once again! Just a note: Missed a nipple on the Waga Mama Capriccio mouse pad! ;-P Tiny little thing... Keep us drooling over your figures and electronic hardware!
(ID #41860) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Arekusu in The Lost Woods
Oooh, they are some nice pictures and those figures are nice ^_^ I know you are very busy, but will you be doing a Wii review sometime? because i am very eager to hear what you think of it ;) Nice work :)
(ID #41864) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
super rats in Philadelphia, PA USA
Good idea on ordering Nagi. It looks to be a beautiful figure and probably the one I've most been looking forward to for some time now.
(ID #41865) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Tim in Vancouver
Haven't visited in a while. I see you're still getting crazy amounts of hits. Keep up the good work!
(ID #41867) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
S.D. in N.Y.C.
The Mrs. "allows" me to buy Gundam models but they are now in my display case in the Basement... :(
(ID #41871) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
Well figurines like this really arent my thing, but they look good! ^_^ Oh, and Danny?...you missed a laughing man on picture 6449 oO
(ID #41872) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Danny in Tokyo
Super Rats, I didnt notice how nice she was until I saw her in the flesh. Arekusu, Will upload review tomorrow ^^; Jacky, http://www.hobbystock.jp/item/view/HBY-GCF-00000767?ba=285 Out next April by Solid Theater. lu-k, Forgot to check ^^ Huk, Unfortunately I didnt manage to catch up with Monpuchi. Leo, More on the crew tomorrow ^^ Doc, Me too. Marvin, What did you vote then? ^^;
(ID #41874) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
J in Manila
All that could brighten someone's days. Japan is so near, a neighbor yet so far. Can't see those sweets around here... Hey, knock-knock neighbor...pls open door, would just borrow some sugar for the coffee of daily life coz we've been drinking it with salt for years...pass some sugar here, wud ya! XD
(ID #41879) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
LC in working in Bangkok
Wow, so many people lining up for the convention! O_O I guess its fortunate in the Philippines that the toy collecting hobby is not that mainstream yet, that toy conventions are still comfortably tolerable...
(ID #41883) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
radical anime fan in Planet Earth
Thats a lot of figures... *oggle* And the pencil Sharpener and eraser were the best. Imagine your teacher asking you for a sharpener or an eraser, and you hand him/her one of those. Hilarious.
(ID #41963) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Gradus in Vancouver, Canada
The Ryuno figure you're pining over is from the game Shining Tears, if you're still wondering.
(ID #44253) Posted on 2007/02/14 06:07