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日本語/Japanese  Tue 12/05 21:35 JST
Added a new category for closet Candy Girl fans called Life size figures. I was thinking of calling this category carpool as these 1/1 scale figures can be put in the passenger seat so that you can use the carpool lane. I remember the first time I went to the US and seeing this 'car pool' lane and didnt know what the hell it was - "a swimming pool for cars?"

The only stall at the Bishoujyo Figure Convention that I felt had any substance was the one that Paper Moon set up. I know some of you have seen some of their products but they had a lot on display.
The Saber doll is really cute and you can see her out and about town as Monpuchi takes her outdoors for some shooting - the one of her in the sunset is really nice.

If you got some spare change knocking around then you can go to DMM and get one. Costs 298,000 yen for a limited posable version , 480,000 yen for a fully posable version and 1,230,000,000 yen for one that walks, talks and opens the door for you when you get back from work (and prepares dinner).
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Polls
Windbell in Singapore
Saber is cute :)

1,230,000,000yen is definitely out of the equation. That's a lot of money :/

Danny, may I know what's the height of these girls? An exact 1:1 of their anime counterpart?
(ID #41873) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
AndyH in Birmingham, UK
I saw the papermoon dolls in Asobit City earlier this year, and they seem kinda creepy. Its as if the appeal of gal figures is that theyre miniature. Once they become human sized you get freaked out. Almost as if theyre watching you....
That blonde bunny girl is kinda cool though. She doesnt look 10!

Id rather have the 'real' doll in pic 6508 ^_^
(ID #41875) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Red October in Elk Grove, CA USA
Windbell in Singapore. I think the doll is not higher than 5 feet tell.
(ID #41876) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Wildarmsheero in Spaaaaace
Is that man in the second picture who I think it is?
(ID #41877) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Alex in the U.S.
I'm disappointed that they make the eyes so cheaply. You'd think they would try to make the eyes look 3-D by adding a clear plastic cornea so that the light effect would occur naturally instead of painting it on there. All they do is paint the damn eye on the face with the light glare effect and everything. It rly takes away from the reality that the very doll is supposed to promote...
(ID #41878) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Salsashark in Oregon
Wow I cant decide if they are really cute or kinda creepy.
(ID #41881) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Daimaou in Tokyo
Nice shot Danny... I am more cute that the girl next to me ;)
(ID #41882) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
D_Blade in Montie, Can.
Hey, one of the dolls is Ren (aka Reverie Metherlance or the 7th Heavenly Treasure) from Erementar Gerad (the one with the purple hair and headband)! It was some good anime.
(ID #41884) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
about your previous poll, I voted, Stay where they are and continue buying. ^^ I just have to tell her whose the boss... umm.. her. lol. ^^ she says that doesn't mind about the figures, and jokes that she'd get me a lifesize one if she'd ever see one... then enter danny's papermoon dolls post. ^^ must be fate. btw I'm thinking about getting that affiliate link you mentioned. but probably start getting into it after things get a little bit less hectic. ^^
(ID #41885) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
I was looking at pictures of these the other day.  Just out of curiosity I would like to see them.  It must feel weird to see anime characters at 1:1 scale.  Of course I would never buy one since my fiancee would throw me out of the house. ^^;;  Thanks for the close-up pictures Danny.
(ID #41886) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
The_Woz in Patagonia
What if a kigurumi player hide in between the dolls and scare people? XD
(ID #41887) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Doc in Kansas
that bunny girl looks oddly familar...
i think the only probable time i can have one of these is when im single, Otaku, have my own house, and making lots of money. ^^ (got the first two conditions down, now to work on the rest.
dont u own a candy girl danny?
(ID #41889) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Anjerasu in Perth, Australia
Saber just looks awesome among em all, as for the bunny, reminds me of Mikuru but then again, the hair color isn't there. Won't get one of those, my friends might 'steal' em from me >_
(ID #41890) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
BeLe in Cebu, Philippines
I love the Saber figure.  I'd also ask the same question Windbell asked.  How tall are these?
(ID #41894) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
David -M- in France, Strasbourg
There is something in the eyes of this dolls... They look like cute dolls who can transform in super killing cyborg.

But really well made and the size is impressive.
(ID #41895) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
this is....slightly disturbing oO

Im not really sure why, I think its the eyes. (not innuendo) They just look...so big oO (still not innuendo)
(ID #41896) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Winn Sevilla
they're really nice, but not to the point that i'd be willing to own them. its just "disturbing" to own one (mentally, emotionally and socially).
(ID #41898) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
lanie-emon in Petaling Jaya
Omg, thats awesome...though a bit disturbing as well.
(ID #41899) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Tsubaki in Singapore
Okay, the next figure to buy would be that blonde hair meido. 

*Starts saving*
(ID #41900) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Gundam Otaku in Singapore
Yo Danny-san,

I've got a query...
As for...

"1,230,000,000 yen for one that walks, talks and opens the door for you when you get back from work (and prepares dinner)."

Does that mean that its a robot? I mean, it walks and even prepares dinner..what else would it be if its not a robot?..just curious and wondering though...
(ID #41901) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Kyoji in UK
Pretty nicely done considering they're 3D figures of 2D Anime characters...

Kind of reminds me of those wax museum displays I went to at Planet Hollywood in London.

@Bele

The official Paper Doll site lists them just under 160cm tall.
(ID #41902) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
D_Blade in Montie
It was Reverie Metherlence, The Seven Glittering Jewel... Oopsie.

Been a bit I saw it, so...
*Returns into darkness*
(ID #41903) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
himanshu singh in India
danny ho !

just watched your video clip on akihabaranews.com

i really enjoyed watching the clip. however, the lightning was really poor. it was just your first clip, so i think it will _definately_ be better the second time. :)

funny moments: @ school, @ school...

btw danny ...when are you getting your HD cam ?

GRRR...we are bored of pics...now we want VIDEOZ, that too in glorious 1080 !!!!
(ID #41904) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Danny in Tokyo
Himanshu,
Thanks! Yep it was a dark day. HD Cam - need to actually find time to order it!

Gundam Otaku,
Sorry about that - that was supposed to be a joke ^^;

BeLe in Cebu, Red October, Windbell,	
I think Kyoji got answered your Q?

Doc,
Not yet.

The_Woz,
That would be cool ^^

Salsashark,
Cute ^^

Alex,
Your idea would be better I agree.

Wildarmsheero,
Yep - the man from akihabara news ^^

AndyH,
Yep - those are cties ^^
(ID #41906) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
BeLe in Cebu, Philippines
@kyoji: cool, just a little over 5ft tall.  Small and kawaii ^^ Just how I like em.  Now I need to save me some money. hahah :D

That figure on the last pic creeps me out. o_O
(ID #41917) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
way cool, dont think the Mrs would allow me to get one though.....maybe I could get one and stash her at a friends place... hehehe.......
(ID #41925) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:11
Norman in Philippines
Data Analysts
Registered on 2007/02/11 00:09
I think if I buy them I will not have space for my little ones.
(ID #44110) Posted on 2007/02/11 17:22
Misuzu in Raleigh, NC
So the one that makes dinner, where do I place my order?
(ID #46316) Posted on 2007/04/07 17:52
Registered on 2007/06/13 04:09
If you could, please message me. I just want to ask something, but I'd be more comfortable via email.

Those really are cute though. Kind of makes an otaku's dream come true to a degree. However I'd bet any female member (if there are any) would be disturbed by me saying that.
(Btw that wasn't meant to sound sexist. I honestly don't know if there are any female members)
(ID #48988) Posted on 2007/06/03 13:41
Registered on 2007/06/13 04:09
Could someone actually post the official site? Or tell me where to look? I'm probably just being ignorant but since I'm leagally blind, it's hard to tell. 
(ID #48992) Posted on 2007/06/03 15:35
Fran in Vancouver B.C
Student, Musician
Registered on 2007/08/17 20:50
Where can I order one of these? I want the chobits one! 

thanks!
(ID #54829) Posted on 2007/08/18 23:38
Hayden in London, UK
Custom Pc Builder, Night Sniper
Registered on 2007/01/06 05:41
Servant Saber has to be one of the best  Dolls here. she looks amazing.
(ID #62644) Posted on 2007/11/07 20:56
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:45
the saber doll is amazing! 要!
(ID #71615) Posted on 2008/02/06 11:28
Asian_Ethics in Toronto, Canada
Ninja
Registered on 2007/10/20 11:22
I would definitely choose the creepy guy in the second picture. Call me baby
(ID #71637) Posted on 2008/02/06 19:44
Nella in Canada
Student
Registered on 2008/02/13 09:39
I torn between them being creepy and cool. It would be so much fun to have a life-size figure. Think of the possiblities! I'm surprised that that the eyes look so blank though. One would have assumed they would have made  them look more 'alive'. 
(ID #72459) Posted on 2008/02/16 14:04
Animugen in United States
Registered on 2008/02/25 03:59
I've got a special question but I'm kinda embarrassed to ask.So could someone message me so I can ask the question?
(ID #73151) Posted on 2008/02/26 03:26
Windbell in Singapore
Saber is cute :)

1,230,000,000yen is definitely out of the equation. That's a lot of money :/

Danny, may I know what's the height of these girls? An exact 1:1 of their anime counterpart?
(ID #83877) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
AndyH in Birmingham, UK
I saw the papermoon dolls in Asobit City earlier this year, and they seem kinda creepy. Its as if the appeal of gal figures is that theyre miniature. Once they become human sized you get freaked out. Almost as if theyre watching you....
That blonde bunny girl is kinda cool though. She doesnt look 10!

Id rather have the 'real' doll in pic 6508 ^_^
(ID #83879) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
Red October in Elk Grove, CA USA
Windbell in Singapore. I think the doll is not higher than 5 feet tell.
(ID #83880) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
Wildarmsheero in Spaaaaace
Is that man in the second picture who I think it is?
(ID #83881) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
Alex in the U.S.
I'm disappointed that they make the eyes so cheaply. You'd think they would try to make the eyes look 3-D by adding a clear plastic cornea so that the light effect would occur naturally instead of painting it on there. All they do is paint the damn eye on the face with the light glare effect and everything. It rly takes away from the reality that the very doll is supposed to promote...
(ID #83882) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
Salsashark in Oregon
Wow I cant decide if they are really cute or kinda creepy.
(ID #83885) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
Daimaou in Tokyo
Nice shot Danny... I am more cute that the girl next to me ;)
(ID #83886) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
D_Blade in Montie, Can.
Hey, one of the dolls is Ren (aka Reverie Metherlance or the 7th Heavenly Treasure) from Erementar Gerad (the one with the purple hair and headband)! It was some good anime.
(ID #83888) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
about your previous poll, I voted, Stay where they are and continue buying. ^^ I just have to tell her whose the boss... umm.. her. lol. ^^ she says that doesn't mind about the figures, and jokes that she'd get me a lifesize one if she'd ever see one... then enter danny's papermoon dolls post. ^^ must be fate. btw I'm thinking about getting that affiliate link you mentioned. but probably start getting into it after things get a little bit less hectic. ^^
(ID #83889) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
I was looking at pictures of these the other day.  Just out of curiosity I would like to see them.  It must feel weird to see anime characters at 1:1 scale.  Of course I would never buy one since my fiancee would throw me out of the house. ^^;;  Thanks for the close-up pictures Danny.
(ID #83890) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
The_Woz in Patagonia
What if a kigurumi player hide in between the dolls and scare people? XD
(ID #83891) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
Doc in Kansas
that bunny girl looks oddly familar...
i think the only probable time i can have one of these is when im single, Otaku, have my own house, and making lots of money. ^^ (got the first two conditions down, now to work on the rest.
dont u own a candy girl danny?
(ID #83893) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
Anjerasu in Perth, Australia
Saber just looks awesome among em all, as for the bunny, reminds me of Mikuru but then again, the hair color isn't there. Won't get one of those, my friends might 'steal' em from me >_
(ID #83894) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
BeLe in Cebu, Philippines
I love the Saber figure.  I'd also ask the same question Windbell asked.  How tall are these?
(ID #83898) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
David -M- in France, Strasbourg
There is something in the eyes of this dolls... They look like cute dolls who can transform in super killing cyborg.

But really well made and the size is impressive.
(ID #83899) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
this is....slightly disturbing oO

Im not really sure why, I think its the eyes. (not innuendo) They just look...so big oO (still not innuendo)
(ID #83900) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
Winn Sevilla
they're really nice, but not to the point that i'd be willing to own them. its just "disturbing" to own one (mentally, emotionally and socially).
(ID #83902) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
lanie-emon in Petaling Jaya
Omg, thats awesome...though a bit disturbing as well.
(ID #83903) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
Tsubaki in Singapore
Okay, the next figure to buy would be that blonde hair meido. 

*Starts saving*
(ID #83904) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
Gundam Otaku in Singapore
Yo Danny-san,

I've got a query...
As for...

"1,230,000,000 yen for one that walks, talks and opens the door for you when you get back from work (and prepares dinner)."

Does that mean that its a robot? I mean, it walks and even prepares dinner..what else would it be if its not a robot?..just curious and wondering though...
(ID #83905) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
Kyoji in UK
Pretty nicely done considering they're 3D figures of 2D Anime characters...

Kind of reminds me of those wax museum displays I went to at Planet Hollywood in London.

@Bele

The official Paper Doll site lists them just under 160cm tall.
(ID #83906) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
D_Blade in Montie
It was Reverie Metherlence, The Seven Glittering Jewel... Oopsie.

Been a bit I saw it, so...
*Returns into darkness*
(ID #83907) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
himanshu singh in India
danny ho !

just watched your video clip on akihabaranews.com

i really enjoyed watching the clip. however, the lightning was really poor. it was just your first clip, so i think it will _definately_ be better the second time. :)

funny moments: @ school, @ school...

btw danny ...when are you getting your HD cam ?

GRRR...we are bored of pics...now we want VIDEOZ, that too in glorious 1080 !!!!
(ID #83908) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
Danny in Tokyo
Himanshu,
Thanks! Yep it was a dark day. HD Cam - need to actually find time to order it!

Gundam Otaku,
Sorry about that - that was supposed to be a joke ^^;

BeLe in Cebu, Red October, Windbell,	
I think Kyoji got answered your Q?

Doc,
Not yet.

The_Woz,
That would be cool ^^

Salsashark,
Cute ^^

Alex,
Your idea would be better I agree.

Wildarmsheero,
Yep - the man from akihabara news ^^

AndyH,
Yep - those are cties ^^
(ID #83910) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
BeLe in Cebu, Philippines
@kyoji: cool, just a little over 5ft tall.  Small and kawaii ^^ Just how I like em.  Now I need to save me some money. hahah :D

That figure on the last pic creeps me out. o_O
(ID #83921) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
way cool, dont think the Mrs would allow me to get one though.....maybe I could get one and stash her at a friends place... hehehe.......
(ID #83929) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:00
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