WF 2007 Winter - Figures
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Mon 2007/02/26 22:24
Absolutely hectic day yesterday. Wonder Festival in the morning, filming HDTV in the afternoon and off to an Idol event in the afternoon. Being a full time employee at Microsoft and a full time otaku can be tough at times ^^; Hmmmm, maybe I should give up one of these full time positions...
There were the usual billions of people waiting outside when we got there but for some strange reason, the halls didnt seem as packed as it was this time last year. Waited 64 seconds for our press passes before going in though a seperate entrance. Thank god for press passes.
Spent most of our time around the enterprise booths - being Alter, Max Factory, Good Smile etc. Only skimmed though the garage kits section due to time constraints.
Going to dedicate this week Mon - Fri on yesterdays Wonder Festival and finish off the week with coverage from yesterdays idol event - I know you are going to absolutely fall in love with her!
This is the first part covering female figurines, tomorrow will cover mecha stuff, Wednesday will cover cosplay, Thursday and Friday will cover two of my most-favorite-absolutely-must-have-or-somebody-dies figures.
Dont have a terrible amount of time to go through all these but I know that you know your stuff when it comes to figures ^^. If you have a question, post the photo ID like "7571.jpg".
Coverage is being brought to you in coordination with Akihabara News where you can catch the latest HDTV and movie footage from inside the halls at Wonder Festival. Akihabara News will be uploading a few clips of the event coverage so be sure to check them out this week.
Moeyo and ellcy90 also have coverage that you may want to check out.
Ah, almost forgot to mention that when you click on "view the rest" that over 100 images will load. IE users will experience blurring. If this happens then install Firefox instead. Alternatively you could just view the whole gallery instead. Some NSFW pics included too so watch your back at work. Should I include laughing man discs to hide B-Chiku?
There were the usual billions of people waiting outside when we got there but for some strange reason, the halls didnt seem as packed as it was this time last year. Waited 64 seconds for our press passes before going in though a seperate entrance. Thank god for press passes.
Spent most of our time around the enterprise booths - being Alter, Max Factory, Good Smile etc. Only skimmed though the garage kits section due to time constraints.
Going to dedicate this week Mon - Fri on yesterdays Wonder Festival and finish off the week with coverage from yesterdays idol event - I know you are going to absolutely fall in love with her!
This is the first part covering female figurines, tomorrow will cover mecha stuff, Wednesday will cover cosplay, Thursday and Friday will cover two of my most-favorite-absolutely-must-have-or-somebody-dies figures.
Dont have a terrible amount of time to go through all these but I know that you know your stuff when it comes to figures ^^. If you have a question, post the photo ID like "7571.jpg".
Coverage is being brought to you in coordination with Akihabara News where you can catch the latest HDTV and movie footage from inside the halls at Wonder Festival. Akihabara News will be uploading a few clips of the event coverage so be sure to check them out this week.
Moeyo and ellcy90 also have coverage that you may want to check out.
Ah, almost forgot to mention that when you click on "view the rest" that over 100 images will load. IE users will experience blurring. If this happens then install Firefox instead. Alternatively you could just view the whole gallery instead. Some NSFW pics included too so watch your back at work. Should I include laughing man discs to hide B-Chiku?
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)
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Lookin' good there! I see a few that I'd like to get this year.
(ID #44834) Posted on 2007/02/27 00:13
Haruhi figure for 12000 yen!
(ID #44835) Posted on 2007/02/27 00:22
Aeronautical Engineer
Is it just me, or did I spot a manga version Mai figure... (dark)... In anycase, this has sure helped for me to consider what looks good... and boy is it alot of it...
(ID #44836) Posted on 2007/02/27 01:00
>>EYES POP OUT
(ID #44837) Posted on 2007/02/27 01:09
lol i saw a few images quickly..( i have a camera on me looking! Wait OMG!! its watching me type~!!! aHH!! no seriously i do) Good job??
(ID #44838) Posted on 2007/02/27 01:20
Grrr! For some bizzarre reason, it cut off virtually all of my last post, so here I go again! I really like the sexy Booted bunny girls on 7582 and that h-game gal on 7634. Nice red Mikuru bunny too. I see Mirei-san in the background on the Shunya Yamashita stall! Show us more! Mostly, i have to say that your camera is EXCELLENT! Having recently spent £300 on one, i realise that its extremely difficult to take good, sharp, well exposed pictures indoors without flash! Great pics - especially of the excellent, but extremely blatant Mai Shiranui figure. Looking forward to the cosplay bit - never seen you cover a cosplay event before.
(ID #44839) Posted on 2007/02/27 01:21
anime/cosplay events organizer
wow! i really love to have the Yuki Nagato and Haruhi kits *heart* i really also wanted to have the Tsukino Azusagawa kit. the kit and the character are so cite *heart* looking forward on your next WF coverage installments Dan ^^
(ID #44840) Posted on 2007/02/27 01:22
so.....much.......haruhi >.< lawl im not complaining at all tho. is that a revotech saber i see???!!! want!!! ooo, speaking of haruhi, did u get ur limited 2000 piece max factory haruhi figure? (still angry that i missed it >.
(ID #44841) Posted on 2007/02/27 01:52
Lowlife
How does someone get a press pass to events like Comike and WonFesu? Enquiring minds want to know!
(ID #44842) Posted on 2007/02/27 01:55
i forgive you for the last couple of posts with the cosplaying guys, and this made my day
(ID #44843) Posted on 2007/02/27 01:58
RAM in BK
those are some HOT figures, danny i think you just convinced me to go buy some lol . keep it up!
(ID #44844) Posted on 2007/02/27 02:11
Claus Valca in Texas
What wonderful photography! You have a real eye for picking the best models and getting the lighting and angles just right. I can't think of a better treat than this to end the weekend with! Domo arigato!
(ID #44845) Posted on 2007/02/27 03:24
Professional Photo Lab tech
Great shots! This is what got me visiting your site originally Danny. I love that Mai figure, the face is great, but unfortunately I think her "eyes" may be a bit too large, don't think the wife will give the OK on that one. Ah well, I've at least got your great shots of it to enjoy. If this is just the first batch I can't wait to see what you put up in your gallery of the Must-Have figures. Looking forward to the rest of the week! Thanks!
(ID #44846) Posted on 2007/02/27 03:50
Subarunyon in Vancouver, Canada
That Mai-Kagutsuchi black figure looks nice, the price tag is definitely out of my grasp tho.... 32000 T? X_X;; I'd rather complete Kamen Rider Blade SICs first >.
(ID #44847) Posted on 2007/02/27 05:03
Student
ooo, i love the chibi characters ^_^ i cant wait for those haruhi figures to come out!
(ID #44848) Posted on 2007/02/27 05:32
I like the pictures Danny!!! You have a good kind of stress I wish I had access to all the tight stuff. I cant wait to see the rest of the weeks reviews and Thursday and Friday will cover two of my most-favorite-absolutely-must-have-or-somebody-dies figures. Your silly for that comment I cant wait to see those figures on Thursday and Friday!!! LOL
(ID #44850) Posted on 2007/02/27 05:41
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
all those figures are AWESOME .... I cant wait to see the rest of the great stuff from the W/F '07 .... Dont ever quit bing an OTAKU, drop Microsoft ..... =/
(ID #44852) Posted on 2007/02/27 06:34
ColdFusion Developer
Quite a number of awesome figures that'll be coming out. Hopefully I'll have the money and space for them.
(ID #44853) Posted on 2007/02/27 06:34
Student, working hard to become IT Professional.
Cool Danny! That's alot of photos! Oh Saber~~ About the 7684.jpg, when is it releasing? Thanks!
(ID #44854) Posted on 2007/02/27 06:50
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
so many figures so little bandwidth. lol nice set of images as usual Danny. love the saber figures! I wish I saw the bridal fig: http://www.dannychoo.com/slide/eng/wonfes2007winter/5062/photo/WF+2007+Winter+-+Figures/ before the wedding, lol it would have probably look unique on top of the cake. ^^ btw I was wondering is the saber fig: http://www.dannychoo.com/slide/eng/wonfes2007winter/4985/photo/WF+2007+Winter+-+Figures/ a revoltech? ^^
(ID #44855) Posted on 2007/02/27 07:32
thats a really tough choice, quit a high paying job or quit ur hobby where u get fame n glory
(ID #44856) Posted on 2007/02/27 07:52
Motion Graphics Designer
looks like theres some must buy figures for me this time around as well, argh... =___=
(ID #44857) Posted on 2007/02/27 08:20
Otakurian Shen
Too much Figures, too less money ! & WTF ! Haruhi is selling at 12,800yen !
(ID #44858) Posted on 2007/02/27 09:18
Student
I like the Masterpiece Megatron (even if his legs are very slim) and I liked the "Pat Lee" style Revoltech Megatron that were on WF 2007 winter. Pat Lee is the biggest **** on earth because he didnt pay the salaries of some great artists but he did make a cool Megatron. He bought a car with the money that was meant to be used to pay salaries. I saw on Seibrtron.com forums that Takara is going to distribute Masterpiece Megatron in the rest of the world through Hasbro, because Takara wants to produce a US Safe version! Stupid toy gun laws. I just want a Megatron with no orange tip. As for PVC figures I like the Mikuru in medic uniform, Haruhi Figumates and Mikuru waitress. Does anyone if there will be a Rockman Zero (Mega Man Zero) revoltech figure? I saw this ( http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/Wing-Zero/029.jpg ) on a WF 2007 winter coverage. Oh and if someone steals my photobucket bandwith by copying my link, he or she will die a gruesome death. Just save it on imageshack or your own photobucket.
(ID #44859) Posted on 2007/02/27 09:23
thats a negative on the laughing man censor from me. b-chiku = ^_^
(ID #44860) Posted on 2007/02/27 10:14
Silly question you ask Danny. Only you know what you can/can't do. And I guess that if you quit MS in good terms, it will not be a problem to (eventually) come back. My only advise: Just Remenber that you got only one life ;)
(ID #44862) Posted on 2007/02/27 11:19
I think both of them cannot quit as if u quit microsoft, u will loss few things, especially salary. However, if u quit otaku, most of the members here will be sad (i think) as we will miss lots of news about Japan & hobby collections.
(ID #44863) Posted on 2007/02/27 13:16
Student
Yoz Danny-san...That was awesome coverage from the Winter Festival..Wonderful lot of figurine..I liked especially the figure in bridal costume^^ Fell in love the first time i see it :D Mind if I ask you soemthing, which anime is she from? and most importantly, when will she be released and whats the price? HAHAHA..Can't wait to get my hands on her, she's been so far the loveliest anime figurine I have ever come seen. Thanks a ton in advance..Good Day^^
(ID #44864) Posted on 2007/02/27 13:54
Student
Sorry for this double post, the photo ID for the figure i am talking abt is 7646. Thanks alot^^
(ID #44865) Posted on 2007/02/27 14:00
College Student
Hehe, i think Danny is just kidding us with his question. I believe he's too smart and mature, to not know how to manage time between work and play. ^_^
(ID #44866) Posted on 2007/02/27 15:02
Awesome coverage Danny. Just wondering though, what happened to Ignis? You know the one.
(ID #44867) Posted on 2007/02/27 16:30
Otaku / Student in Computer Science
Without your job at Microsoft, you won't able to buy nice and cute figures to show us.
(ID #44868) Posted on 2007/02/27 16:32
Those are some sweet figues. I got a couple but i wish i had that many
(ID #44869) Posted on 2007/02/27 16:33
It looks like the eros have over taken the sci-fi elements of wonfes
(ID #44870) Posted on 2007/02/27 17:04
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert, Guitar Slinger,
Microsoft just got sued for 1.something billion.. *puts on best Bill Gates accent* "I'm Sorry Danny but were gonna have to let you go, but if u want to keep your job...I suggest you go chase after your 1.billion & something, after all that was part of your salary..." 残念なDanny しかし私はちょうどそれを言わなければならなかった! ^^'
(ID #44871) Posted on 2007/02/27 17:11
keep both. you can be "Danny Choo - microsoft employee by day, otaku/idol pleaser man by night". Cant wait for the mecha pics tomorow.
(ID #44872) Posted on 2007/02/27 17:21
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert, Guitar Slinger,
& now back to the main topic! (sorry for double post btw) todays words of the day... "I See Boobies" I think that says enough already. good cleavage, i mean coverage danny! :)
(ID #44874) Posted on 2007/02/27 17:48
:O Looks like you had alot of fun. Ofcourse we all know it was strictly serious business xD But personally, you could never quit being an otaku...so i guess microsoft has to go :P I look forward to looking at the idol pictures ;)
(ID #44876) Posted on 2007/02/27 18:33
Webdesigner - Freelance
Some of this figurines are really great, I would like to go at an event like this.
(ID #44877) Posted on 2007/02/27 19:31
Student
As always there are nice and "not nice" figures at these shows, acording to Danny's pictures there are realy some nice figures I would like to ge my hands on, but there are others I thought to myself, " what the heck is that" some of the figures had to many wrinkles on their clothes and the faces were weird like some of haruhi. And the ones of to Heart 2, what's wrong with their faces and clothes? Looks like they came out of a miss wet t-shirt contest and the one on white lingerie, her proportions.... I don't know, they look kinda weird, the chest is good but the waist and legs.... they look too hentai and real to my taste. Anyway I would love to get my hands on the Mikuru nurse outfit figure so cute ^^
(ID #44878) Posted on 2007/02/27 20:01
Kyoji in UK
Yeah, those Haruhi figures do look odd... Probably because they're from other companies and not Max Factory. I see there's another good looking Pia Carrot (7598.jpg) one out. Everything about the figure looks great! Besides that, 7629.jpg looks good too. Don't know where the character's from but really elegant! The bouquet looks fairly nicely done in the bride figure. And looks like Danny has his eye on Mai seeing she has more pictures than the others =P Anyway, おつ～
(ID #44880) Posted on 2007/02/27 20:38
FSK1138 in montreal, CANADA
HI DANNNY xD love the idol and gundam links
(ID #44882) Posted on 2007/02/27 22:42
Everything
That Idol Master bridal figure is amazing. So amazing that it depresses me that it will not get a normal release. Everything about it is freaking gorgeous.
(ID #44888) Posted on 2007/02/28 00:58
CEO MIrai Inc
All, Never worry about double/triple posting ^^; Doc, That is indeed Revoltech Saber - me want too. Re Haruhi set - did not get as I didnt think that much of them. Wildarmsheero, As long as you know the right people then you can get into anything ^^; Nekki, Thats a kit figure not a PVC which was sold out when I got there. Marvin, Revoltech it is and me want! Scavenger, Sorry dont know ToT kca, Thanks for the advise - I am sure you will be surprised at the result! Gundam Otaku, Shes from the game Idol Master Serogane, All the Ignis figures I saw were old... Monkee, I will have to work out that one ^^; Hayden, Nice one!
(ID #44889) Posted on 2007/02/28 01:08
CEO MIrai Inc
Forgot to mention... Looks like most of you want me to quit working for MS ^^; Lemme give the boss my notice today and I'll get back to you with what he says ^^;
(ID #44891) Posted on 2007/02/28 01:16
some cool pics, i see a few that i want, one that i will get soon, and a few that i have to have! good job.
(ID #44895) Posted on 2007/02/28 02:05
Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Student
This is my first post despite lurking around for a long while now... I was compelled to post to ask a question. 7633.jpg and 7609.jpg ~ Who are they and does anyone know when they will be released~ 7611.jpg ~Who is this and any idea if there plans for a prepainted pvc?~ Sorry if I did anything wrong in this post. I'm an idiot!
(ID #44909) Posted on 2007/02/28 06:33
.NET/Web Developer
Those are some pretty and nice looking figures. I'd like to get my hands on them some time in the near future. :D By the way, who's that in 7645 and 7646? Those two are my favorite in that list. And love that last pic featuring saber. XD I HAVE TO GET ME ONE OF THOSE! ^^
(ID #44910) Posted on 2007/02/28 06:59
VManOfMana
Very nice pictures. Also, the links in moeyo are very informative. Anyways, I would like some confirmation on the maker and release date (if available) on these two: http://www.dannychoo.com/images/photo/7640.jpg http://www.dannychoo.com/images/photo/7639.jpg Is 7640 the Max Factory Nagato Yuki without robe? Is there a release date? Is the 7639 also to be released by Max Factory? The following is a link to Moeyo: http://www2.moeyo.com/img/07/02/25/5/528.html Any info on the maker/material/date?
(ID #44911) Posted on 2007/02/28 07:10
File 7598 has to be one of the most attractive bikini girl figure around.
(ID #44913) Posted on 2007/02/28 07:40
VManOfMana in Miami, FL, USA
Another external link: http://www.akibablog.net/archives/img-mouse/2007-02-26-224.html For what I was able to find in two auctions in Yahoo, it seems to be PVC, released in May, and made by Wani books (they do figures?) Any corrections on this info is appreciated, as well as any info about availability - is it a very limited release or will it be available via the usual sources (figure stores)?
(ID #44915) Posted on 2007/02/28 08:02
duuuuuu drools........ why dont they ever sell those hug pillow cases in U.S. anywhere?
(ID #44919) Posted on 2007/02/28 09:43
Wow, so many things i want. btw tahts a hard poll, in the end i couldn't choose.
(ID #44931) Posted on 2007/02/28 13:37
Underemployed Office Minion
WOW, Im gonna have to start working over time.
(ID #44932) Posted on 2007/02/28 14:20
IT Geek & Web Developer
7669 -- where's she from? what company makes her? What's her name? An anime girl wearing a bunny suit with a guitar is something you don't see very often. I may just have to buy a pre-painted one when she's released (if not already available to US)
(ID #44935) Posted on 2007/02/28 18:02
e-jump in MY
Suddenly, lots of Tamaki @_@ Shouldnt someone make a Negima figures? Im not into those chibi figumates. And WoW, ureshiko~
(ID #44940) Posted on 2007/03/01 00:36
Lowlife
"As long as you know the right people then you can get into anything ^^;" ...we "know" each other, don't we Danny? Right :D
(ID #44941) Posted on 2007/03/01 00:53
Dear Danny, You mean you didn't see this kit there? http://heiseidemocracy.com/2007/02/14/figure-news-ignis-the-white-coming-in-pvc-from-orchid-seed-pictures-inside/
(ID #44948) Posted on 2007/03/01 04:46
*sigh* if only i can go there and see all of them myself... btw, bout the bride figure (7648)... is it from an anime? and wow, mai shiranui had nvr look better ^_^
(ID #44954) Posted on 2007/03/01 06:53
idol master eh? haha i just realized danny already answered dat. hmm can't wait to get my hands on those. btw, gomenasai (-_-;)
(ID #44955) Posted on 2007/03/01 07:08
Antony in NYC
Very nice figure coverage. I had a tough time getting shots at NYCC07, so I know how tough it is to get those pics. FYI on the Revoltech Saber. I spoke to a Division Manager from Organic Hobby at New York Comic Con 2007, and he said Saber will be out in mid May. [Need to write up that last interview for NAF.] YJA prices for Max Factory Haruhi is quite reasonable. Haven't hit 6k yen yet.
(ID #44956) Posted on 2007/03/01 07:24
WhaaaaaAAAT! o.0 Noooooooo!
(ID #44963) Posted on 2007/03/01 08:51
Gah - sorry - delete that last comment, and this one ^_^ Should pay attention before i post!
(ID #44964) Posted on 2007/03/01 08:52
初めまして、水無瀬（minase）と申します。 少し前にこのサイトを知ってから、ちょくちょくお邪魔させて頂いています。 フィギュアを見るのが好きなので、dannyさんのように美しい写真を撮って下さる方には本当に感謝です。これからも宜しくお願いしますね！
(ID #44980) Posted on 2007/03/01 17:21
Great coverage as usual! Some figures are just magnificent. I had my mind focusing on those Haruhi Suzumiya no Yuutsu figures. As for your dilemma, I don't think you should quit one or the other. You need one to escape from reality and the other to feed yourself and your wife (I mean that being in Microsoft is not an opportunity offered to everyone, right?). They are simply complementary. Maybe you should just sleep a bit more, eh? lol... *runs away before he gets thrown out by the force* Question: Have you deleted some posts to make space? There are one in particular... The one with Risa Matsumoto figure, I believe... (I truly like that figure above the rest) ^^
(ID #45008) Posted on 2007/03/02 10:06
Almar in Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Danny, or anyone else, do you know the name of the figure that is dressed as a bride, or the company name? I realy, realy like this figure.
(ID #45049) Posted on 2007/03/03 18:40
Martin
I can't believe the quality and beauty of these things...just when I thought they couldn't get any better after praising Max Factory's Ignis. I suppose you really liked Mai Shiranui didn't you, Danny? It's the figure with the most pics, heh. She's magnificent. Is there a slight chance you have more pictures of the new Iroha figure? Perhaps a forgotten shot or two left in the cam's memory? This is rapidly becoming one of my favorite websites, great content!
(ID #45078) Posted on 2007/03/04 08:24
Aaaahhhhh!!! My head is aching!!!! Can't choose!!!!
(ID #45088) Posted on 2007/03/04 16:20
Student
Does anyone know when that figure of Mikuru in nurse outfit will be released? I'd appreciate any info.
(ID #45144) Posted on 2007/03/06 02:42
Who is that at 5059 and where is she from? The figure looks awesome. I want all the Saber figures!!
(ID #45184) Posted on 2007/03/07 17:30
I must have 5098! I'm in love with Saber!
(ID #46885) Posted on 2007/04/22 08:08
mechanic
hey king of pvc, just had a question about 2 of the figures in the wf 2007 photos.....one what is the name of figure that is sitting down(looks like she is singing into a micraphone, and the cord is riding up her crothch and her blouse is open)...the figure is unpainted......and what is the name of the figure where there is a girl riding on a jet scooter, and her dress is blowing upward exposing her panties?....cant wait to buy them.........awesome work!
(ID #53088) Posted on 2007/08/01 01:49
Ogjjj, toooo many cool stuff. The Haruhi serie figure are awesome, never got enough of them!! The Bome figure are even better and better and did you see the Mai Shiranui figure?? ºoº If I don`t put a end to this, I will end under a bridge... Wonderful thing to be a freak, JAJAJA
(ID #56776) Posted on 2007/09/13 20:48
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
Alot of coolsome, cutesome and sexy figures! Do want all! The figure in bridal gown, what anime is she from? Love Hina?
(ID #68993) Posted on 2008/01/08 17:02
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
OMG I WANT SO MUCH. TOHRU HONDA, KOKO FROM DA CAPO 2 AND SO MANY MORE!!!!!!!!!!!
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