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English/英語  Wed 08/22 22:14 JST
昨日はフィギュアメーカー合同展示会 『WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR Wholesaler & Retailers』に招待されました。この展示会は販売店やフィギュア業界関係者向けで、一般には公開されていない。
Wonderful Hobby Life (click to enlarge)
あそこで会ったのはアキバの王者アキバブログさんとフィギュアの王者もんぷちさん。
その他にGood SmileとMax factoryはもちろん、Organic, Orchid Seed, Hobby Stock, Atelier-sai, Solid Theaterなどのフィギュアメーカーも参加されました。
Wonderful Hobby Life (click to enlarge)
この記事ではGSCのオフィスのテーブルの上にみらいちゃんのイラストがずらりと。もしねんどろいどのみらいちゃんを作るとすると、1万個を売らないと行けない。定価を4000円以上にすると、1万個未満を売らないと行けない。

このサイトには一日平均5万以上のユニークユーザー(今月は最高76,042人を6日に)、7月のPVは千万以上。それでも、みらいちゃんがほしいユーザーはこの数字のわずかと推測します。もっとユーザー数を増やし、10万個以上が売れる自信があれば、何かのグッドなニュースを報告しますね。
ちなみにみらいちゃんのどのフィギュアが欲しい?ビキニ, デフォルト, メイドあるいはねんどろいど
Wonderful Hobby Life (click to enlarge)
YAMATOさんの山下しゅんやフィギュア。これとその他撮ったフィギュアの写真を後ほどアップします。
Wonderful Hobby Life (click to enlarge)
アンケートに投票して「GO!」をクリックしてください!
vtcool in Bellport, NY
Senior Software Engineer
登録日: 2007/05/23 13:15
Wow, that is awesome Danny. Count me in for buying one of the Nendoroid Mirai's when they come available. As for a regular figure, I actually prefer a Bikini Mirai. But, wow, just too cool :) Congrats again and I'm sure you'll be able to forecast 10,000 units.
(ID #55112) Posted on 2007/08/22 22:07
lanie-emon in Keldabe, Malaysia
Mandalorian in training + Otaku...
登録日: 2007/06/05 11:28
A bikini-Mirai would be awesome. And I reckon sales wouldn't be a big problem, there a legion of us waiting for a Mirai figure XD
(ID #55114) Posted on 2007/08/22 22:17
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA
I think the bikini would be the obvious choice.. so just like the MG 100 Gundam, you should do something completely different. I think the maid would be awesome, especially if she is in the pose where she holds a mini statuette of herself. Plus, this wouldnt make us all look like eroge freaks. Booyah.
(ID #55115) Posted on 2007/08/22 22:24
Ken in NYC
Student
登録日: 2007/03/15 22:38
Bikini would definitely sell if you give it the right face expression. Although nenodroids are cute, I really don't think they will make everyone desire a SD figure.
(ID #55116) Posted on 2007/08/22 22:27
double in Singapore
Student
登録日: 2007/04/24 11:15
Sales would not be a problem if you manage to convince the GSC or MaxFac to make and sell a Mirai figurine. A default one would be good though.

I would buy one if the quality is acceptable,and the price is reasonable,say 5000+ yen for a 1/8 Mirai.I think the quality of the product would be guaranteed,especially if it's done by MaxFac.

I'm awaiting your announcement for a Mirai figurine =D 
(ID #55117) Posted on 2007/08/22 22:30
Aaronime in Mars, Canada
Human
登録日: 2007/07/27 10:28
I think the default "school girl" Mirai would be a better choice. 
You know how school girl uniforms are a sign of Japan. And Pantsu too.
If you ever get them ready, I'm willing to buy!
(ID #55118) Posted on 2007/08/22 22:40
Maid-Mirai
want
(ID #55119) Posted on 2007/08/22 22:48
Jesper in Viborg, Denmark, Europe, Earth
Plast Processing Engineer
登録日: 2007/07/16 23:56
I simply have no interest in nendoroids, and wouldn't buy one. But would surely buy ANY Mirai-san figure. - preference being Bikini Mirai. - She strikes a pose we haven't seen others do (and looks damn cute doing it), whereas Default Mirai comes pretty close, in pose, to so many others... (she still looks cute though ;)
(ID #55120) Posted on 2007/08/22 22:59
登録日: 2006/12/24 23:42
I'd vote for normal Mirai. although looks like Bikini Mirai has the most votes. ^^; then again, I'd buy whichever Mirai figure that comes out anyway. ^^
(ID #55122) Posted on 2007/08/22 23:16
Tom in サウス フロリダ
Professional Student
登録日: 2006/12/25 13:44
I'd prefer a normal or bikini version of her.  Maids are cool, but I just feel those two choices fit her better.  I never liked nendoroid figures.
(ID #55123) Posted on 2007/08/22 23:28
Hachiko in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Student
登録日: 2006/12/26 11:13
For sure if a Mirai figure comes out, I will indeed buy it! I perfer the normal or the maid Mirai ;D
(ID #55124) Posted on 2007/08/23 00:05
valho in Malaysia
Graphic Designer
登録日: 2007/05/04 12:29
Well I definitely going for the nendroid Mirai, she's so cute. I would like one where she's dress up in Miko though but the default one just looks as nice ^^
(ID #55125) Posted on 2007/08/23 00:14
Subaruhess in Portsmouth, UK
登録日: 2006/12/24 22:37
I'd like a nendoroid, I find them more appealing being cute & chibi. Too much maid, school girl, bikini blah figures out there. The event & stormtrooper version would be fun to have, since you have cast-off features you like ^^
(ID #55126) Posted on 2007/08/23 00:22
notfair in Malaysia
Student, ACG Fans
登録日: 2007/08/14 16:34
i confirm will buy and support if release because Mirai-san really cute. i prefer the default or maid or nendoroid Mirai.
(ID #55127) Posted on 2007/08/23 00:24
CrazyAnimeTuga in Portugal
Student
登録日: 2007/01/03 02:12
Hum I'm not a fan of Nendoroids so I would prefer the default one (school girl) or the Bikini one with cast off included ^^. If any of them or both ever comes out you can count on me to buy them.
(ID #55128) Posted on 2007/08/23 00:26
Tragic comedy in Singapore
Animator/ graphic designer
登録日: 2007/04/10 22:55
i want a nendoroid!
(ID #55130) Posted on 2007/08/23 00:40
Bum
登録日: 2007/07/11 20:57
I have to say I don't have alot of use for nendroids in general and this really isn't an exception, however any other style of mirai figure that's made I'll be sure to get.
(ID #55131) Posted on 2007/08/23 00:44
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
登録日: 2006/12/25 19:17
wow! you got to meet the people behind moeyo and akibablog ^^

@mirai figure

count me in to buying your mirai figure ^^

btw, i vote for both the default school uniform, the maid mirai and the bikini mirai :3

the price would be an issue but with a lower price comes high demand even though it would have a limited supply but this way you will know how many people bought the figure and obtain Good Smile's expectations and maybe they will consider producing more at the same price ^^
(ID #55132) Posted on 2007/08/23 00:52
Demacrez in Evansville, Indiana, US
Link Cosplayer, Video Gamer, Amatuer Programmer, and Artist
登録日: 2006/12/25 13:31
Jeez, achieving the Otaku dream.  Gotta meet you one day if I ever go to Japan. :)

@ Mirai-chan figures: I will purchase one no matter what Danny.  Even though I said I wouldn't purchase figures I would purchase one to help a dear friend no matter what the figure might be.  I'm seriously leaning towards Mirai Maid but everyone is wanting a bikini-clad Mirai so I guess I won't fret too much. :3

P.S.: You gotta write a book on how you succeeded this far just so... I can learn a few things here and there. :P
(ID #55133) Posted on 2007/08/23 00:58
Gibson in California
Student artist
登録日: 2007/05/28 03:30
Danny to some degree I think the figure should be relase right after the anime or manga. I think its hard enough selling 10,000 units of those. I might be wrong.

Btw I would definately buy one, and is there one model of Mirai as futeristic cyboryish (not gundums)
(ID #55135) Posted on 2007/08/23 01:20
JapanAnime in Hilversum, Holland
Student Business Economics
登録日: 2007/08/05 18:23
Count me in! I was anxiously waiting for some Mirai figure news since August the 15th. ^^
I prefer a Nendoroid version of Mirai, but I certainly have no problem with a regular (school uniform) version of Mirai.
(ID #55137) Posted on 2007/08/23 01:30
Setsuna-san in Selangor, Malaysia
VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.
登録日: 2007/07/06 10:07
its either maid mirai or a nendoroid one for me as i love all things kawaii.

by the way, a maid mirai with a cast off would be really nice.^^
(ID #55138) Posted on 2007/08/23 01:32
Haro030 in California baby!!
wanderer
登録日: 2007/01/11 07:21
I'd go with the nenodroid version, she'd be quite cute! If it's possible you could have an alternate costume with it (like stormtroper)but I'm pretty sure that couldn't happen for a reasonable price. But no matter what count me as one who would buy her as soon as she was available.
(ID #55140) Posted on 2007/08/23 01:43
syrix in U.S.
student
登録日: 2007/03/21 09:30
I would pick up a maid Mirai but bikini's are alright with me ;p.  10,000 might be a bit much for figures to be sold but I love the price of 4000 yen, be happier if it was lower lol.
(ID #55141) Posted on 2007/08/23 01:45
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
登録日: 2006/12/11 11:06
Thanks all ^o^

Demacrez,
Will do write ups from time to time ^^

BTW, some of you maybe under the impression that the figure will sell for 10,000 yen - 10,000 is the number of figures I need to sell. The price will probably be from 4000 - 6000 yen. 
(ID #55142) Posted on 2007/08/23 02:06
neil in Quezon City, Philippines
maid one is best, will surely buy that one if it comes out
(ID #55144) Posted on 2007/08/23 02:22
Mac in Podunk, USA
IT monkey/consultant
登録日: 2006/12/29 03:14
I look forward to any figure made.  Despite my enthusiasm for figures, I rarely buy them, both due to cost considerations (which will change soon) as well as the fact that most of the really good figures aren't exactly "modest", and therefor off-limits for me.  

I'll do my best to purchase a Mirai figurine, though.  

I'm hoping equally for a "default" or a "nendoroid" version.  Despite my admiration for the gorgeous new Mirai maid pic I can see at the top of the site (I love it!), I'm not so sure I'd be enthusiastic about a figure version--but I suppose that really depends on how the figure came out.  I'd certainly be enthusiastic about a bikini version, but...  off-limits for me.  I do guess it'd sell better overall, though.  
(ID #55147) Posted on 2007/08/23 02:49
シャキー in カナダ
Student~
登録日: 2007/07/14 10:05
nendroid = chibi?
if so
nedroid = cheaper than the rest + looks cute ^^ so nendroid ^^
(ID #55154) Posted on 2007/08/23 03:20
Gilgamesh in Mexico
登録日: 2007/07/06 13:57
It's great that you're dealing with all these heavyweights of the toy industry!

I would definitely buy a Mirai figure... but it would depend which manufacturer produce it, if it's from the Goodsmile group a 'Maid Mirai' would be great cause of their HQ standards it will turn out to be an awesome fig (though I assume, quite pricey), from any other manufacturer a 'default Mirai' would be nice...

I don't buy bikini versions unless I'm a HUGE fan of the character (so far I only own one bikini fig), and I pretty much hate nendoroids (except for Saber) xD

But you can count with me as a buyer for a Maid/Default Mirai for sure!
(ID #55157) Posted on 2007/08/23 03:49
pp in Singapore
Army
登録日: 2007/07/10 20:22
will buy any version of mirai but prefer default xD . bikini wise, maybe if is gasaphon i'll get :P

(ID #55158) Posted on 2007/08/23 04:05
Jayzai in Singapore
Student
登録日: 2007/05/24 01:01
danny, if you are really going sell the unit i would definately buy it. but i am at singapore, are you able to ship it over to us at overseas ?

btw, a maid would be nice, bikini is too flashy for me and my friend might call me a pervert for that lol even though i like bikini too.
(ID #55160) Posted on 2007/08/23 04:14
Egg Foo in Utah, USA
Graphic Designer
登録日: 2007/08/09 11:36
I am definately for the default or bikini. Not a big fan of nendroid. I would buy any of them though, especially if cast-off.
(ID #55162) Posted on 2007/08/23 04:37
lu-k in Bayonne, France
Software Developer
登録日: 2007/01/07 21:55
Would buy any Mirai-chan version, as far as the figure(s) respects Azamiyuko-sensei  works :D

looks like there are a lot of leaning figures on GSC display :(
Especially the iDOLMASTER ones ;_;
(ID #55165) Posted on 2007/08/23 05:24
kintaro in Pineville North Carolina
Student
登録日: 2007/04/24 20:19
I'll be able to buy one as long as it's imported to a store like Kid Nemo or something. Otherwise I'm not allowed to make orders overseas ^^; but anyway I've been thinking about collecting Nendroids for a while. I may start this school year, since I don't have time for Gundam building anymore.

I would probably go with a standard Mirai in some dazzling pose first, and then get the swimsuit version.
(ID #55166) Posted on 2007/08/23 05:27
BeLe in Davao, Philippines
.NET/Web Developer
登録日: 2007/01/03 16:36
I've never taken a liking to nendoroid figures.  Although some may be cute I just can't see myself buying one.  That said, I'd love to buy a school-girl Mirai. ^^
(ID #55169) Posted on 2007/08/23 05:42
Gorgo in Florence, Italy
Games addicted
登録日: 2007/04/16 18:56
Danny...
Definitively i'd love to see Mirai dressed up as maid and if is it possible with glasses too...

What do you think?
(ID #55172) Posted on 2007/08/23 06:14
Hatix in Antwerp, Belgium
IT, Programmer, ...
登録日: 2007/04/25 05:14
Any Mirai figure would be fine, but it seems Bikini Mirai is getting the most picks.

Btw, Danny, wouldn't it be possible to have the figure be sold at shops like Aso Bit, Animate, Hobby Figure,... ? Even in small quantities. 10000 to sell is a lot,just through the site (even if you have 70000 views at max). But I guess you'd have to do some advertising for those shops. Maybe a doujin/manga of Mirai would help sales in the Akiba shops (or any other place Nakano) ;p. (you might include a cameo appearance of the storm trooper in the manga ;p)
(ID #55173) Posted on 2007/08/23 06:25
Arekusu in The Lost Woods
Dai Gurren Dan member
[f] 
登録日: 2006/12/31 18:24
I will definately put in an order the second it's available. As for which one to choose..hmm..normally i would say the Bikini version for aesthetic appeal, but i think the Default one would be nicest, not only was it the first design, but it seems to be her standard costume so i recon it would be a good place to start ^_^
(ID #55174) Posted on 2007/08/23 06:25
Gibson in California
Student artist
登録日: 2007/05/28 03:30
i wonder if china will try to make boot leg copirs of it O.o
(ID #55175) Posted on 2007/08/23 06:37
nirodha35 in Netherlands
登録日: 2007/05/13 19:58
Hi Danny...don't have any bikini figures yet so...Mirai bikini would be a nice one to start :D . Looks hot. Can imagine that the production costs would be staggering. Maybe just a "limited edition" version is an option: limited edition always turns people on ("greed is good" haha) so you could ask more. Anyway, love the site, keep it up!!!
(ID #55176) Posted on 2007/08/23 06:52
Linc_31 in Hong Kong/Beijing
Student
登録日: 2006/12/26 09:50
I'm abit worried that the Bikini Ver.'s towel would snap off too easily...and the Maid Ver. would be complicated and costly...so i guess starting off with the default school uniform(orange) would be the best.
(ID #55177) Posted on 2007/08/23 07:30
byaku-chan in Malaysia
登録日: 2007/08/05 13:23
I'd be interested in a bikini or nendoroid Mirai - figures in seifuku tend to bore me unless I really like the facial design or there's an interesting pose. But if the Mirai figure has a great pose I reckon she'll sell well regardless of whether it's the bikini or uniform version really =)
(ID #55179) Posted on 2007/08/23 08:09
farrroarz in Brunei Darussalam
Student
登録日: 2007/08/05 22:52
Mirai-chan gonna go 3D! For me, i would prefer Mirai-chan in seifuku considering it's her first PVC or is it not? 

Either way, i go for the normal look first then if sales are good, go do Mirai-chan with more costumes or awesome poses.
(ID #55183) Posted on 2007/08/23 10:04
Starboykb in Brunei
IT TechGuy
登録日: 2007/05/16 00:05
I want her in bikini! ^^;;;;
(ID #55187) Posted on 2007/08/23 11:04
Chuck Gaffney in Selden, New York
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
登録日: 2007/07/29 00:29
I'll have to say the bikini model would do best. 
Since I deal with anime wholesalers here in the US along with Good Smile Company, I would stock up on Mirai figures in a heartbeat.
(ID #55192) Posted on 2007/08/23 11:26
MosKAU in Dark Northern Forests (Finland)
Student
登録日: 2007/03/06 22:22
Dang, Definately default! would be more easier to recognize ;p though bikini would be good too! 
(ID #55194) Posted on 2007/08/23 11:30
Ujuj in Paris
Programmer
登録日: 2006/12/24 22:31
What is sue is that I'll never buy any Nendoroid figure !
(ID #55211) Posted on 2007/08/23 12:52
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
登録日: 2007/06/11 14:57
i prefer bikini followed by maid followed by schoolgirl. :p
(ID #55212) Posted on 2007/08/23 12:58
Ryuuichi in Sydney, Australia
Student
登録日: 2008/06/21 17:34
Dang! I thought I was gonna choose default, but my naughty mouse moved over to the bikini xD well, either way is good as long as I can get a hand on her when she's out.. Heheh~ It sure is going to sell~
(ID #55221) Posted on 2007/08/23 14:27
Gundamjehutykai in Foundation II: Stellvia
being a resin whore, I probably wouldn't be interested in a normal Mirei. May be interested in a nendoroid tho...
(ID #55224) Posted on 2007/08/23 15:20
Wehan in South Africa
Pro Fansub Downloader
登録日: 2007/06/19 16:16
Sorry this is so late: I also liked what some people said about starting with the default and working through different costumes/poses. If you give the majority what they want up front, they may not come back for more later (no way, that's just wrong, YOU GOTTA GET 'EM ALL!)
(ID #55229) Posted on 2007/08/23 16:15
MumMum in Maryland
Retail
登録日: 2007/08/03 11:17
You guys are crazy, why the "bikini"! the "default" outfit or even the "maid" would be better! Even though I am not the biggest fan on this site I would most likely get the figure!
(ID #55230) Posted on 2007/08/23 16:34
Zeroblade in Manila, Philippines
Student
登録日: 2007/04/10 21:47
Maid FTW!

And best of luck to you and the figure dealings.
(ID #55235) Posted on 2007/08/23 18:13
wildarmsheero in Spaaaaace
Lowlife
登録日: 2006/12/25 14:17
Polo bikini Mirai plz.
(ID #55241) Posted on 2007/08/23 22:15
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
登録日: 2006/12/24 12:02
This sounds great Danny.  How could networking get anymore pleasurable.  I really need to get my ##@s in gear, wouldn't mind getting invited to meeting like these.  I guess you where invited because of the prominence of your website and figure reviews?

I would go with maid first... ^^;  Like that one should come as a surprise.  Then again AndyH's nendoroids would look great as figures.  
(ID #55246) Posted on 2007/08/24 00:30
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
登録日: 2006/12/31 22:48
Anything will do as all three are great choices. I believe classic Mirai-Chan is the best, personally.

I wonder if you would remunerate AndyH if her Nendoroid was to be released (I hope so).
I believe Yuko-San will get her share obviously.

Best of luck to you. I sincerely wish this will work in the end.
(ID #55260) Posted on 2007/08/24 02:07
SG in UK
Art/Media Student (Wannabe Illustrator)
登録日: 2006/12/28 05:39
I think it will be either the Maid or Bikini version to be made.

Regular DannyChoo users would definately buy one haha. It'll probably sell well with the Bikini one.

And in the end, maybe Danny could come up with a competition to let Danny Users to design a figure hehe.
(That would be like...own 'figure' + Mirai combo @_@).

:s
(ID #55360) Posted on 2007/08/25 00:05
bis2501 in Malaysia
Engineer
登録日: 2007/08/25 21:56
Great to know that there are plans for a Mirai figure :) I'll definitely buy one, no matter which costume as show of support. Personal preference would be a Nendoroid though.

Hope it works out!
(ID #55495) Posted on 2007/08/26 12:27
Tiquanleap in Sierra Vista, Arizona USA
Pressman
登録日: 2008/01/29 13:51
I like the bikini version but i would take the default version too.
(ID #72645) Posted on 2008/02/19 00:06
adan in Fiber Optic, Indonesia
Web Designer
登録日: 2007/06/11 14:22
Sorry Danny, i might be wanna have Mirai in Bikini, and Maid. So plz, consider both of them will be made. Onegaiiiiiii~
(ID #99847) Posted on 2008/03/02 16:55
Anonymous Coward in Singapore
登録日: 2008/06/03 22:21
I'm in for a nendoroid! Got bitten by this nendoroid craze!

SHOW ME THE PREORDER PAGE LINK! LOL!
(ID #211342) Posted on 2008/06/12 18:14
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