Good Smile Company

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日本語/Japanese
Sat 2007/08/04 10:20
Just got back from the Good Smile offices. While I cant talk too much about the meeting right now, I can show you just a handful of photos.

You've already seen her before but Char Rhouseman looks fantastic in the flesh - I remembered to ask how her name should be spelt ^^
She comes with interchangeable clothing parts for a full blown cast off (kind of ^^;)
Just stuck this one in the wallpaper pool.
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Looking at my face has been known to cause sea sickness so the Mirai mark is to my aid.
But the main point of the meeting wasn't about Char...
I cant go into details regarding the meeting until after the 15th of August...

Anyway, Good Smile have invited me back to their offices on the 12th of this month for an event being attended by figure industry folks. The first three hardcore Good Smile fans to mail me at [support at dannychoo dot com] gets to come with me. You obviously need to be in Tokyo at the time ^^
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Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25 20:05)
anime/cosplay events organizer
HOLY SHI~!

Char Rhouseman has a full blown cast-off!!!

I SO WANTED TO BUY THAT FIGURE!!! *heart heart heart*

(Danny x Mirai designs) + Good Smile = Danny is cooking something XDDD

shi~! i so wanted to join you to the event where Good Smile will be participating ^^

Good Luck on your project and event coverages ^^
(ID #53413) Posted on 2007/08/04 10:38
valho in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/05/04 13:17)
Graphic Designer
WOW she really looks good, added her to my must get list ^^
(ID #53414) Posted on 2007/08/04 11:04
iMM in Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Registered on 2007/07/08 15:20)
Publisher
excellent she just moved up on me to get list...and I noticed a Mirai might be next
(ID #53415) Posted on 2007/08/04 11:06
mambo in 152nd floor (Registered on 2007/01/14 23:28)
Salaryman
I really need this like now!
(ID #53416) Posted on 2007/08/04 11:12
AndyH in Birmingham, UK (Registered on 2006/12/25 10:56)
3D artist
Awww - theres me hoping to hear juicy bits o' info on the meeting and any possible mirai figure news. Guess ill have to wait til the 15th...

YAY! The peeps at goodsmile have seen my chibi Mirai!
Dont suppose you gave them my portfolio / email adress for some potential freelance goodness?

Looking forward to the 'news' on the 15th...
(ID #53417) Posted on 2007/08/04 11:13
Holy shiat. The hair, so damn curling @__@ 
(ID #53418) Posted on 2007/08/04 11:16
lu-k in Bayonne, France (Registered on 2007/01/07 22:43)
Software Developer
She's just all I'm expecting. Cute face, awesome long hair, great outfits, big eyes, sword master and a lovely touch of sexiness.
I'm in love ^^

The two last pictures hide something interresting hehe
(ID #53419) Posted on 2007/08/04 11:19
bob-san in Madison WI (Registered on 2007/02/23 00:15)
Administrative Assistant
Hhmmmmm...

Meeting with a 'figure company' with images of Mirai.....

Anyone else care to hypothesize why Danny was there? 
(ID #53421) Posted on 2007/08/04 11:45
Gundamjehutykai in Foundation II: Stellvia
agreed,

Mirai figure methinks, given all the art strewn on the table.

In any case, I'm still weighing my options on the first 2 shuraki boxes. I'm trying not to worry too much about the 3rd yet...
(ID #53424) Posted on 2007/08/04 11:55
Setsuna-san in Selangor, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/07/06 10:55)
VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.
絶対 みらい の Figure.By the way, when would the Mirai figure be released?? can't wait.^^
p.s. please excuse my crappy japanese.
(ID #53426) Posted on 2007/08/04 12:01
Uninformed in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2007/07/26 14:31)
Accountant
A Nendoroid Mirai based on AndyH's art would be too damn cute ^^
(ID #53427) Posted on 2007/08/04 12:03
Ekowc in Finland (Registered on 2007/07/15 18:01)
humang being
OMG! Thats awesome! and lot of details too.

heh, /me sees Mirai-chan figure!
(ID #53429) Posted on 2007/08/04 12:09
Akiraman in RIDGE RACER City (Registered on 2007/01/12 00:40)
Designer & Animator
Only one thing comes to mind when Mirai vists a figure company with Danny...

I liked this figure, Char Rhouseman looks very well made, noticed you took photos of the figure at the office did you bring her home after that danny?
(ID #53430) Posted on 2007/08/04 12:11
Akiraman in RIDGE RACER City (Registered on 2007/01/12 00:40)
Designer & Animator
Forget to add is "Char Rhouseman" from an anime or game or an original figure design does anyone know? 
(ID #53431) Posted on 2007/08/04 12:12
Sector6 in Singapore (Registered on 2007/05/14 18:53)
student
her hair is amazing! and not to mention her eyes!
(ID #53432) Posted on 2007/08/04 12:28
rayk in Australia (Registered on 2007/08/01 20:18)
Pirate cat
I spy with my little eye... Plans for a Mirai figure XD? 

The Rhouseman figure looks to be pretty well made, any one have a link to a process on how these get made?
(ID #53433) Posted on 2007/08/04 12:29
AndyH in Birmingham, UK (Registered on 2006/12/25 10:56)
3D artist
Ive just thought - Goodsmile make the Nendoroid figures! 

*Hopes for nenoroid Mirai*

^_^/
(ID #53434) Posted on 2007/08/04 12:47
Aaronime in Mars, Canada (Registered on 2007/07/27 11:16)
Human
Wow! It's really good looking, especially the swirly hair.
There's a big picture with Mirai on the last picture- and some cigs. Oooooo~
(ID #53435) Posted on 2007/08/04 12:48
Gorgo in Florence, Italy (Registered on 2007/04/16 19:44)
Games addicted
OO Danny u are on something big...really big...i'm sure of it!
I cant wait to have more news...
Noooo be there at the meeting with you will be so nice...i wonder who is ne lucky guy^^

Danny u are such a nice guy!!!

BTW Char is lovely! The pose is simply amazing anf the dress effect is really inspirating!
(ID #53436) Posted on 2007/08/04 12:51
farrroarz in Lumut, Brunei Darussalam
No fair. danny got to see the good stuff. from what i see it looks like making a figure of mirai suegara if im not mistaken.

 well good luck on whatever ure doing or planning.
(ID #53438) Posted on 2007/08/04 13:23
Zeroblade in Manila, Philippines (Registered on 2007/04/10 22:35)
Student
When Danny visits GoodSmile with a portfolio full of Mirai designs and art, we can expect only one thing; this was inevitable, seeing as there's an anime on her coming out, if my memory serves me right.

Akiraman: I'm pretty sure Char's an original figure; they release these along with an artbook and character CD, if I'm not mistaken. 
(ID #53439) Posted on 2007/08/04 13:34
Gundamjehutykai in Foundation II: Stellvia
I would soooo go to the good smile company office if I was in Japan at the time.

but I'm stuck in the damn UK -_-'
(ID #53440) Posted on 2007/08/04 13:38
Jesper in Viborg, Denmark, Europe, Earth (Registered on 2007/07/17 00:44)
Plast Processing Engineer
Mirai made by the best in the industry!! OMG OMG OMFG!! :O

The wait for more news will be absolutely excruciating...
(ID #53441) Posted on 2007/08/04 14:02
neko in Sangenjaya, Tokyo (Registered on 2007/02/10 16:01)
IT specialist
danny you lucky bastard :)
i preorder already now a figure of mirai, haha ^^
(ID #53442) Posted on 2007/08/04 14:02
AndyH in Birmingham, UK (Registered on 2006/12/25 10:56)
3D artist
Me again...
Any chance you can ship me over to Tokyo to go to the goodsmile offices? I can.. er.... talk them through the aestetics of the Mirai nendoroid 3d model i did. Yes. That sounds like a good excuse 
^_^;

Char looks great by the way, but i dont think id buy it. Im already drowning in a sea of plastic, bare legged ladies, so im resisting anything that doesnt tickle my 'buy' senses immediately...
(ID #53444) Posted on 2007/08/04 14:13
Phamolous in Germany (Registered on 2007/05/26 07:32)
Her outfit is a win!
(ID #53446) Posted on 2007/08/04 14:43
BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03 17:24)
.NET/Web Developer
Char definitely looks great.  I hope they make more of the box sets coz I'm sure to order them in the future.  Could you tell them that Danny? hehehh

Mirai figures in the works? heheh! Now that's something to look forward to. ^_^
(ID #53447) Posted on 2007/08/04 14:59
MumMum in Maryland (Registered on 2007/08/03 12:05)
Retail
Rats, I am a Max Factory fan and also not in Japan, I fail both ways!
(ID #53454) Posted on 2007/08/04 15:24
terry in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/03 00:20)
=.=!
ordered the first 2 counter part, and of course, this one is also on my pre-order list lol..
(ID #53456) Posted on 2007/08/04 15:35
D_Blade in Montreal (Registered on 2006/12/31 23:36)
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Pictures of Mirai-Chan when visiting Good Smile... Hmmmmmm!
This is not just a coincidence is it?

I hope it works in the end! GS is such a good company!
(ID #53461) Posted on 2007/08/04 16:18
CrazyAnimeTuga in Portugal (Registered on 2007/01/03 03:00)
Student
Great connections Danny, I can see that probably next year we'll have a Mirai figure by Goodsmile or another company like Kotobukiya. You seem to be a shy character since you don't like to show your face very much in the blog.
(ID #53463) Posted on 2007/08/04 17:16
kintaro in Pineville North Carolina (Registered on 2007/04/24 21:07)
Student
Dang this will be nice. Did you bring your storm trooper outfit and sway them with your dance moves? ^^ Looking forward to a Mirai figure! (Or even a Mirai series, based on members poses / pictures?) Man this is exciting.
(ID #53465) Posted on 2007/08/04 17:49
Hayden in London, UK (Registered on 2007/01/06 06:41)
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert
Dont forget to get a Mirai hybred Gundam/Mecha figure :) would love to have one of those.
(ID #53468) Posted on 2007/08/04 20:53
Atenacius in Brooklyn, NY (Registered on 2007/08/04 07:00)
Architecture Student
i'm really hoping for a mirai figure and i can guarantee that i'll be buying one if and when that actually happens.
(ID #53470) Posted on 2007/08/04 21:02
jjjlmx in México (Registered on 2007/07/10 02:31)
I will be waiting for de mirai nendroid (i really like nendroids)

maybe some day someone want to do a manga with mirai :D
(ID #53471) Posted on 2007/08/04 21:05
Perplexus in England (Registered on 2007/04/27 18:48)
Film Student
[f] 
Wow, seeing that figure up close through the magic of photography makes me realize how moe she is. However, I am afraid that I can't contribute to your poll. The reason being, the wrong Char pops into mind leaving me unable to select an option >_
(ID #53474) Posted on 2007/08/04 22:28
xjaymanx in Vegas, baby! (Registered on 2006/12/29 11:49)
Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
Very intriguing Mirai update, Danny!... I wonder if the details includes a "good news, bad news" announcement. Hmmm... :)
(ID #53475) Posted on 2007/08/04 22:32
lanie-emon in Keldabe, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/06/05 12:16)
Mandalorian in training + Otaku...
waiting expectantly for news after the 15th of August
(ID #53489) Posted on 2007/08/05 02:28
Barsona in California USA (Registered on 2007/08/03 09:24)
NEET (no, student...)
I have been always wondering...  So as a Gunpla person, how much harder is it to make these?
(ID #53493) Posted on 2007/08/05 02:43
syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21 10:18)
student
Can't wait for the news.  Nice pics ^-^
(ID #53496) Posted on 2007/08/05 03:17
akaugly in The Firehouse, 2nd floor (Registered on 2007/03/30 12:07)
Self-employed
Her hair looks like a curly fry :D 
(ID #53500) Posted on 2007/08/05 03:37
JuicyBox in Bordeaux, France (Registered on 2007/05/18 17:41)
Doctor
Mirai-chan PVC figure by GSC incoooooomiiiiiing !! ;P
(ID #53521) Posted on 2007/08/05 14:30
homeless_homo in US (Registered on 2007/05/31 12:12)
Student
I could never guess what you were doing at GSC with pictures of Mirai ^^
(ID #53527) Posted on 2007/08/05 22:00
Hectic3 in Fukushima, Japan (Registered on 2007/07/15 22:26)
ALT
Wow! I assume the figure industry event on the 12th is Wonderfest? I will definitely be attending and will be going down to Tokyo from Fukushima on the 11th. 

Really hope I can meet you Danny!
(ID #53531) Posted on 2007/08/05 23:40
Aya Kyunik in Melbourne, Australia (Registered on 2007/05/22 17:26)
Hobby Store clerk guy thing...
O_O
Now I'm excited :D
Hope to see more news about this XD
(ID #53555) Posted on 2007/08/06 03:59
byaku-chan in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/08/05 14:11)
Char looks fantastic, wonderful detail and beautifully painted. I'm not usually one for blondes but she's rather cute. Can't wait for their rendition of Needa, the Shuraki series looks to be fantastic!
(ID #53557) Posted on 2007/08/06 04:25
Marauder (Registered on 2007/01/11 05:10)
大学生
I'm a hardcore Goodsmile fan but so far away from 東京. orz

シャル is quite the exquisite figure! 
I hope to pick one of these up (oh and the results of your secret GSC project ^_~).
(ID #53569) Posted on 2007/08/06 07:27
シャキー in カナダ (Registered on 2007/07/14 10:53)
Student~
the figures look really nice~
but what is shuraki ^^"?

are they basically a figure making company? (seen some trailer/ movie--> looks more like a game or something relating to that field)
(ID #53678) Posted on 2007/08/07 04:32
JapanAnime in Hilversum, Holland (Registered on 2007/08/05 19:11)
Student Business Economics
シャキー, Shuraki is the anime where Char Rhouseman is in.

GSC did an excellent job on Char. But I don't think I'll preorder her, I'll wait and see how the actual production figure will look.

Nendoroid Mirai...how sweet! Definately a must have for me, she will be a major success for sure!
I just hope they won't sell her exclusively via the GSC online shop (just as they did with the blue eyed Mikuru from Max Factory), because I can't understand a word of that site. ^^"
(ID #53680) Posted on 2007/08/07 05:01
Angel in California (Registered on 2007/04/25 14:48)
Student/Artist
Oh wow! She's a beautiful figure... her costume and hair is fantastic! 

Mirai-tan as a figure? I'm sure that'll make a lot of people here very happy. ^^
(ID #53806) Posted on 2007/08/08 15:37
シャキー in カナダ (Registered on 2007/07/14 10:53)
Student~
if shuraki is an anime y haven't i seen it b4? >.
(ID #53918) Posted on 2007/08/09 18:35
Zadous
the anime will come along with her figure.

I suppose...
(ID #53999) Posted on 2007/08/10 09:05
Felix the Cat in Irvine, California (Registered on 2007/10/23 14:20)
UCI Student
wow looks amazing.
yea never heard of Shuraki before.
now i'm interested
(ID #60725) Posted on 2007/10/24 04:25
InFlames in somewhere in little Germany (Registered on 2008/01/30 03:31)
... dunno
Beautiful and nice Figure, i love it.

I hope i can order and get her 'cause i've already the 4 others preorderd. The Boxes are really awesome ... to have all 5 of them ... seems to be great.

And yeah, it would be nice if GSC create a Mirai Figure.
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