Otaku

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日本語/Japanese
Sat 2008/03/01 12:27
The last installment of the Wonfes coverage which consists of the remaining bishojo figures.

I know many of you are not into figures and are more interested in the Japan articles like A Week in Tokyo but do you have a quick gander at the figure articles anyway?

The normal schedule of articles will resume soon but will consist of more figure coverage than usual - especially after spending a day at the Good Smile and Max Factory offices/studio - posted a photo in the News Items of Lala being sculpted - a few more exclusives soon.
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Polls
Subaruhess in Portsmouth, UK (Registered on 2006/12/24 23:25)
That C.C & Karren duo, I cant believe they turned that illustration into a figure 0.o. Anymore mecha updates from wonderfes?
(ID #74199) Posted on 2008/02/29 21:06
Syugo in Tokyo/Akihabara (Registered on 2008/03/28 01:42)
super otaku, doujin-ka
I know scary isn't it, but it's awesome
(ID #229598) Posted on 2008/07/04 13:34
Marc Tomorrow in UK (Registered on 2007/05/17 22:29)
Graphic Designer
Hey what's the very first figure in the bikini?
(ID #74202) Posted on 2008/02/29 21:14
soulfringe in Sacramento California, United States (Registered on 2008/10/25 19:04)
In Search of One
Mao from Kimikiss Pure Rouge.
(ID #353807) Posted on 2008/11/01 00:21
Neil Duckett in Yoyogi, Tokyo (Registered on 2007/11/06 14:25)
Software Engineer
Love the first picture Danny, the focussing on the eyes (both sets) and the gun in the foreground out of focus us a great touch man.
(ID #74203) Posted on 2008/02/29 21:14
Haseo in USA (Registered on 2007/12/04 15:10)
I love figure coverage; keep it coming! ;D
(ID #74206) Posted on 2008/02/29 21:18
wcloudx in Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/12 03:48)
Artist
Wow, that last figure of Carmel is really nice!! ( > _ < )b
(ID #74208) Posted on 2008/02/29 21:26
nomadicotaku in Australia (Registered on 2008/02/26 13:42)
Miss Otaku
This is probably my third comment, but i love your articles and posts on figures, because I dont know that much about them, and this way i do :)
(ID #74214) Posted on 2008/02/29 21:49
lowlife187 in Atlanta, Georgia USA (Registered on 2007/09/29 05:18)
Contraband Distrabution Specialist
OMG!  I need/want/crave/desire that Kallen and CC figure!!!!!!  

Nose bleed!!!!!!!!!
(ID #74216) Posted on 2008/02/29 21:54
e-jump in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/22 22:22)
Test Engineer
That Shellis(sp?) Zarbach is awesome.
Also Peorth, DO WANT
(ID #74220) Posted on 2008/02/29 22:16
lsio83 in Boston (Registered on 2007/11/25 07:22)
Student
Last one already? I want more.

who is she?
http://www.dannychoo.com/images/photo/blogg_thumbs/13645.jpg

and between I believe the first figure is Mao from Kimikiss.



(ID #74225) Posted on 2008/02/29 22:51
kaiflo in Germany (Registered on 2007/12/25 03:14)
metalworker
damn, I really need these Ryomou as a cop figure
(ID #74226) Posted on 2008/02/29 22:53
soonkiong in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/08/22 13:38)
1st year Civil Engineering Student
so many figures, so little money!!! is the 1st figure that girl from kimikiss? looks awfully familiar...
(ID #74230) Posted on 2008/02/29 23:01
Tanario in Esbjerg, Denmark (Registered on 2007/11/03 04:38)
Study
The one with the two girls, on that one chair is awesome. Would definatly like that one.
Even though im not a big fan of figures, its hard to say no to such good looking content :P
(ID #74237) Posted on 2008/02/29 23:32
radical anime fan in Singapore; starting to freeze up. Mmm, end-of-year weather. (Registered on 2007/01/25 22:08)
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
I wonder what would Lelouch/Suzaku say if either of them walked into a room and saw C.C. and Shirley in that pose... 

I'll be looking forward to your figure reviews, Danny!
(ID #74238) Posted on 2008/02/29 23:34
Syugo in Tokyo/Akihabara (Registered on 2008/03/28 01:42)
super otaku, doujin-ka
Lelouch: "C.C.x Shirley what the heck is this a Britannian Comiket Cosplay contest!!!!!!!"
Suzaku: "I'm gonna take a picture of this and upload it on YouTube, VEOH, Nico Nico Douga, and every site on the net!!!"

(Lelouch walks up)

Lelouch: Holy ****, Shirley and C.C. are hermaphrodites (man-lady) 

C.C./Shirley: (embarrassed) It's exactly what looks like.....

            Oh CRAP
(Lelouch cracks his knuckles)

Lelouch: C.C. (C-TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO), SHIRLEEEEEEEY!!!!!!!!

(over the top slapstick DRAGONBALL style fanservicey violence happens as Lelouch inflicts pain on Shirley and C.C., while Suzaku is laughing)
(ID #229607) Posted on 2008/07/04 13:43
Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive (Registered on 2007/12/05 00:04)
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
In my opinion, C.C and Karen don't look so good here >_<  

Maybe if we have closer shot then..
(ID #74243) Posted on 2008/02/29 23:41
Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25 20:05)
anime/cosplay events organizer
we? get bored of wonfes? you got to be kidding? lulz

*nosebleed*

i love this figure --> http://www.dannychoo.com/images/photo/13680.jpg

from what title is she from? ^^
(ID #74245) Posted on 2008/02/29 23:44
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore (Registered on 2007/06/11 15:45)
TK-8316 / 宅男 Otaku / 工程师 Engineer
who's that girl in the first picture? her body is hot! ('~')
(ID #74247) Posted on 2008/02/29 23:46
soulfringe in Sacramento California, United States (Registered on 2008/10/25 19:04)
In Search of One
since I don't see a reply to this and I know the answer, I will give you the better late than never response.

Mao Mizusawa from KimiKiss Pure Rouge.
(ID #353805) Posted on 2008/11/01 00:20
AndyH in Birmingham, UK (Registered on 2006/12/25 10:56)
3D artist
I was kinda surprised to see a triggerheart excelica figure (3rd pic down) here - i brought that for my 360.

Nice coverage, though i havent seen as many 'must get' figures this time round compared to previous WF's...
(ID #74251) Posted on 2008/02/29 23:53
crashcat in Rotterdam (Registered on 2007/08/23 00:44)
Student
Who is this?
I have a great wallpaper of it, but I don't know who it is.

http://www.dannychoo.com/slide/eng/wonfes2008winter/18647/photo/Otaku/
(ID #74253) Posted on 2008/02/29 23:56
lostandfound in a place where you'll never find... (Registered on 2007/10/22 02:58)
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Aargh! I'm spoilt for choices! The first one of Mao is not bad, so is the one of Louise... Aargh! 
(ID #74258) Posted on 2008/03/01 00:10
leefe in a tincan. (Registered on 2007/08/15 21:13)
Lazyass human
Silfa and the girl from Alice Parade is really cute... 
(ID #74265) Posted on 2008/03/01 00:36
Hemisphere in Ar tonelico (Registered on 2007/08/29 18:48)
Naru Eternal
Henry: She's Ruptna, of Seinarukana.

lsio83: Katima Aigias, of Seinarukana.

The huge Yuki no chi fururu figure (http://www.dannychoo.com/slide/eng/wonfes2008winter/18692/photo/Otaku/) is really cute. :)
(ID #74274) Posted on 2008/03/01 01:15
Hangmen13 in Sabah, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/04/21 22:07)
Aimless Traveler
I see cruise missiles.
(ID #74280) Posted on 2008/03/01 01:30
Hirito in The Little Red Dot - Singapore (Registered on 2007/09/01 19:12)
University Student.
I'm enjoying the figure coverage of Wonfes, and also the other figures which are constantly coming out. The only problem is, it is flattening my wallet and draining my bank dry, that's my only complaint!

http://www.dannychoo.com/slide/eng/wonfes2008winter/18662/photo/Otaku/
I wonder who is this character, and from which series did she came from. Looks lolicious.
(ID #74282) Posted on 2008/03/01 01:34
kenok in Macross Quarter (Registered on 2008/03/01 01:36)
Web Designer
w00!

A Monster Hunter figure snuck in there!

(ID #74283) Posted on 2008/03/01 01:38
friedchowfun9 in Bay Area, CA (Registered on 2008/02/08 20:48)
Food Monkey
@crashcat, that's an image from the Sweet Body illustration book. I don't know if she's actually part of any eroge. 


Thanks for all the coverage, Danny! Great to see all these awesome figures that will cause us major blood loss, especially since not everyone could be there. ^^;
(ID #74285) Posted on 2008/03/01 01:39
Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24 12:50)
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
I think I need to create a new strategy for buying figures.  Need to get very scientific about all this figures buying... ^^  Seriously, I want to start taking more photos and need to decide just what it is I want to buy.

Danny, I enjoy Wonfes and all event coverage.  After all, that is where your site started.  Why break with tradition I say.  Having said that, I enjoy the "Week in Tokyo" type articles as well.  You strike a nice balance in coverage.  I think that has something to do with dannychoo.com's popularity.

In the future, I think I need to update my modeling tools and start building resin figures again.

Question for you Danny, how are people learning to cast figures in Japan?  Are there studios giving apprenticeships or such?
(ID #74291) Posted on 2008/03/01 01:49
Kuu in 初音島 (Registered on 2007/08/13 03:59)
学生
@Hirito
Thats Arietta from Lyrical Lyric, thought I already saw one of her figures this year. http://www.web-marmalade.com/data/product/lyrical_lyric/character.html#aria 
姫 FTW indeed. =)
(ID #74300) Posted on 2008/03/01 02:05
Cribba (Registered on 2007/01/27 19:49)
Wow, nice Cammy figure. I want Makoto or Ibuki though :P
(ID #74305) Posted on 2008/03/01 02:17
JockeII in Sweden (Registered on 2008/01/20 00:09)
NEET
http://www.dannychoo.com/images/photo/blogg_thumbs/13634.jpg

The demon princess from Ma ga Ochiru Yoru, I like it! :3

http://www.dannychoo.com/images/photo/blogg_thumbs/13676.jpg

Anyone know where this cutie is from?
(ID #74309) Posted on 2008/03/01 02:31
BIGGU-gAi in Between Tengoku & Jigoku... (Registered on 2008/02/02 01:14)
Chef, Full fledged Otaku, Full time Observer.....
All figs,
ftw,
ftw,
FTW!!!
FTW!!!!
FTW!!!!!
(ID #74315) Posted on 2008/03/01 02:57
chun in work, buried ^^; (Registered on 2007/01/09 15:21)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
gosh soooo many cute + hot stuff! o_o
(ID #74316) Posted on 2008/03/01 02:58
ornehx in Penang, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/25 23:50)
dannychoo.com no aidokusha
oh yes finally school days figurine
and who is that half flying girl with the long pike?
(ID #74318) Posted on 2008/03/01 03:07
Zyg in Oklahoma (Registered on 2007/04/17 16:54)
Student
 luv the coverage, luv  the figs, increasing to buy list, decreasing moolah D:
(ID #74327) Posted on 2008/03/01 03:45
Kazos in London, UK (Registered on 2008/01/29 06:32)
Student
Hmm... That C.C./Kallen figure is kinda questionable. Nice idea though.

What I wanna know is which company's making that Nagi figure? The quality is pretty good, so its nice to know that similar quality HnG figures are gonna be made in the near future.

And of course your figure posts rock, Danny! But then again so do your Week in Tokyo articles. I'm sure your other readers won't mind the odd figure article, especially in the wake of WonFes. The quality of photography is good enough reason for a start! XD
(ID #74329) Posted on 2008/03/01 03:52
FatBastard in troverted extrovert (Registered on 2007/11/04 19:04)
Dance Machine
Well Danny-o, been a hectic week eh? Well thanks from all of us here for the extensive coverage, and site mods. We all appreciate it. *customary bow* Good show indeed. 

Now go let yourself be an otaku, don't worry about us, and enjoy your new figures. 
(ID #74349) Posted on 2008/03/01 04:35
Syugo in Tokyo/Akihabara (Registered on 2008/03/28 01:42)
super otaku, doujin-ka
AGREED
(ID #229610) Posted on 2008/07/04 13:45
XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22 06:18)
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Some of my favorites are on this post.
Including Yuki in a swimsuit...
I'll find a way somehow to get that figure... dunno yet how, but I will!
(ID #74352) Posted on 2008/03/01 04:43
サメル in Seattle, WA, USA (Registered on 2008/02/04 06:36)
Student
I am more into the Japan articles but I do look at the figures articles too. I see figures that I would like to own but my games/anime budget does not have room to add figures in too. But if I found a really good Beldandy figure I don't think I would be able to resist.
(ID #74353) Posted on 2008/03/01 04:46
thefrikking in Spain (Registered on 2007/08/18 07:18)
Imperial Guard
La virgen!! Louise, Mao, Ryubi(the girl lay down with pochis)and the girls for Code Geass, what are exactly doing...?

I think don´t have more saliva to drop, at this rate I`ll need glasses, my poor eyeeeees!! Danny, you want to kill meeeee!!

Thanks for the WF coverage, thank you very much!!
(ID #74356) Posted on 2008/03/01 04:56
OtakuFuel in The Local Group (Registered on 2007/10/21 14:09)
Anime Retailer
Certainly not bored but the dannychoo.com feed from my website is broken :( - is it because your pages are loading too slow?

Also, I think the people that would rather watch poo dry, are probably just into that anyways... nice way to flush out those with a poo fetish. ^_^
(ID #74364) Posted on 2008/03/01 05:35
Atrus in the land of Oz (Registered on 2008/02/21 09:25)
Student (for-ev-er)
No way Danny.  I like the variety of your articles, including this.  I'm not so into figurines, but most of these are really good!  Kinda makes me want to get some.

Keep it up.
(ID #74366) Posted on 2008/03/01 05:42
e-jump in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/22 22:22)
Test Engineer
@JockeII : Isnt the blomce citie Ers-chan (Erstin Ho @ Mai waifu..oops..otome)
(ID #74372) Posted on 2008/03/01 06:02
don in Minnesota USA (Registered on 2007/10/23 00:58)
Engineering Student
Like the Tohsaka Rin and Aono from Sola figures.
(ID #74390) Posted on 2008/03/01 07:30
JockeII in Sweden (Registered on 2008/01/20 00:09)
NEET
@e-jump: Ah yes, thanks!

Then it wasn't as interesting though. Good looking as a figure but not so very good looking in the anime.
(ID #74399) Posted on 2008/03/01 08:02
Marcus Tyr in LA, California (Registered on 2007/01/15 10:46)
Composer-DJ-Sound Design.作曲家
Keep the figure posts coming, but suplement them 1 for 1 with something else.
I could really care less I would still come to DC.com even is where just a figure blog. I am getting a little creeped out at all of the porn'esque figures though. Dont get me wrong i like sexy figures as much as the next person, however i think there is a line that some of these cross.
(ID #74412) Posted on 2008/03/01 08:43