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Figures, books, magazines, dakimakura, affiliate earnings cheques, and the occasional gadget continues to arrive at the office every day. I lurve this job!
More of these figures soon but if anybody has any 'interesting' ideas of how to 'review' a dakimakura then let me know ^^;
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Tech Support Officer - Network Security Engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
the same way you did with the tenga
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Thanks - you got my brain ticking ^^;
Wibbling+Writing+Teaching
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Excellent idea...
I love your job too XD
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
http://sukidesho.blogspot.com/
D: You h-h-have the Shiki Ryougi! Wow, you really have some great updates!
Enjoy them well m(_ _)m
A dakimakura review would be interesting XD
Combat Meido
http://www.meidocafe.jp
>> Danny Oneesama: but if anybody has any 'interesting' ideas of how to 'review' a dakimakura then let me know ^^;
Try this: http://www.meidocafe.jp/2008/08/13/dakimakura-review-ma-ryan-chama-nsfw/ Send it to my adress and I ll test it for you. I think.
;)
CEO MIrai Inc
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LOL, I hope you dont mind me stealing your ideas ^^;
Tech Support Officer - Network Security Engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
oooh i see
1. Place in awkward places
2. Take photographs
3. ???
4. PROFIT
University's Slave
LOL. Like the underwear gnomes. Except the underwear gnomes actually could have filled in step three with "sell on ebay to lonely guys in Japan."
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/
Ugh, why didn't I look closer.
I thought of "Dakimakura reviews", immediately thought of that review and started searching my massive bookmarks folder for it before giving up. Wasted all that time xD
hw sw engineer
http://darkfader.blogspot.com/
That reminds me to get a bigger bed, huhuhu. I only have two dakimakura but even then sometimes one has rolled out of bed xD. I wanted to buy Jibril dakimakura if I didn't already have one with blue hair.
http://tenori-taiga.blogspot.com/
Caught me off guard, that's for sure.
That was you in the pic? ;)
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
I apot a Cooler Master Mystique 632 in one of the pics ^^. Same case as mine.
Nice review btw.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
This would definitely work well Danny. ^o^
Family IT guy ...yes, NEET.
Dakimakura review? I'd never even heard of one before xD This is gonna be interesting..
Me loves that job of yours too. lol ^^
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/
Dakimakura? Haven't seen much of those here yet.
There aren't many ways to go about reviewing one either too, besides *glomp* =)
Office Administrator
http://aquilla429.co.uk
I can think of boring ways to review a Dakimakura. Like, is the fabric used good quality? Does it feel nice or does it have that cheap scratchy feel. Are the printed pictures of a good quality, with crisp lines, clear colours and no blotchy or unevenness. Is the actual pillow good quality? Is it soft and fluffy, or is it that cheap bulky filling. Is it nice and even, or does the filling feel all clumped together.
So yeah, that's one way you could review it XD
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Good points, but a "dakimakura" really refers to the covering, not the actual pillow inside. You usually wouldn't buy them together, it'd be too bulky to easily handle in stores/ post service/etc.
CEO MIrai Inc
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The pillow filling is vacuum packed so its actually flat when it arrives.
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
http://blog.jpopdb.org/
Oh, I didn't know that ;p
But I just hang my dakimakura on the wall, looks just as fine ;)
(you can only see one side though, but you can use your favorite, or switch ;p)
hw sw engineer
http://darkfader.blogspot.com/
Easy to stow into a suitcase. Done that twice.
Except I didn't know the second one was much fluffier than the first. But it kind of matches the cover material since it was more smooth too.
Mad scientist
A "boring" review would contain all the needed practical information like:
-is it washable without losing the image?
-is it easy to get rid of stains?
-is it durable enough for a pillowfight or similar hard physical exposure?
-tips for quick hiding when family members pays an unexpected visit ^^
I'm sure some people in here will be interested in the answers to those questions... personally I have enough mess to keep my stuff away from praying eyes from family members (specially those who comes in without knocking). I don't think I can manage anything of this size ^^
http://blog-soth.blogspot.com/
Shiki... I must wait until the official release day to get mine...
Policy & Research Officer
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To review a Dakimakura, you gotta spend one night hugging it. If it feels good, its good. ^_^
Delivery Driver | Student
http://www.soulfringe.com/wpblog
gah. always with the toys. I am such a jealous kid.
http://www.ikikata.se
Oh my danny. I LOVE YOU JOB! Hopefully i can study japanese in Japan soon. If i just let go and don't think about everything at home.
Programmer Trainee
http://jointsareokay.blogspot.com
I love your job too!
Those figmas you got are so rare. I don't seem them here!
Those are Kagamine Rin & Len, currently unreleased figma.
Tech Support Officer - Network Security Engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
Question: Anyone know where you can get a pillow insert in Aus?
Having just the cover and no pillow is depressing.
Also, the cover i have is Shiro Togi from Fortune Arterial - Came with Dengeki G's March 08 mag.
I paint F/A-18C's
Those long pillows (at lest in the US) are known as body pillows.
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&tag=mozilla-20&index=blended&link_code=qs&field-keywords=body%20pillow&sourceid=Mozilla-search
Tech Support Officer - Network Security Engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
THIS
this will have to do
thanx
Student and full-time otaku
At moments like these I wanna swap lives with you ^^
Review parameters for dakis: size, quality of print, material and overall cuddliness methinks XD
IT Crowd
aaahhh, my shiki ryogi must be one step closer to being "due" for payment. I wonder if I'll get some figma SAFS thrown in as well ?? Doubt it.. XP
website/graphic designer and karaoke amateur~
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Rin & Len, do want~
Dunno about the dakimura though =/ though, I'm sure anything you do come up with would be interesting ^^;
Anything I want to be
Danny you are on lucky man....
I want the one in the middle...
and i have to say the people over there at GSC freaken great.. i wish i could make osmething like that..
so you get those for working at GSC??
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. 軍曹/Droid Hunter
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Surrender your SA(F)(M)(D)(C)(G)S now or prepare to fight!
meow~ that's right!
('~')
Student
http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/
Oh god... Ryogi Shiki... I guess we all love your job Danny. Just out of curiosity, you can tell us when Shiki is going to be released for us, regular people? XDD
Full-time student へへ
http://www.kenleewrites.com
will you be in armor and posing with the dakimakura in akiba?
http://animaticfigmation.com/
good, Rin and Len are soon to be released, but has there been an official release date yet? they seem to have gotten pushed back twice. not too sure about reviewing a dakimakura, looks like you got some suggestions that might work tough. I don't own one yet so I couldn't speak from experience
Medical School Student
oh God, Shiki!!!!!!! when will shiki officially released?
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
OMG both the new Vocaloid figma AND Shiki!!
And a Dakimakura amoung other stuff.... your soooo lucky!!!
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com
wow! you got your Shiki Ryougi, sweeeet! i'm still waiting for mine
Student
http://konadora.wordpress.com
Quote: "if anybody has any 'interesting' ideas of how to 'review' a dakimakura then let me know ^^;"
How about rating dakimakuras based on a few criteria?
1) comfort level - how comfortable you feel when you're hugging it/with it/sleeping with it/doing your exercises
2) texture quality - how good it feels (the cloth's texture)
3) picture quality - how well-drawn the pose is, and the overall picture.
those are what i look out for when i'm buying a dakimakura anyway...
and your job is awesome XD
Student
Have someone take photos of you whenever you go to bed with a dakimakura vs. a normal pillow.
If you have a wider smile or a more rested face, then you know the dakimakura is good. :)
浦の引き篭り
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If you didn't love a job like yours, you'd better go to the doctor's NOW xddd
If you review those figures, please let Shiki be the first >__<
student
Seconded!
Programmer/IT/Student
http://wickedotaku.blogspot.com/
I definitely am looking forward to someday being as successful as you. ^^
I'm behind in figmas right now, going to save up and buy a ton at my next con.
As for the dakimakura reviews, I definitely think you should do them like melonpan did: http://www.meidocafe.jp/2008/05/14/erleben-mit-melonpan-dakimakura-grand-prix-von-bern/ xD
Game Designer
http://www.myspace.com/moose_house
lol, just looking at the pictures I can tell it's hilarious.
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
You got your Shiki already??!!
Still waiting for mine...
Student
You are so lucky, Shiki Ryougi looks awesome. Probably have to make plans to get it..
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
Shiki and the twins WANT!
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://immalion.com
We love our job too Danny! XD
As for dakimakura reviews... uh... better not think too much about it. :P
NEET
Bring the Dakimakura for your 'a week in tokyo' article. Like how you bring Kagamin around~ That would be nice review ^_^
we all envy your job Danny. ^^
Lurker, and part time super-villian.
http://burfordus.wordpress.com
I dunno how to do a dakimakura review, too many distractions. Speaking of which, I'll gladly take those figmas off your hands to ease the process ;)
http://nopybot.com
I'm so jealous, the only free things I get are samples of food at the grocery store :(
IT
http://davortech.wordpress.com
So many figures Danny ... and i have none :( lol
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
Nooo, stop making me envy you and your awesome job, grrgh...
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
If I happen across any hint of used tissue, I'm closing the browser window.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
AHAHA...I remember thinking that when Danny reviewed the Tenga. ^^;
CEO MIrai Inc
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Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
Oh, new figures. ^^ You could take pictures of yourself with the dakimura to show how comfy they are. Or have someone else do it.
Manga-ka
http://d-fox.deviantart.com
Dakimakura too?! By the way, how is the RIGHT way to USE one? I have one at home but I don't know the proper way to use it lol. D:
Mad scientist
I think the idea is that you place them in your bed and do whatever you like when you are around them (and specially if you are alone with them). I think the "right" way depends on what you want to do so it depends on who you are :)
Electronical engineering student
http://twitter.com/Keii2
Droooooling :D~~
Vocaloids!
Student
Ahh, so jealous. I've been wondering whether or not to order Rin, but... Also been thinking of other priorities. Looking forward to a review on those vocaloids. :]
Student
DANNY!!! PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR SHIKI PLEASE LOL!!! Anyway, the box packaging is nice. *ponders on dishing out the cash*
Wannabe Web Developer
http://www.sakuafk.com
XD you already got your Ryogi Shiki ? I hope mine will come soon ^^;;
Mahastudent
http://anitenshi.wordpress.com
Can I trade my house with your job?
*drooling*
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Wow. you got the shiki ryougi already. I so envy you for getting free stuff!
Don't have any dakimakura so no idea really on how to review that. But would love to own one though.
College Student
for a review, besides all the statistical stuff, you should add a moe factor that you get from just looking at the dakimakura
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
Take risque photos? lol yeah i agree with FatB no tissue plx
Hikikomori
http://toxxyn.blogspot.com/
...I want your job!
Student/Panel liner
http://www.youtube.com/user/shiryu22
Whoa @keyboard - what keyboard is that? I haven't been to my local Apple store and I couldn't find it at the Apple site.
Student/Panel liner
http://www.youtube.com/user/shiryu22
Ok nevermind I lied. I just found it o_o.
Why don't you do a dakimakura tensile strength test somehow? o_o.
Student
http://irregularbloggers.wordpress.com/
Nice Danny you got the Shiki early! My Shiki should be arriving sometime in early December =(
University Student
Can't wait till my shiki arrives, will be the first time i use EMS for a figure.
???Confused???
Man Danny you are the envy of everyone...I wish the price dakimakura would be a little more affordable...
大学生 - 情報工学
lol.... yeah same here.
Remote Support Engineer
http://jedling.wordpress.com
The only proper way to review a dakimakura is to take it out to dinner.
Engineer
http://lovelyduckie.com/
Oh man seeing that Shiki got me so excited! I can't wait!
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
You sure do get to have a lot of fun Danny! ^o^
If you don't mind me saying, I don't envy you... I want to do some of what you do and have fun too!
AAAHHH GIVE ME THOSE KAGAMINE TWINS
You get to have fun at work AND home! You sir, are one lucky guy!
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
"Figures, books, magazines, dakimakura, affiliate earnings cheques, and the occasional gadget continues to arrive at the office every day. I lurve this job!"
Mental image of stuff clamoring and lining up to walk through Danny's house door. :P
Just Some Anime Fan
http://www.cilliaclaraford.com
cool wish i know how to affiliate