Tokyo Trooper

I have no problems what so ever with the amount of figure coverage. I do not consider myself a hard core collector of figures either (I only own one). I generally read most of the articles presented on the site (submitted by Danny), but prefer the ones relating to Japan. I tend to quickly skim through most of the member's submitted sections with little or no reading, unless I see a quality post.

I keep readin till sleep takes over o.o^

I love the contrast in reaction when on the train and being out in the open. haha. As for articles, I'm not really into collecting figures so I usually skip those unless I think the figure itself is aesthetically appealing. I mainly like your articles about everyday Japan and your trooper vids.

You are one lucky man, Danny

O_o The people on the train don't mind you at all! I wonder if I dressed up the same and rode a train here. I probably wouldn't even be allowed to get in XD

I read every new article that pops up but I only comment on the ones that I can relate/understand x_x

more japanese men should wear a suit of armor when on train so they won't get harassed by opportunist females accusing them of chikan.

I don't really like anime. I'm normally here to read the idols portal and the Japan portal and the trooper portal and i tend to read the users news as well. Sometimes i do tend to skim threw the figures portal and such but i am mostly here for the portals i mentioned before.

I'll read all of the articles but skip some of the news ^^.

I read around 80% of the articles. however I am personally missing your gundam related posts. ^^ I have to admit though that I would sometimes skip the figures posted at the news items.

lol @ Haruhi and Mikuru in that landspeeder.

will i attract cute girls too when in armour? ('~')

I read all of the articles, and most of the news. Really love this place lol ^^

hi,

i do exactly what melo does. i skip the figurines unless they look extra-cool to the non-collector, and read most of the japan and trooper ones. amazing place you've got here, keep it up...

and, while i don't read them, i actually kind of like having them around... thanks for all the work.

I read most of the articles. Usually skip through the Idol posts. Basically, the posts and comments are variations of, "Wow, she's hot".

I'm not into figures but your coverage of them is so thorough and personal that I can't miss it. But your anime posts, I usually only read the first paragraph. What I enjoy most is your "work" and "Japan" posts.

I actually read all articles on Japan and figurine ones when I like the front image. I normally skip the rest. In terms of polling, I'd like to drop a small suggestion... why don't you do a page dedicated to a few questions you really want to answer. Keep it going for a while maybe... and structure questions so that there is no "middle way."
Things like, "if you had time only to read 1 article, would it be the latest on japan or on figurines?" That way, you don't get the "middle of the road" answer that all humans tend to normally gravitate towards...
A series of those kinds of questions might help you with your redesigning, maybe...

I dont read all, only the ones relevant to my interest.
Get-to-know-japan interest me

1:33~2:06
Danny is so popular with the ladies. Go Danny!

yeah, I skim thru all articles and read only interesting ones. I usually read transportation, some figures & general japan articles but it still varies.

I'll try to spot you doing rock trooper next september ;)

Constant figure coverage is no problem by me, but I'd like to see more photoshoots like there have been earlier, dedicated to one figure. And of course I love the more detailed articles about living in Japan. Oh and check the userbility article for my thoughts on the new design; it looks very promising.

I tend to read most of the articles.My favorites are the trooper articles and news(anime or otherwise).Have to say that I ain't a figure collector since I got two as presents but I read and like to see how they are made since that's hard work put into it.Keep up the idols(guilty pleasure).

Crowd --_--

Lol..it must be hot when 3 girls surround you at the same time. esp when one of them is.....=X

I do read most of the articles, especially the anime and figure coverage. The articles featuring pics of japan in general are great too. Love the figure reviews too with dedicated photoshoots. The figma reviews were most amusing, what with the replaceable parts!

I don't mind many figure coverage at one go, though I feel said coz' I know I won't be having any of the figures that are covered... * Cries in one corner*

LOL Danny you lucky trooper you...
And the man @ 0:30 is LOL

Personally, I read all of the articles and don't have a specific one that I read more often.
I also wouldn't mind a lot of figure coverage.

Read figures related stuff and trooper related stuff. That's why I started reading dannychoo.com, and that's why I like about it :)
I skip most of the rest, or just look at pictures illustrating the articles (Japan, Idols...). Don't have enough time to spend all of it just on this site ^^;

I love the figure coverage. I love the Japan-culture coverage. I pretty much love anything thats put on this site. Figures, tv, culture, games, whatever!!
One thing I do love are the photo walks. They're one of my favourite types of articles along with the figure coverage and event coverage. I read this blog because it keeps me up to date with all the things going on in Japan!! I'm more an Otaku of Japan than anything else lol.

dude you so should have been at comic-con! i bet it's a star wars geek paradise
i don't mind figurine coverage, as long as they have big eyes :) ^^

i read about 90% of danny's news and about 70% of user news depending if the thumbnail catches my attention...i pretty much read all the articles from danny

I vote for more figure coverage. If you can do formal figure review with some sort of score system, that'd be great.

I read most articles, I probably skip over ones about female idols the most. I would read articles about figures every day...I <3 them.

I usually read all Danny's articles on this site, and often look at the news items. And I have nothing against figure coverage. Actually thanks to it I am planning to buy some figures.

Last time I visit here because of figure, now is because Dannychoo(I mean everything in here). I do read all the articles.

I read pretty much all the articles.

I always read all the articles; my feed reader help me with this :3
The only thing that kinda bother me is that, when something is eddited on ar article/news item, it appears again on the feeds, and sometimes I have 3 or 4 times the same article there ^^'
But regarding the kinds of articles that I read, I mostly just have a quick read at Gundam news, because I'm not that into Gundams (yet o.o)

I don't mind the figure coverage since it's a niche always well covered by camera-owners.
But I don't want to see your site figure overloaded. True enough, I started collecting because of reading all about what's involved;
if the same treatment were given to Gundam I think I may be convinced to build gunpla -_-;

I do like historical articles, such as those reflecting on the status quo, and anything good to know about life and life in Japan.
I don't skip many articles, but I try to limit commenting to only when I want to be heard.

Re: quality control
I try to hold my tongue, even in regards to adminning: seeing members failing things such as not linking properly in posts (syntax errors, and to top page instead of blog page, etc.)
This also includes members abusing news uploads for serialized or periodic updates; they could probably do better publishing elsewhere unless popularly approved.

I'd say dannychoo.com is pretty well balanced between figures, Tokyo Trooper and all the other stuff. It's probably a good idea to keep covering more than just one single thing, as this way there is always an element of surprise when checking this page. If it would be just about the figures, I'd only visit when I want to look at something figures related, but this way I visit every day just to see what's the newest topic. It's a sort of trap (TRAP!) that lures you in and while you're here, you might just look at the pretty pictures and read the new articles.
Altough I'd say the most important feature for me is the Danny's News section on the left. It's an easy way to check out what's sort of new Nendoroids and Figmas are coming. ^^

Unbelievable how opinions can differ! ^^; I love figures (huge Shunya Yamashita Fan) and Idols (or lets say women) but it's the last thing I'm here for.

The most important aspect on this site is that there's a guy who successfully migrated to Japan without any real advantages, just through hard work, his dreams in his heart and his ideals and mottos in mind.

Things I want to know (and why I'm visiting your blog) are found in the following two categories: Japan and Trooper. These two categories show me everything about your past, present and future life. How you did it, what you are doing right now and what you are going to do. What it means to life in Japan, why you choose it and if you regret it sometimes and why not most of the time. What you see and experience (week in Tokyo, photos of Japan, living in Japan) and how crazy you and everything over there can be (Trooper, and so on). That's what makes your site unique and is the reason why I love it. It's like reading about another world, like living your dream together with you and maybe being motivated.

Figures, Gundams and Idols are important of course, because they are two of your hobbys you are most passionate about. BUT not because you are a reviewer/editor! You should always write about them keeping that in mind in my opinion (your office tours, events and so on are great). But what I would hate more than anything else would be you starting to write simple reviews at costs of your reports, thoughts and experiences around your life in Japan. Simple figure and idol sites are ten a penny, but there’s only one Danny who lives in this fascinating country and can write about it in detail...

Figures, Gundams, Idols in addition -> APPROVES !!!

At costs of the other topics -> NOOOOO Danny … PLEASE NOOOOOO :’( *just about going to die*

Sorry for this long comment, but it was really important for me to tell you what I think ^^

most of the times i read all of the articles, i only skip parts when i'm at work or bussy.

I originally came across this site when my wife and I were looking for more information on living in Japan, and Japanese culture, as we want to learn more and one day visit, or even perhaps in the far future move there. The week in Tokyo series of videos and the articles about living in Japan and such were the main things we came here for. Then of course, we came across figma and the good smile company tours and I decided to register after a while of reading the articles. I only skip over some of the gunpla/gundam stuff cuz even though I like mecha sometimes I just never found myself into that sort of thing. I come here on a daily basis to see what's new and I read a large amount of the articles or at the very least browse them over. I like coming here for the variety of surprises that may await me every visit.

I only read the Japan, trooper, gadget and anime related articles. I tend to skip the figure related ones (as I don't collect them) unless they look visually and aesthetically appealing to me. In most cases I would just scroll down the pics and move on another article without reading. I also read the news items from both Danny and other members, usually by judging from the thumbnail. For me constant figure coverage means taking a few days break from checking the site / skimming through older articles that I find more interesting. ^^

I have no problems with your figure coverage Danny, in fact i find them quite interesting. I generally tend to read almost every article you have that pops up on the main page but I tend to focus on things like Japan, anime, and your trooper stuff. Oh of course if you throw any idol based stuff out as well (Pretty girls always tends to get everyones attention)

i read all the articles. even the this time last year stuff.
where to get the landspeeder from? available for online order anywhere?
lol at the walking crowd making a semicircle while trying to avoid bumping into danny.

I don't mind figure coverage, though long bouts of it can get tedious at times. I like a little variety. The only articles I spend less time reading are the Gundam, only because I'm not a big Gundam fan, unless your talking about Macross F.

I read most of the articles and news. I even try to go through all member news but it's quite hard. I tend to skip Gundam news as I'm not too much into that, but I understand lots of ppl are, so I have no problem with those either.

I read almost all articles and news and I usually don't bother with Gundam news. As for member news, I read some of them if I have the time.

Sometimes, I also read 'this time last year' news

I read most of the articles...
Sometimes (rarely) I skip some parts out of wanting to know what's next...

mostly I skip the figure coverage because it's not really my interest, but I read it some time just to be aware and when it's about mecha (very rare this time) for the design. I'm here first and foremost for ur daily life in this funny town of Tokyo (or maybe ur funny life in Tokyo). By the way how can japanese folk ignoring u dress like that in the train? U do that in The parisian subway, will be a superstar in the wagon (if u plan to do it one day in Paris let me know, it will be my pleasure to be ur cameraman with my Xacti 1000)

Oh btw on your vid, I love how people just automatically gather around you to start taking pictures with their camera phones. Great stuff. Oh and in the end the girl on the right side of the video was looking pretty cute. Danny you player you!!

danny's articles are always worth reading. they're really well written and complete, loads of great pics too. keep it up ;)

I feel bad (and curious) if I don't read all of them.

I don't read articles or news on idols. I'm a girl, and therefore I'm not interested. I read most of everything else though

The only categories I usually skip are Gundam and Idols. And I certainly don't mind more figure coverage. ^^

No problems with figure coverage.
And I only don't read articles in 2 situations:
1- Don't have the time to, and the article is too long.
2- It's about something I'm not interested... like mechas.

Other than that, I always read stuff. And usually post a comment too. :D

I don't read most of the Gundam related posts, that might change soon since i've been wanting to get into the plamo thing. as i type this i'm actually browsing online stores to see what I could build for my first model. Thanks for the coverage Danny

I have recently had to curtail my reading, as my workplace introduced a new firewall system, and DannyChoo.com is listed in its blacklist... v_v

So I can only browse after work, and there I mostly limit myself to the general Japan posts (I've lived in Japan myself for five years), unless it's a figure of either a) a character I really like, or b) looks excessively well made. I only ever buy pre-assembled/painted figures, as I'm hopeless and have no time to do it myself.

Other things I come to the site for are the idol/gravure posts, the best ones are the ones with the unusual poses where you ask us to submit quotes... ^_^

I will read most, if not all. The only time I skip reading is if I am away from a computer. I do not mind the constant figure coverage- but additional coverage on Gundam, anime, other stuff is highly desireable. There is no one to point a finger at here because nearly all Danny Choo readers are figure lovers (what Otaku doesn't?), but a well rounded cereal kicks the day off with a great start. Lucky Charms are always good- but some mornings I crave pancakes.

i read almost all of the articles but might not comment if i'm not familiar with the topic of discussion.

i read most of your articles, most of the news articles that peek my interest, but i think the current coverage is good, some more gundam stuff would be great :D
you have a nice, well rounded aproch to the coverage and it pleases most, so any more optimization might send people away, so keep up what your doing, seems to be working so far :D

Usually I read most of the figurine news coverage since I'm a collector myself, but I suppose it could be broken up by more Japan news coverage, since IMO that's the main appeal of your site.

Hey Danny, I think in terms of cinematography, this movie is a big step up from your previous ones =) (If you remember I criticized the previous reviews as lacking the quality that you have in your photos). The BGM and situation, and everything really fits this time around imo. Probably could be improved with a bit of environment shots and not 100% focusing on you.

Do or do not, there is no try <me like this quote too now thanks to you lol

I read all the posts, I find them from being helpful(posts about places and what happens in Japan) to fun posts like Trooper posts and figure coverage :D

I'm not all that interested in figures but I still read a few of the figure articles, especially when the photos intrigue me to read more. I read pretty much anything.

Only read the posts about Japan etc. Never the figures, i dont collect them so. why should i :P ?

If you write it... they will come. Yeah, I do read every article since I've joined. It's the least I could do for your continuous efforts. Don't always comment though, if its not something I'm particularly informed about, or don't have a smartassed comment. As for DC news I like checking them out on the top page, and click if I got somethin to say. For mem news, since there is so much content flowing thru I pick and choose. Even though I don't collect alot of figures, I personally don't mind continuous figure news. I like seein the new up and coming stuff.

I read all the articles & cover 100% of all the words ^^ But only comment to the article that I think I may contribute in.

I tend to read just about all the articles that you post Danny, but tend to prefer the ones about Japan and the directions in life ones etc as there full of heart and motivation.

But no I don't mind all the figure posts, i think its good that you talk about such a variety of things makes the place never boring :D

I read almost all of the articles here Danny, but I don't comment on each news that I read. Almost Everything is fine and diddly with me, I always skip on the idols and the 3d pantsu shots though :P

I mainly come for the figure news and I love your behind the scenes and "coming up" stuff. I love the Week in Tokyo articles too, especially the photos. Your photos always look so alive.

I read all of the Danny's articles! Most of the news items as well including members news also.

Just looking for laughs and kooky news from Japan. I also enjoy the lively banter among the members!

I try to read everything. But I kinda miss your Gundam/gunpla articles which led me to your site a few ages ago. I did notice that majority of the articles now are about figures. You should post more gunpla reviews too.

Must confess that I don't read many articles in the gundam category. I have tried, but I'm of a background that cannot get into heavy duty machines with a life of their own. Sorry.
However, I cannot get enough of ALL the other catagories and read as much as time will allow (occasionally reading them twice!).

I read all the articles regardless of subject. Only thing that keeps me from reading any article or commenting is I run out of time.

I'm trying hard to realize my wants and dreams. Those demands have grown now that I'm married. My apologies to everyone, I'm try to read everyone's efforts.

Moto Gundam stuff onegai :P

I read all articles unless i know about it already and read comments as well.

I read most of the articles.

I read all the articles but the ones that only focus on figures are the least interesting for me. I don't collect figures so most likely that's the reason too :)

if theres a figure or a hot girl as the picture, i usually read it

ah, very nice usability test and questions.
I prefer when articles are mixed between figures and other things. I don't always read figure articles. I'm more interesting in japan, culture, technology, anime, cons, and your great adventures. :-) looking forward to a new design :D

To me, I like to read most of the posts.
Very interesting...
figure coverage? post more! =)

I really don't have a problem with any of the articles. I tend to read all of them even when I'm not interested with the subject. I just tend to not post a comment if I'm not interested in an article. ^^

I read as many posts/articles as I have time for, but I skip the figure ones if there's lots of stuff to catch up on.
Figures are interesting, but I don't have any and I don't really think I'll be getting any soon, so...

Reading about all sorts of happenings, to sights & sounds interests me.
Never know what you might see the next day. Hope we can help you out enough, deciding on the format you would like to go with.

I like to read all of the articles, but I do look forward to the figure articles the most.

E^D

Danny siento no poder hablar japones ni Ingles pero me gustaria felicitarte
por brindarme alegria cada dia ^^ saludos desde Chile y toda America Latina¡¡¡¡

i read through all of the articles, and the members news would glance through them, and skip NSFW posts. take a bit more time on reading the japan articles though.

Hahaha I hope you attended that big Star Wars Convention not too long ago I think. It was a celebration to the new movie coming out the Clone Wars

1 of many stormtrooper video i like!

I sooo badly want to buy that costume xD
That would be an awesome halloween

I like the info you send, but I'd like it even more if you putted more photos (outdoors, or anything not just dolls)

Hei , i 'm new here .
I was so impress by the costumes of the Strom trooper
It is possible that i able to found a costumes like that in Malaysia .
I wish to form a Malaysian trooper IN Malaysia just like you .
Pls give me some guidance

I read them alright and will prolly be spending thousands of dollars on them a year. I think they are cool. Danny you think me and you could get together to terrorize shibuya? :)

I've always thought that Warhammer 40k Space Marines from 1990 were similar to Storm Troopers.

For example:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=300303991062

i tend only to read figures, japan related scene/event/pics/news, some of the animes, oh wait...thats almost everything on the web.....tho its not rare that i dont post on the article i read >_<

well there are some that i do skip from time to time...

like idols coverage, not that i dont like girls..but iono, i guess its just not something i like to read.

where you get dance moves from ?
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