Anime Figures

Wow that's a nice haul indeed, really want the Miku/Pastel Ink nendo ><

One question though, did the konata figma always have that box design? Because when I walked around I saw a konata figma with a different box

:/ So many. Soon you'll be getting so many Danny you won't have any room, what will you do then? :D

Him...Interesting....None of these appear to be misao kusakabe. (ﾟ-ﾟ)

*huggles figmas and nendos*

Thanks for sharing. I look forward to more pics of the Nagato witch and the deformed Miku.

My first scale PVC was Megahouse's Hinata Aki from their Keroro Gunsou "Heroines" series. I purchased it at ACen (a US mid-west anime convention) about 2.5 years ago and I turned 16 a few days before the convention, relatively young I guess.

What's your opinion on MaxFax's Em Em now that you have the final product? Worth a buy?

Wow, Chua Churam is much, much smaller than I thought it was. Still cute though.
Unless you count the little pokemon toys, my first figure was a Final Fantasy trading figure a friend gave me one Christmas. I think I was about 14 then.

Quite a colloection there, The nendoroinds are of course great, nice tachikoma as well.

If I remember correctly it was an unassembled and non-painted Resin Belldandy. Sadly It became a cinder block when my house burned down a few years back. I was 20 then when I got her, If I'm not mistaken.

I want pastel in nendoroiddddddddd!!!! Mikuru nendoroid look so cute too!

OMG THE EXPENSIVE TACHIKOMA!!!! O[]O danny realllly lucky,, i bet your sickness already swayed away when you saw all those wonderful presents right there

*making list* hmmm...Melissa Seraphy Nendoroid Devil version, Pastel Ink Nendoroid, Konata Figma, Tachicoma...^_^

As for my first figure, if we discount my Saint Seiya collection as a kid, my next set of figures came around in my mid to late 20s...

i got my first figure when i was 18-21. will do a write up on that soon. ^^

btw gonna collect my Chua Churam today. ^^

daaaammmn so many figures =O But all these figures should definitely cheer you up after suffering from the dreaded flu =)

As for the chua churam figure, I'm honestly disappointed by the size of it, but there's really no going back now since i already paid for it. Hopefully, the details of the actual retail version remains similar to the one shown in the promo shots. >o>

Seems like you're in good health, Danny. I wish you a good and speedy recovery ^-^
I Preordered the Yuki figurine already.Tachikoma-tan! *___* You're very lucky to get that one, I think (most expensive).
Wai Fung has amazing detail, definitely a lot of love and effort has gone into making her.
On the poll, I got my first figurine last year (18)... so old ^^;

my wallet is safe... this time.

Does the Transformer Jetfire count as a first anime figure since it used the same mold as the Macross Valkyries? Hmm, if not then my first anime figure would be the Roy Focker's Battle Damaged Veritech from Toyfare magazine followed by the Toynami Masterpiece Collection VF-1J. Then didnt get any more anime related figures untill the last year or two. Before that I mostly bought Star Wars figures.

You sir are one lucky bugger. Hey! Look there, big eyes! *swipes chua*

I was 20 whan I bought my first anime figure. It was Kaiyodo's EVA 01. My first anime girl figure came later and was Ranma girl-type polystone by Viz/Kotobukiya. Considering she is actually a boy, does it count? ^^.

My first figure? Ah, I answered that on Meimi132's post last month, lol. ^_^;
http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/mac/eng/image/4832/Your+First+Figure.html#comment233455

It's good to see you're feeling up to posting another article, Danny. But you shouldn't push yourself, no overworking.

My first figure was bought at this past Anime Expo, which means I was 18 at the time. It was nendoroid Misa Misa. ^^ But I also got a ton of other figures while I was there, had them in my first blog post.

Two alloy tachikoma, oh my! I'd like to splurge on one of those before I go home, but it's really unjustifiably expensive, plus I'm out of space in my luggage. T___T

My first figure was the 1/10 Kusanagi Motoko by WAVE. (http://perfectdesignsense.com/martinwandering/figures/motoko/motoko.html)Originally got it for my girlfriend, a long-time Ghost in the Shell fan, but for some reason she didn't want it. I saved the Major from being resold, and bought my better half a nice pot instead. XP

18 saf's 0^0
My first figure was Asahina Mikuru, and got her when i was 32, about less than a year back :)
Thw Wai Fung figure is lovely, and detailed meticulously. I want her. I was thinking of ordering her from e2046 but saw only resin kits. Dont know how to paint so didn't order.

Quite the haul you got there Danny.

Just curious though I noticed you wrote Wonfes Packaging on a couple of them. Sorry I am a Chinese boy from America and have never been to a Japanese Convention, but, they specifically make special packages for conventions? The ones I have been to in New York didn't so I am just curious.

Oh Danny, you are so mean for showing those to us...

At least I just bought that same Mikuru nendo... but I still want almost all other nendos, Kemeko and figma Kona-chan. T_T

Glad you're feeling better, Mr Danny! I bet those SAFs helped you recover faster LOL XD

I never knew that the Chua Churam figure was that small! O_o

My first figure was a Lucy Maria Misora figure from To Heart 2. I bought her in a convention last year x_x

Damn, what a haul. Better make finishing that competition tool a high priority XD. Does this latest batch have something to do with the 'milestone' for the company you were talking about, or are they get-well presents?

Man I'd like to have a haul like that...anyway glad you're feeling better Danny...My first figure was Max Factory Kasumi...

wow.. u could have made a partition in your room with those SAFs and healthcare in the new partition, saving money on "House in a box"..

Quite a decent amount of SAF's there, but they don't appeal to me anyway. Glad to see that you received some limited edition ones too. Chua Churam and some of the figmas are nice.

That's a huge load of SAFs. Got my first figure last year which makes me 16 at that time. First figure being MF's Haruhi.

nice to see you up and about!

must have Yuki with guitar...

tachikoma please!!

OMG :cries: The Moetan....the Mikuru.....oh the humanity!!!

And Astram!!!(?) So much cuteness!! And a weird revoltech I've never seen before lol.

I have to work so hard to buy my stuff... Really want those WF Exclusives. You get them free, but my only optionn is getting them via Ebay for 100+ dollars...

Hey Danny~ Really glad to read you're feeling better, best thing I found for staying healthy is to have a regular sleeping pattern, doesn't really matter how long you sleep (6-8 hrs pref), so long as you go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.

Seeing so many great figures makes me want to buy even though I don't have enough funds for unnecessary things atm (though I'm sure many you would they're a necessity ;P~). I really love the Nendoroid series, they're so cute~ my first proper figure was the Haruhi one, I only had a few of the smaller 'figurines' otherwise.

Chu Churam is smaller that I image, too. Well, no problem, easier to display.

My first anime that I remenber was Mazinger Z, and was reeeally child, about 6 or 7 years old, I if remenber well.

ENVY! =3

I got my first figure - Max Factory's Shana when I was 14, now still havent reach a year yet since I started out ^^;

Danny, you get well really soon!? ^^

I just bought that same Mikuru in Akihabara today, it was down between her or the Tsuruya. Somebody give me reassurance that I made the right choice T___T. Also going back to the states soon, and I have a huge haul from Akiba, wish I could show you guys. Anybody have any good suggestions on how to bring this stuff home? I would like to keep the boxes, that of Gunpla boxes too. However, i will part with the boxes if need be. I have a tower that's almost 6 feet high, so i need some REALLY good advice on space cramming. thanks!

Got it last year, when i was 17..

The first figure i paid for was Saber ALTER , Swimsuit version, after that i directly go to a store to buy Saber Maid from GSC..

I got my 1st figure when i was around 18 if i'm not mistaken.. Pastel ink nendoroid is so cute! i gonna get mine next monday.. Can't wait to get my hands on her... >__<

I'm still jealous over the last SAFS post....

my envy meter is over 9000!

Regarding Wai Fung, I thought you were joking. "What the .. a hedgehog? What a silly idea!" Then I saw the hedgehog and thought it is indeed very cute. No, stop staring at me with those bleady cute eyes, you .. you hedgehog!

Anyway, e2046 would have you to thank for for the extra business, Danny.

I got my first figures at about 25, one of which is Helena (Dead or Alive 2) by Epoch/CWorks. I look at her on my display shelf and think, "Good luck finding her today."

http://www.yotsuba-figure.com/figure/helena.html

All these stash of nendroids and Miku!!!!I want em!!!!
Never thought you'll be buying some guy figures, but I'm not complaining....Are you teasing us Danny!?

My first figure was a Dejiko trading figure I got from Anime North. Got also one with Puchiko and the cat.

I got my first figure a year ago (25 years old)

I want spinzaku! I will definitely do anything for spinzaku figma figure x_x *readies for the competition*

Alloy Tachikoma~ How awesome. XD

I actually mis-voted. I forgot I bought my first-frist figure of my then-heartthrob character Morino Ichigo back when I was like 16-17 years old.

1st figure at 33? not typo?

My 1st was at 23, its a 1/8 Bandai Arika Yumemiya.

Lately we In Malaysia had an issue with the media where a tabloid highlights that anime figure is absurd and made of erotic/nudity and not safe for 'rich kids'. Few baseless assumption is that:
1. all figure are erotic
2. not safe for kids
3. rich/wealthy kids toys.
It made figure collectors in malaysia go into RAGE

Hey Danny, great to know that you're feeling much better. Sorry I didn't get to send you a get well message since I've been a bit AWOL from the internetz lately. Still browsing dannychoo.com whenever I can though ^___^ Anyway, keep up the great work and fantastic to see all these awesome SAFS!!

I received my CHua CHuram figure yesterday, and like you, I thought it was going to be a bit bigger than what it is. Gorgeous looking figure, just smaller than espected ^^. And that prepainted figure looks incredible, will have to check that site now, and see what they have available.

whoa that's A LOT of SAFs.....

anyway, regarding the wonfes packaging....

does that mean Figma Suzaku will be mass released (in a non limited format)??

wonfes Yuki ;_;

glad to know you are getting better danny, do take care of that back of yours too.
on the other hand, i am still suffering from a slight cough and exfoliating skin... not a pretty sight

Pastel Ink nendroid is too cute to resist! i want!
but the highlight has got to be wai fung. no idea where's she from but the painting is excellent.

I bought my first figure with 23
MY first Figure was actually 3 on the same time...
Oneechanbara Aya from Yamato
RAH Rei Ayanami from Medicom
and Jungle Emmy Combat Version from Bome

GIVE US SOME!

Let's see if I can remember, first figure would have to be Naru Narusegawa when i was 19. Out of your newest figure haul, I'm being honest when I say I only want that Tachikoma.

go get the competition started!!! make sure to do some in what all of us may participate =3

about the figures, just one word...E-N-V-Y

my sis kill 4 the mikuru nendo, I kill 4 the guitar yuki...then xdd hope some day the figures arrives closer, hope get at least ONE chance to get them T_T

The cham cham figure, it's true, smaller, but, can't figure about a comparition with a...figma for example, it's smaller than? thx if u response ._.

neat stuff danny. i am especially interested in the WF stuff ~
i've seen many of the figure shown above in hk ^^
the pink chu chu also very nice ^^

Wow!! Cool nendoroid figures!
Im getting my first Anime Figures next week (Haruhi and Nanoha). Im very excited about it!

Danny, is figma Fate still in production? It's already not available via Hobby Search and HLJ, and it's not officially available in Hong Kong except as expensive imports selling for 150% of original price. I guess I have to wait for second batch of imports if they are still available, or else...

Well I don't want to repeat the same fate as my Max Factory Shana.

My first figures that I can recall were GI Joe and Ultra Man when I was in my early teens. I had a Kokeshi figure when I was around five. I don't think any of these be considered anime figures though.

Say Danny, will there be anything different with the Yuki Nagato "Bad Witch" Figma that will be coming out? If you know, but can't say, it's cool. Nice haul as usual.

I would want some of those figures!!!!!!
Maybe I'll just go to Akihabara to get them......your lucky Danny to get them for free...

A new figma Nagato. Dang!... I might have to boycott Figma. Every time I buy one of their figures, they come out with a better version on it. I don't like that.... well maybe I could sell my other one (and saber also).

I've been trying to resist and don't start buying any nendroids but it's getting hard to resist all those cute SD girls.

Actually after being a reader of this site for some time I just recently decided to start buying figures. A few days ago I ordered the same Good Smile Tachikoma that you posted pictures of. Should be arriving soon.
And god, it was expensive:P Thanks for introducing me to so expensive hobby, Danny:P

I got my first figure when I was 12, it was sailor moon of course :D
Nice haul there Danny, very jelous, lol, I did get one exclusive though so I guess I shouldn't be too jelous ^^

I agree with JB though, I bought my Yuki figma literally a week before they announced the witch version, needless to say I was pissed. I like that they have better versions, but at the same time it's unfair to make us buy 2 just to get all the extras... T-T

Ah, its a pity that Wai Fung doesn't cast off >.>

My first pvc figure was/is the 1/8 Alter Ignis at age 18 after much deliberation.....
I was wondering if it would send me down a more "interesting" rode of my anime addiction and now, I'm starting to run out of space >.<'

Good to see Danny's getting better. ^^
First figure that I acquired(ignoring pokemon toys and plushy) is Hakufu of IdunnoCompany 2 years ago. I left it at my home country, and planning to get it if there's opportunity.

Amazing haul yet again, Danny!

My first figure would be the Asuka Yakumo Kengo by SEGA. Then, it all went uphill from there! ^^

All thanks to ya! >.<

Oh, Wai Fung and Chua Churam are gorgeous~ ^_^

Good to hear that you're feeling better, Danny. Those pics look great, too.

So many amazing SAFS! O:
And it's nice to hear you're feeling better, Danny!

I want some free figures too :0 So lucky Danny, so lucky! I just started collecting figures seriously this year, and I am 22...but I put 18-21 because I probably got my first figures somewhere in there.

Ever time I see that alloy tachikoma I sigh, look at my wallet, and weep.

*Walks in and drools on keyboard*:P All the figma we have just recently bought and they just end up on your doorstep, I think that is so awesome!:D I wish I had a job like yours Danny!:D Although what I would really like to do is create my own anime or do voice acting. Someday, someday... That is a goal for me, next to actually getting to Tokyo. (Must get myself hypnotized and hop on a plane:P) I will get over my fear of planes one day.:P Anyway, ramble, ramble... sorry... *Now going back to drooling over more figma and figures that I want!:P*

Glad to see your better...
that pre-painted figure is very nice i have no idea how people can sculpt something like that and then paint it so nicely...
unfortunately i havent gotten any figures yet but i plan on buying a couple thanks to the reviews here. i still cant decide if i want Shiki from Kara no Kyoukai or the new Saber that u showed us by GSC

My first figurine was a G Gundam gunpla of Dragon Gundam, my favorite one. I put it together and everything and I felt really proud, but I probably destroyed it or something. I got it with Burning/God Gundam, but I put that together second.

My god that's a ton of SAF.

My first figure was the GSC version of Saber where she is in her armor and swinging her sword.

Need that Konata Figma and Chu Churam T_T Very nice figures. If only we could all get them for free *cries* XD I first started collecting figures when I started secondary school. Which was when I got serious about anime.

Wow can you adopt me Danny? like seriously haha :p
Anyways, awesome haul their Danny^^ lot O goodies I would dream to have
Can't wait for the competition,of course I'll be winning every single one>:D ^^ jk but I will do the best of my power and knowledge to obtain them:) "Danny's Figure Olympics" XD

Nice SASFs, Danny. Those figures are sweet.
Need to figure out a way to secure funds for buying figures without burning the wallet.
Things are so expensive in US now; cost me $65 just to fill up my car's gas tank ;_;

I can't believe you managed to get one of those Ghost In The Shell Tachi models! Those are like mega rare and I still don't think they will ever mass produce those. :(

OMG wonfes Miku's face is priceless. Must be nice getting all those figures Danny you lucky dog!

man I want one of those diecast Tachikomas...must have it

I bought my first when I was 22. I now have 35 figures and I'm only 23

hey Danny, glad to see you're back feeling well enough to posting again. hope you don't strain yourself again. nice of E2046 to send you a resin figure. ^^

I got my figures as presents last year.

I'd only get figma Suzaku just to put him in a Spinzaku pose! Now if only Lelouch came with a Failouch face... ;)

Love the figma Konata. The Wai Fung figure is very shiny, too!

My first ever figure was a Saber revoltech. Loved it so much I got the dark saber version as well. heheh! My latest figure would be ChuaChuram. Still waiting for it to arrive though.

That Waifung looks nice but needs a little polishing. ^^

Oh wow! I can't believe I managed to set up an account here, yet, I haven't commented. I think it's because I was too busy with stuff. So, I might as well start commenting now. I must have missed a lot of new features since the set up.

That's a lot of figurines! As for my first figurine, I actually bought two from my friend: a Morrigan one and a Nakoruru one with the latter being in quite poor condition. (The bow would fall off easily.) I bought them about four or five years ago when I was still in college? I sold the Morrigan one because I needed money at the time. I so need to reduce my figurine buying habits seeing that I bought the Pinky Haruhi figurine yesterday while I was waiting for the Glay concert in San Francisco. XD

Oh. Um, if you all are wondering, I am just your standard fan constantly learning a lot of stuff. Eh heh heh.

よろしくおねがいします。

I just set up an account and this is my first comment! I really love all of your posts Danny, especially the ones about life in Japan. Although I have only started viewing this blog recently, I am impressed by what you do and you are really an inspiration to me. Sadly, although I want one so badly, I do not own any figures.

Over 30? Weird. I think it has something to do with a different fan demographic. It sounds like the majority of fans in Japan are either men in their 30's or young kids. Here in the states, the majority are supposedly girls in their late teens and early twenties. (Though I think the recent success of Bleach has helped even out the gender discrepancy a little.)

I got some Chobits gasphons when I was about 16 as party favors once, but I hardly count them as figures. I started really getting into them this year, mostly with Figmas, but I know I'll be caving in and getting Alter's Louise in January and/or GSC'S Unity Mei in Februrary. ^^;

Danny is over 30, I over 30 too

Must Buy Wai Fung even if she cost me USD 300.

I want to get Melissa Seraphy Nendoroid Devil version T___T
gotta break another piggy bank T.T
does anyone know where to get the Special Hatsune Miku Wonfes edition? (besides at wonfes -_-)

Nendoroids are sooo cute. Me want...

Just got Konata, waiting on Tsukasa this month, and the Full Drillized Gurren Lagann Revoltech. I also won an auction for the Winter Wonfes Cosplay Fate/LS Kona-chan and Kagamin, FINALLY for under $100. Just waiting for it and the Yoko that came out last year from Konami (not the MMS one) to arrive from SMJ. I buy way too much for my poor, poor wallet to handle ^^;. I really want Miku-tan, Chua-Churam and I would kill for those Hokuto no Ken Revols and the Melissa Seraphy Nendroid.

lovin the kemeko and tachikoma

The Chua Churan one looks nice. Never heard of her before. Same goes for the Hachune Miku one. You gotta love those "funny faced" anime figurs.

Nice figures. I am getting that Izumi one, I already bought it but it hasn't arrived yet =)

What a nice haul you've managed to gather Danny! The Tachikoma and 1/6th Wai Fung have definitely caught my eye. Excellent choices in the photos too. You've definitely caught all the necessary details in getting people to buy her. The guys over at ORI Team really do know their choices of coloring and details... I really like how the purple and blue on her dress actually compliment the character.

A nice haul overall :)

Out of ALL your figures, the only one that I manage to get is Chua Churam :)

Loving every bit of it now. It a nicely detailed figure, even though yes I agree, it is smaller than I expect.

YOU. DAMN. BASTARD.

Also, shoot, how'd you get that Nagato Yuku witch version Figma? It's still on preorder last I checked.

Wai Fung reminds me of Chai Xianghua from the Soul Calibur games...
*remembers to look for that custom avatar*

Modeling at the age of 8 ! wooot
i would say somewhere at age 12 is figure..
although it never took off till recently hrm hrm

legend has it that WF08 queen melissa might see herself having the same treatment as the MS06J series

or... in another word... mass produced? O.o dum dum dum

wow you are one lucky otaku !

i remember i bought my 1st figure when i was 16 years old hehe i got myself a Inu-Yasha (@ AX) & then i started to buy .....you know........ the figures with the BIG eyes ^^. OMG!! I SOOOO WANT TO BUY THAT Konata Figma & Pastel Ink Figma KAWAII!! O.O!!

Sorry, I hope you don't mind a slight tangent ^^;; I saw the word 'Revoltech' and started wondering about the Street Fighter ones they are suppose to be making. Has anyone heard what happened to those? Google tells me nothing new past January this year :(

Got my fist figure with 17, it was Kotohiba's Asuka Gothic Lolita, still like her as i did the 1st day i saw her.

But i do want some konata on my litle collection T_T

Got my first figure when i was like 9? and it's been 5 years.

A competition WaO!!! I'm gonna win all this Models and Figures it's a top heat competition...

I'm starting very Old my Collection of Figures I was like 26 or 27... I'm never have any intetion of been Otaku but it's feel Great...

i love the fate and nanoha figures XD ahh i am going to be getting them as soon as i can !!! XD but right now i just bought my first figure im 19, it is lala in school uniform and i have till October b4 i get her but i cant w8 XD

Back when I was 18 yrs old. Series 1 of Bleach..so far the 1st biggest anime figure I bought is none other than,the controvesial anime figure leaner, 1/6 Kasumi black version..

I got my first anime figure when I was just four years old. A Sailor Moon toy...which I regret not preserving.

As for your post, I am very impressed with your hauls to which you spend little to none for them.
I'll be getting the Witch Yuki soon since budget always tortures me.

I was curious about e2046

are they selling original production casts or are they recasting their own?
I mean for licensed figures, not their own production line

Mouth Waters :)

I was around 12... Back when I didn't know about collecting and all, I got a Sailor Moon figure. Didn't really take care of it and now I have no idea where it is >.>

I think I also got the others but anyway, the figures I have now were all bought at the age of 22 (a couple of months ago) ^^

I got my first anime figure when I was 20. I got the tama chan figure; http://www.hlj.com/product/SOL49036

Sorry, but I'm new to part of this concept. What does SAFS mean?

Not those toys by Kubrick you mean right? Or that toyline?

if my mom seeing this anime figure in my room she probably mad or worse thrown into the garbage, I wish I have anime figure just to kill my boredom. ;)

Does anybody know of any good 1/8 archer girl figures? I have Bome's Yamamoto Isoroku and have just ordered the Kotobukiya re-release of Kureha in 1/8 scale. The series doesn't matter so much as the following:

1. good/exceptional quality
2. 1/8 scale (yes, I've seen the 1/7 scale Kureha by Max Factory)

Thanks for any replies

I saw Anime Figures, and I thought $$$, as in the state of the union of Anime so to speak. If kids keep pirate'n DVD's and such, the industry will fold. So enjoy it while it lasts, since young people have no ethical dilemmas with stealing (oh sorry, downloading is the cleaned up way of not calling it stealing from others...) And that is a sad commentary on a generation that will point a finger at politicians or corporations as thieves or destroyers without a thought. Hypocrites all.

Moetan nendroid is soo sweet <3

whene ever i see safas i think ive seen them befor but there allways new