20090326 - Giveaway Update
A few things to go over - first up is the 20090326 Giveaway - Your Room where a lucky bod will win 20,000 yen to spend on what they want at a Japanese online store of their choice - requirements in the previous post.
There are currently 66 posts tagged "20090326giveaway" - if your entry is not among these then you should tag your post or it means you are not interested in the bounty.
The submissions have been awesome - some made me go "wow" and some made me go "Mamamia!"
Many of you took many photos and stitched them into one image which is fine - if you want to edit yours then feel free to do so as I will need time to go through these entries.
There are so many awesome rooms that Its a shame to pick just one room - so I will negotiate on Monday with Tenso.com for some runner up prizes and maybe something for all those who participated too - will try my best to get it for you.
If your room is not chosen then please don't hate me! I will always be doing giveaways at DC and hopefully you will win something one day just like so many have already done.
The important thing is to have fun - its been great looking at the stuff in your rooms and hope that there have been many interesting conversations going on.
Will get back to you after I speak to Tenso - may have to buy them a few drinks to get them drunk so they will easily say "yes" into giving runner up prizes ^^;
As for the photo - all samples that arrived this week ^^;
-Zange-chan (Kotobukiya)
-Kuroko Shirai (kotobukiya)
-Tamaki Kousaka (kotobukiya)
-Louise (Alter)
Thanks to Kotobukiya for the samples - review up soon.
And thanks to HLJ for the sample of Alter Louise where you can nab her for 6,800 yen.
And now I also have my own Homestar Planetarium! ^^;
Soon I'll need to hire somebody just to go through the boxes that arrive every day. ^^;
The Homestar Planetarium in action below - full review soon. Thanks to CScout for the sample.
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NEET,no namecards.
lol...first commenter..
nice louise,meh my room is empty...only some anime related things on my computer desk..nothing worthy of being called an (otaku) lol..
College Freshmen
Worthy of being called the typical poor student though. I'm pretty much in the same boat.
Student
Yep, I only hav fewe anime dvds and mangas.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Not going to really call you on it, since you didn't comment *just* to say you're first, but since that of thing is...not appreciated around here, it would be a good idea to hold back the urge to include any first-post sentiments in the future. ^^;
Hacker / Modder / Computer Assembler / Bored Out of My Mind
http://stainless-ring.deviantart.com
lol same here, i'm just bundling up all my money and making a list, when i'm done then i'll start buying.
Student
good luck everyone! its been fun looking at peoples crazy rooms.
I like Tamaki the most ^^; and good luck to those who participated!
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Mirai Oppai Mousepad?! @.@
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
OMG good eye! I see it too now!
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
me three! KAWAII!!!!! want ^^;
Lover of Akiba!
http://vincentosshrine.com/
four! WANT!!!!!!!!!
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
Five! So cuuuuute!!!! >.~ OMG! Get!
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
http://lolipedofin.wordpress.com/
Just notice that too!!! Gimme Gimme..!!!
http://www.marvinryan.com
me want as well!!! ^^
University Student, Hikkikomori? (or not), Go/Weiqi/Baduk player
OMG!! I want!! Didn't notice it until someone mentioned it >.<"
University Student
http://twitter.com/shikinami
WANT!
And FatBastard, you do have a good eye.
三年せいとオタク
Omg! XD I just noticed it too.
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
DO WANT!!!!
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Where?
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
to be delivery to my house...
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
then divert to my office~~~~~~~~~
Otaku
http://general-noodles.mybrute.com
Oh yeh!
*look to the right*
Moe Hunter
http://moehunter.wordpress.com/
I just noticed that! Me wants!
By the way Danny. What have you done to your keyboard? Replaced worn key letters?
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Japanese characters I think~~~
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Korean.
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Souka~~~ no wonder you'd been typing Korean lately ^^
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
You sir have one damn good pair of eyes.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Hmmm... We can totally interpret that in a different way here ^_^
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
Damn, you really got me there ahahahahahaha!
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
( . )( . ) Thanks!
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
LOL! Mine bigger~~~~ with cleavage~~~
( . ) Y ( . )
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Stop staring at me!!!
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
boing~~~ boing~~~
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
OMG Your right!! I didn't see it before!!! Hauuuuuuuu WANT!!
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
This is why FatB has made it to giveaway finals so often. x_x Man, I need to start scouring these images more carefully.
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
Well I always think people should have fun when participating in contests, especially of this kind. I find it a lot more fun to see everyone's rooms and get comments in my own entry; I feel a bit more closer to everyone in the DC community.
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
Well I always think people should have fun when participating in contests, especially of this kind. I find it a lot more fun to see everyone's rooms and get comments in my own entry; I feel a bit more closer to everyone in the DC community.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Hmm... that planetarium is interesting, but Louise is my most wanted. The planetarium is a close second though, Zange-chan being a close third ^^
Have fun deciding the 66 room posts Danny ^^;
I lol'd @ "may have to buy them a few drinks to get them drunk so they will easily say "yes" into giving runner up prizes ^^;" XD Hopefully they can approve ^_^
University Student
this will probably happen:
Danny: "And if you throw in another 100000yen I'll get all of you some SAFS with it."
Tenso guys(each saying): "Oh wow, really? I've never received any SAFS before, thanks!"
lol!
University Student
Holy s...! Thought it was final fantasy 7 for a moment lol!
Lover of Akiba!
http://vincentosshrine.com/
Thanks for the update Danny, I just forgot to add the tag ^^;
BTW, just put my stuff to one photo ^^v
Otaku
http://general-noodles.mybrute.com
No matter if it is a win or lose. I have fun looking at other DC members room. Some of them are really hardcore hahaha.
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
http://lolipedofin.wordpress.com/
I surely don't want to be at your position deciding the winner out of all the awesome room... As much as I like to win, imagining myself to be in your shoes, browsing through all the picts, and then decide on the 'best' one... wew... I'll pluck all my hair bald.. lol.
Btw, a little input about Tenso... I already checked their website and their scheme... the things that made me reluctant to use their service are:
1. They don't ship via SAL, only EMS, which is a big minus for me.
2. They don't really explain their comission scheme well... not enough example etc. There's obviously gonna be some hidden costs, but they don't break them down well.. And if in off-chance that there's really no hidden costs, then somehow their representation made me think so.
3. The site doesn't explain their service elaborate enough. I'm not sure whether I will use their account to shop, or use their address to make my account...
4. There's no link or form for us to ask them question, or at least, I can't find it in their website.
Hopefully you can forward this to them... that would be awesome... Just make sure you told them about this before you made them drunk... XD
Student
http://gkhaven.blogspot.com
Oh wow thanks for this review lolipedofin. I was thinking about trying out their services for ordering from Volks, but at this rate I'd be hard pressed to.
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
http://lolipedofin.wordpress.com/
It's not a review actually... since i haven't use their service... it's more like a sneak peek.. lol.
Student
http://gkhaven.blogspot.com
Lol yeah well.
http://www.tenso.com/souryou/en/default/
It seems like they only charge a handling fee which is pretty fair.
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
The Planetarium is to project image of galaxy onto the celling right? or there are extra features in it. I seen on back in HK few years ago, tempted to buy one.
Zange-chan in a bunny suit, a pair with Kanagi~~~
Mirai Oppai Mousepad spotted!!! She'll be on retail soon right~~~
All the best to all the contestants ^_^
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
The planetarium comes with a few lenses that have a galaxy on them - will play with it tonight.
初音ミク命
Homestar Planetarium seems the most interesting in that lot since I've always been interested in astronomy. The side of the Mirai Oppai mousepad looks nice from what little we can see as well.
Otaku Social Media/Blogger/Event Coverage
Wow 66! It really has turned out to be quite fun over the last couple days. I was so excited when posting mine, because it was the first time I really shared my room with anyone. I hadn't shared yet because I was waiting to collect some more figures. Just bought new shelves too! XD
Also, it's been fun talking with everyone about their rooms, like Yaku said, "feel a bit closer to the community."
The runner-up idea is amazing really, since there really are so many awesome rooms.
I see the Mirai mousepad!!
Congrats on the samples! Love the Tamaki... :D
~HK
Ordinary soul (student)
http://www.ekowc.net
Woah, Homestar Planetarium!, what a great device!
Just like the one in Key's planetarian game...
Student
http://konadora.wordpress.com
Wow, runners-up too? You're too kind ;___;
Louise looks uber moe there ^^
Transportaion
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32193739@N06/
This was one of the funnest contests I have entered. It was as much fun trying to get a good picture with as much stuff in it as it was looking at all the other rooms. I wish we could do this every year and call it 痛部屋 event (kinda like itasha 痛車). lol. I'm going to get Louise!!
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
Louise... louise... pantsu... mirai mousepad... oh my I'm a little jealous ^^;
ソフトウエアエンジニア (Software Engineer)
http://timkoh.info
Danny, if you can't get secure runner up prizes from Tenso, can you make the runner up prizes Mirai dakimaura/mousepads/bedsheets to improve our otaku rooms? :P Then make us review them on our blogs? Hehe!
Otaku Social Media/Blogger/Event Coverage
What a good idea...XD
Gamer, the hardcore kind
http://even248.wordpress.com
That's an excellent idea XD
I really want (and plan to get) all the upcoming Mirai merch, so getting something as a price would be awesome ^^;
This is the best idea I've heard in a long time...
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Wellll...I don't think they're in production yet, which could make that difficult. ^^;
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
I'm expecting Tamaki in the mail soon.
That homestar planetarium thing is cool
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/
It's fun to see how other fellow otaku decorate their rooms. I think this event made me considering some improvement projects already, heading to Ikea tomorrow!
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran
Ok yeah getting that Homestar planetarium.
大学生徒
http://ichinichijuu.blogspot.com/
I had one and sold it on ebay to someone in Brazil. It's not that I didn't like it or anything, but I wanted to put $100 towards more figures. ^^;
Self employed
Will you be showing some Mirai dakimakura samples today? ^-^
The planetarium is ultra cool!
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
http://actar.wordpress.com
Seriously, why hasn't any one voted for Kuroko??? She's gonna be the most awesome of the bunch. Louise is so yesterday... Her pose doesn't do it for me either.
Kuroko will go great with Mikoto.
Zange is alright, though I'm not a fan of her and cash is hard to come by nowadays.
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
http://lolipedofin.wordpress.com/
Kuroko, huh.... I'm not that into yuri.. not to mention Koto doesn't really endear itself to me, I'm looking for Misaka purely because of the character, not due to the quality of the figure, well, although she does look cute in that particular figure XD... will definitely get Kuroko if she goes on sale though...^^
大学生徒
http://ichinichijuu.blogspot.com/
I don't really like the art style of Kannagi that much. And I'm not that into bunny casino girl costumes. =P
ダメ人間, ひきこもり
lol I wanna join, but too bad I'm studying aboard right now and don't have anything in my room. uwaaa zannen
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
Yeah, win or not, this was a great opportunity to peek at fellow members' room and know what type of otakus they are and such :D That alone was well worth it, it would be a plus to win the contest but really, it was great seeing everyone else not afraid to show their rooms to other members ^_^b
Nekophilia
Haha FatB beat me to it. Was gonna ask "no vote for mirai oppai mouspad?" ^^;
Good luck to the contestants!
Student
http://www.polyvinylcrush.com
Homestar planetarium?! That should come with a Yumemi figure would be so sweet if it did. ^^
also I just found out about the image stitching rule from this post so thanks for the heads up. I've tossed in my "bedroom harem" hope you enjoy
Student
http://sanguinerose.wordpress.com/
I also want that Mirai mousepad. That Louise figure is the best looking figure in the market.
Student and full-time otaku
I just love that Louise...too bad I couldn't get her due to lacking funds. Well, maybe if I win this competition...^^
大学生徒
http://ichinichijuu.blogspot.com/
Haha shameless plug. =D I passed on this Louise, something about the face put me off (well that and the price). I ordered the Gothloli one that's coming out next month. They nailed her face and body too. It's a masterful sculpt imo.
Eternal Dreamer
oh s*** I forgot to put the tag in my photo... fixed it now, hope it still counts.
I figured Danny whould just do a search for "* Room" :(
Eternal Dreamer
As for the contest, I think it's been a great way to strengthen the community! For once it's a contest that I really liked :)
大学生徒
http://ichinichijuu.blogspot.com/
So Danny, are you judging just by the initial pic, or are you going off of all pictures linked in each post? I got tired of trying to stitch in vain (they kept coming out as giant filesizes or looked horrible) so I just made a video, updated it in my "my room" post.
security/3d graphic artist
http://www.kennethleishman.com/
Danny is the ultimate kid that never grew up.. (Peter Pan anybody!) so many fun things to play with.. he he..
Mirai oppai pad...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
student
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/Guy9394
There's actually an Asian student in my class named Peter Pan. I can't stop laughing my butt off everyday during attendance check. I know it's rude, but just lacked self-control
Student
Kuroko and Louise and Misaka are my wife.
This is universal truths.
Musically inclined Pervert
ZANGE-CHAN PLEASE!!!
This was a great contest 'cause we got to share our stuff with each other. So it's fun to participate and not just to win. I can't wait to see who Danny chooses and I doubt there will be any sore losers - so many good rooms (and I definitely do not include mine ;) ).
Physical Therapist
http://www.flyingpussyfoot.com
Out of all the things you posted id take the hometsr planetarium.
It would be an awesome accessory for my bedroom.Just start the thing before going to sleep and enjoy a view at the stars ^^
I enjoyed theis Giveaway alot.Gave an insight into who the people behind their nicks are.
Id recommend mixing Wodka into the drinks of the Tenso emplyoees:D
Student
http://s1charade.wordpress.com/
zange for me
Student
http://meganemarshmallow.wordpress.com/
This was a great contest, I alwas love looking at room posts.
Eee, can't wait to see more pictures of the Mirai oppai mousepad. I don't really have any use for one, but I still want one just to poke at her eyes.
Bounty Hunter
May the best man win.
Student / Sneakerhead & Otaku
The most impressive is the Homestar Planetarium, I see they made a major improvements
from the previous models ~ !!
The higher your ceiling, the better ~ It can also be a great tool for photoshoot ~
As for the price goes, it isn't that bad ~
Homestar Planetarium is definitely on my buy list ~ along with Tamaki Kosaka ~
Thinking getting 2 of those Tamaki's ~ !!
Technical Account Manager
http://howdoyoufigure.wordpress.com
Woo! *goes to make some edits since it's not too late*
Best of luck to you with judging. Looking at the tag now, it says there are 75 entries... Hopefully you didn't get to mine before I had change to make changes ^.^;;
Student
I want the iron man, more than any piece in the picture.. (damn hot toys!)
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
Yeah I thought it was really fun to see the folks in the community showcasing their rooms. I got losta fun out out of browsing through those rooms, especially those messy ones. LOL
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Got my louise...so wish granted...for now...
Otaku, CNS / IT student
I've got an idea.
1. Everyone meets up at a hotel bringing all their otaku stuff
2. Take pic
3. Post pic on dannychoo.com
4. ???
5. Profit! We split it however many ways. 20,000Y split 76 ways. ^^
Part-Time Mooch, Full-Time Nerd
http://subduedenthusiasm.wordpress.com/
Looking forward to a review of Tamaki. Still trying to decide if I should order one for myself. >.>
Supreme Commander of NERV Co.
oh, waits I forgot. Danny i tagged my room now, I should be on the list now (67)
Student
wow that Homestar Planetarium is really awesome and if you every wanted to look at the stars all you need to do is at the touch of a button
Student / Sneakerhead & Otaku
Just order my very own Home Planetarium ~ Yeay !!!
Still can't imagine the EMS charges is quite expensive ~ 85 dollars for shipping ~
This thing must be heavy and quite big too ~ Lol !!
November Echo Echo Tango
http://pauldy.deviantart.com/
Louise~~ I dun collect Figures of characters i don't know about.. :)
Graphic Designer
Love that Louise figure!
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Ooooo nice gets Danny! That Tamaki.... so gorgeous. Me wants... Lots and lots me wants her. She's quite big for a 1/6th isn't she? Towers over Louise lol.
Ooooo I noticed the Mirai speech bubble lol. How on earth does it calculate how popular the rooms are? Views? Comments?
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Homestar Planetariums aren't cheap...and I've always wanted to have something better than those glow-in-the-dark stars stuck with blu-tac on my ceiling.
No issue, for me. xP If I wanted any of those figures more than the Planetarium I'd have gotten them. They're easier to deal with in price range.
For 8 weeks im a NEET
Danny how can anyone hate you. Your are a idol to all of us. you haev the best job. come on working in a figure company what more can you ask for. ill hope one day i can have a job like yours.
Pedobear approved
I was wondering if we could use a collage or not. Updated my entry, then. :P
Otaku, Animation Major
http://xlhaseolx.deviantart.com/
I'd like that Louise if I had the money.
My room was too empty to consider entering. I saw the other rooms up here and realized I wouldn't stand a chance. XD Here's hoping I can show off a room I'll be proud of some day.
Pedobear approved
I figure mine doesn't really stand a chance either, but what the hell.
Night Stalker
http://myspace.com/Jaycolina_02
Well good luck to all DC members entering!!! as for me im disqualified cos im sharing my room with my bro plus my room isnt fun just a few mecha/kit here & there not so plenty unlike other members has
Student, part-time worker
The Homestar Planetarium looks so awesome...
Just wondering, because "otaku" doesn't specifically apply to anime, can I be an otaku of something else and still enter the contest?
Obviously I can't this time because I haven't been active enough on the site yet, but I'm just wondering for future reference. ^^;
I do like anime, but my otaku side for Johnny's shows more. XD
???Confused???
Hm a lot of goods...can't wait for the Mirai mouse pad review...
Multimedia Designer/Developer
http://www.mcmonagle-interphase.com/
Hey Danny, see if you can't convince them to give a runner-up prize based on "otaku room most in need of a good cleaning". Winner gets to order any one figure in maid cosplay.
I'd win that one for sure! :3
did I just saw mirai oppai mouse pad !!!!
University's Slave
LOL! Someone actually called it the Homestar planetarium? I'm sorry, all I can think of is Homestar Runner. Does it talk to you while pronouncing r's like w's and seemingly pick stuff up telekinetically?
Teacher
I put mine on ebay. Here is a link to what I'm selling at the moment. New Yuki Nagato Revoltech is here. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300301605737&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling(more)
Mangaka, Otaku, Gamer, Figure collector and full time fangirl
http://animeamphitere.deviantart.com/
I'm moving house soon, so new furniture and that means shelves for my first figures. (If I can get any!)
It eventually will be taken over by Otaku-ness! *evil laughter*
Student/Gakusei
wow. the homestar planetarium thingy is so cool i want one too!!! how much is it ?
Student/Music Producer/Web Designer
http://www.myspace.com/lionbiscuits
Expensive. o_o
Customer Service
http://www.shewsbury.com
I'm not qualify to join yet... :(
Hopefully next time...
University Student
Wow, that Louise figure look so cute! Too bad I was not able to get in on the contest on time.