Tokyo Figure Show
Sorry to have kept you waiting - announcing the details of my first figure show - the Tokyo Figure Show. Details below copy pasted from the official site.
WhyI've been collecting and writing about figures at dannychoo.com for quite a few years now and through working closely with the figure makers, I can appreciate the effort, skills and know-how that goes into creating them.
Through dannychoo.com, I've been able to bring the world of figures to those who did not know about the existence of them and wish for more folks to learn about and appreciate the artwork of figures.
Through the Tokyo Figure Show, I hope to expose the artwork of figures to a wider audience which is why we have chosen to work with GLACEAU popup & GLACEAU gallery to share this fascinating world with a completely different demographic in the heart of Harajuku.
But of course our regular figure admirers should come along to the show too ^^WhatThe Tokyo Figure Show will showcase figures by Good Smile Company which will include the first public showing of the decoration master figma Mirai Suenaga - the mascot character for dannychoo.com. The latest progress can be seen here.
Included in the showcase will be Black Rock Shooter, Saber, Nendoroids, Figmas, scale figures and more.WhereThe Tokyo Figure Show will be held at the H&M building in Harajuku from the 4th until the 9th of August every day between 13:00 and 18:00.
Go up to the 8th and 9th floor to the GLACEAU popup & GLACEAU gallery where you can pick up some free vitamin water at the same time.
Admission is free and you get free drinks too! ^^; No need for reservations and no tickets involved - just show up.
Address: 1-8-10 Jingumae Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 150-0001 ( Google Maps )WhoKlein Dytham architecture - Tokyo based architects and founders of PechaKucha Night are managing the interior design while Good Smile Company is managing the figure display areas. You can also read up on me in my profile ^^
The gallery is being curated by Maru Gallery who have coordinated other exhibits at the GLACEAU popup & GLACEAU gallery until the 25th of August.
So now you have the background, lets look at part 1 of "the making of" the Tokyo Figure Show. Part 2 will be photos taken on Monday 3rd August where we will spend the whole day setting up the displays.
First up are a few meetings at the offices of Klein Dytham architecture who done the interior design of the venue.
Klein Dytham architecture is run by Astrid Klein and fellow Brit Mark Dytham who have handled design globally including Selfridges in London. They were also in the 3 sets of Nikon commercials that I was in.
Looks like we've been able to convert more folks at Good Smile into Mac users - Akiyama whips out his MBP and iPhone - before he was a Vaio user ^^;
Many stakeholders and artists are involved in this project.
The proposed layout of the 8th floor.
Then its off to check out the venue with the boss of Good Smile Company Aki-san and Akiyama-san.
A most excellent location to bring the world of figures to a completely new audience. Harajuku is dominated by a predominantly young female audience and one can see many couples together on the weekends. Will go strong on the Nendoroids and tailor the items on display to fit the crowd.
If you are in Tokyo between the 4th and 9th of August then do drop by Harajuku to see us. Harajuku is also a great place to do a load of apparel shopping, eat great food and they also have one of the biggest toy stores in Tokyo here - Kiddy Land.
If you come on a Sunday then you will also see many Goth Loli girls near the station.
The H&M building in Harajuku Meiji road. Get off at Meiji Jingu Mae station and ask anybody for directions. You can also get off at JR Harajuku on the Yamanote line. The Volks Dollfie store Tenshi no Sumika is also located in Harajuku.
Next door to H&M is the Forever 21 store which nearly always has queues of young females outside in the day.
Folks attending the Wonfes this Sunday may still like to come down as there could be more unannounced stuff other than just the Figma Mirai that goes on display ^^;
This is what the 8th floor looked like a few weeks ago before any of the interior was done. In Japan, when you move out of a place, you have to take *everything* with you and leave it bare just as it was when you arrived. This is the same for shops and apartments.
As you can imagine, it costs millions of yen to do up a place and also costs millions of yen to strip everything down. For this reason, shops who go out of business can sell their entire shop as-is on auction sites like Sono Mama (meaning "as-is" or "just as it is"). This means they don't need to pay to get rid of everything.
The view of Harajuku from the 8th floor. On the night of the 4th will be an invite only party for folks in the figure, anime, game and entertainment industry to network and celebrate the launch of the Tokyo Figure Show.
Folks on the CGM Night mailing list will be given priority to get in.
The spiral stairs wobble as you walk up or down ^^;
There are no press invites - during the event period, anybody can come along and take photos of anything they want.
Up on the 9th floor where the main gallery will be.
A look at the display for the first week of the gallery by Akagi Shigure-san.
Akagi-sans work involves 1/1 scale dolls and doll parts with a fusion of other objects.
Wonder if anybody has done this to their Dollfie daughter.
Some more of Akagi-sans work.
Our Good Smile related items wont be displayed as "Products" but as "works of art" which the gallery is all about. For the 4th through to the 9th, there will only be Good Smile related items on display.
Zooming forward in time to yesterday afternoon. When you arrive at the H&M building, you wont see anything to do with the Tokyo Figure Show at the bottom. Look for the GLACEAU popup sign and let one of the staff guide you to the elevator which will take you to the 9th floor.
H&M Building by day.
Depending on the time of day, there maybe a little wait to get upstairs.
On the 9th floor with Akiyama-san and the rest of the folks involved with this project - the printout shows the main display at the figure show.
This is actually a clone of Akiyama-san. His other clone is working on the Wonder Festival.
And this is the 8th floor all done up. You will first arrive on the 9th floor to go through the gallery. Then you can come down to the 8th floor to get some free vitamin water and look at more figures on display.
We plan to have figure displays on the black boxes dotted throughout the 8th floor.
Many flavors of GLACEU vitamin water to be had. Not sure how many you can have for free though.
Some game going on here but not sure what.
Probably going to have some posters up here too.
The stage area was originally going to have some live sculpting but instead I'm going to dance there. Not.
Instead we are going to have more figures on display.
Mark, GSC and the rest of the team. And yes I do wash that Firefox T-shirt (I have many ^^;)
Am just soooo excited!
And when you get bored you can always go and look at the people queuing up outside Forever 21.
The main crossing at Harajuku. Follow the orange taxi that you see in the middle of the pic and you will see Kiddy Land on the right.
My gallery finishes on the 9th but the gallery will feature other artists until the 25th of August.
And the official site for the Tokyo Figure Show will live at Figure.fm using the co-branded feature. If you are interested in a co-branded project with figure.fm then contact me through my profile page.
As for pre-orders for figma Mirai - to be announced before the Anime Festival Asia ^o^
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part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
while we cannot be there we're super excited! can't wait to hear what exciting announcements about and want to get Mirai figma <3!!!!
*HINT* MY BIRTHDAY IS AUGUST 12TH *HINT*
http://www.facebook.com/TeresaStockroske
Meeee tooo!
Lol...
anime + games collector
same
Student & Artist
http://kanochu.wordpress.com
Ah! Sounds so exciting! I especially can't wait to see the Figma Mirai ^^
There's a lot of Vitamin Water around. Love that stuff!
Student / Free Thinker / Otaku
http://www.google.com/profiles/SeanSigloch
I agree with everything you just said. =]
Student/ Anime Club Leader at St. Joseph Secondary
http://haruhiist.blogspot.com/
yay for figma mirai!
i wish there were figure shows where i am >_<
Student, Software Engineer in the Making!!!
http://miettechan.wordpress.com/
I want to go, but I am a continent and an ocean away. It also happens to be the week I need to get everything ready to go back home.
Really looking forward to the Mirai master and other new announcements. Since everyone will be allowed to snap pictures I look forward to all the coverage.
former Emperor of Britannia
http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/
Lol~! VitWater!
Here in Clovisland we also have those. We even have a CM wherein they used the famous boxer (Pambansang Kamao) Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao.
Gwah... wishi could attend events like these.
gamer, student, slacker
http://www.slackergamer.com
Cool !! Organising the show sounds like alot of work !
I'll surely get one of those Mirais :P
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/
Wonderful stuff, it's too bad my planned trip to Japan is just a few days outside of this figure show, otherwise I would be sure to stop by.
Student
http://blueplains.wordpress.com/
AWESOME!! Can't wait to see whats gonna be on display>< And also very excited for Figma Mirai :D That place looks awesome, very modern and artsy
University Student
Can't wait to see figma Mirai. Vitamin Water is good but I prefer their other product, Smart Water.
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
*looks at 8th floor plan* - WHOA! SO A GIANT HARUHI NENDOROID?!?!
Oh man. dc.com and figure.fm are so going to be totally flooded during and after the event
Hope your servers can take the load...
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
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Otaku Graphic Designer
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Sorry for these... Spam... Just got too excited... >,<
*HINT* MY BIRTHDAY IS AUGUST 12TH *HINT*
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Whoop! Mirai WAVE!!!! Lol....
Looks like we are both stoked.
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
Very neat. I've always wondered how some of these show are set up. (Blame the Kresge Art Museum being down the street from the Physics building when I went for the first degree.)
That's kind of weird that they have to take EVERYTHING. I mean, here in the States, most stores leave the shelves and counters. I understand for housing, but wow.
Oh, and I eagerly await the ship-date announcement for Figma Mirai.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Harajuku, eh? Hopefully some people won't feel out of place when they come ^^;
Would really love to drop by, but I'll settle with photos when you guys are done :)
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
Figma Mirai, be sure to bring home some news about you mascot!
The window sitter Mirai sprite, gives me the idea that Mirai could also be made into a Nendoroid that actaully sits on your monitor/PC etc :3
~~~
So many people attending, which means great success. Hopefully there are more people attending and those that can be your future partners and give you more free goodies! :P
I believe figma mirai will be...
a super-rare DC event contest <3.
T_T ( it pains my heart that way )
Student
Oooooo. The Vitamin Water room is very colorful. :3
Can't wait to see the Mirai figma.
extremely excited!
Alchemist in training
Looks quite promising and can't wait for Danny's first ever created figma . I love the designs in the building and also Harujuku looks quite peaceful and bright .
Vitamin Water must be full of vitamins but I wonder what it taste like though ( Taste like Vitamins ?? ) .
Those dolfie robots look quite a bit like Ghost in the shell and it kinda creeps me out but I appreciate how people express themselves through art .
I got a good feeling that The TOkyo Figure Show is going to be successful
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
丹尼加油！祝你的展览会圆满成功!
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
謝謝!
just looking for.
Hello Danny.
ご無沙汰です！最近オタク部屋の写真集のニュースを見てワクワクしてたのですが、
私のアイドルであり3次元世界での嫁でもある後藤邑子様のWEBラジオでこの写真集の話題が取り上げられていました！
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm7714513 の25分頃です。
ゴトゥーザ様もこの写真集に「いいんじゃね？」「OTACOOLという言葉もいい」とコメントされており、ダニーの慧眼に脱帽であります！
「手に入るなら見てみたい」ともおっしゃっており、みくるのフィギュアが写っているということもありますので
献本されてはいかがでしょうか？？
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
いいですね！どなたに話せばいいですか？
マイコンタクトは supportあっとdannychooどっとcomです。
just looking for.
番組のメールアドレスは、c.4649あっとjoqr.netです。
基本的に連絡手段はメールのみのようですが、出演者への差し入れという形でモノを送付するのはアリだそうです。
この番組は生放送+ストリーミングの映像配信ですので、ダニーとゴトゥーザ様が競演しないかなぁとか妄想してみたり。
???Confused???
Looks quite interesting...man I wish I was there...Vitamin Water is pretty popular here, though I never had one before...
web designer
http://www.toypusher.com
This is really great, Danny. Congratulations in advance. ^_^
Too bad I can't go to the Tokyo Figure show but I'm planning to go to the AFA, may I ask if tickets are to be reserved in advance? It'll be my first time to attend. Any other DC members who are planning to go? How about a meet-up? ^_^
Nendo Exhibitionist
http://www.kodomut.com
I don't think you need tickets to attend, though I might be mistaken!
Most Singaporean and Malaysian DC.com members would probably be going, quite sure a post will come up during the member news or Danny will talk about it as the event date draws closer. Probably a good time to ask for a meet-up when that happens ^^
web designer
http://www.toypusher.com
Thanks for the info! ^_^
Yup, I'll wait for announcements and stuff.
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
bro, last year visitors need to buy tickets to go into AFA. S$5 for 1 day ticket or S$8 for 2 days ticket.
Even more if you want to see either Dai Aniki or May'N XD.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
No tickets needed - is free for all to attend. Just turn up!
Applies to whomever is currently or will be in Tokyo at that time Hur hur hur hur :D
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
Yup, tickets needed to go to AFA, they'll announce on their website when booking of tickets are open. After booking you'll get a code number which you should show them on the day itself to get the ticket.
Yea, let's make a meet-up!
NEET
http://dokidokimaid.blogspot.com
Can't wait to see Mirai's Figma!
Nendo Exhibitionist
http://www.kodomut.com
I see Kagami gets some camera time after going on hiatus for quite some time!
Too bad most of us won't physically be there, but I am sure the pictures and coverage on the blogs of people who are going will be totally awesome! Can't wait to see what Nendoroids are lined up for display!
Just like any event planning, it sure looks like hard work going on there! But it will all be worth it at the end of the day. All the best and may the figure gods be with you Danny and Team ^^
University Student
1/1 scale dolls looks really scary....prefer anime style. Will wait for the photos since there is no way on earth I will be able to go there as of now maybe in the future I might be able to attend a figure show of some sort.
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
So many things to see in Japan ^^ That's why I want to go there as soon as I can
University Student, otaku
http://chenzen.org
I've just recently started collecting a few figures (your site is actually the main cause x_x), so an entire show dedicated to figurines?
It's too much! :u *envy*
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
i'm also really excited about it, can't wait for the announcements!
Student Pilot
http://sanctuarystation.wordpress.com/
This is really exciting. I can't wait to see the coverage of this. >.<
Nyoro-n...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuki-to/
oh man... till 6pm! hope I can reach there on time for the last day! >.<
So exciting! Nendoroid force is going to be strong in this one! :3
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
please do have fun Danny, I guess everyone will be waiting for the announcement of figma Mirai. ^^b
Lover of Akiba!
http://vincentosshrine.com/
Wow! I'm so excited! Really want to go, will make some adjustments on my calendar ^_^
Ramen Taster
Super Excited for your show Bro!!!! If you could take some pics of those Goth-loli girls that would be cool too!! XD
こうこうせい
http://stickymochi.blogspot.com
Design looks super awesome. Really just can't wait for more >_<
Software Consultant
http://kamlau.com
Wow, I have been waiting for this photo announcement. What an awesome way to introduce Mirai Suenaga!! Congratulations Danny.
Motion Graphics Designer
oh wow, wish i could be there, sighs. ah well.
as with the rest, i can't wait to see the figma mirai! ^^
College Freshmen
I never knew people lined up to enter a Forever 21. I wish I could be there and look around and get free vitamin water even though I rarely drink it.
http://iron2000.blogspot.com
Yay! Figma Mirai.
Will be waiting for her!
Wow, organizing a figure show.
Hmm, what will Danny do next?
systems engineer
http://pam.main.jp/
Danny san!
TFSの詳細を待っていました！
会場には、8/7日に行く予定で計画中です。
会場で会えるのを楽しみにしてますね。(^-^)v
Full-time geek/Part-time student/Part-time musician
http://randomgeekness.livejournal.com/
Nice building!!! enjoy it! LOL ppl shouldn't get bored and in case they do as u said they can look at the loooong queues outside Forever 21 it's really entertaining (it seems) i mean all those girls *drolls* XD
student
http://listlessink.wordpress.com/
Akagi Shigure's gallery is amazing and genius. I love it.
中学生
http://thezhukeeper.blogspot.com
I want Mirai Figma!!!!~ >.<
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
Two big conventions coming up for GSG (and other companies), they must be really busy and glad to have Danny helping them.
THe previously planned live sculpting session on the stage sounded mighty interesting, although the dancing stormtrooper would have also been another good choice.
By placing the event in the middle of the most "hip" part of the city, I wonder how it will fare, you'd get your usual visitors but I wonder if it will also attract the younger population. But that is probably why the nendoroid will be pitched forward.
Is Forever 21 a trendy clothes shop?
Student
Oh, looks so exciting, can't wait to see the final product with everything up and displayed.
Also Figma Mirai is nearly out, the suspense is getting to me.
CG artist
http://www.kapoueblog.com
was there last sunday, was very nice to have a place to make a break, have fresh air and powerrrrr drink. Vitamin water is just to sweetened, 33g of sugar for one bottle of 500cl. It's a great place for a show.
There some picture of the event on my blog.
Student
http://gordanham.wordpress.com/
Looking forward to it^^
Vitamin water is just fudging nasty>.0
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Looks like it's going to be a great gallery! I'm excited and I'm not even going to be there!
Take plenty of pictures, and possibly video?
Momusufan
Awesome, best of luck, can't wait to see pics from the event.
November Echo Echo Tango
http://pauldy.deviantart.com/
Sounds like a great event~~
Student
Danny-san, Do you have any plan about taking photos outside tokyo. Showing another beautiful lifestyle of Japan? I am excited to see and knowing them.
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
This is EXCITING! Let's hope Danny will give us a virtual tour via video for DC members who couldn't make it.
Now where can I get GLACEU vitamin water outside of Japan.... I hope J-List has it~~
Oh my, the Forever 21 boutique in Japan are soooo crowded, unlike the outlets here.....
Mirai figma preorder! Gonna stay tune for this~~~~~
Physics Student
http://mechanicaljapan.blogspot.com
I'm expecting it!
The Tokyo Figure show of this year will be awesome! Congratulations for this great article, and the photos as usual are great!
Student
the Tokyo figure show looks like its gonna be really awesome cant wait to see what it's gonna be like.
Student
Really want to be there
Student and full-time otaku
Nice. Hope it all goes well; sure looks like it will ^^. Can't wait to pre-order figma Mirai!
Graphic designer
Hm the prices from flying back and forth are a bit too pricey at the moment, else I would have flew over for a week or so.
Looks great though, I really love the inside of the building and the vibrant colors! Have fun and good luck, it will be exciting^^
Kiddt Land, TFS, Goth Lolis.. the all sound so awesome!><!!Don't know when I'll be able to go there though. Still battleing~
DA not really fond of Akagi-san's works...not at all. Know ing how much these dolls are going to cost me, I don't even want to think about discecting them and guro-ing them up...
Lol at your fifex t-shirt excuse ^^; I usually say that when I'm too lazy to change... "What? Oh, no, no. I have many..." ^^;
Student
http://johnyo.wordpress.com/
Wish i could go - If there's another one next year then i might be able to. Can't wait to see photos though.
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
Ahhh, wish I could go >< Will be depending on you for the photo coverage of TFS ^^;
http://www.stefkov.com/
Sounds like it'll be really fun, I wish I could go.
image ID#27385: If that's Aki-san on the left it looks like he is a figure himself, stood on that man hole cover.
Weekday Warrior
Wow! Looks like an awesome event! Figures in the middle of Harajuku!
When will you be hanging around the exhibition, Danny?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
As much as I can but maybe in and out of the venue.
houkouonchi
http://www.flickr.com/photos/red_mango/
Looks very exciting. I wish I could go to the event.
CEO, Advance Partners Japan
http://www.shibuya246.com
looks like an excellent location. can't wait :)
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
nice. wish i could go to such events.
Professional Panhandler
http://theinfernoproject.com
Very nice. Will look forward to your coverage.
http://moemoekyun.wordpress.com
I am scared when look at those robots !!
IT Manager
http://thumbnail-of-life.blogspot.com/
Very exciting !! Will you be there the whole time, Danny ?
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
I see your modified Kagami figma is still getting lots of loving. ^^
I'll definitely stop by for the grand opening. Starts at 13:00 eh? Would 10:00 be early enough to start queing or should I pull a Comiket and just camp outside the building the night before? I hope to run into you during the event and congratulate you on it in person. Any chance of a handshake session?
For 8 weeks im a NEET
It must be fun to do something like that.
Software Engineer
"Our Good Smile related items wont be displayed as "Products" but as "works of art" which the gallery is all about" <--- That´s the way to go !!!! Seriously, someting made with such a high quality craftsmanship like those products can´t be treated as regular toys. Wish you luck with the event :)
Programmer
Hi Danny, I just want to thank you for your impeccable timing in planning the figure show at the very small window that I planned to be in Tokyo months ago. This trip to Japan just seemed to planned itself out for me, especially the Kyoto part. I will do my best to make it to your figure show! Hope to see you on either 6th or 7th August (not sure if I want to check out Akihabara/Ueno first or your figure show, I have to see what my friends think ^^;).
One man company, visual UI / icon designer.
http://blog.cocoia.com
Very cool, Danny. I wish you all th ebest :)
Spiral Knight
Wow, would be awesome to attend but I'm not even going to be in the same hemisphere let alone Japan at the time. Oh well, have fun everybody who does attend. Good luck Danny.
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
Same for me. Looking forward to the coverage and seeing the Mirai Figma though. Cheers.
It is really exciting for you Danny, Really want to be there... but I can't go to Japan (Sadly) to see it, probably most of dannychoo.com members won't physically be there... But Good Luck Danny! and I wish you - have fun at the Tokyo Figure Show! and can't wait to see photo articles about this. ^^;
Can't wait to see what Nendoroids/figures are lined up for display!! ><; also can't wait to hear more about announcements of figma Mirai, want to get figma Mirai! ^_^ Really want to get this figma! ><;
website/graphic designer and karaoke amateur~
http://www.furudango.com
Congrats on getting this up and running~! So excited for you x3
Wish I could be there, but otherwise I wish you all the best!
http://www.marvinryan.com
wow congrats on hosting your first figure show. it's an exciting moment indeed. hope everything goes smoothly.
btw smart move hosting it on Harajuku, this way the guys can make a quick dash to the event while their wives or girlfriends (or both) are busy shopping for girl stuff. ^^
http://www.marvinryan.com
almost forgot to mention, there's a strange shop near kiddyland called condomania that sells the strangest dolphin wrappers.
Student
AH! I saw condomania last time I went...was pretty strange indeed.
Kiddyland is amazing too, I literally spent a couple of hours too much in there for my age.
Too bad I won't be able to see the show =/
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
LOL at "Dolphin wrapper" ^^;
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Woo...can't wait for AFA...all the more reason for me to go...
Student
Really wanna see Figma mirai and all your hard work, but cant go to japan. Nevermind, i'll wait for the article about it. Gambate!!
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
I've never been this excited about something that I won't be attending.. >_<
Wobbly stairs looks dangerous. Don't think it's a good idea to have too many people on that thing. ._.;
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
congrats for your first figurine show. i must say, i didn't think that vitamin water was real until i saw your photos! ^^
man, that building looks like it's situated in a busy district. rent must have cost you guys an arm and a leg!
Draftsman Graduated, Environment & Interior Design Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/manuelriosg/
OMG!!! I want to work with Klein Dytham architecture...
Web Designer
http://insennity.com/
Will not be there (will be in Bangkok for short vacation yay ^^) but all the best for the show! :)
"And when you get bored you can always go and look at the people queuing up outside Forever 21."
- Just like how people here will queue to get into Uniqlo.. ^^"
Pirate
You know I kinda smirked while passing through harajuku and seeing the line in front of Forever 21. It is very common store state side. But what you said is absolutely true, if they had a Uniqlo store in LA, I would probably line up too even if it's littered all over the place in Japan. >_<
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Would love to see folks queuing outside Uniqlo in your region ^^
Pirate
If and when a uniqlo lands in socal I'll be the first one line. And I'll make sure to take a ton 'o pics. ^.^;
Ha!
Interesting promo idea with vitamin water. My kids loves this stuff.
Also interesting is that there is a queue outside Forever21. There are so many of these stores here that its like nothing so special. My wife loves them. I would think I like to visit the one in Harajuku just to check out all the girls queuing outside :-)
Student/Blogger
http://asuka.0fees.net/
Wow looks very exciting! Wish I was in Harajuku right now XD
Good luck Danny!
High School Student
http://scorchnroses.wordpress.com
Wish I could attend it :/ Anyway good luck with the figure show :D
Looking forward to the release of Mirai figma ><
Computer science student
Yay found another transparent umbrella!!
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran
Awesome wish I could go. Will be very interested in seeing the pictures and news from this event ^^
*HINT* MY BIRTHDAY IS AUGUST 12TH *HINT*
http://www.facebook.com/TeresaStockroske
1.) How can I score a FIREFOX tshirt?
2.) Your segment in that commercial is AWESOME!!!!
Student.
Wow this looks like an awesome event.
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Looks to be an awesome event! While I can't possibly attend, I'll be there in spirit, and can't wait to see coverage of the event.
Kudos Choo-man.
Save a figma for me ;-)
College Student, Computer Science Major
http://www.projectsaber.com
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend. =/
However, I look forward to seeing coverage of it online. Especially interested in what figures Good Smile Company is going to display.
Here's to success! ^^
10% Student, 10% Salesman, 80% Gaming/Otaku
http://www.anidemon.co.cc/index.php?www
me and Rin (another member) will be attending this, cant wait :D
Everything's looking hella awesome! Can't wait till TFS opens its doors! (^o^)/
Student
http://heleth.wordpress.com
Those 1/1 dolls are pretty cool though I'm sure to freak out if I saw them at night.
Graphic Designer
this is going to be fabulous!!!
the exposure and presentation are what makes this unique
awesome Danny!!!
http://xcomprandomness.co.uk/
Those dolls are going to give me nightmares =P
Hope everyone has a good time at the event!
Comic Shop Owner
gahhhh i wanna go! WAHHH!!!
Self employed
Would like to fly in there for one night!
demon hunter
http://www.j-fan.com
That figure remind's me from ghost in the shell!
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
>>A most excellent location to bring the world of figures to a completely new audience. Harajuku is dominated by a predominantly young female audience
Since they're aiming for a more mixed population (and from what you say, a younger female audience), it would be nice if more male figures were made; there are too many great male characters who could have a nice figure (and I'm not talking about nendoroids).
大学生
http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/lycoris0radiata
天下のグッスマさんとのコラボ展示会・・・
これはもう行くしかないですね＾＾
今日アカウントを作ったばかりで
まだ全部読み切れていないのですが
もう既にこの素晴らしいウェブサイトに拙者感服しております。
サイト運営これからも頑張ってください！！！
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
ガンバリマス！
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
Really wish that I could be there. Looks like its gonna be very interesting.
Good luck on the figure show =)
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
Darn it all! I won't be able to attend and see all the good stuff on display T_T
I think I know why the store is named "Forever 21". It practically takes forever to get inside! LOL XD
Mad scientist
http://yazor-san.daportfolio.com/
It makes me sad that I live in Holland, we don't have anything cool here. T_T
Nekophilia
image ID#27385 : Akiyama-san(?) looks like a figure in the pic. The manhole looks like the base ^^;
All the best for your event!
Administrative Assistant
http://bob-san.animeblogger.net
Reading about all that planning serves as a great reminder for all we (Myself and staff) have yet to do to get our convention, Geek.kon, set up as well. Sooooo much planning goes into these things. One wouldn't really know unless you can see if from within.
As for the Figma Mirai, I'm saving my pennies as we speak. She will be mine!
failing student
http://ukyuki.blogspot.com/
vitamin water is savage!!!!love it
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
I would love to be at the Tokyo Figure Show. Hopefully, Mirai Figma will make an appearance. The night time shots look so awesome.
Lazy Gamer at home
http://www.espadakiller.wordpress.com
I like those Vitamin water lol
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
Admin work for the event must be a real pain.
Also, has anyone encoutered this problem, or am I the only person who keeps misreading GLACEAU as gelato LOL.
Software Developer
Looks pretty great. If I was in Tokyo I would totally be there.
And yey Mirai preorder!
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
Ohh yeah I went to that Forever 21 when it just barely opened!!!
I'm such an Acai-flavored Vitamin Water addict! Had it every day last week~ lol
Yeah! Vitamin Water!
Game Designer
http://www.ahbonk.net
Alright Danny, hope to see you there!
To Aru Tenki Rain
http://kyourin7.blogspot.com/
I think I'll drop by on the 9th of August ^w^
Japanese Intensive Language Student
http://chrisatwaseda.wordpress.com
Mmmm. All that vitamin water and sugar.... Looks good :D I hope there will be another figure show when I am in Japan starting in September! (Although I wouldn't expect it to be for a while.) Methinks that I will need to invest in some Gundam figurines when I arrive. Anyone know of a good place to pick 1 or 2 decent quality figurines up?
Student, Artist
http://sleepless-piro.deviantart.com
Looks incredible, i hope everyone had a great time.