Max Factory
Posted a few tidbits from the Wonder Festival earlier today and now we are first going to look at the figma's from Max Factory.
On my right is the boss of Max Factory - Max Watanabe and to my left is Asanon who you saw earlier on.
Got inside at about 9AM. The dealer passes are so much better than the press passes because one can get inside the day before or as early as one wants on the day of the event.
The Max Factory, Good Smile, Dico Kick and other related folks get together for a debrief.
In the meantime I go around snapping away before the hordes are let in. First up are these gorgeous "figma ex:ride" bicycles from Freeing.
Either GSC/MAX need to stop making cool stuff or I need a bigger house to display them.
And here are the scooters from the ex:ride series. Also included are roller blades and skateboards too which you can just make out behind the SOS dan. No pricing available as yet.
Ein from Phantom which I still have yet to see. Recommended?
Nanoha 2009 movie version.
A grinning Fate 2009 movie version.
Ryogi - this is just a reference model and not finalized for release. Interesting to see that Figma's get cloth. Do you prefer figma's as they are with plastic clothes or with cloth material?
Ugh. I'm so behind in my anime watching. Luckily I have a relative of a relative who records the shows for me. Canaan on the to-be-caught-up-on list. Love the sculpting of the trousers on this figure.
Saber in her plain clothes.
Shirou Emiya.
And a look at the girls from Max Factorys first eroge Se Kirara. This is Yu Kawamura who looks like the main character in the game. Se Kirara PV 1 below.
Aya Kagura and PV2 below.
Tsundere Mana Miyuki.
Mystery character.
Izumi Shizuno.
Nozomi Akiyama.
I was going to translate for Billy this time round too but he couldn't make the trip. For folks who have not seen it yet, you can see what happened last time back in February.
Billy Birthday version!
Kagami in Summer gear.
Tsukasa and for those who have not seen the Tsukasa Daikazoku MAD.
Original Queens Blade character designed by Rokku. This Figma comes with a gimmick called Shift Body which is like a semi-cast off.
Aigis was made to be a figma.
Watched Golgo on TV the other night for the first time. He does not say much does he? ^^; Love the CM below for Black Black chewing gum.
Have no eye deer who this is.
Some di:stage bits.
di:stage as a classroom set.
Kanamemo - another one to catch up on.
A load of rehearsals went on in the morning but no photos allowed - the management offices that manage the seiyuu are tough nuts.
Just before thousands lined up for the Good Smile/Max goodies, there was a dash which started like this...
And as for the Mirai Figma - the painted decoration master only available to see at the Tokyo Figure Show next week!
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University Student
Nice coverage Danny, can't wait to see more of figma Mirai =3
anime + games collector
me too also i really recommend kanamemo it's funny coz it's main base is comedy and is funny. for anyone who wants to know the airing dates it runs on every sunday and will last for x amount of ep's
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Excellent pictures and info Danny ^^ I like the plastic over the cloth.
Getting almost all of those Figmas (unless they are tie-ins like Figma Cute).
Can't wait to see the painted version of Mirai!
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
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Thank you Danny for taking pic of Saber, I need to see her closer. ^_^
Student
New Nanoha and Fate , and Mirai, want!!!!
wow many new figma's but i still prefer plastic cloths but for some special cloths is much pretty for use real stuff.
Mechanical Engineering student
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So much figmas, so little time! DX
And here I am, still figma-less. But someday, I tell you! Someday!
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im with you buddy ! xD
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Same here....
T_T
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Mirai want of course, but the rest are no go for me...
Editor
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Definitely plastic clothes for all plastic figures. cloth fabrics when cut into that tiny shape/size just doesn't look or feel realistic. only time i think cloth works are big capes on figures like Batman.
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Nice,Canaan post,good especially some Golgo 13...I can't wait to see complete mirai figma!!
Student
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*stares at billy birthday suit
Owww my eyes! my eyes!
that aside, that golgo guy sure looks like lupin, at least that's what i thought...
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
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*sparke eyes*
so many figmas; so little money T___T
Otaku
Nice Photo's. Must see Mirai completed! so many figma's that i must have! I'll have to order online though.. :(
Student
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All the figmas are nice,but I wish they would've made an Archer.Now THAT would be epic.
Service desk support
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Do mine eyes deceive me? or is that figure under Golgo 13 just happen to be one of the Joestars from Jojo's bizarre adventure?? Taking a guess (since I'm not that familiar with any part before #3) I think that would be Joseph Joestar!!!
And as for if you should watch phantom danny, just ask youself this: have you seen and enjoyed any of these shows Noir/madlax/El Cazador de la Bruja? If the answer is yes, then Phantom should be good for you (incidentally, it's based off an eroge from nitro+)
Student (Games Design)
Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's Joseph Joestar myself. Johnathon and Joseph look very alike, but the outfit suggests it's Joseph.
...and I haven't any of those other shows, but I've been enjoying Phantom. If anyone hasn't been watching it, it's definitely worth checking out I reckon.
Student (Games Design)
(correction) seen any of those*
yup i'm pretty sure it's Joseph too, though i would prefer that they made a Jotaro and dio figma or a zeppeli figma.
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It's a Jonathan though
http://www.onemanga.com/Jojo%27s_Bizarre_Adventure/36/001/
Do want Baron Zeppeli figure though
special note i like the paint job for Joseph it match with the Baroque art style of Araki Hirohiko.
which is some thing near impossible to be done with cloth
Pre-University College Student
I agree Requiem for the Phantom is awesome. Correction: Phantom the game is NOT eroge i.e. there's no adult content. Just a normal visual novel.
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Wow! A lot of cool accessories for figma this round~~~~~
Ryogi figma! WANT! Would like to try out the fiber clothes version~~~
SABER!!!! Finally a Shirou figma~~~
Those figma of Se Kirara characters are lovely!
Macho Billy!
Cast-offable figma, drools~~~~~~ ^o^
Aegis-chan figma is lurve~~~~~
Nice di:stage backgrounds for figma scale (Gundam 1/144)~~~
Looking forward to TFS coverage ^_^
student
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great coverage Danny
Those vespers and bikes are really cute... and do I see Miku in rollerblades? Len with skateboard and Rin with a scooter?
The cloth on Ryogi isn't that bad.. Her joint movements would be too restricted by plastic clothes though.
All those Kirara figmas are so cute, same with the Hiiragi twins.
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we need to train hard so we can sprint to all the freebies booth asap.
Figma have awesome characters, now even with the enviroment set and the accessories. It will be so cool to own a set of the figma ex:ride (of cos, with the characters that you like ;D)
Student
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Wahaha~ So many nice looking figma that are being released. I'm taking a liking towards the Canaan one. The Di:Stage is looking very appealing, I might have to get one myself, i've got quite a few figma to put on display. I love the armour design on the Original QB character, the shift body sounds interesting.
The girls from Se Kirara look sooo cute, i'll have to pick up this VN/eroge when it comes out.
Such a rush to get into a line, i've seen other of Danny's videos of people rushing into a convention centre, it shows how big of a fan they are. I guess I'll have to be mentally and physically prepared before I tackle one of these.
Also Phantom Requiem is a must watch. I'm enjoying it very much to the point where it got me playing the VN. <3 Ein/Elen
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Awesome! Nice figmas they have there :D Shiki looks kind of erm...weird in a way? But nonetheless, I want it ><
Looking forward to painted Mirai figma :D
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SO MANY FIGMAS COMING OUT 'o' Very awesome coverage Danny^^
Figmas I want: Mirai, Canaan Figma, Kagami, and those blue and pink haired girls from that eroge ^^
Player in the game of Life
Very nice displays.
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Figma with cloth would be nice, but I still prefer plastic ^^;
Nendoroids with cloth would be nice too ^^;
Ah, lots of new figures... Made my mouth drop >< Love the figma bicycles and bikes kyaa~~~
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The scooters are really sweet O_O will i get a figma for the scooter? O_O
figma clothes made with cloth: first thing that came into my mind was the barbies. lols.
Student
There goes my wallet...
From the new ones shown, I want the younger Feito, Nanoha, Ein, Shiki if she gets plastic clothing, Summer Tsukasa, Konata and Kagamin, Aegis and Caanan.
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I love the new transport accessories for Figma~ So cute! I want the classroom set x3
Lol, wish I could take one of the GS Racing fans, they look cool.
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so many things to get now :S The mind boggles.
Figma with real clothes would be nice, but it would be a pain to maintain those. With all the dust in tropical countries like mine, their clothes will loose colour fast.
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me want the casual Saber~
Those Se Kirara girls look interesting too.
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That's a lot of new figmas. And some of them look really detailed too.
There's already a few on my wishlist after seeing this ^^;
Student
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I'm actually reconsidering getting a scooter for my figma... I thought it was nifty because it reminded me of Gintama but it seems to have lost that feeling... Interesting to see how they are slightly changing the figma chests to allow the arms to bend in for better positioning of the arms for holding guns. I'd love to see a Ryougi Shiki figma but I'm not sure cloth is really the right material... or at least what I see right now isn't what I desire the final product to look like. I also prefer her usual getup with her blue yukata, red leather jacket and boots. Thats just how I am... ^^;
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Phantom of Inferno was my second visual novel that I played and probably my favorite. The anime (from what little bit I saw) followed the game rather well. Can't speak past the first couple of episodes though, but recommended from what I saw.
For cloth or plastic clothes. For figmas, really I can only see them with plastic clothes. Maybe the only exception being if a character is wearing a cape/cloak or something. Then it might be appropriate.
For the new figmas, based on what I saw in an alternate figma thread, Loli Nanoha/Fate are must gets, and KOS-MOS and Ein are worth a look. Of course, I'll get a Mirai figma when she comes out though. ^^
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lots of figures! need to get some money ^^;;
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WE must now offer our limbs to purchase them! XD
Tons of awesome FIGMAs! Can't wait for their release dates.
FIGMA is like Pokemon.
GOTTA CATCH EM ALL~!
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The bicycles and scooters of image 27420, 27421 and 27422 are so cute. That is such a good idea, I would totally go for the bigger house option to have them. Figma's design of their joints gives me the feeling of modern day Pinocchio.
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Wow...the amount of figmas this time around is huge!!!...
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I'm digging that Nurse witch Komugi-esque figma.
But for cloth, I'm sure it would make it a WORLD more easier to pose them sitting down, but I would need to see the prototype before even saying anything :p
Student
they all looks great.. well most of them if you know what i mean XD
Love the figma bicycles ^^ The Fate 2009 movie version looks very nice, also Saber in her plain clothes and Shirou Emiya, Lucky Star in Summer ver. looks great to! Lots of nice figures I want them all!! >< (figmas are gonna burn my wallet! - I need to get money ^^) Can't wait for their release dates...
BTW "Either GSC/MAX need to stop making cool stuff or I need a bigger house to display them." - Definitely you need a bigger house Danny, and I hope GSC/MAX Factory are will be making cool stuff forever!! ^^
Thank you for the photo Danny!
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Well hot damn! I wanted to be there
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great coverage danny!
love the new figmas and the accessories. as for figmas having cloths, i dont mind. its nice to have some variety atleast.
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T.T my wallet is going down...I have my eyes on Canaan, lucky star girls and of course the mio nendoroid from the other posts. And ill get the Mirai figma of course in honour of dannychoo.com ^^
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So many figmas!
The golgo commercial is funny ^_^
and isn't that jonathan joestar? Is that a figma?
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omgomg what a TEASE about the painted decoration! cannot wait!!! nice photos and coverage danny! :)
Poet (not)
You definitely need a bigger house Danny, lol.
I doubt GSC/Max Factory and friends will stop making the good stuff any time soon.
Student
Ryogi looks so cool! Must look into it... And Cannan is nice also.
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Mirai is a must for us Danny's followers and it's gonna look nice.
Plastic clothes looks better in my opinion.
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Plastic or cloth? I prefer plastic, because cloth is more fragile and limits the way of articulations. Figmas are toys, not dolls. But in some case, like Ryogi, the legs and waist are completely wrapped in and I think it's really difficult to had articulations here without altering the look. Cloth material may be usuful in such situations, but need to stretch a lot.
I'm sure the folks at Max Factory will make the good choice.
Student, ACG Fans
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wow, a lot of nice Figma, Nanoha, Fate, Saber, Shiki, really need to get them all.
Cloth or plastic? If for Shiki, i think cloth is quite ok especially in her Kimono.
and also, can't wait to see painted Mirai.
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Aw, crap. Looks like I'm going to have to break my one-figure-per-character rule again - for Nanoha AGAIN, no less! >< It's a loli-version of her - and I want that far more than the Wolkenritter. Haven't seen the 2009 movie (is it even out?) but Raising Heart looks...quite different. Gone is the solid gold and exchanged for blue and white. I think I like it.
A lot of other amazing figma as well, but I'm going to pass. Planning to get Mirai, and *maybe* Shiki - was very tempted to get the scale figure awhile back anyway. Cloth looks nice, but I'd prefer plastic.
By the way - Saber's getting a third rendition? Interesting, that - it's her casual dress. I'm rather confused as to why Shiro's getting a figma when Archer isn't, though.
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Now we just need Saber Alter and the Saber quartet is complete! I guess Shiro does work well with Saber getting another rendition. Hoping for Rider and Archer next. And Billy Herrington is a prototype for a Berserker figma XD
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XD Imagine summoning a servant and getting Billy...
Not sure about Rider, to tell the truth. It might be difficult for them to make a Rider that could be as flexible as she is supposed to be.
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Time to revolutionize the way a figma move :) Just gotta make her dress shorter than the anime version to maximize movability :P
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Any shorter and you're approaching bikini territory... ^^;
Lol, for total completion,
why not?
Even if it kills me :D .
Student
I like how the Lucky Star girls look like they're biking with their kick-stands down. XD
Those Freeing scooters, bicycles, etcetc = VERY DO WANT.
accountant...yeah, what a boring job. =P
Canaan figma looks cool! Just saw ep4 and I couldn't wait for the next one. :D
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Figma Ryogi looks really interesting, but I wonder how the cloth will be like when posing. Maybe I better get her to find out ^^
College Student/Web Designer
Golgo 13 is most def on my buy list now.
Student
Mmmm so many new figmas :D
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It's about time Figma revealed what's going to be really
interesting in the mere future.
Definitely getting the Nanoha 2009 version. Lucky Star summer
gear version is iffy............those joints. :[
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So many delicious figmas!
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Dico Kick? A new company?
Do you know if those figma bikes and accessories will be available for purchase? Or will they be like the previous freebie if you buy a figma? Ooh I'd love to have a cloth for figma instead. It's hard to move some of their joints when the hard plastic clothing gets in the way *cough*SaberLily*cough*.
EH WHAT? What's that Kanamemo sign for?? I've been watching it and posting screenshots of it on me blog, but this is the first I heard of Kanamemo figures in the works. If they're figmas then I can make sure to make a lotta yuri scenes with them XD
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Dico Kick is the jewelry/accessory division of GSC.
???Confused???
Looks very awesome...and Mikuru on the scooter might get in an accident with her eyes closed...
So the figma no.45, 46, 47, 48 can be any of the above that will see a soon to be release.
I guess to make the kimono in flexible plastic would really be challenging but difficult to pose the lower body and may be paint transfer. Challenging to make cloth clothes too at figma scale not to mention the kimono has to wrap nicely on the Ryogi figma.
Think the Ryogi figma will be the most expensive to date and a long production run.
Needs more work on the kimono centre piece...don't know what it is called but not flat like that and the print on the cloth can be better.
C.E. Student
Nice pictures. I cannot wait to see the new figurines coming soon.
Computer science student
Actually I can NOT see all the figures coming soon... because it'S too damn noch money.
Would wait until late 2010 to spread out the spending more ^_^ !!
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Who is the Mistery Character..?
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that character danny didnt recognize seems to be Kenshiro from Hokuto no Ken
nope Kenshiro normally wares open chest vest and there will be shoulder padding, that's the younger version of Joseph Joestar which can be seen in the second story arc in the JoJo Bizarre Adventure's series.
though oddly i thought they would have gone with the more popular characters of the third story arc since they can milk more money off them with characters + stand figures not to mention the third part of the series is one of my favorite :p
student- university servant
ryogi with cloth seems interesting- that way it is easier to undress *wink-wink*
So far there's the Revoltech Airi, with all the semi-cast-off you want.
Let's hope it's not THAT bad with ryogi :D
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Who is the Mystery Character? Seems like my next buy ^^;
Student
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wow some awesome figmas are coming out, I can't wait, the Eroge ones look ubercute - even though I have never been into Eroge, its just weird to me. But the character designs are cute ^.^
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Nice Nice Nice Nice XD
Student
Canaan figure has got to be my favourite there, and of course the completed figma Mirai will be taking that spot soon.
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Soo many figmas >o<''
Interested in what other accsories Canaan comes with >w<
student
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i can't wait until the summer lucky star ones are out!
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to answer 1 of your question: yes, phantom is very highly recommended :P
Otaku Graphic Designer
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Figma going interchangeable fabric outfit will be most interesting... This would make Figma a new line of Action Dolls of affordable price in 1/12 scale!
The same has been done to Konami's Busou Shinki lines...
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Saber, Nanoha and Feito do want!
Future anime voice actor
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I saw a Len Kagamine and Konata...WANT. ^__^
unemployed
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I voted for cloth because there should have been an area for both. IMO figmas should have a choice. Great photos btw, can't wait to see all of the photos you took.
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haha, I like Haruhi gang on Vespa's.
Also Nanoha and Saber pics. ^^
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figma galore! This is why i love Max Factory!
Student
I can't believe they haven't made a figma Aisaka Taiga yet!!! Why? I'm sure there are tons of people who'd buy the figma version of Taiga...
Starving writer
Oh Ein. @_@
Phantom isn't the most unique show out there right now, but it's a potential watch if you can be patient with it. I personally find it a bit slow (It's really not as action-packed as the trailer may suggest), but there's enough character development for me to stick around for.
Also, terrific soundtrack. :)
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New Figmas and Figma accessories… aaaaarrrrgh!
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Whoa, i want that Aigis. I'd love a Mitsuru even more, but as you said, Aigis was totally made to be a figma. Except for knee and elbow joinst, its's pretty much eactly how she looks.
Laptop Tech
I'd like to get the Saber street clothes version, as well as the bikes and Vespas for the Figmas.
Also want Figma Konata, but don't know if I'll be able to find them here...
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Hooray for more figmas to make my wallet cry! TAT <-- happy tears?
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I want K-ON! figma did goodsmile couldn't get the license ??
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patience ^^
Dirty Gentleman
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You have enticing offerings Sir Max Factory, but my will power resist your temptations.
My armor goes unblemished, and my focus remains in tact.
Bring on what you will...
I must ready myself for the bombardment of ye great Goodsmile...
College Freshmen
Canaan was probably the only anime I was really looking forward to this season. Maybe Spice and Wolf 2, but that's really about it. I have yet to test the other ones though. I also really like those scooters although they should have a yellow one like from FLCL.
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Those "figma ex:ride" bicycles and scooter is another MUST get for me.
For "outdoor activities" I prefer the Figma as it is now in plastic clothes but I also don't mind to have 1 or with cloth material but this is only for the display in my cabinet.
Figma Kagami and Tsukasa in Summer Uniform is also a MUST get for me... I wonder when can we start reserve this item? I hope Max Factory will also give different accessories from previous Winter Uniform.
Figma Shirou Emiya (finally) and Figma Saber plain cloth... another 2 Figma that I want from many shown above...
Figma Ryogi? I would love to get her in both plastic clothes or cloth material.
As for other Figma above, maybe I will consider Izumi Shizuno and Yu Kawamura.
Great job GSC/Max Factory... if they keep continuing producing good stuff I might give up GunPla and focus on Figma only...
By the way Danny, when they finally released the Figma Mirai... can we the members of DC community get some special discount when buying in the selected online shop choosen by you? hahahaha.... just a crazy idea though... I guess not...
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Love the figma ex:ride stuff! Lucky Star on bicycles really charming and cute but it's the Suzumiya Haruhi girls on the Vespa-type scoots that really took my breath away.
Wish I could go to cons like these.
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Great figures, good coverage. Love the Kagami figure.
IMO I think cloth actually suit figmas pretty well since it's much more flexible and can cover up joints.
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Aigis was indeed made to be a figma. She'll probably be the first and only figma I buy.
Danny I highly recommend you start watching Canaan as quickly as possible. It's the only show this season I've absolutely needed to watch the second subs came out. It's just that good.
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Yes - just started ^^
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Wonder hows that Phantom anime.
Pretty much liked the girls-with-guns animes.
Noir, Madlax and El Cazador were pretty enjoyable to me.
The summer uniform wasn't resulpted for different characters?
The skirts flow in the same pattern for both Kagami and Tsukasa.
The SOS girls all have different sculpts for their skirts.
The se Kirara girls are nicely sculpted, high quality stuff from figma as usual.
Wants a "figma ex:kill" weapons set :P
Will wait patiently for Mirai.
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I was there too!!!
Sadly I didn't see you Danny...
I was able to see all those figures too!!! They're pretty nice!!!
It's really hard to take good photos at the GoodSmile booth as many people were trying to take pictures...getting pushed around...it got rough in that crowd!!!
WonFes overall was fun!!!
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Max Factor need to slow down on making so many good figures, but hurry up on Mirai Figma!
College Student, Computer Science Major
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Great coverage of the figures there. The Kagami figma looks pretty nice.
That line for the Good Smile booth looks insanely packed with people, and I thought the lines at AX09 were bad...
IT Support
Phantom, recommended :DD
Nendo Exhibitionist
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Nice shots Danny!
Can't wait to get some ex:rides and bang some people down!
As for Ryogi, cloth is more appealing to me if you can swap the clothes around ^^. But then again, it could easily get dirty had a pain to clean ^^
Student
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Very nice post Danny. And yes you must check out phantom requiem anime. Its awesome!! ^^
Graphic Design
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Canaaaaaan! So many figma. I hope Ryogi becomes a reality but in her other clothes (blue kimono/red jacket). And not cloth style too. Hope they release price info soon on the vespa accessory too, I kind of want one lol
PhysicsMajor/Someting/Photo/Pharm Tech
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The figmas just keep coming out. I have many an hour to work for those figmas, but they are soo cool.
Figma Mirai is a "KILLER APP" product for me.
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
Oooooo!!! More figmas to get in the future... My poor wallet...
こうこうせい
http://stickymochi.blogspot.com
Hehe I love Phantom! :D And Canaan.
Wow there sure are going to be a lot of figma's released o__o Perhaps this is a good chance to buy one...
The mad dash is funny. Always nice to see stuff like this, as it sorta reminds me of Comic-Con that I went to today....
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com
i want a figma ryogi!!!
plus figma bikes too^^
Rocketman
The cloth clothing really matches Ryogi.
Also, that Tsukasa video made me smile the whole time.
none
I need to get the tsukasa figma no matter what and i see others i want.
I couldn't find you at WonFes, Danny. Maybe I'll have better luck at Tokyo Figure Show. What's your schedule like for it?
CEO MIrai Inc
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Will be there for certain on the weekends.
Passing-Thru KamenRider
For figmas, due to their scale, plastic is better. But the cloth yukata works for Figmas (I recall Konami's Busou Shinki had cloth yukata on sale last year?), because of the way they look--very loose. I suppose it really depends on what kind of clothing you're making for the figma.
Danny, will the Mirai figma be available overseas? :(
CEO MIrai Inc
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Will be available to all ^^
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I feel like a giddy schoolkid hearing you say that.
Graphic designer
I want that whole eroge figma set, they look great! And normal clothes Saber and summer clothes lucky star <3 I want then all!!
Also, I prefer plastic clothes over cloth. The contrast is a bit weird to me.
Tertiary Student ２年生
http://vonct.wordpress.com
Hmm, the poll is kind of hard to choose. For Ryogi especially, i would prefer cloth but for the others I'd prefer the plastic.
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
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(^.^)
Student
Figma clothes made from cloth looks unique, but it doesn't have the "shiny" feel from plastic clothes in my opinion.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Gah!! So many pretty figma!!! Lovely Canaan. And the Shiki too!! I think cloth is the only way you'd be able to make her kimono, so I'm up for cloth on a figma lol. Hai looked a bit wild tho lol. Only the reference piece.
Alchemist in training
The Tsukasa video is like @_@ .
Wow Lucky Star Summer School unifrom , Now that I have a chance to buy Konata and Kagami because Konata and Kagami Winter Uniforms are all sold out in the internet .
And those Bicycles and scooters look awesome but I don't know whether I should buy it or not .
anime/cosplay events organizer
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awesome coverage Danny~!!! m/
I want to have those ex:ride add-ons ;A;
Evil Fanfic Writer
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Too many things to get >_>. The Fate and Nanoha ones are must get definitely. Gonna pass on summer uni Lucky Star apart from Konata, and maybe Tsukasa. Shiro and Ryogi also a get ... I think that's about it, though I've been known to impulse buy before >_>
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
Maybe plastic makes for easier keeping, but I think that can be done with cloth as well.
Must be relaxing to just stroll around, taking a well-measured photo of the figures LOL.
High School Student
Uaaaaa, Nanoha and Fate showed out!!
Would they be produced later?
If it's true, I'm going to get one.
(internet) Surfer
the new figmas are looking nice! ^^
are the ex:ride accessories going to be normal releases, or some sort of exclusive?
Plastic would probably be better for the figmas, it wouldn't restrict articulation as much as cloth, though cloth has the advantage of hiding joints. Like others have said, cloth would be better for cloaks/capes/large coats/skirts
CEO MIrai Inc
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No details on ex:ride yet.
http://ziroc.blogspot.com/
You should of added a both option for the poll. Plasitc is good for most of the figma's, but I think something like Ryogi's Kimono would be much better as cloth than plastic. And I really want to get some of those bikes and scooters.
University Student
nice coverage hope there are more pictures...
Student
nice video of rush, cause you prob won't ever get a recording for comiket summer XD
Student
definitely in plastic as for figures there's so much I have to buy! they are looking pretty sweet.
Student/Amateur Artist
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Figma Shiki looks lovely, even if she's just a reference model. She's a definite get for me, along with Canaan and Ein. The bikes etc. are tempting as well.
I like Figmas with plastic clothing, but cloth would be nice sometimes as well, and I can imagine it being better for articulation with something like a kimono or a long coat.
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
Wow! So many figma releases!
I voted plastic as I prefer the bold/dynamic look rather than clothed versions.
Student
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Wonderful coverage Danny! A lof of the figures looked so tempting. Can't wait to hear more about the Mirai Figma.
Otaku / Student in Networking
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Owww! Slow down. So many figma at once makes me confuse @_@;;
web head
I usually like plastic over the cloth, but they did a really good job with that figure..
OMG scooters! Thank you for showing that!
Student @ UofT
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omg max factory is stealing my hard earn money lol
Pirate
I want the WonFes staff t-shirt. :>
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Meee tooo...
Student
Well both are ok,but it really depends on what it wears,If there are hard part like armors it should be plastic.But then again it really depends.
bum
http://keilu-hime.blogspot.com/
lots of figma goodies! yay! like the bicycle/scooter/ ex series :) hope its not an exclusive though.....
Art Student/Freelancer
http://jenarwen.deviant.art.com
Those scooter vehicles look awesome. Will figma cars with doors that open ever be released?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Cars would be interesting. Kuweqookuku.
Student, Artist
http://sleepless-piro.deviantart.com
Maybe itasha cars decorated with vinyls of the character?
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I'd like the option of both cloth and plastic. Different versions of course. Or at least a blank skin toned body that we can switch heads to.
Ambassador
http://througheyesfromafar.blogspot.com/
Cloth brings realism.
Graphic Designer, Business learner
http://blog.yam.com/igCharcoal
I am so dead....I thought there are also Touhou figma series??
CEO MIrai Inc
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There are but me not allowed to post them.
Designer
Phantom is highly recommended! I have met it since its release on PS2 years ago.
The OVA version is doubtlessly good, and TV version have re-designed costume to make the characters much "modern" and moe.
Student
Nice pictures, looks like a nice event. I highly recommend Phantom. It has a very interesting story with a nice plot twist to keep you hooked.
Blue Suit Sapien with White Helmet
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Wow...love those scooters and bikes.....i hope it doesn't cost a bomb...I'm defintely getting the Canaan figma when its available.
i just remember something, so what's the ETA for the figma segway and cosplay accessory?
aspiring filmaker(scriptwriting)
Like the girl from canaan the best. Also Togo looks badass!
lecherous wretch
http://graeble.deviantart.com/
great stuff!
Asanon is a cutie-pie! and tell Max "WHASUP! YOU ROCK!" for me. XD
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I have a question Danny.
How can I get a WonFes Shirt? Is it at all possible?
They look sooo AWESOME!
That's plenty figma and thanks Danny
student
Great stuff, but i would like it if the figma line or actsta line starts doing some video game characters too. some street fighter zero or alpha characters for example, fire emblem figures, zelda or maybe a figure of Reiji Arisu and Xiaomu from the games Namco X Capcom and SRW OG Mugen no frontier. would be great addition with the upcoming actsta KOS MOS. sigh.. one can always dream...
Game Designer
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I think I wanna get those bikes too. Wonder how much the whole set will be...
Watching Kanamemo now. Decent slice-of-life comedy, not too great but fun to watch.
University Student
Not much of a figma/poseable figure fan as I prefer statues over them now. But ryogi shiki figma does catch my attentions.
Student
http://nintendopapercraft.com
I like the queens blade figure. Glad to see we finally have Emiya, and also we have a reason for Saber to be called Saber Armour Version, instead of just "Saber". Yay for umbrella/bamboo pole/newspaper/sushi mat thing!
No, The Vocaloids aren't wearing any protective gear! They're gonna crash and brake! Ahh!
My only problem is that a few of the faces look...odd. Mainly, the smiling figures-
Saber
Kagami
sadly the queens blade figure would be a LE that would be ship with the ds game if my memory serve my right.
Software Engineer in training
Yayyy, Canaan!
pwn3d by two big and a whole bunch of itty bitty dolls.
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I don't know what planet all you are from, but Figma + Cloth = AWESOME WIN.
This brings Figma into my realm: the dollfie zone. I not only have my Yumi-tan (see avatar) but I also have lots and lots of happy shiny 1/6 scale dolls as well...Volks Dollfie Plus, Obitsu, and even stuff made by that little ole toy company from El Segundo, CA. I am guessing Figmas are about Mini BJD size. I usually like to stick to a particular scale to avoid Scale-Fail but I could go for a few chibi-chibis in my collection.
Anyone who loves Dollfies would love Figmas with real removable/replaceable/swappable clothes. Do it! For great justice!
Pastry and baking / Culinary
hmm, well im stuck in the middle, i think figma might go well with cloth since it'd be able to hide all the joints, which may appeal to some, but plastic seems to fit the figure more appropriately xD
well seems like both boat floats for me ;P muahaha
Student
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Just by looking at those dashing figures makes me want to have one... or two... or ... more.
CEO of iKurisu.com
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Can I have the girl in the orange outfit? PLEEEAASSSEE???? ;__;
Cook and Manager
The girls from the Se Kirara looks great!!
Paintball Technician
http://www.myspace.com/sarsinajar
Max Factory, i open my bank account to you!
Overman
http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/
Wow. Total overkill on the Figma releases. I'd be so tempted to get them all if not for the fact that I barely know most of them. Absolutely good-looking figs though. For now, I'll stick to Revoltechs.
三年せいとオタク
So many awesome figures o.o Love Ein she looks awesome.