Tokyo Figure Show Report
The Tokyo Figure Show (Good Smile Company x Danny Choo) has kicked off to a great start! The event started yesterday and runs through to 6PM this Sunday in Harajuku.
My lovely Mirai-chan. I'll probably get a few free and buy a ton from Amazon or something ^^;
The original illustrator for Mirai-chan is Azami Yuko who also came along yesterday. We are both still in a state of disbelief that our creation got the figamatization treatment.
Sensei has been busy with work and has not had time to update her burogu but she occasionally uploads to her Pixiv account.
The original April Fools version had the same pose which I'm starting to call the "Mirai Pose" ^^;
Was playing with my Figma Seto Sun who looks the closest to Mirai in terms of hair and clothes - giving her the Mirai Pose ^^;
Hmmm. Maybe the April Fools red version can be a limited run or something ^^; Dont think anybody would want it.
I thought this was going to be the Decoration Master but it is not. The pre-production version will be redone and tweaked.
Mmmmm. Mirai has nicely shaped eyes.
Will have to make her ahoge out of soft material so that it doesn't break off in our pockets ^^;
I accidentally tripped and saw Mirai-chans pantsu. If you want to see what color then you will have to go and have a look.
Maybe we should do orange shimapan for the final version ^^;
A ton of coverage out now which I'm updating the official site with. if I've missed you then lemme know.
http://akibahobby.net/2009/08/tokyo_figure_show_set.html
http://akibahobby.net/2009/08/tfs_photo.html
http://www.moeyo.com/2009/08/event_tokyo-figure-show.html
http://www.good-design-review.com/archives/901833.html
http://nyss2.sakura.ne.jp/#20090804
http://pam.main.jp/item/131
http://www.moeyo.com/2009/08/event_tokyo-figure-show_1.html
http://mitaimon.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2009/08/tokyofigureshow.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenagata/sets/72157621807537379/
http://beyyang128.no-blog.jp/dairy/2009/08/tokyo_figure_sh.html
http://haruhinaaugust.blog40.fc2.com/blog-entry-154.html
http://www.shakaijin.org/archives/2009/08/05005246.php
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hisagi/sets/72157621819224811/
http://ameblo.jp/figma/entry-10314195088.html
http://opinions.news.yahoo.co.jp/op?a=1108647-mita
http://spamfromjapan.com/2009/08/05/tokyo-figure-show/
http://journal.mycom.co.jp/news/2009/08/02/002/index.html
http://www.foobarbaz.jp/2009/08/impre-20090804.html
http://www.gamekult.com/blog/sbebiwan/153402/FIG+Tokyo+Figure+Show+Danny+Choo+presente+Mirai+Figma.html
http://vocaloid.blog120.fc2.com/blog-entry-4025.html
http://itte.me/article/257
Thanks again to Chun for whipping together the pop art that is displayed behind Mirai-chan.
The original is up on Flickr - 150dpi and good for a high quality print up to A1.
When you get to H&M, go up to the 9th floor. This is the reception you will be greeted by. Morrigan greets you with her huge huge eyes.
The Good Smile Company catch phrase for the events they host - "Wonderful Hobby Life For You." Oda-san in the background tweaking the display. Oda-san is the guy who painted Mirai-chan for us.
Figma Miku keeps Figma Mirai company.
The absolutely gorgeous Max Factory Tamaki Kousaka. Has to be the best figure I've seen of her to date. Gorgeous eyes (both pairs).
Nagimiso-san's VN02.
Black Rock Shooter out this month.
World Is Mine Miku.
Out any day now - GSC Saber.
Saber Lily Nendoroid.
GSC Canaan.
Folks who attend the TFS will get free bottles of Vitamin Water. I've been drinking a lot lately ^^;
SOS Dan.
Lucky Star.
The reason why we have displayed previous releases is because we want folks who are new to the figure world to discover the beautiful and fun world of figurines. Most of the stuff that they see can easily be purchased.
Here we tried to match the colors of the figures with Vitamin Water.
I love these figure displays! We rented these as they would cost a bomb to buy.
The read heads go here.
The figure rack thingy can be screwed together in anyway you want.
The Saber platform.
I turn up in armor from time to time. Have met a load of DC headers so far - thank you all for coming!
Cant stop looking at and taking photos of Mirai-chan!
Depending on the time of day, it may be empty or packed but you will usually have enough space to take photos. Some of the decoration masters will change from time to time.
Feel free to take the postcards that you will find dotted around the displays.
A most excellent location for our first event - the 8th and 9th floor of this building ^^;
We went up to the roof too which looks like a film set - incredible 360 views of Tokyo - will post in a separate article.
Thought we'd take a look at the making-of. This was taken the night before. The shelves still being set up with boxes all over the place.
This is how GSC generally keep their stock of figures for events.
Maru Gallery prepared this pop for me but its a wee bit embarrassing ^^;
Which is why I put this together the night before instead - a collection of photos that represent dannychoo.com.
I uploaded the original to Flickr which is 150dpi and can be printed on anything up to A1 - feel free to print and throw darts at it.
Hmmmm. Wondering what it would look like on a t-shirt? (without my name on the bottom)
This box contains the decoration master for Black Rock Shooter.
The night before the show was the first time I saw the Mirai Figma - on Oda-sans mobile.
For some reason, GSC has a load of good looking sculptors. Oda-san and Kodama-san on the right. Kodama-san is actually Nendoron - he does most of your Nendoroids.
Shooting forward to the morning before the show. More decoration masters have arrived.
The postcards that we are giving out.
When I discovered that the postcards had a protective purple film between them, my expression turned to that of Zetsubou Sensei pictured here.
And this was the first time I saw Figma Mirai in the flesh.
This could not possibly happened without you - thank you all!
And yes - I thank the trolls too who keep trashing me on their blogs and other boards because whether they like it or not - they are actually helping in promoting my brand which contributes to milestones in life like this. Muhahaha.
It was you the reader who helped me learn that trollage and bad publicity is still free publicity.
If you are the subject of trollage, just remember - the trolls can only do bad for themselves and do good for you. Just think about it - a troll cant be doing too well in life to have the time to trash others. Unless they have not realized that life is short and time is too precious to spend hating others.
With the GSC team - Otsukaresama desu!
Just realized that I forgot to include some pics of me prepping stuff - quickly added to figure.fm.
Get off at Meiji Jingu Mae or JR Harajuku on the Yamanote line and ask for directions from anybody. "Sumimasen, H&M wa doko desu ka?"
Sometimes you may see this white shiny thing appear from time to time at the entrance.
And this is our gorgeous view - Shinjuku in the background. Thank you Tokyo for being just awesome. I love this job.
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Figma Mirai!! She's Alive!! I'll take 3!!! and all those oh so delicious Miku's and Tamaki! wants.. very badly!
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
Lovely images of TFS. Soo many Nendoroids and Figmas(With another one on it's way! Mirai~) on display. It is pretty interesting to get a view into the workings which happen to make the event turn out how it does. But wow, protective film in between postcard handout? Very fancy indeed.
Decoration masters have indeed done a very nice job, I especially like how the colours are put together, red bottle with predominately red figure infront etc.
The GCG Canaan is a very tempting purchase, but of course Figma Mirai will be the hot thing around now!
Those display frames look really nice, platforms included to put figures on. Do you happen to know what frames they are and possible location to pick myself up some?
10% Student, 10% Salesman, 80% Gaming/Otaku
http://www.anidemon.co.cc/index.php?www
i would like to buy 1 on the spot too!
PS, want some PG tips danny? im gonna prob bring a small box or something :P
IT
http://www.twitter.com/brassica_
Danny, your Figma is really cool, now you should announce a Mirai-chan Nendoroid :-)
Undergraduate student.
http://quantum-force.deviantart.com
If Doraemon is here, I really wantd to borrow that dokodemo doa....
I really want to go there badly after see this!
But sadly I can't....
Not in this near time, though.
anime + games collector
i feel for u man it wanna go bad but not in this moment of time.
http://flickr.com/people/byakuchan
'Grats on the Figma Mirai, she looks great! I'm really happy for you in light of how many things you've achieved since I started reading your site in '06, very inspirational :)
Student and full-time otaku
Wow, even sweeter than in the previous pics. Now I really can't wait! And not for BRS either....
One man company, visual UI / icon designer.
http://blog.cocoia.com
Awesome figure, Danny! Congrats! :)
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
figma Mirai looks great ^^
Congrats on the figure show too. Really wish I could be there to see it with my own eyes xP
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
http://actar.wordpress.com
Really great figures on display and congratulations on the success of the event! d(~.') Good job!
Can't wait to get my hands on a ton of those figures. Wish I were there!
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
what kind of stand does mirai comes with? the regular figma one or the circular one we see in the pics above? circular base has no stand?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
The circle stands are always used for prototypes or decomas. She will come with standard Figma stand.
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
roger roger. ^^;
Commission artist/programmer
http://www.pacthesis.deviantart.com/
Wow! She looks a lot better in these pictures! ^_^ Awesome to see how your excitement over her. I can't wait for her to come out.
pixels & photography
http://www.studiosushi.com
on the first photos, nose seems missing :/
pixels & photography
http://www.studiosushi.com
and please provide tons of accessories + extra goodies inside her packaging ^^
CG Artist wannabe / Figure Collector / Deadman
http://uselessthoughts.net/journal/
Danny, when will Figma Mirai be released???
Student Pilot
http://sanctuarystation.wordpress.com/
Wow. This is really interesting. Would really wish I can be there. ^^, Would really love to see all those nice figures! So far I only have a nendoroid. Never seen anything else before up close. >.<
I saw nendoroid Reimu among those boxes. ^^,
I would probably get Mirai. ^^, Would be my first ever figma if I do. This is really exciting. ^^, Good job Danny.
University Student
http://twitter.com/shikinami
Great pics as always, Danny.
I'm glad to know I was right when I thought it would be an astonishing event. Congratz Danny, both on Mirai figma and on the succes of TFS. As everyone is saying, I wish I were there too. ^^
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran
Wow that show looks fun! Mirai looks lovely too! I wonder where GSC gets those "do not touch" covers. I've been looking around for similar things to keep the ones on my desk dust free XD
Excellent pictures and information Danny! Thank you! ^^
Student/ Anime Club Leader at St. Joseph Secondary
http://haruhiist.blogspot.com/
amazing pics danny! thnx for the great coverage on TFS xD
cant wait for more juicy details on Figma Mirai and the other figures too ^_^
*figuregasms*
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
Can't wait till you and Mirai figma come to Afa ^^;
Now for Haruka figma...? Or a Mirai nendo? XD
Wish I was there to see all the figures ><
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
OMG OMG OMG
Oh~~~ Tama-nee~~~
-I would buy the red April fools ver. - Just for collecting
-Then it is most unfortunate that i do not have an A1 sized printer... although...
Draftsman Graduated, Environment & Interior Design Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/manuelriosg/
Hooo!!! So Sad... I want to be there!!! I would love to be there!!! Congratulations Danny, Good Job!!! You are my hero DUDE!!!
Avid figma collector
http://yuuichikun.wordpress.com/
I've been thinking about it since the initial post of the painted figma Mirai earlier this week, and I think I may want to purchase more than one of her. I'm tempted to try my hand at custom painting her pallate swaps, as well as having head swap fun with my other figmas ^^ Can we say Cheer Girl Mirai? Or maybe SOS-dan danchou Mirai? I foresee lots of fun for DC.com figma collectors in our future ^^
Wow, what a feel good post. ^^ Congratulations Danny.
I probably wont be buying her though, as the money has been an issue lately, but she looks great never the less. I hope she'll be a prize for some future give-away. *wink wink* *nudge nudge*
Examinee
Congrats! Looks like a wonderful show and you're having fun too.
All the figures are art pieces to me, although some people may say it's just a toy...
I have a couple of figma and nendoroid myself, mostly Haruhi and gang, and when I see them up close they really look wonderful.
Kudos to Oda-san,Kodama-san and the rest of the team who bring us such great figures!
Btw where the figure racks from? Can we get it online?
Really like the customability. Can join it up as a shelf or change it into a table.
Developer/Student
http://threedeecomplex.wordpress.com/
I would like to know where the figure racks comes from too. If I can't screw or nail shelves into my wall, this would be the next best thing. Awesome show, Danny!
Design Student
http://wraith11.deviantart.com/
Haha, up-lit stormtrooper just looks plain epic =P
Congrats on the Mirai figma... would defs purchase one.
Awesome looking location, and the displays look great as well, cool use of the vitiman water as an aesthetic piece.
Student, Performer
http://kesenaitsumi89.wordpress.com/
^^ Great show there and for the Vitamin water - Itadakimasu. ^^
Coverage had been published too: http://kesenaitsumi89.wordpress.com/2009/08/04/tokyo-figure-show-and-my-first-tokyo-cgm-night/
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Thanks! Added to the official site.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
ORANGE SHIMAPAN!!! NAOOOOOO!!
Add an etra set of Pantsu as an accessory!! NAO!!
Avid figma collector
http://yuuichikun.wordpress.com/
The only thing that could be better than orange shimapan would be orange STRIPED shimapan XD
Gamer, the hardcore kind
http://even248.wordpress.com
Umm, doesn't shimapan already imply stripes..?
I'm all for orange shimapan though. Bring the goods!
DO IT! :D
Avid figma collector
http://yuuichikun.wordpress.com/
I really oughta stop using words I only THINK I know the meaning of... my bad ^^;
Web Developer
http://www.twitter.com/SteveKeys
Hehe, still using Canon I see. Good to see you haven't completely gone to the Nikon side of the Force.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
^^;;;; Sharp Eyes.
Moo, danny!! It looks like it was a hell lot of fun n awesome alltogether! Mirai figma looks better than I thought and with lovely eyes too ^^I'll take 3!!
Max Factory Tamaki Kousaka is absolutely fenomenal! definitely her best figure rendition so far~
Nagimiso-san's VN02 has incredible eyes too, very delicious!!
The figure rack looks amazing, actually.
An you mean "red heads" ^^;
The protective film is evil indeed ^^; Had a similar experience once, but it was with 3,000 pages worth of text~
Wow! Danny congratulations and figma Mirai looks very awesome, even the picture looks excellent.
I wish I could buy her next time and thanks Danny again.
level 1 cook, shifty eyed and fuzzy
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chibinezumi/
Great coverage and so excited about mirai chan! Congratz! hard work, networking, and being yourself is definitely the key. Hope to find/make my calling soon. I am glad to see there are folks out there who appreciate people for their true selves. Could not even begin to imagine a mirai nendoroid! It's a good idea but will I probably black out by the sheer level of moeness!
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
hhmm~ The more I look at her, the more I want to pre-order her XD
Congrats on the success of the event thus far ^o^! Everything looks fantastic. I especially liked how you displayed the figures; those black display racks look nice!
And congrats on the Mirai figma! She looks gorgeous. Will make sure to buy her whenever she's released! May we expect a Mirai nendoroid in the near future too? ^^;
The Canaan figure is awesome!
As for Danny having his self invented mascat made as figure, i think this is an immense otaku-achievment ;-)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43628186@N00/
I hope we dont have to wait too long before we can order the mirai figma, of all the figures there mirai is top of my want list followed by saber lily & canaan.
Student
yea!! it wont be long before we can buy the mirai figma!! goin to get the saber figma too
Nyoro-n...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuki-to/
yep, those figure racks are really awesome!
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
Wow, Mirai looks even better in this set of photos. I agree with her having nice eyes.
Looking forward to seeing what accessories she will have. Personally, I'd like to see these 2 items for sure: Dolphin Animal plushie and Haruka Dakimakura. Seeing some of the 4 Koma strips on this site, these would be perfect.
Miku figures look great as well. I might get a closed eyed Good Smile Miku figure (not figma) if I can find one for a non-outrageous price on the second hand market. In my opinion, she looks better this way. Think I saw her in a commercial like this while waiting in line for WonHobby 9. Beautiful.
Gamer
http://www.youtube.com/user/Rodimus1138
I keep seeing things I really want to buy. >_<
Student/Blogger
http://asuka.0fees.net/
Wow would love to see that poster on a T-shirt, may think about printing it out.
And the Mirai figma looks so much nicer here
Student
Ahh... The only two figures to ever catch my eye would have to be Max Factory's Tamaki Kousaka and the GSC Canaan.
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
Thank you Danny for sharing with us everything! XD I cannot wait to get a Mirai Figma or 2 :P Shiny white thing picture is kakoii desu! ^O^!
NEET
http://dokidokimaid.blogspot.com
Mirai's figma looks awesome on these pictures ^^
star-keeper
any giveaway contest for a mirai figma?! XD
Struggling Manga Artist
http://yohsho.deviantart.com/
You realize now that you mentioned it, ppl will start trying to look Mirai's pantsu to see the color.
http://iron2000.blogspot.com
Thats a lot of figures all in one place!
Congrats on the successful TFS!!
Will Figma Mirai be a regular Figma release?
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
http://otterhangar.blogspot.com/
I spy with my eyes reimu
Web Designer
http://insennity.com/
Congrats on Mirai figma, still love her ahoge!
And gorgeous skyline indeed. Oh my..
Hhmmm is that the final prototype ?
Could use just a little highlight for mirai's hair.
Liek Figma Seto Sun.
:P
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Wow...so much things i have missed out...too bad i can't be there in person...all the figurines looked gorgeous...
Student
I see too many figures I can't afford >_<.
As for Mirai figma it looks really great, I wonder which accessories will she have.
Student & Artist
http://kanochu.wordpress.com
Mirai looks so great!! The whole show looks awesome! Oda-san has a really good sense of fashion. Random thought ^^;
Video Game Developer
http://radiantdreamer.wordpress.com
That's awesome news Danny! Mirai looks pretty good!
It must feel pretty good to be a mini-celebrity. :)
Haha I might have to camp the entrance. A picture with the Tokyo Stormtrooper would highlight my trip to Japan.
Student
http://cream77.deviantart.com/
Can't wait to pre order Mirai ^_^
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Muhahahahaha~~~~~~
I'm so happy seeing this milestone for Danny & DC community ^o^
I vote for orange shimapan with the D logo on it & maybe chun's puppy at the back ^^
Those post card were really well made, even have the protective film on it, though it's really a hassle to remove it piece by piece ^^;
Tokyo Figure Show by Good Smile Company X Danny Choo BANZAI!!!!!!
agree full orange pantsu or orange + white lines
University Student
Omedetou gozaimasu! Mirai-chan looks awesome. I'd imagine this would be quite a gratifying feeling, thinking back to were things started. That last roof top picture - man looks amazing. I want to move to Japan sooooo bad!
All round good guy and musician
I am both happy for you, Danny, and envious!
Happy that you have found your 'niche' in life, doing what you enjoy and earning from it, whilr giving pleasure to others like me...
Envious, because I have not got there yet ^_^
Enjoy!
Wearing a NEET Touhou shirt at work to be contradictive
That must be what the world's funnest job feels like. The one thing funner would be...Well, someone else can think of something, because this one's awesome in my eyes.
Are all those shelves made of di:stages?
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
Wish i were thurr. :[
http://thisblogissuxor.blogspot.com
Wow wish i could be there even for just an hour, must be amazing to see all those beautiful displays
Software Developer / Space Marine
OH MORRIGAN!
Always been in love with her... (and in love with her big eyes! ;)
Im not big into figs, but that is one that I would lurve!
Student
Again sign me up for several Mirai! Also that new Miku gets to me everytime.
Computer science student
It's really quite stunning to read all about it and now I'm also one of those who "has to" say: I wish I was there.
Hmmm this pose... call it the "ta-da" pose (dunno why I came up with that)!!
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Ahaha guess it's too late to find a free plane ticket to Japan now, eh? Next time perhaps ^_~
So they're rented shelves, eh? I thought they were the di: stage combined together ^^;;;
Student
The show looks cool! Wish I could come:)
And that Zetsubou Sensei looks in despair:p
Nendo Exhibitionist
http://www.kodomut.com
Ah, now I know the face of Nendoron - the person responsible for making things of awesome cuteness and awesome money sink!
The postcards are nice! The postcards have a larger pull factor to want to be there. Would have stuffed a pile into my bag if I was there ^^
NEET
http://austrianotaku.com/
Nice first coverage. I'm so wanting Mirai! Now!
Those shelves are quite interesting, would look cool to have those all over the house filled with figures xD
Would be really cool to hang out there. And awesome night skyline, looking forward to more of those pics.
Student (Games Design)
While I've only been on DC for a short amount of time, I still think it's pretty amazing how far things have gone in just a few years. Just goes to show anything is possible if you try hard enough. :D
Congrats ^_^
Student
http://situsaleatorius.blogspot.com
Looks like the event was a success, Mirai looks pretty and all had fun, this is the improtant thing.
http://blog.yam.com/avan
nice,
Tamak PVC, must buy figure
Awesome!!! Finally I know the face of Nendoron... really love hes work indeed, Haha~ "- the person responsible for making things of awesome cuteness ..." just like say "kodomut"-san... ^_^;
And great Tokyo Figure Show, awesome and cute figma Mirai... really want this figma indeed, can't stop looking at the pic now ><; She is sooo lovely! Looking forward to see more about her.
The figures with Vitamin Water looks great indeed, nice colors, good work. ^_^; Soo Otsukaresama and Thanks for sharing with us... Danny (and of course/or also - Thanks to GSC team for great work to). ^^;
Student
I am jealous. Wish I could go too.
Unfortunately here in my city we never really get interesting stuff like this.
Thanks for the pictures and stuff.
http://twitter.com/phossil
http://www.animoe.net
Nice to seen Mirai with the Figma treatment. Any idea when she will be out??
Medical Informatician
Congratulations, Danny! Mirai-chan looks awesome as a Figma... I hope to see her soon in other incarnations (such as a castoff-able PVC figure).
pwn3d by two big and a whole bunch of itty bitty dolls.
http://msgeek.insanejournal.com/
Must...get...Mirai-tan...
Overman
http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/
Choice!
Danny, do not underestimate the obsession of a figure collector. Even if it's a recolor, a limited run of red Mirai's would still sell out. That is, if you DO decide to do that.
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
Awesome photos of Figma Mirai! All the figures and figmas looked fantastic.
Web-designer
I rarely comment(might be because I could not figure out my login, lol) but this time I just have to say, AWESOMENESS Danny. I don't own a single figure, but I can tell you that Mirai will definitely be the first one!
Procrastinator, n00b blogger
http://zatsudan.wordpress.com
ミライの「figmatization」おめでとうございます！！！
It's really lovely! I want it!!! XD
Architect
Congratulations Danny!! You should be proud, you have done a beuatiful and great work. I really wish I was there! Greetings!
http://animaticfigmation.com/
Orange Shimpan!!!!! WANT! It's so awesome that you've got Mirai figmatized. I want one nao~ XD
DREAMCASTER,Nihongo no Gakusei
Clap! Clap! Clap!
Web Designer & Game Developer
http://www.naffworld.co.uk/blog/
You lead a truly charmed life sir :)
Mucho congratulations!
frills addict
http://www.flickr.com/photos/annaneko/
Vocaloid and Saber figures just keep gettin more and more gorgeous!!!
... my piggybank is crying with sadness at it's inability to keep up
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
Kyaa~! Can't wait desu~! Figma Mirai hoshii~!
Part-Time Mooch, Full-Time Nerd
http://subduedenthusiasm.wordpress.com/
First of all, super grats on the Mirai Figma! I don't buy figmas, but just maybe...
Second, I already knew I was going to be ordering Max Factory's new Tama-nee when I saw the first photos of her, but your shot of her has completely blown my mind. Super very get want~ *_*
IT Student
http://www.aeon.net.nz
Do want
student
http://agito786.deviantart.com/
i wish i could go there.
Student
http://blueplains.wordpress.com/
I may to resort to Theft>.> But Really Danny congrats on the figma! Hopefully we'll help you make the sisters aswell^^ but mmmmm I want Tamaki for dinner^^ those stands look awesome, almost like a city sorta. Can't wait till Mirai's release^^
Student
Congrats on the show, its looking so fun!
http://www.stefkov.com/
Looks like it'd such a blast to go. It's a shame there's a continent either side of me blocking me going to it.
3D artist
http://andyh.cgsociety.org
Great to see things are all falling into place - figma mirai looks great! Even though my otaku powers are more or less faded, and i dont buy poseable figures, i will definately buy a figma mirai to support you!
Nice to see vitamin water is infiltrating japan too - i really like the stuff. To be honest, the brand will need a lot of luck over there, as japan already has a lot of mild, watery drinks with mineral, vitamin and energy-giving properties!
Love that last shot. Its making me want to get a new camera already as i know my brand new powershot SX200 wont be able to do anything that good...
3D artist
http://andyh.cgsociety.org
Oh, and when do you reckon mirai figma will be out? Will it be released in time for my October visit?
Student
http://www.lesterho.com
Danny don't forget my post too. ^^;;
http://www.lesterho.com/blog/?p=1143
High School Student
http://scorchnroses.wordpress.com
Awesome figures >.< Looking forward to the release of Mirai figma :D
Wish I could attend the event :/
Time Traveller/High School Student
http://thetsundere.wordpress.com/
I wish I was there! Or at least I wish I could get one of those postcards for my wall ^_^
And I think it goes without saying that Mirai looks gorgeous!
Student
I'm way too jealous of Danny right now...
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
Good to hear that everything is been good Danny ^^. Cant wait to get my hands on mirai figma XDD one more thing what are those white plastic boxes where they bring the figures, where could i buy it (international shipping)
Night Stalker
http://myspace.com/Jaycolina_02
Cool! lots of shot's of Figma Mirai & her moe glory! Cant wait for it to be preoder!I see ur still having alot of attention like always there Danny! Japan & the World Love's u Danny! ^ ^
Figure Collecter
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito
Danny Coool!!! ^.^/ ~
Student
so many beautiful dolls...+ vitamin water+ Japan+ DANNYCHOO=ME+HAPPINESS-NO BOREDOM+ HUNGRYNESS
http://moemoekyun.wordpress.com
wow really want to be there right now >_<
The Mirai Figma came out great. I want my own mascot figure *starts sketching*, now where did I put my Sculpey...
???Confused???
T_T Mirai Figma is beautiful...and talk about quality figures in the show...there's quite a few I'd put on my list...and you draw quite the crowd there on the streets Danny...
Student
What a dream come true, Danny.
Don't worry about the haters either. Do not hate the hater, rather pity them.
http://sparklingzone.blog124.fc2.com/
Ahhh, she looks lovely! Congrats on making it happen! I can't wait to buy one. XD
Also great words on trolls and haters. I don't bother with those types anymore. As you say, life is indeed too short to waste time like that. Spending it positively pays off.
writer/blogger/gamer/otaku
http://popgoespj.blogspot.com
I'm so so happy for you, Danny~ this seems to be shaping up into a great success for you and for GSC :)
Love the all-Saber display.
Art Student/Freelancer
http://jenarwen.deviant.art.com
Amazing! I can't wait to see the final version of Mirai. So many figurines I want The show set up looks amazing. If only I was there.
...One day
Student
congratz for mirai figure ^^
cant wait for final ver.!
web designer
http://www.toypusher.com
Congrats Danny! Everything looks wonderful!
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
Dunno if I can make it to AFA09 to see Mirai.
VN02, Saber Lily, BRS and World is Mine Miku looks gorgeous!
New sexy uni grad in search of a suitable career for himself
Thats a lot of figma lol
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
Wow nice! There's so many figures that I want from this figure show xD I must start to save money for all the future figures release
http://www.marvinryan.com
congratulation on another milestone Danny. btw I notice that most of the displays don't have glass protection. just wondering what's keeping folks from grabbing a figma and run off to the exit? then again folks there are more honest than any other place in the world. ^^
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
I think it's that. There's also the fact that, well, they're not exactly on ground floor. How fast can they run? XD
Also, neglected to add earlier, but...orange shimapan would be awesome I don't think I've ever see anything but solid-colored figma pantsu so far.
http://www.marvinryan.com
lol guess you're right, not unless your name is Neo Anderson and you could just jump out of the window to exit the site. ^^
Self employed
Congrats once again Danny - hope it continues to be a runaway success and another edition next year when I hope to be there!
Can't wait for Mirai to be released - would like her to be in my pocket ;)
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
I wondered about that. Azami-sensei must be just as shocked as you are. xP
Congratulations, Danny. I personally think the stormtrooper picture they had of you was epic, but I can see how that could very embarassing very quickly. ^^;
I'd wondered what you meant when you mentioned via Twitter you'd *made* a lot of things for TFS...I gather you were referring to shelves.
I encountered the term "decoration master" a few times. Exactly what does it mean to be a decoration master anyway?
College Student | Novice Figure Collector ★彡
http://myfigurecollection.net/profile/neo_valkyrie
To be honest I wasn't planning on getting the Mirai figma but now I kinda want to so I can keep it as a memento for being a part of this site. Great show & pics! Looks like the show was a success. :D
teacher
I miss Tokyo... I remember when the H&M first opened... are the lines still ridiculously long to get inside?
Student, ACG Fans
http://modvisc.blogspot.com
wow, ton of nice figure. thank for the coverage.
Mirai look real good.
Otaku Programmer
http://oufukunaga.wordpress.com
Will it still be open on 13th-15th of August, Danny?
I wanna go, but still have to do my job here TT_TT
IT Support
Congrats and yes, wish I could attend >.<
Nuuu too many cute Nendoroids there and I love the bunny Haruhi ones!
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
awesome coverage o/
basing from the pictures...the space looks cramped compared to the previous pictures where the place is empty ^^;;;
Full-time geek/Part-time student/Part-time musician
http://randomgeekness.livejournal.com/
Hahahahhahahahaha Is it me or danny just found out he has one of the best jobs/life styles ever? o.o CONGRATULATIONS! i hope one day i can live my dream like you're doing! ^^
student
http://zephi-san.deviantart.com/
awesome coverage. I'm loving the looks of all those Miku figures. Can't wait until BRS arrives X3
Also congratulations on the Mirai figma.
Wish I could go, hopefully in the future there would be more of these events.
Professional Sniper/Sprayer, part time high school student/aspiring artist
Mirai looks amazing. I'd love to get one for my collection.
And congrats on the Figure Show. Coverage was very awesome. ^^
Student
Everything looks great! I want a mirai figma after seeing these pics. I think it would be pretty sentimental to me also because danny's website is what got me started in figure collecting.
Programmer
Great job on the figure show! Real nice to find a lack of "no photography" signage and seeing people bringing in their good cameras to take pictures of the figures. Real nice to be able to see figures I am considering buying up close. Great job Danny!
A tip for anyone planning on going - wear your yukata. The Glaceau staff (?) there supervising will magically make the arrow stop at the special prize for the mineral water draw for extra goodies on top of the mineral water.
November Echo Echo Tango
http://pauldy.deviantart.com/
It's amazing how one simple joke turned into reality~ Nice shot having your character turned into a FigmA ~ =D
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Looks awesome Danny. Wish I could be there.
I will make it to Japan one day though, that's for sure.
awesome way on organizing all the figures. I wish i could go, are you allowed to touch the figures?
IT, system administrator
Great post of TFS and figma Mirai looks GreaT!
Student
Omg I love mirai-chan so kawaii! cant wait to get one :D
Artist
http://monki.net/
Mirai Figma looks fantastic! Congrats Danny!
I'd love to work for GSC as a painter. Not too sure how to get into that industry, though... guess I just gotta keep building a network and portfolio? (No, your note about the guys being good-looking did not have any factor in my wanting in on sculpting XD)
Web developer, blogger
http://animaster-talks.net
N-n-nendoroids invasion! Ah ... so that's how Nendoron-san looks like ...
Thanks for the report, Danny! Looking forward to your next events.
Network Technician
http://www.myyaruki.com
Cant wait to get my hands on Mirai-chan ^^ , Wish I could have gone to the show looks great. Your right about the trolls they just help publicize things even more no harm to your self they just harm them selfs if that makes sense :D
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
I got nosebleeds looking at figma Mirai! I want to buy one right now!!! LOL XD
I really like those figure shelves. The figures look like they're on stage! Man, I hope they sell them here in my country.
image ID#27601: Why is that photo so embarrassing... oh... I see LOL XD
image ID#27602: You should go ahead and make a t-shirt with that picture on it! I'm gonna buy one if you do XD
image ID#27614: Tokyo is probably the most attractive city I've seen. I'm not saying this because of the fact that it is in Japan. For me, this is what a modern city should look like.
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Looks like alot of fun. Would be great to see all those figures in one shot. Speaking of which, what happens to all the figures that aren't deco masters or glued for display after the show? They for me?? ^^
Had a vitamin water yesterday. Taste like raspberry, apple, and water. No vitamin.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
The other figs go back in a box ready for a next show.
College Freshmen
I've heard that any publicity is good publicity but I'm still not sure that's true. Maybe for smaller things, but I think it would be a killer for larger corporations. So many awesome figures at H&M. I wish I could go.
Otaku
Whoa, she looks spectacular can't wait to have my own :P
media, education, development
http://jeremiahfoo.com/
went to H&M yesterday, the Free Vitamin Drink queue was longer than show attendees.
anyway, I did a short video for those who are not in Tokyo for whatever reasons and can be found here: http://jeremiahfoo.com/?p=4221
vendor
http://www.friendster.com
Target acquired!! Mirai figma!! it's ALIVE!!!
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com
Congrats on the event danny!
that was great!!!
and
figma mirai is stunning~
Poet (not)
Congrats Danny! I feel sad for not being able to make it to the show, but the great photos kinda make up for it.
Looking forward to Mirai figma... and yeah, orange shimapan FTW!!
IT Manager
http://thumbnail-of-life.blogspot.com/
I couldn't believe I am not able to go there because of work. >_>
Alchemist in training
My God , The One the Only Mirai Figma though I can't help but say " Where is her nose ?? " .
This is one small step for an Otaku , One Giant Leap for all Otakus .
Mirai Figma looks gorgeous and just brilliant .
Wondering , whens the Anime production coming up . To promote the Figma of course
Student at a school somewhere
http://pixiebee.deviantart.com/
Eeee she looks so cute <3333
Really want one >w<
or five
zetsubou danny rofl
BRS and WiM Miku waaaant ;U;
Administrative Assistant
http://bob-san.animeblogger.net
Wow. Both figmas I'm after right next to each other (Mirai and Miku). I'll take one of each please :)
Fortunately, I'm halfway there as I got an order in lst minute with Tokyo Hunter to get the limited edition Miku. Now, I must wait :( I hate wait :(
But, congrats on the figmatization of Mirai. I can only imagine how that's gotta feel to see her like that.
freelance coder
http://www.aelena.com
"Thank you Tokyo for being just awesome. I love this job."....I wish I could say this about Madrid, but it is basically a hell-hole filled with the worst from around the world...nothing interesting happens here...and the sea is too far...
Everything
http://www.happysoda.com
I wish I could go!!! Maybe you can convince some of the companies to bring a figure show like this to the US?
Congratulations on getting a Mirai figma to come out, which of course I will order.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Dont they have anime figurines on display at shows in the US?
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
I would have gone already if I know there was one. They have a Toy Fair, but that's mostly western comic/video game action figures. Not much anime. Anime conventions doesn't really have figure displays, only at the vendors booth which isn't too many either. I'd love to see what they do in Malaysia, displaying figures that people own and volunteer them to be displayed for everyone to see, in the North America region.
Everything
http://www.happysoda.com
I've not seen anything like this at all for anime figures in the US, even at anime conventions. I imagine it would cost a lot of money for the Japanese companies to come over to display at one of the big anime conventions here (AnimeExpo or Otakon), but it would be great if they could. Be interesting to see the hand finished versions of the figures in person.
I've not really seen any figure panels at any of the conventions I've been to. I will try to think of something that could be done as a figure panel for next year's conventions. Not sure about what exactly it would be like though.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aseps/
figma mirai finally! cant wait to buy one! going to TFS this weekend!!!
ERP Developer/Consultant
Awesome pics, awesome show (from what I can see on my monitor) ^^
Congrats.
Blue Suit Sapien with White Helmet
http://conrad501.wordpress.com/
that's great Danny-san......a dream come true for you, the readers and fans of DC.com. Congratulation!!!!! BANZAI!!!!!!!!!!BANZAI!!!!!!!! :p
I wish i could have been there...:(.....
Well off i go now to formulate my plan for my own success...Cheers....:)
Congratulations on your success, Danny. May fortune smile on you for years to come =)
Student
Omedeto! Danny, on your dream of aliving Mirai and a figure show.
Student / Free Thinker / Otaku
http://www.google.com/profiles/SeanSigloch
Looks like the show went great. (^_^) Some nice figures on display, but the greatest there was by far Mirai-chan. I'll be ordering Mirai-chan once I get the money, until then I'll just have to wait. (T_T)
P.S. Max Factory's Tamaki Kousaka looks beautiful. lol
Great work to the team who make the event a success, to you too, Danny !!
Bounty Hunter LOL
頑張れ！Danny Choo!!!
Congrats on the event!!! And the location OMG that building looks awesome!
Cheers!
Photography Student
http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/
Now I'm really tempted to get Mirai figma, she looks so cute. ><
And congrats on the success of the event Danny!
otaku!
http://cafe.daum.net/heavyvehicle
YAY!!!!!! is the Mirai figma really going to be up for sale????? ^_________^ I WANT ONE!!!!!!!!
failing student
http://ukyuki.blogspot.com/
when can i buy one in uk?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Will let you all know regarding pre-orders soon. Should be before November.
Aero-mechanical engineering student
Got to say Danny, well done! It must be an amazing feeling to host your own figure show along with Good Smile.
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
Very nice pictures, Danny. Wish I could go to the exhibit. Alas, there's a full continent and an ocean between me and there.
Freelancer
http://twitter.com/duynguyen
I can't agree more. The only thing I can say is "Wish I were there."
College Student, Computer Science Major
http://www.projectsaber.com
Epic, especially the Saber platform. ^^
Grats again!
Future anime voice actor
http://bladexd.deviantart.com
Morrigan and Miku are lovely. And I just bought that Yoko nendoroid!
I'm so happy with it <33333
Popular Culture Vulture
Nice, hope we get it in Singapore!
student
Ah... I wish I was there... Mirai-chan get!!! Im also planning to get the BRS,World is Mine,and VN02 figures in the future.
University slacker
http://chocopan.wordpress.com
Mirai has nice legs ;D LOL
She's so cute! And wow...so much vitamin water. 8D
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
http://sukidesho.blogspot.com/
Uwa~ She's so pretty~ Want want! Even though I'm pinching my expenditure right now... Mirai-chan is a must get!
Congratulations, Danny-san!
Student
Shinjuku@nighttime is so awesome!! and your pics are beautiful
ps. I love Caan, she's cool!!
Mom
http://chatonrose.deviantart.com/
Mirai looks awesome! I know if I had money the red version would be on my buy list if you did ever make it available, since I thought it looked very cool.
College Freshmen, Otaku, Gamer, etc
Wow, congrats Danny, Mirai is finally made into a Figma, she look's awesome
I'll definitely buy her when it's out
Manga-ka
http://d-fox.deviantart.com
Good for you! :D
I'd totally buy a Mirai :D
Lazy Gamer at home
http://www.espadakiller.wordpress.com
Wow congrats! Thank you for sharing everything with us, i wish i am there =((
Art assistant / Cosplayer/ Flavor Princess.
http://www.himearts.com
My biggest compliant about figures out now is there aren't enough food related ones. Like girls with food.. thats my statue passion :)
Nekophilia
Huhuhu~ Looks pretty awesome. Love how the figures are displayed on racks.
GSC Saber Lily lookin' good! My wallet not lookin good tho!
hikkikomori for hire
those display shelves are awesome! congrats on pulling it the figure show off, too ^^
i'd also like figma Mirai to be my very first figma ever xD;;
also Max Factory Tamaki-nee...why must i be poor?
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
easily purchased is an understatement... *checks wallet
*turns into zetsubo sensei pose... argghh
lovin' the mirai figma, although i must say, where's the nose?
Student
http://heleth.wordpress.com
Figma Mirai is out in flesh!
Pastry and baking / Culinary
http://www.illidangdn.deviantart.com
u noe, i havent bought a single figma yet ;D
AND MIRAI SHALL BE MY FIRST!
Roooarharharharhar!! >:3
GOOD PRESENTASHOIN COOL DIPLAYS!=)
http://www.buyanimefigure.com
Really didn't see this coming, nice! Great job on the figure :)
Went Saturday at around 3:30 p.m, but couldn't find you Danny. In fact, I was the only person there. Felt really awkward taking pictures of all the figures in a room by myself, and having the Vitamin Water staff looking at me. Do you think you'll be there today, Danny? I have to meet you!
Student
http://www.pure-hikari.deviantart.com
I still remember coming onto Dannychoo and seeing the Mirai-chan figure as just a plain sketch. Now its come to life, it's just amazing the process its had to go through! You must be delighted Danny. Congratulations!
College Student / Dental Office Grunt
Mirai-chan turned out very very gorgeous! I need to add that to my check list (with most of the other ones displayed) of figmas to buy when I get into my professions and can afford this.
Must have been very groovy to come outside time to time clad in your armor suit. Strike a lot of poses?
Student
http://otakumytaku.wordpress.com/
The Mirai figma looks fantastic! I was actually in Japan at the time, but I was in Kyoto, so I couldn't go. I wish I could have seen the show in person, but these photos are still great.
CG artist
http://www.kapoueblog.com
I took some picture of the Tokyo Figure Show last saturday, you can see it on my blog.
http://vincentfollezou.com/wordpress/2009/08/09/tokyo-figure-show/
Student Pharmacist
http://myanimelist.net/profile/RaRiZaRd
Wow, you guys do the Vitamin Water matching too
I don't believe we've ever had one of these events here. They really should hold one.
Restaurant and foodindustry student
That redhaired one is what i want!
三年せいとオタク
Awesome figure show! Mirai looks amazing!!! o.o
Student
Wonderful hobby life but very unkind to the wallet :O
College Student
Been away a week and miseed the reveal of the Mirai figure!!
It looks great, i bet the actual one will be even better!
Cat Enthusiast
Congrats on Mirai's figma! She is on my want list... up there with the Billy Herrington figma!
Student
This SITE, These Figures, THIS SITE IS ...SO...AWESOME! YOU ARE THE MAN DANNY CHOO-SAN! YOU ARE THE MAN!
IT Support
Mirai is on my purchase list, will oversea collectors have their chance on this? The T-shirt idea is great, sure will support it if it releases.
ジオニック社 研究職員
http://www.2ch.net/
figmaは全般的に残念すぎる^^;;;; ディティールひどくね？
Student
I want the figure of Ryougi Shiki...
Fashion Design student, cosplayer, gamer, collector
http://hikaru-jan.deviantart.com
Figma Mirai! DO WANT!
And that Live Figma Miku and Morrigan are lovely too! All of the figures are stunning, actually.
Editorial. Of sort.
http://damondasaru.deviantart.com
Not really a fan of Figma..but Nendos..ohyeah. A Mirai Nendo would be win.
and yeah, Nendoron looks good. Heh.
Screenwriter Wannabe
I am seething with hate! >:(
lol, j/k, I just finished reading that other post and that was my weak attempt at humor.
Figma Mirai is so awesome! I'm so happy for you. You are living proof that hard work and guts can make dreams come true! You are truly inspiring.
First post! Wheeee!
High school student without a harem
What I would SACRIFICE just for 5 minutes at the show....so many Figmas.......AAAAAAAAAARRRRGGHHH, I hate being bound my age!!!! I wanna graduate High school already so I can go through college and get a job so I can go there!!!...But that would take so long.....That won't stop me though! I won't give up ;-;
Student
http://www.youtube.com/user/VoiceDissent
Mirai figma looks awesome, definitely one that many will want in their collections.
otaku, gamer, and car nut/gearhead.
now where do i get that max factory tama-nee from.....and figma mirai...
Student
http://konadora.wordpress.com
Aah finally AFA is coming. Two more days ^__^