Good Smile Company X Danny Choo
Outside the to-be-announced location of the Tokyo Figure Show with Aki-san (Good Smile Company Boss) and Colonel Akiyama-san.
The Tokyo Figure Show will be held at a new venue in central Tokyo - the grand opening will be tomorrow night. I will be able to announce the exact location on Wednesday.
A few snaps of the venue below taken when it was still being furnished. Its not on the scale of the Wonfes but am happy to get this particular location and will go into the reasons later on why the venue is exactly where we need it to be. Will probably use two floors.
Starting off small and going to work my way up just like we managed to do with Tokyo CGM Night ^^
If you are in Tokyo between the 4th and 9th of August, you may want to make time to pop in to see the Mirai Figma decoration master and many more to-be-announced Nendoroid, Figma and 1/8 scale titles. We have two floors to show our bits n pieces.
We are also planning to do something that has not been done by GSC at any previous event.
I also plan to be at the venue for the whole week too. The kick off party for the TFS will be on the 4th at night where we are inviting figure, anime and game folks from the industry.
Will announce the venue later this week. Hope to see you at the show!
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BioResearch Assistant
Good stuff.
Any hints on what may be announced for the to-be announced Nendoroids? (>Oo)> Mirai Nendoroid perhaps? Haruka Nendoroid? Danny Nendoroid? All three?
Professional Photographer, Post-Graduate College Student
http://www.kinume.com
Hey Raz, if you don't mind me asking, what kind of bio-research do you perform (I received my Master's Degree in bio-medical engineering and was an assistant to a project that had to do with rat/human immune systems before my parents convinced me to go for my true calling... still paying back student loans though x.x)?
BioResearch Assistant
The company I work for specializes more in practical application rather than research, though we do perform the latter in regards to cancer - mainly women's studies such as cervical and breast cancers and looking into new/improved methods of early cancer detection. Most of the services we provide are diagnostics and testing, usually for hospitals and private practitioners. I'm involved with diagnostics, though in the coming year or so I'm looking to move to our cancer cytology department and possibly double head by looking for a second job at one of the biotech companies around here, of which there are many (>^^)> My supervisor also does HIV/AIDs research for the NIH so I have some connections in possibly getting into government-run research opportunities as well.
Where did you graduate for your Masters? I don't have mine but it's a goal I tend to pursue after several more years in employment.
Man
Sounds fun... Too bad I can't go... I don't live in japan... lol. Is Figma Mirai Tokyo Figure Show exclusive?
Commission artist/programmer
http://www.pacthesis.deviantart.com/
Too bad I'm in America and not planning to go, but I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of the figure show from you as always. ;p
I can't wait to see what the figma Mirai will look like once it's painted.
Professional Photographer, Post-Graduate College Student
http://www.kinume.com
Now all of his daughters will have a proper mom... about time darn-it!
graphic designer, dog groomer
http://www.kilmerhansen.com
Can't wait for photos from this event!
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Lots of empty looking spaces and ugly concrete... can't wait how this'll turn out when the TFS gets going ^_^ Wish I could be there... C'mon lottery!
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
This is going to be great... ^_^
http://www.marvinryan.com
now I feel so dumb for canceling my August trip to Japan to see the Odaiba Gundam. ^^;;;
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
i love large empty spaces - you can just do so much with it
really wish i could be there
Terrorist ? =)
Great... but im nowhere near japan *cries*
Student
http://gordanham.wordpress.com/
You life seems so fun
NEET
http://dokidokimaid.blogspot.com
I will love a photo article from this ^^
Technical Account Manager
http://howdoyoufigure.wordpress.com
Hmm... Danny has big giveaway coming soon, maybe trip to Tokyo for TFS...?
One can dream... ^.^
Student & Artist
http://kanochu.wordpress.com
I wish I lived in Japan so I could go...
Full-time geek/Part-time student/Part-time musician
http://randomgeekness.livejournal.com/
Really nice^^ . If i just had money was 21 and lived in Japan i would go lol!
Nendo Exhibitionist
http://www.kodomut.com
When I saw the first picture, I thought the guy on the left was a 1/1 lifeseize figure because I thought the drain cover he was standing on was a stand XD!
*HINT* MY BIRTHDAY IS AUGUST 12TH *HINT*
http://www.facebook.com/TeresaStockroske
Lol....
I now see what you are talking about. I actually had to go back to look again.
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/
Interesting, though it's a bit too early for me to be at Japan, my planned trip doesn't happen until mid August.
Developer/Student
http://threedeecomplex.wordpress.com/
Will this be just big companies like Koto showcasing their latest PVCs, or will GKers be there to show off their latest personal designs? Anyways, this looks to be quite the event. Wish I was there at this time.
Developer/Student
http://threedeecomplex.wordpress.com/
D'oh, I meant GSC instead of Koto, just had Koto on the mind cuz of all the other stuff you've been doing with them recently.
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
great place for TFS d^^b
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran
Wish I could attend sounds like fun! ^^
Hopefully all the announcements are for stuff we can preorder and don't have to buy a limited edition game with it. Not a fan of tie in products like that(Saber Lily, Haruhi & PS2, etc).
University Student
Guess I will have to wait for danny's photos.
The Peacemaker
http://thenextdawn.wordpress.com
looks like its gonna be a blast!
http://akari-nyan.deviantart.com/
TELEPORT! ~fart~ ...crap
Can't wait for the photos >w<
Place looks great for TFS! Can't wait to see more photos! :D
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
the only way i could come to the show was if i became a real magician overnight and could appear anywhere anytime at my wish OR a magic lamp fell in my lap.
will wait for the pics since both are impossible.
Student/Blogger
http://asuka.0fees.net/
wow you guys have a nice view from there. Can't wait to see the place decorated with figures!
Oriental Blogger
http://www.orienthq.com
With the right approach this venue will look spectacular :p
Student
http://cottondream.blogspot.com/
cant wait to see more nendoroids~ > <
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
The venue looks good though the floor could do for some work. 2 large floors should be sufficient. I will patiently wait for all the pictures of gorgeous new figures and for announcements by Danny, woot!
http://yuuwaku.wordpress.com
looks great...it's like a really cool penthouse
こうこうせい
http://stickymochi.blogspot.com
Pretty venue! <3
Hehe can't wait to see the coverage...
???Confused???
That's a good sized venue and from the looks outside the window would have a nice view of the city...looking forward to hearing more about it...
College Student, Computer Science Major
http://www.projectsaber.com
I anticipate your coverage of the Tokyo Figure Show. Too bad I'm unable to go. =/
GSC ftw!~
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Looking to be an awesome event.
My friends want me to go to Vegas at that time ^^;
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Screw Vegas! Go for pachinko in Japan! Or panchira... whichever you prefer.
IT Tech
http://www.t-ono.net
Nooo, why?! I won't be in Tokyo till the 11th. >.<
Student
Wow this is soo cool, even though I have no chance of going I'm really excited!
student
nice nice, think me and Rin will be going on 1 of those dates, most likely 8th (Rin should make it) if not...9th sounds like a good time for the show!
apprentice otaku, collector of figures, sometimes sysadmin ^_^
http://www.giusepped.com
You will not imagine how frustrating being so far from Japan.
At least I am glad that having read the book by Ryuta Naruse, and I discovered that it is not so impossible to visit. Even if only with an organized trip
However, I will try every way to monitor the media for release on the event. So I imagine that it is really cool, for now, I shall be able to look in the net .. ;)
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
Would love to go, if I wasn't tight on money and lived in America.
(internet) Surfer
that staircase looks like it could make one dizzy if they went up/down fast enough!
If only i lived in japan, id be there for sure (not to run up and down the staircase of course :P)
Looking forward to photo coverage of the event, cant wait!
Professional Photographer, Post-Graduate College Student
http://www.kinume.com
I love GSC, I still can't believe that they are working on a figure for you. Please put me down on the list as someone who would like one out of the first batch. I'll pre-order as soon as you start accepting orders =). I can't wait to see where this goes (you are a great source of inspiration for me and my hopeful future as a professional photography and illustrator in Japan).
student
http://sikibutons-diary.blogspot.com/
日本語版の記事には「今年の8月4日〜9日」と書いていますが、７月の間違い？
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
8月の4日〜9日ですね。
Aug 4th - 9th
student
http://sikibutons-diary.blogspot.com/
sorry,my misreading.
Student
http://jusuchin85.com
I'm guessing this is the day that the figma Mirai will be released, Danny-kun? ^^
Anyways, can't go to Japan to attend the event. But I take it that I will enjoy reading your post on it soon enough!
Universitary Student
(un)fortunately i'll be in tokyo from the 13th august, anyway can't wait to see figma mirai :D
Student and full-time otaku
Must.go.to.japan.now......Looks like a nice place to hold it, too bad I can't be there. Guess I'll just have to see the coverage ^^;
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
That venue looks awesome! Sucks that its very unlikely I'll actually be there... Even though I'll still be on holiday, at home. Don't go back to uni till October officially lol.
_
Noooooo !
I will land in Tokyo 1 day too late :(
Where are the top spots in Tokyo for Figma fans?
Student/Amateur Artist
http://poisondusk.wordpress.com/
Looks like it will be a lot of fun. Pity I don't fly out to Japan until late August or I'd be attending.
Student
http://johnyo.wordpress.com/
Wish i could be there.
Looking forward to the new Nendoroid announcements.
anime + games collector
good stuff danny can't wait to see a foto article about it.
Student
http://www.stefkov.com/
I'd love to go to this. Hell I'd love to just go to Japan in general...
Mad scientist
http://yazor-san.daportfolio.com/
I don't collect figures but even I want to be there... But I'm in Europe so too bad.
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
awesome! awesome!
i do wish that i can be there to witness GSC and DC.com history unfold ^____^
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Looks like it has a spectacular vie. Good luck with the event.
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
view*
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
doki doki, it seems lots of big things are coming soon, too bad i can't go to japan around that time XD
University student
Wow this event looks great!
part-time professional part-timer
Maaaaan I wish I could go there :|
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
Still wishing I could go to Japan to attend any figure/anime/games convention >< Hope to make it someday.
Network Infrastructure Architect/Programmer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allimpulse/
I will be ordering all of the Danny Choo Figma collection. I hope some sort of convention is happening in September as well.
Student
http://heleth.wordpress.com/
I can't imagine such empty space bring made into something so fantastic.
Wish to be in Japan to attend such event at least once in my life.
houkouonchi
http://www.flickr.com/photos/red_mango/
Send me a flight ticket and I'm on my way. haha
Student
Looks so posh.
Student
Ahh Mirai figure nearly ready, can't wait ^^
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Wow, nice high-rise area, somewhere in Roppongi Hill?
Will be looking into the details ^_^
the place is to far me.
waiting for the picture of this event then :(
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
Dang, will be missing this event and comiket too. Always seem to be underway in August every year. Look forward to seeing coverage from folks who can make it though.
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
What I'd give to be able to attend that event. I would go, unfortunately I'm already booked to go to HK by the end of the month.. T-T.. my funds have been allocated already.
University Student/Anime Society President
http://www.imagesofeden.co.uk
Looks like a very intersting venue - is it at the top of a tall building or something? Judging by the views from out of the windows, it must be pretty high up.
Student
my guess is omotesando :D, 2nd guess roppongi
Student!
http://notcliche.com/
The first thing I thought of when I saw the title: Danny's getting a figurine of himself?
Guess I was wrong! But still, looking forward to the event via the Interwebs, since I've got no chance of going anywhere near Japan as of now. :P
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
man, really want to goooooooooooo lol! whatever it is have a BLAST Danny XD
I.T. Technician
Wowo danny good luck, looks like you have a busy time ahead!!!!
Hope all goes well
Wish i was there... gunna prob just miss it by a few weeks
C.E. Student
Sounds good I wonder how much longer it will take to complete the figures.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
*whistles* A brand spankin' new venue to boot? That really is quite ideal. I'm sure there's other factors in mind, but, well - if TFS is successful and you go back next time and the time after that, you're going to have quite some pull with them. ^^; You'd be one of the first regulars, after all.
90's F1 Afficionate and Anti-Otaku
http://www.livestream.com/f1action
I want to see you with Ron Dennis, Frank Williams, even Ross Brawn, when they give you a tour of their facilities back in your native country. But without the Stormtrooper costume, 'cuz ex-FIA president Jean-Marie Balestre died of a heart attack because of that!
Nyoro-n...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuki-to/
Nice place, hope to see u too Danny! ^^
Student
http://cream77.deviantart.com/
Looks nice.Cant wait to see more of the Mirai figma along with others.
PT Supervisor at UPS
can't wait to see the finish results
Student
Your venue is looking pretty nice. I can't wait to see what it looks like when it's finished.
Student
http://masquevale.deviantart.com/
Great... but im nowhere near japan *cries*
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Eagerly awaiting new info....hopefully something nice...
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
すごい！
Looking forward to see more photos. Wish I could go lol.
Wanting to see the new things that they're coming out with ^^;
Student
Bring events to europe!!
hopefully near zurich!!!!!!
PLEEAAASSSEEEEEEEE (^_^)
Student
Looks cool.
student, otaku, fast food worker
Anyone got a plane ticket?
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com
I see those transparent umbrellas~!!! =3
vendor
http://www.friendster.com
Nice spaces area..try to run?? I can't wait to see mirai-figma.
Computer science student
Lol the first thing I noticed: THe transparent umbrella ^_^ !!
*HINT* MY BIRTHDAY IS AUGUST 12TH *HINT*
http://www.facebook.com/TeresaStockroske
Gosh....
I wish I had the monies to go overseas to be there at this Con.
Since I can't go, please take lots of pictures, Danny-San!
Manga Artist, Designer & Consultant
http://www.tomiotsuji.com
The rooms look great!
The windows look like they need cleaning.
Those stairs look dangerous especially if someone is going up or down them when looking around. I would baricade them off and only allow staff to use them. Have 'STAFF ONLY' signs.
The ceiling is neat - I like high ceilings. It would be good to have a few projectors pointing up to add some color.
All the best for the show.
anime, programmer, gfx designer, illustrator ^^
http://denkikoiji.com
T_T i could have gone to japan 2 months ago T^T but i didn't go just yet but i was wondering how much is a round trip ^^ + hotel coast and travel expenses plus goodies probably would spend around 2,000 + 3,000+ 3,000+ 1,000 so, i would take 10,000 usd looks like i wont be going for about a year or two :p cant w8 though ^^
http://iron2000.blogspot.com
Rooted in SG.
Guess I'll look at pictures of the show on DC.com when the time comes.
Decoration master?
Is it something like prototype?
Even if Figma Mirai is an exclusive, do make it accessible to overseas members.
Does Mirai Gaia have some webshop version or something?
Maybe can order the Figma Mirai direct on DC.com?
Best if its a normal release, would be easier to get it locally.
Will all Figma Mirai's have Danny namecard as special item? :P
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
http://koiaichaku.com/
I'll be attending once I get back to Tokyo from Kyoto!!!
There is no way I'm missing this!!!
Time Traveller/High School Student
http://thetsundere.wordpress.com/
Oooh helical staircase! I love those.
I would seriously love to go to this!
Ambassador
http://througheyesfromafar.blogspot.com/
Awaiting your photos as well ;)
ソフトウエアエンジニア (Software Engineer)
http://timkoh.info
After reading this, I changed in my Japan holiday plans so I can make it to the last day of the event. I am gonna cut my stay in Osaka short so I can make it there on the last day of the event. I hope to be able to meet Danny in person there.
I'll be looking forward to it. (^o^)/
Currently waiting for the venue so I know where to go.
http://www.good-design-review.com/
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Student
Hey Danny,
I will be in Japan from 24th of July till 17th of August
But in te period of 1 till 10 August im staying in Kyoto
(the other days in Tokyo)
And my question is: Is it worth it to travel to Tokyo from Kyoto for this???
I mean the Figma and Nendoroid that are gonna be shown
are they also displayed at Wonderfest or Comiket??
because I will attend those.
Also I would like to know if there are gonna be autograph sessions
Please let me know
Because I would really like to go
but the travel time from Kyoto to Tokyo is 9 hours with JR
and 3 hours by shinkusen (but that is really expensive)
I await your awnser
Thanx in advance
with kind regards,
Joey (Yakumo)
ソフトウエアエンジニア (Software Engineer)
http://timkoh.info
I am in the same situation, but decided to cut my stay in Osaka short to catch the bullet train in the morning to make it to the last day of the Tokyo Figure Show.
I also hope I can get Danny's autograph too. :P
I hope I don't miss anything arriving on the last day.
Tim.
Student
I already paid my stay for Kyoto and Tokyo
so I can't change anything unfortunatly
maybe something will change
I hope so
Hoped Danny would react to my post
but I think he is to bussy