Chop Saber
Even a Jedi needs to eat from time to time and there is no better way to do so than with some Chop Sabers from Kotobukiya!
If you are in San Diego for the Comic Con then get yourself along to the Kotobukiya stage where you will see me explain the rules of the Chop Saber battle - not in person though but on the big screen. There you will be able to engage in a battle with the Chop Sabers by picking up small objects - you get intergalactic points for each object.
Shot the video for you a few days ago and if Kotobukiya don't loose the video on the way to the US then you should see me. Only took one shot with no rehearsals though so may be a bit cringey ^^;
The first batch will be Darth Vader red, Luke Skywalker blue and Yoda green. Wont be out until 2010 though.
And the best thing about them is that they are Dollfie compatible!
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カタイ－ガクセイ
Wheres the purple ones?! D=
Student, artist, dreamer
http://tranquil-solace.com
Purple is essential ;_;!
pwn3d by two big and a whole bunch of itty bitty dolls.
http://msgeek.insanejournal.com/
Yes, we need the chopsabres that say B.M.F. on 'em. Give Mace his props, Kotobuki!
Actually...speaking of props, this will mean that my DD can cosplay my Rebel Legion character. And actually look GOOD in the outfit. The only thing that can improve these is to add an LED to make the blades light up. Sweet.
SNSD Lover
http://realtaku.wordpress.com/
Who is really looking to have the Samuel Jackson lightsaber color?
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com
me^^
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Me. That, or Plo Koon's yellow ones.
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
Wish I could go to Comic Con, but alas, I am poor. Still want a pair of these.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
LoL wow they fit perfectly on dollfies... a bit short though ^^;
I can just imagine the hum of chopsabers clashing fighting for the last piece of meat on the plate...
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
They're more suitable for 1/6 Obitsu series I think?
Laptop Tech
I was thinking that myself... (gotta find two sets for my soon to be girls) :)
デレデレ ハンター, Bullet Grazer
One more reason to dual wield them light sabers! ^^
Engineer
http://philabong.webs.com/
Awesomeness! Can you imaging going Mr. Miyagi on a fly with those kind of chopsticks?
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com
hhehe ^^ Dolfie compatible~!!!! ^^ =3
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
GAWD me wants them!! Such an awesome idea! Why has it never been done before I wonder???
Will wait with baited breath to see the video. Not at Comicon sadly... Wish I was there... Tennants gonna be there.... with Torchwood folk.... :sob:
Student, Freelance Artist
http://rhythmemotion.net
BF is doing the contest with the 501st :3 Will be looking out for your video, Danny!
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Ohhh... I'd be good at chop saber battle. I'm accustomed to knocking food out of friends chopsticks who can't grasp it too well, and taking it for myself. I'm so mean...
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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Ranma 1/2? ^^;
Every man for himself at the dinner table, after all. Food is serious business.
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
I LOVE YOUR Daughters!!!! lol Nano chan looks a bit concerned :P
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
Oh Good lord.. I want those..
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
Shouldn't it be "Oh Evil Dark Lord"? XD
photoshop junkie
http://blossoming.livejournal.com
Ahaha awesome idea!
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
huhu~ how adorable of them with chop saber.
On what day will the event take place? I'm guessing it'll be Friday since it's Star Wars Day. Looking forward to seeing it!
student
That... is Awesome. Will get~
MFT
http://dollpron.com
SWEET!! I was just thinking the other day that I wish I had a lightsaber for my girls. I'll definitely pick up a couple of these for them depending on the price.
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
I will get some when they come out too! ^^
Not your normal student who is making games
WOW, I like this, I just have a lecture on creativity and the lecturer shows us the vast amount of different chopstick the Japanese have. It just set me thinking, is it possible to make a Taiko stick cum chopstick? wouldn't it be interesting? haha XD
Student
http://cream77.deviantart.com/
DO WANT
Student
http://www.hxpix.com
so cute ^^
Student
http://jyuichi-11.blogspot.com
3pm Thursday according to Koto's schedule. I'll be there ;)
Sorry if this posted twice, server cut out
filmaker
http://bigstick-freshturd-hotday.blogspot.com/
do they hum while u eat?
writer/blogger/gamer/otaku
http://popgoespj.blogspot.com
I wish I could join that Chop Saber Battle! I'm rather all right with using chopsticks on individual bits and grains of rice so I might have stood a tiny chance at winning something - of course, I'm going to be nowhere near ComicCon, so....
In the meantime, I'll enjoy looking at Danny's daughters as they spar :) Danny, you should really get armor for at least one of them - red light sabers require Darth Vader's presence... :)
Laptop Tech
Empress Saber, maybe? :)
writer/blogger/gamer/otaku
http://popgoespj.blogspot.com
that would rule so effin' hard!
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
This is simply so COOL! Now dining is never the same again, though might end up in lightsabers duel~~~~
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
haha - may the forks be away from you
Laptop Tech
Luke! Use the Fork! (Obiwan at the diner table...)
http://akari-nyan.deviantart.com/
Oooh cool. Any clue how much they'll be?
Time Traveller/High School Student
http://thetsundere.wordpress.com/
So awesome - they remind me of the glowing light saber spoons you used to be able to get in cereal boxes. ^^
I wish there was Master Windu purple version of them! XD
Dedicated and certified lunatic, Beer snob extraordinaire...
<--thinks they would work for 1:48 scale VF-1J Valkyries, too..... *must get a set for research, hmmm*
College Freshmen
Seems like it would be difficult or uncomfortable if your hand reaches the end. Then again, I technically hold my chopsticks wrong.
Student
wow they really fit well with the dollfies
Terrorist ? =)
Wait... those are chopsticks ? Sweet, but looks fairly short >_<
Student & Artist
http://kanochu.wordpress.com
Those are so awesome! Probably would be too occupied playing with them to eat ^^;
unemployed machinist.. yeah
Mmm yep.. need to acquire some of these definately.. My daughters demand them
Student, part-time worker
My friend's girlfriend wants these soooooo badly. We were just talking about them the other night. She's a huge Star Wars geek. Actually wouldn't be surprised if she were here reading this...
I can't wait 'til they get released. I'll definitely have to get some.
Student
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Haha, they look interesting to use. Although i'd have to say i'm more of a wooden chopstick person myself rather than plastic, but they would still be fun to use.
Commission artist/programmer
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Great props for dollfies lol. :D
Ha!
2010?
Too long of a wait. I'll forgot about it by then....
Student
I swear by wooden chopsticks, on the rare occasion that I actually use them, so I doubt I'll be getting these. They look great with the Dollfies, though.
health carer
Plastic ones are better because they don't absorb bacteria and become warped with moisture exposure ;p
Student
...You might have a point there...
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
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Interesting that they are almost compatible as dollfie props.
Student
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me so want! Is there pink ones? It needs to stand out more... :P
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
Cool Lightsabers, the fact that they are Dollfie compatible is a nice bonus.
Art student
If you use RED and BLUE that would be like a swordfight while eating. *SROOM SROOM SCHIIICH!!*
Art student
Of epic propotions!
???Confused???
Love the last pic...too bad the grip is only long enough for your daughters to hold with only one hand...think of all the epic battle poses that they could be in...
Full-time geek/Part-time student/Part-time musician
http://randomgeekness.livejournal.com/
lol so your dollfies are divided by the sides of the force? D: i thought they where sisters and friends XD
City Planner
For a second there, I thought us San Diegans were going to have to honor of meeting you in person at Comic-Con. Thass cool. Big screen Danny is better than none.
Project Management
http://www.gf-hunters.de
May the force be with us! Very funny idea ^^ .
If I get the chance, I really should pick up a pair of them.
IE
http://otakujanai.org
maybe the force can help me to use the chops right :(
How much will they cost?
Student
Oh I love how the dollfie's hold them to make the 'X' :)
student
http://www.gunpla-inochi.com
Do they work for Gundam models? ^^
College Student, Computer Science Major
http://www.projectsaber.com
Usable as real chopsticks? ^^'
Too bad I won't be able to go to Comic Con this year. =/
Student
haha that's awesome.
pwn3d by two big and a whole bunch of itty bitty dolls.
http://msgeek.insanejournal.com/
Another observation: shouldn't your Aoi girl have the red sabre and your Saber girl the blue one? I mean, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering, and suffering leads to the dark side...Aoi always looks like she's about to blow her stack. Wouldn't she be the logical darksider?
Anime addict
Hmmm might have to go check it out at comic-con.
i'll have to get me some of these
Student
Lol looks interesting. I wonder if there's a dual saber.
Warehouse Employee
http://daftline.wordpress.com/
Hahah! Would love to have such chopsticks! Where do they keep getting the inspiration?
I.T. Technician
Now I have seen everything!
Computer science student
Plenty of time to actually think about what to do with these!!
Designer/Artist
This is awesome. Don't mind gettin a few pairs!
Universitary Student
the red ones are mine :)
University Student
http://sunshine-report.com
The Force is strong with.. the dollfies
Nanoha doesn't seem suited to be on the dark side though XD
Lazy Gamer at home
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Wow that's awesome haha
anime + games collector
sweet
student
http://shinyui.wordpress.com/
may the force be with you..... while eating?
Student, PoomDomain Director
http://www.poomdomain.com/
hey thats pretty neat, the light sabre can be used as a pair of chopsticks and toys for small figures! thats pretty deep
Anigao Kigurumi Cosplayer, Professional mask maker.
http://www.kigurumicosplay.com
Wow, you hold the laser part of the chopsticks... lol
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
is it going to be the 3d hologram that i heard of lately Danny?
大学生
me want lightsaber chopsticks!
ライットサイバはしが欲しい！
student
http://sikibuton.blogspot.com/
I didn't realize Ohashi is called "chop stick".
Close-protection officer/Martial artist
I'd say most people outside Japan don't even know the proper name for them, and just assume Japanese people call them chop sticks too. ^^; So the learning goes both ways for some. :P
こうこうせい
http://stickymochi.blogspot.com
Waaiiit they're coming to CC? :D
こうこうせい
http://stickymochi.blogspot.com
Oh wait. Not the same day I'm going. ;_;
Guess I'll have to wait until 2010. Which I just realized is only next year, when somehow it seemed a lot further away. ^_^;
Close-protection officer/Martial artist
All of my ideas have officially been stolen at this point. ;_; But now I must get plans into motion for Starwars costume in the size of dollfie before someone else steals such ideas. <.<
Student
These chopsticks are amazing. They look more like toys and who doesn't like to play with their food.
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Really nice...wonder if anyone is gonna bring it in here?...
High School Student
http://animeseason.com
and where's the Darth Maul saber.... or can you just super glue two of em together? I want the red ones >=]
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
http://antsizedman.blogspot.com/
It got to be lae that i think there cool.
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
2010!? Thats too long to wait for ;_;
For now, I shall use regular chopsticks. muwahahaha!
Infact, I'll it out with me ForceFX sabers XD
三年せいとオタク
Those would be perfect when I´m eating out >:D Saber vs. Fork.
Student
http://sumomo-desu.blogspot.com
now we have something to play with while waiting for the food....
Student, health worker
http://www.bitterbrownieprince.deviantart.com
I'll make sure to stop by the Kotobukiya area and see if I can try them out (I wonder if they'll allow photos this year? I can understand why they wouldn't, though...) They look pretty rad, if a little short. Looking forward to seeing the video!
Student
it's really a good product for dollism doll
http://blog.yam.com/avan
Nice weapon, I want one
Oriental Blogger
http://www.orienthq.com
I thought this had something to do with Saber from FSN : (
College Student
LOL
This is true otaku stuff...
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
Is it just me or do they look rather short for chopsticks?
Otaku, Student in Biotechnology, Digital Media Research
http://rayyeow.wordpress.com/
Wow...2 in 1 function!!! Will try if they are available in my nearby store someday later.
Professionally Unemployed
woot. I'm going on wednesday. In for 3!
Student
this would be an ideal gift to my bro
http://thisblogissuxor.blogspot.com
Haha so funny I thought the exact same thing the first few posts commented on...where is the purple light saber?!