Nikaidou Aya
Released by Toranoana last October was this gorgeous figure of eroge heroine Nikaidou Aya from the Akatsuki no Goei series. Sculpt and production was by Kotobukiya and is my most fave Koto figure to date - if she was a strawberry cake I would have eaten her by now.
Aya's outfit is a fusion of maid + hadaka ni apron + pantsu = an interesting combination.
Lovely sculpted eyes which you can see in action in the eroge Akatsuki no Goei - PV for the game below.
I have zero complaints about this figure - its that good! The sculpt is well done and paintwork is excellent. Kotobukiya have really done a fine job on this.
I'll leave it to Good Smile to make the Mirai Figma and Kotobukiya to make the scale figure then ^^
Using various cameras for this shoot.
You can also see more pics of Aya over at Moe Imouto - some are NSFW depending on whether your boss shares the same interests as you. Which brings me to a question I've been meaning to ask - do you spend a lot of your time browsing the Internets for completely work-unrelated stuff?
The artwork for Aya is done by the most talented artist Tomose Shunsaku.
Aya comes with a base that she just sits on but I prefer to keep my figures base-free if they can stand or sit on their own - unused bases usually get chucked. Do you prefer to keep all your figures with their bases?
Aya is an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) product. In this case, Toranoana ordered the production of a few thousand pieces of this figure from Kotobukiya. Koto seem to put more effort into their OEM products than some of their own originals ^^;
Speaking of Kotobukiya, they have decided on the theme of Otacool 2 which will probably be announced next week. Once again, your photo submissions will be held at Figure.fm.
Aya-chan is small enough to do the palm thing.
Aya is also small enough to fit in yer pocket.
Aya with me in the lounge.
yummmy
lovely XD
laptop in my dream
Otaku-in-training
http://aim-ali.blogspot.com/
Big eyes are BIG.
Otaku-in-training
http://aim-ali.blogspot.com/
Palm-top meido.
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
http://blog.jpopdb.org/
Quite lovely! :)
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Really sweet face.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Itadakimasu.
Dreamer, does that work?
Imagine a mattress style iPhone dock here with the model cuddling up to the iPhone. ^^
Student
http://cream77.deviantart.com/
Her Optical eyes look so pretty.
引きこもり
ダニー疲れてないか？
ヘロイン(heroin)じゃなくてヒロイン(heroine)な。
トモセシュンサクは良いね。ここ数年でずいぶん評価が上がった原画さんだ。
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
www
ヘロインは全然違う意味！
確かにちょっと疲れた^^;
ご指摘ありがとうございました！
College Student
http://ifigma.com/
ごちそうさまでした^^
College Student
http://ifigma.com/
Remember not to mistaken her as food xD
Myself-finder
articulated lips?
Student/CEO
*pulls* >X<
Undergrad Student
http://twitter.com/zerokoolpsx
She's really cute.
Student/CEO
if only this part is "cast off" ...XD
IT engineer...
Oh my... Oh my... that figurine just took my heart away... T.T...
*not in topic...* Danny-sama check ur facebook for the spotted twin... lol...
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
これね ^^;
http://twitter.com/dannychoo/status/6863037196
IT engineer...
got another one... but when he got into storm trooper suit, my camera is out of battery... bad luck... hope to see him again next Comic fiesta... ^^...
She's just lovely~ XD
Student, Flakey-artistic-type, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Awwwwwwwwwwww she's adorable!!
Student / Free Thinker / Otaku
http://www.google.com/profiles/SeanSigloch
Being broke is painful... (T_T)
I feel your pain...
lonely student
she's so cuteeeee <3 ,and handy XD
projectionist, artist
Wonderful figure! I work at a movie theater as a projectionist, which means a lot of down time. So I'm on the net as soon as I get to when I leave, almost none of it for work. ^_^;
I avoid straight out NSFW stuff, but it's not a completely big deal, I work in a pretty lax environment. But it's still work so I try to respect some sort of boundary.
Student, Computer Science
Beautiful figure
Sentai Ranger
http://morganlamia.blogspot.com/
Looks impressed XD
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Such a seductive pose....
Production Technician
http://www.facebook.com/awang.andy
Very beautiful indeed!
IT engineer...
she is just so delicious... like this... >.<...
Collector / Otaku
Hello, there.
Collector / Otaku
Most excellent, I say.
Civil Engineering student
mmm sexy.
http://twitter.com/phossil
http://www.animoe.net
yeah, she has big oppai~~~~
Student
WOW!!! O_O + *_* = *Nose blood for the pressure!* XD
Civil Engineering student
yokopai!
Civil Engineering student
is it removable? :p
High school student
http://www.animeraku.com
You mean her oppai? XD
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Unfortunately no ^^;
Freelancer
Nothing is removable. I also got mine from October. Unfortunately, some of her paint seems to worn off.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
What have you been doing to her?
Student/CEO
Dolphin health care related I guess?
Freelancer
One thing I dont like is her left thigh is flatten
student
"would you like a cuppa tea. Sir?" =DDD
http://www.alternatesam.com
I can see that Koto has improved alot from the past. Comparable to the works of Max Fac/Alter/GSC now. Used to be in shambles last time
Industrial engineer
http://inotas.blogspot.com
Nice model. Wondering if this kind of body exist out there. =P And who has it of course.
I only use one hour of work time to web search for work not related things, since I have a peculiar role at work.
Success in these market is not in working more or producing more, its on being original, innovation is key. So I use my time reading about trends, passing links to ebooks to coworkers and supporting their ideas, in trying to arrange ṕroduction's steps, something we currently lack, but if nobody else looks at that, I have too. =) Hope I don't have a long life. -_-
Being Awesome
I prefer my figures to have bases. Since one of them needs a base, it looks better if all the other figures had theirs. I like consistency :D
Creative Director
Where could someone (without industry connections like Mr. Choo) purchase this figure? For shipment to America.
avatar of internet
http://megatokyo.com
armpits hotter than aya
Close-protection officer/Martial artist
Oooh, those are cute!
~Undine~
http://bluebluewave.wordpress.com
Nice figure though she seems a bit small for a 1/8 scaled one, perhaps due to the pose...
Adore Tomose Shunsaku's artwork, really excellent artist who creates lovely illustrations and art.
Personally I seldom browse the Internet for work-unrelated at work because I simply don't have the time, just taking a minute to check private mail is usually impossible since I'm often besieged by work, questions or requests.
Pilot for Singapore Aerophile
http://www.bazhang-.blogspot.com
Char Peng
*Fried Rice
Homer Simpson
Ikea Fuga...need to buy one
Homer Simpson
Nice Tv solution Danny,where did u buy it?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Got that ages ago back in 2003 or 4. Online from kakaku.com.
Figure Haven Co-Founder
http://www.projectsaber.com
I think the previously posted Akane figure might look like the top Koto figure for me so far. This one's lack of clothing on the back is a bit too ecchi for my tastes.
bakayaro
Just feels like something is wrong with her mouth:)
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
Tenori melon more like... ^^;
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
Shiropan...
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
Jii------
High school student
http://www.animeraku.com
Anti-tank explosive shells loaded. Prepared to fire.
IT Student
http://www.aeon.net.nz
Cute little nipple bump :D
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
Gorgeous figure, lovely craftsmanship put into it.
http://lazy.cat/nakys/
her eyes arent that big compared to other figures but she looks kind of boring :\
Blogger, Student, A newbie otaku
http://yuniiku.co.nr
Moe Moe Kyun?
http://lolanime.wordpress.com
That cleavage...
photoshop junkie
http://blossoming.livejournal.com
I have her and she is just so adorable. I also like to pose my figures without the bases if possible. I have Aya without her base, too.
Fortunately... or not, I don't have a computer at work to browse. I occasionally sneak out my phone in the back room, though. ^^; But it's kind of too slow to be really stealthy, haha.
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
Size comparison of her oppai and Danny's stack of business cards.
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
Once you stare for too long you'll never get out there forever...
Super Hentai In Training/Lost Kamen rider fan/Anti-NEET
It can't "CAST-OFF" but that figure was cute :P
Super Hentai In Training/Lost Kamen rider fan/Anti-NEET
KAWAII ^|||^
SalaryMex XD
http://www.morningmusumex.com/
que te-tomas!!!
SalaryMex XD
http://www.morningmusumex.com/
OMG!!
SalaryMex XD
http://www.morningmusumex.com/
worn keys due to overuse...
???Confused???
So tempting...my wallet's money senses is tingling...
Student
http://munkhjapan.blogspot.com/
her fate is in .....'s hands
student
http://www.gunpla-inochi.com
Beautiful eyes :D
Screenwriter Wannabe
yes i surf teh interwebs at work, but despite your best efforts with 'eyes' and 'dolphins', sonicwall still hates your site..
imho not koto's best.. but still very nice..
i have a rule that says if she can fit in my pocket, she's not worth 6000y.. then again, you prolly got her free, so i'm sure you have no such requirements ^^
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Re sonicwall - my trolls register me at spam sites - not much I can or willing to do about it.
Tech Support Officer - Network/Security Engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
THIS!!! - I'D THIS SO HARD
Tech Support Officer - Network/Security Engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
ユッー ユッー！
Programmer
http://knime.wordpress.com
These details are awesome
Programmer
http://knime.wordpress.com
Nanda Kore?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Its a Hamaya - an arrow to destroy evil spirits.
College student
Love the face + the eyes! So tempted to add her >.<' KAWAII!!!
Technical Support
Did not like this figure its a bit overwhelming for my tastes. good quality though. :)
College Freshmen, Otaku, Gamer, etc
Aaaaaa!! Damn it, I didn't realize you already have Reimu Nendoroid!! Me want!!
Hmm, for this figure, don't know why I don't really like it, but still, nice pose
Marketer, Advertising Consultant
http://www.facebook.com/#/edgar.salas71?ref=profile
Nice Fig. Might consider getting one.
security/3d graphic artist
http://www.kennethleishman.com/
Nice Fig.. to bad not undressable!
really depends on my work load the amount of time i spend online, could be for 5 minutes, could be for most of the day. i work in 3d, so during the rendering, i surf.. 3-5 min at at time.. then back to work checking lighting, textures etc. but if i'm creating, or flash work.. i barly touch firefox..
Creator
Cute and sexy looking figure.
artist
that is cool!!!
Computer Engineering Student
Nice. Very cute.
Ceo
cool