Figure Low Angler

Mon 2008/08/04 07:58 JST
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Spotted this guy at the Wonfes who only took low angle pics of the figures. Looks like hes even chosen a camera just for the purpose.
Brings me to a related question - how often do you remove the skirts from your figures or do you pose them without their skirts?

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  • Striket
    Striket in Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/13)
    Gamer, Lecturer, Graphic Designer
    http://striket.blogspot.com/

    Erhm not very often...only once when it's going through a full photo shoot.

    Mon 2008/08/04 08:05:48 JST (ID #256451)
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  • icepick314
    icepick314 in Misawa, Japan (Registered on 2008/05/29)
    Government Agent
    http://icepick314.dvdaf.com/

    few of the figures i have don't have skirts but have panties on...

    and i remove the clothing right when i get them and decide what looks good or not and display them accordingly....mostly with skirts....

    Mon 2008/08/04 08:11:25 JST (ID #256456)
    reply to icepick314's comment
  • Exiled_Gundam
    Exiled_Gundam in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Castoffable figurines fan

    During teh time i live in hostel, once in a while i'll go castoff-ing all my castoffable figurines. Well, just for a change of scenery :p

    Mon 2008/08/04 08:22:45 JST (ID #256463)
    reply to Exiled_Gundam's comment
  • Realta Nua
    Realta Nua in Jakarta / Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/19)
    University Student
    http://plurk.com/Fuyumachi/invite

    All with skirts.. At least with the damaged form ones if available (like the Shurakis)

    Mon 2008/08/04 08:43:13 JST (ID #256472)
    reply to Realta Nua's comment
  • Leshante
    Leshante in California (Registered on 2008/06/29)
    Commercial Banking

    Geeze Christ, its people like him that give figure collectors bad names. I have all my figures clothed and armed (I collect mostly figures with sword/gun).

    Mon 2008/08/04 08:54:39 JST (ID #256476)
    reply to Leshante's comment
  • Kira
    Kira in USA Atlanta, Georgia (Registered on 2007/02/10)
    College Student

    I leave all my figures skirts on. One day I will remove them!!!! One day!!!!

    Mon 2008/08/04 09:02:34 JST (ID #256482)
    reply to Kira's comment
  • nu-REOS
    nu-REOS (Registered on 2008/07/14)

    I might leave paint smudges if I take any cast-offable item off so I usually let them be.

    Mon 2008/08/04 09:11:02 JST (ID #256487)
    reply to nu-REOS's comment
  • aubz.
    aubz. in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/11/18)
    Multimedia Developer/Designer

    My coworkers LOVE to flip the skirt up of my Alter's Kanu.

    Other than that, I personally don't do it too often. Maybe I'll have a pantsu party when it's slow times at work.

    Mon 2008/08/04 09:13:07 JST (ID #256488)
    reply to aubz.'s comment
  • Zou
    Zou in New York City (Registered on 2008/07/08)
    Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
    http://www.otakuinternational.com

    I dont have a lot of figures but all mines I usually leave fully clothed except for one or two I keep them with their pantsus.

    I find it mad funny that the guys are only taking low angle shots of figures. Go find a hot chick thats cosplaying and get a low angle of them, thats what I would do lol.

    Mon 2008/08/04 09:14:00 JST (ID #256489)
    reply to Zou's comment
  • Yalari
    Yalari in your imagination (Registered on 2007/09/18)

    I have no figures with removeable skirts, Wah.

    Mon 2008/08/04 09:15:33 JST (ID #256492)
    reply to Yalari's comment
  • XSportSeeker
    XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
    http://xspblog.com

    I'd usually keep them with skirts, though I might remove depending on how it looks best.

    I don't have any figures with castoffable skirts, but I do have one with a castoffable cape. Which I removed because the character looks better without it. :D

    Mon 2008/08/04 09:23:25 JST (ID #256494)
    reply to XSportSeeker's comment
  • ceasol
    ceasol in Edmonton, Canada (Registered on 2008/01/08)
    Otaku
    http://imperiomoe.wordpress.com

    not much, I rather have the figures well dress and leaving something to the imagination.

    Mon 2008/08/04 09:28:55 JST (ID #256497)
    reply to ceasol's comment
  • Anonymous ( ; ´Д`)/
    Anonymous ( ; ´Д`)/ in Indiana (Registered on 2007/11/15)
    Stocker
    http://www.sigfigs.org/

    I would think the display cases would act as a hindrance in getting a good angle for a shot, or are most open-air with DO NOT TOUCH notices everywhere?

    Every once in a while I'll display a few figures without, or with less I should say, clothing. I don't keep said figures is such a state for prolonged periods of time because I feel as though I'm corrupting them to some degree by not displaying them in their intended state.

    Mon 2008/08/04 09:32:54 JST (ID #256500)
    reply to Anonymous ( ; ´Д`)/'s comment
  • i'm mr. danger
    i'm mr. danger in Florida (Registered on 2007/08/17)
    student , otaku and awesome blogger
    http://otakudan.com

    when i do my figure photo shoots, i only take one pantsu shot just for the readers that wonder what design and color the figure's panties are.

    Mon 2008/08/04 09:39:33 JST (ID #256508)
    reply to i'm mr. danger's comment
  • lostandfound
    lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/21)
    Hikikomori in the making
    http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/

    LOL He's a low angler alright but not the ninja kind...

    Mon 2008/08/04 09:42:02 JST (ID #256516)
    reply to lostandfound's comment
    • Zou
      Zou in New York City (Registered on 2008/07/08)
      Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
      http://www.otakuinternational.com

      lol true that, he got caught in the act.

      Mon 2008/08/04 09:59:49 JST (ID #256529)
      reply to Zou's comment
    • marvin
      marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24)
      http://www.marvinryan.com

      LOL, then again it's probably just because Danny is a trained low angler ninja catching photographer stormtrooper. ^^

      Mon 2008/08/04 10:04:46 JST (ID #256533)
      reply to marvin's comment
  • Luxury
    Luxury in Alberta, Canada (Registered on 2008/05/13)
    Insurance Restoration / Drumming Student

    sometimes I have skirts on sometimes I have them off. depends how I"m feeling. :)

    Mon 2008/08/04 09:58:27 JST (ID #256528)
    reply to Luxury's comment
  • marvin
    marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    http://www.marvinryan.com

    nice camera, that lens twist function would come in handy when traveling and taking pictures of yourself on your own.
    about the question, I usually try the cast off on a figure once then put the skirt back on and display the figure afterwards. ^^
    closet pervert? lol

    Mon 2008/08/04 10:01:06 JST (ID #256530)
    reply to marvin's comment
  • wickedclown
    wickedclown in California (Registered on 2007/12/07)
    Programmer/IT/Student
    http://wickedotaku.blogspot.com/

    I haven't had figures for long, but I would say once in a while. I cast of my maid costume Hakufu for a while. :p Once I get more then I'll cast them off when I feel like it. I've said it before and I'll say it again: I don't think there is a single thing wrong with casting off figures or taking low angle pictures or anything of the sort. It's perfectly human and normal.

    Mon 2008/08/04 10:05:57 JST (ID #256535)
    reply to wickedclown's comment
  • Meimi132
    Meimi132 in Stuck in the void between the net life and real life. (Registered on 2007/12/03)
    Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
    http://meimi132.wordpress.com/

    Hardly ever. Just when I'm bored and wanna have a play with something. Removing all the skirts and putting them back on takes time lol

    Mon 2008/08/04 10:58:32 JST (ID #256577)
    reply to Meimi132's comment
  • enguyen
    enguyen in USA (Registered on 2008/02/18)
    Engineer by day, Otaku by night

    Danny pervert!!!!!!!

    Mon 2008/08/04 11:31:51 JST (ID #256613)
    reply to enguyen's comment
  • enguyen
    enguyen in USA (Registered on 2008/02/18)
    Engineer by day, Otaku by night

    They said nerd only think abut sex...now I know why with Danny.

    Mon 2008/08/04 11:33:18 JST (ID #256616)
    reply to enguyen's comment
  • websamurai
    websamurai in California (Registered on 2008/05/16)
    Random Worker/Haruhiist/Geek
    http://bigartsblog.blogspot.com/

    hmm he has hairy knuckles too lol

    Mon 2008/08/04 12:44:49 JST (ID #256686)
    reply to websamurai's comment
  • Orange
    Orange (Registered on 2008/06/12)
    http://orange.exofire.net

    Wow, on a rather random note, I just borrowed a camera from a friend today, and it's the exact same one as the one in the picture.

    Mon 2008/08/04 12:52:58 JST (ID #256693)
    reply to Orange's comment
  • Sabekuji Kaneda
    Sabekuji Kaneda in Parañaque, Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/21)
    Mechanical Engineering student
    http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/

    I prefer my figures to be dressed completely, meaning WITH skirts. I want to see them in their intended complete setup. Probably when I'm cleaning them will I remove the skirt x_x

    Mon 2008/08/04 12:55:26 JST (ID #256694)
    reply to Sabekuji Kaneda's comment
    • nanu
      nanu in U.S. Suburbia (Registered on 2007/12/28)
      hikikomori

      Same, I don't expose figures but sometimes check that all is okay whilst cleaning them ¬_¬

      My old Coolpix also has a swiveling lens+flash unit that protects them when closed.
      Never figured out a good use for it LOL

      Mon 2008/08/04 16:19:18 JST (ID #256829)
      reply to nanu's comment
  • Evil King
    Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth (Registered on 2007/12/18)
    Student and full-time otaku

    Only when I just have them to try it out. But I never pose them without; can't focus and me mom will slap me. Only with Narika I considered it, because she also looks good without her fluffy pants on.

    Mon 2008/08/04 13:04:53 JST (ID #256699)
    reply to Evil King's comment
  • Sabekuji Kaneda
    Sabekuji Kaneda in Parañaque, Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/21)
    Mechanical Engineering student
    http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/

    His skills can aid the military in recon missions! LOL XD

    Mon 2008/08/04 13:26:34 JST (ID #256712)
    reply to Sabekuji Kaneda's comment
  • silent1134
    silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    ???Confused???

    Hm it's too bad I don't have figures with skirts...those cameras come in handy sometimes eh?

    Mon 2008/08/04 14:28:53 JST (ID #256766)
    reply to silent1134's comment
  • Jonathan Reinhardt
    Jonathan Reinhardt in Jakarta, Indonesia (Registered on 2008/05/24)
    Designer, Trader
    http://piratesotaku.blogspot.com/

    I only removed the skirt and other cast off when first opened the figure from the box to 'inspect' the figure condition and also during photo session. When ready to display all of my figures are fully clothed.

    Mon 2008/08/04 14:49:03 JST (ID #256777)
    reply to Jonathan Reinhardt's comment
  • duckie
    duckie in U.S. (Registered on 2008/06/19)
    Engineer
    http://lovelyduckie.com/

    I only remove the skirt to get rid of that little bit of plastic they always wedge under there.

    Mon 2008/08/04 15:02:45 JST (ID #256784)
    reply to duckie's comment
  • ハルルーユータ
    ハルルーユータ in Singapore (Registered on 2007/11/04)
    Engineering Student
    http://feidamu.wordpress.com/

    I want to display my figures, even the invisible people in the sky knows I want to. But I don't have enough space and I'm afraid of them bending(oh shi-), and if I display them without skirts, I'll get weird looks from my parents and my cousins will start asking weird questions.

    Mon 2008/08/04 15:18:21 JST (ID #256791)
    reply to ハルルーユータ's comment
  • chibihien
    chibihien in Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/19)
    Undergraduate

    isn't that Henrietta?

    Mon 2008/08/04 16:00:21 JST (ID #256810)
    reply to chibihien's comment
    • Setsuna-san
      Setsuna-san in Selangor, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/07/06)
      VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.

      looks like a good sculpt too, you dont see too many Gunslinger Girl figures around. Sure hope its a PVC.

      Mon 2008/08/04 16:11:17 JST (ID #256827)
      reply to Setsuna-san's comment
    • gordon
      gordon in 新加坡 Singapore (Registered on 2007/06/11)
      銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
      http://gordonator.com/

      yup. shoot him henrietta!

      Mon 2008/08/04 18:22:55 JST (ID #256928)
      reply to gordon's comment
  • raptor_cZn
    raptor_cZn in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/12)
    Pre-U Student
    http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net

    Do not remove skirts.. Too lazy to do so ^^
    Can't pose them in cast off mode to in my house else it will attract too much attention.

    Mon 2008/08/04 16:07:55 JST (ID #256822)
    reply to raptor_cZn's comment
  • Kyori
    Kyori in Hell in Heaven (Registered on 2008/05/20)
    Designer
    http://kyoricasorochi.blogspot.com/

    Omg.... that guy is.... SICK!
    The crows that gave otakus a bad name....

    Mon 2008/08/04 16:22:32 JST (ID #256830)
    reply to Kyori's comment
  • andra
    andra in Singapore (Registered on 2007/11/06)
    中学生
    http://thezhukeeper.blogspot.com

    only took them out once to check for painting, broken legs ^^;

    Mon 2008/08/04 16:36:11 JST (ID #256843)
    reply to andra's comment
  • Eva
    Eva in Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/18)
    Admin

    I don't share this craze for pantsu, so all my figures are displayed in their outfit. You can get sizzling sexiness without removing the clothes.

    The only exception is my Chuchu Astram and that is because she comes without any pantsu or skirt. Oh wait, she has the bat thing, but I've other plans for it.

    Mon 2008/08/04 16:52:52 JST (ID #256859)
    reply to Eva's comment
  • -Chaheese-
    -Chaheese- in Igirisu (Registered on 2008/02/01)
    http://z11.invisionfree.com/Otaku_Kakumei/

    I share a room with a younger brother so I can't leave them off. I do take them off at times though for photo's then put them back on.

    Mon 2008/08/04 19:06:15 JST (ID #256959)
    reply to -Chaheese-'s comment
  • radical anime fan
    radical anime fan in Singapore, Furnace City, Cinderblock Outskirts. (Registered on 2007/01/25)
    Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
    http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/

    No, I wouldn't pose any (in the future, hopefully)figures without anything less than their proper attire.

    Come to think of it, I'm surprised the figure didn't plug his camera full of holes there and then XD

    Mon 2008/08/04 19:11:13 JST (ID #256964)
    reply to radical anime fan's comment
  • Meiou
    Meiou in love (Registered on 2008/08/01)
    http://flickr.com/photos/sklyanchuk/

    Usually when you need to remove a skirts/dress you have to disassemble the figure itself... BE I DAMNED if I ever unscrew Fauna's head! (>_<)/

    Mon 2008/08/04 19:25:46 JST (ID #256979)
    reply to Meiou's comment
  • MasterSkirtChaser
    MasterSkirtChaser in Canada (Registered on 2008/04/29)
    Student

    Sometimes, usually looks better with skirt, more for the imagination.

    Mon 2008/08/04 19:31:52 JST (ID #256983)
    reply to MasterSkirtChaser's comment
  • Hatix
    Hatix in Antwerp, Belgium (Registered on 2007/04/25)
    IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
    http://blog.jpopdb.org/

    Usually only for the photo shoot ;p

    Mon 2008/08/04 22:06:57 JST (ID #257059)
    reply to Hatix's comment
  • RubedoStatic
    RubedoStatic in USA (Registered on 2008/07/23)
    Art Student
    http://roxyssketches.blogspot.com/

    I always display mine with their outfits, they always look better that way imo. It's kinda cool to have the option I guess, but I never take advantage of it.

    Mon 2008/08/04 22:44:45 JST (ID #257070)
    reply to RubedoStatic's comment
  • Nevar
    Nevar in Germany (Registered on 2008/06/23)
    Aerospace-Engineering Student

    Actually only have one single cast-offable Figure, and since the choice is between uniform and school swimmsuit that one's beeing displayed without the uniform ^^

    Tue 2008/08/05 01:02:30 JST (ID #257122)
    reply to Nevar's comment
  • E^D Crow
    E^D Crow in Garfield, New Jersey, USA (Registered on 2007/12/16)
    Compounder

    I keep the clothes on. Once in a while, I will take them all off, but it doesn't stay that way for very long.

    E^D

    Tue 2008/08/05 01:23:19 JST (ID #257132)
    reply to E^D Crow's comment
  • dreaming Artemis
    dreaming Artemis in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/11/28)
    Full time nerd
    http://www.dreaming-artemis.com

    I try not to, it seems rather tasteless. If I wanted something like that I get a swimsuit figure or maybe a bunny girl figure

    Tue 2008/08/05 08:51:14 JST (ID #257385)
    reply to dreaming Artemis's comment
  • Roberto Poulpo
    Roberto Poulpo in Bordeaux, France (Registered on 2007/08/29)
    Product Manager and 3D Sculptor
    http://www.meuuh.net

    Honestly, I think that more people than we think are doing some low angle shoots of figures. I'm always impressed by the quality of the panties, bras (well, underwear) of all the figure I own.. some camel toe, cast off, etc.
    And honestly (again), sometimes, some figures are nicer casted of.
    Going back to the question, I don't do low angle shots of the figures, except when I do a full photo session.

    Tue 2008/08/05 12:59:11 JST (ID #257552)
    reply to Roberto Poulpo's comment
  • Uzumaki174
    Uzumaki174 in Poland (Registered on 2008/01/06)
    IT Technology
    http://www.genshiken-blog.com

    Nice. But add full photo.

    Wed 2008/08/06 00:25:21 JST (ID #257996)
    reply to Uzumaki174's comment
  • O.i.D
    O.i.D in Spain (Registered on 2007/09/16)
    Cook assistant
    http://figuramania.blogspot.com/

    I tend to leave all clothing on my figures, i like them like that ^^

    Sun 2008/08/10 03:39:46 JST (ID #261479)
    reply to O.i.D's comment
  • Patrick Barron
    Patrick Barron in Michigan, United States of America (Registered on 2008/02/09)
    Grocery Store Clerk

    With my glass top desk; I would be able to get a shot like that.

    Sat 2009/01/24 10:12:42 JST (ID #460413)
    reply to Patrick Barron's comment
  • undyingSoldier
    undyingSoldier in South Africa (Registered on 2008/03/05)
    Software Developer / Space Marine

    MONEY SHOT!!!

    Hehehe, thats what its all about :P

    Fri 2009/05/22 20:54:42 JST (ID #617310)
    reply to undyingSoldier's comment
  • Morgan Lamia
    Morgan Lamia in Oxford, England. (Registered on 2009/08/10)
    Sentai Ranger
    http://morganlamia.blogspot.com/

    I'll... have a look what's underneath out of curiosity, but I don't think I'd ever actually display anything with panties on show. (Pretty sure the girlfriend wouldn't be too happy XD)

    Thu 2009/08/13 21:43:16 JST (ID #700666)
    reply to Morgan Lamia's comment

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