Anime Vice Anime/Manga News

Anime/Manga News, Stories and Updates
Hhh'ok, I just landed on this figure of Super Soniko at DannyChoo.com and thought, "Ok, lets find out more"  I've never been a collector, never been a figure collector.  But I've always been amazed at people who are -- and I've been curious about why and what makes them want to buy figures. 





Sonico -- according to some quick googling -- isn't even in any Manga/Anime.  She's a mascot to some yearly event called "Nitro Super Sonic".  It seems to me that in order to *want* a figure you'd want to know a story behind it or is that too simplistic?  I always thought the driving force behind collecting was to get closer to a story line, to bring it into a 3D world.  What do you think?




More pics (here)
7 Comments
GMan on April 8, 2009
Very...interesting.  Would I buy this?  No.  You bring up a good point about 'knowing' the character.  My space now is limited.  If I'm going to buy something to display, it's gotta be something I'm really into.  With something like this, where would you display it?  Not something you'd want when the family comes to visit.  Maybe it's something to keep hidden in your closet? 
Niko online on April 8, 2009
I tend to buy figures I know unless it's an amazing deal (like single digits). My shelf space is very limited. I really need to buy a dedicated bookshelf for my figures one day,
ethan on April 8, 2009
GMan said:
"Very...interesting.  Would I buy this?  No.  You bring up a good point about 'knowing' the character.  My space now is limited.  If I'm going to buy something to display, it's gotta be something I'm really into.  With something like this, where would you display it?  Not something you'd want when the family comes to visit.  Maybe it's something to keep hidden in your closet? 
"
Yeah the figure itself is *risque*.  Prolly should change one of the gallery images above too since its NSFW, oops!

BUT I more mean do you collectors buy figures that there is no story for?  Like the one above.


Agent_Lost on April 8, 2009
First, like the figure. Well, I guess I get something that I know.
On the side note, why the nipple is always pink, there also dark nipple.
Void_Wizard on April 8, 2009
I would buy her if I had free space and a ton of extra cash. I haven't yet bought a figure that I don't know her from somewhere. I am not opposed to the idea it's just tht I find it much more appealing to buy a character girl that I already am in love with. I refuse to buy low quality or average quality figures too anymore regardless if it's a character I like since I think it's a waste of money to buy average or below-average goods.(ie. cheap)
MoonStorm on April 8, 2009
I agree with GMan, I need to know the figure I'm buying. I don't know this one so, no I would not buy it. I have the space and I could probably scratch up the money for it I just don't care for that figure.
ethan
said:
BUT I more mean do you collectors buy figures that there is no story for?  Like the one above.
The only reason I would buy one with no story is if I was really impressed with it.
Bouke on April 10, 2009

I wouldn´t buy it unless its from a anime / manga i know and love, so no... And looking at the comments most of us feel that way (up until now anyways), so i wonder if there is a market for figures without a context or relation to some known property.

  • Type the words above including the space. Get new words?
Errors will go here
Post Reply
Processing....
Popular News
Follow-Up: Twilight, Fandoms, and the Whipping Boy

Anime fans get picked on by other fan groups-- but do we pick on others in response?

Overheard on Twitter: Twilight Fans vs Moe Fans

An interesting comparison. What do YOU think?

Level-5 Soon To Announce Phenomenal Game

My top five guesses on what this game could be.

Anime/Manga Creators Form Alliance Against Loli Ban

The greatest alliance since the Elves allied themselves with man to defeat Sauron on the slopes of Mount Doom.

The Rest Of It: Free Anime, Free iPads

If that headline doesn't win you, I dunno what will.

Life After Handley: Will Manga and Anime in the US Change?

Manga publishers, anime localizers, and retailers get their chance to comment on life after Chris Handley's sentencing.

Sentai Filmworks Loves Dubbing- Releasing Clannad, FotNS...

Say what now?

Black Lagoon Scores 3rd Season OVA, Gia Dies Happy

No, really, I have no fear of death from today forward.

Follow-Up: Twilight, Fandoms, and the Whipping Boy

Anime fans get picked on by other fan groups-- but do we pick on others in response?

Overheard on Twitter: Twilight Fans vs Moe Fans

An interesting comparison. What do YOU think?

Life After Handley: Will Manga and Anime in the US Change?

Manga publishers, anime localizers, and retailers get their chance to comment on life after Chris Handley's sentencing.

Level-5 Soon To Announce Phenomenal Game

My top five guesses on what this game could be.

Anime/Manga Creators Form Alliance Against Loli Ban

The greatest alliance since the Elves allied themselves with man to defeat Sauron on the slopes of Mount Doom.

Are North American Gamers Ready for Dating Sims?

BioWare + Type-Moon. How cool would that be?

Weekly Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach Manga Discussion

Join us for a talk about the recent events in the three major Shonen Jump series.

Black Lagoon Scores 3rd Season OVA, Gia Dies Happy

No, really, I have no fear of death from today forward.