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There are a lot of anime goods. Figure doll (Japanese call them figures) is one of these which otaku addicted to anime loves. In the world, men having many figures are thought to be disgusting. But, mighty passionate guys pay a small fortune for materialized kawaii girls! Moe figure which is converted 2D into 3D is a Venus in the modern society!


 But, wait! There are hundreds kinds of figures in Japan. Size, concept, figures whose parts can be moved and changed, the characteristic things which are only called Dolls in Japan. Which figure should you buy? Then I'll show you typical series and classification.




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1.Size


 I'll list sizes of which 160cm(5.2ft)-tall-characters are reincarnated as figures.

1/1  160cm;63in

1/4  40cm;16in

1/6  27cm:17in

1/7  23cm:9in

1/8  20cm;8in

1/10 16cm;6in

1/12 13cm;5in

1/14 11cm;4.3in


 Are there any 1/1 figures? There are! But many of them are not sold, and displayed in exhibitions.  Below are pictures which I took in The exhibition of Madoca Magica. 1/1 figures have powerful impressions.

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Homura chan
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Kyoko & Sayaka


 Although you want 1/1 figure, getting them is difficult. All of them are very expensive. Furthermore, 1/1 Dolls exist, but most of them are for adults. You may hesitate about purchasing them.

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Made by Orient Kougyo. It's too real for me to buy. I'm afraid of it.


 Ordinary size is 1/6~1/16 and, you can easily buy. If you have enough fund and large rooms, 1/6~1/8 is good for you. If you wanna display many and make them pose, you should buy figures called “Action Figure”.


2.Types


 I'll picking up figures and Dolls which have market-price circulation recently.


a) 1/6 ~ 1/8 figures

 Weeaboos had better have more than 10. These types are typical otaku figures. Of cause, you should buy two same things to display and to preserve. Veterans buy three to propagate (To propagate means to spread otaku culture and to wash ordinary people's brains). You must buy cases ,too. Although these being expensive, it is not impossible that you can buy. And The quality is enough to buy!
 
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Saber Lily: It's called One of the Greatest Figures.
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Battle Ship Yamato - Kan Colle

b) Action Figure - figma, REVOLTEC and etc...

 You can buy them for 3,000~6,000yen, and you can also buy furniture and weapons and various accessories for them. These types have a lot of characters; anime, TV game, manga, furthermore pixar and Japanese traditional statues! When I went to a shop in Akihabara, I saw, in the case, Buddhist statue riding the bike and taking up arms! Arrange characters you like and make chaotic world! Take funny pictures and upload on the boards! In addition, these figures are about 1/12. You can arrange and use doll house accessories.

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Woody is Popular in Japan!

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K-on! - Great furniture
buddist

Traditional Statues Playing Instruments!


c)Nendoloid

 Deformed cute figures, and low price. This type is the embodiment of the words “Kawaii is justice.” If you buy one, it has many parts. You can change her or his expression and properties. Can make them pose. They are not so big, so you can buy many. Smaller type is sold , too.

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Three Expressions. - Renchon in Non Non Biyori

d) Doll

 Literally “Doll.” However it is different from a doll which a noble daughter holds in her arms. “Doll” is made by Japanese! Big eyes! Kawaii! Childlike! (not baby-like). Although the traits of having big eyes, being kawaii and childlike is same as figure's ones, some differences are there. First, real hair. Second, possible to change clothes. Third, having many parts and you can make one which you desire. Doll freaks make their clothes. Ultimately, they go on a trip with Dolls! Having Dolls is thought to be high entry level, but smaller size is not so high price(lower than 10,000yen). It is better that you browse them practically and buy.

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Unexpected Quality
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Dolls are bigger than You Expect.
doll touring
Trip with dolls 
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Commemorative Photo


e) Small Toy with Food

 Although young people living in north America may not know, imagine chocolate eggs. These are low prices(100~500yen). Sometimes, toys are on the coffee's bottle. Not only human, but animals and vehicles, vessels are there. You can collect them easily. Go to the convenience store and supermarket!

kongoutoy

Escort Vessel Kongou. You can get it for 150yen!


3.Options

Figure's reason detre is to display. But if you put them on the desk, they are getting dirty soon. Dust, hair of pets, resin of cigarette, many causes make figures dirtier. In addition, cases and environment is important to display them beautifully.

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Stage
camera
Veterans Use Expnsive Cameras.
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Bad Example


Conclusion

 Don't hesitate! You have right to buy sold things! If you want, buy without having to worry about eyes around you! Push BUY NOW button! The upper stage of life has been waiting for you!