Tokyo Figure Show

Why

I've been collecting and writing about figures at dannychoo.com for quite a few years now and through working closely with the figure makers, I can appreciate the effort, skills and know-how that goes into creating them.
Through dannychoo.com, I've been able to bring the world of figures to those who did not know about the existence of them and wish for more folks to learn about and appreciate the artwork of figures.

Through the Tokyo Figure Show, I hope to expose the artwork of figures to a wider audience which is why we have chosen to work with GLACEAU popup & GLACEAU gallery to share this fascinating world with a completely different demographic in the heart of Harajuku.
But of course our regular figure admirers should come along to the show too ^^

What

The Tokyo Figure Show will showcase figures by Good Smile Company which will include the first public showing of the decoration master figma Mirai Suenaga - the mascot character for dannychoo.com. The latest progress can be seen here.

Included in the showcase will be Black Rock Shooter, Saber, Nendoroids, Figmas, scale figures and more.

Where

The Tokyo Figure Show will be held at the H&M Harajuku store from the 4th until the 9th of August every day between 13.00 and 18.00. Admission is free.
Go up to the 8th and 9th floor to the GLACEAU popup & GLACEAU gallery where you can pick up some free vitamin water at the same time.
Address: 1-8-10 Jingumae Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 150-0001 ( Google Maps )
You can read more about the event and see some pics in this article.

Who

Klein Dytham architecture - Tokyo based architects and founders of PechaKucha Night are managing the interior design while Good Smile Company is managing the figure display areas.

The gallery is being curated by Maru Gallery who have coordinated other exhibits at the GLACEAU popup & GLACEAU gallery until the 25th of August.

About the Organizer

After previously serving at Japan Airlines as a Computer Engineer, Amazon as Website Manager and Microsoft as a CGM Product Manager, Danny incorporated a Web solutions company called Mirai Inc.
Apart from being a full time boss, he is also a full time otaku.
Danny writes about Japanese subculture at dannychoo.com which is read by 2 million unique users per month and regularly featured in media such as CNN, BBC, G4TV and so on.
You can read more about Danny in his profile.

With Akiyama-san and the boss of Good Smile Company Aki-san outside the venue. You can see more of the "making of" in this post.

The official site of the Tokyo Figure Show lives in figure.fm - a community of figure collectors from all over the world. You can join in on the sharing by jumping to the top page.

Open

TFS Is open! Awaiting you at Harajuku.

And the Mirai-chan figma is on display!

Cant wait to carry her around with me ^o^

Will be sticking links here from your TFS coverage.
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