As a result of the State of Emergency in the Tokyo area, the annual Wonder Festival (WonderFes) canceled its in-person convention this year, originally scheduled for 7 February. But even a worldwide pandemic can’t stop the internet, so international otaku can attend a completely digital event this month instead. Good Smile Company, Max Factory and other participants put together WonHobby 32 (that’s short for Wonderful Hobby Life For You!!) and shared some amazing figures.
The event began on 11 February and is expected to continue through 23 February. That sounds like a long time for a convention; but hey, it’s all online, so it’s not like they have to reserve a convention hall, set up booths, or make snacks.
Lots of Figures
The main website for the event is here, and they have a huge photo gallery here. But the most interesting part is probably Good Smile Company’s Twitter account, which has been going nuts with a conveyor belt of announcements about new figures. Let’s look at a few examples:
How about a Figma bunhead solo camper Shima Rin from Yuru Camp?
WonHobby 32 Figure Update!
Max Factory
Laid-Back Camp
figma Rin ShimaOnline Exhibition: https://t.co/vUzDiwpKXp
Web Gallery: https://t.co/FjJ7PEh4FD#laidbackcamp #figma #goodsmile pic.twitter.com/6enQsgqDr2— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) February 11, 2021
Or maybe you’d prefer the Nendoroid version of Nadeshiko. Somehow, the smaller chibi size fits her better. If Yuru Camp is too active for you, they also have this Komari Koshigaya from Non Non Biyori.
WonHobby 32 Figure Update!
Good Smile Company
Non Non Biyori Nonstop
Nendoroid Komari KoshigayaOnline Exhibition: https://t.co/DWzlj7LMpU
Web Gallery: https://t.co/m89tKkbe71#nononbiyori #nendoroid #goodsmile pic.twitter.com/jjltTsGeWQ— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) February 11, 2021
Sorry, they don’t seem to have the robot-riding Koma-chan plushie from the last episode.
Then, they also have an explosive Megumin from Konosuba, or the useless water goddess Aqua.
WonHobby 32 Figure Update!
Max Factory
KONO SUBARASHII SEKAI NI SYUKUFUKU WO! LEGEND OF CRIMSON
POP UP PARADE Aqua: Swimsuit Ver.Online Exhibition: https://t.co/B4rxvYMljk
Web Gallery: https://t.co/x34Su5DEBI#konosuba #popupparade #goodsmile pic.twitter.com/HRa8X0dcLB— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) February 11, 2021
They decided to pair together a very cute Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame from Touhou Project. I guess if you get these two Nendoroids, they’ll be officially… shipped.
WonHobby 32 Figure Update!
Good Smile Company
Touhou Project
Nendoroid Reimu Hakurei/Marisa Kirisame (New Series)Online Exhibition: https://t.co/pfNT1GvYk7
Web Gallery: https://t.co/lS552TOaio#touhouproject #nendoroid #goodsmile pic.twitter.com/Mqum0m7uSh— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) February 11, 2021
Of course, not everything has to be cute, and they also previewed several mecha/robots, including this MODEROID AV-0 Peacemaker from Mobile Police Patlabor.
WonHobby 32 Figure Update!
Good Smile Company
Mobile Police Patlabor
MODEROID AV-0 PeacemakerOnline Exhibition: https://t.co/cvXivXEJaz
Web Gallery: https://t.co/FR54g2borN#mobilepolicepatlabor #moderoid #goodsmile pic.twitter.com/WgEOSGT8Im— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) February 11, 2021
This is just a small sample of the figures coming from Good Smile Company, and there will probably be more examples to come. It’s fun to look at, even if you don’t normally buy figures.