Figures (generally referring to all collectible character models) generally refer to humanoids (collectible character models).
The human figure refers to a modern collectible character model, also often called a figure or figure. It may also refer to models of cars, buildings, videos, plants, insects, ancient creatures or fantasy things. .
Ninjas in the Chinese region mainly refer to character model animation peripherals based on ACGN characters. As there are more and more ACGN fans, the quality and artistry of the humanoids are getting higher and higher, and the collection of humanoids The circle is also expanding day by day.
Figure/GARAGE KIT/GK:
The real figure refers to the GARAGE KIT (GK for short) that expresses the personality of the prototype artist, and refers to the model without painting kit. But now many players in mainland China are accustomed to the term "figures" referring to all humanoid works.
"Hand Figure" is a translation derived from the homophonic pronunciation of "Shou Ban". "First production" means that the toy factory will ask a master to "start production" before developing a new mold. The "prototype" created by the master is called "first production" in the industry. That means "first/initial prototype", which can be made by hand or with a lathe/milling machine. With the advancement of modern science and technology, not all models need to be "first-class". The scope of GK models that modern "first-run" refers to also includes replicas other than prototypes, and everyone is accustomed to this general name.
Many people may misunderstand GARAGE KIT as all resin-made humanoid works, but it specifically refers to unpainted modules. Because the complexity of mold opening is very difficult, the price is generally very expensive. Because of the characteristics of resin materials, it is very suitable for expressing very detailed details and characters.
Most of the figures are semi-finished white molds provided by the factory, which require a series of complex processes such as polishing, assembly, and coloring by yourself, and are much more difficult than ordinary model making. In terms of coloring alone, it requires a certain amount of art skills and expensive painting tools like airbrushes.
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Related exhibitions
1. Wonder festival (WF)
It is known as the largest figurine in the world Exhibition, WF started in 1984, and has been hosted by Haiyangdo (a figure industry giant) since 1992. It has been more than 20 years now. This large-scale exhibition is held once every year in the east, winter and summer, usually in February and August every year. carry out.
Each WF will attract a large number of Figure manufacturers and fans/groups to participate, exhibiting and selling the latest products and new technologies at the exhibition. Here, professionals and amateurs gather on the same stage to communicate, display, sell, and promote antique models and COSPLAY activities both inside and outside the venue.
2. C3×HOBBY
The predecessor of the "C3×HOBBY" exhibition was the merger of the two exhibitions "C3 (CULTURAL CONVENTION CHARACTERS)" and "Hobby EXPO". This year It's the third session. Every year, "C3×HOBBY" attracts a large number of publishing houses, toy manufacturers, animation companies and game developers to participate in the exhibition.
The true ancestral event of Japan’s animation and toy exhibition! Japan’s C3 Animation Expo (C3 x HOBBY), held in Tokyo every summer, attracts tens of thousands of people to enjoy the show. The latest animation projects and products that dazzle the audience have become the top anime topics!
3. Treasure Festa
The figure exhibition hosted by the manufacturer Grifforn Enterprise, except for G Society itself, which will display its own PF new products, the others are mainly GK.
4. WorldHobbyFestival /?HobbyComplex
Quan Tongren GK’s exhibition mainly focuses on the copyright applied for by individuals on the day. WHF is the ancestor, and it started at a different time from WF. By the last session in 2008, it had been held 77 times in 9 years.
HC, which is similar to WHF, was launched for the first time in 2007 and was exhibited for the last time in 2009. After that, related affairs came to a complete standstill.
The successive suspension of the two major fan GK exhibitions also reflects the conflict between copyright owners and fan GK prototype designers. Like fan comics, the copyright of fan comics has been controversial in the industry. In 2007, The approval rate for WHF's copyrights on that day has dropped significantly, and the HC in 2009 even stated that it was forced to suspend due to copyright disputes. As a result, the two major exhibitions mainly dominated by fandoms were suspended, leaving only the exhibitions organized by regular manufacturers to continue.
Reference materials:
Baidu Encyclopedia-Figure