Life-sized merch is all the rage these days! From PVC figures to dolls, and even wild stuff like Azur Lane's 7th-anniversary "Elbe Life-Sized Torso Mouse Pad," it's clear there's a massive market for these oversized collectibles. Fans just can't get enough!
Yesterday (April 5), Aoni Production hosted a special event celebrating the first anniversary of voice actress Hina Hanamiya's "217find!" program. Among the commemorative goods, one item stole the show and sparked a huge buzz: a "Hina Hanamiya Life-Sized Acrylic Standee." Not only did a voice actress releasing such an item grab attention, but its price tag also became a hot topic. What's the deal?
The tweet that kicked off the discussion came from a user who admitted seeing life-sized acrylic standees for anime and game characters before, but was both amused and surprised to see a female voice actress get one!
Hina Hanamiya is known for voicing Kozue Otonokoji in "Link! Like! Love Live! Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club." A massive LoveLive! fan herself before her debut, she was inspired to become a voice actress, eventually passing three LoveLive! series auditions. She's a pretty big deal among LL fans!
Given Hina Hanamiya's radio show "217find!," many netizens speculated the life-sized standee would fetch upwards of ¥210,000. So, when the official price was revealed to be ¥150,000, it genuinely surprised a lot of fans!
▼ Even the official account joked that the original price was indeed ¥217,000, making this a discounted offer!
However, for those familiar with "life-sized standees," some netizens quickly pointed out that ¥150,000 is actually quite a bargain compared to similar products from other anime and game franchises, which often come with much higher price tags.
▼ For instance, a "PriPara" standee can set you back almost ¥200,000.
▼ "The Idolmaster" also has similar pricing, nearing ¥200,000.
▼ Others have been priced around ¥170,000.
So, what do fans really think about this wild piece of merch? Let's dive into their honest reactions!
One fan exclaimed, "I'd want a life-sized acrylic standee of Hina-sama even if it cost tens of thousands! But then I looked up previous 'Idolmaster' ones, and they were over ¥200,000. Now I'm checking which organ I can sell." Another fan declared, "This isn't a collectible; it's a weapon!" It seems these high-priced standees are truly valued for their "deployment potential."
Some netizens even thought it was an April Fool's joke... but it's real! However, one fan astutely pointed out, "They're releasing the big one before the small one?!" — perhaps something the official team should consider.
Fans who've bought "The Idolmaster" life-sized standees shared their wisdom: these things are so huge, the delivery service might not even fit them through your door! So, buyer beware and measure twice before you commit.
All in all, this clearly shows Hina Hanamiya's incredible popularity. Many fans seem more than willing to snag this ultimate bragging right. The passion of Japanese idol fans is truly something else, and it's not to be underestimated! As for me, if I were to drop ¥150,000 on a life-sized standee, my first worry would probably be where on earth to put it!
via： togetter