Blog 160 > Adventures of Danny Clone
September 8th, 2008 | 10 Comments »
The Adventures of Danny Clone
- Warning: Massive 58-photo segment following the show.
- Danny Clone: Hey Jay, are u sure about this?
- xJAYMANx: Sure, let’s push the envelope a little bit, hehe.
- DC: Okay, if you’re sure.
- xJ: Yeah, let’s do it. Go ahead whenever you’re ready…
- [Audience applause.]
- DC: Okay!… Welcome ladies and gents to “The Adventures of Danny Clone”. I’m your host Danny Clone, a third-rate copy of the extraordinarily unique and original Danny Choo!
- [Audience applause.]
- DC: But first, a quick plug for Good Smile Company! And the beta launch of the English Good Smile website at eng.goodsmile.info! Where they go the extra mile for your good smile!
- [Audience applause.]
- DC: And your good cash… Just kidding, just kidding!
- [Audience laughter.]
- DC: Today, our guest is the beautiful Barbie from Las Vegas.
- [Audience applause.]
- Barbie: Thank you, DC. Would it be okay to call u DC?
- DC: Why not? I’ve been called worse things!
- [Audience laughter.]
- DC: Besides, you’re Barbie, u can do anything!
- B: Awww, thanks DC. But I’m just a doll, nothing more.
- DC: Haha, and I’m nothing but a figure.
- B: Hehehe.
- DC: Ah, you’re not just ANY doll, you’re THE doll!
- B: Thank you… Which is what I’d like to ask you.
- DC: What’s that?
- B: What’s the difference between a figure and a doll? Especially in the world of anime and otaku culture.
- DC: Wow, I’m impressed. So u keep up with these things?
- B: Hehe, I may be blonde, but I try not to be TOO dumb. Especially in an active toy market.
- DC: Ah, understood, understood!
- B: So DC, what do u think?
- DC: Haha, I know I’m just a clone, but aren’t figures stuck in a fixed pose? For example, look at me. I can’t move an inch in this Stormtrooper armor!
- [Audience laughter.]
- B: Hehe, that’s so true! But there are also “action” figures. With joints. Action figures like the Figma Saber and Figma Lelouch. Those are poseable.
- DC: Ah, that’s right, that’s right.
- B: So wouldn’t that make me an action figure too? I have joints. I can pose. People pose and play with me just like any other Figma.
- DC: Hmmm. Barbie the action figure?
- B: Sure, why not?
- DC: Hmmm, I’m not too sure. That is, I’m not too sure the otaku community would be too thrilled about that.
- B: Really? Why not?
- DC: First of all, you’re American, right? Figures aren’t usually American.
- B: I thought you’re American too?
- DC: Ah, no, not actually. My clone body was made in Japan. Kotobukiya to be precise.
- B: But your Stormtrooper armor was designed by an American, wasn’t it?
- DC: Ah, I see what u mean! That may be true, but it doesn’t matter who designed me, I was ultimately produced in Japan.
- B: Ummm, DC, are u sure about that? Even though your label is Kotobukiya, I’m pretty sure your parts were made in China.
- [Audience gasp.]
- DC: What?!?
- B: And did u know the first Barbies were made in Japan?
- DC: What? Really?
- [Audience gasp.]
- B: So are u still a figure? Am I still a doll?
- DC: I-I don’t know. I’m not sure.
- B: Hehehe, don’t worry. I don’t think geographic boundaries determines whether you’re a doll or figure. That would be prejudice.
- DC: Whew. Thank you, Barbie!
- [Audience applause.]
- B: So if the country in which I was designed or produced makes no difference, am I a figure or not?
- DC: Hmmm. I don’t think my cloned brain can handle this!
- [Audience laughter.]
- B: DC, would you like to hear what my theory is?
- DC: I’d love to. What is it?
- B: Actually, I have two theories.
- DC: Wow, I’m impressed again!
- B: But I’ll start with the weaker one.
- DC: Sure.
- B: First, I used to think a doll belonged together with a “doll house”.
- DC: Ahhh.
- B: And I’ve never heard of a “figure house”. Have u?
- DC: Not to my puny knowledge.
- [Audience laughter.]
- B: Hehehe, besides, I used to have a doll house in LA.
- DC: Right.
- B: But after Ken and I divorced, we sold our house. And u know how horrible the real estate values are in LA.
- DC: Not really.
- B: Anyway, I decided to leave LA and move to Las Vegas.
- DC: I see.
- B: Does that mean I used to be a doll with a house, who became a figure without a house, who became a doll again?
- DC: That does seem quite complicated.
- B: Exactly. So I came up with a second theory.
- DC: Which is?
- B: Our clothes!
- DC: Our clothes?
- B: Sure, our clothes. Dolls have fabric clothing. But figures have molded plastic clothing!
- [Audience gasp.]
- DC: Really?!?
- B: That’s the best theory I have so far.
- DC: So Barbie, if I understand u correctly, even anime figures with cast-off clothing are figures. Because their removable clothing is molded plastic.
- B: Exactly.
- DC: So even those 12-inch Death Note figures L and Yagami Light made by Medicom are actually dolls. Because their clothing is fabric.
- B: That’s right.
- DC: Even though their hair is molded plastic. Not soft.
- B: Right.
- DC: Hmmm.
- [Audience chatter.]
- B: But even if this second theory is true, doesn’t it seem ridiculous too?
- DC: What do u mean?
- B: I mean the difference between doll and figure is so tiny that it seems dumb to hate one and love the other. Another form of prejudice.
- DC: Ah, I see. Yeah. Maybe you’re right.
- B: I mean, if I threw my fabric shirt over your head, DC, you’d be a doll!
- DC: Hahaha, I would, wouldn’t I!
- B: And if I stripped off my fabric clothes, I’d be a figure.
- DC: Wow, I’d sure love to see that!
- [Audience laughter.]
- B: Hehehe, no chance of that!
- DC: Well, that’s all for today, ladies and gents! Once again, thanks to Good Smile Company! I’m Danny Clone and our guest was the beautiful AND brilliant Barbie!
- [Audience applause.]
- B: Bye bye!
- DC: Goodbye folks!
- [Audience applause.]
- xJAYMANx: CUT! That was great guys. Thanks.
- Danny Clone: You’re welcome! Piece of cake! If u didn’t know, I’m a clone of the brilliant Danny Choo.
- xJ: Hahaha, we know.
- DC: So what do u think? Controversial enough?
- xJ: It’s fine. Not too shocking. But just enough to boggle our brains.
- DC: Haha, or get ourselves killed.
- xJ: Nahhh.
- Barbie: Controversial? U mean whether or not “playing with dolls” is the same thing as “playing with figures”.
- xJ: Damn, u are sharp, Barbie.
- B: Actually, not many people know this, but I dated “L” a few times.
- xJ: What? THE “L” from Death Note?
- DC: Barbie, u are full of surprises.
- B: So maybe he rubbed off on me. But… does he have a thing for dumb blondes?
- xJ: I can’t even imagine.
- B: Hehe, then don’t try.
- DC: Hahaha.
- B: Thank u, guys. That was fun! We should try this again some time.
- xJ: I hope so! But hey, do u two mind if I took some candid shots?
- DC: Don’t mind at all!
- B: Sure, I don’t mind. Where should we stand?
- [End.]
- [12+12+22+2+10 Photos.]
Set 1 of 5 = 12 pics
Click for the full 58-photo photoshoot >>
Set 2 of 5 = 12 pics
Click for the full 58-photo photoshoot >>
Set 3 of 5 = 22 pics
Click for the full 58-photo photoshoot >>
Set 4 of 5 = 2 pics
Set 5 of 5 = 10 pics
Click for the full 58-photo photoshoot >>
Link to DannyChoo.com > Member News >>
September 9th, 2008 at 12:37 am
ok viewing this post make lotsa questions pop into my head lol
first of all, YAY! for a new backyard shoot ^-^
and now….
1.) Why the heck do you have a barbie in your house?
2.) Why the heck do you have even different colored shoes and hairbands for her? o_O”
3.) Why is the trooper touching her boobs? (which makes me think if your reflecting of yourself into the trooper lol)
4.) Why is she jumping his back/neck/shoulders?
5.) And last but not even less important for me to know, why is she taking of her clothes during the shoot? (which makes me think about ~Jay might be reflecting his own wishes into the shoot~ ^^)
hehe
Anyways, like it. Good you went out while it was sunny.
Though I think a moonlight/midnight shoot would be nice ^-^
How you wanna do that without light? DON´T ASK ME ! lol
Just get some lamps or lights haha
<3
September 9th, 2008 at 8:44 am
@Miko: Hahaha, silly girl! U sound like a non-otaku, lol. Have u ever visited DannyChoo.com? Danny is an anime/otaku blogger who is internationally famous for dancing around Tokyo in his Stormtrooper armor. So this is sort of a parody of that, lol. Trying to find the most ridiculous yet believable poses. >_<
But your questions bring up the point exactly. Many otaku seem to find it offensive to be considered *playing with dolls* when anime action figures aren’t *really* so different from Barbies. It’s a risk, but I’ve been known to take risks, lol. Maybe I’ll answer your questions when u visit Vegas? ^_~
September 10th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
@All: P.S. Hahaha, for more doll-figure-playing action, check these awesome Figma posts at DannyChoo.com: Tsukasa Hiiragi and Hatsune Miku.
October 12th, 2008 at 4:26 am
wheeee i never read ur reply here gah, cuz like i said i dont get a notification …whatever… well i sound like a non-otaku…cuz i think i am NOT! lol? ever thought about it… haha
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:08 am
Wow, this post was amazingly-cool. :) Innovative posts are always nice!
Also, I seriously never knew there were posable Barbies. Back in my day, they were all…figures. :P Except for the clothes comment, haha. Soooo…you never answered Miyabiko-san. That’s your barbie, isn’t it? You secretly like playing with dolls~ ;)
jenn´s last blog post > Immortal Regis Volume 1 – Zombies and a New Life
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:05 pm
@Jenn-chan: Awww, thaaaaanx! Oh really? I’m the opposite. Never knew there were un-posable “Barbie” figures! Yeah, don’t know how my brain (oops, I mean, Barbie’s brain) came up with that “clothes” theory, lol… Answered Miko-chan? {Cough-cough} Whatever do u mean? Are posable Figmas “dolls”? Then sure I “play with dolls”. Well, if u define “playing” as posing them once every 6-12 months while they gather dust, haha. But isn’t that the point of this entire post? Is there a difference between a “Barbie” and “Storm Trooper”?
June 4th, 2009 at 9:50 am
@Jay-san: The clothes theory is interesting, though. But then, I never really thought about the difference between dolls and figures. RE joints..when did you get yours? It’s probably due to location or manufacturing differences — there’re so many barbies out there.
jenn´s last blog post > Immortal Regis Volume 1 – Zombies and a New Life
June 4th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
@Jenn-chan: Hehe, I know! The “clothes” thing is the closest idea that makes sense. Well, assuming that there’s *any* distinction that makes sense, lol. Yeah, just another product of my over-active and over-analytical imagination.
Let’s see, when? That’s a tough one. Was I still married? Beforehand? Hmm, maybe when we were still boyfriend-girlfriend in Cleveland. Maybe when I still used to draw with pencil-and-paper? Around 1997? Ahh, one day, I think I was inspired to draw. To experiment with light and shadow. So instead of those faceless wooden puppet thingies, I chose a cheapie Barbie from the nearest toy store. But for some reason, I never pursued drawing after that. Maybe cuz in 1998, we got married, I got laid off, and we moved to Vegas? ^_^
June 5th, 2009 at 6:39 am
Aww, you drew a doll instead of a subject. XD (Then again dolls don’t move…subjects do. -sweatdrop-) Hm I probably got mine in 1992-1995 or so. (I think I remember having this 1993 model..) But I was never very good at taking care of my dolls. -coughs-
jenn´s last blog post > Immortal Regis Volume 1 – Zombies and a New Life
June 6th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
@Jenn-chan: LOL, why the sweatdrop? Been the shifty subject of an artist’s eye? ^_~