Witnesses report otaku K-ON! fans at one Akihabara store were so desperate to get their hands on limited supplies of a Yui figure that they resorted to fisticuffs and had to be broken up by security.
The figure in question was Alter’s PVC rendition of Yui Hirasawa (now sold out everywhere it seems).
A witness report:
A shop assistant went to put some stock out on the shelves, and there was a sudden onslaught of K-ON! otaku who were waiting for it. The stock disappeared in an instant, and a couple were running around screaming:
“GAHHHHHHH! That one’s mine!”
“Get lost, I’ll beat you down!”
“WAAAAAAH”
Pretty amazing. The guys who were arguing ran off down the stairs to the second floor at the back and started brawling.
A security guard came pretty quickly and sorted them out.
Sadly no one thought to video the event, but in any case such happenings are all too likely.
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so ronery
Because it's really that serious.
I'm not surprised,...
That is a very well designed piece.
Proportionate and she's depicted ubber adorable.
They could of avoided the unruly collateral consequences by simply having a lottery with the winners having to post their full payment to the store and having the piece posted back.
With a minimum of security, a winners list could of been posted in the store for anyone who may have missed out on the actual drawing of winning tickets.
No reason to aggravate the base instincts of human nature any more than neccesary, unless someone actually intended to document the whole affair with video.
big fail - someone really goofed up.
Seriously, they really need to do this in a more civilized manner for everyone concerned.
o.o* ??
With otaku going as far as killing family members for taking away their otaku hobby aspects, it wouldn't be surprising that there could well be otaku stalking other otaku just because someone got a coveted piece and others are feeling slighted for not being in the right place at the right time.
We'll only have to wait and see, sooner or later Artefact will find it in the news.
sighs
Yui commands you to get your ass kicked...
Thank the Overfiend religion ain't as popular as anime figures...
That said, I want that Yui figure..!
I'd punch a few ppl in the face for that :)
I'm just sad there's no video... Could've gotten some nice brawl there :(
Wow, just wow. Beat up an other person, just to buy something like this. K-on hardcore otakus never fail to amuse me. Plus another reason why K-on is dangerous for some people.
who wouldnt fight for a yui figure, its beyond cute :D
MOE punchu*
retards fighting over a piece of plastic...
You're just saying that because you got beat up over a Yui figure.
not any piece of plastic....a Yui figure
i might do the same if Himeko was made.
Same here.
otakuchu I choose you!
/lamejoke
Wow, Otaku fisticuffs!
That's nothing. Someone got shot at the PS3's NA launch. As a fairly new PS3 owner myself (5 months) II think it's safe to say the PS3 (or anything) isn't worth getting shot over or waiting in line for.
Lol you otakus know how to fight??? LMAO
Wasn't the cosplaying kick-boxer enough proof for you?
when i when to buy one,it said "NO STOCK"
figures are serious business.
no lie.
Lol. Now I wanna get it just to rub in their faces xp
the one who wait and watch them fighting took yui away
WIN
I don't understand, K-On! isn't even good, it's a simple time waster.
Let's say it had art style like Type Moon, then of course it wouldn't be as popular.
I would do the same =P
really want to see them duke in out for Yui that would make ratings INCREASE
And to think that these otaku are saying that Angel Beats! Is a bad anime.
To hell.
Cheers;
Niker
So who got it in the end?
Soooo.... who got the figurine?
who cares about yui figure!, we want this fight in video!
i never expected to here this is it bad to laugh after hearing this?
now thats some determination
o_o wow....
Mortal Kombat!!
More like...
Mortal K-ONbat!!
Know it's off topic but can I request source for your avatar's full size pic?
Well dunno where i actually found it, but here is the full pic on my photobucket.
http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w262/Daamas/?action=view¤t=3cde9fe7f9ab68eff58e053022aef8ff.jpg [http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w262/Daamas/?action=view¤t=3cde9fe7f9ab68eff58e053022aef8ff.jpg]
Round 1
Ready?
FIGHT!
MEDABOTS! RO-BATTLE!
ITS TIME TO DUEL!
Watashi no uta o kike!
MY LIFE FOR YUI~! er I mean, Aiur
HEAVEN OR HELL, LET'S ROCK!!
HERE COMES A NEW CHALLENGER!
THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE IS TURNING!
REBEL 1... ACTION!!!
LET US FUCK
I choose you!
otaku fight ready GO!
...and the Weiß Schwarz battle begins!
pfft.
This figure's still in stock at my local anime shop. I wonder how much I can auction it off for in Japan?
It probably won't be for long unless you are living outside of Japan.
Offer shipping to Japan and sell for x2 or 3 times purchase price :3
Do it. Do it now.
Maybe they need China to copy the figurine.
So each person got 1.
lol