Grand Prize Winner

bearandhistoys
Submitted via Instagram

Hara Photographer
Photos are different from videos because they must tell a whole story in a single shot. This photo does just that with a high standard. I was extremely surprised by the complete story this one photo tells. Please keep taking such great photos from now on.

Soh Photographer
“Link! Link! You can’t go out right now!” This photo makes me hear a girl’s voice coming from far away. Link’s facial expression is supposed to look cool, but because of the situation and angle of the photo, he looks sulky so it made me laugh.

Morisawa Designer
You can tell from Link’s slightly far-off expression and his pose that he’s thinking, “I want to go out on an adventure but I have to restrain myself for now…” It’s a wonderful method of expression that can only be created with an action figure!

Cue Designer
Stay Home! Because of all the small details included in the setting, this photo makes you think of someone you know who’s like this.

Tajima Designer
The positioning of the accessories like the shield on the floor and the sword against the wall is really humorous. This photo really shows off the many ways you can have fun with a figure.

First Place Winners (Tie)

plastic_adventure_photography
Submitted via Instagram

Hara Photographer
This photo makes one feel the gaze on Android 18. Looking at it makes my heart race. The choice the photographer made not to show her face while still being able to express this much shows off the photographer’s talent. If more attention had been given to the composition and the trimming, it could have won the grand prize.

Cue Designer
This photo looks like it’s set right after Android 18 has finished fighting. The picture shows a whole story and it’s wonderful!

b_switalas
Submitted via Instagram

Soh Photographer
The setting and the action of the photo caught my eye right away. The way the old bookshelves are built and the light streaming in from outside are lovely.

Tajima Designer
I fell in love with the setting that makes it look like a shot from a stop-motion cartoon. The soft lighting shows off the figure’s charms and the composition gives the photo action. I can also tell how carefully the accessories were chosen.

*We planned on only handing out 1 First Place Prize, but the judges couldn’t choose, so we decided to grant these two photos the prize.

Runners-Up

galexvphtgrphy
Submitted via Twitter

Cue Designer
The composition of this photo even includes a Chinese-style wall and creates a harmony between the colors of the background and Honkai Impact 3rd - Yae Sakura’s hair that draws the eye.

A Visual Odyssey
Submitted via Form
Instagram

Soh Photographer
I’m captivated by the realism of this photo, which is of a figure but looks like a shot from a movie. I wonder if they used spray for the rain… I think the trimming could have been a little better.

Yamitsuki
Submitted via Form
DeviantArt / MyFigureCollection

Hara Photographer
This isn’t a photo for which they built a set, but it does have movement and makes you feel like Sonia is about to talk to you. You can’t take this kind of photo without properly understanding your subject. Personally, this is my favorite of all of the entries.

ambertoys
Submitted via Instagram

Tajima Designer
I was drawn in by the decision to place these cute figures in a beautiful composition of straight lines, making for a dramatic setting full of tension. I wonder what both of them are looking at!

peylo661
Submitted via Instagram

Morisawa Designer
Even though his face isn’t shown, it’s easy to imagine him finishing up today’s patrol this evening. This is a unique photo that uses light and shadow to fully express the small details that make up the 3D figure.