It has been months since the release of the di:stage, a adaptable platform which you can not only position your figmas, but your nendos and puchis as well.
Being a figma nut, I’ve naturally purchased a few of my own . :3
You can always scroll down to the bottom to see the figma theatre if the review bores you :3
The di:stages come in two flavors, clear and black.
Personally, I don’t feel there is much to compare between the two if you intend to do dioramas since they will likely be covered but I guess clear versions make for nicer “naked” stands.
You might want to invest in a few sets of extension sets if you want to get the most of your di:stages though. I think one extension set per two normal sets is a good guage though that really depends on what you intend to do.
Comes with cut-out speech bubbles of various types
Basic instructions
It is times like this that I am reminded of the Japanese penchant of packaging packaging with more packaging.
I once bought some Castella and discovered I had to unwrap it at least 3 times before I could get to the cake itself (you could say I nearly thought the cake was a lie =/).
And as Konata demonstrates, I have quite a pile of bubble wrap and nothing to do with it.
About 20 layers of bubble wrap I think
However, given the sheer number of parts large and small, transport and storage is a problem though I have managed a pretty nifty transport solution if I do say so myself.
Each container carries 3 basic sets and 2 extension sets. Usually sufficient for most outdoor use.
If you manage to find others with di:stages or is filthy rich, you can assemble a whole bunch of di:stages and build your own structure.
Of course, that’s not the only thing you can do with your di:stages.
The good folks at figma.jp have been releasing a whole set of printable dioramas and props which you can use with your di:stages and your figmas.
Even though the site is in Japanese, I’m sure you can navigate the page relatively well.
The instructions are also pretty obvious with plenty of picture illustrations such that even if you can’t read a single moonrune, you should do fine.
Unless you suck worse than a grade schooler in arts and crafts =/
I decided to first give their Blue Sky set a shot.
You can see the results below.
Hmmm………
It doesn’t look half bad but it seems kind of flat.
Another piece I tried out was the cash register counter.
This one took much more effort. It didn’t come out as good as I’d hoped but it certainly looks a hell lot better than some flat 2D construction.
It even comes with small figma and di:stage boxes. :3
It’s probably good for a few shop setting uses.
I would love to borrow zh3us’s figma-sized apron to use with this set. Maybe I should make my own…..
Haruhi lays claim to the money making cash register
Perhaps I can make a story out of this?
But it would seem Konata isn’t satisfied with the flat grass…
“Don’t worry, I can appreciate how it feels to be flat”
Instead, she suggests 3D (but still fake) grass.
Hmmm…. an otaku favoring 3D over 2D…………
Well, the effect does seem better.
And it feels nice to touch too :3
Maybe I should expand it and make it a golf course……
And with that, lets begin the figma theatre :3
Haruhi’s Cosplay Cafe
Time: After school
“And it stank really bad!”
“I know! I thought it stank very bad too!”
“Yuki, bring these to the customers.”
“Two super-sized bowls of ramen. Enjoy.”
“Hmmm?”
Konata: “I guess someone’s feeling pink today”
“I wonder if I can get Kagamin to join me in working at the cosplay cafe…”
Meanwhile…
“I get this feeling that Konata is thinking inappropriate thoughts about me… I should punish her later…”
Not much of an ending I know =/
I hope you guys have fun with your di:stages :3
nutcase23 blogs mainly about his figurines as well as cosplay and anime related events occurring in Singapore. With his trusty camera, he stalks exhibition halls and event grounds, taking shots for the blog as well as himself. Is a rabid fan of Lucky Star. 
I see that there are far better things to do then to figure what to do with a half-assed sketch. Oh well. It’s been nice knowing you people.
The best diaroma is the outdoors!
I love the Kyon “NO NO” sticker btw!
But it would be nice to bring a little bit of the outdoors indoors sometimes :3
yes, awesome nyoron sticker! :3
Di Stage are really funny ^^ Your picture are great ^^
wow u have that much stages? O_o
nice grass patch!
Lol @ the “No No”. This time Kyon censored pantsu instead of blocking the search of スモックチーズ ><
No problemo! I have my counter ready too!
As if Vita’s hammer wasn’t big enough, they had an ever bigger one on the site you gave. Now I wonder if I can just make that picture they had 2 times larger, how big can Vita’s hammer get….
Where did you purchase the grass?