The Divine Genius’s Game Broadcasting Chapter 396

Episode 396 – Where's the new figure? (2)

Despite Lee Gyeong-bok's permission, Pugmalion took a quick look.

Why did he wonder that, but Lee Gyeong-bok soon read his mind.

“Oh, I guess it would be better if I asked you to do this myself.”

“Yes, thank you…!”

Lee Kyung-bok accepted the Permusae figure and showed it to the factory manager, saying:

“If you don’t mind, could you make a prototype for me?”

The factory manager's eyes lit up as he listened to Cho Dae-han's interpretation.

“This is… quite amazing. It’s such a small size, yet you’ve managed to capture the detail in the feathers.”

Soon he rolled his eyes for a moment and nodded.

“But it’s not that big, so you should be able to make it quickly. Let me show you.”

The factory manager was confident. The head office employee standing behind him also had bright eyes as he looked at the Permusae figure.

“No…”

Soon, he cautiously spoke to the Shop Fandom representative. The puzzled representative nodded a few times before approaching Lee Kyung-bok.

"Purple, it seems like headquarters has something to discuss. I'd like to speak with you for a moment…"

“Oh, yes, yes. Have a nice day.”

When Lee Gyeong-bok answered readily, the two men left the room.

The team members were soon able to see the process of making the Permusae figure with their own eyes.

“Oh… You’re really quick at distinguishing parts?”

“It’s made by combining wings, torso, and head parts.”

“If you look at it, is it divided into parts?”

“As expected, your skill level is extraordinary.”

The process was exactly as described. Under the factory manager's guidance, the employees skillfully completed the design and began production.

“Here it is.”

It took less than ten minutes for the factory manager to return with the completed prototype.

While everyone was amazed, Pugmalion examined the prototype. His serious demeanor involuntarily silenced the others.

“Um, like this…”

She muttered quietly, then nodded. Then, realizing the gaze on her, she returned to her original expression.

“Oh, could you please tell him I thank you for accepting my sudden offer?”

“Did it come out well?”

While Cho Dae-han was relaying those words, Lee Gyeong-bok asked. The other team members were equally curious.

She pursed her lips for a moment, then smiled awkwardly and waved her hand.

“Uh, I think it would be better to put my evaluation on hold for a moment.”

“Okay, I understand.”

Lee Kyung-bok agreed, but the other team members still tilted their heads.

"It might be something the other person is having trouble hearing. Even without me interpreting, they might be able to tell just by watching our reactions."

"That could be true. It's absolutely perfect. I guess you caught something else with your perfect eye."

“Hiya, in my opinion, it looks really well made.”

That concluded the first survey. Lee Kyung-bok returned to the vehicle with his team.

The representative immediately followed suit and got into the car.

“Okay, then let’s move on to the next step.”

As the vehicle began to move, Lee Kyung-bok asked Pugmalion.

“I think it’s okay to give me an honest evaluation now.”

“Um… I think it would be better to do the evaluation after all the field trips are finished.”

She hesitated, then cautiously declined. Everyone's eyes widened as she waved both hands and said,

"No, it's nothing special. I really appreciate you listening to my opinion. But my evaluation could also influence your own judgment…"

“Oh, that could certainly be the case.”

“I blindly follow Pugmalion’s evaluation.”

The team members burst into laughter at him.

Ironically, this happened because her belief in her abilities was so strong.

"But the figure I'm making this time isn't a 'gift,' it's a 'product,' right? My perspective is important, but I think it's also important to consider other people's perspectives."

"Well, that's a very thoughtful decision. Then I guess I'll have to postpone your assessment until later, Pugmalion."

“Yes, yes, thank you for understanding.”

Her face brightened at Lee Kyung-bok's answer.

“And since this is still the first time, I think it would be more accurate to check and compare samples from other companies.”

“Oh, right. If you make a judgment call first, it could affect the next evaluation.”

As everyone agreed with him, the representative who had been watching quietly let out a sigh.

“Wow, Purple is really amazing.”

"yes?"

“I can only envy how you so carefully select and bring in such talented individuals.”

Lee Kyung-bok responded to his words with a smile.

“I’m quite lucky.”

* * *

Almost at the second factory.

The representative began the briefing simply, just like at Happy Face.

"Now, the place we're visiting this time is a company called 'Maximum Works.' Their flagship brand is 'Live Figure,' or 'Life' for short. Have you heard of it?"

"You mean a living figure? I understand you're a company that specializes in action figures. They're not fixed figures, but rather figures with moving joints, right?"

Lee Kyung-bok answered, reviewing the information he had previously received. The CEO smiled and nodded.

"Yes, that's right! And unlike the previous Happyroid, we specialize in 1/6 scale, not SD. Because of their larger size, they're ideal for expressing a wide range of details."

“Oh… Then isn’t that better than Happy Face?”

“Really? It seems perfect for a premium figure.”

“What is this? I don’t even need to see it, right?”

The leader wrinkled his nose slightly at his team members' words.

"Hmm, but it's not without its drawbacks. We specialize in action figures, but even these feel very Japan-only."

“Is it only famous in Japan?”

"Yes, actually, the US is stronger when it comes to action figures. Have you ever seen any superhero movie-related merchandise?"

When the question came back, the team members all sighed as if they remembered something.

“Oh, that’s right. That’s exactly the same as the real actor’s face.”

"I think I saw it briefly in Den Den Town. Wow, the prices are really outrageous."

“Certainly, it would be more appropriate to call it a premium figure rather than a mass-produced one.”

The representative smiled bitterly at that reaction.

"Yes, but Life isn't quite up to that standard. Since I specialize in game and cartoon characters rather than live-action, my realistic renderings are a bit lacking."

"But for now, since we're only in Japan, it's the best option in the action figure world. Is that the right way to understand it?"

“Oh, that’s right! You organized it very neatly.”

Everyone nodded at Park Joo-ho's explanation.

"The fact that the figures can move is definitely a compelling point. I've never made one that could move, so I think fans can appreciate the lack of detail."

“Let’s see it for ourselves.”

Before I knew it, the car had stopped.

Here, too, the factory manager personally welcomed them. After greeting them and presenting them with gifts, the tour began.

“It’s definitely similar here.”

“There was a reason Happy Face was so confident.”

“I wonder if this process is standardized across the board.”

This place, too, went through a five-stage production process. The factory manager, who had been observing his team members' reactions, cleared his throat.

"As we specialize in action figures, we place a high value on their range of motion. It's what sets our Life Figures apart from other figures."

He continued by emphasizing the process of inspecting the completed figure after final assembly.

"Ordinary figurines are just static decorations. But Life is different. Buyers can use and present them in a variety of ways, just as they wish! In fact, many people use Life to create stop-motion videos."

Choi Byeong-hun was delighted to hear the explanation.

“Oh, this is a bit tempting.”

"why?"

"Wouldn't it be fun to hold a fan video contest? This isn't about figures, but there are streamers who hold fan contests as part of their content. They make videos, cosplay, and even games."

As the fandom grew to a certain size, there were cases where fans started creating their own content.

Lee Kyung-bok opened his eyes wide at him and then smiled.

"Well, let's think about that later. Let's ask for a favor here too."

When Lee Gyeong-bok took out a Permusae figure and asked to make a prototype, the factory manager's eyes widened.

But this time, it wasn't just because I was amazed by the details of the Permusae figure.

“Huh? Huh?! Isn’t this a permuse!?”

“Huh? Do you know Permusae?”

The factory manager recognized the Permusae itself. Everyone was surprised, and the manager burst into laughter.

"No, no, it's strange not knowing this. Most young people in this industry know this."

After saying that, he looked at the persimmon and exclaimed in admiration.

"This is such a great detail for such a small size! I think all our employees would love to have one. I'm sure they'll have fun making it."

The production of the second prototype also went smoothly.

* * *

The field trip to Maximum Works has also been completed.

“I know you’re all a little hungry, but you can look forward to lunch.”

The Shop Fandom representative said confidently.

As planned, we were on our way to the restaurant we had reserved for lunch.

"Isn't Purple the creator of Gemalcon? Coincidentally, Tottori Prefecture is also famous for crabs."

“Oh, you asked me if I had a shellfish allergy.”

"Wow, crab dishes aren't something you get to eat often. My mouth is watering already."

“Hey, are you going to use that as a subtitle?”

All the team members expressed anticipation for the lunch menu. The CEO smiled at their reaction and then slyly remarked to Lee Kyung-bok.

“Oh, and Purple.”

"yes?"

“Well, actually, I was going to tell you after the field trip, but seeing this response, I think it would be better to talk about it first.”

“Please speak comfortably.”

The conversation between the two drew the attention of others. The representative gave a short cough and then explained.

It wasn't a story to be hidden from others.

“Well, didn’t I leave for a moment during the Happy Face field trip at the beginning?”

“Yes, you did.”

“Actually, your staff also recognized Permusae.”

“Oh, you’re doing a perm at Happy Face too?”

"Yes, to summarize briefly, the question was whether we were planning to commercialize Permusae. Permusae's stock price is currently soaring in Japan."

Everyone's eyes lit up at those words.

“Commercialization?”

“This?”

“It’s definitely worth selling in terms of quality.”

“No, but don’t you already have a parrot figure?”

The representative nodded at Park Joo-ho's question.

“There are. Of course, there aren’t many purple parrot figurines, but the important thing is that they’re not ‘Pumusae.’”

He looked back at Lee Gyeong-bok and continued speaking.

"As you know, Purple, Permusae isn't just a parrot. Without Purple, Permusae wouldn't exist. Only the parrots officially sold by Purple can be Permusae. After all, fans aren't buying the parrot, they're buying the 'concept.'"

The purple parrot is not a parrot. The identity of the parrot is based on Lee Gyeong-bok.

“But I see that there is another reason why these companies are targeting Permusae.”

“Any other reason?”

“It’s compatibility.”

The representative wasn't here to guide. He had come to Japan personally for business purposes.

That sharp sense of urgency seized the opportunity.

"Originally, figures were only sought after by fans of the IP. However, the selling point of the Permusae is that it fits any character."

“Ah, it’s going to be a crossover…!”

The first to notice the meaning was Cho Daehan. When his gaze returned, he explained.

"It's about mixing different works together. For example, the Permusae originally only appeared in Age of Oceans, right? But the boss might put it together with a Bark figure or a Perfect Yummy figure."

“Oh, really? I think it suits you better than I thought.”

Lee Kyung-bok imagined the appearance and appearance of the characters he played.

A pumice sitting on his shoulder in police uniform, a pumice sitting on his shoulder as a ninja, etc.

It didn't feel out of place no matter where I put it.

“So, you’re saying that the demand for Permusae isn’t limited to fans of a specific IP?”

“Wait, so I could buy several of these and match them?”

“Really? It’s smaller, so the price burden will be less.”

The other team members also grasped the situation thoroughly. Lee Kyung-bok smiled with satisfaction.

'It's very good, isn't it?'

As he weighed the newcomer, he felt a strong intuition. However, Lee Gyeong-bok decided not to sell the flatfish.

“Representative.”

"yes yes."

“The company says that Permusae is a very attractive product, right?”

“Oh, of course.”

“So, can you use this as a bargaining chip?”

The representative's eyes lit up at the question and he immediately drew a line. He immediately understood what Lee Kyung-bok meant.

“Ugh…! As expected from Purple! Of course you can use it.”

“Right? The condition we’re setting right now is one premium figure.”

“Of course. If we add the Permusae figure, the conditions should naturally change, right?”

The representative immediately tapped my chest and said:

"I'll take responsibility and improve the conditions. And I promise that all profits will be reflected in Purple and Team Perfect."

“All on our side?”

“Really?”

The leader shrugged as the team members were surprised.

"Oh, of course. Did we put in any effort to make the Permusae figure? I'm not that unscrupulous."

“Of course. That’s why I trust you and work for you.”

Lee Kyung-bok said that and lightly tapped the body camera attached to his chest.

"But business is business. Everything you said in the vlog was recorded, but the most certain thing to do is to review the contract. Thank you for your cooperation."

"Of course. Thanks to you, I can also gain some influence with the company. Oh, please skip this comment."

Everyone burst into laughter at the representative's teasing. Lee Kyung-bok then turned to Pugmalion and thanked him.

“If this is done like this, it is no longer a weak gift.”

The Permuser figure was originally a gift she prepared for the team members she first met.

But the gift had a value far greater than expected.

“Huh? Oh… I’m glad it helped.”

Pugmalion was startled, but soon became delighted.

"But as the CEO said earlier, Purple-nim created the Permusae. I just added a spoonful."

And she was not one to get carried away with joy and forget her place.

“Oh, this is so good. Let’s go and have a real spoonful!”

“Ugh, you only think about eating in the meantime.”

“Oh, eat as much as you want. I’ll be disappointed if you eat less.”

The representative laughed heartily at him.

The cost of the meal was trivial compared to the joy everyone felt.

'This is really awesome!'

The survey was only halfway through, but the results were already visible.