2013-02-12, 14:59 | Link #4861 |
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Join Date: May 2010
Age: 33
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I'm going for this years Snow Miku, the iDOLM@STER stage set (both of which I just ordered, I hate having to pay in advance but I don't want to miss either of them). (They're up on the goodsmile shop until the 17th)
Will probably go for the Fire Emblem Saria figure as it looks lovely, but I'll wait to see how it looks painted and probably the Isshiki Akane nendo from Vividred Operation. I've got a load of other nendos pre-ordered. God damn this hobby always eats all my money at the start of the year |
2013-02-13, 15:27 | Link #4866 |
Deadpan Snarker
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: The Neverlands
Age: 46
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Fuggums, it's a preorder, if need be, cancelling will still be an option for the coming months
@Xion Yeah, combined packages are usually cheaper than 'loose' items shipped individually
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2013-02-13, 21:17 | Link #4867 |
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Age: 38
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Think of it like, the base price to ship is high, and it increases as you add items. However, it isn't a flat increase per item, and the increase is almost always much lower than the the base shipping. This allows you to allocate the shipping cost among several items, effectively lowering the shipping price from, say, $20 on one item to $10 each on four items. While the overall shipping price is higher, the per item shipping charge is half what it would've cost to ship each item by itself.
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2013-02-13, 23:38 | Link #4868 |
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Join Date: May 2009
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Definitely. Try to combine orders into one package per month, it will save you a lot of money especially if you use EMS or some other luxury shipping service (and tbh luxury shipping is kinda a must with non-posable figurines, there's a chance they'll break or get lost and with luxury shipping you'll have good insurance coverage).
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2013-02-14, 05:32 | Link #4869 |
RUN, YOU FOOLS!
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Formerly Iwakawa base and Chaldea. Now Teyvat, the Astral Express & the Outpost
Age: 44
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The big problem with EMS is that the customs WILL NOTICE it, then will take note of you if you are a regular. Be prepared to be f'ed in the ass if you go big. I am trying SAL since last Spring and it's mostly a 50/50 ratio for customs. And right now, I managed to do away with them three months in a row.
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2013-02-15, 09:07 | Link #4870 |
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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New Asuna PVC but man, they REALLY botched the mouth on this one, and the fact that her nipples appear to be visible through her armor is pretty awkward. I'm still buying it because I collect all things Asuna but I really hope a better PVC comes along soon.
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2013-02-15, 09:23 | Link #4871 |
You're Hot, Cupcake
Join Date: Aug 2008
Age: 42
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Kotobikuya's Asuna was okay but...lacked anything special. Griffon's is a joke...
Goodsmile, Alter...any chance you have one...(as in normal size, Goodsmile's nendo I have pre-ordered) Saber dress looks decent but I already own a fair few Sabers. Saber seems to be the new Tamaki in figures - there may be no end to her. Have to draw the line.
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2013-02-15, 11:47 | Link #4874 |
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Age: 38
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A lot of other TypeMoon characters get a figure or two. But that's about it. Saber gets a new one every time someone puts her in a new outfit. But not Nero. Poor, poor, Nero. She's stuck with only one that's any good, and even that felt off.
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2013-02-15, 13:14 | Link #4876 | |
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Middle of Nowhere
Age: 39
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Don't forget the NGE girls from that never ending line of figures
That's why I still haven't bought a quality Asuka. Why bother, when the next one will be even better? Quote:
Same with the Steins Gate Okabe and Suzuha figmas
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2013-02-15, 13:48 | Link #4877 |
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Age: 38
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Not sure about figmas (or which Archer you're talking about), but the Fate/Zero figures are slowly becoming available for pre-order. I know Rider and Lancer are available at the moment, and I think I saw some low end Assassin on playasia.
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2013-02-15, 14:02 | Link #4878 | ||
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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Eh, there's still other stuff I already want anyway. |
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2013-02-15, 18:46 | Link #4880 | |
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: The Neverlands
Age: 46
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I mean, I would go with lesser quality only if there was hardly anything available I mean, I like the Saber character, but no way will I get 'Sader' (and there are a few others that didn't come out of the mold in a flattering way) I'm not gonna motivate manufacturers to make good/better figures if I buy everything they offer In any case I would skip botched creations to save money, so when a really expensive item comes along which I like, I can get it
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