Anime Figurines Thread

[Mecha_Trueno]

@those who also have the ikea detolf:
i heard some people seal the gaps at the front to keep dust out, and i hear its pretty effective. any idea what's good to use? preferably something that doesn't leave marks and residue behind like typical tape does.
just that dust seems to get into mine pretty easily.

[Rookie103]

Spoiler for Tessa - Full Metal Panic:

[Nightbat®]

Originally Posted by Mecha_Trueno

@those who also have the ikea detolf:
i heard some people seal the gaps at the front to keep dust out, and i hear its pretty effective. any idea what's good to use? preferably something that doesn't leave marks and residue behind like typical tape does.
just that dust seems to get into mine pretty easily.

maybe try strips of foam?

[rainbow_star]

Originally Posted by Mecha_Trueno

@those who also have the ikea detolf:
i heard some people seal the gaps at the front to keep dust out, and i hear its pretty effective. any idea what's good to use? preferably something that doesn't leave marks and residue behind like typical tape does.
just that dust seems to get into mine pretty easily.

Never think for that.
Maybe I should try to seal mine too!

[Mecha_Trueno]

Originally Posted by Nightbat®

maybe try strips of foam?

now thats worth a try!
thanks!

[Astrana]

Excellent Model CAPCOMANIAX Ibuki (Figure)
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10070740

Excellent Modell CORE Queens Blade Merorna (Figure)
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10070736

*Excellent Modell Core Queens Gate Alice (Figure)
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10070735

Upcoming figures by Megahouse, I really like Alice and Ibuki From Street Fighter

[Nightbat®]

Originally Posted by Astrana

*Excellent Modell Core Queens Gate Alice (Figure)
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10070735

Though a nice fig and pose I actually don't like the anatomical location of her tail
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10070735a6/20/6

[chison]

the 2 item had arrived
figures is really small(far smaller than what i expect.w.)
kindy disappoint**

[rainbow_star]

Which two items?

[Astrana]

Originally Posted by Nightbat®

Though a nice fig and pose I actually don't like the anatomical location of her tail
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10070735a6/20/6

Ya, I agree, the pantsu and the tail could be a little lower

[chison]

the misae is around 16cm
the nanoeva is 9cm(and it don't seems to like the camera)

Spoiler for chison's first two item:

maybe what i really want is 1/3 scale
XD.life aren't easy,i get what i pay for
ps: i really don't like how the minieva got it ball-joint head

[rainbow_star]

Originally Posted by chison

the misae is around 16cm
the nanoeva is 9cm(and it don't seems to like the camera)

Spoiler for chison's first two item:

maybe what i really want is 1/3 scale
XD.life aren't easy,i get what i pay for
ps: i really don't like how the minieva got it ball-joint head

16cm is normal for 1/8 figures. How big do you want? 50com?

[Shinbou]

Hey,

I'm a anime fan for like 5 years now and ill like to buy some figures to instead of only wallscrolls and manga.

The problem is im really confused about:
-What the prices are and if it changes from old anime and new anime.
-Wich sites are reliable.
-How a good figure should look like an wich are crap
-Also is it better to purcase in yen or dollars (or euro: i live in the netherlands)?

Some time ago i saw this lucy from elfen lied figure. And maby that some of you know if its buyable, cause im a big elfen lied fan:

Spoiler for save space:

Figures i also like are:
Vampire knight
Kanon 2006
Air
Clannad
Chrno crusade
Shakugan no shana
True tears
more of elfen lied
ect.

Sorry if i'm annoying ^^
thanks in advance

[Nightbat®]

Originally Posted by Shinbou

Hey,
The problem is im really confused about:
-What the prices are and if it changes from old anime and new anime.
-Wich sites are reliable.
-How a good figure should look like an wich are crap
-Also is it better to purcase in yen or dollars (or euro: i live in the netherlands)?

Weer zo'n gekke Hollander

Ok, well try to stay away from european sites, or at least compare prices with international shops
remember: if € figure + € shipping = €47+ then you MUST add 19% BTW on items bought outside EU

sometimes it may be cheaper to buy EU because of those added costs (most of the time not though )

Shops I consider good are
Hobby Link Japan (Japan)
Archonia (Belgium ->but sometimes overprice items beyond reason)

Prices vary on size/material/quality/manufacturer
Old anime usually has "Nostalgic"AKA "Working people with lotsa monies" fanbase
instead of kids with a monthly allowance
so one could argue items of such series are more expensive than they should be

Tip is to get a creditcard for international shopping, no hassle with different currency or added exchangefees
as for euro/dollar/yen: compare prices, use a currency converter (don't forget shipping costs)

[Astrana]

Collecting figures in Japan isnt a bad hobby, but oversea it becomes more like a luxury thing now. Japan always have some sort sales and such, in canada I am always paying the retail price and extra 10-20% for shipping... so all the PVC comes in range from 65-100. I need a second job
btw I heard price for lelouche's figma figure is going up since the company did not anunce any reissue so i got one today hehe

[mdauben]

Originally Posted by Shinbou

-What the prices are and if it changes from old anime and new anime.

It depends quite a lot on the materials (PVC, Resin, etc.) and size. Larger scale figures (1/6-1/7 scale) can run from aroung $30-40US to well over $100US. Smaller scale "trading", "nendoroid" or "gashapon" figures can be as inexpensive as $3-5US each. Also, once they go out of production (and most figures are very limited production), popular ones can skyrocket to several times their original price.

-Wich sites are reliable.

Well, Hobbylink Japan is pretty well known and sells only legitimate stuff. Hobbyfan is another. I'm sure there are more, but those are two I am familiar with. You can also sometime find decent buys on figures on eBay, although you have to be careful, as eBay is also flooded with cheap knock offs and copies from China, etc.

Some time ago i saw this lucy from elfen lied figure. And maby that some of you know if its buyable, cause im a big elfen lied fan:

Sorry to say, I think that figure is already sold out (at least, I don't see anywhere that still has it for sale). Popular figures like that are often sold out during pre-order.

Figures i also like are:

Check the links for the two on-line retailers above. Even if you don't buy from them, they should list just about anything that is currently available or announced for pre-order.

[chison]

Originally Posted by rainbow_star

16cm is normal for 1/8 figures. How big do you want? 50com?

xd
1/1 and 2/1 is still too big to keep,but 3/! might just be the size that i don't need a microscope

[MakubeX2]

Most detailed Saber Fig. Ever ?

[Nightbat®]

Originally Posted by MakubeX2

Most detailed Saber Fig. Ever ?

More pics? Who's the manufacturer?

Tell me!!!1!



Nevermind, found it ,... her face is FUBAR

[rainbow_star]

It's the Toda Satoshi sensei Saba!!
http://www.akibablog.net/archives/20...ft-080510.html