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Sheba · 2012-05-15, 04:37

Yozora, looking PISSED OFF ALL THE TIME.

grylsyjaeger · 2012-05-15, 07:34

But short haired unlike the GSC version.

Me like.

Hasumi · 2012-05-15, 07:59

^ I second that.

zprime · 2012-05-15, 17:42

Maybe off topic, and I apologize before hand, but, where do you recommend getting these figures from?
I had/have good experience with HLJ, Scott and his team are always attentive.
How about other reseller?
(I am in the US)
Thank you.

Kirarakim · 2012-05-15, 17:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by zprime

Maybe off topic, and I apologize before hand, but, where do you recommend getting these figures from?
I had/have good experience with HLJ, Scott and his team are always attentive.
How about other reseller?
(I am in the US)
Thank you.

Honestly I think Ami Ami is the best in terms of prices, but they do tend to sell out the quickest when it comes to popular figures.

Also for figures that have already sold out everywhere (or Prize figures) I have recently become a fan of Mandarake. Of course it's all luck whether you get it, but prices are way better than EBAY.

zprime · 2012-05-16, 12:43

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Originally Posted by Kirarakim

Honestly I think Ami Ami is the best in terms of prices, but they do tend to sell out the quickest when it comes to popular figures.

Also for figures that have already sold out everywhere (or Prize figures) I have recently become a fan of Mandarake. Of course it's all luck whether you get it, but prices are way better than EBAY.

Thank you Kirarakim!

I am giving both a try, lets see how the two compare.
Figma Sengoku Nadeko and Hatsune Miku from AmiAmi.
Figma Senjougahara Hitagi and Asuka Langley from Mandarake.

Most of the time the drawback for ordering from Japan is shipping.
For comparison; I bought my Soul of Chogokin GX-46 and GX-60, they are heavy, and shipping on GX-60 was already at $35 USPS first class (Texas-East Coast ). >_<
Thank God the heavier GX-46 shipping was free courtesy of Amazon.

Cheers!

dfens · 2012-05-16, 16:39

I do all my ordering from HLJ and never have a problem, I would pick SAL to save money on shipping at the very most it took 1 extra week vs EMS and was half the cost in fact some orders arrived with in the same time frame.

Only downside to HLJ and other sites based in Japan their prices are based on the daily changing exchange rates which are adding up to 20-30 percent more on the cost since the USD is not as strong their as it use to be.

Kirarakim · 2012-05-16, 16:57

For shipping I tend to go for SAL registered. In terms of cost it's inbetween EMS & regular SAL but you still get some tracking & insurance.

Although I hate the whole signing aspect of registered mail, I tend to be too nervous to ship by regular SAL with no tracking info.

As for cost well the exchange rate sucks right now but from what I've seen American retailers charge more money anyways because well they are also ordering the item from Japan. So if you order from the US your shipping might be less but the item cost is usually more (especially since an item can be heavily discounted on Japanese sites)

Xion Valkyrie · 2012-05-16, 17:31

I use Hobby Search Japan. I've used the cheapest SAL they have (unregistered) for the last 20 or so figures and everything has come in with good padding at around 2-3 weeks.

Chiibi · 2012-05-16, 19:58

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Originally Posted by Qikz

It would seem I forgot to post the actual photo of my shelves, just the one of my room I took to post somewhere else.

That's my shelves, the framed picture of Miya is the puzzle that came with the Amagami PSP Limited Edition, came with the frame too.

Do you have enough Mikus there?

I think you need MOAR.

/jk COOL ROOM! It looks so much brighter and friendlier with the otaku touch.

Azuma Denton · 2012-05-16, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Qikz

It would seem I forgot to post the actual photo of my shelves, just the one of my room I took to post somewhere else.

That's my shelves, the framed picture of Miya is the puzzle that came with the Amagami PSP Limited Edition, came with the frame too.

Nice shelves there...
Really like it...

Quote:

That short-haired Yozora is gorgeus...

kenjiharima · 2012-05-17, 02:11

Fate Zero

Silvance · 2012-05-17, 02:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qikz

That's my shelves, the framed picture of Miya is the puzzle that came with the Amagami PSP Limited Edition, came with the frame too.

Damn, I want one too. Maybe next month...

Nice collection there especially the Miku ones. :3

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Originally Posted by kenjiharima

Fate Zero

Is it just me or Kiritsugu's head is too big?

kenjiharima · 2012-05-17, 02:43

^
Too much chin on my case.

Ichihara Asako · 2012-05-17, 07:04

My Rein arrived a while back and I forgot to take photos of her. So I snapped one as displayed, with my other StrikerS girls. Just need a few more. . .

Revan21 · 2012-05-18, 10:40

Possible GSC re-releases

Spoiler for Image:

I hope this is just a joke or completely unrelated to the previous survey

Out of these figures only TE Saber has some Value and it certainly is mush easier to re-release this one than to make a brand-new version based on Fate/Zero

Vanguard · 2012-05-18, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichihara Asako

My Rein arrived a while back and I forgot to take photos of her. So I snapped one as displayed, with my other StrikerS girls. Just need a few more. . .

I hate u and I love you at the same time hehe but sweet ^^

Zeroryoko1974 · 2012-05-19, 13:57

Got a new display case from Ikea

Sheba · 2012-05-19, 18:00

I have finally received my Yui Takamura Gekka ver. and Good Smile Company Mami Tomoe. I will post the pics when I'll be less tired.

**Klashikari** · 2012-05-21, 03:57

Mikatan has announced the result of the re-release poll and what will be the first re-release.
As far as I can understand the nendo choices, I really think the figma ones are poor: sure, Madoka franchise still has a bit of its popularity momentum, but why Sayaka and Kyouko? They are quite recent, especially Kyouko, while the poll results sure point few justified choices there (oh well, I don't buy figma, but I can see why some people might fume because of this).

As for scale... well, color me not surprised to the slightest, although I -really- hope GSC won't focus only on Fate franchise (be it scale, nendo or figma), because they are saturating the market and choices way too much already.

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Kirarakim Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	For shipping I tend to go for SAL registered. In terms of cost it's inbetween EMS & regular SAL but you still get some tracking & insurance. Although I hate the whole signing aspect of registered mail, I tend to be too nervous to ship by regular SAL with no tracking info. As for cost well the exchange rate sucks right now but from what I've seen American retailers charge more money anyways because well they are also ordering the item from Japan. So if you order from the US your shipping might be less but the item cost is usually more (especially since an item can be heavily discounted on Japanese sites) __________________ Twitter MAL

2012-05-17, 02:11	Link #4412
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2012-05-18, 10:40	Link #4416
Revan21 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Middle of Nowhere Age: 28	Possible GSC re-releases Spoiler for Image: I hope this is just a joke or completely unrelated to the previous survey Out of these figures only TE Saber has some Value and it certainly is mush easier to re-release this one than to make a brand-new version based on Fate/Zero __________________

2012-05-15, 04:37	Link #4401
Sheba Legs legs legs Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Myouren Temple, trolled by Nue Age: 33	Yozora, looking PISSED OFF ALL THE TIME.

2012-05-15, 07:59	Link #4403
Hasumi 野球は最高！！ Author Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: ホウエン地方	^ I second that.

2012-05-15, 17:42	Link #4404
zprime Junior Member Join Date: May 2012	Maybe off topic, and I apologize before hand, but, where do you recommend getting these figures from? I had/have good experience with HLJ, Scott and his team are always attentive. How about other reseller? (I am in the US) Thank you.

2012-05-16, 16:39	Link #4407
dfens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	I do all my ordering from HLJ and never have a problem, I would pick SAL to save money on shipping at the very most it took 1 extra week vs EMS and was half the cost in fact some orders arrived with in the same time frame. Only downside to HLJ and other sites based in Japan their prices are based on the daily changing exchange rates which are adding up to 20-30 percent more on the cost since the USD is not as strong their as it use to be.

2012-05-16, 17:31	Link #4409
Xion Valkyrie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007	I use Hobby Search Japan. I've used the cheapest SAL they have (unregistered) for the last 20 or so figures and everything has come in with good padding at around 2-3 weeks.

2012-05-17, 07:04	Link #4415
Ichihara Asako Horoist Join Date: Oct 2007	My Rein arrived a while back and I forgot to take photos of her. So I snapped one as displayed, with my other StrikerS girls. Just need a few more. . .

2012-05-19, 13:57	Link #4418
Zeroryoko1974 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006	Got a new display case from Ikea __________________

2012-05-19, 18:00	Link #4419
Sheba Legs legs legs Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Myouren Temple, trolled by Nue Age: 33	I have finally received my Yui Takamura Gekka ver. and Good Smile Company Mami Tomoe. I will post the pics when I'll be less tired. __________________ Groupe social pour les francophones. Sheba's stand is Cheap Sky, capable of traveling through panties! Rank: EX

2012-05-21, 03:57	Link #4420
Klashikari Swords•Maidens Maniac Graphic Designer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Europe, Belgium, Brussels Age: 26	Mikatan has announced the result of the re-release poll and what will be the first re-release. As far as I can understand the nendo choices, I really think the figma ones are poor: sure, Madoka franchise still has a bit of its popularity momentum, but why Sayaka and Kyouko? They are quite recent, especially Kyouko, while the poll results sure point few justified choices there (oh well, I don't buy figma, but I can see why some people might fume because of this). As for scale... well, color me not surprised to the slightest, although I -really- hope GSC won't focus only on Fate franchise (be it scale, nendo or figma), because they are saturating the market and choices way too much already. __________________ [Signature Thread - Update: 2011-05-11] Twitter / Blog: Ryukishi07's conference at Epitanime