2012-12-19, 07:44 | Link #4801 |
Salt Levels Critical
Join Date: Oct 2007
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I agree about the pose. At this point that's something I've come to expect out of Kotobukiya. (Their Tohsaka Rin and Tear Grants figures being 2 other excellent examples from my collection.) It's not a deal-breaker for me though; if I like a character enough, nothing will really deter me from a figure besides a really terrible face or grossly out-of-proportion body.
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2012-12-19, 08:26 | Link #4802 |
You're Hot, Cupcake
Join Date: Aug 2008
Age: 43
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With the number of figures I have and the likelihood of multiple versions coming of bigger characters, I have to be pragmatic with my choices. I really can't afford spending near 100 then wishing I hadn't once I get it.
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2012-12-25, 10:57 | Link #4806 |
Psycho Falling Deep
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: The Anime World
Age: 29
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I'm hoping to buy my first figurine pretty soon which obviously means i'm a noob at this
I'm keeping my eyes on the sold out Asuna from SAO http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...-7996&page=top I'm also looking at Kirito made by figma http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...%24pagecnt%3D1 Lastly, i'm looking at 2 different Inori's from Guilty Crown, one by figma which is cheaper and another 1/8 figure http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...%24pagecnt%3D1 http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...%24pagecnt%3D1 Any advice for a newbie?
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2012-12-25, 19:30 | Link #4808 | |
Deadpan Snarker
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: The Neverlands
Age: 47
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If you enjoy energetic poses but also able to change those poses and perhaps play with them, Figmas(/action figures) are the way to go If you just want to have a beautiful figure as close as possible to the official artwork then solid pose figures are your best bet If you simply love the creative and often comic design of superdeformed, then go with Nendos and similar
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2012-12-26, 06:18 | Link #4810 | |
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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2012-12-26, 10:37 | Link #4811 |
阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv180
Graphic Designer
Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Belgium, Brussels
Age: 37
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Speaking of which, got my invoice, and the goddess sure got some weight... 3.1kg, totalling 7K for EMS shipping to Europe.
I really doubt it will go any lower than 5-6K even in parcel for IBRS 1/8. Except at least forking 6-7K, most likely 8-9K, and worse if you are unlucky enough to live in south america, due to a huge price spike AND customs (saw many people who had to dish out 10K for the shipping alone for Madokami... heh). Realistically speaking, without customs taxes, you gotta save at least 18-20K yens even with usual online shop discount, unless you managed to get a discount on the shipping fee.
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2012-12-26, 13:04 | Link #4812 |
Horoist
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Madokami ended up being $188 for me, including shipping and exchange rates.
5540 yen for the shipping, which given the box size; is really not all that bad. I've paid more for shipping on numerous occasions, but generally for 5-10 figures combined. This is a first. But I'm fine with it. |
2012-12-26, 13:51 | Link #4813 |
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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If you're paying 7-8K for shipping, just buy it directly from GSC shop. It's 2K flat shipping I think. Even cheaper if you split the order amongst other people as you can order up to 5 for 2K shipping total.
Anyways, that Kamidoka box is HUUUGE. It's good that I got 50% shipping discount on mine haha... Seems bigger than the Love is War Deluxe Miku box... |
2012-12-26, 13:56 | Link #4815 | |
阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv180
Graphic Designer
Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Belgium, Brussels
Age: 37
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Also, GSC shop is only good if you actually order more than 1 unit (especially for nendos), that would at least justify EMS that guarantee you customs taxes right on your face.
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2012-12-26, 14:42 | Link #4817 | |
NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~
Join Date: Nov 2007
Age: 35
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