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greg · 2010-07-03, 05:00

I'm currently in Japan. I've bought a bunch of figures on this trip, so here are a few of them. I posted these on the Animenation forum. You can click the images for a larger version.

Etna, the DFC goddess (or demoness, actually)!

Arche and Mint from Tales of Phantasia, beautiful Kotobukiya figures.

Nightbat® · 2010-07-03, 10:04

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Originally Posted by LMF

I got an ignorant question.
How much does a figurine cost?

This is my most expensive figure to date (excluding my Macross Valkyries)

Where would my limit lie?
Dunno, I probably would have forked out €500-€1000 for a mass produced 1/2000 Macross SDF1 (not sure if you can call this a figurine though)

In the PVC figure dept. maybe €200 max for a big ass 'must have!' character (can't think of one though)

In the resin -non built- dept. I would say €350-€500 excluding commision (since I can't build or paint the buggers myself)

Got an old saying over here

"Hobbies are allowed to cost money" (and trust me, they will!)

So basicly: as long as you can still eat and have a roof above your head, the sky's the limit

Though riding a motorcycle, playing guitar and collecting figures, I've luckily yet to reach the sky
Being single and having a full time job helps alot in that

LMF · 2010-07-03, 10:55

Thanks for the relies, everyone.

Nice figurine, greg.

Yeah, hobbies do cost money.

Revan21 · 2010-07-03, 11:54

This has got to be the silliest figure I've ever purchased but I just had to have him

Seitsuki · 2010-07-03, 22:08

I remember the most expensive figure I saw was some Nanoha one at over 20k yen.

it was also sold out. go figure.

Kudryavka · 2010-07-03, 22:43

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Originally Posted by Seitsuki

I remember the most expensive figure I saw was some Nanoha one at over 20k yen.

it was also sold out. go figure.

Maybe a 1/4, fully decked out, poised for battle, barrier jacket and all.

Extra points yen for having elaborate StrikerS Nanoha long hair too.

LMF · 2010-07-04, 01:51

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Originally Posted by Komari

I'll reply to a vague question with a vague answer: Figurines are expensive.

Which figurine do you want?

Ok. Ok, Komari. Sorry for not being unclear.

How much does an average figurine cost? How about a Street Fighter?

Kudryavka · 2010-07-04, 02:00

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Originally Posted by LMF

Ok. Ok, Komari. Sorry for not being unclear.

How much does an average figurine cost? How about a Street Fighter?

Figurines from widely popular (worldwide) games like Street Fighter tend to be on the cheap end. You'll rarely find an expensive one of these, and expensive ones will usually be a garage kit (an indie creation created on a small scale).

xBTAx · 2010-07-04, 03:44

Hmm... Street Fighter...

I'm trying to think about what I've seen... I know there's a few Revoltechs, but the only one I can name off the top of my head that's not from the tie-in game is Chun-Li. I also know there's some statue-ish (I still have no idea what terminology I should use here for unscaled figures...) ones of Cammy and Chun-Li, as well as a recent figure of Ryu fighting Sagat- those are the more expensive ones. There's also some mini-busts of various characters, and there's a set of 4 Nendoroid Petites of the main girls from Lucky Star cosplaying as SF characters coming out next month...

Really, you should check out Capcom's US online store. They have a good number of SF figures (though some seem to be cheap action figures), but some of the better ones appear to be sold out: http://shop.capcom.com/store/capcomu...ultsPerPage=74

grylsyjaeger · 2010-07-04, 07:02

My Jun Watarase (Happiness) figure shipped Friday. Should have it this week I hope.

Can't be much longer until the Saber Golden Caliburn and Triumphant Excalibur are released either.

Kudryavka · 2010-07-04, 15:26

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Originally Posted by fallschirmjager

My Jun Watarase (Happiness) figure shipped Friday. Should have it this week I hope.

The sexy one?

grylsyjaeger · 2010-07-04, 16:24

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Originally Posted by Komari

The sexy one?

Haha.

Somehow I don't think it'll be that sexy when the truth is revealed to observers.

HurricaneHige · 2010-07-04, 19:50

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Originally Posted by Revan21

This has got to be the silliest figure I've ever purchased but I just had to have him

Did the package arrive 3 times faster than normal?

Seitsuki · 2010-07-04, 21:28

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Originally Posted by fallschirmjager

Haha.

Somehow I don't think it'll be that sexy when the truth is revealed to observers.

lies. we're conne connoss *goes to dictionary.com* connoisseurs. The likes of Mizuho/Hideyoshi/what have you have long since converted us to the ranks of acceptance of such beauty. It's what's on the inside that matters, eye of beholder etcetc.

LMF · 2010-07-04, 23:55

Thanks for link, xBTAx. But $79 for a figurine? That's too much for me.

Revan21 · 2010-07-05, 03:21

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Originally Posted by HurricaneHige

Did the package arrive 3 times faster than normal?

Nah, I picked this up in a local store

Kudryavka · 2010-07-05, 03:39

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Originally Posted by LMF

Thanks for link, xBTAx. But $79 for a figurine? That's too much for me.

Yea, that's norm price nowadays; the truly epic ones go for $100 and more. (I just paid for my VN02 Miku Hatsune reservation, cost me $153, $30 shipping included).

Renya · 2010-07-05, 04:04

Nice Qikz :P i'm stilling waiting for mine as well as the bakemono petit set 2.
2 day arrivial is pretty fast

where you from just wondering ^.^

LMF: Depends on the figure really can range from £25-£200+ depending on rarity and makers.

Edit: Just wondering can someone tell me what this is??
http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=engli...e_display.html

Is it a lighter??

grylsyjaeger · 2010-07-05, 04:18

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Originally Posted by Despk

Edit: Just wondering can someone tell me what this is??
http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=engli...e_display.html

Is it a lighter??

Yeah it's a lighter.

Qikz · 2010-07-05, 04:37

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Originally Posted by Despk

Nice Qikz :P i'm stilling waiting for mine as well as the bakemono petit set 2.
2 day arrivial is pretty fast where you from just wondering ^.^

LMF: Depends on the figure really can range from £25-£200+ depending on rarity and makers.

Edit: Just wondering can someone tell me what this is??
http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=engli...e_display.html

Is it a lighter??

The UK which is what suprised me the most, I'm glad I went with EMS as I didn't have to pay the ridiculous Royal Mail handling fee as well.

2010-07-03, 05:00	Link #2361
greg Anti-dub snob Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 48	I'm currently in Japan. I've bought a bunch of figures on this trip, so here are a few of them. I posted these on the Animenation forum. You can click the images for a larger version. Etna, the DFC goddess (or demoness, actually)! Arche and Mint from Tales of Phantasia, beautiful Kotobukiya figures. __________________

2010-07-03, 11:54	Link #2364
Revan21 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Middle of Nowhere Age: 39	This has got to be the silliest figure I've ever purchased but I just had to have him __________________

2010-07-03, 22:08	Link #2365
Seitsuki Onee! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Auckland, NZ	I remember the most expensive figure I saw was some Nanoha one at over 20k yen. it was also sold out. go figure. __________________ thanks to Patchy ♥

2010-07-04, 07:02	Link #2370
grylsyjaeger Onani Master Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The girl's bathroom Age: 34	My Jun Watarase (Happiness) figure shipped Friday. Should have it this week I hope. Can't be much longer until the Saber Golden Caliburn and Triumphant Excalibur are released either. __________________ "It doesn't mean much, we never had a chance."

2010-07-03, 10:55	Link #2363
LMF Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: At a computer...	Thanks for the relies, everyone. Nice figurine, greg. Yeah, hobbies do cost money.

2010-07-04, 03:44	Link #2369
xBTAx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009	Hmm... Street Fighter... I'm trying to think about what I've seen... I know there's a few Revoltechs, but the only one I can name off the top of my head that's not from the tie-in game is Chun-Li. I also know there's some statue-ish (I still have no idea what terminology I should use here for unscaled figures...) ones of Cammy and Chun-Li, as well as a recent figure of Ryu fighting Sagat- those are the more expensive ones. There's also some mini-busts of various characters, and there's a set of 4 Nendoroid Petites of the main girls from Lucky Star cosplaying as SF characters coming out next month... Really, you should check out Capcom's US online store. They have a good number of SF figures (though some seem to be cheap action figures), but some of the better ones appear to be sold out: http://shop.capcom.com/store/capcomu...ultsPerPage=74

2010-07-04, 23:55	Link #2375
LMF Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: At a computer...	Thanks for link, xBTAx. But $79 for a figurine? That's too much for me.

2010-07-05, 04:04	Link #2378
Renya Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 34	Nice Qikz :P i'm stilling waiting for mine as well as the bakemono petit set 2. 2 day arrivial is pretty fast where you from just wondering ^.^ LMF: Depends on the figure really can range from £25-£200+ depending on rarity and makers. Edit: Just wondering can someone tell me what this is?? http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=engli...e_display.html Is it a lighter??