/jp/ - Otaku Culture

Also they don't specify EMS this time.

The smaller version looks so boring.

Funny thing is, the marble-like texture completely killed this one for me.
If I had money to buy it(I don't) I'd have to repaint the base or something.
Also, the smaller base wouldn't be half as bad if they kept just the small megaphones on the pole.

>>7805418
They should release a Griffon base version for like 200¥.

The marbling is a little weird I guess.

Will ponpo ever be free from the curse of plastic?

>>7805492
Thankfully I don't have / make that much money and have varied interests that prevents my money from all being spent on one group of things.

Also, love of plastic*

Lewd drow finally arrived.

>>7805472
oh man suika with an energetic pose
>articulated
why

>14000 Yen

Must be painful to be a Vocaloid fan with all the merchandise out there.

>>7805737
Hurricane Irene delayed my EMS package and now it's stuck in limbo somewhere since it could not land in NYC. I want my fucking Arshes already.

>>7805754
What is peoples' problem with figma being articulated? It's so.. redundant. It's like complaining that a statue has no articulation, e.g missing the entire point. They're obviously not static statues of any kind; if you want a gorgeous display piece pvc, then just get the pvc. If you want something more versatile/fun, maybe something you want to give a personal pose that feels most authentic to the char for you, or if you like making silly poses/scenes, that's what figma are for.

We'll probably never see a well-done, non-gk line of touhou action figures ever again; there is a huge novelty/collectible factor to these.

Or, maybe Griffon could make a figutto Suika I guess, only at the rate they're going you'll be waiting for 15 years; the line seems to be near-dead.

>>7805866
You're forgetting you're on /jp/.
Complaining about things like that is what we do.
If something doesn't cater to our tastes, it's not an acceptable choice, it's an objective fault.

Just got this one to give to my friend as a present. It looks better than I expected, I might even get one for myself. Too bad that they will never release a Saori figure.

What the hell is this?

>>7806051
Generic shitty figure to get money for mikufags.

>>7806027
>giving a friend an ugly as HELL hairy mole
lol why the HELL would you give him a huge "FUCK YOU"? do you hate him or something? xD

>>7806087
Disregarding the troll, he picked the figure himself.

>>7806058
What does BRS have to do with Miku? If anything, it supports S;G more, since the artbook it comes with is full with S;G artwork.

>>7806131
s/miku/BRS/

Dear Customer,

Thank you for your continued support.

We are sending this message to customers who have ordered "Touhou Project Special Version 1/7 Eternally Young Red Moon Remilia Scarlet - Gungnir ver.- Complete Figure (normal color)."

Unfortunately much of the stock for this item we received from the maker was damaged. For this reason, we will need to procure new, undamaged stock. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience, but this process will delay shipping of the item to our customers.

We are working hard to procure replacement products for all affected customers and expect to receive a new shipment in mid to late September. Once we have received the new stocks, we will ship your order as soon as possible. We apologize on behalf of the maker for this inconvenience.

If your order for this item includes other items that are in-stock, we can ship the in-stock items ahead if you would like. We of course can also move the item to any September orders you may have.

If you have any questions or concerns about this matter, please feel free to contact us. We appreciate your patience and understanding.


Sincerely,
AmiAmi

-----------
Griffon STRONK.

At what times does Amiami's English support have office hours?

>>7806087

>>7806058
Yea that pretty much goes for every figure.

>>7806380
I would assume during normal Japanese working hours.

every thread until I have it

>>7806425
How long does it usually take for them to answer? First time I've tried to contact them and I'm getting a little worried as it has gone 2 days already.

what the fuck is what that mottled paint
it's a good thing i don't like love is war to begin with

>>7806051
stupid "punk" random zippers argh

>>7806058
>>7806058
BRSB doesn't even look like Miku anymore.

I just got a new credit card (was previously doing a prepay sort of thing), and added it to Paypal. They asked for a confirmation code which will apparently come in my next statement (up to thirty days later). The thing is, I've an order due by the end of the week and I was hoping to use the card to pay for it. Don't suppose I'll get my code before then? Or can I pay through paypal anyway now without getting the code?

Impulse ordered the GSC Sumika when I found it online at a domestic store for ~$80. Should arrive sometime in the next week assuming East Coast FedEx didn't get too fucked up by Irene.
Other than that though, only thing else I've on preorder is the figma Sumika with the 360 Twin Pack.
Just need to buy a JP 360 for glorious rUGP on my HDTV.

>>7807088
Do you mean the thing where they charge you a few cents and you tell them the amount they charged you? If so, just sign up for your credit card's online statement and it should appear there in a few days.

>>7807105
How does it feel knowing your one poorly advised exclusive figma costs as much as my two poorly advised exclusive Shinkis?

Man I thought I was on the other side of the hill for this year's spending but my orders for the last third of the year are actually going to be around a third of my total. Which is like 4 or 5 times what I spent on this kind of stuff on average previously.

Should finally have Sankt Kaiser Vivio in a couple weeks or so. That's all your fault for convincing me /fig/. Also some of the recent batch of Segaprizeshit. I am presumably the only person on Earth more interested in the Haruhi

Lewd for me, but ordering.

>>7807337
What is she compensating with this big club?

>>7807263
I was going to buy both of the 360 ports regardless so I figured I might as well spend the extra bit and get the figma.

>>7807337
Chicken legs.

>>7807350
Nothing be nice!! Stupid extra stand, though.

/fig/ related, my Monhan 3rd PS3 arrived. So did Human Revolution but anyway what purchases has everyone else gotten? Dark Souls end of next month~

>>7807398
Had two ef artbooks arrive a week or so ago.
age C80 goods arrived last Thursday.
Bought an HDTV the next day.

>>7807398
Max factory butt Azu, Dark Souls x2, Ico / SotN, im@s 2, Totori.

>>7807398
Recent? I got a Kotobukiya Boba Fett today (yeah I know not /jp/ related). And figma Kuroneko and nendo Strength arriving tomorrow.

Xillia coming next week. Waiting for figma Miku Append and nendo Ritsu re-release next month.

Pic related, it's my wallet.

>>7807496
Pictures of your collection kyon-sama.

I keep buying camera stuff so my /jp/ funds are limited.

>>7807503
Here. I really tried but my Nokia's camera sucks.

Mostly nendos since I lack the space to buy bigger figures. I also have a Manaka Takane around, but I put her away because, again, lack of space.

Nothing exciting, just began with figure collecting.

>>7807398
Figma suika and Reimu is on the way.

After procrastinating for a long time, I finally got 2detolfs to unbox my stuff. I remember you guys said that you can fit 5 1/8figs into a single shelf. Nope. Not even halfway through and I am already running out of space.

>>7807574
B.B.Fett, the last decent thing in Starnished Wears...
what have you done to my childhood Lucas...

Can I most pants on her somehow.

Got another e-mail from HLJ. They just processed the payment. No shipping done yet.

Goddamn it, this is what I get for trying to save a few bucks by not buying off Hobby Search. Forgive me oh great figure gods, for I have doth sinned. At least I'm learning though.

Maybe someone in these threads will know this.

I'm tracking my package from AmiAmi on the japan post website and it just updated saying status: retention.

WTF does that mean? From a google search it seems like it means it's being held at the Post Office. Is it being looked at and will I have to pay a fee to get it out or something?

>>7807700
calm down
it's not going to kill you if you have to wait a couple more days

>>7807785
a) wait for message from post office
b) call/email amiami and ask

Oh boy, expensive.

http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/gcp121.html

>>7807805
But I am dying, sir. DYING INSIDE CRAWLING IN MY SKIN

Not but seriously, god damn it.

>>7807936
That's in the OP

Oh boy, the petit nendo is back on PO.

http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=english&vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=FIG-MOE-4042&template=defa
ult/product/e_display.html

and Nendo Append Miku.
http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=english&vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=FIG-COL-1976&template=defa
ult/product/e_display.html

>>7807957
>Sold out already

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I hate how GSC makes you pay for shit when you order

I would be able to afford that DX Miku if I could pay for it when it comes out

http://www.amiami.jp/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/151687
>停止中

Hahahahaha.
Mikufags really just buy anything.

>>7807970
It loaded the japanese page for me, with the following error:

データベースに接続する事ができません。サーバが大変混み合っているもの
と思われます。ページを再読み込みされるか、時間をおいてから再度アク
セスいただけますようお願いします。

(Which I think reads basically: Cannot connect to database. Server appears to be overloaded. Please try again later).

Probably the same error, just not mangled by character set issues.

I think the Mikufags crashed the server.

>>7808001

That's odd the I've never seen mikufags crash amiami

only the joint combination of Rider Fags and Tiger&Bunny fags since they both go up on the same night

Oh shit, pricing for pre-painted Mami on a cake.
http://www.e2046.com/product/14517
118 US Dollars. I guess I don't really need textbooks.

>>7808042
Yikes. Is there a release date estimate around?

>>7808025
Well, it was up briefly, and there doesn't seem to be anything else interesting updated tonight, so looks like it was mikufags alone. People are probably paranoid about preordering after seeing what happened with the Madoka nendos.

And now it's spewing mojibake db errors again...

The main page wasn't even updated with the Miku stuff so I'm pretty sure the site wasn't brought down by people wanting those.

>>7808044
None that I've seen.

Sigh, she looks nice. The GK is obviously much cheaper, but I've never done anything like that, nor do I have any of the (presumably not cheap) equipment. Plus I'd imagine the stockings would be hell to paint. Decisions, decisions.

>>7807987
Yes
Fuck you GSC. At least with the Cheerful Japan ones they were pretending that they didn't want your money immediately by saying they were making the donations immediately.

>>7808042
this angers me..
because I make and paint my models and it costs me money and time, and people bitch about a 100dollar pvc? come on...

>>7808077
>>7808080
ah, man I sound like a dick now. But still. Honestly you should not spend over 60usd for a PVC.

>>7808077
>>7808042
That looks great but also looks like everything could catch and break off within mere days.

>>7808080
>>7808083
It's not like I think it's exorbitantly expensive. I mean, I've spent more on single PVCs. $60 seems pretty low, really.

>>7808087
Well, she is made out of cake.

Whoa. HobbySearch has the smaller Love is War up for preorder.

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10159960

>>7808080
>>7808083
>◖（´・ܒ・｀）◗

>>7808094
idk I mean I buy resin models(unpainted and unassempled) for 100-150 1/6 scale.
to me you just don't get the detail from prepainted pvc.

Reinforce GK fag here, holy hell is resin some nasty shit. Removed the injection runners with a dremel and there was fine, filament-like dust everywhere. Tried wet sanding the remaining stumps and other bumps; I think the sandpaper has to be made for it, because this purple 3M stuff got floppy rather quickly.

Sage for personal blog, but I may make this a nightly thing given the amount of latent interest in GKs I've seen.

>>7808102
I know what you mean, but I feel like I'd just end up going full on retard all over them and painting something that wasn't worthy of sharing the shape of whatever character I was doing. I was never very good at painting things.

>>7807987
>>7808079
Since they're made-to-order it makes sense that they require prepayment. Otherwise they get fucked over if anyone decides not to pay.

>>7808111
get wet sand sand paper from GM, the other stuff will just break apart.

>>7808111
Counter-sage because this is more interesting than me posting a random image with bullshit text.

>>7808104
I wonder where will be cheaper shipped.

>>7808111
Please do. I don't consider it blogshit.

As an aspiring GK painter I would appreciate it. On the other hand, me whining about when my figures are getting here God damn it HLJ is blogshit.

>>7808147
you need help or tips?
ask away I have been doing this kind of stuff for 7 years.

>>7808127
out of cheese error. Do you mean GW? Only GM I know of is General Motors, which isn't known for its line of abrasive products.

>>7808130
>>7808147
I shall write up more in the morning then. For now I sleep, pesky jobs.

>>7808153
I have a TON of questions that I could ask but I'd rather not put the burden on you. Especially since I have not even purchased any tools yet.

All I've done so far was trying to wrap my head around various tutorials on the web.

You see my goal is to get this
http://www.e2046.com/product/9209
this GK somehow and paint it myself. If I can do this I can die a happy man. So far my budget is only $500, so I don't think it's even enough to start. Saving up little by little though.

>>7808167
im sorry I ment 3M
not sure why I wrote GM
anyways they have a line that is called wetordry and this is what I use. and some tamiya fine git paper but that is for finishing.

>>7808180
you kidding it is no trouble at all. I want people to explore this hobby.
so please ask away
though we might have to move it else where.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5xzhFYR68Y

>>7808189
That's probably true, we might annoy some people eventually. I know this is socialshit but I put my e-mail in the e-mail field just in case. What I need to do right now is get opinions on what tools are good for a beginner and won't break the bank, which might be hard to accomplish.

>>7808190
Okay.

>>7808167
Have a good night, man.

>>7808202
Oh yeah, and of course, thank you.

>>7808202
ill give yoyu a email shortly.

anyone else interested?

>>7808220
Cool, I responded to it.

>>7808202
shut the fuck up. dont give me this okay bullshit trying to act like you are better than him you faggot

>>7808357
watch out, its the alpha male.

Today's the day Kanojo by wave is released~

Man if I had any attachment to it I would be buying the shit out of this. I almost want to avoid ever watching Zegapain just to avoid any future regret now.

>>7808431
Zegapain is great. The character that figure is based on is voice by Kana Hanazawa, also.

Question for those who often order figurines on the net:

Newfag here, and I'm currently having a pre-order spree at amiami (got like... 5 nendos pre-ordered for january), but I have no frigging idea which shipping method I should use.
I don't mind waiting but saving money is always a plus, but I would be totally butthurt if the SAL parcel is lost of utterly damaged.

No idea how the weight would go (probably 3kg?), something like 5000 SAL or 6200 EMS...
Any thought?

>>7808876
SAL is absolutely fine if you don't mind the wait.

>>7808876
SAL parcel has tracking and requires a signature. I forgot how much the insurance covers, but it should be at least 5000 yen.

>>7808899
Yeah, just that I'm afraid of things going south, when amiami describe SAL themselves as "is similar to sending a letter through the mail."
>>7808913
Wait, SAL parcel does have tracking ID? Really?
I was under the impression that SAL parcel was just an economical package shipment, without anything except signature upon delivery.
That's definitely one of the only merit (along with speed) that I was attributing to EMS so, nearly no reason to go with that.

I assume tracking with SAL isn't as thorough as EMS, yes?
Thanks for the answer, bros

>>7808947
RSAL has tracking.

SAL does not.

I've gotten a ton of things via SAL and they all came fine.

>>7808947
Well, SAL Small Packet, RSAL Small Packet, and SAL Parcel are different things.

http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=english&vgform=SimpleForm&template=e_faq.html#Shipping

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>>7808153
not >>7808111. but i just got my first GK as well. typically e2046 included the wrong head but their sending the good one now...

in the mean time i'm trying to assemble the rest of the fig but im at a loss when it comes to filling these gaps.

i looked at that codyscoop guide but the problem is the guys mentions a few fillers but i cant find any of them in europe.
so my question is, is any filler safe to use with resin?
and would you happen to know a good European based webstore for GK supplies so shipping/tax wont rape me anytime i need something?

>>7809338
Use "green stuff" aka Kneadite, available at just about any decent hobby shop. I use it extensively when building warhammer miniatures.

>>7809338
Funny error. What butt is that?

>>7809347
>warhammer
thanks. looks like i'll be visiting a games workshop tomorrow.
for some reason the *only* generic hobby store here is at the ass end of amsterdam but i completely forgot about games workshops.

>>7809443
"Shaorin with Ribbon"
I only picked this gk because it was on sale. that butt had nothing to do with it. no sir...

>>7809480
That face.

>>7809480
Oh be careful bro, aside from the fact that Games Workshop green stuff is marked up by like 300% compared to everyone else's it comes in these shitty rolls. You see the yellow is the putty and the blue is the hardening agent and as soon as they touch they start to react and harden. Because GW green stuff comes in rolls with the yellow and blue side by side when you use them you have to cut off the interface between the two because they have already hardened.

Proper companies well their green stuff in two separate canisters which allow you to pinch what you need out and mix without wasting any.

Cutie.

>>7809504
Oh? Mine is just a single tube; haven't opened it yet. The number of warnings on it suggests it's some nasty shit.

I like how the GW packaging actually calls it "green stuff".

>>7806194
I got mine from AmiAmi.

don't mind me just receiving my preorder

>>7809748
Mine is accidentally RSAL together with the 5th BD and Holo. It will probably get here before the SAL snow miku; I've about given up on that package.

Will never have. ;_;

Why did she have to be a garage kit? Make that an official Figma, Max Factory.

>>7809480
Don't listen to that guy. there's no need to buy "name brand" putty if it's going to be covered in paint. Look for "epoxy putty" anywhere tools and plumbing repair supplies are sold. Experiment with the mixing ratio if it hardens too fast becomes to hard to sand.

If you're just impatient and not cheap, just mix baking soda with 5 minute epoxy. your gap will be filled and it will be bulletproof.

If you INSIST on a branded package solution, get TAMIYA or GSI CREOS epoxy putty through mail order.


Also, Codyscoop is outdated.It's one of a million modeler's websites that teach you old school so you can do things the hard way because those old sites are written by bitter neckbearded old fucks who want you to suffer like they did. Vaseline and polyester putty? FUCK THAT NOISE! Use SSP-HG or Baking soda and CA glue. Results are instant and sands like resin.
Squadron or gray putty? BULLSHIT. That crap shrinks. See above or if you have 10-20 Euro to spare, look for light curing putty and an ultraviolet light. No need to put your shit aside for 24 hours while you wait for shit to dry, using SSP-HG/clone and/or light curing putty and you'll have a kit filled and test fit in a single afternoon.

There's a reason hobby stores are out of business. Everything they sell is USELESS to a modeler. Tip your hats to the pioneers of Hobby japan and deneki hobby for making model making what it always has been: A HOBBY. no need to buy shit, use your imagination and don't let a retail catalog be your roadblock. My suggestion is find a GOOD modeling forum and learn how shit is done. don't rely replies from a random internet forum for answers.

>>7809492
Dude. are you here 24 hours a day?

Goodbye money, it was nice knowing you.

A tad too lewd MegaHouse but I can ignore it.

>>7809861
>well, considering the SHF is a Tamashii Nations exclusive that might be-
>Hobby Japan exclusive
Oh come on.

>>7809723
yours probably has the yellow part in the middle.

to be honest I don't like the stuff to well, only because it is pretty soft to cutting and sanding.

sorry but not that familur with UK based stores.

as for the problem I would use epoxy putty instead. just experiment with the green stuff for now though

btw there is NOTHING we can't fix, so don't be afraid to take risks.

>>7809833
On /jp/? Not completely.

>>7809861
Ignoring-lewd-butt-exposing-and-buying-figure crew.

Where do Britfellows buy their figurines from? The stores in the UK have a very poor selection, and I'm a bit unsure about international shipping.

http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-230322.html
Your chance to own chua chuaram for 10k.
You just need a super glue.

>>7809933
You think you are unlucky? Ask me how i buy figures in Greece. We have like 2 shops and they dont get figures that cost more that 30-40 euros because no one buys them. Japan is the only real solution sadly.

>>7809933
Personally, mostly Amiami, with HS and HLJ as backups, and Mandarake (and very, very occasionally ebay) for older/harder to find stuff, and Yokatta for exclusives.

Use SAL shipping and customs is only very rarely an issue. Usually takes somewhere between 1-3 weeks for stuff to arrive, mostly clustering around the 10-14 day mark. EMS on the other hand means customs will be all over your shit, and thanks to the delays introduced by that, it's not actually substantially faster than SAL, and gives you a lovely bill before you can pick up your parcel (wouldn't be so bad it it was just the taxes, but ParcelForce hit you with an additional £13.50 fee per-package; at least if an SAL package gets hit with customs fees, Royal Mail's handling fee is "only" £8).

>>7808153
>ask away I have been doing this kind of stuff for 7 years.
Have you been doing GK or just modeling for 7 yeras?

>>7810025
I didn't start Gk's till mmm 07. but I have been doing plastic models, like gundam,tanks,planes,cars,warhammer for much longer.

>>7809338
>>7809443
I submit that 3 is better than 1.

>>7809879
Japan doesn't want you to have her.

>mfw its on the GSC site for 14,000Y
>shipping will be at least 2,000Y
>total is over 200USD

lolno

I might get the generic base version instead.

>>7810278
Pay a lot, Mikufag.

This pre-order was pretty impulsive.
Now I think that figure is a shit.

>>7810278
Is ami ami getting the DX ver? I only see the generic base one up on the site.

>>7810309
No, its limited to the GSC only.
The figure is "made-to-order" anyway.

The original was far superior!

>>7810086
madotsukipuke.jpg
Only their child appearance makes good figures.
No, I'm not a pedo.

>>7810314
Does GSC charge your card before release or do they only charge when the item is ready to ship. First time ordering from them and I want to use paypal.
Just want to know if they want the money up front for pre-orders.

>>7810335
Your question is already answered, read the thread.

What part of Mizuho prints money? Is it Kikuko Inoue because I've noticed Ah My Goddess also has a never ending series of figure releases.

>beef-steak referent

Refrain from adding macro text.

>>7808111
>>7808167
Right, so I used a cutting wheel to lop off most of the injection runners before grinding them down somewhat with an aluminum oxide (red) grinding wheel. I liked the grinding wheel better than the shaped steel tips; the latter left a fringing, sloppy finish that took more effort to clean up afterwards. I'm going to try one of the smaller "jewelers" tips today to clean out some flashing webs that keep the head from fitting into the hair parts.

A mask or respirator is mandatory; I'd also suggest doing it outside.

>>7810706
Next started sanding the stub remnants flush and dry fitting the pieces together. Wet sanding by rinsing the sandpaper under the tap every few minutes did wonders for dust control and let me work inside with more light, but as noted before I found out my sandpaper wasn't up to the job.

Question for the more experienced buiders: when do you use sandpaper vs files?

>>7810721
files you use for taking significant portions off. like a nub, sand paper is for getting rid of small details like flash lines, scratches, raised paint(or anything like that)

really one swipe with a file and you can already be a mm deep.

>>7810721
common sense dictates that files last longer than sandpaper.

i used them primarily to file down rough remains of flash after cutting them off. than i smooth out the rest with fine sandpaper.
i have a set of fine diamond files in all kinds of shapes so i use them for rough edges and rougher seamlines as well.

a decent set of files is a wise investment imo

Size referencing from figure / gk

... dear god that's huge. Stand is 40cm (1.3 feet) tall according to GSC's site!

That head.

>>7810956
That neck.

>>7810956
Looks like some kind of DRUM.

>>7810998
The hat makes her head look bigger. It is used to frighten potential predators, as well as for mating.

>>7811002
>for mating
Do go on.

>>7810998
TROMMELN!!!!!!

>>7810998
>PARTYHARD.gif

>>7810721
sandpaper fpr preparing for primer, smoothing putty work and removing surface imperfections.
files for removing large imperfections and shaping the resin.

Use the right tool for the right job.

Cutie face.

>>7811066
>>7810998
I've been waiting for this moment!

>>7811293
suffering

>>7811293
FAT!

I didn't order a figure but I thought I'd ask here. Usually EMS delivers directly, right? My (worksafe) doujins have been in "retention" at the post office for a few days. What exactly does that mean? I hope I don't have to go over to the post office and argue with them.

>>7811365
*turns head back*
NO.

>>7811444
Enjoy prison, pedo.

>>7811517
Loli's still technically legal (or not illegal) in the US.

What isn't legal is shipping "obscene" material across state lines. There is no clear definition of obscene.

>>7811535
That's pretty bad if an EMS package is in "retention" in the US. I wonder what the sender wrote for the description? cute not pedo?

>>7811517
>>7811535
None of it is labeled R18, and if there were a problem with content then it wouldn't have gone beyond customs.

>>7811555
>>7811557
I wasn't suggesting that anything you/he got was R18, as you/he clearly stated otherwise. Just responding to the pedo thing. I've received several (very much) non-worksafe doujin without problem.

If you live on the east coast, the hurricane is probably causing delays. I don't know why, as it's a shit hurricane, but some of my (US) Amazon orders are stuck because of it. If you aren't, I dunno, lol.

>>7811444
They may have opened them and are checking the contents.

I like all the figures with teeth coming out.

>>7811582
It's probably that.

I was just unsure whether to wait or go check it out. I have a bad feeling about what would happen if I inquired where my Japanese comic books are.

it happened to me once, the package was mishandled and was soaking wet. they had to let it dry before attempting to recover the shipping label otherwise it would have fallen apart in their hands. if you ever handled the ems label then you'd know it's as weak as tissue paper. $400 in magazines went to shit.

>>7811659
I once had a figure package placed in a puddle near my doorstep. What a rude postman.

What butt will amiami reveal tonight?

>>7811639

It's actually quite simple. If you feel uncomfortable ordering something, you shouldn't order it. I've resigned myself to the fact that there's a lot of figures I like that I'll never own because I don't trust what will happen at our country's post office.

Butt-related.

>>7811942

Sorry, I meant customs. Both, really.

>>7811942
I for one, will likely never have anything of Muv-Luv training suits. Such is life.

Amiami

>>7811942
Which figure's ass is that?

>>7811769
Echidna's. (Shockingly, another lewd QB figure. Who'd've thunk it?)

My new Aya just arrived.

Holy balls, it's fantastic. The painting, the pose, the accessories (which she holds perfectly and with ease, unlike some other figs), the base, everything. Proving again that the best Touhou figs are those not being made by Griffon, ques Q already made good strides now Ichijin-sha raises the bar even more.

Now I do own plenty of Griffons and they are not all that bad, but lately it seems they've been just mass producing every single character they can get their hands on.

>>7812321

Some extras it comes with.

Erio will probably be fairly expensive, since you're essentially buying 2 figures.

HNNNNNNNNNNNG

>>7812321
Manufactored by Kotobukiya, you mean

>>7805408
So, I just checked the Princess Knight Miku mfc page and apparently all sorts of drama; no confirmation that its going to be made pi vi shi.

My heart ;_;

http://myfigurecollection.net/item/78590_vocaloid_hatsune_miku_knight_good_smile_company

Honouring our tradition of talking about jp game imports here;

X-seed seem to be localizing Corpse party. I can't wait. Huge fan of horror-suspense vns.

>>7812434
Noodles will kill himself.

>>7812321
Work safe angle.

>>7812361

I'm not sure, I went with what AmiAmi listed.

>>7813055
Yes.

They also made Marisa Lamp.
One of the few company doing touhou figs justice.
I hope griffon die so that a competent company will mass produce touhous.

>>7813024
bueno

Love is Butt™

>>7813024

Goddamn it GSC.

>>7812321
What's with the gap on her ankle?

Got a cast-off question for the pros.

If the plug and hole doesn't quite seem to want to fit, what is the best course of action?

I was removing the protective plastic and as with many cast-offs you need to remove some parts to get rid of the plastic. But when I wanted to put the pieces back together I had issues fitting the plugs into the holes. The model of course still works either nude or with the clothing hanging on, but I dislike leaving things broken if it is possible to fix.

I did a quick attempt at using a needle to enlarge the holes, but I think the only needle I found was actually slightly smaller than the hole and did nothing.

>>7813059

I happen to own that Marisa as well. It's great but the light is really weak and it's white, not blue as advertised. I wonder if I got a fake one..

Koishi butt.

>>7813956
Butts are old trend.

>>7813991
How could you say such a thing?

>>7814104
Easy.

>>7809819
Your ideas intrigue me and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter. Is the baking soda chemically relevant or is it just there to provide a texture to the paste?

This SSP-HG stuff you mention doesn't appear to be made anymore.

>>7814542
well I use baby powder but the idea is the same. The fine grains of the powder cause a reaction with the superglue, causing it to harden. but since it is powder it makes the mixture pretty easy to sand. This is good for small areas but you going to start crying(literally as the glue fumes will irritate your eyes) if you want to fill large gaps.
I still agree with no name brand, because they give you such a shit amount. I buy 16oz kits for like 15ish and they last me for a year or more. Look for apoxie or Magic Sculpt

>>7814600
derp, I ment if you want to fill large gaps, use some sort of epoxy putty.

>>7810706
>>7810721

Found the wet/dry sandpaper; it's packaged in smaller sheets than the purple stuff. The tubs E2046 ships their kits in work well as a water bath. My view on "sanding, lighting the workspace while" has been adequately communicated by Penny Arcade.

>>7814781
Had my first encounter with green stuff and I am not a fan; It dries so quickly that you're forced to work with it incrementally. I'll look into the alternatives mentioned in this thread; my preferred epoxy brand is apparently only available in bulk.

>>7809819
>>7814600
Baking soda reacts with stuff by producing CO2, and a frothing, pressurized & rapidly hardening paste sounds like a poor idea for a filler.

>>7814796
The jeweler bit worked well. On some of the pieces I followed up by wrapping a small piece of 400 grit sand around my knife file.

>>7814796
Use less of the blue, it will dry slower.

>>7814796
well never tired baking soda, but baby powder gives you like 30seconds to a min or working time, so yeah you got to be fast.

>>7814988
It's a single tube, I don't think so tim.

For ponpon

>>7806027
uglyassmole.jpg

>>7807263
Why does Yuki look like shit?

>>7815216
That's a capybara, not a mole.

>>7807596
You have some shitty manga there, faggot.

>>7807596
I hate you.

>>7815181
(´_ゝ｀)凸

>>7810086
I really like the bottom half of this but the top half isn't that great

Ok so after emailing a bro and he wanted help so I am doing a livestream of like q&a and demo shit or what not, idk will be stupid but come by if you want to learn anything about models

http://www.btrsports.net/

>>7815492
Whoa /jp/ livestream.

>>7815228
>>7815239
What is the problem?
Not my fault you cant enjoy Doraemon when you are a kid.

>>7815909
They are just jealous. man.

FUCK.

>>7807596

acrylic risers are your friend

>>7816045
Don't panic my friend.
here is what you do. get boiling water, and drop it in to get nice and hot. this will make it just pliable enough for you to bend it. if that does not work you will probably have to get putty to fill in the gaps. from below it might look weird but when she is all put together I don't think anyone will notice.

>>7816082
with the putty way, you might want to wrap the panty part in clear wrap to prevent the putty from sticking to that part when you only want it to stick on the skirt.

Amiami updated etc.

>>7807596

The only local store that imports Ikea wants to charge me the equivalent of $574.

Yeah, that's going to happen.

>>7816060
THANKS.
I just googled it and found out that it can be bought from Daiso for a few bucks.

That new eva from riobot looks so nice. Its a shame that its so expensive.

>>erio nintendroid
>>my face when

>>7816060

Never thought about putting something below the models to bring them higher up. Perhaps I should look around for some transparent plastic stuff.

Since Detolf was mentioned in this thread, I'm going to ask.
Where can I buy one of these?
I checked the Ikea site, but it seemed to have disappeared from the US.

>>7816473
I think someone said they've discontinued it, you might have to look through their catalogue and find an alternative you like.

>>7816492
I found this looking around:

The DETOLF product range is not being discontinued. Unfortunately,
discrepant information was initially provided internally at IKEA
regarding this product's future availability, which resulted in our
incorrect response.

This was the end of July, so who knows.

>>7816473
Nope not discontinued.
I just got 2 of them recently.
Over here, it is in their new 2012 catalog with a discount as well.

>>7814796
wow. looks almost exactly like my failed adventure with green stuff yesterday.
turns appears GW's version of "green stuff" is more geared towards sculpting shit instead of filler.

-

http://www.gremlins.com/jim_bertges/first.html

this guy mentions miliput and it sound more up my alley since it seems it behaves more like clay instead instead of dried up chewinggum. it also seems pretty versatile.
did anyone work with that stuff here?

>>7816633
miliput is a brand of epoxy putty. but they have different formuals.

>>7816082
>>7816090

The skirt halves fit together reasonably well on their own. While I couldn't hold it together one-handed for a picture, the empty skirt or the hips fit into the lower torso quite solidly, however all 3 don't seat properly, and there are vertical gaps showing between the skirt and the blouse on the torso.

It's more like her hips are too big.

So no tips for my problem?
>>7813712

Not really sure what to do to improve fitting of plugs and holes.

Dammit, Griffon...

>>7816514
But where is there?

>>7816515
;_;

>>7817513
Satori and Koishi aren't bad but Kogasa is an abomination here.

Dammit, Griffon...

>>7807574
what's your rainmeter skin(s) called?

http://ameblo.jp/gsc-mikatan/

Damn it, Orchid Seed, could you be less subtle with the packaging?

I've actually got this on pre-order; might have to cancel it now.

>>7814796
>Baking soda reacts with stuff by producing CO2, and a frothing, pressurized & rapidly hardening paste sounds like a poor idea for a filler.

my mistake. baking POWDER. trust me on this. once you do it you'll wonder why you ever listened to anyone who told you to use putty.

>>7814796
FIlling pinholes with green stuff? You're doing it wrong.

http://hobbywave.com/search?q=mr+surfacer

>>7817153
wow that is pretty bad..
ummm
shit..
I would still try my original idea, I am thinking you can cut some of the butt off that is not seen, I assume you will always have the skirt on.

>>7818317
Which grade, the 500? The hobby shop suggested 1200 for use as a primer, haven't looked into the heavier grades.

>>7818456
500 is good for filling small holes, I use it. 1000 and 1200 are to thin and are ment to go straight into the airbrush.

>>7817700
The clock is dark rainmeter, the rest is gnometer.

Question: where do missing parts go when you drop them? I'm pretty sure they vanish from existence, because I dropped one of nendo Yui's arms and it completely disappeared. Fuck, I searched my entire room already.

>>7818784
I dropped like a 2mm piece from my Ikaruga kit that's needed to hold the tail end together. b.b.hood am cry.

>>7818795
I spent 45 minutes searching every cranny in my room.

Just a second ago went and took one of the face parts... it was beneath it. Fuck my short-term memory.

the best mio. Also lewd thighs. lewd everything. use your imagination!!

I just a bought a Canon EOS Rebel T3 for my intro to photography class to satisfy my art requirement for General Ed.

I'm building a light box later today so I can take pictures of figures lol

>>7819114
Unless it specified a digital camera, you really should have gotten a film camera for something like an intro to photography class.

>>7819001
wasn't there a really cool papercraft of that girl?

God damn it, I really want this Villetta (for reasonable price).

>>7819180
Did those two figures in the back ever release? I have them pre-ordered and still haven't received a confirmation.

Oh boy, this is hilarious.

I laughed even more when I noticed that you got 1/5.

>>7819193
Yes they did. I wasn't interested in them at all since their quality is awful.

>>7819194
Haha, I think Ponpo linked that before.

He probably gave it the 1/5.

>>7819125

It specified a DSLR Camera with manual exposure or a P&S digital camera

>>7819213
>He probably gave it the 1/5.

He doesn't like Homu?

>>7819224
>It specified a DSLR Camera with manual exposure or a P&S digital camera

Hey, why would you waste your DSLR Camera in such a crappy way like lightbox?

I don't know what lenses do you have but I guess it's fine to shoot even with kit so get your figs and make some natural photos. Use lights, make some bokeh, etc.

Lightbox is boring, it's good for magazine catalogs only.

>>7819273

Honestly because I have no idea what I'm doing.

The third week of college just ended today for me.

I haven't learned anything yet, I don't know anything.

Up until I had the first project last week I've shot somewhere in the double digits of photos in my lifetime.

I know I'm retarded

hur dur expensive camera ( for me atleast) doesn't know shit about it

I don't want to shit up this thread anymore with my ass level photo talk

If you wan't to talk about it more or give advice you can just email me

>>7819374
>I know I'm retarded

Good for you, but visit a doctor also cuz your butt is on fire.

>>7819194
>>7819213
That wasn't me, but I didn't know someone from /jp/ was making those. I think I saw one with Yui in it once?

>>7819114
>Canon EOS Rebel T3
fact: the japanese version of the camera is called the "EOS Kiss"
you have a ladies camera in disguise.

pussy.

>>7819471
Even in america the Rebel is widely regarded as a woman's camera.

>>7819114
>lightbox

facepalm.jpg

>>7819471
Most Rebels are Kiss in Japan. They're EOS in Europe though.

>>7819501
as long as the owner learns to regret their purchase. They could have bought a EOS 20D or 30D used with a kit lens for less. At least then you have two dials to work manual mode without pulling away from the viewfinder instead of taking your eyes off the subject to see your selection on the rear display.

EOS 550 / 600 = fine.

I bet you have no idea how to shoot it right and think that another "body" will save your day.

550D is more than enough for beginners.

>>7819589
I think the 20D and 30D have pretty limited ISO range and poor high ISO performance to boot. A newer, lower-end camera will have better longetivity than an an older, mid-range camera.

Then again Canon's forte has never high ISO performance.

/jp/ - Photography

And those photographers will never show their works.

>>7810402

I find myself asking this every time a new Mizuho figure is announced. I liked the show, but I don't understand why they're still making new figures of her every six months.

>>7819712
I tend to take the pictures, edit them, export to a jpg 1000 pixels or so on the longest edge and forget about it. Sometimes I'll post them here, but more often than not I don't so they're all sitting there in my LR folders.

Figures can also get a bit repetitive to take pictures of. There's only so many scenarios a fixed-pose figure can be placed in while still being related to the pose/character.

What's amiami policy on order cancellations? What I mean is, do they have a zero tolerance policy or it can be arranged depending on the customer's history?

>>7819751
As far as I know no problem with canceling as long it isnt release.
I have cancelled a few of them with no problem. Just dont do it when they are asking for payment.

>>7819751
No one really knows but it's fine usually. As long as you don't cancel stuff constantly.

>>7819777
I just cancelled part of an order, and it was fine.

Actually, it kinda kicked my order back up. They must've forgotten to send me my bill because part of my order included a figurine that wasn't released yet... and just never sent it.

>>7819777
>>7819776
Alright, thanks.

>>7819651
>poor high ISO performance
It's still life not sports. your figures aren't moving. You've heard of tripods right?

>>7819722
>I find myself asking this every time a new Mizuho figure is announced. I liked the show, but I don't understand why they're still making new figures of her every six months.
I can't understand how she's even a popular subject after nine NINE years. Maybe the license cost faded? Glad the sculptor delivered.

>>7819924
Assuming he leaves the house, having better iso performance is a plus. not to mention a better rear lcd, something else that will help when outside the house.

In before hurr chimping

I bought a $1000 DSLR and take pictures in auto mode

Come at me

>>7819991
I don't even have a camera. Come at me.

>>7819941
>Assuming he leaves the house
Let's face it. He didn't know what to buy and probably went by pricetag. He'll learn how bad it is as the class progresses.

> better rear lcd
Come on now. you can NOT check anything except exposure on those screens. between my old crop cameras and my full-frame with a "massive" 3" screen, they're only good for previewing exposure and deleting obvious throwaways. even if you can zoom in you can't really find a picture's subtle flaws without looking at it on a full sized monitor.

>better iso performance is a plus
Actually, most cameras that boast that range are useless at that range. Be it Canon, Nikon or those trendy m43 cameras. So unless he bought a pricey 2nd gen full frame camera that actually takes clear pictures at ISO3200/6400, most applications will still require more realistic realworld ISO speeds of 800 or less.

The only thing that Rebel has in its favor is the IS kit lens. it's dark and slow, but forgiving of being hand-held at slow shutter speeds.

>>7819924
Most of the time my camera is at ISO 3200 just because I don't want to set up a tripod for something like a snapshot. For stilllife shots, yes, I wholeheartedly agree with you about tripod usage.

However, the 20D and 30D don't have live view, which in my opinion is one of the more important features for still life shots. The viewfinder on those cameras is brighter and bigger than any Rebel's, but with the focusing screen that comes on it the depth of field is around f/4. Whether your lens is a 1.4 or 2.8, your viewfinder will always show the depth of field as if it were stopped down to f/4. You're going to be doing a lot of chimping to check that focus. You can get different replacement screens to help focusing, but at that point why not just get a modern DSLR with live view?

>>7820026

lol The teacher told everyone to go to him before buying a camera

He asked how much I had to spend and said this is the one you should buy for the money you have

Oh well it sucks if it is indeed true that the teacher is retarded and I got fucked

I don't mind if it gets me through the class really.

If I decide I actually like photography I always have more money to blow on something better

>why not just get a modern DSLR with live view?
>>7820025

I dunno, why don't I buy a new tv every year because of new features? Live view DSLRs are low in number. When Canon makes a full frame camera with live view I'll consider it amongst the million other options that will hopefully be present when that happens. Otherwise why would I step down from a full frame to a 1.6 camera because of a single feature?

this .. this is the figure thread, right?

Was hoping this would be up tonight.

>>7820042
No, this is /p/.

>>7820058
SO is that going to be a general release figure available through the normal channels or will I have to proxy/bundle/yahoo that bitch?

>>7820036
5D2? 1Ds3?
Canon makes a lot of live view cameras now. The only reason they don't have more full frame with it is because their full frame cameras are only released once every few years. Both the 5D3 and 1Ds4 after rumored to be announced "soon"

>>7820058
>>7820064

It should be up for preorder on the 6th I think.

I want this figure so damn bad, but I'm a broke college student. I do need to return a textbook though...

>>7820118

If by returning you mean sell it back don't.

It's not worth it you're betting off trying to sell it on ebay or somewhere else where you can undercut the bookstores selling used copies and make a much larger return

my book store buys books for like $10 and marks them up to 80

>>7820136
No, I mean literally return to the store for a full refund. I ended up not needing it for the class.

>>7820036
Live view has been a standard on DSLRs since the 40D, in 2007.

>>7820169
the only thing I can think of is that he has a 5D, 1Ds, or 1Ds2

Does E2046 charge you immediately when you preorder?

What a shock. fanboys in a figure thread. do you even take pictures? or do you just wack off to the brochure? at over $2000 a pop, how often you think someone would buy a full frame camera?

>>7820348
No, payment is before it's shipped.

>>7820348
No.

But you can pay in advance.

>>7820352
I buy various expensive cameras, then take pictures of them using a disposable.

where can i buy a youmu nendoroid ?

>>7820352
I just jack off to the specs of cameras. Keep in mind that FF cameras hold their value much better than crop cameras. If you want to upgrade from one FF camera to another it'd be best to sell the one you own first.

Also consider that there have really only been a handful of FF cameras and the IQ is pretty good for all of them. Only the buyer can choose if those features they'll be getting from a switch are worth it or not.

>>7820383
Hipster scum.

I always liked photo-"experts" without any examples of their works. It's worse than audiophilia where people listen to specs instead of music.

It's candy. Sure.

Also post limit.

Also less gearfagottry.

>>7820394
>FF cameras hold their value much better than crop cameras. If you want to upgrade from one FF camera to another it'd be best to sell the one you own first
>there have really only been a handful of FF cameras and the IQ is pretty good for all of them. Only the buyer can choose if those features they'll be getting from a switch are worth it or not.

That's exactly the point i'm getting at. it's not worth the upgrade or the hassle of taking a hit on resale to fund another titan. I have my FF, a crop for macros and a crop for snaps. I don't need another camera or need to upgrade them.

In the end the results speak for themselves. Not the megapixels or consumer-drawing features. Did you ever look at a photo and think "wow the IS/VR on that lens is really good." or "that's clearly 18 megapixels" or "glad he had LIve view!" no. That's what Flickr is and that's why a lot of photographers hide/remove their exif. because the tech DISTRACTS FROM THE FUCKING PICTURE.

http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item-sby-toy15228.html

Be fast, only 9k yen

I feel like taking a break from Reaction Image Culture so someone else can make the thread.

＿☆（ ´_⊃｀）☆＿

>>7821449

Just used live view today to critically focus an image at f/1.4. Glad I had live view.