/jp/ - Otaku Culture

>>8431606
Only thing I have on pre-order is this. I also want that Phat company yukari but its sold out everywhere.
So when I get enough money to pay double the price on amazon or elsewhere I will get it.

>>8431633
I really want that one. being poor sucks.

Soon.

Saber lily Avalon shipped yesterday to me!! So excited. Ended up being 134$.. With SAL.

>>8431633
I hate figures with poky nipples.

How much do you guys pay for shipping in general? With Amazon, to get a single tankoubon shipped costs $50 + duties.

It's even more expensive with figs and other boxed goods, and EMS is the only option on most sites.

>>8431633
How much is this and where did you get it?

I would be swimming in figs but I had to get a root canal and I am now out 700 autism bucks. Kinda makes me upset to see all you guys being happy.

Got the Rosario + Vampire BDs for the holidays and while watching decided I needed a Moka figure. Lurked eBay for a couple weeks and managed to snag the Good Smile version for $150, which is good considering she routinely goes for twice that.

>>8431656
I want the other 2 figs of her but they're all long since sold out. Ill get them eventually.
On another note I looked at my ami ami account for the first time in 3 months. I have have this on pre-order also.

>>8431694
I own zero figures because I live with my parents and I'm too embarrassed to 'come out' as a weeaboo.
However I have been following these threads for years.

Tempted to get Medicine. I think they did an amazing job with the face. Kind of iffy on her dress and the price tag. Surprised that i-con worked on such an unpopular character.

I have tons of shit on preorder this year. I actually preordered one of the fate/zero Swiss knife thingy which is the first non-figure I have like ever ordered. No madokas ordered though. I'm hoping for Alter.

>>8431717
I saw this earlier. I don't even care about Medicine but damn, she looks great.

>>8431692
Shes in a swimsuit of course her nipples are going to be erect.

>>8431715
Yeah, though I wonder if my parents will think I am gayer than they already do (apparently not having a GF=being gay) if I buy figs or will be encouraged that I like females. I have a shelf in my room that you can't see from anyway but my desk so I have been thinking about using that.

>>8431684
I would have gotten her today, but USPS sent the package to the wrong Post Office.
EMS sure is great.

Also, pre-ordered the re-release of Kotobukiya Reimu because I already have the Marisa.

I'm done buying figures on a whim, though. I'm going to start wasting my money on building a retro AR-15.

>>8431783
>I'm going to start wasting my money on building a retro AR-15.

I like your style.

It's on its way. I'm glad it fit RSAL since I wouldn't have been able to afford EMS.

>>8431809
fuck you i wanted this.

also.

i have >>8431684 GSC madoka, and this pure neemo in the mail right now. probably by friday or monday

Mays preorders are going to be a son of a bitch.

-Alter PSG Panty Late May-2012 - 6,180
-Fate/Zero Saber Extra- Late May 2012 - 7,260
-GSC Saber Cuirassier Complete figure – Late May 2012 – 10,180
-Riobot Gurren Lagann 04 – Late May - 7, 240

>>8432741
forgot pic

They keep making these and I keep having to buy them.

Celty fig from Alter. Not bad, might get it. Wish she was on her motorcycle though.

[spoiler]Finally I'll have all 3 of them, ordered Kallen and CC for a reasonable price and I've got Villetta ~2 months ago.</spoiler>

>>8432781
WHY DIDN'T I KNOW ABOUT THIS?!
All that's left is an Agastya and a Spread Needle and I'd have my Seraphi back.

Anyway, ordered this here Fate last weekend, shoul arrive today or tomorrow. Expensive as hell but oh so worth it.

[spoiler]Caster Extra is almost here.</spoiler>

[spoiler]And Dizzy re-release. Such a nice fig.</spoiler>

Went through denden town today.
Saw the painted Mami GK going for 58k yen.
Also for you guys looking for Alter Arc, the shop next to softmap in denden town is selling it for 16800.

[spoiler]I considered buying this (actually bought it, but returned it immediately after). It looks precariously balanced and the Magdele looks overly fragile.</spoiler>

[spoiler]>>8431809
I like this version more. She's more sexy, elegant and delightful.</spoiler>

I considered buying this (actually bought it, but returned it immediately after). It looks precariously balanced and the Magdele looks overly fragile.

[spoiler]>>8433153
I preferred Alter's Caren.</spoiler>

I certainly hope they make more of those ZUNart figures.

Maybe one of Sanae's silly UFO pose.

My touhou figs are starting to get larger now.
Just ordered this with QuesQ Yakumo, ZUN art Reimu and Perfect Math Cirno coming.
My Marisa Lamp, HJ Reimu, QuesQ Alice and MF Suika will finally get more friends.

>>8433155
No, the post you're replying to is Alter Caren. The one you posted is GSC.

[spoiler]>>8433189
Oh, my bad. You're right.</spoiler>

[spoiler]I have only 2 2hus and I don't want to get any more.</spoiler>

>>8433182
ZUN art reimu

please show it

>>8433204
This is one fig that every touhou fan must have.

>>8433207
it's beautiful i don't even know why poeople buy the touhou figs that aren't ZUN art

I'm bored of figures, what's something interesting to use them for other than hotglueing

>>8433510
photography I guess. Or you could just stick to figmas and other posable toys so you can change it up a bit every week

>>8433510
They make nice room/house decor.

Momiji will never have another figure...

>>8433510
Paint them yourself. Everyone did a bit of model building as a kid, I'm sure you'll learn quickly, and the euphoria of a well executed paintjob is far stronger than the neutrality of simply buying stuff and putting it behind glass.

Bump for safety.
Stop losing fig threads, assholes.

Just got it today.
I'm a bit scared of opening it. The box is so nice.

>>8433182
>ZUN art Reimu and Perfect Math Cirno
Good taste.

I myself am just about to order those two.

>>8433738
Speaking of GK's, did anybody else get something from e2046 sale?
Got myself a kit of: Spike Spiegel, Kamina, Mizuho from OtoBoku, Ayane from DoA, Rei cosplaying as Yoko, Togame, Morrigan and Youmu in a sukumizu (you know, sculpted after THAT picture)

I've got these on pre-order. And I received my HMO Miku nendo a couple weeks ago, so happy!

Hoping Alter gets kneesocks finished soon, the prototype looked amazing!

If i have two items shipping out in February but want to get the madoka 1/8, can I order it but get it shipped with the rest of the things in Feb?

Or do I need to wait until february to order?

>>8435518
How adorable.
I was really excited about Ito Life Wriggle untill I saw the paint job.

How horrifying

gotta love those chinese pirates. won't mind having one at all.

Anyone know a good site to sell figs? I'm looking to cut down my collection.

i just got this in the mail two days ago.

>>8436495
eBay?
Any sort of figure-specific site would just be limiting your options.

>>8436495
Mind telling us what you're selling?

>>8436545
I guess I could show them here first, but isn't there a rule or something about advertising?

>>8436681
It's not like you're some viral marketer trying to show your warez.

If you're that paranoid, just set up an ebay listing or something.

>>8436730
Well here's what I've got.

>>8437019
How much are you selling Altlene and Kouhime?

>>8433182
How much did you drop for that?

>>8431809

Is there any hope for restock on Saber Lily? I missed the preorder on Amiami and now it's sold out.

>>8437019
Hnnnggghhh Altlene. How much for her?

I wish there were more Sora no Woto figures. There are a few awkward prize figures, and the only "proper" figure doesn't really click with me.

Maybe things will change if there's an OVA made.

Word of advice for my fellow /fig/fags. Be extraordinarily careful with figures made from polyreson. There is absolutely not flex whatsoever to the material.

I snapped the finger off my $200 Tomo Yamanobe figure earlier today. Just twisted her apron a bit and one of the fingers that pinch it snapped right off. Managed to glue it back on in a reasonable estimation of how it should be. Some paint to cover and hopefully it won't be noticable. Still very upset with myself.

Fate/extra caster and my 1/60 Tomhawk Destroid are coming in the mail.

>>8437019

I'll buy that Saber Lion from you.

>>8437110
>>8437061
>>8437046
Oh jeeze, I'll have to look up the retail prices. Gimme a bit, I was about to go out for dinner. I'll get back to you tonight though.

>>8437099
That one looks pretty nice, I kind of want it now.

Why her face is so fucked up?

>>8437306
Her fang looks strange, and the nose is really prominent, making her face sharply divided in two hemispheres like the front of a crusader's helmet. I bet it's like a V from above.

>>8437140
>>8437099
Too bad it was cancelled.

>>8437337
Oh really? Damn.

>>8437128
Alright, here we go. Drop me an email for the specifics.
>>8437094
>>8437046
Altlene and Kouhime are on AmiAmi for ~$70 USD, I'll do $45 each.
>>8437110
Saber Lion is on 1999 for ~$33, I'll do $20.

>>8437019
Is that Alice opened?

>>8437526
Saber gift price?

>>8437553
It was pretty pricey when it came out (and still is ~$80 on amiami, but I remember it going on sale shortly after coming out so I'll just use that as a base instead. How does $40 sound?
>>8437535
She is, yeah. What is worse, her tail snapped off during an earthquake. It is not in a noticeable spot and could easily be fixed, but I'm pretty sure nobody would even want to pay shipping costs on that.

< these (i already got some of these in the past months)

plus, Luka cheerful, Sakura Kyouko figma/nendo and Taneshima Poplar nendo

>>8437569
>earthquake
My worst horror, I hope I never have to experience one here. The thought of losing all my figures is terrifying. Are you living in Japan?

>>8437607
Nah, but I'm on the ring of fire. It's pretty terrible (｀・ω・´)

>>8437061
10klike all the usual exclusive touhou figs.
Paid 10k for Marisa lamp and HJ Reimu. If only I were in Japan when they are taking the preoder for them then wouldnt have to pay for these ridiculous mark up.
Paid even more for Alice since it they added the shanghai, hourai and gang into the price.

Thank god the ufo Reimu and Cirno isnt up to 5figures.

Also finally finished exploring denden town today. Not too impressed with it. It had more unique and rare figs compare to akiba but the prices are like 10% higher than akiba.
Volks and melonbooks are pretty nice though. Much bigger than their akiba counterpart.

>>8437061
10k like all the usual exclusive touhou figs.
Paid 10k for Marisa lamp and HJ Reimu. If only I were in Japan when they are taking the preoder for them then wouldnt have to pay for these ridiculous mark up.
Paid even more for Alice since they added the shanghai, hourai and gang into the price consideration.

Thank god the ufo Reimu and Cirno isnt up to 5figures.

Also finally finished exploring denden town today. Not too impressed with it. It had more unique and rare figs compare to akiba but the prices are like 10% higher than akiba.
Volks and melonbooks are pretty nice though. Much bigger than their akiba counterpart.

pre-ordered this one recently.

i'm not a fan of the series but i love the colour scheme. also striped socks.

>>8437909
I love the Volks in Denden Town. I thought the area was pretty good in general, from my point of view rarer figures is well worth a slight price hike.

>>8437588
I've got the Elsie one. The arms in the picture are actually transparent, which makes it look a lot better.
I've been buying nendoroids for a while and they've finally got a decent stand now.

>>8438027
>I love the Volks
Yeah.
I fucking love their Idolm@ster cabinet. Wish I could buy all of them home.
Too bad there is a huge not for sale sign there and no pics allowed.
I also saw their P01 and Strike Witches poster. I am starting to think that Volks should do more scale figs. Personally I think they are better than the Alter Strike Witches line. The poses are actually much more dynamic.

>>8438060
I'd like to see more scale figs from them as well, even though I don't particularly like their K-On line.

>>8438070
They were having a huge sale for them.
Yui and Azusa especially look like shit. Even griffon stuff look better. Mio is at least passable.

>>8438126
I'll admit, that made me giggle.

Don't really have anything preordered myself until March, with Phat Ran/Chen and Griffon's Nazrin.

How does the non SAL economic shipping work on Mandarake? If I opt to pay via Paypal and select SAL as my delivery option, will it just be registered instead of unregistered or is SAL a complete no-go for Paypal?

>>8438674
No idea.
For me it is like this.
amiami
SAL - No tracking number, no signature or shit, the postman just dump the stuff outside of my house no matter the weather
RSAL - Tracking number + signature needed to receive the package

mandarake
SAL - No tracking number but signature is needed to receive the package

>>8438685
Yeah, that'll be the SAL economic option Mandarake offer, however you can't do it via paypal because (I assume so anyway) there's no signature on delivery so you could jew them with paypal's claim process. Does anyone else know if I can just use SAL registered with paypal on Mandarake?

>>8438689
Wait, I dont understand. Why would there be no signature on delivery if you use paypal?
What is the difference? They are both SAL.
Is there a reason why I dont have to sign off for amiami SAL because I am using paypal for it?
With amiami new layout I can use CC for everything. Fuck paypal charges.

>>8438704
Oh no, it's just a policy Mandarake have. They don't allow you to pay via Paypal for SAL unregistered packages, you have to pay via CC. What I'm wondering is if they offer SAL registered for Paypal or whether I'll have to fork out for EMS as that's the only one they allow via Paypal.

>>8438704
Mandarake refuse to offer non-registeredSAL for Paypal payment as you can receive the package, then file a claim on Paypal and get the money back.

Hence they only offer it for Credit Cards

>>8438717
So am I right in thinking they offer registered SAL for paypal? It's still a damn sight cheaper than EMS.

>>8438714
>>8438717
But you are required to sign off for Mandarake unregistered SAL packages. Pretty sure they will have a record for it from the post office. How will the paypal claim hold up in this case?

I only use RSAL for amiami packages because I am worried about the rain and people stealing my packages outside my house.

>>8438733
Apparently so, opting for SAL and paying via Paypal has them send it via registered.

I didn't know this and paid for EMS for my Hidamari Sketch art book...ended up coming to almost £50 in total costs.

>>8438744
Yeah, I got bitten by EMS when HS had to send my UBW Rin by it as she was too big. EMS also goes through Parcelforce in the UK so I got hit for £32 customs on top of the postage, I wasn't pleased.

>>8438792
Haven't been stung by Import Tax much, only once last year around January. I imagine it was because it was near christmas so they started charging everyone.

HNNNNNNNNNNNNGH-

I've got all my figs via EMS because it's faster and safer. And a lot more expensive.
So if you don't give a shit about ~2-4 weeks of waiting you can use SAL. I actually ordered my 2 last figs from Mandarake like that because I don't really care how long it will take to deliver it to me and it's really cheaper.

The only thing is "will it blend?" on the way to me?

>>8438835
Adachi and not Nanako? bah.

>>8436350
Ito life's Wriggle in fig version?.

>>8438870
There will be 2 secret characters, so she's probably one of them.

I got both of these in. Funny how they have the same general pose.... and blue and white shimapan.

Anyone getting her? Too lewd?

>>8440247
Just lewd enough

>>8438714
Paypal only does EMS and depending on the store DHL

ALWAYS go for DHL if you have the option. Just as expensive as EMS but because they handle customs themselves their a hell of a allot faster.
In many cases their customs fees are cheaper too. PostNL charges a whopping 17 euro's EMS while DHL charges only 10.

the right one and the middle one are reserved and the left one is my new (and the first!!!) figure.

>>8440247
holy...definitely too lewd.

http://myworld.ebay.com/gpa02

http://goodsmile-wf-global.ecq.sc/

WF exclusives are up.

I know you guys probably aren't too pleased, but I'm quite happy.

We liked Hyperdimension Neptunia, right?

>>8441895
Nice. I had given up on seeing a non-GK from the series.

>>8438835
When? Where?

>>8441895
The face looks pretty bad. Almost like a boot leg.

>>8441635
JESUS, they are not GLORIOUS NIPPON ONRY anymore.

>>8441895

Did the second one up the battle frame rate or what?

>>8437569
Has it been opened? Any damage?

I've never brought any figs before. But I'm looking for some Alice ones. Where do you guys usually get them?

>>8442357
Amiami.com
Hlj.com

>>8441895
I love Neptune and her Suigintou voice, but I'm kinda disappointed how this figure lacks her robo armor and sword.

>>8441895
i hate the game with a passion because its the biggest piece of shit ive played in my life. but i liked the character designs so im ok with this.

>>8441635
>nendo
>nendo
>figma
No thank you.
GSC is slowly getting worse. I dont remember the last time they made something good. Saber Lily doesnt count since it is just a rerelease.

I think I visited all the mandarake shops in Japan besides the Fukouka branch. Cant believe their Osaka branch is on one of the most happening street in Kansai.

>>8441635
>nendo
>nendo
>figma
No thank you.
GSC is slowly getting worse. I dont remember the last time they made something good. Saber Lily doesnt count since it is just a rerelease.

I think I visited all the mandarake shops in Japan besides the Fukouka branch. Cant believe their Osaka branch is on one of the most happening street in Kansai.

>>8443321
But the WF exclusives are never scale figs.

>>8443482
Lily Caliburn was an exclusive at the time before they did the rerelease.

>>8443482
I am talking exclusively about WF. Overall their scale figs havent been above mediocre imo.
Who need to make scale figs when you can just make nendos with the same mold.

Is it true that FooBarBaz passed away in the Tohoku Earthquake?

foobarbaz.jp

His anime figure blog stopped being updated the day after and ever since the only posts on his blog are labeled as "auto-posts"

I think I'm probably going to be spending over a grand this month again.

I just don't understand how it builds up so fast.

>>8444025
https://twitter.com/#!/foobarspa

So, no.

Also, he lives in Osaka. So definitely no.

But he has been absent for half a year

Seems like at least 20 of my related posts were deleted by meido & del_all.

Vary smurt!

>>8444501
maybe that'll teach you to stop shitposting, asshole

i think this should conclude my brief visit to the /fig/ thread

>>8440247
Too lewd unfortunate. If she had a band aid covering her then i would definitely get it. exposed genitals is a little much i think. I might still get it cause she looks awesome but i just don't know

Imagining those Asian workers in those Griffon pictures handling these lewd, very sexual figures makes me feel strange.

>>8444576
Never!

It only makes this thread worse.

>>8444638
I find the concept that /jp/ would ever need birth control to be the utmost of hilarity.

I've got this one on her way to me now, along with figma Nadeko and Index, and Nendo Taiga and Yozora.

>>8440756
>Paypal only does EMS and depending on the store DHL
You've been able to get DHL from any Mandarake store for a while, now. If it's not on the order form (I think it is for most of them now though), just ask for it in the note field.

>>8433153
> bought it, but returned it immediately after

You're buying from a local store aren't you? I hope you live in Japan otherwise you're paying too much.

>>8447556
Lewd, but cute.

>>8438017
I must have this, oh my god.

>>8447584
I do believe you mean not lewd enough. There is no such thing as a limit to how lewd something should and can be, except when it involves sluttish behaviour, mindbreaking, and possibly a few other things.

Just preordered this. I have a habit of getting any Cirno that comes out. I think she looks nice.

>>8447596
ARE YOU TALKING BACK AT BOOF-SAMA?
DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHO YOU ARE MESSING WITH, KID?

>>8447606
Sup BOOF
astroturfing as hard as ever I see

>>8447601
Those wings look fantastic. Wonder if it would look better with a frosted glass look instead of being clear.

>>8447596
However, there is a limit to my shame.

>>8447621
I think frosted glass would look and suit her better. But I'm happy with the clear. The icicle she's holding looks a little out of place, but it's Cirno, so it doesn't bother me.

>>8444663
figs and 2hus act as birth control for /jp/, as it prevents /jp/ from engaging in consensual (or non-consensual) sexual activity with 3D women, hence lowering the birth rate of the /jp/ population.

>>8447658
Explains why /jp/ is like actual Japan, a dwindling birth rate.

>>8447658
Anime figures also emit an AT field that keeps girls out of your room.

>>8447665
That explains a lot.

is amiami the site with the most reasonable prices? are there other good fig sellers online?

I don't mind if it ships internationally or Japan only, as I can get my parcels forwarded from within Japan (though it does take more effort and all).

>>8447680
Amiami is the best.

HLJ is worth looking at for their sales.

Hobby Search is worth looking at for... when you can't get things elsewhere. That's it.

>>8447680
No reason why anyone should use other shop when amiami is around.
amiami even has points system now.
Are other shops even trying?

>>8448310
Wow you could get both those separate for cheaper. Fuck that price.

>>8448316
No idea.
I was surprised when I saw that price.
What so special about it? I was never that into CG.

>>8448367
The price tag says they are sunburned, which is supposedly a limited edition.

>>8447680
just to let you know, when amiami says japan only it really isn't, they will ship anywhere regardless. Its just the manufacturers who don't want them selling at such low prices outside of japan or something around those lines but amiami doesn't care and just wants to make money regardless of where the person lives.

DHL requires you to grab packages at the door, don't they? I usually go with EMS since I tend to work all day and don't want them to drop by and then leave again.

I'm thinking of cutting down on figures this year though. Getting low on space, and I keep feeling the burn from toll and taxes. I buy a figure for 6k yen, then they tack on some 3k yen shipping, and then I get hit by 3k yen taxes.

Mandarakes fake numbers usually make me feel like a winner. It is like they have a 3k+ yen discount on their orders. Just a shame they don't really seem to list many things that are brand new.

>>8450005
I think it might be at the deliverer's discrection. I've had EMS packages dropped at my door and also some that I've had to go to the post office for. I'd just leave a note or something asking them to not leave it there.

Also leave out a plate of cookies for the delivery person.

>>8450005
>DHL requires you to grab packages at the door, don't they?

Unlikely since DHL needs a signature. Usually if your not home they leave a note with a time when they will retry. you can also call them than to arrange a time.

>>8450038

That is kind of what I meant with grabbing it at the door. As in they'll come by and ask for a signature before you get it.

I live next door to the place they dump my normal EMS post so I kind of like them to end up there. Not sure if you can ask DHL people to leave them at the same place.

>>8440247
I have to get this....
But it isn't at any of the places I normally order from.

hay guise!

>>8440247
>>8441895
Ordered both of these...
Now, we wait!

>>8451710
brb calling the cops.

btw, i'll send you a free pizza. what's your address?

Don't know how recent this is but AmiAmi seems to have a pre-owned section now, might have been there a while but I've never noticed it before.

Anyone ever ordered something that was "Japan Only" on AmiAmi?

I only use Hobby Search because they also stock art books, and have a restock tab making it easier to figure out what's being restocked.

>>8453579
Yeah, it doesn't matter if it says Japan only on amiami, you can still buy it.

>>8452094
That's ok, I have pizza left over from yesterday.

Anyone had experiences asking Mandarake something on their jp site?

>>8453625
don't use google translate.

>SPENDING MONEY ON PLASTIC ACTION FIGURES
>THAT DON'T DO ACTION
FAGS

>>8453625
If it's not on their English site, they won't sell it to an overseas buyer when they go to confirm the order.

Has anyone ever received a refund or exchange from ami ami due to a broken on arrival item?
I received a figure that was broken on arrival and ami ami pretty much told me tough luck.
That wasn't what their site says they'd do if you received a broken item.

>>8453988
It would cost them an exorbitant amount to have it shipped back, prepare a replacement, and ship that replacement. Overseas business is too risky for them so they would rather end business with you than absorb every loss resulting from a claim.

It makes sense too: what if someone half a world away ordered something from your store, found it broken, and demanded a full claim? Now what if this happened on a near daily basis? You would lose a great deal of your bottom line to claims costing you three times what it cost the customer to buy the item. This is the sort of thing they have to deal with and they are simply not a big enough operation to support it. You can probably expect the service you referred to for domestic customers, but international is something they are simply not equipped to handle.

>>8454123
So what you're saying is this statement on the bottom of their english site is just for show and has no real meaning?

>All sales are final. No returns will be accepted, with the exception of defective items. Please contact us within 7 days of receipt if there is a problem with your item or order.

>>8454123
I've received shitty fig "broken" fig from Amiami once, shipped it back and got full refund.

>>8454149
Not fair man. Ami Ami said they could only refund me $20 of the $130 it cost to buy the fig even though I sent in pics of the enclosed box showing the fig was broken.
They said something about not being able to give a refund because too many people where having the same issue with receiving the figure broken.
Guess I was just unlucky.

>>8453579
>I only use Hobby Search because they also stock art books

i'm looking for an artbook that is out of stock on HS and cdjapan.
amazon.co.jp has it in stock but they charge fucking 38 euro's for shipping.

do artbooks often restock or am i fucked? and might you have a few other sites that sell artbooks?

>>8454386
Ami Ami sells art books but, they sell out beyond fast.

>>8454386
If there's no waiting list for you to sign up to on Hobby Search, take it as a sign that there's no planned restock.
Restocks tend to be a couple months for me when I sign up.

I was after the Little Busters Esctasy Art Book, but similarly that was sold out on Hobby Search and I've never used Amazon.jp. Mandarake didn't have it either. Ended up getting it for £40 from a site based in England.

I am so depressed that I missed out on Saber Lily... ;_;

I pre-ordered the Support Luka Nendoroid and I'm on the fence about buying a Captain Iliana Statue... If I buy I look like a perv, but it's soooooooo beautiful...

>>8454388
i checked them but they didnt even list it.

>>8454415
You mean that waiting list button? Its there so i guess i'll just wait. i might as well sic alertbox on cdjapan as well.

>>8454430
You should buy Iliana and ignore whatever normalfags might say. I opened your pictured and were really amazed.

>>8454508
Yeah, that's usually an indicator that it'll be restock at some point in future.
Only problem is that depending on how popular the item is, all the reservations may disappear the instant the e-mail is sent out.

And since you're listing € you're probably in Europe. The site I used for my art book was otaku.co.uk. Their prices are quite a bit higher but they stock a wide selection of art books.
You may also want to consider ebay, some of the dealers had 100% reputation.

>>8454526
i actually ran across otaku.co.uk but i never heard of them. its listed as 'available to order' there so i assume they still have to fetch it from japan than? do i have to pay upfront there?

their cheap compared to the scalpers on ebay though and since its the UK it means i dont get slapped with import taxes so thats ok..

>>8454604
I don't know what "available to order" exactly means except they need to obtain it (where from, I have no idea). My Little Busters was available to order.
They first try to obtain the art book, then once they've obtained it and it's ready to ship do they give you a payment request.

>>8454632
I might as well give them a go then.Thanks anon

>>8454430
it's cast off right? or is that a different one? do they even make qb figs that aren't cast off?

Quality looks shitty, but....

....there is a redeeming side to it.

>>8459137
Its cast off and cheap why not.

brs bike lol

>>8459201
So buying it.

dat alice

meat

A PROPER TENSHI AND LUKA FIG. BONER INITIATED.

So glad they picked up the Tenshi GK. And it's about time Luka gets a PVC.

working

>>8458108
>>8454430
>it's cast off right? or is that a different one?
Are you not able to look at two figures and tell if they are the same or different? How fucking retarded are you?
>If I buy I look like a perv, but it's soooooooo beautiful...
Oh, I get it. You're a normalfag on tour.

Get the fuck out.

>>8459210
OH SHIT. Someone actually DID decide to base a figure off the Tenshi kit we were all sweating a year ago.

I'm hard.

Waiting for my CM's Corporation Lotte. Did anyone else pick her up?

So many beach queen shit.
That said, they finally mass produce that GK Tenshi.
I wonder if it will be a HJ exclusive again.

>>8459253
Collab again by Hobby Japan and Kotobukiya. Just like their previous Reimu with the torii gates and their upcoming Marisa. So yeah, expect it to be exclusive.

>>8459264
I am pretty sure I saw that rainbow stars marisa on amiami but damm I am gonna have some problem if they release it toward the second half of the year. They better sell a their prototype model at wonfest so I can get it.

>>8459273
>I am pretty sure I saw that rainbow stars marisa on amiami

Better check that again.

>>8459289
You are right, I must have mixed them up while browsing all the fig sites but it is still a shit figure.
Hobby Japan is actually kind of crazy to be charging 9600yen for it. It looks worse than griffon touhous.

>>8459201
That bike is trying way too hard...

>>8459205
Meat and horizon beach queens are relevant to my interests. On a related note the wait for that horizon aria dust fig in april is killing me.

>>8459210
i wanna see the front of that luka. dont tell me they fucked up the face so bad they only show the back. ;_;

>>8459463
Are you getting it with a proxy? How much are they charging for it?

>>8459493
Wait nevermind. You were referring to the wave ariadust since volks one isnt even up for preorder yet.

>>8459493
Yeah getting through Tokyohunter for 7980 yen.

>>8459247
I REALLY want to, but CM's sucks unreal cock.

I've gotten things from them before where the joints would literally disintegrate inside the figure.
Paint apps and such are fairly hit and miss too.

It's a shame, because that fig gives me a raging hard-on.

>>8459247
I've got her coming. Was a little wary, because CM's don't exactly have the greatest reputation, but the pics I've seen of the finished article on futaba (http://dat.2chan.net/46/res/490081.htm)) look decent enough, so hopefully I won't regret it.

>>8459940
Does the limited edition come with the angry face too?

>>8459962
The regular version is sold out everywhere now; might be time to hope for the best.

>>8459962
There's a guy in that futaba thread talking about possibly buying both for headswapping, so I doubt it.

The face was the main reason I went with the regular version, despite liking the limited's shimapan. Lotte not being tsun just seemed wrong.

>>8460007
Yeah. I haven't watched the show, but the design works better that way.

Balls, now I'm going to have to root around to find a regular one.

>>8460028
Bah. Cost me about €80, but I got it.

Fuck it anyway, /jp/, I'd decided I wasn't going to get it, but ye just had to tempt me.

>>8459915
>>8459940
Yeah, I bought my friend the Holo they did and it actually turned out quite nice, but that's the only thing by them I've ever actually seen up close. I prefer their Lotte to the Chara-Ani one by far and I just don't see her being a character that gets the GSC or Alter treatment. Fingers are crossed, though.

Is this figure any good? I've wanted a Muv Luv one for a while but I've never really had a look. Conversely, are there any better ones out there?

>>8460258
The GSC Sumika has a far better ass.
For the main series, only MP figures are the Meiya Figma, and the GSC Meiya, Sumika and Kasumi.
There's a bunch of TE ones out, but the only notable thing about them is you can sort of remove the bra on the Yui one making it lewd. Some other TE ones to come.

>>8460258
Funny. that one the only one i'm missing.

The GSC ones are good quality. Good finding them though. Their pretty old.
There are some newer ones out but those are not in their combat suits.

There is also a Sumika figma but sadly its exclusive to some shitty package deal with a 360 port of the game which goes for about 8000~10000 yen.

>>8459210
A non-gk of that tenshi fig... excellent. Oh god though, those griffon recolours, why do they do that to us, not worth it if you ask me

>>8460300
>>8460323
Okay, thanks. Yashiro seems easy enough to get hold of with a few fairly prices ones on eBay, I can't see any counterfeits listed on MFC so I'll assume they're okay. Although I might just wait for the anime to air, chances are there'll be a new line of figs when it comes out.

>>8460376
I'm hoping they mass produce this GK when the anime airs.

The GSC ones sometimes show up on mandarake as well for about 4500 yen btw.

Enjoy Cancer. Enjoy aids.

>>8460432
>mass produce
>GK
does not compute in this day and age

>>8460451
i mean they mass produce a fig based off a GK like the recent Neptunia one sherlock.

>>8460323
Where's the heart!

>Departure from inward office of exchange

So, what does this mean? English is not my mother language, so I'm not sure on what this means on the terms of my delivery system.
I thought it meant it already left the office to get to me, but it has been on this status for a week already.

>>8460749
Customs fucked you over.

>>8460717
i think it looks stupid so i left it out.

>>8460749
I doubt it's anything other than slow service. you can call to find out if you're worried though.

>>8431606

I have never purchased a figure or any sort of /a/ or /jp/ memorabilia before.

I'm on the fence, slowly tipping towards wanting to buy some of these in the future...

>>8459534
>>8459493

when does this come out? can you only get it through proxies?

>>8459205
Meat might be nice
>>8459213
And that Kyoko.

Samus Statue (and the figma) are up.

who Cascer here?

>>8459203
oh my god Sayaka finally

>>8459203
>Cottage
>flat
FULL RETARD

>>8462718

Take your improper greentexting to: >>>/a/

>>8462722
Put a sock in it, nerd.

Its from some anime named samurai girls, right?

Anyone want to group buy that WF Homura figma to save on shipping? I organized one of the buys for the Cheerful Japan Miku figma and it came out okay.

>>8460749
All this means is that it's arrived in the country, gone through customs, and is now in the hands of your country's postal system. If you ordered by RSAL it'll probably keep saying that until it arrives, not sure about EMS.

I have a question. Why has EVERYONE except Good Smile and Volks just FUCKED UP on the faces for EVERY Horo figure out there!? Even the newer CM's was nice except the damned mouth. WHY!? And...while I have the cash, I can't really justify spending $400 each on Volks' and GSC's Horo figures.

>>8463319
Kotobukiya's Holo looks pretty nice.

>>8463335
It's not AS bad as some of the others, but it just doesn't seem right to me. Maybe the face is just too big? I dunno, it just doesn't really work for me. Wheras the GSC is great. And that sly Volks face? The best face I've seen for a Horo figure.

Im need her

>>8461287
>>8459534 is an exclusive coming out in april so you need a proxy. pre-orders are already closed for big in japan and tokyo hunter though. im afraid your best bet is to wait for it to appear on mandarake when its out.

no idea about the other one though.

>>8462305
ordered both.

>>8461287
The shitty wave one is coming out this april.
The Volks one is gonna be showcased in wonfest. Expect the Volks to go on preorder after wonfest.

>>8462329
Why I can't get her anywhere anymore?

>>8461173
Once you make your first purchase you will end up pre-ordering damn near everything you like.

I've spent something like $3,500 in the last year. Arg.

>>8464245
enjoy your debt

>>8464245
>Once you make your first purchase you will end up pre-ordering damn near everything you like.

Wrong, I found only the best figs I like and I got them.
I only have about 20 figs and I'm not planning to order any more.
I still have ~2 figs in my wish-list but they are fucking expensive (Deka Neco-Arc Chaos & Alter's Saber meido 1/6).
And I didn't decide yet if I need upcoming GSC F/Z Saber or not because this fig is nice but I'm not a big fan of Saber and I already have Saber Lily.

Not my photo, just posting.

how do you guys get this stuff without a job?

Saber Lily came today, apparently, but I was asleep so the post man took it back and left a card. I woke up after the post office closed so I'll have to go get her tomorrow, oh well. Any of you guys get yours from the re-release yet?

>>8464087
most figures are one time runs, after they're sold out thats it. No more are made. There are rare exceptions to this though. Go look on mandarake for her, its your best bet to find her for a reasonable price.

>>8464087
most figures are one time runs, after they're sold out thats it. No more are made. There are rare exceptions to this though. Go look on mandarake for her, its probably your best bet to find her for a reasonable price.

>>8462718
All the better.
Her general body proportions feel a little weird to me though. Maybe I'm just imagining things.

>>8465106
Some people have jobs, and some people get autism bux.

If only it were possible to do both.

>>8466882
You can in Canada.

Come visit us, Zunbar!

>>8466882
Why the HELL would you want a job if you get autism bucks?

>>8464452
I get a bit over $10,000 a year in autism payments and I live at home so it isn't so bad really. As long as I don't go over $4000 a year I'm not too worried.

>>8467456
I could of gotten that free money you guys get but, I just couldn't bring myself to stoop that low.
I may browse /jp/ but I still have my dignity and like to earn my money.

>>8460769
>>8461052
>>8463256

Sorry about only answering now, had to stay out because of some college stuff.

So, hmmm... I guess I'll try to discover the number and give them a call. I live a state away from the sea (although they could get that stuff here even using a truck in something like 15 hours), so I'm really worried about having to go pick it or something.

>>8460769
>>8461052
>>8463256

Sorry about only answering now, had to stay out because of some college stuff.

So, hmmm... I guess I'll try to discover the number and give them a call. I live a state away from the sea (although they could get that stuff here even using a truck in something like 15 hours), so I'm really worried about having to go pick it or something.

Oh, and I used EMS.

>>8467480
glad i'm not alone in thinking these greedy material fucks are detestable in that respect.

>>8467869
Take it to one of the NEET threads you fuckwit.

Anyone else pre-order? I didn't even like the show but damn.

>>8467873
OMG UMAD

>>8467480
>could of
Fucking retard.

>Rita figure
Day one preorder.

>>8467873
haters gonna hate

>>8467873
Yeah. I might as well just send my autism bucks straight to Alter next month, what with her, Eila, and the Shirley reissue.

>>8459210
wow the one right under tenshi is quite lewd. what's the one next to the nurse soniko? the one under it looks like from that kisaragi gunma mango.

>>8467959
had to make one of the worst vesperia girl. Typical.

>>8468657
Dude, that ain't Judith. Nothing but a walking boob creature.

What the fuck, since when is all the figmas on amiami for sale in Japan only? Did I miss something?

>>8468664
Yeah, snotty nose kids are way better than mature women. Whatever pedo, out of the entire cast her outfit is the only one that is fucking stupid. Bad character design makes a bad fig.

>>8468671
>calls me a pedo.
I'm pretty sure she's not a loli retard and how is Judith's less stupider than hers when her outfit is basically telling every guy to rape her?

>>8468695
Judith's outfit is valkyrie themed and it looks good. It compliments her looks and her personality. It doesn't look stupid at all.
>when her outfit is basically telling every guy to rape her?
um it doesn't. What are you an Arab?

>>8468663
The pages always said that. It actually doesn't apply though. They'll ship you all the figmas you want.

Preordered the Samus figma last night personally.

>>8468710
And? Rita's follows the mage/alchemist look and don't lie to yourself that her outfit isn't complete fanservice to show off her boobs when she could've sticked to her armor or a more modest outfit.

>>8468732
>Rita's follows the mage/alchemist look
Yeah, mages always wear two different types of stockings and shoes and it's totally not pandering to ZR fags at all. It also looks good and not fucking retarded, oh wait I got that backwards.
>isn't complete fanservice to show off her boobs when she could've sticked to her armor or a more modest outfit.
So you are Arab? You'd have to be to have a problem with a woman showing a little skin. Especially when it suits her personality. Why should Judith where a 'modest' outfit when she is confident in her body and likes to tease people?


Pretty pathetic that you are going the "hurr fanservice is bad" route with your logic when Rita's stocking crap is the same thing. But I don't dislike Rita's outfit because it panders to tsundere loving ZRfags, I dislike it because it looks dumb.

>>8464087
>>8465668
There's a ton of Casters on Yahoo Auctions. Get yourself a proxy service and go to town.

>>8468732
In the game judith even pokes fun at her own "modesty" with one of those OUR WEAPONS ARE: victory poses.

stop taking this shit seriously

Bought this a few day ago. It should be here tomorrow~

>>8468751
You can still be a flirt while not coming off like a skank. But hey, I guess it also appeals to "mature" ara ara~ lovers like you.

>>8468757
Don't remember that. And I'm not mad, just defending my opinion because the guy started this whole shit fling.

>>8468752
Maybe some links?

Stop shitting up the fucking thread with childish bickering.

>>8467493
>i used EMS

I live in holland and even though EMS packages fly from japan to amsterdam in 2 days our fucking customs take an average of 2 weeks to process and tax an EMS package.

expect them to hold your package hostage until you fork over import taxes.

tldr: Never use EMS unless you have absolutely no other option.

>>8468779
Good thing Judith doesn't look or act like a skank then.

>>8468787
I live in the US and get EMS packages in 3-4 days.
He should be fine.

>>8468790
Whatever floats your boat. I don't want to ruin this thread any further. You started this shit and now I'm ending it.

>>8468787
Probably depends on where you live. I use EMS and it usually takes about 5 business days with no customs fees.

>>8468796
Look at the big man call girls names and then end the discussion. How about next time I express my disappointment that a fig of Estelle or Judith wasn't made instead you accept it and move on with your life?

>>8468807
I would because I am not that much of an autist to start a fight by shitposting.

>>8468795
In the US you dont have to pay sales tax and pay the costs they make for taxing you over imported stuff like in our lovely Europe.

Hence your packages wont be held up by bullshit bureaucracy with 100% certainty if you use EMS.

EMS to Australia is 3-4 days in my experience (that is, I'll have the package in that time). Never have customs fee either.

>>8468833
That's because Australia doesn't have customs fees (unless your package is worth >$900). It really just depends on what country you're in as to whether it's a good option or not.

Damn you Americans and Aussies have it lucky, if I order anything by EMS I end up having to pay 25% customs + £15 Parcelforce 'collection fee'. On top of that it takes a week and a half from when the parcel arrives in the country for me to actually get it.

>>8467959

Vesperia is my favorite RPG of this generation second only to XIII-2, but something about this figure puts me off. I don't know what it is. It looks kind of... fake? Like they tried to make her do a pose but she isn't actually doing the pose.

I might change my mind in the future though.

>>8468870
I have no fees but I have to wait for ~10 days. Not so "express".

>>8468870
>On top of that it takes a week and a half from when the parcel arrives in the country for me to actually get it.


Bitch, I've been waiting more than 2 months for my copy of Hyperdimension Neptunia.

On the topic of parcels, yesterday I received an order which went missing six months ago, and which has long since been refunded.

I wonder what dusty corner it was stuck in for all this time.

Post some photos of your treasures.

>>8468876
i'm pretty much feeling the same way. Great figure, but the pose is just.. bad, they could have done been. I'm skipping on it. Shame to, character wise its one of my favorites.

bumplimitan

Waiting on GSC's Saber Alter (together with a Ro-Kyu-Bu shirt). I guess it'll take another week or so since I ordered with SAL.

I did receive Saber Lily the other day, though she remains in-box because I have no shelf space. She looks lovely from what I can see though.

>>8468908
Do you have OCD?

Anyone able to translate this?

Seems to be new info on the Volks Horizon figure.

Uhh, I know it isn't typical fig stuff, but I just pre-ordered the White Glint kit from Kotobukiya coming out in May. I seriously need to stop myself from buying so much shit.

>>8469055
inb4 the pleasure of being cummed inside

>>8468994
No, retard, it's absolutely fine to post your photos of figs here. No matter what quality. You must have some decease or just new here because your post is shockingly stupid.

>>8469055
I think preoder will start after wonfes 2012 winter.
Anyway, who is going?
Lets meet up outside Kaihin-Makuhari Station.

>>8467493

I'm this guy. So, something poped up on the tracking page today:

>Brazil Post has informed Japan Post that there may be a considerable delay in delivery of postal items that require customs examination since the customs regulations in Brazil have recently been changed to reflect the reinforced customs examination which consequently now takes more time.
Please be informed that delivery of a portion of the postal items addressed to Brazil may take about one week longer than usual for a certain period of time.

Well, everything's explained.
Thanks to everybody for the feedback, anyway. I really appreciate it.

>>8468876
>Vesperia is my favorite RPG of this generation second only to XIII-2
>only to XIII-2

>>8468870
I have orders coming in at least every 2 months for the past 3 years and I've only been stung by customs once.

Hoping to see a better Kyouko prototype at WF.

>>8471416
*Better shot of the Kyouko prototype

>>8471416
Why are they using the same Sayaka pose for every fig?

Been a huge fan of Metroid since I could hold a controller. Even though this was modeled after the Other M variation (it doesn't have the green lines on the legs and detailing like the Prime suit), I still needed to pick it up. This'll be my first figma.

I have just started getting back into figurines after putting it off for about five years (low funds & nothing of interest). Anyone have any tips for someone just getting back into the field?
I've been trying like mad to find the figma Suika, but the only place that isn't sold out is Amazon, but fuck that noise, she's way too expensive there.

>>8471433
>Every fig
Yes, they're using the same pose for the one fig that exists.

Yes, the nendoroid petite has it too, but still.

>unposeable statues

seriously you guys.


http://chanarchive.org/4chan/b/34116

http://chanarchive.org/4chan/b/30543

>>8471466
Go back to >>>/toy/

Or >>>/b/.

>>8471447
http://myfigurecollection.net/item/78569_mahou_shoujo_madoka_magica_miki_sayaka_tsukuyomi_c
http://myfigurecollection.net/item/69028_mahou_shoujo_madoka_magica_miki_sayaka_ichiban_kuj
http://myfigurecollection.net/item/72325_mahou_shoujo_madoka_magica_miki_sayaka_beach_queen
http://myfigurecollection.net/item/78179_mahou_shoujo_madoka_magica_miki_sayaka_nendoroid_p

>>8471477
Two don't even have that pose. Beach Queens are awful, so I tend to forget about them, and I mentioned the petite.

>>8471445

I swear, if it was not the Other M design I would've bought it.

A couple years ago a wonderful Gravity Suit from Prime was released, but it was like 25k so... fuck.

>>8471553
I remember that.
I still do not understand why they would release the Gravity Suit, with the WORST colors in the whole series, above the traditional Varia suit or the bitchin Light Suit.

>>8471505
They all have her stretching her arms to the side, which were all taken from that one official illustration of her. Basically the same pose.

So there are 5 figs known to me with her in that pose, including the petit and the GSC one. BQ is awful, I agree, but that's irrelevant. Your initial "herp derp there is only one fig" comment doesn't hold up.

>>8471477
That first one is absolutely lovely.

>>8471634
The first two aren't the same pose. Period.

>>8471393
Lucky, might be due to size and price then. I know nendos and figmas can get through customs uncharged a lot of the time. Haven't managed to get a 1/8 scale fig in through by EMS without being charged though.

Did moot upgrade the bump limit on /jp/ as well?

Regardless, new thread is here >>8471004