That seems to be a mistake on their part. Apparently she's not from Alter but Kaitendoh. That would explain why she's so...underwhelming. :/
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Freezasaurus
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OH THANK GOD.
I mean, from Alter, I was expecting something epic. Hopefully some dynamic pose utilizing her chain-arms in some way. Kinda wondered when Alter started doing cast-offs and sculpted boobars.
That new original character from Embrace Japan looks pretty cool, though.
Ragingnight
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it is a mistake, and i don't know how they messed up.
1) its cast off
2) meh quality
3) was never announced as alter
Yeah, when I saw the picture, and expected Alter greatness, I was horribly disappointed. Then I did some research and saw that Kaitendoh was the manufacturer. I was relieved.
That Embrace Figure does look nice, I'm loving the color scheme. I won't purchase, but I can completely understand the appeal.
There's a sealed Elizabeth [Alter] on Mandarake for 25,000 yen. That's a great price for her, but unfortunately, is way out of my price-range at the moment.
Enjoy!
http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1376669.html
Freezasaurus
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Ha ha, yeah. That's a new thing I'm trying, too. Admiring a figure without needing to buy it. XD
Let us hope it will be successful for the both of us.
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It probably won't.
Snkfanatic
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I know this may seem like a basic question so bear with me here...
But can you pay for an order at AmiAmi or other stores with the balance left in your paypal account? Or does it have to go through your bank/credit card? Haven't bought to many things with my paypal account...
But can you pay for an order at AmiAmi or other stores with the balance left in your paypal account? Or does it have to go through your bank/credit card? Haven't bought to many things with my paypal account...
Freezasaurus
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That said, I'm still happy I got Villetta, despite the price. It's kind of astounding how few figures she got. And most of them are pretty bad.
Geass doesn't have as many figures as I though it would. Most of them suck too.
You can indeed use your Paypal balance. No worries there.
Some exceptions must be made!
She's a great figure, from what I can see. I'm sure you'll be happy with her.
Snkfanatic
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Ohhh boy. This could result in a massive order...time to go shopping. lol
Have fun. >
Meh. After the Ques Q version this one is no longer on my radar. I'd buy a rerelease for sane prices, but not this much. I think a lot of people feel the same way as her price keeps dropping. If she drops to 15,000¥ I might reconsider.
Freezasaurus
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No argument here. Bandai made a good number of the figures themselves, but they seem to specialize in prize figures and the like.
johnsmith was right, she's pretty tall for a 1/8. I don't usually buy figures so scantily-clad, but the lack of other good Villetta figures, and the dark skin-tone tips the scales.
Thanks! Yeah I don't plan on making this a regular thing.
Giolon
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More importantly, what will you do if you have to move? Original boxes are one of the only ways to ensure that figures don't get damaged. No amount of bubble wrap and paper can protect some things....
Same for me. She pretty much went from being a Holy Grail figure, but now she's not even on my radar. Ques Q knocked it out of the park.
Speaking of prize figs, I'm getting this in the mail soon. Should go great with my Zero Lelouch.
http://myfigurecollection.net/item/25269
Ragingnight
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This is true. Thats why im not throwing out all the boxes. Just a few.
Yeah you can. When you have to pay it'll automatically try and take it out your paypal balance first anyway.,
Ragingnight
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o man the hyakka girls look so good together. All im missing is sanada (no loss) and Hanzo (but shes like 15k min).
I'll wait for master samurai version of Hanzo and grab another matabei + dark samurai
I'll wait for master samurai version of Hanzo and grab another matabei + dark samurai
From all the TwitchPlaysPokemon hoopla, somebody needs to make a GK or figure of Lorelei from the Pokemon Elite Four.
I'm not ashamed to admit that I totally had a little crush on Lorelei as a kid.
Freezasaurus
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What did you expect? Her boobs are practically tumbling out of her top. Either way, she sounds like my kind of lady.
So how many of you guys caved on GSC Shimakaze? I'm expecting a few of you to. Especially Chrono.
Probably only you and Chrono
Honestly I was expecting some black lace. Though I do appreciate her boldness.
Skirtless ftw.
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Freezasaurus
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Actually, I haven't ordered her! I'm all proud of myself and shit.
Ragingnight
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the fact that amakuni EXCLUSIVE shimakaze is cheaper says a lot lol
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=FIGURE-000899-R022
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Kotobukiya Daisy
7,180JPY
There's actually at ton of them
B/B
Kotobukiya Daisy
7,180JPY
There's actually at ton of them
The Grim Heaper
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i'm getting the bestest figure in the world next week owo
Freezasaurus
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Is the best figure in the world also the most vague?
The Grim Heaper
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No, but it's just as big of a secret!
Ragingnight
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if its not ultimate madoka, love is war dx miku or black rock gold insane then it can't be THAT amazing
kappa
Ever since I noticed THIS has underpants modeled (and relatively detailed for it's size and price), I expect every single figure to have them, visible or not.
Snkfanatic
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Looked at ordering that Hyakka figure from Nippon...but that EMS shipping holy hell. 40 bucks is a bit steep.
Freezasaurus
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Nature of the beast. Some figures are so big that EMS shipping is mandatory. If you want it enough, you'll pay it. On the bright side, it'll get to you in a few days.
Ragingnight
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both Maede and Jubei (bride) have big boxes and they are warranted. Its not like Miku 2012 box (yeah empty space much?).
Jubei has big shoulder pads and maede has a huge kimono +umbrella.
Jubei has big shoulder pads and maede has a huge kimono +umbrella.
Freezasaurus
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It depends. They stick around for a while, and then disappear rather suddenly. Then the price tends to creep up. I bought the Poison Ivy bishoujo just under a year ago for $75, and now she's up around $200.
Go for it. $45 is a really good price. She looks good, so she'll probably go up in price eventually, but not for a while.
Just caught this. She really does look fantastic. I think my favorite part of the figure is her holding the frog lol. Wonder if she'll be the most expensive of the Megahouse DC figures.
Welp, Mammon and Belphegor are preordered. N-Y's new special delivery method amount to 25€, with another 2X€ in VAT tax. Normally this method will not have more taxes ontop since it will be already paid and checked in when it lands in France. This is definitely cheaper than going to regular shops and eating shipping + tax + postal fees ontop.
I'm waiting for one more payment to clear and then ordering Lucifer from them. I'll see how her delivery goes. If it is indeed tax/fees free at delivery then I think I'll move over to NY for all my orders from now on.
Of course! All dat extra plastic is expensive
I love how both Megahouse and Orchid Seed are sticking to the art veeeery closely. Both figures will look great.
I'm waiting for one more payment to clear and then ordering Lucifer from them. I'll see how her delivery goes. If it is indeed tax/fees free at delivery then I think I'll move over to NY for all my orders from now on.
Of course! All dat extra plastic is expensive
I love how both Megahouse and Orchid Seed are sticking to the art veeeery closely. Both figures will look great.
Freezasaurus
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So uh.... Samurai is up to $348 USD on Nipon-Yasan. 
So uh.... Samurai is up to $348 USD on Nipon-Yasan.
Worth it.
Most of my Magical Girl Nanoha figures had boxes on the massive scale, like bigger than my ultimate Madoka box.
Freezasaurus
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So this is kinda neat. Kotobukiya Urusei Yatsura x Hanshin Tigers - Lum-chan Repaint Ver. 1/10 Complete Figure | A-/B | 8,480 JPY
Pretty pricey for a 1/10, though. Totally buying the fuck out of Koto's new Lum figure.
Pretty pricey for a 1/10, though. Totally buying the fuck out of Koto's new Lum figure.
Snkfanatic
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Welp Tharja just got preordered.
Freezasaurus
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About god damn time.
So what's up with this pre-owned Plum God Eater Alisa? I've never seen a youtube video embedded on an AmiAmi page before.
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