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Wow at this trading figure display. I would have never thought to put detolfs on their sides, but it looks like the glass might be bending. Not sure if this is a good idea.

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http://myfigurecollection.net/blog/13251

That's just stupid, dear lord I would never do something like that. Looking at the pictures, he has thumbtacks between the detolfs glass to keep them from bending into each other -.-
 
So anyone got any feedback for Nippon-Yasan? I know that it's in the op and all, but I'd like to get some opinions before I use a new site.
They're okay for exclusives, although sometimes they apparently ship out the item without the bonus item [if you opted for that version]. I've never had it happen personally, but a couple on MFC did. Their boxes aren't as sturdy as those from AmiAmi and other similar sites, so it might get damaged some during shipping, especially if you choose the slower option [SAL]. Again, I haven't experienced that either, but then, I use EMS [since they're exclusives and I want them to arrive as safely as possible]. They're also super-slow about shipping out the items. That I have experienced.

I'd advise going with AmiAmi, HS, or HLJ before them, and if you can pay up-front BIJ is amazing [they're who I go with when I'm 100% sure on the pre-order and want to guarantee the item, such as with the Seven Deadly Sins figures]. However, if they have an item you want and don't want to pay right away, they're a decent alternative.
 
amiami packaging so good
It is. You pay more for it, though, since they tend to use larger boxes [with a lot of packing paper inside], and the heavier/thicker cardboard adds to the shipping cost. It's worth it, though, at least in my personal opinion.

I once saw a picture on MFC of a box from AmiAmi arriving to its customer destroyed, with a hole in the side. However, due to the packing paper and added room inside, none of the items were damaged in the slightest.
 
They're okay for exclusives, although sometimes they apparently ship out the item without the bonus item [if you opted for that version]. I've never had it happen personally, but a couple on MFC did. Their boxes aren't as sturdy as those from AmiAmi and other similar sites, so it might get damaged some during shipping, especially if you choose the slower option [SAL]. Again, I haven't experienced that either, but then, I use EMS [since they're exclusives and I want them to arrive as safely as possible]. They're also super-slow about shipping out the items. That I have experienced.

I'd advise going with AmiAmi, HS, or HLJ before them, and if you can pay up-front BIJ is amazing [they're who I go with when I'm 100% sure on the pre-order and want to guarantee the item, such as with the Seven Deadly Sins figures]. However, if they have an item you want and don't want to pay right away, they're a decent alternative.

Yeah the one I'm looking at is only available at NY unfortunately....Not even sure if I can afford it either.
 
So anyone got any feedback for Nippon-Yasan? I know that it's in the op and all, but I'd like to get some opinions before I use a new site.

They're decent on the service side of things. If you order an in-stock item from them, it'll either ship within two days, or like, five. Their aftermarket prices are balls, though.
 
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Shipping out from GSC on the 17th March 2014:
Good Smile Company - Tharja

Shipping out from GSC on the 19th March 2014:
Good Smile Company - Kaname Madoka ~The Beginning Story / The Everlasting~ (1st Shipment)

On sale from the 21st March 2014:
Max Factory - figma Akane Isshiki: Palette Suit ver.
Max Factory - figma Indiana Jones

Arrival at wholesale stores on the 24th March 2014:
Good Smile Company - Nendoroid Petite: THE IDOLM@STER 2 Million Dreams Ver. - Stage 02

http://www.goodsmile.info/en/post/3853/Release+Dates+for+March+2014+Products.html
 
Thought I may aswell cross post this here (posted it a few days ago in the K-ON thread.


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Desk Right Side (Vita is underneath cloth)

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Shelves above desk

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Desk left side

My collection as of last week (my Kuroko nendo came the other day so she's not in it)

The tiles make me feel like I'm in a restroom lol.
 
So anyone got any feedback for Nippon-Yasan? I know that it's in the op and all, but I'd like to get some opinions before I use a new site.

They ship super slow. I'm testing their Logistics EU delivery method and it has taken them 10 days until I got the email that says the item is with the delivery company and I should have a tracking number soon.
 
They ship super slow. I'm testing their Logistics EU delivery method and it has taken them 10 days until I got the email that says the item is with the delivery company and I should have a tracking number soon.

Depends with them from my experience. Sometimes it's next day or a week after. They also need someone with better English skills for their email CSR. Pretty atrocious experience. I still buy from them cuz they have good prices and they tend to sell stuff that is sold out elsewhere.
 
Depends with them from my experience. Sometimes it's next day or a week after. They also need someone with better English skills for their email CSR. Pretty atrocious experience. I still buy from them cuz they have good prices and they tend to sell stuff that is sold out elsewhere.

Yeah, hell sometimes it can take them up to a whole month, there's always someone whining about it on MFC. There's no telling with these guys, as there's also instances of them shipping out items within a few days like you mentioned. Really hit or miss.

The only good thing about NY is that they under value imo, otherwise I wouldn't bother with them unless they were my only option.
 
Glorious news, I got the Momohime, mandarake just asked for payment. Been trying to get her for months. Thanks Ragingnight for posting the link.

I can't wait to get her, a friend has her and I've always been jealous of him and now I have my own.
 
Glorious news, I got the Momohime, mandarake just asked for payment. Been trying to get her for months. Thanks Ragingnight for posting the link.

I can't wait to get her, a friend has her and I've always been jealous of him and now I have my own.

Shes a cutie and the paint job is wonderful.
 
Haha! This pleases me a little more than it should lmao idk why.
I swear I must've been the only person on GAF with one for the longest time, but lately I've been seeing quite a few members with one pop up here and there. Good. Let it catch on. Have you played it yourself?

Kuroko was already sought after, he's been going for 8k-9k since his release and would've hiked over 10k if he wasn't getting a re-release, I'm sure of it. It's true that re-releases tend to ove-rsaturate the market a bit, but we'll see what happens once he's released again. As for server mishaps, yeah I don't suspect they'll be any server crashes but I do think the boys will sell out pretty quick.

Yes! Yes I caught those Slam Dunk figures, how disappointing that they weren't doing anything remotely cool when the manga and illustrations was rife with material. Hell even characters from games that actually fight, I was upset that Yu from P4 got a boring card holding pose when he could've been doing anything with his sword. Mid action slicing, guarding, idk just....not what was chosen.

I have actually played it, but I haven't had the time to go through all the routes. But being impatient, I already read through what happens in all of them. haha

I'm so glad for the re-release for the temporary price control, but yeah I have no idea how widespread the re-release is and how that would affect prices. I'm not a very speculative person.

Exactly! It's not like there's nowhere to draw pose inspiration from. Yeah I was disappointed with the pose they picked for Yu's GEM figure. The most movement the figure gets is that slight jacket flutter. Though it's a prize figure, I actually like the pose for this one. If only a figure maker would do that for a regular release.

Also, congrats to everyone in the thread that ordered Tharja! I see we'll be having figure impressions being posted here within the next few weeks. Look forward to seeing them!
 
Shipping out from GSC on the 17th March 2014:
Good Smile Company - Tharja

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Yep that sells me even more on those shelves from Ikea. What did you end up putting behind them? I like that idea.
It's brown burlap. I was looking for different fabrics with interesting textures, and that's the one that I ended up liking. It's hot glued to some cardboard spray painted black, and held up with some furniture tacks.
 
Backlog is way too big to start yet another 100hr JRPG. Still need to finish SMTIV, Tales of Symphonia Chronicles, Persona 2: IS, and Devil Survivor Overclocked.

It only took me about 40 hours mister....and I was slow. That and it is a SRPG!


I know none of that probably persuaded you but you still need to play it.
 
Backlog is way too big to start yet another 100hr JRPG. Still need to finish SMTIV, Tales of Symphonia Chronicles, Persona 2: IS, and Devil Survivor Overclocked.

it's not that good. play an older FE game if you want to get into FE. but yea, finish your other stuff first. it doesnt feel right leaving things unfinished all the time.
 
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