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[meltingparappa]

If you start with the less expensive chibi's, you'll be less tempted to go for more expensive full sized ones, because they won't match your chibi set.

Some of them don't skimp on the extras either, like this Persona 4 one:

 

[Ragingnight]

so i heard talk of new taxes or something and it will increase the prices of most scaled figures by 10 dollars. Looking at Asuna (GSC), the AoT figma, orchid seed newest figures and alter....it looks like it might be true.

 

[DeadRockstar]

Well that would be a way to explain Lucchini's price being more than Sanya that comes with a variant torso/outfit. Pretty ridiculous.

 

[gokieks]

Meiya figure arrived (took longer than usual... think I'm just going to suck it up and pay for EMS on everything from now on), and I promptly broke the sword while trying to insert it into her left hand. Thankfully it was an easy fix to glue back together.

Still not a huge fan of her face makeup (I dislike heavy eye shadow), but I love MLA and the character, and this is by far the best figure of her available since the GSC one is from their bad old days.

Side note: "gel control" superglue is fantastic and a massive improvement over the kind I used in the past (which admittedly was quite some time ago).

 

[Bombless]

With their respective mechs in the back huh? Thumbs up.

 

[Dabookerman]

Belldandy with Holy Bell came today. Stunning figure..
Also Hot Toys Catwoman, mask is an arse to put on...

 

[Baka Zeitgeist]

Finally got the Alter Raven figure and the Revoltech Alien trio early this week, but I also finished my side project custom/kitbash 1/6 scale Blade Runner figure...

 

[Jayhawk]

My Dark Elf from Amiami is ready!

 

[GuardianE]

Anyone have any experience with Chara-ani as a manufacturer? I'm thinking about picking up the Senran Kagura figures now that I've started playing the game.

My Dark Elf from Amiami is ready!

Oh, man. I'll be on the lookout for mine.
EDIT: Just got mine too!

 

[kewlmyc]

My Dark Elf from Amiami is ready!

Already? I thought it was late November.

What does AmiAmi consider late November?

 

[Jayhawk]

Already? I thought it was late November.

What does AmiAmi consider late November?

Maybe anything after November 1st is late November to Amiami! Early November means October.

 

[Ragingnight]

Already? I thought it was late November.

What does AmiAmi consider late November?

GSC posted that it was coming out on the 14th

 

[Christina Mackenzie]

My Dark Elf from Amiami is ready!

Nothing from HLJ. *sigh*

 

[Bombless]

Huh, nothing on my end yet.

 

[Freezasaurus]

So what's the consensus on Play-Arts figures? I just rewatched Man of Steel and now I really want dat Faora... But Play Arts... a man hears things, you know?

 

[Bombless]

So what's the consensus on Play-Arts figures? I just rewatched Man of Steel and now I really want dat Faora... But Play Arts... a man hears things, you know?

Dissapointed in my WW. I did get Spike because Spike and also POd Harlock and Kei (before I received WW). That'll be all Play Arts gets from me.

Now for the unboxing news : Finally took Black Gold Saw figma out of her plastic prison. Virtually no accessories (just 33215 pairs of hands and her sword) but I'll be damned if that isn't the best dissaproving face I've ever seen.

All in all I'm pretty happy about her, even though I paid way too much (55£). Now I need to get BRS and Dead Master (preferably before Strenght comes out, but the end of the year is going to be tight).

 

[Helloween]

Nothing from HLJ. *sigh*

Should be monday I imagine with HLJ.

Got my payment notice from amiami though. Looking forward to it

 

[Dabookerman]

So what's the consensus on Play-Arts figures? I just rewatched Man of Steel and now I really want dat Faora... But Play Arts... a man hears things, you know?

I personally stay well away from them. I was a bit disappointed (but inside relieved) that most Metal Gear figures these days are play arts.

Visible, stiff joints. Quality control is questionable often times. Way too expensive for what you get.

 

[WolfStark]

I think there isn't really a consensus, since Play Arts did such ambivalent jobs on their figures. Some are just horrible, others pretty decent. I have four Play Arts Kai: Meryl Silverburgh, FemShep, Harley Quinn, Lara Croft and Lupo and I can see both sides on them. Play Arts has a huge quality control problem. None of my figures is bad but some are just not the same quality as others. By the time PA paint jobs got better, I don't think I would call any bad painted but the joints on some like Lupo aren't that good, while Meryl or Harley stand by itself without question. Sometimes the figure feature pretty annoying features in the abdomen section. As much as I love Play Arts FemShep, her "hole" thanks to the diaper pants looking can be very annoying.

I can recommend Play Arts Kai in all conscience but if there is any consensus it's: Look up reviews, don't buy blind or you could regret it.

@Baka Zeitgeist
Deckard is looking pretty good, nice job.

 

[Samurai_Heart]

I personally stay well away from them. I was a bit disappointed (but inside relieved) that most Metal Gear figures these days are play arts.

Visible, stiff joints. Quality control is questionable often times. Way too expensive for what you get.

Pretty much this unless you can find some for cheap etc, like I found Street Fighter Ryu and Chun Li, together for £40 and Cowboy Bebop's Spike was cheap at plamoya, not anymore now though =/

Edit: Speak of the devil (Play-Arts Metal Gear figures for ground zero :lol) [Metallic Snake]

Konami has two Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes bundles. The premium package sold at Amazon Japan includes a copy of the game, a novelized version of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker written by Project Itoh who also wrote the Metal Gear Solid IV novel, and a Revoltech Snake figure. The figure also has accessories like an assault rifle, handgun, knife, scope, iDroid, and different hands. This bundle will cost 8,480 yen ($85).

Konami also has a 13,270 yen ($134) Konamistyle limited edition with a Playarts Kai Metallic Snake version. This figure has a rifle and scope accessories too.

And another Revoltech one:

Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes Has Two Limited Editions, Two Snake Figures

 

[RocBase]

I think there isn't really a consensus, since Play Arts did such ambivalent jobs on their figures. Some are just horrible, others pretty decent. I have four Play Arts Kai: Meryl Silverburgh, FemShep, Harley Quinn, Lara Croft and Lupo and I can see both sides on them. Play Arts has a huge quality control problem. None of my figures is bad but some are just not the same quality as others. By the time PA paint jobs got better, I don't think I would call any bad painted but the joints on some like Lupo aren't that good, while Meryl or Harley stand by itself without question. Sometimes the figure feature pretty annoying features in the abdomen section. As much as I love Play Arts FemShep, her "hole" thanks to the diaper pants looking can be very annoying.

I can recommend Play Arts Kai in all conscience but if there is any consensus it's: Look up reviews, don't buy blind or you could regret it.

Pretty much exactly what I wanted to say. I can't stress the "don't impulse buy; look them up first" point enough.

The QC problem with Play Arts has gotten progressively worse during the years, which is rubbish since their prices have been inflating to nonsensical proportions all the while. They also need to get rid of that shiny coat that makes them all look greasy.

 

[Samurai_Heart]

Pretty much exactly what I wanted to say. I can't stress the "don't impulse buy; look them up first" point enough.

The QC problem with Play Arts has gotten progressively worse during the years, which is rubbish since their prices have been inflating to nonsensical proportions all the while. They also need to get rid of that shiny coat that makes them all look greasy.

I can't help but feel this is an apt metaphor for Square-Enix :lol

 

[RMI]

The QC problem with Play Arts has gotten progressively worse during the years, which is rubbish since their prices have been inflating to nonsensical proportions all the while. They also need to get rid of that shiny coat that makes them all look greasy.

Yup. The sculpts don't look bad but the glossy finish makes the figures look like cheap crap.

 

[BadWolf]

That Big Boss figure will be easy to pass up.

 

[Magna_Mixalis]

A/B Kongiku at AmiAmi:
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/de...condition_flg=1$pagemax=60$getcnt=0$pagecnt=2

 

[Freezasaurus]

A/B Kongiku at AmiAmi:
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/de...condition_flg=1$pagemax=60$getcnt=0$pagecnt=2

*Already has*

She's a beautiful figure. Someone buy her.

 

[Bombless]

A/B Kongiku at AmiAmi:
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/de...condition_flg=1$pagemax=60$getcnt=0$pagecnt=2

This is a (very busty) piece of art. Get on it Figure-GAF!

In other news, Maou-sama and Samus are at the Post office. Tax amount : Forty fucking euros. The box must be ridiculously big.

 

[Samurai_Heart]

This is a (very busty) piece of art. Get on it Figure-GAF!

In other news, Maou-sama and Samus are at the Post office. Tax amount : Forty fucking euros. The box must be ridiculously big.

Oh boy looking forward to that -__-;
Also A/B Momohime at AmiAmi as well (10,980 JPY):
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIG-MOE-1726

 

[Bombless]

Oh boy looking forward to that -__-;
Also A/B Momohime at AmiAmi as well (10,980 JPY):
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIG-MOE-1726

Holy shit. Both available? If there's a pair of figures EVERYONE(.gif) should have, it's Momohime and Kongiku. The chance of a lifetime gentlemen! (ladies too)

Will get the package on Monday. Will post the photo of the box asap. My poor wallet. Really wishing for Bayo to be delayed now. Or at least fall after the paycheck.

 

[Giolon]

This is a (very busty) piece of art. Get on it Figure-GAF!

Kongiku is a fantastic figure even if she is a bit overly busty. Next to Momohime she looks incredible.

 

[Bombless]

Just saw Sonico the Animation preview. As expected, it will be shit.

Edit : Link to said preview. NSFW. Err oops, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK_VFIRkdDo

It was the wrong link, but a kickass song nonetheless!

 

[GuardianE]

Just saw Sonico the Animation preview. As expected, it will be shit.

Edit : Link to said preview. NSFW. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOKn33-q4Ao

Looks like the wrong video.

Here's a preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK_VFIRkdDo

 

[chrono01]

Looks like the wrong video.

Here's a preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK_VFIRkdDo

Will watch for the massive "PLOT".

 

[Magna_Mixalis]

Love is War Deluxe version, 41,000 Japanese yens:
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/de...condition_flg=1$pagemax=60$getcnt=0$pagecnt=4

I really need to stay the hell out of the used section; almost added about $200 to my already painful November...

 

[sca2511]

Any thoughts on the Batgirl ARTFX+?

I think it looks decent/good. It sort of makes me want to collect the ARTFX line.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Love is War Deluxe version, 41,000 Japanese yens:
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/de...condition_flg=1$pagemax=60$getcnt=0$pagecnt=4

I really need to stay the hell out of the used section; almost added about $200 to my already painful November...

Man, if December wasn't shaping up to be so disgusting, I'd so do it. But Tharja >>>>>>>>>>> Miku.

 

[johnsmith]

Any thoughts on the Batgirl ARTFX+?

I think it looks decent/good. It sort of makes me want to collect the ARTFX line.

That looks like bad prize figure quality.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Will watch for the massive "breasts".

Fixed that for you.

That looks like bad prize figure quality.

Yeah, that's what stops me from collecting them. They really don't look like they're worth $45. And I've seen them up close.

 

[LiK]

Any thoughts on the Batgirl ARTFX+?

I think it looks decent/good. It sort of makes me want to collect the ARTFX line.

looks bad. the face is meh.

 

[johnsmith]

Cheaper Kongiku here.

9k not opened
http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1434293.html

If you are on the fence, buy it! She is amazing, as good as Momohime.

 

[BGBW]

Haha, I love how amiami also wraps stuff in tissue paper, inside the main box.
Obviously this doesn't really protect it from anything (maybe minor scratches), but it looks nice. Feels like I'm unwrapping some candy or something.

I came back to this thread to post the same thing. My Isabelle from New Leaf nendo arrived this week in a similar fashion. Even my parents remarked on how well packaged it was.

 

[sca2511]

yeah, on second thought, that face.

 

[sky]

Looks like the wrong video.

Here's a preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK_VFIRkdDo

Wow, a girl waking up late and rushing to school/work/wherever. Never seen an anime with that before... >_>

 

[RMI]

I'm starting to think it's a good idea to pre-order Tharja.... this is a disease...

 

[Freezasaurus]

I'm starting to think it's a good idea to pre-order Tharja.... this is a disease...

I think the problem here is that you hadn't pre-ordered her yet. WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU, MAN!?

 

[RMI]

I don't know!!!

I'm going to take a bike ride, and when I come back I'll make a decision.

 

[Bombless]

I'm starting to think it's a good idea to pre-order Tharja.... this is a disease...

If it were still en vogue I'd throw a gauntlet in your face sir!

In other news, thanks for pointing out that Love is War DX on Amiami.

 

[chrono01]

I'm starting to think it's a good idea to pre-order Tharja.... this is a disease...

You aren't doing it right if you haven't pre-ordered Tharja yet.

Please, for your sake and that of mankind, correct this immediately.

 

[GuardianE]

I'm starting to think it's a good idea to pre-order Tharja.... this is a disease...

It has always been a good idea to pre-order Tharja. Always.

 

[RMI]

after what gradually became the coldest most miserable bike ride of the year, I have rectified my Tharja problem.

I don't know why it took so long. I had seen the figure before and it is obviously nice, but it wasn't until I saw it again on the front page at amiami that i started thinking maybe I was doing it wrong by not preordering.