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Figure GAF |OT| Where has all of my money gone?
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SUPARSTARX
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They're making a 1/12 Batman to go with The Bat, too? Hmm..
I really want the 1/6 Striding Cloud. I hope they do more because Enterbay isn't reissuing their Storm Warriors line and I can only get my hands on Striding Cloud at a fair price. I can't even find Wind or Nameless at a good price.
I really want the 1/6 Striding Cloud. I hope they do more because Enterbay isn't reissuing their Storm Warriors line and I can only get my hands on Striding Cloud at a fair price. I can't even find Wind or Nameless at a good price.
Freezasaurus
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DeadRockstar
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You US collectors are spoiled
I'm sure I'll be paying the equivalent of around $300 in the UK. Still, I'm working on the assumption that I'll run out of space before money. I like to live on the edge.If you guys didn't spend all that money buying those Iron Man figures, maybe you could be.
same to you with your figure preorders lol
Well, good luck with that.
maybe if i sold an organ...
To top it off it looks like you have to pay upfront and can't pay with anything but a credit card. She looks absolutely gorgeous though: http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id...nt=Image+-+Click+Here&utm_campaign=072513news
You US collectors are spoiled
Oh I wish I was in the US, would save me a whole lot of money haha. I don't even bother buying figures locally because even with the shipping + tax their prices are bloated by such dumb proportions.
Freezasaurus
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I'm sure you'll find a way to convince yourself.
Flexpay not available for you?
NihonTiger90
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I was wondering where the old thread went! Gotta sub to this one.
Just got back from SDCC on Monday, lots of interesting stuff coming down the pipeline from the announcements. Looking forward to WonFes this weekend though I'll be coordinating coverage for my site at 3 in the morning.
Just got back from SDCC on Monday, lots of interesting stuff coming down the pipeline from the announcements. Looking forward to WonFes this weekend though I'll be coordinating coverage for my site at 3 in the morning.
Futurevoid
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I can't tell if that's sarcasm or not
D) but The Bat is 1/6th scale isn't it?Yeah, she's not out of my sights yet! My budget is just completely blocked for the next three months, and since you have to pay immediately I just hope she'll still be available by the time I'm ready.
Flexpay? Is that the payment plan option?
yup.
and where do you see that it requires you to pay upfront? i've never had to do that for any figures at SS. they only require a deposit for certain figures.
NihonTiger90
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Yep, that's the monthly payment plan option. I used it on my Premium Format Poison Ivy and am doing the same for my Hot Toys RoboCop. Works pretty well. They'll send you an e-mail each month before the payment is charged.
Freezasaurus
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Debit card? That would probably work, too. As long as it has a Mastercard or Visa logo.
oh, yea, i only order with a CC so i'm not sure what other payment methods they accept. but they won't charge you until they ship.
as for shipping price, they don't give you an exact number when you order. you need to ask for a quote or just wait for it to ship to know.
they have excellent CSR so if you're unsure of anything, just email them. they're very helpful. that's why i love buying from them.
Vertex's Noel definitely looks good:
Here's hoping she's a 2014 release, I need a Noel figure.
Also, congrats on the pick-up, LiK! So much goodness.
I'm tempted to jump into collecting Pacific Rim figures as well, but with so many Jaegers [and Kaiju] I'm a bit hesitant. I'm already suffering enough. >_<
Here's hoping she's a 2014 release, I need a Noel figure.
Also, congrats on the pick-up, LiK! So much goodness.
I'm tempted to jump into collecting Pacific Rim figures as well, but with so many Jaegers [and Kaiju] I'm a bit hesitant. I'm already suffering enough. >_<
DeadRockstar
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Uh-oh. Flexpay-esque service now available in the UK. Now, about that Hellboy statue...
I will say, it is definitely cheaper to buy Hot Toys and Sideshow stuff locally for me. I just checked and MJ is actually listed here now. £205/$315. Rough, but cheaper than an import + VAT + handling.
JP stuff is inflated beyond reason though for sure. Dizzy and Tharja are £120/$185. I mean really, what the hell. Also they only get stock 3 months after the JP release. What's not to love?!
I will say, it is definitely cheaper to buy Hot Toys and Sideshow stuff locally for me. I just checked and MJ is actually listed here now. £205/$315. Rough, but cheaper than an import + VAT + handling.
JP stuff is inflated beyond reason though for sure. Dizzy and Tharja are £120/$185. I mean really, what the hell. Also they only get stock 3 months after the JP release. What's not to love?!
Well this changes everything! And thanks for the note about the shipping, I'll shoot them a mail now regarding it.
I...don't have that either ); I'll just bum off my sister and pay her the exchange.
Really helpful guys, thanks a lot.
ohhthegore
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I can't tell if that's sarcasm or not
I'm pretty sure it was shrunk down to 1/12 when they decided a 1/6 Bat would not work out
Freezasaurus
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$185 for Tharja? Holy fuck. That must be a tough pill to swallow. I'm paying like, $200 in December for her AND Heather Mason. I'm still on the fence over Junko.
But the Heather Mason figure is pretty amazing. The freckles are very well done, and I've heard that if you look closely, you can even see the veins under her skin.
Vertex's Noel definitely looks good:
Here's hoping she's a 2014 release, I need a Noel figure.
!!!
Finally!
I want her NAO
;_;
?! Once one is used to being spoiled by Amiami's discounts those inflated prices look all the more rude lol
You know I noticed this happens quite a bit with western online stores too, they stock up on JP releases months after their actual release and I remember causing hell to the owner of one store because of it. Really weird.
DeadRockstar
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Noel is looking nice, but I'm waiting to see how Vertex delivers on Mitsuru next month before thinking about buying her.
For sure. Somebody is buying them at those prices though, because they sell out for the most part. Maybe I should be jealous, since they probably have more bank and less spare time than me
Heather is really impressive. The price doesn't seem so bad when you really look at her. If you want to get excited about Junko though give the game a try. The anime sucks so far, so it's the way to go.
It is weird. The delay makes me feel like they're getting them from the manufacturer/distributor on a staggered release or something, so either they're being charged a stupid wholesale price or they're marking them up to high heaven. I have a guess which it is
One of my friends is still waiting to get Max Factory Hacker. Meanwhile she's in my display case hanging out.
For sure. Somebody is buying them at those prices though, because they sell out for the most part. Maybe I should be jealous, since they probably have more bank and less spare time than me
Heather is really impressive. The price doesn't seem so bad when you really look at her. If you want to get excited about Junko though give the game a try. The anime sucks so far, so it's the way to go.
It is weird. The delay makes me feel like they're getting them from the manufacturer/distributor on a staggered release or something, so either they're being charged a stupid wholesale price or they're marking them up to high heaven. I have a guess which it is
One of my friends is still waiting to get Max Factory Hacker. Meanwhile she's in my display case hanging out.
Freezasaurus
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I definitely like her. And I like how Monokuma is mimicking her pose. She's a bit steep, though. But so is Heather, I suppose. And Junko is supposed to be something like 10" tall.
Futurevoid
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Yeah, just saw that. Disappointing. I wanted that big sumbitch.
Augemitbutter
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nm. got it.
NihonTiger90
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Moonshine does pretty good work.
foxuzamaki
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Sorry for the out of place post but I think this is the appropriate place to ask but can someone link me to the tharja figure preorder?
Ragingnight
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Freezasaurus
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Ragingnight
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Ha, then give him the HLJ link, too.
never bought anything from HLJ so I can't vouch for it.
Freezasaurus
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I can. I've used them several times. Nothing wrong with them. They're a smidge more expensive but they give you control over your own account.
Christina Mackenzie
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Wonder Festival teaser, YES!!!!!
http://www.plastikitty.com/home/good-smile-companys-summer-wonder-festival-2013-teasers
Touch Detective Nendoroid!
http://www.plastikitty.com/home/good-smile-companys-summer-wonder-festival-2013-teasers
foxuzamaki
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Freezasaurus
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HLJ costs a little more, but unlike AmiAmi, you'll be able to cancel the order at anytime, should you choose.
SUPARSTARX
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I can't tell if that's sarcasm or not
Is that a 1/6 Bat jet?? They have been showing 1/12 scaled Bat jet for a while. I thought they have a perma molded Batman in there or something to fit inside. They canned the 1/6 Bat jet project in favor of 1/12 since it's too big.
They only had one real 1/6 one for display at their flagship store in Japan or Hong Kong I think.
Have you see the 1/6 Tumbler? The 1/6 Bat would be 2.5x the length. Basically every person buying one would need a crate to haul it out.
foxuzamaki
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Thank you
That's good to know, I plan to get into figures once I get a steady job, rocco botte got me into it with his vids
Christina Mackenzie
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Are their shipping rates cheaper compared with AmiAmi/HobbySearch or about the same? I remember reading that they do give discounts on shipping but I've never verified this.
I've found there isn't much discrepancy in shipping costs from most shops. Just looking up a recent figure, they are charging 1080 yen for shipping on Meruru where amiami charged 880.
Freezasaurus
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I know you love dat AmiAmi, and everyone knows I've got enough shit on order from them, but I'm not a fan of being unable to cancel items.
Freezasaurus
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I wasn't implying I do. I just do like to have the option should I change my mind. It's a staple of good customer service.
Freezasaurus
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^I bet that Labrys is going to be made into a mass-produced PVC figure before Megahouse announces any release info on their Labrys figure.
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