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Figure GAF |OT| Where has all of my money gone?
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wow, all by yourself? no help?
VanillaCakeIsBurning
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Don't think it would go over very well with the folks. Especially considering what I've been doing for the past couple years.
If I can get things on track I'll consider it but until then I'll be lurking the hell out of this thread.
Jrpgfanatic
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Cheers, thanks for the heads up. I grabbed it.
Edit: I hope it arrives OK, never ordered from Mandarake before.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Sabo is coming!!!
Figure GAF: A spiralling web of denial...
Lurking Figure GAF… "just curious"
Bookmarking Figure blogs… "some cool stuff on here"
Purchasing first figure… "I'll just get one"
Starts creating wish lists on amiami/mfc … "just for fun, I don't actually need them"
Adding alerts to Figinstock … "doesn't mean I'll really buy them"
Checking amiami/mandrake daily … "I can stop anytime"
Purchasing Detolfs … "one is all i'll ever need..."
Lurking Figure GAF… "just curious"
Bookmarking Figure blogs… "some cool stuff on here"
Purchasing first figure… "I'll just get one"
Starts creating wish lists on amiami/mfc … "just for fun, I don't actually need them"
Adding alerts to Figinstock … "doesn't mean I'll really buy them"
Checking amiami/mandrake daily … "I can stop anytime"
Purchasing Detolfs … "one is all i'll ever need..."
Sleep is for the weak! Real men stay up 24/7 hitting refresh.
One takeaway from missing out on an item sold while I was asleep is that I get a better idea of the current price for that item. I wish mandarake had a timestamp of when they put an item up for sale, so I didn't have to rely on my browser history and my memory when browsing through the sold out stuff.
LOL, I got the same figinstock alert.
It should, I just received mine on Friday and it arrived in excellent condition. The box is actually perfect for the figure I'm going to send you, so yay for that!!
androidcandy
Neo Member
I know the feeling my mom thinks I am crazy because of all the figures I buy, but whatever I do it anyways lol. I just cant stop!
My parents find it a waste of money, but respect that it's a hobby of mine.
Samurai_Heart
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Haha, well-said!
By the way, for those interested in Kaname Madoka - Maiko Ver. [pictured below] be prepared to spend some money. Apparently she's an exclusive to a festival event in Kyoto, Japan as well as to Aniplex's online store [they only ship within Japan]. She also retails for 9524 yen and, for her simple pose as well as being a 1/8 scale, is pretty over-priced IMO.
GSC has really increased the price of their 1/8 over the last several months, as well as the number of their exclusives. I mean, in some cases you can kind of see why they price the figures the way they do [Ultimate Madoka, Saber with Motored Cuirasseiur, etc.] but for this one I really don't see it. She might look more impressive in-person but it's not pushing me to press that order button. It doesn't help that my pre-orders for this year are finished!
Given that I already own the original line of Mahou Shoujo figures [as well as Ultimate Madoka] I think I'm pretty content with passing on the Maiko Ver. BIJ/N-Y will likely have her, but for an even greater cost [it will easily be above 10,000 yen].
I'm worried to see how far the prices of figures continue to increase in 2014. It seems like they increase in-price as each month passes...
Freezasaurus
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Good job, Chrono. Deny those greedy motherfuckers.
So I've unboxed Play Arts WW. She's gorgeous but there's chipped paint on her lower back and butt. Not visible if looking from the front but...what the hell?
Also had to take apart her torso because it was stuck in an anatomically impossible position, her pelvis piece was stuck under the torso and wouldn't move.
Also had to take apart her torso because it was stuck in an anatomically impossible position, her pelvis piece was stuck under the torso and wouldn't move.
Samurai_Heart
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Any photos? I used to like Play-Arts but their qualities are really everywhere =/
Mobile phone pic so quality is shit but the chip is on the right buttcheek on the inner side of the seam.
Right Lower Back, just to the right of the golden belt, that's the bigger chip. There's also more chipped paint under the upper torso (from the friction i guess, that part can also slide over the lower back part)
Right Lower Back, just to the right of the golden belt, that's the bigger chip. There's also more chipped paint under the upper torso (from the friction i guess, that part can also slide over the lower back part)
Thanks, I am trying!
Strengthening my resolve to resist pre-orders is not easy, but for those that are ridiculously priced, it's not as difficult. I'm sure in the end that she will look great, but for the listing price [as well as exclusive and September release], it's an easy "no" for me.
Disclaimer: This is not one of those "no" situations that later change to a "yes". When I say "no" in-regards to this figure, I mean it. No going back on my word here! GSC, you will not tempt me!
Cross post from the B/S/T thread, but just in case some of y'all are looking for Kirito or Meruru, they're going bye bye.
I can't believe I have two full DETOLF's and almost an entire book case full of figures now ;_;
I can't believe I have two full DETOLF's and almost an entire book case full of figures now ;_;
This thread will do that to you.
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I know, it's crazy how quickly these all add up. And I've only really been collecting figures for about a year now.
Freezasaurus
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Yeah, some of the prices are getting insane. I can't believe Nippon-Yasan actually sold out of Megahouse Labrys at that price... WTF?
androidcandy
Neo Member
I really need some DETOLF's or something I am running out of places to put my figures some are just sitting in boxes.
Freezasaurus
Member
Man, I'm really thinking about that P.O.P. Kalifa in December. But One Piece is a can of worms I DO NOT want to open.
It's not too late to open the can of worms like I recently did! Look how bad it can get below...
Current list of POP figures in boxes with my name and address on them, located somewhere in the world except my house:
NEO Series Monkey D Luffy
NEO Series Tashigi
NEO-DX Series Monkey D. Luffy
NEO-DX Series Boa Hancock
Sailing Again Monkey D. Luffy
Sailing Again Roronoa Zoro
Sailing Again Nami
Sailing Again Usopp
Sailing Again Sanji
Sailing Again Tony Tony Chopper
Sailing Again Nico Robin
Freezasaurus
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Thanks for the warning.
Wai...Wait...WHAT!? N-Y actually sold out of Megahouse Labrys pre-orders!?
Either they didn't order many or people are so desperate for a Labrys figure that they don't mind paying that price [even with Alter releasing one of their own].
Granted, I'm sure she will be a fine figure [assuming that there's no quality-control issues like past Megahouse Persona figures], but that price really is too high. But if it sells it sells, who am I to question their decision?
As for me? I'm waiting for Alter. d(^_^)z
YES! Embrace One Piece, Freezasaurus! To be honest, they are great figures with varying poses and character designs. The series is pretty massive, though, so if you don't have a group of favorites already, it can be difficult to start.
My advice would be to start with the Straw Hat crew first. Then, from there, branch out to the "secondary" characters, such as the Shichibukai.
I really do enjoy the series, although after purchasing Franky and completing my Sailing Again crew, I'm hesitant to collect any more. It's just too expensive otherwise given what I already purchase on a month-to-month basis. That being said, I still own several more outside of the Straw Hat crew, such as Princess Shirahoshi [definitely one of my favorites], Gecko Moria, Perona, etc.
So yes, One Piece is incredible and will require bountiful amounts of treasure to collect them all. How fitting, given the nature of the series.
My Dad HATES this hobby.
Yeah this hobby is crazy. I realized I have 84 figures, most of which are full scale and not nendos or small figmas but full price and full scale >_ Then I have 8 more on order.
I know what you mean. got like a dozen still in boxes and I have no idea where to put them that isnt full of dust or will get that way.
Just added NEO Series Nami (the version with the pants and staff) to my list by winning an eBay auction for about $40 cheaper than what I would pay for at mandarake. Shipping should be cheaper too since the seller is in the US. The pictures and description of the auction made the figure seem legit and not a bootleg, but I'll wait and see.
Freezasaurus
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...A guy who saved $170?
The Alter version looks really good, and I'm sure their QC will be much better.
I like how I mention "a" One Piece figure, and you start suggesting which group of figures I should start with.
Honestly, not happening. I would only catch up on One Piece if there wasn't so damn much of it. So the figures are pretty much out of the question. It's one thing to get in the ground floor, but I don't have it in me to plow through that much content. Regardless of whether I go with the anime or manga, there's just too much.
True enough. I will be another saving the $170 [possibly more depending] and waiting for Alter's release. I definitely trust them more in terms of quality-control, although I do like the pose Megahouse chose. It's definitely not worth it, though....A guy who saved $170?
The Alter version looks really good, and I'm sure their QC will be much better.
I like how I mention "a" One Piece figure, and you start suggesting which group of figures I should start with.
Honestly, not happening. I would only catch up on One Piece if there wasn't so damn much of it. So the figures are pretty much out of the question. It's one thing to get in the ground floor, but I don't have it in me to plow through that much content. Regardless of whether I go with the anime or manga, there's just too much.
As for One Piece, I completely understand what you're saying. It is a lot of content to go through. I'm still not sure how I went through all 500+ episodes leading up to the Time Skip. I watched it all, including fillers/movie-related episodes, etc. I didn't even skip the OP/ED [well, when One Piece had ED's]. I must have been insane, but I don't regret it. I thoroughly enjoy the series, as I've mentioned, but I can see why someone might not want to take the jump. It can be overwhelming and incredibly time-consuming.
Freezasaurus
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If I do get into One Piece, It'll be a figure here and there, and I'll be picking a specific starting point, and I'll wiki the rest. Because fuck 67 manga volumes. I would start somewhere around volume 50 or so. Any particular suggestions around there?
Also, I've never pre-ordered from N-Y before... Do I have to pay in advance with them, or is it the same "pay later" method everyone else uses?
I've only watched the anime so, assuming the manga is the same, I'd recommend...maybe the Arlong Park arc? That's not too far in, though...
If I had to choose a much later starting point, maybe the Water 7 Saga? It really is difficult to say where to start since major events tend to happen with each arc [such as meeting new companions, building up future rivalries/stories, as well as character building -_-].
Dayum.
By the way, I updated my profile over at myfigurecollection.net. Haven't used the site in well over a year, so it was a pain in the ass adding all of my purchases. Feel free to add me over there if you have a profile as well.
You can basically skip any/all episodes not color-coded in Grey from this link:
http://onepiece.wikia.com/wiki/Episode_Guide
There's a decent amount of them that are considered "filler", so that could cut the episodes down significantly.
http://onepiece.wikia.com/wiki/Episode_Guide
There's a decent amount of them that are considered "filler", so that could cut the episodes down significantly.
Freezasaurus
Member
Momo is a gorgeous figure. And her price is only going up. It's now or never, buddy. Although that does seem a bit steep for a pre-owned figure.
Didn't they do a reprint for her? Wonder if they might do a third lol
Freezasaurus
Member
They reissued her not too long ago. Around the time I picked her up a few months back. I don't know what the chances are of her getting another rerelease.
Ragingnight
Member
not likely i think. They did a reprint to match the kongiku release + muramasa reborn release.
Ragingnight
Member
momohime is hella cute tho. look at that baseeeee
Looks like someone already snapped her up so I am safe for now with my money.
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