My brother and I thought it was super weird that the game didn't get any figures. It's a game with an all female cast in varying degrees of revealing attire dammit!I guess psychopaths aren't in demand over in Japan
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Ultimadrago
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I'm glad my favorite idol (Iori) came around early! I did't want to wait months/a year seeing the rest of the original gang come around first. The delays for the actual figure were painful enough. My mind's at ease now and I don't have any problem skipping the rest.
They do seem to be coming out nicely though, so it's fun to look at them as they're releasing.
If my knees were to buckle for another Im@s figure, it'd be a great Anzu or Koume scale. They're Cinderella girls, so I'll pretend I have plenty of time before that bomb goes off.
Ultimadrago
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Nothing to do with the figures themselves. The Cinderella Girls (from the social mobile game) have a pool of well over 100+ idols, so I'm saying it'll hopefully be a while before they get around to those two.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Ultimadrago
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lol. Yep! And with that anime coming up for them too, manufacturers are going to strike harder.
ReturnOfTheRAT
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So two delays from Ami, DC Amazon and Rias 1/4 scale bunny.
Ragingnight
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the only im@s figure I have is the shibuya rin one. I like the pose and everything about it.
The other oens from phat company look good to but iono.
The other oens from phat company look good to but iono.
Lord Ghirahim
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AmiAmi packs things carefully, right? I think I might want to go with SAL registered since it's ¥2k cheaper than EMS :/
Snkfanatic
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Ya they go overboard, in a good way.
Yah, and their boxes are thick and high quality
Ultimadrago
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Lord Ghirahim
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There was a huge dent in my Senran Kagura 2 DX NyuNyu shipping box that arrived yesterday, but the ample padding completely protected it. That's happened a few times now, but AmiAmi always packs really well.
Snkfanatic
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I had a nasty dent on the box from my last monthly order. Everything was perfect though.
I use them for hard to find stuff. I can tell you I will avoid their air mail option next time...I figured it was EMS because of the price I paid but they didn't even get me a tracking number...
dakkumauji
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There's not much you can do when buying artbooks since they are pretty heavy.
I guess just buy a bunch of stuff to mitigate that shipping cost.
AmiAmi definitely packs their items exceptionally well. Of course, you pay for it [literally] with the added weight/size, but in my opinion it's worth it.
I've purchased a few items from them ad haven't had an issue.
That being said, their shipping is definitely on the expensive side of things, so it might be worth looking around a bit first to see if you can find it elsewhere.
It's actually funny you mention art books and CDJapan. I just received an art book I had ordered from them today.
[http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOBK-1612268, if anyone is wondering.]
Mayhaps I will consider it.
Pretty straightforward site. But yea, the shipping prices are pretty high now. I only buy from them if other places are sold out.
CR has a deal on Rikka Takanashi today, if you don't mind the wait.
Free shipping on over $75 using the code SHINJI75, so you can add something else if you want to get that. Even without the coupon you'll save anywhere from $30-$40 after shipping.
Free shipping on over $75 using the code SHINJI75, so you can add something else if you want to get that. Even without the coupon you'll save anywhere from $30-$40 after shipping.
Thanks everyone
I guess I should just order the books. It just seems really weird that the shipping is more than the actual order amount. I'll never complain about amiami shipping prices again
dakkumauji
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Out of curiosity, what are you ordering from CDJapan?
I guess they are probably using something like EMS if its that costly. Or you are ordering really cheap but heavy books, lol
Depending on the art book, they can get ridiculously expensive, especially if it's a hardcover.
I still feel as though CD Japan over-charges a bit on their shipping, since similar items tend to be shipped for cheaper from other sites [such as AmiAmi/HS], but they package the items well and offer a multitude of shipping options. I generally go with SAL Registered, since it's not overly expensive, and it gives me tracking as well as insurance.
Freezasaurus
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I've only ever ordered one or two artbooks from cdJapan. I think shipping was around 2k or something per order.
That seems about right.
The art book I ordered (listed above) cost me 1800 yen for SAL Registered to Canada. But then, it wasn't overly thick and isn't a hardcover, so it's not too surprising.
They do package their art books well, though. Bubble wrap and tapped to the inside box so that it doesn't shift/move in-transit and dent the corners. They always package their items well.
Samurai_Heart
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Should've posted at 10,000 posts but oh well, Figure GAF OT'2's wall of shame, top 20:
dakkumauji
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I'm moving on up in the world.
While my wallet empties out, lol
While my wallet empties out, lol
He has to be. They're all extinct, so who's going to speak for them?
Haha, true enough.
phoenix296
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I don't post enough in here even though I read everything. That Miki figure you were talking about a few pages back looks so good but I haven't watched the anime yet. Something I'll have to do soon.
You really do.
It's a great anime, I didn't think I would enjoy it as much as I did.
Freezasaurus
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Idolm@ster? I watched a few episodes, I just couldn't...
For the most part, idol shows and magical girl shows just don't do anything for me. There are, of course, exceptions. But not many.
Snkfanatic
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Wow I am a lot higher on that list than I figured I would be lol
They're the only ones I've found who have the drakengard settings/materials book, and if I add in the three manga that brings the order to almost $40. Then the shipping was estimated at around $45.
but if I just order all the books I want (an additional 3 books) the order jumps to a total of $128~ and shipping is $106 or something.
I won't be doing option two though, since anything over $100 gets hit with customs.
I found most of idolm@ster anime to be terribly boring. However episode 15 is pretty amazing and you should watch it, period. Even if you decide to drop the show, go out on a good note by skipping to 15 before you walk away.
Sorry I wanted a show with some 18+ characters in it rather than a whole bunch of paedobait.
Snkfanatic
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FigureGaf where your posting rate is almost = to the damage to your wallet.
you are brave, browsing this thread during work. or is your comp backed up against a wall preventing bypassers? hahaha
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