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Freezasaurus
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Uhhhhhh. WAT?
Ragingnight
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yeah I'll delete it. Its just venting
Ultimadrago
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Ragingnight
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(Today, 08:25 PM)
Sorry to hear about your eyesight and even more so that it potentially influenced you to become a confrontational person. And here I am never shutting up about my slight astigmatism (usually not wanting to wear my glasses). I couldn't imagine dealing with that level of ignorance among peers.
Freezasaurus
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You don't have to, I was just a bit confused as to what it was in reference to.
The Amiibo thread in gaming.
I didn't think your post was in any way inappropriate, RN.
Freezasaurus
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Did I miss some goings-on?
There's some choice comments in that thread for sure but the general sentiment is a normal and understandable one. People get hurt by assholes that judge them and thus keep themselves to themselves and try to adhere to a lifestyle that is by and large considered 'normal', whatever that may be. I feel both sides become abrasive and rude in the mix. This whole "I feel sorry for people who hide figures" is silly as there's nothing to feel sorry about and that sentiment belittles that persons choice, feelings and emotions even if that person means no ill by that comment. However on the opposite side of the spectrum, the belittlement of people who do indulge in figures is also stupid. I feel it is ironic since both sides are...judging each other which is the whole point of the thread, the fear of being judged.
Everyone knows in this thread that I myself have and still have this issue but I still buy figures. I see both sides clearly. These figures I buy by and large look cool and represent characters and properties that I love and are a physical embodiment of what I like. Its me, on my shelf. But yeah I feel embarrassed for lack of better words at times, like an oddball, not embarrassed at a particular person or group but myself. They can look tacky and silly and do not conform to the idolized home setting you see on TV or the environment that you grow up in and such. You're told to grow up a certain way, walk a certain way, dress, eat and live a certain way so yeah it can be seen as a weird thing to do. Rebellious even. Youths am I right? It's why video games and anime are looked down on. You shouldn't stop enjoying what you enjoy, but you shouldn't be surprised when people judge. It's part and parcel with the territory.
The thing to note is it goes both ways. I'm sure a lot of gaffers here have met each other and made good friends due to figures and other hobbies. People who throw negative vibes at you should be ignored in practice, but they do rub some more than others and it can be hard to ignore these people when they're the majority and you are seen as the oddball. Everyone wants to fit in after all. Everyone wants to be normal. I guess the question is what is normal and who writes the rule book on what is considered normal and is it worth conforming yourself to this lifestyle you don't enjoy, whilst depriving yourself of who you really are and what you really enjoy? I think both sides could be more subtle and understanding about it really.
As said above, you can't judge somebody by such a small thing. There's such thing as an in between, and although there's generally nothing wrong with swinging either way, you don't have to. Nobody gets a stamp on their head that says "VIDEO GAMER!" or "Figure collector! We're people who have different interests and hobbies and labelling people as such is foolhardy, especially on a video game website. People are multifaceted and enjoy all sorts. I like to collect figures, I love classical music, I like anime, I love to draw. I'm me. Do I expect people to like everything about me? Nope. Do I have any ill will for people who look down upon me? Nope. That's me I guess. Like I said, it comes with the territory.
In any case I just paid for the delivery for my Red Nendoroid. Just over 1000 Yen.
Everyone knows in this thread that I myself have and still have this issue but I still buy figures. I see both sides clearly. These figures I buy by and large look cool and represent characters and properties that I love and are a physical embodiment of what I like. Its me, on my shelf. But yeah I feel embarrassed for lack of better words at times, like an oddball, not embarrassed at a particular person or group but myself. They can look tacky and silly and do not conform to the idolized home setting you see on TV or the environment that you grow up in and such. You're told to grow up a certain way, walk a certain way, dress, eat and live a certain way so yeah it can be seen as a weird thing to do. Rebellious even. Youths am I right? It's why video games and anime are looked down on. You shouldn't stop enjoying what you enjoy, but you shouldn't be surprised when people judge. It's part and parcel with the territory.
The thing to note is it goes both ways. I'm sure a lot of gaffers here have met each other and made good friends due to figures and other hobbies. People who throw negative vibes at you should be ignored in practice, but they do rub some more than others and it can be hard to ignore these people when they're the majority and you are seen as the oddball. Everyone wants to fit in after all. Everyone wants to be normal. I guess the question is what is normal and who writes the rule book on what is considered normal and is it worth conforming yourself to this lifestyle you don't enjoy, whilst depriving yourself of who you really are and what you really enjoy? I think both sides could be more subtle and understanding about it really.
As said above, you can't judge somebody by such a small thing. There's such thing as an in between, and although there's generally nothing wrong with swinging either way, you don't have to. Nobody gets a stamp on their head that says "VIDEO GAMER!" or "Figure collector! We're people who have different interests and hobbies and labelling people as such is foolhardy, especially on a video game website. People are multifaceted and enjoy all sorts. I like to collect figures, I love classical music, I like anime, I love to draw. I'm me. Do I expect people to like everything about me? Nope. Do I have any ill will for people who look down upon me? Nope. That's me I guess. Like I said, it comes with the territory.
In any case I just paid for the delivery for my Red Nendoroid. Just over 1000 Yen.
Eh, just some closed-minded people being closed-minded.
In general it's not that bad, though.
Ragingnight
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Well ill repast when I'm home. It with friends.
Honestly one of my closest friends agree with tons of shir I say in term of life, people and politics, but admits that I am very jaded because of my experience
Honestly one of my closest friends agree with tons of shir I say in term of life, people and politics, but admits that I am very jaded because of my experience
Fatal Futanari
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I want the Red nendo but I ain't paying no $100 those scalpers want!
dakkumauji
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Everyone's favorite store Nippon-Yasan has it for 8k, lol
It's not available, guessing their 'supply chain' didn't pull through.
Samurai_Heart
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1000JPY for shipping what did you go for? I paid 578JY for SAL Small Packet (Unregistered), IIRC. Well said on earlier post =), yeeesh that Amiibo thread seriously if they find it embarrassing to display/use don't buy them simple =/
Edit: Checking Amazon JP's page so many scalpers =( Hopefully they'll mass produce it for the public other than just Pokecenter and Amazon JP, so those who missed out can get it for a reasonable price.
Oh God I thought you said you paid 5k for a second
lol I went for Regular SAL. I didn't pay for the 500 Yen fee in advance so that may be why Samurai_Heart
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Oh God I thought you said you paid 5k for a second
Ah yeah I did pay the 500JPY fee in advance, didn't know how to use their proxy properly then, had no idea I didn't have to pay it when I placed it XD
Hah yeah I just thought that I'd leave it and pay it together. I'll be honest, I'm really happy with how cheap this is, but at the same time I understand why. As apposed to other proxy services, you still have to do most of the leg work in ordering stuff, whereas with other proxies, they can sometimes do everything and thus charge commission.
I don't have the money, but I kinda wish I ordered two now! Gotta save that money for GL tho, not long now! I didn't pay for Ryuko Figma and I'm not going to pay for Asuka either, if NY close my account I might be done with figures for a long time.
It comes with 3 little starter Pokemon may I remind you! It's at least 1½ Nendoroid.
Freezasaurus
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Well, thanks for answering your own question!
Haha they do look pretty cool. I actually unlike many have no emotional attachment to Red, but I do have an attachment to Pokemon hence the purchase. Plus the novelty of a Pokemon figure is cool, especially an actual trainer.
Fatal Futanari
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My wish would be for Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan nendos...something that I will never see
dakkumauji
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Nendo of Ruby with exchangeable hair hats.
FrostyCollects
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7,080 JPY for EMS...
*Vicodins*
*Vicodins*
Ragingnight
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benten
my friend got it and she loves it apparently. Pic is from MFC
Freezasaurus
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Benten looks great, but dat price. I may get him if he ever gets clearanced out.
SHITCOCK
Why raptor jesus, why have you forsaken me?
The shipping on that must've been an absolute killer
unless she ordered directly from GSC
Ragingnight
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naw she said the box that came in was as big as her
she ordered these I believe
hajime
makoto nendo
fraus
benten
makishima
I'm hoping it's just a mistake. I'd hate to wait until December for her.
Sweet Ivy
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Well, this could be the beginning... good thing my budget is limited right now and most of it is allocated to games.
I registered on AmiAmi and pre-ordered her... my first pre-order:
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/de...tsune+miku+2014$pagemax=40$getcnt=0$pagecnt=1
I don't know what's going to happen next, I just liked her so much (espcially the cutest Miku face I've seen) and pre-ordered.....!!!
How's the price?
Is she going to look just like that?
Is the manufacturer good?
I registered on AmiAmi and pre-ordered her... my first pre-order:
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/de...tsune+miku+2014$pagemax=40$getcnt=0$pagecnt=1
I don't know what's going to happen next, I just liked her so much (espcially the cutest Miku face I've seen) and pre-ordered.....!!!
How's the price?
Is she going to look just like that?
Is the manufacturer good?
Christina Mackenzie
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Good Smile are among the best.
I'd argue they're the best, but considering nearly all my figures I have are made by them I mmight be biased.
The quality will be good, rest assured. You can drool some more here: http://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/2014/08/22/18th-scale-racing-miku-2014-ver/
I think she's going for $200 these days so, if it's brand new, that's a great price.
Snkfanatic
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My favorite figure, I would say yes.
ThePeoplesBureau
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Ragingnight
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momohime was my first HLJ figure.. I think she was my....2nd or 3rd figure? Im not sure but I think koto's kurisu from steins gate was my first
Freezasaurus
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Terraformer seems to have a good rep, and I bought a pre-owned 1/6 Misato from them recently.
Samurai_Heart
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Another DC sorceress incoming, from A+ though:
http://blog.livedoor.jp/figurenews2/archives/40558728.html
http://blog.livedoor.jp/figurenews2/archives/40558430.html
http://blog.livedoor.jp/figurenews2/archives/40555407.html
http://blog.livedoor.jp/figurenews2/archives/40551018.html
http://blog.livedoor.jp/figurenews2/archives/40550465.html
Lol Griffon dem prices XD
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