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[johnsmith]

Stay away from eBay and use Mandarake. Good prices (on most things) and no bootlegs. You just have to search with the Japanese name, and hope its in stock. If its not, keep checking. They add new stuff constantly.

http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/

 

[Ragingnight]

remember to factor in shipping if you over things from overseas.

From what I've heard shipping is about 15-20 bucks for figures for register sal. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[cajunator]

remember to factor in shipping if you over things from overseas.

From what I've heard shipping is about 15-20 bucks for figures for register sal. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Yeah the EMS shipping for my Ultimate Madoka figure was pretty expensive.

 

[Samurai_Heart]

Yeah the EMS shipping for my Ultimate Madoka figure was pretty expensive.

What's the recommended delivery option if I don't mind waiting 2 weeks or so? So far all my preorders are SAL Small Packet (Registered); $15-20 should be okay for me I guess since that's £9-12.50 or so at current rates.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Anyone know any American sites that have Figma besides BBTS.
or if its possible to use money from a prepaid card on paypal and use it on Mandarake or Amiami?

I got about $250 in prepaid card for Christmas.



edit: Painted Figma Asuna

 

[ColonelSkills]

Having never used Mandarake before, the prices on here are fuckin' pretty great.

If it wasn't the constant reassurances in this thread, I'd assume it was peppered with fakes.

Gonna probably jump on something from here in a moment.

 

[Red_taiyaki]

Anyone know any American sites that have Figma besides BBTS.
or if its possible to use money from a prepaid card on paypal and use it on Mandarake or Amiami?

.....

edit: Painted Figma Asuna

Figma looks pretty decent. Would think ablut purchasing if I wasn't already getting Koto version.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Figma looks pretty decent. Would think ablut purchasing if I wasn't already getting Koto version.

Im probably going to get it even though I stopped the show at episode 3.

 

[johnsmith]

Anyone know any American sites that have Figma besides BBTS.
or if its possible to use money from a prepaid card on paypal and use it on Mandarake or Amiami?

I got about $250 in prepaid card for Christmas.

Both sites accept paypal, it's how I pay for all my purchases. I don't see why a prepaid paypal card wouldn't work, as long as it's tied to a regular paypal account.


Some of my mandarake purchases:

Lisa Silverman - Freeing

http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1101602.html
Sub total: 5,000 yen
Shipping Fee: 1,280 yen


Mitsuru Kirijo - Kotobukiya

http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-608744.html
[Shop Item No.:fko-fg1423]コトブキヤ：P3：桐条美鶴
4,000 yen x 1
Lineage 2 Elf - Orchid Seed

http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-968568.html
[Shop Item No.:fko-fg1967]オーキッドシード：リネージュⅡ エルフ 通常版※未開封 箱小イタミ
5,000 yen x 1
Sub total: 9,000 yen
Shipping Fee: 4,700 yen
I hate paying for EMS so much.

Alisa Amiella - Plum

http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1008542.html
Sub total: 5,000 yen
Shipping Fee: 1,580 yen

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Both sites accept paypal, it's how I pay for all my purchases. I don't see why a prepaid paypal card wouldn't work, as long as it's tied to a regular paypal account.

I mean its just a standard prepaid visa that I have linked to my paypal.
probably just wait until I get paid next Saturday.

 

[cajunator]

Well I just won some eruruu and aruruu figures on ebay.
Forget who in here had those but Im glad I was made aware of them.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=110993371697

 

[LuCkymoON]

Anyone know any American sites that have Figma besides BBTS.
or if its possible to use money from a prepaid card on paypal and use it on Mandarake or Amiami?

I got about $250 in prepaid card for Christmas.

I use www.hobbyfan.com the owner is very friendly and will personally contact you if there are any problems. The shipping is reasonable and fast, the loyalty discount keeps me coming back. I'm sure I've spent around $3k with this store and only have ever had one order canceled due to distributor error.

 

[Jayhawk]

Thanks to johnsmith's mandarake links, I have Japanese text for Persona figures I can search for on that site.

 

[johnsmith]

Thanks to johnsmith's mandarake links, I have Japanese text for Persona figures I can search for on that site.

http://myfigurecollection.net/ will have the Japanese name of the character, series, and the company who produces it, so you can find any figure easily that way. Though some company names are sometimes listed by their English name, so sometimes you have to try different combinations out.

 

[Red_taiyaki]

Well I just won some eruruu and aruruu figures on ebay.
Forget who in here had those but Im glad I was made aware of them.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=110993371697

You're welcome lol.

 

[LiK]

I've ordered from AmiAmi before. They're a good, solid service.

Yup, AmiAmi is awesome.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Figma Ranma
Please don't be a custom.

Edit: ugh, custom.

 

[cajunator]

You're welcome lol.

They look so cute in the show. Remember the tail scene?
cant wait

 

[Red_taiyaki]

They look so cute in the show. Remember the tail scene?
cant wait

You talking about this scene?

http://youtu.be/eUxribpvKTo

I loved the anime, but I found the visual novel/srpg hybrid a bit too slow for my taste. Even when I compared it to something like Aselia the Eternal. But ya, Eruruu FTW!

 

[cajunator]

You talking about this scene?

http://youtu.be/eUxribpvKTo

I loved the anime, but I found the visual novel/srpg hybrid a bit too slow for my taste. Even when I compared it to something like Aselia the Eternal. But ya, Eruruu FTW!

Yessir.
That would be it.

 

[Red_taiyaki]

Yessir.
That would be it.

Awesome. Be sure you don't stoke their tails too often. If you catch my drift xP.

 

[cajunator]

Awesome. Be sure you don't stoke their tails too often. If you catch my drift xP.

If they squeaked like that I would not be able to stop.

 

[kiryogi]

Well despite the sacrifices I'm making. . . Just finished cataloging most of my collection. Still own a lot. XD

http://myfigurecollection.net/collection/kiryogi/&status=2&root=0

 

[sophora]

At ACG 2012, 3A's painted prototypes of the bots from Portal 2.

 

[Dabookerman]

Mother of god...

 

[ColonelSkills]

Jesus Tittyfucking Christ on a pogo stick.

Maybe they'll be shipped out in time for 2034, considering the rate Rex is going at. (And we haven't heard hide nor hair re: Ray since that initial reveal, have we?)

 

[A Huge Battleship]

Yeah the EMS shipping for my Ultimate Madoka figure was pretty expensive.

Out of curiousity, how much was your shipping? Mine was a crazy $72 to the UK and I was wondering how much better it was to the US (assuming that's where you are).

 

[NEO0MJ]

Maybe they'll be shipped out in time for 2034, considering the rate Rex is going at. (And we haven't heard hide nor hair re: Ray since that initial reveal, have we?)

Nope, and probably for the best. It would be pretty stupid of them to hype up the next Metal Gear when they still haven't shipped out Rex.

 

[robot]

Looks like Rex started shipping, someone posted one in the December pickup thread.

 

[Samurai_Heart]

Hey guys, I found a thread on myfigurecollection on the bootleggers of eBay figures; figured it may be useful for anyone that checks out eBay:
http://myfigurecollection.net/club/139/discussions/&did=3636
Hopefully those that some of us may order from aren't bootleggers.
Also shops to avoid:
http://myfigurecollection.net/club/139/discussions/&did=3790&p=1#736921

 

[ColonelSkills]

Nope, and probably for the best. It would be pretty stupid of them to hype up the next Metal Gear when they still haven't shipped out Rex.

I'm hoping that at this point, the delay is because they are sourcing real mini-nukes that can be actually launched from the now completely functional rail-gun.

 

[Dabookerman]

Looks like Rex started shipping, someone posted one in the December pickup thread.

That'd be the retail version. They've shipped a first batch a few months back.

 

[sophora]

Jesus Tittyfucking Christ on a pogo stick.

Maybe they'll be shipped out in time for 2034, considering the rate Rex is going at. (And we haven't heard hide nor hair re: Ray since that initial reveal, have we?)

actually Hobby Japan had some pics though this is just a scan

quoted for size

 

[ColonelSkills]

Totally missed the scan, only saw the original prototype reveal way back. Neato.

Gonna wait for my Rex to show before I get excited about anything else though.

On an unrelated note, starting to browse Mandarake. Already bought some shit.

You people are a terrible influence.

 

[Red_taiyaki]

Well despite the sacrifices I'm making. . . Just finished cataloging most of my collection. Still own a lot. XD

http://myfigurecollection.net/collection/kiryogi/&status=2&root=0

Sent you an invite to our GAF group on MFC.

 

[Torraz]

yea, gonna take a while. i literally own hundreds and hundreds of figures from years of collecting. might just start with my Hot Toys stuff to ease myself into it.

i usually post my stuff in pick-ups but here's soem figures i got recently.

May I ask where you purchased that Hibari figure?

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Hooray, my second figure, Milla Maxwell by Alter arrived today.

 

[nicoga3000]

How much did that 3A Rex run you guys? I've been eyeing the Twin Tower Five Star Story resin kit, but I can't fathom $800 for a model kit of sorts. :/

 

[Barrow Roll]

At ACG 2012, 3A's painted prototypes of the bots from Portal 2.

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/737177_10151279034537752_75154287_o.jpg

Those are lovely. The 1/6 scale Halo Reach Carter is always absent from these shows though.

 

[Human_Shield]

May I ask where you purchased that Hibari figure?

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Hooray, my second figure, Milla Maxwell by Alter arrived today.

Seems like everyone's Milla Maxwell is arriving except mine. Did you do SAL registered?

 

[cajunator]

Out of curiousity, how much was your shipping? Mine was a crazy $72 to the UK and I was wondering how much better it was to the US (assuming that's where you are).

5400 yen or 63 usd.
Expensive, but she's so worth it!

 

[Acid08]

Both sites accept paypal, it's how I pay for all my purchases. I don't see why a prepaid paypal card wouldn't work, as long as it's tied to a regular paypal account.


Some of my mandarake purchases:

Lisa Silverman - Freeing

http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1101602.html
Sub total: 5,000 yen
Shipping Fee: 1,280 yen


Mitsuru Kirijo - Kotobukiya

http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-608744.html
[Shop Item No.:fko-fg1423]コトブキヤ：P3：桐条美鶴
4,000 yen x 1

So jealous.

 

[sca2511]

So jealous.

yep, I want those too.

 

[bkw]

Whoa, those Portal 2 figures look awesome... do want... and I haven't even played the game to know if those characters are cool or not.

 

[LiK]

Figma Ranma
Please don't be a custom.

Edit: ugh, custom.

Ranma figs are hard to come by. i have the trading figs that were released a few years ago. shame they haven't made any new figures for such a classic show.

May I ask where you purchased that Hibari figure?

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Hooray, my second figure, Milla Maxwell by Alter arrived today.

AmiAmi!

Those are lovely. The 1/6 scale Halo Reach Carter is always absent from these shows though.

not sure why they chose Carter. he's not that popular compared to the rest of the team. hope they do Master Chief or one of the other Reach members.

 

[Ragingnight]

heard the mitsuru pvc has very big issues with leaning

 

[Barrow Roll]

not sure why they chose Carter. he's not that popular compared to the rest of the team. hope they do Master Chief or one of the other Reach members.

Agreed. I'm just eager to see any awesome 1/6 Halo figures.

 

[cajunator]

heard the mitsuru pvc has very big issues with leaning

I had this issue with Michelle from ROD TV.
Had to buy another one.

 

[Red_taiyaki]

I had this issue with Michelle from ROD TV.
Had to buy another one.

My worst was Komari from Key Memorial.

 

[cajunator]

This figure is the leaner
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/316qt0JZb6L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

 

[Ragingnight]

i did it. I bit the bullet and I don't know why I did it but I did it.

So I have zero figures and now I'm getting/pre-ordering

Christie (koto)
Alisa (SDCC koto)
Kurisu (koto)
Sigrid (japan embrace)
Mai (alpha max)

And I still want Xiaoyu (koto) when it comes out. What have I done!?

good thing that it slows down after this (I hope) since I pretty much only want Fighting game related figures unless they look amazing and are under 100usd before shipping.