OriginalRen Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 $22.50 for the Kotobukiya Shiro figure. Why would you ever think that is an actual sale that is in any way trustworthy? Lol. Also, all of those Chinese bootlegs hurt my soul. Quote
Forgetful Frank Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 9 hours ago, Zenophilious said: @Forgetful Frank @Fred the Barber Just got my copy of Rose Guns Days in the mail today (which coincidentally was the first day of my Japanese class). (Really shitty) pics! Reveal hidden contents I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about dv8CAG. First of all, I was actually talking with a real person that wasn't giving me canned responses. Considering that the site is run by a dude and his wife (the latter of whom handled my request), that's not exactly surprising, but I still appreciated it. The woman handling my request, Ai, was very polite and friendly. I didn't have to give her any personal info aside from my name and address (and an email to sign up with, obviously), and there weren't any forms to fill out. The copy I bought cost ￥2700, and I paid ¥3892 for it through Paypal; I covered the Paypal seller fees because I wanted to do a business transaction in case things didn't work out, so the pre-Paypal fee total amount was ¥3700 (item purchasing fee was obviously ¥1000). Shipping was ￥1150, as I chose air mail, and I once again covered the Paypal fees. All in all, I thought it was pretty reasonable, price-wise. TL;DR: If you don't want to use Tenso, dv8CAG is a great choice. I'll be going to them again if I decide to buy another VN off of Amazon. Awesome! Thanks a bunch for getting back to us. I like the sound of a small family-run service like that, I'll definitely give them a go for when I purchase something from Japan. Quote
Nosebleed Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Just got my Hibari figure this morning and it looks great. Probably the best bargain I ever came across (was half price for just 3,000 yen making it even cheaper than a typical nendoroid). I was worried that the box would be really damaged since it was rated C but the only problem the box had was the transparent plastic at the front was falling off, everything else was intact (I guess it qualifies for visible damage but still one would think visible damage meant the box was torn in places). I really like the transparent Hanzou academy logo for the base (and it's pink to boost!), but due to the figure's pose it doesn't stand on it too well (you can see her right foot barely goes in the pin). Nonethelesss, as long as you don't move it around like crazy it's not going to fall off. Potato quality pic: Spoiler Now to wait for Senran Kagura for PC. Quote
Turnip Sensei Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 Few PSP JRPGs I imported just came in post. 7th Dragon 2020, it's sequal 7th Dragon 2020-II and Saigo no Yakusoku no Monogatari. I'm little anxious about using my precious Vita while commuting, but since my old PSP is not that important anymore I got these games to help me improve my Japanese and kill time while using public transport. This was also my first experience with customs, since the previous game I imported was so cheap that I didn't have to pay anything. I was slightly worried what would happen with customs, thanks to some horror stories, but in the end my experience really uneventful. I just filled a form on internet, the form got approved immediately, then I just had to pay some taxes and my package was sent to my nearest post office. Easy. And here's pics. (Sorry for super potato quality, I couldn't find anything else with camera other than my Vita) Spoiler And as bonus, my meager physical game collection (excluding my old DS-games, they are in a box elsewhere) Spoiler Quote
Ike Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 Not exactly a recent purchase, but these are the last figures I got. I bought them in the 'Salón del Manga' event that is held in Barcelona (Spain) every year, so I've had them since late october. And I LOVE them Spoiler Left - Shizuru, from Rewrite. Right - Haruka, from Little Busters! Quote
Nosebleed Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 UnoriginalRun has scammed me into spending my money again on this nendoroid Never talk to this man, he will ruin your life. LiquidShu 1 Quote
LiquidShu Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 And then I have my Inori nendo coming in the mail: Might post actual pictures once I get it in. ---- Excuse the yellow ass carpet in the first pic, the pic came out really dark and I used my super shit good editing skills. Quote
DarkZedge Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 I Want. No, i need to get a Hatsune Miku Figurine..a good one quality speaking..size can vary, i have no problem in that department but i'd rather it not being utterly pricey as some that i've seen are....any tips? Figured here would be the best place to ask around Quote
Nosebleed Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 What's your budget exactly? Hatsune Miku is one of the easiest characters to get a figure of since there's like 100+ of them, you just need to know how much you're willing to spend. LiquidShu 1 Quote
LiquidShu Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 The new Snow Miku seems really nice, as well as the Hanairogoromo and Senbonzakura. But they are more expensive. Quote
Ollie- Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 I got this in the mail yesterday *-* Spoiler Monmon 1 Quote
Nosebleed Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 My Umaru nendoroid that I preordered back in November just arrived! And now i can finally claim to have the dankest collection ever. She comes with 5 different facial expressions and a ton of different poses so it was really hard for me to decide on what to go with. I decided to have her sit down pose with the regular facial expression while playing the psp. She's really cute to look at. I don't know why she comes with a stand because her cape is so big it covers the whole base when she's sitting so you don't have anywhere to attach her to. Luckily she sits down just fine without the stand. Maybe the stand is just for the standing up poses. LiquidShu 1 Quote
LiquidShu Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 4 hours ago, Nosebleed said: My Umaru nendoroid that I preordered back in November just arrived! And now i can finally claim to have the dankest collection ever. She comes with 5 different facial expressions and a ton of different poses so it was really hard for me to decide on what to go with. I decided to have her sit down pose with the regular facial expression while playing the psp. She's really cute to look at. I don't know why she comes with a stand because her cape is so big it covers the whole base when she's sitting so you don't have anywhere to attach her to. Luckily she sits down just fine without the stand. Maybe the stand is just for the standing up poses. Umaru and Nico? Pretty dank Nosebleed. Quote
Nosebleed Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 Just pre-ordered this gorgeous Shiro figure: This may be the biggest mistake I've ever made or the biggest purchase I ever made, depending on your perspective. The caveat is that I have to get a job before it's released. I want to thank @OriginalRen for getting me into this endless pit of PVC. LiquidShu 1 Quote
Nosebleed Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, Asonn said: A really nice pvc, but again way overpriced but enjoy It's Aquamarine, they make really pricey shit. Nonetheless, I think it's the most beautiful figure I've seen in a while, I can't think of many others that would top it. I have one Aquamarine figure already and it's my current favorite figure from my whole collection, I'm sure this Shiro will knock it out of the park though. After shipping and taxes, the total will be roughly 165 euros. Quote
OriginalRen Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 It's over ladies, this is the figure that shall pierce the heavens as the greatest crafted masterpiece of all time. Behold! Spoiler Quote
Nosebleed Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 11 minutes ago, OriginalRen said: It's over ladies, this is the figure that shall pierce the heavens as the greatest crafted masterpiece of all time. Behold! Reveal hidden contents They somehow made her look even more disfigured than in the original 1991 manga. Gonna need some eye bleach for this one. Quote
OriginalRen Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 My Goods for 2016 - Post 1/2 To LOVE-Ru Harem: It is probably safe to assume that some of these images may be NSFW, so view them at your own discretion. None of the images are terribly inappropriate though. Starting out, I finally finished the Vertex collection of the To LOVE-Ru girls! Spoiler Since none of these figures are in print anymore, this collection was quite expensive. Momo cost the most, and is closely followed by Nana, Yami, and Mea in that order. Overall, the whole set was well worth the hunt and I am glad I can finally put the entire crew on my shelf. Each girl comes with a small base to hold them in place, as well as a large base that is used to magnetically attach their small stand. Each large base can fit a total of 2 characters, resulting in them being paired up as shown in the images below (specifically in the Yami/Mea pair). Spoiler Spoiler Sticking with the To LOVE-Ru theme, we have the lovely Lala! A lot of people praised Alter's top of the line body craft on this one, going as far as commending the natural "body fat" detail. Since her preorder's were only open for a very limited time back in 2015, she is not an easy figure to find. I luckily managed to stumble upon her via sheer luck, and I am more than satisfied. After her, we have another Mea. I ended up purchasing another Mea and Yui on a whim since I knew I already owned a shit ton of To LOVE-Ru figurines/character goods. I've never actually watched the show, but something about these girls screams "I'm horny" in my mind, and that is absolutely fine with me. While Mea isn't the best craft, Yui's legs and overall lengthy appearance as a woman really got the blood pumping for a purchase. I think I seriously own an entire harem of To LOVE-Ru girls now... Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Large Scales: Switching gears, I had to buy some bulky figures. I started with FREEing's Ikaros from Sora no Otoshimono since I absolutely love their bunny girls. Nymph had a weird face, and Astrea was too expensive in my opinion. After Ikaros, I decided to add that one chick from Railgun's universe. Seriously, did I mention FREEing's 1/4 bunny girls are fantastic? Spoiler Spoiler And of course, what collection is complete without the lovely 1/2 scale Super Sonico! She ended up being my 2nd 1/2 scale, making a spot on my shelves next to Kirino from Orimemo. Say what you want about her, but don't joke about the price. This figure is more expensive than a single paycheck. Christ... Spoiler Loli Corner:* A lot of figurines this time around, Shiro being the biggest contender this year. I also ended up purchasing the legendary "donut" Shinobu, thus upping the value of my collection by a large margin. Seriously, a lot of people want this girl. In addition, I ended up purchasing Gluttony from the Seven Deadly Sins series, thus adding another girl to my Envy purchase. Chino once again joins the fray, with a Tenshin Ranman character to spice up the mix. And of course, who can forget the wonderful "swimsuit" that Shiro wears? You be the judge. Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Great "Assets" Collection: The title says it all. Whether it's a bountiful chest and/or a nice ass, these figures are an occasional must in my collection. Shinmai Maou no Testament, Ro-Kyu-Bu, Beat Angel Escalayer, and a few more. Sonico also makes this list with her macaron delicacies. Tits are life, ass is hometown. Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Love Live? Love Live: You think Love Live ever goes away? Hell no, not with @Ceris and @Nosebleed. Even if they don't play the game as much anymore, it never goes away. Adding a few girls to the Alter collection On the fence about Emi still; not a fan of the face, but the body is so sweet. I was never a fan of the Rin outfit, but the whole set of girls going forward looks really nice. Can't wait for Umi and Honoka. Oh, did I mention that Nozomi is being released in June, the same month as my birthday? Still the best girl. Spoiler Spoiler Kantai Collection Paradise: I own so many Kancolle figures, but I can never have enough. Here are a few more additions to the collection. Unfortunately, no Hibiki or Ro-500 yet, but as soon (if ever) those figures hit the market I will be all up on that like horse in the wild west. Sadly, Ques-Q is making a lot of the figures in the Kancolle lineup, which means I'm missing out on quite a lot. Sorry, I can't justify the amount of money they charge for their quality, but as for the rest of the companies out there? Take my money please! I especially love Funny Knights (the last figure in this set), and this one shall mark the 8th one I own. Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Miscellaneous Figures: A random assortment of additional figurines! Some of these are from visual novels, while others were bought simply because I love the face. When collecting, I often times refer to these types of figurines as "filler" material. In other words, they help expand my collection, but at the same time are fun to look at. Some of the games featured below include Yoake Mae Yori Ruri-Iro na, Se Kirara, and Muv-Luv. Maia from Aquarion Logos is an obvious purchase given my female body preferences. Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler 18+ Figurines: Now I normally don't buy 18+ figurines, but this time around, I finally shopped at Daiki and Orca Toys and let my dick brain guide my decisions. These ladies are very well gifted and the art style is something new and fresh. Raita specifically has a very unique body structure for his women, but somehow, it works for me. In addition, my favorite guilty pleasure doujin artist Shuz makes an appearance with his famously known Saeko! L-cup breasts don't draw themselves you know. Sometimes, I need to add a little naughtiness to my collection. Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Figma: I finally caved for a Figma this year. Two of them to be exact. Who is Mika without her lovely sister? Spoiler Spoiler *Please note that having a lolicon collection does not associate said individual with being a lolicon. They just happen to like these specific characters. LiquidShu 1 Quote
OriginalRen Posted February 26, 2016 Posted February 26, 2016 Goods for 2016 - Post 2/2 Character Goods (Dakimakura, posters, blankets, etc.) What collection is complete without a full set of character goods? As with the original post, there may be some NSFW content, so view images at your own discretion. Everything - bed sheets and dakimakura from Gochuumon, wallscrolls from Nekopara (comes with a tote bag with the same design), blankets from Aokana, it's all here. Given that a lot of these items are extremely rare (from past Comic Market events in Tokyo), the price isn't very friendly. Hunting these things down takes time, but if you know where to look and how to find the right sources, it is doable. Just be ready to rip of a limb as payment. PS - The last image in this set is a dakimakura. The artwork is from the legendary Fujima Takuya (Lyrical Nanoha), though I cannot find the image anywhere. I linked his art below it. The cover was from Comiket 89. Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler https://yande.re/post?tags=fujima_takuya Quote
Erogamer Posted February 28, 2016 Posted February 28, 2016 Wow that's nuts how some people drop hundreds or even thousands on figures and blue rays. Quote
Nosebleed Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 Just pre-ordered this Aroma nendoroid off of Amiami. I really like what Good Smile Company is doing with Pri Para. They're releasing really cheap nendoroids (2,200 yen each) so you can collect all the characters more easily. As someone who doesn't really care for removable parts and alternative facial expressions, this is a really nice purchase. They do have interchangeable outfits if you want to dress them up in each other's clothes. Can't wait for them to put the Mikan nendoroid up for pre-orders too so I can pair her up with Aroma, the 2 are my favorite PriPara characters This is how the 2 together look btw: Aromageddon is love Quote
Nosebleed Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Decided to try an European figure shop and see if that affects how much I end up paying. Bought this loli Lala prize figure for 24€ + 12€ shipping: inb4 I still pay VAT and this was in vain. Although even with taxes this figure is still a pretty nice bargain considering prize figures are always a pain to get. Quote
OriginalRen Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 3 hours ago, Nosebleed said: Decided to try an European figure shop and see if that affects how much I end up paying. Bought this loli Lala prize figure for 24€ + 12€ shipping: inb4 I still pay VAT and this was in vain. Although even with taxes this figure is still a pretty nice bargain considering prize figures are always a pain to get. What the hell are you doing? You seriously have no right to blame me for anything ever again. Quote
Nosebleed Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 10 hours ago, OriginalRen said: What the hell are you doing? You seriously have no right to blame me for anything ever again. #BlameRun is eternal. Quote
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