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Post in Where do you guys purchase figures by GNdynames

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:00:30 -0000

Hobby Link Japan and Hobby Fan are the stores that I recommend. Both Japanese and both has the cheaper SAL shipping. I've yet to find a satisfying dealer outside of Japan. I've dealt with yesanimations, and their shipping price is absolutely horrendous. The other one is AnimeWild, who takes forever to process your order. Another good thing about Japanese dealers is that they charge you after your item gets sent out, whereas the other stores use some automated system that charges your credit card once you place your order.

Post in Where do you guys purchase figures by e-jump

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:37:30 -0000

RDrake: You can get yourself a DebitCard. Just open a savings and checking account at banks that offers this.

*I have one with BankofAmerica, and they even allow foreigners to open an account, easily.

Anyway, I get my stuff mostly from PlayAsia because it offers free shipping to countries in SouthEastAsia. I did tried OtakuFuel and AnimeUSA while i was in usa, not too shabby.

Post in Tips for figure noobs by HolyAlchemy1

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 06:24:44 -0000

since i posted my last post, i have using all my anime time with either school or my semi-social life. but anyways. i did try researching about being legit or not... and still have no idea.

but since then i just left it in the box and hope something magically happens lol.

ill try to put picture up of my problem.

Post in Tips for figure noobs by stripey

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:40:40 -0000

Hi HolyAlchemy1, sorry to hear that your first figure had to be so traumatizing. It may help if you post some pictures of your Saber. Especially the connecting portion of the figure to the display base.

I hope you got this Saber from a reputable store because Saber (especially casual wear series of Sabers) is one of most bootlegged figures in the market. For your figure to display such severe leaning syndrome in a matter of hours and seemingly poor contact, the possibility of an bootlegged item is there. Do check out online reviews of the figure to see if there are glaring discrepancies between the product and the one in your possession.

As for correcting bent figures, I would have to disagree with the common method of using hot water (unless it is VERY bent, probably like yours). Softening the PVC and applying stress would seem like a good instant remedy but it actually weakens the structural integrity of the figure over time, eventually rendering it undisplayable. If your figure is legit and only beginning to bend, just pack it back into the box and 'rest' the figure. My experience have shown that the figure reverts to its original state after 2-4 weeks. Now when you return her to the display shelf, ensure the centre of her gravity is directly above point or axis of support. This may or may not be possible depending on whether or not the figure is screwed onto the base.

Just my 2 cents. All the bless for your Saber.

Post in Tips for figure noobs by coeli

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:37:23 -0000

Hi! Congrats on your new fig. Anyway, if your Saber has the "leaning syndrome", you might want to try one of two ways to fix it. You have to be very, very careful though or else, your Saber's as good as trash.

1. Get a hairdryer and use it on the part where the leaning starts (usually at the legs). Just air it out until it's quite bendy. Then you bend it into the shape that you want and rinse it with cold, running water while holding the part in place. Be careful not to heat it too much or else you'll burn the plastic.

2. You can put the legs in hot water until it's bendy. Same procedure above.

Btw, where did you get your Saber?

Post in Tips for figure noobs by HolyAlchemy1

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 04:29:28 -0000

OMG OMG i just recieved my 1/6 Saber Holiday Version and i take it out and notice that the foot that is at an angle is not even connected to the platform. im totally freaking out and have no idea what to do. at first it just leaned a little. went out to see a movie and when i get back its face down on my desk. I freaked so i put it back into the box.

Could someone plz help me. im somewhat a poor high schooler and dont have allot of money to spend on other than stuff like computer related products or other anime products.

BTW, this is my first PVC figure and i feel that it should have alot of sentimental value to me being my first. but PLZ help me.

Post in Tips for figure noobs by coeli

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:07:28 -0000

The oil is from the PVC itself, a little cleaning would do the trick. It's also not advisable to store your figures in a warm place or where the sun hits because it will melt the PVC. Over time, PVC figures will also have the "leaning syndrome".

As for the scales, 1/8 usually means that the figure is 7-8 inches. 1/6 is 11-12 inches...do the math. Although there really is no standard measurement for all figure companies, so scales might differ from one publisher to another.

Good Smile Company, Alter and Kotobukiya are some of the best publishers in the business.

Post in Where do you guys purchase figures by coeli

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:58:55 -0000

I buy my figures from figure stores here in the Philippines. There's wasabitoys.com and from an ebay seller who sells figures for half the price as compared to toy stores in malls. My other figures I get from ToyCons and other figure collectors who want to get rid of some of their figures to give their newly purchased collections space in their display cases..

Post in Where do you guys purchase figures by RDrake

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 01:47:09 -0000

So far it's all local for me, can't do internet shopping without a creditcard...So everything comes from Urban Attic...at discount prices, lol.

Post in Where do you guys purchase figures by alafista

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 12:07:39 -0000

As for me its LaTendo in Singapore ~~

Post in Anime Figures and Personal Limits by Ash

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 02:17:48 -0000

I have a tiny half-shelf of MAN! figures. My pride and jot being my Renji figure as you can look up his hakama pants and see his loin cloth.