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 Nov 18 2007, 10:43 AM
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Okay, it might just be kymaera who will answer this one, but I figure if I post instead of emailing him, the rest of the board can have the information, too.
What are some good cites to preorder figures from? There's one that I'm interested in that's coming out in January--how does payment work? When the figure actually ships, or before? Also, I'm thinking of getting one for myself and one for a friend. Are there any cites that let you preorder two, or is there a limit? |
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Nov 18 2007, 10:48 AM
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 Global Mod Posts: 835 Joined: 25-October 07 From: KY, USA Member No.: 3 |
Yeah this is definitely for kymaera
 I got some figures via ebay before (and also from mandarake)..... just my two cent or 0.5 cent 
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Nov 18 2007, 11:21 AM
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The two that I use most often are:
Hobby Link Japan Hobby Search Here are some others that I've heard are good or have used less frequently: Import figure retailers: Akadot Retail Amenbo Animaxis CD Japan and their Preorder page Hobby World Kicks Hobby Plajapan Play Asia Toy Mandala Yes Asia Domestic figure retailers: AnimeNation Big Bad Toy Store Boise River Collectibles Circle Red Entertainment Earth eStarland Japan Max JRS Toyworld Kid Nemo Robert's Anime Corner Store Right Stuf Toylet Toys Logic Twin Moons Anime Wizard Universe Wizzywig Collectibles As for your other questions, these are general answers..check the site you pick for specifics: Usually payment is when the figures are released, not when the order is placed. Limitations on quantity depend on the run of the figure and the retailer. For example, Hobby Search will often limit things to 1 per customer, but you're almost guaranteed to get that one. Hobby Link Japan won't limit, but they will sometimes sell out, even if you preorder. Another note is that on the domestic retailers, the figures will sometimes be canceled with little to no notice if the distributer decides not enough orders have been placed to merit the release. This is much rarer for Japanese releases. Also, in either case, the release dates will often slip. The January date will usually end up being a Feb or Mar release. It's especially bad for domestic releases...those can easily slip half a year. |
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Nov 20 2008, 09:44 AM
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 Member Posts: 350 Joined: 17-November 07 From: Torrance, California Member No.: 12 |
I received my first large figure in the mail the other day:
http://www.kidnemo.com/index.php?main_page...products_id=166 It's that Fate/stay night Sakura figure we were talking about way back. 
This post has been edited by Keropi: Nov 21 2008, 02:12 PM |
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Nov 20 2008, 08:14 PM
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She is pretty!!!
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Nov 21 2008, 04:41 PM
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The Green Onions in the Bag reminds me of Miku!
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Nov 25 2008, 11:05 AM
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QUOTE (Keropi @ Nov 20 2008, 10:44 AM)  I received my first large figure in the mail the other day: Grats! But she must be lonely. You need to buy other figures to keep her company 
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Nov 25 2008, 04:03 PM
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Member Posts: 350 Joined: 17-November 07 From: Torrance, California Member No.: 12 |
Lol...might be awhile before I buy another.
The only figures I had previous to this were the small Sentimental Graffiti figures someone sold me (because he had extras): http://www.usagi.org/doi/doi/ufo/sg/figure1/index.html Apparently they were boxed at random and you couldn't tell which one you had until you opened the box. I also had a Gundam Seed Destiny figure that my mom sent me a year ago after she started working at a Japanese department store in Hawaii. It came in a small purplish box that says "Ban Dai" on the outside of it. The figure I got is "Meyrin Hawke" in blue casual clothes. I haven't seen any of the anime though. Meryrin Hawke on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meyrin_Hawke |
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Nov 25 2008, 09:16 PM
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It's kinda funny that I just got through preordering several new figures from RAC.
The one I had to get was from Seto no Hanayome http://www.animecornerstore.com/senohasunseb.html -------------------- Age and treachery, always overcome youth and skill
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Nov 25 2008, 09:54 PM
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Member Posts: 350 Joined: 17-November 07 From: Torrance, California Member No.: 12 |
QUOTE (JWR @ Nov 25 2008, 09:16 PM) It's kinda funny that I just got through preordering several new figures from RAC. The one I had to get was from Seto no Hanayome http://www.animecornerstore.com/senohasunseb.html That's very cute. I like that.  I enjoyed that show. Sometimes the humor didn't match my taste, but then other times I was rolling on the floor from laughter. I think my favorite character on the show was Akeno, but all the characters had their moment to shine in the series. This post has been edited by Keropi: Nov 25 2008, 09:54 PM |
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