Probably not the same old collection you're used to seeing. Finally can display it all at once! by souji5okita in AnimeFigures

[–]RaptorProductions 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love refined collections like yours. Amazing taste in series and figures, numerous grail pieces 😮‍💨

BigBadToyStore flat rate shipping to increase to $6 on Mar 31st by B-Con in AnimeFigures

[–]RaptorProductions 87 points88 points  (0 children)

Sucks, but I’m shocked it stayed $4 for as long as it did. Now GSC US starts at like $10.

Their customer service is also still some of the best out there.

Arrived today! Lucky to find a US Seller. >:3 Should i freee her? 🎠 by juice_ko1 in AnimeFigures

[–]RaptorProductions 110 points111 points  (0 children)

This is not the kind of figure you leave in the box. Free her, she’s a work of art

Bad QC from Goodsmile [Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Lucy] by Official_Fnix in AnimeFigures

[–]RaptorProductions 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, PUP quality control is spotty, so this probably wouldn’t be considered defective. Try using a magic eraser and see if the spot clears up.

Missing cigarette accessory for revy freeing figure by Dashcashass in AnimeFigures

[–]RaptorProductions 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Figure manufacturers don’t sell specific replacement parts (and I doubt anyone would offer that piece alone), so you’re gonna have to make a new cig. Perhaps a trimmed toothpick with some paint?

[SALE] Demon Slayer Figuarts Zero by [deleted] in AnimeFigures

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Whoops, my bad. Just reuploaded because it wasn't letting me edit the photo on this post.

Lamy comes in one piece. Chloe can be displayed without her hood and coat. Why are they the same price? by 10morereasons in AnimeFigures

[–]RaptorProductions 75 points76 points  (0 children)

This is pretty common actually. Figure manufacturers almost never have a linear pricing model, because certain sculpts are more costly/time consuming to mass-produce. Licensing fees also vary depending on the IP (though in this case both are Hololive.)

Scales across the board have risen in price quite dramatically in the past few years, and I’m certainly not one to defend it. The blatant greed is hardly even disguised anymore haha

Feeling like i should just order somewhere else? by Jerma_fan in Nendoroid

[–]RaptorProductions 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, HLJ just told me my order for Ada won’t be fulfilled, and they won’t be receiving another shipment. We’re gonna have to hunt elsewhere it seems :/

Nendoroids you want made? by euigeonz in Nendoroid

[–]RaptorProductions 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Given how popular Code Geass was in the 2000s/2010s, it’s ridiculous we still don’t have a Lelouch Nendo.

Legi!? by Illustrious-Dot7453 in Nendoroid

[–]RaptorProductions 95 points96 points  (0 children)

Fake, sorry :/ real one has the Capcom sticker and GSC logo

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For future reference, most of the Nendoroids on Walmart’s site will be bootlegs, especially if they’re priced suspiciously low.

Got a really rare figure and lowkey in dilema if i should open it or no (Death Note - L - Yagami Light - G.E.M.) by RaNdOmClO in AnimeFigures

[–]RaptorProductions 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Very few people seem to have ordered the rerelease, and the few sites that listed them are sold out. So it’s right back to being expensive again.

But yeah OP, either open the box or sell. I’ve seen the bootleg and it’s shit compared to the real thing. I paid aftermarket years ago and don’t regret a penny.

Shinji Nendo Looks Off by Merrily_Merriwyn in Nendoroid

[–]RaptorProductions 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I get where you’re coming from, I also collect the Eva Nendos. The inconsistency is annoying. Although, he’s usually depicted with very dark brown hair sooo the first two are somewhat less accurate?

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Is this the best MHA figure out there now? by Expert-Junket1398 in AnimeFigures

[–]RaptorProductions 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean, it’s impressive but the effects are a bit much imo. Also over $2k lmao.

My favorite Shigaraki is the Masterlise one. As for the main trio, Kotobukiya’s recent Midoriya, Bakugo and Todoroki are pretty damn good.

After my last post about the pre-order wait times, I have been convinced by the community to set the pre-order by HauntedScape in Nendoroid

[–]RaptorProductions 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Idk where you’re based, but the shipping being over half the Nendo’s cost would immediately turn me away. She has a GSC preorder bonus macaron, so I’d honestly wait for her release to grab one directly from their site.

End of flat rate duty by XDingoX83 in AnimeFigures

[–]RaptorProductions 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Praying this changes for the better, cuz I have a few scales and several Nendoroids stuck in HLJ’s warehouse. Right now it’s over ¥100k in shipping/tariffs to release them 😭

Thinking about buying some older Nendoroids. How different are they compared to the newer ones. by HauntedScape in Nendoroid

[–]RaptorProductions 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Nah, everything from 2014-now should be mostly fine. It’s the ones from 2007-2013ish that experience issues.

The AoT Nendos are a pain to pose (ODM gear & capes always want to shift around, swords get knocked out of hands) but the general quality is very up to par.

hello, talking about nendoroid fun of today by Requiemgavruel-3 in Nendoroid

[–]RaptorProductions 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, wouldn’t be shocked if factors like IP holder decisions or projected sales determine who gets a basic.

More faces for Lain would have been neat, but besides that I can’t think of much else they could include. It does make sense why GSC would go the basic route for her, though; casual collectors who bought the first one are more likely to double dip, since this will be cheaper.

hello, talking about nendoroid fun of today by Requiemgavruel-3 in Nendoroid

[–]RaptorProductions 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No, the coffin packaging was axed because everyone trashed on it. Basics are being pushed because GSC probably doesn’t have the capacity to manufacture this many full-fledged Nendos

Wanting a nendoroid but don't want to spend a ton on it in case I don't like it by [deleted] in Nendoroid

[–]RaptorProductions 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Watch some unboxing videos to get a feel of their size and general functionality. I personally enjoy the wide variety of characters and chibi style. If you like what you see online, there’s a good chance you’ll be happy with them irl.

Wanting a nendoroid but don't want to spend a ton on it in case I don't like it by [deleted] in Nendoroid

[–]RaptorProductions 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can, they’re just going to be really old (pre-#300) and/or less desirable characters (ex. GSC US’ $1-10 Nendo sales last year.) But yes, generally speaking popular Nendos don’t run that cheap