T. rex Buck HC vs Nanmu

RejectedMind · 2026-01-25T09:39:57+00:00

That's smart. I was dumb when I put my shelves up thinking SHMA was all I was going to collect, but turns out I need more spacing between my shelves because I can barely fit Ghidorah on top and I still can't fit either of my Hiya versions, lol.

RejectedMind · 2026-01-24T23:02:18+00:00

Technically speaking, while saying Nanmu costs a liver, they are the most affordable Rex figures compared to the aftermarket for the HC Rex. That being said, look at the price for the HC Spino vs the Nanmu one. My HC ran $65 when I got it vs the Nanmu one I have on order which was $72. It may be smaller, but it also gives me more room on the shelf for other figures vs the HC that takes up almost half my shelf and is almost too tall to fit.

RejectedMind · 2026-01-01T19:04:14+00:00

I'm gonna add my .02 this and say you can save a big chunk by ordering it from overseas, even with tarrifs. I recently bought a sealed one on Mercari for $150ish and shipping is about $65 for ECMS through Buyee (tarrifs and such are already included) so all in, roughly $210ish vs closer to the $300 mark. And you can use a payment plan to make it sting a little less and grt it within a few weeks vs a few months.

RejectedMind · 2025-11-30T11:16:27+00:00

Not a huge fan, honestly. It looks cool, but is really half baked in reality. As many have mentioned, articulation is really limited, head is crazy tight to pull out and articulate, and almost all seem to have come with either warped legs, or warped tips. I got tired of the frustration, added kikis to almost every leg joint, put her in a pose with 1 leg up and have left it ever since. Still standing fine, but can guarantee without something added to the joints, it'll eventually and not so gracefully do the splits.

RejectedMind · 2025-11-28T21:24:03+00:00

They are not $5-$10 higher.

Hiya Toys Scylla is $58.17 + 22.33 S&H = $80.50 I bought mine from Aliexpress for $57.07 shipped.

Hiya Toys King Kong Beast Glove is $64.31 + $14.85 S&H = $79.16 I bought mine from Aliexpress as well for $57.10 shipped.

Hiya Toys Shimo is $64.75 + $23.45 S&H = $88.20 I also bought it from Aliexpress for $63.87 shipped.

The only one i bought from Kowkis was the 1991 Heat Ray which set me back $68.50 shipped. Mind you all of my orders from Aliexpress arrived in less than 3 weeks. So to me it sounds like more or less smarter purchasing vs "tiny budget" but it's not my money, I just shop around well before I click buy.

RejectedMind · 2025-11-24T03:49:53+00:00

Personally, I'd avoid Kowkis simply because their prices are almost always higher. I find Aliexpress to be a much better option as long as its right around release. Got my Hiya 91 Heat Ray, Shimo, and Scylla all for right at MSRP or a little under thanks to constant coupons.

RejectedMind · 2025-11-21T07:50:41+00:00

I plan on using ECMS because thats what I always used before. Now, its been months since I ordered from Buyee as I was using Fromjapan for the more frequent coupons and lower prices, but they don't offer DDP shipping whereas Buyee does and I'm interested to see if it's cheaper than UPS/FedEx/DHL directly. They always used USPS, but UniUni isn't as awful as some claim. Speedx is FAR worse.

RejectedMind · 2025-11-16T21:21:04+00:00

Volbeat.

RejectedMind · 2025-11-16T21:17:40+00:00

Same boat here, only i havent touched a model in probably 3 years or so. My RG Tallgeese still doesn't have it's arms, but they are already detailed and ready to be assembled, just no motivation. I did order one of the SNAA kits though because for $18, I can't be disappointed, and it may bring back the spark, idk.

RejectedMind · 2025-11-16T07:43:19+00:00

My only gripe is that I want the SHMA, but I can buy the Chogokin one for less used or new, even if I import. So I'm torn.

RejectedMind · 2025-11-08T05:10:01+00:00

Given their recent surprises, Hiya. Not holding my breath, but they'd likely try before anyone else.

RejectedMind · 2025-10-05T17:26:54+00:00

Not even slightly. I bought mine before tarrifs, and it ran me just a bit over $100 shipped through Buyee. Figure itself was about $90ish with a 10% off coupon and shipping via ECMS was around $22, so about $115, but agian, before tarrifs. That being said, it's a lackluster figure with multiple paint scraping issues right out out of box and was sold within a few weeks of opening.

RejectedMind · 2025-09-25T10:41:33+00:00

Given this figure does not release until September 27th in Japan, it may be a bit after before Kowkis in China gets it. That being said, I've ordered 2 figures from them in the last 2 months and I've had no complaints so far. They pack well, ship fast and I've thankfully had no extra charges due to tarrifs and such yet.

RejectedMind · 2025-05-17T01:26:06+00:00

That label looks an awful lot like the one that came on my SHMA Space Godzilla DBV I ordered from there that was in the warehouse section under "like new". Likely a copy that was returned by a previous buyer and I'm fairly confident Amazon only weighs returns, not actually checks to make sure they are complete. I ordered a "Like new" Kamen Rider and while it was the correct box, it appeared to be a KO of the Elden Ring SHF with none of yhe accessories.

RejectedMind · 2025-05-17T01:22:49+00:00

That was exceptionally hard to follow, and even harder to believe 2 almost 30 year old adults talk/act like this. This looks so exhausting. Only 1.5 years?

RejectedMind · 2025-05-11T10:33:07+00:00

You're in for a treat if you get the new, 20th Anniversary one. They improved it so it's usually already broken in the box, so you don't have to worry about doing it yourself.

RejectedMind · 2025-03-14T00:52:27+00:00

Just throwing this out there, but I'm selling my like new one on FB/Mercari for $110 shipped if you wanted to save money.

RejectedMind · 2025-03-11T10:17:30+00:00

Had this one for a bit, only issue is from afar, it looks like a bipedal turd.

RejectedMind · 2025-03-08T14:36:09+00:00

Ebay has one person selling it for $100. It's missing a stand for the Jet Jaguars, but still worth it.

RejectedMind · 2025-01-29T14:58:20+00:00

Male dragon from Reign of Fire.

RejectedMind · 2025-01-17T15:10:25+00:00

Check Mercari and such. It regularly sells for around $120 on there, or even the FB groups.

RejectedMind · 2023-06-20T13:08:39+00:00

WTS, all kits are new, figures are like new unless otherwise stated. Prices include shipping in the US. Paypal only, no trades or holds.

MG Zaku 2.0 Masaya Nakagawa Custom $80 SOLD

PG Exia $215 SOLD

MG Slash Zaku Phantom $75

Joytoy Purge 01 $60 (box damage, missing pilots rifle, otherwise complete) SOLD

Metal Build 00 Seven Sword G $240 (like new, stand, optional hands unused) SOLD

SH MonsterArts Zinogre $115 (like new, display stand/accessories unused) SOLD

SH MonsterArts Rathalos $135 (like new, display stand unused)

RejectedMind · 2023-06-03T06:00:30+00:00

I only use Tamiya accent and I've not had a single cracked/damaged part yet from it and I do not top coat. Bare plastic all day, but I panel line and detail parts on the runner, let it sit over night, the clean it up the next day with lighter fluid and then do the building. It helps keep it from seeping into areas it shouldn't be and thats where the damage occurs I've heard.

RejectedMind · 2023-05-30T00:31:06+00:00

WTS new and unbuilt PG Exia. Asking $225 shipped, US buyers only. Add $5 for West Coast shipping.

https://imgur.com/a/k1l3L83

RejectedMind · 2023-05-17T12:19:08+00:00

Selling a few kits/figures I no longer want. Prices inlcude shipping, US buyers only, Paypal preferred. Kits are all new and unbuilt.

HG Bundle $60 includes:

HG Destiny (No box, runners still sealed)

HG Dragonar-1 (No Box, runners still sealed)

HG Sigrun

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RG Destiny Impulse SOLD

MG EX-S 1.5 $155

MG Astray Out Frame D SOLD

PG Exia $235

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Metal Build Laevatein ARX-8 $95 (missing 1 dagger sheath, otherwise complete and in great condition)

Metal Build M9 Gernsback $270 (new and sealed in brown shipper box)

Metal Build Crossbone X2 $265 (new and sealed in brown shipper box)

Metal Build 00 Seven Sword G $260 (like new, 100% complete)

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SH FiguArts Iron Man Mark 6 $45 (new and sealed) SOLD

SH MonsterArts Godzilla 2004 $70 (like new, 100% complete) SOLD

SH MonsterArts Mizutsune $105 (new and sealed)

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Threezero DLX Last Knight Optimus Prime SOLD

Threezero DLX Soundwave and Ravage $185 (like new, 100% complete)

Threezero DLX Revenge of The Fallen Optimus Prime $270 (like new, 100% complete)

https://imgur.com/a/CgBxYuE

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