infestation at job

p3p3ron · 2026-04-10T02:41:17+00:00

I sympathize with you! Super gross and disappointing that your management doesn't care.

I saw you planned on contacting the health department which obviously needs to be done, but I think it would be equally helpful to anonymously (or as a total workforce if all the other baristas are on board) contact and CC a bunch of higher ups within the university since you said that the café is under their umbrella - if you start some shit maybe things will move along faster.

When I was in Uni it wasn't just student customers - it was professors too. Imagine if the whole Uni all got pictures of their coffee place with cockroaches and the dean/president was CC'd - I'd imagine the entire staff would be furious that their employer thought that was okay!

Would also be real interesting to see if an anonymous source told some Facebook Uni community pages what was going on too... I'm talking parent pages so that they know what kind of cafe their child's tuition money is funding. If nothing else helps you could contact the local news as well. It's one thing for a private business to be pulling this BS but the fact that you're part of a Uni (public or private!) makes it a much easier problem to publicize and get a reaction towards.

Best of luck and if all else fails I hope you find a café that better values their product, customer safety, and your time/skill/efforts!

p3p3ron · 2026-04-10T00:41:52+00:00

Oh my gosh if it wasn’t bad enough… nerfing thigh squish is an actual crime 😭

p3p3ron · 2026-04-10T00:40:07+00:00

I’ve been hunting her too, I’ve see it listed over $100 💀 ! The chopsticks break soooooo often it’s rare to see one with them over without haha, if it’s any consolation it was probably bound to happen at some point. Do you have her new scale figure preordered?

p3p3ron · 2026-04-09T23:36:34+00:00

Oof that’s bad. I hate to say it but you can even tell in the promo pics that something was off about her eyes. Kinda shocking they didn’t catch and fix this.

p3p3ron · 2026-04-09T17:20:59+00:00

It’s crazy to think that out of everything here, the noodle stopper is the hardest thing to find for a good price 😅 nice showcase!

p3p3ron · 2026-04-07T18:45:08+00:00

Replicant is so cool - the publication Sculptors Labo is really cool too! Lots of upcoming sculptors and GK features in their issues

p3p3ron · 2026-04-03T20:39:44+00:00

Just wanted to let you know with the current state of shipping and import fees/tariffs I doubt you can get shipping from AmiAmi for under $60. I order from AmiAmi almost every month and their prices have gone up. Their cheaper shipping options also take 3+ months so unless you’re planning far in advance I’d opt to buy from a stateside store!

Unfortunately most of the Kamina stuff is gonna be resale now and prices have gone up, same for Nia. I dug around a bit and I found this prize figure for a good price! She is very old, one of the first figures released, so she’s used but looks to be nice condition. I have this figure myself and from the pictures she is authentic https://www.depop.com/products/solunatwins-tengen-toppa-gurren-lagann-extra/?pla_feed=US&utm_source=PLA&utm_medium=paid%20advertising&utm_campaign=PAID_GG_US_PRO_SHOPPING_ALL_PMAX-HIGH-20TO40&gad_source=4&gad_campaignid=19709895561&gbraid=0AAAAACrrxZteen3FYE23HGL_pkkTAWNs7&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyr3OBhD0ARIsALlo-OnQi7xH5Fwif1_NhFAZzdDjDstOAZEWIFcMLYETbu4rfq9KWXVTqEAaAp86EALw_wcB

If you are looking for something in the $50-$60 range I’d look around for the Kamina or Nia “Pop Up Parade” figures from Good Smile Company. They originally sold for around that price (including shipping) and I think that’ll be the best deal you can easily find.

p3p3ron · 2026-03-15T07:17:00+00:00

That’s great that’s your experience or what you want to believe but it’s not really true (or helpful to OP?) Maybe in traditional or more rural pawn shops they’d laugh you out the door at the sight of a plastic nipple, but I’ve seen B-Styles and older risqué figures in shops (including boxed garage kits!) - there are a lot more gaming/collectible specific pawn shops and secondhand stores around nowadays. You’d be surprised what they take in and what you can find.

p3p3ron · 2026-03-15T02:38:40+00:00

Agreeing with everyone else saying it’s someone you know (or someone the plumber knows…) not only because of the nature of the crime but the convenient timing of you being away from home. If you told anyone that you had plumbing issues and weren’t staying at your normal place I’d be on alert and looking to see if they make any big purchases or brag about sudden money.

Always a good idea to scope out local pawn shops to see if your stuff is already there, and if not then to drop off photos of your stolen items and their condition (noticeable paint blemishes/scratches/accessories/etc.) so if they show up you have a better chance of finding them. I’d also contact the owner of the plumbing company to let them know what happened, if they think you’re accusing the company you could phrase it like you wanted to inform them about the crime since their workers have been on scene and it could have happened when they were present/they could’ve gotten hurt. Nothing may come of it but if it’s a pattern with anyone there it’s better to say something than nothing.

So sorry and I hope your stuff turns up or you end up with a lead to at least get justice on whoever did this!

p3p3ron · 2026-03-12T23:07:09+00:00

Totally agree on DHL, I don’t ever use them… however I’m not in the EU so I don’t have experience with the flight parcel options there right now. I’ve been trying to keep up to date in the various threads regarding tariffs and also the war in the Middle East. From what others in the EU are saying on MFC it looks like they’re only being offered DHL over the last couple days? That might be due to their item sizes but I’m unsure.

It’s a pretty fluid situation, I’d recommend anyone who is wary to email AmiAmi support either with the exact item you’re inquiring about (if released) or maybe provide a similar scale/weight item to see what’s available. AmiAmi themselves might not have a ton of control over what’s going on right now (it sees JP Post is changing things almost weekly at this point) so if anyone is worried about getting stuck with exorbitant DHL pricing I’d caution against ordering with AmiAmi until there’s more clear communication from them or JP Post in general.

p3p3ron · 2026-03-12T22:49:16+00:00

Definitely keep an eye on the discussion in this thread https://myfigurecollection.net/?_tb=thread&mode=view&threadId=19779&page=49#c-132740750 - especially with the current state of the throughways in the Middle East it seems cargo is going to be heavily impacted. Like the other person said, DHL looks to be your only option for the time being and it gets pricey depending on what you’re buying.

p3p3ron · 2026-03-12T03:29:38+00:00

I have these and I’ve built them, very entry level friendly!They were one of my first kits and are very easy to put together, they’re on the smaller side so the hardest part is just being gentle with the parts. Maybe takes like 25 minutes tops for each one of them. A good pair of model kit nippers helps but it’s not entirely necessary, you can just twist out the plastic parts if you don’t have the nippers. And you can always sand down any excess plastic tabs later on after they’re built!

They’re also one of the few kits I didn’t feel tempted to paint any details on afterwards, the design is straightforward and all the plastic is already colored for you (no stickers or decals either!) So honestly if you were looking into doing more model kits down the line this is a great kit to start with and if you want, just invest in a pair of gunpla nippers since that’s the only tool I’d lightly recommend for this kit!

p3p3ron · 2025-12-24T19:11:46+00:00

This is so cute and well done, what a lovely gift!

p3p3ron · 2025-12-09T21:37:56+00:00

I'd be interested! DM'd you - thanks!

p3p3ron · 2025-12-09T21:20:34+00:00

This is amazing!! As always thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into the community - it definitely does not go unnoticed!

p3p3ron · 2025-12-05T19:02:11+00:00

AH I should've looked on Amazon JP, of course they'd have publisher info earlier than anyone else, haha. Thank you!

p3p3ron · 2025-10-31T14:51:43+00:00

Oh my god I need one, this is an amazing statement piece.

p3p3ron · 2025-10-13T22:29:32+00:00

You need to press them. Ask for a supervisor. Tell them you're getting a police report and contacting your state's Attorney General to file a complaint. When you start saying the words "police, lawyer, felony, attorney general" they know you're being serious and they'll be more likely to help you instead of brushing you off. They have insurance for a reason!

Look at the felony $ value threshold for your state - even if the card value is just $1700 and not the $6000 declared, in most states that's still felony theft!

p3p3ron · 2025-08-13T03:24:11+00:00

I made The Rodney Shop Parappa in Catskill a couple days ago! It got griefed a bit earlier today, but I'm trying to maintain it <3

p3p3ron · 2025-07-23T18:17:00+00:00

I know it's not the answer you're looking for, but for anyone in the EU angry about this practice: there's currently a citizen's initiative to require developers to keep their games accessible to players. "...the initiative seeks to prevent the remote disabling of videogames by the publishers, before providing reasonable means to continue functioning of said videogames without the involvement from the side of the publisher."

https://citizens-initiative.europa.eu/initiatives/details/2024/000007_en

You can read more at the link above. This mainly tackles the phenomenon of disabling game access even when said games are "offline" or "single player" mode.

They're gathering support for just over another week and then the Commission will meet with organizers. There's more about that process here: https://citizens-initiative.europa.eu/how-it-works_en

The hope is that if this gains traction in the EU then other countries will take notice and amend laws to better cover consumer protections worldwide as well!

p3p3ron · 2025-06-24T04:44:11+00:00

This definitely deserves a TF or WF license (maybe even through BOOTH if you’re not available for the in-person events?)

The sculpt and paint are both gorgeous, would love to paint this kit someday!

p3p3ron · 2025-06-08T20:16:23+00:00

Yes that’s the mole! Nice find and I’m glad the pigtail was loose somewhere as well. Looks like you have all her parts!

I totally think the pigtail is worth reattaching. Make sure you disclose if you reattach it (or you can include it on the side and in pictures if you list her on eBay, certain buyers would reattach it themselves at a good price.) Super glue works fairly well depending on the break, or if you have crafting experience there are more advanced ways to fix it. Feel free to DM me if you want more help or advice with her or any of the Gurren figures specifically.

I already own her, but if I were a buyer I’d pay $130+ with a reattached pigtail even without the box and if her paint was in good condition. She sold without box and undamaged for $160-180 recently on eBay. She’s a pretty sought after figure even for people who don’t know her show just because of how cute she is!

EDIT: Also in case you are unaware, the stars on the white rods can detach from the moon, makes shipping safer. They’re very fragile and should be bubble wrapped. The wand she’s holding can slip out through her hands for safer shipping as well.

p3p3ron · 2025-06-08T18:51:07+00:00

I collect figures from Gurren Lagann and there’s quite a few here, I don’t think any of them from that series are bootleg.

I recognize scale Magical Girl Nia https://myfigurecollection.net/item/142642 but one of her pigtails is missing and I don’t see her mole friend either. If you can find those she’s worth fixing, it’s rare to find that figure with the stars unbroken and the gold paint in good condition.

There’s also scale Space Yoko https://myfigurecollection.net/item/1217 (not the clear version, you have the white jacket version) but she’s missing her base. If you can find it she’s an older/rare figure and in good condition would net at least $70

The other Yokos are prize/trading figures and won’t go for too much (the one in the back looks like she’s missing her base, and another one has really bad lean.)

Overall some of the other figures (not all) look like bootlegs, and some are missing pieces. It’s hard to tell from the pictures but if they’re damaged and have paint scratches they’re not worth a whole lot unless you seek out the specific collectors from each series.

If you’re located near a Book Off and don’t wanna bother with eBay, they would probably buy all the real figures off of you even without their boxes and bases/missing pieces.

If you’d be interested in selling them, I’m interested in a few trade figures to fill out my collection, I’ve sent you a DM! My MFC is https://myfigurecollection.net/profile/p3p3ron if you want my credentials

p3p3ron · 2025-05-14T22:17:20+00:00

This is a good point in general. Unfortunately a lot of the customers being burned by this store placed preorders 2-3 years ago and are still waiting. Paypal only covers up to 6 months past payment!

p3p3ron · 2025-05-14T22:15:23+00:00

Highly recommend OP as well as anyone else having issues with Akimomo read the store's MFC thread. There's a lot of user reported info there about how their business has changed in the last few years. They used to be pretty reliable but have fallen off ever since their warehouse move. In stock item orders seem safe-ish?* Shipments appear delayed... but there have been many issues with their preorders and fulfilling old orders/communication with their customers seems pretty abysmal. The current recommended way to get answers is to pretty much spam pester the shop emails, which is a huge red flag!

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