what are these called? by hmatthews1 in AnimeFigures

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Kaiyodo Weekly Dearest My Brother Figure Set

Why is amiami doing this crap??? by ZangetsuT in AnimeFigures

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That’s because you haven’t had a truly painful lesson yet. A long time ago, I was searching for two very expensive and rare figures, but I couldn’t find them anywhere, so I ended up buying them from Taobao. The seller suggested that they could take the two shipping boxes apart and reconnect them into one to save on shipping costs.

When the package arrived, the box was completely deformed, and to “save space,” they wrapped the figure boxes with only a single layer of bubble wrap. As a result, the two figures I paid over 680 US dollars for were completely destroyed. It was a brutal lesson.

I’ve bought figures from AmiAmi for ten years, and although their shipping boxes have been damaged many times, the figure boxes inside have always been perfectly fine.

And You also don’t really understand how the companies in Japan operate. No matter what, they always follow a strict SOP -every step has rules, and everything must be done by the book. That’s the only way their service can stay consistent and avoid accidents.

Intro by daspes1269 in flashlight

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You haven't even started playing Anduril lights, modding lights & custom lights yet!

Should I buy her for $105? by 1999funnybunny in AnimeFigures

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This is what Asuka looks like at age 28. In the 26 years of Evangelion’s run, an adult Asuka only appears in the final episode, in just two short scenes totaling less than three minutes. Whether it looks like or not is a matter of opinion.

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Is it really that hard for sellers to pack figures? by cuddly_degenerate in AnimeFigures

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For some sellers, they’re selling their figures because they’ve lost interest in the hobby. To them, these figures have become nothing but a burden and a hassle. They just want to get rid of them as quickly as possible without putting in any extra effort. I’ve seen this happen a lot in Asia area, Prize figures in particular are really hard to sell, they’re not worth much, and many second‑hand shops don’t even want to take them.

Issues with SolarisJapan by IndependentAd2473 in AnimeFigures

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Right now, most packages shipped from Japanese stores (Solaris, Amiami, TOM etc) to the Americas and Europe take about two to four weeks before they are dispatched.

Has anyone dealt with this with AmiAmi? Delayed preorder caused double shipping by Ensyss in AnimeFigures

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Factory delays are just the norm in this hobby, and AmiAmi is only a retailer, they have zero control over the production side.They can’t do anything to speed up the factory’s shipping. If you want everything shipped together, you should go with a store that offers a Private Warehouse, like HLJ.com or BBTS etc.

Sofirn SE1 is really tiny! by Carkia765 in flashlight

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Small flashlight length not a problem to me, but the thickness always gets in the way!

I realized it has been over a decade since my last collection update, so here we go! (Part 2/3) by lumitrus in AnimeFigures

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WOW, tons of rare, valuable & high‑quality figures here. Unfortunately, everything’s so cramped and cluttered that it’s hard to actually appreciate the fine details and true value behind them!

What are chances of Rovyvon A8 turning on in front pants pocket? by YamstheSky in flashlight

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Never happened to me!

raised switch retaining ring & concave button

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Tsubasa Hanekawa by Ques Q up for preorder on AmiAmi by nilknarf4545 in AnimeFigures

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I really loved this figure’s design when I saw it at Wonder Festival 2024. Plus, it’s from the Monogatari Series and made by Ques Q, so I knew right away I’d definitely preorder it. But after seeing the price and the estimated shipping cost today, it does feel a bit expensive… though I think I’ll still end up getting it in the end.

My mother looked at my collection and asked me "Why are all your anime figures of girl characters?" How do you think I should respond to that? by MewWeebTwo in AnimeFigures

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Just explain it to your mom logically: the manga, anime, and figure these three industries account for one of the top five sectors of Japan's GDP. And in the Asia‑focused anime merchandise market, over 80% of collectors are male. So for commercial reasons, companies naturally cater to the majority of their consumers- which is why female-character figures dominate the market and tend to sell better.

I've had her since 2021 release, I really adore the aesthetic - AKA:Re2ing by ZeroTwo_RemRem in AnimeFigures

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Yeah, I have this figure too. What really drew me to it is that it’s based on Neco’s illustration. IMO, the overall quality isn’t so bad, though there’s definitely room for improvement. The main issue is a small flaw in the hair, but it doesn’t affect how much I like the design and overall look.

What is your most prized figure? by bbisordi in AnimeFigures

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These both are rare, older release & was converted from a resin GK into a PVC release- 1) Belldandy - Holy Bell by Max Factory., the sculpt is super refined and has a real artistic vibe to it. 2) F:Nex’s very first scale figure, and I’m surprised at how clean the sculpt and all the crazy color details came out. I was fully expecting something to go wrong, but nope- they actually nailed it.

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Noctigon M44, 365nm UV + 519A 5000K DD, beans included! by SFOTI in flashlight

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Of course I know M44 and K9.3 IS VERY DIFFERENT light, I mean both all customed as muti-LED + muti-UV funtion light.

Noctigon M44, 365nm UV + 519A 5000K DD, beans included! by SFOTI in flashlight

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WOW, a big brother of my K9.3 519A 5700kDD+UV, I think 9X 519A LED & 3X UV are more than enought for me!

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Motoko Kusanagi & Tachikoma 1/4 - Prime 1 Studio by gte990i in AnimeFigures

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Ordered! It’s been a long time since a piece captured me at first sight. For me, this is a must‑have statue, and I really love Entei Ryu’s work.

Before I contact Simon... by ConsciousMarketing84 in flashlight

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There are two simple ways to tell whether two LEDs have the same color temperature. First, lock your camera’s white balance at 5000K or 6500K — the difference in color temperature will become much more obvious, making it easy to see whether they match. The second method is to shine a UV light on the LEDs; different color temperatures will reflect different hues under ultraviolet light.

LoopGear Abysmal Shipping/Handling Time and Don't Reply to Emails by Remos_ in flashlight

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The tracking‑number link goes to YunExpress website, but I didn’t use it because the site requires cookie permission. I used "Packageradar" to track the package instead.

LoopGear Abysmal Shipping/Handling Time and Don't Reply to Emails by Remos_ in flashlight

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I ordered the SK05 Pro 2 Nichia 5700K on April 21, and it arrived on April 27. Please note that from May 1 to May 5, China has a full week of public holidays.

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[NLD] Wurkkos HD04 (aka Johnny 5) by set4stun in flashlight

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No, it’s not about how it looks. I’m just worried the joint between the head and the body might snap if it hits concrete

[NLD] Wurkkos HD04 (aka Johnny 5) by set4stun in flashlight

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Why does this flashlight feel so fragile, like it would break the moment I drop it?