@Fanta[Rn] - That's such a cute collection you have. I've got the same puchi as you (plus her second form.) They're so adorable. Next month I want to invest in the Queen's Blade Nendoroid (because she's weirdly cheaper than the rest.) plus a couple more Figma, Nendoroids, and any new puchis.

So no fek

United States3001 Posts

January 22 2011 06:18 GMT

#42

I have a fairly impressive boxed collection, which has been serving a dual purpose. After picking up a few figures, I hit some financially hard times, so I tried to sell a few of them locally. It was surprisingly successful, and I even manged to work in a decent amount of profit after the crappy yen to USD rate + shipping. I was fairly surprised I was able to sell anything at all, but I've been able to do it pretty consistently the last few months, reinvesting profit into more figures/goods. I've stopped purchasing figures recently, but there's still one or two more I really want; namely Good Smile Company's Rin Tohsaka and Alter's Dizzy.

I personally never got into Nendoroids or Figmas, though I think I recently acquired my first Nendoroid through Dengeki G's magazine; I've yet to open the box it came in.

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And I'll admit that the majority of my collection borders a certain fan service line. >_> My favorite figures would be the ones I'd never display openly... mostly from Native.

fanta[Rn]

Japan2465 Posts

January 22 2011 17:54 GMT

#43

Mayoi visits the university!
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NeverGG

United Kingdom5399 Posts

January 22 2011 23:56 GMT

#44

@Fanta[Rn] - She's actually my favorite puchi. I love her huge backpack and pigtails. I hope they release some more sets here soon. I've bought all the puchis in sets and the 1st Nanoha set has vanished before I could complete it ;_; I completed set 2 and am only missing 2 figures from the Haruhi set.

fanta[Rn]

Japan2465 Posts

January 23 2011 01:59 GMT

#45

I only got her and the other twos in a set. My Kagamin and others are just randomly picked up.

VManOfMana

United States764 Posts

January 23 2011 04:22 GMT

#46

On January 22 2011 08:16 fanta[Rn] wrote:
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http://myfigurecollection.net/profile/fanti

I see Alter Chua Churam and Alice. Two of my top 10 figures ever.

You sir, have good taste =)

fanta[Rn]

Japan2465 Posts

January 23 2011 16:15 GMT

#47

Thanks, I bought them recently so I had to put quite a bit more money into them than usual.

NeverGG

United Kingdom5399 Posts

January 24 2011 03:10 GMT

#48

On January 23 2011 10:59 fanta[Rn] wrote:
I only got her and the other twos in a set. My Kagamin and others are just randomly picked up.

It's really geeky, but I kind of love buying the random boxed singles of puchis. There's something quite rewarding about managing to complete a set, and I just use any doubles as presents for my overseas friends.

vek

Australia936 Posts

January 24 2011 14:26 GMT

#49

Okay I'm back with some quick photos I took before I head off to bed. Just got back from a tasty dinner at work to see off a guy who is leaving... Anyway.. onto the figures:

Airi the sexy scythe wielding maid, Queen's Blade:
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Megurine Luka with Tako on her head:
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Mercedes from Odin Sphere:
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Momohime from Murumasa: The Demon Blade:
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Nanael the happy angel from Queen's Blade (Her wings are really awesome):
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Nida with her massive gun:
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Yoko, probably my biggest figure at 1/6 scale (and a price to match since I missed the release). Some people don't like the face on this version but I think shes sexy:
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I want my Nendo Miku already, hurry up GSC :>

I have plenty more figures and I want to take more photos of the ones I have in better lighting and in more interesting places. Hopefully I can do this tomorrow after work. It's 1AM right now so I need to get some sleep or I'll be a zombie for work

fanta[Rn]

Japan2465 Posts

January 25 2011 01:56 GMT

#50

I really like Momohime, I was pondering on getting her but decided to go with Mayoi and Kyou before her. Both are nice but nowhere close to Alter quality.
Probably a bad choice quality wise.

NeverGG

United Kingdom5399 Posts

January 25 2011 04:35 GMT

#51

I love the face on your Nida vek <3 I'm tempted to start on the higher-end figures they're selling over here, but transporting them would be really difficult so I'm probably going to stick to Nendoroids, trading figures and the odd Figma.

VManOfMana

United States764 Posts

January 25 2011 06:01 GMT

#52

Nida is indeed very nice, IMO the best of the Shuraki line.

The original illustrator is known for his pin-up girl style, but most figures of his designs are done by mid-level manufacturers (Yamato and Kotobukiya). Nida is one of the few that include the illustrator's skin coloring, and it makes a big difference.

Ilikestarcraft

Korea (South)17726 Posts

January 25 2011 06:04 GMT

#53

Fanta's mayoi looks soo cute. I want one.

vek

Australia936 Posts

January 25 2011 09:05 GMT

#54

On January 25 2011 13:35 NeverGG wrote:
I love the face on your Nida vek <3 I'm tempted to start on the higher-end figures they're selling over here, but transporting them would be really difficult so I'm probably going to stick to Nendoroids, trading figures and the odd Figma.

Heh yeah, Nida was actually my very first figure. I was a big fan of all the Yamashita artwork and when I heard there was actually going to be a figure of one the character designs I liked most I knew I had to have it

One of the original drawings:
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I'd say she's still my favourite figure.

On January 25 2011 15:01 VManOfMana wrote:
Nida is indeed very nice, IMO the best of the Shuraki line.

The original illustrator is known for his pin-up girl style, but most figures of his designs are done by mid-level manufacturers (Yamato and Kotobukiya). Nida is one of the few that include the illustrator's skin coloring, and it makes a big difference.

Yeah I have a Kotobukiya Shii Arisugawa and you are right, the quality of the GSC Nida is just miles ahead. Shii is still a nice figure but Nida is something else.

I think Alter is a bit better than GSC overall but I like both companies equally. Mega House make some really great figures too.

The GSC Racing Miku looks incredible, I can't wait. So many exciting preorders.

amd098

Korea (North)1366 Posts

January 25 2011 10:07 GMT

#55

oh man... i have a huge collection.
around 400 transformers, maybe 50 marvel figures, and other stuff mixed in
most expensive ive gone was $250 for a limited edition figure

fanta[Rn]

Japan2465 Posts

January 25 2011 11:59 GMT

#56

Alter is way ahead of GSC, compare Alter's quality to its prices and then look at GSC.
Less quality (still miles ahead of others) and way more expensive.

VManOfMana

United States764 Posts

January 25 2011 13:02 GMT

#57

I'll definitively put Alter ahead GSC. GSC is a solid second with their top figures since 2008. Then I'd put Max Factory.

Very nice shoot of Alter's Chua Churam. For me the most amazing is the detail despite the smaller size of the figure.
http://www.foobarbaz.jp/figure/review2008/f_alter_chua/

Even Alter's "simple" figures are extremely detailed. Personal favorite.
http://www.foobarbaz.jp/figure/review2010/f_alter_harumi/

This is so cute.
http://www.foobarbaz.jp/figure/review2010/f_alter_kudryavka/

The mother of figure boxes: Exelica (Alter has outdone themselves since then):
http://www.foobarbaz.jp/figure/review2008/f_alter_exelica/

Saber Lily: IMO GSC's peak:
http://www.foobarbaz.jp/figure/review2009/f_gsc_saber_lily/

And of course the Black Rock Shooter figures, despite the noise of QC problems (IMO blown up a bit out of proportion).
http://www.happysoda.com/1129/black-rock-shooter
http://www.foobarbaz.jp/figure/review2010/f_gsc_deadmaster_original/
http://www.happysoda.com/1348/the-brs-experimental-jet-set-trash-and-no-star

So no fek

United States3001 Posts

January 25 2011 13:51 GMT

#58

On January 25 2011 20:59 fanta[Rn] wrote:
Alter is way ahead of GSC, compare Alter's quality to its prices and then look at GSC.
Less quality (still miles ahead of others) and way more expensive.

Yeah, Alter is definitely one of my favorite manufacturers. Good thing about GSC recently is a lot of their figures seem to be hitting the bargain bin. I already have enough BRS figures personally, but I wouldn't hesitate in picking up the half priced Deadmaster/animation BRS figure.

fanta[Rn]

Japan2465 Posts

January 25 2011 13:53 GMT

#59

I was actually thinking of picking one up because its half price.
I'm hesitating cause I havent seen BRS yet and the fig alone doesnt impress me enough for me wanting to have it.

fanta[Rn]

Japan2465 Posts

January 25 2011 13:56 GMT

#60

Oh btw, did you all preorder Dizzy?
I know shes pricey but hell look at it, plus it's Alter. It's gonna blow everything away.

I agree about GSC's peak being Saber Lily, she was my first figure and there're no flaws about her. Not even the price imho. Did you see how much she goes for nowadays? (20k+)
I think Dizzy will be worth a lot in a few years.