Random.

Although you might want to know that some trading figures don't run on the random luck basis and have the figurine that's inside the box printed on the box cover. And on rare occasions (very rare), some batches of the trading figure boxes would have the complete set in it (like the Gundam SEED haro figurine I have, its box of 10 is airtight sealed and has black marker numbers scribbled on it, indicating the production batch or something).

Otherwise, shops like XLshop can give you the complete set of gasha/TF because they ordered them by the hundreds, and opened all of them to sort them out.

^i see....
thanks for the insight.

hi guys i'm new i've got question,

i'm looking for figures around 5"(13cm?) tall
does it fall into gashapon category?
i mean, all i see was 12" figures >.<

No. The tallest gasha that I have are only about 8~9cm.

Get PVC(s) if you want something large (they're around the height of a normal Gundam 1/100 MG model kit)


random:

it might sound noobish but
wats the difference between PVC and vinyl?

Err...I think they're the same.

PVC = polyvinylchloride


Gashapons refer only to those figures which you can get inside plastic capsules. Because of the fact that they're packed like that, naturally they'd be smaller. Of course, chances are you'd never get those plastic capsules here in malaysia, cause retailers often buy in bulk to provide complete sets to buyers. Therefore you'll get them packed in plastic wrappings.

(Note the box at the top of the picture, as compared to the plastic capsules for gashapons)
Trading figures usually come in nicely packed boxes (right infested?), but sizes also range. Some could be as tall as 8-10cm, but there are shorters ones as well.


PVC figures are usually larger figures that come pre-painted, and no assembly is required (again, usually). They are usually packed in nice boxes.


Resin kits are usually unpainted figures, and assembly is normally required. You'll need to assemble them, and THEN paint them.

Hope I got the gist of it right.

This post has been edited by jhcj: Nov 25 2005, 09:50 AM

so basically most of the figures are made of similar material?
and which brand is of best in quality?

This post has been edited by 320cbr: Nov 25 2005, 09:52 AM

Most of them, yes, although I think resin kits are not made from PVC. There could also be figures which are prepainted but are coldcast, something like "plaster of paris"-like material? Again, I'm not too sure, maybe infested could provide a better explanation. I'm quite new in the whole figure scene too, just started seriously couple of months ago.

About the brands, yikes I have no idea. I've not been exposed to THAT many brands to offer any advise.

one more thing, i need some help with figure scales
can provide more info on this?

Err...i dont understand your question. What scales? You mean like 1/100, 1/144, etc?

Resin kits are made out of resin. OMGBBQ what's a resin?


Generally, if you're into girl gashapons, stick to Yujin. Their quality are far more superior than anything else (and stay away from Bandai. They're only good in producing plastic model kits or mecha figurines, they suck d***s in girl gashapons). They're cheaper (usually 200yen) too, and are larger compared to the gashapons from Bandai.

Gashapon and trading figures don't run on scales.
edit: okay, maybe not all, most of the WWII trading figures, like the 1/144 Takara World Tank Museum collection runs on scale.

Only PVC and resin kits run on scales.

This post has been edited by infested_ysy: Nov 25 2005, 10:07 AM

ic, but how bout the bigger figures?

This post has been edited by 320cbr: Nov 25 2005, 10:12 AM

I second infested's opinion on Yujin's gashas. As proud owners of a couple of their figures, I must say they certainly look better than my Bandai ones.

like PVC figures?
well, it runs between (bigger) 1/6 to 1/8 (smaller)
it's not much a difference though. just different scale.

This post has been edited by Rusty Nail: Nov 25 2005, 10:17 AM

DOH. Haha silly me.

@Rusty Nail
no i meant brand

This post has been edited by 320cbr: Nov 25 2005, 10:21 AM

No such thing. Various companies produces various figurines at various sizes/scales.

Although like I've said, generally Yujin gives you the larger gashapon figurines, compared to Bandai who gives you smaller sized crap.

http://www.katoots.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=28524

Each one costs 300yen, so by using the current conversion rate (100yen = RM3.3), each should cost around RM10. Total set of 9, so RM90. So there, you've been ripped.

And according to someone on that link, a shop in Singapore sells the whole set for Sing$60.

You do the math.