Nice. Still waiting for mine!

Oh and about the tax, there really isn't any definite 'pattern' IMO. Our kastam here is as random as one can possibly be. Not really speaking from experience but I've got friends who got taxed 1 out of 3 or 4 times he ships from the US (regardless of item type, price and shipping method used). As for me...well, I've tried having 3 separate shipments that were sent out together from Amiami, all totalling nearly RM500. But nope, no tax. Whereas there are cases of people getting taxed even when it's just ONE shipment totalling less than RM500.

So yeah, I'd like to think of it as a more order-then-pray sort of thing here. Which kinda sucks, really.

Oh yes, and someone mentioned Revo's been a lil quiet on their Queen's Blade subline recently? Check these out then:



And Figma Satonaka Chie from Persona 4 is up for pre-orders as well:




This post has been edited by Joshlkw: Mar 1 2012, 03:09 PM

Well, you might just get taxed for it so...maybe more lol.

Hence why I prefer buying directly from Japan these days. Can't be 100% sure even when buying from retail stores. Sometimes you may get stock with lower QC. Oh well. Though it's true we can't inspect them beforehand when buying online, but the trusted online stores are usually fine when it comes to QC. Worst comes to worst, you can request for a 1-to-1 exchange I guess. Had some friends who receive a brand new one when they realized their items had defects upon checking. Just had to take a couple of photos and they agreed without any hassle, apparently.

Figma Leonmitchelli Galette des Rois from the anime DOG DAYS:



Up for PO since earlier today HERE. Due for a late July 2012 release.

As busy as I am with work lately, it's the very first thing I did when I started surfing the net this morning. Haha.

Any comments on the recent Street Fighter Play Arts Kai releases? Do you have only Akuma & Cammy or all 4 so far?

So you don't think they're worth the price? Quite expensive, to be honest with you. I was considering getting this series since I'm a lifelong SF fan but I need to be sure if they're any good first. Apart from the limited poseability, any other apparent issues bro? As for stands, I'm not entirely sure but I don't think Play Arts figures usually come with stands right?

Thanks bro, appreciate the comments. Will look around for them then I guess. Was quite tempted when they were initially announced anyway, so I guess I'll just go ahead. Thanks, bro Exiled_Gundam too!

Naw, pretty sure only Akuma is left on Amiami. The rest all out. But it's okay, I have an idea where I can get them for acceptable prices. I'm kinda hoping they'll release more villains (Bison, Vega and maybe even Sodom) in the future.

Ah I see. Well that's good to know. Thanks for the info, bro. Haven't really been looking for Play Arts lately. Just focusing on Figmas. Haha.

Yep, might as well since I have the other versions. Only skipping the Insane BRS (ridiculous), Sunred and General Vamp. The rest, well, I've placed my orders.

EDIT: I just saw it being listed at 12.5cm tall only HERE (which is somewhat official) so I think it won't be completely awkward when posing them side by side. Better than nothing, I guess. Haha.

This post has been edited by Joshlkw: Mar 28 2012, 06:22 PM

Figma Sanya V. Litvyak (Strike Witches):



Due for a July 2012 release with pre-orders opening today (29.03.2012)!



Figma Buffalo Bell (Buffaloes):



Due for an August 2012 release with pre-orders opening today (29.03.2012)!

This post has been edited by Joshlkw: Mar 30 2012, 01:27 AM

Yep, got it along with Grey Fox. Have yet to unbox them though. No space zzz. But I must say from what I've seen, they look very impressive and worth it.

Oh also, Revo Bumblebee is scheduled to open for pre-orders starting tomorrow (30th March 2012).

Yeah, the Strike Witches Figmas so far have been pretty solid so I figure Sanya would continue MF's good work on this series.

I think I'll prefer to see Perrine made instead. Far less blonde Figmas so far compared to the more common brunette and others. Haha. And from MF's pattern of releasing one Strike Witches Figma per year, I guess your best bet is early next year for another. They might release another much later this year though considering how Sanya is released in July and not as late as the previous two (December 2010 and September 2011 respectively).

This post has been edited by Joshlkw: Mar 30 2012, 01:06 AM

Buffalo Bell will probably sell really well with baseball fans. And baseball happens to be Japan's number one sport. Who did you think they were targeting? Once in a while, I'm thankful they release something totally different. At least, there's a chance I can actually skip it and save up for the ones I want. Haha

Wail? I think it has committed suicide (trying to say it's not my fault for killing it) quite a while back. So I guess it doesn't really matter anymore LOL. >_<

This post has been edited by Joshlkw: Mar 30 2012, 01:21 AM

That can only be answered upon the item's release, I guess. Haha.

Haha that's King Ghidorah from the Godzilla series. Wow good ol' memories.

Haha yeah, nowadays they don't seem to notify you about changes to release dates. Well at least I'm not getting any notice mails like previously. Luckily I realized that sometime back when they announce the changes otherwise I'll have to ship some of my stuff on their own too. Which would be a total waste zzz.

On the other hand, just placed my order for Play Arts Kai 'Meryl Silverburgh' from MGS series:



The accessories are so VERY lacking I initially thought this was an April's Fool joke. Seriously now, Square Enix? Though I can't help myself but to order her as I'm loving the first two releases in Grey Fox and Snake. Those two are really nice figures.

This post has been edited by Joshlkw: Apr 2 2012, 06:39 PM