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Collectibles Japanese Vinyl and Figures V3!, Goodies from the land of the rising sun!

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post Nov 1 2007, 11:28 AM

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QUOTE(e-jump @ Nov 1 2007, 07:32 AM)
She has arrived. so damn fast(in 6days) smile.gif
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Nice..the box also nice..I just got my FF Play Arts Arms yesterday..the figure box also koyak -.-
And they fold the top part of the box..
No protection was given..no bubble wraps..no styrofoams..

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Btw..OT question..

How do you guys take your pictures?? Any tactics??
Do you use flash? All the pics I take are blurry when I view in full size..not nice colour..but it will be nice if I use flash! -.-
Example of pics below..
The first one is without flash..second one is with flash..

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Please click on the thumbnails to view full size. I hope you can see the difference..

So..is there anyway I can improve on my photographing skills?? How to get rid of the blurs?


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post Nov 1 2007, 11:46 AM

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QUOTE(Aeon_Clock @ Nov 1 2007, 11:43 AM)
hi guys, just wondering where you usually shop for these figures?
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http://www.hlj.com, http://www.play-asia.com, http://www.xl-shop.com, http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/
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post Nov 1 2007, 11:49 AM

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QUOTE(choiheng @ Nov 1 2007, 11:46 AM)
deejay220989,

that normal, all my blister pack BOME from pa come like yours condition.
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Nope..not really normal for me ^^

Yesterday only I just sent them an e-mail..hentam them..send pics let them see their teruk packaging..summore they dare to say "Please do not worry, our colleagues will pack the item very carefully." My ass!

Btw..someone please help me with the pics..how to take better pics?? cry.gif cry.gif

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post Nov 1 2007, 11:59 AM

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QUOTE(valho @ Nov 1 2007, 11:52 AM)
wow the box really in bad condition

I use my own setup that's similar to a light tent that is use for product shots, with 2 lights source, a reflector and a difusser. A piece of paper is use as background. I don't use flash coz the light from the flash is too harsh.
Always shoot in macro mode, i am not sure what cause the blur, but you can try using a mini tripod and use timer to shoot instead of hand held and see if that get rid of the blur

@Aeon_Clock~we usually buy online from places like Hobby Search, HLJ and Play-Asia. For local shop you can try out xl-shop
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Thanks bro!

Btw..when you take pics of your figures..and you view them full size (in my case its 2048x1536), it is very clear or is it something like my pic?

It seems that my pics look clear if I reduce the size to monitor size but it looks blurry when I view it full size..

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post Nov 1 2007, 01:10 PM

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QUOTE(valho @ Nov 1 2007, 12:47 PM)
yeah at full size its slightly blur and get sharper as u reduce the size, not really sure why, its the same thing for another friend that uses the same camera as mine. Never really look into it smile.gif
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Aha..thanks bro!

Btw..here's the reply from PA -.-

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Thank you for contacting Play-Asia.com.

We are very sorry to see the top part of the package has been folded. Once again we certainly understand your current feeling and frustration. It is our apology about the way of handling this order for you in this case.

Please be confirmed that we have reported this case to our Warehouse Manager already. The Warehouse Manager will instruct our warehouse colleague to handle the similiar packaging items more carefully by using a bigger box and not folding the top part for your favourite. We believe your future order will arrive in good condition.

May we confirm whether all items in the Weapons Set for Final Fantasy Play Arts in this order are in good condition? If unfortunately all items have no problem, how about if we add US$4 value on your unused US$5 shopping coupon, for your future purchase from us, for the compensation to you this time?

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Best regards,

Joe
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post Nov 1 2007, 02:38 PM

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Penang..why?
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post Nov 2 2007, 05:17 PM

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QUOTE(valho @ Nov 2 2007, 11:03 AM)
the first figure from the new revoltech fraulien is up for preorder at Hobby Search, price 1,809 yen, release late dec

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Available for pre-order at XL too --> http://www.xl-shop.com/xlshop/pages/produc...RE_Fraulein_REI
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post Nov 4 2007, 08:24 PM

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A VERY IMPORTANT TIP FOR PLAY-ASIA BUYERS!! (Given by PA Customer Service)

Next time when you purchase anything from Play-Asia, CHOOSE MANUAL PAYMENT!

Then send a message to PA and tell them to inform the Shipping Department to pack the items properly! Try to give more explanation like add more Styrofoams or use bigger box or whatever esp do not fold the top part of the figure's box!

After PA replies you and confirm that they have informed the Shipping Department, go ahead and choose your preferred payment. You can also choose credit card (according to PA).

Why do this?
This is because..if you choose Credit Card or PayPal, your order will be processed immediately! Which means that your order will be processes even before PA reads your message! So, by using this method, you will allow PA to read your message first..then inform the Shipping Department and then only pay! ^^

Please note that this advice is given by Play-Asia. If you've already done this and yet still receive your items in bad condition..please do not hunt for me..
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post Nov 9 2007, 10:56 PM

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Shana Bikini ver.2

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I personally prefer the red hair and green bikini..looks more mature~
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post Nov 14 2007, 07:16 AM

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QUOTE(whoami123 @ Nov 14 2007, 01:12 AM)
I thought of getting the Taki Arale figure
but it's USD 119.90, no more free shipping  sad.gif
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If you want it..just use any courier service and order asap..coz you see..UPS is around RM60++ only..
These are just the estimated shipping cost coz they do not have the stock yet..and therefore they can't provide you with the real shipping cost.

After they have the stock..the shipping cost will increase to RM70++ or RM80++..maybe RM100++ since its big!
So better order asap using courier.

One thing good about Play-Asia..you can get lower prices for courier service shipping for pre-order items ^^
And if they increase the shipping cost later..they will charge you according to the shipping cost stated at that time you ordered the item ^^..so they will not change your invoice ^^
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post Nov 15 2007, 09:30 PM

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post Nov 15 2007, 10:08 PM

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QUOTE(LilKeV84 @ Nov 15 2007, 09:36 PM)
haha yup, she looks nice, better than all previous feena figures
but...expensive leh...6k yen for 1/8 and simple pose hmm.gif
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Simple pose doesn't mean not nice.. biggrin.gif

And to me..simple is always the best..esp for girl figure
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post Dec 10 2007, 11:05 PM

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QUOTE(valho @ Dec 10 2007, 02:11 PM)
anyone getting Max Fac Fauna, she's release today as well smile.gif
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I can get it from PA..it states that its over 18 -.-

I cant even view the damn page~
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post Dec 20 2007, 06:45 PM

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QUOTE(BeastX @ Dec 20 2007, 05:03 PM)
Question... Play-Asia free shipping policy...Does a produt slighly exceeding USD 100 (and with coupon below it) still qualify for the free shipping? Thanks
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It actually depends on the size of the product..you still can use the free shipping for some items more than USD100..you can always try to add in products worth USD100 and see the results..
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post Dec 26 2007, 05:55 PM

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QUOTE(leoboom @ Dec 26 2007, 11:29 AM)
ermmm.. i emailed to UPS Malaysia with the following info:

1.      Description of merchandise: Reduced scale model/figure kits
2.      Quantity: 1 consignment of 2 items
3.      Value of merchandise: USD$129.30 (~RM437.25)

They replied back that I need to pay 10% sales tax.. kinda turned me off about using their service sudah.. =.="


Added on December 26, 2007, 11:29 amNow wanna try with Fedex.. biggrin.gif
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If you're buying from Play-Asia..the courier services (UPS/FedEx) and EMS prices are almost the same..just a lil difference..

But if you use FedEx/UPS, your package will reach Malaysia the NEXT DAY MORNING! Since I'm staying in Penang and the custom clearance for FedEx/UPS is located in Penang, I my parcel the NEXT DAY! NORT EVEN 24 HOURS!! ^^

And so far..I pay no service charge or whatever charge..coz Play-Asia provides invoice for customs. Customs usually detain parcels only if the item is illegal, suspicious or NO INVOICE ON PARCEL.

I once kena from PosLaju..a parcel from eBay got detained got no invoice -.-
Since then I asked every seller to stick an invoice on the box and since then no more problems! And I even edited the invoice and put lower prices for the items hehe..
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Sales!
Ignis The White only RM296 at Play-Asia (Save USD20!!) biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(DEz012 @ Jan 22 2008, 08:39 PM)
Just reach home 15 minutes ago & this parcel was laying in my study room.
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After open up
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Wah the ignis white from 300+ drop to 298.Luckly i didn't bought it. sweat.gif
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What shipping method you use? Why 12 days? EMS will take about 5 days only..SAL will take more than 3 weeks lolz!
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post Jan 26 2008, 12:48 AM

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Whee!! Koto's Shanaaa!!

Coming very soon!

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More info at http://akibahobby.net/2008/01/kotobukiya_s...ini_sample.html
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post Feb 2 2008, 02:03 PM

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QUOTE(jhcj @ Feb 2 2008, 08:34 AM)
That's the thing...I'm planning to pick it up at MV. Ampang is too far for me T_T

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You can order from them and try to ask them to send it to MV..
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Anyone getting Elwyn?

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