I added a tiny tidbit starting this roundup to answer the question "Should I preorder this?". And again, if you found the information here helpful, I would really appreciate it if you can use my affiliate links when preordering your figures. To Aru Kagaku no Railgun T - Shokuhou Misaki - 1/7 (Kotobukiya) I like the Railgun series but I'm not exactly a diehard fan. … [Read more...] about 2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 12 – Quintuplets, Persona 5, Ryza, Atago, Takao, Pola, Albedo and More
Why Use Faux Fur For Your Anime Figure Display?
For anyone who collects anime figures, one of the most important things is making sure that your display looks amazing. And part of having an amazing display is using the right materials – like fur! Using faux fur has so many benefits despite being cheap. It's easily one of the best purchases I made to complement my figure collection. What is Faux Fur? Faux fur is a … [Read more...] about Why Use Faux Fur For Your Anime Figure Display?
2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 11 – Azur Lane Madness, Yuuna, Mizuhara, Kurisu, Asuka, Yor, Anya and More
The prices I've been seeing lately have been pretty disappointing. Most new figure preorders are now extremely overpriced and it's becoming really hard to justify anything especially when the price does not reflect the quality and level of detail you are getting. Understandably, there are many reasons why companies increase their prices. Some notable factors could be the weak … [Read more...] about 2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 11 – Azur Lane Madness, Yuuna, Mizuhara, Kurisu, Asuka, Yor, Anya and More
PSA: Keep Your Anime Figures in a Dust-Proof Display to Keep Them from Being Damaged When Cleaning
Believe it or not, it is best practice to not have to clean your anime figure collection. Why? You ask. Every time you bring out your figures to clean them, whether it is some light dusting or some serious cleaning, you risk damaging them. I'm not saying you should not clean your figures when they get dusty. What I'm saying is, it's better if you wouldn't need to clean them … [Read more...] about PSA: Keep Your Anime Figures in a Dust-Proof Display to Keep Them from Being Damaged When Cleaning
2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 10 – Quintuplets, Roxy, Prinz Eugen, Azuma, Ryza, Klaudia, Anne and More
My wallet has been taking a huge hit with all these recent preorders coming out. At the same time, however, there are plenty of overpriced figures to watch out for. Kadokawa appears to be earning the ire of some collectors because of excessive price gouging. Again, I'd really appreciate it if you can use my affiliate links when making a purchase. If you can drop a comment after … [Read more...] about 2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 10 – Quintuplets, Roxy, Prinz Eugen, Azuma, Ryza, Klaudia, Anne and More
How to Fix a Leaning Anime Figure?
Anime figures come in all shapes and sizes. They come in different poses, some of which may seem to defy gravity. However, sometimes gravity prevails and this can cause some parts to bend. The end result is an anime figure leaning to one side. But fret not, this leaning issue is fixable. What Causes a Figure to Lean? There are a few things that can cause a figure to … [Read more...] about How to Fix a Leaning Anime Figure?
How to Glue a Broken Anime Figure?
If you've been an avid anime figure collector for years now, it is likely that you've had to fix a broken anime figure. If you haven't experienced this yet, then good for you. If you are here for advice on how to glue a broken anime figure, read on ahead. My Klee Figure from APEX Broke A broken anime figure — it's the stuff of nightmares. Maybe you brought out a figure … [Read more...] about How to Glue a Broken Anime Figure?
2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 9 – Nino, Sword Maiden, Ryza, Yor, Zuikaku, C.C., Tohru, Kanna and More
We are now also an affiliate of HobbyLink Japan so there are more options for you to preorder from my regular pre-order roundup. That's in addition to CD Japan and Solaris Japan. I am excited about this partnership with HLJ because I really like that you can use their private warehouse to hold all your pre-orders and have them shipped in bulk whenever you're ready, Moreso, they … [Read more...] about 2022 Bishoujo Figures Pre-Orders Part 9 – Nino, Sword Maiden, Ryza, Yor, Zuikaku, C.C., Tohru, Kanna and More
Good Smile Company Reveals a Ton of New Figures at Smile Fest
Smile Fest is happening today and Good Smile Company has revealed a crapton of new figures. Entrance is free for the two-day event happening at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba in Tokyo from 7AM to 10PM. You can view the details of the event here and the web gallery here. The web gallery appears to be down as of this writing and is showing a 503 or 502 error … [Read more...] about Good Smile Company Reveals a Ton of New Figures at Smile Fest
The Best Saber Figure — Top Ten Figures of Saber Arturia
Saber is quite easily one of the most popular anime characters and this makes her one of the most sought-after when it comes to anime figure hunting. Thankfully, there are plenty of figures of Saber to choose from and this begs the question: What is the best figure of Saber? That's what we'll attempt to answer. Do note however that these figures are not chosen using any … [Read more...] about The Best Saber Figure — Top Ten Figures of Saber Arturia