Did you just jump into your first figure purchase and was awestruck by how amazing an anime figure looks like in person? I totally get you. Your first figure purchase will always be special. It can be a gateway to a lifetime of happiness and living on instant ramen. But before you delve deeper into the anime figure-collecting hobby, you have to learn the ropes so you can make … [Read more...] about Anime Figures 101 – Everything You Need to Know as a New Collector
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Ram 1/7 Wedding Ver. (Phat Company) – Better than Expected
Recently, I've reviewed Rem's 1/7 scale wedding version figure by Phat Company. This time around, we're reviewing her sister, Ram. Without a doubt, Rem is the more popular one. However, this wedding version figure of Ram by Phat Company turned out better than expected. In fact, I can safely say this figure turned out way better than the Rem figure. First … [Read more...] about Ram 1/7 Wedding Ver. (Phat Company) – Better than Expected
Winter Wonfes 2022 Slated for Feb. 6
EDIT: If you are looking for the new figures showcased on Wonder Festival Winter 2022, you can head to this post. It's been so long since a live Wonder Festival event was held. Figure collectors rejoice as it has been announced that Wonder Festival Winter 2022 will be happening on February 6 at its usual location in the Makuhari Messe Halls in Chiba. You can now buy your … [Read more...] about Winter Wonfes 2022 Slated for Feb. 6
What Kind of Figure Collector Are You?
Over the years, I've come across many kinds of collectors. Each collector has his/her own quirks. Each collector has his/her own likes and dislikes. What about you? What kind of collector are you? Below, I'll talk about the different kinds of figure collectors I've encountered over the years. The Only-One-Figure-Per-Character Collector I think this one is a bit common. … [Read more...] about What Kind of Figure Collector Are You?
Shielder 1/7 Scale Figure by Aniplex – Still One of the Best Figures of Mash
Today, we'll be reviewing Shielder's 1/7 scale figure from Aniplex. It's been several years since the release of this figure of Mash Kyrielight. What has changed since then? For one, we now have plenty of other choices when looking for a Shielder figure. This was the first-ever release of a Shielder figure and it still remains one of the best. Personally, I prefer her scale … [Read more...] about Shielder 1/7 Scale Figure by Aniplex – Still One of the Best Figures of Mash
Should You Put Anime Figures Inside Your PC Case?
Both PC gaming and anime figure collecting can be very expensive hobbies. For the former, investing in a gaming rig that can play any game on Ultra settings can cost you over $1,500 to upwards of $2,000. After you build your gaming rig, I'm sure you'll be mighty proud of it so you'll try to pimp it up. You have a glass case and you add some extra RGBs and decide to add a … [Read more...] about Should You Put Anime Figures Inside Your PC Case?
Bootleg Figures Could Be Leaking Toxic Chemicals
I have always been against buying bootlegs because it hurts the industry. But did you know that bootlegs could also affect your health and well-being? I'm not saying this is a guaranteed thing but if bootleg manufacturers can cut corners by creating low-quality products that they didn't have a license to create or distribute, what's stopping them from cutting corners and using … [Read more...] about Bootleg Figures Could Be Leaking Toxic Chemicals
Rem 1/7 Wedding Ver. (Phat Company) – Not a Bad Choice for a Rem Figure
Rem was undoubtedly the star of the first season of Re:Zero. Even when she was sidelined for the entirety of Season 2, her popularity has not waned. Ram and Emilia looked like side characters if one would look at the sheer volume of Rem figures being released. I too found myself pre-ordering a slew of Rem scale figures. One of the first scale figures of Rem that was released … [Read more...] about Rem 1/7 Wedding Ver. (Phat Company) – Not a Bad Choice for a Rem Figure
A Lesson in Not Getting Scammed – The Case of Sakurajima Mai – 1/7 – White Bunny Girl Ver – Part 2
This is the second part of this post. You can read the first part here. TL;DR Seller sold a rare Sakurajima Mai - White Bunny Girl figure.Since the figure had issues, I made sure I was transparentFigure was sold for $650Now buyer says she will be reselling the figure. It's no longer my concern.Buyer then claims it is a bootleg and opens a Paypal case asking for a … [Read more...] about A Lesson in Not Getting Scammed – The Case of Sakurajima Mai – 1/7 – White Bunny Girl Ver – Part 2
A Lesson in Not Getting Scammed – The Case of Sakurajima Mai – 1/7 – White Bunny Girl Ver – Part 1
There's been some kerfuffle in Reddit and MFC figure collecting communities because one person attempted to scam one user of the rare white bunny girl version of Mai Sakurajima. The good news is the user who was selling the figure was prepared to handle the situation in case the buyer attempted to scam. The bad news is the scammer was still refunded by Paypal out of their own … [Read more...] about A Lesson in Not Getting Scammed – The Case of Sakurajima Mai – 1/7 – White Bunny Girl Ver – Part 1