anything will do for me as long its quick and cheap.
Agreed. Same figure anyway :) And i even ordered from HLJ and Ami and gold silver sticker… not that it matters.
anything will do for me as long its quick and cheap.
Agreed. Same figure anyway :) And i even ordered from HLJ and Ami and gold silver sticker… not that it matters.
Zoro & Kizaru is golden sticker, oh yeah baby! Super rare! Hehehehe
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Agreed. Same figure anyway :) And i even ordered from HLJ and Ami and gold silver sticker… not that it matters.
Got my luffy SA from Hobby Search and it has the silver sticker but Chopper got the Golden, may be the golden are sent prior to Japanese ?
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just noticed that zoro was in low stock in HLJ, but when i clicked it says order stop so what's true?
Lets wait for tomorrow. Mine says low stock too and i request to ship it
Lets wait for tomorrow. Mine says low stock too and i request to ship it
same for me, will probably get the note tomorrow x)
If you go read the Merchandise FAQ in the One Piece Wiki, you'll notice the following:
Those stickers come into several flavors:
- A golden or silver sticker with Japanese lettering shows that the figure was originally designed for the Japanese domestic market.
- A silver sticker with English lettering indicates that the figure has been exported by Bandai for international markets (be it for remaining Asia, Europe or America).
The general consensus among fans is that stickers put on products designed for the Japanese domestic market should all have a golden background. That's why, although several kinds of stickers are put on official products, collectors prefer to search for goods with golden ones.
However, Toei stickers for the Japanese domestic market seem to appear following these rules:
- For products below ¥5,499, stickers should have a golden background with black lettering.
- For products in the range of ¥5,500-6,499, stickers should have a silver background with black lettering.
- For products above ¥6,500, stickers should have a silver background with red lettering.
So look more for the english text & not the sticker color to see if it is japanese or not when dealing with the more expensive items, which POPs seem to be nowadays.
Got my Luffy SA from HobbySearch and it has the silver sticker, but Chopper got the golden one. Maybe the golden ones are sent to Japan first?
Just noticed that Zoro was in low stock in HLJ, but when I clicked on him it says Order Stop. Which is true?
To answer your second question, I would say to wait until tomorrow.
As for your first question… for the Japan stickers, they are color-coded depending on the price range of the figure.
This pic shows what I'm talking about:
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I'm assuming you have the silver sticker with black ink. It has Japanese characters, so it's a Japan sticker whose figure is in the 5001 to 6000 yen range.
For the international stickers, the sticker is always silver, but the ink is of different colors, and the words are in English, not Japanese.
Also, I'm not looking for a sticker debate either. No more of that, please.
Got my luffy SA from Hobby Search and it has the silver sticker but Chopper got the Golden, may be the golden are sent prior to Japanese ?
As long as they have Japanese letters printed on them, they're the Japanese versions. Now even TOEI stickers differ from time to time (mainly depending on the price) as you can read here.
It's only Asia version when it has a silver sticker with English letters.
noooooooooooooooo sticker debate! nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Godddamit not another sticker conversation.
As long as your figure isn't a bootleg be happy with it. THEY'RE EXACTLY THE SAME FIGURE. There is no difference between Asian and Japanese versions. They're painted in the same factory as each other anyways.
Can we not just have a topic called the Sticker topic where people can sit and discuss stickers all day?
We're not debating. We're just stating the facts. Notice the lack of vitriol.
What Cyber-Robin said.
noooooooooooooooo sticker debate! nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
No need to get armed for the battle. It was just a question which was answered thrice. :P
Also, what Enzeru said.
No need to get armed for the battle. It was just a question which was answered thrice. :P
Omgggggg I don't want to even go there lol.
Please no sticker debate! >.<
So, how much do you think Zoro will go for on Mandarake?
10000yen! minimum
I agree. At this rate, the SA POP's will be worth JUST AS MUCH as their Neo counterparts mere MONTHS after their release.
OH. DEAR. LORD.
Come on, let's stop talking about stickers and talk about the new Figuarts Zero announcements (without involving the quality matter).
Tashigi has nice poses and faces. And Kizaru box is epic as Akainu's.
Come on, let's stop talking about stickers and talk about the new Figuarts Zero announcements (without involving the quality matter).
Tashigi has nice posed and faces. And Kizaru's box is as epic as Akainu's.
You know how the Figuarts Zero talk normally goes. NOT bringing up the quality discussion is wishful thinking.
Tashigi looks nice, but I think her jeans are too tight. From what I recall, she doesn't wear tight clothing in the series.
Also, WHY did you post the link to show what FZ Crocodile looks like as a finished product?! I am REALLY tempted by both Jinbe and him now!
ehehe looks like i missed the sticker talk. I will seriously just start deleting sticker post talk LOL. I don't think anyone would blame me XD
Those pictures of FAZ croc aren't so bad! I feel like his head changed shape somehow, though, ahaha. And it's interesting that PA stocked the IK Kyuns, though I'm sticking to 1Up like glue (sorry!) ^_^;;.
you need to remember, AnimeFTW, that the original POPs cost a LOT LESS than the new ones coming out. Like, $30-50/ea after shipping to the USA (at the exchange rate at the time). Additionally, their boxes are smallllll compared to the new releases (nami/chopper excluded).
To answer your second question, I would say to wait until tomorrow.
As for your first question… for the Japan stickers, they are color-coded depending on the price range of the figure.
This pic shows what I'm talking about:
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I'm assuming you have the silver sticker with black ink. It has Japanese characters, so it's a Japan sticker whose figure is in the 5001 to 6000 yen range.
For the international stickers, the sticker is always silver, but the ink is of different colors, and the words are in English, not Japanese.
Also, I'm not looking for a sticker debate either. No more of that, please.
this makes sense, thanks :)
I also noticed that HK version have a sticker on it saying bandai asia and all, now it's all clear :D
Don't care much for either Smoker or Croc as chars but I'm really tempted to get them both in figuarts. Tashigi is an easy skip. Even tho I collect female chars nothing will make me buy a figure of her. Kuma is nice but know already he'll be super expensive like Moriah and Jinbe
Yeah, I always forget to include the shipping cost. When it comes to that. Big FAZ figures are too expensive… T___T
Ehehe looks like I missed the sticker talk. I will seriously just start deleting sticker post talk, LOL. I don't think anyone would blame me. XD
Those pictures of FAZ Croc aren't so bad! I feel like his head changed shape somehow though, ahaha. And it's interesting that PA stocked the IK Kyuns, though I'm sticking to 1Up like glue (sorry!). ^_^;;.
You need to remember, AnimeFTW, that the original POP's cost a LOT LESS than the new ones coming out. Like $30-50 each after shipping to the USA (at the exchange rate at the time). Additionally, their boxes are small compared to the new releases (Nami and Chopper excluded).
No one will blame you for deleting it, maggie.
Yeah, FZ Croc looks a little different, but still GREAT. I don't think anyone was expecting Play-Asia to get them in. I'm pretty sure 1Up enjoys your business.
So the Neo's had good prices and box sizes, along with being excellent figures… awesome. Still, I wouldn't be surprised if SA Nami reached her Neo counterpart's current market value in a few months or so.
ehehe looks like i missed the sticker talk. I will seriously just start deleting sticker post talk LOL. I don't think anyone would blame me XD
We should explain it in one post. Like, give stickers their own post in the FAQ. Then, whenever the issue comes up, one person can link to the sticker post. Then delete anything about stickers after that.
I don't mind, i never participate in any sticker talk and like Klet said it would be nice to have a faq or a special thread dedicated to it!
I agree with klet's suggestion.
I did give stickers a paragraph in the FAQ.
What more is there to tell, really ? e_e;
Some care for them, some don't.
Those that do, usually care for the resale value of their figs.
It's not a bad thing; it's also an aspect of our hobby.
Now, it very much like diets in women magazine.
Every 3 months or so, teh stickers discussion! DON !
Are they good ? Are they bad ? Should we fear them ? How do they taste ? Would I look better with one on my forehead ? Nah. That would actually be funny.
The same looking posts, and the old timers complaining about them~
Now I wonder how they taste. And how Liz would look with one on her forehead. '-'
Value on the figures don't matter when the Cybermen take control anyways.
Just saying is all~
@Elisabeth:
I did give stickers a paragraph in the FAQ.
What more is there to tell, really ? e_e;
Well, I suppose that certainly shows that I haven't read the FAQ. Bad, bad klet. XD
And just for the record, I think they taste best roasted. With a bit of salt.
Anyone have an idea when the next Banpresto fair is? I need to know what GL we are getting this year
Anyone have an idea when the next Banpresto fair is? I need to know what GL we are getting this year
I know one will be in March with the exclusive event MSP Luffy available (dfferent color + hat on the head)
http://1kuji.bpnavi.jp/banpaku2012
Anyone have an idea when the next Banpresto fair is? I need to know what GL we are getting this year
I'm probably repeating myself but they simply have to show us some new GLL prototypes.
I'm probably repeating myself but they simply have to show us some new GLL prototypes.
I'd be happy with Robin but pretty much this.
Although we all know it'll be Shiki since he was revealed already. (Tho so was Robin so)
I'm probably repeating myself but they simply have to show us some new GLL prototypes.
Couldnt put it any better myself. If I had a hat, I would take it off to you.
LOOK HOW CUTE THE NEW CHARA FORTUNES ARE!!!:
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How can you not buy them now?
I peel all the stickers off my POP boxes a throw them away because they look ugly XD
LOOK HOW CUTE THE NEW CHARA FORTUNES ARE!!!:
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Yes, they are very cute + the packaging is really great but it also is a matter of money. There is a lot of OP merchandise. Is it really worth spending hundreds of dollars / euros for things you probably won't need?
I wanted to buy those. I also got the money for it but I hold back and save it for a trip to UK instead XD
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I peel all the stickers off my POP boxes a throw them away because they look ugly XD
Why don't try to sell them? Maybe you get half the price of your POP back XD
This hobby is insane lol. Shiki WCF sells for US$500 and the entire Strong world WCF for $3,200 FTW! Then a just released nami 6,000 yen now cost 10-12,000? And now 28,000 yen buys you Zoro SA, Nami SA, Chopper SA and Luffy SA. Insane prices and they actually sell. What you guys think?
i love my Shiki too much to ever sell him T____T but man I just got slammed with $540 car repair. Going to take pics of my Smoker, Mihawk, Shanks, and Crocodile POP's to try and sell if anyone is interested. Of course I'll be posting this in the right thread… damn. They've been on display but I dunno what to charge for them being open x.x UGHNN..
I will definitely interested getting Mihawk and Croc ^^
i love my Shiki too much to ever sell him T____T but man I just got slammed with $540 car repair. Going to take pics of my Smoker, Mihawk, Shanks, and Crocodile POP's to try and sell if anyone is interested. Of course I'll be posting this in the right thread… damn. They've been on display but I dunno what to charge for them being open x.x UGHNN..
I've seen opened Smoker going for around 5000Yen, opened Shanks for around 6000Yen. Maybe that will help a bit.
POP Zoro SA n POP Kizaru out in Japan..
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Chopperman Stuffed
I am loving what Megahouse is doing lately with the POP boxes.
Agreed. The new boxes are absolutely amazing.
I agree, new boxes are tight. Def will double up on Kiz. Zoro not so much since he'll be expensive as all hell.
8,000 yen already minimun price for Zoro SA.
POP Zoro SA n POP Kizaru out in Japan..
omg awesome beyond awesome more i see Zoro more i am excited :9
Aaaand my Zoro got shipped. Now to only avoid customs and I'm a happy collector.