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yeah as the name says im thinkin bout collecting the models but im not quite sure where to start could someone give me a boot in the right direction
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By models, are you referring only to Gundam model kits, commonly known as Gunpla by some, or does your definition include figurines too?
A good way to start would be searching for these models on the internet. Alternatively, if there is a local store selling such products, you can pay them a visit. Last but not least, some of the threads on Fakku may help too. :)
A good way to start would be searching for these models on the internet. Alternatively, if there is a local store selling such products, you can pay them a visit. Last but not least, some of the threads on Fakku may help too. :)
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Well first of all you need to know what you wanna make.
If you're interested in building your very own Gundam kit, im not an expert so don't ask me.
Neither is kit building
However if you like things built for you nice and sweet with full paint job and stuff, you can order PVC figures online from a few places listed in my Recommended PVCs post's 1st post.
If you're interested in building your very own Gundam kit, im not an expert so don't ask me.
Neither is kit building
However if you like things built for you nice and sweet with full paint job and stuff, you can order PVC figures online from a few places listed in my Recommended PVCs post's 1st post.
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Ok if you wanna get started or interested into figures and don't have a clue as to what you would want I suggest going to some sites to see nice pictures that ppl spend time taking of their collection, and then determining there which figures you would be interested in. Personally for me I usually visit.
www.Happysoda.com (Takes really nice huge pictures of his figures and does it really well)
www.dannychoo.com (He into everything it seems and also has a nice figure collection and also has hookups to the major japanese companies- Lucky bastard gets free figures...)
http://heiseidemocracy.com (This guy has a ton of info for figures and reviews of other things just gotta sift through all the info that he puts up on his site.)
www.toylet.net (If your interested in pre-ordering the latest figures and don't want to deal with japanese sites)
www.Happysoda.com (Takes really nice huge pictures of his figures and does it really well)
www.dannychoo.com (He into everything it seems and also has a nice figure collection and also has hookups to the major japanese companies- Lucky bastard gets free figures...)
http://heiseidemocracy.com (This guy has a ton of info for figures and reviews of other things just gotta sift through all the info that he puts up on his site.)
www.toylet.net (If your interested in pre-ordering the latest figures and don't want to deal with japanese sites)
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I suggest that you go into Gundam modeling, if you have some time and if you really like to express you're creativity and If you're into mecha. It's a very good way to relieve stress
There are lots of mecha models out there: Bandai's Gundam models along with their R3s. There is also Kotobukiya's line of Super Robot Wars models, along with the mechs from Armored Core. I think there is also Hasegawa with kits from Macross.
And if you like something pre-built and you just want to stare at something that can be considered as a work of beauty, then go for PVC static figures. Yeah there are many good names out there such as from Max factory, Kotobokiya and a lot more.
And just as Amd64fx01 said you should visit Dannychoo.com as well, I love that site and it's very informative as well.
I also suggest dalong.net if you want to go for Gundams, even though it's in Korean it is very useful and very informative.
There are lots of mecha models out there: Bandai's Gundam models along with their R3s. There is also Kotobukiya's line of Super Robot Wars models, along with the mechs from Armored Core. I think there is also Hasegawa with kits from Macross.
And if you like something pre-built and you just want to stare at something that can be considered as a work of beauty, then go for PVC static figures. Yeah there are many good names out there such as from Max factory, Kotobokiya and a lot more.
And just as Amd64fx01 said you should visit Dannychoo.com as well, I love that site and it's very informative as well.
I also suggest dalong.net if you want to go for Gundams, even though it's in Korean it is very useful and very informative.
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Normally model is used when talking about figures that needs to be assemble or painted (ie. gundam model kit, garage kit). if you are trying to get into this. i would recommend starting with gundam kits as putty and painting is pretty straight forward.
If you are just looking at figures that is good out of the box. You want to look for PVC and prepainted statues. The differences between these is that PVC are mass produced and will always have imperfection. prepainted statues can be mass produced(also can have imperfection) or individually painted. they normally are made out of resin and a lot of times do cost more then pvc.
I only collect prepainted figures. My advice is not to get all the figures of your favorite characters but to get figures that you personally like. This is an expensive hobby and going that way is harsh. It's best to find a local store that sell these stuff so you can look at them in person and if you get to know the store, you can pick from a bunch of them to find the best one.
If you are just looking at figures that is good out of the box. You want to look for PVC and prepainted statues. The differences between these is that PVC are mass produced and will always have imperfection. prepainted statues can be mass produced(also can have imperfection) or individually painted. they normally are made out of resin and a lot of times do cost more then pvc.
I only collect prepainted figures. My advice is not to get all the figures of your favorite characters but to get figures that you personally like. This is an expensive hobby and going that way is harsh. It's best to find a local store that sell these stuff so you can look at them in person and if you get to know the store, you can pick from a bunch of them to find the best one.
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i've been interested in this too. i want to collect those cute, sexy anime figurines. i know there are tons out there.
so a few questions:
what are those must have figurines?
and just in case i need the money back, are they easy to sell?
are they like antiques that the price goes up over time?
thanks =)
so a few questions:
what are those must have figurines?
and just in case i need the money back, are they easy to sell?
are they like antiques that the price goes up over time?
thanks =)