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Post by eliot227 on Jan 15, 2016 13:01:19 GMT -6
New WCF! Battle of Saiyans volumes 1 & 2 for June and July release!!!
I don't know where to start! SS2 Gohan and Perfect Cell! Finally!!! As well as base form Vegeta from the Cell Saga. Another regular-sized Broly for anyone who doesn't want to shell out tons of money for the Kai version. Bardock too! And King Piccolo! A first for him. I'm even excited to see what poses of Goku we get! Banpresto really hit the mark with these volumes. I can't wait to see the finished product!
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Post by eliot227 on Jan 12, 2016 16:35:42 GMT -6
WCF for me. DBZ is such a long and storied anime. So many different characters, all of whom add something else worth loving about the story, and so many different versions and memorable moments for each character. The World Collectable Figures line recreates so many iconic moments and loveable, lesser-represented characters, and seeing them all together, with the box art to go along, offers a really unique opportunity for any collector. I hope they make WCF for years and years to come. There can never be enough! I've wanted to get some WCFs for a lot of time, but for real, they're to damn expansive. To pay around 15$ for such a small figure it's waaay to much (not counting the older ones which can get even more expansive). I totally understand your feelings, and in large part, I agree. They're kind of an all-or-nothing collectable line. Either you dive in completely, accept the prices and do what you have to to collect as many as you can, or you pass completely. Any one figure, unless you personally win it in a crane game or happen to have a favorite character or pose, isn't worth buying because it doesn't stand out on its own. As a whole though, especially with the boxes displayed as part of the collection, they're really impressive and stand out as their own unique sect of DBZ collecting. That option is certainly not cheap though, and I doubt I could afford it if I cared to collect multiple other lines. Thankfully, WCF satisfy my craving.
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Post by eliot227 on Jan 11, 2016 23:10:43 GMT -6
WCF for me.
DBZ is such a long and storied anime. So many different characters, all of whom add something else worth loving about the story, and so many different versions and memorable moments for each character. The World Collectable Figures line recreates so many iconic moments and loveable, lesser-represented characters, and seeing them all together, with the box art to go along, offers a really unique opportunity for any collector. I hope they make WCF for years and years to come. There can never be enough!
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Post by eliot227 on Jan 6, 2016 20:31:44 GMT -6
Dragon Ball Super Vol. Z Warrior, releasing today (1/7/16) in Japan (see attached).
Looks like we might be getting another set of varied box colors. I personally prefer the variety to the all-black boxes we've seen recently. Can't wait to get my hands on these!
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Post by eliot227 on Jan 5, 2016 19:00:48 GMT -6
Hey man, welcome to the forum. I collect WCF as well, and while I live in LA, not the UK, I had the same problem until I discovered the Japanese Shopping Service that I wrote about in this post: dragonballfigures.com/thread/2898/japanese-shopping-serviceI couldn't recommend them more highly. It's best to let them know what you want ahead of time for the most competitive prices, but their prices have been consistently better than anything else I could find locally or online. I already have orders in with them for all four Dragon Ball Super volumes announced for release this year, as well as the Shenron Megas coming out in two weeks. Hope this helps! I'd love to see some pictures of your collection in the Member Collections forum.
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Post by eliot227 on Dec 29, 2015 16:11:14 GMT -6
I've seen this same UNCONFIRMED list in two different places now (see attachment). Looks like we might finally have the list for DBZ Funko Pop Series 2:
Gohan Krillin Trunks Bulma Majin Buu Goku & Nimbus
Again, still unconfirmed. Haven't seen any pictures, but this list, as well as a link to pre-orders for this same batch of six on a website called Funko Planet, surfaced on a Funko forum recently. Hopefully we find out soon!
What do you guys think about this batch for DBZ Funko Pop Series 2?
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Post by eliot227 on Dec 25, 2015 13:48:05 GMT -6
Hi guys and girls I am a fanatic of wcf and I did this blog just to help myself to order how many figures there are in the collection. I just have get the pictures of google, the descriptions of the blog and I writ down made the check list. It would help to make a quicly look to the entire collection www.wcfigures.blogspot.com.esWhat an awesome list! Thanks for sharing this. Do you plan to keep it updated? I will definitely use it in planning future displays! Do you have pictures of your WCF collection? I'd love to see them posted in the members collection forum.
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Post by eliot227 on Dec 10, 2015 8:57:07 GMT -6
Just checked this, I got a question Eliot, about the "Necessary Information" they ask for: Necessary information ・The URL that I can buy the item. This means a shop URL selling the item I want or just a URL where he can see the product or what?? any example? A URL or detailed picture should suffice. I rarely provide a URL, because I usually ask about items long before they go on sale. If you can provide a picture with the name or a description of the item, that should be plenty. If you can't find one, the full name and manufacturer of the item might even be enough.
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Post by eliot227 on Dec 9, 2015 23:23:11 GMT -6
I purchase mine from a Japanese Shopping Service that I wrote about here: dragonballfigures.com/thread/2898/japanese-shopping-serviceI haven't used either of those retailers you've mentioned, and as I live in the US, I don't know of any other online option. I would suggest looking for the recently released Freeza WCF on those or other sites to see if they generally carry WCF. If so, it's likely they'd continue keeping the new volumes in stock. If not, you may want to look elsewhere.
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Post by eliot227 on Dec 9, 2015 14:59:23 GMT -6
When will the Korin figure be released and where can I purchase it? I guess will be March 2016 I've seen some conflicting information about this actually. The most common info you'll find online is that Super Vol. 2, which includes Korin, will be released in April 2016, but I'm positive I saw somewhere when it was first announced that it would be coming in March. If I had to bet now though, given what I've read, I'd anticipate April.
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Post by eliot227 on Dec 8, 2015 13:02:02 GMT -6
All original. Only original. The Japanese tend to be very reliable, and this shopping service does not purchase or sell bootleg items.
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Post by eliot227 on Dec 7, 2015 15:13:49 GMT -6
Hi all, Just wanted to share a helpful tip to all fellow collectors based outside of Japan. Over the past 5 months or so, I've been using a Japanese Shopping Service that purchases goods I want in Japan and sends them to me securely for a great price. The service I use is called Japan Kawaii Shopping Service. I first discovered them through eBay and have since kept in contact with them through Facebook. They specialize in Japanese figures and plush toys. I collect only WCF/DWC, but I've received three sizeable shipments thus far from them, and I couldn't be more pleased. The prices are amazing, the communication is great, and the goods always arrive quickly in perfect condition. Their access to certain figures obviously varies by availability amongst their retailers/sources, but, particularly for new/upcoming releases, they offer some of the best prices I've seen. For reference, my most recent shipment from them included the new WCF Freeza Special Vol. 1 & 2, for which I paid $64 per volume. If you check prices online anywhere else, you'll see them going for at least $100. Again, I can't vouch for the availability and pricing of other figures like Figuarts or MSP, but for the experience I've had with them, I can't speak highly enough. Here's a link to their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mauloajapan/Feel free to shoot them a message, and let them know Eliot sent you! Below are a few examples of the shipments I've received, both before they were shipped and after they arrived. I hope some of you find this service as useful as I have. It's made collecting so much more affordable and exciting for me! Be sure to share your thoughts, or even your experiences if you do decide to try the service. And of course let me know if you have any questions! I'm happy to help. Happy collecting!
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Post by eliot227 on Nov 6, 2015 10:31:20 GMT -6
Here's a first look at Freeza Special Vol. 2 in-box, releasing next week:
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Post by eliot227 on Nov 6, 2015 10:21:12 GMT -6
Lots to share! Here's what appears to be the final product for Dragon Ball Super WCF Vol. 1-3: Vol. 1: Goku, Vegeta, Champa, Vados, Kibito, and Supreme Kai Vol. 2: SSG Goku, Majin Buu, Hercule Satan, King Kai (Dead), Korin, and Yajirobe Vol. 3: SSGSS Goku (Resurrection 'F' Climax Pose), SSGSS Vegeta (Resurrection 'F' Climax Pose), SSJ Goten, SSJ Trunks, Baba, and Grandpa Gohan (Dead)
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Post by eliot227 on Nov 3, 2015 15:35:58 GMT -6
Does anyone think that the new Hercule figure will be the super Saiyan Hercule from the recent episode of Super? Entirely possible. We've already seen Hercule figures before this release, and there isn't much else exciting about him, so that would actually be a really nice surprise.
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