Where to buy figurines in japan

Knowing where to look for collectibles alone will be enough to get you started. But, as I mentioned in our article on collecting retro games in Japan , Japan also has no shortage of large, secondhand chains that sell items well beyond collectibles. Book Off and Hard Off are two such examples. Less-specialized stores like these, which sell a bit of anything and everything, can sometimes have the best, albeit most hidden, gems for those willing to do a bit of digging.

Most of these stores, specialized or not, have some sort of online storefront as well, and numerous other websites allow you to purchase directly from individual sellers, such as Yahoo Auctions and Mercari. Once you know where to look, it goes without saying that you need to know what to look for. Like enthusiasts of many hobbies, anime figure enthusiasts naturally have a greater concern for more minute details.

These details I mention refer not only to the make of the figure but the quality of its preservation. Is it missing the original box? Does it have a few scuffs? Is it outright broken and in need of some glue? Each of these faults can have an exponential impact on the final selling price.

While some may feel it is worth paying premium rates for a figure in mint condition, you need to decide how much these details mean to you. Many casual collectors out there are only interested in displaying their figures, not in preserving or reselling them. However, I would be more than happy to buy an anime figure without a box if it means spending less.

The final, and perhaps most subjective point, is setting expectations for what anime characters to look for. High prices derived from this phenomenon can take two distinct forms: 1 popular anime characters sold by well-known brands demand a premium fee; 2 fewer goods are produced for a less popular anime results in more proportional demand.

For example, here are a few listings from online shopping sites Mercari and Amazon for cost variance you can expect due to character premiums or downright scarcity. The trick is to find a happy medium. Find a series or character you like that is popular enough to warrant a large production of those collectible goods to avoid bidding wars, but not so popular that it demands a premium.

Knowing is half the battle! In the end, anime figure collecting is not a scary hobby people can make it out to be. If you know where to look, it can make for some of the most memorable AND least expensive souvenirs on your next Japan trip! These are the shops you won't want to miss when exploring Akihabara - let's dive right in! AmiAmi can be found on the 4th floor of the Akihabara Radio Kaikan.

Primarily a large-scale figure shop, it also sells a wide variety of hobby products. He says, "The first thing I want to check is the series of showcases next to the escalator! Look at them closely before deciding on a purchase! There are so many different goods, like Pikachu stuffed animals, bags, figures, etc. Like cool Japanese products that you can only get in Japan? Now you can shop from home from the link below!

The sales corner at the back offers limited and original items that can only be obtained here. There are also souvenirs such as T-shirts, so check it out!

The second floor is the "exhibition floor" where new figures are displayed. Customers can see not only products for sale, but also reference exhibits that offer a glimpse of future Tamashii Nations products. Photos are allowed as well, so be sure to save some memories!

The basement floor is an "event floor" that changes in line with the latest trend. There are occasional special exhibitions that collect specific works and characters. In June, the theme is Godzilla, coinciding with the release of "Godzilla King of Monsters" in theaters, and features the latest items as well as hard to get rarities. Gamers specializes in Akihabara anime , comics, light novels, games and character goods. We don't stock just cheap anime figures, we stock the very best scale statues around.

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