That's my little irk as well. Why on Earth would you buy a figuart of a rider you don't like, is from a show you don't like, or a show you don't really plan to see? It's a waste of money. Just buy the ones you like and want to have a representation of. You do NOT need to buy every single one.

I do like to have a complete line up of things. I didn't bother with the other Wizard figuarts since they are pretty much almost the same expect for the colors and some minor differences in the head.

Also does Amazon Japan ship to the US by any chance?

Not toys, they don't.

Why would they not ship toys? They ship everything else to the US.

^This. Because that doesn't make any sense. They'll ship you a PS4, a Kimono, a Dresser, whatever else Amazon sells. But they laugh at you when you want to buy a toy?

Yea I know BOA toys and hasbro toys don't ship out side the US cause I tried but I knew there figuarts did so why would figuarts be any different on japan amazon

I've heard about people buying toys from Amazon JP, so I would assume that you could buy figuarts.

They probably did so via middleman though.

Yes they do. However you have to create an account with them and it can only be done with a credit card.

So upon getting my Tricera Ranger I noticed something interesting.

The Ptera Ranger bow he comes with that is used to build the Howling Cannon is actually longer than the bow Ptera Ranger comes with. I don't know if that's something that happens in the show, or if it was done to make it easier to have the rangers on the ides be able to grab the combined weapon.

Just a little something I noticed and thought I'd point out to see if anyone else noticed.

If I'm not mistaken, Tamashii Nations didn't decide to make the Howling Cannon until production for Tyranno, Dragon, and Ptera were already well under way or about to release. So it was probably a catch-22 ... had to make it bigger to make it accurate?

Japanese toys are not inherently meant for international sale as they are not beholden to or certified for the same safety standards as toys sold in Europe, the UK, Canada, the US or anywhere else. It doesn't mean anything is any less safe than our toys, but Amazon Japan plays it safe by not offering these things internationally. It's also a good blanket way to avoid licensing or other manufacturer restrictions on where certain toys can or can't be sold. Amazon US used to have (but it sounds like they no longer do?) similar restrictions on toys being sold overseas.

Toys sold as part of a media bundle such as a bonus with a DVD or video game are able to be exported due to the loophole of their categorization.

So how do you think Kiwami Arms is gonna work as a Figuarts?

Because I don't think we'll be getting every weapon with him.

Maybe put one or two in with him and release a set with the rest ala what they did with Fourze?

Toku Taku seems to be the only place I can find currently taking pre-orders for Bujin Gaim, Akaranger, and Kachidoki. Jefusion is saying Akaranger is officially up for pre-order so I imagine he and Kachidoki should start popping up more. This is my first time grabbing a Toei exclusive or whatever Bujin is so I'm not sure how much the options will expand for him.

Yeah, I'm definitely going to need some help getting a Bujin Gaim. Not only timing, but my connection is such a pain that even if I found one, it'd be sold out before the page finishes loading.

I grabbed mine from Toku Taku (where I also got my KR Fifteen Lock Seed/Faceplate set as they were the last to have it in stock). It cost an arm and a leg and I wasn't planning on paying in advance (or at least today) but I don't want to take the chance of missing out. It came to $77.12 with EMS shipping, based on today's exchange rate. Pricey, but I don't want to have to take the risk of playing the Mandarake game in the event it skyrockets for some reason.

I've never done business with these guys before, but I thought I read somewhere (earlier in this thread maybe?) that someone here had shopped with them before and had no problems. So, it's worth the risk.

I took a big hit already this weekend, I can't afford 77 and change right now. Argh.

Almost everything I've bought from Oki hasn't even released yet, so I can't vouch for the shipping part just yet, but ShukuenShinobi(YouTube reviewer, and also is in charge of the exclusive orders at CSToys) pretty much has everything he buys shipped to Oki first and then gets them shipped from there in gigantic monthly boxes.

I'm kinda in the in-between space of wanting to complete but buying my faves. I'm not thrilled with all the Ryuki designs, but want them for my collection.
Good catch. I'll have to check that out...when I get a Tricera/Blue Ranger. :(
....and yet, they couldn't make a screen accurate TriceLance united form...hmm...
Shukuen is like some celebrity. Like the Wizard/Prof. Marvel or something. :lol

Shuki is why I went to Oki for my first exclusive preorder. It was a good experience, but I've still only done the one.

I don't expect him to come with any weapons, except perhaps a Musou Saber. And maybe DJ Gun. :( The rest you'd have to get all other Figuarts to arm him.

I would really love to pose my Kiwami Gaim with Banana Spear and Melon Defender.

I'd say this. Probably give him the DJ Gun, Daidaimaru and Musou Saber, then release one or two weapon packs.

But the accessory packs were only necessary for Fourze because he had so many. Because of their actual users getting releases, there is simply no reason for it to be done for just one form of Gaim's. It's just not going to happen.

I agree... That wouldn't make sense, it's not like the AC change where you can just buy different Arms pack.

Tamashii drop is tonight; new Figuarts (and others) will be going live tonight on AmiAmi.

what time is the drop?

In just over 2 hours.

4PM JST.

12am PDT
2am CDT
3am EDT

I've been trying to checkout the new figuarts on AmiAmi for like 8 mins now :(. Thankfully, the items stay in my cart even if they sell out, but this is getting annoying.

Kachidoki secured, just waiting on the rest to go through.

Missed Kachidoki. Twice. Waiting for the next one. Scored Iron Man and Patriot. Working on MJ and Goji. No worries on those two though.

Kachicoki, Aka Ranger, Bio Rider, Secured :D

I'll wait on Bluefin to localize Bio and Aka.

Took 18 minutes but I finally secured Akaranger and Kachidoki. AmiAmi really needs to get better servers for pre-orders.

Kachidoki and Akarenger success!!! I was gonna grab another figure, but thats another thread.

Multi mini waves FTW. Got Kachidoki.

Took 20 minutes, but finally got Kachidoki as well as the Iron Man and Iron Patriot ordered from Amiami!

Agreed! :D

So, did we all get our Kachidokis? Were we all triumphant? :D

Bleh. Roll on the 6pm JST restock :lol

Took forever to add Bio Rider and Mark 42 (along with Godzilla) off of AmiAmi, but added them along with the Kachidoki I nabbed right off the bat. Yay got everything I wanted.