[uchihabro77]

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Originally Posted by PkmnMstr

I don't know about that air mail thing, but EMS is very quick. If there are any delays, it's usually from your local post office and/or US Customs. But even then it will fall into the 3-5 day range. I used to do EMS all the time because I was impatient. In retrospect, since my money was somewhat limited, that wasn't very smart. I've taken to using SAL now unless it's a huge order and the difference between SAL and EMS is negligible. While SAL does take time, I get to buy more figures with the same amount of money.

this. I have been using EMS and it gets expensive, especially if dont get much, for now Im usin SAL if it isnt but one or two items.

[Dr Kain]

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

EMS is super fast, but it can be a bit pricey. Around $20-30 CAD usually from Japan for me.

I also have a not-quite Figuarts but related question involving Ryuki and the hard to find Figuarts. I'm liking the Ryuki show and even have Ryuki on the way. There's some really cool designs I want like Knight and Gai, but they're freaking impossible to find or crazy money. (Gai is over $100!)The Figmas, on the other hand, look not bad and are super good prices. Are they good stand-ins, at least until I can find the Figuarts? (I'd still get Knight if I could find him since the Figuart has his contract monster)

Also I don't know who Odin is but I saw his pre-order and I want him.

Gai costs as much as he does because he was a web exclusive. Expect Verde to get up there too. Knight is that high because he is out of print and highly sought after.

[ZeoRangerV]

I'd be VERY surprised if Verde ever commands the prices Gai does. Gai's price stems from the fact that he's the closest thing to a "main character" as far as Ryuki exclusives are concerned, and because of Genocider.

Verde is just a 10 minute bit part in comparison.

[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV

Verde is just a 10 minute bit part in comparison.

Are you sure he was even showed up for that long?

[ZeoRangerV]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

Are you sure he was even showed up for that long?

I was initially going to say 5 but I decided to be generous

[SPLIT LIP]

So, the Figmas? Acceptable, yes/no?

[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

So, the Figmas? Acceptable, yes/no?

Here's a quick visual comparison between Ryuki (SHF) and Dragon Knight (Figma).

You can see that Ryuki/SHF is a hair taller and some minor differences in body tone and paint apps.
The biggest difference seems to be the jointing on the Figmas, which is much more obvious.

So, yeah, the Figmas are fine stand-ins if displayed properly if you're not up for dropping the $100+ for the SHFs.

[Kiryu]

I actually prefer the sleeker look the Figma has.

People don't give the figmas enough credit IMO.

[Locke]

Are there any other series with good Figma stand ins? That Ryuki looks great to me and I'd much rather pay cheaper prices if I had the option. I love Figuarts but I can't really afford the hobby.

[Kiryu]

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Originally Posted by Locke

Are there any other series with good Figma stand ins? That Ryuki looks great to me and I'd much rather pay cheaper prices if I had the option. I love Figuarts but I can't really afford the hobby.

You can find the figmas for slash and burn prices in a lot of places actually. It's only the more popular riders like Knight, Ouja, and Zolda that command higher prices. But everyone else you should be able to buy for cheap.

They're great alternatives, considering a lot the Ryuki Figuarts exclusives.