S.H. Figuarts (Toku Related) Thread

Matrixbeast · 05-14-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Baltan II

You can figure that out by simply looking at the copyright info on Shadowmoon somewhere, either his back or foot, and look for the four circles in a diamond shape. All four mean it's an original, but if it was a reissue there would only be three that formed a triangle instead.

It's a system that appears on just about every piece of Bandai merchandise.

I thought the circle thing was a rumor pertaining to their reissue info.

Baltan II · 05-14-2013, 02:19 PM

Absolutely not. Nothing to do with being rumor, what you're talking about is the result of confusion and misinformation.

Bandai's system is used to keep some kind of record on the toy itself of how many times a figure has gone into production, and for the most part makes no actual difference to a collector. DX toys, Gashapon, Chogokin, all sorts of lines use it. And any time a new production run is done, the figure loses one of its dots.

The part where people were making up nonsense was when they claimed that a figure could only get four reissues and then the mold was done. That's entirely false as it's up to Bandai and consumer demand to say whether or not a figure warrants more production runs. Figures are entirely capable of more than four reissues - if Bandai runs out of dots, they're replaced by four other shapes.

Four stupid dots next to the copyright on a toy aren't going to tell Bandai what to do or not do.

Matrixbeast · 05-14-2013, 02:22 PM

Oh. I understand now.
Alright, that's pretty neat. So I assume Shadowmoon's lack of reissue is due to his villain status?

ShockerCon · 05-14-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Baltan II

You can figure that out by simply looking at the copyright info on Shadowmoon somewhere, either his back or foot, and look for the four circles in a diamond shape. All four mean it's an original, but if it was a reissue there would only be three that formed a triangle instead.

It's a system that appears on just about every piece of Bandai merchandise.

Cool. I wonder what those dots meant on my Minipla.

Locke · 05-14-2013, 04:20 PM

Is it just because I'm from the UK or is shipping always ridiculous?

HLJ normally have pretty cheap shipping prices but they seem to have about one shelf of stock for the entire website and whenever I try out other recommendations for websites I normally find the shipping is more than the actual item.

It's one thing spending like £20 - £30 on a single figure, it's another to spend an extra £20 - £30 getting it to your door.

badlander86 · 05-14-2013, 04:42 PM

Agito, Kabuto and Tatoba OOO have been reissued this month and I recall that Agito and Kabuto came out way earlier than Black and RX. This is Agito and Kabuto's third reissue if my memory serves me right. So I think a reissue for both Black and RX is coming soon. Problem is how fast those characters disappear off the shelves or on online listings. It's scary.

ZeoRangerV · 05-14-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Locke

Is it just because I'm from the UK or is shipping always ridiculous?

HLJ normally have pretty cheap shipping prices but they seem to have about one shelf of stock for the entire website and whenever I try out other recommendations for websites I normally find the shipping is more than the actual item.

It's one thing spending like £20 - £30 on a single figure, it's another to spend an extra £20 - £30 getting it to your door.

That depends what type of postage you're using. SAL (be it tracked or untracked) from AmiAmi, HLJ, Hobbysearch or Mandarake is usually in the £4-7 range for one Figuart. Not sure about EMS because it tends to get a bit pricey.

Locke · 05-14-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV

That depends what type of postage you're using. SAL (be it tracked or untracked) from AmiAmi, HLJ, Hobbysearch or Mandarake is usually in the £4-7 range for one Figuart. Not sure about EMS because it tends to get a bit pricey.

I reckon I'll use Hobbysearch in the future then.

SPLIT LIP · 05-14-2013, 06:18 PM

This has nothing to do with anything, but man I wish they'd do a Figuarts of Den-O wing form already.

Matrixbeast · 05-14-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

This has nothing to do with anything, but man I wish they'd do a Figuarts of Den-O wing form already.

OMG YES.
I can't agree with this any more than I already am!
I seriously want a Den-O Wing form SHF.

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05-14-2013, 02:12 PM	#4551
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,465	Quote: Originally Posted by Baltan II You can figure that out by simply looking at the copyright info on Shadowmoon somewhere, either his back or foot, and look for the four circles in a diamond shape. All four mean it's an original, but if it was a reissue there would only be three that formed a triangle instead. It's a system that appears on just about every piece of Bandai merchandise. I thought the circle thing was a rumor pertaining to their reissue info. __________________

05-14-2013, 02:19 PM	#4552
Baltan II Space Ninja Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Baltan Star (or Maryland) Posts: 1,193	Absolutely not. Nothing to do with being rumor, what you're talking about is the result of confusion and misinformation. Bandai's system is used to keep some kind of record on the toy itself of how many times a figure has gone into production, and for the most part makes no actual difference to a collector. DX toys, Gashapon, Chogokin, all sorts of lines use it. And any time a new production run is done, the figure loses one of its dots. The part where people were making up nonsense was when they claimed that a figure could only get four reissues and then the mold was done. That's entirely false as it's up to Bandai and consumer demand to say whether or not a figure warrants more production runs. Figures are entirely capable of more than four reissues - if Bandai runs out of dots, they're replaced by four other shapes. Four stupid dots next to the copyright on a toy aren't going to tell Bandai what to do or not do. __________________ Got MonsterArts? I've got money! \| Figuarts, Movie TFs and More for Sale/Trade!

05-14-2013, 02:22 PM	#4553
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,465	Oh. I understand now. Alright, that's pretty neat. So I assume Shadowmoon's lack of reissue is due to his villain status? __________________

05-14-2013, 02:25 PM	#4554
ShockerCon Blader than Brave Join Date: May 2012 Location: Beyond the Sun Posts: 4,983	Quote: Originally Posted by Baltan II You can figure that out by simply looking at the copyright info on Shadowmoon somewhere, either his back or foot, and look for the four circles in a diamond shape. All four mean it's an original, but if it was a reissue there would only be three that formed a triangle instead. It's a system that appears on just about every piece of Bandai merchandise. Cool. I wonder what those dots meant on my Minipla. __________________ FC:2809-8995-3782