S.H.FiguArts Dragonball Z figures!!!

[SupernaturalAddict]

Wow! Aren't you just the most jaded jelly-baby, ever. Get over yourself, already! If you can't grasp the simple concept of inflation, nor comprehend others justifications for paying a competitive premium for a collectible they want - that's your deal to reconcile. Where do you get off? Unashamedly ridiculing your "so-called" peers on how they choose to spend their hard earned. One would think you might have a degree of compassion for these peoples dignity - considering your shared pursuit. Make no mistake. This IS a relatively inexpensive, inessential pursuit and a self-indulgent luxury for those who can afford it. Which, brings joy to a lot of likeminded enthusiasts across all walks of life. Celebrating that fact is what this community is all about. If you can't get right with that and set aside your toxic negativity ********, you can straight gtfo! And quit throwing shade on my sale - you neg-vibe having, troglodytic assed basement-dweller

 

[TheCaptain03]

I thought Yarlick had been around here long enough to know that SDCC 2011 SS Goku is THE holy grail of this entire line. Hell, I paid $105 for mine way back in January 2012 and the aftermarket price has only continued to rise since then. And $400 is a way more reasonable price than you usually see on auctions for this figure.

To be honest, a $400 SDCC Goku is a better deal than the last several "Premium" Bandai-USA releases. Pretty much every one of those releases have been like paying ridiculous scalper prices without the middleman. Do they really think that Hit figure is worth nearly $80 when you add in tax+shipping? I had been all-in with the line since 2012, but lately have started to cherry pick. A lot of the figures just aren't worth the price tag anymore.

 

[Yarlick]

@The Captain,
I never understood why it was THE Holy Grail and never will as I have no attachment toward this figure and never had a will to get it.
It's a figure that I think is overrated as hell. Perhaps it was the best SSJ Goku at the time but it's not true anymore.
Let me remind you that I'm from Europe. I got my first Goku in 2010, same for Piccolo. ^^


Also I totally agree about what you said about the Bandai USA release, those figures aren't worth their asking prices. Tamashii is going the wrong way.
Since the Zamasu debacle I've only preordered Bardock and bought the UI Sign Goku. So I haven't any of the Jirens at all, still don't have Tao Pai Pai or any Kame Sennin for that matter. ( those two I want)
I'm waiting for Bardock and see if it's a good figure with a good likeness. THIS will make me want to collect that line again. As in everyone, every characters.
I'm so tired about the way Tamashii is dealing with this line that I can't help but be sour about it.


@Super' , being insulting much? Feel happy? Should I feel sorry to say it's dumb to pay that kind of price?

Well you know what, I could care less.

What would you feel about me selling my SUPER limited Arlia Vegeta at 1000USD, does that feel right to you?
At one point when you're collecting, you have to ask yourself that question " is this item really worth the asking price?"

Also, I said that you were the less expensive one of the lot. But to me, it's still expensive.

And no, this community is not about someone boasting about having to pay a "competitive premium" price to have an item.
This community is about sharing a passion, about the action figures they love, about the character they love.
But if you can find a cheaper alternative than say, paying 800USD for a decade old exclusive that has horribly aged, well yeah, I would rather take that cheaper alternative.

And don't tell me about the inflation, the prices you lot are asking has nothing to do with inflation. It's pure speculation. It's people who fixes the prices they want.

Look at the Zamasu US/AMERICAN exclusive...The original price was 58USD...
Look at what people are asking? Do you think it's normal to ask for 150USD for that figure? Who am I kidding, of course you are...because it's limited to the US, so of course, it has to have some kind of "premium value".
What a joke.
This kind of behavior is cancerous to the entire collecting community and as long as there are people asking for that kind of price, you'll get frustrated people, people who can't continue their collections because of *******s asking for so much when this is not how this community should evolve.

You see, I wouldn't have said anything if you sticked to your "trade" idea or even selling it at a reasonable price.

I could even tell you that the original Super Saiyan Goku from 2010 should have lost in value with how much Tamashii is asking for a 2.0 version ( and honestly, if that's the best they can offer....then this new figure is a failure).

It's because I have compassion towards others that I'm doing this
And I'll end with this : Perhaps here is not the place to do your sell, but perhaps you should go there : https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/fo...splay.php?f=76
Don't know, just saying.

 

[SupernaturalAddict]

All TheCaptain03 had to say was factual!

For all I care... I have no objective opinion, whatsoever, on what you should choose to do with your belongings. It is really none of my business and am entitled to no right to take offense. Either-way. Don't you see now, how easy it is? To resist your overriding compulsion and not intentionally go out of your way to be a contentious cry-baby.

As if it wasn't already enough of a depressing proposition for me, as a genuine collector, to must need relinquish the prized "crown-jewel" of my collection. But for some reason I must also suffer the indignity of being decried an unashamed extortionist by a miserable twerp, like you - for the crime of asking a reasonable price for my premium collectible. Thus far, the bidding has failed to even make a return on my initial investment. And this makes me an arsehole?

 

[Yarlick]

Factually, it's a reasonable price, I'll give you that, compared to 1000.
But if you objectively think about it, it's not, it's a damn plastic toy.
I would rather put this money for my kids than on this.

Also, I'll pass on the "twerp" insult.
I'm really sorry that you MUST sell this item.
May I ask why though? If it's not too indiscreet.
What did it cost you when you bought it?

I've been in difficulty financially once and I've NEVER EVER sold one of my figures. I only decided to overwork...
These figures have so much sentimental value to me that I cannot sell them.

 

[okayhoang]

I [emoji23] at people spending $400-1000 made in China 1/12 scale plastic but hey that?s their money, do what they will.

I would rather not have it than spend that much. Now that Bandai USA is playing the exclusive game, I?m not completing the line anymore and never will. Some of these characters aren?t worth the price tag. It?s not like they?re top notch quality with awesome paint job either.

 

[Yarlick]

Hey, 'sup Okayhoang, how are you doing these days? x)
Anyway, about the "exclusive game", I'm doing the DF game. Perhaps this will make them learn a bit.

 

[okayhoang]

Hey, 'sup Okayhoang, how are you doing these days? x)
Anyway, about the "exclusive game", I'm doing the DF game. Perhaps this will make them learn a bit.

Yeah I?m good what about you? You can still direct message on WhatsApp if you need. I gotta admit I agree with you on DF, they?ve been stepping up their game, lots of nice releases.

I?m still collecting but I am being a lot more selective. I don?t have to have them all like I wanted to before. Way too many releases back to back and the high premium price tag is stirring me away. Honestly I am somewhat losing interest in collecting but I am a fan still.

 

[TREOS115]

Anyone get an ETA on the shipment for the shipwrecked cargo?


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[NickElMichoacano]

Anyone get an ETA on the shipment for the shipwrecked cargo?


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I emailed them and they told me they have no response at the time, I ended up buying Kid Gohan at Nin Nin just in case.

 

[Yarlick]

Well aslong as they don't refund you, that means they will still send it to you...right?
I don't see them not doing a refund if they can't get the stuff to you all.

 

[crisis]

Haven?t posted here in a long time because of all the bugs this forum has been plagued with (and never bothered to fix), but I gotta chime in on the debate you guys been having.

My philosophy: a figure is only worth the amount someone is willing to pay for it, simple as that. Which is why when I post something on ebay, I always put the starting bid at 0.99cents and let the bidders decide how much it goes up. If it ends at $114 or $780, then so be it. I know a lot of people want to make a huge profit, but sometimes you have to settle for breaking even, or even take a little bit of a loss. If I was selling SDCC 2011 Goku and the bidding ended at $300, I won?t say ?damn I was expecting at least $900,? I would say to the winner ?congrats man, you got a good deal on a rare product, consider yourself lucky.? Life goes on.


Time will tell where the market value for these figures will be in 10-20 years. There will no doubt be better versions of all these characters, I expect to see Figuarts 3.0* within the next 3-5 years. And even so, one day we ALL will eventually sell our entire collections. If you live until your late 60’s, collecting DBZ action figures will no longer be a priority for you.


*I personally believe Tamashii’s Imagination Works Goku figure was a glorified prototype to see if they can accomplish a seamless figure with hidden joints. It’s the first of its kind so there are many flaws with it. But they will improve upon this engineering in the coming years & will eventually introduce this new “seamless” style as SHFiguarts 3.0, mark my words.

 

[Big Deano]

Woah, so I come back after over a year and i see that level of toxicity? Looks like I left for the right reasons. Supernaturaladdict, get a grip man. Your coming across as incredibly entitled right now. "Genuine collector"? Gimme a break. Anyone and EVERYONE can be a collector, you dont have to demean someone for not wanting to pay the BS aftermarket prices for something. I personally wouldnt pay inflated prices for ANY of the figures, let alone the frankly PoS that the OG SDCC Goku is. Anyone who remembers me will know I've always advocated for every figure to be as accessible to all as possible. Some folks cant afford to pay scalpers, and some like myself take pride in refusing to, so kindly get off that high horse you seem to have perched yourself on and learn some compassion. If you didnt want a negative reaction maybe dont post an obvious advert to selling it on here? Just post it on ebay and be done with it.

Im personally glad to see the new ssj Goku being so readily available, might finally bring the SDCC one back to normality. As for Zamasu....yeah, tamashii can go screw themselves if they think limiting certain figures to specific countries is a good business move. I hope demoniacal fit puts them in their place by constantly releasing these "exclusives" on their own to bring down the value of the 1st party ones to be completely honest.

 

[SupernaturalAddict]

I think maybe you're grossly misunderstanding the situation here, Deano. When I say "genuine collector", I am referring to any person that has an actual appreciation of Dragon Ball Z. An individual whom is emphatically invested in this hobby, purely to satisfy their own personal enjoyment. Irrespective of how much they invest financially. The sad reality is that a lot of these rarer items end up in the hands of scalpers and resellers. People with no interest, whatsoever, in enjoying the intended purpose of these figures. Other than to deliberately inflate its value amongst members of the community, by de-circulating stock and diluting the market. Never did I infer that you're not a "genuine collector" unless you spend x amount on collectibles. That's nonsense to suggest!

Fact of the matter is, I take great personal offense to being unjustly accused of shameless price-gouging. I'm not a sour-puss who's repeatedly called other members of the community idiots, for simply choosing differently how they spend their money. And I will not suffer a grubby, anarchistic troll. I do not exist to appease the delicate sensibilities of disgruntled individuals, made sour by the fact they have been priced out of acquiring a collectible they desire. Dissatisfaction does not entitle you to behave poorly!

I know a lot of you collect various lines of figures, across multiple franchises. And as such, may not see the same intrinsic value as, say, a collector who's solely dedicated to collecting Dragon Ball Z. That's totally fine. Please be more respectful of others beliefs and move along. Don't attempt to denigrate others and seek to undermine the earning potential of their sale to gratify your stupid socialist ideals. That's a dog's act!

 

[Runnen]

Like I often say, wherever you go there's always a [insert favorite expletive] and if you look around and don't see one, it's probably you.

Jokes aside, I get what you're saying even though I disagree with it, but I think you're putting it in such a way that it comes across as awful behavior that's literally driven people away from this thread and forum.

I suggest you don't use this thread to try and "test the waters" to sell your overpriced antique and do it more discreetly on a selling platform, and everyone can go back to happily complaining about the next figure being another Goku.

 

[okayhoang]

Talking about platform, are there any other places where that?s feasible to join a discuss Figuarts beside this forum and Facebook? I don?t have a Facebook and never will and this forum isn?t very active nor does it operate properly. Like a subreddit or something.

 

[Yarlick]

Yeah I would like to know too as this place is kind of dead, would people be happy with discord perhaps?
Also, it’s weird to being called a grubby anarchistic troll ._.
People who have been interacting with me fully know that I never troll, am overly serious and can be sometimes super salty about what Tamashii is doing.
They also know I’m against scalpers and people selling overpriced stuff or try to advertise their stuff in a place it doesn’t belong.

So yeah, back on topic, I’m with okayhoang here, is there another place to interact about Dragon Ball Figuarts as this place is getting more and more kind of dead?

 

[Runnen]

I go to another forum for my Dragon Ball figure-related needs.. I'm not sure it's possible to say what forum here, though..

I guess you'll just have to look around for a..

good place to discuss...

dragonballfigures

.com

 

[BurningRage]

Jiece preparing to ship.

 

[SupernaturalAddict]

I suggest you don't use this thread to try and "test the waters" to sell your overpriced antique and do it more discreetly on a selling platform, and everyone can go back to happily complaining about the next figure being another Goku.

Antique Right? That's a totally reasonable request to make. Unlike some of the salt-satched responses I've been garnering from other individuals here! I've posted interest threads in many other communities, across several platforms and didn't receive anywhere near this degree of negativity elsewhere. This is definitely a here problem - not a me problem. Just saiyan!