Haul pics - 25 February 2007

Back from WonderFest 2007 Winter and brought back with me the biggest event haul thus far. I managed to purchase twice as much stuff compared to my C3 & WonderFest 2006 Summer haul, and a million times heavier to carry back too! My shoulders are still in pain from carrying them around while I shoot pictures of the event all day and lugging all those stuff back.

The following is a list of all the items I managed to purchase for my clients at WonderFest 2007 Winter:

Alter
Fate/hollow ataraxia Black Saber Mokyu Mokyu Version PVC - 2 pieces

Chara-Ani
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya SOS Dan Cosplay Collection 3 piece set - 1 set

Good Smile Company
Nitrouz Nendoroid Ouka-chan Mid-Air Armored Complete Version PVC - 2 pieces

GSI Creos
Pinky:cos Evangelion Rei & Asuka school uniform & plug suit costumes (winter version) set PVC - 4 sets

Hobby Japan
Pinky:st Mike Taisa Kit Kikanjyu Set resin kit - 1 piece
Pinky:st Jiei-tan resin kit - 1 piece
Pinky:st Army-san resin kit - 1 piece
Pinky:st Navy-san resin kit - 1 piece

Kotobukiya
The Art of Shunya Yamashita Shion prepainted polystone statue - 2 pieces

Movic
Ghost in the Shell S.A.C. Tachikoma Trading Figure Clear Version- 12 pieces

Organic
Ghost in the Shell S.A.C. Tachikoma Collection Optical Camouflage Version Full Set of 6 - 1 set

Takara Tomy
Transformers Kiss Players Black Convoy (with diecast metal parts) - 2 pieces

Volks
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Asahina Mikuru resin kit - 1 piece
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Nagato Yuki resin kit - 1 piece
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Tsuruya-san resin kit - 1 piece

Wafuudo Gankuten
Neon Genesis Evangelion 1/7 scale Ayanami Rei by Takeshi Okazaki Ver.A PVC - 1 piece

Wonder Showcase
WSC T-shirt "Authentic" Version - 2 L & 1 M size shirts

Yujin
Suikoden V Lyon Event Limited Edition Version PVC - 3 pieces


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Holiday break notice

Dear valued clients, potential clients, and readers of my blog:

I'm currently back in my home country celebrating Chinese New Year with my family from February 15-23. I'll be back on February 24th and require a full day of rest and preparation for WonderFest Winter 2007 that will be held on February 25th. All client e-mails and inquiries from potential clients will be replied to as soon as possible, but expect some delay in getting to your e-mails during this festive holiday season. Business will resume as usual from February 26th onwards. Your patience and understanding in this matter are much appreciated. Thanks for reading!

Happy Chinese New Year to all who are celebrating the festive holiday!

Client testimonial #31

Testimonial from client #32:

May the figure Gods always smile kindly upon Joseph, for I really can't thank him enough for helping me get this item. It was a real pain to obtain such an inexpensive item but he was willing to get it for me. Many previous testimonials have mentioned the good packing and I wholeheartedly agree - not many people will use air-filled plastic cushions for packing! In the unfortunate event that the cargo plane crashes into the sea, at least your parcel will floar to the surface (maybe)!

Item purchased: Dengeki Daioh Shana Deredere version mail order exclusive.

Client testimonial #30

Testimonial from client #52:

I was referred to Tokyo Hunter by a friend. It was a great referral. The service was prompt and full of periodic updates on my order. The items were shipped very carefully which kept them from getting damaged by the hole in the box the shipping company made. If you need a hard-to-get item from Japan, this is a great way to do it.
-Brian Dunavant
Germantown, MD

Items purchased: Cube Works Humping Dog USB meets LOVE (1 white, 2 black, 4 brown)

Haul pics - 11 February 2007

Bought the following items on today's trip down to Akihabara. Death Note cake & cookies are for my own sweet tooth and the Wildwurger figure for a client's order.


Death Note cake & cookies - 640 yen each

Banpresto Super Robot Wars Original Generation Wildwurger - 6,279 yen

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Akihabara sightings - 11 February 2007

Prices shown are store prices, mostly with 5% government sales tax included. All items are in mint condition unless stated otherwise. Interested buyers please contact me at tokyohunter@gmail.com as soon as possible so I can help you with obtaining these items on my next trip.

Kotobukiya Shop
Death Note Apple Crunch - 630 yen
Death Note Apple Cookie - 630 yen
Death Note Chocolate Cake - 630 yen

Liberty
Fewture Models Mazinger 1901 Special 3 piece set Aflodai, Mazinger, and Garada - opened but complete - 15,540 yen
Fewture Models EX Gohkin Series Getter 1 & Getta Machine Eagle - 42,000 yen
GSI Creos Pinky:Chara Gunslinger Girl Henrietta ver. - 6,090 yen
GSI Creos Pinky:Chara Athena Asamiya blue outfit ver. - 6,279 yen
GSI Creos Pinky:st Fruits Basket Touru Honda - 3,654 yen
GSI Creos Pinky:st 2005 Winter - 3,990 yen
Takatoku Macross 1/100 scale Convertion Kit - opened but complete with unused stickers - C8 box with minor shelf wear - 12,600 yen
Mega House Excellent Model CORE Tsukasa Bullet Mizuki - 6,804 yen

Havikoro Toy
Bandai SIC Vol. 14 Kamen Rider I & Cyclone - 6,800 yen


Interesting sightings:
Death Note cookies and cakes on sale at Kotobukiya Shop and AsoBitCity in time for Valentine's Day.
Play Arts Final Fantasy XII figures, Tenshi-san black version, Destiny of Shrine Maiden Chikane & Himeko on display at Kotobukiya Shop.


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Client testimonial #29

Testimonial from client #58:

I found Joseph's blog searching for Allen Walker's exclusive figure that was recently released. I studied his entries and profile before contacting him 'cause I was afraid it could have been a trick or something. After collecting some infos I placed my order, and as expected Joseph was kind and professional :D! (Well I still was a bit afraid, but in the end my trust was well-placed) I'll continue to order things from him and hope a lot of people will know about his service, 'cause it's great!

Items purchased: D.Gray-man Allen Walker x 4 pieces.

Client testimonial #28

Testimonial from client #46:

I saw Joseph on Spawn.com and read about his services there. At first it didn't strike me as having him would be useful. It wasn't until much later that it occured to me that I should give him a try. It was about 3 months ago that I asked him to look for a Tomy Future Mickey 1st version all metal gold Mickey by Sorayama to complete my collection. He set right to it even though I had doubts. So I waited and waited until another item came up that I wanted that was exclusive to the Japanese market, it was a repaint of Fewture's statue of Predator. So I sent him the money as specified and waited, and waited. And then about a week ago he gave me the fantastic news that he found my Mickey and that the Predator had arrived. So money was sent for the Mickey. I was somewhat nervous because I had never sent so much money to a person before based on his words alone. Today, I can say that my trust in Joseph have been well rewarded with having in my hand the things mentioned above. I think that his immediate responses to my concerns and timely updates on the status of my items are what kept my faith in him. I even saved about 400.00 USD on the gold mickey compare to Ebay prices when it was listed. Now, I have another expensive item that I would like Joseph to help me with and I have no doubt that he will come through for me again. Keep it up Joseph.

Items purchased: Fewture Models Predator statue by Takayuki Takeya repaint ver. Fewture Direct exclusive & Tomy DHYP Future Mickey designed by Hajime Sorayama first version in gold color.

Client testimonial #27

Testimonial from client #50:

Thanks to Joseph for his sincerity and kindness, now I have two figures that I couldn't find in the rest of the world! I hope I'll deal again with him and I recommend him for any question, he's really a friend in Tokyo, thank you!!!

Items purchased: D.Gray-man Allen Walker & Lenalee Lee

1/7 scale Kanu Unchou gray ver. PVC exclusive

Item: 1/7 scale Kanu Unchou gray version PVC
Series: Ikki Tousen
Maker: Yamato
Price: 4,200 yen
Release date: March 2007
Info: Prepainted PVC model Ami Ami & Kotobukiya Shop exclusive.

Contact tokyohunter@gmail.com for more info and to place your order.

Medicom Toy's Project 1/6 Shibuya retail store

I was in Shibuya yesterday and decided to drop by Medicom Toy's Project 1/6 store (click here for a map guide to the store). It's a very small store with nothing much interesting on display, just some old stuff mixed with recently released items like the FullMetal Alchemist figures and past exclusives. Thankfully, they allow photography in their store so I took the chance to take pictures of almost everything on display and the stuff on sale.

Click here for the picture gallery of Medicom Toy's Project 1/6 Shibuya store.

Next stop, Square Enix Character Goods Shop in Shinjuku! I'll be checking out their store in the near future and provide coverage of their shop if they allow photography.

Akihabara & Nakano sightings - 03 February 2007

Prices shown are store prices, mostly with 5% government sales tax included. All items are in mint condition unless stated otherwise. Interested buyers please contact me at tokyohunter@gmail.com as soon as possible so I can help you with obtaining these items on my next trip.

AsoBitCity
Banpresto Custome Party Ami Tokito Akihabara Selection - 3,990 yen

Kotobukiya Shop
ebCraft Sengoku Basara Koyori - 9,240 yen

Liberty
Takara Transformers Galaxy Force Sound Blaster Toy's Dream Project limited black version - 7,329 yen
Takara Transformers Superlink Superion - opened but complete - 5,229 yen
Takara Transformers Superlink Bruticus - opened but complete - 6,804 yen
Bandai Kamen Rider Kabuto C.O.R. EX Dark Kabuto - 6,804 yen
Yamato The Vision of Escaflowne Transformable Escaflowne - 5,754 yen
Banpresto Super Robot Wars Original Generation Cerbers Dengeki Hobby mail order exclusive - 3,129 yen
Banpresto Super Robot Wars Original Generation Alterion Dengeki Hobby mail order exclusive - 13,440 yen
Super Robot Wars Original Generation The Animation limited edition #3 Alteisen Riese - 4,809 yen
Onda Denkou Magne Robo Gakeen - complete and clean item with unused parts packed in C6 box - 6,300 yen
Tomy x Medicom Toy Star Wars Boba Fett vinyl - 10,290 yen
Vice Range Murata PSE PRO #01 Skipper orange version - 4,914 yen

Mandarake Akihabara
Takara Transformers Superlink Buildron Toys R Us exclusive - mint unopened condition - 6,300 yen
Takara Transformers Collector's Edition Thrust - mint unopened condition - 14,700 yen
Banpresto Super Robot Wars Original Generation Werkbau Dengeki Hobby mail order exclusive - 12,600 yen

Mandarake Nakano
Medicom Toy Metal Gear Solid 3 RAH Snake squares camouflage version Wonder Festival Winter 2005 exclusive - mint unopened condition - 18,900 yen
Takara Transformers King Poseidon gift set - mint unopened condition - 57,750 yen
Takara Transformers Superion gift set - opened but complete with unused stickers - 57,750 yen
Takara Transformers Great Shot - mint unopened condition - 29,400 yen
Takara Transformers Pretenders Phoenix - 4,200 yen
Takatoku Macross 1/100 scale VF-1A Battroid Valkyrie Production Type - opened but complete C8 or better condition - 15,750 yen
Vice Range Murata PSE PRO Pinup event exclusive color - 5,250 yen
Solid Theater Comic Papipo Maid Girl white version - 8,925 yen
Max Factory Stellvia 1/6 scale Katase Shima & Arisa Glennorth Chara-Ani.com exclusive - 6,300 yen
Max Factory Stellvia 1/7 scale Fujisawa Yayoi wink version Chara-Ani.com exclusive - 6,300 yen
Bandai Kamen Rider Faiz Complete Selection Faiz Gear - mint unopened condition - 42,000 yen

Robot Robot
Bandai SIC vol 18 Kamen Rider V3 6 Riderman - 12,000 yen


Interesting sightings:
Kotobukiya Shop exclusive Masane Amaha autographed packaged box on display at Kotobukiya Shop.
ebCraft Sengoku Blade Koyori on sale at Kotobukiya Shop.
C-Works Bible Black Imari Kurumi & Atelier-Sai Nagato Yuki black bunny on display at AsoBitCity Akihabara.

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Haul pics - 03 February 2007

Weighing nearly 6kg and priced at 63,000 yen, this DHYP Future Mickey figure is by far the heaviest and most expensive item I've helped purchase for a client. Got this beautiful piece from Mandarake in Nakano today and will be shipping it out to my client on Monday. I also got the new Card Warrior Kamen Riders trading figure complete set of 5 for a mere 840 yen! Original retail price for one box is 380 yen. They look out of place if displayed along with my SIC Kamen Rider figures, so they're now standing next to my monitor until I have the time to rearrange my messy collection and find a proper place for them.

Tomy DHYP Future Mickey designed by Hajime Sorayama - first version in gold color - #982 of 1,000 - 63,000 yen

Bandai Card Warrior Kamen Riders trading figure complete set of 5 - 840 yen

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My sightings post from today's trip to Akihabara, Shibuya, and Nakano will be posted on Sunday. Check back soon!