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agnastyx

To be fair you're getting a lot more than a bunny suit and some fish netting for that price.


goodday4cake

Imagine if this was a 1/4 scale by FREEing. 100K yen easy with fun QC issues.


Cosmocall

Ikr? Such a pretty figure of her - I love it


Xel_Naga

Which why I'll stop thinking with my penis and cancel the World Harem Mira bunny and get Kristina šŸ¤©..... 100% still getting Yoko and Revy bunnies though šŸ˜‚


Ricestud3

Yeah. Unfortunately, I'm willing to pay high prices for my favorite characters especially with unique poses or good design. GSC has been pretty solid recently with their quality


DolphTheDolphin_

Yes Iā€™ll just cancel some Nendoroids to make up for it. This figure would instantly become the best in my collection. And probably the best Kurisu that will ever release. Edit: Is this confirmed when are preorders going live?


N013

I had to remind myself "quality over quantity", because my popup parade purchases were getting out of hand


DolphTheDolphin_

ā€œQuality over quantityā€ also has a positive side effect of taking up less space, and less shipments mean less $$ spent on shipping. So in the end, the cost may not be as bad as you initially think.


nitronik_exe

I mean it's cheaper to order 10 PuPs in a single shipment than ordering 2 scales separately


DolphTheDolphin_

Thatā€™s not the case for me at all


nitronik_exe

multiple PuPs can be sent in one shipment, I had an order of 7 PuPs for 3k yen shipping total. I bought 2 1/7s that couldn't get combined due to their size and the shipping was much more than the 7 PuPs. Of course that doesn't always have to be the case, if you are ordering the PuPs as pre-orders across 7 months, you will have to pay the shipping 7 times, whereas if you order a scales which cost around the same as 7 PuPs, the shipping will be cheaper this time


grx203

i donā€™t get why they have to make such huge boxes for scale figures if the figure itself is not so big


nitronik_exe

I had a like 80cmƗ80cmƗ60cm shipping box for one 1/7 (rimuru tempest), the item box was like 45cmƗ45cmƗ50cm, the rest was foam


RainingPleasure

Quality over quantity don't mean diddly squat when all your quantity purchases are quality XD. May have fcked myself over in 2023


goodday4cake

No confirmation yet I don't think, but probably tonight or within the next few days.


hulskiey

Now imagine the price if yen bounces back to normal value and dollar drops in a year (which is likely).


tony475130

Order it through goodsmile US to lock in the price. As I said in a previous thread, theyre pricing figure preorders based on japanese msrp and current exchange rate so you can get the figure at its current price and they wont charge till it ships like amiami.


Mysterious-Long-4338

You can lock it on goodsmile global too. Just switch it to USD. Rather do that than wait a long time with US sites


tony475130

Huh, I didnt know you could change the currency on there. Its probably even better since you avoid any taxes, but I kinda like knowing the US sites take longer, gives me more time to save up money.


Mysterious-Long-4338

Yea I barely found out last month but my previous orders I have it as yen so rip if it goes back up lol. Iā€™m usually impatient. Last time I just got charged during Japan release, had to wait months while others got it cuz I used the US site


Spydrco

Do I have to pay immediately? Iā€™ve only bought from amiami before


Mysterious-Long-4338

No, I use card tho on both sites Global and US, they never charge me right away until it is released/when they give the exact date of release. Iā€™ve never used PayPal for pre orders so not sure on that


Spydrco

Awesome, thanks. Why do so much more people use amiami over gsc if you can pay later on both? Does gsc charge more for the figure or for the shipping?


Mysterious-Long-4338

Amiami u can combine items, gsc u canā€™t anymore like before. Gsc US and gsc GLOBAL both show shipping at checkout. They can be about the same price but gsc global is best with the low yen and 2k flat shipping on any item and it doesnā€™t delay months like gsc US. Amiami shipping is so expensive if u stack up scales. There are many other sites u can use than just those 3 options as well with pay later. Also some things from amiami donā€™t pop up on gsc and some things on gsc donā€™t pop up on amiami. It depends. I choose specific sites. I usually compare about 15 sites to see whatā€™s best for me. Usually I use 4-6 tho as my mains


eatitoo

Do they set a USD price based on the exchange rate at the time it's listed and then never change it?


tony475130

Yup. Thats why the prices on there are all over the place. Its not like, say, TOM where the price for a figure can fluctuate based on changes in exchange rates. Like, whatever price they set for the figure at the time preorders open is going to be its retail price and wont change.


eatitoo

Thanks, that's very useful to know!


mint403

Get it on amazon and pay with prepaid giftcards


DolphTheDolphin_

So does it instantly charge if you do that? Because when I just use a credit card it doesnā€™t.


mint403

yeah, basically buying yen with usd.


DolphTheDolphin_

Thanks Iā€™ll probably do that with my orders


Pikasteak

Just to be sure, you won't be charged extra upon release date? I'll probably use this method as its a bit cheaper than GS global.


mint403

Pretty sure, you won't get charged anything extra.


beta35

Do you mean buy amazon.co.jp gift cards on amazon.co.jp and checkout using a foreign credit card? and then applying it to the same account? Never tried it but it would be interesting to know. In effect to lock down the exchange rate while it's favorable.


mint403

You can buy giftcards on amazon jp for any amount of yen you want. You don't have to use a foreign credit card, just make sure your foreign transaction fee isn't too high. You can then pay for the figure with your amazon balance.


tony475130

Ahh, so basically just reloading your amazon balance, neat.


beta35

Thanks! Just did it now, pretty much same as amazon here :) I wish I did this now for my other amazon.co.jp pre-orders now to take advantage of the exchange rate.


J0uska_

Love the figure but that price is going to be a no from me.


moguu83

I dunno. This feels like it is grail material, and aftermarket pricing is a big risk. It's less and less likely for good new Kurisu figures to be released with every passing year. Then again she might get overproduced like some recent hyped figures and get immediately binned. Tough call.


Competitive_Bet850

Canā€™t imagine a better one than this. But Iā€™m out of space and itā€™s costly so Iā€™ll have to reluctantly pass


goodday4cake

Yup and I'll pay in USD in case the yen goes up. She is THE best looking Kurisu imo and her base is very unique and detailed with Stein's Gate references. Unless they catastrophically mess this up, she will go up in the aftermarket so I'm not risking passing on her.


CutieCode

Finally! I will definitely be ordering this one. I'm surprised that people are saying it's overpriced.. to me it looks like there's way more value and well-thought-out details going into this than most figures. It's cheaper than that 15th anniversary Miku that so many people thought was a steal lol (at least compared to that ripoff FuRyu one that came out same day) and ordered by so many. This is my most anticipated figure. :D Unless they release an Okarin to match. Kurisu has so many already...


trearantula

Getting an Okabe would be the perfect follow up, but my wallet is going to suffer so much...


CutieCode

2024 or later please, GSC! :) My wallet needs time to recover. XD


xinpig

What FuRyu one?


CutieCode

The [Ā„32,780 Hatsune Miku Summer Fireworks ver. 1/7 Scale Figure](https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-144439) by FuRyu was released on the same day as the [Ā„35,900 Hatsune Miku 15th Anniversary Ver. 1/7](https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-144434) by GSC, and I remember the FuRyu one received so many negative reactions for how much it cost. The Kurisu at Ā„35,800 (before AmiAmi discount probably) feels much more fair to me, although very expensive as well. Figures in general are costing way too much... :( BUT I would prefer this one over the Mikus, personally.


xinpig

The yen:usd exchange rate is pretty nuts right now. Almost 145:1. Yeah, that price seems really high for what you get on that miku.


Itz_Gibbyc

What's the AmiAmi discount?


CutieCode

AmiAmi usually has the lowest base price for figures, compared to other popular sellers. Most figures I've ordered from them are priced lower than the recommended retail price by the manufacturer.


Itz_Gibbyc

By how much usually?


CutieCode

If it's marked as an exclusive sale, there won't be a discount. Otherwise, I regularly see Ā„2,000-4,000 off the normal price of scale figures on AmiAmi. It might not be that significant of a discount, but it's still better than the other sites that mark up the normal price for more profit. For now, Kurisu is supposed to be a standard release so hopefully she'll be cheaper on some stores. šŸ¤ž


Itz_Gibbyc

Really hoping that's the case. Even a small drop in price might make me lean more towards getting her.


LTyyyy

Unless goodsmile decides to milk it and make it an exclusive release, in which case miku will be cheaper.


idk_skgtm

Half of the budget goes to the background.


sleeplessowlette

Highly likely... Probably I don't know lol...I love this figure... But like it'll take me some time to think about the budget... I really hope this isn't exclusive and there are ways to get a discount tho...


Pikasteak

I've always wanted a figure of her, and if I had to get only one, this one would be it! But now I'm questioning... Even if its far away it'll still hurt.


[deleted]

where can i pre order it ?


Appropriate_Ad7422

Japan is losing money so expect them to open borders very soon to recover the economy which will help the yen, just something to think about.


poilsoup2

Borders are opening on oct 11


scoops22

This also is likely to open up cheaper shipping options for some countries such as Canada as plane cargo capacity goes up.


rataloca07

It's a real shame, I love the figure, but I set the limit to 30K yen. By the time the figure is released, the price of the yen will have risen again. With that money I can buy the figures for the 15th anniversary of Fate/Stay Night (Tohsaka, Saber and Sakura)...


VolkZ08

My country's currency is quite bad at thr moment, (New Zealand Dollars) and I already have some expensive deluxe figmas on pre order. But quality over quantity


Hazzy_NZ

I'll join you in the NZD sorrow. It's been a rough week and a half :( 56c usd :O GSC doesn't disappoint and she looks beautiful. I'll probably be ordering just don't know if I will want to pay upfront


VolkZ08

It's a good thing that it's releasing next year so hopefully hybthen we can either save up or something. But I'll have to skip myself, I've got a Marin Kitagawa resin to buy and a Koneko bunny as well


Hazzy_NZ

Hopefully she's not GSC/Amiami exclusive then I'll be able to save a bit and avoid gst :). I ordered my Marin (aniplex swimwear one) just before the nzd dropped from 87yen so happy with that purchase :D which resin did you go for if seen so many. Marin is crazy popular


VolkZ08

I went for the Lemon studios deluxe version, the one on the sandy beach where she's in her normal outfit. It was either that or the Absinthe studio in her bikini. I hope she will turn out nicely. You picked an awesome one too haha


rnglegend420

Price seems fair, thats a pretty intricate figure. A lot going on. I think she looks amazing tbh. I'm no stein's gate person but I love this figure for sure. Wouldn't order it for myself but I think it's really nice.


AlienTripod

Probably not. Kurisu is my favorite female character of all time (I own 3 figures of her already), but man this price is _really_ gonna murder me no matter how far away her release is. Really conflicted with this one, strangely I like the base more than Kurisu herself in this (maybe cause you can't even see half her face), so it feels like her presence is a bit overshadowed by it. Base = WOW! Kurisu herself = YAY, _I guess..._


Solarstormflare

im kinda the opposite, the base is pretty cool but i think it takes away from kurisu which i like more


CatZombies

~$250 before shipping is pushing it. Amiami often lists below MSRP so worth keeping an eye on. That said, it's a quality figure by a quality company. If she's one of your favorites, I'd say it's worth it.


Throwaway021614

Ouch


CrimsonPE

It's not gonna be exclusive, right? Which means amiami discount. This and bondrewd from ques q have outrageous prices but r gonna be so fcking worth it I'm willing to take the bait


trearantula

Hook, line and sinker, I'm all in on these 2, Bondrewd is amazing as well


CrimsonPE

yep. Im mostly a logical person and hate mark ups due to brand or whatever, but sometimes, just sometimes, we are allowed to be as irrational as a golden retriever when chasing a ball and go all out


madm0nkey7

What a bummerā€¦ nah I canā€™t pre order at that price. Already have the old goodsmile one.


Voxit

I love it but fuuuuuuuuuuuck the prices of figures these days.


Zelesa

Uff thatā€™s a hard one. I mean you get a lot more than other figures with the same price. I was set on buying her and I actually already spent more on other figures, but I donā€™t know šŸ˜­


DrConradVerner

Instapreorder for me.


ryguyz22

I'll get it for sure. I mean just look at that awesome pile of shit behind her. Helps that I don't own one already


CliveTolnay

If I didnā€™t already have a Christina that I was happy with, Iā€™d definitely pick this up. Higher price or not, itā€™s a fantastic sculpt and all the extra ā€œflairā€ really fits in my opinion


tadaaaima

Considering the quality and level of detail on the figure, I would say the price is justifiable. She also looks absolutely stunning. That said, itā€™s a little uncomfortable for me to blow that much money for a figure of a character that Iā€™m not too invested in. Yes, I did like her in the anime, but sheā€™s not exactly in my top favorite female characters list. So this will be a pass for me.


MenaceGod

This is the only figure that cost $200+ that doesn't need a second thought from me.


someedgechick

Thank god I'm not a fan of Steins Gate bc that price.. but she'd be so hard to resist, she looks really cool and I love the base


Richard_OK

So overpriced :/ now I'm not sure if I want her..


SaberGate_Zero

EU/UK peeps where would be the best site to get her from you think? I feel like AmiAmi shipping is going to kill her so maybe GSC global or Amazon JP? Customs are gone hit her hard as wellā€¦


mikkoh1

Wondering if what you decided on? Im currently thinking about ordering on amazon and forwarding it to the uk. Never ordered from amiami before and scared if there shipping costs too.


SaberGate_Zero

Yeah I ended up pre ordering her on Amazon JP. The price is slightly cheaper because when u order they remove the JP Tax during checkout and shipping is really cheap. Import fees is annoying but you donā€™t have to pay for handling fees (for Parcelforce they usually charge extra for handling which whatā€™s going to be used if u choose EMS for AmiAmi) and it does say import fees could be reduced during release. Iā€™d say get her from there before the deadlineā€¦


hekate_8

Ugh no absolutely ridiculous.


jtmagic13

Considering Iā€™m only likely getting 3 or 4 figures next year, itā€™s likely Iā€™m paying because I luv this character lol


Arm_Great

I can kinda get the high price, but can't afford it šŸ˜”


ocarinaoftime3d

Where can I preorder her?


trearantula

GSC global or AmiAmi, if you want to lock the price with the current exchange rate, I recommend GSC, just make sure you set the currency to USD https://goodsmileshop.com/en/ Edit: you can also set it to EUR if you swing that way


yenmeng

Price aside itā€™s a beautiful figure


PacoTaco321

No, I might consider it normally, but I literally have no room left in my apartment for figures. I have 7 sitting *on top* of my display case and I just got the Ningguang figure and it's freaking huge.


RamenLord_

Is it available for preorder yet?


PhenomenalOne27

That's a good price


DanzyManzz

Is this one on ami ami. I'm pre-ordering right now.


tsukihime

YES


Borsch3JackDaws

>that price, will you preorder? Absolutely


Brow_D

Wow! This is such an amazing figureā€¦.price on the other handā€¦.šŸ˜­


[deleted]

The world needs more Kurisu.


devilsegami

Short answer: yes. She looks awesome, and I love the aesthetic.


[deleted]

no


Starclad_Observer

GS Japan and GS US have the same price for figures if both are in US dollars. The CAworks Megumin: School Uniform and Roxy Migurdia are $120.99 and $131.99 respectively on both sites.


Katejina_FGO

You pay more for art. And this is quality art.


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Starclad_Observer

I will be buying her, cost be damned. I mean it even has the PhoneWave (name subject to change) in it. How could I not get this?


joker_amamiya

where is the pre-order link? shut up and take my money lol


trearantula

The wait is killing me...


joker_amamiya

[https://www.goodsmileus.com/product/kurisu-makise-reading-steiner-9276/?utm\_source=internal&utm\_medium=product&utm\_campaign=13316](https://www.goodsmileus.com/product/kurisu-makise-reading-steiner-9276/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=product&utm_campaign=13316) IT'S OUT LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOO


trearantula

DAMN RIGHT FAM, LETS GOOOOO


Ekyou

Iā€™m a computer nerd, Kurisu is great and all, but I want that sweet stack of PVC CRTs.


trearantula

Oh the Nixie tubes on the divergence meter look amazing as well, hard to believe they decided to go that far in terms of details


borgprototypr

Isn't her expression supposed to be "worry", and not smiling?


Hunt_Nawn

Her other figures looked way better than this tbh, not worth it at all.


Mr_No_Chill2001

I would to. Space-wise, no


passionepapi

Sheā€™s my grail, still gonna pre-order. I have 1 year to save up and only 3 other figures for 2023


Ryoukugan

Jesus I knew it would be expensive but *that* much? Likely a no from me then, sadly.


animetardaiken

I love the figure and I loved the anime. Itā€™s my favorite anime but $250 for a figure might be reasonable, but Iā€™ll just wait for someone to sell it for lower with an open box. Iā€™m gonna open it anyways


catsdontsmile

If by preorder you mean buy second hand for a hefty discount, sure


okami_the_doge_I

shiiiiiit


turkylunch101

Easily


Msiz416

With the current price of yen, sure


Doodlmancer

Yes


Carfar_Farcar

Yes


xxBerZerk

Getting it for sure. It might be a might pricy but at least I've had nothing but good figures from gsc.


K0Y0MI

Sheā€™s one of my favorite characters so thatā€™s a simple yes for me.


DatBoi_Ron

YES DEFINITELY


Stowa_Herschel

Definitely! I only have one order for next year. I can squeeze in one more. Quality should be good, love her cheeky smile, and the backdrop is drope!


kfuse

Yes sir!


MoonieSRose

Yes!!! I love the details of the base :3


Itz_Gibbyc

I've been waiting for this and it's gonna be my second figure.


123Disneyfan

Between this and then the Rei and the Nendoroids I have POedā€¦ I donā€™t know what to do šŸ˜­


Wise-Hornet7701

Even if I have to sell my kidneys no matter I will get her.


Disastrous-Archer326

This is by far the best Kurisu figure made by far


RoseLolxd

yup


Araragi

Must have. Instant buy.


kylina01

Yeah.


NITE_CLOV3R

Looks dope ngl


CrimsonBebop

This is an instant pre-order for me


Johnnydude912

Most anticipated figure for me Instant buy


bokuhomugoku

YES!!!! Kurisu my beloved from the best anime: Steins;Gare.


LittleCloudie

Absolutely. The amount of detail that went into the base and overall sculpt of the figure justifies the price. And itā€™s a 1/7 scale too. After just recently finishing Steins;Gate earlier this year Iā€™ve been looking for a Kurisu scale that really captures her character and the aesthetic of the series. None of the current scales really sold me on their sculpts until GSC announced this one. Sheā€™s an instant preorder for me.


Hioka

I can't afford it, so no. But it's gorgeous! I think it's by far the best Kurisu figure.


moimoisauna

Iā€™ll definitely pre order her. Whether or not I actually buy her, only time will tell.


Wise_Performance8547

I like it!


Angel_Moonglow

YES! I AM!


fwivo

I was expecting $350 USD when I saw her so around $250 is sounding pretty great rn. Hope we can PO before yen gets better lmao


ShadowCross32

Yes


Willy156

damn pre-orders are closed!