Hiii! Rain-shimmer here! Thanks for the shout out! Glad you got Dawn PO'd. My biggest annoyance is missing out in a PO window so I wasn't gonna risk you potentially missing out on your holy grail lol. I only have a few PO's for 2024 myself. I was also considering the Wakamo figure until I saw close ups of her paint job (taken at some kind of expo) and I immediately cancelled my PO. Suuuper disappointed but oh well. More money to put towards a figure I will love haha! I have my first bunny figure purchase coming out in June of this year! Juvia from Fairy Tail! 💙
Great set of pre-orders. I am doing the same with Kosaka Wakamo from Neonmax, I want to pre-order, but also want to wait. I think a lot of folks in 2024 are holding back on pre-orders compared to previous years, so it should make for an interesting year. Last year, it seemed like there was an overflow of inventory for those that didn't pre-order, maybe this year there won't be as much and we'll all regret not pre-ordering, haha.
I really hope she turns out well, but I’m suspending my hopes just in case! Definitely agree with you there, the hobby has grown pretty massively in recent years so maybe now we’re seeing a cooldown? Either way, for me and my own collection, if it just so happens that a figure drops in price/falls into my lap so to speak it’s a figure I was meant to have!
Hard SAME on the Strawberry shortcake figure. I know if she came out and her aftermarket went insane, I'd have lost my mind. I'm hoping they make her corresponding chocolate looking figure as well!
Happy 2024! 🎉🎉🎉 I don't have anything pre-ordered other than the Pekora 1/4 scale, which was delayed from December 2023. I intend to pick up figures once they are released so I can take advantage of potential discounts and combined shipping. Basically, similar to many reasons you stated in this video. :)
Agreed! That's my plan or more like that's how I go with my preorders this year as well! I have very few solid preorders but a lot of figures on my watchlist which I want to pick up if they drop in price and become so more affordable and if not then not. The rurudo Miku is on my watchlist as well, I do plan on picking her up after she releases. Hopefully, she turns out great, love her shoes and pose, so cute. Haha, preordered the Marin swimsuit from GSC for the same reason, she looks very good for a very good price! Have to support that. I don't think the Strawberry Shortcake Figure from Max Factory will drop in the aftermarket, because Max factory makes great figures, they are always top-notch quality. And second, I think their original characters do especially well in the aftermarket (they start slow in the preorder phase and as soon as they are released they go💥 and everyone wants them!) I ordered her to the minute she released so I actually don't really care of the aftermarket for her anyway, however that are just my thoughts on the matter.
I’d have to agree with you! Part of the reason I PO’d her in the first place was because I knew Max Factory would give me a product I wouldn’t feel cheated paying 25k for! And also, if I want to see them adapt Erimo’s other works, I have to display my interest in the ‘tester’ one 😂
My only pre-order is an Idolm@ster figure, but it's because Kaori Sakuramori is my waifu. Hesitant on lying down figures, but we will see how she turns out as all of her figures so far have been good. Loved watching this video though and seeing other collectors excitement!
Seeing you geek out over the Kotobukiya Pokemon Dawn figure made me so, so happy. Of all of the figures I collect (and there's a lot), the Koto Pokemon figures are my absolute favorite. I have all but two of them (Marnie with Morpeko and Lillie with Cosmog). I doubt they will be re-released but fingers crossed. And get this, I had no idea the newly released Dawn was another take on the previously released figure. Haha! I'm telling you, when I see a new Koto Pokemon trainer up for preorder, I go for it. I matters not who they are.😅
I have excellent news for you, my friend! Very recently in the past couple months or so, they DID actually rerelease both of Lillie’s figures! I for sure agree with you on them being some of my favourites in my collection, they’re just so nostalgic and they connect me to a better time and good childhood memories. I don’t know what shops will still have her, but I know I did see Lillie + Cosmog on Amazon JP pretty recently
@@CourageousGoldfish I'm not sure if you are a fan of Parks and Recreation but as Chris Traeger would say, 'You are LITERALLY my hero!' Haha! But seriously, thank you so much for the info! I zipped right over to Amazon Prime Japan and snatched up Lillie and Cosmog! I even joined Prime for that lovely shipping discount. You seriously made my day! Thank you! 🥰
Great vid, I'm also very happy Dawn is getting rereleased cause I just started collecting this past summer and wanted it so bad but didn't want to pay the after market price for it. Some of the pre-orders I'm really excited for are: 1/7 Shirasu Azusa swimsuit (Edit:Elegant/Apex?), 1/7 Rosuuri White Bunny (OtakuToys), and the 1/7 Perseus Unfamiliar Duties (Alter). Also happy new year!
Yes!! She’s already been going down in the aftermarket after the rerelease was announced, I’m sure you’re just as happy as I am that you didn’t bite the bullet! You can’t beat that 11k price tag lol
Preordered the same Senbonzakura Miku, it just looks so good for such a good price! There was one other Miku I wanted, the GSC 2021 Racing Miku Private version but it was just too pricy so I’ll wait on that one to hopefully drop after it comes out. Thanks for sharing!
I promised myself no more pre-orders for a while, especially with everything that's released has been binning lately but then Amakuni dropped an Uzaki bomb with Tsuki Little Devil Ver. and all bets were off on best mommy.
The impression I get from Wakamo is a mixture of "Blue Archive's aftermarket is overpriced, and Wakamo is a very popular character." Since I'm big on collecting fox girls, and she seems to have what I call a 'presence,' I decided to just go for the preorder instead of gambling on the aftermarket. Contrast with Azur Lane which seems to plummet after release.
That’s also a good way to play it! I don’t have a close pulse on what the aftermarket looks like for a lot of these newer game franchises, so I’m somewhat willing to take a chance because she’s a figure I could do without, but HEAVY agree on the presence she has! A super stunning figure.
Hiii! Rain-shimmer here! Thanks for the shout out! Glad you got Dawn PO'd. My biggest annoyance is missing out in a PO window so I wasn't gonna risk you potentially missing out on your holy grail lol.
I only have a few PO's for 2024 myself. I was also considering the Wakamo figure until I saw close ups of her paint job (taken at some kind of expo) and I immediately cancelled my PO. Suuuper disappointed but oh well. More money to put towards a figure I will love haha!
I have my first bunny figure purchase coming out in June of this year! Juvia from Fairy Tail! 💙
AHAHA THANK YOU SO MUCH the bag is definitely secured 😂 Juvia is so pretty, I hope she turns out well! 🤞🏻
Great set of pre-orders. I am doing the same with Kosaka Wakamo from Neonmax, I want to pre-order, but also want to wait. I think a lot of folks in 2024 are holding back on pre-orders compared to previous years, so it should make for an interesting year. Last year, it seemed like there was an overflow of inventory for those that didn't pre-order, maybe this year there won't be as much and we'll all regret not pre-ordering, haha.
I really hope she turns out well, but I’m suspending my hopes just in case! Definitely agree with you there, the hobby has grown pretty massively in recent years so maybe now we’re seeing a cooldown? Either way, for me and my own collection, if it just so happens that a figure drops in price/falls into my lap so to speak it’s a figure I was meant to have!
This is Great! Now. When are we getting a "Worst figures of 2023"? Last year's vid was a comedy classic. Pretty please?
YES it’s coming! It’s just taking a bit longer because I got a lot more responses to the poll than last year lol
Fantastic. Ready to laugh myself silly for that one when it's ready. @@CourageousGoldfish
Hard SAME on the Strawberry shortcake figure. I know if she came out and her aftermarket went insane, I'd have lost my mind. I'm hoping they make her corresponding chocolate looking figure as well!
HARD SAME ON CHOCOLATE GIRL! They would be so perfect together ❤
Love the hat! The Strawberry Shortcake Bustier Girl was an instant preorder for me! She's so cute ❤
Thank you!! Also definitely agree, I don’t even think I checked the price I just knew I needed her 😂
I only have Dawn preOrdered. Glad she is getting a rerelease.
I’m so glad Kotobukiya has been rereleasing them!
I love your hat!! It's so cute. And your preorder list looks super good!
Aw thank you!!
Happy 2024! 🎉🎉🎉
I don't have anything pre-ordered other than the Pekora 1/4 scale, which was delayed from December 2023. I intend to pick up figures once they are released so I can take advantage of potential discounts and combined shipping. Basically, similar to many reasons you stated in this video. :)
It’s a really smart way to play it right now! Especially when everything seems to hit the bin!
Agreed! That's my plan or more like that's how I go with my preorders this year as well! I have very few solid preorders but a lot of figures on my watchlist which I want to pick up if they drop in price and become so more affordable and if not then not.
The rurudo Miku is on my watchlist as well, I do plan on picking her up after she releases. Hopefully, she turns out great, love her shoes and pose, so cute.
Haha, preordered the Marin swimsuit from GSC for the same reason, she looks very good for a very good price! Have to support that.
I don't think the Strawberry Shortcake Figure from Max Factory will drop in the aftermarket, because Max factory makes great figures, they are always top-notch quality. And second, I think their original characters do especially well in the aftermarket (they start slow in the preorder phase and as soon as they are released they go💥 and everyone wants them!) I ordered her to the minute she released so I actually don't really care of the aftermarket for her anyway, however that are just my thoughts on the matter.
I’d have to agree with you! Part of the reason I PO’d her in the first place was because I knew Max Factory would give me a product I wouldn’t feel cheated paying 25k for! And also, if I want to see them adapt Erimo’s other works, I have to display my interest in the ‘tester’ one 😂
@@CourageousGoldfish I would also like to see them do Chocolate bustier-chan as well 😍 So let's both hope for the best here 😁
My only pre-order is an Idolm@ster figure, but it's because Kaori Sakuramori is my waifu. Hesitant on lying down figures, but we will see how she turns out as all of her figures so far have been good. Loved watching this video though and seeing other collectors excitement!
I totally get you on the lying down poses! Sometimes they don’t have the same presence a standing pose will. Hope she turns out well for you!
I really REALLY need that Strawberry Shortcake Bustier Girl too! She is adorable!
Isn’t she just so cute!! Hoping Max Factory picks up the others 😍
Seeing you geek out over the Kotobukiya Pokemon Dawn figure made me so, so happy. Of all of the figures I collect (and there's a lot), the Koto Pokemon figures are my absolute favorite. I have all but two of them (Marnie with Morpeko and Lillie with Cosmog). I doubt they will be re-released but fingers crossed. And get this, I had no idea the newly released Dawn was another take on the previously released figure. Haha! I'm telling you, when I see a new Koto Pokemon trainer up for preorder, I go for it. I matters not who they are.😅
I have excellent news for you, my friend! Very recently in the past couple months or so, they DID actually rerelease both of Lillie’s figures! I for sure agree with you on them being some of my favourites in my collection, they’re just so nostalgic and they connect me to a better time and good childhood memories. I don’t know what shops will still have her, but I know I did see Lillie + Cosmog on Amazon JP pretty recently
@@CourageousGoldfish I'm not sure if you are a fan of Parks and Recreation but as Chris Traeger would say, 'You are LITERALLY my hero!' Haha! But seriously, thank you so much for the info! I zipped right over to Amazon Prime Japan and snatched up Lillie and Cosmog! I even joined Prime for that lovely shipping discount. You seriously made my day! Thank you! 🥰
Great vid, I'm also very happy Dawn is getting rereleased cause I just started collecting this past summer and wanted it so bad but didn't want to pay the after market price for it. Some of the pre-orders I'm really excited for are: 1/7 Shirasu Azusa swimsuit (Edit:Elegant/Apex?), 1/7 Rosuuri White Bunny (OtakuToys), and the 1/7 Perseus Unfamiliar Duties (Alter). Also happy new year!
Yes!! She’s already been going down in the aftermarket after the rerelease was announced, I’m sure you’re just as happy as I am that you didn’t bite the bullet! You can’t beat that 11k price tag lol
Preordered the same Senbonzakura Miku, it just looks so good for such a good price! There was one other Miku I wanted, the GSC 2021 Racing Miku Private version but it was just too pricy so I’ll wait on that one to hopefully drop after it comes out. Thanks for sharing!
Miku aftermarket seems to be pretty favourable these days, fingers crossed for you!!
I promised myself no more pre-orders for a while, especially with everything that's released has been binning lately but then Amakuni dropped an Uzaki bomb with Tsuki Little Devil Ver. and all bets were off on best mommy.
Sometimes you just gotta 😂 I feel you on that one for sure
Hope to see more ERIMO girls like the chocolate and the lemon cake girls
wait… hold up! I knew about chocolate cake girl…. BUT YOU’RE TELLING ME THERE’S MORE?? 😍
The impression I get from Wakamo is a mixture of "Blue Archive's aftermarket is overpriced, and Wakamo is a very popular character." Since I'm big on collecting fox girls, and she seems to have what I call a 'presence,' I decided to just go for the preorder instead of gambling on the aftermarket. Contrast with Azur Lane which seems to plummet after release.
That’s also a good way to play it! I don’t have a close pulse on what the aftermarket looks like for a lot of these newer game franchises, so I’m somewhat willing to take a chance because she’s a figure I could do without, but HEAVY agree on the presence she has! A super stunning figure.
I like to talk about my PO for 2024 except half of them are delayed ones from 2023 😢😅
Well I hope you won’t have to wait much longer!!