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It’s insane to me how many excuses people left on this video to support third party and bootleg figures. I’ve had accusations that I purposely picked “the bad bootlegs” for the video. To what end? I just went on AliExpress and searched for some of the most coveted Ichiban Kuji and those were the results. Even if I grabbed “better” bootlegs, I’m confident my assessment would be that they were lesser in every way still. Additionally, people have told me that there are “original” third party statues that are good or better than Bandai’s current offerings. Only one user was willing to share links with me which I did purchase for a follow up video. I’ve reviewed statues like this years ago and actually walked away from ONE with generally positive thoughts. I’m always willing to be fair, but this hobby goes beyond how something looks in photos or even on the shelf. Some have argued that current official figures are too expensive to the point that they’re unaffordable. This is only true for a small sample set of countries. Masterlise figures release via Ichibansho at $35 a lot of times. Even the average $60 is not that expensive for the quality and scale you receive. You can even import some figures out of Japan early for the same or less price than their overseas version. This feels more like an excuse to not be patient and budget for the authentic stuff. I was consistently able to collect figures when I was making $35K and barely having my own space at home. The biggest thing that pisses me off about this is the blatant dismissal and disrespect of the sculptors behind these figures like VAROQ, JOE, Hiroyuki Nakazawa, Keiji Iwakura, and many others. These individuals have perfected their craft and dedicated their entire life to it. Even if you think that buying figures from a reseller doesn’t influence their career, you’re completely forgetting how social media acknowledges these artists for their crafts, bringing more attention and notoriety to their work. VAROQ went from a commissioned sculptor to now overseeing all Bandai Spirits and Banpresto Dragon Ball projects. It’s all thanks to our voices and the growing influence of Ichiban Kuji. I’m prepping the follow up video in the near future, but I will not allow blatant disrespect towards a hobby, IP, and artists I care deeply for. I’m not an elitist. I just have standards and respect. youtu.be/GepnJcoyJxk?is=xwW9…

Is it me, or does this look worse? Is this even real?

Yeah that Gen 3 leak is totally real now. They’re coming October

James Gunn needs to be fired

Listen, I’m all for physical media and playing these on old hardware, but the batteries could die and delete your save + a $200 asking price for a burnt out copy is a tough sell for someone looking to jump in and try these. $20 would be amazing.

My Switch 2 game tier list so far (ordered). Will update as I hopefully am able to play more by the end of the year! I recently picked up Yoshi, Splatoon, and the XB Remaster - so let’s see what they got!

Burger King is one of the best fast food burger chains, but y’all are too committed to rage bait to admit it

Thanks for letting me know so I can skip it

My creator friends: start grinding!!!

Such a major disappointment for Pokemon's first Masterlise...

Just because something makes sense doesn’t mean we have to accept it or that it’s even right to do so. Nearly every decision about GTA6 has been made to prey upon consumers that Take2 know will gobble up whatever they put in front of them. I’m glad I’m not a GTA guy because this is just so fucked up. I’m not loyal to ANY corporation and neither should any of you

Never played a Zelda game, huh?

What is WB doing man

Why would you market your game on a platform nobody watches

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My Saiyan Saga Shelves are looking dope, but there is far too much Kid Gohan in that outfit. Give him his sword Bandai!!

Why’d they give the clanker hips?

I think I have to use him now

I think there are loads of reasons why this is happening (not saying anyone can or should reasonably pay this) - She’s 90. They don’t want to charge $80 and have her signing 1000 autographs for 2 days straight - She flew in from Japan. Average flights are 10-14 hours direct. - She never comes to America and, as they say in the post, this is likely a once in a lifetime opportunity - She’s Goku. Like actually Goku. A mega celebrity in Japan; revered, acclaimed, and awarded by nearly every entity and person in Japan and in many parts of the world. If I had the money with this short notice, I wouldn’t hesitate. Nozawa is my Goku. But I understand why people can’t or won’t pay this amount in today’s economy.