It really is, it is annoying when I see comments on a beloved character that happens to be a minor as a bunny; it is just plastic and most of the time it isn’t extreme on sexualization like PLUM or Orchid Seed. It’s really just a collectible and if you don’t like it then swipe. It isn’t for everyone but also remember that these are licensed so wouldn’t that mean that the series approved of this? So no need to get mad at the people who happen to own a bunny. I very much agree with you
@@athenadraws7703 The fact that they’re going out of their way to try and find sexualization of minors even when it’s nonexistent is crazy. I think that’s the problem here. If you’re going to call out problematic figures, focus on those that are actually harmful and evident
The plus side of the kids on TikTok being crazy about, "omg she's a minor why she in bunny suit 😡" At least those kids understand that sexual stuff and kids don't go together. Hopefully that translates into being more safe online and knowing that adults shouldn't be sus with minors.
Yes, actually those youngsters are more switched on and alert to creepy behaviours or red flag fixations than previous generations. We have to give them props for that. Corporations don't care about safety online, so it's up to users to be responsible and care about kids in these spaces.
yeah anime figure tiktok is full of a whole crazy breed of people I really just sit back and watch I use to get tons of hate but eh I don't care I just love posting my figures
As collectors in the hobby we all need to be more cautious with our purchases, even if that means not ordering figures we love when they are overpriced (66k for a 1/4 bunny is way overpriced). It's the only way the prices will get put in check. Really glad to see you bringing attention to it. With your YT platform it helps educate newer collectors that some figures are not worth their ridiculous pricetags.
I’m glad you talked about the bootlegs on tiktok. I just hope they realize that bootlegs are not okay. I just started my tiktok account for my toys and collectibles because I can’t do long format like youtube because I don’t have the patience. But yeah it’s disheartening to see the support that bootlegs get like wake up people, support original ones. Haha! ☺️✌🏽 I love your outro btw and yeah we should all chill and enjoy figure collecting.
Yeah I've been telling to those pepole and most of them don't know those figure are bootleg and the one who know always say that we don't have money for the real one And I try to educate them with all the real price of real figure and how to get them what to use coz is very very annoying seeing bootleg figure getting all the attention So please when you see one leave a comment recomend original online shops even second hand is better than a bootleg
Your bit about owning lewd figures, a body pillow, and being a fully functioning adult at the same time hit me hard because it's also me. I get bullied like you wouldn't believe for my figure/merch preferences and am profiled as childish or immature 24/7 for what I like to collect. 😂
@@clariscollection exactly, but my surface shipments have started coming in now, and getting regular reminders from Parcelforce makes it feel like normal again. Except that these are figures from March. lol
@@stomachofchaos ohh! Your March surface orders have come in? That’s awesome! I’m still waiting for mine but I’m sure I will feel the same once the it happens! Also if you order from taobao with a proxy you can still get ems 😉 it’s been great for getting stuff in the aftermarket
@@rajm1976 for AmiAmi there is also the DHL option, but either way (FedEx or DHL) I 'll only use them for purchases of smallish items, but not when a preorder has 3 or more scales. Into a ship's cargo hold it goes...
I think it really does come down to younger people using TikTok which is why you get so many moral grandstanding comments on there, especially for popular shows. They can't exercise "Don't like don't watch" they go out of their way to find this stuff, then tell people how much they dislike it and judge them for it.
I totally agree with the tik tok figure one, some people get way too invested in others hobbies and trash on them for dumb reasons. A lot of media around us are problematic but that doesn't mean we can't still enjoy them, we can still recognize that and enjoy them.
I personally can't see the appeal of lewd and bunny figures but all power to those that enjoy them. At the end of the day they are fictional characters and can't be harmed by being sexualised. The idea that they are a gateway to abhorrent behaviour in real life is perverse beyond belief.
I agree, but sexualization of underage characters in anime, even if they are fictional, can lead to a space for pedos which should not exist. But yeah anime characters being sexualized isn't harmful to them since they don't even exist
@@salems_lot almost no one would want to see obviously child coded characters be sexually active but remember the target audience (teenage boys) for anime is the same age as most of the characters. Also as an example Marin from Dress up Darling is 15 but the design is very clearly not that young. So literally of no interest to paedophiles.
Oh my gosh, everything said about TikTok is so true! Everyone is so MAD all the time over things that aren’t that deep. And throwing around the pe** word constantly. I make all my figure content on TikTok, but I’d like to get back into RUclips since it’s so much more chill. I just don’t know if I have the time/patience for long form videos anymore.
People hate them because most of them are not cannon, they are feel like just another fan art despite actually licensed product. Other than actual cannon like Bunny Girl Sempai or Azur Lane. Because you cant use that arguments against them.
@@yulusleonard985 I suppose that’s understandable. I kinda find the fact that they’re not canon to be a cool thing, but I guess fan art isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. I like that it’s a unique product that never would have been produced, otherwise.
I imagine the dislike for them is that they are 99% the same. I don't feel any need to buy more than a few. (Though I do think I need that unique 66k bunny)
@@linusgustafsson2629 You’re definitely not wrong. I agree that many bunny figures have a lot of similarities, but I also feel like that’s part of why they display so well together. I also feel like Binding bunnies have a bit more variety than the Freeing ones. Your comment definitely helped me understand some of the dislike, so, thank you!
I think honestly a lot of the bunny figure hate and controversy around figures like the Taiga and Shiro bunnies on TikTok and Twitter are just fueled by performative activism. I guess they think shaming people for buying these figures is helping fight against over-sexualization of women and young girls in media? I can kind of understand why they'd be upset over that, but I just wish they would better direct their anger so that they could invoke the actual change they want to see instead of trying to force their black and white beliefs of what's right and wrong on strangers just enjoying their hobby.
How would you suggest alternative ways to fight oversexualisation? Am interested to hear any ideas or thoughts on that, because it's a growing issue, as corporations and med!a both seem to want to roll back progress feminists have made in the past 50 years.
@@smallgreenflies you seem to have replied to the wrong comment. Presumably there's nothing germane you wanted to add here, so I'll say thanks all the same, take care and leave it at that.
@@pendafen7405 I really don't understand why you would ask a random person about their plans to combat an extremely difficult topic to handle when we were talking about SJWs and anime figures.
yes! i have cut off so many pos since its so expensive. I feel as though these new companies are coming in here and just farting out crap thinking ppl will buy it bc "its a trend now"
You know what? Seeing these crazy prices, I'm gonna learn sculpting and painting and make my own figures. No overpricing. No shipping fees. No imports and duty. My wallet will be so much happier
There's garage kits if you can get them, usually made out of resin, but I'm not sure how expensive they are since I am not an artistic person and I would probably do a bad job of painting a garage kit, basically a do it yourself for a figure.
Huge tip for you. There are pvc beads for cosplay that only need to be softened with boiling water. Once soft, the beads can be sculpted together and pigmented with powders. I recommend keeping some silicone around as well, in case you want to make molds of your creations. With molds, you can replicate your figures and sell your own art. People pay a lot for figures, and the IP's have some pull on that, but if you're skilled enough, or heck, can just make a decent product, people will be fine buying your stuff if it's cheaper.
i just got into scale collecting last year and i feel like quitting already. the rising prices kill the fun - it's gotten to a point i could not justify it anymore. shipping and customs do not help either! also putting trust to a new manufacturer is such a HUGE GAMBLE. there are lots of figures there that deserve my attention. i'm not putting more than 20k yen to a company whose quality I'm not sure about.
For the bunny ones im just mad at how most of them its just....a bunny suit. On a character you know kind of concept. I love the bunnies that has been modified somehow to fit the chara's source material to show some individualism like the lacus clyne one etc. And btw WHY ARE THEY ALL BUNNIES? like there is so many different animal costumes too out there that we know would fit the chara more like taiga's or rhapthalia's and yet every single one of them is bunnies.....
I am with you with the idea of the “risky” figures we own or even just anime characters we like not necessarily reflecting our real life preferences or worldviews or whatever. That’s a common topic I unfortunately think about because I see so much about it. I don’t really browse TikTok much thankfully, but I do see it in other places. I really enjoyed this video and would like to see more like this. When you were ranting about companies selling nendoroid faceplates separately I was like PREACH 🗣🗣🗣
TikTok kids getting angry about a sexy bunny figure, meanwhile Yumeko Jabami is out here moaning in ecstasy and flooding her basement over the thought of gambling to death. 🤣 Great vid Gwyn!
Orchidseed is indeed the manufacturer who releases really…..questionable……figures of little girls. I have a pretty damn high tolerance for anime nonsense but they are just too much and I can’t support that either. Nice to hear someone else who feels the same! I loved this video and enjoyed hearing your thoughts on all this.
personally I view figures as investments. I haven't sold much of my collection, but just the fact I can sell my collection and gain back a large chunk of money I've spent on this hobby gives me peace of mind :') ya know just in case my financial situation changes
For me, I just see them as showing appreciation for your favorite character. There’s no better feeling then having a 1/4 of your fave sitting on your desk
tiktok is just.. a special app. everything is problematic and they make a fuss about everything. you can't say anything/do anything without being called "problematic." i hate that app and everything about it, i can't stand the people on it whining all the time about something. (and its pronounced Q techs lol)
The way I see it, figure collecting in general is already considered a niche hobby, so judgement is pretty much inevitable from an outside perspective. Fortunately, you can decide how much you want to care about it. I’m personally not into lewd figures or bunnies. I see the appeal in them but it’s personally not something I’m into. My tastes lie more in gaming/comic based figures. At the same time though, I can connect with the passion that someone may have for a figure or a fictional character since I know I feel the same way about the types of characters I like or collect (plus I’m sure MOST people have crushed over someone fictional before). While I have a right to an opinion, it doesn’t have any affect on the person that enjoys collecting those types of things because at the end of the day they’re collecting for themselves, not me. Just like how they may not be as into gaming/comic figures as I am, but I don’t collect for other people’s satisfaction. We’re all just buying plastic representations of things that we enjoy. We can like or hate certain things, but unless it’s physically or emotionally hurting someone or is super insensitive, then I don’t think it’s fair to automatically label someone as a pervert just because they like buying big eyed anime girls with bunny ears. It’s all subjective at the end of the day so I don’t think it’s worth getting too worked up over.
ugh tiktok can be so toxic at times. Luckily I haven't dealt with it too much but I just censor out certain words so I don't have to deal with it whenever I post one 😂 it's like, I just think they look cute and I love the 1/4 scale. Also all the minors telling adults not to buy 18+ items (figures and manga) is so weird! 😭 and everyone always assuming you're rich is so funny too lmao like nope, just an adult with a full time job.
I always say these videos that are more chill chats are my favorite!! This is what we all love haha I honestly Agree with everything you said! I think it’s good that you just ignore the negativity. People should remember that this is something we look to for enjoyment and it’s not that deep. Haha
I think you are right about figure prices and taking risks on new companies, it has just gotten to expensive. I like when you do videos likes this, where I live no one collects figures or is into anime so your channel and the other ones I watch on RUclips are the only connection I have to others who like what I do. Keep up the great videos and looking forward to Part 2
I totally agree on prices, I just recently started collecting and I knew prices would be high but for a lot of the figures I like there is no way I am paying so much because the prices are not justifiable
Honestly I full heartily agree with your takes on figure tiktok, I cannot stand them and worst thing is its spreading to other social media as well On a lot of GSC’s posts on instagram if they post a bunny figure or anything a lot of people are in the comments just straight up calling everyone buying the figure a Ped0 and its ridiculous and because of it GSC has stopped posting some figures on the EN account and it can only be seen on the JP account I have no clue why people on tiktok support bootlegs not only is it bad for the industry/artists/sculptors that put hard work to make the figure its also bad for the environment If the people that buy the bootleg want to eventually get rid of the figure they have to throw it away which creates more waste on the earth thats already there as theres no resale value unlike the original that can at least be sold to someone who loves that waifu/husbando creating less waste in general tiktok as a platform as whole in is just too toxic and basically is a video form of twitter and its straight up awful and not the best place to post figure content without getting a ton of hate
I just hate how hard it is to get into the hobby. It's like you MUST pre-order everything you can never get anything on release day or wait a week or two to get the funds. It's crazy going to all the usual sites to see whats there and all the statues are always sold out and then you look them up online and they are 2x-3x the retail price. I've just decided to save my money and get a resin or 3d printer and a paint setup for less than 2-3 figures and print and paint my own "bootlegs".
The problem is someone always WOULD “pay that price”. Until the entire community buckles down and doesn’t order these stupidly overpriced figures just because they can, companies will continue to spike prices. Like those demon slayer 1/4ths that are nearly 2 thousand dollars? Someone is absolutely going to buy those and it gives companies more excuses to price them that way.
Would “Is my lewd anime waifu really informing my perception of the world?” have been a better title? 😂 Really interesting discussion. I stick to RUclips and instagram. Have cancelled a lot of preorders due to rising costs and shipping concerns. I have to really, really care about the figure and design.
I started collecting nendos because they were 50 ish and now theyre going for 80💀 also I am so disappointed that the faceplates that should have been included in the first place are sold separately (looking at you demon slayer). Also I agree that people hate on bunnies just to prove their moral superiority. Like people consume problematic stuff on the daily but they choose to hate on people who buy figures for the artistry and for enjoyment.
top tip for those who can't afford full scales. get prize figures taito make really damn good ones and they are sold at a decent price, their winter maid rem is amazing! never buy bootlegs, you can find plenty videos on youtube detailing how low quality, poorly painted and flimsy they are and also they hurt the industry by buying bootlegs you're only going to make the price of real figs go up
That's the thing. Us who collect those cheaper figures are still talked about and frowned upon by you scale collectors. If it's fake? We get shit. If it's cheaper than $300 we get shit on still. I have seen my fair share already
The added shipping prices + the rising prices have definitely made me rethink a few of my pre-orders and cancel some, hope the pandemic slows down eventually so that prices could go back to normal but we've been saying it for a few years now so I guess we'll just have to deal with it as figure collectors for now. Great discussion video!
I felt that tiktok part. I post my figures regularly now and my fy has changed dramatically because of it. I see so many creators getting attacked for for example the Rena ryuguu bunny from Higurashi or nekopara figures. It’s ridiculous to bash real life people for this
One of the things that drives me crazy about anime figure TikTok is that girls can own bunny figure or a lewd figure but if the account it a guy the get call a bunch of ridiculous and inappropriate names for literally no reason, I saw a comment the other day that literally said “I’m ok if a girl owns a bunny figure but I a guy owns it, it’s gross and weird like you shouldn’t own those” like what is the difference.
Sounds like normal tiktok teens getting bent out of shape over the smallest thing. It's one of the reasons I stay away from TT. I hear sooooo much drama about fandom drama and people mass reporting cos they don't like your ship or something. It's not worth it XD
Honestly, I own the Taiga bunny figure and I don’t view it sexually at all. She is not posed provocatively, so to me, it’s just an adorable figure. I also think it’s fine to own figures of underaged characters because at the end of the day, they are fictional, look like adults, and in my mind they ARE adults. I am not viewing them as underage. That being said, there’s definitely a distinct line that should not be crossed. There is a clear difference in a young adult lewd figure and a literal child. People should be focusing on the loli collectors instead imo. *cough* orchid seed 😬
They should be attacking some of the Shiro figures instead. And I totally agree with what you’ve stated: they’re fictional. Are there some creeps out there that it translates into real fetishes? Absolutely. But the majority of figure collectors get the figure because they like the character and/or appreciate the figure as it is intended.
people need to find something better in their time than get mad at people owning lewd figures of 17 year old anime girls. like? I do think the figure industry oversexualizes underage anime girls too much, especially when they aren't sexualized at all in their source material, but sending hate comments to their owners isn't the way to protest.
When it comes to buying and collecting figures, I collect figures mainly because I admire the artwork and sculpt. Buying them just solely for investment is not even in my thoughts. Sure some of my figures will go up maybe a bit but thats not my reason for collecting them. Probably a secondary reason to buy them? Idk
Azur Lane fan here. New Jersey figure was pre-ordered. The price is horrendous, but she's like my second favorite ship in the game. Luckily Solaris had pretty affordable shipping, plus with a discount code I essentially got her for MSRP including shipping!
I’m sorry you’re getting hate over some of your figures. My tastes are a bit more generic and I don’t get why someone would criticise your collection. Some of the figures may be a bit lewd for me (funnily enough none of your bunnies) but I’d never hate as they’re yours and they are all works of art. Everything is getting so expensive that I’m downgrading and have to LOVE the character. God help me when there’s a lush Choso figure 😅
Bootlegs run rampant on tiktok- like crazy 😳 people who decide to purchase them and not the original figures is literally beyond me. Also I’m surprised as to how many people haven’t mentioned it.. but I keep seeing figures that I almost never see online! For example, I remember coming across a clip of someone building a life sized statue of Portas D. Ace from one piece- I often question if these life sized figures are real or straight up bootlegs? Same with resin demon slayer figures forgot to add I keep seeing these on tiktok btw-
Love these chatty video’s Gwyn! They feel like I’m talking to a good friend, haha! I really enjoy watching these with a cup of tea, just chillin’. I’m not on TikTok and from the information I’ve gathered here, that’s a good thing and I will keep it that way.😅 About the rising prices…yea, they really do hurt. But honestly, it’s not only that. A huge part I have to take into consideration is customs, as well. And as figures reach prices beyond €150…well…customs really hits extra hard, too. So yeah, I do cut down on PO’s and I do send my money to companies I trust - like Alter - or companies that I’ve heard from other collectors that are trustworthy.
I’ve definitely noticed this on the anime figure side of Tik Tok, I think what it comes down to is that the loud minority making these comments are children. I think a lot of these kids correlate bunny suits with sexualization but really these characters aren’t showing any more than a swim suit. Also while I understand that bunny suits are associated with playboy, at this point they’ve become extremely iconic and are also associated with things like Legally Blonde and other media that is not playboy adjacent. I think it’s weird how a lot of figure collectors don’t get nearly as much backlash if they reveal they’re a women first which is bizarre because I’ve met so many men in this community who appreciate their figures the same way I do and it’s not purely sexual, it’s art. With the bootlegs, I also think it comes down to kids not being able to afford the scales but literally figures are not a necessity and if you can’t afford them then don’t buy them. It’s dumb because we all know stealing art is bad so why doesn’t it matter when the art is anime figures? Sorry for the long winded comment but also with censoring I’ve found that if I censor the figure before I ever put it on TT instead of censoring it with the TT editor, I don’t get flagged. If it’s people reporting your videos though I don’t really have a work around for that 😬 sorry that’s happening.
I feel the same about kotobukiya 😭😭. They were my favourite figure making company because their figures tend to be good (nothing jaw dropping, but very solid figures) and I thought their prices was the most fair so they had my biggest respect. But now they’re joining the fray with the other companies with their higher prices and I’m so sad. They also made an announcement that if they ever re-release older figures, they will also be priced higher than their original prices. I don’t know how much more they’ll be, but time will tell. I understand that prices will naturally rise over time, however with these current prices, it just reeks of companies being greedy and taking advantage that many seem to be willing to pay for these absurd prices. Either way, the constant figure rising prices is disheartening. Before when new figures were announced, I’d be excited to see what new characters will have figures. Now, I dread new announcements because I fear how much more expensive they are now compared to 3 months ago 😞 (P.S. like that Berserk pop-up figure of Guts, it was originally going to go for 6.9k yen in Feb, and now it’s going for 8.8k yen like what?? 😭😭)
That was a great tea session and you are right that i was hopping for you to be harsher … but you are too nice to do that 🤣. Well, glad I have never downloaded tik tok or browse any related content. Btw I believe the Chika (Xmas Box) figure is manufactured by BeBox and produced by Myethos - I hope the latter’s influence help shape in how the figure turns out.
As a long time collector I remember when Alter figures used to be for $120 and FREEing bunnies were just under $200; I thought that it was crazy for those prices. If you told me back then prices were going to be as they are nowadays I wouldn’t believe it for a second. Crazy times we live in!
I agree with you on figures what people say about bunnys and I get some hate on my kyoko Sakura and Sayaka miki Swimsuit figures and there is the one tik tok page selling bootleg 1/4 sacle figures and saying that they are phone stands for like 60 to 50 dollars when they are more and way better too love your videos Gwen
I’ll just say it’s not by chance that you’re experiencing more hostility on tiktok than other places. Tiktok will intentionally show someone something that is likely to upset them or enrage them because it’s the single most effective way of driving engagement. While it’s like that on other platforms as well, but it feels especially toxic to expose creators to the most hostile audience possible… like you mentioned your other video you mentioned isn’t ‘negative’ in the sense that you’re saying hateful things or dragging people, it’s still ‘negative’ in a way where people will click because they want to hear a negative opinion on something. Heck, even now my comment now is an example. I’ve watched plenty of your other videos (great stuff, good work!) but this will be my longest comment I’ve made and will ultimately signal to RUclips that this video is getting more engagement and push for more content of this nature. On an unrelated note, I’m actually extremely grateful to see other women being interested in lewd figures. In every other little RUclips nook I’ve been in, adult women have openly shunned anything with even sexual undertones. It’s been so refreshing to see women excited and positive towards fun sexy stuff instead of acting like it’s gross or embarrassing. Like… Im ace and I still felt alienated by the extreme sex negativity. I can only imagine how much harder it is for other people.
I loved this video, hearing your opinions on figure collecting "tea" is so entertaining. 😂 I don't go on TikTok but hearing about the kinda drama that goes on there makes me really glad for that (I already deal with Twitter and that's bad enough lmao). I 100% agree that it's not that deep and I think a lot of it has to do with different levels of maturity. And yeah, prices these days are insaaaane. Not gonna lie, it has been crossing my mind more and more often that I might give up the hobby before I go bankrupt. I just have such low impulse control when it comes to ordering figures lol.
I ordered a Megumin explosion figure from AmiAmi last week, new, at an amazing price! Half of the lowest price on eBay. I’m assuming it won’t be bootleg from them, but the shipping to the UK was 80% the purchase price! I had to go with surface shipping, 2 months to see if I got ripped off😬 Best thing for me, I’ve used all my possible display places on the 80 or so figures I own so I’ve had to ease off buying now anyway. Just new figures from new anime for me, the Desumi Magahara nendo looks awesome when she gets released. I’m a 50+yo male, so I get judged already, can’t possibly buy anything lewd. Society really limits the fun of this hobby. I’ve raised kids who have kids and have no inappropriate tendencies, I just love anime girls. They’re not even real FFS! Real kids are horrible! 😂
I had no idea about the toxic environment on TikTok since im not on that platform. Sorry to hear that they just put you down Gwyn but we support your hobby around here 100%.
Lmao, yes! I was watching somebody bloating about their big anime collection and I was like, “Bro those are bootlegs though.” And hella people came at me. And yes its gotta be the young thing. But tiktok is immature af.
It shocked me when I saw the price of 1/4 Onmyoji Taishakuten but it is a really beautiful male and I'm a male figure collector😱 but luckily at Akimomo I can pay in installments 😅 an update on Grails, Preorders and worst/favorit Manufactures would be interessting for me☺️
@@karlaruiz8685 Yeah, that is something else and I don't want to think about shipping 😅 but it will be my first (maybe last) 1/4 Scale and I'm very excited🥰 RIP Wallet
Omg right when i thought abt getting into figure collecting i saw the high prices n was like oh no goodbye this hobby f*ck u inflation 💀💀💀 that male figure with the umbrella was stunning n I’d order if it wasn’t so damn expensive 😵💫😵💫
I mostly moved to 2nd hand 'older' figures because of these current prices. I managed to get a girls in panzer nendoroid for less than 20 euros from mandarake. Mandarake is a lot cheaper than amiami preowned. But some pieces are still expensive and some get more expensive.
@@Ms666slayer I honestly prefer the Taito figures over the pop up parade figures. Taito is so much better and bigger and like half the price. If I look at my pop up parade figures and my taito figures it's an easy pick
Instagram gets SUPER toxic about bunny figures. I ended up informing someone who made their whole account centered around a specific character that the creator and artist wrote R18 shotacon doujins lol
Also I have one of the few Insight PVC figures and holy hell it's beautiful. I know the artist worked closely with them and insisted it was PVC, but the paint quality was amazing, it's cast off and all of the pieces fit together really well. I was pleasantly surprised.
the reason why the anime figure tiktok community is so against those kind of lewd teenage girl figures is because most of the collectors on there are minors themselves, and usually girls as well. it can be uncomfortable for them to see people collect those kinds of figures when they are just like them. personally i don't have a problem with it, but i see this as the main reason why people are so against them. thank you for bringing it up though!
"i don't have any make up on", AH the subtle flex ! 🤣 For the figures, i only pre order established companies and honestly i wait for sales (like Chika i got her for 100$)
Orchidseed is worth trying if you ever find something you like. For example the Yumiko Sakaki bunny is really good and, I would personally say, better looking than a Skytube bunny I have that is in a similar pose. And the ones I have are bigger than the scale suggests as well. They do have some issues that you sometimes have to deal with on your own though, but sculpt/paint wise I am very happy with them.
It's my first time watching your video. Just wanted to hear some voice before I sleep and I can't believe I watched the entire 36 mins. Love your voice and your funny expression
I’m fr glad I like the bunny version of Taiga better cause if I liked the tiger more I’d be so mad 😭😭😭 I think I just really like the white bunny suit lol, I gotta admit the face on the tiger version is extra cute with her open mouth
I've stopped preordering figures for right now and am just paying for ones I currently have preordered. Partially because of the price increase but also because I might be moving to Japan next year and can take NONE of my figures with me and with have to find a way to store everything before I leave. Unless I see a figure I absolutely must have and cannot live without, I am refraining from preordering more
i’m personally uncomfy with purchasing bunnies of underage characters, but i still appreciate their designs. but the idea of harassing someone else for buying them??????wild. l*li’s are another story, but if a rando on the internet buys a high school anime girl in a lewd outfit, is it really such a problem to the point that you have to start a war in the comments section???? lmao
@@GwynCollects You are like...an exquisitely radiant 1:1 grail figure magically come to life from being sculpted by truly enchanted hands... Your super symmetrical facial features are... Whoa. It's no wonder why you collect amazing figures! :) ***Also, your general figure insights are super compelling!***
I only just started collecting and find it hard to even just pay the pop up parade prices or prize figure prices. I have a figure I have been looking at that is only $170 that I really like the look of but it would be the first figure I have spent more then $100 on if I do get it. ahhhh I did recently get a Taito Rem figure that was not the best quality but was still decent and was only a $20 prize figure. Main issue was a few spots with paint overlapping where it should not be but in spots you cant tell when it is on a shelf.
As someone who's planning on starting a figure collection and doesn't have alot of money to spare I'd rather spend extra money for official figure. I don't get alot of money to spend on my interests/hobbies if I'm gonna buy something I wanna make sure it lasts plus bootleg figures can have harmful chemicals in them.
Pre-order prices have always been slowly on the rise but in the past year especially it has gotten so bad. I pre-ordered the Wei Wuxian Scale by Goodsmile Arts Shangahai for about $230, he has a unique base, lots of detail, and he's very large. I was hesitant to spend that much even then and that was only in November of 2021 now there are plain jane 1/7 scales going up for that price with no unique features. It 100% is going to be driving people out of the hobby and there is nothing more sad to see than companies outpricing their customers because of greed
I think for the new companies, it's very important to look at who the sculptor and painter are and if they have a portfolio that we can review. For the Neonmax Mois 1/6 scale figure that you pointed out, it has some experienced people working on her, so that can be a tell-tale sign that it might be ok to go for the preorder. Also, looking at their social media, website, and interactions with feedback is a good way to determine if they are trustable or not. Neonmax has displayed their prototype figures at the Tokyo Figure Festival so at least they are doing everything right so far. A lot of times I've noticed that you don't necessarily need to preorder unless it's a limited and exclusive item because it will show up for at least a few days in stock, so people just need to keep track of it if they really want it.
Regarding the FOTS thing, I am still a new collector (started in November 2021) and lately I have been very tempted by their designs, especially the Succubus and the Bunny girl riding the carrot, they're both super cute. I do want to get them but I'm not sure about taking the risk, I might just wait for users pics and decide based on them, since they probably won't sell out super fast on release
Enjoyed this video, and the topics covered! Agree so much about the current prices that are making me less impulsive which is good for my wallet. NGL, I have the NJ bunny bookmarked (c’mon, it’ll be 2023) and I even try to justify a possible preorder by telling myself to not buy two bunnies if two bunnies I like are released… I know it doesn’t make sense. As for FOTS I never had been a fan since day 1 although I still see people reselling them for lots of money. As I don’t use TikTok, looks like I’m spared the headache of übertrolls. Looking forward to more vids! ☺️
I’ve seen some videos about bootlegs figures on RUclips. And there was someone who bought some bootleg bunny figures. And like I see how they come in bubble wrap and stuff and how parts come off even if they are FREEing bunnies. And I don’t want to give the user away obviously, but like I’d rather save up for the real deal than getting a bootleg that I wouldn’t be proud to put on the shelf just to say that I have a version of the figure. And like with the figures I have PO now I’m too afraid to cancel som of them so I don’t face the wrath of Amiami. But the one figure that I feel like was too much, but I couldn’t pass up was the Okamizukin-Chan figure. Like I was so excited for her to be open for preorder, but then I saw that 22,000 yen price tag and I think my jaw dropped a bit. Like I was thinking definitely 20,000 or less, maybe that’s a bit generous, but in the end I couldn’t pass her up. She better wow me for the price and I pray that base is not boring at all. Also no discount off of Amiami which sucked.
Hi. Love your channel and your passion ^^ I don't collect figures (yet... I think of it more and more) but I collect model cars, mostly 1/18 scale. In the passed 10 years, prices only went up and today, with some manufacturers, while quality is still the same, models are 2 or 3 times what they sold for before. I think prices will only rise, and it's a pity. And I don't even talk about speculating :(
I kinda stopped lately since i kinda ran out of space. But i agree every figure ate resin statue has gonna up.yes they look more and more beautiful but sometimes the is more base than character
I am still waiting on my Bellfine 1/7 Rem... Really hoping she turns out well. Bellfine's version of Rem is pretty much the only version of her in her OG outfit in a dynamic pose with her mace. So considering most of my 1/7 are dynamic pose OG figures I took a gamble there.
This was so fun to watch!! I definitely agree that there’s a certain “ickiness” to the way companies have been releasing and pricing figures recently
I cannot stand anime figure tiktok, their absolute hatred towards even the most innocent figures and their support of bootlegs is baffling to me.
It really is, it is annoying when I see comments on a beloved character that happens to be a minor as a bunny; it is just plastic and most of the time it isn’t extreme on sexualization like PLUM or Orchid Seed. It’s really just a collectible and if you don’t like it then swipe. It isn’t for everyone but also remember that these are licensed so wouldn’t that mean that the series approved of this? So no need to get mad at the people who happen to own a bunny. I very much agree with you
@@athenadraws7703 The fact that they’re going out of their way to try and find sexualization of minors even when it’s nonexistent is crazy. I think that’s the problem here. If you’re going to call out problematic figures, focus on those that are actually harmful and evident
Supporting bootlegs is weird and goofy
I can sort of get the bootleg thing if it's really goofy and funny looking but to go out of their way to say buy these over the official is weird
Any community on TikTok is wack as fuck. I find them always so messed up
The plus side of the kids on TikTok being crazy about, "omg she's a minor why she in bunny suit 😡" At least those kids understand that sexual stuff and kids don't go together. Hopefully that translates into being more safe online and knowing that adults shouldn't be sus with minors.
Yes, actually those youngsters are more switched on and alert to creepy behaviours or red flag fixations than previous generations. We have to give them props for that. Corporations don't care about safety online, so it's up to users to be responsible and care about kids in these spaces.
yeah anime figure tiktok is full of a whole crazy breed of people I really just sit back and watch I use to get tons of hate but eh I don't care I just love posting my figures
As collectors in the hobby we all need to be more cautious with our purchases, even if that means not ordering figures we love when they are overpriced (66k for a 1/4 bunny is way overpriced). It's the only way the prices will get put in check. Really glad to see you bringing attention to it. With your YT platform it helps educate newer collectors that some figures are not worth their ridiculous pricetags.
I’m glad you talked about the bootlegs on tiktok. I just hope they realize that bootlegs are not okay. I just started my tiktok account for my toys and collectibles because I can’t do long format like youtube because I don’t have the patience. But yeah it’s disheartening to see the support that bootlegs get like wake up people, support original ones. Haha! ☺️✌🏽 I love your outro btw and yeah we should all chill and enjoy figure collecting.
Yeah I've been telling to those pepole and most of them don't know those figure are bootleg and the one who know always say that we don't have money for the real one
And I try to educate them with all the real price of real figure and how to get them what to use coz is very very annoying seeing bootleg figure getting all the attention
So please when you see one leave a comment recomend original online shops even second hand is better than a bootleg
Your bit about owning lewd figures, a body pillow, and being a fully functioning adult at the same time hit me hard because it's also me. I get bullied like you wouldn't believe for my figure/merch preferences and am profiled as childish or immature 24/7 for what I like to collect. 😂
You are an adult who is taking care of their responsibilities and spending money on stuff they enjoy. You are doing great!
@@darknaruto117 exactly!! they're just jealous that their monthly rent is sitting on your shelf and that ur better off than them 😌😌
I'm ordering half as much as I used to last year, UK losing EMS and prices going up so much is a bit disheartening.
I couldn’t agree more surface is my new best friend 🥲
@@clariscollection exactly, but my surface shipments have started coming in now, and getting regular reminders from Parcelforce makes it feel like normal again. Except that these are figures from March. lol
@@stomachofchaos ohh! Your March surface orders have come in? That’s awesome! I’m still waiting for mine but I’m sure I will feel the same once the it happens! Also if you order from taobao with a proxy you can still get ems 😉 it’s been great for getting stuff in the aftermarket
I have found FedEx just fine if a bit more expensive. They route via Dubai so no flying over warzones
@@rajm1976 for AmiAmi there is also the DHL option, but either way (FedEx or DHL) I 'll only use them for purchases of smallish items, but not when a preorder has 3 or more scales. Into a ship's cargo hold it goes...
I think it really does come down to younger people using TikTok which is why you get so many moral grandstanding comments on there, especially for popular shows. They can't exercise "Don't like don't watch" they go out of their way to find this stuff, then tell people how much they dislike it and judge them for it.
I totally agree with the tik tok figure one, some people get way too invested in others hobbies and trash on them for dumb reasons. A lot of media around us are problematic but that doesn't mean we can't still enjoy them, we can still recognize that and enjoy them.
I personally can't see the appeal of lewd and bunny figures but all power to those that enjoy them. At the end of the day they are fictional characters and can't be harmed by being sexualised. The idea that they are a gateway to abhorrent behaviour in real life is perverse beyond belief.
I agree, but sexualization of underage characters in anime, even if they are fictional, can lead to a space for pedos which should not exist. But yeah anime characters being sexualized isn't harmful to them since they don't even exist
@@salems_lot almost no one would want to see obviously child coded characters be sexually active but remember the target audience (teenage boys) for anime is the same age as most of the characters. Also as an example Marin from Dress up Darling is 15 but the design is very clearly not that young. So literally of no interest to paedophiles.
Oh my gosh, everything said about TikTok is so true! Everyone is so MAD all the time over things that aren’t that deep. And throwing around the pe** word constantly. I make all my figure content on TikTok, but I’d like to get back into RUclips since it’s so much more chill. I just don’t know if I have the time/patience for long form videos anymore.
I really don’t see why people dislike bunny figures. Such beautiful, high quality display pieces, and many of them aren’t THAT lewd.
People hate them because most of them are not cannon, they are feel like just another fan art despite actually licensed product. Other than actual cannon like Bunny Girl Sempai or Azur Lane. Because you cant use that arguments against them.
@@yulusleonard985 I suppose that’s understandable. I kinda find the fact that they’re not canon to be a cool thing, but I guess fan art isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. I like that it’s a unique product that never would have been produced, otherwise.
I imagine the dislike for them is that they are 99% the same. I don't feel any need to buy more than a few. (Though I do think I need that unique 66k bunny)
@@linusgustafsson2629 You’re definitely not wrong. I agree that many bunny figures have a lot of similarities, but I also feel like that’s part of why they display so well together.
I also feel like Binding bunnies have a bit more variety than the Freeing ones.
Your comment definitely helped me understand some of the dislike, so, thank you!
There just isn't enough male bunny figures for them to be justified IMHO
I think honestly a lot of the bunny figure hate and controversy around figures like the Taiga and Shiro bunnies on TikTok and Twitter are just fueled by performative activism. I guess they think shaming people for buying these figures is helping fight against over-sexualization of women and young girls in media? I can kind of understand why they'd be upset over that, but I just wish they would better direct their anger so that they could invoke the actual change they want to see instead of trying to force their black and white beliefs of what's right and wrong on strangers just enjoying their hobby.
How would you suggest alternative ways to fight oversexualisation? Am interested to hear any ideas or thoughts on that, because it's a growing issue, as corporations and med!a both seem to want to roll back progress feminists have made in the past 50 years.
@@pendafen7405 Maybe focusing on nonfictional women? Also I don't think writing hate comments is combatting anything, like at all
@@smallgreenflies you seem to have replied to the wrong comment. Presumably there's nothing germane you wanted to add here, so I'll say thanks all the same, take care and leave it at that.
@@pendafen7405 I really don't understand why you would ask a random person about their plans to combat an extremely difficult topic to handle when we were talking about SJWs and anime figures.
"Who would order it... Yes its Chika, of course I ordered it" 😂😂😂 amazing Gwyn
yes! i have cut off so many pos since its so expensive.
I feel as though these new companies are coming in here and just farting out crap thinking ppl will buy it bc "its a trend now"
Exactly
Would you mind naming a few??
You know what? Seeing these crazy prices, I'm gonna learn sculpting and painting and make my own figures. No overpricing. No shipping fees. No imports and duty. My wallet will be so much happier
Wishing you the best, a middle ground would be garage kits though some can still be a pretty penny, but its probably really rewarding.
Learn Zbrush, get a 3D printer with high fidelity and go ham. Then learn the art of airbrushing. It is possible, just gotta commit.
There's garage kits if you can get them, usually made out of resin, but I'm not sure how expensive they are since I am not an artistic person and I would probably do a bad job of painting a garage kit, basically a do it yourself for a figure.
Huge tip for you. There are pvc beads for cosplay that only need to be softened with boiling water. Once soft, the beads can be sculpted together and pigmented with powders. I recommend keeping some silicone around as well, in case you want to make molds of your creations. With molds, you can replicate your figures and sell your own art. People pay a lot for figures, and the IP's have some pull on that, but if you're skilled enough, or heck, can just make a decent product, people will be fine buying your stuff if it's cheaper.
i just got into scale collecting last year and i feel like quitting already. the rising prices kill the fun - it's gotten to a point i could not justify it anymore.
shipping and customs do not help either!
also putting trust to a new manufacturer is such a HUGE GAMBLE. there are lots of figures there that deserve my attention. i'm not putting more than 20k yen to a company whose quality I'm not sure about.
For the bunny ones im just mad at how most of them its just....a bunny suit. On a character you know kind of concept.
I love the bunnies that has been modified somehow to fit the chara's source material to show some individualism like the lacus clyne one etc.
And btw WHY ARE THEY ALL BUNNIES? like there is so many different animal costumes too out there that we know would fit the chara more like taiga's or rhapthalia's and yet every single one of them is bunnies.....
I am with you with the idea of the “risky” figures we own or even just anime characters we like not necessarily reflecting our real life preferences or worldviews or whatever. That’s a common topic I unfortunately think about because I see so much about it. I don’t really browse TikTok much thankfully, but I do see it in other places.
I really enjoyed this video and would like to see more like this. When you were ranting about companies selling nendoroid faceplates separately I was like PREACH 🗣🗣🗣
TikTok kids getting angry about a sexy bunny figure, meanwhile Yumeko Jabami is out here moaning in ecstasy and flooding her basement over the thought of gambling to death. 🤣
Great vid Gwyn!
Right idk why they're criticizing the company for making a sexualized version of her when she's very sexualized in the actual anime 😂
Orchidseed is indeed the manufacturer who releases really…..questionable……figures of little girls. I have a pretty damn high tolerance for anime nonsense but they are just too much and I can’t support that either. Nice to hear someone else who feels the same! I loved this video and enjoyed hearing your thoughts on all this.
personally I view figures as investments. I haven't sold much of my collection, but just the fact I can sell my collection and gain back a large chunk of money I've spent on this hobby gives me peace of mind :') ya know just in case my financial situation changes
Agree!
For me, I just see them as showing appreciation for your favorite character. There’s no better feeling then having a 1/4 of your fave sitting on your desk
tiktok is just.. a special app. everything is problematic and they make a fuss about everything. you can't say anything/do anything without being called "problematic." i hate that app and everything about it, i can't stand the people on it whining all the time about something. (and its pronounced Q techs lol)
They always whine about different anime figures like please stop
The way I see it, figure collecting in general is already considered a niche hobby, so judgement is pretty much inevitable from an outside perspective. Fortunately, you can decide how much you want to care about it.
I’m personally not into lewd figures or bunnies. I see the appeal in them but it’s personally not something I’m into. My tastes lie more in gaming/comic based figures. At the same time though, I can connect with the passion that someone may have for a figure or a fictional character since I know I feel the same way about the types of characters I like or collect (plus I’m sure MOST people have crushed over someone fictional before). While I have a right to an opinion, it doesn’t have any affect on the person that enjoys collecting those types of things because at the end of the day they’re collecting for themselves, not me. Just like how they may not be as into gaming/comic figures as I am, but I don’t collect for other people’s satisfaction. We’re all just buying plastic representations of things that we enjoy. We can like or hate certain things, but unless it’s physically or emotionally hurting someone or is super insensitive, then I don’t think it’s fair to automatically label someone as a pervert just because they like buying big eyed anime girls with bunny ears. It’s all subjective at the end of the day so I don’t think it’s worth getting too worked up over.
ugh tiktok can be so toxic at times. Luckily I haven't dealt with it too much but I just censor out certain words so I don't have to deal with it whenever I post one 😂 it's like, I just think they look cute and I love the 1/4 scale. Also all the minors telling adults not to buy 18+ items (figures and manga) is so weird! 😭 and everyone always assuming you're rich is so funny too lmao like nope, just an adult with a full time job.
I always say these videos that are more chill chats are my favorite!! This is what we all love haha I honestly Agree with everything you said! I think it’s good that you just ignore the negativity. People should remember that this is something we look to for enjoyment and it’s not that deep. Haha
I think you are right about figure prices and taking risks on new companies, it has just gotten to expensive. I like when you do videos likes this, where I live no one collects figures or is into anime so your channel and the other ones I watch on RUclips are the only connection I have to others who like what I do. Keep up the great videos and looking forward to Part 2
I totally agree on prices, I just recently started collecting and I knew prices would be high but for a lot of the figures I like there is no way I am paying so much because the prices are not justifiable
Honestly I full heartily agree with your takes on figure tiktok, I cannot stand them and worst thing is its spreading to other social media as well
On a lot of GSC’s posts on instagram if they post a bunny figure or anything a lot of people are in the comments just straight up calling everyone buying the figure a Ped0 and its ridiculous and because of it GSC has stopped posting some figures on the EN account and it can only be seen on the JP account
I have no clue why people on tiktok support bootlegs not only is it bad for the industry/artists/sculptors that put hard work to make the figure its also bad for the environment
If the people that buy the bootleg want to eventually get rid of the figure they have to throw it away which creates more waste on the earth thats already there as theres no resale value unlike the original that can at least be sold to someone who loves that waifu/husbando creating less waste
in general tiktok as a platform as whole in is just too toxic and basically is a video form of twitter and its straight up awful and not the best place to post figure content without getting a ton of hate
I already hate TikTok but the bootleg thing just makes me hate it even more omg
I can’t bring myself to collect bootlegs tbh. It’s cheap, but it feels wrong supporting a company who relies off others
I just hate how hard it is to get into the hobby. It's like you MUST pre-order everything you can never get anything on release day or wait a week or two to get the funds. It's crazy going to all the usual sites to see whats there and all the statues are always sold out and then you look them up online and they are 2x-3x the retail price. I've just decided to save my money and get a resin or 3d printer and a paint setup for less than 2-3 figures and print and paint my own "bootlegs".
The problem is someone always WOULD “pay that price”. Until the entire community buckles down and doesn’t order these stupidly overpriced figures just because they can, companies will continue to spike prices. Like those demon slayer 1/4ths that are nearly 2 thousand dollars? Someone is absolutely going to buy those and it gives companies more excuses to price them that way.
Yes please, a second part of figure manufactures will be awesome!! Thanks Gwyn, awesome content!!
Would “Is my lewd anime waifu really informing my perception of the world?” have been a better title? 😂 Really interesting discussion. I stick to RUclips and instagram. Have cancelled a lot of preorders due to rising costs and shipping concerns. I have to really, really care about the figure and design.
I started collecting nendos because they were 50 ish and now theyre going for 80💀 also I am so disappointed that the faceplates that should have been included in the first place are sold separately (looking at you demon slayer). Also I agree that people hate on bunnies just to prove their moral superiority. Like people consume problematic stuff on the daily but they choose to hate on people who buy figures for the artistry and for enjoyment.
top tip for those who can't afford full scales. get prize figures taito make really damn good ones and they are sold at a decent price, their winter maid rem is amazing! never buy bootlegs, you can find plenty videos on youtube detailing how low quality, poorly painted and flimsy they are and also they hurt the industry by buying bootlegs you're only going to make the price of real figs go up
That's the thing. Us who collect those cheaper figures are still talked about and frowned upon by you scale collectors. If it's fake? We get shit. If it's cheaper than $300 we get shit on still. I have seen my fair share already
Been spending more on my anime tattoos now than figures. No need to worry about shipping. Lol
Always appreciate the longer vids, Gwyn! Can't wait to dive in ^^
The added shipping prices + the rising prices have definitely made me rethink a few of my pre-orders and cancel some, hope the pandemic slows down eventually so that prices could go back to normal but we've been saying it for a few years now so I guess we'll just have to deal with it as figure collectors for now. Great discussion video!
I felt that tiktok part. I post my figures regularly now and my fy has changed dramatically because of it. I see so many creators getting attacked for for example the Rena ryuguu bunny from Higurashi or nekopara figures. It’s ridiculous to bash real life people for this
One of the things that drives me crazy about anime figure TikTok is that girls can own bunny figure or a lewd figure but if the account it a guy the get call a bunch of ridiculous and inappropriate names for literally no reason, I saw a comment the other day that literally said “I’m ok if a girl owns a bunny figure but I a guy owns it, it’s gross and weird like you shouldn’t own those” like what is the difference.
Sounds like normal tiktok teens getting bent out of shape over the smallest thing. It's one of the reasons I stay away from TT. I hear sooooo much drama about fandom drama and people mass reporting cos they don't like your ship or something. It's not worth it XD
Honestly, I own the Taiga bunny figure and I don’t view it sexually at all. She is not posed provocatively, so to me, it’s just an adorable figure. I also think it’s fine to own figures of underaged characters because at the end of the day, they are fictional, look like adults, and in my mind they ARE adults. I am not viewing them as underage. That being said, there’s definitely a distinct line that should not be crossed. There is a clear difference in a young adult lewd figure and a literal child. People should be focusing on the loli collectors instead imo. *cough* orchid seed 😬
and Taiga is 18 anyway, so by their logic it should be fine? It’s just cause she petit that they’re mad over her
But agreed!!
They should be attacking some of the Shiro figures instead. And I totally agree with what you’ve stated: they’re fictional. Are there some creeps out there that it translates into real fetishes? Absolutely. But the majority of figure collectors get the figure because they like the character and/or appreciate the figure as it is intended.
Agree with al of it! And anime characters are made to be attractive, to simp over, loveable so we buy merch.
people need to find something better in their time than get mad at people owning lewd figures of 17 year old anime girls.
like? I do think the figure industry oversexualizes underage anime girls too much, especially when they aren't sexualized at all in their source material, but sending hate comments to their owners isn't the way to protest.
When it comes to buying and collecting figures, I collect figures mainly because I admire the artwork and sculpt. Buying them just solely for investment is not even in my thoughts. Sure some of my figures will go up maybe a bit but thats not my reason for collecting them. Probably a secondary reason to buy them? Idk
Azur Lane fan here. New Jersey figure was pre-ordered. The price is horrendous, but she's like my second favorite ship in the game. Luckily Solaris had pretty affordable shipping, plus with a discount code I essentially got her for MSRP including shipping!
I got it from BigBadToy Store with a 4 flat shipping to Mexico.
I’m sorry you’re getting hate over some of your figures. My tastes are a bit more generic and I don’t get why someone would criticise your collection. Some of the figures may be a bit lewd for me (funnily enough none of your bunnies) but I’d never hate as they’re yours and they are all works of art. Everything is getting so expensive that I’m downgrading and have to LOVE the character. God help me when there’s a lush Choso figure 😅
I love your gossip videos!! I would love to see a part two. ❤️
Bootlegs run rampant on tiktok- like crazy 😳 people who decide to purchase them and not the original figures is literally beyond me. Also I’m surprised as to how many people haven’t mentioned it.. but I keep seeing figures that I almost never see online! For example, I remember coming across a clip of someone building a life sized statue of Portas D. Ace from one piece- I often question if these life sized figures are real or straight up bootlegs? Same with resin demon slayer figures forgot to add I keep seeing these on tiktok btw-
ruclips.net/video/MwG9_I2dgrY/видео.html
These are the kind of life sized figures I’m referring to btw! It’s crazy to imagine them being real o-o
Love these chatty video’s Gwyn! They feel like I’m talking to a good friend, haha! I really enjoy watching these with a cup of tea, just chillin’.
I’m not on TikTok and from the information I’ve gathered here, that’s a good thing and I will keep it that way.😅
About the rising prices…yea, they really do hurt.
But honestly, it’s not only that. A huge part I have to take into consideration is customs, as well. And as figures reach prices beyond €150…well…customs really hits extra hard, too. So yeah, I do cut down on PO’s and I do send my money to companies I trust - like Alter - or companies that I’ve heard from other collectors that are trustworthy.
I’ve definitely noticed this on the anime figure side of Tik Tok, I think what it comes down to is that the loud minority making these comments are children. I think a lot of these kids correlate bunny suits with sexualization but really these characters aren’t showing any more than a swim suit. Also while I understand that bunny suits are associated with playboy, at this point they’ve become extremely iconic and are also associated with things like Legally Blonde and other media that is not playboy adjacent. I think it’s weird how a lot of figure collectors don’t get nearly as much backlash if they reveal they’re a women first which is bizarre because I’ve met so many men in this community who appreciate their figures the same way I do and it’s not purely sexual, it’s art. With the bootlegs, I also think it comes down to kids not being able to afford the scales but literally figures are not a necessity and if you can’t afford them then don’t buy them. It’s dumb because we all know stealing art is bad so why doesn’t it matter when the art is anime figures? Sorry for the long winded comment but also with censoring I’ve found that if I censor the figure before I ever put it on TT instead of censoring it with the TT editor, I don’t get flagged. If it’s people reporting your videos though I don’t really have a work around for that 😬 sorry that’s happening.
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Gambling on anime figures ✅️
I really like the chill discussions. I'm not super deep into the community so it's cool to hear about what's going on in the space.
Your facial reaction to “honestly the bootlegs are cuter” omg 😂
Your figure collection is so pretty especially your bunny figures 💖✨ Also don’t listen to the hate comments on tik tok 🥺❤️
I really enjoyed this video, you hit the nail on the head on so many topics and I LOVED your reactions 😂, specially your take on TikTok.
I feel the same about kotobukiya 😭😭. They were my favourite figure making company because their figures tend to be good (nothing jaw dropping, but very solid figures) and I thought their prices was the most fair so they had my biggest respect. But now they’re joining the fray with the other companies with their higher prices and I’m so sad.
They also made an announcement that if they ever re-release older figures, they will also be priced higher than their original prices. I don’t know how much more they’ll be, but time will tell. I understand that prices will naturally rise over time, however with these current prices, it just reeks of companies being greedy and taking advantage that many seem to be willing to pay for these absurd prices. Either way, the constant figure rising prices is disheartening. Before when new figures were announced, I’d be excited to see what new characters will have figures. Now, I dread new announcements because I fear how much more expensive they are now compared to 3 months ago 😞
(P.S. like that Berserk pop-up figure of Guts, it was originally going to go for 6.9k yen in Feb, and now it’s going for 8.8k yen like what?? 😭😭)
As an Asian, I have hard time explaining my collection of figure to my parents. Never thought of buying the problematic ones
That was a great tea session and you are right that i was hopping for you to be harsher … but you are too nice to do that 🤣. Well, glad I have never downloaded tik tok or browse any related content.
Btw I believe the Chika (Xmas Box) figure is manufactured by BeBox and produced by Myethos - I hope the latter’s influence help shape in how the figure turns out.
As a long time collector I remember when Alter figures used to be for $120 and FREEing bunnies were just under $200; I thought that it was crazy for those prices. If you told me back then prices were going to be as they are nowadays I wouldn’t believe it for a second. Crazy times we live in!
When it comes to bunny figures and sexual figures in general, I personally don't buy them but like have no issue with what others choose to get
I said that, then immediately looked up and remembered about my shirtless Kaworu Nagisa figure on my shelf lol
As someone new to the hobby I think a top 10 figure controversy video would be fun and a little bit spicy.
I agree with you on figures what people say about bunnys and I get some hate on my kyoko Sakura and Sayaka miki Swimsuit figures and there is the one tik tok page selling bootleg 1/4 sacle figures and saying that they are phone stands for like 60 to 50 dollars when they are more and way better too love your videos Gwen
I’ll just say it’s not by chance that you’re experiencing more hostility on tiktok than other places. Tiktok will intentionally show someone something that is likely to upset them or enrage them because it’s the single most effective way of driving engagement. While it’s like that on other platforms as well, but it feels especially toxic to expose creators to the most hostile audience possible… like you mentioned your other video you mentioned isn’t ‘negative’ in the sense that you’re saying hateful things or dragging people, it’s still ‘negative’ in a way where people will click because they want to hear a negative opinion on something. Heck, even now my comment now is an example. I’ve watched plenty of your other videos (great stuff, good work!) but this will be my longest comment I’ve made and will ultimately signal to RUclips that this video is getting more engagement and push for more content of this nature.
On an unrelated note, I’m actually extremely grateful to see other women being interested in lewd figures. In every other little RUclips nook I’ve been in, adult women have openly shunned anything with even sexual undertones. It’s been so refreshing to see women excited and positive towards fun sexy stuff instead of acting like it’s gross or embarrassing. Like… Im ace and I still felt alienated by the extreme sex negativity. I can only imagine how much harder it is for other people.
I’ve seen some people on tiktok try to cancel people for owning super sonico figures.. even the sfw ones. It’s just ridiculous.
why? that's so dumb lol
I loved this video, hearing your opinions on figure collecting "tea" is so entertaining. 😂 I don't go on TikTok but hearing about the kinda drama that goes on there makes me really glad for that (I already deal with Twitter and that's bad enough lmao). I 100% agree that it's not that deep and I think a lot of it has to do with different levels of maturity. And yeah, prices these days are insaaaane. Not gonna lie, it has been crossing my mind more and more often that I might give up the hobby before I go bankrupt. I just have such low impulse control when it comes to ordering figures lol.
I ordered a Megumin explosion figure from AmiAmi last week, new, at an amazing price! Half of the lowest price on eBay. I’m assuming it won’t be bootleg from them, but the shipping to the UK was 80% the purchase price! I had to go with surface shipping, 2 months to see if I got ripped off😬 Best thing for me, I’ve used all my possible display places on the 80 or so figures I own so I’ve had to ease off buying now anyway. Just new figures from new anime for me, the Desumi Magahara nendo looks awesome when she gets released.
I’m a 50+yo male, so I get judged already, can’t possibly buy anything lewd. Society really limits the fun of this hobby. I’ve raised kids who have kids and have no inappropriate tendencies, I just love anime girls. They’re not even real FFS! Real kids are horrible! 😂
I'd be extremely concerned if you got a bootleg from AmiAmi
17:20 You have earned a subscriber for this. haha
I had no idea about the toxic environment on TikTok since im not on that platform. Sorry to hear that they just put you down Gwyn but we support your hobby around here 100%.
Loved the TikTok segment! Been a fan of your channel since your Detolf lighting video. Thanks for the great content! ❤️
“I don’t think she’s worth that”
“It’s Chika of course ill order her”
That’s how they get ya 😂😂😂
Lmao, yes! I was watching somebody bloating about their big anime collection and I was like, “Bro those are bootlegs though.” And hella people came at me. And yes its gotta be the young thing. But tiktok is immature af.
I saw one Bootleg Miku Nendoroid which was just a giant clump of face plates and heads 💀💀
It shocked me when I saw the price of 1/4 Onmyoji Taishakuten but it is a really beautiful male and I'm a male figure collector😱 but luckily at Akimomo I can pay in installments 😅
an update on Grails, Preorders and worst/favorit Manufactures would be interessting for me☺️
I also did preorder him (on AmiAmi), the regular version tho. Import fees in my country are a nightmare
@@karlaruiz8685 Yeah, that is something else and I don't want to think about shipping 😅 but it will be my first (maybe last) 1/4 Scale and I'm very excited🥰 RIP Wallet
Omg right when i thought abt getting into figure collecting i saw the high prices n was like oh no goodbye this hobby f*ck u inflation 💀💀💀 that male figure with the umbrella was stunning n I’d order if it wasn’t so damn expensive 😵💫😵💫
I mostly moved to 2nd hand 'older' figures because of these current prices. I managed to get a girls in panzer nendoroid for less than 20 euros from mandarake.
Mandarake is a lot cheaper than amiami preowned. But some pieces are still expensive and some get more expensive.
There are lots of budget good quality figures like the Pop Up Parades pretty much all of the Taito figures, and the Banpresto figures.
@@Ms666slayer I honestly prefer the Taito figures over the pop up parade figures. Taito is so much better and bigger and like half the price.
If I look at my pop up parade figures and my taito figures it's an easy pick
The tea is about to be piping hot
I hope so!
Instagram gets SUPER toxic about bunny figures. I ended up informing someone who made their whole account centered around a specific character that the creator and artist wrote R18 shotacon doujins lol
Also I have one of the few Insight PVC figures and holy hell it's beautiful. I know the artist worked closely with them and insisted it was PVC, but the paint quality was amazing, it's cast off and all of the pieces fit together really well. I was pleasantly surprised.
the reason why the anime figure tiktok community is so against those kind of lewd teenage girl figures is because most of the collectors on there are minors themselves, and usually girls as well. it can be uncomfortable for them to see people collect those kinds of figures when they are just like them. personally i don't have a problem with it, but i see this as the main reason why people are so against them. thank you for bringing it up though!
people do realize that fictional characters have no agency..or age...i mean is plastic
Nice, more talkey videos. Love it!
"i don't have any make up on", AH the subtle flex ! 🤣
For the figures, i only pre order established companies and honestly i wait for sales (like Chika i got her for 100$)
Orchidseed is worth trying if you ever find something you like. For example the Yumiko Sakaki bunny is really good and, I would personally say, better looking than a Skytube bunny I have that is in a similar pose. And the ones I have are bigger than the scale suggests as well. They do have some issues that you sometimes have to deal with on your own though, but sculpt/paint wise I am very happy with them.
the problem with figure tiktok is that they're all 13 years old
It's my first time watching your video. Just wanted to hear some voice before I sleep and I can't believe I watched the entire 36 mins. Love your voice and your funny expression
I’m fr glad I like the bunny version of Taiga better cause if I liked the tiger more I’d be so mad 😭😭😭 I think I just really like the white bunny suit lol, I gotta admit the face on the tiger version is extra cute with her open mouth
I've stopped preordering figures for right now and am just paying for ones I currently have preordered. Partially because of the price increase but also because I might be moving to Japan next year and can take NONE of my figures with me and with have to find a way to store everything before I leave. Unless I see a figure I absolutely must have and cannot live without, I am refraining from preordering more
i’m personally uncomfy with purchasing bunnies of underage characters, but i still appreciate their designs. but the idea of harassing someone else for buying them??????wild. l*li’s are another story, but if a rando on the internet buys a high school anime girl in a lewd outfit, is it really such a problem to the point that you have to start a war in the comments section???? lmao
Nice lighting. Also, makeup shmakeup. You are naturally...wow. :)
Thank you so much!
@@GwynCollects You are like...an exquisitely radiant 1:1 grail figure magically come to life from being sculpted by truly enchanted hands... Your super symmetrical facial features are... Whoa. It's no wonder why you collect amazing figures! :) ***Also, your general figure insights are super compelling!***
I only just started collecting and find it hard to even just pay the pop up parade prices or prize figure prices. I have a figure I have been looking at that is only $170 that I really like the look of but it would be the first figure I have spent more then $100 on if I do get it. ahhhh
I did recently get a Taito Rem figure that was not the best quality but was still decent and was only a $20 prize figure. Main issue was a few spots with paint overlapping where it should not be but in spots you cant tell when it is on a shelf.
If I dont have much money I rather buy prize figure than scale/bunny bootleg
As someone who's planning on starting a figure collection and doesn't have alot of money to spare I'd rather spend extra money for official figure. I don't get alot of money to spend on my interests/hobbies if I'm gonna buy something I wanna make sure it lasts plus bootleg figures can have harmful chemicals in them.
Pre-order prices have always been slowly on the rise but in the past year especially it has gotten so bad. I pre-ordered the Wei Wuxian Scale by Goodsmile Arts Shangahai for about $230, he has a unique base, lots of detail, and he's very large. I was hesitant to spend that much even then and that was only in November of 2021 now there are plain jane 1/7 scales going up for that price with no unique features. It 100% is going to be driving people out of the hobby and there is nothing more sad to see than companies outpricing their customers because of greed
I think for the new companies, it's very important to look at who the sculptor and painter are and if they have a portfolio that we can review. For the Neonmax Mois 1/6 scale figure that you pointed out, it has some experienced people working on her, so that can be a tell-tale sign that it might be ok to go for the preorder. Also, looking at their social media, website, and interactions with feedback is a good way to determine if they are trustable or not. Neonmax has displayed their prototype figures at the Tokyo Figure Festival so at least they are doing everything right so far.
A lot of times I've noticed that you don't necessarily need to preorder unless it's a limited and exclusive item because it will show up for at least a few days in stock, so people just need to keep track of it if they really want it.
Regarding the FOTS thing, I am still a new collector (started in November 2021) and lately I have been very tempted by their designs, especially the Succubus and the Bunny girl riding the carrot, they're both super cute. I do want to get them but I'm not sure about taking the risk, I might just wait for users pics and decide based on them, since they probably won't sell out super fast on release
Enjoyed this video, and the topics covered! Agree so much about the current prices that are making me less impulsive which is good for my wallet. NGL, I have the NJ bunny bookmarked (c’mon, it’ll be 2023) and I even try to justify a possible preorder by telling myself to not buy two bunnies if two bunnies I like are released… I know it doesn’t make sense. As for FOTS I never had been a fan since day 1 although I still see people reselling them for lots of money. As I don’t use TikTok, looks like I’m spared the headache of übertrolls. Looking forward to more vids! ☺️
I’ve seen some videos about bootlegs figures on RUclips. And there was someone who bought some bootleg bunny figures. And like I see how they come in bubble wrap and stuff and how parts come off even if they are FREEing bunnies. And I don’t want to give the user away obviously, but like I’d rather save up for the real deal than getting a bootleg that I wouldn’t be proud to put on the shelf just to say that I have a version of the figure.
And like with the figures I have PO now I’m too afraid to cancel som of them so I don’t face the wrath of Amiami. But the one figure that I feel like was too much, but I couldn’t pass up was the Okamizukin-Chan figure. Like I was so excited for her to be open for preorder, but then I saw that 22,000 yen price tag and I think my jaw dropped a bit. Like I was thinking definitely 20,000 or less, maybe that’s a bit generous, but in the end I couldn’t pass her up. She better wow me for the price and I pray that base is not boring at all. Also no discount off of Amiami which sucked.
Hi. Love your channel and your passion ^^
I don't collect figures (yet... I think of it more and more) but I collect model cars, mostly 1/18 scale. In the passed 10 years, prices only went up and today, with some manufacturers, while quality is still the same, models are 2 or 3 times what they sold for before.
I think prices will only rise, and it's a pity. And I don't even talk about speculating :(
The pilot oneesan girl figure is one I wanted so much, but never buying from the manufacturer and the insane price was a big sad no for me.
lol there is way more problematic things to worry about than plastic figurine girls. People always need something to complain about I swear.
I kinda stopped lately since i kinda ran out of space. But i agree every figure ate resin statue has gonna up.yes they look more and more beautiful but sometimes the is more base than character
I am still waiting on my Bellfine 1/7 Rem... Really hoping she turns out well. Bellfine's version of Rem is pretty much the only version of her in her OG outfit in a dynamic pose with her mace. So considering most of my 1/7 are dynamic pose OG figures I took a gamble there.