Good stuff. Protip: I always take pictures of how the statues were initially packed (especially for unlicensed pieces) so i know how to repack it for when I move or when selling. The biggest pain with resin/polystone are the boxes, they are gigantic and annoying and you absolutely need to keep them due to how much more fragile the statues are.
One important thing I want to mention for everyone starting or considering buying resin statues: Allways keep both (Yes, both) boxes the statue arrives - the official artbox from the studio that manufactured the statue AND the brown "shipper box"!!! This is very important if you ever plan on selling or moving your statue. And yes, I know they take up a lot of space and you might end up paying for a storage unit like me, depending on how crazy you get with orders..
Thanks for the useful tips! While most of my figures are indeed plastic, I do have a couple of WETA workshop polystone & resin statues, & they certainly require some decent care.
Great sharing Derick, on the start to end process. Really great tip about the recording as well. In my experience (although just 3 resin statues so far) during my shipping process, I asked my site of choice if they can go for other shipping alternatives to hopefully bring the costs down and they helped in checking. So if anyone experienced a bigger than usual shipping cost quoted, I may recommend clarifying/'negotiate' with your platform of choice to see if they can elaborate or check further. May not work but worth a try. Also a possibly unorthodox consideration for your site of choice - Try to solicit responses (from seller or other buyers) shipping costs quoted by different sites, in order to 1. Have a brief understanding of your likely cost (i.e. some sites are able to give you estimation usually on released products) and 2. Be able to make comparisons if some sites are charging way higher for shipping. I like to say the shipping fee is almost 30% of your statues price sometimes and is a worthy consideration when it comes to deciding which site to get your money. That said, I am not fully onboard with resin statues yet due to lack of space and truthfully the shipping fee and assembly process (as a very clumsy and not hands-on person) are painful. I just went through the Hero Belief's Makima and it took an hour 😅 However, I had to PO Prime 1's Guts and Griffith statues after seeing them at their store in Shinjuku and I am really keen to pick up a Tifa statue (still on the hunt but the 1/3 Creation Studio one is pretty convincing) after getting into Rebirth. So.. good luck to my future endeavors 😅
Those are some great considerations for the perspective resin enjoyer! Other than the room, cost, and time to build I'd say resin is a great medium to collect! You should totally grab that Tifa for the collection too! 😉
The Makima statue by belief is exactly what I wanted to buy. Could you tell me where did you order it? Its a lot of money, so Im a little bit hesitant.
@@DTTCReviews Thank you for the answer. Have you ever ordered from orzGK? They still have it on their stock (unlike the other ones), but I can't find any video or information about their credibility.
Since mid-2020, nearly all packages arrived at my Canadian home came with duties + taxes + brokerage fee, regardless of the value of their content. This is the second biggest reason I have abstained from buying resin figures, despite how awesome some of them look. The side effect of being taxed regularly: If a package isn't delivered by a courier, if a bill is high enough, the delivery driver would sometimes inquire about what I purchased that landed me such a "heavy toll", despite its often small lightweight packaging. As a result of these and ensuing conversations, I am now on a first-name basis with many of them. That's a good thing, right? (≧▽≦)
Can you share your experiences about the durability, handling and such about statues, pvc vs abs vs resin? Should man get uv filtered vitrins, keeo them out of direct sunlight, or far from coolers/heaters or they don't need special treatment at all? What temperature should be they kept in ideally? Do they keep their form for ever or the material is aging and will be deformed or become brittle in some years? How many of years?
@nihil0771 Hey, in general, I'd say resin is much more brittle than plastic, but the medium allows for more details to show through with sculpts. I'd highly recommend keeping them away from direct sunlight as they can discolour and heat around 20-25 C is ideal. My room has gotten to close to 40 C in the past, and my resins have not shown any damaging effects, but your mileage may vary! Hope this helps! 😉
I’m looking into resin ones after recently learning that pvc Banpresto figures are carcinogenic especially due to phthalates exposure. Are resin ones completely non-toxic or are there any hazards we should also be aware of?
For resins, the main time they would be considered toxic/ harmful would be either during the casting process when fumes are released, if you're sanding them, or exposing them to extreme heat like an open flame. All these are from the creation process so you should have nothing to worry about as a consumer. Just keep them in a temperature controlled room and out of direct sunlight. Hope this helps!
Do you have more tips on displaying/arranging them? I've avoided buying any of the really big ones, because I use Ikea Billy for most of my scales, and the resins are too deep to fit. I have a deeper shelf I can put them on but they're so big that it seems like they'd fill it up immediately, with 1 huge resin taking up as much space as several scales. For example I was recently looking to get Nico Robin Ventus Studio Demonio Fleur, and Enel TH Studio EX with LED, but then noticed the depth measurements and realized they'd take up way too much space.
@alien6361 I'd recommend garage storage racks, they are plenty strong and deep. Just need to decide if you want to add acrylic and leds to finish the custom look! 😁
I'm New To Figure Collecting And I'm Growing My Yu-Gi-Oh Figure-Statue Collection, Also Thank You For These Informations! What Is Your Favorite Websites To Buy Anime Figure-Statues?
I'm surprise you didn't say mercari to buy resins. I've sold a lot of my resins on there. But for buyers highly recommend looking at how many reviews the seller has before buying just to make sure you're not getting scammed.
now i cant decide whether i should get the kaido POP WA MAXIMUM reissue or a gk of kaido. I love the design of WA MAXIMUM but kinda afraid about the PVC material degrading faster (cmiiw). Thoughts?
I've worked with them before and they are definitely a legitimate store. There's a few shipping options with them so you should be able to choose from Sea shipping or a few of the air shipping methods! 😆
@@DTTCReviews Glad to hear! The Popmax Zoro looks amazing I’m looking at purchasing that one. I would rather not go the unlicensed route but for the quality/price it seems to be one of the best.
@neomarcusmercado6884 Hey, not too familiar with Ferrari studio pieces but Jacksdo are very true to the source material and have a great track record if that helps... 😅
@TheAbrenica100 To be fair... Everything comes from China so it depends how you normally get taxed from there. Sites like OrzGK, FavorGK, Fanaticanimestore are all good options 😃
@@DTTCReviewsYay, it worked, I joined (my discord name is different from my youtube name tho) 😊 Sorry, I checked the description before but I must have overlooked it.
this happen to me the studio lost contact and the website a buy it from is favorgk give me a refund how do you loss a contact it is not a official licensed product
Does anyone here know how to fix vintage figure which started have issue with its quality, being sticky because of age and worst storage condition? I recently bought vintage figure (around 18 years old in age) and it has issues... I wish to fix it cause I have been looking for it for over a decade. Please share info if you know
A quick 2-4 minute bath in some warm soapy water should help. Just rinse off afterwards, dab dry and enjoy. Might need to repeat a few times but you should be good! 😁 Also try to avoid scrubbing with a brush or anything because it could damage paint. 😉
Good stuff. Protip: I always take pictures of how the statues were initially packed (especially for unlicensed pieces) so i know how to repack it for when I move or when selling. The biggest pain with resin/polystone are the boxes, they are gigantic and annoying and you absolutely need to keep them due to how much more fragile the statues are.
Haha thanks for the support! 😁 When there's multiple clear parts in an unboxing taking pictures and filming is a godsend! 🤣
One important thing I want to mention for everyone starting or considering buying resin statues: Allways keep both (Yes, both) boxes the statue arrives - the official artbox from the studio that manufactured the statue AND the brown "shipper box"!!! This is very important if you ever plan on selling or moving your statue.
And yes, I know they take up a lot of space and you might end up paying for a storage unit like me, depending on how crazy you get with orders..
100% this can't be stressed enough! I'm gonna be moving soon and without the outer brown box it would be impossible! 🤣
Filming the unboxing process is a great idea
It's a bit of work but it can save a ton of headaches!
didn't know i wanted this video but let's go??
Haha the algorithm works in mysterious ways my friendo! 😆
Thanks for the useful tips! While most of my figures are indeed plastic, I do have a couple of WETA workshop polystone & resin statues, & they certainly require some decent care.
Very informative video, good job mai furendo ☺️
Haha glad to help out! 😂
Great sharing Derick, on the start to end process. Really great tip about the recording as well.
In my experience (although just 3 resin statues so far) during my shipping process, I asked my site of choice if they can go for other shipping alternatives to hopefully bring the costs down and they helped in checking. So if anyone experienced a bigger than usual shipping cost quoted, I may recommend clarifying/'negotiate' with your platform of choice to see if they can elaborate or check further. May not work but worth a try.
Also a possibly unorthodox consideration for your site of choice - Try to solicit responses (from seller or other buyers) shipping costs quoted by different sites, in order to 1. Have a brief understanding of your likely cost (i.e. some sites are able to give you estimation usually on released products) and 2. Be able to make comparisons if some sites are charging way higher for shipping. I like to say the shipping fee is almost 30% of your statues price sometimes and is a worthy consideration when it comes to deciding which site to get your money.
That said, I am not fully onboard with resin statues yet due to lack of space and truthfully the shipping fee and assembly process (as a very clumsy and not hands-on person) are painful. I just went through the Hero Belief's Makima and it took an hour 😅
However, I had to PO Prime 1's Guts and Griffith statues after seeing them at their store in Shinjuku and I am really keen to pick up a Tifa statue (still on the hunt but the 1/3 Creation Studio one is pretty convincing) after getting into Rebirth. So.. good luck to my future endeavors 😅
Those are some great considerations for the perspective resin enjoyer! Other than the room, cost, and time to build I'd say resin is a great medium to collect!
You should totally grab that Tifa for the collection too! 😉
The Makima statue by belief is exactly what I wanted to buy. Could you tell me where did you order it? Its a lot of money, so Im a little bit hesitant.
@TheRaideros you can try sites like OrzGK, FavorGK, Fanaticanimestore, or Kaioland for a piece like that. 😄
@@DTTCReviews Thank you for the answer. Have you ever ordered from orzGK? They still have it on their stock (unlike the other ones), but I can't find any video or information about their credibility.
@TheRaideros hah yea they are trustworthy and also a channel partner. You can use my link and discount code for a little discount too! 😉
Helpful video! How was your experience with Kaioland? I’m reading very mixed reviews about them…
They've been a good shop for me, I bought my Jimei Boa from them. 😁
I just got into resin statues. I used to collect only action figures. Such as sh figuarts. Boy, do i love resin statues.
@DBZGazettE52 haha it's a whole new world for resins! 😁
Since mid-2020, nearly all packages arrived at my Canadian home came with duties + taxes + brokerage fee, regardless of the value of their content. This is the second biggest reason I have abstained from buying resin figures, despite how awesome some of them look.
The side effect of being taxed regularly: If a package isn't delivered by a courier, if a bill is high enough, the delivery driver would sometimes inquire about what I purchased that landed me such a "heavy toll", despite its often small lightweight packaging. As a result of these and ensuing conversations, I am now on a first-name basis with many of them. That's a good thing, right? (≧▽≦)
LMAO! I'm the same way with my delivery drivers! Helps to give them a cold soda or Gatorade during the hot summer months too! 🤣
Can you share your experiences about the durability, handling and such about statues, pvc vs abs vs resin? Should man get uv filtered vitrins, keeo them out of direct sunlight, or far from coolers/heaters or they don't need special treatment at all? What temperature should be they kept in ideally? Do they keep their form for ever or the material is aging and will be deformed or become brittle in some years? How many of years?
@nihil0771 Hey, in general, I'd say resin is much more brittle than plastic, but the medium allows for more details to show through with sculpts. I'd highly recommend keeping them away from direct sunlight as they can discolour and heat around 20-25 C is ideal. My room has gotten to close to 40 C in the past, and my resins have not shown any damaging effects, but your mileage may vary! Hope this helps! 😉
I was expecting the gyrados statue experience clipped in for questionable quality lol
Hahaha ngl I was considering adding that in...
I’m looking into resin ones after recently learning that pvc Banpresto figures are carcinogenic especially due to phthalates exposure. Are resin ones completely non-toxic or are there any hazards we should also be aware of?
For resins, the main time they would be considered toxic/ harmful would be either during the casting process when fumes are released, if you're sanding them, or exposing them to extreme heat like an open flame. All these are from the creation process so you should have nothing to worry about as a consumer. Just keep them in a temperature controlled room and out of direct sunlight.
Hope this helps!
Do you have more tips on displaying/arranging them? I've avoided buying any of the really big ones, because I use Ikea Billy for most of my scales, and the resins are too deep to fit. I have a deeper shelf I can put them on but they're so big that it seems like they'd fill it up immediately, with 1 huge resin taking up as much space as several scales. For example I was recently looking to get Nico Robin Ventus Studio Demonio Fleur, and Enel TH Studio EX with LED, but then noticed the depth measurements and realized they'd take up way too much space.
@alien6361 I'd recommend garage storage racks, they are plenty strong and deep. Just need to decide if you want to add acrylic and leds to finish the custom look! 😁
I'm New To Figure Collecting And I'm Growing My Yu-Gi-Oh Figure-Statue Collection, Also Thank You For These Informations! What Is Your Favorite Websites To Buy Anime Figure-Statues?
Glad I could help you out with your figure collecting journey! I made a video a while back that goes in-depth about just that 😆
I sold my first 3D resin statue on Etsy of Akasha Queen of the Damned and almost finished a commission for a Hana Bunny 3D print.
Ooooh, wish I had the artistic ability to create works of art... 😅
@@DTTCReviews It is my hobby. It is way more fun than my engineering day job. :)
I'm surprise you didn't say mercari to buy resins. I've sold a lot of my resins on there. But for buyers highly recommend looking at how many reviews the seller has before buying just to make sure you're not getting scammed.
I've personally no experience with buying resins off Mercari but I can see how it would be beneficial! XD
now i cant decide whether i should get the kaido POP WA MAXIMUM reissue or a gk of kaido. I love the design of WA MAXIMUM but kinda afraid about the PVC material degrading faster (cmiiw). Thoughts?
I wouldn't worry about the PVC longevity that much. Just go with whichever design you enjoy most! 😆
I don't know why when I see your face, it reminds me of famous Chef called David Chang. =D
lol hopefully not because of the chili crunch XD
have you ever order from OrzGK? are they legit store?what shipping option they have?...sorry for asking question. im new on resin figure collecting
I've worked with them before and they are definitely a legitimate store. There's a few shipping options with them so you should be able to choose from Sea shipping or a few of the air shipping methods! 😆
Yes it is real, I bought Boa and I preorder it. The shipping can vary and I paid 50 pounds for it
Discord's here pog
Lol about time right? 😅
I wondered what the difference between a statue and figure is!
Haha they're pretty close but mainly the material used to produce them! 😉
I just got a fantasy studios evolutions resin statue, unsure of what battery to put in at the bottom, any ideas?
@caluminchbald4969 if it's a small flat circular one then it might be a CR2032? 😅
Was wondering if amazon is trustworthy to buy resin figures from?
Unless it's Amazon JP I would be skeptical of the legitimacy of the product... 😅
Hey! What are your thoughts on LX Studios?
@@thehomelander69_ Hey, they're probably one of the best unlicensed studios out there! 😆
@@DTTCReviews Glad to hear! The Popmax Zoro looks amazing I’m looking at purchasing that one. I would rather not go the unlicensed route but for the quality/price it seems to be one of the best.
Hello! Im struggling what to pick between Jacksdo Studio or Ferrari Studio
@neomarcusmercado6884 Hey, not too familiar with Ferrari studio pieces but Jacksdo are very true to the source material and have a great track record if that helps... 😅
@@DTTCReviews Jacksdo Studio is unlicensed too?
@neomarcusmercado6884 Yea, they are also unlicensed. If you want licensed then Jimei Palace or Tsume Art would be good choices 😁
Where is a good resin shop I can get in terms of price? Im from Philippines, I dont want to get charged a lot by customs and shipping fees
@TheAbrenica100 To be fair... Everything comes from China so it depends how you normally get taxed from there. Sites like OrzGK, FavorGK, Fanaticanimestore are all good options 😃
Is toy okoku reliable?
@@OwenFaste Yea they are pretty reputable, especially in Australia! 😁
How do I join the discord server? (There is no link and the laughtale server I found is in turkish)
Oooh lmao, check the description should be the first link! 😉
@@DTTCReviewsYay, it worked, I joined (my discord name is different from my youtube name tho) 😊 Sorry, I checked the description before but I must have overlooked it.
@@riosqaartworks Ayo! Welcome to LaughTale! ;)
Are resin art 3d printed ?
@prateeklohchub1249 the prototypes are usually 3D printed but the final product comes from molds and are fully resin 😄
Oh wow hey 👋 😂
Hello 👋
this happen to me the studio lost contact and the website a buy it from is favorgk give me a refund how do you loss a contact it is not a official licensed product
Does anyone here know how to fix vintage figure which started have issue with its quality, being sticky because of age and worst storage condition?
I recently bought vintage figure (around 18 years old in age) and it has issues... I wish to fix it cause I have been looking for it for over a decade.
Please share info if you know
A quick 2-4 minute bath in some warm soapy water should help. Just rinse off afterwards, dab dry and enjoy. Might need to repeat a few times but you should be good! 😁 Also try to avoid scrubbing with a brush or anything because it could damage paint. 😉
@@DTTCReviews Thank you for the tip! I will try it soon