Y'all I filmed this before the Albedo hair dryer fiasco and tbh idk if I can really defend eStream now 😭 Like I still think we should be kind to each other but any goodwill I had towards eStream has dried up...praying for my Gojo PO rn 🤡
I think my main problem with eStream is that you spend a lot and it's basically a lottery to get good quality control and I personally would not want to coin flip $400-500 or so. But I do think their sculpts are good, just wished the quality matched how good the sculpts are.
@@GwynCollects I personally wouldn't bother with estream. I love the new rem/ram skating ones but I can't justify it for myself. I think they are gorgeous though, props to anyone who wants to buy em. I would say though things like those mikus that are 300 with nothing happening , definitely not worth it. There are 1000s of mikus, not worth dropping estream level money on something that is basic.
My exact feelings. We should be able to *expect* a company to deliver quality, as we always do with scales at lower price points. Don't charge for what you don't give.
Amazon japan pro tip: if you preorder more then 1 item the shipping stays just at the 1 price. Like I preorder Chizuru and then I ordered in the same order some stuff from Sanrio and I didn't pay any additional shipping even though it's two shipments. So if you order two figures at the same time, even if they ship different months, the shipping is usually combined to a lower price or just whichever one is the highest. Also the duty ahead of time is 1/4 of what dhl tries to charge.
both those mikus made it way too obvious prices are rising to a degree i can't accept. i just got into the hobby so i'm not going anywhere but if a figure on my wished goes up for more than 20,000 it's getting deleted (unless it's a beloved character yk how it is). thanks for the amazon jp tips
Gwyn: “ I don’t want to talk about this figure, it doesn’t exist in my world, you probably already know what I’m talking about” Me: “I have no idea what you’re talking about” Guess I never will
I really like this style of video! In regards to cost of figures I agree that it’s wild how expensive figures are now. I will say that with them as expensive as they are I’m using it as a ‘sign’ to strictly curate what I’m willing to buy and be really diligent. Sustainability is important to me and I live in London, UK so I don’t have the room to go crazy anyway lol
Also I am still really excited for my eStream Gojo! He is far more ‘simple’ compared to other eStream figures so i have high hopes that the focus is on his details. Please come soon baby boi haha and don’t be broken 👀
Hey @robyn, I’m also in London, yes space is definitely an issue so I definitely try for quality over quantity for figures if that makes sense? My ottoman bed is definitely my new figure box storage solution! 😂
This is a weird take, but I think I like these kind of videos more than your unboxing ones. Like I love them all, but I really enjoyed hearing your opinions and how we can get a video even if you didn't have a figure arrive in the mail. Hope you are doing well!!
Love these type of videos! Very chill, feels like "we're hanging out" and fangirling over figures we both love lmao (samurai girl *chefs kiss*). Especially since I personally don't really have anyone to share my figure interests with, I can at least come here and not feel so alone :3 Keep it up /o/
I think the problem with estream is that they marketed themselves as a deluxe figure company, and so when people have problems with their figure they get mad which is understandable when the figure goes for over $300. The way that they marketed themselves set a high bar and when you build up hype and when they don’t deliver people get pissed.
The eStream topic is polarizing to a degree that seriously bewilders me as a longtime collector. No figure or company is above criticism, but somehow this one publisher has evoked so much malice and vitriol within the community that debating their merits tends to break down into personal attacks and shaming. Anyway, thank you for your nuanced take and I hope you don't receive too much flak for it.
Oh my gosh, not only is the long video a blessing, but I never knew about how reasonable pricing was on Amazon Japan!! Thank you for showing me a new way to order stuff! =D
Really enjoyed this video format Gwyn! Also got to thank you, while you were scrolling through amiami I saw pyra and mythra were up and managed to order them 😆 no longer need to look out for the 2023 preorder
It was pretty cool to see how/where you shop for figures. I'll have to check Amazon Japan more often. These chill videos keep getting better and better.
I got my estream demon rem ver a few weeks ago and she came packaged extremely well and is flawless. Shes my first estream figure and she was well worth the price. Amazing detail
If you buy a $300 pastel Miku figure I'd go with the Hobby Stock one. I can't get past the pee yellow base for the FuRyu one personally, though the figure itself is really cute. Also, Toge is up for PO on CDJapan still.
I had the exact same reaction to the digital stars Miku figure- I had been watching her for so long and was so ready to pre order and then I took one look at that price
I used to be able to pick up Nendoroids for US$35. Now they often start at $70 or more. Coupled with insane shipping cost (to Canada) from popular retailers, I now limit myself to just the series I absolutely must have.
about the drama, i do think its justified, since companies only change when the community causes a scene, but i do think its kinda targeted too, but i also think its better to focus on only one comapny until they change, and then "target" another company, i have seen that happening in the gaming community
I think the rising prices are for a mixture of reasons, some I can understand and others that are unjustifiable. Covid of course is a major issue, but universally, there is a major plastic shortage, PVC and all that, even my job where we purchase that material has been severely affected, to the point we're fighting other companies in a bidding war to get these materials. So that, I feel, is a top reason to why prices are rising. However, not only is this hobby getting more popular, but certain brands are getting their name out there and are now tacking on those extra fees just for that. Like buying a regular hoodie or SUPREME hoodie that $75 more just to own the name itself. Some highly detailed figures are priced fairly, though expensively, but god that Miku one is just ridiculous.
I really enjoy this type of videos. It feels so nice on a not so great workday,it feels like talking to a friend. Perfect way to start off my weekend.☺ The pricing of figures is really intense and it makes me even more strict with myself and the price I'm willing to pay. For me to go above my limit price it must be either phenomenal quality or a series I really enjoy. 😅
there's also a massive upcharge for us distributors that's kind of pissing me off. there is no competing against Japanese companies because the prices we get wholesale is SIGNIFICANTLY more than the retail cost from a Japanese company.
I love your more highly produced videos but it's also nice to have these nice, chill ones where you can just throw out what's in your mind and how you shop. It's interesting to listen to! 🙏🏿
I think you are being a little too easy on Estream. Yes, they have elaborate figures that generally look good, but the problems they have are completely unacceptable when the figure costs nearly half a grand. At that price improper fitment and poor design/packaging that causes a higher probability of broken figures is totally unacceptable. There is no way Estream did not know about the cape issue. They knew they had a manufacturing flaw and released the figure anyway. When other manufacturers see that people are willing to pay nearly $500 USD for a figure, even when it has known design flaws, why wouldn't they also inflate their prices across the board? That's my biggest issue with Estream. It has a net negative effect on the hobby when a company knowingly releases a flawed figure to consumers and still has the balls to continue pricing their products like they are the gold standard when they arent. I dont fault anyone for buying a figure they love, but we should all be more mindful of the big picture when throwing thousands of dollars at anime figure companies, myself included. I think the anger towards Estream is justified, and I also think it's a good sign that a large portion of the community is posting "red flags" around Estream as a company.
Awesome video, you should do more of these imo. Made me aware of a lot more figures I might get. Also I'm glad you trust Myethos, I'm getting their Jinx and I was a bit worried because I didn't know them. But that gave me some much needed confidence.
eStream's Albedo was my most hyped preorder, and after seeing the pics of the figure being released, I am hopeful I can cancel. She is one of the most expensive figures they've made and she looks nothing like the prototype. I always thought eStream got undeserved hate, but I am pissed
I went back and forth on Magical Mirai and Digital Stars (I had both opened in separate tabs for DAYS) and eventually just felt that price tag was better spent on the latter. I'm looking forward to seeing if you go for either or neither!
I love this years magical Mirai miku figure although I prefer 2020- I do believe that the magical Mirai figures seem to be pumping up in price each time but I’m always a bit on the fence with furyu figures as I’ve seen some of miku which seem good and others that aren’t as good- also aa I’m so hyped you’ve ordered the miku symphony she is gorgeous!
Hi Gwyn! I'm a new subscriber but just wanted to say that your videos are awesome! I got into figure collecting 2 years ago but I'm still learning different ways on ordering a figure oversees and your videos have helped me out a lot. I also just got into bunny figures and I wasn't going to get Chika till I saw your review of her, somehow I was able to get her but at the aftermarket price, walletkun was not happy lol. I also just pre-ordered a bunny figure of Shion from the time I reincarnated as a slime and I have been waiting for her for a long time, I have Millim and they are gonna look so good together. It's crazy that she's 20 inches tall!! The tallest bunny figure I have is Rindou from food wars and she's 18 inches XD. Also I feel your pain about school, I just finished my research paper for senior seminar and that took a long time to put together. Anyway, can't wait for your other videos and good luck on getting your masters!!
@@GwynCollects Thanks, I'm sure it was clear to most viewers, but your videos are some of the most primary ways I experience the figure collecting community so I hadn't heard of that before
I have a few things to say. Regarding estream, I do think they overcharge for what you get some, but they aren't the worst company out there and I think they would get less hate if they made it so you could just buy the figure instead of needing to get the figure and the elaborate bass. I do think that Megumin turned out really well, especially in the paint department, but personally I am more worried over how she will hold up over time. For Miku, personally I would skip her. I don't see anything particularly unique about her or different in terms of outfit or pose. Especially when you compare it to the 5rh anniversary one. Another way to pick is to think if you were to not buy either and they both turned out the same in quality and triples in the after market which one would you regret not buying more? That is the one I would get then. I hope that helps
I go back and forth on estream. I’m currently not working so money is tight however even with a more stable money flow I’d still be hesitant to buy an estream figure. While I understand that they are pushing the limits and trying new things it’s really tough for people to justify paying such a huge price for big mistakes. It would be like an Olympic gymnast doing all these crazy new twists in the air but missing the landing completely- would she still get gold medal or in the case of estream be deserving of the price tag? I would argue not. Even if you do crazy innovative things if you can’t stick the landing time and time again majority of people are going to stop rooting for you and put their money elsewhere. Especially when the figure market is so saturated now with new figure companies that are doing crazy detailing and sculpt with no mistakes. The tolerance for lack of quality is low. I believe for estreams longevity they need to get a handle on the issue because much like the Olympics or anything in life there will always be a new rising star ready to take your place so you got to work to keep it because doing the same old routine only gets you so far.
I think that the price increase is making it difficult to get into the hobby. At least with collecting scales. I feel like if you’ve been in the collecting game for a bit, these prices aren’t too shocking. I do think it’s too high but there’s other figures I would pay more for
This was a super fun chill video! You can definitely make more of these whenever you feel like it, they're comfy to watch. Well thank goodness I'm mostly into collecting Japanese manga and art books, since the prices are very stable and really affordable imo. From my outsider perspective as someone who isn't a figure collector, I'd say figure prices are absurdly high at the moment. It's probably only going to get worse. So my suggestion for you Gwyn is to just trust your gut, if your instinct is telling you the price of a figure is way too high, then you're probably right.
Yes I preordered him on GSC shop since my local shops have him sold out already (coz I forgot to check lol) but it's more expensive coz srp+shipping but have to get good boy Toge 🥲
I was surprised to see the saturation difference from the thumbnail and the beginning of the video, so seeing the reason why that was interesting and I like how you edited it!
I got my Chiaki figure yesterday and my tv isn't too bad actually, its a little close but I can still see her. Also, out of the two Hatsune Miku Figures, I would say based on your reactions maybe the magical murai one would be good. But since you're not happy like at all with the price don't get her. Especially since you have the ballet music box one on preorder already. My opinion on expensive figures is if you don't think about them day and night, maybe don't buy it. That's just my opinion though. Also, loved the style of the video its nice and chill would love to see more of these!
I have also been obsessed with Stella since I found out about her. There were a few random times where her pre-order button was orange again and i tried so many times to place one, but it just would never go through :( it's one of the only figures i think i will continuously be sad about missing, especially since i got into figures after her pre-order period. I'm also kind of peeved about toge too, i had no idea his pre-orders would close so quickly, what the heck lol I also love this format of videos, just chatting and minimal editing is great for me, it's like catching up on the news in the community :)
Love the format and please do it again! BTW my earlier comment disappeared - but just to let you know the Toge nendo is still available for PO on Good Smile!
@@GwynCollects no worries! oh, and thanks for the Amazon Japan tip - I have bought preowned figs before using a deputising service if the seller is a local store, but I’ll try to be less trigger happy on AmiAmi now whenever a preorder is announced. I wonder if the savings I made with the AmiAmi discount is offset by their shipping charges😅…
I really liked this style of video! Also, you made me want to buy anime prints and put them behind my detolfs! Regarding both Mikus, I thought about them for a couple of days and decided to preorder them. Their bases are super cute and detailed for me and I really love their colors. Maybe think if they would fit a theme or shelf in your detolfs before buying :) Also, maybe compare them to other figures in your top list (maybe you might want to separate your wanted figures in tiers of most wanted for price?). Maybe that could help you decide! I think Furyu delivers on their figures! Even their prize figures are stunning! I have many prize figures from them and they are my favourite prize figures. Regarding eStream, I think their shading and paint are amazing. The faces look immaculate in my opinion. That said, I am not sure if I would bite the bullet just yet because of the quality issues. Some of their figures have amazing sculpts, colours and shading, but I wouldn't want to get a broken figure in the mail at that price. I don't own any yet and I am waiting for them to fix their issues first :) I hope it will be worth the wait!
Thank you Gwyn! I enjoyed this video! It was nice to hear your views on the drama going around, I agree a lot with all of your points! And I think it’s good for you to talk about them on your platform aswell! Typing out what I think with everything would be a lot so I just wanna say I 100% agree with all the issues you stated! I am a rem crystal dress estream figure owner and I am super happy with her, when o heard of her coming broken i made sure to change her shipping method to the fastest and safest way possible and I was lucky to have a PO with amiami so came safe and sound, but unfortunately many didn’t and it’s so horrible to see!! I have yet to order from them again since their prices can be really crazy sometimes, but I think the price for rem was quite fair despite the lack of protection for shipping. I have lost lots of faith in them as a company since all the drama recently but I can’t help but admit I’m very happy with rem she is a grail in my collection! Even so their company service and packaging and quality control for certain things ruins them and their reputation and makes them a pretty unreliable company to purchase from :< it’s a shame. I am super excited for a lot of the figures you mentioned as well!! I can’t wait and i tottaly agree with the prices 😂🥲so bad. As for the figure you where talking about with native amd Not wanting to speak about… I have no idea what you where saying and i was super confused 😂 I still don’t know so looks like I have to look on my own😉😏. Hope I don’t get scarred 😂. Loved the vid though super fun and interactive i wish I could just sit and talk with you about all this it would be so fun! Cant wait for more vids and hope all is getting better with the work load💗
Same like you i started collecting one year ago. I've seen the prices rise quite a bit but i didn't stop me from buying figures. I guess i'm okay with paying like €200 for a 1/7 scale figure.
Yeah, figures, electronics, games, everything is getting weirdly expensive, I'm happy that I'm still finding good deals, but it's getting tough to get the newer stuff for a good price
Yes ! I'm the same, when in Amazon i like to get things that are buy and ship from Amazon directly, their quality control for boxes isn't very good, i got some damaged boxes and it was really annoying, but the security of getting a for sure original figure and a for sure refund if anything happens is worth the box damage if it happens
i actually really like these types of chill videos! yeaaa when i saw that digital stars miku pop up on amiami, i was like, "ooooh she's so cute! (sees the price) but not THAT cute." 😅
I'm guessing you're talking about the NGNL Shirou bunny and i completely agree. Like why. But yes, let's talk about other awesome things. I totally didn't think i'd need the Toge nendoroid either but I saw him and he was really cute so yes, i ordered him :P
*runs down the street* STELLA!!!!!! STELLAAAAAAAA!!!!!! I also desperately need this figure in my life and missed out on preorders. *weeps* And I loved this video! It was kind of like hanging out with a friend, getting the tea. I literally just started figure collecting, so I am totally clueless when it comes to manufacturers and the community and the drama. I used to watch anime when I was younger, and got out of it for 20 years (yes..... I'm an old lady.....). I've just started getting back into it, so I have no idea where to go to get news and info on anime, manga, or figures. I also wanted to say that I freaking love how much people enjoy anime now, and from all walks of life. When I was younger, even amongst my nerd friends I was weird for being into anime. And it just blows my mind every time that anime movies are coming out in theaters in the states, and that I can't sit and binge an entire series because THEY'RE STILL CREATING IT! I have finished Demon Slayer and just started Haikyu!! What should I watch next!? Love your content! Keep making awesome videos!!! You are creative in your own beautiful way!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I had the cape problem with megumin but don’t really have an issue with it. I didn’t even end up getting it in properly because I was scared of it breaking but I can’t really see what difference it would make visually if I did force it to click in all the way. I’m suprised people are feeling so negative, If anything I just want more figures by this company so much more now.
I really want to start using amazon jp but I've heard so many times that ppl get their pre-orders cancelled on the month it's supposed to come out then by that time it's usually too late to try and get it anywhere else ;u;
I've pre-ordered multiple e-stream figures despite knowing there might some slight defects in the figures. Feels a bit weird having a Gucci with defects, but it's cheaper than a Gucci so why not?
I preordered a figure back in October of last year, and I still have not recieved it was supposed to release in October of this year, but it got delayed. I payed over $230 for it, not sure if I'm going to be getting it any time soon with all these delays
I received my Mamako Bunny 3 days ago and she is great, but be warned she comes with a 2nd base so you can have Chiyo and Mamako standing together. In my case I already had Chiyo and she forced my hand in to buying Mamako. :)
I do think that Estream is getting a LITTLE too much hate and people are going overboard with the personal attacks, but I understand that it is slightly justified. If you’re paying $400+ for a figure then it should be dang near perfect-no QC issues or drastically different from the prototype. You shouldn’t be playing Russian roulette with that much money. I preordered their Gojo as well and I’m really interested in seeing how he turns out since I’m also interested in possibly preordering their upcoming Rimuru.
Just to let you know about the SHAOHUA MIKU in the chinese QIPAO,the quality is not good and yes,the price will rise in the west because of the amount that entered the west,but the number for her in asia is huge！I am referring to the miku in pink sitting
FURYU is kind of on my shit list currently, I got their Kokkoro figure; she was super delicate and didn't fit onto her base, I broke her trying to assemble her and had to use an exacto knife to shave down her base peg 😭 Myethos though!! Favorite figure company of all time, I just got the Miku figure and she's my 5th Myethos fig 😍 they always deliver with stunning figures. I love this kind of video, please do more! 🥰
I preordered both Maki and Toge this month, rip my wallet but I had to. I was not missing out on these. ^-^/ The EStream drama worries me - I hope my Gojo will come in good condition since I'm so excited for him...! :O I have no idea what the figure who will not be named is, sorry. I'm so confused, lol. x'D
I'm one of those people who saw your video about Estreams Megumin and went to go order the figure from AmiAmi because she looked really great. And yes they still haven't shipped them out yet and its getting to the later part of November. I know that estream has problems with some figures but I've gone ahead and ordered multiple figures through AmiAmi and Crunchyroll so I'm taking a huge gamble. Those include Crystal Demon Rem, Ultimate Rimuru, Re:Zero Neon City Emila and Ram. I want to believe that the company will fix these issues before some of the unreleased figures come out, but that may be me just being optimistic. Either way I'm not letting the drama get to me, mostly because there are other great figures coming out every week so I'm giving them my undivided attention.
Im so upset I miss the Inumaki nendoroid on Amiami T_T same with the genshin impact traveler nendoroid ........ omg thank you for the amazon jp ! i didnt know. FOR SURE im gonna preorder the techgear figure.
Furyu F:Nex figures tend to be cheaper on Taobao, the Miku is like 21k on there with the option to change invoice value with EMS! She’s worth it at that price!
Y'all I filmed this before the Albedo hair dryer fiasco and tbh idk if I can really defend eStream now 😭 Like I still think we should be kind to each other but any goodwill I had towards eStream has dried up...praying for my Gojo PO rn 🤡
Praying for u girl
I think my main problem with eStream is that you spend a lot and it's basically a lottery to get good quality control and I personally would not want to coin flip $400-500 or so. But I do think their sculpts are good, just wished the quality matched how good the sculpts are.
I totally agree! Especially when half the boxes have no windows so it really is just a coin flip if a sealed figure will be broken
@@GwynCollects yea having no window reminds me of b'fulls boxes and if you are getting compared to b'full there is something wrong...
@@GwynCollects I personally wouldn't bother with estream. I love the new rem/ram skating ones but I can't justify it for myself. I think they are gorgeous though, props to anyone who wants to buy em. I would say though things like those mikus that are 300 with nothing happening , definitely not worth it. There are 1000s of mikus, not worth dropping estream level money on something that is basic.
My exact feelings. We should be able to *expect* a company to deliver quality, as we always do with scales at lower price points. Don't charge for what you don't give.
Amazon japan pro tip: if you preorder more then 1 item the shipping stays just at the 1 price. Like I preorder Chizuru and then I ordered in the same order some stuff from Sanrio and I didn't pay any additional shipping even though it's two shipments. So if you order two figures at the same time, even if they ship different months, the shipping is usually combined to a lower price or just whichever one is the highest. Also the duty ahead of time is 1/4 of what dhl tries to charge.
both those mikus made it way too obvious prices are rising to a degree i can't accept. i just got into the hobby so i'm not going anywhere but if a figure on my wished goes up for more than 20,000 it's getting deleted (unless it's a beloved character yk how it is). thanks for the amazon jp tips
I feel that with the wishlist! It's always crushing when a proto you're waiting for goes up and it's like double what you thought I would be 😭
Gwyn: “ I don’t want to talk about this figure, it doesn’t exist in my world, you probably already know what I’m talking about”
Me: “I have no idea what you’re talking about”
Guess I never will
I think she might be referring to the Shiro 1/4 bunny? I'm not completely sure but she mentioned freeing and that figure is a bit ick......
I really like this style of video! In regards to cost of figures I agree that it’s wild how expensive figures are now. I will say that with them as expensive as they are I’m using it as a ‘sign’ to strictly curate what I’m willing to buy and be really diligent. Sustainability is important to me and I live in London, UK so I don’t have the room to go crazy anyway lol
Thank you! I really should consider space more when buying figs 😅
Also I am still really excited for my eStream Gojo! He is far more ‘simple’ compared to other eStream figures so i have high hopes that the focus is on his details. Please come soon baby boi haha and don’t be broken 👀
Hey @robyn, I’m also in London, yes space is definitely an issue so I definitely try for quality over quantity for figures if that makes sense? My ottoman bed is definitely my new figure box storage solution! 😂
This is a weird take, but I think I like these kind of videos more than your unboxing ones. Like I love them all, but I really enjoyed hearing your opinions and how we can get a video even if you didn't have a figure arrive in the mail. Hope you are doing well!!
Your content makes me so happy, I feel like I’m talking to a friend who shares the same hobby and that’s so soothing 💖 keep it up
Love these type of videos! Very chill, feels like "we're hanging out" and fangirling over figures we both love lmao (samurai girl *chefs kiss*). Especially since I personally don't really have anyone to share my figure interests with, I can at least come here and not feel so alone :3 Keep it up /o/
I think the problem with estream is that they marketed themselves as a deluxe figure company, and so when people have problems with their figure they get mad which is understandable when the figure goes for over $300. The way that they marketed themselves set a high bar and when you build up hype and when they don’t deliver people get pissed.
I was excited for digital stars miku scale aswell but that price had me crying 😩
The eStream topic is polarizing to a degree that seriously bewilders me as a longtime collector. No figure or company is above criticism, but somehow this one publisher has evoked so much malice and vitriol within the community that debating their merits tends to break down into personal attacks and shaming. Anyway, thank you for your nuanced take and I hope you don't receive too much flak for it.
Everyone has been super nice actually! I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels this way
Oh my gosh, not only is the long video a blessing, but I never knew about how reasonable pricing was on Amazon Japan!! Thank you for showing me a new way to order stuff! =D
omg idk how I never thought about buying figures from amazon... the prices are great! you're a lifesaver
Really enjoyed this video format Gwyn! Also got to thank you, while you were scrolling through amiami I saw pyra and mythra were up and managed to order them 😆 no longer need to look out for the 2023 preorder
It was pretty cool to see how/where you shop for figures. I'll have to check Amazon Japan more often. These chill videos keep getting better and better.
I got my estream demon rem ver a few weeks ago and she came packaged extremely well and is flawless. Shes my first estream figure and she was well worth the price. Amazing detail
If you buy a $300 pastel Miku figure I'd go with the Hobby Stock one. I can't get past the pee yellow base for the FuRyu one personally, though the figure itself is really cute. Also, Toge is up for PO on CDJapan still.
I had the exact same reaction to the digital stars Miku figure- I had been watching her for so long and was so ready to pre order and then I took one look at that price
I used to be able to pick up Nendoroids for US$35. Now they often start at $70 or more. Coupled with insane shipping cost (to Canada) from popular retailers, I now limit myself to just the series I absolutely must have.
wait what is the figure Gwyn refused to talk about? is it the recent shiro 1/4 figure?
that's what I was thinking... that figure is so gross
I was wondering this too. I'm not in the community and just watch the vids. No I want to know so badly! 😂
about the drama, i do think its justified, since companies only change when the community causes a scene, but i do think its kinda targeted too, but i also think its better to focus on only one comapny until they change, and then "target" another company, i have seen that happening in the gaming community
That's true! In this case I hope it works as eStream makes amazing prototypes
I think the rising prices are for a mixture of reasons, some I can understand and others that are unjustifiable. Covid of course is a major issue, but universally, there is a major plastic shortage, PVC and all that, even my job where we purchase that material has been severely affected, to the point we're fighting other companies in a bidding war to get these materials. So that, I feel, is a top reason to why prices are rising. However, not only is this hobby getting more popular, but certain brands are getting their name out there and are now tacking on those extra fees just for that. Like buying a regular hoodie or SUPREME hoodie that $75 more just to own the name itself. Some highly detailed figures are priced fairly, though expensively, but god that Miku one is just ridiculous.
I really enjoy this type of videos. It feels so nice on a not so great workday,it feels like talking to a friend. Perfect way to start off my weekend.☺
The pricing of figures is really intense and it makes me even more strict with myself and the price I'm willing to pay. For me to go above my limit price it must be either phenomenal quality or a series I really enjoy. 😅
I'm so glad! That was exactly the vibe I was going for!
Let’s goooo !!! A 40 minutes video !!! Thx Gwyn 💕🙏🏻
there's also a massive upcharge for us distributors that's kind of pissing me off. there is no competing against Japanese companies because the prices we get wholesale is SIGNIFICANTLY more than the retail cost from a Japanese company.
I love your unboxing videos and i vote Yes to more videos like this one. Chatting with people who share your hobbies is always nice
I love your more highly produced videos but it's also nice to have these nice, chill ones where you can just throw out what's in your mind and how you shop. It's interesting to listen to! 🙏🏿
I think you are being a little too easy on Estream. Yes, they have elaborate figures that generally look good, but the problems they have are completely unacceptable when the figure costs nearly half a grand. At that price improper fitment and poor design/packaging that causes a higher probability of broken figures is totally unacceptable. There is no way Estream did not know about the cape issue. They knew they had a manufacturing flaw and released the figure anyway. When other manufacturers see that people are willing to pay nearly $500 USD for a figure, even when it has known design flaws, why wouldn't they also inflate their prices across the board? That's my biggest issue with Estream. It has a net negative effect on the hobby when a company knowingly releases a flawed figure to consumers and still has the balls to continue pricing their products like they are the gold standard when they arent. I dont fault anyone for buying a figure they love, but we should all be more mindful of the big picture when throwing thousands of dollars at anime figure companies, myself included. I think the anger towards Estream is justified, and I also think it's a good sign that a large portion of the community is posting "red flags" around Estream as a company.
Awesome video, you should do more of these imo. Made me aware of a lot more figures I might get. Also I'm glad you trust Myethos, I'm getting their Jinx and I was a bit worried because I didn't know them. But that gave me some much needed confidence.
The Mamako bunny is gorgeous. I also got it as an impulse buy after it was released and do not regret it
eStream's Albedo was my most hyped preorder, and after seeing the pics of the figure being released, I am hopeful I can cancel. She is one of the most expensive figures they've made and she looks nothing like the prototype. I always thought eStream got undeserved hate, but I am pissed
I can’t cancel her :( I’m so distraught she was my absolute dream figure and the issues leave me heartbroken
Yayyyy finally something relaxing to watch!! 🥺❤️
I would love to see you do more chill shopping videos like this, really enjoyed it
Super exited for BSD season 4 as well!! Pre-ordered the new Dazai nendroid as the og one is super hard to get.
I went back and forth on Magical Mirai and Digital Stars (I had both opened in separate tabs for DAYS) and eventually just felt that price tag was better spent on the latter. I'm looking forward to seeing if you go for either or neither!
i really enjoyed this. hopefully u do more of these types of videos
I love this years magical Mirai miku figure although I prefer 2020- I do believe that the magical Mirai figures seem to be pumping up in price each time but I’m always a bit on the fence with furyu figures as I’ve seen some of miku which seem good and others that aren’t as good- also aa I’m so hyped you’ve ordered the miku symphony she is gorgeous!
Hi Gwyn! I'm a new subscriber but just wanted to say that your videos are awesome! I got into figure collecting 2 years ago but I'm still learning different ways on ordering a figure oversees and your videos have helped me out a lot. I also just got into bunny figures and I wasn't going to get Chika till I saw your review of her, somehow I was able to get her but at the aftermarket price, walletkun was not happy lol. I also just pre-ordered a bunny figure of Shion from the time I reincarnated as a slime and I have been waiting for her for a long time, I have Millim and they are gonna look so good together. It's crazy that she's 20 inches tall!! The tallest bunny figure I have is Rindou from food wars and she's 18 inches XD. Also I feel your pain about school, I just finished my research paper for senior seminar and that took a long time to put together. Anyway, can't wait for your other videos and good luck on getting your masters!!
Can someone explain to me what this unnamable figure is all about?
I need to know too
Most recent freeing no game no life 1/4 figure
Maybe I was too vague haha, I was talking about FREEing's new Shiro
@@GwynCollects Thanks, I'm sure it was clear to most viewers, but your videos are some of the most primary ways I experience the figure collecting community so I hadn't heard of that before
@@GwynCollects thank God haha I love your vids by the way. I PO'd the Chizuru one and I thought that was that one you were referring to 😅
It's really enjoyable thing to listen to you and watch your facial expressions , i love this video , well done.
I love this video! as a newbie collector, it was nice to see your perspective while shopping while also being exposed to new figures
I also agree! As a new collector myself and having few people to share the hobby with, these style of videos are so chill and engaging.
How do you use MyFigureCollection so easily? It crashes for me so often. I can only get on it once or twice every couple of days
The figure she doesn’t wanna talk about is the shiro 1/4 btw I think. definitely preordered so cute.
I have a few things to say.
Regarding estream, I do think they overcharge for what you get some, but they aren't the worst company out there and I think they would get less hate if they made it so you could just buy the figure instead of needing to get the figure and the elaborate bass. I do think that Megumin turned out really well, especially in the paint department, but personally I am more worried over how she will hold up over time.
For Miku, personally I would skip her. I don't see anything particularly unique about her or different in terms of outfit or pose. Especially when you compare it to the 5rh anniversary one. Another way to pick is to think if you were to not buy either and they both turned out the same in quality and triples in the after market which one would you regret not buying more? That is the one I would get then. I hope that helps
I go back and forth on estream. I’m currently not working so money is tight however even with a more stable money flow I’d still be hesitant to buy an estream figure. While I understand that they are pushing the limits and trying new things it’s really tough for people to justify paying such a huge price for big mistakes. It would be like an Olympic gymnast doing all these crazy new twists in the air but missing the landing completely- would she still get gold medal or in the case of estream be deserving of the price tag? I would argue not. Even if you do crazy innovative things if you can’t stick the landing time and time again majority of people are going to stop rooting for you and put their money elsewhere. Especially when the figure market is so saturated now with new figure companies that are doing crazy detailing and sculpt with no mistakes. The tolerance for lack of quality is low. I believe for estreams longevity they need to get a handle on the issue because much like the Olympics or anything in life there will always be a new rising star ready to take your place so you got to work to keep it because doing the same old routine only gets you so far.
I think that the price increase is making it difficult to get into the hobby. At least with collecting scales. I feel like if you’ve been in the collecting game for a bit, these prices aren’t too shocking. I do think it’s too high but there’s other figures I would pay more for
what figure are you talking about on 26:00 minutes
Maybe I was too vague haha, I was talking about FREEing's new Shiro
@@GwynCollects oooooh yeah that figure is really fucking weird
Gwynnn really loved this video! Hope you do more of this kind
I have the momako bunny, 100% a must in my opinion. It's such a guilty pleasure anime but she is FREAKING STUNNING
This was a super fun chill video! You can definitely make more of these whenever you feel like it, they're comfy to watch.
Well thank goodness I'm mostly into collecting Japanese manga and art books, since the prices are very stable and really affordable imo.
From my outsider perspective as someone who isn't a figure collector, I'd say figure prices are absurdly high at the moment. It's probably only going to get worse. So my suggestion for you Gwyn is to just trust your gut, if your instinct is telling you the price of a figure is way too high, then you're probably right.
This video made for great background noise as I dusted my detolfs, keep up the great work Gwyn
Enjoyed the video please make another episode
noooooooooooooooooo that misaki figure, i might have to buy now, thanks gwyn!!!
love your videos like this!! also thanks so much for your shopping tips i'm somewhat new to the collecting world so it's very helpful!!
Also the Toge nendoroid should still be available for preorder on the Goodsmile online shop but I'm not sure what shipping is like for Canada.
Yes I preordered him on GSC shop since my local shops have him sold out already (coz I forgot to check lol) but it's more expensive coz srp+shipping but have to get good boy Toge 🥲
I was surprised to see the saturation difference from the thumbnail and the beginning of the video, so seeing the reason why that was interesting and I like how you edited it!
Thank you!
I own the Mamako bunny she is amazing literally one of the best 1/4s I have.
I got my Chiaki figure yesterday and my tv isn't too bad actually, its a little close but I can still see her. Also, out of the two Hatsune Miku Figures, I would say based on your reactions maybe the magical murai one would be good. But since you're not happy like at all with the price don't get her. Especially since you have the ballet music box one on preorder already. My opinion on expensive figures is if you don't think about them day and night, maybe don't buy it. That's just my opinion though. Also, loved the style of the video its nice and chill would love to see more of these!
I have also been obsessed with Stella since I found out about her. There were a few random times where her pre-order button was orange again and i tried so many times to place one, but it just would never go through :( it's one of the only figures i think i will continuously be sad about missing, especially since i got into figures after her pre-order period. I'm also kind of peeved about toge too, i had no idea his pre-orders would close so quickly, what the heck lol
I also love this format of videos, just chatting and minimal editing is great for me, it's like catching up on the news in the community :)
New to Anime collecting, your videos have helped A LOT!!!…. Instant fan of Hatsune & Megumi and Gwyn 😉
Gwyn you could upload a video of watching paint dry and id still watch it
That means so much, thank you!! 🥺
Absolutely do it again, I really enjoyed it 💕
Love the format and please do it again! BTW my earlier comment disappeared - but just to let you know the Toge nendo is still available for PO on Good Smile!
Thank you! Sometimes youtube deletes comments if there is a link in them
@@GwynCollects no worries! oh, and thanks for the Amazon Japan tip - I have bought preowned figs before using a deputising service if the seller is a local store, but I’ll try to be less trigger happy on AmiAmi now whenever a preorder is announced. I wonder if the savings I made with the AmiAmi discount is offset by their shipping charges😅…
I really liked this style of video! Also, you made me want to buy anime prints and put them behind my detolfs!
Regarding both Mikus, I thought about them for a couple of days and decided to preorder them. Their bases are super cute and detailed for me and I really love their colors. Maybe think if they would fit a theme or shelf in your detolfs before buying :) Also, maybe compare them to other figures in your top list (maybe you might want to separate your wanted figures in tiers of most wanted for price?). Maybe that could help you decide!
I think Furyu delivers on their figures! Even their prize figures are stunning! I have many prize figures from them and they are my favourite prize figures.
Regarding eStream, I think their shading and paint are amazing. The faces look immaculate in my opinion. That said, I am not sure if I would bite the bullet just yet because of the quality issues. Some of their figures have amazing sculpts, colours and shading, but I wouldn't want to get a broken figure in the mail at that price. I don't own any yet and I am waiting for them to fix their issues first :) I hope it will be worth the wait!
Thank you Gwyn! I enjoyed this video! It was nice to hear your views on the drama going around, I agree a lot with all of your points! And I think it’s good for you to talk about them on your platform aswell! Typing out what I think with everything would be a lot so I just wanna say I 100% agree with all the issues you stated! I am a rem crystal dress estream figure owner and I am super happy with her, when o heard of her coming broken i made sure to change her shipping method to the fastest and safest way possible and I was lucky to have a PO with amiami so came safe and sound, but unfortunately many didn’t and it’s so horrible to see!! I have yet to order from them again since their prices can be really crazy sometimes, but I think the price for rem was quite fair despite the lack of protection for shipping. I have lost lots of faith in them as a company since all the drama recently but I can’t help but admit I’m very happy with rem she is a grail in my collection! Even so their company service and packaging and quality control for certain things ruins them and their reputation and makes them a pretty unreliable company to purchase from :< it’s a shame. I am super excited for a lot of the figures you mentioned as well!! I can’t wait and i tottaly agree with the prices 😂🥲so bad. As for the figure you where talking about with native amd
Not wanting to speak about… I have no idea what you where saying and i was super confused 😂 I still don’t know so looks like I have to look on my own😉😏. Hope I don’t get scarred 😂. Loved the vid though super fun and interactive i wish I could just sit and talk with you about all this it would be so fun! Cant wait for more vids and hope all is getting better with the work load💗
Hope you see this Gwyn but where did you get your spinner for your figures? The stand base or whatever.
I got it off Amazon! Just search rotating display stand
@@GwynCollects thank you you’re a fuckin champ 🙏
Same like you i started collecting one year ago. I've seen the prices rise quite a bit but i didn't stop me from buying figures. I guess i'm okay with paying like €200 for a 1/7 scale figure.
You should check out Genshin Impact Figures
The game itself is good and the figures are just chef-kiss
They are beautiful! I have Mona on PO!
Goth both Mona and Ningguang on PO. 👌
Chill Gwyn video let's goooooooooo :D
Drink - check ✅
Good luck on your thesis Gwyn !!!
Yeah, figures, electronics, games, everything is getting weirdly expensive, I'm happy that I'm still finding good deals, but it's getting tough to get the newer stuff for a good price
Yes ! I'm the same, when in Amazon i like to get things that are buy and ship from Amazon directly, their quality control for boxes isn't very good, i got some damaged boxes and it was really annoying, but the security of getting a for sure original figure and a for sure refund if anything happens is worth the box damage if it happens
Bunny figures - check ✅
I need more videos like this!
i actually really like these types of chill videos! yeaaa when i saw that digital stars miku pop up on amiami, i was like, "ooooh she's so cute! (sees the price) but not THAT cute." 😅
got my tea_quila
enjoyable video
love your haircut
more shopping with gwyn!!
I'm guessing you're talking about the NGNL Shirou bunny and i completely agree. Like why. But yes, let's talk about other awesome things. I totally didn't think i'd need the Toge nendoroid either but I saw him and he was really cute so yes, i ordered him :P
@UCq8PxvubRM48YjOWhw4Fmjg just looked it up. What’s the deal the crazy price tag? But then why is that so taboo to talk about 🤔
i needed this video it'll be great if you made more videos like this like maybe shop with me saturdays or something :D
I'm sorry for living in a cave but what figure are you talking about at 25:47-26:43?
BTW, Samurai Girls are 😍😍😍
i was heartbroken when i saw the digital stars miku price 😔
*runs down the street* STELLA!!!!!! STELLAAAAAAAA!!!!!!
I also desperately need this figure in my life and missed out on preorders. *weeps*
And I loved this video! It was kind of like hanging out with a friend, getting the tea. I literally just started figure collecting, so I am totally clueless when it comes to manufacturers and the community and the drama. I used to watch anime when I was younger, and got out of it for 20 years (yes..... I'm an old lady.....). I've just started getting back into it, so I have no idea where to go to get news and info on anime, manga, or figures.
I also wanted to say that I freaking love how much people enjoy anime now, and from all walks of life. When I was younger, even amongst my nerd friends I was weird for being into anime. And it just blows my mind every time that anime movies are coming out in theaters in the states, and that I can't sit and binge an entire series because THEY'RE STILL CREATING IT! I have finished Demon Slayer and just started Haikyu!! What should I watch next!?
Love your content! Keep making awesome videos!!! You are creative in your own beautiful way!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for reminding about the Aquatope figure, just realized after TOM cash backs she comes up too $355.53 :D
Yay! With TOM's current points back now is definitely the time to PO!
I had the cape problem with megumin but don’t really have an issue with it. I didn’t even end up getting it in properly because I was scared of it breaking but I can’t really see what difference it would make visually if I did force it to click in all the way. I’m suprised people are feeling so negative, If anything I just want more figures by this company so much more now.
I really want to start using amazon jp but I've heard so many times that ppl get their pre-orders cancelled on the month it's supposed to come out then by that time it's usually too late to try and get it anywhere else ;u;
What camera did you buy ? Thinking on changing mine. 😁
I got the Logitech C920x HD Pro Webcam!
Reason not to buy the magical mirai miku: the looong, thin pink ribbons will be sooo breakable x,, x
I've pre-ordered multiple e-stream figures despite knowing there might some slight defects in the figures. Feels a bit weird having a Gucci with defects, but it's cheaper than a Gucci so why not?
I preordered a figure back in October of last year, and I still have not recieved it was supposed to release in October of this year, but it got delayed. I payed over $230 for it, not sure if I'm going to be getting it any time soon with all these delays
I received my Mamako Bunny 3 days ago and she is great, but be warned she comes with a 2nd base so you can have Chiyo and Mamako standing together. In my case I already had Chiyo and she forced my hand in to buying Mamako. :)
Whats the figure that shall not be named mentioned at 25:50
if I may ask, where did you get that sweater?? it looks soooo nice
DOPE potential for a shop with me series, be they short or long. :D
I do think that Estream is getting a LITTLE too much hate and people are going overboard with the personal attacks, but I understand that it is slightly justified. If you’re paying $400+ for a figure then it should be dang near perfect-no QC issues or drastically different from the prototype. You shouldn’t be playing Russian roulette with that much money. I preordered their Gojo as well and I’m really interested in seeing how he turns out since I’m also interested in possibly preordering their upcoming Rimuru.
Just to let you know about the SHAOHUA MIKU in the chinese QIPAO,the quality is not good and yes,the price will rise in the west because of the amount that entered the west,but the number for her in asia is huge！I am referring to the miku in pink sitting
I have that Stella on pre order.
Dammit gwen you didnt talk about that chuthulu idol chan preorder!!!! Did you got the mini one? What your think of the full size one???
FURYU is kind of on my shit list currently, I got their Kokkoro figure; she was super delicate and didn't fit onto her base, I broke her trying to assemble her and had to use an exacto knife to shave down her base peg 😭
Myethos though!! Favorite figure company of all time, I just got the Miku figure and she's my 5th Myethos fig 😍 they always deliver with stunning figures.
I love this kind of video, please do more! 🥰
nice neapolitan colourway sweater
I preordered both Maki and Toge this month, rip my wallet but I had to. I was not missing out on these. ^-^/
The EStream drama worries me - I hope my Gojo will come in good condition since I'm so excited for him...! :O
I have no idea what the figure who will not be named is, sorry. I'm so confused, lol. x'D
I'm one of those people who saw your video about Estreams Megumin and went to go order the figure from AmiAmi because she looked really great. And yes they still haven't shipped them out yet and its getting to the later part of November. I know that estream has problems with some figures but I've gone ahead and ordered multiple figures through AmiAmi and Crunchyroll so I'm taking a huge gamble. Those include Crystal Demon Rem, Ultimate Rimuru, Re:Zero Neon City Emila and Ram. I want to believe that the company will fix these issues before some of the unreleased figures come out, but that may be me just being optimistic. Either way I'm not letting the drama get to me, mostly because there are other great figures coming out every week so I'm giving them my undivided attention.
Im so upset I miss the Inumaki nendoroid on Amiami T_T same with the genshin impact traveler nendoroid ........ omg thank you for the amazon jp ! i didnt know. FOR SURE im gonna preorder the techgear figure.
I loved this video format! So cozy.
Maybe some soft background music too? But otherwise I absolutely dig this, please do more!
Furyu F:Nex figures tend to be cheaper on Taobao, the Miku is like 21k on there with the option to change invoice value with EMS! She’s worth it at that price!