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Sat 2008/11/29 17:43
The latest blessing of SAFS is Queens Blade Nanael (gorgeous eyes) and Noemi.
Nearly forgot to mention the Good Smile Racing Hatsune Miku car stickers too.

Thanks to HobbyLink Japan for the samples - both available on their site and review soon.
 http://www.hlj.com/product/MEG71170 (Nanael)
 http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYPP-246 (Noemi)

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Posted on Sat 2008/11/29 17:43 by
Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on Mon 2006/12/11 12:18)
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SlickDog in サンフランシスコ (Registered on 2007/11/23 15:53)
Unemployed Digital Production Artist
I have purchased from HLJ, but not in a long time.
(ID #391177) Posted on 2008/11/29 17:55
Lethia in シンガポオル (Registered on 2008/10/18 03:58)
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
HLJ is quite expensive in my opinion, with shipping etc ^^; rather buy from local shop or play-asia cuz its free shipping to singapore..
(ID #391183) Posted on 2008/11/29 17:59
lightningsabre in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/30 19:39)
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
Lucky you. Play-Asia shipping is expensive for me, so I hardly use them.
(ID #391186) Posted on 2008/11/29 18:01
soulfringe in Sacramento California, United States (Registered on 2008/10/25 19:28)
amatuer bum
All of them are expensive if you ask me ;_;  it makes me sad, because I do like figures, but it just to pricey for me to blow money on for something that is just room decor or a dining buddy
(ID #391187) Posted on 2008/11/29 18:02
kokost in Canada (Registered on 2008/09/20 07:43)
Student
Its actually opposite for me... anime merchandise, authentic stuff anyways, can get pretty expensive here in Toronto. I believe it was actually cheaper to get it from HobbyLink Japan even after shipping. One new store in particular charges twice of what Figma figures usually sell for and thats before tax.
(ID #391312) Posted on 2008/11/29 21:25
GNdynames in University of Western Ontario (Registered on 2008/07/29 06:45)
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
That's so true.
(ID #391491) Posted on 2008/11/30 00:32
twu in country of igloos and lumberjacks... (Registered on 2008/09/09 01:43)
Professional Panhandler
Can't agree more
(ID #429306) Posted on 2008/12/30 13:04
raptor_cZn in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/12 23:05)
Pre-U Student
Can't really say that HLJ is that expensive per se. Since if you buy from HS, you have to ship the items by EMS.

And Play Asia is not always cheap all the time. Stuff that are above $100 don't qualify for free shipping. Some of the item's prices are also jacked up.
Try looking up Alter's Hayate at PA and you'll understand what I mean.
(ID #391577) Posted on 2008/11/30 02:07
Darkdam in New York (Registered on 2007/09/01 12:03)
Student & Part time worker in a Day Care
I use to buy from Hobby Search before they made it EMS shipping only. I think HLJ's shipping is among the cheaper side compared to others.
(ID #391616) Posted on 2008/11/30 02:35
CaTZ in Indonesia (Registered on 2007/02/10 16:25)
Game Designer & 2D Artist
everywhere is expensive now due to the freaking exchange T_T
(ID #391614) Posted on 2008/11/30 02:32
Everfool in Between Dead and Dying (Registered on 2008/04/23 14:26)
Student, Dead Man
Not to mention crazy gas prices (going down now at least) and global recession T_T
(ID #391902) Posted on 2008/11/30 10:14
Omu in Rethundo Island, Spain (Registered on 2008/05/14 04:44)
Full Time Japan Lover
You're very lucky :3

When your local stores have only a few figures (and horribly overpriced), HLJ is a nice option.
(ID #391945) Posted on 2008/11/30 10:47
pus2meong in Atlantis. No, I mean Indonesia XD (Registered on 2007/12/15 18:46)
Self Employee NEET
I don't HLJ expensive. The sell with SRP, and of course the shipping cost is high, because HLJ is in Japan.
(ID #392188) Posted on 2008/11/30 13:03
lightningsabre in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/30 19:39)
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
I like HLJ because I can use SAL. Much cheaper, but kinda slow in getting new stuff. I hope they can update more quickly like Hobby Search. Nice Miku decals too. I've only found out recently that they made one for actual cars! Are you going to use it for your car Danny? :D
(ID #391185) Posted on 2008/11/29 18:00
ceasol in Edmonton, Canada (Registered on 2008/01/08 06:50)
Otaku
So do I. Must of my shopping is thought HLJ via SAL. They are a little bit faster to open some pre-sales not like Hobby Search though, but If I can save a couple of bucks works for me^^.
(ID #391219) Posted on 2008/11/29 18:41
redmango in limbo (Registered on 2008/08/08 21:58)
NEET (Desktop Support / Admin)
I use HLJ exclusively because of the same reason, the SAL option. No one else has that option, and it does save on expenses. Thus far, I have not loss any parcels from them. I don't mind waiting for my order after shipment. I am kinda new to the figure collecting game. I placed seven orders with HLJ for a total of 16 Figma, 1 Nendoroid and 1 box of Nendoroid-puchi.

(ID #391376) Posted on 2008/11/29 22:56
raptor_cZn in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/12 23:05)
Pre-U Student
Same here. SAL is much cheaper than EMS and it does arrive intact though a bit slower.
(ID #391566) Posted on 2008/11/30 02:02
chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09 15:45)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
I use HLJ sometimes, but I know some of my friends have trouble with them for some preorder items ^^; But I agree with lightningsabre about the option for SAL. I felt that sometimes it's as fast as EMS anyways ^^;
(ID #391189) Posted on 2008/11/29 18:03
Ninja Poe Bear in California (Registered on 2008/07/10 18:18)
Studio Bleach founder/owner
I have yet to buy from them, especially since I reduced the figures I want from 3 to 2. Kinda weary and nervous about buying another Kotobukiya figure. (~_~);;
(ID #391197) Posted on 2008/11/29 18:12
Smithy in Neo-Venezia (Registered on 2008/05/20 22:31)
~Undine~
I purchased from HLJ.com before and have always been happy with their service.

Nowadays I do use EMS shipping. While alas quite expensive it at least arrives in a timely fashion. One of my earliest orders that was sent with SAL shipping took 4 months to arrive. Less convenient with HLJ.com is that I often get fined with a customs fee.

Although I hadn't ordered from them for a while (since www.archonia.com also offered the items I wanted and I can save on shipping and customs there) I put in an order a few weeks back for some Cospa anime t-shirts, including the "Strike Witches" t-shirt due out in December.
Since archonia.com doesn't have those and the weigth is low, shipping is still doable.
(ID #391209) Posted on 2008/11/29 18:25
Barsona in Bay Area, California (Registered on 2007/08/03 09:48)
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
not an HLJ fan...  Sure they make no errors, but they take too long, as well as they are pretty damn expensive...
(ID #391210) Posted on 2008/11/29 18:26
ceasol in Edmonton, Canada (Registered on 2008/01/08 06:50)
Otaku
The figures are a little bit expensive buy with a cheaper S&H I save more money rather than use HobbySeach for example. 
(ID #391819) Posted on 2008/11/30 07:48
lolipedofin in Singapore -back at my stinky dump- (Registered on 2008/06/14 19:14)
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
When i got my CC at Singapore, i was planning to start on spending spree through online stores... the one that i like is HLJ and HobbySearch...

then i found out, that unlike Indonesia, the price for figures here is considerably much cheaper... i just went and bought some figures from Anime House, the store that Danny reviewed, and they sell stuffs cheaper than the price in Japanese retail store... I was shocked! And i use middle conversion rate, who knows what the price is if i use buy conversion rate.

But i guess this has something to do with the recent surge of yen conversion rates.. let's see what happen when economy stabilize.
(ID #391212) Posted on 2008/11/29 18:29
Quen in ニューヨーク (Registered on 2008/08/13 10:51)
Car stickers on HLJ almost make it too easy to start a basic Itasha!

And yes I've bought from HLJ before...today I received notification they were sending me an Index Kotobukiya PVC figure. Mind you I already own an Index Kotobukiya PVC figure that I got last week, but I obviously forgot to cancel my pre-order from HLJ among the 4 or 5 preorders I had made for the figure. 

Thanks to HLJ for solving my dilemma of whether to cast Index cast-off or clothed, since now I'll have both, standing next to each at a slight angle!
(ID #391215) Posted on 2008/11/29 18:34
lolipedofin in Singapore -back at my stinky dump- (Registered on 2008/06/14 19:14)
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
Dude... i can't tell whether you being truly grateful or sarcastic... lol.

But man... 2 exactly same figures ?! Just think about it made my wallet ache...
(ID #391236) Posted on 2008/11/29 19:13
Quen in ニューヨーク (Registered on 2008/08/13 10:51)
Had 4 pre-orders (not counting one for 2009 American release in case the not-incredibly reliable speedy stores I ended up having to use failed to send me one in time), cancelled them all once play-asia sent mine but I forgot one. :/

I am happy at having two, however.
(ID #391241) Posted on 2008/11/29 19:17
ceasol in Edmonton, Canada (Registered on 2008/01/08 06:50)
Otaku
Before I did not read Danny writing to much about HLJ, but now they are closer than ever^^.
(ID #391216) Posted on 2008/11/29 18:37
Coco the Bean in SoCal, USA (Registered on 2008/01/06 06:53)
Pokemon master
I want those stickers!
I haven't ordered from HLJ before, but I predict I will someday in the future.
(ID #391218) Posted on 2008/11/29 18:41
lolipedofin in Singapore -back at my stinky dump- (Registered on 2008/06/14 19:14)
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
Right now i actually wonder... With all the money Danny made from his job and blogging... Is it possible that he actually doesn't need to open his wallet to satiate his love of figures.. first GoodSmile and MaxFactory, now by HLJ too... Me so envious... T,T

It's ironic how those with money (read: damn rich) actually got the free stuffs... While us commoner, need to squeeze to the last penny to buy the items that they endorsed... lololol. =p
(ID #391240) Posted on 2008/11/29 19:16
Everfool in Between Dead and Dying (Registered on 2008/04/23 14:26)
Student, Dead Man
Irony is a cruel mistress T_T
(ID #391913) Posted on 2008/11/30 10:20
lerry[maru] in Kuala Lumpur, MY (Registered on 2008/09/15 01:22)
Seleção IX
Why go online shopping when I can get it local.. ^^;
I love the "flame" good smile racing sticker xD
(ID #391261) Posted on 2008/11/29 19:50
Matteas in Prague, Czech Republic (Registered on 2008/10/25 07:58)
High school student
Almost everything I buy is from HLJ. They offer SAL shipment which I prefer, coz it's much cheaper. Now, I'm waiting for arrival of Hatsune Miku by GSC and Megami Magazine December issue from HLJ. And I have preordered Sakagami Tomoyo by Kotobukiya too.
(ID #391263) Posted on 2008/11/29 19:55
Alfisti in Brisbane, Australia (Registered on 2008/01/08 20:19)
4th Year Designer Uni Slave
I do a fair bit of my shopping through HLJ and haven't had a problem with them.  Usually I ship by SAL, but if an item is really expensive I'll go EMS,
(ID #391266) Posted on 2008/11/29 20:01
Striket in Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/14 02:46)
Gamer, Lecturer, Graphic Designer
Yep...I do get some stuff from HLJ. That's usually when I missed out on the limited stocks elsewhere. Just received figma Ren and Len from them this morning :)
(ID #391271) Posted on 2008/11/29 20:14
Lelouch Lamperouge in ClovisLand (Registered on 2008/08/21 07:05)
former Emperor of Britannia
hey Noemi's kinda cute!
Purchase a couple of Kamen Rider Kabuto "Kabuto Zecter" and "Gattack Zecter".
It's the henshin belt that talks =D
It did costed me but i was happy when i heard that bandai stopped the production of the zecters and i was one of the lucky ones to have at the very least 2 pcs of it.
(ID #391282) Posted on 2008/11/29 20:34
Soth in Kyoto, Japan (Registered on 2008/08/29 05:00)
Exchange student
Until I moved to Japan, HLJ was my main provider. Now I use Amazon.co.jp because does free shipping inside Japan.

BTW, Nanael was the figure that I picked from J-List as the main prize of the 20081025 giveaway contest. I posted a few pics in my blog.
(ID #391310) Posted on 2008/11/29 21:19
redmango in limbo (Registered on 2008/08/08 21:58)
NEET (Desktop Support / Admin)
I wished Amazon.co.jp was open to the USA, other than CDs and magazines.
(ID #391764) Posted on 2008/11/30 05:38
evi in Vancouver (Registered on 2008/04/04 06:33)
Procrastinator
I didn't know amazon.co.jp sold stuff internationally. I just checked it out. The shipping cost makes me want to cry. ;_;
(ID #391775) Posted on 2008/11/30 06:10
Meimi132 in Leicester for Uni, Norfolk for Home. (Registered on 2007/12/04 05:29)
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
I got my Miku nendo and my Tsuruya-san from HLJ!! :woop: The Noemi is soooooo cute! I like her face better than the Clayz version thats for sure.
(ID #391316) Posted on 2008/11/29 21:35
keilu in Philippines (Registered on 2008/02/01 14:46)
bum
i mostly get my figmas and nendos from HLJ :) 
(ID #391317) Posted on 2008/11/29 21:35
Nevar in Germany (Registered on 2008/06/23 18:29)
Aerospace-Engineering Student
I've stopped ordering figures from HLJ since they got less Tsuruya Maid figures from Maxfactory, therefore couldn't complete my order but never mentioned it or contacted me. After she was out for a week i got concerned and contacted them. After that it was already too late to get it anywhere else, since Hobby Search, that had a few in stock sold out too. 
Now all my figurines get ordered at Hobby Search since they always did great.
(ID #391318) Posted on 2008/11/29 21:37
aquilla in The United Kingdom (Registered on 2008/10/23 04:56)
Unemployed Dollfie enthusiast
I love HLJ, I've used then quite a bit over the years. I', envying those sticker sheets big time though.
(ID #391321) Posted on 2008/11/29 21:40
6pack (Registered on 2008/03/20 13:55)
[f] 
I've bought many a times from HLJ. I've got figures which were soldout everywhere from their site. the only thing i dont like is the air pouches they use to keep the boxes safe. they hardly sufficient and are of any use imo. i've got two boxes where the air pouches were so less that even a dent in a corner damaged the box. thankfully the figures were safe.
(ID #391326) Posted on 2008/11/29 21:49
6pack (Registered on 2008/03/20 13:55)
[f] 
forgot to mention this. hope HLJ starts using some old newspapers or packing paper to keep the packages inside safe. i'm sure some staff from HLJ must be watching this article.
(ID #391330) Posted on 2008/11/29 21:51
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore (Registered on 2007/06/11 16:09)
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
HLJ has the best packaging. in term of price, hobbysearch is sightly cheaper.
(ID #391329) Posted on 2008/11/29 21:50
Matteas in Prague, Czech Republic (Registered on 2008/10/25 07:58)
High school student
Yes, HLJ's packaging is awesome, the best I've ever seen. I was stunned when I opened my first parcel from them.
(ID #391374) Posted on 2008/11/29 22:54
persocomsan in Pueblo, CO (Registered on 2008/06/20 09:49)
Bought from them a couple times as well.  Wasn't impressed with the prices but they had things that weren't anywhere else, so I was grateful for that.  I wonder if those Miku stickers will be around a while or sell out fast, I want to get them but the bank account can't take anymore unnecessary spending for a while.
(ID #391357) Posted on 2008/11/29 22:32
Saku in Toronto (Registered on 2008/02/08 00:50)
Wannabe Web Developer
I like HLJ because it allows me to choose SAL which is a lot cheaper.
(ID #391358) Posted on 2008/11/29 22:33
Actar in front of his Laptop, trapped in Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/28 03:42)
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
I mostly buy from HLJ, local stores or Hobby Search. HLJ is awesome. You can pre-order and cancel any time. 

I want free samples from HLJ too! Though, I suppose that wouldn't be possible..
(ID #391364) Posted on 2008/11/29 22:40
Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17 20:43)
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
AAAAAAAH
CAR STICKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

do very much want
(ID #391367) Posted on 2008/11/29 22:46
lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/22 03:22)
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
Me too! But I don't have any RCs... Guess I'll just paste them on my face or something...
(ID #391420) Posted on 2008/11/29 23:38
Blowfish in Close to Dyusseru,Karlsland (Registered on 2008/06/12 03:42)
Physical Therapist
HLJ is my Main Supplier! They are the only Japanese Shop accepting Paypal.
MY last package from them arrives this thursday and the next one is on the way
(ID #391371) Posted on 2008/11/29 22:49
tueac in Singapore (Registered on 2008/08/23 08:16)
Fresh Diploma Grad... enlistee.. soon
I have used HLJ before when i just learned how to use online purchase. Now i used a few other still trying to see if i can get things from Rakuten... 
(ID #391382) Posted on 2008/11/29 23:03
Niko in Melbourne,Australia (Registered on 2008/10/22 23:38)
Mouse Whisperer
Living in OZ with a currency that has sunken to new lows against the yen figures are a real luxury now. Had to pre order up coming Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu  guitar hero from Max Factory via Play- Asia.com and then I couldn't help myself I pre ordered   Kanzaki Kaori from To Aru Majutsu no Index  by Alter, my poor aching Visa card :-(
(ID #391385) Posted on 2008/11/29 23:09
davidc in Brisbane, Australia (Registered on 2008/06/27 17:37)
IT Crowd
I discovered an easy way to save money the other day with my paypal account by transferring my available funds to Yen.  I wish I'd thought of it a few months back when one dollar would buy almost 100 yen, but I've still managed to come out a few dollars ahead so far, and probably more by the time my pre-order is ready for payment.
(ID #391397) Posted on 2008/11/29 23:22
davidc in Brisbane, Australia (Registered on 2008/06/27 17:37)
IT Crowd
HLJ are not dearer from my point of view here in Australia.  You just can't get a lot of stuff locally anyway, so they're my best overseas option.  I haven't bought anything yet, but hopefully my pre-order Shiki Ryougi will be ready anytime soon ^^
(ID #391391) Posted on 2008/11/29 23:16
Minaru Chou in Philippines (Registered on 2008/09/25 11:11)
Programmer Trainee
I have never tried to order from there.

I was wondering if I can even though I can't read Japanese or something. 
(ID #391402) Posted on 2008/11/29 23:26
lene in San Diego (Registered on 2008/07/29 11:14)
Student, Freelance Artist
I haven't shopped at HLJ in a long time! Last I used them was to buy some Pinky St. dolls and that was a good 2-3 years ago.
(ID #391404) Posted on 2008/11/29 23:27
sanguine in Philippines (Registered on 2008/09/13 00:53)
Student
Been buying my stuffs from HLJ. Their packaging is really good, also they have SAL shipping.
(ID #391408) Posted on 2008/11/29 23:32
Minaru Chou in Philippines (Registered on 2008/09/25 11:11)
Programmer Trainee
What's SAL shipping?
(ID #391558) Posted on 2008/11/30 01:57
raptor_cZn in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/12 23:05)
Pre-U Student
Surface Air Lift. Something like economy shipping.
(ID #391570) Posted on 2008/11/30 02:04
ornehx in ペナン、マレシ-ア (Registered on 2007/12/26 00:14)
dannychoo.com の読者
have always been purchasing from HLJ.
And i use SAL most of the time, since i am not very far from Japan i usually get my stuff within 1 - 2 weeks..which is not bad..
Also felt their customer service was pretty good.
(ID #391410) Posted on 2008/11/29 23:34
Destinii Haruya in Achfary. Heard of it? Thought not... (Registered on 2008/10/13 00:15)
Schoolkid
Never tried HLJ, might do some time when my mum stops being such an eBayphile. =/ Nice Miku stickers, btw! *wants* :D
(ID #391413) Posted on 2008/11/29 23:35
duckie in U.S. (Registered on 2008/06/19 11:24)
Engineer
If I have to buy direct from japan HLJ is the way to go for me.
(ID #391418) Posted on 2008/11/29 23:37
Robostrike in Waterloo, Ontario (Registered on 2008/01/03 05:50)
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
Making the first at HLJ sometime this week cuz my club is in great need for figurines and this is the only place to offer one of the cheapest.  Can't believe Cospa cannot ship international X_X
(ID #391444) Posted on 2008/11/29 23:58
Stefkov in England (Registered on 2008/06/02 05:52)
Student
I use HLJ for my figurines always. I used to use play-asia but after finding HLJ, they were cheaper and shipping was cheaper. Just bought a few things last night actually.
(ID #391447) Posted on 2008/11/30 00:05
ETERNAL in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2008/03/21 12:45)
Amateur novelist
I always buy from HLJ; I'm actually surprised at the amount of people who haven't.
(ID #391460) Posted on 2008/11/30 00:14
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
nice SAFS. ^^ 
never ordered via HLJ since they only use EMS. don't get me wrong, EMS is great, it only because the shipment is course thru the local philippine postal service that prevents anyone from getting their items without being extorted. if only they allow shipping be made via FedEx or DHL.
(ID #391462) Posted on 2008/11/30 00:14
Kazuya in yellow suit (Registered on 2008/07/04 03:29)
Future civil engineer but desperate to be an animator
Haha...thanks to HLJ, i can still enjoy my hobby eventhough i'm in England,just bought a MG Gundam strike lately (^^). i think the shipping fee is so so cheap and they group all your items together before they do the shipping which make it very economic. HLJ 万歳!!!
(ID #391490) Posted on 2008/11/30 00:31
GNdynames in University of Western Ontario (Registered on 2008/07/29 06:45)
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
I always buy from HLJ as well, mainly because of SAL shipping.
(ID #391498) Posted on 2008/11/30 00:37
acmy in Penang, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/20 11:06)
Accountant by day, Gunpla-crazed otaku by night
HLJ and Play-Asia are my favored online stores to buy from. HLJ's appeal basically comes from its SAL shipping option. But with the weakening of the Malaysian Ringgit against the Yen lately, I've been putting off some purchases with HLJ. I've never had any complaints with my HLJ orders and I've done a fair bit of buying from them.
(ID #391520) Posted on 2008/11/30 01:11
Problematic Patrick in the land of Three Stars and the Sun (Registered on 2008/08/26 03:02)
part-time professional part-timer
I wanna, but my pockets won't let me :|
(ID #391524) Posted on 2008/11/30 01:17
Monkee in Canada (Registered on 2007/02/08 22:14)
Otaku / Student in Computer Science
I have purchased only one time on HLJ, and it takes me more time to search a figure and to know how to checkout
(ID #391561) Posted on 2008/11/30 01:59
silentkey in Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/24 23:39)
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
I just ordered from HLJ just now...weird i read this almost immediately...
(ID #391581) Posted on 2008/11/30 02:08
Jeromaru in San Diego CA. (U.S. of A) (Registered on 2008/04/30 01:39)
Night Stalker
i purchase some Figures & unlike Hobbysearch They carry Tokusatsu toy's Like Rider Belts , Sentai Changer's  & many more i enjoy buying stuff from HLJ Service was good too
(ID #391596) Posted on 2008/11/30 02:17
Hana-chan in Toronto, Ontario (Registered on 2008/03/06 02:38)
Student.
I love the Queen's Blade figure! I find it so cute that she is a bit chunky~ love it!
and the Nomei figure is so pretty, The figure VERY well made. 
(ID #391599) Posted on 2008/11/30 02:19
lazy in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/30 07:22)
Software Engineer
90% of my collection came from them. Their customer service is awesome
(ID #391626) Posted on 2008/11/30 02:42
XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22 06:42)
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
I want those stickers! XD
And I'd want the whole Queen's Blade collection, if I had the money... :P
(ID #391679) Posted on 2008/11/30 03:30
Vincent III in Richfield, Ohio (Registered on 2007/03/22 10:44)
Student/Graphic Designer
I imported some books recently from HLJ.  For someone in the US, I think they give the best deal, but its still nowhere close to how cheap the items were when I was in Japan ^^I
(ID #391689) Posted on 2008/11/30 03:37
Emperor's Hand in Ohio, USA (Registered on 2007/12/25 02:03)
 Never done business with them, but i have sifted through their site more than once. Will buy from them in the future though.

 On a side note: With all these free figures you receive Danny, do you feel that any of the magic of figure collecting has been lost? Most normal folks have to choose a few figures or less a month and then there is the wait for the shipping and the day when it finally arrives and then JOY! In your case they show up so frequently and in such abundance that i wonder if you ever feel like you are living in some fantasy world were everyone gives you your favorite things for free??  Final question, (i don't expect answers on these) When is the last time you paid for a figure and which one was it?

  Keep up the good work Danny!
(ID #391698) Posted on 2008/11/30 03:48
Devastator001 in Philippines (Registered on 2008/08/21 14:52)
I'd say but then I'd have to kill you :D
I do occasionally buy from HLJ although only If they got figs that I want and only when I can get 3 figs at a time. Shipping and custom duties are murder. X_X Also I wish they'd carry Fed Ex services as well :p
(ID #391710) Posted on 2008/11/30 03:58
potatochobit in Dallas, TX (Registered on 2008/08/18 18:43)
I think fedex would be double or triple the EMS price
(ID #391809) Posted on 2008/11/30 07:11
varutieru in indonesia (Registered on 2008/08/26 21:22)
student / NEET
ey, danny
when will u got SAGs? (suddenly acquired gundams) :P
(ID #391712) Posted on 2008/11/30 04:02
Gibson in California (Registered on 2007/05/28 04:42)
Student artist
I am never going to purchase from HLJ anymore cause they cancel 3 of my orders..
(ID #391724) Posted on 2008/11/30 04:24
oniman in ..in..in..somewhere.. (Registered on 2008/11/25 21:37)
Student, Newbie Blogger, Aspiring Writer
Never purchased from them just yet, maybe sometime in the future. And I also want the Queen Blade coll's
(ID #391748) Posted on 2008/11/30 05:10
silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22 15:45)
???Confused???
I have yet to buy from them, but I just like to seen and touch what I want to buy before purchase...buying online is usually my last ditch resort...I'm old fashioned I know...
(ID #391780) Posted on 2008/11/30 06:16
Toxyn in BC, Canada (Registered on 2008/10/16 14:00)
IT Student
For online purchases, I've mostly bought from them. SAL shipping is cheap and not as slow as I expected.
(ID #391824) Posted on 2008/11/30 08:05
teng in philippines (Registered on 2007/08/29 21:56)
Student
For me Amazon.japan is the best due to they have a big discount when you order.
(ID #391844) Posted on 2008/11/30 08:50
Danmax in Santiago, Chile (Registered on 2008/03/13 00:16)
Gundam Meister
I order and pre-order only from HLJ.
Their service is really something since i live in a country of the thrid world LOL
(ID #391854) Posted on 2008/11/30 08:59
Hatori in Florida,USA (Registered on 2007/08/20 16:06)
Student
I've bought a shirt from HLJ recently, Aria Company T-shirt. I pre-ordered it when they had it up for pre-order and I didn't check back after that. When it was time to ship they sent me an e-mail where I saw the price of the shirt go up about 15 dollars!!! I literally payed like 45 bucks for one shirt that wasn't a Calvin Kelin (my usual apparel splurging choice) shirt!! Despite being a very very hardcore Aria fan I was needless to say angry that they didn't notify me of the increase in the price. I dunno if I will buy from them again, they have good stuff.
(ID #391860) Posted on 2008/11/30 09:12
memoriesoffaddict in CA (Registered on 2008/10/30 15:54)
University Student
I only order from hlj because of the sal shipping they offer. The packaging and sal shipping times were all very good and moderately fast.
(ID #391886) Posted on 2008/11/30 09:50
JB. (Registered on 2008/02/18 03:01)
Creative Director
Thanks for the feedback... I'm also in CA but have used EMS when shopping @HLJ. Now with the prices of figures going way up, I'll have to switch to SAL. First I have to sort out a problem I currently have with HLJ... they quickly charged my CC for an order I had already canceled and it's taking a long time to credit my card back.
(ID #391933) Posted on 2008/11/30 10:39
ElShaz in Puerto Rico (Registered on 2008/01/22 01:15)
Self Employed // Graphic Artist // Clothing
Nanael is yummy indeed, I received mine last week, and it's currently one of the nicest figures I have, and best of all, matches the artbook, woot. Nice behind as well, although I still prefer Airi's behind, looks more tasty lol. Anyway, congrats Danny on your new acquisitions!
(ID #391904) Posted on 2008/11/30 10:15
wbd in Canada (Registered on 2008/07/05 12:45)
Worker
I've had great luck with HLJ- they pack really carefully, so even when the box was trashed, the stuff I ordered was protected. They tend to have things in stock that I'd like to have. 
(ID #392074) Posted on 2008/11/30 11:54
nanashi1 in Rizal, Philippines (Registered on 2008/07/13 18:52)
Electrical Engineer
I prefer HLJ and I believe they sell their figures at SRP minus the local tax which is fair I believe and the plus side they accept paypal. Hobby search is weird they don't like paypal and prefer cc - I hate cc they make you pay fees with their cc service which has no value to me.
(ID #392215) Posted on 2008/11/30 13:18
Orange (Registered on 2008/06/12 14:07)
I preordered a figure from them once and then decided to cancel it because I didn't want it anymore. So I guess I can't say that I've purchased from them before.
(ID #392384) Posted on 2008/11/30 16:27
andra in Singapore (Registered on 2007/11/06 15:31)
中学生
only bought once from them before, wanted to feel how purchasing from overseas feel like ^^; their service is pretty good I guess, my box is not smashed.
(ID #392389) Posted on 2008/11/30 16:30
teng in philippines (Registered on 2007/08/29 21:56)
Student
If you lucky that you have family living in japan i recommend to amazon japan because they don't accept shipping internationally but all my family live there. Like this Ultimate Black daibouken I always looking for this but I only found only in Amazon japan. Its really cheap, they accept credit card internationally.  check up this link
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-language/product/B000KG499C/ref=dp_change_lang?ie=UTF8&language=en_JP
(ID #392402) Posted on 2008/11/30 16:42
Harts in Estonia (Registered on 2008/06/02 15:38)
Student
Never bought from HobbyLink Japan before, but I maybe will in the future, because in the EU they raised the allowed sum of toll free goods and now it may be cheaper to order directly from Japan rather than from EU.
(ID #392461) Posted on 2008/11/30 18:06
Uru in manila (Registered on 2007/10/18 16:29)
Art Student
i haven't purchased anything from hlj, but i always visit their site online. XD
(ID #392871) Posted on 2008/12/01 00:48
nintendokid in London (Registered on 2008/11/15 04:47)
Gamer,Anime Watcher,Student,Youtuber (below is my YouTubepage click for reviews and more)
Only 1ce but it was amzing postage and prices i saved 20 USD

also i love the oopai mouse pad i wish  i had 1
(ID #392976) Posted on 2008/12/01 02:30
suki in Cape Town, South Africa (Registered on 2007/08/22 23:15)
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
Once I sort a few minor evens.. I'll be able to purchase from them TT_TT
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