Queen's Gate Alice

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日本語/Japanese
Fri 2008/09/05 08:40
I really really really regret not ordering this gorgeous figure of Alice. Searched on all the online stores in Japan - all sold out. The next think to do is to trek around Akihabara ToT.
What do you do when you missed out on a gorgeous figure?
Do you pay extra at the auctions or travel to other cities to look for it?

Original text from super rats below.
Got Queen's Gate Alice (nsfw) in yesterday. It's an awesome figure and a lot of fun to take pictures of too.
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Posted on Fri 2008/09/05 08:40 by
Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on Mon 2006/12/11 11:54)
Director/代表取締役
mrv3gas in France (Registered on 2008/04/29 03:18)
Student
really nice pic !
(ID #291039) Posted on 2008/09/05 05:01
Harts in Estonia (Registered on 2008/06/02 15:14)
Student
Great picture, face looks really stunning from this angle!
(ID #291053) Posted on 2008/09/05 05:46
Karasu-kun in オタキュブ (Registered on 2007/07/27 12:49)
大学生徒
Ah, so there's where my preorder went!
(ID #291057) Posted on 2008/09/05 05:48
-XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States (Registered on 2007/01/01 15:00)
Student Engineer
first thought- right click and save, lol.

I would love to get this figure too- when I first saw it it was enough to get me to order and ship it over here to the states. Where did you get it? I am roughly 70 miles out of Philadelphia. Did you order?
(ID #291063) Posted on 2008/09/05 05:57
super rats in Philadelphia, PA (USA) (Registered on 2007/01/15 12:21)
Everything
I got it from HLJ.
(ID #291104) Posted on 2008/09/05 06:47
ceasol in Edmonton, Canada (Registered on 2008/01/08 06:26)
Otaku
I waiting for my from HLJ. I hope will come before weekend.
(ID #291207) Posted on 2008/09/05 08:54
Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth (Registered on 2007/12/19 01:12)
Student and full-time otaku
Very hot, whish I could get her
(ID #291069) Posted on 2008/09/05 06:08
Snafu Slick in South Carolina, USA (Registered on 2008/06/12 09:41)
Life Learner and Helper
I was debating on getting her, now I think I might
(ID #291086) Posted on 2008/09/05 06:31
super rats in Philadelphia, PA (USA) (Registered on 2007/01/15 12:21)
Everything
If you have no shame, this is a must.
(ID #291106) Posted on 2008/09/05 06:47
lostandfound in a place where you'll never find... (Registered on 2007/10/22 02:58)
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Wow... That's a nice shotm her eyes are staring right at you in this picture...
(ID #291167) Posted on 2008/09/05 08:04
Shugo in Tokyo/Akihabara, Japan (Registered on 2008/08/29 00:59)
SUPER OTAKU, manga-ka, Illustrator, Domon Kasshu fanboy, Konata's male half, Megas XLR fanboy
AWESOME!!!
I'll totally get her, Saya (super rats)!!!!!!
(ID #291189) Posted on 2008/09/05 08:23
chun in work, buried ^^; (Registered on 2007/01/09 15:21)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
depends on how hard I went the item ^^; example Mamachapp I must say I was lucky that my friend was willing to sell her to me at the time ^^;
(ID #291201) Posted on 2008/09/05 08:47
ceasol in Edmonton, Canada (Registered on 2008/01/08 06:26)
Otaku
I can wait for mime to come. For now I'll be enjoying SuperRats set
(ID #291209) Posted on 2008/09/05 08:57
MARl0 in United States (Registered on 2007/11/16 10:46)
Graphic Designer
Hmm, this figure isn't doing it for me. Her face looks kind of wonky.
(ID #291227) Posted on 2008/09/05 09:09
silent1134 in California (Registered on 2007/08/22 15:21)
Student
Well, I might wait til the next anime expo...since there's like really good finds at low prices...but if I can't wait I'll go to the local stores when they stock up on it...
(ID #291228) Posted on 2008/09/05 09:09
persocomsan in Pueblo, US (Registered on 2008/06/20 09:25)
Are they planning another wave of it in the future?  If something I really want is out of stock I'll look all over for it or just wait until it gets re-released, maybe even risk ebay in the rare case.  
(ID #291283) Posted on 2008/09/05 09:53
Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25 20:05)
anime/cosplay events organizer
It depends if I really want the figure ^^;;
(ID #291285) Posted on 2008/09/05 09:54
Klaudio2099 (Registered on 2008/02/11 07:56)
--What do you do when you missed out on a gorgeous figure?--
I Just Cry XD! Because I Live in South America so It´s Not Easy to Get a PVC Figure in a Good Price, Then I Just Buy in a Few Online Japanese Stores.
(ID #291324) Posted on 2008/09/05 10:22
white in Philippines (Registered on 2008/08/30 22:05)
lolinapper
Yeah.I want her too but i was too late. =(
(ID #291346) Posted on 2008/09/05 10:40
lunarzero in California (Registered on 2007/12/06 11:32)
Student
man i forgot to preorder her T____T
I'll just roam around every site I know to find one ^^;;;;
(ID #291356) Posted on 2008/09/05 10:46
Karasu-kun in オタキュブ (Registered on 2007/07/27 12:49)
大学生徒
Usually go the auction route, which is painful to the saifu.
(ID #291391) Posted on 2008/09/05 11:14
Karasu-kun in オタキュブ (Registered on 2007/07/27 12:49)
大学生徒
Though, sometimes it ends up being less. I just got a Sega Private Ocean clock on Yahoo Japan Auctions that with deputy fees is going to be like $130, as opposed to $179 with shipping on Himeya Shop.
(ID #291396) Posted on 2008/09/05 11:16
Karasu-kun in オタキュブ (Registered on 2007/07/27 12:49)
大学生徒
Oh, and my Alice ended up not costing so much, $80 shipped from Shopping Mall Japan/YHJ Auctions. It's about $10 over what I would've paid acquiring it from HLJ or Hobby Search.
(ID #291400) Posted on 2008/09/05 11:17
lazyasian224 in New York, USA (Registered on 2008/07/21 11:36)
Student
ah i really wish i preordered this... T_T
(ID #291394) Posted on 2008/09/05 11:15
afatcow (Registered on 2008/08/28 17:35)
Epic picture, epic figure.
What more can be said?
(ID #291416) Posted on 2008/09/05 11:33
Dcg in Berkeley, CA (Registered on 2007/12/17 09:38)
College Student
Somehow I get the feeling when Danny says "really regret not ordering" it is really a magic spell to create a SAFS.
(ID #291481) Posted on 2008/09/05 12:26
Realta Nua in Jakarta -> Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/19 23:05)
Ex-Student
It's true. My friend begins to order this figure at a high price due to Danny's word. lol
(ID #291659) Posted on 2008/09/05 15:09
XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22 06:18)
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Do want do want do want do want
(ID #291488) Posted on 2008/09/05 12:34
Akiba-Kid in California, USA (Registered on 2008/01/17 12:23)
Online Shop
If a figure is really popular, don't they eventually make more of them sorta?  Or that's not the case always?  
(ID #291603) Posted on 2008/09/05 14:08
Realta Nua in Jakarta -> Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/19 23:05)
Ex-Student
You mean like reissue?
It depends on the manufacturer..
(ID #291664) Posted on 2008/09/05 15:13
rishidan in SoCal (Registered on 2008/05/26 18:01)
Head Lackey and Scape Goat
wow.. she IS nicer than I imagined. Kinda having the opposite of "buyer's remorse, now."

When I miss a figure, I usually start trolling the auction sites daily to see if a figure is put up for 'buy it now' type of thing. I REALLY despise the bidding war.
(ID #291624) Posted on 2008/09/05 14:22
glaglaman in Reunion (Fr.) (Registered on 2008/08/27 19:32)
Student
when i missed out a fig i just seat deown and cry ... nothing else to do ...
(ID #291795) Posted on 2008/09/05 17:31
Jaydead in Philippines (Registered on 2008/05/21 14:03)
Programmer
that pic of Alice on the grass is just awesome!  super rats' photography is really creative!
(ID #291871) Posted on 2008/09/05 18:50
KevL87 in Penang,Malaysia (Registered on 2008/04/21 13:15)
University Student
May i know this Alice is from which anime or game?
(ID #291908) Posted on 2008/09/05 20:12
BandAiD in 米国 (Registered on 2008/01/08 09:40)
C. Engineering Student
anime is yet to come out for it.  This is from some paper rpg far as I know.
(ID #292717) Posted on 2008/09/06 13:42
Fat Cat Lim in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/04/23 14:01)
Videogame Magazine Editor
I absolutely love this photo - I'm now inspired to take more interesting shots of my figurines in more varied scenes and backdrops.
(ID #291914) Posted on 2008/09/05 20:33
Demi-Alucard in your face! (Registered on 2008/05/06 21:55)
Musically inclined Pervert
this is the first figure that I think I could wax my dolphin to.
(ID #291990) Posted on 2008/09/05 22:07
aseps in japan (Registered on 2008/08/10 10:45)
great photoshot! maybe i start to take some photos of my figures!
(ID #292077) Posted on 2008/09/05 23:54
crashcat in Rotterdam (Registered on 2007/08/23 00:44)
Student
I pre ordered her at e2046.. Hope it all goes smooth.
(ID #292229) Posted on 2008/09/06 01:57
hika in 蒼天の楽園 (Registered on 2008/07/05 13:58)
SMS隊所属
that a nice angle on the figure. well, for me if there is a figure that i really want i would try the auctions normally at a higher price T.T  since the local shops will most likely have the figure sold out.
(ID #292287) Posted on 2008/09/06 03:08
Lelouch Lamperouge in ClovisLand (Registered on 2008/08/21 06:41)
former Emperor of Britannia
OH F***~! even the world beautiful wont suffice to describe such figure.
DO WANT~!!!!
(ID #292332) Posted on 2008/09/06 04:03
Sword in Netherlands (Registered on 2008/08/24 22:59)
Law student
Mine is in the mail =) Glad i preordered her, even if i was a bit late.
(ID #292432) Posted on 2008/09/06 06:14
BandAiD in 米国 (Registered on 2008/01/08 09:40)
C. Engineering Student
Just put in a pre-order for her. :)  Now I wait.
(ID #292478) Posted on 2008/09/06 07:38
thefrikking in Spain (Registered on 2007/08/18 07:18)
Imperial Guard
Mine was shipped today, and Melona too!!
(ID #292539) Posted on 2008/09/06 09:37
Eva in Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/18 21:16)
Admin
I'm really looking forward to Alice. I'll enjoy putting her next to her boost version when it's released and pretend it's Maya Natsume. 
(ID #292591) Posted on 2008/09/06 10:50
Yaku in Near Chinatown, Los Angeles, USA (Registered on 2008/08/27 15:37)
Student, part-time slave
I try not to buy from ebay or similar sites, you never know if they are pirated versions. I also try not to open too many accounts in different websites, for the sole purpose of preventing myself to over-spend ^^U

I am fortunate enough to live in LA near J-Town. I go to Anime Jungle and try my luck with their merchandise. I have found some stuff at reasonable prices (and some not so reasonable) that I can't find online anymore. For example I found danbooru, the carboard robot from Yotsuba for 23 bucks.
(ID #292735) Posted on 2008/09/06 14:04
kâkebuke in Paris, Not Texas (Registered on 2007/12/18 05:42)
Wibbling
e2046 is re-opening orders for a short time:

http://www.e2046.com/product_info.php?products_id=7944&language=en

I hope you'll find her eventually. :)
(ID #293129) Posted on 2008/09/06 23:08
kippei in Singapore (Registered on 2007/09/01 11:05)
Operation
Ouch~~~ I found out today my preorder didnt came with a shipment :(
(ID #293243) Posted on 2008/09/07 02:16
handareth in Australia - Perth (Registered on 2008/01/08 12:56)
Croupier - Dealer
Pay extra on ebay or wait for re-release.
(ID #294078) Posted on 2008/09/08 00:52
Tourak in Canada, Quebec (Registered on 2007/12/20 10:33)
がくせい
I really feel your pain, wanted to wait till my budget get more relief before ordering her and now I can't anymore. orz
I go to anime convention and hope that one of the dealer in the dealer room will have the figure.
(ID #295580) Posted on 2008/09/09 14:17
Axisxeo (Registered on 2008/07/13 04:39)
Student
Beautiful eyes! (and I mean the real ones)
(ID #296375) Posted on 2008/09/10 09:45
cease in UK (Registered on 2007/06/04 04:45)
Student/Artist/Film-maker
Danny + anyone else interested, if you still want to get this figure there is a second batch on pre-order due November you can order from (http://www.hobbyfan.com + http://www.toyslogic.com) not sure if this is much help but hope so! best of luck this is a quality figure i have been talking about for ages ;) 
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