Re: Triela by Goodsmile

by Godot Wed 27 Apr 2011 - 2:32

Oh, HELL yes! I had practically given up hope for this gem. Willing and able to fork over the boatload of cash required for this. Still willing to hand over even more of the stuff for another masterpiece, if you're feeling up to inquiring again Triela. Very Happy

Ironically, I spend tons of time at my local anime convention every year hunting for these, and the best of them, like this, seem to be the ones that just fall into my lap.

Triela wrote:Pre-ordered her!!!

Now we have to wait... till AUGUST!!!! *cries* ;_;

4 months from now is a lot better than my previous estimation, being never. Wink

by Schaschanist Wed 27 Apr 2011 - 3:28

NeverSleep wrote:You guys are really trying to make me waste more money...

But, hell, she looks great too.

http://myfigurecollection.net/item/39_gunslinger_girl_henrietta_1_8_good_smile_company

Now only a Claes figurine is missing and i'm happy, all my favorites from GSG in reality.

I like 'Blondie from the 2nd gens too but i think it's useless to wait for a figurine of her Razz

by Godot Wed 27 Apr 2011 - 4:55

For those who have used HLJ, amiami, Hobby Search, or other such sites how much do you usually pay for shipping and what shipping options do you choose? Some of these options seem ridiculously expensive, but I also don't want to take my chances here. Also, what site do you buy figurines from and how was it buying from them? I've never bought anything internationally before, having bought my PVC Etta figurine off Amazon.

by Alfisti Wed 27 Apr 2011 - 4:57

Godot wrote:For those who have used HLJ, amiami, Hobby Search, or other such sites how much do you usually pay for shipping and what shipping options do you choose? Some of these options seem ridiculously expensive, but I also don't want to take my chances here. Also, what site do you buy figurines from and how was it buying from them? I've never bought anything internationally before, having bought my PVC Etta figurine off Amazon.

Depends on how fast I want it... normally I'll use SAL, but if it's something I want in a hurry or is of particularly high value then I'll pick EMS.

Triela's at a price point I'd normally select SAL, but a) I want the figurine ASAP and b) I haven't bought anything anime related in ages and figure I'm allowed to splash out for my favorite series... so I selected EMS.

by NeverSleep Wed 27 Apr 2011 - 5:16

Godot wrote:For those who have used HLJ, amiami, Hobby Search, or other such sites how much do you usually pay for shipping and what shipping options do you choose? Some of these options seem ridiculously expensive, but I also don't want to take my chances here. Also, what site do you buy figurines from and how was it buying from them? I've never bought anything internationally before, having bought my PVC Etta figurine off Amazon.

SAL usually ranges from somewhere around 1300~2200 yen, EMS can go over 5000...

by Alfisti Wed 27 Apr 2011 - 5:36

Godot wrote:Also, what site do you buy figurines from and how was it buying from them? I've never bought anything internationally before, having bought my PVC Etta figurine off Amazon.

Ah, missed that second part. I buy through HLJ, mostly because its who I started with and so I know my way through their system. So far, I've never had a problem with them.

by **Kiskaloo** Wed 27 Apr 2011 - 12:46

I always ante up for EMS, even though the shipping can run the price of the figure.

I also tend to combine figures and other items into one massive shipment to help lower the costs.

by **Triela** Sat 2 Jul 2011 - 18:23

Who else is excited about getting Triela next month? *happy dance*

I already made a space for her next to Henrietta on my shelf! ^o^

by GSG-Angelica Wed 13 Jul 2011 - 0:49

I've just placed my order today, not much of a Triela fan though but its all part of my massive collection I'm planning to build up!

Pretty excited as its my first real figurine.. only have the Henri and Rico plushies so far... :3

by Godot Wed 13 Jul 2011 - 17:57

Triela wrote:Who else is excited about getting Triela next month? *happy dance*

I already made a space for her next to Henrietta on my shelf! ^o^

This will be my first GSG figurine I didn't have to spend days hunting down Very Happy

Still waiting for a shipping price estimate from HLJ though... Don't look forward to whatever it is they're going to charge me.

by fealb1 Wed 13 Jul 2011 - 19:46

HA! I KNEW IT!
In the midle of april I sent an email to Good Smile stating that I preordered Triela and that I would love to buy the old Henrietta, than I ask if they have any plans to re-release this figure becouse I would buy her anyway but I would be very pissed if I was to pay way more than a Hundred Dollars on ebay to have her just to discover that she would ship again in two months for half the price, at this opportunity they answer that they were happy to have me as a client but unfortunaly there were no plans for re-relese Henrietta even that some fans were willing to pay so much for her. Well, one thing I have learn in my life is that you can always trust in Murphy's law so I just knew that the moment that I order her on ebay she would pop up again, and so I decide to take advantege of this and finally win one on Murphy, and what you guys think that just happened?

http://www.nekomagic.com/?p=24499
http://www.play-asia.com/Gunslinger_Girl_18_Scale_PrePainted_PVC_Figure_Henrietta_Rerun/paOS-13-71-8x-49-en-70-4b85.html

YES! THEY ARE SHIPPING HER AGAIN! If I have take her on ebay as was my plan I would be pissed as hell! I even keep the email just to this very situation I problably would ask for my money back. But I decide to wait and now we can buy her for US$ 49.90 as I expected half the ebay price. Take that Murphy.
Well maybe it is better not to defy Murphy you never know when he will atack again...

by **Kiskaloo** Thu 25 Aug 2011 - 15:22

Just received notice that my figure has arrived in stock and is on it's way. $dancin\\'$

by **Triela** Thu 25 Aug 2011 - 19:44

So did I! SOOO EXCITE!!! Triela will soon be my prized figure in my collection! X3

by ChaosKin640 Fri 26 Aug 2011 - 8:59

Just got my Paypal receipt in my in-box, so my Triela figure should be on its way soon as well. Can't wait for her to arrive. Triela by Goodsmile - Page 3 50022

Out of curiosity, as this will be my very first anime figure purchase, what kind of wait-time should I realistically be looking at? I purchased my figure through Hobby-Search and went with EMS shipping.

by Alfisti Fri 26 Aug 2011 - 9:05

ChaosKin640 wrote:Out of curiosity, as this will be my very first anime figure purchase, what kind of wait-time should I realistically be looking at? I purchased my figure through Hobby-Search and went with EMS shipping.

Well EMS usually gets to me in under 2 weeks so...

by ChaosKin640 Fri 26 Aug 2011 - 9:08

Cool, good to know. In all honesty though, as my birthday is near the end of September, I wouldn't be all too put out by it arriving somewhere closer to that date. It would certainly make an awesome early birthday present. Razz

by **Kiskaloo** Fri 26 Aug 2011 - 12:21

Alfisti wrote:
ChaosKin640 wrote:Out of curiosity, as this will be my very first anime figure purchase, what kind of wait-time should I realistically be looking at? I purchased my figure through Hobby-Search and went with EMS shipping.

Well EMS usually gets to me in under 2 weeks so...

Two weeks! It's usually two days for me.

by **Triela** Fri 26 Aug 2011 - 13:50

I hope I get Triela the weekend of September 3rd! That's my b-day and I'm going home. I hope she's there waiting for me. ^_^

by **Triela** Wed 31 Aug 2011 - 9:03

No one has gotten there's yet? A few people on a figure site I go on got her and I'm so jealous! I'm concerned I'm not gonna get her when I'm home this weekend. D:

by ChaosKin640 Wed 31 Aug 2011 - 10:20

The last update I received on the EMS tracking page said that my figure left Toronto at around 5pm (Tokyo time) on the 29th. I'm hoping it arrives sometime today, or tomorrow at the latest. I'm in the same boat as you, Triela; I'm going away this weekend as well so I really hope she arrives before then.

by **Kiskaloo** Wed 31 Aug 2011 - 12:06

Mine arrived yesterday (just before I left for work, so no time to update).

She's pretty awesome.

by **Triela** Wed 31 Aug 2011 - 13:33

I ordered from Hobby Search. How do I track it? D:

You're so lucky, Kisk! How did I know you would be the first on here to get her? ;_;

by **Kiskaloo** Wed 31 Aug 2011 - 14:26

Triela wrote:I ordered from Hobby Search. How do I track it? D:

You're so lucky, Kisk! How did I know you would be the first on here to get her? ;_;

They will provide you with the EMS tracking number and you can just enter that in the Track & Confirm section on www.usps.com.

by ChaosKin640 Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 10:59

My Triela figure is here! I spent the morning helping my uncle over at his housing project to take my mind off of the wait, and she was there waiting for me when I came home. She's sitting on my desk now and she looks gorgeous! Very Happy

by **Nachtsider** Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 11:19

Pics or it didn't happen.

...

Kidding, y'all. I just want to marvel at your new acquisitions. Razz

by **Triela** Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 12:30

Congratulations Chaos! ^__^

At this rate I'm going to be the last person on here to get her. ;_;

by Alfisti Tue 6 Sep 2011 - 4:11

You know you're ordering a lot off the internet when you're on first-name terms with the ladies who work the morning shift at the post office... (I've been building a component stereo system, so have had large packages arriving at a rate of a few a week).

Anyway, Triela arrived today: looks good, or at least as far as I can tell through the box. Unfortunately she's going to have to live in there for awhile untill I move somewhere that it's less bloody difficult to keep things clean. Unfortunately I share Gladstone with a coal fired powerstation, two alumina refineries and two coal-outload terminals... the feeder line for one of which runs about half a click from my house.

by **Triela** Tue 6 Sep 2011 - 4:18

I found out yeaterday my order didn't go through and was canceled!! Now I have to buy her at a higher price and wait 2 weeks. What else can go wrong?!

by Alfisti Tue 6 Sep 2011 - 4:26

Triela wrote:What else can go wrong?!

Never ever ask that question.

Seriously though mate, that sucks.

by **Triela** Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 22:53

My mom told me she arrived at my house today. At my house. Meaning I have to wait to get her in my dorm room. RAGE!

Edit: It was another figure that came to my house, not Triela.

by Nagneto Sun 11 Sep 2011 - 2:07

Neat. I never understood the point of buying figures when you can look at them for free on the internet. But then, I'm cheap...and I have no money. Triela by Goodsmile - Page 3 377568

by **Kiskaloo** Sun 11 Sep 2011 - 2:37

Eddie Valiant said it best: "Everybody needs a hobby."

by Triela Hilshire Sun 11 Sep 2011 - 8:34

Anyone know of where she might still be available for purchase? My usual shopping venue is only shipping to Japanese addresses. So CD Japan is out.

Ahh, forgot about good old Hobby Link Japan, though their account system is down, so I'll need a second best opinion for adopting Triela. ^^

by **Triela** Tue 20 Sep 2011 - 23:01

Here you go! :3 AmiAmi is a good site.

http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=english&vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=FIG-MOE-2636&template=default/product/e_display.html

My Triela is on Staten Island, however it says "retention" since the 9th. D: I have to contact them and tell them to deliver her before they send her back to Japan. ;_; Idk my mom and sister's schedule so I don't know when to request the redelivery for. Cry

Edit: I'm going home tomorrow and she'll be at my house on Saturday. I'm so EXCITED you have no idea! $dancin\\'$ On Cloud 9

by **Triela** Sat 24 Sep 2011 - 13:36

After all this drama and waiting LOOK WHAT I GOT!!!!!!

Triela by Goodsmile - Page 3 Photo_11

She's beautiful and is now one of the best figures I have in my collection. <3333

by Professor Voodoo Sat 24 Sep 2011 - 13:42

Triela wrote:After all this drama and waiting LOOK WHAT I GOT!!!!!!

She's beautiful and is now one of the best figures I have in my collection. <3333

Our long ~~national~~ international nightmare is finally over. Triela has her Triela figurine at last.

by **Nachtsider** Sat 24 Sep 2011 - 14:00

Triela... is posing with Triela.

That's, like, far out, man. Guh?

by **Triela** Sat 24 Sep 2011 - 20:32

Needs more Triela holding Triela holding Triela... INCEPTION! BUUUUUM BUUUUUUUUUUUUM!

by **Triela** Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 17:15

Took some pictures of her with some of my other figures. I'm surprised at how much thinner and taller Triela is to Henrietta. Also they're for if you had any doubts about getting her. She's worth it. <3

Triela by Goodsmile - Page 3 Img_5010

by tremec6speed Tue 27 Sep 2011 - 3:04

Cool figure of Triela, Triela. I checked out the web site you showed us: http://www.amiami.jp and sure enough, now I'm hooked on something I just gotta have!!
I'm gonna save my monies to adopt my favorite demonic Monsterrrr from HELLLL! Muh-m-muhahahaha!

Triela by Goodsmile - Page 3 FIG-KAI-2142_09

by Triela Hilshire Mon 10 Oct 2011 - 11:32

Adopted Henrietta a few days ago, now if I was fast enough I should have also adopted Triela from Jlist.com. One figure left when I hit the order button. (crosses fingers)

by Trielafan Mon 24 Oct 2011 - 16:04

I bought this figure a couple of weeks ago online. It shipped from Japan and came in about five days later.

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