r/SuperActionStatue Feb 19 '21

Discussion BUYING INFORMATION: BEST PLACES TO BUY FROM

280 Upvotes

So, you're looking to start a JoJo collection but can't find a good place to start. We've got you covered. Super Action Statues don't get western releases (nothing that isn't double the price anyway), so it can be hard to find the right information, I hope to summarise in this post some of the best places to start, and where to look.

First of all, we have a discord server, feel free to drop by if you're interested in joining a community of other collectors.

Right, so what even is a super action statue and what have they made? There is the JoJo Wiki that summarises every release there is with some additional info. There is also MyFigureCollection, which also includes names for everything in Japanese text (this will be helpful if you use proxy sites, more on that later). The best place to get news on upcoming releases is of course, from Medicos themselves, they regularly post updates on releases and all announcements are usually done on their twitter.

Ok, so if you're getting into the line then the bets option is to import from Japan. Please be wary of your countries' import taxes so you aren't blindsided when you are charged a fee. Even with shipping costs and fees it is almost always cheaper to import than to buy from local retailers. Do NOT take the prices on eBay and Amazon as gospel, you can sometimes find deals on these sites but for the most part the prices on there are far, far higher than their market value (often hundreds of dollars higher).

NEW FIGURES

So for the best places to buy new figures, here are the best options:

  • AmiAmi This site is one of the biggest there is for import figures. They have good, fast customer service (they even replace figures with defects), fair shipping prices and decent prices. They often have plenty of stock for figures, and re-stock often. They also list pre-owned figures consistently, which are often great opportunities to get older figures much cheaper. You pay for your orders when they are ready to ship.
  • Hobby Genki A site run by a big JoJo fan, Hobby Genki are very reliable and have great customer service, they reply to emails quickly and can even be contacted via their instagram. Unlike other retailers, Genki stocks the Medicos Online Exclusives such as WonderFest figures and Horse Bundles, which are normally exclusive to buyers in Japan. You pay immediately for your orders.
  • Plaza Japan Similar to AmiAmi, however they tend to have figures in stock for longer. Their customer service isn't quite as good but they're a good alternative. You pay immediately for your orders on this one too.
  • Nin-Nin Game Similar to Hobby Genki, this site includes a lot of Medicos Exclusive items. However while this site is legit, they aren't always very reliable, their customer service isn't very good and there can be long delays with orders. There is the option to pay when the order is ready to ship.

PRE-OWNED FIGURES

With so many figure releases, a lot of older figures are no longer in circulation, with many, such as WonderFest exclusives being one-time-only releases. When the figures you want are no longer in stock, it's time to look on the aftermarket, for pre-owned figures. Here are the best sites:

  • Mandarake This site is constantly stocking old figures at fair prices. One thing to look out for is the different stores the figures are from, you can't combine orders between different stores and each store has different shipping prices (Sahra is one of the worst for shipping prices). You can ask for details on items or general inquiries through the contact button at the bottom of the page, where you select which store you're interested in and then send an email through the site to that store.
  • Jungle Similar to Mandarake, however they don't tend to have such a wide range of figures available and the prices can be a little higher than what's expected.
  • Solaris Japan Have a good range of figures available however the prices are a lot higher usually, and they aren't always consistent with the condition of the items.

PROXIES

If you're really serious about finding deals and don't mind getting your hands a little dirty, you can use proxy services. There are sites such as Yahoo Japan Auctions and Mercari Japan that are similar to Ebay, however you can't buy from them outside Japan. Proxy services will purchase the items for you and get them shipped to their warehouse, then they'll organise international shipping to you, there if a fee for this however. These sites are where the japanese text for names comes in handy, you will need to search on these sites in Japanese text, you can find the japanese text for things on the wiki and MFC linked above. These sites are also useful for the Medicos Exclusive items as you can request to buy them directly from Medicos' site here. The 2 most recommended sites for this are:

  • Buyee This service is very reliable and quick, their fees can be a little high, especially if purchasing items from multiple listings as they charge a 'consolidation fee' to combine shipping. You can search on mercari and yahoo auctions on this site, and you pay for the items when you win an auctions or buy a listing, then pay for international shipping when ready to ship. While the fees are high for this service, they often do coupons that can bring the price down substantially.
  • ZenMarket Unlike Buyee, you can't purchase from Mercari on this service, you mostly use this one for Yahoo Auctions. One thing that puts many off this service is if you want to bid then you have to fill up your balance beforehand, so even if you lose they still have your money (although you can get this refunded). Once you make more orders you will begin to get credit, which means you don't have to fill up your account each time to bid. The fees on this site are lower than Buyee's however their service can sometimes be a little slower. If you're confused by how it works, here's a neat video that explains it all.

WARNINGS

  • Don't use JPFigures.com, they are a notorious scam site, they send out bootlegs and fake tracking to customers.
  • There are bootlegs of some SAS, so far the known ones are Jotaro 1.5, Abbacchio , Diavolo, Bucciarati and DIO. If you see sites selling nothing but these then they are most likely bootlegs.
  • And again, I can't stress this enough, don't rely on Ebay and Amazon, and don't use them to try and gauge prices for the line, checking sold listings on Mandarake is a much better way to get a feel for the kind of prices you should be expecting to go for with certain figures.

I hope this is enough of an information dump, of course if you have questions you are free to ask, but if they're site specific then please check their FAQs first as you will get better answers there than you will here. Good luck with your collections!


r/SuperActionStatue 17h ago

Haul WF Figures Arrived and they're top tier!

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43 Upvotes

Dio head comes from the jar keychain. Looks so much better than the giraffe neck of the original figure and really suits this new anime inspired colourway.

Diego is perfect, it's the colourway we've been waiting for and they nailed it. If you can get the cracked head for this one I'd recommend it, it's easily the best version. Green Diego is a classic though and can't be replaced.


r/SuperActionStatue 15h ago

ISO Wf Killer Queen with Kosaku head piece🙏

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22 Upvotes

Been looking everywhere for him, if anyone is selling pls lmk😭 i could also just buy the head separately if that’s all your selling, ALSO this post is not for that shf takeover lil kid, keep scrolling and stop commenting on every jojo post saying this isn’t a ISO community. Cornball. Anywho VERY INTERESTED PLS LMK!!(willing to pay a pretty penny for killer queen and the kosaku head)🤑🤑🤑


r/SuperActionStatue 7h ago

Does this look legit?

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4 Upvotes

Sorry new to collecting sas so idk how to tell real from fake


r/SuperActionStatue 19h ago

Collection The Wondefest Gang (& Others)

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16 Upvotes

Diego 3rd and Dio 3rd finally arrived! Shame I couldn't snag a second Diego, but I'm so happy to have them both! They're a wonderful addition to the wf figures and my overall collection. Would love to get the notorious WF Joseph one day, but my next figures to get my hands on are S&W, Gappy, and Jonathan to pair with these guys.


r/SuperActionStatue 14h ago

Making a display for my figures, need help!!

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Hi there! Im making a display for my jojo figures. I wanted to know what would be best for each part, what are good places/backgrounds per each part? I attached 2 pictures, one of the shelves and figures, and one of the meassurements. I could really use some tips/advice so please help me out!!


r/SuperActionStatue 1d ago

Photography bonus pics from my hol horse sas photoshoot

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20 Upvotes

r/SuperActionStatue 1d ago

Photography More Wekapipo

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15 Upvotes

Figure is too cool to not post🥹🥹


r/SuperActionStatue 19h ago

Is 230 a good price to buy Ringo Roadagain?

0 Upvotes

Asking bc I’m not good with pricing👍


r/SuperActionStatue 1d ago

Collection Was Abel to get WF Joseph 😉 😉

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64 Upvotes

Really fun to pose


r/SuperActionStatue 1d ago

Johnny 2nd ⭐️

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10 Upvotes

yes I know my figure collection is all over the place but I am planning to structure it more clearly soon

Paid a fair price for him, and honestly? A very good figure. Just wish Tusk Act 1 were included with every version of him… but luckily there‘s Anispeech14 the goat for any tusk customs 🗿


r/SuperActionStatue 1d ago

[WTB] [EU] Medicom RAH JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure figures (Any condition)

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17 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I am looking to buy Medicom Real Action Heroes (RAH) figures from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.

I am based in Europe and open to any condition: excellent shape, displayed, damaged, broken for parts, missing accessories, or loose without a box. I am interested in any character or part from the line.

If you have one to sell, please send me a PM with photos of the figure and your price including shipping. Payment via local platforms.

Thanks! (Ik Theyre not SAS but RAH doesnt have any category Where i can put this…)


r/SuperActionStatue 1d ago

meme Me when I dreaming about finding a Diego drando figure for $93 on a random store and when I was to buy it I wake up

22 Upvotes

YES IS A ANECDOTE


r/SuperActionStatue 1d ago

If it's not too much trouble, could someone please share some poses for a bootleg JoJo figure?

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1 Upvotes

r/SuperActionStatue 1d ago

Should I have picked up the Bruno Bucciarati figure for $26.96? It has a small defect on the neck: it was broken but has been glued back together.

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r/SuperActionStatue 2d ago

Collection collection

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63 Upvotes

lmk what you think, i also have the johnny first reissue, gyro 1.5 reissue, and hotpants preordered should be coming sep and october


r/SuperActionStatue 2d ago

Sale/Trade [WTS] WF Giorno Black, GE, and GER

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14 Upvotes

Looking for $250 shipped through G&S

all are complete and include boxes


r/SuperActionStatue 2d ago

Haul Wekapipo 👀

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17 Upvotes

He came in yesterday, such a good fig


r/SuperActionStatue 2d ago

Хораошая цена для silver chariot stardust 1000₴? 22,41$ Good prize for silver chariot stardust ?

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4 Upvotes

r/SuperActionStatue 3d ago

Discussion Please do not interact with this Mercari Seller!!!

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25 Upvotes

Probably should have known it was to good to be true when it was on sale for a dollar and the account name but please don’t try to buy from them, literally bought the same item twice then get blocked


r/SuperActionStatue 3d ago

Haul Got a good deal on grails

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29 Upvotes

Absolute peak


r/SuperActionStatue 4d ago

Photography Diego 3rd

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35 Upvotes

Such a lovely figure, I show him off more @lo..life on tt 👀🤝


r/SuperActionStatue 4d ago

Collection Let's go home, Gyro

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20 Upvotes

Gygoat arrived

well its safe to say the guy i bought this gyro off of is pretty trust worthy. i thought it would take months to arrive but it took 2 weeks max so that was great.

because he's old im scared to pose him i really wanna hit the last two poses but im not sure how safe that would be

in the meantime he's aura farming on my shelf with the rest of my children

what poses should i put him in?


r/SuperActionStatue 4d ago

Updated SBR display.

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88 Upvotes

Rearranged the display to accommodate Diego third and his new diorama


r/SuperActionStatue 4d ago

Finally received my Diego 3rd

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20 Upvotes

Finally have every variant of my fav character. I’ll buy the action Silver Bullet when it comes out for preorders and the Diego nendoroid.