New Collector Guide
Start with the basics: what the figure types mean, how claims work, when an item is reserved, and how payment and delivery fit together.
Choose your first route
Buy from current listings, plan for a future release, or learn a popular prize-figure family before deciding.
Shop available figures
Browse figures listed for sale now. A claim request is not a stock hold until staff approves it.
Browse preorders
Compare ETA, open slots, and any item-specific deposit before sending a reservation request.
Learn Banpresto lines
Start with common prize-figure lines and see which display style fits your collection.
Know the common figure types
Prize figures
Affordable display figures from crane-game and lottery style lines. Banpresto, Taito, and Sega prize figures are common starter picks.
Scale figures
Higher-detail figures made to a scale such as 1/7 or 1/8. They usually cost more and often have longer preorder windows.
Nendoroid
Small articulated chibi figures with face plates and accessories. Great if you like posing and swapping parts.
Figma / action figures
Poseable figures built for action scenes. Expect joints, accessories, and more handling than a fixed statue.
WCF / mini figures
Compact collectible figures that are easy to display in groups, shelves, or desk setups.
Buying terms made simple
- MISB
- Mint in sealed box. Best for collectors who want unopened boxes.
- MIB
- Mint in box. Box was opened or inspected, but the item is in excellent condition.
- BIB
- Back in box or previously owned in box. Check photos and notes before claiming.
- Loose
- No box or incomplete packaging. Usually cheaper, but inspect condition details carefully.
- Preorder
- Reserve a slot before the item arrives. ETA can shift because release and supplier schedules move.
- Open invoice
- Approved claims stay on one customer invoice, so you can pay across multiple days and ship selected paid items.
How a purchase moves forward
- First
Claim or reserve
Add the product to your Claim Cart or send a preorder request. Staff checks availability before stock or a slot is held.
- Then
Pay flexibly
Approved items go to your open invoice. You can make multiple payments until the selected items are covered.
- Finally
Ship selected items
Staff can pack only the paid and ready items you choose. The rest stays open on your invoice.
Tell us what you want to collect
Share the anime or character you like and whether you prefer available stock or a preorder. Staff can point you to current listings; availability is still confirmed after your request.