#buying-guide
Aug 28, 2026 JST
Buyee vs ZenMarket: Proxy Services for Japan-Only FiguresFees, storage, consolidation and US duty handling at Buyee and ZenMarket, compared for buying Mercari, auction and Premium Bandai figures from overseas.
Aug 28, 2026 JST
How to Spot Bootleg Anime Figures Before You BuyThe checks Good Smile, Bandai Spirits and Kotobukiya publish for telling a bootleg figure from a genuine one, where fakes are sold, and what to do next.
Aug 28, 2026 JST
Import Duty and Tax on Figures: US, UK, Canada, AustraliaWhat a figure from Japan costs at the border in 2026: US 12.5% duty after de minimis ended, UK VAT plus £8, Canada's CAN$20 line, Australia's AUD 1,000.
Aug 28, 2026 JST
Buying Figures From Japan: HLJ vs AmiAmi vs Good SmilePayment timing, cancellation rules, shipping methods and US delivery status at HobbyLink Japan, AmiAmi and the Good Smile store, verified August 2026.
Aug 28, 2026 JST
Pre-Order 101: How Japanese Figure Pre-Orders Actually WorkWhat 一般店頭販売, 魂ウェブ商店, 初回特典 and 再販 mean, why shops close early, when you pay, when you can cancel, and why release dates move. Verified August 2026.