European dealers for the bigger Obitsus?

[AlmySidaKay]

Oh one that Gift_in_Edge and I often look at that I had forgotten about is http://www.hjl.com (Hobby Link Japan), they sell a more action figures but they do also sell some doll stuff. As well as Azone, don't know if you've looked at Azone dolls at all.

[Evelien]

I have looked at Azone, but they're the same price for less posability.. right..? At least that's what I heard. I know about HLJ, I got my glasses there for my smaller Obitsus, but their big Obitsus are more expensive than they are over at HobbySearch.

[AlmySidaKay]

Oh bummer, that's it for my knowledge of anything not shipped out of the US. >.<;

[Evelien]

Haha it doesn't matter whether it's coming from the US or Asia, there'll still be customs to deal with, that's why I asked for dealers in Europe

Although, as I said, European dealers will probably ask more because of customs as well. So in the long run buying from the US or Asia will be cheaper anyway.

[TheHighlander]

I have looked at Azone, but they're the same price for less posability.. right..? At least that's what I heard. I know about HLJ, I got my glasses there for my smaller Obitsus, but their big Obitsus are more expensive than they are over at HobbySearch.

Um...not so sure about that posability thing. The current Azone 1/3 scale dolls are all based on the Obitsu 50cm body (If I remember correctly), so they should be extremely poseable.

[Evelien]

Oh really? I should do some research then ^^

[K2!]

Um...not so sure about that posability thing. The current Azone 1/3 scale dolls are all based on the Obitsu 50cm body (If I remember correctly), so they should be extremely poseable.

The Azone 60cm and 50cm dolls use Obitsu bodies so posability is the same. There are also a few Azone dolls that use a new 48cm version of the Obitsu 50cm body. So far Azone is the only place I've seen the 48cm. You have to look at the fine print to find out if it is a 50 or a 48.

[Evelien]

Update from PlasticPop.de (I asked about a 50cm Obitsu):

Regarding your question:
At the currenty currency exchange a 50cm Obitsu body will cost around 230,- EUR inkl. german VAT, delivery costs to us and our handling fee. Shipping to netherlands will be 15,90 EUR no matter the weight (our cartons can take up to 8 dolls). Shipping to you will take around 6-8 workdays. Shipping to us takes around 3-4 weeks after receiving your payment.

So, the total would be around €246.
If I'd buy the same body from Mimi Woo (cheapest international option for Europe), that would cost me around $280, which is around €190. So to get the body cheaper from Mimi Woo, my customs charge should be €56 max. I think it'll be a lot more...

I'm gonna think about it. I fell in love with Visuadoll Moegi so I may have to look abroad anyway...