| The Japanese-inspired anime figures are highly | | | | Urashima Keitara, the young man with the bad luck |
| collectible these days as more and more anime fans | | | | that always manages to find himself in trouble when |
| are discovering the joy of collecting their favourite | | | | he hangs out with his gal pals. Mitsune and Kaolla Su |
| characters. The figures being sold are generally made | | | | are two of the most popular females in this series, |
| of a hard pvc plastic material with great detailing being | | | | making them good choices. In this particular series, the |
| given to the faces, hair and clothing. If you wish to start | | | | figures are just 10 centimetres tall so they are |
| an anime collection of your own, you will be in great | | | | generally affordable, which is a positive thing if you are |
| company. There are numerous online groups and | | | | on a limited budget. |
| forums dedicated to anime figures collecting. By joining | | | | Once you have decided on the specific display figure |
| a few of these groups, you can get some outstanding | | | | you want, you need to locate it. Probably the best |
| inside information on the best figures to buy. | | | | way to do this is by visiting one of the large auction |
| When looking for an appropriate display figure to start | | | | websites online. Not only will you be certain to find the |
| your collection, you should take the time to decide | | | | exact figure you want, but you can often walk away |
| which anime character you like the most. This decision | | | | with quite a bargain. You have the choice of either |
| is not an easy one due to the many choices you have, | | | | trying to win the figure in an auction format or of |
| so in order to help, we will narrow it down a bit here | | | | purchasing it outright, all depending on how the seller |
| by discussing some of the most popular figures in the | | | | choices to sell the figure. Before placing a bid on an |
| anime world. | | | | auction, be sure to set a top price that you are willing |
| The Queen's Blade series of figures features only | | | | to pay for the figure so that you are not tempted to |
| female characters designed by well known artists | | | | overbid, which may mean that you will end up paying |
| Hirokazu Hisayuki, Kazuhiro Takamaru and Katsuzo | | | | more money than what the figure is actually worth. |
| Hirata. The characters of Leina/Reina, Airi, Risty/Listy, | | | | You can also check toy and hobby stores where you |
| Melona, Nanael, Irma, Echidna and Elina would all make | | | | live, as well as anime conventions that may be |
| great first pieces to begin a collection. These are really | | | | scheduled in your area. Regardless of where you |
| considered essential pieces as far as collecting goes. | | | | decide to buy, be sure to do a bit of reading so you |
| You should not have much difficulty locating these | | | | know the value of the display figures you are |
| figures either, as they can be found rather easily online. | | | | interested in. Also, be sure to stick to your budget so |
| Any of the 'Love Hina' figures would be great to start | | | | that you can continue to add to your collection on a |
| with as well. This series includes the much loved | | | | regular basis. |