Man, let me tell ya how I jumped into JJK figures last month. Started super innocent, just saw some cool photos online and thought “hey, maybe I’ll grab one or two for my shelf.” Big mistake. Once you pop, you just can’t stop.
The Downward Spiral Begins
Walked into this anime shop downtown last Tuesday. Planned to just look around, y’know? Spotted that shiny Satoru Gojo Kotobukiya scale figure winking at me. Expensive as hell, but my fingers itched. Held the box, felt that smooth cardboard… yeah, that was it. Wallet screamed as I walked out $120 lighter.
Got home, tore open that box like a kid at Christmas. Spent a good hour just turning Gojo in my hands, admiring how the light hit his hair. Satisfaction hit hard. Then… emptiness. Felt lonely just seeing one dude standing there on my shelf. “Need his buddy Geto,” my brain whispered. Of course I listened.
The Hunt Intensifies
Next day, went full detective mode searching for that perfect Suguru Geto fig to pair with Gojo. Websites, local shops, even called this dodgy collectibles place across town. Found one – Banpresto’s Ichiban Kuji version. Looked sharp, decent scale, price okay. Bought it immediately. Got home, placed him facing Gojo… instant magic. But my chest got weirdly tight looking at ’em. Like “damn, this shelf space… so much empty room around my boys.” Pandora’s Box? Officially cracked open.
Went back online that night. Realized I needed…
- Yuji Itadori – The main guy? Can’t skip him.
- Megumi Fushiguro – Brooding perfection? Check.
- Nobara Kugisaki – Gotta respect queen energy.
- Ryomen Sukuna – For that sweet villain flair.
Added them all to cart in a Figuarts Mini frenzy. Small, cheap, easy starters. Clicked “checkout” before logic kicked in. Package arrived three days later. Felt like Christmas morning again… then immediate regret hit when I saw how tiny they looked next to Gojo’s glory. “Scale matters,” I mumbled to my empty room. Double dipped that same afternoon hunting for bigger Nobara and Megumi. Wallets don’t sob, but mine sure tried.
The Madness Deepens
After assembling the main trio properly, stared at my collection. Something felt… incomplete. Sukuna’s aura wasn’t right on his tiny fig. Researched till 2AM. Found that killer SH Figuarts Sukuna posable figure – wicked grin, extra cursed hands, perfect menacing vibes. Price tag bit deep, but that itch wouldn’t stop. Ordered it while half-asleep. Zero regrets. Mostly.
Noticed a gap. Needed some style and maturity beside the chaotic crew. Enter Nanami Kento. Scoured marketplace apps for DAYS. Found someone barely used. Met him in a shady parking lot – felt like a drug deal handing over cash for that Bandai Spirits masterpiece. Worth every paranoid sweat drop. Slapped him next to Gojo? Shelf harmony achieved.
The Final Tally (and Tears)
Currently staring at my JJK shrine. Missing two key pieces though:
- Maki Zenin – Scarf look version? Needed like oxygen.
- Panda-sensei – Fluffy absurdity required.
Took an entire paycheck clearing those last slots. Saw Panda’s Sega Prize figure first, snagged it fast. Maki took work – pre-ordered her Good Smile Nendoroid through my local shop, still waiting impatiently. Shelf ain’t truly “done” yet obviously. Already eyeballing that epic Toji Fushiguro scale dropping next quarter…
Rookie Collecting Pain Points
Lessons learned the hard way:
- Started small? Joke’s on you. Those tiny figures just make you buy bigger ones later.
- Scale consistency gets expensive FAST.
- Pre-owned markets? Blessings and curses. Saved money on Nanami but almost got mugged.
- “Retail price” is a sweet dream. Aftermarket? Brutal waking nightmare. Paid DOUBLE for Sukuna.
- Space disappears quicker than your savings. Whole shelf? Devoured.
Final cost? Don’t make me count. Wallet’s in witness protection. Would I do it again? Absolutely. Sitting here grinning at my JJK fam while eating instant noodles? Priceless. Mostly.