644 - Gunpla Shopping in Japan: Hobby Paradise, Akihabara

[@AyaxRo]

As someone who has to buy EVERYTHING online to feed my gunpla hobby, that is really hobby paradise. Thanks for the video. Great content as always.

[@robinhooduk8255]

now that is what i call a proper model shop. love it.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Indeed!

[@jaysato]

please make a video montage when they say NO PHOTO with the big x on their hand. that would be fantastic.

[@thiagomonteiro41]

I endorse.

[@largesmallworld]

Bad news this store has closed & is now empty which I assume is due to lack of international tourists. It was such an awesome store too. Gonna miss it.

[@ZakuAurelius]

It moved I believe

[@kazuki199407]

12:40 you bad boy zack haha

[@ScottyIceSoNice]

I want a new ZakuAurelius series called "What's the Deal With That" where he just points out incredulous things in the gunpla world.

[@morklee5044]

I would enjoy that

[@Xrocker7000]

I never realized how expensive Converge figures can be. I got a bunch of them for like $5 a piece at my local hobby store. Guess I got a good deal.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yeah, $5 is good!

[@Chedda1701]

In akihabara right now. The place is nuts. The videos don't even do it justice. Completely overwhelmed by how mad it is

[@MandalorianFanboy]

This store was frigging awesome! Nice job covering it all!

[@PianoFortress]

Went there too. The amount of displayed Figures feels really overload.

[@jonathanbee514]

Having been to this store, its truly awesome so many floor packed to the brim filled with almost everything hobby related. Some truly immaculate displays.

[@3DSTakemaruEX]

That's really cool. I'm a big fan of Gundam, and I've always wanted to see Akihabara. In fact, Japan as a whole.

[@LouieMcFly23]

@17:24 Gallant Char just starts playing casually over the speaker lol...any hobby shop does that is cool in my book

[@raffaelepassarelli6444]

I was there today, under suggestion of the guys at Yellow Submarine. This shop looks savage, especially all FFS and Votoms models.

[@astven94]

4:01= 10 thousand dollar" that more like 1thousand dollar tho. but still really expensive..... for a gunpla

[@HybrydATP64]

Hey do you know of any stores in japan where i can find replacement parts for gunpla? Like replacement runners?

[@LeitoLegito]

I wish Bandai released some Iron Man model kits, they'd be so cool.

[@timothyjeremiahtaal1665]

your so lucky zak.. your friend margo (don't know if correct) is always present to help you visit the shops..

[@ZakuAurelius]

Mariko* yeah, she was cool for hanging out all day!

[@SNEEPER1980]

Fantastic video brother! This was a great look into such a huge store, reminds of my time spent living in Japan over 30 years ago! Thanks for sharing

[@ZakuAurelius]

I bet it was pretty different back then!

[@SNEEPER1980]

+ZakuAurelius well to be honest it looks like the stores I went to in Yokohama, just a ton more stuff, more variety in the new stores! You are living the dream brother, love the channel and gunpla talk! Keep up the good work

[@Channel2S]

Am I the only one that finds it odd that everyone in Japan uses transparent umbrellas?

[@thiagomonteiro41]

It's kinda cool. It'll will protect from rain anyway :P

[@ZakuAurelius]

They are cheap!

[@zam023]

Imagine walking and a tree brunch or some object falls from above. With a transparent umbrella you would see it coming. Japan have frequent typhoon storms and so this scenario happens more often. Therefore the umbrella evolve to tackle the issue. Another scenario that I myself come across is when you use the umbrella as a wind shield during heavy windy rain. You will hold it infront of you. When your umbrella is made of non-transparent material you can't see where you are going. Very dangerous when you have to walk on the road side or cross roads. When I get into such situations I wished I could get a transparent umbrella at my place.

[@wcisnijstart]

Visibility is one thing, second is that if You store umbrella in front of the store You don't have to think which one is Yours, just pick first one available lol happens to me all the time in Japan

[@Beyondthebat89]

I really need to go back there. Me and my wife stayed their and we we're in heaven

[@WalterDWormack214]

As Popeye the Sailor, was heard to say... "If I didn't have no self-control, I'd turn GREEN wit ENVY!"

[@adev7760]

4:04 99,800 yen is only about 950 usd not 10 thousand dollar

[@madyxreed5974]

“What’s the deal with that“ The way he said it is a total vine in itself I saved it to my camera roll it made me laugh so hard

[@PlayedSun]

Yeah I found that the figures inside the glass boxes, are incredibly over priced. I saw a tiny thumb high touhou capsule prize type thing that I had purchased on ebay for around 5 bucks, and they were selling it for over 50 dollars there. Everything else on upper floors though are reasonably priced. Bought a few IBO HG's there.

[@rawrunicorn3055]

Ebay. Freaking Ebay.

[@Animeniacreviews]

Highlights of the video for me: Gaelio getting burned by chocolate man, breaking da rules, and probably unintentionally dashing char playing in the background. This place looks pretty amazing! I wish i could go, but i would probably need a little help since i'm a bit rusty with my japanese

[@caldeandrade69]

I've been here last week. The selection is not that big but is a bit cheaper than yodobashi akiba. Staff is really nice too!

[@kazuki199407]

i really want to go to japan.

[@farabirezkya9231]

me too

[@thehalfslav9043]

Yeah... Really envy him

[@ZakuAurelius]

It's a free country, you can go! I'm pretty sure they'll let you in!

[@jonitan76]

yeah me too... but i cant afford it. too expensive for me.. poor me!

[@SWERRINGGEN]

Kazuki Souji me to .....me to....

[@SeniorBrochacho]

12:50-12:53 thug life all day. I really want one of those UC flags. Maybe a EFSF or old school Zeon one. That Cyclops Team patch looked cool,too.

[@jimareas]

You should let only the music from the store for to hear. It's also a good way to really transfer the feel of how is to be there. With your music in the background was a mix that it was annoying to watch it. Not that your music was bad what I mean is either you let the actual sounds in or you cut the sounds and you put your background music only. Thanks for the vid

[@ZakuAurelius]

And get a copyright claim on the video? No thanks

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

@4:01 "That's almost 10,000$" Me in a surprised Pikachu face

[@ExcieXC]

They sell building guides?! Thank goodness we have dalong

[@ZakuAurelius]

I know, right? who would buy those?

[@zixise]

It's so weird to see kits I've done recently but that may be because I'm so new to the hobby

[@1SeizureSalad]

And now its closed/moved... Sad day, I loved that store.

[@jaysato]

ah that explains why you know japan as much as korea. go figure. how long did you live in nagoya? i have a buddy at work who used to live in korea and now lives here. so i hear a lot about korea from him. his stories of korea convinced me to check the place out three years ago. and like i said, im going in the summer.

[@ZakuAurelius]

I lived in Nagoya for about a year! There are pros and cons to both Korea and Japan. For Gunpla, obviously Japan is the place to be, but Korea ain't bad. For just cost of living and especially transportation, Korea is way better.

[@jaysato]

totally agree with you on the transportation and cost of living.

[@ChibaMeta]

Yeah, I did not understand why built models in Japan are so expensive. btw I found (and know) this place as Volks... and it's still only Volks in Nagoya! in Akiba there's also the basement floor

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yeah! I know it as Volks in Nagoya!

[@whereisrevell]

The built models are in cases rented out by Volks to people who want sell their items. Some folks think they can get a lot for their models, but in truth their value goes down unless the model is unbuilt.

[@anastudioofficial]

Aw yeah that full armor gundam is very retro I want it!

[@andrewcovers4653]

WHY MR.ZACH ALWAYS BREAK THE RULES !? Actually its funny .

[@ZakuAurelius]

Because Arnold Schwarzenegger said "break the rules, not the law, but break the rules"

[@ThePinoyNRG]

10k for that painted 3.0?! Holy shiz. I know there was a painted custom Nu Ver Ka that sold for 9k but you gotta be a really lazy person to want to buy those kits for that price instead of going through the fun of building them yourself.

[@REmasteredSEED911]

Nice show, Zaku. Although, you gotta be a little more ninja in filming so you won't get busted easily. I'm going there soon. Hope it'll be worth a visit.

[@wpgcelica]

Where you said busted, were you not allowed to have the camera recording in the store? I hear it's kinda not allowed...

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yeah, many places don't want you taking photos or videos. I'm not sure exactly why. Possibly~ they don't want scouts from other stores price-checking, or they know some of their patrons don't want to be seen there, I dunno.

[@wpgcelica]

Right on! Keep up the great videos, I hope to visit Akihabara someday!

[@carlosparra5595]

Hey you buy the Gundam for construction in your home.

[@RedeyetvProductions]

How much ate gundams in japan bro im going to japan on april for the 1sr time and im going to go crazy with all the gundams i love master grades perfect grades

[@wyattroberts4182]

zack hahahaha you cheeky person! putting your hand on that barbatos! lol

[@thedandy6765]

1 tip if you put music over the video cut out the video sound so its better quality

[@ZakuAurelius]

I like to keep the video's audio in for atmosphere. The music compliments the video, not the other way around. Know what I mean?

[@Emtbtoday]

Just like ebay when people put up there builds with the description Award winning lol loads new one's on aswell even though no shows n clubs been on for past 18 month's I'd love to see some of the awards for them lol the price they ask is madness too! Why you would buy a built model I don't know maybe for non modellers want something but then even a commission build would be alot cheaper and more than likely 100% better!

[@teetee580]

That L.E.D. Mirage V3 kit...... Drooooooool Seriously, love the videos, but would it be possible to edit on of the background music out? Surely you aren't allowed to let us hear the music in the store due to copyright stuff, but to me it messes something in my brain up (the tiny bit that is left) when hearing two (very) different types of music playing at the same time.... Sorry for being a negative Nancy, really love these episodes though!!!

[@ZakuAurelius]

Ah no worries, it's a good point. I'll try to balance the audio better in the remaining videos.

[@teetee580]

Thanks for being a good sport!

[@JoeMamma1923u]

meanwhile my nearby hobby lobby only has 1 or 2 gunplas :(((

[@zigglypuffss]

I was just there 2 days ago and spent like over $300, damn perfect grade kits, why you cost so much...

[@adriannygard8820]

Ziggy Downs-Bumgardner where was this shop located how long frome sentral tokyo

[@zigglypuffss]

adrian nygård when I was there I was staying by the Tokyo tower, and it was about a 20 minute subway ride to akihibara, then a 10-15 minute walk to the shop

[@adriannygard8820]

Oh ok tank you for replying 🤗🤗

[@zigglypuffss]

adrian nygård no problem hope that helps

[@jayruhmeezy]

7:00-7:10 I'm pretty sure I heard Lion from Macross Frontier. I'm going to Japan in a few days specifically Tokyo, how's the weather over there @ZakuAurelius ?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Ah, I was there at the beginning of May, and it was pretty warm. Likely to be hot and/or rainy this time of year!

[@TRMHDW]

i enjoyed a lot. thank u zacku!

[@madcowcomputer9492]

Cools... more Japan Shopping video have!

[@rianomluthan5191]

thanks to someone who's holding your camera at the end.. haha

[@ZakuAurelius]

That would be my friend, Mariko, who was hanging out with me all day.

[@rianomluthan5191]

I thought that you're alone in this particular video..

[@mechazilla]

I didn't really see clearly how good the range is. Is it anywhere near as well organised/comprehensive as Yodabashi?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Not sure exactly what you mean, but I would say it's comparable to Yodobashi, yes.

[@tiberium511]

I love those older style MSV kits

[@feiteng]

Which stores would be best for PGs (eg. Unicorn, Banshee) and approx how much? I'm heading over there in a few weeks and looking to score some bigger kits. Great vids, needless to say, I'm watching these vids and taking notes :D

[@ZakuAurelius]

Um~ I mean, just whichever stores have the best prices in general would be best for PG. I didn't notice if they had any in Mandarake, but that would be a good place to look. Second-hand prices are usually the best. But Softmap was pretty good as well

[@misledyouth74]

8000 Yen Zaku They must think they built a top notch Zaku to try to sell it for that price!

[@jenjonphotography]

hi Zakuaurelius, I’m in Tokyo at the moment.. went to this shop yesterday and they won’t sell me Gaia paints when I told them I’m flying them home with me to Ireland. Researched about it and got so frustrated to learn that it is illegal to check-in/hand-carry. is there a way around this? or can you recommend a site where I can order them from?

[@Ofiucoism]

Can we take contact for buy something and delivery in italy?

[@impsam640]

I wish you showed a variety of other anime and stuff rather than conversions and Ghibli Studio. BUT other that than it's a great video

[@ZakuAurelius]

My channel and personal interests are mostly Gunpla related, so that’s what I focused on. If I covered everything this video would x3 longer

[@mikugamer1014]

I went to Japan once it was snowing

[@ZakuAurelius]

neat.

[@hanzohattori2492]

nice...

[@stephanmatuteschulz6209]

If u go again it wont be......snowing

[@krisp248]

Who was holding the camera while you were at the cashier?

[@ZakuAurelius]

My friend Mariko! (the woman you can see every now and then in the videos who seems to be following me!)

[@SkyOnPixel]

I stopped by this store while visiting Japan, everything was so insanely over priced compared to many other places. It cost more than hobby stores here in Canada.

[@lprisk2013]

What are converge kits?

[@ozstrider]

Isn't all that FSS stuff discontinued now?

[@erykjakistam1540]

great vid dude do this store have plastic car kit models and wheels?

[@matthewbrown4883]

So does mindfenix ship internationally yet? I know in the past these videos always said you had to live in Australia to order from them. Is that still the case?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yeah still only Australia for now.

[@puzzlehead663]

cool finds

[@acrboi]

Almost $500 usd for a metal build strike freedom. So sad :( , really hard to get one in Canada.

[@zosahaal103]

Hello, Zack! I just watched this video and have a queston: where i can get metal bits, thrusters etc. with shipping worldwide?

[@ZakuAurelius]

I know HLJ has a pretty good selection. You could also try Hobby Search (but I don't know as much about that site, it doesn't work here in Korea)

[@ただ臭いだけの存在]

clear square showcase is tooo expensive. Because it is lent case. people who sell someone example anime goods collection can sell there and they can sell prise for yourself. usually it is UFO catcher prise.

[@jonasgonzalez2751]

12:25 name of that Mobile Suit, I don't remember the name.

[@GRPH-pr9bn]

who makes these stuffs?... going to the source... now thats nirvana...

[@thattragedy]

I'm going to Tokyo in April 2018. Where is a good place to buy Figma? I'm looking for Midoriya

[@ZakuAurelius]

doobeethat Productions loads of places around Akihabara!

[@thattragedy]

I see. But are there stores that sells KO stuffs that I should avoid? Cos in Singapore there are some toy stores that sells KO figures

[@dondon4720]

I would be getting some of those camera glasses, that way you probably won't get told no photo since they won't notice 🙂

[@mwplayer3778]

2 thing I wana go to japan for gunplas and cars

[@laziidays]

2:34 I SEE KOROSENSEI!!!!! THE ANGRY ONE AND THE...... White... One!!!!

[@onikuy]

I still don't get why the no photo in store rule?

[@anonymousli4204]

onikuy someone from another store will go there and take pictures of their prices and then sell stuff for cheaper. People do that all the time

[@dalethelander3781]

Where were the Yamato kits?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Of course!

[@willzed76]

Cant find the right location of this place😓😓😓

[@L3yPlay]

nagoya´s volks its really a good store, and have a lot of kit builded, so you can see the final product before buy, but joshin kids land is more cheepier

[@ZakuAurelius]

Mandarake in Nagoya is baller, also Treasure Bomb is great!

[@thesamuraiedge]

Lot's of Macross music playing in the background. I expected constant Gundam OPs...

[@hanzohattori2492]

nice...love macross too

[@zernex115]

Do they carry air compressor there ?

[@ZakuAurelius]

zernex115 yes

[@berrybeebenson7279]

Who the fuks running on a treadmill in the music 😂😂

[@soapy2340]

Soo is it worth it to buy a perfect grade in japan?

[@ZakuAurelius]

“Worth it” is totally subjective, Only you can answer that. Yes they are cheap, but then you gotta get it back home with you~

[@soapy2340]

@@ZakuAurelius yeah that's the real problem

[@soapy2340]

@@ZakuAurelius anyways thx for the info

[@avalanche8738]

That's name isn't just for show

[@putigreat1698]

its all about supply and demand for gundam related stuff

[@ZakuAurelius]

Of course!

[@cake756]

12:29, is that a side 7 model kit?

[@ZakuAurelius]

I think it's just called like "space colony" or something, but it's basically that.

[@seethumingwai190]

Busted ...LOL very funny...

[@xgalex6191]

What was it like like living in japan zack?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Like living anywhere else! Gotta shop at the supermarket, gotta pay bills, gotta make time for friends or stay home and do your own thing. It's really not some magical wonderland a lot of people think it is. It's cool, but it's not perfect.

[@blurryface7908]

$10,000 for a gundam? Did you mean yen?

[@VectreAce]

Can you go to an airplane with hobby tools?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Tools in your checked luggage should be fine. Paints are another story

[@kimmakkiplays1297]

i just notice Zak... How are you there in japan with a tattoo? hahaha Edit: Sorry i meam Zak not Jak😅

[@ZakuAurelius]

Hello it'sMarc it’s perfectly acceptable to have tattoos in japan, especially as a foreigner. I’ve even been to bath houses (with more tattoos than the one on my arm)

[@kimmakkiplays1297]

@@ZakuAurelius ohhh i tought the only one whose only able to have tattoos was the... ahm(sorry i forgot what they were called) haha so now i know..😂 thank you..

[@ВасилийМорозов-л7х]

I wanna go there. I have only 3 00 FG and 4 HG.

[@endereliteplayz9490]

And it was ANIME HEAVEN

[@jf_rides]

i think my uncle will be going to japan.....i will try to ask him to buy me some GUNDAM and some tools

[@evon9796]

Hope can plan my Japan trip on my next year 2020 Birthday month~~~ Can only get all my Figures from hoyoyo Japan proxy now day...

[@須藤隼人-m6t]

日本人だけどこの動画の規模のガンプラショップ行ったことない...俺も行くの憧れてる

[@xquisid]

12:50 sooo hardcore~

[@landersimbulan6944]

17:22 Here comes Char O shit waddup!