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Recycle shops have become popular as of late, but they aren't as cheap, and I haven't found any ponies
Quote from: Dragonflitter on June 21, 2012, 11:07:48 AMI was in Japan (Tokyo specifically) for 2 1/2 weeks in 2006, the height of the G3 craze in the US (and other countries).After extensive looking at toy stores for those two weeks and not finding a single pony, it was my conclusion that Japanese toy stores do not carry MLP as a rule. Like someone mentioned, you might find some Takara or G1's in used toy stores, but don't get your hopes up at finding any G4's. I don't think MLP is a 'thing' in Japan like it is in the US and European countries.Edit: I did find one bait-condition G1 Braided Beauty in a mall that sold retro toys. The price tag said the equivalent of $50 US! 0_0 (I wish I had brought my extra ponies to sell when I saw that!)This. I've been here two years, and 1) there are no new ponies sold here with the exception of seeing G3s in Nakano in Tokyo and in one place in Kyoto, but they were specially imported, 2) You can find G1s and other vintage toys in a few shops that I do know about, but they are quite pricey (though I did luckily score some rares for a decent price) I did ask one shop, and they do not buy from individual sellers. They actually told me that they send people to US and other countries for the summer to scour their flea markets! No wonder we can't find ponies at flea markets at home, we have international competition that are *paid* to find things before us!Back in 2003 when I visited (I have family here, that's why I'm also here now) Jun Planning had a G1/G2 line of keychains and phone straps that were Japan only, but they don't make those anymore. That's too bad, because I loved them!Also, there are no thrift stores in Japan. In their culture, they either throw or give away things that are unwanted..for the most part. Recycle shops have become popular as of late, but they aren't as cheap, and I haven't found any ponies No Takaras, and I've searched MANY areas in the country! Not to say it's impossible, but very, very hard. Good luck to anyone though!*edit* and yes, I have not found one G4..*end of rant* lol
I was in Japan (Tokyo specifically) for 2 1/2 weeks in 2006, the height of the G3 craze in the US (and other countries).After extensive looking at toy stores for those two weeks and not finding a single pony, it was my conclusion that Japanese toy stores do not carry MLP as a rule. Like someone mentioned, you might find some Takara or G1's in used toy stores, but don't get your hopes up at finding any G4's. I don't think MLP is a 'thing' in Japan like it is in the US and European countries.Edit: I did find one bait-condition G1 Braided Beauty in a mall that sold retro toys. The price tag said the equivalent of $50 US! 0_0 (I wish I had brought my extra ponies to sell when I saw that!)
Quote from: princessluna11706 on June 21, 2012, 11:22:16 AMQuote from: Dragonflitter on June 21, 2012, 11:07:48 AMI was in Japan (Tokyo specifically) for 2 1/2 weeks in 2006, the height of the G3 craze in the US (and other countries).After extensive looking at toy stores for those two weeks and not finding a single pony, it was my conclusion that Japanese toy stores do not carry MLP as a rule. Like someone mentioned, you might find some Takara or G1's in used toy stores, but don't get your hopes up at finding any G4's. I don't think MLP is a 'thing' in Japan like it is in the US and European countries.Edit: I did find one bait-condition G1 Braided Beauty in a mall that sold retro toys. The price tag said the equivalent of $50 US! 0_0 (I wish I had brought my extra ponies to sell when I saw that!)This. I've been here two years, and 1) there are no new ponies sold here with the exception of seeing G3s in Nakano in Tokyo and in one place in Kyoto, but they were specially imported, 2) You can find G1s and other vintage toys in a few shops that I do know about, but they are quite pricey (though I did luckily score some rares for a decent price) I did ask one shop, and they do not buy from individual sellers. They actually told me that they send people to US and other countries for the summer to scour their flea markets! No wonder we can't find ponies at flea markets at home, we have international competition that are *paid* to find things before us!Back in 2003 when I visited (I have family here, that's why I'm also here now) Jun Planning had a G1/G2 line of keychains and phone straps that were Japan only, but they don't make those anymore. That's too bad, because I loved them!Also, there are no thrift stores in Japan. In their culture, they either throw or give away things that are unwanted..for the most part. Recycle shops have become popular as of late, but they aren't as cheap, and I haven't found any ponies No Takaras, and I've searched MANY areas in the country! Not to say it's impossible, but very, very hard. Good luck to anyone though!*edit* and yes, I have not found one G4..*end of rant* lolWas it one of the vintage/cutesy ('fairy-kei') clothing shops like Nile Perch or Spank? If I could only visit two shops in Japan, those would be the two! <3 Someday.I do recommend those shops to the original poster, btw! They are clothes stores but they sell vintage toys too from what I've seen. Also, some of the dresses they sell are made from MLP bedsheets!
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