Considering we don't have deep pockets to go to Japan whenever we feel like, does anyone have a way to access these crane games Japan has on their websites and mobile? They geoblock everyone and the biggest problem is that these companies have exclusive crane only toys and plush on there that aren't sold in retail. Second hand market fetched hundreds and honestly that sucks. I heard that they all also require a number and address, while the latter is doable for a forward shipper the former is something I'm not familiar they give out like candy.
>>11895841What about those apps where you can play crane games remotely?
>>11895960>What about those apps where you can play crane games remotely?As I said in the op, they geoblock based on ip address and require a Japanese number for sms verification. I was wondering if anyone here has a work around for that.
this all seems like a lot of bother for very minimal rewards
>>11896470Ive been to Japan and you can't escape these crane games. There's even that huge-ass Gacha store in Sunshine City, and I just didnt want a single one. Sometimes ill even see them at a Book Off. I really dont see the appeal other than how wacky and dedicated the industry is for them
>>11896480Oh, I understand that part.Ever so often someone does a report about the addiction or some such. But a lot of them end up saying things like - you spend all this time, effort and money when you can get XYZ toy for way less time and financial outlay.
>>11896233Toreba doesn't geoblock nor require a Japanese number
>>11896480>hyperconsumerist dystopia has gacha everywhereColor me surprised
>>11895841Just go on eBay or mandarake and buy the item you want directly
>>11897017>gachaTIL - always heard this with a "t" in the word and never knew it was spelled without
Interested, bumping
Didn't we used to have a gashapon thread?I seem to remember them having info on how to get stuff from Japan.
>>11901470>Didn't we used to have a gashapon thread?Died off same way plush generals died off. It doesn't help the sage system here sucks compared to other boards
>>11901645The mods really fucked up this board
>>11895841Bandai sells their Banpresto crane stuff as normal things you can buy in a store outside Asia. What country do you live in OP/
>>11896233>I was wondering if anyone here has a work around for that.how would that work? Even if you trick the site to allow you to play, the moment they see your adress for shipping the gig is over.
>>11897017>hyperconsumerist dystopiaNot really. People there typically have very few possessions in their small apartments. How much plastic crap do you have in your home?
