http://jinorin.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] jinorin.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] hetalia2011-03-26 03:22 pm

hetalia Axis Powers art book: Arte Stella question

Hey! i'm new here, and i actually don't know if this is allowed to be posted here, so delete it if it isn't. Sorry, but i really don't know where to post it elsewhere T.T (and sorry for my poor english)

I have a question about the hetalia art book Arte Stella:
Are those boxes with all the extra's (stickers, posters etc.) limited? or are they available again after some time? I really want to buy it but they're too expensive so i want to wait for a while, but then i'm afraid all the extra's aren't available anymore T.T  I'd really appreciate it if somebody will tell me!

[identity profile] kayoshybrid.livejournal.com 2011-03-26 02:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Im worried about this too D'''':

[identity profile] taleness.livejournal.com 2011-03-26 02:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Judging from various selling sites like -> http://www.otaku.be/products/30727 the extras probably come with every book, not just the pre-ordered ones :] They usually state this in the descrip box, so make sure to check it out!

[identity profile] hoshiko-2000.livejournal.com 2011-03-26 03:39 pm (UTC)(link)
The special edition artbook was limited, and sold out within a couple of weeks of it's release. Some people are selling them on websites like amazon JP and ebay, but for extortionate prices. I'm sorry, but it looks like they're only going to get more expensive. I've seen ones selling for over £100.

[identity profile] loveless-chan.livejournal.com 2011-03-26 04:03 pm (UTC)(link)
I think the extras are part of the book, so they'll come no matter when you buy it.

[identity profile] attashi.livejournal.com 2011-03-26 04:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you know where I can just get the book itself? That is all I truly want.

[identity profile] leafdust.livejournal.com 2011-03-26 04:08 pm (UTC)(link)
The extras that come with the box are part of the artbook set. So unless otherwise stated, they will all come with the box + extras. It's not a limited edition.

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[identity profile] hetalia-mod2.livejournal.com 2011-03-26 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Please tag your post :)

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[identity profile] sealand.livejournal.com 2011-03-26 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
I think the right tag is "q&a" for question and answer. :3

[identity profile] miezen.livejournal.com 2011-03-26 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't know, to be honest. None of the sites selling them were particularly clear about it.

However, just so you know? Artbooks in general are limited in print run. Waiting until you have funds is smart, but I wouldn't recommend waiting for the price to drop because it won't. They've already started getting harder to find D:

You seem kinda new at this, so a helpful tip when buying imported goods from Japan in general is that Japan is a country that LOVES limited merchandise. Even physical CDs have short, limited print runs. They do reprints for things pretty often, but if there's something you really really want, it's best to assume it's limited because the print run may be crazy short and it may not ever get a reprint. A prime example of this would be those trading mascots that Movic made back in spring 2009. So basically, it's always wise to preorder.

[identity profile] panda-general.livejournal.com 2011-03-27 06:37 am (UTC)(link)
Suggest to them an early/late birthday present? Hope it works out!