Arrival from Tempest Tower
So, my Drossel figma just arrived from Otacute (thanks to comrades Veloxiraptor and Yunamon ^^). I didn't open it though... Instead, my security cameras captured everything that went on...

[Gekired] Wow, a giant box! I wonder what's inside... Whatever it is, it sounds really loose. The markings look like they're from storing bottles or cans inside...
**Opens**

[Gekired] No wonder it was banging around inside, most of it's empty! So roomy...
And I was right, it had canned coffee in it! This white thing doesn't look like coffee though... What else is in here?

[Gekired] A charm? I've no idea who this character is... She's kinda cute though, huh camera? ^^

[Gekired] Anyway, back to the white thing... Hmm, it's covered in paper... Open time!
**Rips open** "Figma?" What's a Figma?

[Gekired] This is a Figma? Wait... "Drossel?" I guess that's her name. Interesting...
Whatever this thing is, it could be dangerous. Maybe I should open this box and take a look to investigate.

[Gekired] That vacant stare... This equipment... A helmet... Rocket boosters... Heavy artillery! A NEW ENEMY!
It's starting up! Gotta conceal myself and keep a close watch on it!

[Drossel] Startup complete. New surroundings. New temple is messy. Not good enough but it'll do. I'll order whoever used to be in charge to renovate it.
Stiff gears and hydraulics from containment unit. Where's that idiot arachnid with my maintenance service? I'm not waiting all day.

[Drossel] ???
Enemy detected - 7 'O clock. Combat mode initiated.

[Drossel] Identify yourself, Red Cat!
[Gekired] Same to you!

[Drossel] Talking back? Unacceptable! Retaliation!

(--- Note: Please don't try stopping nunchaku with your feet via karate at home. Even if you are a robot Princess with attitude problems.---)
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[Drossel] Weak Red Cat. The best wins as always. Now clean up this place, you'll have a hard time serving me in this mess.
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And that's what was on the security tape. Drossel is gonna make a very interesting addition to my collection, that's for sure. ^^;
Back to being serious XD I'm very impressed with Drossel. Good Smile really got her down perfectly. The design, the articulation, the great accessories etc. I'm really impressed! ^^ I think she may be my favourite figure that I own. And since I have hundreds, that's saying a lot, lol ^^;
She did suffer from the infamous, dreaded stiff shoulder syndrome at first, but that was easily fixed by some very gentle encouragement and physio.
As for Otacute, they seem to be okay-ish. As others have mentioned, I think they need to sort their packaging out. Completely random shipping boxes that are weak and the wrong size with practically no protection other than a piece of newspaper probably isn't that good of an idea. I'm very surprised about how it's okay, especially since the shipping box had a big dent in one side and the box was so big that Drossel was thrown around inside.
Their prices are great though and they give free gifts however, so I think I might return to them once again someday IF they improve, but right now I'm not sure if I will.
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(---Bonus picture---)

[Gekired] That butt... O.O












Gekired! ^ ^ LOL!
Gekired got owned XD
I kind of want to email Otacute and ask if they have any plans to invest in better shipping materials. They'd be top of the heap if they could just smooth that out! They've gotten hella lucky so far but inevitably people are going to start getting some busted merchandise.
I know! They seem to be great other than the whole packaging business. If they smoothed that out, I'd most likely buy a lot of merch from them. Right now though, it's just a "maybe". ^^;
Three of us got Beer box, and you probably the unique one in term of packaging, XD
I also astonished of how the package is survive while the shipping box is busted like if Jim Carey is the one who delivered to us, ahahahahaha....
May be they infuse an AT Field inside the package? LOL
Maybe Otacute found out that I don't drink beer? @_@ Maybe they're stalking me. o_o
...Or maybe not, since I don't drink coffee either. XD
They're drinking beers during packaging, I tell you! XD
Simple, but it makes so much sense! XD
lol Cool
No puts Gekired in the box!
OY! "Nobody"... fail...