Overview
AmiAmi sells anime figures, character goods, model kits, games, cards, and other hobby products.
Many overseas buyers can order from AmiAmi directly.
Use JPS when a Japan-side warehouse or multi-store consolidation gives you a practical advantage.
Step 1: Identify the exact item
Confirm:
Do not rely on a translated title alone.
- manufacturer
- character
- scale
- product number
- release or rerelease
- edition
- in-stock or preorder
- included bonus
Step 2: Check preorder timing
For preorders, record:
If you plan to combine several releases at JPS, compare the schedule with the 60-day free storage window.
- expected release month
- payment timing
- cancellation policy
- possible release delay
Step 3: Check pre-owned condition
For used figures and hobby goods, review:
Collectors should evaluate the product and retail packaging separately.
- item condition
- box condition
- missing parts
- opened/unopened status
- included bonuses
- replacement components
Step 4: Decide whether direct shipping or JPS is better
Direct shipping may be simpler when:
JPS may make more sense when:
- AmiAmi ships the exact order to your country
- you are buying only from AmiAmi
- the direct shipping method is acceptable
- you are combining AmiAmi with purchases from other Japanese stores
- you need one Japan warehouse
- you want to wait for multiple purchases before shipping
Step 5: Plan for box volume
Figures and model kits can create large parcels.
Before consolidating, consider:
- retail box size
- collector-box value
- dimensional weight
- one parcel vs. split shipment
Step 6: Understand JPS costs
For an eligible JPS order:
- ¥300 purchase fee per request
- Japan domestic shipping at seller cost
- free consolidation
- 60 days free storage
- packing from ¥500
- photos ¥500/item
- actual carrier international shipping
- no JPS shipping markup
Step 7: Choose international shipping after packing
Only after the final parcel is packed can you compare the real carrier options based on:
Carrier shipping protection applies according to carrier terms.
- weight
- dimensions
- contents
- destination