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Itabag FAQ and Beginners Guide v. 2.1
>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nzzfTUCq5O0KHA3eqC1Spk0Q9ZxQmZOs4ckHVy4ZIGk
Read the document first before asking basic questions that have been answered time and time again like "is making a bag for ___ ok?" and "where do i get the heart bags??".
Buyf/a/g Guide
>buyfag.moe
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End mini-dump.
>>9057716
I love the ruffle on this heart bag. I think I'll do something similar on mine. Currently working on some load-bearing rosettes, felt backing with small metal eyelets for better chain attachement.
Red bag mini dump
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>>9057795
I really like the detail in the badges on this bag, I'd like to know if they came decorated that way or if the owner put the stickers on them
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>>9057813
Downtown abbey necklace, I'd like to know how much it weights
>>9057815
Another family tree necklace- Really tempted to make one of these for Legends of Galactic heroes or Sailor Moon
>>9057818
Whoops forgot to attach pic
Any dangan bags? All I've seen really is osomatsu
>>9057701
>using Pauline's image to open a thread
Would anyone be interested in a knockoff pink WEGO bag from taobao? I received it a while ago but have lost my desire to make a bag.
Pic related, old iPhone 4s for size reference. It’s in pretty good shape, but since it’s the knockoff the inside is like shown, where the pocket (circled) where the pins/keychains/merch is supposed to attach to is at the back of the bag and short, rather than a separate compartment like the original WEGO bags (or so I’ve heard). Looking for around 15$ for it? Open to offers, though.
>>9057945
post it up on the fb page, you might get more interest in it
>>9057800
I feel like it's a badge with a badge cover and decorated with a strip of rhinestones around the rim. I'm planning to do something similar to my badges once I receive my supplies
Weird mini itabagger problem
>Yukio Okumura is husbando
>Never used to have an issue searching for merch
>Suddenly searches clogged with new series
>'Exorcist' now full of Twin Star Exorcist
>'Yukio' full of Kuroko no Basugay
>'Okumura' is full of Prince of Stride
In other news Kazue Kato aka Blue Exorcist mangaka was just announced for AX. I had no intention of going but now I'm trying to scramble and go. The hope is to get Kato-sensei to draw on and sign my WEGO but I guess these events only let guests sign official merch? I feel like this is in some weird grey area because my bag is full of official merch. I don't suppose anyone has experience getting stuff signed at AX or similar autograph situations?
>>9057884
Is she ever on cgl? I don't think I've ever come across someone with slightly broken English in these threads
>>9057997
Different anon but I doubt it because she wouldn't get half as much attention and we'd tell her to shut up after the third daily update. There's a reason why she picked "Braginsky" as a fake last name.
Sailor moon itabag by pastelbat
>>9058094
That's adorable. I love the pastel galaxy button rosette. It's good filler for a bag with less merch and still looks great.
>>9058094
>pastelbat
talk about a throwback, i totally forgot about her
very cute bag though!
>>9057716
this is a really nice bag. a great balance between homemade and bought. official merch with an official bag but with added ruffles around the heart and pawprints. not to mention the merch stuck on the outside at the bottom is really clever.
>>9057994
Maybe bring a copy of the manga or a poster for her to sign as backup, just in case
>>9057701
I'm looking for a bag to make my Hanayo Koizumi itabag but all I find is a very minty green (I want it more spring green) or they are too big (I want a A4 sized bag at largest)
I already have a WEGO heartbag so not one of those. Only one I found is the one in the down left corner, and that one is unfortunately sold out. Do you know how often Zakkamart restocks, or should I just go for a mint green one?
>>9057837
I've got a Nagito one and I'm in the process of making a couple more! (there's pics of it in the FB group but I really need to get some less shitty photos of it)
Is it frowned upon to print up your own buttons using official art that there is no merchandise of?
>>9059247
Probably, but I've done it and as long as you're not making any money off of it, I think it's fine. If you're in Japan though it might be a bit more frowned upon than if you were say in the U.S. though.
>>9059251
Yeah I figured something like that. I am still buying official merch, I have some straps on my way. it's just that this series has a lot of amazing artwork perfect for buttons, but they don't make any merch out of these artworks
>>9059267
I have a shit ton of merch for my characters and I still had some buttons printed of the official art. No shame anon, no shame.
Question for anyone that might not mind to help.
I've gotten into Free! incredibly late and was wanting to put together a bag / outfit.
Can anyone suggest a good place to get the yellow shirt they wear under their jackets with the small emblem on the front and the mascot on the back?
Pic related is my first purchase for a small Makoto Ita shrine.(Might somehow incorporate it into my bag.)
>sage for slight off topic and blogging.
>>9059405
welcome to swimming anime hell, Makoto tax is suffering on merch (first hand experience right here)
I believe ebay might sell it iirc
>>9059405
Hey fellow freefag! Do you mean something like this? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/291575969015
>>9057884
idk man i just liked her bag. it's not that deep.
selfpostin' my (current) madoka bag to thank you seagulls for having these threads, and also for the advice in some cases. if not for ita-anons my weeb dreams would have never come true
>>9058061
Because she's a Hetalia fag?
>>9059785
>Braginsky
>Brag
Don't worry anon, I understood your joke.
>>9058094
>SM has a fuckton of merch
>only use shitty fanmade stuff
>>9059749
Looks very cute anon! I want to make a MadoHomu bag but I have too many other itabag plans rn
>>9059749
Want to make a Kyouko bag real bad now
>>9059749
Thats a cute bag anon, and I raise you a Sayaka Satchel
>>9057997
didn't she have an argument a few threads ago or did someone just accuse some entitled anon as being her?
>>9059833
can't blame someone for being cheap, anon. especially when it comes to itabags.
>>9059456
Thank-you haha
I'm sure I'll find out!
>>9059490
Is that what they (I guess we) go by? Haha
That is what I was referencing. I wondered if someone might know the who the original distributor was. I did just grab a cheap one off Ebay to see how the quality is. Thank you!
>pic related is a button I'm watching
for 15 USD
>>9059941
Hey anon if you want the full box it's going for a tad bit cheaper at http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e184906244
It does have the badge you want plus more http://img.nijimen.net/uploads/wp/2015/12/2015-12-18-18-50-01-50208900.jpg
>>9059978
Though it will bump up the shipping price so keep that in mind
>>9059405
Fellow Free! person! Welcome to the madness and I'm so excited someone else is doing a themed outfit as well like pic related.
Here's the cheapest shirt I've found:
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/Free-Iwatobi-Swim-Club-Haruka-Nanase-Makoto-Tachibana-Costume-Cotton-T-shirts-/201344725770
Finally have a concept made. I fucked up on my original bag (I rubbed the paint off the plastic a little too hastily like an impatient asshole) so I found this bag at Ross that had gaps in between so it's a little easier to hang stuff off of.
Overall, I'm really not feeling the bag itself (but I do like the concept I have) and I hope my Mise Tote comes soon.
>>9060042
oh fuck me it's fucking upside down. shit.
>>9059941
I'm also looking for that badge but I refuse to pay 1500 yen > >;;
Can non-acetone based nail polish remover be used for taking paint off of clear bags?
>>9060075
Heard it works best with clear acetone-based remover. Coloured stuff will stain
>>9060080
Oh shit, all I have are the colored ones. Thanks for the reminder, though!
Sup /cgl/,
I'm in Tokyo atm and I'm looking at getting an Ita-bag similar to the one in this pic.
What stores IN TOKYO does anon recommend getting ita an bag. (already checked out WEGO)
Thanks.
Anyone else feel bad when asking artists for cheaper shipping options and (not always) if they can lower the value/send as gift?
EU so custom fees are the bane of my existence, but at the same time I hate sounding so needy and annoying, so I often end up not buying something since I don't want to be that person.
Doesn't help that lately it seems like everything gets hit with fees, even below 21 euro...
>>9059749
Very nice job, I especially like the flower rosette
>>9060288
Artist speaking and it really sucks because there's really not much we can do about it. I think knocking a couple dollars off is okay, but even a 1 oz. package costs $12+ to ship anywhere internationally from the US. Someone got pretty mad at me recently because I didn't point that out in an exchange about a custom item. I ended up shipping it to a friend of theirs in New Jersey who I guess will get it to them somehow and still have to pay that shipping fee?
That being said there's plenty of times I would be happy to pay a Japanese artist ridiculous shipping to get an item from them but Japan really hates shipping anywhere non-domestic.
Depending on the item maybe you could work it out with the artist to just purchase a high-res file of the artwork and get it printed or produced in your country? As an artist I know I'd be pretty conflicted about this but perhaps if you explain your situation maybe they would understand
>>9060067
Eventually you'll pay it anon... this is a deep and dark rabbit hole...
>>9060314
Actually a 1 oz package, as long as it's in a flat envelope can be sent most places internationally for between $3 and $5. I've sent several packages to Europe from the US at that price.
>>9059708
That's fine, I just get sick of her spamming the Facebook group. Its nice to see things from other people.
>>9060318
Please show me where then because I've had a hell of a time finding an alternative. Like screenshots please.
>>9060314
>get it printed or produced in your country
I wish (dw I know you didn't mean it like that)
But in a more serious reply, if I want to get a charm that's not even half a cm thick, and pay $13 for shipping, you have to understand I'm not too happy. A lot of artists seem to want to add track and trace but in my experience, T&T from the US is practically worthless. Also what >>9060318 said, I ship things myself from time to time and a flat bubble envelope is pretty cheap no matter where in the world you send it.
I completely understand artists not wanting to risk it, which is why I'll never get mad at them or even annoyed, but overall I'd rather not pay more then the item's price in shipping.
>>9060325
Sorry for the shitty graphic but this is what I do. Basically the big thing is to NOT click the button about the thickness. If printing postage through paypal they won't even ask about it and will give you the cheap shipping.
>>9059978
Omg! You are wonderful, thank you! I'm getting it.
I don't mind more shipping either.
>>9060008
Oh my gosh I love (your?) outfit! It's so cute and cool at the same time! I feel like Gouchan would wear something like this since she loves her brother so much haha
It's really wonderful!
And thank you! I'll probably buy one of those clip-art looking Makoto ones for around the house haha
>>9059749
Is that the knockoff wego bag or the legit one?
>>9060537
legit. i bought it from the wego store in shibuya haha
>>9060557
Damn, I was thinking there was some variation of the knockoff that didn't suck. Thanks anyways anon!
>tfw you want to make a bag of Yagyuu from Senran Kagura
>and Coconut from nekopara
>neither have merch - will probably have to make can badges myself
end me
>>9060583
*have much merch
>>9060579
damn, best of luck. i understand the urge to save money and look fabulous so hopefully less crap ones will pop up soon
>>9060198
Sorry mate, that bag's a utapri clear coat bag and it's not available instores. It also sold out ages ago online so the only place to get them now would be on yahoo jp or mandrake for marked up prices
>>9060590
I might just order from wego, might as well since I'm planning to do a swimmer.jp haul anyways. I just don't like dealing with shopping services, idk why
>want to make itabags with matching outfits
>characters I want to make itabags of are mainly associated with green
>tfw green isn't my color
>>9060198
I have this bag and it is pretty amazing. However I had to get it using fromJapan. 6,700yen with all the shipping and fees it cost me around $90!
If you are in Tokyo you might want to check out nakano Broadway but they might still be marked up over the original 5,000 yen retail price.
But I love it. My only suggestion with the Uta pri bags is that I had to cut a piece of cardboard to set in the bottom to keep it from tipping over from the weight of my pins.
>>9060659
you have any ships with those characters? i think itd be cute to see more people doing ship inspired outfits (like they love the other half so much they have a bag of them)
I'm thinking of buying this set, but I only want Miku. Anyone interested in buying any of the other charms?
>>9061054
I'd be interested in rin + ranka, where are you from?
>>9060583
HLj has this Yagyu in stock: http://hlj.com/product/TKR56074/Fun It seems pretty huge too. Also there are definitely some rubber straps, I don't know how tough they are to
find, but I would think they must pop up on Y!A or Suru at least occasionally.
>>9061054
Ninamo's art always had this really wonky look to it
>>9061095
Sweden, one charm will probably cost 3$ to send international
>>9061054
i'm interested in anzu! are you in the usa?
>>9061163
A! okay, i'm in england so that's not too bad,
I'd be interested in those 2 ( or just rin desu if someone else fancies ranko.)
>>9057945
I'm interested! Where would you be shipping from?
>>9060468
Yes that's me, thank you! I got asked a lot who I was since I wore a generic wig so I think I'll go the full Gouchan route and make a fan like pic related as a joke.
>>9061451
I would have responded, "I'm Rin's fan, duh!"
haha
That would be so cute! I look forward to seeing an updated version of your outfit then!
(I've always wanted to make one of these fans too, I might have to as well!)
>sage for chatting
Going to highly recommend auc-toysanta on rakuten for specific items from blind box sets and gashapons. Recently purchased some items for my Mirei Minami bag there, and they came rather quickly. Plus the pricing is good and they have a pretty large selection.
For the anons in the last itabag thread asking about Xenosaga stuff, the charms are in and still waiting on the star accessories. But preorders are up if you are interested.
www.etsy.com/listing/387320440
>>9063154
fuck it, i'm getting my husband
>Hanzo bara tiddy
these are so cute. praying to the OW gods that you make a mccree chibi at some point
![KXSeG78[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/nSVmrBA.png "KXSeG78[1].png")
Just saw a girl post this on her insta, I know I've seen her bag here before too!
>>9063162
He's next on the list with tracer, widow and the rest I can fit in before the next convention
>>9063164
I think that's Sousuke-anon.
>>9063174
that's so great to hear! i just ordered hanzo now, you have very cute art!
>>9063183
Thank youuuu
Hopefully I can help out by filling some gaps in itabag merch for hard to find characters.. I also linked another friend here who does polymer character charms. Hopefully she can be helpful for anyone still looking for custom merch of their character at low cost.
>>9063164
She needs to up her ita room game. It's weak.
>https://world.taobao.com/item/526482523787.htm?spm=a312a.7700714.0.0.0BniBD#detail
I think I need a new bag for all my stuff so I'm thinking about this bag? Has anyone got one before?
>>9063180
Haha yeah that's me
>>9063311
This is just a fraction of what I have, I'm still working out how to display most of my stuff, since almost all of it is still in the original packaging and I think it'd look terrible having them like that. At the same time, I don't want to damage them or get dust on my merch. I know it looks sparse haha, but thanks for your feedback!
>>9063428
I have the WEGO version and it's pretty good. It is really small though so keep that in mind depending on how big you want to go with your ita bag
>>9063533
Is the face about the size of the WEGO backpack?
I'm debating between this side bag and just getting the backpack.
>>9063902
I haven't seen the backpack but I think it's a size in-between the two
I just played around with the stuff I had.. I think I'm gonna need a bigger bag.
looking at all these bags is making me feel more confident about collecting stuff for apollo justice. i thought i had a lot of merch but my collection is nowhere near what i'm seeing here lmao. im hoping to get a bag soon that can properly show my love. it's kind of inspiring, actually
>>9063902
from straight across the middle, and dip of the heart to its tip, its about 16x16cm. Obviously measurements getting smaller at bottom/wider at top. I own this bag too, and while being very fluffy and perfect for the characters, keep in mind other anon's warning about being on the small size because I filled mine up very fast.
>>9064108
Thank you for the measurements! I think I may pass on this bag for the clear coat backpack, as much as I love the heart shape window I think I have to much merch...
For anyone who has ordered from the zakkamart rakuten, how much did your shipping end up to the USA? Planning to order but it won't give me an exact price or anything. Thanks.
tfw when you think you can wait to buy something because there are tons of them, then a couple weeks later, nothing.
They came out two years ago and I figured all those listings had been up for a really long time and would continue to be up for a while, but nope. Not that I should be making a fourth bag anyway.
>>9064822
Honestly I would order from their main site and skip Rakuten. I was informed that they only check their Rakuten orders once or twice a month.. it took them 25 days to finally contact me that my card denied and they finally cancelled my order, had no contact the entire time other than order placed, waiting on "warehouse" but no payment charge.
So I ended up ordering directly from their website and it was 1000× quicker.
Placed order May 25, arrived at Tenso the 28, I got it to my house via ems on June 3rd and I'm 5 hours outside New York, which is where my packages usually come into. Couldn't be happier.
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>>9065312
Doh! Realized you also asked for price; my cost from Tenso was $40, granted I did order 3 bags for a group order and thus splitting the shipping, it came in big wrapped up plastic bag..
Honestly I could of probably opted for cheaper/slower shipping but Tenso estimated it to really be only a $3-5 difference so I was like heck yeah let's just do EMS.
>>9064086
Oh my god that is fucking adorable. Female otome protags don't get enough love
My itabag has become more than just the bag...
Saw a new type of bag with star window, I personally find the shape harder to fit in with things compared to the heart-shape.
>>9064098
Good luck anon! There's quite a number of people making AA itabags here and I wish this series' merch is easier to find.
>>9065910
in theory AND in practice this bag design is quite impractical. i guess it could work for characters with star motifs? like steven universe or something.
>>9057945
I'm also interested, anon, and I'd like to know about shipping.
This is my very small progress on my Oso clutch-thing. I've got an Oso jacket/cosplay too. I would be filling it with keychains but wow I assumed Fanime would've had a lot of merch but it didn't and what was there was overpriced af (like $20 for one keychain).
Back to Amiami.
>>9065356
Those socks yes
>>9065910
These are more my style if I was ever to get a bag like so. Not a big heart grill.
First order to start my Mirei itabag came in a few days ago. Also ordered some things to make a smaller King of Prism one.
What were the last things you purchased or received for your bag, seagulls?
>>9065356
>bag covered in glitter
this is truly the most painful bag
>>9066420
>last things you purchased/received
Got me some sweet husbando merch from the Tiger & Bunny x Rascal collab but Yuri/Lunatic doesn't have a lot of merch so I'll either do my top three characters from the series or DIY some stuff for him.
Also related is the Gudetama stuff which were gifts from a friend and will likely end up in a bag as well because I'm shameless and could use a yellow knock off WEGO backpack.
>>9063441
I was really just kidding about your room.
I just got a better job, so this thread is preparing me with what I'm going to do with my extra disposable income.
>>9061391
>>9066030
Sorry for the late reply, I forgot I posted in this thread! I'm in Pennsylvania, US. I just put my email in the name field so shoot me a message if you're still interested! Unfortunately, I'm not really sure which one of you responded first since neither of you put your emails (my fault for not specifying ;;) Please don't hesitate to ask for more pictures, too, since I'm not sure if I explained the pocket well.
Also, I'm selling these Osomatsu-san badges since I just wanted the younger brothers. I was thinking 5$ each if anyone happened to be interested? They're 2.6in x 2.6in, btw!
>>9066420
Still waiting for these two to come in the mail~
I got a package today and I was ALL EXCITED to add to my itabag, but it was my Tales of Symphonia straps instead. Which have now been added to my phone, because at like 20$ a strap scalper prices I don't want to think about the end cost of a Symphonia bag.
>>9066965
Oh my god anon. I'm a huge Tales fan, but I don't think I've ever seen a Tales itabag. I would love to make one for Milla/Jude/Alvin or just Elle, but yeah, Tales things are strangely expensive.
What's the most you've spent on a single item for your bags, seagulls? I'm trying to determine whether spending ¥3,300 on a single button (granted it's kind of big and is supposedly rare because it's a commemorative one?) is worth it.
>>9067164
about 20 bucks for a plush. honestly, unless youre a really serious collector that money could go into getting more less rare merch so it doesnt seem worth it to me
>>9067164
¥2200 for a characters birthday set (6cm badge and keychain rubber).
I highly doubt I'll buy it as my work hours have recently been cut but holy shit is it cute and I still remain mighty tempted
My biggest buy has been for a plush- Noodle midosuji at ¥1800. He's about 50cm/19in long and is a really fun bag addition to weave around the other plushies
>>9067164
I was once prepared to throw down upwards of $50 on a pretty rare character bag, but my proxy failed on me and never placed the bid (and it sold for less than $20 in the end). I'm otherwise a huge cheapo when it comes to merch, and I think the most I've paid for anything is around $12 before shipping.
on the other hand, I've spent something like $120 on a single character-specific piece of apparel, so...
>>9067164
I paid 3000 yen for pic related, they're actually quite big and I'm still wondering how I'm going to put them on with the little room that I have haha. They're exclusives from the Kyoto Animation shop. They can sell for cheaper though, I lost out on an auction that went for 2000 yen.
>tfw I picked up the exact same item in Kyoto and told myself I didn't want it
Non-itabag related, I bought two postcards for 1500 yen each of Haru and Makoto. They were gorgeous and I think they were pretty rare, I haven't seen them sold again. No ragrets
wanting a rare character for an itabag is hard, so a girl is doing a SS at AX 2016, I think her instagram is Fongwin31. I am getting her to get some ita stuff at the artist alley for me. She posted information on the itabag facebbok page.
>just got into a new series
>husbando is the most popular character
>merch is 500 yen a pop on y!ja
>each piece of merch comes out to 900 yen before shipping
i know it's not a lot of money compared to how much others are throwing at their husbandos, especially Free! itabaggers, but I'm so used to getting dirt cheap merch because my other bags are for less popular characters.
>>9067164
The most I've spent total was ¥4000 on a set of 4 plush keychains that's ¥2000 each if bought full price.
The most I've spent on a single piece of merch is ¥1500. It was a HUGE Hanayo keychain, iirc it's 5 inches. I ended up having to take it off my bag because the only place I could hang it was on the strap and it would always bang into my arm.
>>9067164
On a single item? I think around 1,000Y not including international shipping. Thankfully my fandom is years old and I only have to fight to get husbando merch while I can pick up OTP merch for dirt cheap secondhand.
Did almost bid $20 on a used figure though but that was because it retailed for 4,000Y or so.
>>9067164
¥2000 for this acrylic strap of Athena Cykes, it's from the newest game's limited edition and at least it's cheaper than the other main characters.
Can't put it in an itabag but I also spent ¥4000 on a limited edition AA folder.
>>9067194
Including the Japan-only games, anon? Because that's my problem, my favourite characters are Japan-only and no one else cares about them.
>>9067164
I think the most I've spent is around 3500 yen after shopping service fees for one badge. I just had to make that Tradalgar Law bag! I don't think I have a single official badge on that thing that didn't cost less than 2000 yen.
>>9065910
If you guys wanted the star-shaped bags, AmiAmi has them up for preorder which is convenient if you don't want to deal with an agent.
(The link is to the yellow one, but the other colors are linked on the same page.)
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=GOODS-00098152&page=top
>>9067740
Same Anon, but actually, I think they're from a different brand. Whoops. Still, if you guys preferred the star shapes over the heart shapes--
>>9067338
does suruga-ya not carry any secondhand stuff of him? sometimes it can be better to pay a couple hundred yen per item more but get free domestic shipping to a forwarder, rather than get dinged by commission/consolidation/individual domestic shipping fees using an auction proxy.
Long shot but is there any Ace Attorney anon here looking to buy keychain/badge sets and sell the unwanted ones, that wouldn't mind selling me the Blackquill ones? Except for the D4 keychains since I own that one. Thanks in advance!
>>9065910
I would LOVE to do a space dandy bag in the yellow version of this bag. Too bad there's little to no merch, and any of the existing official merch has been long since sold out.
Do you ever see guys with itabags?
I think it's p cute.
>>9068015
One of my friends is a guy and he has the BEST ita bags. He's my ita bag goals lol.
>>9068015
I saw a handful of guys in Japan with idol itabags. Then of course there's the Love Live Itamechs
>>9067164
iirc it was around 5000 to 6000 yen for pic related
>>9067164
I once went full retard and spent close to 9k yen on a button that was a preorder bonus for a strap set and very rarely shows up for sale. NO REGRETS (but i also definitely don't plan to spend that much on something like a button again....this hobby is a curse)
>>9067164
I was willing to spend 3000 yen on an acrylic keychain until someone outbid it from me and I couldn't justify it anymore. A couple weeks later, I found and bought it for about 1500yen (excluding domestic and international shipping.) I saw the other characters being sold for 6000yen though.
I can't think of the most I've spent, but I think somewhere about the 2000 yen on one item sounds right. I can justify it on keychains--buttons not so much....
i've had a large misa tote bag in cream just gathering dust for months because my initial plans for an itabag fell through. but! i just realised something i'm super into (OPM) has easy merch and i already own some that could work for a bag, so i'm suddenly really excited and motivated to put this bag to use! i was worried i'd have to sell it... feels good!
what do you call those little nenderoid cocoon bed keychains? i'm trying to look them up but can't find any links...
Does anyone have any idea on where to get anything similar to the little bears? I don't mind knockoffs or 'close enough's', I really just want to find a light one and dark one, I'm planning on making their clothes myself.
>>9066420
the set on the right arrived at home today, super excited to see it when I get back from my study abroad program! Everything else is sitting at the Buyee warehouse, I want to grab some more Cure Black merch before I combine packages and ship it though.
>>9068172
sleeping bags, of course. i was using every search term but that. thank you!
>>9068172
Yes but all the different color ones are sold out. I really just want a light tan one and a dark brown one, are there any other places that sell little bears?
>>9068194
Have you checked y!auc?
>>9068093
RIP your wallet.
>>9068155
I'd try eBay or something if you just want a generic bear. See if anyone has super cheap Beanie Babies or something since their bear designs came in a ton of colors.
>>9059057
hanayo is best girl.
I should not be working on another bag when I have one that's been in progress for months yet here I am, twenty taobao tabs later.
>find dozen listings for tshirts of this
>only one jacket listings
>all the listings are 4.5 and under in rating
>but shit, it was only ¥45
>>9068329
What do you need to do on the other bag to finish it? Although I don't know if you can ever finish a ita bag
>>9066420
>Last things I purchased
more fuku items and a second bag. Starting to figure out an Ita outfit for an Brisnova later this year
>>9068364
I need to find a figure-friendly bag. I have a bag now but I'm not really happy with it until I make some kind of interior to hang stuff off of but I'm going to get a character towel and some how make that the bag lining. After that I need to get more merch in general. It's a never ending WIP it seems.
At least this third bag will be a lot easier. Just snatching up charms and straps from Taobao because I can't find anything not insanely priced secondhand because YYH isn't exactly recent. Got a knockoff WEGO bag as well to put it all in.
>mfw seeing that weird stretchy plush
Hello nightmare fuel for tonight.
If anyone is looking for Ace Attorney or Uta no Prince-sama stuff, I found a shop.
>https://yanjiandi.world.taobao.com
>>9068345
!! anon, do you have a link/link to the store you got that from? you have excellent taste!
>>9068370
>stretchy horrifying plush
All 50cm of Midosuji goodness
My friend is using these three with her figure/ plush bags, the ebay ones she found cheaper on aliexpress so have a look around taobao for jelly bucket bags. She likes the bucket bag best as you can roll a small hand towel inside and it holds the figures in place.
Bucket bag for Free! and clasp bag for Black Butler. Limited colours but easy enough to cover with washi tape, deco and ribbons
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Women-Jelly-Clear-Transparent-Shoulder-Bags-Handbag-Lady-Casual-Drawstring-Bucket-Bag-Composite-Summer-Beach-Bag/32365384704.html
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Women-Shoulder-Clear-Jelly-Purse-Casual-Hobo-Messenger-Bag-Clasp-Handbag-2PC-/351738217326?var=&hash=item51e53b436e:m:mGkbcOYUoyNZvqaEKKNEY-w
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transparent-Mini-Handbag-Women-Casual-Shoulder-Bag-Girls-Beach-Jelly-Bags-/262303550856?hash=item3d12828d88:g:ng0AAOSw~OVWzBKx
>>9068412
Cheers for the link
>>9067650
Of course, the only characters I haven't planned to make are the Narikiri Dungeon ones. Some of the best characters are in the Japan exclusive ones.
>>9068461
You might do well with Rondoline from Narikiri Dungeon.
But really I just want Harold, Tytree, and Caius merch most of all.
>>9068437
If I don't blow my budget on merch I'll get it just to try it since the reviews are iffy. I also have no idea why this is a suddenly a thing but I'm not complaining.
Comes in matching outfit form too!
>https://world.taobao.com/item/533129273213.htm#detail
>>9067021
I have so many of the Tales of Friends straps that I'm been thinking of putting them on a bag myself.
Koto just announced that these would be going up for preorder and god I have zero self control I want all of them. They are just so cute.
>>9068525
These are really cute. I just wish it wasn't always the same characters over and over again getting merchandise...
AX is next weekend! Are you itabag anons ready?
>>9068532
I agree I wish some other characters got more love. I know someone who'd probably kill for Abyss things for someone other than Luke.
>>9068412
On that same note, Fangamer has a cute attorney's badge pin that would probably look nice on any AA Itabags
So this ugly child came in recently, and I love it. I'm pretty sure it's been asked before, but have any of you gulls attached a plush to your heart backpacks, and if so, where did you put them? I was thinking of hanging him from the top strap but I'm terrified of him falling off
FYI Star bags come with an inbuilt fabric board with velcro, unlike wego heart bags.
>>9068478
perfect, i have always wanted a huge panel of kurama's face right on my body, thank you for the link! i'm doing a taobao order right now, so i might just throw it in since it's so cheap. if i get it, i'll let you know how it is!
>>9068587
i have a plush hanging from the top handle because i already have something hanging on the zipper.
>>9068626
Thanks anon! I'm finding less YYH merch than I thought (that isn't preorder anyway) so right now it's looking like I won't buy it until later this year.
>>9068538
I have all the merch for my bag but the bag is still in the mail. I hope it'll get here soon.
>tfw just bidded on things yesterday and a few days before
>uk leaves eu making the yen rise
>nendriod preorder invoice from amiami comes
>fuck yen is now basically one to one to the us dollar now so all my bidding budget is dead.
My wallet is crying, never thought the UK will leave the EU making the yen rise.
Now that the yen is equal to the dollar for us here in the US, will you still spend just as much as before? Or will you budget even more now that it is a bit more expensive to buy stuff?
>>9069141
>Now that the yen is equal to the dollar for us here in the US,
...but anon, 1usd =102 yen.
>>9068364
>all that fuku
Very good taste. Please do post pics of your fuku bag!
I really need to save up for an arakita bag next, hn.
>>9069228
Anon, please get another hobby if you don't understand currency conversion. For the yen to be 1usd = 1yen Japan would have to become the world's 1st economy or some similar shit.
>>9069279
Chill the fuck out anyone who's been in weeb hobbies long enough thinks of yen as USD cents rather than full dollars and usually has the mindset of 100yen roughly equals 1 USD at most times
>>9068624
Game changer. Link for these?
got caught up in the moment and accidentally splurged on merch. at least i have something to look forward to these next few weeks...?
>>9069141
I'm fucking screwed. I've got so many large orders with Amico and orders from my SS to pay.
I'll be only getting things I absolutely love/feel like I can't live without from now on.
Itabag meetup at AX
search for itabag event on facebook. it's public.
looks like there will be swap meet for ita stuff too.
>>9069838
>only going on Saturday
>meetups are on Friday and monday
>>9069845
Could you host one yourself, anon? It looked like there were multiple gulls going so if nothing else you could have an itagull meet somewhere Saturday
>>9070028
Ah I thought about it, but I've never hosted a meetup before and I'm a bit shy . I was actually thinking of handing out something to seagull itabag peeps who approach me but I'm not sure what to hand out
>7 items have been posted
ah yes, the waiting process. my favourite part.
the wait for impulse buys totally overthrows any guilt i feel.
I think someone was planning/working on a HieixKurama bag?
Just saw this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yu-Yu-Hakusho-Hiei-Can-Badge-Anime-Japan-g279-176-/272284231423?hash=item3f6567a6ff:g:sD8AAOSw-4BXbIx9
>>9069838
aww man, i'm only going saturday too. bummer, i hope someone will post pics of all the bags for those who miss out!
>>9067647
>got Phoenix with my limited edition
I cant let go of mine. ever.
>>9067029
I'm making a Stahn itabag, anon! He's definitely cheaper than say, idk, Mikleo. And it feels he's been getting a lot of merch lately. It feels like Judas has been getting a bit more too, actually.
>>9071324
Another anon here but I hope you post pics when you're done! I'm also tempted to make a Stahn itabag but I'm not sure yet, even though I have enough merch (and keep buying merch if him) to start!
>>9071436
You totally should!! Stahn's amazing. I know I have so many duplicates of the the same pins as they seem to favour Leon over Stahn.
>>9070838
That's me! Bless you, anon.
>>9057702
>bought green one
>didn't know about the existence of the mint one
Fuck. I bought the knockoff but it really looks well constructed. I was sad it didn't include the glitter vinyl though.
>>9071554
If you ever want to sell your green one in order to pay for the mint, I know anons here would buy it.
>>9071554
Your knockoff bag doesn't include the glitter on the window? Link to where you got it, pretty please anon?
>>9068624
link?
>>9057701
i want to make an itabag of a character that doesnt yet have merch any ideas for things to put in the bag that wouldnt seem tacky or look bad etc
>>9072720
money is not so much the problem i am planning on commissioning art of her regardless of whether i make the itabag
>>9072721
If you're commissioning art of her you could buy some of those kiddy make-your-own button kits from a Hobby store and print out the art for those. I'm working on my first bag for a character that has a really small amount of merch and I'm planning on giving that a try.
>>9072739
i have friends with button makers but i worry that fanart buttons will look too plain plus lack that uniform charm of official art dominant bags
>>9057701
link for bag pictured?
>>9072813
http://gocart.jp/ap/item/i/A0GC00005DCW
Anyone else have that moment where you go to buy merch for one character and end up buying merch for an entirely different character that you forgot you loved?
>>9074275
Aw man, I ordered this because I thought it was the original, another anon who posted the link said it was. Hows the quality?
So I'm new to this and I was wondering, how do you all feel about itabags made without bags specifically used for itabagging (so the ones with the plastic coverings vs just a regular bag you'd find anywhere)? Since for what I've seen so far there definitely seems to be a preference for the specific ones. I was kinda curious if not using one is viewed as maybe an "amateur" or "stingy" kind of thing.
>>9074765
it's not a preference thing, it's a practicality thing. Some merch can be expensive, so it would be awful if something fell and you had no way to retrieve it.
>>9074765
Imo it's fine if your bag doesn't have a cover, but it's like an "at your own risk" kind of deal if there isn't anything to protect your merch. Some merch gets really expensive too, so I can see why people would prefer to have a cover to prevent merch from getting damaged/lost.
One of my bags doesn't have a cover and it's got like a box of safety pins on the back and I'm super careful with it, but I still lost a button at a con (dropped it down an elevator shaft apparently).
Pic related is my bag from when it was still a WIP. It's more complete now.
>>9074765
The Japanese girls early one just used regular tote bags with no protective covers but the clear cover bags only got popular when the trend caught on and shops starting marketing them that way to protect the rare/exclusive merch that was otherwise just dangling off a tote. Just like how now you can go a step further and buy badge covers to make sure nothing gets dirty/damaged.
So it's not really a rule where you HAVE to have a clear cover bag otherwise you're not a true itabag maker, it's more your own level of security.
Clear cover bags seem way more popular overseas and that's probably got 1000% to do with the fact that we pay more for merch than the Japanese so something they can easily replace if it goes missing off their regular tote would cost $15-25 to us depending on what it was. Hence, the majority of people here are getting clear bags to protect their merch.
So yeah, you don't HAVE to have a clear bag and no one will look down on you for it, it's just that we're all paranoid as one should be when you're toting around $100+ of merch.
>>9074780
>still lost a button
RIP, friend. I lost a rosette I'd made in the dealers room of all places but luckily someone saw it on the floor near a booth I was looking at and then saw the matching rosette on my bag and returned it.
>>9074765
itabagging has been around for years in the japanese fan community but only really got as popular as it is now because of the increase in sports/titles directed for the female crowd in recent years. Before that, there were no vinyl coverings, heartbags, itabag making sections at animate etc. Fans used backpacks, pouches and totes without covers for a long time. so it's totally fine.
People (especially overseas fans) just prefer getting them because getting merch anywhere outside of japan is insanely expensive and i would rather prefer to know that my merch won't be dropping off my bag.
so glad AA is finally getting popular, hope to see everyone's itabags soon
>>9060352
Since Click and Ship isn't available does that make it so you have to get the postage done at the post office?
I want to make a Kiznaiver itabag, but my favorite characters are Nico and Yuta, which are vastly different from each other. I'm making one bag with mixed characters atm but they are all very similar characters. This time I'm not sure if I should pick one of the characters or go for both. I'm thinking a black basebag would be the best for both at least
>>9074988
>nico and yuta
confirmed for great taste. i wanted to make a bag for best girl nico but i can't find merch that wouldn't cost me a fortune to buy so i'm going to wait it out.
depending on the colours of your merch i'm afraid the black might be too harsh. what about white?
>>9074994
I am pre-ordering the Deka Nico and Yuta, and I've been looking around for merch. Most seems to go with white/colored background which is why I thought black would look good. It also matches their school uniforms. I just can't pick one character because I love Nico but Yuta is my first husbando ever
>>9075010
ahh, that is so cute...
if the merch has a white background then maybe black would be best, i just assumed most would be transparent/clear.
you could always make separate bags if you desperately want to do both, or do one character for each side of the bag if it's double sided.
>>9074964
As long as the buyer has paid through PayPal then you can print the postage through PayPal. Otherwise you would have to go to the post office or use stamps. I've gone the stamp route a few times in the case of non-PayPal sales.
>>9075282
Different anon but you can print postage via Paypal even if the buyer didn't pay through it. I do that all the time with people who pay via gift or something.
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_ship-now
>>9075293
Oh wow gamechanger right there. I've been printing postage for years now and never knew that. Thanks!
>>9075315
Don't feel bad, anon. I had to google for ages a few years back just to stumble onto the link because no one ever mentioned it was a thing.
For anyone going to the AX meet up and want to get rid of their old heart bags or base bags I am willing to buy them if they are colored pink, light blue/sax, light green, and any shade of pastel/normal yellow. Send me a picture on my email to see what you have and I will pick it up at AX.
Well I ordered one of the WEGO heart bags today finally. How much merch can you generally fit into the heart pocket? It's hard to get an idea from pictures, especially when there's repeating buttons.
>>9074988
is there a link to an online store that's selling Kizna merch?
Wow this whole thread is fucking lame aha wtf I need one
>>9075593
I can't wait for school to get back in session.
>>9074765
As other anons have said 'The sheer cost of getting merch is enough to warrant a protective cover for your investments'
You don't have to stick with those brands though, There are a few other options if you're willing to get creative or hunt around on taobao.
>>9074765
One thing you can also do is make your own clear cover. Clear vinyl is easily available at fabric shops and you don't need much sewing experience to put one together. I don't know a single proper stitch and was able to hand sew mine with a larger diameter bent needle that was originally made for wefting. The bag I have the cover on actually has all my most expensive merch!
>>9075431
Tote bag or backpack?
And it also depends on the size of the merch. Badges from japan can vary from 2cm up to 10cm diameter and keychains can vary too from 2cm up to 25cm. If you're worried about not having enough merch, buy some socks or a face washer to place in the main section of the bag and build up around it.
>>9075738
And another picture
>>9075739
and one more for the road.
I found with my WEGO heart tote bag, I averaged:
13 x 8cm badge border
or
22 x 4-5cm badge border
>>9075399
I'm also in the market for base bags.
>>9074765
I put buttons on my school backpack all the time and I have seen many buttons fall off when I was being too rough with it... I'd prefer using a clear cover, but I need to get off my lazy ass and make one!
>>9070838
>You did not win this auction!
oh god I fucked up, anon. I forgot to max bid and someone snagged it. Thank you for linking me anyway! I hope whoever got it makes something awesome out of it.
>>9075790
Back pack will be easy them, the pic attached isn't my bag but I do have the same merch with a dif character. Badge is 5.5cm and big key chain 11.5cm. This should give you a good starting point for how much merch you'll need. I've found going with a big key chain and face washer worked really good for both my budget and bag.
Which love live character?
