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Buying from alchemic labo?

Apr 7, 2022

    1. (if this is in the wrong place please let me know)
      I was wondering if anyone has bought from the Japanese alchemic labo store recently? It says on the site that they've cancelled a lot of overseas shipping, so I'm not sure if it's possible to buy directly from them or would I have to go through a proxy?

      Along those lines, does anyone know if the international shop will open again? I've read it's on a hiatus because of COVID and not totally closed, but the situation has stabilized quite a bit since then and I haven't seen any news about it. So if anyone has heard something I'd love to know!
       
      #1 Killjoyofkilljoys, Apr 7, 2022
    2. Bump~
       
      #2 Killjoyofkilljoys, Apr 15, 2022
    3. Subscribing to thread~ I am also curious about this about this. I spotted some kits for sale on Y!J. I've always wanted a Unoa Lusis and was wondering if they make them any more? Are they still releasing kits to Japanese customers?
       
      #3 Bri, Apr 15, 2022
    4. I know they have stuff listed on the store, it looks like it's mostly random parts though
       
      #4 Killjoyofkilljoys, Apr 16, 2022
    5. Hello,

      I bought a Unoa Chibi directly from Alchemic Labo last year and it went well. I had to use a proxy to get it shipped to me which was a little confusing but overall a positive experience. I made a mistake when I ordered and someone from Alchemic Labo reached out to me via email to help me fix it. They were very nice. They also sent along a gift face plate.

      Directions are here: For Overseas Customers｜錬金術工房WEBSHOP

      I used Tenso.

      You can also shop on mandarake. They seem to get Unoa regularly. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that Alchemic Labo sends newly made dolls to them.

      Mandarake | Dolls - unoaユノア

      I'm not sure about Unoa Alchemy reopening if that's the international store you're thinking of.

      If you have Instagram, Alchemic Labo is pretty active on there and posts when new releases are coming.

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      I hope this helps at least a little bit!
       
      #5 sakana_hime, Apr 16, 2022
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    6. Wow thank you that's super helpful! :XD: you answered all my questions, I was a bit confused because on the site they say they're not shipping overseas but then still have the info for buying from overseas lol I'll definitely keep my eye on madarake from now on
       
      #6 Killjoyofkilljoys, Apr 16, 2022