Why reviews matter here
This isn't Amazon. Our community knows the difference between a bootleg sculpt and the real thing. Reviews on Tokyofishmarket are built for collectors โ you rate sculpt quality, paint accuracy, packaging, and more. A single star rating doesn't cut it when you're evaluating a 1/7 scale figure.
What makes our reviews different
- 1-5 Star Rating โ The overall score, but it's the least important signal on its own. The distribution chart shows the real picture
- Criteria Scores โ Rate sculpt quality, paint accuracy, value for price, packaging โ separately. Otaku-grade granularity
- Photo Reviews โ A review with photos is worth ten without. Show the actual paint lines, the box condition, the scale reference
- Verified Purchase โ Reviews tied to a completed order get the verified badge. Can't fake it โ the system checks the transaction
- Helpful Votes โ The community votes reviews up or down. The most helpful ones surface first โ not the most recent
- Report & Flag โ See a fake review or a bootleg being passed off as authentic? Flag it. The mod team investigates every report
How to write a review
- Tap 'Write a review' on any product page โ it's right below the description
- Set your overall star rating โ be honest, a 4.3 average is more trusted than a perfect 5.0
- Rate each criterion that applies โ sculpt, paint, accuracy, value, packaging
- Write a title and description โ mention specific details, not just 'looks great'
- Add photos if you can โ even a phone snap adds credibility
- Submit โ your review goes live immediately and feeds the aggregate scores
Rating criteria explained
- Sculpt Quality โ proportions, pose accuracy, surface detail, seam lines
- Paint Quality โ color accuracy, bleed, gradients, small detail work
- Accuracy to Source โ does it look like the character? Faithful to the original art?
- Value for Price โ was it worth what you paid? Fair aftermarket value?
- Packaging โ box condition, blister quality, insert presentation
- Communication (sellers) โ response time, updates, professionalism
- Shipping Speed (sellers) โ was it fast? Well-packed?
- Item as Described (sellers) โ did the product match the listing?
How trust signals work
Not all reviews are created equal. The system weighs reviews based on multiple trust signals.
- Verified purchase proof โ did you actually buy it?
- Photo evidence โ seeing is believing
- Reviewer community reputation โ active collectors with large collections carry more weight
- Review specificity โ mentioning exact details (paint bleed on the left eye) is more credible than 'nice figure'
- Presence of mild criticism โ pure praise is less trusted than balanced feedback
- Volume โ a product with 200 reviews tells a clearer story than one with 3
- Recency โ recent reviews matter more for trending products
- Star average alone is the weakest signal โ the distribution matters more
Moderation and rules
- One review per product per person โ can't spam
- Reviews are never deleted โ they're hidden or flagged, with a full audit trail
- Bootleg flagging โ if you spot a fake being reviewed as authentic, report it
- No personal attacks โ critique the product, not the person
- No incentivized reviews โ no one paid you to write this
- Honest grading โ overrating is as bad as underrating