I was in Japan last year and picked up MP Grapple and Megs from a local department store. I got lucky with Grapple as he was on sale and I got tax exemption with my Aussie passport as a tourist.

MP Megs wasn't on sale so I paid full RRP (although also without tax) -- pretty expensive, but at least I
got the toy.
I'll gladly pay full retail if it means getting the toy over paying a really cheap price with nothing to show.
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