Hello (^ -^)ノ
Here on the internet I go by the name of Kitxunei. You might also know me from LiveJournal, where I am chaosoftwilight!
What is DuskFox:
You can use any of my photos for personal, non-profit use.
Do not alter or claim them as your own. If re-posting them somewhere else, please give credit by linking back to this site.
Thanks!
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I hope that answers all of it! If you have more questions please feel free to email me at duskfoxy at gmail.com :)
My Pokémon/Pokédex information comes from Bulbapedia and in-game info.
This is a fan-made website with no affiliation to Nintendo or any other company.
All merchandise and characters seen on this website are copyrighted to their respective owners.
I make no money from this website whatsoever.
Here on the internet I go by the name of Kitxunei. You might also know me from LiveJournal, where I am chaosoftwilight!
What is DuskFox:
- A place for me to display my collections to the world
- A fan-site with pictures and information to share with other collectors
- A personal project I made and update for fun
- Something I hope you may enjoy ♥
You can use any of my photos for personal, non-profit use.
Do not alter or claim them as your own. If re-posting them somewhere else, please give credit by linking back to this site.
Thanks!
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- The items on this site are not for sale. Sorry! If I have anything up for sale, I will post it on my Mercari or social media @duskfoxpokemon
- Where to buy Pokemon stuff:
This section has become a little pointless in recent years because Pokemon stuff can now be found everywhere, but maybe it will give you some ideas.- Online Communities - pkmncollectors (LiveJournal), Pokémon Collectors United (Facebook), Pokémon Merch Collectors: Buy, Sell, and Trade 2.0 (Facebook) - Communities are the best way to help you find what you're looking for, appraise your items, or just show off your collection. Social media and forums are great for this.
- Secondhand Sites - Ebay, Mercari, OfferUp, etc. - A mixed bag. There is nothing wrong with buying collection items in "used" condition - in fact, some are so rare it's the only way you will find them. However, you need to make sure you are buying from a reliable seller with good feedback. Additionally, Ebay is flooded with bootleg/fake merchandise. Bootleg companies create multiple spam accounts and game the system to make it look like they have thousands of positive reviews. Mercari is a smaller but nicer version of Ebay, and OfferUp/LetGo is a decent app for buying/selling.
- Retail Stores - Walmart, Target, GameStop, etc... (Pretty much anywhere nowadays!) - They have what you'd expect. Cards, plush, figures, etc. Usually, anything you find at a retail store is considered a common item by collectors' standards. But you get to see it in-person before you buy!
- Amazon - It's okay for buying certain things like Funko Pops, but it is also flooded with bootlegs/fakes. Not as badly as Ebay, but still proceed with caution. While some people are happy to buy fakes, just remember, you get what you pay for.
- Pokemon Center USA - The official website is of course the most obvious place to find Pokemon stuff, and it has a selection very different from the physical retail stores, including lots of seasonal and limited-edition items! Currently they only ship within the US. If you are part of an online collectors community, someone may be willing to middleman the items for you (for a small fee). The PokeCen site is frequently updated with new merch throughout the year, but keep in mind that quantities are limited and some items never get restocked. So, buy while you can before the scalpers get to it.
- PokeVault, Hobby Link Japan, etc. - English sites that sell Japanese merch. These are fantastic and I love them. Downsides are that they can be costly (they charge more than retail price of course, as they are middlemen), and hot items sell out very quickly.
NOTE: Fake anime websites are popping up EVERYWHERE nowadays, so make SURE you find good reviews that are written by real humans and not bots or AI. Also be sure to use a protected form of payment such as PayPal (where the seller does not directly receive your credit card details). Remember, it's easier to file a chargeback with a credit card than with a debit card - don't pay with debit online. - Yahoo!Japan Auctions (Y!J) - The Ebay of Japan (with far less bootlegs), but unless you reside in Japan you will need to use a middleman company. There are a few guides out there about how to do this, just google "how to use yahoo japan." Last I checked, Y!J doesn't let you create an account unless you have a Japanese bank account, so even if you can read 日本語 you will need to use a middleman. There are many other Japanese/hobby websites as well in the same realm.
- Anime conventions - Hit or miss. Most Pokemon items from conventions are either overpriced or fake. If the seller doesn't know anything about the merch they're selling or where it came from, it's probably fake, drop-shipped, etc. Conventions are great for buying custom artwork, though!
- Anime stores at your local mall/etc - These are 99% bootleg/fake and overpriced items. Typically run by people who are just looking to make money.
- Local comic/game shops - "Hole-in-the-wall" types of places. Great places to find rare cards, games, and more. Usually, these items are legit and the shops are run by dedicated collectors and hobbyists. You might have one in your area without even knowing it - do some digging online or ask around to find them.
- Etsy, Red Bubble, and other custom art sites - Another mixed bag. Some people sell very creative, hand-made custom artwork of Pokemon, which I fully support. Others, not so much. There are tons of websites out there selling unofficial merchandise, and most of it is made from copy and pasted graphics, or AI-generated images. Everyone has their own moral code when it comes to this, though.
For rare collection pieces, it may take you months or even years to find them, no matter where you look... but the hunt is part of the fun! ;)
- How did I afford this stuff:
I have been buying little by little for over a decade. After I turned 18, I got a part-time job and got into the game of buying/selling things online. For example, I would purchase items in big lots for a good deal, then sell off the items I didn't want. I also sold toys and collectibles from my childhood that I didn't need anymore -- it's better for them to go to someone who will love them. I didn't make any profit from this, but the hobby helped pay for itself.
Deciding what to keep and what to sell is a difficult part of collecting. However, selling the things you don't need helps both to make money for new items, and to keep your collection focused on what matters to you the most. One of my first jobs was working at a Toys 'R' Us store, which I think was very fitting! Lastly, most of my collection is made up of small items at $100 or less. It's not like I'm collecting First 4 Figures or Sideshow Collectibles statues (though I like those too)! :P
- When/how/why did I start collecting Pokémon:
I technically started collecting in 1999, around when Pokémon was released here in the United States and it was extremely popular. I played with toys like any other kid, but as I got older, I became more interested in the hobby of collecting/putting things on display, more like a museum. At first I thought collecting was kind of weird, because social media didn't exist back then and I didn't know anyone who collected Pokemon other than myself. But in 2008, I discovered there was a whole community of other pokemon collectors online! I ended up joining the community, meeting collectors from all over the world, and I guess the rest is history. I've also been an artist for my entire life and now have a BFA degree. If you've ever watching a "making of" video, you've probably noticed that artists and animators just love having toys all over their desks! Whether it's for drawing reference, inspiration, or decoration, I just love having weird stuff.
- Why is the website called DuskFox, Umbreon is not a fox, it is actually a cat/dog/squirrel/etc!!!
I don't actually think Umbreon is a fox, I think it's an Umbreon and I just like the name DuskFox.
I hope that answers all of it! If you have more questions please feel free to email me at duskfoxy at gmail.com :)
My Pokémon/Pokédex information comes from Bulbapedia and in-game info.
This is a fan-made website with no affiliation to Nintendo or any other company.
All merchandise and characters seen on this website are copyrighted to their respective owners.
I make no money from this website whatsoever.