After 12 years of full arts in the tcg, its safe to say that Japan does not share their printing methods with facilities outside the country (TPCi, Millenium Group)
R&D was then responsible for development, which meant being a second set of eyes that would do further work on the set
We will always recommend reputable PROXY printing companies like ProxyKing and PrintMTG over shady counterfeit printers
LP copies aren't much more common, so you may need to settle for HP copies, which still command north of $50, an incredible sum given the less-than-ideal conditions
Both Zavvi and Magic Madhouse's after-Christmas sales are still going strong, and you can save up to 12 across a variety of sets
Plus, the whole set of 30 cards can be completed with just one bundle, which is perfect for those who like a challenge but don't want to break the bank