stram8777 Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 I have had to get all of macross stuff on-line. I was just curious how many people are lucky enough to pay for them and get them all at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Target Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 only macross toy I have is a Rick MPC, which I got off the official Robotech.com site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weaseldancer Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 (edited) I've done a little bit of everything. I 've bought some in person, ordered some online, bought yet others from MW members and won some on ebay. As far as ordering on-line, I've bought from Valkyrie Exchange, Twin Moons, BigBadToyStore, ImageAnime, Joys Japimation and Marcia's Locker. Edited August 25, 2003 by Weaseldancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdr Fokker Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 I order primarily from Kevin at V-E and Tamim at Twin Moons. I've also placed orders at BBTS, ImageAnime, and HobbyFan. I have gotten a few things from fellow MW'ers, as well as some stuff at conventions, but I mainly rely on online retailers for quality Macross merchandise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 i bought a Hikaru Strike Banpresto from a comic shop, and decided to start posting here to ask if that was a good toy. once i had posted here for a while, i ordered a Super Max Yammie from Kevin at Valk Exchange. who would know, it would lead to a life of poverty?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manji Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Valk Exchange all the way (well at least for new releases) Kevin is awesome... Ebay HLJ and what have you for spares... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechafan Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 I buy mostly online from Twin Moons, Valkyrie Exchange, HLJ and EBAY. Some models I got from Hobby USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 I get mine all over the place, but a bulk comes from Ebay. Just got a coupld of things from Blasto on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chowser Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 My main source for new releases is from VE. Other than that, I'll try and pick some up here on MW or on Ebay. I've bought from other on-line places as well. I've never bought anything in person. No local stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 I've been getting most of my merchandise from fellow Macrossworlder's lately. But I've also been known to frequent E-Bay, HLJ.com, and I also just made my first purchase from ValkyrieExchange.com (2 1/48 Fast Packs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 VF-1 2NV Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 For the new releases and preorders I've placed orders from Twin Moons; everything else on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyaxyz Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 I have bought all my Macross toys from Ebay so far, but there seems to be a shortage of sellers in Canada lately, so I'm going to have to find other, more reliable sources. Not to mention spend more money than I probably do now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 HLJ, BBTS a while ago. But I´ve chosen Valk-Exchange. Kevin is the man, superb customer service!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegis! Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Considering most people on the boards are in the States (I believe a lot of guys are in California ) Kevin´s Valkyrie Exchange is the most popular place online ,but for most people overseas HLJ does the job (shame they had to cut the UPS delivery service though , I haven´t check the serive nowadays but I hope is as good as it´s always been).I haven´t bought from Twin Moons but I plan to do when the M0 line comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abombz!! Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 I made my own.... in my backyard. <_< B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druna Skass Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 All my stuff came from HLJ, aside from a Hikaru Banpresto I got in Chinatown LA... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom64ss Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Where's all of the above? I voted other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boobyduck Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 1st VE, then BBTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechatek Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 BigBadToyStore.com is the place for me. I've gotten all my 1/48s and a couple of 1/55s from Joel. I have NEVER had a problem with the packaging or the actual toy within. My FPs have been on pre-order since first made available. I order from VE whenever I need a dvd or t-shirt. I bought my first two Bandai chunky monkies at the Frank & Son Collectible Show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSJ23 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 I voted other, I normally get my Macross fix from Blasto-Toys or E-bay (certain reliable overseas/local sellers), which ever has the best deal at the time I'm buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Pinche Haro! Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 well....i get my macross stuff from HLJ (cheaper than most places). i know this has nothin to do with the poll but i get my gundam stuff from... Gundam Store and More! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 have got all 3 from Valkyrie Exchange, good service, speedy delivery, and broken-valk-out-of-box exchange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF18 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 My buddy in Hong Kong is a crazy toy junky. I have been trading US exclusive toy for Gundam and Macross toy he can buy at great HK price. But lately I have to start using money order since there is no more new MSIA for us in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 I used HLJ fairly often before they had to switch to EMS. Now I buy my Macross stuff from Valkyrie Exchange primarily. I use HLJ for Gundams if I have a few to get, or if I find something on a good sale. I got my 1/48 VF-1A Hikaru from Animenation when they had it on clearance. They have a good sale from time to time, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSuchFile Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Macross stuff from Valkyrie Exchange, the other anime stuff are from Twin Moons and the Gundam from BigBadToyStore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Bought mine from Tamim at Twin Moons. The best online store in my opinion. Seecond come s Valk Exchange. I'll never buy anything from HLJ ever again...Five years ago I've ordered on two separate occasions and got nothing. By nothing I mean 1. no valks and 2. no money back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 WWW.VALKYRIE-EXCHANGE.COM...there is no substitute! (There can be only one! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Gundam Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 I have been targeting sales at HLJ. Most of my 1/60's and 1/55's came from there, the rest were either bought locally or from auctions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 I got my last two Valks from Blasto! Toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicronianDevil Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 eBay, Valkyrie-Exchange, Frank and Sons Collectibles, Simply Kids (a store located here in a local mall) and other MW members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasis Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Most of my valks came from some patient eBay-ing... the only scary part with that is the risk you take in having missing/broken parts, since no Hong Kong seller will be nearly as cool as Kevin (Valkyrie Exchange) or Tam (Twinmoons) with replacing anything. My 1/60 Super Max, for example, came without instructions or stickers, but luckily I found Devin's (Anasazi37...check the FOR SALE section) customs (which are superior decals anyway). And recently, thanks to a recommendation in the old forums (tom, you rock!), I discovered a relatively local shop (just over the George Washington Bridge in NJ) that carries yamatos at seriously cheap prices...with incredible service, to boot. I just got an amazing deal on the 1/48 Low Vis and 1/72 VF-11B Fast Pack that no online shop could possibly beat (plus no troublesome shipping charges! woot!). He even threw in a World's Smallest Transformers figure for free, just for making the trek from CT to NJ. Willy's the man. I already have the 1/48 Fast Packs and Macross Mini Figure Collection box preordered from him. IMO, the 40 minute drive to NJ is well worth it, since there's nothing quite like physically walking out of a store with a new valk in your hands (and money left in your wallet). Any other CT/NY/NJ folk, definitely check out: Endless Cellular 147 Main St. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201-944-8898 Ask for William -Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr March Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Got 'em online. All of them from Hobby Link Japan so far. Before getting the net, I simply had no access to any stores that sold them. Now I can find some Yamato's in hobby stores in the city where I live. However, the Yamato's I've seen in hobby shops or conventions are so outrageously expensive, its worth exchange, duty, shipping, and even the waiting to purchase them online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSJ23 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Got 'em online. All of them from Hobby Link Japan so far. Before getting the net, I simply had no access to any stores that sold them. Now I can find some Yamato's in hobby stores in the city where I live. However, the Yamato's I've seen in hobby shops or conventions are so outrageously expensive, its worth exchange, duty, shipping, and even the waiting to purchase them online. Let me tell you that the net is 100X better than most walk-in anime/collectibles shops. I have one about 5 min from me and they overcharge like Imageanime.com does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicronianDevil Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Anime shops are horrible. There is local one here and they have Yammies. Get this...they want $129.99 a piece for Max and Millia Supers and $249.99 for the 1/48s. The only Valks I have bought there were the Bandai M&Ms. I got them at $99 a piece. Yes it is expensive, but thats pretty much the going rate at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jin_Kune_Do Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Got mine all of mine from www.valkyrie-exchange.com since day one, best place to get ur stuff for your addiction -Jin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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