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    Bandai DX VF-31

    Vortech replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    Q4-2017 and Q1-2018 seem to be killing collector's wallets. Too many announcements out of nowhere, I feel your pain my wallet is running on Empty with more to buy. It's a good/bad time to be a collector.
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    Vortech replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    Sigh, didn't even want the 31J kai, but at the cd Japan price couldn't pass it up. Turning out to be a really unexpected pricey month. Ordered 3 VF-31A's when they went up, and was contemplating 2 more. This site is turning out to be dangerous.
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    US P bandai site is open for orders. Go get that EW Wing 0. Just ordered 2, was almost tempted to order 3-4.
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    Dam it looks like there will still be a lil bit of preorder madness even with US P Bandai. The listed times were not right, I was able to snag a Red Frame Kai, but the Avalanche Exia and it's option parts are already sold out. That was fast.
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    Jesus P Bandai US, Already looking at dropping a $500 Preorder SMDH. Bandai has raped my wallet with Messer this month, and now this. May be a stupid question, but are those preorder dates US or JP time?
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    I'm glad that you were right and I was wrong. Just got word from White Rabbit that there will be another preorder window. Bad news is that they failed to preorder my initial copy, and we are working on a refund. Glad that I preordered the option parts though, and hopefully I can snag a 2nd window preorder from NY. G/L hunting people.
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    Yeah it was a pretty bad preorder window. I had stayed up thinking it was at 1600 but ended up being a 1900 preorder, I said F that and KO'd lol. Woke up early and preordered the dam thing quickly through proxy, and was late for work because of it lol. I would recommend that you at least order the option part, don't want to sound too pessimistic here, but I wouldn't count on the preorder opening up again. I only say that because it seems Bandai is willing to sell more option parts then complete sets. Seeing as how you can order up to 12 option sets vs. 1 complete set on P Bandai, it seems that Bandai is banking on higher sales numbers for the option parts then Red Frame Kai's. Plus the Destiny is a different story since it was a hero/main machine in GSD, Astray is from a side story albiet it is one of the most popular Gundam MSV's. Will be rooting for the preorder window to open up again so that you can snag one, sorry to hear you missed out on it. Hopefully its not like this for the Blue Frame 2nd Revise, as I have feeling that will be the next P Bandai Metal Build after the Red Frame Kai. I really do hate Bandai's production numbers, as it leaves those of us not residing in Japan feeling bummed out on preorder madness nights.
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    Yup, pricing is not as good as NY, and it is more of a last resort, but it locks in the item. Also international shipping is not included, add another $15-25 depending on how you decide to ship it.
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    The set is still available on P-Bandai though. I went the proxy route via White Rabbit this morning. Will probably still buy one option set from NY as well.
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    Yup that TB is a beauty. If the price is right, then those QC issues are minor, and hopefully they fix them before release. Just noticed that the TB is up for order on GMC, and that the 00 Raiser's price was increased. Anyone ordered the TB yet?
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    https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/19869-mg-1-100-gm-sniper-ii-white-dingo-custom-limited-edition.html GM Sniper II White Dingo Finally available. Been waiting an eternity for this kit, just pre-ordered 3. Does anyone know a site that sells P-Bandai for cheaper, not the happiest with the price, as most MG's are steeply discounted on other import sites, but I get it being a P bandai that it will carry a higher price.
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    Where did you find it at that price? Only looked on eBay and can't find it for less then $130 shipped.
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    Not worried about grabbing a preorder when it opens up, I just have some CDJapan points I need to use up before they expire.
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    Anybody know when the VF-1S Hikaru Strike goes up for preorder? I need/want this in my collection. Was but a poor student during the Yamato days, and skipped the first standard Arcadia 1S releases expecting a bundle release to happen.
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    For those of you that missed the Metal Robot Spirits EX-S, it's instock at BBTS. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN17079&mode=retail
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    Vortech replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    IMHO, I do believe that the 31's are easier to find then the 25's. Now the initial preorder window is still madness, but I noticed that the orders from all major sites no longer disappear in 1 minute, they actually take anywhere from 5-15 minutes to fully disappear. Along with the fact that the preorders seem to randomly reopen closer to release for whatever reason. The SV-262 is still a conundrum to me, as that preorder was open on CDJapan up until a few days ago with a limit of 3 per order. My 31J copies I did not get during the normal preorder window, as I failed on all the normal sites. My 1st copy I got from Loopaza by paying the shipping premium as I really wanted a copy, but I had to take the risk of trying a new shop that could have turned out to be a scam. My 2nd copy I have to thank F360, as I find him to be MW's preorder MVP. I just happened to check the MW forums at 6am one day, and happened to see one of his notification posts about the 31J preorder opening back up and placed the order on my phone immediately. I haven't jumped out of bed that fast since 2003 at basic training. The 31F copies I attribute to sheer luck and persistence. My amiami order I had to submit about 5-7 times, as it would keep failing. My cdjapan order I was getting the same error where the item was sold out, but the preorder page still showed copies available. I think I went to checkout about 20+ time until it finally went through when there were 6 copies remaining. So far the Delta series valks I do find easier to attain at reasonable prices either during preorder or leading to release. I own 10 frontier series valks, and 4 of them I was able to secure preorders for, and the remaining 6 I have had to pay aftermarket premiums for. Shoot I'm still looking for a VF-25G under $400, and would gladly trade one of my 31's for. I can truly understand the frustration of not being able to secure a preorder, as I was in the same boat for many of the Frontier Valks, and for the 31J. To those that have not secured a preorder yet don't lose hope, and if you really want something you'll find a way to make it happen. G/L to everyone on the NY preorder tonight.
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    Vortech replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    I can confirm that Loopaza is legit, my 31J finally came in today, but it took 3 weeks. Doesn't help that they raised shipping prices either. But is it just me, or does it seem easier to acquire the DX 31 valks when comparing to the 25 series. So far I have been able to get doubles of all the 31's, and Keith's SV 262 was open for preorder for what seemed like an eternity on cdjapan. I have a feeling that most people that missed out on the 31F preorder should be able to snag on NY, as the 31F preorder seemed to stay open past the normal 1 minute preorder when compared to the 25 series. I got my 2nd 31F 15 minutes after the preorder window opened up. Maybe Bandai is finally increasing production, or people are less interested in the 31's since Delta wasn't stellar.
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    The 2 separate robots thing has be smh and lmao, probably only way to avoid bandai. The other robot will be used for target practice lol. But Got Dem, why does the MoSho have to look so good. Please let us know when and where you find this thing for sale. This is a must buy.
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    Vortech replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    Yup it looks like they are gonna be worse then NY.
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    Vortech replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    Yeah that does suck. I only paid $240 for my 31J. Lucky this time in that I was able to snag 1 from amiami, and 1 from cdjapan. Only want to deal with loopaza as a last resort. I'd say keep checking NY.
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    Vortech replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    Whoa it's gone up since the 31J. I only paid $60. Maybe hold out for Nippon Yasan's preorder, as I'm sure people will be hesitant if shipping on loopaza is almost $100. Was wondering why it took them so long to list their 31F preorder, but that explains it.
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    Bandai DX VF-31

    Vortech replied to UN Spacy's topic in Toys

    For those that missed the traditional preorders, Loopaza seems to be up. https://www.loopaza.com/figures/action-figures/dx-chogokin-macross-delta-vf-31f-siegfried-messer-ihlefeld-custom.html I am still waiting for my 31J from them though. Seems to be stuck in New York since 1/3. Hoping they just have extremely slow shipping, and I actually get my 31J.
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    EX-S Metal Robot Spirits preorder reopened at BBTS http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN17079&mode=retail
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    My box came in a little damaged, but not too bad. Also thanks for the cdjapan link for the blue frame, I can ditch my overpriced US preorder now.
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    Just got my Metal Build Destiny with Wings of Light Option set. Looks like White Rabbit is legit.
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