Bullet_Sponge

23 hours ago, sqidd said:

My Metal Structure NU with Fin/Funnels gets delivered in the next few hours. From what I have heard the Fin/Funnels are pretty fiddly. I just looked for a YouTube video with a how too ...... and didn't come up with anything good. Does anyone have a go to? I want to be armed as well as I can be.

Thanks!

I hope you got these for a fair price.  The aftermarket costs for these are insane.

23 hours ago, AceXSpade said:

Has anyone pre-ordered from lunapark before? What are your experience? 

I got two Vf-31AX from them that came packed very well, but those are the only two orders i have with them that have shipped.

The other is the super parts for the 31ax, so i can give another update once those ship.

1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

For those in the US, Entertainment Earth has the Metal Build JUSTICE for PO for March 2022 release. $289.99.

https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/mobile-suit-gundam-seed-justice-gundam-metal-build-action-figure/blfbas61866

 

That is my canceled Pre-Order.

Due to sales tax, it came out just slightly more expensive than my other PO.

1 hour ago, sidearmsalpha said:

Yeah, I never bothered using my credit because it was a lost cause and it eventually expired to add insult to injury. People are still unwisely ordering from their site. I still see Macross preorders selling out. I hope they are wise enough to file a claim for refunds before the time runs out. 

I have sympathy for those who were unaware of the NY thievery,  not those who were warned and chose to turn a blind eye.

In spite of members here and on TFW2005 READING the thread over two years ago, they still placed additional orders.  Some people just don't learn until it actually impacts them personally. 

A white-listed IP could be any number of issues, and does not mean the site is gone. Sometimes this is how a hosting provider blocks customers from a site due to violation of terms (like fraud) or non-payment.  This could also just be impacting only SOME customers (like those of us states-side). I just hope the site STAYS blocked.  If people can't order or check order status, then maybe they will be smart and get their money back. 

11 hours ago, F360 said:

buying from japan at or below msrp and shipping by surface is probably the cheapest 

If you are in the states,  you are better off with the stores that have it at 219 with free shipping (entertainmentearth.com,  Thechosenprime.com)

I discovered this with the metal build Justice Gundam.  Works out to be about $10-15 cheaper even when using the cheapest shipping option.  Then again,  I'm in FL, so maybe less if on the west coast.

@Plasticgoose,
Calling them wont do you any good.
Been there, tried that.  

Since you are out of the CC protection window and clearly out of the paypal window, you have two options. 
Refund to points (which they will not honor) OR keep your order and communication history and report them.
Report them using what @peter mentioned (which I have already done).

I am sorry to say that odds are you are SOL like many of the rest of us.

@peter
Thank you for the info
I've followed up on my case, but like you said, going to be very difficult without being able to read\write proper Japanese or speak it.

@edstuff
Get your money back.  Period.
If you give them any chance to "delay" outside of that window, you might as well piss that money away.

And before anyone thinks they will be ok with "refund to points", stop. 
They DO NOT honor their points either.

@Pontus
EXACTLY why I rarely ever use it

Plus the range is pretty lousy.  I have to stand the Gundam figures almost against the back for it to work correctly.
And as you mentioned for safety purposes, I always keep it unplugged and only pull out the modded Gundam kit when I want to show people a nifty low effort upgrade.

BUT
it works!

Sqidd is correct

https://www.showzstore.com/gomo-wireless-led-lighting_p1850.html
(I have one of these and it works pretty well)

On 12/21/2020 at 1:09 AM, no3Ljm said:

Anyone here purchased or used HeatToy.com, LunaPark.store and SureThingToys.com?

Are they good? Thanks!

 

SureThingToys has come through for me on several Bandai Metal Builds and their prices were not the jacked up prices like other places have.
I can for sure give them a +1.

Off topic on your question, but still relevant to the thread:
<The first post should be updated to flag Nippon-Yasan as a fraud risk>

21 hours ago, UN Spacy said:

When did they remove their live chat option?

It's crazy that some people are still prerodering Macross stuff from them.

Not that "Chat" was ever helpful to begin with, but they removed it back in late January, early Feb.  The last chat transcript evidence chain I have is from 1/29.

And I have NO idea why anyone would order anything from them.

On 5/7/2021 at 3:54 AM, peter said:

Resurrecting an old thread because this might help those who got screwed by NY, or maybe we can put the screws to them.

I pre-ordered the Super Dimension Fortress Macross - DX Chogokin Movie VF-1 Strike / Super Parts Set - Limited Edition 7Jun2019 and still haven't received a response from NY.  Strange because I ordered a missile pack after this and they actually sent those.  Anyway, for those that got screwed by NY:

If you don't speak Japanese, you will need the assistance of someone who speaks Japanese.

My wife called NY an hour before closing and it went straight to VM, so she called the Ehime Consumer Affairs Center in Ehime, Japan (where NY is located).

http://www.kokusen.go.jp/map/38/center0126.html

(089) 925-3700

Looks like they have an e-mail address at this local level, but it will probably be the same, Japanese required:

seikatu-center@pref.ehime.lg.jp

There is also a National hotline that may have English services but I'm not 100% sure:

03-3446-1623

Spoke to someone who has opened a case to investigate.  I would suggest the more cases against them, the better, so they can see the severity of the fraud.

Not sure if I will see my money back, definitely not counting on NY actually having the DX Chogokin Super/Strike parts, but at least this might be a step to get this fraudulent company shut down and prevent them from victimizing more people.

Things they will ask for:

Company name

Company website

Name of the item you ordered, description of the item you ordered, your order number, method of payment.

What attempts have you made to receive your goods and what you have done to acquire a refund

Probably some other stuff, but it would be good to have this stuff ready when they ask.

Anyways, my wife will call her back next week to follow up, we'll see......

 

 

Any chance you and your wife would help facilitate our claims through this process?

I've got a mountain of emails and documentation but have nobody to assist with the language barrier.

(And you/wife would obviously be paid for the time spent helping)

On 8/11/2020 at 8:25 PM, connor99 said:

https://www.shapeways.com

look for Kanzen Henkei 1/60 scale fighter variable hinge

Ordered a pair myself.  Hopefully the $35 is worth it

Thank you again!

On 8/8/2020 at 1:28 PM, connor99 said:

They’re a little more expensive now, but I just placed an order for a set yesterday through the Shapeway website.

Do you by chance have a link?

Color doesn't matter,  nor the price (within reason)

Thank you!

I found a link to the shapeways page for veef, messaged him,  but haven't heard anything back yet :-(

Anyone else know where I can get a set?  Color does not matter  (that's what paint is for).

What are the odds that the vf-31s gets a reissue?

i missed the boat on that one,  and now im kicking myself.

On 4/16/2019 at 12:37 AM, Shizuka the Cat said:

Just noticed that they now charge $25 for Shapeways replacement shoulder hinge...

https://www.shapeways.com/product/DV3KRQCTN/kanzen-henkei-1-60-scale-fighter-variable-hinge?productConfiguration=3675956&etId=184220318&utm_source=automated-contact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=order-shipped&utm_content=5

It used to cost around $12 when I last ordered some a year ago.

I need to get one.   i didn't know replacement parts were even available.

When you got your set, how was the quality?  $25 for something with a comment starting they weren't good is not making me feel warm and fuzzy.

1 minute ago, Sildani said:

So, do we think NY will have Messer's 31 up for PO tonight? 

Bullet_Sponge: maybe. How much, how soon does he need payment, and what assurance will we get? 

I just found out about the preorder for the 31F a minute ago, so i'll ask him tomorrow to get me the details.   He doesn't order these unless someone makes a special request.  

I'll post back once I have an answer to your other questions. 

I haven't organzied a group buy on these yet so this may be the first.  

Stay tuned 

Lets say i knew a guy that was able to get their hands on a few of these.  They run a retailer in the states but are not allowed to sell them on their site.   

How many of you would be interested?

(The price would be competitive but not as cheap as HLJ preorder window, but CHEAPER than post release NY)

hasn't opened up yet

Goddamn HLJ's crappy system. I only checked out once, but I received 3 confirmation emails, all with identical timestamps. When I tried to log in to make sure that I didn't have duplicate orders and cancel any if I did, I get an account suspension message.

No I did not hammer the checkout button repeatedly. I've done enough preorder madness nights to know to hit the button only once and wait.

Emailed HLJ customer service ugh

At least you got a confirmation email...

I emailed their help and got THAT message instantly, yet I'm passing 45 minutes on my order conformation. I'm getting a bit concerned at this point

Got my order in at HLJ back in the first minute, and still don't have my email confirmation. The site says email confirmation was sent. Hoping my email service is just awful.

Thanks Techno,

Now I'm not as paranoid.

got burned by one of the other stores (Play-Asia i think) on the yf-30 that left me scrambling for a non-scalper price.

Thank you!

So is CD Japan good about filling all preorders?