chyll2

Not interested (another way of saying, I am broke, cant afford it) but when I saw this, I though it will be a similar stand like the one done on RG Nu Gundam.

https://www.gunjap.net/site/?p=376028

They are beautiful.

It seems they bought this version.

They are also now considering using third party Fabs. Overall pleased with this, as I know Intel will survive this. I just want more time for AMD to change the mindshare of the consumer.  (people are still quoting the lead in game in high refresh rate 1080p) and OEM also has limited AMD choice. Its actually funny to see a mid tier 4500u laptop being compared and performing than a high tier laptop using Intel (though at that price, people will still get it as the high end stuff have better stuff like better panel, design, build quality etc)

51 minutes ago, Toonz said:

just curious...what's the maximum price you will pay for a set of DX Strike/Super parts now that these are hard to come by

if you want it, buy it at this current cost.

Accessories just tend to increase in price as more VF-1 toys is release and needs it.

But to answer your question, nothing in excess of 11,000 to 12,000 yen.

https://imgur.com/a/UFdurb3

Custom water slide decal on KB

4 minutes ago, MacrossJunkie said:

Ugh... finally got my shipping quote from Mandarake for the Hikaru VF-1S I ordered.

¥7810 for DHL shipping. Wow, what the heck? I thought it would be around $40-44 for DHL as I've had in the past for similar sized/weight packages. Did they up their rates dramatically?

not only DHL, it happened during this pandemic.

edit: Finally got my Super Strike parts from NY, preordered during the first batch window (though after a few weeks it opened). Had to upgrade to Airmail to have it shipped. If I knew earlier that I can downgrade to Ferry, I would have done so.

@MacrossJunkie fast pack is regularly restocked recently priced at 11 to 13,000 yen. Finding one on the same branch is the tricky part (for maybe savings in shipping)

@Agent-GHQ that sucks, I am not sure how AJ will handle it but usually, Japanese retailers have no gives as long as the actual item inside (the toy) is okay. They will argue that the box is part of the packaging.

Finally, after some time, a local PO appears for TV super parts. NY pricing is higher than usual, plus the upfront payment makes it not ideal place to PO right now.

2 hours ago, Vi-RS said:

I need to see a reenactment picture of a middle aged man holding the Hikaru DX VF-1S with the Chunky monkey left at the back.

@lavinrac you dont owe us anything but if you can humor this request, it will be awesome.

Looks like the demand for it stabilized now, the pricing at NY remained 29800 (from 23000 SRP) for a few weeks now. (on the other, DX VF-1S is still sold out at reallly almost double SRP)

2 hours ago, F360 said:

https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-408176

go gog go 

 

obviously missed this, but hope this is a good sign. How much was it? still SRP?

@myk

sad truth. Other items that are sold worldwide, I have no problem ordering it locally (and sometimes it is even cheaper than getting it from Japan, like Metal build and SOCs, etc). Put it simply, a worldwide product gets worldwide allocation.

Macross being only applicable to Japan due to copyrights issue, will only get Japan allocation.

edit: sad pricing on the supers. Ill take my chances on release date, hopefully, something comes up from Amazon JP

3 minutes ago, gulan said:

does anyone know why pbandai sit keeps takes me to the global page instead of jp one?

Click or go to the site twice

 The first attempt will always reroute you to the global page

29 minutes ago, Guyffon said:

Is okin pay now or pay later?

For the record, I haven't seen any site that offers Bandai web exclusive that are not pay upfront

1 minute ago, Lolicon said:

WTF From Japan canceled my order. And I ordered as soon as it was available.

Mine then is a matter of time. Sigh.

Edit: frakk. Got the cancellation

Just now, Milk Krispy said:

Got my order placed with FJ.

Any likelyhood I won't receive the product? Lastly, how long should i expect for charge 2 to appear?

Your vendor here is Bandai. So you will really get it provided you are within the FJ accounts limit. (A tamashii account can only order limited number per account)

@no3Ljmchanging shipping method will help if and only if they respond to you. They are also affected by pandemic.

For the record,SAL is not an option. People are either downgrading to Ferry or upgrade to EMS, Airmail or third party.

1 minute ago, no3Ljm said:

Sorry, was out for 2 months. What thread are we talking about regarding NY. And is there a 'shortcut summary' version of what happened?

 

There are a lot of things about NY. One is the super parts where they kept it opened for along time but most gets included in the latter batch. 

Then top it up with usual antics where item just won't leave their warehouse or people can't get a reply from their concern.

Ordered tv super from FJ.

Edit: to those who uses it previously for web items, is there a domestic shipping and payment fee if you are using Credit card?

No interchangeable skull / UN kite but it does come with reaction missiles which is good for those who missed the missile set.

1 minute ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Pre order Japan's Sunday 5th? Wonder how long we have to wait.

Today is 5th in Japan already.  There are no announced date for webshop opening

Looks like no update based on the tamashii VR event. The covered VF is clearly the YF-29 alto

@lolicon

sad to see you miss one as I always like your weathered collection

1 hour ago, Guyffon said:

Wow, and here I thought Roy wasnt that popular in japan, or is it being sold out strictly to international markets?

It no longer matters if it is popular in Japan. The thing is a hit outside Japan.. scalper will take whatever they can for double.