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    Bandai DX Chogokin 1/48 VF-1

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    Just now, technoblue said:

    For me, Max's 1A was the true nightmare. I was up all night and into the morning looking to secure that pre-order (before AJ came through).

    The only other two Valkyries that I want at this scale are Kakizaki's TV 1A  and Roy's 1S. I'm very curious to see if Bandai will give us a TV Roy (which would be brilliant IMO) or if they will ignore that version and release the DYRL type like Arcadia. 

    Those plus CF VF-1A would be nice, I stopped collecting for a while and missed out on the Yamato 1/60 and 1/48 variants, would love to a couple of DX versions.

    Arcadia 1/60 SV-51 Ivanov

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    2 hours ago, ArchieNov said:

    It is the sad truth. That is why NY is a godsend, no matter what other people may say about them. People in the US don't realize how lucky they are to be free from import taxes.

    I have to agree with you there, Canada also sucks balls for import taxes.  I found that AmiAmi and Nin Nin also don't declare full value on their packages either, I haven't had to pay import taxes lately with either of them.  

    Hi-Metal R

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    2 hours ago, seti88 said:

    2 more days till the 1D releases!

    Please be evenly colored! -_-

    Anybody get a payment request from AmiAmi?  For some odd reason, it's not listed on their site anymore and when I try to go to the link from my order history it comes up "item not found."

    Mospeada

    in Anime or Science Fiction

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    21 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

    Thanks Smacky. Thought you're in the US, so I was going to advise just go with Amazon or BBTS if it's going to have the same price as NY's. ^_^

     

    Actually you’re right.  I just checked on Amazon, they charge 37564 for 2, 1800 S&H plus 5033 for import fees deposit, comes out to 44397, 97 more than I paid at NY.  I’d rather have ordered from AJ than NY, especially after the crap NY pulled with the DX VF-1A, but lesson learned for next time, AJ as much as possible.

    Mospeada

    in Anime or Science Fiction

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    24 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

    Are you in US? And what shipping method you used for your order? I tried to check if I will save more if I use them this time for 2 figures. And found out it's around $398, almost $400 if I use EMS. That way, I rather go with BBTS if I didn't order at AmazonJP.

     

    I'm in Canada which charges duties for importing toys, so I try to almost always go with NY since they declare a really low value so I never get dinged with the fees.  It came out to 44300Y for 2 shipped with EMS, cheaper than 400USD + shipping at BBTS + import duties.  

    Bandai DX Chogokin 1/48 VF-1

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    2 minutes ago, seti88 said:

    Did loopaza list? Didnt quite see them on the list this time....

    Nope I just checked when Shizuka mentioned them.  I'm so steamed at myself, I had a chance to get one at AJ but I forgot my password and by the time I reset it all gone...

    Bandai DX Chogokin 1/48 VF-1

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    I agree with most who are disheartened by this mornings PO madness and I think this settles the debate for me whether to collect the Bandai 1/48 or Arcadia 1/60 line.  Sure I'll pick it up if I find one close to MSRP, but this morning was total boocaca and don't think I want to give up a good night's sleep anymore for this.  

    Hi-Metal R

    in Toys

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    18 minutes ago, Pontus said:

    Yeah, I wouldn't want them to start doing HMR M+.  Bring on the gd DX YF-21 already!  I need to complete the pair and I don't want an old, used yammie version that I can't afford.  I certainly don't want a little HMR... but I'd still buy it if they did.

    I saw people were getting invoiced for the VF-1D already, but has anyone gotten anything from Ami Ami?  I'm a little worried since I let my last order lapse because Paypal credit doesn't work in different currencies and I didn't have the cash.  So I'm hoping they don't write me off for the 1D po.

    I didn't get my Ami Ami payment request either, I think it's just NY that does it so early.

    Hi-Metal R

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    10 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said:

    In the US you can track SAL shipments through USPS as soon as they hit customs.

    I guess Canada Post sucks then, i can never track it beyond Japan Post.

    Hi-Metal R

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    2 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

    Thanks guys! :good: 

    I'll celebrate more once I see movement on that tracking. :rolleyes:

     

    Great news Noel, glad they came through for you.  Question about tracking for you guys.  I’ve ordered quite a bit of stuff over the years from Japan, mostly using SAL registered which provides a tracking number, but the tracking usually stops at dispatched from outward office and nothing after that.  I always get my stuff delivered, but just wondering what’s the point of a tracking number if it tracks just to the outbound office.

    Hi-Metal R

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    Posted · Edited by Smacky

    23 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

    Thanks Smacky. I will let you know. I did paid for my 3 orders during the first day of PO. I have a feeling that they probably shipped out those who have orders of one rather than multiples. Also, they finally replied to my inquiry and they told me that they're waiting for incoming stocks. And to be honest, I'm starting to get worried for my orders. :unsure:

     

    I think you're right, looks like they have it in stock  for ￥14990.

    Hi-Metal R

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    2 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

    Thanks guys. Also, additional question: Did you guys just ordered one from them or multiples? And did you pay those in advance or paid it when the item got released?

    I already reached out to them and I'm just waiting for their reply.

     

    I ordered one from them and paid up front when I ordered it.  I think they require payment when you place the order.  If you get boned by them, I can flip my copy from Nin Nin to you, I have 2 others coming in from NY and really don't need 3.

    Hi-Metal R

    in Toys

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    4 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

    Anyone here ordered from Nin-Nin got their shipping notification for the VF-4?

     

    Yup got my shipping notice on Monday.

    Bandai DX VF-31

    in Toys

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    Here's some replies from various thread within MWF. Looks legit so far but I haven't used them. Hope it helps.

    You've convinced me Noel, my wallet hates you.

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