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    DX VF-171EX from Macross Frontier

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    Posted · Edited by kyekye

    nippon-yassan sucks!!!!

    I'm curious as well.

    Used them only twice so far. My experience with them was both good and bad. partially my fault to choose unregistered SAL option and lost one package. The other one came in fine. I did get full refund from PayPal thou.

    If any of you guys need one I just bought 10 cases.

    So you are the reason it became extinct!? :D

    1/2000 scale valks and battroids

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    So what’s the technique to get this sort of details in such a small scaled toy? Do they use some kind of only-one-hair brush? :p

    Source: http://www.yamato-to...x.php?logid=351

    My recommendation would be using a toothpick. That's what I used for my 1/3000 Valyries. Simply sharpen the tip of wooden toothpick and split the tiny tip into brush shape - just the very tip to hold paint/ink. You will need to use the paint thinner as well with paint. Then it's better than 3 hair brush :D

    If you make mistakes, use design knife to scratch off the area. It actually helps you getting the straight lines as well. Hope this helps :)

    DX VF-25 version 2

    in Hall Of The Super Topics

    Posted

    Mine came in today! This thing is beautiful!!~

    I guess the Lunar New Years holidays made the delivery slower than usual.

    SAL is hit or miss to begin with anyways. They put the box 'if' they have extra space in cargo... With all the new years gift going back and forth, there would be less extra space..

    Where are all the Elintseekers?

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    Posted

    I hope you're right. The recession put me at some serious collection holes and I need to replenish now that I'm back in the game. Please let us know if you hear anything Graham. Their are a bunch of things that I still need to stock up on.

    - Nghia

    He is telling the truth and he is ready to spend some serious cash!!! :D

    DX VF-25 version 2

    in Hall Of The Super Topics

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    GB is actually less expensive than most other options if you are living in the US.

    The starting price is already lower than most other commercial venue. And instead costing (for example) $40 to ship 1 items by EMS from JPN to US, it cost $120 to ship 12 items by EMS (EMS cost doesn't scale 1:1 with weight). So in the end, everyone's international shipping is only $10. Add another $5 domestic shipping to that, you just saved $25 in shipping. :)

    Hope that make sense. ^_^

    I'm not trying to argue about it. I'm only trying to find a least expensive option.

    For VF-25S which I pre-ordered from Amiami already -with 27% off discount - 10150yen ($132) + $20 SAL shipping, it's gonna cost me $152. That's gonna be hard to beat.

    So It makes sense for the exclusive items (such as Super Pack) and/or 'Preorder Closed' items :)

    DX VF-25 version 2

    in Hall Of The Super Topics

    Posted

    Not sure what you mean...

    For web exclusive stuff, GB will always be higher than the retail price... there is no way to get them at wholesale price and offer a discount.

    If you are talking about the VF-25F renewal, I have one for $175 if you want to meet up in Irvine. =)

    Oh I meant to say exactly that - you pay MSRP + divided shipping among group. So it's not necessarily the least expensive option.

    However you don't go though retail, so you get your items shipped directly to you - which is faster than coming through retail.

    For VF-23F renewal, I got one already. I'll seek next chance for group buy :) Maybe for the one comes out after Ozma's or Armored pack.

    DX VF-25 version 2

    in Hall Of The Super Topics

    Posted

    I stopped using Anime Export after few tries. They take advantage of customers in pricing and order system is messed up by making you pay product and shipping separately. Also shipped my product to wrong person and took about a month to refund my money (even after they admitted they made a mistake)

    Toy Hunter seems like they have good prices. I'll try them next time when I have chance.

    The reason I like EToys Japan is their shipping options. They give you almost every possible shipping options with very reasonable prices. Now that I went through 1 cycle of purchasing, I'll give them more chances.

    Still my No.1 choice would be AmiAmi, but they often close pre-order window very fast and order management system is lacking.However all for the lowest price possible.

    Group buy sounds very nice indeed, but you still pay the full price? but you will get the products faster than other options, I guess.

    DX VF-25 version 2

    in Hall Of The Super Topics

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    There are quite a few hidden fees, such as exchange rate expenses (actual rate from US to JPY is like 3% off the actual rate), S&H charges (from pbandai, middleman and international EMS), that gets added to the over all cost.

    They are probably making about $40 at that price, and that's a lot of trouble/risk/investment for only $40 profit.

    I can understand all the hidden fees, but still I don't feel like paying extra for already expensive item.

    I like BBT and I use them quite often, but it's not for exclusive Bandai items like this.

    DX VF-25 version 2

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    After I get Alto's and if I'm really happy with it (probably I will), I'm pretty sure I'll collect the rest VF-25 variants.

    I'll probably get Armored pack for Ozma. Not really into other option packs.

    I'm already satisfied with VF-27 thou. So, that's done. :D

    Somehow I'm really into VF-171EX. Hopefully Bandai or Yamato will get to it later.

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