F360 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 at least their pre-order start date is never a surprise, they always post the date , weeks before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I just notice GGinfinite have the pre-order up for Metal Build Strike Freedom. They posted the price at $225.89 Which is the same pre-order pricing as their METAL BUILD Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Mina. Their pre-order requires payment upfront. It's still too early as the official price hasn't been announce yet, but it's a start. http://gginfinite.com/Metal-Build-Strike-Freedom-Gundam.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) So I asked the HLJ customer service about the Gold Frame order window that went up and if my order (that is listed now on my preorders is valid). This is the response I got: Dear Scyla, Thank you for writing. Unfortunately, there was a problem in our system, and BAN995692 became available by mistake. We received your order for the Metal Build Gundam Astray Gold Frame on May 31, but it was when our system made it available by mistake, unfortunately. We cannot confirm availability, but we will not delete your order. It is possible that we will have a few excess pieces and your order will be filled.Sorry for the vague answer, but your understanding is appreciated. Best Regards, HLJ Customer Service This might be interesting for the other board members that got an preorder in. So I'm not sure I should keep my preorder with BBTS. I guess as long as one item becomes available before the other I can safely cancel the excess order. I would prefer to go with HLJ because it is cheaper and I assume HLJ would have it available first because they are based of Japan and BBTS have to wait till their shipment arrive. I could also cancel the BBTS preorder since some of the Metal Build and Fix Figuration are still available and hope the Gold Frame will meet the same fate. Any opinions? Edited June 3, 2015 by Scyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I would wait until HLJ has stock and and validates that they can send it to you. If they can secure one for you, you will have time to cancel the BBTS order. Most of the time when I miss out on a JP web shop pre-order I go with BBTS next. They are usually behind a bit because they are based in the US. I usually see people posting reviews and pics before BBTS even has mine on the truck, so you have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Yeah no worries , BBTS won't get them earlier than 2 weeks after release. Maybe even a month later. So just keep your BBTS as backup . Also even if you forget to cancel , you can still get a full refund on your Pre-order from BBST , but it'll be in store credit form. don't forget CDJapan , they might have some extras too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Cdjapan have some metal build astray gold frame http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-132399?utm_source=MAIL&utm_medium=html&utm_content=NEOGDS-132399&utm_campaign=Goods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joppewo Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) Seems to be 27,000JPY Edited June 23, 2015 by joppewo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Seems to be 27,000JPY is that the normal price for metal builds? the gold frame is 22000-23000 yen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joppewo Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Prior to 2015, non of the metal builds breached the 20,000 jpy mark: http://tamashii.jp/item_brand/metal_build/ We do need to factor in the weak yen though, so 22,000 for the gold frame at today's rate would be similar to the 18,750 for Destiny. But if the SF is retailing at 27,000 as being reported around.. that seems a bit too much. Will probably get the official Tamashii post within the week and pre-orders to open the week after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Ouch! ¥27,000 is pretty rich. I was hoping to get 2, but maybe only one if that ends up being the confirmed price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Ouch indeed! I really need to space out purchase and pre orders to get this one. I was expecting 25,000 tops for SF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Prior to 2015, non of the metal builds breached the 20,000 jpy mark: http://tamashii.jp/item_brand/metal_build/ We do need to factor in the weak yen though, so 22,000 for the gold frame at today's rate would be similar to the 18,750 for Destiny. But if the SF is retailing at 27,000 as being reported around.. that seems a bit too much. Will probably get the official Tamashii post within the week and pre-orders to open the week after. thanks... i guess it's time to wait till it's official but it looks like that's going to be the price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Well if it's 27000 then the pre-order price would be cheaper , maybe around 24,300 which still isn't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joppewo Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) ¥27,000 (not sure if tax is included; otherwise ¥25,000 w/o tax) Edited June 24, 2015 by joppewo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Well if it's 27000 then the pre-order price would be cheaper , maybe around 24,300 which still isn't too bad. yeah, i forgot that this can get 5 to 20% discount (10% more likely) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joppewo Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 CDJapan has the MB Gold Frame up for orders again: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-132399 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Put me down for a Metal Build Strike Freedom, price is a bit high, but not in "ridiculous" territory. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 It's definitely in my cart if I can get one lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 are these hard to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 are these hard to get? They really can be - especially at places like HLJ and AmiAmi. They are sometimes (or maybe usually) available at Amazon.com for US customers. But count on this as another in the same vein of Bandai Macross pre-order madness. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Why do I keep thinking they already did a Strike Freedom as an MB? I'm probably just confusing it with the PG kit. Anyway it looks nice but I'm not sure if I'm a big enough fan of the design to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Why do I keep thinking they already did a Strike Freedom as an MB? I'm probably just confusing it with the PG kit. Anyway it looks nice but I'm not sure if I'm a big enough fan of the design to get one. Because they did a Metal Build Freedom; http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN969767/Gun -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 THAT's it! Thanks for that. It was an itch I couldn't scratch for a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 believe in the church of yamato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 THAT's it! Thanks for that. It was an itch I couldn't scratch for a long time LOL - no problem sir. believe in the church of yamato I worship at the alter my friend. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joppewo Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) Tamashii page for SF is up: http://tamashii.jp/special/metalbuild/strikefreedom/ Pre-orders open on 1st July Edited June 25, 2015 by joppewo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Time to set the alarms .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joppewo Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 MB Gold Frame re-opened on Ami: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-009932&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Dmetal+build%24pagemax%3D40%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Pic review of the Metal Build Astray is up . By hacchaka http://blog.livedoor.jp/hacchaka/archives/51952850.html Maybe i have been looking at the vf-19adv pic too much but this Metal build feels kinda lacking on the Tampo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joppewo Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Pic review of the Metal Build Astray is up . By hacchaka http://blog.livedoor.jp/hacchaka/archives/51952850.html Maybe i have been looking at the vf-19adv pic too much but this Metal build feels kinda lacking on the Tampo. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Metal Builds never had much tampos to begin with (e.g. Destiny) That's unless you're referring to the GFFMC line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I find the Tampo is good enough for me. I kinda feel like the VF-19A has too much, but as someone said in the VF-19 thread the VF-19A is like a Katoki version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Correct me if I'm wrong, but Metal Builds never had much tampos to begin with (e.g. Destiny) That's unless you're referring to the GFFMC line. Their Seed line doesn't have much , But their 00 line have more , but they are more of a bit detail here and there kinda, lots of little tiny decals here and there , well not really lots but it's has a pretty good amount . ex. Exia Avalanche . Which is why I brought up the VF-19adv, after looking at that and then look at the large piece of Black on the Metal Build astray , it just feel abit off. I think it have more to do with the smooth black than anything else . I'm fine with it too , still looks good . I'm waiting for it to release so I can ship it with my Vf-19adv. Suppose to be today , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) I thought about getting a copy of the gold frame from Japan, but it looks like my BBTS order is slightly cheaper after shipping so I am sticking with that one. Edited June 26, 2015 by Loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I thought about getting a copy of the gold frame from Japan, but it looks like my BBTS order is slightly cheaper after shipping so I am sticking with that one. If that's the case you should Keep an eyes for the metal build gold frame at HLJ. Their preorder price was 18,700 yen. So on release date when theirs left overs you know where to go. Even with whatever shipping , the total should be cheaper than BBTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joppewo Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Tamashii official review page for Gold Frame: http://tamashii.jp/column/30/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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