protostar8 Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) Ami ami has it for 7700 yen shipped with EMS of course. Sadly, they are sold out for now. Apparently they sold out in about 1 day with 18 units available. They could get a restock in since it sold out so damn fast. Wow. I wish I could get in on that. That would save me nearly $10, get here faster and safer. I need to watch that site more closely I guess in the future? I sent an e-mail to inquire if they'll be getting more or not. But it does go to show just how much the mark-up is on those figs. The first company to start selling their stuff directly for like 70% of the retail price will make a killing and might start a good new trend in the market. Edited January 28, 2010 by protostar8
protostar8 Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 Ami ami has it for 7700 yen shipped with EMS of course. Sadly, they are sold out for now. Apparently they sold out in about 1 day with 18 units available. They could get a restock in since it sold out so damn fast. Got 7 more available now. I just ordered 1, so that should knock it down to 6. But they could have always had people flood the order page and grab them all before the system adjusted to an accurate count. I hope I get one though b/c with the exchange rate today, it made a $6 difference instead of a $8-9 difference as of last night plus I'd get it faster and safer.
SuperHobo Posted January 30, 2010 Posted January 30, 2010 I got my tekkaman today. This figure is awesome. -Articulation= stellar! -Metal content= surprising really hefty, -Joints= can hold poses well no sagging! (at least not yet) -So far no parts have exploded off into my face while posing Here's some crappy pics to look at. If your on the fence about this figure don't be because its just that awesome. - the wrist joints are rather small ball joints and swamping the hands can be a pain in the ass so be careful. All I can say now is I WANT MY TEKKAMAN EVIL NOW BANDAI NOW!
protostar8 Posted February 8, 2010 Posted February 8, 2010 I got mine too. I have been in happy awe since getting it. I just put him in a new pose every day. I was on the fence about dropping almost $100 on a fig (thanks to S&H costing a but load on top of the fig being expensive), but I'm glad I did. Definitely a must for any fan of Tekkaman Blade.
Keith Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 For shame on Bandai for not including a "Pegas" carrying case! Also, why is it taking so long for VOLTEKKA! PIC'S!?
Hikuro Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 Wow....it is indeed a nice looking figure but man, I just can't justify spending so much in the triple digits for it without having Pegas by his side. Not only that, but I wouldn't wanna get a figure without Shinya/Evil being in production.
Tober Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 Wow....it is indeed a nice looking figure but man, I just can't justify spending so much in the triple digits for it without having Pegas by his side. Not only that, but I wouldn't wanna get a figure without Shinya/Evil being in production.
SuperHobo Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 For shame on Bandai for not including a "Pegas" carrying case! Also, why is it taking so long for VOLTEKKA! PIC'S!? Ahem.....ask and you shall receive! For people who haven't picked theirs up yet ami ami got a fresh batch of these badboys! So with the 50% EMS or SAL shipping this thing probably comes out to be about $70.00 shipped!
Scream Man Posted February 9, 2010 Author Posted February 9, 2010 ok, u won me over! I bought one on sale at AMi Ami. Looks to be about 85/90 Aussie which is about $50 less than most places.
Keith Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Ahem.....ask and you shall receive! For people who haven't picked theirs up yet ami ami got a fresh batch of these badboys! So with the 50% EMS or SAL shipping this thing probably comes out to be about $70.00 shipped! That's more like it! However, with the announcement of the 1/60 VF-19 Kai, my toy budget is quite spoken for!!
holytoledo69 Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 I bought mine on ebay, under $100 including shipping (EMS) ...cheaper, compared to if I purchased it here in the US.. nice figure.. scary to put together.. the armor is definitely staying on. I'm thinking about gluing them on permanently. mmmm...
protostar8 Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 I bought mine on ebay, under $100 including shipping (EMS) ...cheaper, compared to if I purchased it here in the US.. nice figure.. scary to put together.. the armor is definitely staying on. I'm thinking about gluing them on permanently. mmmm... The only thing that scared me was the fists b/c the ball joint is so small.
SuperHobo Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 The only thing that scared me was the fists b/c the ball joint is so small. Those ball joints also continue to scare the hell out of me. 1. The ball joint is super tiny and is connected to a rather thin plastic shaft. 2 2. Getting the hands on takes a lot of force. However, nothing is broken or stressed so far and I don't plan on swamping hands out a lot on this toy since it takes at least 10-15minutes trying to get 1 hand on.
holytoledo69 Posted February 15, 2010 Posted February 15, 2010 Run the hands in hot tap water or heat it up with a hair dryer.. just don't burn yourself..
SuperHobo Posted February 15, 2010 Posted February 15, 2010 Run the hands in hot tap water or heat it up with a hair dryer.. just don't burn yourself.. Does that make the socket on the hand open up more to allow the ball joint to slide in easier? If so have you tried it and how effective was it?
holytoledo69 Posted February 15, 2010 Posted February 15, 2010 Does that make the socket on the hand open up more to allow the ball joint to slide in easier? If so have you tried it and how effective was it? Yup..tried it.. Yes it does make it easier to put on.. make sure its nice and snug when you put it in.. Let it cool before moving it around...again dont get burned doing it.. heating it up again with a hair dryer removes it easier too.. I think the hands are made of a hard vinyl.
Scream Man Posted February 23, 2010 Author Posted February 23, 2010 OMGOMGOMG it's here!!!! Love it! This is the tekkaman Blade toy. It poses well, it feels solid, it looks amazing in almost every pose; It's just kick ass! I will buy any tekkaman Bandai makes, they have done very very well! on a side note: If this is the qualirty of the Armour plus line, I think Bandai are on to a winner!
myk Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 I'm on that Evil edition when it finally comes out...
Scream Man Posted February 25, 2010 Author Posted February 25, 2010 oh me too. though i have to admit, he'll be saber to me. One of the few instances i think the American names are better than the japanese 9Blade and Saber vs D-Boy and Evil). Im hoping we get the Sol-Tekka suits as well.
Magnus Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 My only complaint about it is that the rear shield "skirt" pops off waaaay too easily. Apart from that it's a pretty good figure! My ultimate dream would be to have a Tekkaman series of figures released in Bandai's Robot Damashii line, but, well, this is better than nothing!@
Scream Man Posted February 25, 2010 Author Posted February 25, 2010 I find it ok on the back, but its a little loose on the arm.
macrossnake Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 My main complaint are the weak ball joins, my loose 'right' leg and the difficulties of putting up the armors! However, the sculpt of the figure is great.
SuperHobo Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 The good news Tekkaman Evil prototype pictures! The bad news its a mother f$cking web shop exclusive. Bull crap.
SuperHobo Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 That means we the fans won't be able to buy Tekkaman Evil through the normal online stores and have to use a middleman service or someone from japan to buy the thing, making the cost a lot higher. X_X
Scream Man Posted March 24, 2010 Author Posted March 24, 2010 Well that sucks! Which store is it exclusive too?
SuperHobo Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 Well for those of you unfamiliar with a tamashii web exclusive its only available via Bandai's tamashii webshop and can only be bought in japan unless you pay a middle man service or have a hook up in Japan to get it. So unless you got connections in Japan were looking at double the price of what you paid for Blade.
Scream Man Posted March 25, 2010 Author Posted March 25, 2010 i'd be willing tp pay double. Not many figures Id say that about, in this case i will. Whatever it takes for Tekkaman toys.
protostar8 Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 Oh well, one toy I won't be getting brand new. Most likely won't ever get it.
myk Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 I'd rather have Evil than Blade anyway. Goddammit....
SuperHobo Posted May 28, 2010 Posted May 28, 2010 Bandai I thank you for making diecast Tekkaman figures I really do. But please oh please stop making them web exclusives. Without any further of my ranting. Blastor Tekkaman Blade.
Scream Man Posted May 29, 2010 Author Posted May 29, 2010 woo new tekkaman! Boo, to web exclusive. When is Evil coming out?
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