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12 minutes ago, erizai said:

Nice... somehow this one the price tag scared away... envy

True. I just couldn't resist the sale at HLJ last time for Y24500 from initial Y32000+ that I paid from the first release. Since this is a niche product, I decided to get two for backup if ever I break the first one. Hehehe. ^_^

 

 

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12 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

True. I just couldn't resist the sale at HLJ last time for Y24500 from initial Y32000+ that I paid from the first release. Since this is a niche product, I decided to get two for backup if ever I break the first one. Hehehe. ^_^

 

 

That price was really good since they also give back 6100 yen in Hlj credits.  

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This is one of my bigger HLJ shipments, due to the previous sales adding up to 60 days.

They really PACKED in there, I used EMS this time to save 1000 yen :lol:,

but I'll probably go back to using FEDEX next time since they normally used a wider box, which is better for the items inside.;)

 

big but narrow box, the corners, sigh...<_<

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someone is very good at 3d tetris-_-  I got 2 air bubbles. 

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take some out, and look, almost all the space is used :o

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The Macross stuff

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The Chogokin robot stuff, yes, that girl is a Alloy/chogokin and not a figmaB))

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Gundams, , figma ,revoltech and lots of robots :p

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HLJ was able to provide EMS shipping on all these items for 10820.  (that's actually a very good price for the weight and size)

But some of the boxes corners  like vf-1s box is not looking too good.   I would've prefer they use a wider style box like what they normally do.

This is more of a unboxing of the shipping box, huh? kinda?:D

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12 minutes ago, F360 said:

This is one of my bigger HLJ shipments, due to the previous sales adding up to 60 days.

They really PACKED in there, I used EMS this time to save 1000 yen :lol:,

but I'll probably go back to using FEDEX next time since they normally used a wider box, which is better for the items inside.;)

 

big but narrow box, the corners, sigh...<_<

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someone is very good at 3d tetris-_-  I got 2 air bubbles. 

IMG_1537.jpg.0c930002e8f8b8c1dadcf92e7924ebc8.jpg

take some out, and look, almost all the space is used :o

IMG_1538.jpg.cf92b5680dfb2fa4173674232ed67381.jpg

 

The Macross stuff

IMG_1540.jpg.e1075717c6d724891fade6b0f31f6fa9.jpg

 

The Chogokin robot stuff, yes, that girl is a Alloy/chogokin and not a figmaB))

IMG_1541.jpg.db22f071656f15e837dfa56fec6f6f9b.jpg

 

Gundams, , figma ,revoltech and lots of robots :p

IMG_1542.jpg.b794761cc383a65cd3c713f33c91a0ff.jpg

 

HLJ was able to provide EMS shipping on all these items for 10820.  (that's actually a very good price for the weight and size)

But some of the boxes corners  like vf-1s box is not looking too good.   I would've prefer they use a wider style box like what they normally do.

This is more of a unboxing of the shipping box, huh? kinda?:D

Wow! :shok: That's a lot for one box, F360! And two Orguss to boot! Nice! ;)

Knowing that most of the items there are expensive, you should've break it into 3-4 packages just to maximize your insurance coverage. I'm sure I'm going to be in panic mode if something happened to them while in transit since everything is fitted in Tetris style. Hehehe. ^_^ 

But still, that's one pile of loot you have there. :good:  ;) 

 

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57 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Wow! :shok: That's a lot for one box, F360! And two Orguss to boot! Nice! ;)

Knowing that most of the items there are expensive, you should've break it into 3-4 packages just to maximize your insurance coverage. I'm sure I'm going to be in panic mode if something happened to them while in transit since everything is fitted in Tetris style. Hehehe. ^_^ 

But still, that's one pile of loot you have there. :good:  ;) 

 

 

yeah, the price was too good, I ended up buying another one.  HLJ credit is just as good as cash for me.

Yup, with it packed like that , a big drop or kick, or a box corner falling on it , would definitely damage the item on the other side.

I play around with the shipping and prices and if I were to ship it out in 2 boxes, it would be about 3000 yen more.  

I normally save on shipping whenever possible, the money I saved over the years is suppose to be my own backup coverage if needed.:ph34r:

I do lots of sal small packet registers, then EMS, then FEDEX, or DHL.  But I do plan according depending on seasons,  Christmas,  new years, etc.   I try not to ship things around those times.  or if I do, I would set certain restrictions like, need to get extra insurance, ship all those separately, ship it before or after.  Pay ems so I won't be stuck in their blacklog carts for 1 month around christmas.  ^_^

 

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Great haul! I sometimes spend hours messing with shipping options to get the lowest price. Usually, I find using multiple, smaller boxes is cheaper than one big box. It just depends but I think the most I ever spent on a single box was around 70,000 yen.

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Received my Myth Cloth EX Gemini Revival Ver. ^_^ Found it at some random online store, had no hope of getting it since I had it on PO at MHToyShop and they closed up shop, stole people's money, and didnt ship anything out.

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8 hours ago, Slave IV said:

I'm hoping for a new Psylocke. 

Your not the only one.  I have The X-force version and I really want to see an updated version on the Ms Marvel buck.

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8 hours ago, Slave IV said:

I'm hoping for a new Psylocke. 

All I need is a new Marvel Legends Storm in white costume and Professor X with hoverchair and I'd be ok but if there was also a new Gambit, Jean Grey, Psylocke, Beast, and proper Iceman and Colossus I would still get them.

6 minutes ago, Golden Arms said:

Your not the only one.  I have The X-force version and I really want to see an updated version on the Ms Marvel buck.

It will be nice to have the Marvel Legends X-Force X-23 and HasCon Exclusive Deadpool.

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1 minute ago, sh9000 said:

All I need is a new Marvel Legends Storm in white costume and Professor X with hoverchair and I'd be ok but if there was also a new Gambit, Jean Grey, Psylocke, Beast, and proper Iceman and Colossus I would still get them.

It will be nice to have the Marvel Legends X-Force X-23 and HasCon Exclusive Deadpool.

Yeah, I so need an updated Storm.

I hope we get the rest of 90's X-force in the Despoil legends line. 

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Picked up a Super Sylph and Metal Build Freedom Gundam on the sale forums so I've oficially branched out from just getting Macross DX's; I fear for my walet's saftey.

 

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Waiting on a backordered component to fix my camera so tablet camera quality will have to do for now.

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On 7/29/2017 at 6:44 PM, anubis20 said:

Received my Myth Cloth EX Gemini Revival Ver. ^_^ Found it at some random online store, had no hope of getting it since I had it on PO at MHToyShop and they closed up shop, stole people's money, and didnt ship anything out.

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Hey Anubis. I'm curious on this line of figures. Does the shiny chrome finish somehow deminish over time? Just like some old 70's toy that all the chrome looking parts worn out and shows the actual plastic underneath.

Thanks!

 

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1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

Hey Anubis. I'm curious on this line of figures. Does the shiny chrome finish somehow deminish over time? Just like some old 70's toy that all the chrome looking parts worn out and shows the actual plastic underneath.

Thanks!

 

Most parts are metal with gold painting. I think thats why it keeps its shine over time. Ive seen some over 5 years ago unpacked and looks pristine.

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3 minutes ago, Mr Bomber said:

Most parts are metal with gold painting. I think thats why it keeps its shine over time. Ive seen some over 5 years ago unpacked and looks pristine.

Oh. That's good to know. Thanks Mr Bomber! ;)

I'm actually not a big fan of this series, but the toy looks shiny. B))

 

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This is from the past week.  Three SDCC exclusives.  Movie Realization Storm Trooper Prototype Boba Fett, Mezco One:12 Deadpool in his X-Men Uniform and Miles Morales Spider-Man.  Plus Figuarts R2 and Threepio.  And lastly the Super Parts for Ozma's 25.

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On 7/29/2017 at 0:45 AM, F360 said:

This is one of my bigger HLJ shipments, due to the previous sales adding up to 60 days.

They really PACKED in there, I used EMS this time to save 1000 yen :lol:,

but I'll probably go back to using FEDEX next time since they normally used a wider box, which is better for the items inside.;)

 

big but narrow box, the corners, sigh...<_<

IMG_1543.jpg.d1c8d9861778e6f1810f13e50246b804.jpg

someone is very good at 3d tetris-_-  I got 2 air bubbles. 

IMG_1537.jpg.0c930002e8f8b8c1dadcf92e7924ebc8.jpg

take some out, and look, almost all the space is used :o

IMG_1538.jpg.cf92b5680dfb2fa4173674232ed67381.jpg

 

The Macross stuff

IMG_1540.jpg.e1075717c6d724891fade6b0f31f6fa9.jpg

 

The Chogokin robot stuff, yes, that girl is a Alloy/chogokin and not a figmaB))

IMG_1541.jpg.db22f071656f15e837dfa56fec6f6f9b.jpg

 

Gundams, , figma ,revoltech and lots of robots :p

IMG_1542.jpg.b794761cc383a65cd3c713f33c91a0ff.jpg

 

HLJ was able to provide EMS shipping on all these items for 10820.  (that's actually a very good price for the weight and size)

But some of the boxes corners  like vf-1s box is not looking too good.   I would've prefer they use a wider style box like what they normally do.

This is more of a unboxing of the shipping box, huh? kinda?:D

I saw you sneak in that PF VF-1S <~<

You ain't slick son!    

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58 minutes ago, Astralith said:

I saw you sneak in that PF VF-1S <~<

You ain't slick son!    

:poh, that's just the items from the macross item pic that I push to side so the phone can focus on the robots in the last pic.  the chogokin from other pic is on the right side not in view.

There's is some other boxes on the other side of the room that do have a PF VF-1s roy along with other things but it wasn't part of this big HLJ shipment.  

 

or are you saying the PF vf-1s wasn't from the HLJ box.  :o  and that it won't fit.    HLJ made it fit. B))

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5 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

Oh. That's good to know. Thanks Mr Bomber! ;)

I'm actually not a big fan of this series, but the toy looks shiny. B))

 

The series is awesome and it was a big deal here in south america in tbe 90s before dragon ball came. The line its pretty big and most of time its sold out. You should watch it again then. Today i read netflix its doing a cgi remake of the first arc.

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3 hours ago, Mommar said:

This is from the past week.  Three SDCC exclusives.  Movie Realization Storm Trooper Prototype Boba Fett, Mezco One:12 Deadpool in his X-Men Uniform and Miles Morales Spider-Man.  Plus Figuarts R2 and Threepio.  And lastly the Super Parts for Ozma's 25.

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Nice haul! The Mezco figures look great. Now I kinda regret not ordering them. 

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Picked up the lightbox that noel recommended. Works well, but I wish it was a little bigger. B)) Some quick test shots with different backgrounds. Guess I'll have to swap backgrounds depending on the items being photographed. :huh:

SMS Skull Squadron

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At least it's big enough for one battroid. :rolleyes:

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2 hours ago, Lolicon said:

Picked up the lightbox that noel recommended. Works well, but I wish it was a little bigger. B)) Some quick test shots with different backgrounds. Guess I'll have to swap backgrounds depending on the items being photographed. :huh:

1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

:good:  ;) 

 

Ooh, what's the brand and where'd you get it? And what kind of camera are you using?

(And while you're at it, please answer my short list of 300 related questions about cameras and camera accessories please... :D )

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