sh9000 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/hi-metal-r/93132-hi-metal-r-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-use-limited-edition-bandai-spirits-.html https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/hi-metal-r/93133-hi-metal-r-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-use-limited-edition-bandai-spirits-.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rein+ Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/robots/18863-hi-metal-r-vf-1a-valkyrie-hayao-kakizaki-unit.html https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/robots/18864-hi-metal-r-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-unit.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 10 minutes ago, Rein+ said: https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/robots/18863-hi-metal-r-vf-1a-valkyrie-hayao-kakizaki-unit.html https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/robots/18864-hi-metal-r-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-unit.html Good price! 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Yoyakunow a reliable seller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bricua Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Yoyakunow a reliable seller? do they require payment upon ordering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rein+ Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Yoyakunow a reliable seller? I heard they are the successor of NY? As this is my first order with them, i'm trying to give them another chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rein+ Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Just now, bricua said: do they require payment upon ordering? All Tamashii Web Exclusive are always pay upfront. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Yoyakunow a reliable seller? I haven’t tried them yet. But they appear to be very transparent throughout the whole order process, & even informs you on what would normally be behind-the-scenes processes between vendor & manufacturer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=68311 https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=68310 Go get-um! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps99041 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, DewPoint said: https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=68311 https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=68310 Go get-um! Thanks! That was easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 There we go, grabbed one of each, and I think I'm good. Thanks for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocc Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Hobby Genki is up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 https://hobby-genki.com/en/hi-metal-r/17699-hi-metal-r-vf-1a-valkyrie-hayao-kakizaki-use-macross.html https://hobby-genki.com/en/hi-metal-r/17698-hi-metal-r-vf-1j-armored-valkyrie-hikaru-ichijyou-model-revival-ver-macross.html Web address for VF-1A Max says Hikaru armored, but the page details are all Max 1A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 https://www.biginjap.com/en/completed-models/28857-macross-hi-metal-r-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-use.html https://www.biginjap.com/en/completed-models/28856-macross-hi-metal-r-vf-1a-valkyrie-hayao-kakizaki-use.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Snagged Max and Hayao through my favorite proxy service. They acted really fast on my request, which was a pleasant surprise. They only had a few hours' notice before the PO window opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 1 hour ago, sh9000 said: https://www.biginjap.com/en/completed-models/28857-macross-hi-metal-r-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-use.html https://www.biginjap.com/en/completed-models/28856-macross-hi-metal-r-vf-1a-valkyrie-hayao-kakizaki-use.html Biggest downside to BiJ is their astronomical shipping cost. Not that we have a lot of options for TWE, though. AE's markup on TWE items puts them in line with most proxies after you factor in all of the fees the proxies tack on to the order, so you're paying a premium no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphahorizon Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 4 hours ago, DewPoint said: https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=68311 https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=68310 Go get-um! Much appreciated @DewPoint. Easy peesy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Mingus Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 7 hours ago, Lolicon said: Yoyakunow a reliable seller? I have not had problems with them yet. They list the quantity of an item they have on their page which is nice and they send you a confirmation that your order has been placed in the case of P-Bandai. Hopefully they will continue to be good and not turn out to be another NY. Keep in mind, NY was good at the beginning as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontus Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) HECK YEAH!!! SDFM Kakizaki FTW! Finally. Guess I can undo my hack job and put my Hikaru 1J and brownie 1A back together. Edit: Aw, it's a TWE bullpoop? Guess I'm paying scalper prices again. Better keep the hack job for now just in case. Still need Max tho. Edited May 19, 2023 by Pontus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froy Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Does AE charges up front on TWE items? I was planning to skip the preorders and hunt them down at the release dates but I better play safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Pay upfront for the items. Shipping charged later. At least you lock in the current exchange rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontus Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, DewPoint said: Pay upfront for the items. Shipping charged later. At least you lock in the current exchange rate. Thanks. I had assumed that and thus didn't order because I don't have the money. Btw, if you're paying with paypal, expect them to screw you over on the exchange rate. I recently got a figure (non-macross) from Mandarake, and the current exchange rate was supposed to make it come out to $345 but Paypal said it came out to $363. Read the fine print, and it says they can basically pad it out however they like. Also, it seems that although we currently seem to be saving a good amount on the current exchange, it's made up for by exorbitant shipping costs, and DHL is no longer the cheapest. I went to cancel that Mandarake order when it came back with 18k¥ for DHL shipping and they wouldn't take paypal, but they came back offering to do paypal with only 11k¥ shipping EMS. Edited May 19, 2023 by Pontus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froy Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I will see if I can make it to the end of the month and pay for the 2 up front at AE. My savings of the month for toys didn't included this POs 😭 Just now, DewPoint said: Pay upfront for the items. Shipping charged later. At least you lock in the current exchange rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontus Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 18 minutes ago, Froy said: I will see if I can make it to the end of the month and pay for the 2 up front at AE. My savings of the month for toys didn't included this POs 😭 I'm in the same boat, but it says we can pay anytime before the pre-order deadline which is June 2, so that's nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 35 minutes ago, Pontus said: Thanks. I had assumed that and thus didn't order because I don't have the money. Btw, if you're paying with paypal, expect them to screw you over on the exchange rate. I recently got a figure (non-macross) from Mandarake, and the current exchange rate was supposed to make it come out to $345 but Paypal said it came out to $363. Read the fine print, and it says they can basically pad it out however they like. Also, it seems that although we currently seem to be saving a good amount on the current exchange, it's made up for by exorbitant shipping costs, and DHL is no longer the cheapest. I went to cancel that Mandarake order when it came back with 18k¥ for DHL shipping and they wouldn't take paypal, but they came back offering to do paypal with only 11k¥ shipping EMS. If you are letting PayPal do your conversions, you're doing it wrong. Get a CC that has no international fees (or even one with fees) and let them do the converting because they will give you the current actual rate. This has been discussed many times so just look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 12 hours ago, Rein+ said: https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/robots/18863-hi-metal-r-vf-1a-valkyrie-hayao-kakizaki-unit.html https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/robots/18864-hi-metal-r-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-unit.html What's their shipping like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonz Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 i want to know too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, Mommar said: What's their shipping like? Seems on par or better than most places. Here is the last quote I got, which was last year: Shipping weight 500g FedEx International Priority 2,603 yen approx. 5 days EMS 3,150yen approx. 4 to 12 days UPS Worldwide Express Saver 3,453yen approx. 4 days DHL Express Worldwide 3,589 yen approx. 5 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 33 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Seems on par or better than most places. Here is the last quote I got, which was last year: Shipping weight 500g FedEx International Priority 2,603 yen approx. 5 days EMS 3,150yen approx. 4 to 12 days UPS Worldwide Express Saver 3,453yen approx. 4 days DHL Express Worldwide 3,589 yen approx. 5 days Everything about their prices seems too good to be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Slave IV said: If you are letting PayPal do your conversions, you're doing it wrong. Get a CC that has no international fees (or even one with fees) and let them do the converting because they will give you the current actual rate. This has been discussed many times so just look into it. When you get to the page where PayPal asks you how you want to pay for the item (dollars of yen), look for a link. It should let you choose PayPal's currency conversion rate or your credit card's. From my experience, my credit card rate is always better than PayPal's. Edited May 19, 2023 by DewPoint I remembered something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 23 minutes ago, DewPoint said: From my experience, my credit card rate is always better than PayPal's. No doubt about it! Like I said, even if you have a card that charges foreign transaction fees, it's still going to be lower than what PayPay charges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 41 minutes ago, Mommar said: Everything about their prices seems too good to be true. Note the shipping weight...this was a smaller item but I compared to HLJ's quotes for a similar item and these prices are still lower. I had a DX from sent from them with also very low shipping prices but those prices were from a couple years ago so I don't think they are worth comparing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Should I be concerned that Anime-Export still have these available? I fear the "canceling orders because we took too many orders" scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 They are TWE items, so they do tend to take orders for longer. Even then though, I don't expect these are going to receive any incredible demand. Max at least has a few good scenes in his 1A (and one would HOPE this will spurn demand for a TV Q-Rau), but Kakizaki is something only completionists are going to care about, even with the included Hikaru stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykiat Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 On 5/19/2023 at 1:03 PM, Rein+ said: https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/robots/18863-hi-metal-r-vf-1a-valkyrie-hayao-kakizaki-unit.html https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/robots/18864-hi-metal-r-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-unit.html Taking a risk to PO with them as I missed the one at NinNin due to my busy schedule. Hopefully they follow through in the next 6 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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