thkthk12 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 got one this time bitches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 That was fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocc Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Just now, PsYcHoDyNaMiX said: Gone already Last time (HiMetalR VF-1S Hikaru) it opened again after 10 minutes so be patient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 sold out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I'm amazed I got one at AmiAmi----I logged into my account about 5 mins before it opened, refreshed every minute or so "just in case"---then the moment it showed up, I added to cart----but it made me log in again to actually check out! Typed as fast as I could, and it went through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thkthk12 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 1 minute ago, David Hingtgen said: I'm amazed I got one at AmiAmi----I logged into my account about 5 mins before it opened, refreshed every minute or so "just in case"---then the moment it showed up, I added to cart----but it made me log in again to actually check out! Typed as fast as I could, and it went through. yup me too... was on my laptop had to use my trackpad to navigate but got it .... didn't even last 20 sec until it closed... freaking crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 "re-login during checkout"....new anti-bot feature? if so, pre-order still went extremely, ridcuously fast but there was no lag on website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXis10z Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 What the heck. I press pre-order the moment it opened and was shown stock isn't sufficient message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrinald Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Amiami was open for what, 11 seconds? Sheesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 ::checks source code of confirmation email:: Mine's time-stamped 35 seconds after it opened, assuming AmiAmi opened at EXACTLY 11AM their time. So yeah, less than a minute for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Just for fun I refreshed Amiami's page every occasionally, but it doesn't appear the PO reopened again this time. I thought Amiami would drip release the quantities several times like that they did on the past few PO, but doesn't seem to be the case here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sokeijon Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I am glad I got one this time~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/221105 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWN013 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 (edited) Just snagged one on BBTS. into the pile of loot it goes (eventually). Good thing I'm patient, took them a while to get my WWM VF-25F in there. Edited October 4, 2022 by DWN013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRoz Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 BBTS is about $10 more (before tax) than my Nin-Nin order with EMS, thanks to that $10.53 "exchange fee". I have a ticket in to see if I can re-pay in JPY without losing my place in line, wonder if that will get anywhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Bbts is a base of $85 more than I paid at anime export. Add in tax and shipping, that’s still about $60-$70 less at anime export… So glad I managed to order from a Japanese seller. Even with the pay ahead (which means I locked in the good exchange rate). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 If i didn't have multiple 25F's. i would've picked it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 I don't know if it makes much difference, but I did see that the BBTS listing offers $4 flat-rate shipping, so maybe that offsets it a little? I don't know what sort of insurance or speed that will give you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 6 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: Bbts is a base of $85 more than I paid at anime export. Add in tax and shipping, that’s still about $60-$70 less at anime export… So glad I managed to order from a Japanese seller. Even with the pay ahead (which means I locked in the good exchange rate). Same here. Opted to pay up front at AE to take advantage of the current exchange rate. It's how I was able to justify (to myself) purchasing Arcadia's plush gunpod, too! I was curious to see how big of a markup we'd be dealing with for the worldwide release. Given that the MSRP in Japan, without taxes, is ¥26,000 ($180), the markup is $100. That's 56% higher, which is significant. It's not the fault of BBTS or the other stores offering it outside of Japan--unless they're all part of some extremely well-organized secret toy store syndicate that ensures higher prices. I think we've established, after a few of these WWM releases, that Bandai just decided it was in their best interest to jack up the prices for stores overseas, who then pass that additional cost on to us. They're probably wagering that we're all more willing to hand over 56% more money instead of having to deal with PO Madness and scalpers. Are they right? I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajnrig Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Kappa Hobby, $252.88 https://www.kappahobby.com/products/dx-chogokin-vf-25f-super-messiah-valkyrie-alto-saotome-custom-revival-ver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, kajnrig said: Kappa Hobby, $252.88 https://www.kappahobby.com/products/dx-chogokin-vf-25f-super-messiah-valkyrie-alto-saotome-custom-revival-ver That's a little over 2 bucks more than what I paid Hobby Genki to get mine shipped to my door....tempting, but willing to wait and see if anyone lists it for lower....if I had not procured any I'd jump on this one... Is this place reliable? How about their care in packaging? **edit** LOL....apparently I ordered a Max-29 through them...hope they come through! Also noticed...3 per customer...maybe Bandai anticipated a higher demand for this one... Edited October 5, 2022 by jvmacross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRoz Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, MikeRoz said: BBTS is about $10 more (before tax) than my Nin-Nin order with EMS, thanks to that $10.53 "exchange fee". I have a ticket in to see if I can re-pay in JPY without losing my place in line, wonder if that will get anywhere... As expected, they told me I was out of luck. I was told to "be more vigilant" next time. Edited October 5, 2022 by MikeRoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinkbot Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Up on TCP, $279.99, no deposit needed: https://www.thechosenprime.com/bsdcvf25fmessiahvalkyrieasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 And no tax. I went with AE for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 TCP is nice, especially if you have some points stored up to turn into a coupon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey728 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 53 minutes ago, blinkbot said: Up on TCP, $279.99, no deposit needed: https://www.thechosenprime.com/bsdcvf25fmessiahvalkyrieasm Perfect. Thanks for the link! I'm grateful Macross items aren't nearly as popular in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 9 hours ago, Anasazi37 said: Same here. Opted to pay up front at AE to take advantage of the current exchange rate. It's how I was able to justify (to myself) purchasing Arcadia's plush gunpod, too! I was curious to see how big of a markup we'd be dealing with for the worldwide release. Given that the MSRP in Japan, without taxes, is ¥26,000 ($180), the markup is $100. That's 56% higher, which is significant. It's not the fault of BBTS or the other stores offering it outside of Japan--unless they're all part of some extremely well-organized secret toy store syndicate that ensures higher prices. I think we've established, after a few of these WWM releases, that Bandai just decided it was in their best interest to jack up the prices for stores overseas, who then pass that additional cost on to us. They're probably wagering that we're all more willing to hand over 56% more money instead of having to deal with PO Madness and scalpers. Are they right? I don't know. $280 US price tag effectively puts the MSRP at a little over 40000 yen. That's more expensive than the Arcadia SV-51 which is only 36800 yen. 40k for a toy where Bandai absolutely cut corners in its original design and now reissued with their current level of quality control? No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 4 hours ago, Grey728 said: I'm grateful Macross items aren't nearly as popular in the US. If they were, more might be produced, and, conceivably, the price might actually be lower as a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Chunky001 said: Kappa is $252.88 https://www.kappahobby.com/products/dx-chogokin-vf-25f-super-messiah-valkyrie-alto-saotome-custom-revival-ver That's shipped with no tax outside CA....Best deal so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, jvmacross said: That's shipped with no tax outside CA....Best deal so far... It would actually. But buying anything from CA no matter what state we're in, is subject to California sales tax. Edited October 6, 2022 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 https://tfsource.com/articulated-figures-statues/vf-25f-messiah-valkyrie-alto-saotome-machine-revival-version-dx-chogokin-macross-frontier-bandai-spirits/ https://www.agesthreeandup.ca/collections/latest-pre-orders/products/bandai-macross-frontier-dx-chogokin-vf-25f-super-messiah-valkyrie-alto-saotome-custom-revival-ver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocc Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 The Chosen Prime 279.99 USD https://www.thechosenprime.com/bsdcvf25fmessiahvalkyrieasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRoz Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 RightStuf has it, $271.99 https://www.rightstufanime.com/VF-25F-Super-Messiah-Valkyrie-Alto-Saotome-Custom-Revival-Ver-Macross-Frontier-DX-Chogokin-Figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/macross-frontier-vf25f-super-messiah-valkyrie-alto-saotome-custom-revival-ver-chogokin-action-figure/blfbas64966 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 2 hours ago, no3Ljm said: It would actually. But buying anything from CA no matter what state we're in, is subject to California sales tax. I wasn't charged tax on my Max-29.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.