MikeRoz Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 I forget, is nin-nin one of the ones we trust these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocc Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Just now, MikeRoz said: I forget, is nin-nin one of the ones we trust these days? I have done a few purchase there with no issues, it has worked for me in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) Still available at Anime Export https://www.anime-export.com/index.php?product=61251 Edited October 3, 2022 by MKT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMax Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 minute ago, MKT said: Still available at Anime Export Catch is you need to pay upfront Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocc Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Just now, MKT said: Still available at Anime Export Edit: Sold out Remeber that it will say Soldout if you already purchased one, this is how AE works. If you logout it will say it is Available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thkthk12 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Is there a chance for them to reopen at one point? I guess I will have to hope to get one using amiami at this point later today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Just now, betocc said: Remeber that it will say Soldout if you already purchased one, this is how AE works. If you logout it will say it is Available. What I noticed is, even just adding to cart without check out, will make the product page show sold out lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocc Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 21 minutes ago, betocc said: Hobby Genki link, not available yet https://hobby-genki.com/en/dx-chogokin/9166-dx-chogokin-vf-25f-super-messiah-valkyrie-alto-saotome-revival-ver-macross-frontier-4573102649669.html Available now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thkthk12 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 still can't believe it took 1 min to be soldout on hlj. I was logged out and the time I logged in it was soldout... just have like 2 available for PO Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 22 minutes ago, betocc said: Hobby Genki link, not available yet https://hobby-genki.com/en/dx-chogokin/9166-dx-chogokin-vf-25f-super-messiah-valkyrie-alto-saotome-revival-ver-macross-frontier-4573102649669.html Hobby Genki available now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocc Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 minute ago, thkthk12 said: Is there a chance for them to reopen at one point? I guess I will have to hope to get one using amiami at this point later today... HLJ reopen a couple if times during the day sometimes, maybe because cancelations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thkthk12 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Just now, betocc said: HLJ reopen a couple if times during the day sometimes, maybe because cancelations. ok thanks... I guess I will sleep for now have to wake up in like few hours for work fml lol good night guys and congratz on the people who go in their PO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRoz Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Dammit, I checked out at nin-nin but through Paypal and in USD. Couldn't find where on the 'select payment method' screen to switch to JPY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocc Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 I'm done, time for some sleep. See you at night with AmiAmi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, thkthk12 said: still can't believe it took 1 min to be soldout on hlj. I was logged out and the time I logged in it was soldout... just have like 2 available for PO Â There is still chance of Amiami later on. Plus as its WWM, past experience shows you can very casually PO it in the coming days on US sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Yeah with WWM releases you can get it easily from domestic shops. Dealing with PO madness like this for WWM releases is only for the impatient, the cheap, and the masochistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thkthk12 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Just now, Lolicon said: Yeah with WWM releases you can get it easily from domestic shops. Dealing with PO madness like this for WWM releases is only for the impatient, the cheap, and the masochistic. I already paid probably over $5k more because I just got into the hobby so would like the chance to get at least one in MSRP. I will gamble my chances with amiami tonight and with the current exchange rate its still way cheaper to buy them internationally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 PayPal doesn't seem to let you change currency anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRoz Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, DewPoint said: PayPal doesn't seem to let you change currency anymore. Actually, in my case, I think the conversion was happening on Nin-Nin's side, and Paypal was merely reporting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 PayPal still works but there are some quirks to get it right.  Basically, if you don’t see the option for Yen with the card you are using, there is a setting issue or they just don’t allow purchases using international currency with that card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 nin-nin's currency switcher is iffy, sometimes it doesnt stick to the currency you chose and you should always check it before launching the payment platforms. Because that is the currency NNG will charge you. If its paypal, before you confirm payment there should be an option to choose which card and who converts (paypal or cc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRoz Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Nin-nin's preorder is still open, which doesn't engender much confidence. How blacklisted am I if I cancel after finding it at a domestic shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 IDK but i always buy from nin-nin and they are able to fulfil them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, jenius said: I think maybe the WWM releases have ruined things for scalpers so now we actually have a fighting chance... if we're up in the wee hours of the night and know what stores to go to! Agreed! On HLJ you now get a whole minute to try to secure a PO instead of seeing the item instantly sold out after an F5 page refresh. As I was buying mine at AE (they posted first), I was also refreshing the HLJ page to see how long it took to sell out. It took long enough that I probably could have bought one there, too, but opted to not be greedy and let someone else have it. I did grab the next two Tiny Sessions on HLJ, though. 4 hours ago, Lolicon said: Yeah with WWM releases you can get it easily from domestic shops. Dealing with PO madness like this for WWM releases is only for the impatient, the cheap, and the masochistic. ...and those of us who are set in our ways! I'm having a hard time letting go of my mistrust of Bandai's international distribution plans and buying from a store in the US. I know that doesn't help with respect to encouraging Bandai to keep doing worldwide releases, but they also shouldn't jack up the per unit price for overseas customers by such a large amount. AE is sold out now, BTW. Edited October 3, 2022 by Anasazi37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocc Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 HobbyGenki has a couple available https://hobby-genki.com/en/dx-chogokin/9166-dx-chogokin-vf-25f-super-messiah-valkyrie-alto-saotome-revival-ver-macross-frontier-4573102649669.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thkthk12 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Anasazi37 said: Agreed! On HLJ you now get a whole minute to try to secure a PO instead of seeing the item instantly sold out after an F5 page refresh. As I was buying mine at AE (they posted first), I was also refreshing the HLJ page to see how long it took to sell out. It took long enough that I probably could have bought one there, too, but opted to not be greedy and let someone else have it. I did grab the next two Tiny Sessions on HLJ, though. ...and those of us who are set in our ways! I'm having a hard time letting go of my mistrust of Bandai's international distribution plans and buying from a store in the US. I know that doesn't help with respect to encouraging Bandai to keep doing worldwide releases, but they also shouldn't jack up the per unit price for overseas customers by such a large amount. AE is sold out now, BTW. what you mean by two tiny session? They reopened again couple of time last night? Dang ... Â Yeah that's what I hated about gunpla in the early 2000s and even now the crazy price difference from importing and buying domestic that its still cheaper to buy them from Japan. Not sure if its the US or Bandai fault. Edited October 3, 2022 by thkthk12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rein+ Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Maybe this question is OOT for this thread but does anyone know when the HG 1/100 YF-19 are open for PO? Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocc Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, Rein+ said: Maybe this question is OOT for this thread but does anyone know when the HG 1/100 YF-19 are open for PO?  It is available now https://www.hlj.com/1-100-scale-hg-yf-19-macross-bans64258 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 9 minutes ago, Rein+ said: Maybe this question is OOT for this thread but does anyone know when the HG 1/100 YF-19 are open for PO? Â It's a kit, so try the model kit thread for more info.... https://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/50309-bandai-high-grade-1100-yf-19-model-kit/page/4/ Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 Skipped PO madness...but seems Hobby Genki still had some....may have one more if anyone wants it.... https://hobby-genki.com/en/dx-chogokin/9166-dx-chogokin-vf-25f-super-messiah-valkyrie-alto-saotome-revival-ver-macross-frontier-4573102649669.html Pay upfront....$250 USD shipped via DHL May get one via US retailer if I can get it shipped for the same price or lower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 9 hours ago, thkthk12 said: what you mean by two tiny session? They reopened again couple of time last night? Dang ... I pre-ordered the two latest Tiny Session releases, that also went live today at 4pm JST, from HLJ: https://www.hlj.com/tiny-session-vf-31j-siegfried-hayate-immelmann-machine-with-freyja-wion-bans64152 https://www.hlj.com/tiny-session-vf-31f-siegfried-messer-ihlefeld-machine-with-kaname-buccaneer-bans64153 Looks like they are both still available. I figured everyone would be fighting it out for the VF-25 Alto, so I focused on getting that one first (from AE), then circled back to pick up the two Tiny Session releases. I got all three items, across AE and HLJ, over the span of a minute. That's the game these days, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 9 hours ago, thkthk12 said: what you mean by two tiny session? They reopened again couple of time last night? Dang ... 'Tiny Session' is a new line from Bandai. Basically SD (Super Deformed) Macross Valkyrie figures. For more info, check the link thread link below: Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocc Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 AmiAmi should be up in 30 minutes https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-145493 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocc Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 30 minutes ago, betocc said: AmiAmi should be up in 30 minutes https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-145493 Available now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Gone already Just now, betocc said: Available now! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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