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  1. Slave IV
    Such sensibility! Seriously, NY is the only shop actively doing things that actually help and improve the customer experience. I don’t like paying markups and don’t do it but the option is better for people who don’t want to deal with it and feel the markup is worth saving the headache. I’m just happy that they have the lowest prices initially and give me the chance at that, which I’ve been able to get on all but a few occasions (like three out of hundreds of orders). I did miss the 1S at NY and it sucks but I’m not bitching at them about it. As for delays, I’m sure there is good reason and again, why would they purposefully delay shipping? I think someone mentioned their location is a bit out of the way so some items might take longer for them to receive and then ship out. I never worry about any of my orders and somehow, they all show up when they show up and I enjoy them just the same or more because I never stressed over them. Now, I just hope I can get a order that actually goes through at one of the other shops for the 1S since I missed my NY chance.
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    Don’t worry @sqidd, bottom line is people will bitch and moan about NY all they can but NY ALWAYS delivers. If you pay the increased prices, that’s on you and all a part of capitalism. They also offer the lowest prices if you are on the ball and get in on time so there is give and take there. I didn’t read all the details of responses but to fill in more on the 31A “fiasco”, NY followed through on every single order that was placed initially at the low price of around 17,000Y! Even after other shops cancelled orders claiming it was out of stock, only to relist it the next day at a huge markup. NY could have easily done the same if they were the criminal scalpers that some people keep calling them. Instead, they somehow acquired the stock needed to deliver every single order in mint condition. It did take months to do so but they did it and this is the only time something like that happened. No one knows exactly why it happened but based on various reports, it is more likely to be a Bandai issue that caused the delay and not NY. There is absolutely no reason why they would want to sit on that stock and not send it if they could, especially when they knew they could easily sell it to other people for three times the cost. Basically, just relax, enjoy the items you have in hand and you will get your Valk from NY. I don’t recommend paying their markup when that happens but their initial preorder prices are unbeatable so monitoring and adjusting prices later are probably just a requirement for their business model.
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    This is supposed to be my Marvel only case but until I can get it all ready, some Macross and other Japanese figures will enjoy the space.
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    This is probably my first and only high end, non transforming Transformer but it is Amazing (Yamaguchi)! I'll take Megatron, Soundwave and Dinobots please! My only complaint is there is no peg hole for the stand. Seems like a Mafex blunder that I wouldn't expect with a figure like this from AY but nbd.
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    Hmmm, I want a Su-27 but those colors?...Maybe I'll wait for a different release. Lol!
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    Yeah, I apply this to shipping too. I always choose the cheapest shipping and that has saved me more than enough to insure myself on any order. Look forward to seeing all the 1S pics soon and hope I can still at least get one.
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    Hi-Metal R

    Slave IV replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    Yeah, I can't find my old pic right now but I used a trident stand.
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    Hi-Metal R

    Slave IV replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    Cool, reminds me of my old setup
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    I will never use the protection plan. But I don't buy from unknown sellers either, just use them for stuff like TWE direct from Bandai so I'm not worried about them screwing me other than their regular screwing.
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    You guys are missing the obvious. It will be a 2000Y lottery exclusive.
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    Haha, I always decorate our tree with some toys too. Carbonized Sith looks pretty badass! The figure isn’t great but that’s standard. The new blaster it has is really cool. I really love jet packs and Crimson troops. Look forward to getting Sith Jet Trooper. Or do I already have one of those...wth, I have no idea at this point, lol!
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    I never got the Yamato version so I'm just going to pretend it never happened and enjoy this version. Fighter and Gerwalk look the best to me so I'll mostly alternate between those two modes for display.
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    Lol, I guess it would make sense if their crappy site was purposely designed that way to deter scalpers...and all other people trying to shop there.
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    Sucks to hear about other issues with this Valk. But I take it all with a grain of salt considering mine feels pretty good although I haven’t transformed it yet. I have just about every Arcadia release and have not had any issues, out of box or otherwise repairs needed. One of the most solid and high quality set of toys I have.
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    Yeah, AJ shipping is 1600 for the first item, add 600 each additional. Can’t beat the price for the speed they ship but as someone recently mentioned, they ship in Kleenex boxes. But the shrink wrap and fast shipping help reduce the chances of damage. Whatever the case, this is the best looking Legioss figure by a long shot I’ve ever seen. Can’t wait to get a Tread to go with it along with the rest of the variants. And nice Spidey + Friends set @sh9000 I look forward to watching that show on D+ with my kids.
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    Oh man, seeing this thing: https://www.hlj.com/1-144-scale-mig-31-fire-fox-plastic-kit-hma75586 Makes me wish for a 1/100 - 1/60 diecast version. BTW, preordered the Sentinel Legioss from AJ. I'm sure it is popular here but not checking the Mospeada thread to find out, lol.
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    And something new Yoda, you seek Yoda hmmm?
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    Not new purchases but I know some people here can appreciate these toys I just uncovered from my collection. The Ferrari in front was one of my favorites and prized pieces. Just checked underneath and no wonder, it’s a ‘79 Tomica. The Green Pullback car to the right of it is the best pullback I’ve ever owned. Still looks and works as good as new after decades of use and abuse. That is German made quality! And a glance at what else was in the box I opened.
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    Hey @Anasazi37 is HLJ aware that their “new, improved” website is a pile of $#!+ They went from one of my top 2 foot shops to being a complete waste of time and worthless. I haven’t bought a single thing from them on preorder since and maybe only one or two sale items. Maybe if they just fixed their POS site, that would help enough. Lol.
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    Please no!
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    Yep. It's not worth the trouble to even consider marketing and producing Macross outside of Japan due to HG. Bottom line, preorder madness will ensue as long as Macross is as niche as it is and Bandai continues to produce it. No worries with Arcadia and other boutique shops but then people whine about the price. It's all pretty funny to me. I enjoy whatever I can get and if there is preorder madness, it's all a part of the game.
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    Nice! Where did you get that stand? It seems extremely versatile.
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    This is all good info. I just want to point out that while the limited stock is Bandai's fault, they probably have a really good reason for it and that being profit margins. We can already see that Macross products are extremely niche and then niche within the niche. It simply would make no sense to any large corporation to dedicate too much resource to the brand. So in the end, it's our fault for not buying more and influencing the collectors out there to buy more Macross. There is no shortage issue with Arcadia because they are a small outfit that depends and caters to Macross so they make everything pretty much to order so everyone gets a good shot to get what they want initially.
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    DX VF-1A Max will probably jump in price after all the retail stock dries up. This has happened every time with every version of it released in the past.
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