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Release delayed to September: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/post/4756/Release+Dates+and+Changes+for+August+2018+Products+Scale+Figure+Delay+Apology.html

I've used MyKombini's online shop not their Ebay shop (Mykombini's own shop have a point system in which you can redeem around 1% of the purchase). Had some orders from MyKombini and never had issues so far, though those are non-exclusive or non-limited items such as some of the PBandai ones. Also, haven't really use Ebay for figure purchase (usually check the shops first, then Proxies, YAJ).

Mykombini only asked for 50% down but again, let's if they can fulfill. Also tried the proxies but unfortunately I was also late and they reached their limit.

That's if they post the figures/items you want. For example, PBandai US was launched but seems to be forgotten already for several months. The last exclusive or sought after item posted there was the GFFMC Wing Zero. I heard that they'll revamp the PBandai sites so hopefully it's not just a cosmetic change. Currently, I believe only the PBandai SG, HK and TW sells the same items as the JP counterpart.

If you're talking about the MB Gernsback and the Gunbarrel strike, yeah it seems it was instantly sold out the moment it was posted in NY. Though these are Limited items with low household limit so that would explain the quantity. Was able to snag orders for both from MyKombini but let's see if they can deliver (heard that they sometimes can't fulfill orders for limited items such as this)

Used them years ago for a few rare figures and had no issues. And seems to be still the case as per figure forums (not much issue and support is responsive). So they're legit though they're on the pricey side.

I don't think we'll be done with 00 yet. There's a planned sequel announced for 00 though no specific details yet (like if it will be movie, ova, or series).

Nice Titanfall fig. Was eyeing them during their pre-order/release period, but unfortunately I'm focused during that time on my metalbuild collection as well as DX / Yamato / Arcadia Valks so budget was an issue during that time, lol. Also not sure where to put it (space constraint). If you're a mech fan, it's really a good center piece. Also liked the fact that you can put the pilot inside the cockpit.

They call that line "Metal Structure", and information about it is still limited. It seems to be a 1/60 scale Metal Build (or around that scale, ). As per some of the info floating around, it would be a fig around 40cm, so based on Nu Gundam specs (22-23m height), roughly corresponds to a 1/60 scale.

Maybe this one: I believe many or most of the mech lines shown (such as MB Strike) in recent expos were released already or PO done already. So this is one of the major mech figs (if I remember right, scale of the Nu is 1/60. Basically the line is a 1/60 scale MB) remaining. There's also the MetalBuild Eva01 (though as I remember, there's no actual figure for Eva01 displayed, just a poster or something).

I don't think it's idiotic on a business standpoint especially on a big company such as Bandai with lots of different lines/IPs. As others already mentioned, production capacity is most probably allocated / budgeted for example for this figure in advance for a set number of production quantity. Obviously the amount they set is something that would be profitable. They need to define a fixed amount since that same production capacity allocated might be used for another toy/figure line in their schedule. So if that's their production flow/schedule, and if their production schedule is tight, then a variable amount of figures to produce can mess up their production timeline which might also affect the production of other figures/lines. They can also set the amount to higher numbers. However, Japanese Companies are usually risk averse so I believe they're content with having a modest profit as long as there's no excess or unsold inventories or production capacity wasted. I would assume that if they decide to a higher amount of figures, then that would mean more production capacity allocated for that figure. Now, if the orders don't meet the said quota (lesser orders), I don't think they can just easily change their production timeline so that they can use the unused capacity for other products. Changing production timelines, requires significant man hours and resources to make the changes. They can choose not to change it, but again, the production capacity is wasted which also translates to a loss. So I see that they would want something more consistent with regards to production. Additionally, it's also possible that their schedule is just that tight, since Bandai produce/release a lot of lines or some other lines are more profitable so they have priority in production. Another thing, is that their amount quota most probably reflects the Japanese market only or maybe includes the few places in which p-bandai or tamashii web is available. So those are markets that Bandai wants to cater for this particular line. Unfortunately, we are not that market, so we're excluded to any quota planning, etc. It sucks for us, but I think what Bandai is doing is just good business sense.

anyone got confirmation already from HLJ? Able to proceed to the end, but no email yet. Was able get MB Strike from NY and got an email. Hopefully NY order sticks, since they sometimes cancel it afterwards.

Check this MFC feedback thread regarding Nin-nin: https://myfigurecollection.net/threads.v4.php?mode=view&threadId=5755&current=keywords&replyId=0&page=4

it seems that metal build aile strike will be open at the same time

the easiest way for something this big is to use Spray cans like the Tamiya TS cans. For weathering and smaller details,you can use the normal airbrush. On scales such as this that spray cans make economic sense (unless of course you already have some pro airbrush appropriate for bigger scales).

as for shipping cost, unless they make an exception for this, if this is offered on Good Smile Company online shop, then it would be a flat 2000 yen for EMS. Also, that flat 2000 yen is per order/transaction. So even if you pre-order multiple items with different shipping/release dates, you'll only pay 2000 yen shipping for all of them. So if for example the weapon set is made available in the shop while the pre-order for the kit is still open, then you can pre-order both and just be charged 2000 yen for both (as long as they're ordered thru the same transaction).

Since it's Max Factory Plamax, if it's carried in the Good Smile Company shop, they have a 2000 yen flat rate shipping (EMS). All figures I've ordered from them (a few of them around 6 kg), has been shipped with that flat rate. And good thing with GSC shop, is that if you order multiple pre-order items with different release dates, you only need to pay once for shipping for all the items, as long as you order them in one transaction. So better order from GSC unless other shops have discounts that can offset the shipping or have perks/benefits that you want