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    Metal Robot Damashii G-Parts [HRUDUDU] & Advanced Parts Set September 2022 Release April 28, 2022 4pm (JST) / 3am (EDT) Preorder Starts Y9350 / US$90 https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000172197/ https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2622480001001
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    Looks awesome! No need to hide it in Spoiler tags. These images deserves to be displayed.
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    This is how they 'made' the said bigger bomb.
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    I'M IN!!!
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    We'll find out on May 11-15.
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    Obviously, we just need to.
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    Thanks @sqidd. I was currently editing it when you replied. Here's the updated one. With all the info regarding 'stress and frustration during preorder nights'. ---------------------------- Yup. This is correct. And it's the basis when I mentioned some couple of posts above that if you bought it from Japan directly and use fast shipping option instead of boat/ferry, then you'll get it within a week when it gets released in Japan. But if you bought directly and you still used boat/ferry, then you'll get it a month or two when it gets released. Now, the difference if ever you went with the boat/ferry route, then it's cheaper to get it directly in Japan rather than get it here in the US. You're going to pay more than the Japan MSRP, not to mention state tax and local shipping. For those still wondering where to get, Japan, US, other countries, how much to save, etc? Here's an example of an item available now to ship from HLJ compared to BBTS which is still in preorder stage. Riobot Bartley - Y20000 HLJ Shipping Estimates: - Surface Parcel (4-7 months) Y2450 - Express Mail Service EMS (2-9 days) Y3410 - FedEX Priority (2-5 days) Y3550 - DHL Express (1-3 days) Y3820 For now let's settle with the expensive shipping method (DHL) to get a total of Y23820. In todays US$ currency exchange that's 186.78. BBTS breakdown would be $199.99 (item), plus 9.25% (CA tax), with $4 Flat Rate shipping for a total of US$222.49. Yes, it is practical to get it directly from Japan. You can save more and that's a fact. However, depends on where you are, me for an example lives in US West Coast, that means I have to stay late during preorder. There are members here who lives in the East Coast, in which they have to be up around 2 or 3 in the morning to try to preorder. And not just that, you have to battle ofcourse with Japanese customers and the other people around the world as well to secure an order directly from Japan stores on the time of the preorder. So imagine waking up around 2 in the morning, not able to order, got server or internet issues, or gets cart jacked during order process, it's frustrating and stressful. Be mindful that this is still depends on the product. So far, Bandai products are the mostly sought after during preorder nights. If you order it from the US for example, you can order it anytime of the day, in a week or so, as long that the preorder window is still open. The other advantage in getting it stateside is when you receive the item with defect, you can easily get in touch with the store and return the item hassle-free. In Japan, it depends on the store where you bought it from. Just always keep in mind, as a rule of thumb, the price difference of getting it from Japan versus getting it here in the US, is within $30-50 range. That's $30-50 difference between stress and peace of mind. Hope that helps for those who are new in the game and still undecided where to get it. Enjoy and Happy Collecting!
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    Thanks @Master Dex. I edited and added the 'stress and frustrating' part when ordering from Japan.
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    @Mog Can you confirm if the face with helmet is better looking than the one without? Thanks! Also, for those who missed it the first time or just wants their seconds, thirds and forths, etc. HLJ and HobbySearch still has some Houquet in stock. https://www.hlj.com/1-12-scale-riobot-genesis-climber-mospeada-1-12-vr-038l-bartley-houquet-set88053 https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10830043
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    There he is. You're quiet nowadays sir. Busy with another Gunpla?
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    Yup. This is correct. And it's the basis when I mentioned some couple of posts above that if you bought it from Japan directly and use fast shipping option instead of boat/ferry, then you'll get it within a week when it gets released in Japan. But if you bought directly and you still used boat/ferry, then you'll get it a month or two when it gets released. Now, the difference if ever you went with the boat/ferry route, then it's cheaper to get it directly in Japan rather than get it here in the US. You're going to pay more than the Japan MSRP, not to mention state tax and local shipping. For those still wondering where to get, Japan, US, other countries, how much to save, etc? Here's an example of an item available now to ship from HLJ compared to BBTS which is still in preorder stage. Riobot Bartley - Y20000 HLJ Shipping Estimates: - Surface Parcel (4-7 months) Y2450 - Express Mail Service EMS (2-9 days) Y3410 - FedEX Priority (2-5 days) Y3550 - DHL Express (1-3 days) Y3820 For now let's settle with the expensive shipping method (DHL) to get a total of Y23820. In todays US$ currency exchange that's 186.78. BBTS breakdown would be $199.99 (item), plus 9.25% (CA tax), with $4 Flat Rate shipping for a total of US$222.49. Yes, it is practical to get it directly from Japan. You can save more and that's a fact. However, depends on where you are, me for an example lives in US West Coast, that means I have to stay late during preorder. There are members here who lives in the East Coast, in which they have to be up around 2 or 3 in the morning to try to preorder. And not just that, you have to battle ofcourse with Japanese customers and the other people around the world as well to secure an order directly from Japan stores on the time of the preorder. So imagine waking up around 2 in the morning, not able to order, got server or internet issues, or gets cart jacked during order process, it's frustrating and stressful. Be mindful that this is still depends on the product. So far, Bandai products are the mostly sought after during preorder nights. If you order it from the US for example, you can order it anytime of the day, in a week or so, as long that the preorder window is still open. The other advantage in getting it stateside is when you receive the item with defect, you can easily get in touch with the store and return the item hassle-free. In Japan, it depends on the store where you bought it from. Just always keep in mind, as a rule of thumb, the price difference of getting it from Japan versus getting it here in the US, is within $30-50 range. That's $30-50 difference between stress and peace of mind. Hope that helps for those who are new in the game and still undecided where to get it. Enjoy and Happy Collecting!
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    Is this still related to the mentioned Live Robotech movie?
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    Full Mechanics 1/100 RAIDER GUNDAM May 19, 2022 Release Y5500 I'm pretty sure @anubis20 is excited for this.
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    I never noticed that before. There's a M&M emblem on the chest. That's cool. That's the first time they put a marking on that YF-29 chest piece, right? The YF-29 'Roy' had the skull on the top chest section if I'm not mistaken.
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    Thanks @Mog! Nice!
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    My deepest condolences @Keith. Just hang in there, sir. 🙏
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    Yep. That image with the Deathscythe has been posted since Wing got announced months ago. During the Tamashii Nations Live 2021. It was one of the key image in their markeing promotion.
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    Oh yeah. That is true. All of them says May, Japan and the US stores. I only assumed based on the TWE items I received from P-Bandai US. That's mostly 1 to 2 months after it gets released in Japan. Since everything says the month of May, do you guys think that some of the VF-25 WWM has already been shipped via containers at this point?
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    That photo is not mine. Just saw it on Twitter.
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    "Magna-Lock" demo. 279026155_37456108713688424_n.mp4
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    Quicksilver test shot. According to Ramen Toy it's not the final silver color.
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    Let's make it happen.
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    Sad to say, they're not in the intro first sequence. Though Ley should be on the front and not Stick as per photo.
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