Soul of Chogokin - part II

[Valkyrie Hunter D]

Man, I'm just reeling from the nostalgia bomb sh9000 dropped.  It's sad that Bandai will most likely not make any matching Boazanian enemies for this Voltes to battle with. Maybe next gen Sofubis?

[Major Focker]

On 7/8/2020 at 9:37 AM, hachi said:

So what happens if it gets taxed? Do I pay Buyee or DHL (this is my preferred option) or do I have to go pick it up and pay in person? With Covid-19 around I don't want to go out (yes I think it will still be a concern next year.)

if you ship via Fedex or DHL and the shipment is taxed by customs upon arrival, Fedex/DHL will collect any tax due from you when they deliver at your door if the seller hasn't already charge you tax deposit upon purchase (eg. Buyee and most other sellers like HLJ/HS/Amiami). if the seller already withheld tax (eg. Amazon JP charged you a tax deposit), then likely Fedex and DHL won't collect any tax from you unless there was an additional assessment by customs. for all other shipping methods (including EMS, ironically) you will need to pick up and pay tax personally, except if the seller already withheld tax and customs deemed it sufficient. 

[Major Focker]

On 7/8/2020 at 10:29 AM, Valkyrie Hunter D said:

Man, I'm just reeling from the nostalgia bomb sh9000 dropped.  It's sad that Bandai will most likely not make any matching Boazanian enemies for this Voltes to battle with. Maybe next gen Sofubis?

at least they included a Bozanian saucer.

i guess my cats can take turns as monster of the week.

 

[F360]

Soul of Chogokin GX-94 Dancouga Black Wing

https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000146850/

22,000 yen 

Reservation acceptance start: July 10, 2020 16:00

 

 

 

https://okini.land/en/21305-soul-of-chogokin-gx-94-black-wing-bandai-spirits.html

https://mykombini.com/en/january-2021/19227-soul-of-chogokin-gx-94-dancouga-super-beast-machine-god-black-wing-bandai-limited.html

https://www.biginjap.com/en/completed-models/24208-gx-94-dancouga-super-beast-machine-god-black-wing.html

 

[hachi]

14 hours ago, Major Focker said:

if you ship via Fedex or DHL and the shipment is taxed by customs upon arrival, Fedex/DHL will collect any tax due from you when they deliver at your door if the seller hasn't already charge you tax deposit upon purchase (eg. Buyee and most other sellers like HLJ/HS/Amiami). if the seller already withheld tax (eg. Amazon JP charged you a tax deposit), then likely Fedex and DHL won't collect any tax from you unless there was an additional assessment by customs. for all other shipping methods (including EMS, ironically) you will need to pick up and pay tax personally, except if the seller already withheld tax and customs deemed it sufficient. 

Thanks that cleared that up for me. I'll wait a bit see if there's any opening from HLJ etc.

[VF-Zer0S]

3 hours ago, F360 said:

Soul of Chogokin GX-94 Dancouga Black Wing

https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000146850/

22,000 yen 

Reservation acceptance start: July 10, 2020 16:00

 

 

 

https://okini.land/en/21305-soul-of-chogokin-gx-94-black-wing-bandai-spirits.html

https://mykombini.com/en/january-2021/19227-soul-of-chogokin-gx-94-dancouga-super-beast-machine-god-black-wing-bandai-limited.html

https://www.biginjap.com/en/completed-models/24208-gx-94-dancouga-super-beast-machine-god-black-wing.html

 

I love Black wing but the old Dancouga needs a update. I’ll save money with the sentinel but appreciate the links Incase I change my mind 

[JB0]

Oooh. That's very tempting.

[mark-1s]

14 hours ago, VF-Zer0S said:

I love Black wing but the old Dancouga needs a update. I’ll save money with the sentinel but appreciate the links Incase I change my mind 

HLJ's got a pre-order for a renewal version up: https://www.hlj.com/chogokin-damashii-gx-13r-super-beast-machine-god-dancouga-renewal-version-bans60727

[VF-Zer0S]

2 hours ago, mark-1s said:

HLJ's got a pre-order for a renewal version up: https://www.hlj.com/chogokin-damashii-gx-13r-super-beast-machine-god-dancouga-renewal-version-bans60727

No I’ve seen that one.  The Top looks alright but the legs throw off the look. That and the lack of waist swivel/ab crunch just ruin it for me. It needs a straight 2.0. Black wing doesn’t deserve this lol

[sh9000]

 

[Sandman]

On 7/9/2020 at 4:30 PM, F360 said:

Soul of Chogokin GX-94 Dancouga Black Wing

https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000146850/

22,000 yen 

Reservation acceptance start: July 10, 2020 16:00

 

 

 

https://okini.land/en/21305-soul-of-chogokin-gx-94-black-wing-bandai-spirits.html

https://mykombini.com/en/january-2021/19227-soul-of-chogokin-gx-94-dancouga-super-beast-machine-god-black-wing-bandai-limited.html

https://www.biginjap.com/en/completed-models/24208-gx-94-dancouga-super-beast-machine-god-black-wing.html

 

Is the color right on Black Wing? The blue doesn't seem right.

[sh9000]

 

[Grey728]

Voltes V DX available at both BBTS and Amazon

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/129639

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C3B35VF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mChjFbNFDFQN0

 

[hachi]

On 8/1/2020 at 3:55 AM, Grey728 said:

Voltes V DX available at both BBTS and Amazon

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/129639

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C3B35VF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mChjFbNFDFQN0

 

lol already unavailable from amazon. Thanks for the links!

[treatment]

26 minutes ago, hachi said:

lol already unavailable from amazon. Thanks for the links!

errr, it's still available.

you might want to clear your browser-cache or something.

[hachi]

1 minute ago, treatment said:

errr, it's still available.

you might want to clear your browser-cache or something.

Oh must be the address then

[hachi]

How big is a SOC box (esp. with shipping box)? Amazon has listed the Voltes V dimensions as 2.5 x 20.3 x 35.6 cm but I doubt that's the whole package. Any ideas?

[sqidd]

1 hour ago, hachi said:

How big is a SOC box (esp. with shipping box)? Amazon has listed the Voltes V dimensions as 2.5 x 20.3 x 35.6 cm but I doubt that's the whole package. Any ideas?

DX Mazinger 26x17x13 in

[Major Focker]

On 8/7/2020 at 10:34 AM, hachi said:

How big is a SOC box (esp. with shipping box)? Amazon has listed the Voltes V dimensions as 2.5 x 20.3 x 35.6 cm but I doubt that's the whole package. Any ideas?

that's just the assembled figure, which is advertised at being almost 36 cm tall.

for comparison, the similarly sized DX Combattler had box dimensions of 46.6cm x 42.4cm x 32.5cm / 6440g

but since this V5 includes a Big Falcon display base, it's likely going to be a longer box, closer to what sqidd mentioned for the Mazinger, which also had a big display unit.

[hachi]

On 8/7/2020 at 11:36 AM, sqidd said:

DX Mazinger 26x17x13 in

 

On 8/9/2020 at 4:31 PM, Major Focker said:

that's just the assembled figure, which is advertised at being almost 36 cm tall.

for comparison, the similarly sized DX Combattler had box dimensions of 46.6cm x 42.4cm x 32.5cm / 6440g

but since this V5 includes a Big Falcon display base, it's likely going to be a longer box, closer to what sqidd mentioned for the Mazinger, which also had a big display unit.

Thanks! That gives me some idea about the shipping cost.

[Major Focker]

not sure if this is the right place, but the metal content in this thread seems higher than most.

anyway, if ever i chance upon 220k yen tucked in between my sofa cushions, there's this:

https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2549010001001

[sqidd]

1 hour ago, Major Focker said:

not sure if this is the right place, but the metal content in this thread seems higher than most.

anyway, if ever i chance upon 220k yen tucked in between my sofa cushions, there's this:

https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2549010001001

I think you mean 2.2K yen.

[crackpot]

13 minutes ago, sqidd said:

I think you mean 2.2K yen.

No. It is 220K Yen or 2,250 USD.

[Grey728]

1/144 scale made mostly with titanium. Too rich for my blood.

[sqidd]

4 minutes ago, crackpot said:

No. It is 220K Yen or 2,250 USD.

Me  >>>>

And.....$2,250!!!!!!!! 1/144 scale!!!!!! Is it made of gold?

[sqidd]

2 minutes ago, Grey728 said:

1/144 scale made mostly with titanium. Too rich for my blood.

Titanium is not expensive enough to justify that price. That's insane.

And what is the point of making it out of titanium anyway? It needs to be light weight why?

[Sanity is Optional]

BeCaUsE gUnDaNiUm.

[JB0]

13 hours ago, sqidd said:

Titanium is not expensive enough to justify that price. That's insane.

And what is the point of making it out of titanium anyway? It needs to be light weight why?

Because the original Gundam was made of lunar titanium.

[sqidd]

1 hour ago, JB0 said:

Because the original Gundam was made of lunar titanium.

It’s not lunar titanium. It’s most likely Russian. 

[Major Focker]

it's comforting to know i'm not the only one shocked/perplexed by the asking price for this Gundam.

i was starting to feel like i was a second-rate collector for balking at the premium.

[Lolicon]

If anyone is still looking for the new SOC Leopardon, it's on AJ for 16k (tax included so around 14500 when you checkout).

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/gp/product/B0868P5F41/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Grey728]

1 hour ago, Lolicon said:

If anyone is still looking for the new SOC Leopardon, it's on AJ for 16k (tax included so around 14500 when you checkout).

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/gp/product/B0868P5F41/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That's a great price! Thank you! 

[Grey728]

 

[no3Ljm]

I'm getting excited for this one come December.

Displayed at Tamashii Nations 2020.

[sqidd]

1 minute ago, no3Ljm said:

I'm getting excited for this one come December.

Displayed at Tamashii Nations 2020.

Right!!!