Gundam Figure Thread - Newtype GN-002

F360 · June 2, 2015

at least their pre-order start date is never a surprise, they always post the date , weeks before.

F360 · June 3, 2015

I just notice GGinfinite have the pre-order up for Metal Build Strike Freedom. They posted the price at $225.89

Which is the same pre-order pricing as their METAL BUILD Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Mina.

Their pre-order requires payment upfront.

It's still too early as the official price hasn't been announce yet, but it's a start.

http://gginfinite.com/Metal-Build-Strike-Freedom-Gundam.html

Scyla · June 3, 2015

So I asked the HLJ customer service about the Gold Frame order window that went up and if my order (that is listed now on my preorders is valid). This is the response I got:

Dear Scyla,

Thank you for writing. Unfortunately, there was a problem in our system, and BAN995692 became available by mistake. We received your order for the Metal Build Gundam Astray Gold Frame on May 31, but it was when our system made it available by mistake, unfortunately. We cannot confirm availability, but we will not delete your order. It is possible that we will have a few excess pieces and your order will be filled.

Sorry for the vague answer, but your understanding is appreciated.

Best Regards,

HLJ Customer Service

This might be interesting for the other board members that got an preorder in.

So I'm not sure I should keep my preorder with BBTS. I guess as long as one item becomes available before the other I can safely cancel the excess order. I would prefer to go with HLJ because it is cheaper and I assume HLJ would have it available first because they are based of Japan and BBTS have to wait till their shipment arrive.

I could also cancel the BBTS preorder since some of the Metal Build and Fix Figuration are still available and hope the Gold Frame will meet the same fate.

Any opinions?

Edited June 3, 2015 by Scyla

Loop · June 3, 2015

I would wait until HLJ has stock and and validates that they can send it to you. If they can secure one for you, you will have time to cancel the BBTS order. Most of the time when I miss out on a JP web shop pre-order I go with BBTS next. They are usually behind a bit because they are based in the US. I usually see people posting reviews and pics before BBTS even has mine on the truck, so you have time.

F360 · June 4, 2015

Yeah no worries , BBTS won't get them earlier than 2 weeks after release. Maybe even a month later. So just keep your BBTS as backup . Also even if you forget to cancel , you can still get a full refund on your Pre-order from BBST , but it'll be in store credit form.

don't forget CDJapan , they might have some extras too .

F360 · June 4, 2015

Cdjapan have some metal build astray gold frame

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-132399?utm_source=MAIL&utm_medium=html&utm_content=NEOGDS-132399&utm_campaign=Goods

joppewo · June 23, 2015

Seems to be 27,000JPY

Edited June 23, 2015 by joppewo

June 23, 2015

Seems to be 27,000JPY

is that the normal price for metal builds? the gold frame is 22000-23000 yen.

joppewo · June 23, 2015

Prior to 2015, non of the metal builds breached the 20,000 jpy mark: http://tamashii.jp/item_brand/metal_build/

We do need to factor in the weak yen though, so 22,000 for the gold frame at today's rate would be similar to the 18,750 for Destiny.

But if the SF is retailing at 27,000 as being reported around.. that seems a bit too much.

Will probably get the official Tamashii post within the week and pre-orders to open the week after.

eggy99 · June 23, 2015

Ouch! ¥27,000 is pretty rich. I was hoping to get 2, but maybe only one if that ends up being the confirmed price.

chyll2 · June 24, 2015

Ouch indeed! I really need to space out purchase and pre orders to get this one. I was expecting 25,000 tops for SF.

June 24, 2015

Prior to 2015, non of the metal builds breached the 20,000 jpy mark: http://tamashii.jp/item_brand/metal_build/

We do need to factor in the weak yen though, so 22,000 for the gold frame at today's rate would be similar to the 18,750 for Destiny.

But if the SF is retailing at 27,000 as being reported around.. that seems a bit too much.

Will probably get the official Tamashii post within the week and pre-orders to open the week after.

thanks... i guess it's time to wait till it's official but it looks like that's going to be the price...

F360 · June 24, 2015

Well if it's 27000 then the pre-order price would be cheaper , maybe around 24,300 which still isn't too bad.

joppewo · June 24, 2015

¥27,000 (not sure if tax is included; otherwise ¥25,000 w/o tax)

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Edited June 24, 2015 by joppewo

chyll2 · June 24, 2015

Well if it's 27000 then the pre-order price would be cheaper , maybe around 24,300 which still isn't too bad.

yeah, i forgot that this can get 5 to 20% discount (10% more likely)

joppewo · June 24, 2015

CDJapan has the MB Gold Frame up for orders again: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-132399

Kanedas Bike · June 25, 2015

Put me down for a Metal Build Strike Freedom, price is a bit high, but not in "ridiculous" territory.

-b.

Loop · June 25, 2015

It's definitely in my cart if I can get one lol.

June 25, 2015

are these hard to get?

Kanedas Bike · June 25, 2015

are these hard to get?

They really can be - especially at places like HLJ and AmiAmi. They are sometimes (or maybe usually) available at Amazon.com for US customers.

But count on this as another in the same vein of Bandai Macross pre-order madness.

-b.

xrentonx · June 25, 2015

Why do I keep thinking they already did a Strike Freedom as an MB? I'm probably just confusing it with the PG kit. Anyway it looks nice but I'm not sure if I'm a big enough fan of the design to get one.

Kanedas Bike · June 25, 2015

Why do I keep thinking they already did a Strike Freedom as an MB? I'm probably just confusing it with the PG kit. Anyway it looks nice but I'm not sure if I'm a big enough fan of the design to get one.

Because they did a Metal Build Freedom;

http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN969767/Gun

-b.

xrentonx · June 25, 2015

THAT's it! Thanks for that. It was an itch I couldn't scratch for a long time

June 25, 2015

believe in the church of yamato

Kanedas Bike · June 25, 2015

THAT's it! Thanks for that. It was an itch I couldn't scratch for a long time

LOL - no problem sir.

believe in the church of yamato

I worship at the alter my friend.

-b.

joppewo · June 25, 2015

Tamashii page for SF is up: http://tamashii.jp/special/metalbuild/strikefreedom/

Pre-orders open on 1st July

Edited June 25, 2015 by joppewo

F360 · June 25, 2015

Time to set the alarms ....

joppewo · June 25, 2015

MB Gold Frame re-opened on Ami: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-009932&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Dmetal+build%24pagemax%3D40%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1

F360 · June 25, 2015

Pic review of the Metal Build Astray is up . By hacchaka

http://blog.livedoor.jp/hacchaka/archives/51952850.html

Maybe i have been looking at the vf-19adv pic too much but this Metal build feels kinda lacking on the Tampo.

joppewo · June 25, 2015

Pic review of the Metal Build Astray is up . By hacchaka

http://blog.livedoor.jp/hacchaka/archives/51952850.html

Maybe i have been looking at the vf-19adv pic too much but this Metal build feels kinda lacking on the Tampo.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Metal Builds never had much tampos to begin with (e.g. Destiny)

That's unless you're referring to the GFFMC line.

Loop · June 26, 2015

I find the Tampo is good enough for me. I kinda feel like the VF-19A has too much, but as someone said in the VF-19 thread the VF-19A is like a Katoki version.

F360 · June 26, 2015

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Metal Builds never had much tampos to begin with (e.g. Destiny)

That's unless you're referring to the GFFMC line.

Their Seed line doesn't have much , But their 00 line have more , but they are more of a bit detail here and there kinda, lots of little tiny decals here and there , well not really lots but it's has a pretty good amount . ex. Exia Avalanche .

Which is why I brought up the VF-19adv, after looking at that and then look at the large piece of Black on the Metal Build astray , it just feel abit off. I think it have more to do with the smooth black than anything else .

I'm fine with it too , still looks good . I'm waiting for it to release so I can ship it with my Vf-19adv. Suppose to be today ,

Loop · June 26, 2015

I thought about getting a copy of the gold frame from Japan, but it looks like my BBTS order is slightly cheaper after shipping so I am sticking with that one.

Edited June 26, 2015 by Loop

F360 · June 26, 2015

I thought about getting a copy of the gold frame from Japan, but it looks like my BBTS order is slightly cheaper after shipping so I am sticking with that one.

If that's the case you should Keep an eyes for the metal build gold frame at HLJ. Their preorder price was 18,700 yen. So on release date when theirs left overs you know where to go. Even with whatever shipping , the total should be cheaper than BBTS

joppewo · June 26, 2015

Tamashii official review page for Gold Frame: http://tamashii.jp/column/30/

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