subie81 Posted March 4, 2017 Posted March 4, 2017 I've been frantically checking the Japanese sites to get an MB F91!! Still no luck! I'm dreading that I'm going to end up paying the bbts price of $214 for that thing! We're getting closer and closer to the Japanese release date so I'm hoping more open up. Quote
F360 Posted March 4, 2017 Posted March 4, 2017 "METAL BUILD special exhibition " under holding of the AKIBA showroom in Akihabara, Tokyo. "METAL BUILD Gundam F91 MSV Option Set" was exhibited for the first time at this venue! Quote
Aye Aye Posted March 4, 2017 Posted March 4, 2017 Now that is awesome! Its so funny that the F91 is getting all this love when it's place in UC lore is so short-lived. Still the MB looks fantastic. Quote
Aye Aye Posted March 4, 2017 Posted March 4, 2017 The US retailer MB 'upcharge' does sort of even out with the shipping being rolled in from JP, but you still have to pay for domestic shipping which sucks. I did PO that crazy Red Frame power arm set through proxy though, not sure I'll ever take it out the box bc it so friggin huge with that hilt/beam sword thing. Not sure I want the Kai either, along with still having a WIP on the PG kit, I'm kinda Red Framed out atm. Secured a 7 Sword PO though, so that's done with...wallet is on fire, and now smoldering ash..haha Quote
Loop Posted March 4, 2017 Posted March 4, 2017 For the backup I went with, it had a free domestic shipping option. Quote
F360 Posted March 5, 2017 Posted March 5, 2017 www.eknightmedia.com/ms-gundam-00v-battlefield-record-00-gundam-seven-sword-g-metal-build-action-figure-by-bandai-tamashii-nations.html$219 free shipping but Tax in Cali. Quote
Archer Posted March 5, 2017 Posted March 5, 2017 Anywhere left to get in on the F91 Metal Build pre-order? I don't even mind paying somewhat up-marked rates if it means securing one before this goes the way of the metal build strike freedom. Quote
Eslim109 Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 The new F91 model looks a lot better than the one that's coming out this month. I like the way the shoulder blades are oriented. Quote
General Rasp Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 On 3/4/2017 at 0:01 AM, F360 said: "METAL BUILD special exhibition " under holding of the AKIBA showroom in Akihabara, Tokyo. "METAL BUILD Gundam F91 MSV Option Set" was exhibited for the first time at this venue! Looks like a nice option set. I will be picking that up, hopefully it won't be P-Bandai. I wonder if Bandai will do a recolor with Harrison Martin scheme? Quote
F360 Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, General Rasp said: Looks like a nice option set. I will be picking that up, hopefully it won't be P-Bandai. I wonder if Bandai will do a recolor with Harrison Martin scheme? It will most likely be P-bandai, Quote
chyll2 Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 ARF is Bandai collector's limited. A bit of good news is that there will be option set, though the set will have different markings on the main MS Quote
chyll2 Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 option set at 5,400 yen (before commission and domestic shipping) http://p-bandai.jp/tamashiiwebshouten/a0011/b0075/ Astray Red Frame Kai at 24840 yen (before commission and domestic shipping, LIMITED TO 1 PER ACCOUNT) http://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000112976/ Quote
F360 Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 nice, pre order date is already set to 03-10-17 19:00 jst. Quote
mog_kupo Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 Im in for one option set, maaaybe for another Red Frame as well Quote
F360 Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 I'm planning on 2 option sets and maybe that Red Frame Kai also. i'm liking the new marking and the darker gray look. What I like most from the Main product content is no mentioning of " Special Sleeve " Quote
chyll2 Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) looks like Tiger pierce is just another gerbera straight. It would be good if they made differentiation of making the tiger pierce a smaller blade. (like the early sketches I've seen before) edit: What other MB release before that are limited to one per account? Will it be harder to catch or I can expect NY to carry it? Edited March 8, 2017 by chyll2 Quote
Shukenzero Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 Dang...preordered two full Kai red frames already...if I'd have known I would have just ordered the option parts. Either way, this release looks sweet, although I prefer the simplicity of the vanilla unit with gerbera straight. Wonder how many more option parts they got for this? Maybe just the helmet thing? Quote
F360 Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 1 hour ago, chyll2 said: looks like Tiger pierce is just another gerbera straight. It would be good if they made differentiation of making the tiger pierce a smaller blade. (like the early sketches I've seen before) edit: What other MB release before that are limited to one per account? Will it be harder to catch or I can expect NY to carry it? The only other MB that was limited to one per account was the first batch of the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY Heine Custom. But the demand was too high so they made 2 more batches. NY can get tricky when there's a low limit, but they probably already have a game plan setup by now to play with the P-bandai ordering limits. They were not ready with the Heine Custom or the Destiny Full package, so they had to cancel some preorders. Quote
F360 Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 22 minutes ago, Shukenzero said: Dang...preordered two full Kai red frames already...if I'd have known I would have just ordered the option parts. Either way, this release looks sweet, although I prefer the simplicity of the vanilla unit with gerbera straight. Wonder how many more option parts they got for this? Maybe just the helmet thing? you are so lucky that you can preorder locally, so much money saved on shipping. They havn't shown anymore for the red frame besides that, I can live without the helmet thing (squid head) , officially salvage unit. Quote
Shukenzero Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 17 minutes ago, F360 said: you are so lucky that you can preorder locally, so much money saved on shipping. They havn't shown anymore for the red frame besides that, I can live without the helmet thing (squid head) , officially salvage unit. Yeah man thanks for the pic. Feel for you about the shipping costs Quote
Loop Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 When I first saw the salvage unit in toy form the first thing I said was "easy pass" and I buy most optional parts lol. It's like using a paper bag with claws to cover up your beautiful metal build toy. Quote
chyll2 Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 kai options parts up at NY at 5850 yen. Unfortunately, the set is already sold out at 26500 yen https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/20376-metal-build-tactical-arms-iil-tiger-pierce-option-set-limited-edition.html Quote
Vortech Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 4 hours ago, chyll2 said: kai options parts up at NY at 5850 yen. Unfortunately, the set is already sold out at 26500 yen https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/20376-metal-build-tactical-arms-iil-tiger-pierce-option-set-limited-edition.html The set is still available on P-Bandai though. I went the proxy route via White Rabbit this morning. Will probably still buy one option set from NY as well. Quote
Eslim109 Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Vortech said: The set is still available on P-Bandai though. I went the proxy route via White Rabbit this morning. Will probably still buy one option set from NY as well. Nvm. I answered my own question. any thoughts as to sites like NY having more stock for the Red Frame set? Edited March 10, 2017 by Eslim109 Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 I'm not familiar with White Rabbit. But based on what I checked on their site. Their EMS shipping cost is somehow in-line with the recent JapanPost pricing. But when I compared their Red Frame Kai pricing, they're atleast Y4000 expensive than Nippon-Yasan due to their service fees. Guess, it's another one of those last resort online ship thing, eh. Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Eslim109 said: Does the service fee from White Rabbit include the international shipment of the figure? Just wondering if the total is reasonable as I've never used White Rabbit before No, I don't think it does. There's a Cart Help section that has the Shipping Rates calculator link. I don't think this international shipment cost is included in that 12.5% service fee. If it does, then that's one cheap shipping cost there. So the overall additional fees is atleast 18% of the said item price. And that doesn't include the international shipping yet. Edited March 10, 2017 by no3Ljm Quote
Vortech Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 53 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: I'm not familiar with White Rabbit. But based on what I checked on their site. Their EMS shipping cost is somehow in-line with the recent JapanPost pricing. But when I compared their Red Frame Kai pricing, they're atleast Y4000 expensive than Nippon-Yasan due to their service fees. Guess, it's another one of those last resort online ship thing, eh. Yup, pricing is not as good as NY, and it is more of a last resort, but it locks in the item. Also international shipping is not included, add another $15-25 depending on how you decide to ship it. Quote
Eslim109 Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 Thanks guys for the info! This Red Frame looks like it's going to be a pain to get Quote
mog_kupo Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 I would be patient with the RF set, the Destiny had several windows and it was more expensive and popular, just wait and Im sure we all get ours Quote
F360 Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 Cdjapan will do proxy service also http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/campaign/Proxy_Shopping_Upgraded_New_Shipping Quote
F360 Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 I can't use the internet much today, was too tired yesterday, and now finally got home , to see METAL BUILD Gundam Astray Red Frame Kai is now sold out at P-Bandai can't even use proxy to get it now, Considering that it's limited to 1 person, it sold out pretty fast, so I hope they will announce another Batch like what they did with MB Destiny. Quote
seti88 Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 5 hours ago, F360 said: Cdjapan will do proxy service also http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/campaign/Proxy_Shopping_Upgraded_New_Shipping Ooo thats a recent launch by cdjapan? How does this compare to other proxy services like buyee? Quote
F360 Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 42 minutes ago, seti88 said: Ooo thats a recent launch by cdjapan? How does this compare to other proxy services like buyee? its more of a relaunch, they use to have proxy service too, but it has high fees and a bit confusing to most. They relaunch it after making it much easier. They also made it connect to all their items, so if it get sold out, you can see right away what's the new going rate price. I never used buyee so I can say about their services. Quote
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