wm cheng Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Well, I bit the bullet (thanks Kyp!)... with Ami Ami - it was 4,560Y for EMS (which is more in line) - they will not send via Registered SAL as its over 2kg, its actually 2.4kg. So it came out to 25,530Y total, now I gotta brace for the customs & duties charges when it hits Canada. Has anyone gotten AmiAmi to declare it as a gift or undervalue it? Cobbled together enough little white markings that I can't wait to give it a dark wash with some dry brushing too to weather it up slightly. Maybe these photoetched parts might step it up a notch eh? http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOMs-1-700-USS-Hammann-Sims-Class-Destroyer-Photo-etched-set-778-/400655335970 Ordered this case from HLJ too; http://www.hlj.com/product/YLSPPC-KN14CL/Sup It perfectly fits these ships (my Andromeda is in one and it looks like its made for it). Edited January 31, 2014 by wm cheng Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drad Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I've ordered from AmiAmi several times but I don't remember if any of the packages were marked as a gift or undervalued. Then again I've never had to pay customs and duties charges. Was I supposed to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Broke out the tape measure, the model is right at 16 and 3/4 inches in length. wm cheng, you're gonna love it, can't wait to see what you do with it. @ Drad : No man, that's the great thing about living in the states. Edited January 31, 2014 by Kyp Durron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drad Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 He'll make it even more awesome. Then ours will look very plain in comparison. VERY plain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Can someone here please translate this for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Can someone here please translate this for me? PICT0434.JPG To stop Press 1 & 3 at the sametime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antibiotictab Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 To stop Press 1 & 3 at the sametime You beat me to it. Yeah, to stop, push the button # 1 and #3 at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys, I was wondering what the frack that did, because I was trying those two buttons by themselves, but nothing was happening, now I know why! Edited January 31, 2014 by Kyp Durron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 The sister-in-law's coming in from Japan, maybe I'll get her to pick one up for me. They're 19,328 on Amazon Japan, so that works out to about $211 Canadian dollars.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Well, I bit the bullet (thanks Kyp!)... with Ami Ami - it was 4,560Y for EMS (which is more in line) - they will not send via Registered SAL as its over 2kg, its actually 2.4kg. So it came out to 25,530Y total, now I gotta brace for the customs & duties charges when it hits Canada. Has anyone gotten AmiAmi to declare it as a gift or undervalue it? Cobbled together enough little white markings that I can't wait to give it a dark wash with some dry brushing too to weather it up slightly. Maybe these photoetched parts might step it up a notch eh? http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOMs-1-700-USS-Hammann-Sims-Class-Destroyer-Photo-etched-set-778-/400655335970 Ordered this case from HLJ too; http://www.hlj.com/product/YLSPPC-KN14CL/Sup It perfectly fits these ships (my Andromeda is in one and it looks like its made for it). I had Canada Customs miss my VF-4. It was a good day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Warp Color Yuki, Okita, and Niimi looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I had Canada Customs miss my VF-4. It was a good day! Lucky you! I guess there's always hope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Minecin still in route to me. I live in canada and t cost me $285 can. Can anyone tell me if you have to cut parts out of sprues on this thing like the old soul of popyicon version? I really hope not. I can never cut them out good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Isn't it pre-assembled? BTW, cancelled my Starblazers version, and ordered a proper Yamato version of the GX-64. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drad Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Minecin still in route to me. I live in canada and t cost me $285 can. Can anyone tell me if you have to cut parts out of sprues on this thing like the old soul of popyicon version? I really hope not. I can never cut them out good. No need to cut anything out. It's all just sitting in the trays, ready to plug in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drad Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Isn't it pre-assembled? BTW, cancelled my Starblazers version, and ordered a proper Yamato version of the GX-64. Mostly. The deck guns, catapults and anchors need to be plugged in, but that's as much assembly as it requires. Everything else is ready to go out of the box. Edit: You'll need a small Philips screwdriver to remove the battery compartment cover on the underside of the ship. The screw is hidden under a panel. Edited February 4, 2014 by Drad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antibiotictab Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 The movie will start screening in late autumn. Probably November. http://yamato2199.net/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Minecin still in route to me. I live in canada and t cost me $285 can. Can anyone tell me if you have to cut parts out of sprues on this thing like the old soul of popyicon version? I really hope not. I can never cut them out good. I'd love to hear from fellow Canadians how much customs/duties we end up paying (or any pleasant surprises of sneaking though!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Despite the snowstorm, my GX-64 arrived yesterday. Only had a brief look at it but I can tell it's amazing just by looking at the AA batteries. Size-wise it's the same size as the Taito Super Mechanics model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Mostly. The deck guns, catapults and anchors need to be plugged in, but that's as much assembly as it requires. Everything else is ready to go out of the box. Edit You'll need a small Philips screwdriver to remove the battery compartment cover on the underside of the ship. The screw is hidden under a panel. That's not bad at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzan Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 The movie will start screening in late autumn. Probably November. http://yamato2199.net/index.html Is there plans for more than one film? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antibiotictab Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Is there plans for more than one film? No other news was revealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drad Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Despite the snowstorm, my GX-64 arrived yesterday. Only had a brief look at it but I can tell it's amazing just by looking at the AA batteries. Size-wise it's the same size as the Taito Super Mechanics model. How d'ya like it so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I'd love to hear from fellow Canadians how much customs/duties we end up paying (or any pleasant surprises of sneaking though!). When i first started this hobby back in 2008 i use to get hit hard by customs. Lately (last couple of years) i've rarely been hit by custom fees. I'm not sure why. It seems pretty random and arbitrary. Some observations i've noticed: -Using EMS seems to mostly avoid custom fees. It does happen but rarely compared to other shipping options. -Conversely when someone ships to me using UPS i get hit hard by customs. UPS will usually invoice me for a handling fee as well (WTF!). Fed-ex is the same as well. -Never pay customs fees from Nippon Yassen (probably because they declare lower value). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 No need to cut anything out. It's all just sitting in the trays, ready to plug in. That's good to hear. The Soul of Popynica version requires you to cut certain pieces (mostly everything that stick out of the main hall) out of spruces. I was really disappointed with that. Hate cutting stuff out of spruces for a non-model. With a model at least you can sand it down and paint over it. Isn't it pre-assembled? BTW, cancelled my Starblazers version, and ordered a proper Yamato version of the GX-64. There's a Starblazers version? How much is it? Where do you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drad Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) The Star Blazers version of the GX-64 is just the Yamato 2199 sold under the Star Blazers 2199 name. Now, whether that's just a sticker on the Japanese box or a newly-printed box with Star Blazers 2199 on it, I don't know. The base/stand may or may not have been changed as well. I'm not clear on that either. The ship itself is the same. Price is anywhere from $230-$280, and you can find it on most major US retail sites. Edited February 6, 2014 by Drad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Damn it, I just broke down and ordered the GX-64 from AmiAmi. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Damn it, I just broke down and ordered the GX-64 from AmiAmi. Chris Good man, you'll be glad you did. BTW, AmiAmi now has limited this to 1 per customer. *This item is limited to 1 per customer. (Limit includes all AmiAmi stores and previous orders.) Duplicate orders will be canceled. Edited February 6, 2014 by Kyp Durron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drad Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Damn it, I just broke down and ordered the GX-64 from AmiAmi. Chris Very gooooood.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Very gooooood.... It's scary how easily corruptible I can be when it comes to SBY! ............................. Ordered this case from HLJ too; http://www.hlj.com/product/YLSPPC-KN14CL/Sup It perfectly fits these ships (my Andromeda is in one and it looks like its made for it). I'd like to get that too, any pictures how it looks with the Yamato or Andromeda? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drad Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Just ordered Yamato 2199 Capt. Juzo Okita, by Megahouse. The ship needs her captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I received a payment notification for my Megahouse Okita last night. I'm looking forward to seeing the figure in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 So has anyone figured out how the Cosmo Falcons on the rear pallets are supposed to launch? The rear carousel is located directly over the launch hatch so any fighter on the "underside" of a pallet would interfere with the launch platform that a fighter would be slid onto and then lowered onto the launch door for it's drop. Did that make any sense? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I'd like to get that too, any pictures how it looks with the Yamato or Andromeda? Chris I'll try to remember to take a shot of it tonight. Unfortunately, HLJ only offers EMS shipping for this item, so while the case was reasonably priced at 1,760Y, it was 3,300 for EMS so the total cost came up to 5,060Y (a bit of a shock). Anyways, it looks really good inside and it should arrive at almost the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Mine came in. Got hit with a $37.50 customs charge. Fu~~~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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