VF5SS Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 I fully understand Bandai doesn't want to take risks on toys that are expensive to produce but I gotta say http://d.hatena.ne.jp/type97/20090228 Bandai promised an awful lot in the past. I'm glad they're bringing their A game to Frontier finally but I feel like some of the lackluster performance of the toys is partially their fault. Quote
Chronocidal Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Random thought just occurred to me, and I can't say there's anything solid to back it up.. but given the situation with web shops, I half wonder if Bandai might be taking flak from their home customer base, blaming low stock problems on online shops that cater to other countries? I mean, it might not be that specific.. but it wouldn't surprise me if they decided they needed to focus on getting their stock to the intended audience of Macross, rather than the online masses. If you're having to cut down production due to budget issues, it would make sense to focus on the local fanbase I guess. Doesn't mean they couldn't make a ton of profit selling outside Japan.. but if they have to cut back, they might be giving first dibs to local retailers. Quote
azrael Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 This thread is shaping up to be an instant macrossworld classic or/and it will get locked Silly boy. Just wait till it actually comes out. It's not a MW toy thread till the actual toy complaints come. "Oh it's not tampo." "This part gets loose." "OMG! <small random part> explodes after X-transformations." Quote
logos Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Dammit I go on holiday for a couple of weeks and this is what miss!?!??!!? Is it still available for preorder anywhere? Quote
Archer Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) I just hope this doesn't keep up for releases like the VF-25G and what-not. Honestly, this is a bit rediculous, whether retailers knew about stock availability or Bandai is just screwing around. What is the point of cheaper releases if you're gonna have to end up paying more anyways for scalper prices. Honestly, although it may be more expensive, the refinement and actual respect to customers that I have seen from Yamato truly put it ahead as the better company in my mind, and cases like these only further cement it. I don't know about you guys, but I'll be chilling in the VF-4 thread, where I'm confident that my hours of rambling will at least result in allowing me to pick up a release with ease, even if it is an online exclusive. Edited March 1, 2012 by Archer Quote
boyarque Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 hurmm....I really want to believe Bandai still has not updated their total allocation to the retailers yet...but recent experience with the SHF Kamen Riders says otherwise. Well, I guess if I miss this one, it will contribute to my 'Buy VF-4G' Trust Funds . Quote
pud333 Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 I just hope this doesn't keep up for releases like the VF-25G and what-not. Honestly, this is a bit rediculous, whether retailers knew about stock availability or Bandai is just screwing around. What is the point of cheaper releases if you're gonna have to end up paying more anyways for scalper prices. Honestly, although it may be more expensive, the refinement and actual respect to customers that I have seen from Yamato truly put it ahead as the better company in my mind, and cases like these only further cement it. I don't know about you guys, but I'll be chilling in the VF-4 thread, where I'm confident that my hours of rambling will at least result in allowing me to pick up a release with ease, even if it is an online exclusive. Yeah, Yamato wins hands down in the fan friendly department. It's not even close. Makes me want to support them more. As for future releases, I think it's a good bet that for Michel and Luca's valks, we're going to have to go through the same thing again. Quote
Dobber Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Does this sort of thing happen with other Bandai products as well? Chris Quote
VF5SS Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 The Tiger and Bunny SH Figuarts sold out very quickly as well. Quote
Archer Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 No, not really (at least, not for their cash cow, gundam). I was able to pick up the recent tamashii nations Gundam Fix Metal Composite Origin version a few months after release for nearly the same price as HLJ's pre-order. At the same time though, wait a year or longer, and you will be paying scalper prices for something that shouldn't be worth that much (although most have got it if they want the product at that point). Bandai's Gundam releases, from my experiences, are larger, but suffer the same re-release issues as most of all of Bandai's product. Quote
VF5SS Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Just to add, they keep re-issuing the Tiger and Bunny figures but they sell out rather quickly each time. Quote
Dobber Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Well that's disappointing to here. It SEEMS like they are really missing an opportunity to make some more money here. I too understand about risks, like what Veef said.....but, like Veef also pointed out, Bandai's early Frontier releases left a lot to be desired....not counting the 1/72 kits. Crap products won't sell well, the crappy looking v1 25 series (that apparently had qc issues as well) and then the parts forming vf100 series. Now they show the series some love with nicely designed v2 25's, 29, and now the 171. The fans want them but now they seem to be gun shy because they got burnt on their crappy early releases. Chris Quote
Horatio Positronic Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 2/28/12 8:11PM me, over IM to a friend: New fancy space-plane just got announced. I'm not gonna let this one slip through my fingers. [i included a link to pictures of the 171] Today: ARGH!!!!! I missed out on the VF-25F and VF-25S renewal versions too. Very frustrating. Quote
GU-11 Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Well that's disappointing to here. It SEEMS like they are really missing an opportunity to make some more money here. I too understand about risks, like what Veef said.....but, like Veef also pointed out, Bandai's early Frontier releases left a lot to be desired....not counting the 1/72 kits. Crap products won't sell well, the crappy looking v1 25 series (that apparently had qc issues as well) and then the parts forming vf100 series. Now they show the series some love with nicely designed v2 25's, 29, and now the 171. The fans want them but now they seem to be gun shy because they got burnt on their crappy early releases. Chris If the Bandai guys had any common sense, they'd realize just how awful the V1's were, and that's why they didn't sell. It's not that no one wanted VF-25 figures, it's that they don't want QC-ridden VF-25 figures that can't pull a decent GERWALK mode if their lives depended on it. Or maybe they're thinking the MF franchise is no longer as hot as it was a couple years back, and didn't want to risk it? Either way, there's still Yamato, even if it might take five or more years to get the MF license. On the bright side, it might take me about that long to save the cash for their Valks, considering the current prices. Quote
VF5SS Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 that apparently had qc issues as well If you're talking about parts breaking out of box or being poorly designed they weaken, that's a design issue quality control is you don't get a robot with a giant smear of paint or two left arms out of the box Quote
ps99042 Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Guess the dream is over. I was so happy at the beginning of the week when I read about this and even got the wife's permission to buy it. Oh well, I'll find something else to buy. Quote
Kelsain Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Hi res pics on HobbySearch make me sad. But I too feel resigned at this point of the day. Here's hoping Bandai gets their heads outta their asses when the recolor/re-release comes down the pipe. Not holding my breath though. Quote
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Hi res pics on HobbySearch make me sad. But I too feel resigned at this point of the day. Here's hoping Bandai gets their heads outta their asses when the recolor/re-release comes down the pipe. Not holding my breath though. Don't feel too bad about the how the high res pics on HS make you want the VF-171EX more. It actually already shows a flaw in their resin/prototype design. There's a crack on the left forearm: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10178529a2/20/2. If it's not corrected in the final version... it will eventually show up stress marks in the same area. Quote
UN Spacy Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Stop complaining and buy, http://www.anime-exp...om/product/8512 Quote
pud333 Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) You gotta pay up front though. It's been up for at least five minutes, so it's the longest open preorder so far, lol! Edited March 2, 2012 by pud333 Quote
CF18 Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 I installed this addon today to scan all the shops, DDOS style: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/update-scanner/ Around 9pm EST today, anime-export pre-order list was updated with this: They were adding one item every few minutes, until around 10:10pm the DX VF-171EX is up (10% off, not the usual 20%) http://www.anime-export.com/product/8512 It is still open at 10:18pm... Quote
stormshadow0621 Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Just got mine from anime-export...hope it pulls through. (Pays to work late today). Thinking of getting two but decided not to be greedy. Quote
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Stop complaining and buy, http://www.anime-exp...om/product/8512 DONE! Not complaining! Was crying though, lol. It beats Ishop2go's price. Quote
Graham Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Yep, I just snagged one on Anime-Export. Graham Quote
stormshadow0621 Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) (I left at 11:05 PM PST to work out yesterday and missed the amiami window by 3 minutes...) Was kicking myself about it all day today. Edited March 2, 2012 by stormshadow0621 Quote
ps99042 Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 I installed this addon today to scan all the shops, DDOS style: https://addons.mozil...update-scanner/ Around 9pm EST today, anime-export pre-order list was updated with this: They were adding one item every few minutes, until around 10:10pm the DX VF-171EX is up (10% off, not the usual 20%) http://www.anime-exp...om/product/8512 It is still open at 10:18pm... Yup, definitely open but the site won't let me register and eventually timed out on me. Not sure if I want to try them out because of this... Quote
Tober Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Thinking of getting two but decided not to be greedy. Limit of one per customer. Quote
pud333 Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Yup, definitely open but the site won't let me register and eventually timed out on me. Not sure if I want to try them out because of this... Site is being hammered right now due to all the refreshing. Quote
Graham Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 I've ordered from Anime-Export before, they are safe and reliable. The site probably timed out cus of all the people (like myself), hitting F5 all morning..........LOL! Graham Quote
crasis Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) Anime-export is being HAMMERED right now. I can't get through. >_< EDIT: SOLD frakkING OUT. Edited March 2, 2012 by crasis Quote
ps99042 Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Guess the site crashed on me when I ordered because...IT'S SOLD OUT! This has GOT to be a sign. Quote
pud333 Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Anime-export is being HAMMERED right now. I can't get through. >_< EDIT: SOLD frakkING OUT. 20 minutes or so it was open I believe. The site got wasted by people so it looked like it was almost going to crash or something. Did you get one? Or did you get kicked out like others did? Quote
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