technoblue Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) Why does Amiami have such an awesome price? It's almost enough to make me pull the trigger I know, right, maybe they got a volume discount? I haven't ordered anything from AmiAmi in a while, but there you go. Edited April 7, 2016 by technoblue Quote
warrhead Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 The price difference between the 2 is minimal, as far as I'm concerned- HLJ has my back if this very expensive toy arrives with defects or breakage. Quote
treatment Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 I like to get it, but it's just too expensive. Same priced-out territory like Sentinel's uber-nice but uber-expensive Mazinkaiser... Quote
Lorindor Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) I'm conflicted about if I should order Olson's. Sure, the first Orguss was nice, but that price... And Olson's is not as iconic. Although, I would be able to have another mode on display at the same time, which is nice. As for the CF Orguss II... Well, I hope the Nikick or the Ishkick comes first. Then I'm likely so invested in the line that the completionist in me will make it a no-brainer. Edited April 7, 2016 by Lorindor Quote
VF-Zer0S Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 I think these are for die hard fans. I've never seen this show but I'm really interested in the mech designs. Hopefully they can reissue the original Quote
no3Ljm Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 Updating the PO pricelist. HLJ @ Y33250 AmiAmi @ Y29860 NY @ Y29800 HS @ Y31500 CDJ @ Y33250 Quote
Sandman Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 Wow 5400yen EMS shipping for NY. Anyone know what amiami's shipping will be? Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 Updating the PO pricelist. HLJ @ Y33250 AmiAmi @ Y29860 NY @ Y29800 HS @ Y31500 CDJ @ Y33250 thanks for making this list Quote
no3Ljm Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Wow 5400yen EMS shipping for NY. Anyone know what amiami's shipping will be? I paid Y2880 EMS from AmiAmi for my Orguss. thanks for making this list Hey David! You're welcome. Planning to get one as well? Quote
microtree33 Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 So, both the Orguss and the Olson are pitched as "first releases" as they both include special first release bonuses. I suppose that means a second release is soon on its way for both. I can't find a specific release or PO date or anything, but I am tempted to cancel my PO for the Olson if I can get a NIB Orguss for the same price down the road. The Olson is cool and all, but I really dig the Orguss color scheme. Anybody heard confirmation this is the case? Quote
no3Ljm Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 So, both the Orguss and the Olson are pitched as "first releases" as they both include special first release bonuses. I suppose that means a second release is soon on its way for both. I can't find a specific release or PO date or anything, but I am tempted to cancel my PO for the Olson if I can get a NIB Orguss for the same price down the road. The Olson is cool and all, but I really dig the Orguss color scheme. Anybody heard confirmation this is the case? No official word on "second releases". From what I remember and understand during the first Orguss release bonuses is it came with the first batch releases. And if ever they did release a second batch of Orguss after the first batch got sold weeks or months after, I assumed that it did still have the initial price though without the bonus and it still got sold out after that. NY still have the first Orguss but for a marked up price. But you'll never know if ever they're going to reissue the first Orguss down the line. Hope for the best. Quote
Delta Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 Looking to grab Kei's Hi-Spec Orguss soon. For folks who have it, it seems to be a pretty nice figure? Quote
technoblue Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 (edited) As an Orguss fan, I think it is worth the price. For a more casual fan, I wouldn't want to assume too much because the price is high. The toy is definitely well built and comes out of the box with only a few minor niggles. I would rank the quality well above bar. But you don't have to take my word for it, here are some other opinions: Noel remarked that the Orguss reminded him of a Bandai DX release. Here is his review where he stood the Orguss next to a v2 VF-1: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=40648&p=1191112 DarrinG also provided some excellent photos with a few more opinions on it: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=40648&p=1192052 Later on, he adds some with Tamashii explosion effects. Edited May 1, 2016 by technoblue Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 Looking to grab Kei's Hi-Spec Orguss soon. For folks who have it, it seems to be a pretty nice figure? Not just pretty. It's awesome. The previous Orguss release was a slam dunk, yes? If you meant it as a sure thing, then yes it is. My question is, are they $325 good? It's really hard to say if it is or not for that price point. First of all, there's nothing or same thing to compare to, not like Macross Valks it has a lot of variations to compare to once in awhile. But if the old Takatoku 1/40 Orguss figure is priced atleast $200-250 on secondary market nowadays, then I rather get this one for $300. Which is the same amount I paid shipped from AmiAmi. And to be honest, the only complain that I really have about this release is just the price. But everything else? After playing with the figure for months. It's all perfect for me. (Not to mention those slightly loose joints that I have right OOTB.) And if ever this one end one in discount bins for $200? I'll go out and buy another one and keep it MISB. As an Orguss fan, I think it is worth the price. For a more casual fan, I wouldn't want to assume too much because the price is high. The toy is definitely well built and comes out of the box with only a few minor niggles. I would rank the quality well above bar. But you don't have to take my word for it, here are some other opinions: Noel remarked that the Orguss reminded him of a Bandai DX release. Here is his review where he stood the Orguss next to a v2 VF-1: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=40648&p=1191112 DarrinG also provided some excellent photos with a few more opinions on it: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=40648&p=1192052 Later on, he adds some with Tamashii explosion effects. Ditto. Quote
SuperHobo Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 According to Megahouse's website the original Hi-Spec Orguss will be re-released in September. Quote
VF-Zer0S Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-019105&page=top The Orguss is back up for reissue! Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 Pre-order placed at HLJ. http://hlj.com/product/MEG82123/Act That way if I get heartburn about the price I can cancel before release with no hassles. -b. Quote
VF-Zer0S Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the extra link Did the same thing b Edited May 10, 2016 by VF-Zer0S Quote
mechaninac Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 Crud! I resisted the temptation to order the original Orguss release, but Megahouse is not making it easy to keep my discipline... I still think this thing is way too overpriced, but it does look super nice. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 Thanks for the extra link Did the same thing b No prob - just doing my part to tempt others to over-spend on toys. Crud! I resisted the temptation to order the original Orguss release, but Megahouse is not making it easy to keep my discipline... I still think this thing is way too overpriced, but it does look super nice. *ahem* - It looks amazing, and all of the feedback sold me. Just go ahead and order one. -b. Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 11, 2016 Posted May 11, 2016 Adding Nippon-Yasan link here as well: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/16989-variable-action-high-spec-orguss-reissue.html Crud! I resisted the temptation to order the original Orguss release, but Megahouse is not making it easy to keep my discipline... I still think this thing is way too overpriced, but it does look super nice. *ahem* - It looks amazing, and all of the feedback sold me. Just go ahead and order one. -b. Yes. It really does look super nice. And it's really worth it IMHO. There's no other company who's making it so better grab one now. Quote
mechaninac Posted May 11, 2016 Posted May 11, 2016 Just a quick query of anyone who got the original release Orguss through HLJ: How much did they charge for shipping, EMS and/or FedEx? N-Y, Amiami, and HobbySearch are all cheaper options upfront, but once you factor in shipping... N-Y, for example, wants 6150 yen for SAL Registered, 6800 yen for EMS. Quote
Loop Posted May 11, 2016 Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) It's a stretch that I can get one of these as I have tons of other pre-orders, but I ordered one from HLJ anyway. Oh and btw if you are rich they are allowing 20x per order I personally like the red/white Orguss over the Orguss II olson special. It could be my bias though as the Orguss showed up in Macross Edited May 11, 2016 by Loop Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 Just a quick query of anyone who got the original release Orguss through HLJ: How much did they charge for shipping, EMS and/or FedEx? N-Y, Amiami, and HobbySearch are all cheaper options upfront, but once you factor in shipping... N-Y, for example, wants 6150 yen for SAL Registered, 6800 yen for EMS. Sorry sir. Got mine from AmiAmi. But just to give you idea how much I paid for EMS over AmiAmi is Y2880. Quote
eriku Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 I'm so happy this is getting a reissue. By the time I was ready to get one the first time around they were all gone. Quote
F360 Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 Just a quick query of anyone who got the original release Orguss through HLJ: How much did they charge for shipping, EMS and/or FedEx? N-Y, Amiami, and HobbySearch are all cheaper options upfront, but once you factor in shipping... N-Y, for example, wants 6150 yen for SAL Registered, 6800 yen for EMS. The original size and weight is 27.3 x 18.3 x 10.5 cm / 836g so its very similar to a DX chogokin Valkyrie . If you add in the packaging and shipping box , it should be around 1650g estimate total . Unless there's a free huge 1000g display stand that comes with this release that no one knows about , I would say N-Y over estimate this one big time . The price before shipping on HLJ should be very close to the Shipped price from AmiAmi , hobbysearch , anime-export . Etc. Quote
Sandman Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 Preordered but aren't they self sabotaging their Olson release which is a month earlier. A lot of people were ordering that one because they missed out on the orginal release. I know it did for me. I can't afford to get both and keep up with my macross releases. Quote
technoblue Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 Preordered but aren't they self sabotaging their Olson release which is a month earlier. A lot of people were ordering that one because they missed out on the orginal release. I know it did for me. I can't afford to get both and keep up with my macross releases. Maybe. I think it's great for those who missed the first release and now have the opportunity to pick up Kei's Orguss. If you can swing the price, though, I think both will be worth having. I'm lucky that I already have Kei's so I don't have to work out a plan on buying both back to back now. Quote
Loop Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 I got way too much stuff on order so I am also skipping the Olson release. Wish I could collect these too, but I way too many other toys that I want. Maybe we get luck and they reissue the Olson when the next one is announced. Quote
Hikuro Posted May 18, 2016 Posted May 18, 2016 I can't afford jack of any of these sooooooo guess it's a pass. Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 18, 2016 Posted May 18, 2016 Good thing there's only 1 DX Valk that I want to buy from Delta. Definitely Aug budget will go to Olson. Quote
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