mechaninac Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I'm actually dreading getting the invoice from Amiami. Don't get me wrong, I can't wait to get the Monster, but the final cost is going to be nausea inducing... Quote
slaginpit Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I'm actually dreading getting the invoice from Amiami. Don't get me wrong, I can't wait to get the Monster, but the final cost is going to be nausea inducing... YEah right. I am choosing SAL maybe ship. I think I can wait 3-6 months. Quote
Convectuoso Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 hey guys.. what was the site that lets you auto check when something comes in stock again? i can' t seem to find it... That would be FigInStock Quote
F360 Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) For those that want a good estimate of the shipping cost : From anime-export for 1 monster Actual weight: 2300 grams (5.06 Pound) Packed Weight: 2900 grams (6.38 Pound) Base on that 2900g weight from JP post to USA/Canada EMS 5900 yen Airmail 6750 yen Sal 5000 yen BOAT 2900 yen Edited July 28, 2016 by F360 Quote
F360 Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 My shipping was $50 for 2 Monsters. did you say WAS? so does that mean you are getting a extra invoice from nippon-yasan? Quote
Old Man Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Nope. No extra invoice. Only $50. What was the shipping method? Quote
spanner Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I just got an invoice for 1900yen for additional postage costs.. which is about $25 aussie dollars. Makes the total for postage 6000yen. Paid it regardless! Quote
sh9000 Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Nevermind. Just paid the extra $30. So $80 total shipping cost for 2 Monsters. Quote
barurutor Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 spanner was that for 1 monster to AU via EMS? Quote
jenius Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Are the doors on the back of the monster for loading artillery or for expelling spent shells? Quote
beatsing Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) Are the doors on the back of the monster for loading artillery or for expelling spent shells? I think yes to both For those that want a good estimate of the shipping cost : From anime-export for 1 monster Actual weight: 2300 grams (5.06 Pound) Packed Weight: 2900 grams (6.38 Pound) Base on that 2900g weight from JP post to USA/Canada EMS 5900 yen Airmail 6750 yen Sal 5000 yen BOAT 2900 yen Thanks. I think I'll go EMS since I don't think SAL will cover over 20000 yen I'm actually dreading getting the invoice from Amiami. Don't get me wrong, I can't wait to get the Monster, but the final cost is going to be nausea inducing... +1 How much were the Yamato and bandai transforming monsters (sorry I can't recall their name)? Were they as expensive as this monster? I think they were shelf warmers, and then on sale? It would tick me off if this monster were on sale or if it shelf warmed, because dont want the line cancelled until at least after all the destroids and qrau are issued Edited July 28, 2016 by beatsing Quote
barurutor Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 The Bandai DX Robot Spirits VB-6 Koenig Monster seemed to be fairly popular, it got 3 variants (regular, SP, and Wings of Valkyria version) and still commands good resale value. You really should check jenius' site for release pricing: To date there have been three releases of this toy:Standard TV Version (no itasha), 16,800 Yen MSRP, September 2010Special Version (Sheryl itasha), 21,000 Yen MSRP, September 2010Special Version (Sheryl/Ranka itasha), 23,760 Yen, April 2015 (Tamashii exclusive) Quote
beatsing Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) The Bandai DX Robot Spirits VB-6 Koenig Monster seemed to be fairly popular, it got 3 variants (regular, SP, and Wings of Valkyria version) and still commands good resale value. You really should check jenius' site for release pricing: thanks. I suppose the pricing is not that far off for the high end, but a lot more compared with the regular edition. thanks. I suppose the pricing is not that far off for the high end, but a lot more compared with the regular edition. A little off topic, but if the gimix line has a monster, it could look better than the bandai, and easier to collect in size. The tomahawk gimix (unconfirmed) is weathered and has a floating pilot and support staff, which already look better than the tomahawk for the hmr line. I'd expect less articulation at that size compared to the hmr though. I'm currently "all in" for the hmr, but the gimix offerings might cause me to switch haha btw, for whomever was looking for the monster, it's available at hobbysearch and hlj now Edited July 28, 2016 by beatsing Quote
spanner Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) spanner was that for 1 monster to AU via EMS? yep just the one Monster to Sydney Australia.. EMS Edited July 28, 2016 by spanner Quote
spanner Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 the box must be pretty big! dang it I can't wait for this to arrive! gahhh! where is my shipping notice! Quote
Old Man Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 ¥6,740 shipping fee from AmiAmi...suddenly it hurts to sit down Quote
Smiley424 Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) Got my Amiami payment request. Shipping is ¥4900 for me to Guam. I am pretty sure all my EMS packages from Japan come in on the daily Japan Air flight. It takes less than a week to get here. Edited July 28, 2016 by Smiley424 Quote
mechaninac Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Ouch! Got my invoice from Amiami. They're only offering 3 shipping methods for the Monster: EMS (6,740 JPY), SAL Parcel (5,690 JPY), and DHL (11,100 JPY) = cheapest option totals out at 28550 JPY + Paypal conversion fee and poor exchange rate... Now, where did I leave the Dramamine?... Quote
derex3592 Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) AmiAmi payment request this morning. No eating out for the next month at least! $281.74 out the door using a few points I had. Sheesh. Edited July 28, 2016 by derex3592 Quote
barurutor Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Just paid for mine @ amiami, JPY4020 for SAL to Singapore Quote
jvmacross Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Seems like AmiAmi is charging the Airmail rate for EMS......ripoff! Quote
Roy Focker Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 6,740 shipping from Ami Ami Grand Total 29,630!!! Quote
Loop Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) My total for 2x monsters shipped via EMS came out to 54,825 yen. Can't wait to get these in my hands even though I have no space Shipping alone for both of the monsters was 11,200 yen Edited July 28, 2016 by Loop Quote
Roy Focker Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I was afraid it would cost this much. Months ago I knew it was beyond the range of my usual toy budget. I would only get it if I could sale around $300 worth of old toys. I estimated that's as high it could cost with shipping. Within a month I sold $300 worth of old toys. Turns out that's how much I needed. Pay Pal balance is less than $20 now. Even though I'm not losing any new money it still hurts to see that much disappear at once. Quote
Cowboy17 Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I hit the eject button. That shipping is more than I wanted to pay - plus I am at my limit as far as space goes anyways. Id rather have a couple of valks than 1 Monster. Quote
jenius Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 And that is why Bandai needed Monster sized balls to make this toy. I hope it doesn't kill the destroids. Quote
jvmacross Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 On the bright side.....there shouldn't be any other HMRs with shipping in this range....so we just need to bend over just this once.....grab some lube if you must! Wait...what if Bandai does release the 1/35 VF-1 or a 1/1800 SDF-1.........OK, save some lube for later...just in case! Quote
easnoddy Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I'd rather have this and the destroids than many valks. Its sort of a Macross grail for me. Quote
sh9000 Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Can't wait for the CF VF-1A's in September. Everything is going to look cool together. Quote
derex3592 Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) I'd rather have this and the destroids than many valks. Its sort of a Macross grail for me. +1. After slaving over the horrible 1:200 80's model kit of the Monster, I think I deserve a BIGGER one I can actually play with along with the Regults/Glaug/Cannon Fodder Valk! SO yeh..it hurts, but not as much as an Arcadia Valk, so let's just rejoice that we got one and I say bring on the rest of the Destriods now!!! Edited July 28, 2016 by derex3592 Quote
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