Duymon Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Yeesh I feel stupid for collecting DYRL skull squadron in three different scales :0 Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Sometimes I wonder, like how many preorders each stores need to fill before they close it? Does the manufacturer give them certain numbers at first? Or stores just reserves certain numbers for preorder just in case buyers starting to cancel or ignore their preorders before the release date? In this process, does the product considered as 'made to order' based on the numbers? Because for sure, they will not produce a thousand when the shops will just sell a couple of hundreds, right? Oh well, this is the reason why I decided to be a Graphic Artist instead. Quote
TheFallen Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 I'm out. I thought this would be a good alternative to the 1/60s and something I could just mess around with. It looks like everyone was thinking the same. I don't feel the need to jump through hoops to start a new line so I will take my money, and interests, elsewhere. Quote
Matt Random Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 I had the VF-1S from the first incarnation of this line but later sold it when I was cutting the collection back. When I saw this one I was thinking it would be fun to have since the Hikaru colors are my favorite. Unfortunately, I have now been reminded why I no longer collect Bandai. Quote
jenius Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 It's too soon to be discouraged, all recent Bandai releasea have been available around release date. Quote
neoexcaliber Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 I for one have been extremely happy considering how easy it was to get one compared to the DX Chogokins. You guys need to chill because they might flood the market once they're out. Quote
Matt Random Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Shouldn't have to chill. I should be able to put in a preorder without needing to keep hours that would make Batman proud. Bandai has been doing this crap for too long now so my impulse money will be going elsewhere. Quote
Loop Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) Well Matt, you could move to Japan or somewhere in their local timezone, then it would always be at 4:00PM JST. Honestly I am glad we can even get any of this stuff at all, with HG ruining this franchise outside of Japan and all. It's a privilege and not a right for JP based web shops to even allow us to buy them. But on a side note, yes Bandai could possibly increase the supply of these toys. Edited July 2, 2015 by Loop Quote
Matt Random Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) At this point I think I'm just too old for this hobby since I have absolutely no thrill of the hunt and don't need more pieces of injection molded plastic and low grade metal in my life. Edited July 2, 2015 by Matt Random Quote
Loop Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 At this point I think I'm just too old for this hobby since I have absolutely no thrill of the hunt and don't need more pieces of injection molded plastic and low grade metal in my life. Yeah, sometimes I think the same thing lol. I am soooo freaking tired today because I was not getting much sleep to begin with since Sunday, and then I forgot Tue was the pre-order night. Quote
xrentonx Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Here on the left coast I was able to place the order within 5 or 10 minutes after midnight just about right for bedtime. This was one of the vastly easier Bandai preorders and I've participated in almost all of em since the renewal 25s (and 29s) were introduced. It's a shame for eastcoasters though. Quote
Loop Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 I'm on the west coast too, but I am always jacked up after pre-orders open up lol. Quote
xrentonx Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 It depends on how much sleep I've had the days prior but I was dog tired last night so didn't stick around too long like I usually do. Quote
Loop Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Well I have been in insomniac mode for a while now, but it finally caught up to me today. I feel like a useless lump of turd right about now Quote
matic Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 What improvements does this release have if any? I may try for a vf-1s but really want a vf-25g. Quote
Loop Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 They are both from totally different toy lines. The VF-1S Hi-Metal R line is 1/100 and the VF-25G belongs to the DX Chogokin line which is close to a 1/60 scale toy. Quote
Karaoke Ninja Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 They are both from totally different toy lines. The VF-1S Hi-Metal R line is 1/100 and the VF-25G belongs to the DX Chogokin line which is close to a 1/60 scale toy. I think he's saying he'd rather have a VF-25G in this line. I know I do. Quote
matic Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Yes I didn't stay up for this release but I will if bandai reissues the vf-25g so I can complete the squad. Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Yes I didn't stay up for this release but I will if bandai reissues the vf-25g so I can complete the squad. I'm not sure if Bandai will reissue a VF-25G from their VF100 line. They might however release Valks from the Frontier down the line if Hi-Metal R will be successful. Let's pray it will since most of the guys here are looking forward for the Destroids releases. Quote
Loop Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) Hold on so is he talking about the VF100's line? I don't remember them releasing the Frontier stuff the first time around. If he means the VF100's line then I am I have heard nothing but horrible things about that line. Edited July 2, 2015 by Loop Quote
jenius Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Yeah, that line is dead as it was terrible. I would love to see Hi-Metal grow to cover Frontier and other lines though but I think that would be a very long time from now. Quote
bbrain Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 I tried all night and lost... I'm actually upset I can't buy this toy =( Quote
neoexcaliber Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Up at AE: http://www.anime-export.com/product/26495 Quote
charger69 Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) Only slightly expensive than NY! Edited July 2, 2015 by charger69 Quote
calubin_175 Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) I made the order while driving home from work and just needed to finalise the payment. When I got home, the item was listed as sold out and I promptly made the payment. It is pretty much a 48 hour protected shopping cart. But then, people could still compete while it is in the order stage. Meanwhile, my other Bandai day item was Garo Ver.3, which is the cheapest at CDJapan. However, since it is almost double the price of Ver.2(2011), people are hesitant about it and it is still opened. I think Bandai was trying to match the current market price of Ver.2(8000-10000 yen). No Strike Freedom though, but never liked the character. Edited July 2, 2015 by calubin_175 Quote
spanner Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 I see there is plenty of pre-order madness going on with these.. glad im not touching this line! Quote
mechaninac Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 ... glad im not touching this line! Same here. I'll become interested once the destroids and enemy mecha are confirmed and set for pre-order; until then... ZZZZzzzz... Quote
spanner Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Same here. I'll become interested once the destroids and enemy mecha are confirmed and set for pre-order; until then... ZZZZzzzz... hehe! again same here! I am only interested in the Monster.. doubt we'll see any of the Destroids till 2016 anyways.. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Same here. I'll become interested once the destroids and enemy mecha are confirmed and set for pre-order; until then... ZZZZzzzz... LOL +1 Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 +2. Hope we do get some destroids and enemy mecha. Quote
seti88 Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 +3. Glaug and can i dream of variants of reguld ftw please! Quote
Sandman Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 Just noticed cdjapan actually carded my credit card for the 2 i preordered. I thought they only charged the card when the stock arrives? Quote
neoexcaliber Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 Just noticed cdjapan actually carded my credit card for the 2 i preordered. I thought they only charged the card when the stock arrives? CDJ operates the same way as AE. They charge you for the item upfront but AE charges you for the shipping once the item is in stock. Quote
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