mamboeidos Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 erm...how do u buy from mandarake? u need a local jap address? Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 Finally. My back-up (marked-up) Kairos purchase that I have from eBay since April 6 has finally been shipped yesterday and expected to arrive on June 7 as per eBay notification. Since I purchased this way back then, then it really means that the stock is very limited. And I'm pretty sure the Japanese seller also had a hard time getting this stock. Anyways, I'm not that excited anymore but I'm just glad that finally I'm going to have my first VF-31A. Quote
chyll2 Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, mamboeidos said: erm...how do u buy from mandarake? u need a local jap address? They cater to international order. Just register an account with your Shipping details. When you see your desired item as available at price you want, just cart it out and wait for a few days for confirmation/payment request. Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, mamboeidos said: erm...how do u buy from mandarake? u need a local jap address? They ship worldwide. https://earth.mandarake.co.jp/help/howto-en.html Edited May 11, 2018 by no3Ljm Quote
eXis10z Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 36 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: Finally. My back-up (marked-up) Kairos purchase that I have from eBay since April 6 has finally been shipped yesterday and expected to arrive on June 7 as per eBay notification. Since I purchased this way back then, then it really means that the stock is very limited. And I'm pretty sure the Japanese seller also had a hard time getting this stock. Anyways, I'm not that excited anymore but I'm just glad that finally I'm going to have my first VF-31A. Congratulations! Quote
mamboeidos Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) edited Edited May 11, 2018 by mamboeidos edit Quote
chyll2 Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 7 minutes ago, mamboeidos said: erm...sorry guys but is this the super parts for the DX version or super parts for the model kit? https://www.ebay.com/itm/BANDAI-DX-Chogokin-Super-Parts-for-VF-31J-Siegfried-Hayate-Immelmann-Custom-/153018185927?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c1#viTabs_0 its for the DX and is sold out now (hence the cheaper price) Quote
mamboeidos Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 Just now, chyll2 said: its for the DX and is sold out now (hence the cheaper price) but even if at PO price the amount stated is too low right? Quote
mamboeidos Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, chyll2 said: Yes, irc, it should be around 70 to 90 usd. so...wat could it be? a scam? or when u receive the item some parts r missing? deal looks too gd to be true. but worth risk buying and any thing can rise issue with paypal? Quote
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 JUNGLE is selling a sealed 31A for 58,320 yen.... ouch http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/?page_id=121&id=2314440 Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 18 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said: JUNGLE is selling a sealed 31A for 58,320 yen.... ouch http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/?page_id=121&id=2314440 Buy it Quote
rdrunner Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 41 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: Buy it Ouch. And I'm starting to think 35k is not such a bad deal anymore... Quote
rdrunner Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 2 hours ago, spacemanoeuvres said: Dat gun *bang* *bang* I don't know the VF-31's at all - is that the gun that comes with the 31A? That railgun looks really good! Quote
chyll2 Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 that is the standard gunpod for YF-29 and it is also reused for yf-30 Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) 41 minutes ago, rdrunner said: Ouch. And I'm starting to think 35k is not such a bad deal anymore... That price doesn’t include their 5% international shipping fee either haha If you see a VF-31A for 35000 JY then buy it before I do Edited May 11, 2018 by spacemanoeuvres wrods Quote
ridgebacks Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 In other news, NY is selling 31J kai for 30k: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/23360-macross-delta-dx-chogokin-vf-31j-kai-siegfried-hayate-immelman-custom-limited-edition.html Quote
rdrunner Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: Where do you see one for 35000 JY? Sorry I did not see 35k recently - it must have been in the first week of release on yahoo JP or something, and I thought it was expensive back then.. I'd probably jump on it if I saw one at that price today. Quote
rdrunner Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 1 minute ago, ridgebacks said: In other news, NY is selling 31J kai for 30k: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/23360-macross-delta-dx-chogokin-vf-31j-kai-siegfried-hayate-immelman-custom-limited-edition.html Thanks. I know that 31J was a lottery special or something, but what's the difference between the 31J and the 31J Kai that makes the Kai more special? Quote
anubis20 Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 Just now, rdrunner said: Thanks. I know that 31J was a lottery special or something, but what's the difference between the 31J and the 31J Kai that makes the Kai more special? Event exclusive, reaction missiles, black accents added, and knight emblem on the back. Aside from that its the same thing. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 17 minutes ago, anubis20 said: Event exclusive, reaction missiles, black accents added, and knight emblem on the back. Aside from that its the same thing. Don’t forget the tramp stamp! Quote
rdrunner Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) 24 minutes ago, anubis20 said: Event exclusive, reaction missiles, black accents added, and knight emblem on the back. Aside from that its the same thing. 6 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: Don’t forget the tramp stamp! LOL! Then I think the Kai is really for hardcore Delta fans only. I think the "Knight emblem" and the tramp stamp is referring to the same thing... different perspectives I guess Edited May 11, 2018 by rdrunner Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, rdrunner said: LOL! Then I think the Kai is really for hardcore Delta fans only. I think the "Knight emblem" and the tramp stamp is referring to the same thing... different perspectives I guess Yep, I’m referring to the knight emblem. Just kidding around though, I didn’t mean to poke fun at folks who like it. I actually have 2 VF-31J Kai. I mostly bought them for the missiles and a bad case of completion’ism. Quote
arbit Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 Ok. So how many here are still holding out hope for the Kairos? I'm one. If one of us complain to Paypal, it wont really teach NY a lesson, and NY will close my account. So when you all give up, we need to complain on the same day Lets take a count. Quote
rdrunner Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 10 minutes ago, arbit said: Ok. So how many here are still holding out hope for the Kairos? I'm one. If one of us complain to Paypal, it wont really teach NY a lesson, and NY will close my account. So when you all give up, we need to complain on the same day Lets take a count. I'm still waiting. But not ready to give up hope yet. Quote
rdrunner Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 34 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: Yep, I’m referring to the knight emblem. Just kidding around though, I didn’t mean to poke fun at folks who like it. I actually have 2 VF-31J Kai. I mostly bought them for the missiles and a bad case of completion’ism. I know, I love the tramp stamp reference LOL I'm not a fan of the emblem myself to be honest, but understand that Delta is supposed to appeal to a completely different generation and I'm just interested in the mecha design of the 31A and not much else really. Quote
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 1 hour ago, arbit said: Ok. So how many here are still holding out hope for the Kairos? I'm one. If one of us complain to Paypal, it wont really teach NY a lesson, and NY will close my account. So when you all give up, we need to complain on the same day Lets take a count. I am with you. So, how much longer will we wait? Quote
Blue Meanie Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 59 minutes ago, rdrunner said: I'm still waiting. But not ready to give up hope yet. Same. It is going to be my last purchase for a while, so I am willing to wait. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 My ebay seller finally shipped my 31a out, ought to arrive next week. At this point I'm not sure if I even want to open it, with them going for almost $600 now. Maybe I'll just try and trade for a VF-0D, or a VF-11 to round out my Macross Plus collection. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 37 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: My ebay seller finally shipped my 31a out, ought to arrive next week. At this point I'm not sure if I even want to open it, with them going for almost $600 now. Maybe I'll just try and trade for a VF-0D, or a VF-11 to round out my Macross Plus collection. They are $799 plus shipping on U.S. eBay right now; though it seems they are not selling at that price. Quote
arbit Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 1 hour ago, funkymonkeyjavajunky said: I am with you. So, how much longer will we wait? Is there more evidence that retailers are actually getting new stocks? Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 17 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: They are $799 plus shipping on U.S. eBay right now; though it seems they are not selling at that price. Yeah, I pre-ordered through ebay with a 20% off coupon, ended up similar price to a Nippon Yasan pre-order. Quote
rdrunner Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: Yeah, I pre-ordered through ebay with a 20% off coupon, ended up similar price to a Nippon Yasan pre-order. That was a very smart hedge, and I wish I had the insight to do that when I ordred the 31A (which was my first PO ever). Quote
rdrunner Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 17 minutes ago, arbit said: Is there more evidence that retailers are actually getting new stocks? I would hope so, but it is also true that we have not had any confirmed N-Y shipments of the 31A over the last week. Quote
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