gingaio Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) After the excitement of seeing the POs open for the SDF-1 regular version. I went back and processed a picture of the Yamato release. Sorry this SDF-1 is right out the box and is plain compared to kyekye and MacrossJunkies custom SDF-1. Thanks for the pic, Saburo. Even though it looks a lot plainer in comparison to the Premium version, I would wager most collectors were more than happy with this version until the recent news. Things are always peachy until something better comes along. Edited August 4, 2017 by gingaio Quote
General Rasp Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 Pre-ordered my safe net (regular release) from HLJ. And I didn't even have to stay up until 2am to get a pre-order! Quote
mickyg Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 Ooof! $434 Aussie Dollars for this guy via HLJ... Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 1 hour ago, wmkjr said: Kyekye's and Macross Junkie's are awesome ones for me to aspire to. Macross Junkie's SDF-1. Ooooh. I forgot about MJ's SDF-1. 1 hour ago, Saburo said: After the excitement of seeing the POs open for the SDF-1 regular version. I went back and processed a picture of the Yamato release. Sorry this SDF-1 is right out the box and is plain compared to kyekye and MacrossJunkies custom SDF-1s. You call this plain??? This ship can shoot WALLETS! Quote
neko878 Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 I missed out on this item the first time around. I cant wait for this one! Quote
erizai Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 I think Arcadia is surprised by the response.... Premium one is more popular then the regular one this time. (or may be all the time premium one is always doing better, hmm?) Probably since already biting bullet, might as well biting a grenade? My personal justification, for VF-1s I am good for the none premium, but if I can only afford one premium, SDF-1 is the pick. Quote
F360 Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 Here's some of the links for the preorders so far 36800 yen hlj.com/product/ACA82134 36800 yen (earn 1104 points) www.1999.co.jp/eng/10482662 35690 yen + 5000 yen for shipping (upfront payment) www.biginjap.com/en/completed-models/19438-macross-do-you-remember-love-sdf-1-macross-13000.html 36800 yen + 5200 yen shipping (earn 1104 points + 1400 bonus points) bonus points offer applies to order placed between August 4 and August 13, 2017 (UTC+9). After that date , bonus points will be only 700 www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-244663 I didn't put amiami because the price is above msrp. Cdjapan is looking like the lowest price right now due to all those extra points that you can use for future purchase. Quote
chyll2 Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 what is with the trend of not offering discount? even amiami is charging taxes for international orders making it go above SRP Quote
sh9000 Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) 36580 JPY shipped at NY but I'll see how much the PF version will be. Edited August 4, 2017 by sh9000 Quote
Macrossmerrell Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) deleted Edited August 4, 2017 by Macrossmerrell Quote
sh9000 Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 Just now, Macrossmerrell said: I still show it available Yeah I hate when I get quoted while I'm still editing. Quote
Macrossmerrell Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 1 minute ago, sh9000 said: Yeah I hate when I get quoted while I'm still editing. Sorry Quote
sh9000 Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, Macrossmerrell said: Sorry No problemo. Quote
wmkjr Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 sh9000, would you know if NY is able to insure the package for the full value if using ferry? Shouldn't be more than $6 if the rate table is correct. Quote
JetJockey Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 I like the lights / glow on this one and I would purchase this version over the massive Kids Logic version. Transforming and moving parts will almost always win. Quote
jenius Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 30 minutes ago, sh9000 said: 36580 JPY shipped at NY but I'll see how much the PF version will be. Shipping by boat? I'm not convinced that I might be better off using HLJ and shipping it with my vf2SS.... NY is not cheap by air and they don't offer much of a break for combining. Decisions decisions. Quote
sh9000 Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) 50 minutes ago, wmkjr said: sh9000, would you know if NY is able to insure the package for the full value if using ferry? Shouldn't be more than $6 if the rate table is correct. I checked but couldn't see anything else except that it includes tracking and insurance. Edited August 4, 2017 by sh9000 Quote
Universe1010 Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 Anyone know when the next premium ver. Will go up for preorder? Quote
Mr Bomber Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 damn 16k yen ems to my country on NY. i PO on HLJ and i hope it will be lower. oh crap, if it goes over 400 hundred ill pay taxes. Quote
erizai Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 Premium Premium Premium.... Lol... NY price looks delicious.... Tempting... Fighting my own spiritual war in my head.... Quote
sh9000 Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 https://www.loopaza.com/macross-do-you-remember-love-1-3000-perfect-trance-sdf-1-macross.html Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 8700 JY shipping via EMS from NY for me. Hmmm I wonder what the shipping at HLJ will be lol Quote
davidwhangchoi Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 LOL ny with the lower sticker price and jacked shipping. Quote
chyll2 Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 how high is high though? My normal SAL SP rate for me was 2,400 yen. Price now to ship it to PH is 4,200 yen. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) In my experience the cost of registered SAL at NY is still close to other online retailers but once you go EMS they add a hefty markup to the cost of shipping. The lower sticker price is usually more than enough to makeup the difference but it seems like a wash in this case because the price at HLJ, BIJ, and CDJ isn't that bad. Edited August 4, 2017 by spacemanoeuvres a word Quote
davidwhangchoi Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 21 minutes ago, chyll2 said: how high is high though? My normal SAL SP rate for me was 2,400 yen. Price now to ship it to PH is 4,200 yen. thats a good price! Quote
anubis20 Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 I paid Amiami 5,620 JPY in April of this year for shipping my SDF-1 and they use thick boxes and like 10 pounds of paper. Quote
technoblue Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 The NY price is a good deal if you are a patient and calm collector, have special customs requirements, and don't mind waiting two weeks to a month for items to arrive. I picked up Masterpiece Artfire earlier this year and it took one month to ship from them, using registered SAL. It looks like my premium Roy is going to have similar hang time. If you are not patient or calm, or you know that your local post office is rough with packages, then it might be better to wait for another store that has a good deal on EMS, FedEX, or DHL. Quote
ZorClone Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 urgghh 7300 JPY to ship from NY via SAL... think I'll just hold on to that HLJ preorder, lol Quote
HardlyNever Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) The regular version really doesn't look that bad. Ofc, those pictures are designed to make the toy look as good as it can look. Like most people here, I'm going to hold out for the premium version. But if the regulars somehow find their way to discount bins by March/April next year, I might just settle for a discounted regular version (I doubt it will happen, but you never know). Edited August 4, 2017 by HardlyNever Quote
erizai Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 If I read correctly, the normal release by November, and the Premium one on next year April... Ouch... Quote
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