Lolicon Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Bolt said: Of course.. It comes bundled with a missile set! How could anyone pass this deal up? Quote
nathans82 Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 As long as they finish the squads, I'll keep buying them. Still want 1/48 scale VF-1J M&M, just don't know if want to buy the Yammie ones as a placeholder. Quote
Lolicon Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 I wouldn't hold my breath on that. Bandai hasn't even finished any squadrons on the HMR line, and some of us are still waiting on super parts for the rest of Delta squadron. Pretty sure Bandai decides what to release next using a dart board. Or laying down a bunch of valk pictures on the ground and seeing which one the company cat decides to sit on. Quote
DYRL VF-1S Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Pretty sure Bandai decides what to release next using a dart board. Or laying down a bunch of valk pictures on the ground and seeing which one the company cat decides to sit on. We're all over here like this... Whilst Bandai is really like this... Quote
Bolt Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 54 minutes ago, Lolicon said: It comes bundled with a missile set! How could anyone pass this deal up? I'm buying now! 37 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Pretty sure Bandai decides what to release next using a dart board. Or laying down a bunch of valk pictures on the ground and seeing which one the company cat decides to sit on. I feel you're veeeerrry close here.. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 1 hour ago, F360 said: Yes, they also have a set cutoff on production and deadline for their preorders, which ever comes earlier. The Vf-31a preorder lasted for Months. It ended about 1 week earlier than the preorder deadline because it reach it's production limit first. From Bandai's point of view at the time, the VF-31a is not consider super popular since the preorder lasted for months and it finally reach their 1st batch production limit just 1 week close to their set deadline. So no 2nd batch. Also, as I recall, Bandai mistakenly left the pre-orders open on their website after they'd already reached the production limit for the 31a. Quote
F360 Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: Also, as I recall, Bandai mistakenly left the pre-orders open on their website after they'd already reached the production limit for the 31a. that could be true too. But I think Bandai were somehow able to fullfill those numbers at the end,, I recall some p-bandai customers getting inform of a 2 week delay but they did received their vf-31a. If you consider Bandai were to make a 2nd batch, it will normally have a 1 month later release date. So it highly that Bandai did use the extra time to cover some overbook. Everyone that preordered with a regular proxy received their without issue. It was only some proxy stores like N-Y ,nin-nin games, and Mykombini that seem to have fulfillment issues. Yeah. vf-31a is one of those exceptions. For TWE, I don't wait anymore, If I think I might want it, I'll just use my proxy to preorder it on opening night. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 I had an order direct from P-Bandai via an ebay seller (cost was low enough they wouldn't have had margin any other way). I had to wait I believe 2-3 months because of how Bandai was trickling them out. Quote
Lolicon Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 No cancel notice from FJ and it says "Ordered - Awaiting Arrival" so I guess I'm good on Kakizaki. Quote
Anasazi37 Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 1 hour ago, F360 said: For TWE, I don't wait anymore, If I think I might want it, I'll just use my proxy to preorder it on opening night. Tried that route and my order was cancelled. Even going through proxies is becoming much more difficult. Quote
Grey728 Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Anasazi37 said: Tried that route and my order was cancelled. Even going through proxies is becoming much more difficult. Would a Tenso address work? Quote
DYRL VF-1S Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 19 minutes ago, Grey728 said: Would a Tenso address work? No, unfortunately. P-Bandai doesn't take the Tenso phone # they give you. And, even if you get a # that works (as I did,) P-Bandai won't accept payment from any source but one that originates from / was issued in Japan. I tried Rakuten Pay and Amazon Japan Pay. Rakuten was accepted but days later rejected as it was reported that my form of payment was not issued in Japan. Quote
Jetreo Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 My FJ order got cancelled but had a backup with Okini. Like others said, I believe this one will be easy to get in YJA after it gets released. Wishing for a TV Kakizaki for the next announcement (just to complete the squad) but it would probably be DYRL VF-1A Max or VF-1S Roy. Quote
Draykov Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, dragontype said: Okini Land reopened their PO. Cost is higher but can order directly through them. I believe their shipping to the US is around 26.00 USD. https://okini.land/en/20089-dx-chogokin-vf-1a-valkyrie-hayao-kakizaki-use-bandai-spirits.html I ordered 2 and I was offered shipping options around $70 (EMS) and $60 for like a week longer wait time. Edited March 26, 2020 by Draykov Quote
F360 Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Anasazi37 said: Tried that route and my order was cancelled. Even going through proxies is becoming much more difficult. yeah. Fromjapan gets order fill up very quickly since many use them. You can also try Whiterabbitexpress if all your other proxy are full. I use them before without issues . The cost is $214 If you use my refer link you can get $5 off your first order too. ($209) https://my.whiterabbitexpress.com/?ref_id=LAtmfKw5digGgG6fu Photo below shows the breaks down of their price and fee. use the p-bandai link for request https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000143487 Edited March 26, 2020 by F360 Quote
dragontype Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 46 minutes ago, Draykov said: I ordered 2 and I was offered shipping options around $70 (EMS) and $60 for like a week longer wait time. Ahhh ok, I only ordered 1. I should have stated that. Quote
Bolt Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) Already up on evilbay usa for $249.95 ..2 available Edited March 27, 2020 by Bolt Quote
Lolicon Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Bolt said: Already up on evilbay usa for $249.95 ..2 available That price wouldn't be too bad except that ebay charges tax now. Does it include shipping? Quote
spanner Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 Absolutely wasn't aware of this pre order until 5 mins ago.. Just PO'd one at NY.. Quote
Bolt Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 Lol. Thought you were quitting VF's @spanner..? Quote
spanner Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bolt said: Lol. Thought you were quitting VF's @spanner..? Kinda yes but no.. sticking with the DX 1:48's now. Quote
Bolt Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 Good man! Is @Scream Man aware of these? He must be! Quote
spanner Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 25 minutes ago, Bolt said: Good man! Is @Scream Man aware of these? He must be! Im sure he is but I think he wasn't going to collect the new 1:48 line.. but not completely certain. Quote
Corrinald Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 I gave Zenmarket a try but they weren't able to secure one either. Meh Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 18 hours ago, Lolicon said: I wouldn't hold my breath on that. Bandai hasn't even finished any squadrons on the HMR line, and some of us are still waiting on super parts for the rest of Delta squadron. Pretty sure Bandai decides what to release next using a dart board. Or laying down a bunch of valk pictures on the ground and seeing which one the company cat decides to sit on. Yes, where are my HMR Phalanx and Tomahawk??? Quote
Chronocidal Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Ignacio Ocamica said: Yes, where are my HMR Phalanx and Tomahawk??? Mounted on the opposite wall away from the dartboard. Quote
F360 Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 8 hours ago, Corrinald said: I gave Zenmarket a try but they weren't able to secure one either. Meh You can also try Whiterabbitexpress . The cost is $214 . I posted a screen cap and steps a couple of replys up. Quote
Corrinald Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 57 minutes ago, F360 said: You can also try Whiterabbitexpress . The cost is $214 . I posted a screen cap and steps a couple of replys up. I gave in and got one through Kurama Toys (Bandaionline) which I had forgotten all about. $218 usd...not a terrible price I guess. Quote
DYRL VF-1S Posted March 28, 2020 Posted March 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Bolt said: Is that with shipping? If not, how much more? $218 before shipping. EMS is usually around $45. SAL is like $25-$35. Quote
Lolicon Posted March 28, 2020 Posted March 28, 2020 16 hours ago, Corrinald said: I gave in and got one through Kurama Toys (Bandaionline) which I had forgotten all about. $218 usd...not a terrible price I guess. That's a pretty good price I think. Quote
canklebreaker Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 Does pbandai charge shipping to their Japanese customers too? Quote
Slave IV Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 Just now, canklebreaker said: Does pbandai charge shipping to their Japanese customers too? Yes, they only have Japnese customers and they get charged shipping. Quote
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