Bandai METAL Line (MBuild/MStructure/GFFMComposite/MRDamashii/Gundam Chogokin)

[carlsylar]

8 minutes ago, Grey728 said:

Wow. That pic took a lot of Red Astray Metal builds to pull off. Or do you happen to have a lot of tiger claw expansion kits at your disposal?

Well I bought some pb version at the first release, then I got some more new red astray kai. At least 7 Astray red frame kai I am currently have.

[carlsylar]

 

Edited May 27, 2020 by carlsylar

[Snackbar]

Metal Build Gold Astray Amatsu Hana

https://twitter.com/TamashiiNations/status/1265780688743133184?s=20

Won't let me load images.

Edited May 27, 2020 by Snackbar

[Grey728]

I want to be excited for the Amatsu Hana.. but for some reason I'm not and I can't pinpoint why.. On paper I love it and can't wait. But after seeing the promo vid and pics.. meh? I'm getting a 'clown' kinda vibe from it. Like Ronald McDonald.

[eXis10z]

https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000145320/

 

Edited May 28, 2020 by eXis10z

[carlsylar]

Bluefin will have it for 260 USD

[Alex GS]

2 hours ago, carlsylar said:

Bluefin will have it for 260 USD

Just created an account on their site just for this MB, thanks for the heads up @carlsylar  

I hope I can get one. 

[F360]

13 hours ago, carlsylar said:

Bluefin will have it for 260 USD

https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2526185001001
 

 

[CharlesXavier]

I am curious to know.

Does the bluefin server crash the instant the PO is active?

And does the Metal Build figure get sold out in a flash the moment the PO is up?

This is what happens to the Asia sites when Metal Build POs are up.

I hope those of you with access to Bluefin have an easier and more relaxed experience during your PO.

[crackpot]

1 hour ago, CharlesXavier said:

I am curious to know.

Does the bluefin server crash the instant the PO is active?

And does the Metal Build figure get sold out in a flash the moment the PO is up?

This is what happens to the Asia sites when Metal Build POs are up.

I hope those of you with access to Bluefin have an easier and more relaxed experience during your PO.

Bluefin's website did crash before and their website is crap to begin with and is very slow. This time, p-bandai USA is hosting the PO. So while crashing is still possible, at least it's not as bad as Bluefin.

I don't see this selling out quick. The Blue Frame 2nd didn't sell out quick on p-bandai Japan. This is just as obscure as the other Astray Frames. 

Edited May 28, 2020 by crackpot

[BluefinBrands]

7 minutes ago, crackpot said:

Bluefin's website did crash before and their website is crap to begin with and is very slow. This time, p-bandai USA is hosting the PO. So while crashing is still possible, at least it's not as bad as Bluefin.

[General Rasp]

10 minutes ago, BluefinBrands said:

I still love you guys! I have ordered a few P-Bandai kits from your site before the P-Bandai US site was revamped and started carrying the kits. Every order has been great! 

And your shipping price is better than P-Bandai's 

Is there a new release date for the GFFMC Snow White through your site?

And will Bluefin's site be opening any new P-Bandai orders or are they all going through P-Bandai US?

[crackpot]

1 hour ago, BluefinBrands said:

Lol! Take it as constructive criticism. Your website needs improvement by a lot. While you guys are here, what happened to the Metal Build Blue Frame 2nd and Alternative Strike Launcher pack? It never showed up for pre-order here.

[HG Blows]

Weird that Hana is being available to order on the US site before the asian markets.  Has that ever happened?

[BluefinBrands]

50 minutes ago, crackpot said:

Lol! Take it as constructive criticism. Your website needs improvement by a lot. While you guys are here, what happened to the Metal Build Blue Frame 2nd and Alternative Strike Launcher pack? It never showed up for pre-order here.

We are always looking to improve. The emoji was a playful reactions to the comment. Only one person cried during our lunch meeting when it was brought up. The rest of us stood strong, and ate in reflective silence as we internally mapped out how to be better.

We have inquired about the other 2 items you mentioned, but have not heard anything back yet. As soon as we know something we will be sure to post it up. This will be the first P-Bandai Metal Build for us, so it may dictate what future releases we get. 

[F360]

57 minutes ago, HG Blows said:

Weird that Hana is being available to order on the US site before the asian markets.  Has that ever happened?

not yet,.   [PRE-ORDER STARTS SOON]

[DYRL VF-1S]

49 minutes ago, BluefinBrands said:

We are always looking to improve. The emoji was a playful reactions to the comment. Only one person cried during our lunch meeting when it was brought up. The rest of us stood strong, and ate in reflective silence as we internally mapped out how to be better.

We have inquired about the other 2 items you mentioned, but have not heard anything back yet. As soon as we know something we will be sure to post it up. This will be the first P-Bandai Metal Build for us, so it may dictate what future releases we get. 

Welcome to the party. Can you send some thugs over to HG and force them to relinquish their rights to Macross in the States so you can distribute that? Would be great timing with the cost of Int’l shipping. Heck, I’ll pitch in to hire them if it helps.

Edited May 28, 2020 by DYRL VF-1S

[Grey728]

59 minutes ago, BluefinBrands said:

Only one person cried during our lunch meeting when it was brought up. The rest of us stood strong, and ate in reflective silence as we internally mapped out how to be better.

Brilliant. I LOL'd in a work Skype meeting I was pretending to participate in.

[Jaustin89]

The first of my High Maneuver Test Packs for the Gundam Astrea came in; a couple Astreas and the extra parts give you some pretty cool options for display. My only "complaint" is that they don't give you anywhere near enough of the jointed connectors; I pooled the ones included in all 3 of my Astreas with the ones from the test pack and was still looking for more.

 

[Sanity is Optional]

Well, taxes suck. Almost $300 shipped for a Gold Frame.

They got me though.

[Grey728]

I hate it...

 

 

Pre-ordered one anyways. What the heck is wrong with me?

[PsYcHoDyNaMiX]

Just now, Sanity is Optional said:

Well, taxes suck. Almost $300 shipped for a Gold Frame.

They got me though.

I goofed up and did a proxy with dj Wednesday night before checking bluefinbrands twitter or here on the forums. Maybe similar in price after shipping for me.

I was going to do some part swapping. I priced it out and almost dipped for a 2nd via pbandai us but it was close to 300$ with signature and figured i shouldn't just for part swapping, lol.

It sure is pwetty though.

[Sanity is Optional]

I'll admit, if I wasn't a sucker for the white+electroplated gold color scheme it would have been a skip for me.

Though at least this will hopefully help the US site to convince Bandai to give them more stuff. Really glad to see metal builds and gunpla on there, not just clothes and accessories.

[PsYcHoDyNaMiX]

Yes yes i agree! I wasn't even crazy for the black ver either. I hit the slippery slope and caught the itch. It was definitely an impulse buy for me. Damn friend pmed me about it and once i saw the weapons and then the bunny ears I caved... lol.

I should've waited an hr or two before going proxy. I would've definitely gone with pbandai us if i was aware. Hmm maybe i'll get a 2nd mb blue frame 2nd revised if it goes up via pbandai us... lol!

[CharlesXavier]

Asia outside of Japan instant sell out. Lots of stock available for the US.

[anubis20]

7 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Well, taxes suck. Almost $300 shipped for a Gold Frame.

They got me though.

That and the fact that they didnt let me combine shipping with a figuarts releasing the same month  Ordered anyway....

[Grey728]

4 hours ago, CharlesXavier said:

Asia outside of Japan instant sell out. Lots of stock available for the US.

I still see stock available at various websites in Japan and Hong Kong. Looks like no issue in ordering for those who really want one.

[epiksol]

Astray gold frame up for preorder $260: https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2526185001001

[bleecher]

Shocking that this price seems to below the price of the item in yen.

[crackpot]

1 hour ago, bleecher said:

Shocking that this price seems to below the price of the item in yen.

Huh? The price from P-Bandai Japan is 27500 Yen tax included which is a little below than 260 USD which doesn't include taxes.

[bleecher]

I'm trying to factor in overseas shipping and think that it will possibly be more taking that into account. Also when you factor in the price of a shipping agent or buying from N-Y, I think it ends up being cheaper in the end?

[carlsylar]

[Sanity is Optional]

Anyone else surprised that the Gold Frame's still available at P-Bandai USA?

[crackpot]

4 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Anyone else surprised that the Gold Frame's still available at P-Bandai USA?

I don't see it as a popular MS that's why it's still up. It's still up on P-Bandai Japan so it's not really a surprise. 

[Kuma Style]

So I got an Amatsu Mina and a Crossbone X1 en route to go with my X2 and upcoming white Amatsu and I think I'm officially **done** with all of the back Metal Builds that I wanted to catch up on. Good times.