Sweetmofo Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 29 minutes ago, vladykins said: More retailers will open up, plus you can order through proxies to the p-Bandai site itself. AE can usually get the TWE items and I don't think they've popped up yet. How do you order through proxies? I'm new to all of this so apologies for possibly stupid questions. Quote
UNSpacy Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 (edited) Just ordered the 1J with the GBP armor from Luna Park Toys. ¥38,500 + ¥5,000 shipping. Payment up front (but at least my CDN dollar is doing well right now). https://www.lunapark.store/product-page/dx-chogokin-vf-1j-armored-valkyrie-ichijyo-hikaru-japan-version Don't know if it'll be cheaper at other places, but I'm sooo tired of the F5 button Edited April 22, 2021 by UNSpacy Quote
jvmacross Posted April 22, 2021 Author Posted April 22, 2021 15 minutes ago, Sweetmofo said: How do you order through proxies? I'm new to all of this so apologies for possibly stupid questions. Essentially pick a proxy service (you can research them via Google) and follow their guidelines...all of them will generally have an intro page on how to use their services...for example... https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/sp/introduction/en/ https://zenmarket.jp/en/ https://neokyo.com/en ...to name a few..... This is not the correct thread to go into full detail on how to use a proxy....this will be for posting links to POs and the chatter that will be generated on PO night and during POs in general.... I am sure there must be an existing thread on proxies...do a search...or as I suggested, you best bet is to research using Google Quote
Sweetmofo Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 9 minutes ago, jvmacross said: Essentially pick a proxy service (you can research them via Google) and follow their guidelines...all of them will generally have an intro page on how to use their services...for example... https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/sp/introduction/en/ https://zenmarket.jp/en/ https://neokyo.com/en ...to name a few..... This is not the correct thread to go into full detail on how to use a proxy....this will be for posting links to POs and the chatter that will be generated on PO night and during POs in general.... I am sure there must be an existing thread on proxies...do a search...or as I suggested, you best bet is to research using Google thank you very much! I thought proxy ordering meant disguising your IP address somehow (like using a VPN) so thank you for clearing that up. I will likely try to order through a third party vendor that ships to the US. Do you think other retailers will offer the standalone set (besides the ones listed on the first page)? I tried ordering through anime-export and thought the order was received, but when I check my account now, the order disappeared. So I will need to try again with another retailer. Quote
UNSpacy Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 Oh nice. Liking this pinned thread! I posted this in the GBP thread before I saw this new one: Just ordered the 1J with the GBP armor from Luna Park Toys. ¥38,500 + ¥5,000 shipping. Payment up front (but at least my CDN dollar is doing well right now). https://www.lunapark.store/product-page/dx-chogokin-vf-1j-armored-valkyrie-ichijyo-hikaru-japan-version Don't know if it'll be cheaper at other places, but I'm sooo tired of the F5 button Quote
jvmacross Posted April 22, 2021 Author Posted April 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, Sweetmofo said: thank you very much! I thought proxy ordering meant disguising your IP address somehow (like using a VPN) so thank you for clearing that up. I will likely try to order through a third party vendor that ships to the US. Do you think other retailers will offer the standalone set (besides the ones listed on the first page)? I tried ordering through anime-export and thought the order was received, but when I check my account now, the order disappeared. So I will need to try again with another retailer. Unfortunately, there are very few sites that carry Tamashii Web Exclusive items.....thus the need to try and source a proxy when the option to order via one of the sites is no longer available Quote
DYRL VF-1S Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 23 minutes ago, jvmacross said: Essentially pick a proxy service (you can research them via Google) and follow their guidelines...all of them will generally have an intro page on how to use their services...for example... https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/sp/introduction/en/ https://zenmarket.jp/en/ https://neokyo.com/en ...to name a few..... This is not the correct thread to go into full detail on how to use a proxy....this will be for posting links to POs and the chatter that will be generated on PO night and during POs in general.... I am sure there must be an existing thread on proxies...do a search...or as I suggested, you best bet is to research using Google Thanks. Time to find a new proxy.... Quote
vladykins Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, UNSpacy said: Oh nice. Liking this pinned thread! I posted this in the GBP thread before I saw this new one: Just ordered the 1J with the GBP armor from Luna Park Toys. ¥38,500 + ¥5,000 shipping. Payment up front (but at least my CDN dollar is doing well right now). https://www.lunapark.store/product-page/dx-chogokin-vf-1j-armored-valkyrie-ichijyo-hikaru-japan-version Don't know if it'll be cheaper at other places, but I'm sooo tired of the F5 button It will likely be cheaper at a few sites on PO day, but availability that day at retail becomes part of the fun. Sometimes it is nice to just pay the markup and not worry. I've used Luna Park before and they delivered fine. Quote
vladykins Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, DYRL VF-1S said: Thanks. Time to find a new proxy.... FromJapan I only use to buy auction stuff now and don't even try TWEs anymore. Granted, I haven't tried with this one since I'm going for the combo sets. But FJ has been too difficult to get TWEs the past few goes. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 39 minutes ago, UNSpacy said: Just ordered the 1J with the GBP armor from Luna Park Toys. ¥38,500 + ¥5,000 shipping. Payment up front (but at least my CDN dollar is doing well right now). https://www.lunapark.store/product-page/dx-chogokin-vf-1j-armored-valkyrie-ichijyo-hikaru-japan-version Don't know if it'll be cheaper at other places, but I'm sooo tired of the F5 button Oh Gosh, I kind of want to pull the trigger as well. I'm too old for the F5 nonsense. Quote
DYRL VF-1S Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, vladykins said: FromJapan I only use to buy auction stuff now and don't even try TWEs anymore. Granted, I haven't tried with this one since I'm going for the combo sets. But FJ has been too difficult to get TWEs the past few goes. Exactly. That’s a prime example of what will happen to the rest. The TWEs are getting too difficult to acquire. So, I’m a fan of telling people to try Google like the rest of us and Godspeed. There’s a bit more of an even playing field for general releases oddly enough. Edited April 22, 2021 by DYRL VF-1S Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 1 minute ago, DYRL VF-1S said: Exactly. That’s a prime example of what will happen to the rest. The TWEs are getting too difficult to acquire. So, I’m a fan of telling people to try Google like the rest of us and Godspeed. There’s a bit more of an even playing field for general releases oddly enough. Yeah From Japan was great while it lasted. I haven't found a suitable replacement... Quote
nathans82 Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 I've used White Rabbit Express and had great success with them. Quote
Special Sauce Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 1 hour ago, UNSpacy said: Just ordered the 1J with the GBP armor from Luna Park Toys. ¥38,500 + ¥5,000 shipping. Payment up front (but at least my CDN dollar is doing well right now). https://www.lunapark.store/product-page/dx-chogokin-vf-1j-armored-valkyrie-ichijyo-hikaru-japan-version Don't know if it'll be cheaper at other places, but I'm sooo tired of the F5 button How much cheaper would you really be able to get it anyway? Maybe $40-$50 less? If it relieves you of the anxiety of having to F5 then maybe it's worth the little extra $$$ Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 8 minutes ago, Special Sauce said: How much cheaper would you really be able to get it anyway? Maybe $40-$50 less? If it relieves you of the anxiety of having to F5 then maybe it's worth the little extra $$$ I also don't feel like paying up front. General store releases typically do not require up front payment. Quote
Mechapilot77 Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 21 minutes ago, nathans82 said: I've used White Rabbit Express and had great success with them. yup i used them once before. apparently , i'm going to be using them again since the armored parts set without the VF-1J valk itself is a TWE. honestly, if it goes without drama like last time i'll be happy. Quote
Special Sauce Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: I also don't feel like paying up front. General store releases typically do not require up front payment. I can understand that. Especially since it'll probably take 6 months or more before you receive it. Quote
obakesan Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 well guess I’m too late party again, one thing love get too. Time zone and work meant all pos I’ve seen are sold out. Guess have try score one retail. Quote
obakesan Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 So yet another po missed but maybe I’ll get lucky for the set po later. Meh Quote
jvmacross Posted April 22, 2021 Author Posted April 22, 2021 1 minute ago, obakesan said: So yet another po missed but maybe I’ll get lucky for the set po later. Meh How can you miss a PO that has not started? Quote
Jello Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, jvmacross said: How can you miss a PO that has not started? I think they are trying to say that some vendors have already sold out of their allotment, however there are still a couple that have not started their PO yet...so there's still some hope. Quote
jvmacross Posted April 22, 2021 Author Posted April 22, 2021 1 hour ago, DYRL VF-1S said: Thanks. Time to find a new proxy.... LOL.... I have personally never used any of them.... I am still more concerned with the general release items....at 33,000 JPY for the combo....perhaps the frenzy will not be as bad? Quote
vladykins Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 I'm hoping I waltz easily into a retail one instead of a slightly marked up one like my recent luck has been. Quote
Mechinyun Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 Got both the armor and an armor + valk set at luna park. Thanks for the links my peeps! Quote
SUPERULTRAROBORIDER Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 Luna park doesn't ship to USA? No way to change shipping method from EMS? Am I missing something? Quote
nathans82 Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 7 minutes ago, SUPERULTRAROBORIDER said: Luna park doesn't ship to USA? No way to change shipping method from EMS? Am I missing something? They ship to the USA. just contact them to change it to DHL or FedEx now, or wait until release. Quote
SUPERULTRAROBORIDER Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 8 minutes ago, SUPERULTRAROBORIDER said: Luna park doesn't ship to USA? No way to change shipping method from EMS? Am I missing something? I couldn't check out with my paypal, but I placed an order with my cc They do claim to be using EMS, which is still not available to the USA? Quote
nathans82 Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 Nippon Yasan has put up the Armor Parts Set. https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/34414-macross-dx-chogokin-armored-parts-set-for-vf-1j-limited-edition.html This is always the worst case scenario to order from (in my experience). Quote
Roy Focker Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 Great we'll all cash in our 1 million combined store credit. Quote
nathans82 Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 7 minutes ago, Roy Focker said: Great we'll all cash in our 1 million combined store credit. I know, just wanted to give the link to add to the list of pre-orders. I've had good and bad transactions with them. Quote
dafob Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 19 minutes ago, Roy Focker said: Great we'll all cash in our 1 million combined store credit. This got me thinking that, for fun, we should start a sub-thread somewhere and have folks post how much store credit they have at NY for unfulfilled/canceled orders. I'd be curious to know how much buying power we all have collectively from botched orders. Quote
rocketblast Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 (edited) Hey guys, how many yen is MSRP for the armored vf-1j set including the Valkyrie? thanks Edited April 22, 2021 by rocketblast Quote
SUPERULTRAROBORIDER Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, rocketblast said: Hey guys, how many yen is MSRP for the armored vf-1j set including the Valkyrie? thanks 33000 jpy Quote
SUPERULTRAROBORIDER Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 Ordering from luna park was too easy. That makes me anxious. Lol Quote
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