borgified Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) 41 minutes ago, weiser21 said: Anyone opt for the collector grade packaging option from The Chosen Prime? Is it worth the extra $8? Do you want to open up and display the new 25 or keep it in the box and suffocate it so it can’t breathe? It’s your money and choice. 22 minutes ago, blackconvoy_D01 said: Ppl are gonna be like; "What's a valkyrie?" "Macross, what's that?" And I'll be smiling! ^ This quote is for our friendly Ph.D Feline @Shizuka the Cat when she started out as a rookie and asked many questions. Within the span of almost half a year (?), she has climbed up the ranks and we all treated her like a part of the family. Waiting for your return on the boards when you have time. Edited November 23, 2021 by borgified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Just pre-ordered from BBTS. MAN, that was better than sex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I converted my points for a $30 certificate at The Chosen Prime so my total came out to $189.99 shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd-linger Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Fingers crossed ShowZ puts this up as well. I find their shipping is really reasonable and for whatever reason in my experience packages from them don't get dinged by Canadian customs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayateAltoHunter Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 So, so, so great that we can get these collectibles outside of Japan now - Now to build a new database of shops that may carry future releases here. Please don't take this as a complaint, but the random times at which this WWM popped up across the landscape brings about a different challenge to continuously monitor sites until you can get a release. At least I don't have to go shopping for another keyboard that soon...the F5 key should last a little longer now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 (edited) Haha I love this emotional roller coaster ride. From salty tears not getting the Japan POs to cries of joy for US retailers opening up their POs. Hopefully Bandai takes note of international demand. Edit: Anyone PO from these guys before? https://www.sideshow.com/collectibles/macross-frontier-vf-25-messiah-valkyrie-anniversary-bandai-909861 Edited November 24, 2021 by wmkjr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VX31 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 (edited) the crazy part is its now been.. over 12 hours since presales have opened with US retailers.... and these are still available to order!!! and from multiple sites! Edited November 24, 2021 by VX31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackpot Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, wmkjr said: Hopefully Bandai takes note of international demand. I think they will take note if enough people buy from their own region. If majority still get their fix from Japan directly and leaving stock elsewhere unsold, it might not fare well for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I’m betting next release will see more overseas sales. A lot of us ordered from Japan before the US options were available, before there was pricing even. Plus the US scalpers haven’t noticed Macross yet, while the Asian scalpers have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yman1437 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 8 hours ago, weiser21 said: https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/macross-frontier-vf25-messiah-valkyrie-worldwide-anniversary-dx-chogokin-action-figure/blfbas63272 Entertainment Earth has it up for pre-order, no deposit, free shipping. If you have honey browser extension, there is a $15 off coupon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yman1437 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 (edited) No alarms clocks, no F5 madness, no 3 seconds (or half an hour) check out window, no crashed server, no agony from being cartjacked, no scalper price.......and on and on... Wow! I can't believe this, someone pinch me! This IS the way Macross PO should be!! Edited November 24, 2021 by yman1437 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I’m surprised that even USA gundamstore and bbts have these up for preorder. This is the way things should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 They sell all the other premium Bandai figures. Now that the Macross licensing has been worked out for non-SDFM/DYRL stuff it makes sense that the usual US stores would carry it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rein+ Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 2 hours ago, yman1437 said: No alarms clocks, no F5 madness, no 3 seconds (or half an hour) check out window, no crashed server, no agony from being cartjacked, no scalper price.......and on and on... Wow! I can't believe this, someone pinch me! This IS the way Macross PO should be!! Yes. i was sad that i miss this but then bam, even my local online store start offering this PO with MSRP price amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 3 hours ago, wmkjr said: Hopefully Bandai takes note of international demand. International demand huh?… 3 hours ago, VX31 said: the crazy part is its now been.. over 12 hours since presales have opened with US retailers.... and these are still available to order!!! and from multiple sites! Not looking so in demand… 🤪 Love the roller coaster, here for the ride and enjoying my Valks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 8 hours ago, derex3592 said: Just pre-ordered from BBTS. MAN, that was better than sex. Just as quick too! 😃😄 i kid i kiidd.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeboo1211 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Bandai when is the 1:1 Sheryl Nome up for preorder? Make it happen! ( 0:15 sec) lol Also Macross stuff on display at the 6:30 mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 21 hours ago, ritt0r said: World Wide Max is up on BBTS https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/186531 Wished BBTS removed any robotech branding/mention to this. C'mon, its not related at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weiser21 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: They sell all the other premium Bandai figures. Now that the Macross licensing has been worked out for non-SDFM/DYRL stuff it makes sense that the usual US stores would carry it. So still PO madness for 1/48 VF-1s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackpot Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Slave IV said: International demand huh?… Not looking so in demand… 🤪 Love the roller coaster, here for the ride and enjoying my Valks. I know, right? But I think it may also be that a good number has preordered from the usual import stores plus it's a non-canon variant that some may not care for. The real test is when a canon valk goes up for preorder, let's say Arad's 31AX. When that happens, I do hope most people will preorder locally or get their doubles locally at least. It's gonna take a lot of will power to say no to JP preorders but that's how it's gonna be if we want to keep this going. I'm not saying Bandai will stop supplying Macross DX and HMR overseas but most likely we might not get the good and exclusive stuff locally if sales don't pan out. Let's hope for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 2 hours ago, weiser21 said: So still PO madness for 1/48 VF-1s? Yes....unless we receive a surprise announcement from HG and/or Bandai, etc. that they have setup a licensing agreement for SDFM/DYRL merch outside of Japan.... All we can do is hope for a Christmas miracle.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 I've said it before, but if Bandai will be judging the international demand for Macross based of non-SDFM/DYRL merch.....their numbers in my opinion will be way off.... At this early stage all we can do is support Macross with purchasing what they release if we like what is being released...I personally changed my purchase decision on the VF-25 WWM, but have zero interest in the "microphones"...I may have went for a Minmay DYRL mic....but that's not part of the allowable Macross merch at the moment... Even though for me it is bittersweet, I cannot deny that these recent events are the most positive for Macross collectors in decades....I am hopeful that all parties involved will eventually make the business decisions that will be good for everyone, especially the fans... For now just going to grab some popcorn and see how this all plays out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weiser21 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 12 hours ago, yman1437 said: If you have honey browser extension, there is a $15 off coupon I tried, no coupon for me . Thanks for the heads up dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocc Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 RightStuffAnime has it for 213.99 with no tax (only Iowa) but they do charge shipping so total is about 225.24 https://www.rightstufanime.com/VF-25-Messiah-Valkyrie-Worldwide-Anniversary-Ver-Macross-Frontier-DX-Chogokin-Figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, betocc said: RightStuffAnime has it for 213.99 with no tax (only Iowa) but they do charge shipping so total is about 225.24 https://www.rightstufanime.com/VF-25-Messiah-Valkyrie-Worldwide-Anniversary-Ver-Macross-Frontier-DX-Chogokin-Figure That is a fantastic price. I'd buy it from there if I didn't already have a PO elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 USAGundamstore.com has it for pre-order. If its your first time making a purchase you get a 10% discount code. My order came out to $223.34 after taxes. I live in CA. https://www.usagundamstore.com/products/macross-frontier-dx-chogokin-vf-25-messiah-valkyrie-worldwide-anniversary-ver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Mac said: USAGundamstore.com has it for pre-order. If its your first time making a purchase you get a 10% discount code. My order came out to $223.34 after taxes. I live in CA. https://www.usagundamstore.com/products/macross-frontier-dx-chogokin-vf-25-messiah-valkyrie-worldwide-anniversary-ver USA GUndam Store pretty much always has a 10% discount code available if you look around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeboo1211 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Sanity is Optional said: USA GUndam Store pretty much always has a 10% discount code available if you look around. ZakuAurelius10 is pretty much a persistent discount code, don't even have to look around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNSpacy Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) Ages Three And Up in Burnaby, BC, Canada, just put it up for pre-order ($284.99 CDN + free shipping within Canada and the US or pickup in-store; I always just pick up in store to avoid shipping damages): https://www.agesthreeandup.ca/products/bandai-macross-frontier-dx-chogokin-vf-25-messiah-valkyrie-worldwide-anniversary-version?variant=39602495553616 9 left as of this posting... Edited November 25, 2021 by UNSpacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 13 hours ago, jvmacross said: I've said it before, but if Bandai will be judging the international demand for Macross based of non-SDFM/DYRL merch.....their numbers in my opinion will be way off.... At this early stage all we can do is support Macross with purchasing what they release if we like what is being released...I personally changed my purchase decision on the VF-25 WWM, but have zero interest in the "microphones"...I may have went for a Minmay DYRL mic....but that's not part of the allowable Macross merch at the moment... Even though for me it is bittersweet, I cannot deny that these recent events are the most positive for Macross collectors in decades....I am hopeful that all parties involved will eventually make the business decisions that will be good for everyone, especially the fans... For now just going to grab some popcorn and see how this all plays out.... Yep, this is all good stuff for sure and I will be ordering whatever I can from US shops if this first example holds true going forward. I do think all the indicators still show that Macross is just not a big seller/money maker relative to many other properties so we are lucky to get what we have. I mean, these things sell out in seconds at the Japanese shops and don’t even come close to making the top selling lists on sites that show ratings like AmiAmi and CDJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 The heck… You’re in my area of the hood @UNSpacy. I’m a semi-regular at the store as I poke in to see the Masterpiece & 3rd Party TFs. I also bought a couple of 1/6 figures from them as well. A3U had a small selection of Macross Stuff, however I haven’t been inside to look around as I’ve been picking up orders from them (not to worry as I didn’t pre-order the 25 at all). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 There are a few stores offering extras on top of discounts for anyone that held out this long. USA gundam store was offering a package with hobby supplies and decals along with an entrance for a drawing for model kits for anyone spending over $150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 16 hours ago, UNSpacy said: Ages Three And Up in Burnaby, BC, Canada, just put it up for pre-order ($284.99 CDN + free shipping within Canada and the US or pickup in-store; I always just pick up in store to avoid shipping damages): https://www.agesthreeandup.ca/products/bandai-macross-frontier-dx-chogokin-vf-25-messiah-valkyrie-worldwide-anniversary-version?variant=39602495553616 9 left as of this posting... Holy cow. If these guys get releases consistently, this is going to save me so much money. No shipping and duty fees. Thats aprox $150-200 savings per dx valk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Anyone know of any other Canadian retailers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, Sandman said: Holy cow. If these guys get releases consistently, this is going to save me so much money. No shipping and duty fees. Thats aprox $150-200 savings per dx valk. I decided to order another to test out this shop. I ended up getting charged tax bring up the price to 319. Sucks but still cheaper than the duty and shipping costs from Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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