Jump to content

MacrossWorld's PO Thread - NEXT PO of 2024 will be JUNE 6TH at NOW JST...DX VF-25S Armored Messiah Valkyrie (Ozma Lee) Revival Ver....a WWM/TWS Release...POST LINKS TO AVAILABLE PO's and KEEP DISCUSSIONS ON POs HERE

jvmacross

By jvmacross
in Toys

 Share

Recommended Posts

26662 Sharon Apple Concert Attendee

26662

Posted
Posted
7 hours ago, MikeRoz said:

^^^ $250 is a good price from what appears to be a domestic seller.

Amazon @ $280

BBTS @ $295

USA Gundam Store @ $280 (This store periodically has 10/15/20% off coupons, some that apply to pre-orders and some that don't).

The vendor pricing differential is interesting.  Eknightmedia's price is about $30.00 below their competitors, and eknightmedia requires a non-refundable $30.00 reserve payment.  I'm wondering if they're making a calculated gamble by under-cutting the competition on price in order to drive traffic, while betting that a number of folks will change their mind, fail to follow through, and walk away from their $30.00.  If the math works in their favor, those who walk away from their $30.00 will be subsidizing everyone else's purchase.

blackconvoy_D01 Bridge Bunny

blackconvoy_D01

Posted
Posted (edited)
On 9/8/2023 at 3:17 PM, 26662 said:

The vendor pricing differential is interesting.  Eknightmedia's price is about $30.00 below their competitors, and eknightmedia requires a non-refundable $30.00 reserve payment.  I'm wondering if they're making a calculated gamble by under-cutting the competition on price in order to drive traffic, while betting that a number of folks will change their mind, fail to follow through, and walk away from their $30.00.  If the math works in their favor, those who walk away from their $30.00 will be subsidizing everyone else's purchase.

Eknightmedia didn't charge me a $30 down payment when I selected PayPal as my payment method.

 

Edit; they just asked for the $30. They didn't do this when I ordered 2x 29 Max variants last year, odd- but ok.

Edited by blackconvoy_D01
Duymon Alaska Base Survivor

Duymon

Posted
Posted (edited)

If any of you US based collectors are still wanting to preorder locally USA gundam store has a flash sale on preorders, like 20% off today Screenshots_2023-09-10-12-12-15.png.9476649b741dee34d98c893e1a9e41b6.png

Edited by Duymon
snakerbot Destroid Armour Waxer

snakerbot

Posted
Posted
21 hours ago, Duymon said:

If any of you US based collectors are still wanting to preorder locally USA gundam store has a flash sale on preorders, like 20% off today

<snip>

Thanks for this! Got one on order!

Chronocidal Super Dimension Member

Chronocidal

Posted
Posted

Youch, that's a pretty big leap from the pre-order price I got (¥28,600).  Really hoping Hobby Genki comes through on this one, been waiting to get a second one of these ever since the original release.

26662 Sharon Apple Concert Attendee

26662

Posted
Posted
14 hours ago, Chronocidal said:

Whoa, ok, that's almost $40 cheaper than my previous order.. I might have to grab a second, and just stash one for a rainy day later. ^_^ 

I hear you.  It looks fierce with the armor.  My naked ones need to hit the gym.

Chronocidal Super Dimension Member

Chronocidal

Posted
Posted

I'm mostly in an annoying place because of the stupid rarity of the 25G when it originally launched, combined with the fact that the single copy I got came missing pieces.  I was completely SOL for ever getting those parts, because Bandai just doesn't do spare parts, and there was nowhere with stock available for a replacement.  My VF-25G has been using the YF-25 crotch plate for years, because it was the only one that matched reasonably (I actually prefer the swapped colors, compared with the standard VF-25G one).

It was never a huge issue for me, because I wasn't going to transform the YF-25 out of fighter anyhow, but it's always felt dumb that I was never able to get a complete set.

Robin-11 Sharon Apple Concert Attendee

Robin-11

Posted
Posted

I apologize in advance if this the wrong thread but i need a suggestion. Few months ago i placed a pre-order on bigbadtoystore for a non-macross but always anime related product. The release date for these items was july/august in Japan and the store list them as a september release.I know that the store(which seems very professional and reliable) imports via ship most of the goods so i was wondering if i should expect any delays on the arrival of the items...Do you guys have any experience on the matter? it's really not an issue for me, i just need to understand when those $ 200 will have to come out of my wallet and therefore plan my life accordingly(i usuallly buy on japanese stores and they always have been very accurate on the release dates). Thank you in advance for your help.

26662 Sharon Apple Concert Attendee

26662

Posted
Posted
4 hours ago, Robin-11 said:

I apologize in advance if this the wrong thread but i need a suggestion. Few months ago i placed a pre-order on bigbadtoystore for a non-macross but always anime related product. The release date for these items was july/august in Japan and the store list them as a september release.I know that the store(which seems very professional and reliable) imports via ship most of the goods so i was wondering if i should expect any delays on the arrival of the items...Do you guys have any experience on the matter? it's really not an issue for me, i just need to understand when those $ 200 will have to come out of my wallet and therefore plan my life accordingly(i usuallly buy on japanese stores and they always have been very accurate on the release dates). Thank you in advance for your help.

Wish I could help.  I’ve ordered from them since forever but I’ve never paid much attention to how long it takes BBTS to receive their pre-ordered stock.  I tend to pre-order and then pretty much forget all about it until I get the shipping notice.   That said, BBTS has always been pretty responsive when I’ve made inquiries about ETAs.  I’d give them a jingle if you haven’t already. 

DewPoint Global's Pipe Holder

DewPoint

Posted
Posted

While I cannot speak for BBTS, the last few orders I've made have been shipped by boat. It seems to be about 2 to 3 months. People seem to get their shipping notices before I do as there seems to be no rush on boat shipping. People have been talking about their HMR VF-0D for a month now. I don't expect to see mine for at least another month. :cray:

Anasazi37 New Edwards Test Pilot

Anasazi37

Posted
Posted
6 hours ago, Robin-11 said:

I apologize in advance if this the wrong thread but i need a suggestion. Few months ago i placed a pre-order on bigbadtoystore for a non-macross but always anime related product. The release date for these items was july/august in Japan and the store list them as a september release.I know that the store(which seems very professional and reliable) imports via ship most of the goods so i was wondering if i should expect any delays on the arrival of the items...Do you guys have any experience on the matter? it's really not an issue for me, i just need to understand when those $ 200 will have to come out of my wallet and therefore plan my life accordingly(i usuallly buy on japanese stores and they always have been very accurate on the release dates). Thank you in advance for your help.

BBTS estimates for release are usually pretty good, since they've been doing this import thing for a long time. However, they are at the mercy of when the manufacturer puts the items on a ship, how long the ship takes to arrive in the US port, how long it takes to unload the ship and get the items through customs, etc. Assuming 2 months after release in Japan is usually a safe bet. You could try looking at release estimates on other sites like Amazon US (assuming it's being sold there). Odds are good that Amazon will get the item earlier or at the same time as BBTS. For example, Tamashii Nations lists the VF-25G release as 23 September in Japan, Amazon US lists it as 15 November, and BBTS just says November. So, likely sometime in November.

Robin-11 Sharon Apple Concert Attendee

Robin-11

Posted
Posted

Thank you for all your inputs. So basically if one of the items has been released in late august in Japan it is safe to bet that they won't get it before the end of october right? i will try to contact them anyway...buying with this kind of delays always makes me...uneasy.

jvmacross Hory Froating Head

jvmacross

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)
1 hour ago, Dirtyboy said:

Anyone know what this is?

DX Chogokin - Macross: Do You Remember Love? - VF-1S Valkyrie (Ichijou Hikaru Use) 1/48 - Mechanic Edition [Bandai Spirits]

https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/macross/100295-dx-chogokin-macross-do-you-remember-love-vf-1s-valkyrie-ichijou-hikaru-use-148-mechanic-edition-bandai-spirits-.html

 

 

Tamashii Event Exclusive for Tamashii Club Members via a lottery selection process this month, which will become a Tamashii Web Exclusive in November at some TBD date/time...as with all SDFM/DYRL merch....JAPAN-ONLY

 

item_0000014582_LxbF0B89_400.jpg

 

https://tamashiiweb.com/item/14582/?wovn=en

Edited by jvmacross
Anasazi37 New Edwards Test Pilot

Anasazi37

Posted
Posted
5 hours ago, Robin-11 said:

Thank you for all your inputs. So basically if one of the items has been released in late august in Japan it is safe to bet that they won't get it before the end of october right? i will try to contact them anyway...buying with this kind of delays always makes me...uneasy.

If it released in Japan in late August, it could arrive at BBTS right before the end of October. That would be two months. As others have said, BBTS is responsive to inquires about arrival times, so I'm sure they'll give you the best estimate they have right now. I'd prepare to hand over $200 before the end of next month, just to be safe.

  • 3 weeks later...
  • 3 weeks later...
DewPoint Global's Pipe Holder

DewPoint

Posted
Posted (edited)

Arcadia VF-1S reissues?

AmiAmi - Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1/60 Kanzen Henkei VF-1S Strike Valkyrie (Hikaru Ichijyou Custom) movie ver.(Pre-order)(Single Shipment)240-S001

AmiAmi - Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1/60 Kanzen Henkei VF-1S Strike Valkyrie Roy Focker Special movie ver.(Pre-order)(Single Shipment)

HLJ - 1/60 Complete Transformation VF-1S Strike Valkyrie Hikaru Ichijo Boarding Machine Movie Ver. (Reissue)

HLJ - 1/60 Completely Transformed VF-1S Strike Valkyrie Roy Focker Special Movie Ver.

Edited by DewPoint
ArchieNov Bridge Bunny

ArchieNov

Posted
Posted (edited)

I just wish Arcadia would reissue their display stands (I want the simple stand). Actually they should always keep them available since their valks don't come with stands.

Edited by ArchieNov
Radioguy Global's Pipe Holder

Radioguy

Posted
Posted
18 hours ago, DewPoint said:

Arcadia VF-1S reissues?

AmiAmi - Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1/60 Kanzen Henkei VF-1S Strike Valkyrie (Hikaru Ichijyou Custom) movie ver.(Pre-order)(Single Shipment)240-S001

AmiAmi - Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1/60 Kanzen Henkei VF-1S Strike Valkyrie Roy Focker Special movie ver.(Pre-order)(Single Shipment)

HLJ - 1/60 Complete Transformation VF-1S Strike Valkyrie Hikaru Ichijo Boarding Machine Movie Ver. (Reissue)

HLJ - 1/60 Completely Transformed VF-1S Strike Valkyrie Roy Focker Special Movie Ver.

Valkyrie Factory really got under their skin. 😄

treatment Galactic Diva

treatment

Posted
Posted

Macross Zero Blu-Ray Box reissue (so far):

image.png.320ce8a5b1364a7bba18c6f0135740ed.png

 

amz-jp:  https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/gp/product/B0CLGYYLPJ  (19,800y)

cdj: https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BCXA-1895  (18,000y)

 

more details at:  https://macross.jp/news-detail/24575/

Quote

BCXA-1895 / ¥19,800 (10% tax included)
173 minutes (main story approx. 158 minutes + bonus video approx. 15 minutes) / Dolby TrueHD (5.1ch) / Linear PCM (stereo)
AVC / BD50G x 2 / 16:9 < 1080p HD>／With Japanese and English subtitles (ON/OFF possible)

 

treatment Galactic Diva

treatment

Posted
Posted (edited)

fyi.

There seems to be another version of this Macross Zero blu-ray box that contain some kind of "store-benefits" (possibly an A3 sheet alongside the postcards of the previous dvd-covers or something else) that is available at amz-jp with the same PO-pricing:

 

https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0CLGXWMQB

 

upload_2023-10-24_10-49-8.JPG.3ffa936cdba0c7b07c223db7871c5f2a.JPG

 

here's the benefit-details on macross.jp and  bandai-namco sites, along with the "target-stores" listing:

https://macross.jp/news-detail/24575/

https://v-storage.bnarts.jp/bv_news/215859/

Edited by treatment
  • 4 weeks later...
sh9000 Hory Froating Head

sh9000

Posted
Posted (edited)

https://www.hlj.com/tiny-session-vf-19-kai-fire-valkyrie-with-nekki-basara-banc660862#

https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=74691

https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail?gcode=FIGURE-162583

https://hobby-genki.com/en/bandai/26307-tiny-session-vf-19-custom-fire-valkyrie-with-basara-nekki-4573102660862.html

https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-707739

https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/robots/20486-tiny-session-vf-19-kai-fire-valkyrie-with-nekki-basara.html

https://moehime-japantoys.com/shop/figures/action-figure/tiny-session-vf-19-kai-fire-valkyrie-with-nekki-basara/

https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/macross/109177-tiny-session-macross-7-nekki-basara-vf-19-custom-excalibur-fire-valkyrie-bandai-spirits-.html

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CNJKG9VN

Edited by sh9000
  • jvmacross changed the title to MacrossWorld's PO Thread - NEXT PO will be December 1st 4PM JST...VF-0A PHOENIX(SHIN KUDO USE) ＋ QF-2200D-B GHOST...Ongoing PO: TINY SESSION VF-19 CUSTOM FIRE VALKYRIE with BASARA NEKKI....POST LINKS TO AVAILABLE PO's and KEEP DISCUSSIONS ON POs HERE
Chronocidal Super Dimension Member

Chronocidal

Posted
Posted (edited)

It's really not that bad a price, when you consider the exchange rate, and the combined price of finding a VF-1S and strike packs right now.

Not something I'm going to spend on though, too many other more important things coming.  Tempting.. but a properly printed tail isn't worth that much to me.

 

Edited by Chronocidal

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...