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[davidwhangchoi]

I've never bounced a payment. Never had issues with a company needing to cancel orders. Maybe y'all are just not good?

i normally i would agree with this, but have to inject: i agree with paying on time. but occasionally take advantage of the amiami loophole of not paying a pre-order that i shared. it's complicated when you have literally 5 seconds to grab the stuff i'm into.

i pretty much have 3 windows open on pre-order night and consider it lucky if one order goes through in that 5 second window. at times you end up with no orders or two orders. but it's hard to predict or control when they open at the same time and each only lasts 5 seconds. i have auto fill in set up for each store and you just click.

which leaves me with the dilemma of chance duplicate orders in the aftermath of the 5 second pre-order bloodbath. i try my best to give my second pre-order away and consider all options but if i can't find a taker and can't afford it, i'll use the amiami loophole as a last resort.

 

[Messi]

i normally i would agree with this, but have to inject: i agree with paying on time. but occasionally take advantage of the amiami loophole of not paying a pre-order that i shared. it's complicated when you have literally 5 seconds to grab the stuff i'm into.

i pretty much have 3 windows open on pre-order night and consider it lucky if one order goes through in that 5 second window. at times you end up with no orders or two orders. but it's hard to predict or control when they open at the same time and each only lasts 5 seconds. i have auto fill in set up for everything and you just click.

which leaves me with the dilemma of chance duplicate orders in the after math of the 5 second bloodbath. i try my best to give my second pre-order away and considering all options but if i can't find a taker and can't afford it, i'll use the amiami loophole as a last resort.

Sure, I get this. But this is not what Zombine is doing lol. He gets excited about figures months in advance and loses interest when it comes time to pay the bill.

Restraint is good in this hobby.

I do realise the irony in me saying that btw

 

[davidwhangchoi]

Sure, I get this. But this is not what Zombine is doing lol. He gets excited about figures months in advance and loses interest when it comes time to pay the bill.

Restraint is good in this hobby.

I do realise the irony in me saying that btw

i tried but i can't defend that. lol

 

[Haloid1177]

Sure, I get this. But this is not what Zombine is doing lol. He gets excited about figures months in advance and loses interest when it comes time to pay the bill.

Restraint is good in this hobby.

I do realise the irony in me saying that btw

I'ma be bringing this post back up a lot I feel FYI.

 

[NEO0MJ]

which leaves me with the dilemma of chance duplicate orders in the aftermath of the 5 second pre-order bloodbath. i try my best to give my second pre-order away and consider all options but if i can't find a taker and can't afford it, i'll use the amiami loophole as a last resort.

Do you have an extra Destiny to offer me 👀

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

They are excellent shipping to UK at least. Only down side is payment up front for Limited items.

Do they undervalue the items so they can sneak past customs? I've been hit with a pretty mean ParcelForce fee + VAT (because I bought something with EMS shipping like an idiot) so I'm thinking I might go with Nippon Yasan for all future stuff.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

Do you have an extra Destiny to offer me 👀

pre-orders of those finished a back. still obtainable with minimal mark up un-opened. just check mandrake.

F91 is dropping this month 3/25. already seeing mark ups even before release. prices creeping up to 300 on ebay. Being the first ever U.C. suit in the metal build line, i guess the demand is up there.

 

[NEO0MJ]

pre-orders of those finished a back. still obtainable with minimal mark up un-opened. just check mandrake.

How much should I pay for it? I'm seeing some at $300 and that's too much. But the ones at 180 make me suspicious.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

How much should I pay for it? I'm seeing some at $300 and that's too much. But the ones at 180 make me suspicious.

the new set with new marking comes bundled with wing of light effect, before shipping should be 32000yen = 280USD at mandrake.

the original is still up there at the same price so i would prob go with the new release.

180? is it opened?

 

[NEO0MJ]

180? is it opened?

Yep. I guess I can research this more later. How long do I have before things get ugly with these?

 

[davidwhangchoi]

Yep. I guess I can research this more later. How long do I have before things get ugly with these?

you're ok, i believe. Destiny been hovering on this price for a bit. they only rocket once people are in panic mode once they see it sell out everywhere.

strike freedom and the wings of light are getting depleted. but it's already been marked up to 400 for the suit alone and wings of light dragoons are an addition 100 bucks if you can find them. i can only imagine once it's totally oos, it's going to hit Seven Sword prices in a few years.

BTW, avoid MB regular freedom, it's crappy designed and no one wants it.

 

[NEO0MJ]

BTW, avoid MB regular freedom, it's crappy designed and no one wants it.

Maybe that's why it was $180.

And I think I saw the wings for $70. Should I snatch them for that?

 

[davidwhangchoi]

Maybe that's why it was $180.

And I think I saw the wings for $70. Should I snatch them for that?

for strike freedom? just a heads up, stike freedom option wings is a huge box so shipping might be alot if overseas. if you don't have a strike freedom and don't plan on paying mark up, i'm not sure if it's worth to get the wings for strike freedom.

 

[NEO0MJ]

Ewww, I have no intention of picking up Freedom. I thought those wings were for Destiny?

 

[KDash31987]

Got these earlier.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

Got these earlier.

oh! that small star wing is kinda neat =)


April 2017 SHF Dragon Ball Z

G.E.M. Series Digimon
July 2017
10,000 yen

"Alpha Omega" New Century GPX CYBER FORMULA Sugo Asuka
13,800 yen
August 2017

 

[Plasticine]

Got these earlier.

That Angela figure looks so great. Can't wait to get mine.

 

[NEO0MJ]

Random figure dream of the day, Figma Jesmon.

 

[TAJ]

I was going to order Mafex Jedi Boba Fett, but then I was like fuck it and bought both versions.

 

[KoruptData]

I've been picking up some Black Series figures here and there. My collection is now:

Vader
Palpatine
Masked Kylo
Phasma
Jabba
K2
Death Trooper
Jyn
Sabine
Ahsoka

I've grown to enjoy 1/12 scale.

 

[Haloid1177]

That Angela figure looks so great. Can't wait to get mine.

She was randomly on the pegs at my Target last night and I couldn't help but grab her. Best female action figure Hasbro has ever done. So good.

 

[Messi]

Random figure dream of the day, Figma Jesmon.

Quorra

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

Random figure dream of the day, Figma Jesmon.

SH Figuarts Spike Spiegel.

 

[SeanC]

SH Figuarts Spike Spiegel.

 

[Sawneeks]

UPMBB-01: Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower (Bloodborne: The Old Hunters)

"A corpse... should be left well alone."

Prime 1 Studio is proud to present UPMBB-01: Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower from Bloodborne: The Old Hunters. She was a citizen of Cainhurst and is directly related to Queen Annalise. However, she was one of the first Hunters to join the nightly hunt, studying under Gehrman, The First Hunter. Despite being a citizen of Cainhurst, who relished in their extravagant uses of blood, she favored her Rakuyo, which required dexterity and skill rather than blood to wield effectively. At an unknown point in time, Maria forfeited her beloved weapon, tossing it down a well when she could stomach it no longer, and disappeared mysteriously into the Hunter's Nightmare. Now, Maria resides in the Astral Clocktower, looking after the disfigured patients that reside there, and guarding the "secret" of the Nightmare, the entrance to the Fishing Hamlet, where the Orphan of Kos can be found. She sits in a chair, seemingly lifeless until the Hunter tries to touch her.

Statue features:
- Size approximately 20 inches tall [(H)51cm (W)43cm (L)43cm]

Exclusive version:
- One (1) die-cast goblet

Retail Price: $599 US

Edition Size:
Regular: 1500
Exclusive: 850

- Prototype samples shown
- Product details could be subjected to change without further notice.

It's up for pre-order on their website but they only ship to Japan. According to Facebook they are selling through Sideshow Collectibles to everywhere outside of Japan but it hasn't gone up yet.

And I'm...realllly tempted. $600 is a lot of money but it's way cheaper than I thought it would be. Not to mention this would go super well with my Gecco Hunter statue....

Having never really bought from Prime1, is this a good price for them or are they blowing everything out of proportion?

 

[LiK]

$600 is insane esp without a flexpay option. Totally passing on it. What's in the exclusive version?

 

[davidwhangchoi]

$600 is insane esp without a flexpay option. Totally passing on it. What's in the exclusive version?

a goblet

 

[LiK]

a goblet

if it's the same price, i guess that's worth it.

 

[Haloid1177]

$600 is insane esp without a flexpay option. Totally passing on it. What's in the exclusive version?

You'll get a flexpay option from Sideshow when it goes up.

 

[LiK]

You'll get a flexpay option from Sideshow when it goes up.

i hate u

 

[Infinitemadness]

Man, wtf. While waiting for my check to come around play Arts Kai Prompto sells out at BBTS and is now rare/hard to come by? It's only been two weeks!

Legit listings on eBay have him going for $100 over retail and I can't for the life of me find any sites that are still selling him. My friend pointed me to mykombini and I've gotten some extra figuarts battle droids from them off of eBay before. Might pull the trigger unless you all have other Japanese sites you trust that has him in stock. Much appreciated.

 

[Infinitemadness]

I was going to order Mafex Jedi Boba Fett, but then I was like fuck it and bought both versions.

Atta boy. Did the same thing when he dropped haha. Can't see figuarts topping this one and at best, literally remaking the mafex figure themselves. I think I'm set on 1:12 Boba Fetts.

Phasma is looking nice too. Chrome and as tall as the Black Series. May have canceled my pre order too soon.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

Man, wtf. While waiting for my check to come around play Arts Kai Prompto sells out at BBTS and is now rare/hard to come by? It's only been two weeks!

Legit listings on eBay have him going for $100 over retail and I can't for the life of me find any sites that are still selling him. My friend pointed me to mykombini and I've gotten some extra figuarts battle droids from them off of eBay before. Might pull the trigger unless you all have other Japanese sites you trust that has him in stock. Much appreciated.

looks like that's the cheapest

 

[Haloid1177]

i hate u

It's okay when I saw the Prime1 Eva-01 price I died inside. Even with flex pay it's too expensive. Anything for $100/month is too much.

Atta boy. Did the same thing when he dropped haha. Can't see figuarts topping this one and at best, literally remaking the mafex figure themselves. I think I'm set on 1:12 Boba Fetts.

Phasma is looking nice too. Chrome and as tall as the Black Series. May have canceled my pre order too soon.

Just payed Ami for my Phasma today. It's taken forever but my Phasma shrine will be complete until her figures for Episode VIII.

 

[LiK]

It's okay when I saw the Prime1 Eva-01 price I died inside. Even with flex pay it's too expensive. Anything for $100/month is too much.

Yea, I only did that for F4F's Souls statues for that price.

I might pass anyway based on her scale. She's the same height as Artorias from F4F and that seems way too big. I was hoping she would be in a similar scale to the Hunter statue from Gecco so they match up for display. Kinda annoyed Prime1 went bigger.

 

[Haloid1177]

Yea, I only did that for F4F's Souls statues for that price.

I might pass anyway based on her scale. She's the same height as Artorias from F4F and that seems way too big. I was hoping she would be in a similar scale to the Hunter statue from Gecco so they match up for display. Kinda annoyed Prime1 went bigger.

Just means you'll need to buy their other BB statue so you have a matching set.

 

[LiK]

Just means you'll need to buy their other BB statue so you have a matching set.

Which one? I only know of Maria.

 

[Haloid1177]

Which one? I only know of Maria.

Pretty sure they've teased the protag that Gecco and Figma are doing as well.

 

[LiK]

Pretty sure they've teased the protag that Gecco and Figma are doing as well.

def getting the Figma. I wanna pose him fighting Pyramid Head lol

 

[Messi]

Eta on Cate Blanchett hot toy?????

 

[Haloid1177]

Eta on Cate Blanchett hot toy?????

Olivia Wilde has been replaced in Messi's heart time for a moment of silence.

 

[Messi]

Olivia Wilde has been replaced in Messi's heart time for a moment of silence.

Never. I'm just realistic about my chances of ever getting one of Olivia

 

[Haloid1177]

Never. I'm just realistic about my chances of ever getting one of Olivia

Well I haven't even gotten a goddamn JLaw figure yet so like don't expect too much.

 

[TAJ]

Atta boy. Did the same thing when he dropped haha. Can't see figuarts topping this one and at best, literally remaking the mafex figure themselves. I think I'm set on 1:12 Boba Fetts.

Figuarts couldn't even match the Jango Fett from Hasbro and that's an easier character to get right.

 

[Messi]

Well I haven't even gotten a goddamn JLaw figure yet so like don't expect too much.

Why would you want her. She doesn't want to be mystique.

 

[LiK]

JLaw didn't give her likeness rights for Mystique so it'll never happen.

 

[TAJ]

JLaw didn't give her likeness rights for Mystique so it'll never happen.

Why would she give them for Hunger Games and not that?

 

[LiK]

Why would she give them for Hunger Games and not that?

She signed on to do X-Men before she became famous and wanted to change her contract after she became more famous but Fox refused so she fought back by not allowing her likeness for any merch like figures and also she didn't put any effort into her performance especially for Apocalypse which was evident. Now that she's done with all the films she was required to do she won't be returning for any future X-films.

 

[Sawneeks]

Pretty sure they've teased the protag that Gecco and Figma are doing as well.

No info on it other than that's what it looks like.

 

[LiK]

No info on it other than that's what it looks like.

bleh, totally not into that design.