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Post by mpchi on Aug 23, 2019 21:58:41 GMT -5
I might just stick with the red one, as long as my preorder goes through. Green Zaku is very iconic, but I do like Char's more with 3 times the speed.
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Post by greengetterguy on Aug 23, 2019 22:00:07 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm also going to bet the preo is going to be nuts considering all the positive vibes on the salmon and many who got the salmon one will want the mass production one too....
Im not going to wait around for this preorder..
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Post by tjdetweiler on Aug 24, 2019 19:34:17 GMT -5
Ahh haha! I'm happy with Char's Zaku, but the sniper rifle comes with the Green one! Damn you Bandai! Haha!
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Post by darkfriar on Aug 24, 2019 21:10:30 GMT -5
i just got this guy i hand... OMG.. thank you Bandai it took you 12 years but this guy is awesome... definitely need to get my green pack next
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Post by getterjehuty on Aug 26, 2019 12:36:01 GMT -5
Is this Zaku the same Zaku from the first Gundam 1970’s series or the Gundam Origin Ova?
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Post by darkfriar on Aug 26, 2019 12:48:05 GMT -5
I think it's based on the new Gundam Origin Ova as I don't recall the embedded gatling cannons on the zaku from the 70's.
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Post by mpchi on Aug 26, 2019 14:04:15 GMT -5
Is this Zaku the same Zaku from the first Gundam 1970’s series or the Gundam Origin Ova? Its the Origin design. Though not too much different from the old school original, aside some sculpt refinements, added details, and some weapons upgrade. Its on par with what you would expect to see from a MG or PG kit resculpt.
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Post by greengetterguy on Aug 31, 2019 20:22:20 GMT -5
Off topic alert!! Warning, WARNING!!
just got a YT recom on this gunpla custom paint job.
Seen similar anime paint job on Gunpla before but this guy is really good. Looks like paper model which it is not.
Enough chitchat! Here's the video.
It be cool if Bandai hire this dude to train 100 more so I can get "a retail anime paint ver of Metal Fix Zaku"...that be really neat for a lazy bone like me.
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Post by donatello on Sept 1, 2019 7:51:56 GMT -5
Off topic alert!! Warning, WARNING!! just got a YT recom on this gunpla custom paint job. Seen similar anime paint job on Gunpla before but this guy is really good. Looks like paper model which it is not. Enough chitchat! Here's the video. It be cool if Bandai hire this dude to train 100 more so I can get "a retail anime paint ver of Metal Fix Zaku"...that be really neat for a lazy bone like me. I'll pay gladly for his PG MKII or PG Exia <3
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Post by Yumcha on Sept 7, 2019 10:09:52 GMT -5
So...the Zaku is now officially a gong show with Nippon-Yasan for me.
I had gotten in an order when POs were up on NY and paid for it outright as I think that was the required parameters. Fast forward to NOW. No toy. No shipping notice. I've sent in 3 separate inquiries to their customer support and each response is some explanation about how they had less inventory than expected. My counter: If yes, why is it available for order right now? The toy is available according to their site and it's not even listed as a PO. So, that means, they should have inventory. I spoke to their live chat support and it's all nice and friendly and still, no crickets as they said they've escalated it to management.
I suppose it's weekend but this is stupid. Anyways, if I don't get any progress by Tuesday, time to sic Visa after them.
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Post by sonicking on Sept 7, 2019 10:18:59 GMT -5
So...the Zaku is now officially a gong show with Nippon-Yasan for me. I had gotten in an order when POs were up on NY and paid for it outright as I think that was the required parameters. Fast forward to NOW. No toy. No shipping notice. I've sent in 3 separate inquiries to their customer support and each response is some explanation about how they had less inventory than expected. My counter: If yes, why is it available for order right now? The toy is available according to their site and it's not even listed as a PO. So, that means, they should have inventory. I spoke to their live chat support and it's all nice and friendly and still, no crickets as they said they've escalated it to management. I suppose it's weekend but this is stupid. Anyways, if I don't get any progress by Tuesday, time to sic Visa after them. Sorry to hear. I am waiting for mine, but it's from a US seller. So I am ok to wait. N-Y is selling it for 30000yen now. How much was your pre-order price?
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Post by bleah on Sept 7, 2019 10:27:58 GMT -5
So...the Zaku is now officially a gong show with Nippon-Yasan for me. I had gotten in an order when POs were up on NY and paid for it outright as I think that was the required parameters. Fast forward to NOW. No toy. No shipping notice. I've sent in 3 separate inquiries to their customer support and each response is some explanation about how they had less inventory than expected. My counter: If yes, why is it available for order right now? The toy is available according to their site and it's not even listed as a PO. So, that means, they should have inventory. I spoke to their live chat support and it's all nice and friendly and still, no crickets as they said they've escalated it to management. I suppose it's weekend but this is stupid. Anyways, if I don't get any progress by Tuesday, time to sic Visa after them. Here's what I believe... whatever that Zaku they have in stock, they bought it from another store at retail price hence they're not willing to give that to you for what you paid for. I really do believe that during PO night, they try to buy stock from other retailers hence the jacked up price. So basically, we're competing with them as well during PO night with other retailers. That's why I'm not buying from them anymore after I get my pending PO from them no matter how desperate I am for a figure that I missed.
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Post by Yumcha on Sept 7, 2019 11:02:20 GMT -5
So...the Zaku is now officially a gong show with Nippon-Yasan for me. I had gotten in an order when POs were up on NY and paid for it outright as I think that was the required parameters. Fast forward to NOW. No toy. No shipping notice. I've sent in 3 separate inquiries to their customer support and each response is some explanation about how they had less inventory than expected. My counter: If yes, why is it available for order right now? The toy is available according to their site and it's not even listed as a PO. So, that means, they should have inventory. I spoke to their live chat support and it's all nice and friendly and still, no crickets as they said they've escalated it to management. I suppose it's weekend but this is stupid. Anyways, if I don't get any progress by Tuesday, time to sic Visa after them. Sorry to hear. I am waiting for mine, but it's from a US seller. So I am ok to wait. N-Y is selling it for 30000yen now. How much was your pre-order price? Got it for 23K JPY. With shipping and the discount I applied, just a touch under 27K.
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Post by bocasas on Sept 7, 2019 15:47:02 GMT -5
So...the Zaku is now officially a gong show with Nippon-Yasan for me. I had gotten in an order when POs were up on NY and paid for it outright as I think that was the required parameters. Fast forward to NOW. No toy. No shipping notice. I've sent in 3 separate inquiries to their customer support and each response is some explanation about how they had less inventory than expected. My counter: If yes, why is it available for order right now? The toy is available according to their site and it's not even listed as a PO. So, that means, they should have inventory. I spoke to their live chat support and it's all nice and friendly and still, no crickets as they said they've escalated it to management. I suppose it's weekend but this is stupid. Anyways, if I don't get any progress by Tuesday, time to sic Visa after them. Sorry to hear. I am waiting for mine, but it's from a US seller. So I am ok to wait. N-Y is selling it for 30000yen now. How much was your pre-order price? Got mine for 19000yen from hlj at pre order without shipping (shipping with ems about 3500yen)
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Post by f360 on Sept 7, 2019 18:48:27 GMT -5
So...the Zaku is now officially a gong show with Nippon-Yasan for me. I had gotten in an order when POs were up on NY and paid for it outright as I think that was the required parameters. Fast forward to NOW. No toy. No shipping notice. I've sent in 3 separate inquiries to their customer support and each response is some explanation about how they had less inventory than expected. My counter: If yes, why is it available for order right now? The toy is available according to their site and it's not even listed as a PO. So, that means, they should have inventory. I spoke to their live chat support and it's all nice and friendly and still, no crickets as they said they've escalated it to management. I suppose it's weekend but this is stupid. Anyways, if I don't get any progress by Tuesday, time to sic Visa after them. With your preorder priced at 23k , I think it’s one of those orders that N-Y placed the preorders from another store instead of their own inventory which was already sold out at the time . But unfortunately the store that NY placed the preorders from is even more slower than themself. Maybe give them a week more for them to figure out what they need to do.
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Post by Yumcha on Sept 10, 2019 11:11:26 GMT -5
So...the Zaku is now officially a gong show with Nippon-Yasan for me. I had gotten in an order when POs were up on NY and paid for it outright as I think that was the required parameters. Fast forward to NOW. No toy. No shipping notice. I've sent in 3 separate inquiries to their customer support and each response is some explanation about how they had less inventory than expected. My counter: If yes, why is it available for order right now? The toy is available according to their site and it's not even listed as a PO. So, that means, they should have inventory. I spoke to their live chat support and it's all nice and friendly and still, no crickets as they said they've escalated it to management. I suppose it's weekend but this is stupid. Anyways, if I don't get any progress by Tuesday, time to sic Visa after them. With your preorder priced at 23k , I think it’s one of those orders that N-Y placed the preorders from another store instead of their own inventory which was already sold out at the time . But unfortunately the store that NY placed the preorders from is even more slower than themself. Maybe give them a week more for them to figure out what they need to do. Still the same spin from the support team. I think by next Monday, I'll call Visa to get this resolved. I can find another method to buy this if I go down that road.
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Post by bocasas on Sept 10, 2019 11:36:53 GMT -5
With your preorder priced at 23k , I think it’s one of those orders that N-Y placed the preorders from another store instead of their own inventory which was already sold out at the time . But unfortunately the store that NY placed the preorders from is even more slower than themself. Maybe give them a week more for them to figure out what they need to do. Still the same spin from the support team. I think by next Monday, I'll call Visa to get this resolved. I can find another method to buy this if I go down that road. If I were you I won't cancel it. in my opinion It will be hard to find it at that price now. It is sold out everywhere and price is going up. 23000 yen is a good price now.
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Post by S_Gokin on Sept 10, 2019 12:19:16 GMT -5
So...the Zaku is now officially a gong show with Nippon-Yasan for me. I had gotten in an order when POs were up on NY and paid for it outright as I think that was the required parameters. Fast forward to NOW. No toy. No shipping notice. I've sent in 3 separate inquiries to their customer support and each response is some explanation about how they had less inventory than expected. My counter: If yes, why is it available for order right now? The toy is available according to their site and it's not even listed as a PO. So, that means, they should have inventory. I spoke to their live chat support and it's all nice and friendly and still, no crickets as they said they've escalated it to management. I suppose it's weekend but this is stupid. Anyways, if I don't get any progress by Tuesday, time to sic Visa after them.
wow thanks for sharing and sorry to read that man
the last thing i got from NY was Knight Gundam waaaaay back, but after i found out that they charge an extra %20 for shipping i stopped using them not to mention how they do preorders multiple waves and each wave have about %10 price boost
i know this will sound silly but do you remember that set in AE i posted couple of pages back ? well its still available
Gundam RX and Zaku
only catch is the price 55k yen, but i guess its still better than waiting for them to find a solution, what if (god forbid) they reply with sorry we are out of stuck here is your refund ?
it will be extremely late to get it
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Post by Yumcha on Sept 10, 2019 14:43:33 GMT -5
Still the same spin from the support team. I think by next Monday, I'll call Visa to get this resolved. I can find another method to buy this if I go down that road. If I were you I won't cancel it. in my opinion It will be hard to find it at that price now. It is sold out everywhere and price is going up. 23000 yen is a good price now. Thanks. I mean, I've bought from NY for several years and this is the first poor experience I've had TBH. I am just not happy with the run-around. How can an item be "Preparation In Progress" for over a week? It's a stall tactic. I'll wait until next week to decide.
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Post by Yumcha on Sept 10, 2019 14:44:45 GMT -5
So...the Zaku is now officially a gong show with Nippon-Yasan for me. I had gotten in an order when POs were up on NY and paid for it outright as I think that was the required parameters. Fast forward to NOW. No toy. No shipping notice. I've sent in 3 separate inquiries to their customer support and each response is some explanation about how they had less inventory than expected. My counter: If yes, why is it available for order right now? The toy is available according to their site and it's not even listed as a PO. So, that means, they should have inventory. I spoke to their live chat support and it's all nice and friendly and still, no crickets as they said they've escalated it to management. I suppose it's weekend but this is stupid. Anyways, if I don't get any progress by Tuesday, time to sic Visa after them. wow thanks for sharing and sorry to read that man
the last thing i got from NY was Knight Gundam waaaaay back, but after i found out that they charge an extra %20 for shipping i stopped using them not to mention how they do preorders multiple waves and each wave have about %10 price boost i know this will sound silly but do you remember that set in AE i posted couple of pages back ? well its still available Gundam RX and Zaku
only catch is the price 55k yen, but i guess its still better than waiting for them to find a solution, what if (god forbid) they reply with sorry we are out of stuck here is your refund ?
it will be extremely late to get it
Yeah, I saw that when I was casually looking for an alternative vendor. I will not be paying for the RX-78 given I have an iteration of it from the FIX Metal Composite line already.
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