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Post by xiombarg on Dec 9, 2010 16:22:57 GMT -5
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Post by delta7890 on Dec 10, 2010 0:19:41 GMT -5
Alas, the figure is actually a knock-off and is missing a few minor paint aps here and there, as well as being made of a slightly cheaper grade of plastic.
Still, if neither of these things bother you, it's definitely an affordable way of snatching an MSIA Blitz.
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Post by magengar on Dec 11, 2010 1:33:13 GMT -5
Knock-off or Genuine, these look friggin cool! If I weren't focused my my collection line goals I'd go ballistic and score these. Thanks! zozo-Magengar
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Post by xiombarg on Dec 11, 2010 2:00:17 GMT -5
I really like the Blitz Gundam too. One of my fave Gundams.
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Post by B- on Dec 12, 2010 21:49:42 GMT -5
MAgengar what is this??you warned me about posting ebay sales but this is ok?by a mod?huh?
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Post by magengar on Dec 13, 2010 1:12:12 GMT -5
(I'm not a staff member nor a moderator. But still, i shoulda known better)
I stand corrected on this and I shoulda called it out right then. The gundam item isn't as rare as something vintage or obscure that is out of reach by anyone. That ebay sale shows there are several of the same items left for availability. In this case where this (and another ebay item, in this forum) was posted in this manner--- it should've been done via private messaging between the person who found it and whoever is searching for that particular item. Example: Let's say I were looking for a Hero Collection Mazinger figure and someone here found an ebay sale for it-- then the person who found it should PM me with the link instead of posting it publicly. If there were SEVERAL of the HC Mazingers available I wouldn't mind if the link were posted publicly because I'd at least have a chance to bid on one or buy one under the "Buy It Now" option. But if it were just ONE HC Mazinger up for sale and it were posted publicly, yeah I'd get upset if I got beat out before i could bid on it.
But now back to the point... I sincerely apologize for calling something like this out the first time and not catching it now; I cannot nor will not justify my mistake, therefore I stand corrected.
zozo-Magengar
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Post by xiombarg on Dec 13, 2010 3:08:03 GMT -5
MAgengar what is this??you warned me about posting ebay sales but this is ok?by a mod?huh? This listing isn't an auction, it's a "buy it now only" listing with multiples of this same item, so by posting this it's not driving up prices for those that might be following an auction situation. Essentially it's no different than posting an online store listing. If it was an auction listing I wouldn't have posted it.
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Post by B- on Dec 13, 2010 11:40:31 GMT -5
YES BUT point bing someone can snatch it up without having to look for themselves remember the thrill of the hunt,and people finding things on their own gives everyone a fair chance THAT is also one of the points of not listing ebay auctions that arent YOUR OWN.AND thats what I WAS told by several people!THE AUCTION I LISTED WAS BUY IT NOW ALSO!!!!AND I WAS CHASTENED!
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Post by xiombarg on Dec 15, 2010 18:40:54 GMT -5
So back to the figure. I decided to get one and just received it today. There is no way this is a knock off, for several reasons.
First is fhe quality of the figure. It looks and feels exactly like your typical MSIA. I can detect no difference from your standard MSIA in plastic quality, paint quality, and what is included in the box.
Second. All the accessory parts are in place including a cardstock color data sheet, the backdrop piece Bandai always includes, but also what appears to be a mail in questionaire of some type.
Third. All the colors appear to be correct with the degree of tight paint apps you would expect.
Fourth. All the markings on the box seem to be in place, including a holographic Bandai symbol, Sunrise licesing stamps with a copyright of 2009, and what appears to be the manufacturers trademark (Auldey).
I just can't see this as a non-licensed product. It doesn't make any sense for how much has gone into it. I mean anything is possible of course, but if this is a knock off, it's the most accurate knock off I've ever seen.
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