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Post by anubis20 on May 27, 2013 8:52:00 GMT -5
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Post by shinotaking on May 27, 2013 11:20:21 GMT -5
Mine was just shipped a few hour ago so i hope i will get the scrander fast
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 27, 2013 11:24:23 GMT -5
Shipping was quite a lot for EMS for this set (3600 Yen), so the box is either huge or fairly heavy! }D
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Post by shinotaking on May 27, 2013 11:36:31 GMT -5
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 27, 2013 13:56:25 GMT -5
Freaking Bandai! The box is huge! They decided not to stack the Scrander Wings and the box turned out huge. That is why shipping is so expensive. I didn't think it was due to weight, since the Scrander shouldn't be too heavy in order not to topple down the figure. On a separate note, the Jet Pileder is AWESOME. Love how the side rocket engines can rotate like in the anime. Good job on that one Bandai! I'm hoping to have my Scrander Set with me by this Friday. YAY!!! ;D }D
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Post by skizz on May 27, 2013 14:07:16 GMT -5
One question.....is there any particular space in the hangar or elsewhere where you can place the scrander panels when removed?
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 27, 2013 14:09:28 GMT -5
I can't say yet, but looking at the pics, I don't think so. The hangar doesn't even have room for all of Mazinger's Armor parts to begin with. }D
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Post by skizz on May 27, 2013 14:15:00 GMT -5
I can't say yet, but looking at the pics, I don't think so. The hangar doesn't even have room for all of Mazinger's Armor parts to begin with. }D That was I was thinking as well....but hoping it was otherwise! Bummer!!
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 27, 2013 14:20:23 GMT -5
Well, you can always put them behind the Mazinger itself. That's where I keep the extra spare parts and the remote. }D
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Post by magengar on May 27, 2013 18:29:42 GMT -5
WT-- you mean the Scrander comes inside the box, attached to the main engine body? Wouldn't that cause the wings to break during shipment? Jeeez!
If the Scrander wings are detachable, then why couldn't Bandai have made them go packed in separate tray compartments inside the box? That way the box would be smaller for shipping, and the wings and other parts wouldn't get damaged!
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2013 19:02:39 GMT -5
scrander is packaged separately there are pics on shinotakings link
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2013 19:04:08 GMT -5
I bought thru bbts. never have bought from them before but from what I read on rj they are really slow? is this true? is it because they are a us company, vs buying from a japan seller?
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 27, 2013 19:15:11 GMT -5
It's because BBTS has to freight in their stuff by boat. I don't think they would use Air Mail, otherwise the shipping cost would be astronomical. }D
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 27, 2013 19:16:25 GMT -5
Or in this case with Mazinger stuff, Bluefin has to bring them by boat and then distribute to all the retailers, BBTS being one of them. }D
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2013 19:33:07 GMT -5
And lets not forget the time it sometimes takes to clear US Customs
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2013 19:36:05 GMT -5
Ah... So basically ill be waiting longer but shipping should be less since they are us based?
Should I just cancel and order elsewhere? I tried a bunch of sites and eBay and its way overpriced. Like 160 on eBay with shipping (and I don't think it's ems)
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Post by Chen on May 27, 2013 19:40:22 GMT -5
That Mazinger with the Scrander is just beautiful.
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Post by anubis20 on May 27, 2013 19:40:55 GMT -5
Im fine waiting. I save in the long run and support bluefin
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2013 19:44:22 GMT -5
Due to its size and the Dollar vs Yen flunctuations, BBTS offers the better value. It is just a trade off that we have to wait for it to become available in later June.
I for one do not mind waiting because this is an official release and distributed in the US by a reliable company.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on May 27, 2013 19:45:53 GMT -5
Yeah, it wasn't cheap with EMS... exactly $150 USD! I always choose the cheaper shipping option, but this time I decided to indulge myself. I got my other set ordered through BBTS, and that should level out their price a bit, since it will be way less for shipping. }D
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