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Post by magengar on Jan 20, 2014 6:08:05 GMT -5
How did BBTS sell out so quickly of their preorders for Daitarn 3? There were hundreds available originally and I just checked the website and the preorder is completely sold out. I wonder what suddenly caused the sell out? I'm glad I got my preorder in. He will display nicely next to Daioja and Zambot 3. I find that very difficult to believe ( No, not You. I meant BBTS selling the pre-ordered item so quickly). Daitarn 3 is more popular in Europe and has a larger fan base there than here in the U.S. ( at least I'd think so). I never thought Daitarn 3 could be popular here in the U.S. to warrant such a quick sell-out at a U.S. retailer. So, how did BBTS sell out those pre-orders so quickly? Lemme guess: -- they probably ordered a small inventory, thinking there isn't a large market for Daitarn 3. BUT, being that this is a Bandai SOC product, word got out that BBTS was stocking these- and BOOM! fans quickly swarmed BBTS with pre-orders. ...the Black Friday of sorts... The excited turnout looked better on video than " World War Z". <snap! snap!> --It's that easy, since BBTS is centrally located (Wisconsin, USA) and easily accessible online. --It's also one of the first local retailers U.S. buyers would hit up before shopping at other U.S. retailers. Like ninjas overnight, fans covertly raided the store... without touching the ground. The epitome of " Mission Impossible". ......lol zozo-mag
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Post by OzmaLee on Jan 20, 2014 11:25:13 GMT -5
Meh. I already have the GX-53 and although I like his robot form, I think the vehicle forms are ugly as hell. The Mach patrol cars are cool though. Glad my fellow forumers who weren't able to get the GX-53 have a chance to get Daitarn though.
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Post by mrclean08 on Jan 20, 2014 11:36:24 GMT -5
How did BBTS sell out so quickly of their preorders for Daitarn 3? There were hundreds available originally and I just checked the website and the preorder is completely sold out. I wonder what suddenly caused the sell out? I'm glad I got my preorder in. He will display nicely next to Daioja and Zambot 3. I find that very difficult to believe ( No, not You. I meant BBTS selling the pre-ordered item so quickly). Daitarn 3 is more popular in Europe and has a larger fan base there than here in the U.S. ( at least I'd think so). I never thought Daitarn 3 could be popular here in the U.S. to warrant such a quick sell-out at a U.S. retailer. So, how did BBTS sell out those pre-orders so quickly? Lemme guess: -- they probably ordered a small inventory, thinking there isn't a large market for Daitarn 3. BUT, being that this is a Bandai SOC product, word got out that BBTS was stocking these- and BOOM! fans quickly swarmed BBTS with pre-orders. ...the Black Friday of sorts... The excited turnout looked better on video than " World War Z". <snap! snap!> --It's that easy, since BBTS is centrally located (Wisconsin, USA) and easily accessible online. --It's also one of the first local retailers U.S. buyers would hit up before shopping at other U.S. retailers. Like ninjas overnight, fans covertly raided the store... without touching the ground. The epitome of " Mission Impossible". ......lol zozo-mag Just checked again this morning and now there are 32 back in stock. lol! This is hilarious. hahaha
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Post by magengar on Jan 20, 2014 16:01:07 GMT -5
32 units back in stock at BBTS... then I probably guessed correctly, that BBTS is ordering them a few at a time. That makes sense. lol!
That's good way to circulate inventory rather than stocking large quantities and having a few leftovers collecting dust only to lose money by placing them in Clearance.
zozo-mag
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Post by mpchi on Jan 23, 2014 17:06:30 GMT -5
Maybe BBTS is reserving a good bunch to put a higher price tag on, seeing the preorders going fast. Otherwise, its surprising to see Daitarn 3 being this popular. And GX-53 isn't even a super popular release back then. I wouldn't have gotten it myself, if not for BBTS's sale back then...ironically.
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Post by B- on Jan 23, 2014 18:06:26 GMT -5
Daitarn 3 is a large robot,could be people are just wanting a BIG soc right now!
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Post by mrclean08 on Jan 23, 2014 18:47:23 GMT -5
Me love me some big SOC. lol!
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Post by magengar on Jan 24, 2014 1:49:46 GMT -5
LOL... who Wouldn't want a big SOC! Right now, the biggest "SOC" is the DX Maz, and that's if you look at it in an SOC perspective. But still... an SOC is an SOC: solid heavy chunky die-cast right down to the core. ZaZOOM! If it Can't crack a skull, it Aint an SOC! zozo-mag
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Post by tetsuryu on Jan 24, 2014 6:50:06 GMT -5
I like big bots and I cannot lie.
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Post by demonseed on Jan 27, 2014 16:39:19 GMT -5
I put my pre order in a BBTS but now see thetoysourse.com has free shipping on orders over 150$.
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Jan 27, 2014 16:57:24 GMT -5
damn, thetoysourse.com now out of stock
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Post by demonseed on Jan 27, 2014 22:06:00 GMT -5
damn, thetoysourse.com now out of stock I'm a dk. I sent the message and was going to switch but a friend called with NHL tix and I ran out only to come home to realize they are out of stock.
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Post by actionawesome on Jan 27, 2014 22:48:40 GMT -5
I must admit. The more I look at this the more I am torn about if I want this one (I do not have the original).
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Post by Robot Lover/Fighter on Jan 27, 2014 23:30:41 GMT -5
damn, thetoysourse.com now out of stock I'm a dk. I sent the message and was going to switch but a friend called with NHL tix and I ran out only to come home to realize they are out of stock. All good demonseed... The hunt continues for the best deal...
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Post by Lejam on Jan 28, 2014 4:29:32 GMT -5
I must admit. The more I look at this the more I am torn about if I want this one (I do not have the original). I got 2 ex of the original release : robot mode is beautiful and temind me that Bandai is everytime giving his best to match the original mecha design and find a good average cursor between anime design (more dynamic, flexible) and engineering constreint. For sure I will get this new colored version : the regular Super Robots SOC colors chart is respected and logical, but a bit dark (rnavy blue). The recolors versions tend to light up the displays. Remember me when I got the GX-13R : beauty, lighter tone and mate ! Anime colors always work perfectly with mate paints (gloves on !).
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Post by nolesoldier on Jan 29, 2014 12:33:06 GMT -5
I agree with everyone's frustration concerning the numbering system. Feels like a lack of effort from Bandai and definitely disappointing considering there are other super robots I'd like to see get the SOC treatment. However, I find the re-coloring appealing. I originally passed on GX-53 when I had him in hand in S. Korea because I considered him a little bland and didn't care for his vehicle form (or mini pecker missile). I think this revamped version with the gold head crest will compliment my Zambot 3 (with GX-23A) so I pre-ordered through BBTS. I'm definitely displaying him in robot form without his junk hanging out though...
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Post by Chen on Feb 3, 2014 8:52:25 GMT -5
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Post by B- on Feb 3, 2014 21:04:57 GMT -5
I agree,lighter colors are ALWAYS better.One thing about SOC,they always tend to go darker than actual anime colors.Look at Combattler,Voltes,Daitarn etc..Im guessing they think darker appeals to guys more?or the modern collector?
The thing i love about Super robots is the bright sky blues and the bright colors.The guys that want these, WANT their 70s/80s robots accurate in color.I could care less about the "Johnny come Lately" group who want the robots because they "like the look of the robot".
If you dont understand the 70s colors,you dont deserve to collect the Robots period.Go collect Zoids or something dull like that with blacks and greys,you non imaginative,narrow minded modern overtly Macho types.Bleecchh! BORING! gimme disco colors anyday,and Im "straight" as an arrow! LOL.
So yes the lighter Daitarn rocks.Sorry off on a tangent again.
But really I could never understand why collectors like Black versions of 70s robots,it makes no sense,50% of the appeal is the colors.If your a completist fine,but black over color?No way.
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Post by magengar on Feb 4, 2014 8:02:31 GMT -5
If the colors don't schtand out like this bus, the toy aint for me. zozo-mag
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Post by Chen on Feb 4, 2014 8:04:17 GMT -5
I wonder if they will keep the black shoulders.
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