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Post by dairuggerixa on Aug 25, 2014 22:16:56 GMT -5
Greetings everyone,
It's been over a year, but I'm back. Looking to get back into collecting, and this is a piece I want to get back. Complete with the decal sheet and instructions. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you!
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Aug 25, 2014 23:27:18 GMT -5
I'm looking for this as well, but currently I am still messing with the 1/72 dual model stuff. Great toy to have in your collection though.
Your best bet is actually YJ!, in my opinion. Remember that US and Japanese releases are exactly the same, only difference is the large sticker with a drawing and English words on the front of all US boxes.
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Post by dairuggerixa on Aug 25, 2014 23:44:29 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply. YJ!? Is it a website or fellow member on the forum?
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Aug 26, 2014 0:34:35 GMT -5
YahooJapan auctions. You need a middleman service to bid/buy.
They've actually been popping up on eBay somewhat frequently but in my opinion the prices have been way too high.
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Post by dairuggerixa on Aug 26, 2014 0:50:09 GMT -5
Indeed, I actually lost an eBay auction tonight. It went up to $180 plus shipping $11.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Aug 26, 2014 1:02:07 GMT -5
The last one went for even more. Both the one you were bidding on and the last two were not even complete.
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Post by dairuggerixa on Aug 26, 2014 1:10:10 GMT -5
The last one went for even more. Both the one you were bidding on and the last two were not even complete. The one I was bidding on was not complete? Here is the link: 1/48 Dougram Takara Zinc Diecast Figure
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Aug 26, 2014 1:27:23 GMT -5
I think it was missing between one and three small parts. Not 100% sure. It's been tough finding any pics of a complete one in the trays. This one from the archives only shows the top two trays but you get the idea: www.toyboxdx.com/datafiles/data/dougram/images/48dougram-tray.jpgThe worst thing is buying one of these missing parts because highly unlikely you would track them down. It's not like vintage gokin. You most likely would have to buy 2 incomplete ones to make a complete one and it will be less aggravation to just buy one that has everything.
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Post by repairtechjon on Aug 26, 2014 21:47:12 GMT -5
Good piece. for complete one, that's been a $150-200 toy for a long long time.
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Post by dairuggerixa on Sept 15, 2014 16:00:02 GMT -5
I won the 1/48 DX-01 Dougram on eBay. I also made sure it is complete.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Sept 15, 2014 16:39:33 GMT -5
Last night? You can thank me for not bidding LoL.
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Post by dairuggerixa on Sept 15, 2014 18:08:53 GMT -5
Yes. XD My max bid was 250.25, though. But thank you!
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Post by repairtechjon on Sept 15, 2014 20:00:08 GMT -5
Was hoping you guys saw that one. One of the better ones to show on ebay in a while. Premium condition brings the higher price, but you'll have one of the nice ones now!
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Sept 16, 2014 8:40:00 GMT -5
Had been watching it all week. I'm following some other big pieces at the moment.
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Post by chachipower on Sept 18, 2014 18:14:21 GMT -5
Good piece. for complete one, that's been a $150-200 toy for a long long time. I paid just over $200 about 3 years back for a complete mint unused, so that sounds about right
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Sept 19, 2014 20:26:29 GMT -5
So yeah, I just bought the other one (US Sticker box) on eBay. I still envy your japanese version. I need to get a dead mint/mostly sealed japanese version like you did. LoL
I am collecting the American dual models MIB so I can play/display them and the japanese box versions (no big english box art sticker) so I can display those sealed in the bubbles.
One of my favorite toys now and I am super into the anime as well. It's so deep without all the robotech drama. It's very real world and still easy to follow, and it doesn't get slow either (so far, I'm through about a third of the series).
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Post by dairuggerixa on Sept 24, 2014 22:02:03 GMT -5
So yeah, I just bought the other one (US Sticker box) on eBay. I still envy your japanese version. I need to get a dead mint/mostly sealed japanese version like you did. LoL I am collecting the American dual models MIB so I can play/display them and the japanese box versions (no big english box art sticker) so I can display those sealed in the bubbles. One of my favorite toys now and I am super into the anime as well. It's so deep without all the robotech drama. It's very real world and still easy to follow, and it doesn't get slow either (so far, I'm through about a third of the series). I plan to get the other 1/72 scale Soltic and the Dougram. But I did get the 1/72 Blockhead just a few days ago. The anime itself is very good, as you said. It reminds me of Armored Trooper Votoms. However, Chirico Cuvie is a badass.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Sept 25, 2014 11:44:56 GMT -5
I passed on the blockhead. Not sure if I want it, though it's features are stunning. I was the same way about the soltic until I just sucked it up and got one. I knew all along I wanted the dougrams though, no question.
My biggest issue is that the blockhead comes in a variant style box because it is a late release - I'd like mine to match for display, but I don't think it is possible. If you want to be really particular about box variants, the 1/48 has two and the 1/72 models have three except for the blockhead which only has one from what I have been told.
It's insane how much better the 1/48 dougram is though. I thought it would just be upscaled compared to my 1/72 but it is worlds above it. In my opinion, this is the best interpretation of the dougram that you can buy.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Sept 25, 2014 11:46:58 GMT -5
Let me know which box versions you are looking for and if you want sealed or opened MIB/complete for the 1/72 models.
I need a couple more for play and to paint up, so I don't want to be stepping on each other's toes in auctions as there are plenty of these to go around.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Sept 25, 2014 11:53:50 GMT -5
I'm a fan of Crinn myself. He's got such heart and I see a little of myself in him. :-)
Armored Trooper Votoms is cool but came a little later, iirc, and I'm not completely sold on the mech designs - they are awesome, but for some reason I love the hard edges and raw look of the dougram more than anything.
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