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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 1:32:40 GMT -5
Yes, but it is my understanding that this "ban" only applies to the US as there is a law which states that cigarette branding or its likeness is not allowed on toys.
Sure we can make an argument that this is a collectors item.
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Post by Lejam on Jan 16, 2015 6:39:13 GMT -5
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Post by tetsuryu on Jan 16, 2015 9:13:59 GMT -5
Yes, but it is my understanding that this "ban" only applies to the US as there is a law which states that cigarette branding or its likeness is not allowed on toys. Sure we can make an argument that this is a collectors item. Ironically, this makes it increasingly difficult for anyone outside Japan to buy this thing, not just USA. HLJ just removed the listing for it entirely.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2015 12:59:17 GMT -5
Yes, but it is my understanding that this "ban" only applies to the US as there is a law which states that cigarette branding or its likeness is not allowed on toys. Sure we can make an argument that this is a collectors item. Ironically, this makes it increasingly difficult for anyone outside Japan to buy this thing, not just USA. HLJ just removed the listing for it entirely. Takara-Tomy changed the deco, so everybody inside & outside of Japan can buy it.
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Post by Lejam on Jan 29, 2015 10:54:52 GMT -5
Dengeki (also post in BB thread):
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Post by chachipower on Feb 3, 2015 12:32:18 GMT -5
But they will honor existing po's that were placed before ban. Also KO people will jump on it quickly like tgey did with wheeljack Yes, but it is my understanding that this "ban" only applies to the US as there is a law which states that cigarette branding or its likeness is not allowed on toys. Sure we can make an argument that this is a collectors item. Ironically, this makes it increasingly difficult for anyone outside Japan to buy this thing, not just USA. HLJ just removed the listing for it entirely.
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Post by Sagat on Mar 14, 2015 8:20:43 GMT -5
Rumor has it that this has been cancelled. Don't know if there has been any official word from Takara Tomy. :/
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2015 12:12:29 GMT -5
I heard that BBTS and other retailers are not going to carry it because Phillip-Morris still has issues with the new deco. But as far as I know Takara-Tomy is going to release it on March 21.
I just hope that TFSource does come through with my pre-order.
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Post by Sagat on Mar 14, 2015 17:56:05 GMT -5
I heard that BBTS and other retailers are not going to carry it because Phillip-Morris still has issues with the new deco. But as far as I know Takara-Tomy is going to release it on March 21. I just hope that TFSource does come through with my pre-order. I was curious to see if it was still actually on sale and no one has made any recent posts about it. Then I checked various online retailers and they don't have to seem a listing for it. Amazon Japan has it but you only get the e-mail when it is in stock button. EDIT: Even TFSource doesn't have it listed. :/ Seems the only way to get this is to get on a plane to Japan.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2015 18:38:53 GMT -5
Based from what I read from Transformers websites, if you pre-ordered from retailers like TFSource, HLJ, and AmiAmi then your pre-order will be honored.
My pre-order is still on TFSource.
But you are right. The only way to get it now will be to fly to Japan, or have a Japanese person buy it and ship it to you.
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Post by mecha-mania on Mar 15, 2015 0:07:37 GMT -5
spoke to a local retailer, it appears that they are providing refunds for preorders made earlier. apparently, the mp-23 can only be sold in the japanese domestic market as marlboro threaten to sue them if they export. looks like this is going to be a very exclusive item.
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Post by Sagat on Mar 19, 2015 3:27:05 GMT -5
spoke to a local retailer, it appears that they are providing refunds for preorders made earlier. apparently, the mp-23 can only be sold in the japanese domestic market as marlboro threaten to sue them if they export. looks like this is going to be a very exclusive item. I could be wrong but I think this might not sell well in Japan. Because I think that it's not a major transformer that appeared in the series. Also, out of curiousity for those that pre-ordered, can anyone remember what price they got it for and what online retailer?
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Post by Chen on Mar 19, 2015 9:31:44 GMT -5
Got mine from Chimungmung but it's no longer on their site but it still shows up in my orders though. I think it was like $50 or something.
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Post by Lejam on Mar 19, 2015 10:31:28 GMT -5
Same with AE...
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Post by Chen on Mar 19, 2015 11:07:21 GMT -5
hopefully they just took it off their English sites and are still planning on shipping it out to those that pre-ordered.
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Post by Yumcha on Mar 19, 2015 14:08:06 GMT -5
I ordered from A3U...and I'm hoping the fact they are Canuckian helps my chances...my status is still pending so, so far so good.
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Post by Lejam on Mar 20, 2015 4:09:41 GMT -5
AE sent today shipping invoice for it and Star Saber too...
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Post by Chen on Mar 20, 2015 6:35:56 GMT -5
I have this and Star Saber PO'ed from Chimungmung but I haven't heard anything yet.
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Post by Lejam on Mar 20, 2015 9:48:02 GMT -5
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Post by Chen on Mar 20, 2015 11:25:11 GMT -5
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