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Post by ghosstryda on May 18, 2003 22:25:34 GMT -5
are the japanese boxes worth more than an italian or american version? are the italian and american versions worth the same?
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Post by shaxper on May 19, 2003 8:13:06 GMT -5
Usually, the Japanese toys are either the original version and/or their boxes contain better artwork. For that reason, Japanese boxes (I would think) tend to be more expensive, but in the case of Transformers, for example, where the American versions were released first and the boxes are the same, English-speaking bidders on ebay (being most of them) are more likely to bid on the box they grew up with and can read.
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on May 19, 2003 8:16:00 GMT -5
Shaxper, So are you saying that the American Versions of TF Armada were released first -Or were other American TF the "first"?
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on May 19, 2003 8:57:57 GMT -5
are the japanese boxes worth more than an italian or american version? are the italian and american versions worth the same? Here's my quick overview of the subject: Godaikins:Japanese Boxed toys had some extra accessories, like stickers in the T-28, Pens and rubber toys in the Voltes V, and subtile variations. Collectors tend to pay extra for these "first" versions. The American boxed toys were still made in Japan and nearly identical. Italian boxed toys may not be made in Japan. Packaging is different. (Just ask questions about the detials). Popy Boxed toys:American Popy toys (shogun Warriors) had deleted parts and fewer features. Poseidon lost his folding tracks on his feet for instance. Mazinga Z lost some stickers. Dragun lost his second firing fist. Popy Japan toys had all features and much better box art. Collectors will pay over 50% more. Popy Europe is trickey. Sometimes the toys are made in Italy or Singapore. Sometimes they are Japanese. Be careful of quality. Box art was different too (POPY will we printed in English). TransformersMany of the Generation 1 American toys are about the same as the Japanese toys. I don't pay more than a 20% premium (I like the Japanese packaging better). TF Armada toys ARE different. Hot Rod has a light up fist for instance. I also see better plastic being used in the Japanese Armada releases. Paintwork is different and of a higher quality in the J-releases.
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Post by shaxper on May 19, 2003 9:37:20 GMT -5
Shaxper, So are you saying that the American Versions of TF Armada were released first -Or were other American TF the "first"? With the exception of TF: Robots in Disguise (and, of course, the Japanese exclusives) all Transformers were released in America first, usually about a year earlier, though Armada was closer together.
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Post by Edward28 on May 20, 2003 7:08:26 GMT -5
Wow, thanks Shaxper. I did NOT know that That makes sense though. I have always wondered why BBTS gets in American releases first and then Japanese releases. I THOUGHT it had to do with distribution, but come to think of it, if they were like Power Rangers toys then the Japanese versions would have arrived first. COOL. I purchased an Armada prototype and was unhappy that it was the American release........ yeah! -Ed
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Post by jwm on May 21, 2003 19:45:02 GMT -5
A question on boxes, and Transformers. I am not into Transformers, but I have one. It's a 1987 Hasbro boxed Takara. The figure is Six Shot Decepticon. Is it a particularly sought after piece? It's maybe been out of the box once. The thing was too hard to work so I lost interest and wished him into the cornfield. JWM
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Post by shaxper on May 21, 2003 21:19:31 GMT -5
Your timing is horrible, unfortunately.
Six Shot used to be a HIGHLY sought after item, but he was reissued in Japan last year and was way over produced. The reissue can still be obtained for about $30, which makes the original less sought after, but you can still get a decent price for him.
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Post by jwm on May 24, 2003 19:02:59 GMT -5
That sounds like a familiar pattern for me- get into something just when it's going out of style (have you seen that new show Pokemon?) I offered the thing up for trade but no one seemed interested. Oddly enough, I have never really gone looking for a vintage piece. The ones that I have I bought new. And there's enough very neat contemporary stuff on the market to keep me broke. But back to boxes- some pieces on the market, like Gundam Wing, and the Lord of the Rings figures have boxes that you pretty much have to destroy to get to the piece- maybe it's a conspiracy by some secret corporate mint-in-the-box-collector mind set agenda that's trying to prevent people from playing with toys and so take over ... naw, I'm tired out and getting carried away. That 1/60 Dom that I'm building has a crappy box, but the kit is awesome! JWM
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