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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 13, 2017 14:47:20 GMT -5
You can wait for more replies, but I would just leave it until it gets worse. It's almost not noticeable. If it was worse I would say repair it.
If you really must fix it, and can match the exact yellow, or mix it close, I'd use a micro brush, almost dry of paint, to just cover the speck in the middle.
You don't want to build up the paint at all, just try to cover the black mark.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 11, 2017 11:48:58 GMT -5
Ah. Didn't know that, as I haven't had to ask for one in many years.
Also, it's $219 change as of right now.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 11, 2017 11:40:48 GMT -5
I bought one for my little brother at 2:30 AM eastern time (so about nine hours before the time stamp on my post here) and it was $209 change. They charged me sales tax in my state and I have Prime so free shipping. It was just under $225 for me.
Remember this is the American box version (MMPR box) which is what my brother wanted. Thanks for this, it's his Christmas present. Once you buy, if the price is lower in the 7 days following your purchase, you can get the overage refunded usually.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 9, 2017 16:04:03 GMT -5
I can tell you that you've had a few more pieces than I have had based on your sales.
I do acknowledge that I have been collecting and very knowledgeable for a long time, as I started when I was still a child. Before, I tended to have everything, now I just focus on what I like as well as some very rare, obscure or charming items when I can get them.
I lost one or two grail piece auctions in the past 6 months. I was disappointed but I honestly it would have been a significant dent in my toy funds on hand, though I was prepared for it. I went to what I felt was top market on both and lost, but there will be other chances.
Would it surprise you if I told you that I was younger than the majority of people here? Probably younger than most of you, not sure who exactly as far as specifics go.
I'll be 34 one month from today.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 9, 2017 15:51:40 GMT -5
They're not too expensive, I just don't see them often, they are part of the "godmars collection type" subline. There was a very small godmars (GB-89 collection type) and 4 villains GB-90 Bakyum, GB-91 Kokgacchi, GB-92 BelBara, GB-93 Gulder.
They were all sold boxed individually, came with a styrofoam tray/cover inside. Maybe a decal sheet and paperwork. I think the only one that came with an accessory was god mars. These did not come with the DX version.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 9, 2017 14:30:23 GMT -5
Popy GB-90 Bakyum, from Six God Combination God Mars
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 7, 2017 19:52:57 GMT -5
Was the damage pictures in the auction?
Was the toy sealed? If so, is it factory damage?
It's a tough call to say if it's the seller's fault from packing improperly (if it was an open box, it sounds like it may have been put away incorrectly) or it just moved around in the tray during shipping (this does happen sometimes).
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 7, 2017 12:54:59 GMT -5
Hatchets will be tough to get for the incomplete one. Expect to pay 50-100 per hatchet depending on condition.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 7, 2017 12:51:30 GMT -5
I enjoyed reading your post, especially since I don't have the Tetsujin 28. I'm curious, what would you list as your top 5 favorite chogokin? I don't mean value, just favorite (any maybe mention why). I think you'd be very surprised at my top list. I assume you mean combiners? I don't count T28 as a chogokin.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 5, 2017 12:43:21 GMT -5
I sent an email to some people I know. I'll send them your way if they have any.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 4, 2017 23:35:52 GMT -5
I love 80s tetsujin but couldn't get a good feel for the slight changes in the SOC sculpt. I wanted it to be popy/godaikin-esque as far as the shape.
Even this ET version I'm a little finicky with - it looks closer to what I like, but still a little off. I'm not turned off by the price compared to their magnet junk, but I think just because it is ET I will definitely wait for a review before I order one.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 4, 2017 23:33:04 GMT -5
I'll venture to say that even if it's a non-combiner I'll buy it. This is probably going to be the pinnacle Albegas toy for a while as far as the sculpt/design goes. Nothing that I know of has ever come close to the look they gave it and they didn't push it to be too modern looking - I get the feeling that there is a lot of soul here.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Nov 4, 2017 23:29:59 GMT -5
I can offer some thoughts as I bit the bullet and purchased one MIB unused with a slightly worn box in the four figure range exactly four years ago last month. I had to pay fees and fight someone over it though, so I almost overpaid a bit at the time.
I can give you a price range, but you need to give me some more info. Near mint how? Loose, MIB, etc.?
Where is the wear, on the toy/box/insert?
Is it complete? (Parts are expensive and hard to come by.) Does it have the nose? Does it have any of the typical darkening/discoloration that plagues these? (It may look normal to you, but most likely has some.)
Are there scratches on the back of the robot where the rocket pack attaches? Do the backs of the legs where the toy attaches to the body have any cracks or stress marks?
Godaikin versions suffer from "Holy Grail" syndrome, like Fortress Maximus does for G1 Transformers. The ask is always very high (i.e. too high) and he generally is one of the toys where "you have to pay if you want to play".
The bottom line is they are quite common and available regularly, especially if you just want an ok one. While they will almost always sell, even when broken, I can tell you that regardless of if you are buying or selling, this toy has to be true C10 case fresh/deadstock unused to even be able to ask top market price, and even under those conditions I have seen them sell for less because they sat. And sat. And sat.
A lot of people have them, and those that can easily afford them are probably buying something even more expensive instead.
It's not the same draw as a yellow elbow volt in box, DX popy combine box combattra, or something hardcore like a black daltanias. It's basically a box variant of a widely available (albeit slightly expensive) Japanese toy that many collectors around the world pick up at a cheaper rate than its Japanese boxed brother.
Also, now with the discovery of the euro and the French export box variants, those are more niche but higher demand in my opinion.
Additionally I can offer some words of warning: I had dreamed about this toy for years (pictures, reviews) and I had never seen one in person until mine arrived from the auction house.
I can tell you that I am immensely disappointed by it - not in the quality or the sculpt or the play value (though the play value is a bit underwhelming at times even with the gimmicks) - but I was sorely disappointed with the sheer amount of plastic and the overall fit of the steel panels and looseness of the plastic pressure joints for the magnetic hinges on the body.
The toy is a lot more fragile than most people think it is, again the plastic is thin and the only metal is in the removable panels. The redeeming factor for me is that I love the 80s tetsujin more than the original pot belly or the 90s FX version. This chokinzoku version is still the ultimate toy version (I think it's better than the jumbo machinder and the vintage vinyls/talkers) and nothing has topped it because it was a crazy idea to make it in the first place.
For me, since my toy is unused, the sheer value of every dollar I spent on this thing comes from looking at it standing up on display with all panels attached and hatchets in hands. The lines of this toy, looking like a giant guardian/knight with the flowing head crest and clean lines are honestly the pinnacle that a lot of toys wish they could reach, and for me that's enough to keep me from selling it.
There's a lot of variance, in who wants to buy or sell one in the first place, thankfully it's not too niche of a toy even here in America. Sorry for the long post, but I'm excited by your inquiry as we haven't had a good thread about this toy in a long time.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 31, 2017 23:04:53 GMT -5
So far possibly US masterpiece prowl and US masterpiece rodimus (car version with targetmaster, no trailer like the Japanese version had). I already sold skywarp about two years ago.
I am keeping US Grimlock and Hasbro Asia MP-10 Optimus.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 31, 2017 18:59:39 GMT -5
He means that it will just be diecast covers/pieces, not the entire limb.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 30, 2017 20:20:29 GMT -5
What masterpiece transformers? I have some US versions I may be selling from my collection.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 23, 2017 17:06:29 GMT -5
Remember they made the GA-100 in all silver also. I personally didn't care for the silver or black versions.
If you really want to get technical, a lot of popy bandai ST and DX robot type toys have been made in black or "special" versions. Like god reideen and the Zyuranger/Mighty Morphin Zords etc.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 23, 2017 17:04:27 GMT -5
Chrome everything. I'll email you a pic later as I will be near the book later tonight. It is a very small partial pic.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 23, 2017 14:24:11 GMT -5
There was supposedly a DX Gordian prototype, not sure if any were produced maybe just a few final production samples? Also the chrome Laserion (I know that's not black). Both are pictured in Green Arrow Graffiti.
There was some mention of a black DX godsigma prototype but I don't think it even got to prototype stage.
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 22, 2017 11:35:42 GMT -5
I guarantee it will cost $300 USD minimum to ship overseas. I got quotes of $150-200 when I wanted to buy the X-Plus giant Dunbine statue.
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