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Post by mechamasterj on Sept 25, 2009 8:26:46 GMT -5
oh well you guys gonna pay $70 for it anyway?? lol so does it matter if they carry it or not? guess its good its out here though...... but damn...
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Post by Cyrano on Nov 5, 2009 23:37:19 GMT -5
Just messing around again. Sorry about the picture quality, I'm having some focus issues tonight Anybody else have anything new built recently?
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Post by mechamasterj on Nov 6, 2009 9:09:35 GMT -5
nope i really havent messed around with them like i planned....... and i dont know when i ever will now lol
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Post by BaBiLoN on Nov 6, 2009 9:36:20 GMT -5
Now why can't we just buy the assembleborg like any other normal release ?? Why do we have to search ebay and pay Hellish Prices to Get at least one Borg with what we can buy two other figures. As far as I know that they aren't exclusive are they
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Post by Cyrano on Nov 8, 2009 17:32:48 GMT -5
Today's AB Newsletter says to expect an announcement in the November 24 Figure King magazine. Seems strange to not show anything at the Expo and then have an exclusive magazine scoop a few weeks later, but I'm glad that there's at least news coming. Now why can't we just buy the assembleborg like any other normal release ?? Why do we have to search ebay and pay Hellish Prices to Get at least one Borg with what we can buy two other figures. As far as I know that they aren't exclusive are they They are only sold at Kaiyodo's store and their online store. Since they aren't produced for mass retail, every other seller has to buy them at full retail price (rather than wholesale cost), and then mark them up to make a profit.
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Post by BaBiLoN on Nov 9, 2009 0:26:53 GMT -5
Now why can't we just buy the assembleborg like any other normal release ?? Why do we have to search ebay and pay Hellish Prices to Get at least one Borg with what we can buy two other figures. As far as I know that they aren't exclusive are they They are only sold at Kaiyodo's store and their online store. Since they aren't produced for mass retail, every other seller has to buy them at full retail price (rather than wholesale cost), and then mark them up to make a profit. Thanx for the Post Cyrano, So that I understand from you that they are sold localy in Japan. or in other words they are never meat to be distributed outside Japan. Please give me more details about this online store. Thanx again.
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Post by mechamasterj on Nov 9, 2009 0:50:13 GMT -5
well i can tell you one thing you will need proxy service to order from the website since Kaiyodo will not ship outside of Japan.
Depending on how well you know someone, you can get them a bit cheaper that way. But, your best bet is, ebay, or you can pay premium at Bigbadtoystore.com, also check out imageanime.com sometimes they have them and they are cheaper then BBS. Oh and dont forget toy-wave.com
If you want to use proxy service I recomend Tokyohunter.com. tell him Jose Rosario sent you.
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Post by Cyrano on Nov 9, 2009 6:12:41 GMT -5
Thanx for the Post Cyrano, So that I understand from you that they are sold localy in Japan. or in other words they are never meat to be distributed outside Japan. Please give me more details about this online store. Thanx again. No problem. The official store is here: www.j-hobby.com/kms_jpn/shop/series_lineup.asp?category=19&dept_id=143. Like MMJ said, they only ship to Japan. MMJ covered your options for buying them pretty well. I'm not sure what Tokyo Hunter's commission would be, but you might want to compare them with TokyoBuyers ( tokyobuyers.blogspot.com/). I bought the gold Barrels Speeder through Tokyo Hunter, and everything else through TokyoBuyers. Even though both versions of the Barrels Speeder had the same list price, the one from Tokyo Hunter cost me nearly $20 more (including domestic shipping and commison on both, but before international shipping).
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Post by mechamasterj on Nov 9, 2009 11:16:09 GMT -5
Well, I hear people saying that TH is a bit more then the rest but like a few of us on here, I get a lil discount for continuing service with him! Also, my exp. with tokyobuyers is that they seem to take longer to ship items. TH is very fast once he gets the items. I have waited over a week with TB on at least two items before they shipped. My only guess is that they must wait to they have a certain number of items to ship before making a trip to the post office. In any case, both will get you want you want but I am bias to TH lol
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Post by BaBiLoN on Nov 9, 2009 14:42:03 GMT -5
well i can tell you one thing you will need proxy service to order from the website since Kaiyodo will not ship outside of Japan. Depending on how well you know someone, you can get them a bit cheaper that way. But, your best bet is, ebay, or you can pay premium at Bigbadtoystore.com, also check out imageanime.com sometimes they have them and they are cheaper then BBS. Oh and dont forget toy-wave.com If you want to use proxy service I recomend Tokyohunter.com. tell him Jose Rosario sent you. Thanx for the Post Cyrano, So that I understand from you that they are sold localy in Japan. or in other words they are never meat to be distributed outside Japan. Please give me more details about this online store. Thanx again. No problem. The official store is here: www.j-hobby.com/kms_jpn/shop/series_lineup.asp?category=19&dept_id=143. Like MMJ said, they only ship to Japan. MMJ covered your options for buying them pretty well. I'm not sure what Tokyo Hunter's commission would be, but you might want to compare them with TokyoBuyers ( tokyobuyers.blogspot.com/). I bought the gold Barrels Speeder through Tokyo Hunter, and everything else through TokyoBuyers. Even though both versions of the Barrels Speeder had the same list price, the one from Tokyo Hunter cost me nearly $20 more (including domestic shipping and commison on both, but before international shipping). Hey, You Two, Did I ever mentioned that you both are Extremely Awesome. Thank you So much for the info, It really helps a lot.
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Post by Cyrano on Nov 11, 2009 22:56:36 GMT -5
Haha, thanks. I'm glad that we could help! Re: the Tokyo Hunter thing, my comments weren't intended to be disparaging in any way. He's a very nice guy and he provides a good service. Unfortunately though, I'm not one of the few here that he gives discounts to. Maybe I haven't bought enough from him to "earn" it. After buying the gold Barrels Speeder and 7-11 Unit-00 from him, I asked about the black Getter Dragon, and his commission was 10% higher than the rate on the last two items. Anyway, my intention was never to be a mud-slinger. I'm only advocating comparing prices before taking the plunge. Also, MMJ: I agree that your weeklong wait on shipping with TokyoBuyers seems very strange. Nothing like that has happened with my orders. I guess we've just had very different experiences with both services.
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Post by mechamasterj on Nov 12, 2009 9:24:25 GMT -5
No prob BabiLon! thats what this forum is here for!
Cyrano, hey man everyone is entitled to thier opinions so no need to apologize lol. And yeah i have ordered a lot from him plus talk to him beyond buisness but anyway probably shouldnt be talking about the discounting anyway now that i think about it lol.
As for TB I dont know I guess its my luck. But, it seems after I get the email that they have the item in stock, and I immidately make payment they say they will email me when they shipped the items, i get that email nearly a week later lol. Its no biggie as I am used to waiting for items (I have more comfort knowing I have secured the item rather then actually getting it). So, Its no bother but thought it was worth mentioning, i dont know if anyone else has expierenced this or just me lol. Ill see if it happens again as I have ordered PG 00 through them.
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Post by mechaleleng 2.0 on Nov 23, 2009 7:26:48 GMT -5
Getter 2 went Assemble as well.
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Post by Cyrano on Nov 23, 2009 19:19:11 GMT -5
Haha, nice!
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Post by mechamasterj on Nov 23, 2009 23:52:18 GMT -5
now the mighty super cock has resurfaced!! lol
Good one mechal
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Post by magengar on Dec 10, 2009 15:06:11 GMT -5
;D On Thanksgiving Day, we eat Turkey... ...but this time, the turkey seeks Revenge! SUPER COCKChampion of Truth and Justice in the fowl feathered way. Sworn to give humans a dose of their own stuffing in a single course. SUPERCOCK...in stores To-Daaaaaayyyyyyyy! ;D zozo-Magengar Getter 2 went Assemble as well.
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Post by mechaleleng 2.0 on Dec 18, 2009 13:41:01 GMT -5
You guys are crazy.
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Post by Cyrano on Feb 13, 2010 22:01:08 GMT -5
It looks like we're getting an announcement on March 1, if my Google Translate-fu is strong.
I think there is some Tri-Striker info in an upcoming Figure King, too.
If anyone else wants to have a shot at it, here's the original text:
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Post by BaBiLoN on Feb 13, 2010 23:25:03 GMT -5
It this their official site !!! Thanx......
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Post by Cyrano on Feb 14, 2010 0:24:25 GMT -5
It this their official site !!! Thanx...... The quoted info comes from the Assemble Messenger, the official email newsletter for Assemble Borg. It isn't the AB website, but it's just as official.
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