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Post by locidm on Dec 21, 2009 23:24:51 GMT -5
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Post by Gold on Dec 22, 2009 8:46:35 GMT -5
Is it just me or does that metal clip on the left foot look rusted? I saw that too ..... I believe so!!  Yikes! Good eyes, guys. That's a bit disturbing Gold |
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Post by speedy1701 on Dec 22, 2009 10:44:49 GMT -5
Can someone translate to English please!!! Or can someone confirm: 1. Those in North America can't order the base directly from the site? 2. The certificate that comes with the GX-50 is a discount coupon, but you are free to order the base without the coupon? |
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Post by gt3ian on Dec 22, 2009 13:36:31 GMT -5
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Post by Chen on Dec 22, 2009 16:49:46 GMT -5
Can someone translate to English please!!! Or can someone confirm: 1. Those in North America can't order the base directly from the site? 2. The certificate that comes with the GX-50 is a discount coupon, but you are free to order the base without the coupon? It's only available directly to from the website if you live in Japan and have a Japanese address You can order it without the coupon but then again only to Japanese residents. |
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Post by droutmaster on Dec 22, 2009 17:28:48 GMT -5
getting this Combattler V will be so awesome, however the base is another question.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 22, 2009 21:18:05 GMT -5
Gents, I received a payment request from Amiami.com today for the GX-50 and a Bandai Soft Vinyl figure Agira, plus the EMS shipping. The total for the entire order & shipping was ¥17,565 JPY.
HLJ currently has the GX-50 for ¥17,800 JPY plus mandatory EMS shipping at ¥4,000 JPY (for the USA). That's ¥21,800 JPY and not even counting the extra ¥800 JPY for the Agira figure and it's ¥580 JPY SAL shipping (not EMS).
Bottom line - if I would have gotten this figures from HLJ and had them shipped via EMS (which would have been mandatory anyway because their value is over ¥15,000 JPY), I would have paid ¥23,180 JPY, versus the ¥17,565 JPY that I paid with Amiami. Savings of ¥5,615 JPY and still shipped via EMS...!!!
Amiami.com RULEZ!!!
}D
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Post by zetaking on Dec 22, 2009 22:14:35 GMT -5
It seems it's all Japanese. Is there English site?
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 22, 2009 22:16:11 GMT -5
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Post by speedy1701 on Dec 23, 2009 10:46:19 GMT -5
Hi themazingerz . Sorry for taking a tangent and switching topics here ... I've never heard of AmiAmi.com until you pointed them out. 1. What is your experience with them? Cheaper prices is always good, but I also believe that you get what you paid for ... 2. What country are you based in? I'm in Canada, and I was wondering what S&H would be like (dependable, trackable)? |
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 23, 2009 11:21:11 GMT -5
Well, Amiami.com just started selling their products outside Japan, but they have always been the number one source in Japan. They are just as reliable as HLJ.com but with way better prices (as you can see in my post). I have ordered from them three times now and they are very good. If Amiami ever comes out with an ordering system like HLJ.com, they will put all other shops out of business!
Right now the only thing HLJ has over Amiami is their ordering system and how great the pack their SAL & EMS boxes - not so much when shipped via Fedex (but that may not be their fault) - shipping charges are almost the same, but Amiami has more restrictions. Communication wise they are even.
I'm all about quality service, so if I can get it and save a lot of money as well then, its a no brainer!
}D
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 23, 2009 11:24:23 GMT -5
I forgot... I'm in the USA and their Registered SAL and EMS shipping IS trackable.
}D
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Post by gt3ian on Dec 23, 2009 14:10:17 GMT -5
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Post by Chen on Dec 23, 2009 17:39:21 GMT -5
Nice! The new Com-Battler looks all angry and stuff while the old one looks like he just saw his wife with another robot.
Edit, in-stock at Angolz and just bought one.
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Post by magengar on Dec 23, 2009 19:21:08 GMT -5
I agree with Chen... the new Combattler has a better "Hero-Command presence" (a "villians beware!" look) about his face. The other Combattler looks like a whimpy-eyed Combuttthead-- ---I'd never pilot a robot (let alone own an action-figure) with that sad puppy-eyed look. Never. By the look of the pics, the new Comby seems to have a better design symetry over the other one, and better articulation as well. If this is true, I can see the new one selling out quick with high-fives from fans. Did this new combattler come out This year? Throw him in with the TOTY thread.... He looks friggin Badazz, Hands down.  zozo-magengar |
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Post by speedy1701 on Dec 24, 2009 10:36:39 GMT -5
I forgot... I'm in the USA and their Registered SAL and EMS shipping IS trackable. }D Thanks for the reply!!! Happy holidays to you and everyone else at the forums here!!! |
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Post by hetabattousai on Dec 24, 2009 21:26:31 GMT -5
i am not too hot on this one. It doesn't seem to have as much "improvements" as the Voltes V respect.
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Post by Gold on Dec 25, 2009 1:04:40 GMT -5
i am not too hot on this one. It doesn't seem to have as much "improvements" as the Voltes V respect. Err.. okay, just to quickly go over the improvements. Battle Jet -now has retracting gunpods -now has retractable landing gear -now has the Magna Laser -now has an opening c0ckpit hatch Battle Crusher -now has folding wings for increased wingspan -now has a better way of "hiding" the rear thrusters. Battle Tank -now has a huge cannon attachment -now the shovels/claws can open close Battle Marine -Now has attachment ports for the "knee wheels" when in Gran Dasher mode. Battle Craft -Now has a magnetic clasps for combining the 2 feet together. Plus all of the windows are now clear plastic. Combattler now has -Chodenji Yo-yo "energy strings" -Huge Chodenji Yo-yo (Chodenji Yo-yo double Cutter) -Cutter Kick accessory -Big Blast Divider -Battle Guleggar -Hunter Rest -Big Atomic Burner -Meaner-looking Chodenji Spin spikes The only weapon missing would be the Battle Chain Saws. Plus the improved articulation for the shoulders and knees plus an extra rotating joint below the knee. Now comparing that to how the Gx-31 V was "improved" -Improved Voltes Bazooka -New elbow joint -Longer Panzer legs for the "tank mode" -"Vintage-styled" antennae for the Frigate and Lander -Improved leg and ankle joints -totally repainted to resemble the vintage toy. Gold |
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Post by Dead-Man on Dec 25, 2009 3:26:27 GMT -5
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Post by lekdean on Dec 25, 2009 4:13:28 GMT -5
Is there any crystal as premium for HK lot? Thks.  |
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