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Post by optimusprimesg on May 4, 2020 21:34:53 GMT -5
Thanks for watching.  The decals were a smart idea for collectors who are looking forward to have a platoon of Zakus. And the sheer weight of the figure does justice to the metal composite tag. Really impressed with this piece and looking forward to get another 1 or 2 at least. |
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Post by Robot Bob on May 22, 2020 12:01:12 GMT -5
Hi Everyone, I’m a bit out of touch on the FF line - Did Bandai showcase back in 2019 a Char’s Custom Zaku I? Has there been any news about the release? I’m planning to pick up (just one  FF Zaku, and thought about getting the green...but also thinking about risking a holdout for either a Char Zaku I or Char Zaku II re-release. Think there’s any chance? Thanks! |
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Post by mpchi on May 22, 2020 12:37:25 GMT -5
Hi Everyone, I’m a bit out of touch on the FF line - Did Bandai showcase back in 2019 a Char’s Custom Zaku I? Has there been any news about the release? I’m planning to pick up (just one FF Zaku, and thought about getting the green...but also thinking about risking a holdout for either a Char Zaku I or Char Zaku II re-release. Think there’s any chance? Thanks! They did show a Char's Zaku I, but no word on release date nor confirmation if it is still coming. So its really up to you if you want to settle with a green Zaku II now, or wait and see if Zaku I ever shows up. Either way, it is a great release, probably GFFMC's best engineering so far (if you don't count bells & whistles add-ons and giant backpacks). You just need to pick the right color/ver. you like best and weigh out your risk.  |
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Post by Robot Bob on May 22, 2020 15:51:25 GMT -5
Hi Everyone, I’m a bit out of touch on the FF line - Did Bandai showcase back in 2019 a Char’s Custom Zaku I? Has there been any news about the release? I’m planning to pick up (just one FF Zaku, and thought about getting the green...but also thinking about risking a holdout for either a Char Zaku I or Char Zaku II re-release. Think there’s any chance? Thanks! They did show a Char's Zaku I, but no word on release date nor confirmation if it is still coming. So its really up to you if you want to settle with a green Zaku II now, or wait and see if Zaku I ever shows up. Either way, it is a great release, probably GFFMC's best engineering so far (if you don't count bells & whistles add-ons and giant backpacks). You just need to pick the right color/ver. you like best and weigh out your risk. View AttachmentThanks, this is helpful. I think the green Zaku looks amazing, but since I’m in for one, I might roll the dice just a little longer. It’s a really impressive looking toy in any version. |
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on May 23, 2020 14:58:08 GMT -5
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Post by bocasas on May 24, 2020 1:35:54 GMT -5
Great pic. That's one of the missing pieces in my UC collection... |
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Post by clobberator on May 31, 2020 16:50:27 GMT -5
Very nice.. why didn't you go with one blue and one orange? That would look sweet.
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on Jun 17, 2020 19:33:11 GMT -5
Very nice.. why didn't you go with one blue and one orange? That would look sweet. I didn't see this; I have one Red (I don't remember an orange being released) and two blues. |
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Post by donatello on Jun 21, 2020 1:38:15 GMT -5
does anyone has experience with nippon-yasan? I pre-ordered the green zaku as soon as the pre-order came up in december. My order says pre-order payment - OK but it isn't shipped yet. I made a ticket and they blame the Covid-19 situation and I had to choose a different shipping method (I never had an email telling me this). I also ordered a P-Bandai kit from them in november that was released in april but that one isnt shipped also. They respond very slow on my tickets and promise me to look into things but after weeks I still dont know where my orders are.
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Post by mechasadbear on Jun 21, 2020 1:40:14 GMT -5
does anyone has experience with nippon-yasan? I pre-ordered the green zaku as soon as the pre-order came up in december. My order says pre-order payment - OK but it isn't shipped yet. I made a ticket and they blame the Covid-19 situation and I had to choose a different shipping method (I never had an email telling me this). I also ordered a P-Bandai kit from them in november that was released in april but that one isnt shipped also. They respond very slow on my tickets and promise me to look into things but after weeks I still dont know where my orders are. Up until this year, I never had any problems with them. But they fumbled two orders of mine and had to refund me. I dunno what’s going on with them. |
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Post by Lando on Jun 21, 2020 14:12:51 GMT -5
does anyone has experience with nippon-yasan? I pre-ordered the green zaku as soon as the pre-order came up in december. My order says pre-order payment - OK but it isn't shipped yet. I made a ticket and they blame the Covid-19 situation and I had to choose a different shipping method (I never had an email telling me this). I also ordered a P-Bandai kit from them in november that was released in april but that one isnt shipped also. They respond very slow on my tickets and promise me to look into things but after weeks I still dont know where my orders are. They typically offer shipping methods such as ems and sal and unfortunately all are shut down to USA at the moment. There is a note at the top of the Nippon yasan website that links to japan post and you can see updates for your country if not USA. That being said their delays in shipping have been pretty damn terrible even before Covid. I have something that has been in “preparation in progress since January before Covid really started shutting everything down. They do not consolidate shipping on orders once paid. I have never asked if they offer dhl or other shipment options. You could go that route maybe. My green zaku is also stuck with Nippon yasan so I feel your pain. |
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on Jun 21, 2020 14:33:57 GMT -5
Nippon Yassan also offers UPS and Fed EX which are shown in your checkout screen as options.
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Post by Yumcha on Jun 21, 2020 20:54:38 GMT -5
does anyone has experience with nippon-yasan? I pre-ordered the green zaku as soon as the pre-order came up in december. My order says pre-order payment - OK but it isn't shipped yet. I made a ticket and they blame the Covid-19 situation and I had to choose a different shipping method (I never had an email telling me this). I also ordered a P-Bandai kit from them in november that was released in april but that one isnt shipped also. They respond very slow on my tickets and promise me to look into things but after weeks I still dont know where my orders are. They typically offer shipping methods such as ems and sal and unfortunately all are shut down to USA at the moment. There is a note at the top of the Nippon yasan website that links to japan post and you can see updates for your country if not USA. That being said their delays in shipping have been pretty damn terrible even before Covid. I have something that has been in “preparation in progress since January before Covid really started shutting everything down. They do not consolidate shipping on orders once paid. I have never asked if they offer dhl or other shipment options. You could go that route maybe. My green zaku is also stuck with Nippon yasan so I feel your pain. Yeah, the Dairugger was a nightmare with them and up until recently, my Green Zaku was also, failboating. I inquired about it in early May and they said, 2-3 weeks as they were short-supplied...so, I gave it 2-3 weeks and then, it got "upgraded" to preparation for shipment. That took another 1.5 weeks until it left their location...so, yeah, it's been almost 2 months late on something I preordered right off the bat and pre-paid for. I'm not buying from them for awhile. Unfortunate because for about almost 5-6 years, they were considered reliable for me. |
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Post by Yumcha on Jun 21, 2020 20:55:18 GMT -5
Waiting game begins for arrival of the wasabi-colored Zaku...but, at least it's finally on its way.
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Post by bocasas on Jun 22, 2020 3:58:14 GMT -5
Many myth cloth collectors here in Argentina are complaining about NY short of stock on preorders or taking forever to ship some items (theory says they overcharge items that they bought from other sellers later...)
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Post by rx79msg on Jun 23, 2020 5:53:45 GMT -5
I just took a chance and placed an order with NY. I have used them before but not since the Dairugger debacle. I hope it goes ok. There site said both items were in stock so here’s hoping for the best! LOL
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on Jun 23, 2020 12:54:01 GMT -5
Hoping for shipping notices on Snow White soon.
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Post by leeboo1211 on Jun 25, 2020 20:25:28 GMT -5
Spotted in the wild... Looks a bit gray. Although seems like pearlescent finish, maybe wait and see if better lit photos surface.   |
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Post by leeboo1211 on Jun 26, 2020 0:25:16 GMT -5
First review video... RG style colors with pearl white, beige, and gray. Can't say I'm a fan of the beige, but it's hilarious how you can stack drei zwergs both old and new. The rest of the new stuff looks super fiddly....
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on Jun 28, 2020 17:49:56 GMT -5
Came in today a Sunday of all days.  |
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