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Post by chogokin777 on Feb 20, 2013 9:49:28 GMT -5
hi everyone, need a advice.. i dont know the price value of this toy and im planning to get it.. im into mazingers and transformer masterpiece but when i saw this ga-81 posted for sale i was love at for sight ;D
the seller want to sell it for $250usd.. the box is not in good condition but the item is mint.. hoping someone can help and want to know if its worth it..
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Post by KingboyD on Feb 20, 2013 10:40:26 GMT -5
It seems to me that the price of this toy has been skyrocketing lately, especially in Japan. Or maybe it was always high and I just finally noticed. Not sure. I was fortunate to get a Japanese boxed one not too long ago for a great price, but the price I paid is not typical of a normal deal. I may be wrong, but I would guess that this would run about $200 or so. You would be lucky to find one for $150. Anyway, I would say try to talk them down to $200. Maybe someone else can chime in so you can get a second opinion. Checking ebay, here's a Godaikin version that sold for $245: www.ebay.com/itm/godaikin-popy-daitetsujin-17-new-in-box-robot-japan-/140906000166?pt=Vintage_Antique_Toys_US&hash=item20cea6ef26Some loose ones sold for less, but they were incomplete or broken. And being loose, of course, affects value... |
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Post by KingboyD on Feb 20, 2013 10:44:29 GMT -5
Another Godaikin version sold at an auction house recently for $270 (including fees), while in the same auction the Japanese version sold for only $150 (my pickup  ). |
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Post by chogokin777 on Feb 20, 2013 10:50:13 GMT -5
thank you for your kind reply sir.. i'll try to talk to the seller if he can lower it down to $200.. i try searching in ebay but i didnt see any ga-81 up for grabs.. is it that rare? worth it for a serious collection?
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Post by KingboyD on Feb 20, 2013 11:12:34 GMT -5
It is not a huge toy. Maybe 6 or 7 inches tall? But it is pretty solid, transforms into a fortress, and overall is a pretty nice toy. I dig the source material too (i.e., the original live-action show). The price is kind of high for a medium sized non-combining robot toy, IMO, but that seems to be the going rate (market value) these days. That is why I mentioned the $150 price - that is probably what I would be willing to spend on one, but I am a notoriously frugal buyer who prefers to wait for a deal rather than jumping when I seen one available. But many other common toys that are smaller sell for this much. Look at the Gaikings, for instance. Those are smaller and more common, but they still sell for $250 and up! So it all depends on your individual preference. I think $200 is a very fair and good price. $250 is not necessarily a bad price for it, but you can probably do better. Again, this is just one person's opinion. I would recommend waiting until a few others chime in and offer their opinions so you can get a good mix of feelings on this matter.
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Post by chogokin777 on Feb 20, 2013 11:35:06 GMT -5
i'll follow your advice.. i dont wanna regret and didnt have it.. just playing safe for the price for this will be my 2nd popy toy.. im glad that i had found this site and some experts like you can give us newbies info regarding on the item we want..  |
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Post by KingboyD on Feb 20, 2013 11:51:14 GMT -5
My pleasure. I am always glad to offer help and have an opportunity to discuss these toys further. In general, I hate to say "yes" or "no" as to whether a person should buy an item. That is always a very personal choice. I don't know if the person will like it as much as I might, or what they are willing to spend on a toy. Personal preferences and finances play a large part in this hobby. But I can give further information on a toy and tell them if I think it is a fair deal or not. BTW, I meant to get up a new gallery listing for this item on our website ( robot-japan.com/ ). I had taken photos but never uploaded them yet.  Maybe this will be the kick in the ass I need to finish the job. |
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Feb 20, 2013 20:12:20 GMT -5
BTW Myles, hold off un updates for 24 hrs... a new RJ is a comin'
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Post by arkboy on Feb 20, 2013 21:13:03 GMT -5
Is there two different versions of the toy? Like the antenna when in fortress mode is different between the 1st version and subsequent releases? Okay found the article on this, pic below:  |
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Post by chogokin777 on Feb 22, 2013 1:15:51 GMT -5
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Post by chogokin777 on Feb 22, 2013 1:20:53 GMT -5
back  top   accessories  and lastly its mark as a authentic popy-81 daitetsujin deluxe japan  |
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Post by superay on Feb 22, 2013 8:55:23 GMT -5
Hi there,
Is popy the only version you are looking for? From the phooto, it is the 2nd version and should be an instruction sheet included. For USD about 250, you may get a Daitetsujin 17 including box close to mint complete set in Godaikin version. For a popy 2nd version including box close to mint complete set, the price about USD 500 or even higher. Hope the information provided is useful to you.
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Post by chogokin777 on Feb 22, 2013 9:21:16 GMT -5
what's the difference with the original or 1st ver d17 popy? i love to have both godaikin and popy.. but popy is my 1st choice for d17..
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Post by KingboyD on Feb 22, 2013 9:30:05 GMT -5
arkboy, I was not aware there were different versions. I have owned several of these, and I have only seen the ones with the knob at the end of the antenna.
chogokin777, considering condition and price, I would pass on that particular piece.
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Post by superay on Feb 22, 2013 9:34:50 GMT -5
As much as I know, the main differences between the Popy 1st and 2nd version are box art, antenna and albow screws. Have heard that the colors between both are slightly different as well, but not confirmed yet. The prices of Popy stuff are getting higher and higher especially recent years. It's hard to find Popy stuff close to mint even at expensive prices. That's why personally, I prefer Godaikin than Popy version in terms of price and condition.
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Post by chogokin777 on Feb 22, 2013 10:09:25 GMT -5
huhuhuhuhu.. i really want it..
@ mod kingboyd- check your pm.. hehe
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Post by arkboy on Apr 3, 2013 11:10:49 GMT -5
There is 2 active listings in Yahoo Japan now for the "pointy" antenna version...
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