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Post by f360 on Feb 6, 2016 17:25:35 GMT -5
Are the Destiny's Wings of Light still available anywhere? I see links for bandaionline and whiterabbitexpress, but I don't have any experience with either site myself. I'm surprised that they keep selling out so quickly when the Strike Freedom's wings were available to preorder for a while. They are available at Bandaionline if you want to buy it from a online store. I never purchased from them either but the people that order their Macross stuff from them did received everything they are suppose to get. They are also still available at the official Bandai webstore. But to order from them you'll need a Japanese address and Japanese credit card. That's when you use a Proxy service to buy the item for you for a extra FEE. Whiterabbitexpress is one of those proxy services, you paid them and they will buy the item from Bandai webstore for you, you paid them a fee for their services. Everything is on their website, you can do a instant quote.
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Post by mechasadbear on Feb 8, 2016 8:12:28 GMT -5
Wow...White Rabbit seems pretty cool. Just tried out a quote for the Gundam for sh*ts and giggles. Awesome site! I'd get one through them but I'm already committed to biginjap, dont know if they can get me one though. they were nice enough to ask if its okay to go ahead with preordering because its release is in NOV. I told them to cancel the order. Do let us know if it worked for you guys Hey guys, thanks for the notes about white rabbit. I just submitted my order, let's see if it works out. I'll be sure to post as soon as I find out.
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Post by zrli5027 on Feb 9, 2016 0:21:48 GMT -5
I just bought the metal build destiny full pack from nin-nin-game for $311 USD with shipping to Canada included. I have to pay $441 CAD through. Our dollar has tanked like crazy. I do see a problem with nin-nin-game: I cannot update my shipping address. I'm pretty sure that my address will change in Nov 2016. I sent them an inquiry. Hopefully they will reply.
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Post by mechasadbear on Feb 9, 2016 0:54:31 GMT -5
So, I tried ordering from White Rabbit, and I got an email saying that they closed the sale the previous day. Sad face. Anyone got any leads for a decently priced Full Pakcage? (like, less than $330?)
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Post by f360 on Feb 9, 2016 1:29:44 GMT -5
So, I tried ordering from White Rabbit, and I got an email saying that they closed the sale the previous day. Sad face. Anyone got any leads for a decently priced Full Pakcage? (like, less than $330?) With the preoder window CLOSED no one will be able to order more unless there's a 3rd batch, But since the 2nd batch lasted for such a long time , the chances of a 3rd batch is very slim. There's no announcement for a possible 3rd batch at this moment. The only ones you will see now are the stores that planned ahead with preordering extras for sale later, so the price is not going to be as competitive as when the preorder window is still open. I think Bandaionline is the only place that still have it for a OK price of $381 with shipping included. www.bandaionline.com/metal-build-gundam-seed-destiny-full-package/There's also the Japanese Yahoo auction , but you'll have to search around and then use a proxy service to help you bid on those auction for a extra fee.
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Post by mechasadbear on Feb 9, 2016 2:17:00 GMT -5
Thanks for the recommendations. I've wondered about bandaionline.com. The problem with sites like buyee is the service fees and shipping. I wonder if I should give bandaionline a go. Hmmmmm Anyways, thanks again!
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Post by zrli5027 on Feb 9, 2016 2:22:17 GMT -5
Thanks for the recommendations. I've wondered about bandaionline.com. The problem with sites like buyee is the service fees and shipping. I wonder if I should give bandaionline a go. Hmmmmm Anyways, thanks again! You can add an email alert at nin-nin-game or nippon yasan. I added the alert this afternoon at nin nin, received an email at night saying it's in stock for $289 usd. Bought it right away.
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Post by mechasadbear on Feb 9, 2016 3:44:09 GMT -5
[/quote]You can add an email alert at nin-nin-game or nippon yasan. I added the alert this afternoon at nin nin, received an email at night saying it's in stock for $289 usd. Bought it right away. [/quote][
I never heard of Nin-nin-game. What an interesting service. I'm pretty familiar with Nippon Yasan, but these guys look pretty good too. (They're definitely a bit cheaper)
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Post by joppewo on Feb 9, 2016 6:39:38 GMT -5
You can add an email alert at nin-nin-game or nippon yasan. I added the alert this afternoon at nin nin, received an email at night saying it's in stock for $289 usd. Bought it right away. I never heard of Nin-nin-game. What an interesting service. I'm pretty familiar with Nippon Yasan, but these guys look pretty good too. (They're definitely a bit cheaper) From past experience and other user feedbacks, I would say to stay away from Nin-nin. Unresponsive to emails, random cancellation of in demand pre-orders, taking an eternity to refund etc. I'm not sure if anything has changed since, but do be warned.
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Post by mbkb on Feb 11, 2016 12:24:03 GMT -5
I contacted BBTS via phone today and told me they will likely carry metal build destiny full package just don't know when it will be online! So anyone who didn't get him at a reasonable cost don't fret. We will all have a 2nd chance.
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Post by f360 on Feb 11, 2016 13:49:00 GMT -5
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Post by mbkb on Feb 12, 2016 0:04:06 GMT -5
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Post by f360 on Feb 12, 2016 5:02:01 GMT -5
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Post by mbkb on Feb 12, 2016 9:53:27 GMT -5
They didn't mention why just cancelled and refunded me. I did email but no response.. I saw that on niinin game too but that doesn't include shipping from them. I was lucky enough to find this from genteikits which they only had one and includes shipping that was a steal. The Japanese yen did tumble last 2 to 3 days altogether I still managed to save another 10,000 yen because I paid with shipping from biginjap.com about 44700 yen
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Post by Vendetta on Feb 15, 2016 19:18:57 GMT -5
Are the Destiny's Wings of Light still available anywhere? I see links for bandaionline and whiterabbitexpress, but I don't have any experience with either site myself. I'm surprised that they keep selling out so quickly when the Strike Freedom's wings were available to preorder for a while. Like Macross gokin stuff, I am not surprised at all that it sold out quick. This being a web exclusive and all. It was meant for only Japanese Market, thus, needing a Japan residential address to order and it was limited to 2 per household or something. Built to order so can we even consider that a sell out? I mean if it was open to oversea customers, the production run would be higher. The weird part is how they're limiting orders of the Wings of Light to 2 per household or whatever, which is something that they didn't do with the Strike Freedom set. I guess I'll just hope that they'll re-release the wings again some day, or maybe I'll try to nab a set on Mandarake.
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Post by mbkb on Feb 17, 2016 16:02:32 GMT -5
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Post by mbkb on Feb 23, 2016 10:14:05 GMT -5
I can't believe it. I finally have the strike freedom metal build in my hands . Got it from BBTS but it only took me 4 months of searching. LOL
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Post by mechasadbear on Feb 23, 2016 15:27:08 GMT -5
Thanks for the post. I ended up getting it through your link. It cost me $360 with shipping. The shipping is EMS. So I figure that means it's tracked and insured. Regardless. Shopping is a b*tch. thanks for your help!
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Post by Vendetta on Mar 3, 2016 13:24:39 GMT -5
I finally preordered a set of wings via White Rabbit Express - thanks for the recommendation on that. My total before shipping from them to me was ~$75, which is only $7 more (assuming the current USD-yen exchange rate) than it would have been through NY if I'd been able to preorder a set for 7800 yen.
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Post by DistorteDContacT on Mar 6, 2016 21:35:18 GMT -5
Red Frame is back up at CDJapan. I managed to get one.
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