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Post by Sagat on Sept 1, 2014 3:20:26 GMT -5
...Still, the piddly 5% pre-order discount at hlj is just a bit insulting... 5% discount from HLJ? I was expecting around 20% at least. F*ck that sh!t.
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Post by treatment on Sept 1, 2014 3:35:41 GMT -5
...Still, the piddly 5% pre-order discount at hlj is just a bit insulting... 5% discount from HLJ? I was expecting around 20% at least. F*ck that sh!t. I know, right? I'm pissed off at Bandai for jacking the msrp way up unjustifiably so on the gx-31v(40). I'm pissed off at hlj for the stupidly insulting 5% pre-order discount not just on Voltes, but also on the GX-01R+, GX-08, and GX-68. Already contemplating about canceling my hlj-order a week before release-day...
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Post by arkboy on Sept 1, 2014 3:39:20 GMT -5
If I'm not mistake the shipping charges at HLJ is cheaper compared to AmiAmi. But still AmiAmi's price looks better of the two.
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Post by Sagat on Sept 1, 2014 4:14:56 GMT -5
I know, right? I'm pissed off at Bandai for jacking the msrp way up unjustifiably so on the gx-31v(40). I'm pissed off at hlj for the stupidly insulting 5% pre-order discount not just on Voltes, but also on the GX-01R+, GX-08, and GX-68. Already contemplating about canceling my hlj-order a week before release-day... HLJ have stopped taking pre-orders for GX-31V(40). LOL.
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Post by treatment on Sept 1, 2014 4:20:41 GMT -5
It's still up at AE as of this posting for 20,700y (US$204).
Trouble is, AE requires payment upfront...
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Post by treatment on Sept 1, 2014 5:07:53 GMT -5
fwiw, wonder if Bluefin's gonna offer these 40th SOCs locally here in the US.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Sept 1, 2014 9:14:27 GMT -5
Nippon-Yasan still has it for 7180 JPY. I think this time around, I'll stick with BBTS for sure. I pre-ordered two Mazingers and one GaoGaiGar from them, and the shipping for all three is $14.59 ($450.56 total shipped). Yeah, I'll have to wait about an extra month to get them, but since I already have the original GX-o1R+ and GX-01R, it is really no big deal to wait. And like I said, don't care to have the GaoGaiGar right away either. So why spend the extra 9,600¥ for EMS of the two Mazingers and GaoGaiGar ($467.67 USD total shipped - calculated at N-Y). I can save $17.11 and get it from a seller that has awesome customer service by just waiting a month. Yeah, this time around, BBTS wins my business. }D
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Post by OzmaLee on Sept 1, 2014 9:18:34 GMT -5
Just PO'd the GX-68 and Mazinger from Amiami. PO'd Voltes V from BBTS since it was already gone at the former. If it opens on Nippon Yasan I may get him from them instead.
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Post by borg001 on Sept 1, 2014 9:29:17 GMT -5
Amiami and HLJ preorder for 40th anniversary Mazinger Aphrodie A and GGG already close, had to get them from Nippon Yasan... It the firstbuying from Nippon Yasan .. Mostly bought from Amiami and HLJ.. AmiAmi packaging soso.. HLJ is very good, How Nippon Yasan packaging?
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Post by crpdiablos on Sept 1, 2014 9:53:25 GMT -5
Tried for two at bbts gave me one ill try again later see if i can get another
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Post by crpdiablos on Sept 1, 2014 9:53:45 GMT -5
Tried for two at bbts gave me one ill try again later see if i can get another
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Sept 1, 2014 10:01:38 GMT -5
Really? I just tried it, and it gives me up to 24 of each... }D
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Post by 70's Super Robot Fan on Sept 1, 2014 10:26:27 GMT -5
Hi all,
Man, that Voltes V is pricey! For that price, they should have included extras like effects parts, etc.
Pre-ordered from BBTS, thanks for the heads-up TMZ!
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Post by OzmaLee on Sept 1, 2014 10:29:44 GMT -5
Amiami and HLJ preorder for 40th anniversary Mazinger Aphrodie A and GGG already close, had to get them from Nippon Yasan... It the firstbuying from Nippon Yasan .. Mostly bought from Amiami and HLJ.. AmiAmi packaging soso.. HLJ is very good, How Nippon Yasan packaging? Packaging is usually good. I usually choose FedEx vs EMS since the I had a box come in crushed on one side when I used EMS. The contents were fine though,
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Post by checkmate on Sept 1, 2014 13:35:37 GMT -5
Pre-ordered two from BBTS. Does anyone know if Voltes V is the best selling S.O.C.? I've never seen a S.O.C. that gets sold out even before release. With this kind of demand you would think Bandai will make a 40th aniversary version like Mazinger's DX ver.
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Post by xTIMMYxCOREx on Sept 1, 2014 13:43:05 GMT -5
Any reason I shouldn't expect the 40th anniversary GX-01R to be available from Bluefin on Amazon? I like it, but I am still on the fence. With PRIME shipping I could be swayed.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Sept 1, 2014 14:19:15 GMT -5
Pre-ordered two from BBTS. Does anyone know if Voltes V is the best selling S.O.C.? I've never seen a S.O.C. that gets sold out even before release. With this kind of demand you would think Bandai will make a 40th aniversary version like Mazinger's DX ver. They ALL sold out before release, even the Aphrodite. I would say the best selling SOC is Mazinger, as people keep gobbling it up, time after time, after time... ]D
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Sept 1, 2014 14:21:05 GMT -5
Any reason I shouldn't expect the 40th anniversary GX-01R to be available from Bluefin on Amazon? I like it, but I am still on the fence. With PRIME shipping I could be swayed. It's a regular release, so it should pop up in Amazon, or Entertainment Earth some time soon. }D
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Post by crpdiablos on Sept 1, 2014 18:24:56 GMT -5
I am looking corward t seeing what these are going to look like when released. Wil the packaging be changed acessories etc. I like my respect for volt but it doesnt do it for me like godsigma, godmarz and daltanoius. The size on the voltes and combattler really leave me hanging. If this was on par with the size of Godsigma it would keep me impressed but looks like this new version isnt mch different so BBTS may have done me a favor and only getting one is the right way to go for me
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Post by GC8 Monkey on Sept 1, 2014 21:06:15 GMT -5
Well I nearly had a stroke when I was able to pre-order Mazinger and Aphrodite at around noon today (PST) on HLJ. Earlier they were closed and then they re-opened. First time in a long while that I have been able to pre-order a Bandai product that I wanted on HLJ. Every time in the past I have always missed out due to the random nature of how HLJ lists the Bandai pre-orders. I guess finally I had some good karma. By the way, both Voltes and GGG are open again for pre-order on HLJ.
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