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Post by bocasas on Mar 13, 2023 10:31:59 GMT -5
I'm using them a lot now and so far no troubles. The bad thing: they take their time to ship things (even items in stock), some time two or three weeks. On the other side to me they are the best option now, since they are offering a payment method to my country that gives me an unbeatable exchange rate (and less taxes)
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Post by mpchi on Mar 23, 2023 23:12:10 GMT -5
ShowZ finally have their price up. $299.99. Pretty good still, probably cheaper than most stores after shipping as CCSToys boxes are BIG, as long as you don't mind some dings on the box. They pack good, even has corner protectors, but due to the journey the package needs to take, and being man-handled by a bunch of 'tough guys', expect some light box damage still. showzstore.com/ccs-toys-great-mazinkaiser_p3248.html
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Post by Gaiking1 on Mar 24, 2023 9:58:02 GMT -5
Just finished ordering this from showzstore! Now just have to wait for it to release then shipping. Cant come soon enough.
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Post by ninjahandz on Mar 24, 2023 11:35:42 GMT -5
Just finished ordering this from showzstore! Now just have to wait for it to release then shipping. Cant come soon enough. Just a heads up. Anime Export has it on preorder for only $206. Ao even with a hefty $50 shipping charge, you would save about $50 and get express delivery over regular delivery. Just saying 🤷🏻♂️
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Post by zetaking on Mar 24, 2023 13:13:31 GMT -5
wonder how much HLJ now charges for the shipping? Last time my shipping for the gurren lagan was like 6700yen...
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Post by mpchi on Mar 24, 2023 14:23:23 GMT -5
Just finished ordering this from showzstore! Now just have to wait for it to release then shipping. Cant come soon enough. Just a heads up. Anime Export has it on preorder for only $206. Ao even with a hefty $50 shipping charge, you would save about $50 and get express delivery over regular delivery. Just saying 🤷🏻♂️ Anime-Export charge quite a bit on shipping though. Last time I shipped a few orders as pile of loot (but box just a tad bigger than a CCSToys), they asked for around $200... So I wouldn't be surprised if they ask for $100 and up just for shipping Great Mazinkaiser by itself. I still order from Anime-Export regardless, but I choose my battles and always factor in the high shipping charge. Just paid mine at ShowZ. With a bit of discount points, and picked Express Shipping, rounded up about $291 shipped.
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Post by generalrasp on Mar 24, 2023 14:57:47 GMT -5
wonder how much HLJ now charges for the shipping? Last time my shipping for the gurren lagan was like 6700yen... I shipped my CCSToys Black Shin Getter and it was ~$140 for FedEx. EMS was cheaper by $5. But I was able to add all of my PW to the shipping order and it didn't increase the shipping cost.
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Post by S_Gokin on Mar 25, 2023 8:26:27 GMT -5
thing is most Japan based stores ask ton of money for shipping so i kinda steer away from them
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Post by ImpactKaizer on Mar 25, 2023 10:47:02 GMT -5
wonder how much HLJ now charges for the shipping? Last time my shipping for the gurren lagan was like 6700yen... That mostly depends but they've been upping the price for a while when it comes to HLJ & Shipping it becomes a gamble with Riobot & Flametoys & Some CCStoys when it comes to shipping outside of that not much from what I can tell
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Post by mpchi on Mar 25, 2023 13:35:21 GMT -5
That's why when it comes to CCSToys releases, ShowZ often has the better deal in total, even if their base price is higher than shops in Japan, because they already factored in the shipping cost overseas. Free shipping, or add $7 for Express. $7, not $70 lol (though their Express is still pretty slow, takes like 2 weeks ). But like I said previously, due to the courier services the package goes through in China (those guys are rough and not gentle with our toys), expect some box damage when it arrives. Let me remind you guys what those delivery 'tough guys' did to the corner protectors of my Black Shin 1 box. 8 went with my package, only 1 came out alive...
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Post by ImpactKaizer on Mar 26, 2023 9:23:03 GMT -5
That's why when it comes to CCSToys releases, ShowZ often has the better deal in total, even if their base price is higher than shops in Japan, because they already factored in the shipping cost overseas. Free shipping, or add $7 for Express. $7, not $70 lol (though their Express is still pretty slow, takes like 2 weeks ). But like I said previously, due to the courier services the package goes through in China (those guys are rough and not gentle with our toys), expect some box damage when it arrives. Let me remind you guys what those delivery 'tough guys' did to the corner protectors of my Black Shin 1 box. 8 went with my package, only 1 came out alive... Just treat them as Battle Damage
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Post by shin007 on Mar 30, 2023 3:58:06 GMT -5
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Post by Chen on Mar 30, 2023 5:54:26 GMT -5
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Post by holdyourfireal on Mar 30, 2023 16:23:14 GMT -5
Why do most seem to prefer this one over the SKY X Studio one?
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Post by holdyourfireal on Mar 30, 2023 16:55:39 GMT -5
Just finished ordering this from showzstore! Now just have to wait for it to release then shipping. Cant come soon enough. Just a heads up. Anime Export has it on preorder for only $206. Ao even with a hefty $50 shipping charge, you would save about $50 and get express delivery over regular delivery. Just saying 🤷🏻♂️ Do we have any idea what the shipping charge to the States will be?
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Post by mpchi on Mar 30, 2023 21:24:38 GMT -5
Why do most seem to prefer this one over the SKY X Studio one? Because of a few reasons: - CCSToys' reputation on quality toy design and execution (Sky X Studio is a very new brand with little history). - Great Mazinkaiser is a very cool and rare character to have figures made, while we already have a boat load of Mazinkaiser in various size, form, and flavors. - Great Mazinkaiser has a unique sculpt and design, while Sky X Studio's Mazinkaiser borrowed a lot from other sculpts and Infinitism model kit with just small changes. - You get a lot for what you pay for on CCSToys' release, while it is an unknown for Sky X Studio. - Just comparing these two figures (not counting nostalgia or how much love you have for the bot), the Great Mazinkaiser simply just look better (sculpted by a better artist).
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Post by holdyourfireal on Mar 30, 2023 22:13:39 GMT -5
Why do most seem to prefer this one over the SKY X Studio one? Because of a few reasons: - CCSToys' reputation on quality toy design and execution (Sky X Studio is a very new brand with little history). - Great Mazinkaiser is a very cool and rare character to have figures made, while we already have a boat load of Mazinkaiser in various size, form, and flavors. - Great Mazinkaiser has a unique sculpt and design, while Sky X Studio's Mazinkaiser borrowed a lot from other sculpts and Infinitism model kit with just small changes. - You get a lot for what you pay for on CCSToys' release, while it is an unknown for Sky X Studio. - Just comparing these two figures (not counting nostalgia or how much love you have for the bot), the Great Mazinkaiser simply just look better (sculpted by a better artist). Thanks for the reply. What is the difference between Mazinkaiser & Great Mazinkaiser?
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Post by GetterBoi on Mar 31, 2023 2:04:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply. What is the difference between Mazinkaiser & Great Mazinkaiser? Most noticeably, the inverted Scrander and the distinct V shaped heat sink carried over from Great Mazinger with additional stabby points. Mazinkaiser has a more bat like appearance with its heatsink and Scrander.
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Post by mpchi on Mar 31, 2023 2:50:53 GMT -5
Because of a few reasons: - CCSToys' reputation on quality toy design and execution (Sky X Studio is a very new brand with little history). - Great Mazinkaiser is a very cool and rare character to have figures made, while we already have a boat load of Mazinkaiser in various size, form, and flavors. - Great Mazinkaiser has a unique sculpt and design, while Sky X Studio's Mazinkaiser borrowed a lot from other sculpts and Infinitism model kit with just small changes. - You get a lot for what you pay for on CCSToys' release, while it is an unknown for Sky X Studio. - Just comparing these two figures (not counting nostalgia or how much love you have for the bot), the Great Mazinkaiser simply just look better (sculpted by a better artist). Thanks for the reply. What is the difference between Mazinkaiser & Great Mazinkaiser? Mazinkaiser is the upgrade of Mazinger Z. (First appeared in Super Robot War games, then has its own anime shows and manga spin-offs) Great Mazinkaiser is the upgrade of Great Mazinger. (Only appears briefly in a manga fight against the evil Mazinger Zero, so a lot less popular or known)
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Post by ImpactKaizer on Apr 1, 2023 13:50:57 GMT -5
Because of a few reasons: - CCSToys' reputation on quality toy design and execution (Sky X Studio is a very new brand with little history). - Great Mazinkaiser is a very cool and rare character to have figures made, while we already have a boat load of Mazinkaiser in various size, form, and flavors. - Great Mazinkaiser has a unique sculpt and design, while Sky X Studio's Mazinkaiser borrowed a lot from other sculpts and Infinitism model kit with just small changes. - You get a lot for what you pay for on CCSToys' release, while it is an unknown for Sky X Studio. - Just comparing these two figures (not counting nostalgia or how much love you have for the bot), the Great Mazinkaiser simply just look better (sculpted by a better artist). Thanks for the reply. What is the difference between Mazinkaiser & Great Mazinkaiser? Mazinkaiser as Mpchi said so much toys (Yet still Companies Refuse to make the Banpresto version) While Great Mazinkaiser only had one toy (P-Bandai SRC) a Mazinkaiser retooling so he's worth getting Also I'm Pretty sure they eventually Make his Super Robot Wars Equivalent Mazin Emperor G. Basically CCSToys is mostly the tackling Unique Mazingers from the looks off it I do hope they Tackle Mazinger Z & Saga Eventually. Wouldn't mind if they also made God Mazinger the SRW version as well that a nice variant but a bit more obscure & it has a nice rival as well Devil Mazinger
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