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Post by GetterBoi on Mar 5, 2023 11:12:07 GMT -5
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Post by mpchi on Mar 5, 2023 11:59:45 GMT -5
Not gonna lie this looks really good. However the 3 extra train cars are going to double the price of this release. I know POSE+ is trying to give us the ultimate versions of these robots and include every accessory we might want, but I'd think 90% of collectors are not going to display this figure in train mode. Those pieces are going to be out the box once when we first unbox and transform, and then back into the box they go. I am one of those that appreciate the extra train cars. To me, Sasuraiger is the weakest among the 3 J9s in terms of visual appeal, and Ah Lu acknowledge that as well. For it to stand out, it needs more flair, and the extra cars they added are exactly for that, giving it some wow factor, with some gimmicks to boot. Its kind of a given that POSE+ releases are going to be expensive, so I am used to paying premium, and an extra hundred bucks or two is not gonna make too much difference for me anymore (sometimes I spend that much on shipping alone, weird to say it seems normal to do so, but here we are...). What surprised me a bit is the much simpler transformation shown in the video. It doesn't have the overly complicated process Braiger has, nor as many separate parts like Baxingar. Looks like something you can transform fairly quick. I like that. Sasuraiger may be the weakest on the looks, but probably the most fun to play with, and the only one you can go chooo chooo chooo~ in the living room.
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Post by Magmatron on Mar 5, 2023 14:47:17 GMT -5
but I'd think 90% l of collectors are not going to display this figure in train mode. Those pieces are going to be out the box once when we first unbox and transform, and then back into the box they go. While I won't say it doublas the cost of the figure, it is a cost that many might wish they could be spared of. It reminds me of Masterpiece Optimus and the trailer, many don't display it, and even some that do display it only do so so they don't feel they spent money on something just to keep it boxed. The difference between this and Optimus though is that I doubt we will ever see another Ultimate Sasuraiger anytime soon. I am one of those that appreciate the extra train cars. To me, Sasuraiger is the weakest among the 3 J9s in terms of visual appeal, and Ah Lu acknowledge that as well. That's funny to me, because I actually find it the most interesting of the three. Maybe it's my inner child speaking who never had enough choo choos.
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Post by rodimus1138 on Mar 5, 2023 23:11:11 GMT -5
I will probably display with the train cars. I kinda expect this to be a ton of money anyway
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Post by GetterBoi on Mar 6, 2023 10:02:39 GMT -5
I had a KO toy that looked kind of like this pic, so there is nostalgia factor for me here.
MSRP for GoShogun and Baxinger were 35,000yen. MSRP for upcoming Badios and Braiger have gone up to 42,800yen. How much do you guys think Sasuraiger will cost?
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Post by ImpactKaizer on Mar 6, 2023 10:22:50 GMT -5
I had a KO toy that looked kind of like this pic, so there is nostalgia factor for me here.
MSRP for GoShogun and Baxinger were 35,000yen. MSRP for upcoming Badios and Braiger have gone up to 42,800yen. How much do you guys think Sasuraiger will cost?
You want a realistic answer or a Sarcastic answer ?
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Post by tiffermore on Mar 6, 2023 10:28:18 GMT -5
I had a KO toy that looked kind of like this pic, so there is nostalgia factor for me here.
MSRP for GoShogun and Baxinger were 35,000yen. MSRP for upcoming Badios and Braiger have gone up to 42,800yen. How much do you guys think Sasuraiger will cost?
My first guess would be about 46,000yen. Mostly because of the additional train cars. Just a guess, though. I know nothing. It looks great, and I kinda want it cause I always loved the design. Gonna wait to see how it reviews first.
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Post by mpchi on Mar 6, 2023 13:19:28 GMT -5
My guess would be 52000yen for a "Green side-shaved Gundam with cool Oakleys". Close to the price of the Baxingar DX set.
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Post by GetterBoi on Mar 6, 2023 18:40:58 GMT -5
My guess would be 52000yen for a "Green side-shaved Gundam with cool Oakleys". Close to the price of the Baxingar DX set. I think you might be right. Baxinbird was a pretty big add-on for Baxinger. Got the set off Mandarake for 48,000 when the yen was weak at 146JPY to 1USD. With shipping came to about $430 or so.
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Post by mpchi on Mar 6, 2023 20:51:06 GMT -5
My guess would be 52000yen for a "Green side-shaved Gundam with cool Oakleys". Close to the price of the Baxingar DX set. I think you might be right. Baxinbird was a pretty big add-on for Baxinger. Got the set off Mandarake for 48,000 when the yen was weak at 146JPY to 1USD. With shipping came to about $430 or so. I could be way off, but I am thinking Baxingar is a pretty old release, so production cost was not as high as current, plus the DX is a re-release of an old mold, with the bird. But given Sasuraiger is simpler than Baxingar, I am guess its price is higher than Baxingar, but not by a lot. The train cars are 3 copies of the same mold (though different interiors), might be cheaper than making Baxinbird. Hopefully the actual price is cheaper than I anticipated, that would be nice for once.
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Post by Magmatron on Mar 16, 2023 7:24:48 GMT -5
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Post by mrclean08 on Mar 16, 2023 11:58:53 GMT -5
Thank you! I preordered with Amiami. Who else is getting one? lol Strange that the product photos are 100% renders and not actual prototype photos of any sort.
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Post by mpchi on Mar 16, 2023 14:04:02 GMT -5
My guess would be 52000yen for a "Green side-shaved Gundam with cool Oakleys". Close to the price of the Baxingar DX set. Man, I surprised myself. Almost exactly the MSRP on my guess. Anime-Export has a really good price if you pay up front at 40630yen, a good 6000+yen cheaper than Amiami. Though Anime-Export usually cost more to ship. Hopefully it still end up cheaper in total. Was gonna go with ShowZ due to their cheap shipping. But looking at their past POSE+ releases, they are not particularly cheaper than buying from Japan, even though they can get stock locally from HK/China. Guess POSE+ stuff are exceptions, while their other Chinese releases are cheaper (CCSToys, other China brands...etc.).
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Post by S_Gokin on Mar 16, 2023 14:32:01 GMT -5
Man, I surprised myself. Almost exactly the MSRP on my guess. Anime-Export has a really good price if you pay up front at 40630yen, a good 6000+yen cheaper than Amiami. Though Anime-Export usually cost more to ship. Hopefully it still end up cheaper in total. Was gonna go with ShowZ due to their cheap shipping. But looking at their past POSE+ releases, they are not particularly cheaper than buying from Japan, even though they can get stock locally from HK/China. Guess POSE+ stuff are exceptions, while their other Chinese releases are cheaper (CCSToys, other China brands...etc.).
just admit you were wrong about the pricing
at the end we are not talking about Sentinel i think the price is fair but only god knows when we are going to see it
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Post by mpchi on Mar 16, 2023 16:54:29 GMT -5
Man, I surprised myself. Almost exactly the MSRP on my guess. Anime-Export has a really good price if you pay up front at 40630yen, a good 6000+yen cheaper than Amiami. Though Anime-Export usually cost more to ship. Hopefully it still end up cheaper in total. Was gonna go with ShowZ due to their cheap shipping. But looking at their past POSE+ releases, they are not particularly cheaper than buying from Japan, even though they can get stock locally from HK/China. Guess POSE+ stuff are exceptions, while their other Chinese releases are cheaper (CCSToys, other China brands...etc.). just admit you were wrong about the pricing at the end we are not talking about Sentinel i think the price is fair but only god knows when we are going to see it
But doood, I am only off by 580yen! Me no fortune teller.
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Post by S_Gokin on Mar 18, 2023 4:56:24 GMT -5
But doood, I am only off by 580yen! Me no fortune teller.
naaah you said 52000yen but the price tag in stores are 40,630yen thats about ..... 11,370yen
you lost
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Post by mrclean08 on Mar 26, 2023 11:53:57 GMT -5
I can't believe BBTS is charging $499.99 for Sasuraiger.
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Post by GetterBoi on Mar 26, 2023 14:21:11 GMT -5
I can't believe BBTS is charging $499.99 for Sasuraiger. They're always overpriced. But I get it, they have to recoup the import cost, and their shipping is dirt cheap for $4. They want to cover all that and make money from people who don't know how to buy from Asia, or cannot order from Asia. For me BBTS is last resort.
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Post by mpchi on Mar 26, 2023 18:30:49 GMT -5
Made it worse since BBTS has to charge State tax now. So that is an extra $49 on top of $499 from where I am (CA). Can't go with them for anything with an import price on it these days.
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Post by xephon0930 on Mar 26, 2023 22:33:06 GMT -5
Made it worse since BBTS has to charge State tax now. So that is an extra $49 on top of $499 from where I am (CA). Can't go with them for anything with an import price on it these days. I am also getting taxed here in Florida as well since 2016 I think. So yeah. It is pretty sh*t. Same with Ebay.
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