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Post by burdocksan on Apr 27, 2014 13:23:09 GMT -6
Do you have any pic/link to how the normal release looks like? And what do you think about the listing - seems legit??
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Post by burdocksan on Apr 27, 2014 11:59:29 GMT -6
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Post by burdocksan on Apr 27, 2014 10:46:28 GMT -6
Guys, I need some help. I won an auction for the Mecha Figure Goku & Bike today. There bidding wasn't too high and the no. of bidders also seemed to be on a lower side. The seller just had one photo put up with the box although it wasn't showing the Toei sticker. I messaged him about it and asked for more pics but since there were just a couple of hours for the auction to end, I bit the bullet and bid on it......and won! Now he had listed it as an Ichiban Kuji item. Is this true? And if he does not show me additional pics, can I cancel my purchase on those grounds? Or should I complete the purchase and open up a claim later if it turns out to illegitimate? I'm confused.
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Post by burdocksan on Apr 27, 2014 10:05:51 GMT -6
Good choice. This! I'd searched for this VCD like hell and Ebay prices were not helping at all. HLJ saved me a lot of heartache. When did you get it burdocksan? Does it match up to the expectations? If you are talking about this, then yes. You'll be happy you got it. Some people hold their opinion that vinyl figures remain static and hence lose their charm over time as compared to articulated ones but for some reason, I love vinyls more. And this one is simply marvelous. I remember the first time I saw it and I have no reservations in saiyin' this - I was bowled over by the cuteness factor this figure had. Medicom has completely nailed the sculpt even down to the single strands of hair. Even my mum exclaimed, "That Goku is so cute". I mean of all the collectibles I have, she recognised Goku and that's a compliment in itself BTW, I'd got him a long time back. Almost 2 years I guess. He was sold out everywhere (didn't know about YAJ back then) and I saw it on backorder at HLJ. The kind folks there assured me to place an order and almost a month and a half of waiting, when I'd given up hopes completely, they shipped him!
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Post by burdocksan on Apr 27, 2014 3:55:44 GMT -6
Has anyone here tried them and got scammed (received a 'not as listed'/damaged/bootleg item)?
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Post by burdocksan on Apr 27, 2014 3:32:25 GMT -6
D'oh! That really helped. Brought up more results but not to my liking.
Thanks anyways @aussiedcfan
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Post by burdocksan on Apr 27, 2014 0:10:28 GMT -6
Huh? Searching Dragonball yielded only one result
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Post by burdocksan on Apr 26, 2014 12:08:49 GMT -6
I was just thinking I can wait until it gets released so I can save a few dollars by buying it through mandarake. king which medicom figure did you hope for? The kid goku or the DBZ goku? kid goku on cloud and SS Goku Good choice. kid goku on cloud and SS Goku This kid goku is like the ultimate dragon ball figure for me! I hope it gets a reissue too. This! I'd searched for this VCD like hell and Ebay prices were not helping at all. HLJ saved me a lot of heartache.
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Post by burdocksan on Apr 26, 2014 7:57:59 GMT -6
burdocksan good to see someone else interested in HGs I also had the urge to own every single figure from this line but considering the cost and the number of doubles in the series I have focused on the figures I want most. I'm not sure if any of the sets are rare besides the EX set. Maybe cracker or @m5jagdragonpanzeriv might know? I think for the most part they are readily available online and you can go ahead and purchase them in whatever order you prefer. I always like to get the pamphlets that come with the figures. If you are very concerned about bootlegs having the pamphlet included may give you a sense of comfort. I am very excited about the upcoming HG release! Unfortunately it looks like there won't be any new sculpts, but I will hold out hope. There are still characters I would like to see like Kami. Here is a pic of SS Gohan from HG 16 and some other HGs f! The detail is just insane. Thanks for sharing. At the moment, I'm just dizzy looking at the sheer number of listings out there and the itch to click on the bid/buy it now button is irritating and favorable at the same time
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Post by burdocksan on Apr 25, 2014 22:59:18 GMT -6
I wouldn't try to collect them linearly, because you need to get what few cheap sets still exist before you can't find them cheap anymore. The Zarbon set is still probably the lowest price set still highly available. I almost never end up with the capsules unless the seller has them in the pic. They're basically just garbage anyway, so don't let them influence your buying decision too much. You're better off buying them as a set because individual figures are typically listed for dumb prices like $15 each, and with some patience, good searching, etc. you can get most sets for $25 to $40. I understand the logic behind it and while I'm slowly getting the ones available for cheap at the moment, I'm also keeping an eye out for the old, rare ones and if they ever do come by, they take priority. I don't mind the absence of capsules too but imo, they add a sense of appeal in their very own way and so if it's included, it'll soothe my completist itch! I'd like to expand a bit on some of those subjects. .... What's your symbol? I need to wear it on my gi! Those bootlegs make me wary a bit too much. I wish we had cool turn machines like those here in the USA instead ours have bouncy balls and stick on tattoos lol I'm planning a trip to Tokyo sometime later this year. If it pans out as planned, I know the first place I'll visit. burdocksan - Yes, HG 16 Gohan comes with the clear base with prop. Thanks again. Just wanted to confirm.
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Post by burdocksan on Apr 25, 2014 3:26:20 GMT -6
Get hg set 23 off Amazon, it's cheap and in my opinion the best set after the Zarbon, Frieza, Dodoria set you should still be able to find on eBay for about $25. Thanks. I will look into it. But after my initial random purchases, I wanna collect in a linear, chronological way. Woah. Thanks for the tip. One more question - are these figures available as boxed sets or churned out individually from the Gashapon machines? In case of the latter, do the sealed bags have the series' catalog? Any recommended places/Ebay sellers where I can get them? You can buy either complete sets or individual figures from various online retailers. The catalogs are separate from the sealed bags, but are included in each gashapon capsule. (The picture below just uses the AA battery as a size reference. It's not included in the capsules ) As far as where to buy gashapon, I've always gone with ebay. I've been collecting HG figures since they came out in 2003 and have just gone with which ever seller had the best price, so I can't recommend a specific seller. Like Bran mentioned, amazon is another good place to for complete sets. They only have a few different series available, but the prices are good. Your average complete set for HG figures would probably cost you $30-$40 with more expensive sets running $60-$80. For the more expensive sets (HG 20 part 1 and 2, HG 10, DG 1-4) you may find that buying from Yahoo Japan Auctions, paying for a deputy service and international shipping still might be cheaper than buying from an ebay seller. Thanks for clearing the air on that cracker. Btw, I've a few moar questions- 1) Are all the series available as sets or do sellers just compile individual figures and sell 'em off as a set? 2) If I buy an individual figure on Ebay, is it rightful to expect the gashapon capsule to be included in the purchase too? 3) HG Set #16: SSJ Gohan as Saiyaman. Does he come with a clear plastic base and a prop?
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Post by burdocksan on Apr 24, 2014 11:59:28 GMT -6
Do the boxes come with the gold Toei sticker? Yes they do, there are also silver sticker international versions from the second tournament and on. Thanks Caps. Is this checklist pending completion?
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Post by burdocksan on Apr 24, 2014 8:25:51 GMT -6
Not for me either. But the heart has its way over the mind. Especially for figures as detailed as these
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Post by burdocksan on Apr 24, 2014 8:22:38 GMT -6
Do the boxes come with the gold Toei sticker?
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Post by burdocksan on Apr 24, 2014 7:20:22 GMT -6
A slight correction if I may add although not necessary - BoG vol.4 #030 should be Yamcha and Puar
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