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Post by drowningrabbit on Jul 28, 2015 21:33:29 GMT -6
SSJ Awakening Goku is a unique experiment and a big deal for Bandai-Tamashii's Dragon Ball line. Undoubtedly, it's going sell very, very well. This is one of those figures that even "casual" fans will pick up because it's iconic. Anyone who knows anything about Dragon Ball knows this "look". However, what matters the most to Bandai is how well it sells in brick & mortar Japanese stores. That will indicate whether we see more Dragon Ball Figuarts regular releases in the future. I think that with SSJ Awakening Goku sales, if they satisfy Bandai, we will see them be quite selective with which figures they choose to deem as a "regular release". I could see Majin Vegeta as a regular release, or even a "Premium Color" Base Goku repaint, or possibly even the SSJ4 Goku. However, I don't think you'll see the secondary characters or certain villains be slapped as regular releases. This line will continually be primarily web exclusive with the occasional regular release dependent on the character selection, who will undoubtedly be a popular one.
My thoughts exactly. Can someone explain why majority of the DBZ Figuarts are Web Exclusives? Only Manga Goku, Piccolo, and Gohan (along with Awakening Goku now) are not Web Exclusives. Why is this? I'm sorta new to this line, and I only got SS manga Goku, SDCC Gohan and Scouter Vegeta. So those were the first figures released in Japan. They didn't sell well at retail, and as a last gasp to get the newer figures they made to sell, they branded them as web exclusive. Japan has a huge following for limited edition exclusives, and people generally are more inclined to buy it if it is branded as being limited releases. Especially in Japanese markets this is done all the time. |
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Post by Bardoon on Jul 28, 2015 21:37:39 GMT -6
Can someone explain why majority of the DBZ Figuarts are Web Exclusives? Only Manga Goku, Piccolo, and Gohan (along with Awakening Goku now) are not Web Exclusives. Why is this? I'm sorta new to this line, and I only got SS manga Goku, SDCC Gohan and Scouter Vegeta. Many theories...I'll share mine... Long story short, the first regular releases: Piccolo, SSJ Goku and Gohan ultimately did not sell well at retail like Bandai-Tamashii hoped. They decided to give it a chance and converted the line over to their then-new "Web Exclusive" Tamashii Web Shop starting with SSJ Vegeta and characters afterwards (Trunks, SSJ3 Goku, etc.) The line sold well under this format and became very successful. Also due in part to the larger international market who are Dragon Ball fans as well and thanks to partnerships with distribution companies worldwide (like Bluefin here in the States). Reportedly, the Dragon Ball line sells better internationally than in Japan though sales are still "strong" in Japan because a lot of the Web Exclusives tend to pre-order sell-out at Japanese retailers. The line has since stayed under this format for the past couple years and all subsequent releases are "Web Exclusive" until recently with SSJ Awakening Goku. Dragon Ball has also gained renewed attention thanks to the recent movies and new series. |
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Post by Wave on Jul 28, 2015 22:40:48 GMT -6
So, it's weird that Adv Trunks hasn't had a proper announcement yet. I guess he comes out next year?
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Post by thinkcure54 on Jul 29, 2015 2:23:55 GMT -6
It'd be kool if they announced kid buu and came with a ssj3 goku biting face.
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Post by axelrules on Jul 29, 2015 2:38:00 GMT -6
Attachment DeletedFor Trunks I would be down to buy multiples of the accurate version if they make it. Its just badass. Well they shold make all super saiyans like that since thats how they look when they "cool" down and the aura wears off.
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Post by Bardoon on Jul 29, 2015 15:40:21 GMT -6
So, it's weird that Adv Trunks hasn't had a proper announcement yet. I guess he comes out next year? Yes, I think some recent tabs at Conventions state he's slated for January/February However, pre-orders should pop up within the next month or two. |
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Post by DBZFanGirl2260 on Jul 29, 2015 20:29:21 GMT -6
I can't wait to preorder Super Saiyan Goku Super Awakening Ver. this friday! Everything I have seen with this figure looks absolutely stunning, I hope we get a preorder soon on Amazon for Premium Color Vegeta so I can get him too.
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Post by loki on Jul 29, 2015 23:14:47 GMT -6
I can't wait to preorder Super Saiyan Goku Super Awakening Ver. this friday! Everything I have seen with this figure looks absolutely stunning, I hope we get a preorder soon on Amazon for Premium Color Vegeta so I can get him too. I'd hit up anim island or bbts just to secure your orders without paying then if amazon does pick this line up you can always cancel the others |
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Post by BrolyLSSJ01 on Jul 30, 2015 8:42:44 GMT -6
Can someone explain why majority of the DBZ Figuarts are Web Exclusives? Only Manga Goku, Piccolo, and Gohan (along with Awakening Goku now) are not Web Exclusives. Why is this? I'm sorta new to this line, and I only got SS manga Goku, SDCC Gohan and Scouter Vegeta. Many theories...I'll share mine... Long story short, the first regular releases: Piccolo, SSJ Goku and Gohan ultimately did not sell well at retail like Bandai-Tamashii hoped. They decided to give it a chance and converted the line over to their then-new "Web Exclusive" Tamashii Web Shop starting with SSJ Vegeta and characters afterwards (Trunks, SSJ3 Goku, etc.) The line sold well under this format and became very successful. Also due in part to the larger international market who are Dragon Ball fans as well and thanks to partnerships with distribution companies worldwide (like Bluefin here in the States). Reportedly, the Dragon Ball line sells better internationally than in Japan though sales are still "strong" in Japan because a lot of the Web Exclusives tend to pre-order sell-out at Japanese retailers. The line has since stayed under this format for the past couple years and all subsequent releases are "Web Exclusive" until recently with SSJ Awakening Goku. Dragon Ball has also gained renewed attention thanks to the recent movies and new series. Thanks man. So that's the reason the older releases go for insane prices. Thank god Awakening Goku isn't an Exclusive. |
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So much for your theory. You should know that a weapon doesn't make the man.
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Post by lkenny1 on Jul 30, 2015 9:25:51 GMT -6
I just want an Advanced Ver. of the old figures that are expensive and especially Goku Ssj 3 with a new color or maybe a Buu Saga Vegeta and Majin Vegeta . Attachment Deleted |
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Post by wiizardii01 on Jul 30, 2015 10:10:23 GMT -6
It's been a while since I have been posting.
Nothing new right? I didn't miss anything huge or whatever?
Still sucks I wasn't able to get a hold of SDCC goku this year.
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Post by jacob on Jul 30, 2015 10:13:23 GMT -6
I just want an Advanced Ver. of the old figures that are expensive and especially Goku Ssj 3 with a new color or maybe a Buu Saga Vegeta and Majin Vegeta . View Attachmentoh man, i hope we get something like these! |
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Post by DBZFanGirl2260 on Jul 30, 2015 11:07:02 GMT -6
I can't wait to preorder Super Saiyan Goku Super Awakening Ver. this friday! Everything I have seen with this figure looks absolutely stunning, I hope we get a preorder soon on Amazon for Premium Color Vegeta so I can get him too. I'd hit up anim island or bbts just to secure your orders without paying then if amazon does pick this line up you can always cancel the others I caved! I couldn't wait anymore and went ahead and pre-ordered Ssj Goku Super Warrior Awakening Ver. on Amazon. I can't wait to get him!  |
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Post by Bardoon on Jul 30, 2015 11:23:50 GMT -6
I'd hit up anim island or bbts just to secure your orders without paying then if amazon does pick this line up you can always cancel the others I caved! I couldn't wait anymore and went ahead and pre-ordered Ssj Goku Super Warrior Awakening Ver. on Amazon. I can't wait to get him! Congratz! You know you can pre-order for free at several websites like Amazon, BBTS and MHToyshop without having to pay up-front, right? You didn't have to wait until Friday!  |
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Post by DBZFanGirl2260 on Jul 30, 2015 11:29:05 GMT -6
I caved! I couldn't wait anymore and went ahead and pre-ordered Ssj Goku Super Warrior Awakening Ver. on Amazon. I can't wait to get him! Congratz! You know you can pre-order for free at several websites like Amazon, BBTS and MHToyshop without having to pay up-front, right? You didn't have to wait until Friday! He he he, yeah I know. I have never shopped at BBTS or MHToyShop, my main places I shop are Amiami, Toyzinthebox, eBay or of course Amazon. Can you tell me does BBTS go by the Japanese release dates or U.S because I saw Premium Color Vegeta on there and it said estimated release date December 2015? |
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