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Post by yummypixels on Dec 3, 2018 8:45:46 GMT -6
Wowwww.. that was a trip last night/early morning trying to pre-order! AmiAmi and Nippon-Yasan both went down when I tried to order, and despite having them in my carts, by the time I was able to get the sites to load again they were all sold out. Ended up going with Bandai Online, which is now also sold out. I know a lot of people went with Anime Export that couldn't get through on AmiAmi, CDj, HLJ, or Nippon. I wanted to get 2 Gogetas, but only managed 1 of each. I know this will be a regular release, so I'm not too worried - was just really hoping to snag them at the amazing price Nippon had them for!
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Post by starfirebarrage on Dec 3, 2018 10:50:11 GMT -6
Geez, I wonder if there are ANY sites left that have them... Real sorry for anyone who wasn't able to get them. I think I lucked out finding that "Japan Bandai Toy OnLine" place because it doesn't seem like a popular site. But even they're sold out as of waking up this morning. I hope they're easy to find when they get their proper retail release. What I'm REALLY worried about is Vegeta, since he's an online exclusive... I can't let that dude become another elusive figure I pay out the butt for.
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Post by Phoenix on Dec 3, 2018 11:50:52 GMT -6
So guys, I normally never import since I tend to wait for the US release.. but it's always a month or two delayed and I hate seeing everyone review their items while I'm stuck with the previous month's release haha (first world problems, I know!). Would you guys suggest that importing is better? Is there a difference with the figures? I've noticed a lot of these website's prices are cheaper than sites like BBTS. Is this evened out by potentially high-shipping costs? Do any of those Japanese websites offer low shipping? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Well i'm probably not the best person to ask, since I live off the UK mainland, so have no access to local comic shops or free/discounted shipping. As a result i've ordered all of my figures direct from Japan for almost 15 years. You're correct that Japan get their stock first. Some shops ship out earlier than others, Amiami and CDJ often on release day, HLJ and Nippon Yasan sometimes the following week. There are a few different shipping options from SAL Small Packet (unregistered surface-air lifted for small items) to EMS (express with tracking). Personally i've always used SAL SP, since it's only around $10. Shipping typically take 10-14 days, but i've sometimes waited 4 weeks. EMS only takes a week, but costs more like $25, so not worth it imho. Although I have decided to use EMS for Great Saiyaman!! Japan pre-order prices vary greatly, anywhere between RRP and 25% off and not all stores consistently offer the same discounts, today was a perfect example. You're biggest issue is finding time to "shop around" after pre-orders open. The 4 main stores, amiami, HLJ, HobbySearch and CDJapan typically sell out in minutes and the only store that carries the webshop exclusives in Nippon Yasan, so there isn't much choice. Anyway, that's my 2 cents, good luck! Thank you so much for your reply! I had no idea these figures were so sought-out that they sell out in minutes. I’m also a Funko Pop Dragon Ball collector so I have some experience with items flying off the pre-order shelf. I think that, before I pre-order from American websites, I’ll try and pre-order the Figuarts from the Japanese websites first using the SAL SP shipping method and see what happens. By the way, do you know when these figures usually go live? Is there like a website tracker of some kind, or are you always just refreshing this page to see if others posted a link? For Funko Pops I follow a page on Twitter and are part of a Facebook group.. does that exist for Figuarts too?
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Post by frankiefoureyes on Dec 3, 2018 12:35:50 GMT -6
Well i'm probably not the best person to ask, since I live off the UK mainland, so have no access to local comic shops or free/discounted shipping. As a result i've ordered all of my figures direct from Japan for almost 15 years. You're correct that Japan get their stock first. Some shops ship out earlier than others, Amiami and CDJ often on release day, HLJ and Nippon Yasan sometimes the following week. There are a few different shipping options from SAL Small Packet (unregistered surface-air lifted for small items) to EMS (express with tracking). Personally i've always used SAL SP, since it's only around $10. Shipping typically take 10-14 days, but i've sometimes waited 4 weeks. EMS only takes a week, but costs more like $25, so not worth it imho. Although I have decided to use EMS for Great Saiyaman!! Japan pre-order prices vary greatly, anywhere between RRP and 25% off and not all stores consistently offer the same discounts, today was a perfect example. You're biggest issue is finding time to "shop around" after pre-orders open. The 4 main stores, amiami, HLJ, HobbySearch and CDJapan typically sell out in minutes and the only store that carries the webshop exclusives in Nippon Yasan, so there isn't much choice. Anyway, that's my 2 cents, good luck! Thank you so much for your reply! I had no idea these figures were so sought-out that they sell out in minutes. I’m also a Funko Pop Dragon Ball collector so I have some experience with items flying off the pre-order shelf. I think that, before I pre-order from American websites, I’ll try and pre-order the Figuarts from the Japanese websites first using the SAL SP shipping method and see what happens. By the way, do you know when these figures usually go live? Is there like a website tracker of some kind, or are you always just refreshing this page to see if others posted a link? For Funko Pops I follow a page on Twitter and are part of a Facebook group.. does that exist for Figuarts too? Pop collector here too I need to get my hands on these but dont want to have to pay flipper prices.. let me know if you find any sites
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Post by riserax on Dec 3, 2018 15:36:06 GMT -6
Anyone know when BBTS might get Broly up for preorder?
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Post by orestes on Dec 3, 2018 20:29:54 GMT -6
need another gogeta .. though i was able to get 2 gogeta at hlj yesterday, but they limit to 1 per customer .. hopefully bbts will up soon ..
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Post by ssjderek on Dec 4, 2018 1:42:24 GMT -6
I ordered mine from amazon a few hours ago but I have heard negative reviews from ordering from tamashi nations on amazon. Ningenlife has both gogeta and Broly for presale right now. Has anybody ordered from them before? They have provided some of the best customer service I have ever gotten. Hope this helps guys!
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Post by Phoenix on Dec 4, 2018 7:33:07 GMT -6
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Post by th3madcow on Dec 4, 2018 7:51:29 GMT -6
Snagged some preorders off BBTS. One of my usual go to places sold out instantly last night. I have a feeling these are going to be hard to come by. Hope everyone gets what they are after.
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Post by th3madcow on Dec 4, 2018 7:58:15 GMT -6
These movie Figuarts are going to be so awesome all displayed together. Absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on them. Wonder when we will see Goku's release info. Also, was Android 21 officially delayed?
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Post by frankiefoureyes on Dec 4, 2018 8:49:08 GMT -6
Grabbed one of each on bbts this morning good luck all!!
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Post by th3madcow on Dec 4, 2018 8:52:38 GMT -6
Grabbed one of each on bbts this morning good luck all!! Glad you were able to get them!
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Post by koskid on Dec 4, 2018 8:55:41 GMT -6
Same thank the lord lol.
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Post by mogen on Dec 4, 2018 9:59:06 GMT -6
Got one of each but bbts come on limit one bull crap needs to stop!
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Post by koskid on Dec 4, 2018 10:01:43 GMT -6
Yes it does it needs to be at least 2 I love the limiting work people can get there hands on them but kinda ducks when u still have to find extras somewhere else
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