hono
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Post by hono on Apr 4, 2023 11:55:09 GMT -6
Thanks Hono. Is there somewhere to check the day a figure is being released? I'd like to see when Angewomon releases this month too. Tamashii website or instagram. Sometimes a collector gets a leaked information on a store website or magazine.
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Post by murazor on Apr 4, 2023 12:29:49 GMT -6
I may be wrong but I feel the “new collectors” thing is a myth. Most people that buy these have been collecting them for years by now. At least from what I can see. Nah, I'm, new collecting since November 2022. And this rereleases are messing with my buying plan I read reddit, this forum and make a list what I want to buy, which is sold out etc. Rereleases wasn't common so I bought few sold out figures already, like Frieza's first form or Bardock, which also is announced to be rerelesed and now I don't know, should I wait? Which one is "safe" to pay overpriced prices. Eh.
It's little frustrating for me, but I would love to see all figures available long after release date and in wide distribution. To just buy them calmly and not rush, because it could sold out quickly.
I understand why Tamashii like it this way, but it's not "normal" market.
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hono
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Post by hono on Apr 4, 2023 12:42:47 GMT -6
I may be wrong but I feel the “new collectors” thing is a myth. Most people that buy these have been collecting them for years by now. At least from what I can see. Nah, I'm, new collecting since November 2022. And this rereleases are messing with my buying plan I read reddit, this forum and make a list what I want to buy, which is sold out etc. Rereleases wasn't common so I bought few sold out figures already, like Frieza's first form or Bardock, which also is announced to be rerelesed and now I don't know, should I wait? Which one is "safe" to pay overpriced prices. Eh.
It's little frustrating for me, but I would love to see all figures available long after release date and in wide distribution. To just buy them calmly and not rush, because it could sold out quickly.
I understand why Tamashii like it this way, but it's not "normal" market.
There are 3 kind of releases: Regular: get new batches after sometime (Freeza first form and Bardock cases); Premium Bandai/tamashii web: normally don’t get new batches, but some of them gets a recolor and are sold in events (Androids case, SSJ God Goku); Event exclusives: super limited, sometimes get some recolor in other events like DBZ Broly, but normally don’t get new batches and become super expensive pretty fast (Goku Sign, Goku Blue Kaioken).
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Post by solubletoast on Apr 4, 2023 13:38:02 GMT -6
I may be wrong but I feel the “new collectors” thing is a myth. Most people that buy these have been collecting them for years by now. At least from what I can see. I've been a Dragonball fan for around 15 years, but only started collecting the figuarts in 2019. I'm sure people come fresh into the line regularly.Especially with re releases making it more affordable to do so. The ridiculous prices of older releases only alienate people getting fresh into the line..so these re releases will definitely lure new people in.
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aquamarina
Rank: Frieza's Soldier
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Post by aquamarina on Apr 4, 2023 13:38:55 GMT -6
“New collectors” certainly aren’t a myth. I see a lot of people on Reddit and stuff posting about just getting into it and stuff. And even beyond that I’ve been collecting since 2017/18 or so and it’s only recently I’ve been able to like, actually have disposable income. This isn’t exactly an exciting rerelease in the slightest but I get why it’s being done. The regular Trunks probably would have been a budget retail release if that was like, possible. Trunks is one of the most iconic and recognizable characters in the franchise, the type someone who hasn’t really collected or watched seriously in years might see and impulse buy. This is just another basic $35 release of a popular character that can be sold at targets and stuff to get people who don’t normally buy these to maybe pick it up and decide they want more (which I’m sure does happen, the Super Hero $35 figures seem to go really fast whenever I see them in stores, and I doubt that’s all existing collectors seeing as they’ve been out for months now). It’s not a release I particularly care about myself (even if it was “new” stuff like this or Super Saiyan Vegeta but with bigger arms doesn’t really excite me at all. But then I’m also excited for Cheelai and Lemo who a lot of people understandably don’t care about. Different figures have different appeals and budget figures like this probably help fund the more niche ones.) It’s harmless especially since we’re getting other releases in September anyway I’m pretty sure Off topic but crisis what brand is that Strider figure you posted? It looks really cool I’ve never seen it before ^ ^
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Post by derelictbadger on Apr 4, 2023 15:31:15 GMT -6
I may be wrong but I feel the “new collectors” thing is a myth. Most people that buy these have been collecting them for years by now. At least from what I can see. They exist, they just don’t come here. I sure don’t want no more android arc releases. I want more GT! That’s the Trunks I want. GT Trunks. Not rereleases and rehashes of stuff we’ve already got. I say that now, but I’m going to Japan later this year and if I see the new Trunks, I might be tempted.
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Post by crisis on Apr 4, 2023 17:09:40 GMT -6
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Post by Ascat on Apr 4, 2023 18:50:13 GMT -6
mehh very disappointed with this one. Minus the new singular expression nothing changed from the other trunks. I would have liked it a lot more if it was super trunks Even worse then original, no base head.. :/ Set includes: ・Main Body ・Two optional expressions ・Two pairs of optional hands ・Optional crossed arm parts From: en.dragon-ball-official.com/news/01_1773.htmlexactly, at the very least, switch it up with the long hair without pony tail, or the hair he used when he killed imperfect cell
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Post by ssjtrunks on Apr 4, 2023 22:23:05 GMT -6
I may be wrong but I feel the “new collectors” thing is a myth. Most people that buy these have been collecting them for years by now. At least from what I can see. That doesn’t really make sense. It’s like someone has to start somewhere and not everyone is familiar with figurarts or Japanese toy lines in general in the west. It’s like saying everyone has played Fortnite from day 1 just because it’s popular so there don’t ever get new players. Tamashii wouldn’t continue selling these if the same 100 collectors just keep collecting them, it wouldn’t be profitable. Their market is vast and for all audiences. It’s the exact reason why we get new versions of base Goku, to attract newer collectors
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Post by bcapp on Apr 5, 2023 0:21:25 GMT -6
“New collectors” certainly aren’t a myth. I see a lot of people on Reddit and stuff posting about just getting into it and stuff. And even beyond that I’ve been collecting since 2017/18 or so and it’s only recently I’ve been able to like, actually have disposable income. This isn’t exactly an exciting rerelease in the slightest but I get why it’s being done. The regular Trunks probably would have been a budget retail release if that was like, possible. Trunks is one of the most iconic and recognizable characters in the franchise, the type someone who hasn’t really collected or watched seriously in years might see and impulse buy. This is just another basic $35 release of a popular character that can be sold at targets and stuff to get people who don’t normally buy these to maybe pick it up and decide they want more (which I’m sure does happen, the Super Hero $35 figures seem to go really fast whenever I see them in stores, and I doubt that’s all existing collectors seeing as they’ve been out for months now). It’s not a release I particularly care about myself (even if it was “new” stuff like this or Super Saiyan Vegeta but with bigger arms doesn’t really excite me at all. But then I’m also excited for Cheelai and Lemo who a lot of people understandably don’t care about. Different figures have different appeals and budget figures like this probably help fund the more niche ones.) It’s harmless especially since we’re getting other releases in September anyway I’m pretty sure Off topic but crisis what brand is that Strider figure you posted? It looks really cool I’ve never seen it before ^ ^ Your right on target, I don’t see how everyone can’t understand how simple it is lol
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Post by bcapp on Apr 5, 2023 0:30:20 GMT -6
I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion but I’m guessing we are mostly adults here. How is re-releasing old figures with completely new/updated face and paint apps for $35 retail releases a problem for anybody? Target and Walmart should be able to get the chance to sell these and that’s the only price point we will get from those stores. P Bandai is geared towards hardcore collectors and true fans of the series but retail is major to attract new fans in. I’ve been here since day 1 and I’ve been apart of the growth of this line. The general popularity is in a whole different place now then it ever was. Everyone deserves a chance to start now if they want. Also someone like me likes when they can update an older figure to make it better and more consistent on my shelf. I just question how people would have a problem with a better take on an older figure for a better price so everyone can purchase it. It’s literally an additional slot, It doesn’t even take away from what we “could have” for the month. Whoever thinks just release the original one again that is subpar to todays standards doesn’t know what they are talking about period.
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Post by ollymovics on Apr 5, 2023 3:37:40 GMT -6
These Trunks and Vegeta revival stuff don't bother me as far as they don't fill a month by themselves instead of a real nwe figure. And that's the case: they come this month along side with Frieza 2 wich is the new figure. That other Trunks is for september, wich already has Piccolo DBS is my recollections are correct.
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Post by yarlick on Apr 5, 2023 4:10:55 GMT -6
I agree with the last point, but it does not give us any incentive to rebuy it.
(The point being that it's good that this gets a rerelease)
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Post by crisis on Apr 5, 2023 5:24:43 GMT -6
bcapp You’re obviously a passionate guy, but please try to use proper spacing out of your sentences. It’s not that difficult. It’s always a chore reading through your responses because you like to type one big paragraph. You can try to be more concise in your arguments & get your point across without writing a full page article. You’ve done this a few times already. About my controversial “new collectors are a myth” response, I conceded that I may be wrong, and it seems that I am, but I was basing that opinion on what I see on IG and what a lot of people like to say, things like “I’m new, been buying SHF since 2020” which confuses me because technically you’re not a “new” collector at that point lol Bojack Trunks has been a desired figure for quite some time now. Yet they refuse to acknowledge him. No one here can say “they’ll get to him eventually” because we really don’t know. This “new” armored Trunks, like previously pointed out, has been available for years, and they even omitted a couple accessories. Nobody “missed out” on it because I just checked several websites & a bunch are still there. Perhaps a little overpriced but available nonetheless. A shiny new coat of paint doesn’t warrant a $60-$70 price tag. Which is why so many people are disappointed.
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Post by bcapp on Apr 5, 2023 6:47:38 GMT -6
bcapp You’re obviously a passionate guy, but please try to use proper spacing out of your sentences. It’s not that difficult. It’s always a chore reading through your responses because you like to type one big paragraph. You can try to be more concise in your arguments & get your point across without writing a full page article. You’ve done this a few times already. About my controversial “new collectors are a myth” response, I conceded that I may be wrong, and it seems that I am, but I was basing that opinion on what I see on IG and what a lot of people like to say, things like “I’m new, been buying SHF since 2020” which confuses me because technically you’re not a “new” collector at that point lol Bojack Trunks has been a desired figure for quite some time now. Yet they refuse to acknowledge him. No one here can say “they’ll get to him eventually” because we really don’t know. This “new” armored Trunks, like previously pointed out, has been available for years, and they even omitted a couple accessories. Nobody “missed out” on it because I just checked several websites & a bunch are still there. Perhaps a little overpriced but available nonetheless. A shiny new coat of paint doesn’t warrant a $60-$70 price tag. Which is why so many people are disappointed. You can’t talk about my “sentence spacing” when you purposely spell characters names wrong for no reason at all lol. First of all the shiny new coat of paint has a price tag of $35 so you gotta do your research. Next up yes I am passionate and know what I’m talking about while you just stated on the last page that you don’t care much about collecting this line anymore. So what does that say to everyone here about you? Makes sense to me now why your always negative and complain about everything released. With all due respect I don’t care about other lines when I’m on this page, It’s for Dragonball period. Crazy how a place dedicated to this line is so much less excited then if you go on Tamashi’s IG and read the comments for a new post. Your constant complaining ruins the culture here so why don’t you try to be mindful of that and don’t come at me because what I say makes a lot of sense.
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