It was delayed to september. I think it will be out for the end of the month since Shanks too had a month delay and will be out next week.
Thanks, I figured this was the case.
It was delayed to september. I think it will be out for the end of the month since Shanks too had a month delay and will be out next week.
Thanks, I figured this was the case.
So are we expecting an announcement from Megahouse tommorow for the September pre-order or does the 4th seem too early?
Should be NEO-DX Vivi & Z-Edition Zoro….....not sure how they're going to handle the limited Croc repaint though? Megatreshop? or regular PO like Hancock Blue?
Also there's still no more news on Funky Donkey Brook. Sounds like a store exclusive, so he'll probably just come and go later in the year with no real official announcement.
Only a few days to go until C3 x Hobby..................Hopefully we'll see an alternate pose for Sengoku. A face like this would be priceless:[hide]
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Should be NEO-DX Vivi & Z-Edition Zoro….....not sure how they're going to handle the limited Croc repaint though? Megatreshop? or regular PO like Hancock Blue?
Chances are it will be in my catalog.
Chances are it will be in my catalog.
Yeah, seems like MH are moving away from having Japan only exclusives since the Sadie fiasco. Guess she turned out more popular than they expected…..
Unless it was a similar case to when AbyssCorp refused to carry the Jewelry Bonny POP because they considered it too provocative for their targeted age group. Maybe the EU license holders didn't want to market her......
Yeah, seems like MH are moving away from having Japan only exclusives since the Sadie fiasco. Guess she turned out more popular than they expected…..
Unless it was a similar case to when AbyssCorp refused to carry the Jewelry Bonny POP because they considered it too provocative for their targeted age group. Maybe the EU license holders didn't want to market her......
In what way Sadi is a fiasco ? She was meant to be a sucess from the start and they perfectly know it. It's important to have rare piece in a collection if everyone in the world can share the same collection then it's so comon that it's useless.
Megahouse is greedy but not stupid ( not always xD).
See what hapened with Tashigi and Smoker ?
I hope they will continue very limited items like Sadi. It's no fiasco, i really like it this way just keep going Megahouse :)
What does Tashigi and Smoker have to do with anything? They were asked for a re-release and then bombed.
Sadi-Chan didn't have enough stock to cover the demand. She's a female so already has a good amount of fans who woulda wanted to get her for that alone.
And why would Megahouse want to actively drive up the price of an item. If a person buys a figure then resells it for twice the price it's Megahouse that lose out on a potential sale. They don't get anything more for people selling for higher at all.
No doubt they'll make other wise choices and find more shelf warmers like Arlong, Kid, Killer who nobody seemed to want.
In what way Sadi is a fiasco ? She was meant to be a sucess from the start and they perfectly know it. It's important to have rare piece in a collection if everyone in the world can share the same collection then it's so comon that it's useless.
Megahouse is greedy but not stupid ( not always xD).
See what hapened with Tashigi and Smoker ?
I hope they will continue very limited items like Sadi. It's no fiasco, i really like it this way just keep going Megahouse :)
Unlike Hancock, Califa, Franky, Shiki, and Crocodile, Sadi was not made available to international distributors or retailers. She was exclusive to MegaTrea shop in Japan, which meant that if you wanted her you either needed to use a proxy service or try your luck with retailers who not only had to sell at a high mark up, but could not guarantee that they'd be able to stock the item even if you did place an order due to how limited she was. It was a complete mess!
Unlike Hancock, Califa, Franky, Shiki, and Crocodile, Sadi was not made available to international distributors or retailers. She was exclusive to MegaTrea shop in Japan, which meant that if you wanted her you either needed to use a proxy service or try your luck with retailers who not only had to sell at a high mark up, but could not guarantee that they'd be able to stock the item even if you did place an order due to how limited she was. It was a complete mess!
I understood that and i precisely think it's cool :) i can understand it's a mess to get these items for some retailers or buyers but again i like my limited items to be really limited and not available for everyone…
I know it's perfectly selfish but i like it this way. I remenber the time when Smoker and Tashigi were unafordable, i spent 200€ to get my Smoker ( 2 weeks after, they released it again..).
I mean a Ferrari is a dream on wheels but if you find one every corner of the city, then it become unworthy and useless. That's why i hope some items in the pop collection will remain very very rare and unaffordable and pretty impossible to buy !
Again it's very selfish but it's so cool xD
It might be "cool" to you, but that doesn't change the fact that it was a fiasco. There is a reason MegaHouse hasn't handled it that way since. I don't understand how you can find joy in people being unable to obtain an item that they pre-ordered months in advance, some of who even paid upfront.
I mean a Ferrari is a dream on wheels but if you find one every corner of the city, then it become unworthy and useless. That's why i hope some items in the pop collection will remain very very rare and unaffordable and pretty impossible to buy !
Pretty sure it would still get you from point A to point B just fine no matter how many people own one. =P
I don't understand Louis-1988, what are you talking about ? I never eard of someone who preorder it and could not get it in the end exept for Grandline Shop….
I ALWAYS order limited items from japaneese shops like Nippon Yassan and Big In Japan and i never had or eard a problem with that. I order from japan because it's limited from japan, it make sense that they are the must reliable when it comes to exclusives megatrea and co...
You turning my words, i never said it's good to preorder and get nothing... i said it's cool to own something rare even if it means some people can't find it or afford it... It's the principle of a limited item otherwise you run it standard then it's totally diferent.
Same goes for Shiki, i expect him to be really limited and not available for the whole planet.
And for the car, that has nothing to do with what i meant... Since a car is a car then you can abandon POP and go for FAZ, after all a figure is a figure ;)
Yeah, I try not to get selfish in this hobby…....Although I appreciate what diloul is saying about proudly showing off your valuable and rare material possessions. It's the same with things like fashion, transport, accommodation, etc. People treat these items as a sign of their success, whether it be financial or just their ability to find an item at a good price.
I don't know how much MH benefits from this............it is a double edged sword...........
For example, when an item like Law/Sadi sells out instantly and the price sky rockets, suddenly consumers start to worry that other products will go the same way, so they panic buy future releases.......this helps MH to shift more units. That's all well and good, but what if they want a slice of the profit that all the retailers are now raking in from re-sale?
This is where the downside come in, by re-releasing these cash cows, they are ultimately saying, "hey, don't pre-order, if it's a sell out we'll re-release it, and if it's a bomb you'll be able to pick it up cheap anyway"
Once users stop pre-ordering, you get reservations remaining open for longer (HS,HLJ) and then discount sales, and then in the end the figures aren't worth half of what they were. Now you could just argue that this is all down to poor character popularity, (hence the poll), but I suspect that re-release announcements can be damaging.
This is why I think that some of more recent "re-releases", Bon Clay, Lucci, Hancock, Teach, Shanks, Mihawk, Vivi, Crocodile, Brook, have all been different to the original releases...........That way the original release remains unique and rare, whilst MH can still benefit from selling to both the completionists and those who missed the originals and don't want to pay top dollar.
It's true Kanji, Smoker was price hit the sky for me but only because i started my collection only 6 years ago.
If you take Sadi chan and Shiki cases, BIJ and Nippon Yassan had preorders openend for a long time and the prices were goods, no to mention that there was extra stock when released.
You could pay later or at the moment so everyone who wanted her could have her very easily
If people wanted to wait and get her now it's their fault i'm sorry, these limited item are limited from the start or based on a preorder basis production.
And it's not about showing off. I just like to own something rare… Do we all need to posses the same collection, the same nike, car and iphone ? Where is the fun in this ?
People just need to understand when something is limited, it means it's not suposed to be owned by everyone and i'm perfectly ok with that.
The prices of resellers hit the sky ? No problem i order when the time is right and i don't have to pay loads of money months after releases... Mandarake, Nippon Yassan and co increase their prices when it become rare and no one moarn about it. I don't see why when it's people it should be a problem :)
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It's true Kanji, Smoker was price hit the sky for me but only because i started my collection only 6 years ago.
If you take Sadi chan and Shiki cases, BIJ and Nippon Yassan had preorders openend for a long time and the prices were goods, no to mention that there was extra stock when released.
You could pay later or at the moment so everyone who wanted her could have her very easily
If people wanted to wait and get her now it's their fault i'm sorry, these limited item are limited from the start or based on a preorder basis production.
And it's not about showing off. I just like to own something rare... Do we all need to posses the same collection, the same nike, car and iphone ? Where is the fun in this ?
People just need to understand when something is limited, it means it's not suposed to be owned by everyone and i'm perfectly ok with that.
The prices of resellers hit the sky ? No problem i order when the time is right and i don't have to pay loads of money months after releases... Mandarake, Nippon Yassan and co increase their prices when it become rare and no one moarn about it. I don't see why when it's people it should be a problem :)
You turning my words, i never said it's good to preorder and get nothing… i said it's cool to own something rare even if it means some people can't find it or afford it... It's the principle of a limited item otherwise you run it standard then it's totally diferent.
Same goes for Shiki, i expect him to be really limited and not available for the whole planet.
That's all well and good, but I didn't think it was very "cool" that my order was cancelled resulting in me needing to search elsewhere in order to find it. When purchasing something from a reputable shop your order should be a guarantee, but because of the extremely limited nature of the product the vendor was unable to meet the demand. That's good for neither the shop nor the customer which is why I said it was a mess, and my reason for calling you out on implying Sadi's release is the ideal standard in which MegaHouse should handle their limited runs henceforward.
Whilst exciting as this discussion is…......i'd like to point out that we have had no announcement from MH regarding September pre-orders.....................So unless they do another Thursday PO (unlikely) I think we'll be looking at September 11th for Vivi & Film Z Zoro.
That works well for me..............on vacation next week, so would have missed pre-orders anyway! I'll be pleased if it's not for another week.
I'll be damned… If i knew this discussion would turn like this i would have shut my mouth ( or should i say close my fingers...), sorry guys.
About Sadi-chan, 12000Y @manda if someone still search for it, use these Kanji サディちゃん to find them, the link with japaneese kanji don't work if paste here.
Hey now, no fighting boys! It's always disappointing when you can't get your preorder, it's supposed to be a sure thing and offer you security. Having it pulled out from under you is terrible, and it takes a hot second to find your footing again as you scramble to obtain your wanted item.
Ultimately the shop is probably owned by a collector as well and the last thing they want to do is not fulfill a preorder, but these things happen. It's just something that needs to be accepted from both sides.
1UP– Are you going to stock One Piece WCF Zoo Vol. 3? Will you sell the double-packed figures individually? I NEED some Unluckies and Alabasta Chopper... :)
@ 1UP, if you sell singles of WCF Zoo volume 3 Papugg. I'll buy 3 of them today.
yes I be getting WCF Zoo vol.3 in stock tomorrow for u guys :-)@MaxGoof:
1UP– Are you going to stock One Piece WCF Zoo Vol. 3? Will you sell the double-packed figures individually? I NEED some Unluckies and Alabasta Chopper... :)
@ 1UP, if you sell singles of WCF Zoo volume 3 Papugg. I'll buy 3 of them today.
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also I sended u out the invoice for your figuarts zero movie preorders, please check that, thx.@MaxGoof:
1UP– Are you going to stock One Piece WCF Zoo Vol. 3? Will you sell the double-packed figures individually? I NEED some Unluckies and Alabasta Chopper... :)
All Preorder Stock For "Excellent Model Limited Portrait.Of.Pirates ONE PIECE “SA-MAXIMUM” Armored Franky JP Ver." Has Arrived At The Warehouse & Has Been All Send Out Today :-)
@1Up:
also I sended u out the invoice for your figuarts zero movie preorders, please check that, thx.
Got it and paid. Very excited. Thank you!!
@1Up:
yes I be getting WCF Zoo vol.3 in stock tomorrow for u guys :-)
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also I sended u out the invoice for your figuarts zero movie preorders, please check that, thx.
All Preorder Stock For "Excellent Model Limited Portrait.Of.Pirates ONE PIECE “SA-MAXIMUM” Armored Franky JP Ver." Has Arrived At The Warehouse & Has Been All Send Out Today :-)
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What about Shanks?
P.s. I've sent you a mail
ARRGH! These are finally available but I bet no one's interested in anyone but Law? I only want Law >_<;;
Those keychan look really cool, especially Luffy and Law.
Interesting that we got no news on Croco…..............I wonder if he'll remain a Jan release alongside Vivi now that Zoro's been pushed back........
All Preorder/Order Stock For Shanks NEO-DX P.O.P Has Arrived At The Warehouse Now In 1 Go From My Source So To All My Supporters In The Future They Can Preorder/Order From TGLS With Confidence Everything Will Be Send Out Next Week Throughout The Days.
What a Shanks-wall
That indeed it is!! Can't wait to get mine!! 73 Shanks's are gonna take some time to package and send!!
@1Up:
All Preorder/Order Stock For Shanks NEO-DX P.O.P Has Arrived At The Warehouse Now In 1 Go From My Source So To All My Supporters In The Future They Can Preorder/Order From TGLS With Confidence Everything Will Be Send Out Next Week Throughout The Days.
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huge wall of awesomeness!
can't wait.
Man, shocked how fast that pre-order restock of Mihawk closed at HLJ this morning!! He really is popular isn't he!!!
Man, shocked how fast that pre-order restock of Mihawk closed at HLJ this morning!! He really is popular isn't he!!!
Yo ! This means, he arrived in stock ?
@1up
I like these pics of wall POP !
No worries, 99,9% of your customers trust you and support you ;)
Yo ! This means, he arrived in stock ?
@1up
I like these pics of wall POP !
No worries, 99,9% of your customers trust you and support you ;)
Nah, no Mihawk until late October, but HLJ keep opening pre-orders for a lot of their POP's every now and then, and Mihawk always closes pretty fast.
thank you :-)
today i have also bought a new label printer so hopefully I can better serve my supporters with quicker send outs & conveniently :-)
(my right hand was about to break down writing on all those shanks boxes :-P)@diloul_:
@1up
I like these pics of wall POP !
No worries, 99,9% of your customers trust you and support you ;)
September pre-orders confirmed as expected:
2013年9月ご案内開始商品のお知らせ】
■9月11日(水) 18:00~ 情報解禁
エクセレントモデル Portrait.Of.PiratesワンピースNEO-DX ネフェルタリ・ビビ
エクセレントモデル Portrait.Of.PiratesワンピースNEO-EX クロコダイル Repaint Ver.
[News of the guidance products start in September 2013]
■ 11 September (Wednesday) 18:00 to ban information
Excellent Model Portrait.Of.Pirates One Piece NEO-DX Nefertari Vivi
Excellent Model Portrait.Of.Pirates One Piece NEO-EX Crocodile Repaint Ver.
http://www.megahobby.jp/news/article/624/
Guess this means that the Crocodile Repaint won't be limited after all….......Just NEO-EX like Blackbeard 1.5 and Newgate Ver.0. I wonder if he'll still be 6,800 yen?
p.s. thanks for shipping my Shanks yesterday 1Up!! Can't wait to get him!!
September pre-orders confirmed as expected:
2013年9月ご案内開始商品のお知らせ】
■9月11日(水) 18:00~ 情報解禁
エクセレントモデル Portrait.Of.PiratesワンピースNEO-DX ネフェルタリ・ビビ
エクセレントモデル Portrait.Of.PiratesワンピースNEO-EX クロコダイル Repaint Ver.[News of the guidance products start in September 2013]
■ 11 September (Wednesday) 18:00 to ban information
Excellent Model Portrait.Of.Pirates One Piece NEO-DX Nefertari Vivi
Excellent Model Portrait.Of.Pirates One Piece NEO-EX Crocodile Repaint Ver.http://www.megahobby.jp/news/article/624/
Guess this means that the Crocodile Repaint won't be limited after all….......Just NEO-EX like Blackbeard 1.5 and Newgate Ver.0. I wonder if he'll still be 6,800 yen?
p.s. thanks for shipping my Shanks yesterday 1Up!! Can't wait to get him!!
I will miss vivi PO on HLJ :/
i might snag her on nippon yassan if i have enough luck for it, or i might just go with 1UP …
1UP: I got my Film Z Figuarts Zero figures in the mail. I think Film Z Brook is my favorite figure of the whole year! Thanks so much!!
@1Up - are you getting the Halloween WCF soon? Haven't heard any news about them in a while.
good to hear it came in quick :-)@MaxGoof:
1UP: I got my Film Z Figuarts Zero figures in the mail. I think Film Z Brook is my favorite figure of the whole year! Thanks so much!!
orph, those should be open soon, I was thinking to put them up when they are in stock instead of preorders, what do u think?@Orph:
@1Up - are you getting the Halloween WCF soon? Haven't heard any news about them in a while.
@1Up:
good to hear it came in quick :-)
orph, those should be open soon, I was thinking to put them up when they are in stock instead of preorders, what do u think?
I'm fine with that 1up,plus faz zoro will be release around the same times so i can combine=D
btw i wanna know if Kuzan POP is SAL on HLJ, obviously i lost my order with NY tragedy, would have gotten it from 1up but i am limited and i have to pay for Mihawk :(
if i can send a curse to NY i'll do it all day everyday :(
Are you still getting WCF ZOO Vol. 3, 1UP? I need some Alabasta Chopper and Unluckies.
Once again, impossible for me to order from amiami!! Nothing but:
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Excellent Model Portrait.Of.Pirates One Piece Series NEO-DX Nefertari Vivi 1/8 Complete Figure(Preorder) is sold out.
Thank you.
Even after 3 years of collecting, I still to this day have not managed to place a single POP pre-order at that site!!!!! Sheesh!!!
Okay, fuck you, HS. After trying to order like 5 times (got to the end every time but then got error msg) I don't care anymore. Gotta go anyway.
Pre-orders for Crocodile and Nefertari Vivi up on Kolektakon!
Okay, fuck you, HS. After trying to order like 5 times (got to the end every time but then got error msg) I don't care anymore. Gotta go anyway.
I am feeling for you En…the HS site is just pathetic
Okay, fuck you, HS. After trying to order like 5 times (got to the end every time but then got error msg) I don't care anymore. Gotta go anyway.
Yeah, as soon as amiami sold out, HS went down, lol….........
Luckily I was on HS beforehand and managed to snag me a Vivi. Hopefully SAL shipping will only be around 1,000 yen.