Speaking of which ... We haven't gotten an SHF contract monster in a while bit we've seen prototypes of more than we've gotten

That's just Figuarts in General.

Yo! Where's Rio and Mele Bandai?

Or Shenron.

Or...

I was alright with Survive up until I got Femme. Then I spent months tracking an affordable regular version. So, I know how you feel.

Oh mannnn whaaat the riderman shouty face is exclusive to the two pack? I already got the bike preordered and I don't want two ridermen.

Ahh well that sucks, really not liking how bandai handle the cool bonuses. Like the battle damage blade, that could have easily been a small bonus with another figure.

Man, I had my days totally mixed up and I was planning on staking out retailers for pre-orders tonight. My brain is not working too well this weekend.

My SHF Duke is still at "Dispatch from outward office of exchange" in Japan. I order with Eco - SAL Registered since it's cheaper and people recommended me using it. I hope my order does not get lost somehow in the Japanese post office.

That's pretty standard in my experience. Mostly that's where the biggest stretch of time passes, in between Japan and the ISC.

The underside of the right cape on my Duke feels really rough and had a bit of a line of silver paint on it that sticks out in the right light... But it's mostly the roughness that really stands out.

But that's really very minor, so I'm otherwise happy to report he's fantastic. So glad I didn't pass on him and I really, really hope Sigurd and Marika see a release some time this year to go with him.

The blue is so pretty and man, those bubbly eyes... Love 'em.

Same here. Was ok with Knight Survive, but when I got Ryuki/Dragon Knight, it just warranted base form Knight. It was the same with Armed Tyrannoranger/Armored Red, but sensibly I got main form first. It just doesn't work without base forms of these characters.

If you're desperate...and crazy, then check Amazon. They have him now for $125 Primed. That looks to be my only shot...baring in mind the offer holds until I get the money up.

You can always try your hand at Jungle or Mandarake, but other than that, Amazon is your best bet. Plus you could always return/exchange in case you get a lemon.