Looks like we gotta scavenge around Mandarake, my friend :(

Assuming my luck goes as usual and things don't work out cash-wise but HLJ honors my order, you can have mine.

Deal deal deal!

Well that was bullshit. Zangetsu, Chalice, and Sakura Hurricane sold out in 2 minutes, never even got the page to load

Damn it. I never got the page to load for me to get Zangetsu, stayed up late for nothing :(

You see, it's shit like that that makes this hobby not fun. The utterly insane timeframes. You need to practically devote your life to trolling sites for the HOPE of seeing what you want.

Well they must have reopened the preorder window around 5:00 am CST, since I was able to get a preorder for Zangetsu.

It isn't just that, but because everything is understocked, ridiculously scalped prices have almost become accepted.

Like I've never paid more than 3000 yen (including shipping) for an AC, now if you're paying under 5000 yen BEFORE shipping, then you've got a good deal..?

Sometimes I do question why Toku items are so understocked. I get that for some stores like CSToys, which are small retailers, items are limited. But the giant e-tailers also don't seem to get enough in, ever.

Not necessarily complaining, just very puzzled by it all.

Warehouse space costs a fortune in Japan and is limited.
they basically want to get items in and out right away so they don't take up space.

My internet went out. My friend told me they were going up so I was in a bit of a panic. Used up some of what little data I had on my plan and scored a Zangetsu using my phone.

As soon as I finished my order, I went to check and they were sold out. Sakura Hurricane was still there though. Not sure for how long.

My friend was going to try for 2 Zangetsu in case I couldn't get one, and they sold out. But he told me it was back up about half an hour later.

And Deathryuger, yeah, wave 2. They usually split the orders. Second set goes up around 3:30am-5am CST.

Do we have release dates for future waves of the gashapon lock seeds? I'm particularly interested in the Kamen Rider W ones - like Joker and Skull.

It's not Zangetsu, but N-Y still has the Sakura Hurricane available for order.

Did Zangetsu ever go up on NY or have they not listed it yet?

Zangetsu, Chalice, and Sakura Hurricane all popped up on N-Y around 12:45am EST. Shadow Chaser was listed some time later. Only the bikes are still available.

Oh my god woah what, Zangetsu preorder what? D: woah collecting for Gaim merch is becoming cut throatingly quick.

EDIT:

I ordered through Anime Export just now, their preorders are still open, Zangetsu is 20% off too!

Wow. That is a damn competitive price. Only 10 yen more expensive than Amiami.

Ooh, I've been looking for another alternative, do they require payment upfront?

Edit: Turns out they do, bummer. I don't like paying up-front, it disrupts my method of keeping track of what I get each month and how much I'm spending. Haha

No. They'll likely be May or later.

Yeah that's the thing about them I don't like, but I like to think it's nice knowing you've paid it off already so that you spend less in later months. Also with all that goes on with HLJ it's just nice to have some security haha.

It would actually be the opposite for me. Paying for it now means spending extra now, and having more "space" in my monthly budget to make more purchases! Haha. I've been trying to limit myself on how much I order every month but it is really hard to maintain. I'm always over. Lol.

i. Need. Now.

Touching myself. You all know where.

Oh my god that is....that is actually downright beautiful, HLJ DON'T LET ME DOWN PLEASE!

Release date in April. So hopefully I can find a place that is selling him by then.

HOT DAMN.

Stick it in me.

MY BODY IS READY!!!

(My wallet on the otherhand....meh. Not so much)

Don't be fooled though people. Kachidoki Arms is likely just an Arms pack that doesn't include a Gaim base body. Until I see his belt, and can know wether it was remolded slightly for the Kachidoki Lock, I can't confirm it though. But I'd say there's a strong possibility because it appears the base suit is unchanged.

Even a toy this form is incredibly badass. I so very wish it were actually the final form.

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But his helmet sculpt is entirely new.

Oooh la la.

Let's... let's not shake hands if we met up at LexCon.

His forearms are different and he has that new headcrest.

Seeing this makes me wish I had pre-ordered Kachidoki Arms. Maybe I'll be able to find one when it comes out for a reasonable price. Now whether or not I should pre-order Arms Change Kiwami Arms (it's the final form?)...

and his hands and forearms have different armor on them.

That looks... completely ridiculous. Sorry, unpopular opinion here but I just don't think it looks very good. Just doesn't say "Final Form" to me... here's hoping that it isn't. :o

No way it is, this gets premiered what next month? We still have until Fall for new forms :lol

Okay, I'm good then. :D

The headsculpt I don't agree with you on. It's a helmet/visor just like the other AC's. You can see the rectangular bar running across the top of his head that connects the back of the helmet to the new crest. So that clearly slides on. But looking more closely now I see he has new forearm pads. So it likely is a new base suit after all.

Looks like Gaim Kachidoki's head crest and mouth plate as well as chin looks different. So I personally think it is a new head sculpt as well. Bit bummed that per-orders are sold out though.

EDIT: Kurokage spoken for. Thanks!