Bluefin to Distribute SH Figuarts Wizard FlameStyle in US!

schlagwerk · 10-26-2012, 11:37 AM

Kamen Rider Wizard is my first Kamen Rider series and I don't usually follow SH Figuarts releases, but if this is getting a US release, I might just go for it

Blade Raider · 10-26-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Electric Turahk

Huh, the cape's the first run bonus? Kinda disappointing...

Wizard does not have a first release bonus (check AmiAmi's product page. They note first release bonuses). Bluefin is just insuring people it has everything. Probably because of what happened with Red Hawk.

Den-O · 10-26-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade Raider

Wizard does not have a first release bonus (check AmiAmi's product page. They note first release bonuses). Bluefin is just insuring people it has everything. Probably because of what happened with Red Hawk.

You mean how they neutered the Red Hawk release? I really hope they don't continue that trend

Their distribution makes it so easy for me to get mainline releases (and the occasional exclusive) through my job.

Blade Raider · 10-26-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Den-O

You mean how they neutered the Red Hawk release? I really hope they don't continue that trend

Their distribution makes it so easy for me to get mainline releases (and the occasional exclusive) through my job.

It was legal reasons. Bluefin is not allowed to release Akibaranger, Boukenger, or Dekaranger. They were allowed to release Jetman, but the build-a-thing part was an Akibaranger item. It was either not release Red Hawk at all or release it without the build-a-thing part. I'm glad they picked the latter.

Den-O · 10-26-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade Raider

It was legal reasons. Bluefin is not allowed to release Akibaranger, Boukenger, or Dekaranger. They were allowed to release Jetman, but the build-a-thing part was an Akibaranger item. It was either not release Red Hawk at all or release it without the build-a-thing part. I'm glad they picked the latter.

I understand the reasons dude. I would have preffered them not releaseing him at all if they couldn't releaes the entire thing though. I'm not interested in buying figures that don't come as they were originally intended or with less accessories than they should. Obviously this was a special case as it came with an item from a series that they can't distribute for so I don't see this kind of problem popping up too often. But I'd hope they don't do something like this again.

bluesparrow · 10-26-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade Raider

Wizard does not have a first release bonus (check AmiAmi's product page. They note first release bonuses). Bluefin is just insuring people it has everything. Probably because of what happened with Red Hawk.

Wizard DOES have a first release bonus, it's listed on the Tamashii Nations website:

http://tamashii.jp/special/shf_wizard/

Ribieconvoy · 10-26-2012, 02:09 PM

So, what retailers will carry this? I assume at least Amazon and BBTS will be in on it. I'm still new to the pre-ordering tokusatsu figuarts thing so I'm completely clueless (although that's not much of a difference than normal

).

Blade Raider · 10-26-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bluesparrow

Wizard DOES have a first release bonus, it's listed on the Tamashii Nations website:

http://tamashii.jp/special/shf_wizard/

Oh okay, it's a 3rd rode piece for when he uses Engage. I thought they ment the one he has for other action poses. Good to hear Bluefin is bringing that over...and bad on AmiAmi for getting it wrong.

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Originally Posted by Ribieconvoy

So, what retailers will carry this? I assume at least Amazon and BBTS will be in on it. I'm still new to the pre-ordering tokusatsu figuarts thing so I'm completely clueless (although that's not much of a difference than normal

).

Amazon, BBTS, and comic shops through Diamond (I think it's Diamond). I'm sure there's more, but those are the main places. Amazon tends to be the best.

Electric Turahk · 10-26-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bluesparrow

Wizard DOES have a first release bonus, it's listed on the Tamashii Nations website:

http://tamashii.jp/special/shf_wizard/

Eh, still don't find it terribly exciting. :P

WhiteRanger · 10-26-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sentai

You chose freely to live in your backward krumpet country, now deal with it while driving on the wrong side of the road :P

No we UK people Drive On the Right Side

10-26-2012, 12:19 PM	#12
Blade Raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,416	Quote: Originally Posted by Electric Turahk Huh, the cape's the first run bonus? Kinda disappointing... Wizard does not have a first release bonus (check AmiAmi's product page. They note first release bonuses). Bluefin is just insuring people it has everything. Probably because of what happened with Red Hawk. __________________ My Customs - Updated 7/15/12. TMNT Customs

10-26-2012, 12:24 PM	#13
Den-O Admin AKA Zordon Content Director @DenO_TokuNation Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 16,328	Quote: Originally Posted by Blade Raider Wizard does not have a first release bonus (check AmiAmi's product page. They note first release bonuses). Bluefin is just insuring people it has everything. Probably because of what happened with Red Hawk. You mean how they neutered the Red Hawk release? I really hope they don't continue that trend Their distribution makes it so easy for me to get mainline releases (and the occasional exclusive) through my job. __________________

10-26-2012, 01:06 PM	#14
Blade Raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,416	Quote: Originally Posted by Den-O You mean how they neutered the Red Hawk release? I really hope they don't continue that trend Their distribution makes it so easy for me to get mainline releases (and the occasional exclusive) through my job. It was legal reasons. Bluefin is not allowed to release Akibaranger, Boukenger, or Dekaranger. They were allowed to release Jetman, but the build-a-thing part was an Akibaranger item. It was either not release Red Hawk at all or release it without the build-a-thing part. I'm glad they picked the latter. __________________ My Customs - Updated 7/15/12. TMNT Customs

10-26-2012, 01:20 PM	#15
Den-O Admin AKA Zordon Content Director @DenO_TokuNation Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 16,328	Quote: Originally Posted by Blade Raider It was legal reasons. Bluefin is not allowed to release Akibaranger, Boukenger, or Dekaranger. They were allowed to release Jetman, but the build-a-thing part was an Akibaranger item. It was either not release Red Hawk at all or release it without the build-a-thing part. I'm glad they picked the latter. I understand the reasons dude. I would have preffered them not releaseing him at all if they couldn't releaes the entire thing though. I'm not interested in buying figures that don't come as they were originally intended or with less accessories than they should. Obviously this was a special case as it came with an item from a series that they can't distribute for so I don't see this kind of problem popping up too often. But I'd hope they don't do something like this again. __________________

10-26-2012, 02:23 PM	#18
Blade Raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,416	Quote: Originally Posted by bluesparrow Wizard DOES have a first release bonus, it's listed on the Tamashii Nations website: http://tamashii.jp/special/shf_wizard/ Oh okay, it's a 3rd rode piece for when he uses Engage. I thought they ment the one he has for other action poses. Good to hear Bluefin is bringing that over...and bad on AmiAmi for getting it wrong. Quote: Originally Posted by Ribieconvoy So, what retailers will carry this? I assume at least Amazon and BBTS will be in on it. I'm still new to the pre-ordering tokusatsu figuarts thing so I'm completely clueless (although that's not much of a difference than normal ). Amazon, BBTS, and comic shops through Diamond (I think it's Diamond). I'm sure there's more, but those are the main places. Amazon tends to be the best. __________________ My Customs - Updated 7/15/12. TMNT Customs Last edited by Blade Raider; 10-26-2012 at 02:30 PM..