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07-16-2021, 09:06 AM | #22321 |
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Scalpers, man. They just suck all the fun out of the hobby.
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07-16-2021, 09:10 AM | #22322 |
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It's not even scalpers, it's just how this line goes when it comes to a popular franchise or series. Ultramen always sell out immediately. SS Riders always sell out immediately. DBZ characters always sell out immediately.
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07-16-2021, 09:36 AM | #22323 |
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07-16-2021, 09:47 AM | #22324 |
Showa Girl
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Yeah I kinda have to think it’s scalpers at this point. Popularity can only account for so much; when it’s this consistent, scalpers have gotten worse with bots and these always end up on some ebay page for $200… I’m sorry but this is scalping companies
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07-16-2021, 09:54 PM | #22325 |
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Out of curiosity I ran an api check via buyfriend a while back on some Rider SHF or other that was going up for preorder... If I have my numbers remembered right they only had about 150 pieces available, so it's not just scalpers and Amiami's ancient servers, Bandai also really underproduces a lot of stuff.
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07-16-2021, 11:05 PM | #22326 |
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Remember when Base Form Ultraman Z was a retail release but also had limited numbers? Trust me, scalpers aren't the definitive answer.
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07-16-2021, 11:35 PM | #22327 |
Reiei
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THE DREAM IS REAL and my wallet is empty
Pre-orders open in 07/19/2021 8,800 yen Last edited by TheRaizin; 07-16-2021 at 11:46 PM.. |
07-17-2021, 03:22 AM | #22328 |
Dai Shogun
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Germany
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Out of curiosity I ran an api check via buyfriend a while back on some Rider SHF or other that was going up for preorder... If I have my numbers remembered right they only had about 150 pieces available, so it's not just scalpers and Amiami's ancient servers, Bandai also really underproduces a lot of stuff.
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For me that's alright, I always end up getting what I really want but the amount of hoops I need to jump through increased way too much over the years, so "might as well"-pickups really don’t exist anymore. I either need to go into pre-orders ready for war or don’t try at all. On the positive side that means less spending, on the negative, collecting these figures has become a chore sometimes which definitely dampens the enjoyment this hobby should bring. |
07-17-2021, 06:29 PM | #22329 |
Showa Girl
Join Date: Jun 2018
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Oh, this is probably obvious to some of you; but Ultimate Shining Ultraman Zero can actually detach his Aegis Armour so it acts exactly like the previously release -- and it even still comes with the parts for X to use it! It's unfortunately low on accessories otherwise (just hands and colour timer), but it's nice that this essentially acts as a re-issue of both Shining and Aegis. Though both of them are in shinier colours than before, making the Aegis wearers even better!
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07-17-2021, 06:35 PM | #22330 |
Showa Girl
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Oh, and a quick little comparison of Shining to its original release. Personally I think this one looks a little better with the metallic paint, but the difference is something you wouldn't see if they weren't side by side
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