S.H. Figuarts (Toku Related) Thread

ryan · 07-12-2012, 11:39 PM

Well, he probably picked up a couple extras, but he also might be considered by many to be one of those scalpers mentioned above. Then again, he did have to go to considerable effort and cost to get there, so I find it understandable to ask over the original price for the exclusives.
If you want to buy one off him, let me know your offer and I'll pass it on to him.

kidicarus · 07-12-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan

Well, he probably picked up a couple extras, but he also might be considered by many to be one of those scalpers mentioned above. Then again, he did have to go to considerable effort and cost to get there, so I find it understandable to ask over the original price for the exclusives.
If you want to buy one off him, let me know your offer and I'll pass it on to him.

Well know I just feel like a jerk...

coturos · 07-12-2012, 11:47 PM

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Blade Raider · 07-12-2012, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sentai Tamashii

Fixed

remember guys, BlueFin is just a distributor still, they don't make the toys

Bandai makes the toys, yes, but BlueFin are the ones that listens to the fans. Honestly if Bandai was left to their own devices, Trunks would be stuck in Super Saiyan, Vegeta wouldn't have a broken scouter, and characters like Krillin, 18, and Nappa would never, EVER, happen.

You are right though, Bandai should have credit too. Kudos to both.

ryan · 07-13-2012, 12:23 AM

No no no! sorry, I didn't mean to make anyone feel like a jerk. He and I have had discussions about scalping before, quite recently in fact. He's a member on a toy forum, he knows how people feel about scalpers, and for the most part, he's a fairly polite one, he doesn't always take everything from a store. He's by no means the worst example of the scalper archetype.

But exclusives are a big part of how he pays for his trip to SDCC. Curiously, the stuff that gets him the biggest gains are the freebies. Some people pay hella stupid money for things like free posters and crap. He made off like a bandit a couple years ago with free Twilight posters, people were paying $70 for those things!

When DC Direct did those ridiculous rainbow Hal Jordan figures, he tried to get them for me (and extras to sell). He spent hours in line trying to get those stupid things, and he never did. It was a huge waste of his time. Since then I've cut back on how much I ask him to get for me. The DCUC exclusives of past years have often been a pain for him (and I didn't offer to pay more than than the sticker price until this year) I'm hoping to get the Bruticus, but Hasbro lines are sometimes quite bad too.

Anyway, I really didn't mean to make you feel bad for call him a scalper, I've called him that, and worse, before too, and we still hang out every week.

Den-O · 07-13-2012, 12:27 AM

Hey, you do what you have to. I've been to cons before and bought the exclusives (one for me and one to sell) and made good money off that extra. I don't begrudge ANYONE who does that. You were at the con, you waited in line, your money time and mental anguish went into getting it. You sell it for what you think is fair based on your involvement. I don't think that's scalerpish, I think that's fair. Depending on what his after con price is on a Gohan I'd be interested too.

kidicarus · 07-13-2012, 12:32 AM

Lol makes sense. He doesnt sound bad at all. So long as hes not swapping toys or ripping build-a-figure pieces out of package. lol those dudes are the worst.

Any idea on Gohan sales limit?

Starscreamer · 07-13-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Blade Raider

Bandai makes the toys, yes, but BlueFin are the ones that listens to the fans. Honestly if Bandai was left to their own devices, Trunks would be stuck in Super Saiyan, Vegeta wouldn't have a broken scouter, and characters like Krillin, 18, and Nappa would never, EVER, happen.

You are right though, Bandai should have credit too. Kudos to both.

Could Bluefin then get my effect package/act 6 made?

Dr Kain · 07-13-2012, 12:56 AM

Well I ordered AkibaRed from BBTS since they had him instock.

kidicarus · 07-14-2012, 04:29 AM

I've got a Gohan coming my way!!! I hope you guys are able to track yours down soon? What the after market looking like? I wonder how the original release will be effected.

edit: Oh the sddc release is an easy double the retail. LOL

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07-12-2012, 11:39 PM	#1341
ryan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,313	Well, he probably picked up a couple extras, but he also might be considered by many to be one of those scalpers mentioned above. Then again, he did have to go to considerable effort and cost to get there, so I find it understandable to ask over the original price for the exclusives. If you want to buy one off him, let me know your offer and I'll pass it on to him. __________________ Sales -- Toy Blog -- Twitter -- Video Reviews

07-12-2012, 11:46 PM	#1342
kidicarus Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 474	Quote: Originally Posted by ryan Well, he probably picked up a couple extras, but he also might be considered by many to be one of those scalpers mentioned above. Then again, he did have to go to considerable effort and cost to get there, so I find it understandable to ask over the original price for the exclusives. If you want to buy one off him, let me know your offer and I'll pass it on to him. Well know I just feel like a jerk... __________________ B/S/T

07-12-2012, 11:56 PM	#1344
Blade Raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,416	Quote: Originally Posted by Sentai Tamashii Fixed remember guys, BlueFin is just a distributor still, they don't make the toys Bandai makes the toys, yes, but BlueFin are the ones that listens to the fans. Honestly if Bandai was left to their own devices, Trunks would be stuck in Super Saiyan, Vegeta wouldn't have a broken scouter, and characters like Krillin, 18, and Nappa would never, EVER, happen. You are right though, Bandai should have credit too. Kudos to both. __________________ My Customs - Updated 7/15/12. TMNT Customs

07-13-2012, 12:23 AM	#1345
ryan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,313	No no no! sorry, I didn't mean to make anyone feel like a jerk. He and I have had discussions about scalping before, quite recently in fact. He's a member on a toy forum, he knows how people feel about scalpers, and for the most part, he's a fairly polite one, he doesn't always take everything from a store. He's by no means the worst example of the scalper archetype. But exclusives are a big part of how he pays for his trip to SDCC. Curiously, the stuff that gets him the biggest gains are the freebies. Some people pay hella stupid money for things like free posters and crap. He made off like a bandit a couple years ago with free Twilight posters, people were paying $70 for those things! When DC Direct did those ridiculous rainbow Hal Jordan figures, he tried to get them for me (and extras to sell). He spent hours in line trying to get those stupid things, and he never did. It was a huge waste of his time. Since then I've cut back on how much I ask him to get for me. The DCUC exclusives of past years have often been a pain for him (and I didn't offer to pay more than than the sticker price until this year) I'm hoping to get the Bruticus, but Hasbro lines are sometimes quite bad too. Anyway, I really didn't mean to make you feel bad for call him a scalper, I've called him that, and worse, before too, and we still hang out every week. __________________ Sales -- Toy Blog -- Twitter -- Video Reviews

07-12-2012, 11:47 PM	#1343
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