S.H.FiguArts Dragonball Z figures!!!

Angelo2113 said:

Even Bluefin/Tamashii was selling Normal Vegeta for $75 at the booth, apparently. That's weird.

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Bluefin is just a distributor, so selling items at a slight price hike is not out the norm for them. They could use the extra profit to help their own business costs and also cover expense costs from going from Con to Con. But they are selling items at cheaper prices than their current market values. They were also selling the Figuart ZEROs for $35 each (except Goku, he was $40), they had D-Arts Mega Man X for $60 (slightly lower than the market), Mega Man for $45, Metallic Mega Man X for $80 and even the Figuarts Green Ranger for $80 as well (they sold out of him). They also had Frieza for $65 and Perfect Cell for $75..both lower than the market.

Though the prices were hiked, compared to the prices on eBay and Amazon vendors, their deals were a steal.

Bluefin will be at Otakon, they have a booth listed there.

I wish they had day passes for that Con. I wouldn't mind slipping in there for a day to just check the figure deals and see if I can find anything.

I'm going on vacation soon so once I have some spare cash I will prolly buy those JacksDo/Datong dioramas and i will review them accordingly

Sweet, hopefully they have SDCC Vegeta. I think last year that had SDCC Piccolo at Otakon. TY Bardoon

That in mind, anyone want me to ask any questions? I am already going to ask about Web Exclusives (Namely SSJ Vegeta and Trunks)

Bardoon said:

Bluefin is just a distributor, so selling items at a slight price hike is not out the norm for them. They could use the extra profit to help their own business costs and also cover expense costs from going from Con to Con. But they are selling items at cheaper prices than their current market values. They were also selling the Figuart ZEROs for $35 each (except Goku, he was $40), they had D-Arts Mega Man X for $60 (slightly lower than the market), Mega Man for $45, Metallic Mega Man X for $80 and even the Figuarts Green Ranger for $80 as well (they sold out of him). They also had Frieza for $65 and Perfect Cell for $75..both lower than the market.

Though the prices were hiked, compared to the prices on eBay and Amazon vendors, their deals were a steal.

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Hm, that's interesting. It's also very understandable too if they have to go from Con to Con and rent the space/booth for the weekend. I can't argue with any of that. Thanks for the detailed response!

FSLAR said:

Sweet, hopefully they have SDCC Vegeta. I think last year that had SDCC Piccolo at Otakon. TY Bardoon

That in mind, anyone want me to ask any questions? I am already going to ask about Web Exclusives (Namely SSJ Vegeta and Trunks)

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Push them for a re-release of Super Saiyan Gohan since they already have Super Saiyan Goku and Piccolo out. Maybe some hints on what their two year plan is going to be focused on. Not name specific but maybe Sagas or Heroes/Villain.

Bardoon said:

Bluefin is just a distributor, so selling items at a slight price hike is not out the norm for them. They could use the extra profit to help their own business costs and also cover expense costs from going from Con to Con. But they are selling items at cheaper prices than their current market values. They were also selling the Figuart ZEROs for $35 each (except Goku, he was $40), they had D-Arts Mega Man X for $60 (slightly lower than the market), Mega Man for $45, Metallic Mega Man X for $80 and even the Figuarts Green Ranger for $80 as well (they sold out of him). They also had Frieza for $65 and Perfect Cell for $75..both lower than the market.

Though the prices were hiked, compared to the prices on eBay and Amazon vendors, their deals were a steal.

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Then again they had Godzilla 2000 montserarts for $175 and DX Mazinger Z for $500. I actually argued with one of the guys there about them selling stuff for inflated prices. He said "our retailers set the prices", which is BS. They and Bandai set the prices which the retailers use until they sell out, then consumers set the aftermarket prices which the retailers then use with stock they either held back or acquired afterward.

BTW, if they do have scouter vegeta for $75 at this otakon and anyone is going, would love if one could be grabbed for me. Should've bought it at sdcc but wasn't thinking about it.

SurlyJ said:

Then again they had Godzilla 2000 montserarts for $175 and DX Mazinger Z for $500. I actually argued with one of the guys there about them selling stuff for inflated prices. He said "our retailers set the prices", which is BS. They and Bandai set the prices which the retailers use until they sell out, then consumers set the aftermarket prices which the retailers then use with stock they either held back or acquired afterward.

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You should've punched him in his face.

Nevermind, it seems the only S.H. Figuarts Scouter Vegeta is all from Japan.

Was he a Japan release?

SurlyJ said:

BTW, if they do have scouter vegeta for $75 at this otakon and anyone is going, would love if one could be grabbed for me. Should've bought it at sdcc but wasn't thinking about it.

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Bardoon and I are the only one going so far, and I'll check.

SSJ Gohan is also something I will check out too.

FSLAR said:

Sweet, hopefully they have SDCC Vegeta. I think last year that had SDCC Piccolo at Otakon. TY Bardoon

That in mind, anyone want me to ask any questions? I am already going to ask about Web Exclusives (Namely SSJ Vegeta and Trunks)

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Please ask if they will continue the Sailor Moon line to include "Sailor Moon: Crystal" inspired figures matching the art style of the new 2014 anime reboot. I need Sailor Moon Crystal figures so bad! T_T

They said they need another DBZ! And Sailor Moon (from what I remember) is there number 1 line over DBZ, they can only profit by continuing that success with more figures. (say this to them )

Also, if you could convince them that there is a demand for manga SSj Gohan, he was a normal release everywhere including Japan.

I shall. I wonder if they'll believe me if I show them this thread on my phone

Be warned, with some issues in my family, there's a slight chance I could have to cancel.

FSLAR said:

I shall. I wonder if they'll believe me if I show them this thread on my phone

Be warned, with some issues in my family, there's a slight chance I could have to cancel.

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I hope everything is ok.

FSLAR said:

Bardoon and I are the only one going so far, and I'll check.

SSJ Gohan is also something I will check out too.

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I likely won't be going...but I might get in touch with you FSLAR to check out the Bluefin booth for me if you don't mind! I'm down in Northern Virginia so not far. Where are you?

I just paid a lot for SDCC and the only anime items I collect are DBZ and all I need is one day (more likely 2-3 hours) at Otakon. Unfortunately, according to their website, they don't allow one-day passes and it's $80 minimum for entrance.

SurlyJ said:

Then again they had Godzilla 2000 montserarts for $175 and DX Mazinger Z for $500. I actually argued with one of the guys there about them selling stuff for inflated prices. He said "our retailers set the prices", which is BS. They and Bandai set the prices which the retailers use until they sell out, then consumers set the aftermarket prices which the retailers then use with stock they either held back or acquired afterward.

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Didn't notice those...I was looking mostly at the DBZ stuff and glanced at the Power Rangers and Robot Spirits. Wow, that is a little ridiculous...

eh, it's just some things here and there I've had to tend to, Philosopher.

Bardoon said:

I likely won't be going...but I might get in touch with you FSLAR to check out the Bluefin booth for me if you don't mind! I'm down in Northern Virginia so not far. Where are you?

I just paid a lot for SDCC and the only anime items I collect are DBZ and all I need is one day (more likely 2-3 hours) at Otakon. Unfortunately, according to their website, they don't allow one-day passes and it's $80 minimum for entrance.

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Check out the booth like for information? Also yes, Otakon does not have one day passes. Also I live in New Jersey and am traveling down with friends

The entrance fee was lower earlier

crisis & Silrian: thanks for your comments friends

FYI I did a release dates list (based on Tamashii page except for the SDCC ones):

2009
November - (Manga) Piccolo

2010
January - (Manga) Super Saiyan Son Goku
July - (Manga) Super Saiyan Son Gohan

2011
July - Super Saiyan Son Goku SCE*
December - Super Saiyan Vegeta

2012
March - Super Saiyan 3 Son Goku
May - Trunks
July - Super Saiyan Son Gohan SCE*
November - Perfect Cell

2013
April - Vegeta
June - Final Form Frieza
July - Piccolo SCE*
October - Klilyn

2014
April - (Manga) Son Goku
June - Android No. 18
July - Vegeta OAC*
September - Android No. 17
November - Broly

2015
January - Android No. 16**
X - Super Saiyan Vegito**

*SDCC Exclusive
**Awaiting official release date.

Only the first three (2009-2010) were not exclusive.

Gotta feeling Broly is gonna get delayed till Jan

crisis said:

Gotta feeling Broly is gonna get delayed till Jan

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