Predrhone
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I'm gonna wait and see when this goes up for US distribution, maybe when BBTS lists it, hoping it will be sub-$200.
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Predrhone
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It's not imperative for me to get this figure, so I'm willing to take a chance and wait it out.
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I don't know the history of domestic releases for the RAH figures, except when I was looking to buy a mgs3 snake. I think high profile ones make it to the us and Canada no?
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That was a different company. Is it still possible? sure. Which is why I'm not risking it, and ordering from amiami.
I think it depends on the license. For instance the d-arts Pokemon figures won't be brought over because another company has the Pokemon license domestically. I know Diamond distributors solicited the figma link and samus domestically without securing the rights and were denied, presumably by Nintendo. After that happened both were next to impossible to find. Who knows, though, this might be expensive enough that it doesn't interfere with other license holders.
WesMordine
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Preordered! Wanted to have it since 1987.
Chargersfan57
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Umm... so you're saying BBTS wont be able to sell the D-Arts Pokemon?
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But...but...what about my Mewtwo!? BBTS, don't let me down again!
No I'm saying that bluefin wont be able to distribute domestically so bbts will have to import directly and mark up appropriately. That's why the prices are higher than when bluefin imports bandai stuff directly and places like amazon and bbts can sell them for cheaper (like the dragonball figuarts or mega man d-arts)
No it's because BBTS tries to scam its customers, thinking they have no idea that all the major Japanese online figure retailers have gone international. Seriously the prices BBTS charge for most of their Japanese stuff is absolutely absurd. Just get Link from AmiAmi. You'll pay probably $200 shipped, maybe less. Plus you get it ASAP. You won't get it faster than through AmiAmi.
Scam is a pretty harsh word. They're providing a service to people. Some may not want to deal with an international company. Also, although amiami has great prices for most popular items you have to stay up until really late at night to nab them, and once you order you can't cancel without being penalized. The yen Exchange rate is variable and shipping is largely Unpredictable. BBTS is taking a risk especially when they allow you to cancel preorders at any time.
Like everything shop around. my original point when bringing this up was don't expect to get it for much cheaper than amiami if you're on the fence. Maybe it gets a cheaper domestic distribution but maybe not.
Like everything shop around. my original point when bringing this up was don't expect to get it for much cheaper than amiami if you're on the fence. Maybe it gets a cheaper domestic distribution but maybe not.
gunm
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OT, but I don't believe BBTS is deliberately "scamming" anyone. They have their own added expenses to import these items, and I am pretty confident they do not get the kind of retailer discounts that amiami does.
Snake Plissken
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Up for order. I PO'd two. Although I see myself cancelling one because I didn't expect it to be 229$...
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10786&mode=retail
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10786&mode=retail
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BurningRage
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I ordered one.
Biojex
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Ordered 1 just in case. Still going to stick with amiami as ill likely get it cheaper and definitely faster.
Glad to see some clarification on the headsculpts. Two face plates and 4 interchangeable eye parts. Nice.
Glad to see some clarification on the headsculpts. Two face plates and 4 interchangeable eye parts. Nice.
BurningRage
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They said the price may decrease.
Snake Plissken
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Usually the case with BBTS, I always get emails from them of price drops on my PO's.
iron.jedi83
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ordered one from BBTS just in case i want two. can never had enough Link 
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