Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-44 Convoy/Optimus Prime Ver. 3

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  1. Gamerlingual

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    I think a double whammy for those living in Japan, is that the price before taxes? If so, oh boy that 54,000 Yen price is more eye watering than expected
     
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    50000 JPY is the retail price without 8% consumption tax, but online stores selling abroad do not apply it. Stores will sell 25-30% off, which means 37500-35000 yen. Paypal rate would be 340-318$ without shipping cost. Weight is unknown, but I can tell you that (because of its box size) will not be able to be shipped by SAL small package, only EMS or SAL parcel class.
     
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    Hey! My tits are neither angry nor saggy! Plus which "big online company" do you work for?

    Just curious because it is strange that you targeted me instead of putting the legitimacy of what Action Robo has previously offered us. And I also might know somebody from the "big internet company" you work for. :wink: 
     
  4. [Wing_Saber-X]

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    that's chogokin level pricing. :lol 
     
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  5. Gamerlingual

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    Glad to know you’re a good source for the info. I appreciate. I’m in Tokyo, so my only hope is if Amazon can give a miraculous discount of under 30,000 yen after tax.

    I preordered the PlayStation Mini, but canceled the preorder without hesitation due to the mediocre game lineup. So if 3.0 doesn’t hit their threshold, I will definitely cancel out and what for a cheap priced used copy.
     
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    Ain't target anybody, just quick replied to the latest post :)  No need to tell for which company I work, I am not here to gather customers or doing any PR, just sharing whatever info I have access to.
    Preorder will start on 5th December
     
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    Finally, someone with some genuine inside information! Look forward to any more insights you have to offer.
     
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    It's 50,000 per piece - a single MP-44 - pre-discount, not per case (if I've understood what you're arguing):

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    Aw jeez TakaraTomy, wouldja knock it off?;) 
     
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    Dear Primus.... :eek:  Okay, I'm either waiting for a KO or just be satisfied with my God Ginrai, which is imposing enough by itself on my shelf.
     
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    Yep, 50,000 Yen = £344.29 stirling. Jesus Christ! Man, and I pity anyone who orders from Japan to be stung with import tax on top of that (even AE might struggle to avoid any declarations on this thing)!
     
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    I never said you were. I am asking for validation since I am looking for an online company that does international distribution. And if I choose the one you say you work for, then it would make the whole process easier if they ask me if I know anybody that can assist me. As well as a few other things that a few here have clarified while I was looking for said mistake you claim I made. :lol 
     
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    I already own three great ánd timeless G1(-ish) incarnations of Optimus Prime with a trailer, so I really don't want to pay for another trailer. I'd love a modern MP articulated Prime but at this price I'd rather go all the way and get the Flametoys Optimus.

    Still, I remain hopeful for a trailerless release.
     
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    Accessories leaked. Besides standard stuff, we have:

    Starscream helmet
    Battle damage parts
    Spike, girlfriend, and father
     
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    Preorders are up at tfsource for $449.00.  Wow that\'s expensive!
     
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    Don't know if already reported (sorry otherwise) but a famous japanese shop owner informed us that some of the accessories will be:

    - Spike, Carly & Sparkplug figures
    - damaged parts
    - Rocket Booster
    - Starscream's head
    - ...and batteries

    The box will be (cm) 40x30x16 ;) 


    ;) 
     
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    Cool! I know we literally just got a dwarf Chip Chase, but if there's any time to reboot the hateful MP humans to a proper scale and quality - it's now!! Come on Takara pleeeeease.
     
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    Thanks for update!

    Looks like we should be getting lights on the matrix and the eyes.

    We should get more since its 50k yen :) 
     
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    If either of you could post a source that would be great.
     
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    What do you think of that price, Megatron...?

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    Yeah, thought so.
     
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