Gundam Modeling Official thread - Part 5

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Can upgrade to bring 2 pieces of up to 50kg combined check in luggage. Otherwise, can use Japan post to ship the items home. As for the expo, a simple way to check the price without internet is the last digits on the sku number. 500 yen is around $6.20 SGD.

usually the problem is not the weight but the size coz the boxes are bulky.

yes, check the yen price on the box to get a gauge on how much it will cost in japan. yodobashi camera and bic camera price is 20-30% off the RRP printed on the box. so a 500yen kit is only 350yen
 

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usually the problem is not the weight but the size coz the boxes are bulky.

yes, check the yen price on the box to get a gauge on how much it will cost in japan. yodobashi camera and bic camera price is 20-30% off the RRP printed on the box. so a 500yen kit is only 350yen

Exactly. Also the shipping cost. Supposing the expo selling at same price as online + shipping, i would buy on the spot if small item since will take around 2 weeks to reach me by SAL. That way can free up more luggage space for more stuff.
 
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can i check in boxes?

You can actually. Supposing you go Japan and buy your kits from BIC, they will pack in box nice nice for you. Can request they put in foam, airbags as well to prevent crushed. Otherwise, can bring your loot to nearby postal office and have them do the work for a fee.
 
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haha. going hk this month... think will just try to squeeze into luggage and hand carry some if not buying alot. else..ship over.


You can actually. Supposing you go Japan and buy your kits from BIC, they will pack in box nice nice for you. Can request they put in foam, airbags as well to prevent crushed. Otherwise, can bring your loot to nearby postal office and have them do the work for a fee.

think better not, coz ur box will be squashed by other luggages. labeling it as fragile doesnt help much either coz they will still stack all the cargo
 

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Oh yes, there are two representatives from Bandai Japan that just arrived last night. Very friendly too.

Here are the limited edition. Each person can buy maximum 2 of each.
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Exclusively for all DBS/POSB Cardmembers
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Downloaded the app but it doesn't show which items are selected for the dbs additional discounts.
 

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Downloaded the app but it doesn't show which items are selected for the dbs additional discounts.

Am afraid we don't really know what the selected items are either, as that depends on Taka.

We're sharing that best to bring along a DBS Taka card, if not then a DBS/POSB card to enjoy the free gifts and additional perks.
If you need to quickly apply for a DBS Taka card, you can do it through iBanking, if you're an existing DBS/POSB credit card customer, you'll get your new DBS taka card in a 2-4 days.
 

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Am afraid we don't really know what the selected items are either, as that depends on Taka.

We're sharing that best to bring along a DBS Taka card, if not then a DBS/POSB card to enjoy the free gifts and additional perks.
If you need to quickly apply for a DBS Taka card, you can do it through iBanking, if you're an existing DBS/POSB credit card customer, you'll get your new DBS taka card in a 2-4 days.

Okay. Will check with Bandai direct on my side. They will know who is the event project manager. This sort of promo should be wide awareness as will increase card membership and app downloaded.
 

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Am afraid we don't really know what the selected items are either, as that depends on Taka.

We're sharing that best to bring along a DBS Taka card, if not then a DBS/POSB card to enjoy the free gifts and additional perks.
If you need to quickly apply for a DBS Taka card, you can do it through iBanking, if you're an existing DBS/POSB credit card customer, you'll get your new DBS taka card in a 2-4 days.

Okay. Can double confirm only having the general 20% discount. There are no selected kits having stated dbs card further discounts. Those kits up to 40% discount are the sales items open to everyone. Verified by a few cashiers at the payment counter. At least learnt can get $60 vouchers when sign for taka dbs card at the road show nearby.
 

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Visited the Gundam Expo and picked up 2 1/48 Mega Size kits (RX78-2 and Char's Zaku II) for $100 each. I reckon TB's price shipping would also come up to around that.

$150 spent gets you some goodies and chance in 2 lucky draws. I drew a golden ball and walked away with a MG Hi-Nu ver. Ka... Lucky~

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Thanks. The prices are not the cheapest for sure. Only the Mega kits caught my eye. Last year they also had them but missing the RX78.

MG Freedom (old ver) is the cheapest MG i saw. $40.

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Thanks. The prices are not the cheapest for sure. Only the Mega kits caught my eye. Last year they also had them but missing the RX78.

MG Freedom (old ver) is the cheapest MG i saw. $40.

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Check the earlier toys sales post. Still have Strike Freedom MG for $59 if want a challenge at a reasonable price.

At the expo, still have the expo only Amuro colors Zeta Plus for $38.
 

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they never respond to me leh. I resorted to finding the part on taobao, only 8RMB. Coming by end-June hopefully! :)

8rmb is the cost of a single part, or included shipping? I messed up my pg unicorn chest thus need to order all the parts to redo the chest. Don't mind share the link with me?
 

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Visited the Gundam Expo and picked up 2 1/48 Mega Size kits (RX78-2 and Char's Zaku II) for $100 each. I reckon TB's price shipping would also come up to around that.

$150 spent gets you some goodies and chance in 2 lucky draws. I drew a golden ball and walked away with a MG Hi-Nu ver. Ka... Lucky~

Sent from using GAGT
Jin luck Jin envy

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8rmb is the cost of a single part, or included shipping? I messed up my pg unicorn chest thus need to order all the parts to redo the chest. Don't mind share the link with me?

search for 万代 PG UNICORN 独角兽 零件补件

do note u need to msg the seller first to check if he has those parts you wanted and the cost.

all parts for chest? dont think worth it .
 
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search for 万代 PG UNICORN 独角兽 零件补件

do note u need to msg the seller first to check if he has those parts you wanted and the cost.

all parts for chest? dont think worth it .

Yes all parts of chest.totally messed it up
 
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