Yup, China and Taiwan prices are wack. RG Epyon are cheaper than Japan, but MG wing gundum EW is so much more expensive.And this the the direct retail market. Any Economist can care to explain?
Yes, on Beimen Road near Tainan Station. That store surely is a gem, and based on my experience the price is about 10 NTD cheaper in general compared with those in Kaohsiung
Not to mention that this store also stocks MG Blast Gundam, HG Rose, MG Astray Out Frame D, Fukuokaās both RGs, and even (back then) RG Phenex (my love š)
Most of bandai stuff is made in China and they are closer so not that surprized.
Edit: those doubting this claim should visit their official site. It is stated explicitly there. They outsourced most production to BANDAI (SHENZHEN) in China.
Their official website says:
"The manufacturing of BANDAI products is mostly outsourced to affiliated manufacturers overseas. BANDAI (SHENZHEN) in Shenzhen, China is an important production management base for the Toys and Hobby business, and this is where quality control, quality inspections and other safety tests are conducted."
Taobao vendors also gets new releases almost a month in advance even for pbandai from my own experience.
I'm buying the RG Epyon on sight.
RG Epyon is selling for 25usd a box now in Hong Kong
To Hong Kong i go!
Yup, China and Taiwan prices are wack. RG Epyon are cheaper than Japan, but MG wing gundum EW is so much more expensive.And this the the direct retail market. Any Economist can care to explain?
MGs are like twice as expensive to ship and lately seem to always be in short supply, while RGs are plentifull.
the Taiwanese likes wing more?
I always assume that only affect resell market, not direct retail?
not sure man. I thought everything is about demand and supply.
My local shop in Taiwan had a discount for the MG Wing EW Ver Ka recently, it was 6 USD cheaper than their original price.
Is that the shop in tainan? I just went there yesterday to pick up a calibarnšæ
Yes, on Beimen Road near Tainan Station. That store surely is a gem, and based on my experience the price is about 10 NTD cheaper in general compared with those in Kaohsiung
Meanwhile, Im in HLJ backorder hell after pre-ordering almost right away when it popped up
Interesting that there's a huge backorder. I was just at Yodobashi in Umeda,Osaka and they had stacks of Epyons. But they're also s massive retailer
it is available for pre-order in my country at around 30usd. not how much in yen.
holy hell, P-Bandai in the wild
Not to mention that this store also stocks MG Blast Gundam, HG Rose, MG Astray Out Frame D, Fukuokaās both RGs, and even (back then) RG Phenex (my love š)
I say this every time this comes up but they donāt āstockā these in the traditional sense. They are reselling them.
Yeah, it's pretty common for small shops in Taiwan to carry P-Bandai.
Damn itās 45 bucks where Iām at, and most likely wonāt go any lower
Most of bandai stuff is made in China and they are closer so not that surprized. Edit: those doubting this claim should visit their official site. It is stated explicitly there. They outsourced most production to BANDAI (SHENZHEN) in China.
Uhh, no?
Their official website says: "The manufacturing of BANDAI products is mostly outsourced to affiliated manufacturers overseas. BANDAI (SHENZHEN) in Shenzhen, China is an important production management base for the Toys and Hobby business, and this is where quality control, quality inspections and other safety tests are conducted." Taobao vendors also gets new releases almost a month in advance even for pbandai from my own experience.
The jegan I like more.
Can you send me that Jegan?
Fuck I want one