BC Community Thread For Non-Sightings Chat

[venksta]

Originally Posted by RocketGTR

Has anyone actually gone to this? Always see the ad but never find the time.

A couple of us went back in 2012 I think. Not much toys. But they do the show like every 3 months, so the dealers could vary. The show we went to didn't really have any toys.

[protoform_ironhide]

Originally Posted by Darth Cylon

No problem. HLJ is still my go-to place for Gunpla and other Japanese stuff, but I thought I'd try out Nippon Yasan.

I am trying out Nippon Yasan too since I don't have to prepaid for my preorder like AnimeExport and there is almost 30% discount. HLJ only have 15% discount on their Bumblebee pre-orders... which s very disappointing... it used to be 20% for their Masterpiece preorder. HLJ is not getting my business if they don't continue with that 20% discount.

[CKWG]

Originally Posted by RocketGTR

Has anyone actually gone to this? Always see the ad but never find the time.

I went early last year, and it was definately not worth the time nor the few bucks of entrance fee.
It was mostly computer used parts junk. Only had 2 tables that had any toys, and not much Transformers. Shows like Retro & Relevant or Metrocon were literally 100 times better if not more.

[Merewyn1066]

Originally Posted by venksta

So, for a general consensus, how many BC people are planning to goto Botcon this year, since its in Pasadena CA again? I remember in 2011, when it was in Pasadena, I ended up bumping into a couple people from here, which was fun. We ended up all going for lunch on the Friday of the show.

I'm going as well, along with Crocheticon and thebobokat. We're driving down.

And on that note, we do still have space for one more (two if the people in the back seat don't mind being cozy for a long time) to share the expense of a hotel and gas if anyone is interested.

[Darth Cylon]

Originally Posted by protoform_ironhide

I am trying out Nippon Yasan too since I don't have to prepaid for my preorder like AnimeExport and there is almost 30% discount. HLJ only have 15% discount on their Bumblebee pre-orders... which s very disappointing... it used to be 20% for their Masterpiece preorder. HLJ is not getting my business if they don't continue with that 20% discount.

I know. HLJ used to have 20% off the Japanese MSRP on almost everything, but then they started cutting down on their discount to 15% off, some are only 10% off, sometimes even just 5% off. I think it started when the exchange rate started moving a year or so ago. But how do they compete domestically in Japan?

EDIT:
Amiami posted their MP-21 pre-order too. They are selling at 4850JPY so Nippon Yasan is still cheaper.
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...05059&page=top

[venksta]

Originally Posted by Darth Cylon

But how do they compete domestically in Japan?

I believe they always focused on selling to people outside of Japan as their main market. I kind of remember them opening up orders to Japan residents in the last 5 years. There was a special post, and I recall being surprised people in Japan were not able to order before that from them.

[Darth Cylon]

True. But also in Japan people can order products directly from the manufacturers.

[pandaprime]

Originally Posted by Darth Cylon

EDIT:
Amiami posted their MP-21 pre-order too. They are selling at 4850JPY so Nippon Yasan is still cheaper.
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...05059&page=top

darn it. they are sold out already

[Northof49]

Originally Posted by Darth Cylon

No problem. HLJ is still my go-to place for Gunpla and other Japanese stuff, but I thought I'd try out Nippon Yasan.

Don't get me wrong, I like Nippon Yasan. I have used them many times before, mostly for the Macross DX Chogokin stuff. I have found them to be a bit slow at processing orders sometimes, their shipping prices can be a bit on the high side and if you have a problem with your purchase, it can be a bit of a hassle to get it fixed. Overall though they are quite reliable and a good place to shop online.

Originally Posted by Darth Cylon

I know. HLJ used to have 20% off the Japanese MSRP on almost everything, but then they started cutting down on their discount to 15% off, some are only 10% off, sometimes even just 5% off. I think it started when the exchange rate started moving a year or so ago. But how do they compete domestically in Japan?

I still remember the days when HLJ only had their 5% Early Bird discount.

[Wheeljack Off]

DO NOT GO to the pop culture show at the Scottish center.
I went to the last one...Looooong drive from Coquitlam and I had a healthy chunk of change burning a hole in my pocket.

prices were a high as ebay and the selection was very poor.