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Originally Posted by Pascal
I just found one for $325 and I'm perfectly okay with it...
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I'm with Pascal on this one.
Even from the various site sponsors (though sold-out now, you could have pre-ordered):
A3U : $314 CAD plus shipping
Automaton: $300 CAD plus shipping & tax (this might have been less on a pre-order)
TFToys.ca: $300 CAD plus shipping & tax
Kool Toyz: $290 CAD plus shipping & tax
Toy Trove: $270 CAD plus shipping & tax
I'm not sure what the cost is for ordering direct from Japan retailers might be, but for me, if it's less than a 10% ($30, in this case) difference, then I'd likely rather save myself the stress and headache of: Wondering if my item was shipped; Treatment & delay at Customs; and, Uncertainty of an imposed customs fee.
But, that's me. I wish I could be willing to do more legwork and save money like some of you, but the uncertainty and stress, to me, is not worth the 10% or so in savings. Fortunately, I am somewhat local to The Toy Trove, so I get to save on the extra shipping fees there.
Side note: Personally, I think that Apollyon (robot) looks more Masterpiece-like than the official MP-36. MP-36's dull grey seems more toy-like. I do prefer Apollyon's silver paint. Maybe Takara-Tomy is just not great with the greys... Even MP-Starscream seems toy-like. And Prime... I think the thighs would have been better they looked like the grey on cab stripes or face plate. Ironhide is opretty decent though.