So I thought I would share this zip hoodie design because I’m sure a number of you would love to have something like this. I’m surprised Cospla hasn’t done anything like this yet, but how many of you would love to have a Gundam hoodie like this?
Hey Syd & Ryan! Took me a while to get in the group page, but I’m finally here. Let me first say that HLJ is probably my favorite online shop, even more so than amazon. Also, I truly enjoy watching Gunpla TV every time there is a new episode very fun.
So if I could pilot a Gundam, it would be a tough call, but if it was open to any mobile suit I…[Read more]
It’s only available at the Tokyo Gundam Front in Odaiba, but of course that means some sites will be able to get their hands on it. http://www.genteikits.com/tgfphoenix
Gosh I really would like to hit up the sale HLJ is having. Been wanting some of the Girls und Panzer tanks. Just wish shipping wasn’t so expensive to the US. Normally I have to wait a couple weeks or more after a new release to buy from the few places I know on the West Coast. The cost goes up but still isn’t as much if I bought it with shipping…[Read more]
Well they need to order it, pay the shipping charges and make some money in the end out of it. Can’t blame em really. We have people here saying “Well you’re selling this for 50€ a piece and it costs 30€ in Japan.” With the usual thought that comes to mind would be “Than go to Japan and buy it!”. It all comes down to making money at the end. Tho…[Read more]
Yeah HLJ is cheaper than Ebay or whatever store there is. But if I buy some stuff from HLJ I have to pay usually +60-80% to the price of the model (depends on shipping service, includes custom fees etc.). It’s not really that cheap but still better prices than ebay prices and the PWH is the best invention out there!!!!
It’s more or less the same to all of us too. If you buy from shady websites that run shady business your stuff may be labeled as “gift” or declared for a lot less value than the original so you may save some money. However, I did try that once or twice and found out that that extra $$$ you save isn’t worth the aggravation while you wait not…[Read more]
With the changes HLJ has made over the past, starting with the 20% discount then the addition of the Private Warehouse, HLJ always comes up cheaper when the kits are from Japan, i.e. Bandai. I have looked all over, even ‘evilbay’ ( ebay) and HLJ prices plus shipping range from a little savings to a large amount of savings.
There is a place on the east coast state side to get gunpla from that is reasonable if you order more that one kit at a time. But you will be paying just a little bit more than what HLJ charges. I your smart you will order from HLJ when they have sales or shipping discounts.
on the west coast prices are far more reasonable quite comparable to hlj. On the east coast it’s quite a different story though. for instance in Vancouver BC compared to Toronto, for a PG kit expect to save over a hundred bucks. HLJ still tends to be cheaper but then you have to wait for it to arrive and waiting really sucks when it’s something…[Read more]
Yea, I can see the west coast being more reasonable, but I live in Virginia lol. Normally what I do is order off Amazon where I can get things delivered next day for $3.99 or free two day delivery through their prime program. So like for example I just check the MG Sinanju buying it from HLJ would be about $99 where as buying it from Amazon would…[Read more]
I also wanted to add that I know they don’t control the shipping cost so really we should be talking about the mail carrier systems all my initial post was intended to vent frustration why as much as I want to order things, I just mentally can’t get over the shipping cost of $60 for 3 or 4 kits. I take fuel and stuff into account but it’s just a…[Read more]
Spray coatings are for protecting your ink, paint, sticker, and decal work. So a spray coat will have the effect of adhering anything you put on the plastic. Make sure you use the correct spray depending on what ink/paint you use.
make sure you’re panel lines have a bit of time to cure and don’t do a heavy coat of the top coat right away or the panel lines may run I’ve done this a couple of times in my eagerness, other than that it’ll protect the lines, ofcourse if it does cause the lines to run then it will be protecting the smudge that was your line.
Yes!
Weird thing, though, I could’ve sworn I’d preordered the Doga. I mean, no brainer, right? But it wasn’t in the system… Weird to think I might have actually not ordered it…
focus! , ha cant wait to see more about that sd hi-nu, the latest sd’s have been amazing and the nu looks to be no different so much goodies in that box from what ive seen so far, also the geara doga maybe just be my first zaku variant!
Alright! Can’t wait to see that Geara Doga. Love the Galaga kit, but if I bought it is have to get 2. Just so I could get the high score ;).
Question. I’ve always thought that HLJ was located in a very unique look building. When was that build constructed and were you guys the first company to use it?
A question. Who’s behind the camera when you’re doing the show? I know that guy Luke was when you started but he moved on. Are you two doing it all on your own?
Well, you guys do an amazing job then! Loving the fact that usually an episode is ~ 45 minutes long, just enough to kick back and relax for a while while having a drink, coffee and a cookie. 🙂
How long does it take for the two of you to film an episode? Not so long ago I was present on a shooting of a local show here, 5 episodes actually with…[Read more]
@Syd and @Ryan, thanks for doing the shows… i really love them!!! I love how you guys pretend to open the box and CUT! … then the other person goes behind the camera and ACTION!… and there’s that box opening again… seamlessly carried out. Good job!
I’ve never liked the Zaku type suits but that Geara Doga has turned me around. Looking forward to seeing it on the show on Monday. I would have bought one but you guys are already in the process of shipping me 4 HGs, the Deathscythe Hell EW MG and some builders parts so I have to be good for a week or 2 🙂
(Replying to myself haha) Dammit, up to 90% off!! At this rate I’m gonna have a shipment from HLJ every month… Already have 15 outstanding orders (totally abt 20 items) and 6 in the Private Warehouse… BadForTheWallet.com it is!
LOL!! Yes it certainly can get that way. Being new still I find myself ordering 2 kits every couple weeks. Good thing this a great hobby that is a surprisingly great stress reliever and makes one feel accomplished after building a kit.
Yes definitely is… I’m old and still building kits. Most of my friends thinks I’m still a kid at heart. No harm done. Only fellow modellers understand the great stress reliever it is.
Too late for me. I gave in. I mean 1/100 Gale Strike at Y1125. Who could resist? Not me lol… Thankfully most of the Gundam stuff are SD… and I have enough SDs.
Arrrrghhhh,… This is really tempting,. But unfortunately as I would love to order kits from HLJ but the Bureau of custom in my country is charging duties and taxes for imported goods ridiculously. They most of the time take advantage of people who are not familiar with the importing system. They charge too much,. HLJ’s price is very reasonable…[Read more]
Hi Syd and Ryan.
I’d like to know what kind of issues you had with your PGs.
The couple of issues I had with my PG Wing Zero Custom were armor parts falling on the arms that I had to glue and a little piece of the wrist mechanism broke for a reason I don’t understand, maybe the flat coat I put directly on it but it didn’t affect the other wrist.
I think for syd maybe the the Delta Plus 🙂 since that thing cannot stand 🙂
it’s true! Let me think about it and maybe we’ll answer on the show.