hye ryan n syd.. i have a suggestion here, can u guys, by any chance, do a review on some of the bandai online exclusive kits? (particularly MG) because its kinda hard to get the informations about those kits..(most probably because the kits were being VERY RARE).. and probably thru hlj’s connection with bandai, it will be probably easier for hlj…[Read more]
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]