S.H.Figuarts Thread: G4!

[GekiDan]

Hey guys, I have a question.

I love the garo series, in fact it is my literal favorite toku series...ever...but why is the silver knight so EXPENSIVE??? I saw what it came with, and I was like...this is worth 70+? Somebody help explain this to me. I am trying to convince myself to buy it, but I am seriously losing to myself.

It's exclusive.

 

[crazedjustice888]

It's exclusive.

I ordered, Joker, Black Wargreymon, and Crystal Skull, and they were all in the 4000 yen range.

 

[Baltan II]

I ordered, Joker, Black Wargreymon, and Crystal Skull, and they were all in the 4000 yen range.

Redeco of an existing mold (JokerJoker).

Redeco of an existing mold (Wargreymon).

Redeco of an existing mold (Skull).

Zero? Entirely new mold. $70 sounds like too much, so perhaps you're looking at eBay prices, but his cost starts at 4700 yen, before any shipping or middleman fees. A poor exchange rate only make things worse.

 

[dchoc]

FYI: Faiz Blaster form is available over at Amiami - http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=engl...-1198&template=default/product/e_display.html

RaToraTa as well - http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=engl...-1179&template=default/product/e_display.html

 

[Mr. Yellow]

Glad I was able to snag a Faiz Blaster and add it to my Amiami order. Just as planned.

 

[Switchblade]

I ordered, Joker, Black Wargreymon, and Crystal Skull, and they were all in the 4000 yen range.

Keep in mind, Garo was markedly more expensive than the average Figuart, too. Granted, part of that was probably the huge-ass cape that needed a third layer of clamshell to pack in, but I'd guess that a lot of it has to do with how much more intricate and detailed the molding is on these compared to your standard Rider, One Piece character, or PreCure chica. Every single part of both figures is unique and original - you can't borrow the thighs off of Kuuga and Agito, the hands off of Black/Black RX, etc. for these and, due to the limited number of characters from the series, none of these pieces can ever really be reused for a later mold to get more out of the investment in parts. There are no alternate color schemes or largely similar alternate forms for Garo and Zero, so Bandai needs to charge more on these guys to make back the money from all the unique, one use only molding.

 

[crazedjustice888]

Thanks for the answers guys. I understand, but unless I come into some money real soon, I will just let it slide.

Thanks again guys.

 

[Subarunyon]

Hey guys, I have a question.

I love the garo series, in fact it is my literal favorite toku series...ever...but why is the silver knight so EXPENSIVE??? I saw what it came with, and I was like...this is worth 70+? Somebody help explain this to me. I am trying to convince myself to buy it, but I am seriously losing to myself.

Might as well buy the Equip Prop then... Anyone have comments on whether the two sellers on the 60+ ship range are genuine sellers? Sorry that it's sort of off topic :x
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=equip+prop+zero

*edit* I actually just saw the figuarts zero for the first time. Damn it looks awesome O-o;;

 

[NateRiver]

Glad I was able to snag a Faiz Blaster and add it to my Amiami order. Just as planned.

 

[Red Tyranno Ranger]

Damn that picture's creepy...Is that from Death Note?