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been a while since the last time I updated my builds here

usually around RM110-ish

not really, unless you need it urgently

I've seen Time Machine & Gamers Arena occasionally restocks them

couldn't say much for Time Machine, cuz you know how they "arrange" their stuff in the shop lol

but for GA, try to look on the left side shelf, and go straight to the end in the back. sometimes there's some MG Zeta Plus C1, too

most kits have slightly higher price tag compared to the hobby shops in Times Square, about RM10+ more for MGs as an example. I wouldn't suggest you to buy any unless those kits that's really, really hard to find or it's been a while since the last time your favourite hobby shop restocked that particular kit.

Gunpla Expo is the time to hunt the Expo kits

there are quite a number of SDs on sale, with RM20-ish price tag for the Seed series

and there still quite a lot of the Metallic SD Sazabi as well

no doubt about it. go grab now!

RG Zeta Expo stock seems untouched. not much people grabbed.

as for the RG Destiny Heine Westenfluss, they do restock every couple of hours or so but each time they only bring out like 10-ish boxes only. I was there since 4.30pm until 9.30pm just now, and seen the Destiny being restocked a couple of times

you mean the Build Custom parts?

from what I can recall, there are the Skull Weapons set, Mk-II Booster, Dark Matter Booster & that K-9 doggie.

...and for this reason alone, I NEVER start on another kit unless the one I'm working on is completed lol

but the byproduct of this rule is, as you mentioned, BACKLOGS

it still, somehow. especially when you came across a deal you couldn't resist

all I wanted is the PG Astray Blue Frame

lulz the MG is more than enough for me for the moment

ok. you just reminded me to include the HGs from GBF Try as well but I don't think those are that hard to get, plus they are yet to be released, but still;

- HGBF Ez-SR
- HGBF BearGuy F
- HGBF Lightning Gundam
- HGBC backpack thingy for Lightning Gundam

eh. you haven't got your MG 00Q yet?

mf_yamato woot woot

yeap. exactly. that's the only turn down for these extra finish kits

if you're gonna repaint the whole thing (although the metallic effect still can be replicated) might as well get a normal one

this has been discussed for many times already but I'm feeling like making a short essay this afternoon so there you go

there's an easy trick actually. if you look at the barcode on one of the side of the boxes, you'll notice there's a 3-part number there. look at the most right one, then you'll get the price in yen!

as an example for this one;


the numbers show "4200" (circled in red) indicating that the suggested retail price is 4200yen. have a quick check on Yen vs. RM exchange rate, and you'll get about RM120 (based on current rate). now you have the baseline price, and local shops tend to mark up a bit to cover their own shipment & operation cost, so look for the one that have the smallest difference (in other words, the one closest to the baseline price)

shops in Japan often sell below than the suggested price, so if you happen to have friends over there for sure you'll be getting a better deal!

if you happen to not be able to see for yourself the barcode, you can always check on online retailers like Hobbylink Japan website, and look at their "List Price" to find out the suggested retail price in yen.

you might want to take note as well on the shipping cost. only buy one kit a bit rugi lor

bundle a few, or ask friends if got any to "tumpang" shipping

ah. almost forgot about the customs tax

the main unit is there, only need to figure out the twin Armed Armor DE, the v-fin & blue inner frame, I guess