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Title: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Hes No Good to Me Dead on June 23, 2007, 03:38 AM
Also at Parco was a Sith Speeder with Darth Maul (In Robes) Set.
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: Jeff on June 25, 2007, 11:44 AM
Man, I am going to be spending a ton of money...  :-X
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on June 25, 2007, 01:12 PM
I am a dead man... With this focus... who knew...
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: Amanaman on June 25, 2007, 08:01 PM
How much would this cost MSRP? I want to secure one before it shoots up to heck on ebay. This is a must-have piece for me.
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: Jeff on June 25, 2007, 08:56 PM
How much would this cost MSRP?

Details have not yet been announced.  Look for an announcement in a future Medicom website update...
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: Morgbug on June 26, 2007, 01:41 PM
How much would this cost MSRP? I want to secure one before it shoots up to heck on ebay. This is a must-have piece for me.

And unless you're in Japan/Hong Kong (maybe) you can't secure this at retail, practically speaking. 

I'm guessing this is going to be like the speeder bike boxed set, with a window box display.  So whatever the original pricing was on that piece it'll probably be the same on this. 
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: Amanaman on June 26, 2007, 03:25 PM
So, it looks like I'll have to save up and suck it up.  :-X

Kubricks are probably the most unforgiving toy line to collect, and I'm not even a completist.
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on June 26, 2007, 08:53 PM
So what are we estimating (so I can start saving...)
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: Jeff on June 26, 2007, 08:56 PM
So what are we estimating (so I can start saving...)

If you go strictly by comparing to the two OT Speeder sets, you're looking at around $125-$150.

Most folks are thinking they will be a bit less because they are prequel-based though...
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: SITHSPAWN on July 30, 2007, 12:31 PM
I'll have to get this one myself!
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: GeneralVeers on August 1, 2007, 03:04 AM
Has anyone seen any pictures of this or series 8 for that matter  :o  I eager to see either need a new kuby fix, it may be prequel stuff but is still kubrick  ;D hmmmm hopefully this month
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: Crackbrick on August 1, 2007, 10:03 AM
Nada as of yet.
Hope the Aug update has the next series.

CB
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: I Am Sith on November 27, 2007, 04:27 PM
With all the Series 8 talk today I thought that I'd bump this topic up.  Has there been any mention of this set for order?  Just want to make sure I'm on the list if there's a master order for this set as well.
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on November 28, 2007, 02:46 PM
With all the Series 8 talk today I thought that I'd bump this topic up.  Has there been any mention of this set for order?  Just want to make sure I'm on the list if there's a master order for this set as well.
Add me to that list as well if it ever comes up !
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: Outkast34 on November 28, 2007, 11:04 PM
With all the Series 8 talk today I thought that I'd bump this topic up.  Has there been any mention of this set for order?  Just want to make sure I'm on the list if there's a master order for this set as well.
Add me to that list as well if it ever comes up !

I'd be down for it too
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: Jeff on November 28, 2007, 11:07 PM
Just a note that Kubrick Box Sets like this one are often either convention exclusive or Medicom Collector Club exclusives. 

As such, the box sets are usually not available from standard retail sources making group buys much more difficult to put together.  :(
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: BrentS on November 28, 2007, 11:13 PM
Just a note that Kubrick Box Sets like this one are often either convention exclusive or Medicom Collector Club exclusives. 

As such, the box sets are usually not available from standard retail sources making group buys much more difficult to put together.  :(

Doesn't mean we can't dream :)
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: I Am Sith on November 28, 2007, 11:15 PM
Just a note that Kubrick Box Sets like this one are often either convention exclusive or Medicom Collector Club exclusives. 

As such, the box sets are usually not available from standard retail sources making group buys much more difficult to put together.  :(

As a newbie still to Kubricks, I appreciate the heads up.  And like BrentS, I will dare to dream!
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on November 29, 2007, 09:04 AM
Me too. ... .  :'(
Title: Re: Darth Maul Sith Speeder Set
Post by: Jeff on December 24, 2007, 03:05 PM
Merry Christmas from Medicom Toy!   ;D

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/12-07/sithspeeder.jpg)

Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
- Medicom Collector Club Exclusive
- limited to 2007 pieces
- sells for 3129 Yen (~ $28 US, but you can expect to pay waaay more  :P)
- ships in May 2008
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on December 24, 2007, 03:12 PM
This looks very nice, will have to jump on this one.  :-X
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Outkast34 on December 24, 2007, 03:16 PM
Damn that looks sweet. It's going to be expensive!
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on December 24, 2007, 03:25 PM
I want it.  I want two.  How can we get these?
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Jeff on December 24, 2007, 03:39 PM
How can we get these?

Like I said in the other thread, eBay is it.  99% of the time, the only way to get these Collector Club pieces are from:

#1 - the Medicom Collector Club (but they only ship to Japan address)
#2 - people who bought them from the club
or
#3 - dealers who bought them from #1 or #2
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on December 24, 2007, 06:15 PM
Bummer.  I have a neighbor from Japan, she might be able to help me out.  Anyone know how to get into the club?
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: I Am Sith on December 24, 2007, 08:27 PM
Oh boy, 2008 is shaping up to be an expensive year for Kubricks...  Can't wait to get this one, no matter what it costs me!  Thanks for sharing the info Jeff.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on December 25, 2007, 11:49 AM
I am so dead...

What should we estimate $$$ AT/
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Jeff on December 26, 2007, 03:51 PM
I would expect it to be similar to the last bike box set (Scout Trooper & Speeder Bike), which sells for around $100-$120 on eBay.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on December 26, 2007, 04:23 PM
Yeah, that would be the ball park figure. Can't seeing it going more more than $130.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: CloneTrooperJr on December 31, 2007, 05:44 AM
Bummer.  I have a neighbor from Japan, she might be able to help me out.  Anyone know how to get into the club?
Bummer - Any help too would be great! And Better yet, whats the ordering limit for these  ;)
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Crackbrick on December 31, 2007, 11:46 AM
Bummer.  I have a neighbor from Japan, she might be able to help me out.  Anyone know how to get into the club?
Bummer - Any help too would be great! And Better yet, whats the ordering limit for these  ;)

One per address inside Japan.
Plus its a lottery system for Medicom Club memebers, you send in a request to buy it and they take names out of a big Kubrick style hat(that last part is speculation on my part, the hat that is)

MD
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on January 3, 2008, 10:31 AM
So my Japanese neighbor is looking into this for me.  From what she has told me the website doesn't mention a club per se but just that a lottery system will be used for the drawing.  As far as she's told me, there is one request per address (Japan address required) and the lottery draw will be at the end of January.

She has family still in Japan so she's going to try to get registered that way.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on January 6, 2008, 12:22 AM
My contact in Japan has two names/addresses registered for the DM and Uzay Snowtroopers.  I'll keep my fingers crossed but doubt my chances are still very good.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Outkast34 on January 6, 2008, 02:17 AM
My contact in Japan has two names/addresses registered for the DM and Uzay Snowtroopers.  I'll keep my fingers crossed but doubt my chances are still very good.

Good luck! It's better than most of our chances.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: kubricklover on January 6, 2008, 04:58 PM
I really don't think you'll have a problem getting these sets off ebay. Medicom has been saying their stuff is limited to "X" number of pieces for a long time now and frankly, I just don't believe them. From a business standpoint, it makes perfect sense to say an item is "limited" because nobody is ever going to know unless they work for the company. This isn't just limited to Medicom by the way, a lot of companies do this.

Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Outkast34 on January 6, 2008, 05:04 PM
I'm sure ebay will have them eventually, I am just worried about how much it is going to cost.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Morgbug on January 6, 2008, 05:11 PM
I really don't think you'll have a problem getting these sets off ebay. Medicom has been saying their stuff is limited to "X" number of pieces for a long time now and frankly, I just don't believe them. From a business standpoint, it makes perfect sense to say an item is "limited" because nobody is ever going to know unless they work for the company. This isn't just limited to Medicom by the way, a lot of companies do this.



I don't think there's any difficulty finding anything at all, largely because of what you say.  The hitch in the equation is the price.  Not that anyone here wants to hear it, but my buddy in Japan hooked me up with the recent box set when it first came out, at cost.  He's in Japan and got it through the club.  I paid about $50 shipped, or maybe even less, I don't recall anymore.  Anyone here can get the set providing they're willing to pay the ebay price.  That's 6x what I paid and not a very nice price.  

This stuff is as limited as the early McFarlane sportspicks chase pieces were.  If you can get them at cost, you're so far ahead of the game.  If you buy them at the peak, you're screwed, but that's how ebay thrives.  With patience, prices fall as demand does and it does for almost all collectibles that are newer (vintage stuff being different) fall in price in time.  The question is can you wait for it?  

Most of the stuff done through the club is probably more numerous than the limited items like the Droids R2, but I don't think it truly hits mass production level.  I think Medicom is keeping the buzz about the stuff while satisfying the needs of it's Japanese customers.  Solicit for purchases to determine production size, make that many plus some extras and be done with it.  No glut on the market in Japan, strong secondary market which drives many purchases in the primary market and you don't end up like McFarlane where the market is over or undersaturated. Plus you have no overstock to deal with and that's that.  Different marketing approach than typical toys it would seem.

I think BrentS will end up with his items through the lottery and wouldn't be surprised if both addy's win, especially if my theory about solicitation to determine production run size is correct.  Those that are in tough are those without a direct hook in to the Japanese opportunity to order.  
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Jeff on January 6, 2008, 05:38 PM
I think BrentS will end up with his items through the lottery and wouldn't be surprised if both addy's win, especially if my theory about solicitation to determine production run size is correct.

I can see your solicitation theory working for stuff like the last box set (that had no limit number attached), but didn't they already say both of these items (Blue Star and Maul Bike Set) were limited to 2007 pieces?   :P

Personally, I believe Medicom when they say "limited to X" number.  Sure, they could produce more than the number and we'd never know, but I am inclined to believe them...  maybe it's all that "Japanese Honor" stuff from the movies.   ;)
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Morgbug on January 6, 2008, 08:26 PM
I can see your solicitation theory working for stuff like the last box set (that had no limit number attached), but didn't they already say both of these items (Blue Star and Maul Bike Set) were limited to 2007 pieces?   :P


I'd have to read the news to know they stated that.  If only you guys had a front page :-X

As for the comment being related to a stated issue size, for example the 2007 pieces (if indeed Jeff is telling the truth  ;)) then yeah, I think those are limited to that size.  My comments, as Jeff correctly surmised, were related to the box set edition size. 

I thought the Blue Stars was 2007 pieces; didn't realize Maul speeder bike set was limited too.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: kubricklover on January 7, 2008, 03:41 AM
Personally, the whole 5 piece set seems really funky to me....first we were told it would be collector club exclusive, so no big deal we've had those before. Next we were told that some online dealers would be getting these items Big Bad Toy Store and Toywiz, and their distributor fell through for them. Next thing I know, there's a whole bunch of loose items from that set minus the weapons on ebay. It all just seems really suspicious. Did the distributor for these online dealers say to themselves "there's no way we're going to sell these for 30 to 45 to these online dealers when we could sell them on ebay for 150+ now!" This still doesn't explain why there are no weapons so I don't know I'm just throwing out ideas.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Crackbrick on January 7, 2008, 04:11 AM
Personally, the whole 5 piece set seems really funky to me....first we were told it would be collector club exclusive, so no big deal we've had those before. Next we were told that some online dealers would be getting these items Big Bad Toy Store and Toywiz, and their distributor fell through for them. Next thing I know, there's a whole bunch of loose items from that set minus the weapons on ebay. It all just seems really suspicious. Did the distributor for these online dealers say to themselves "there's no way we're going to sell these for 30 to 45 to these online dealers when we could sell them on ebay for 150+ now!" This still doesn't explain why there are no weapons so I don't know I'm just throwing out ideas.

I think there would be allot more on ebay if that were the case.
I don't know what the mix up was, but people like BBTS having that set for Pre Order raised questions right off the bat here for people that have been collecting Kubricks for a while.
No Exclusive in Japan was ever offered to dealers outside Japan, so I for one doubted they would ever get them.
As to why they were offering them to begin with?
I have no idea.
It was a major miscommunication maybe, who knows.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Crackbrick on January 7, 2008, 04:16 AM
As for the theory that every address that puts in for the lottery gets one, I can attest to the fact that that in not necessarily true.
Our friend Tomo put in for the second Speeder Bike as well as his brother (who lives at another address), Tomo got picked but his brother did not.

Toy collectors in Japan are very savvy, if something suspicious was going on they would know.

CB
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on January 7, 2008, 09:48 AM
Interesting discussion.  As I'm new to the Kubrick scene overall, its interesting to see what people's experiences have been so far.  I'm hoping to land these at basically at cost plus shipping.  I didn't think my chances were too good, but maybe I'm underestimating them. 
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on January 30, 2008, 07:35 PM
actionhq.com has the Star Wars Kubrick Darth Maul & Sith Speeder (http://www.actionhq.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=3013) up for preorder for $129.95 US plus shipping. I **** you not!

Quote
Item status:
This is a PREORDER item and is expected to be in stock on:
 Friday 30 May, 2008. Subject to change.

You can pay via CC or Paypal but it looks like they charge you right away but if they crap out & don't get it, then they refund.

I have never ordered from them before but I took the chance.  :-X
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on January 30, 2008, 08:02 PM
The Medicom lottery is tomorrow I believe (already tomorrow in Japan).  I'm hoping to find out about my chances soon.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: I Am Sith on January 30, 2008, 08:48 PM
I have never ordered from them before but I took the chance.  :-X

**** it, I took a chance on this too.  Knowing how the 2007 boxset has gone through the roof in price, if I'm lucky enough to be able to get one of these now, I think I'll come to find that this will be a really good price.  And if I don't get one, no harm done...

Thanks for the great tip Dale!
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Outkast34 on January 30, 2008, 11:13 PM
Thanks for the tip. I took the chance on it too.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: King_Maul on January 31, 2008, 01:00 AM
I'm not a Kubrick collector, but this is a very cool looking set.  I would love to own a set, but I sooo can't afford it!   :(
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on January 31, 2008, 09:34 PM
I just got an email that one of my neighbor's brothers got pulled in the lottery for this one!  ;D  ;D  ;D  No word on the Uzay trooper, but if I was going to get one this is the one I wanted.  Its supposed to ship in May.  I'm really geeked over this one.

Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: I Am Sith on January 31, 2008, 11:12 PM
That's awesome Brent!  Hopefully it won't cost you $130 - $170 to get it either...  Good luck with the Snowtrooper!  That would be really cool if you could get both of them for cost.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Morgbug on February 19, 2008, 02:59 PM
For anyone curious to know what a Medicom lottery winner is paying for this piece, with shipping it comes to ~$38.00 delivered to your door in Japan.  Ballpark figure, might be a little higher or lower depending on where you are in Japan. 
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on February 19, 2008, 09:12 PM
That's about the cost I was quoted too.  They are supposed to ship in May.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Jeff on February 24, 2008, 11:04 PM
Yeah, yeah, I'll put it here too...

It looks like the only 'bricks that were on display at the show this weekend (Winter WonderFest 2008) were the Blue Stars Snowtrooper and the Maul/Bloodfin set (pic courtesy of our friends at instictoy):

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/2-08/wwf08_kubrick.jpg)
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Adrian on February 26, 2008, 01:07 AM
Love them!
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Morgbug on May 2, 2008, 01:47 PM
Just got an email from my Japanese buddy and this is to be shipped to him this month.  So whomever mentioned an expensive Kubrick summer was correct. 
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on May 2, 2008, 01:53 PM
I know I sent an email to my neighbor whose brother ordered these for me to see if they had heard anything.  I'm hoping that they come through for me.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Morgbug on May 2, 2008, 03:02 PM
I only got my email from my buddy this afternoon, so they probably just haven't had time to email you yet. 
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Amanaman on May 2, 2008, 05:56 PM
I'm not well-connected, so I doubt I'll have a chance at it.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: SITHSPAWN on May 2, 2008, 10:29 PM
The Maul is on my must get list.  I'm actually hoping I can get two, one to open and one to keep sealed.  But I don't have any connections either.  :'(
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Morgbug on May 8, 2008, 09:37 AM
As with the Blue Stars figure, Medicom has begun shipping these within Japan.  Or more specifically they've contacted recipients within Japan that they are now shipping these items.  So maybe a couple of days to a week before they start showing up on ebay. 
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Amanaman on May 8, 2008, 02:41 PM
Okay, so, is there any way for a gaijin with no connections to get a hold of this set? I really want this one before it's gone.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: I Am Sith on May 8, 2008, 02:46 PM
Okay, so, is there any way for a gaijin with no connections to get a hold of this set? I really want this one before it's gone.

It's still up for pre-order at ActionHQ...  However, I think it's up to $150 or more now...
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Amanaman on May 8, 2008, 03:49 PM
$170 now.. I think I'd take my chances with ebay, but thanks for the suggestion.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Symposium on May 8, 2008, 04:28 PM
I think BIN's will be $200+ and any open bids will sky rocket to a similar figure.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Amanaman on May 8, 2008, 05:58 PM
I think I'll pass for now, than to give AHQ the satisfaction, but I do realize that it's probably my only shot at Maul.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on May 8, 2008, 07:47 PM
Yep, AHQ still has the Maul listed at $169.95 plus the Blue Stars at $99.95. Quite the difference from the earlier preorder of $129.95 for Maul & $49.95 For the Blue dude. Just have to keep the fingers crossed from AHQ on that earlier order, will see what happens in the weeks to come.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: skyward72 on May 8, 2008, 08:25 PM
My fingers are crossed! 
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on May 10, 2008, 01:50 AM
Looks like mine is in route to my contact in Japan.  Seeing how the Blue Stars trooper debuted on eBay for $120, I'm scared to see where this one debuts!
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on May 11, 2008, 04:46 AM
First look at Darth Maul & the Sith Speeder boxed.  8)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Kubrick%20Series%208/KubrickDarthMaulSpeederBike.jpg)
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: SITHSPAWN on May 11, 2008, 03:03 PM
Great!  I was more then willing to fork over $100 for this but the prices I've been hearing are just too much.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: skyward72 on May 11, 2008, 07:41 PM
The Action HQ preorder for both the snowtrooper and maul say that the items are due to be in stock May 30th.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Morgbug on May 11, 2008, 11:08 PM
First look at Darth Maul & the Sith Speeder boxed.  8)


Second look  :P

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Morgbug/LimitedMedicomDarthMaul12.jpg)

Leaving Japan tomorrow. :-*
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on May 12, 2008, 12:17 AM

Leaving Japan tomorrow. :-*

Sweet!   I thought you weren't getting any Prequel stuff  ;)
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Morgbug on May 12, 2008, 12:50 AM
I never said that.  I said I don't like it.  ;)
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: AndyG on May 12, 2008, 03:04 AM
I'm not collecting the Prequel stuff either..........

For now.............

That set looks good though..........
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: evenflow on May 13, 2008, 06:37 AM
FIrst one on ebay 199.99 BIN (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Kubrick-Star-Wars-Darth-Maul-w-Sith-Speeder_W0QQitemZ310050290572QQihZ021QQcategoryZ751QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

I will be waiting (last time i got screwed over in waiting but still i shall wait)
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on May 13, 2008, 08:40 AM
$200. Yikes!  :-\
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: skyward72 on May 13, 2008, 10:11 AM
I think this will end up in same price range as the speeder sets.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Outkast34 on May 13, 2008, 10:29 AM
I think this will end up in same price range as the speeder sets.

I hope so. But more so I hope that the pre-order I have with Action-HQ is actually fullfilled.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: maulsith on May 13, 2008, 10:50 AM
 :P I'll pass this piece for good
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: rdm5777 on May 13, 2008, 12:13 PM
I think this will end up in same price range as the speeder sets.

I think so too.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Dan on May 13, 2008, 04:09 PM
Sure enough, there is a $199 buy it now out there. I think I do want this set, but on this one I have a limit I will spend. $199 is well outside of it-
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on May 14, 2008, 12:34 AM
FIrst one on ebay 199.99 BIN (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Kubrick-Star-Wars-Darth-Maul-w-Sith-Speeder_W0QQitemZ310050290572QQihZ021QQcategoryZ751QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

I will be waiting (last time i got screwed over in waiting but still i shall wait)

Two of these sold already:

 $199 BINS  (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Kubrick-Star-Wars-Darth-Maul-w-Sith-Speeder_W0QQitemZ320251720805QQihZ011QQcategoryZ751QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on May 15, 2008, 04:52 PM
Cheapest bin thus far but not by much.  :-\

Star Wars Darth Maul w/ Sith Speeder Kubrick (http://cgi.ebay.com/Limited-Star-Wars-Darth-Maul-w-Sith-Speeder-Kubrick_W0QQitemZ310050529024QQihZ021QQcategoryZ751QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: evenflow on May 15, 2008, 06:18 PM
I saw that one but for some reason i am still waiting a bit. I wish i woul dhave preordered it (especially if you all get it at the cheap price).
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: skyward72 on May 15, 2008, 08:56 PM
I think you can still pre order it on Action HQ.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on May 15, 2008, 09:01 PM
I think Dan is talking about the 1st preorder at $129.95 which is now at $169.95 at HQ.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Symposium on May 17, 2008, 12:19 PM
3 BIN's have gone up at around $202 shipped or £105 shipped depending on where you are ;)
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: skyward72 on May 20, 2008, 08:31 PM
Got an email from Action HQ stating that my credit card would be charged within a week from this item. 
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: I Am Sith on May 20, 2008, 10:17 PM
Damn, I just checked my e-mail and my order and there have been no updates :(.  I sent them an e-mail asking if there is any status update for my order...

Just out of curiosity skyward, did you reserve your order at the lower prices or at the current prices?

Dale, any word on your items?
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on May 20, 2008, 10:41 PM
No e-mails on my end thus far, I already paid them via Paypal when I placed my order back on 01/30/2008. Hopefully we should hear something about the orders soon as this should be instock May 30th according to the site. Still keeping my figures crossed.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Outkast34 on May 20, 2008, 10:49 PM
No updates on my order either. I placed mine 1-30-08 also.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: skyward72 on May 21, 2008, 08:16 AM
I ordered this a couple of weeks ago when I decided I wanted it.  They had a box to recieve updates for the preorder.  I don't remember seeing that when I ordered the blue stars snowtrooper.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on May 26, 2008, 11:32 PM
Just a heads up for those who preordered from Action HQ, I sent them an e-mail on the status of my order & if they are expecting the items to arrive soon & received this reply a short time ago.

Quote
Hello Dale
Thank you for your email.

We are expecting the stock to arrive in June.

There might be an increase in the retail prices of the Star Wars kubricks.

We will inform you and seek your permission if there is.

We do apologise in advance if this is the case, as these figures are exclusives, and their prices are often volatile (meaning what we were quoted from suppliers might change when the stocks are on hand) Although we do our best to make sure the prices are low on the onset when we list them.

Thank you
Best Regards


So now it might be in June. Might be an increase in price! I don't ******* think so.  ::)
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on May 27, 2008, 11:04 AM
I just heard back from my neighbor - her brothers shipped my Kubricks from Japan and I should be getting them this week!
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Adrian on May 28, 2008, 12:37 PM
 >:( price increase???? Oh Hell no! If they do, they will be the worst ever.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on May 28, 2008, 08:51 PM
Look what was waiting on me when I got home  ;D

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/cerius31/IMG_1265.jpg)

Here's a shot w/o the hood:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/cerius31/IMG_1262.jpg)

If you decide to take the hood off, be careful as the softgoods on the Kubrick don't like to stay tucked neatly under the head.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Dan on May 28, 2008, 09:47 PM
Congrats! I am anxiously waiting for mine to arrive  :-[
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Outkast34 on May 28, 2008, 11:52 PM
That definitely looks sweet. Can't wait to get my hands on one.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: I Am Sith on May 30, 2008, 10:06 AM
So it's May 30th and ActionHQ has taken both the Blue Stars and the Darth Maul Speeder Bike off of their 'Pre-Orders' page.  However, each item is still designated as a Pre-Order when you open them up individually.  Also, I've got no replies to my e-mails and there's been no update to my order status over the last few weeks.  I'm hoping that no news is good news, but I'm starting to think that getting these is going to be a lost cause...
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Dan on May 30, 2008, 08:42 PM
Mine arrived today  8)
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Amanaman on May 31, 2008, 03:11 PM
At the prices they're fetching, a 400% would be better.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on May 31, 2008, 06:41 PM
At the prices they're fetching, a 400% would be better.

I got mine at retail plus shipping to the US  ;D
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Crackbrick on May 31, 2008, 10:43 PM
So it's May 30th and ActionHQ has taken both the Blue Stars and the Darth Maul Speeder Bike off of their 'Pre-Orders' page.  However, each item is still designated as a Pre-Order when you open them up individually.  Also, I've got no replies to my e-mails and there's been no update to my order status over the last few weeks.  I'm hoping that no news is good news, but I'm starting to think that getting these is going to be a lost cause...

I hate to put a damper on this but...
The April Box set was not even limited like this and the Blue Stars and those Orders never came through, I really would not get my hopes up that Limited sets available through the Club only will be honored by Online retailers.
Ak I wrong that the Maul set and Blue Stars were either the Medicom Club or a certain convention?
If so I'll be quiet now.

CB
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Morgbug on May 31, 2008, 10:48 PM
Medicom collectors club, both blue stars and Maul speeder set.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on June 1, 2008, 02:56 AM
I just checked out the Action HQ site, it went from this:


Quote
Item status:
This is a PREORDER item and is expected to be in stock on:
Friday 30 May, 2008. Subject to change.

to this:

Quote
Item status:
Available now and was added to our catalog on:
Monday 14 January, 2008.

Well this is a good sign & we should be getting an e-mail from them on our orders hopefully this week. Still keeping my fingers crossed on this, better not be a price increase.  >:(
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Crackbrick on June 1, 2008, 11:57 AM
Medicom collectors club, both blue stars and Maul speeder set.

And both are limited unlike the April Box Set...and we all know that story.
I hope these come through for you guys, but I have to say again that I would not get my hopes up.

CB
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: JesseVader08 on June 1, 2008, 07:52 PM
Look what was waiting on me when I got home  ;D

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/cerius31/IMG_1265.jpg)


Ok, that just looks damn cool.  8)
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Dan on June 2, 2008, 04:29 PM
The last BIN to hit the bay: $229    :o
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Morgbug on June 2, 2008, 04:37 PM
Pretty good profit considering it was shipped to the seller's door for about $38. 
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on June 2, 2008, 07:44 PM
$229., that is ******* insane!
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: evenflow on June 2, 2008, 08:19 PM
I am still holding out.  :-\
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Jeff on June 3, 2008, 09:38 AM
here's one for $170 shipped (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-Kubrick-Star-Wars-Darth-Maul-w-Sith-Speeder_W0QQitemZ320259303554QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320259303554&_trkparms=72%3A552%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

Not great, but better than $229!
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Outkast34 on June 10, 2008, 06:56 AM
I tried emailing Action-HQ. I got an email back saying they haven't gotten them and will process my order accordingly when then do. So I'm leaning more and more to having to go to ebay since they will probably never get them. It's just weird how they have them marked as not preorder and added to the the catalog. All I really want is a straight answer from them.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: I Am Sith on June 10, 2008, 08:01 AM
At least you've gotten responses.  I've e-mailed them at least 3-4 times and am still waiting for a response...
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on June 10, 2008, 01:52 PM
I just checked out the Action HQ site, it went from this:


Quote
Item status:
This is a PREORDER item and is expected to be in stock on:
Friday 30 May, 2008. Subject to change.

to this:

Quote
Item status:
Available now and was added to our catalog on:
Monday 14 January, 2008.

Well this is a good sign & we should be getting an e-mail from them on our orders hopefully this week. Still keeping my fingers crossed on this, better not be a price increase.  >:(

Yeah, guess it's not looking to good according to the site, pushed back.

Quote
Item status:
This is a PREORDER item and is expected to be in stock on:
Friday 11 July, 2008. Subject to change.
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Outkast34 on June 10, 2008, 05:09 PM
Sounds eerily familiar to the situation with the 07 boxset at toywiz
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: evenflow on June 10, 2008, 07:54 PM
So i have a nice little story. Let me first say that my girlfriend is awesome. I always mention the cool stuff she gets for me for birthdays and Xmas and random other times. Well today was a random other time. She came over for dinner tonight and showed up with a little box and we can all guess what was inside  ;D It was very sweet of her.

(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/evenflow666/maul.jpg)

Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: JesseVader08 on June 10, 2008, 09:27 PM
Marry that girl Dan, she's a keeper.  ;)
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on June 10, 2008, 10:12 PM
Very nice Dan, yep she's a keeper!  8)
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Outkast34 on June 11, 2008, 12:26 PM


Quote
Item status:
This is a PREORDER item and is expected to be in stock on:
Friday 11 July, 2008. Subject to change.



Well looks like I will be hitting up ebay eventually then  >:(
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: evenflow on June 12, 2008, 10:23 AM
Marry that girl Dan, she's a keeper.  ;)

Very nice Dan, yep she's a keeper!  8)

Yeah she's a keeper  ;D
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: I Am Sith on June 12, 2008, 11:30 AM
That's awesome!

I tried getting my wife to pick me up either the Blue Stars or the Speeder Bike Set for Father's Day and she told me no way in hell...
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: I Am Sith on June 26, 2008, 11:29 PM
Cheapest opening bid I've seen for this set thus far:

Darth Maul Box Set (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Kubrick-LE-Darth-Maul-Sith-Speeder-Box-Set_W0QQitemZ380041103860QQihZ025QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: SITHSPAWN on June 27, 2008, 12:05 AM
Thanks for the heads up!  I'll be bidding on this one.
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on July 8, 2008, 08:12 AM
Cheapest opening bid I've seen for this set thus far:

Darth Maul Box Set (http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Kubrick-LE-Darth-Maul-Sith-Speeder-Box-Set_W0QQitemZ380041103860QQihZ025QQcategoryZ48972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Didn't stay too cheap !  :o
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: SITHSPAWN on July 8, 2008, 06:15 PM
Yeah, I was bidding on that one up until it passed $150
Title: Re: MCC Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on July 12, 2008, 08:51 AM
I just checked out the Action HQ site, it went from this:


Quote
Item status:
This is a PREORDER item and is expected to be in stock on:
Friday 30 May, 2008. Subject to change.

to this:

Quote
Item status:
Available now and was added to our catalog on:
Monday 14 January, 2008.

Well this is a good sign & we should be getting an e-mail from them on our orders hopefully this week. Still keeping my fingers crossed on this, better not be a price increase.  >:(

Yeah, guess it's not looking to good according to the site, pushed back.

Quote
Item status:
This is a PREORDER item and is expected to be in stock on:
Friday 11 July, 2008. Subject to change.


Checking out the Action HQ site, status has now changed:

Quote
Item status:
Available now and was added to our catalog on:
Monday 14 January, 2008

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/waiting.gif)
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on July 15, 2008, 08:53 AM
Well guy's, looks like the deal at Action HQ is SOL. I received a couple of e-mail from them, both e-mails were the same. 

Quote
Hello Dale
Thank you for your email.

The website shows the kubricks as available, but they are still not in stock on our side.

As these kubricks are exclusives, they are released in Japan, but we are yet to obtain them.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Also, we have a problem to fulfil your order due to the price point at which you placed the order for the kubricks.

We are currently unable to get them at the prices you have purchased them for, and we will likely need to make a refund to you and cancel your order with our sincerest apologies.

Thank you
Best Regards

Yeah, refund my $$$ ya bunch of asswipes because your not getting anymore $$$ for the Kuby's for the insane price hike let alone my business ever again!  >:(
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Jeff on July 15, 2008, 09:53 AM
It sucks for all of you that thought you found a bargain, but after everything that happened last year with ToyWiz/BBTS, I can't say I'm surprised that they aren't going to honor the prices/pre-orders.  :-\

I have never seen a pre-order for a limited kubrick item like this work out, but you just know that someone else out there will try (and fail) again in the future...  ::)
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: I Am Sith on July 15, 2008, 11:31 AM
Yep, it really sucks, but I kind of always had that in the back of my head that they wouldn't be able to honor all of the pre-orders they received...  Maybe next time ::)
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Adrian on July 16, 2008, 01:24 AM
Damn, bastards- i'll never do any kind of business with them ever, and advise ya'll to stay away. So now i'm missing these two and series 8. I guess i better start hunting.
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: BrentS on July 16, 2008, 02:37 PM
Damn, bastards- i'll never do any kind of business with them ever, and advise ya'll to stay away. So now i'm missing these two and series 8. I guess i better start hunting.

I still have a case of 12 for Series 8 if you are interested.  I had a deal pending but I think it may fall through.
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Adrian on July 16, 2008, 11:30 PM
Damn, bastards- i'll never do any kind of business with them ever, and advise ya'll to stay away. So now i'm missing these two and series 8. I guess i better start hunting.

I still have a case of 12 for Series 8 if you are interested.  I had a deal pending but I think it may fall through.

Sorry Brent, just bought a set from Dan, hes quick with the IMs.
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Outkast34 on July 17, 2008, 06:49 AM
I sent Action HQ an email yesterday and officially cancelled my order for this and the Blue Stars. I seriously doubt they will ever get them and I don't want to pay the rediculous prices they now have. They weren't going to honor the price from January and now you can get it for cheaper on ebay than the prices they have listed now anyway.
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on July 17, 2008, 08:57 AM
I received my $$$ back from Action HQ yesterday with no problems. I did manage to secure the Maul with Sith Speeder so that's out of the way.  8)
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: karamazov80 on July 17, 2008, 09:05 AM
They weren't going to honor the price from January and now you can get it for cheaper on ebay than the prices they have listed now anyway.
This is the thing that bothers me the most about this whole situation.  Pre-ordering from anyone can be somewhat of a crap shoot (even with the typically reliable BBTS, as has been noted here).  However, if you are going to allow people to pre-order something for a certain price, then in my opinion, if you eventually can get that item, you should honor the price that you initially listed it at for those who pre-ordered it for that price, even if you don't make much of a profit on it.  That part of it puts a bad taste in my mouth regarding this company.  It was their mistake listing something they either couldn't get a hold of, or couldn't sell for their listed price, and they should eat some of the cost in order to do right by their customers.
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on August 1, 2008, 09:01 AM
A little something that was waiting for me when I got home.  8)

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Kubrick%20Series%209/KubrickDarthMaulwithSithSpeeder.jpg)
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on August 1, 2008, 10:46 AM
Ok bro, I officially hate you


Ok, not really but damn !!!!
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Morgbug on August 1, 2008, 10:48 AM
A little something that was waiting for me when I got home.  8)


Can't.........breathe.........
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: DSJ™ on December 21, 2008, 01:33 PM
Did anyone from here win the eBay auction for a loose one? Pretty good price.

Medicom Star Wars Kubrick Darth Maul Sith Speeder Loose (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290282686889&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=019)
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: I Am Sith on December 21, 2008, 04:42 PM
I was watching it but didn't bid.  But I'd prefer to have both the Maul and the speeder, not just the speeder.  You're right though, that was a decent price for that.
Title: Re: Darth Maul with Sith Speeder Box Set
Post by: Outkast34 on December 21, 2008, 05:36 PM
I saw it too but didn't mention it since there was no Maul with it and just the Speeder was up for sale.