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Collectibles => Kubricks => Topic started by: DSJ™ on July 23, 2009, 12:48 PM
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Hmmm, guess we really didn't start a new thread on these guys. Mostly mixed in the Parco Show (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=19403.15) thread.
(http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/attachments/month_0906/20090620_58fe056a326503766854jqsmqXOfphzZ.jpg)
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x41/TheRealSirReal/m_sw.jpg)
Now the Medicom update:
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubricks/Med1.jpg)
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubricks/Med2.jpg) (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubricks/Med3.jpg)
2009 November sale schedule queue/cue brick No.255 STAR WARS (TM) KUBRICK C-3PO (TM) & R2-D2 (TM) 2pc set Reference retail price ¥3,129 (including tax) Prototype production PLASTIC ART - Each total height approximately 60mm - Reproducing the image in the play! (C-3PO (TM)) reproducing ●2 foot walking! (R2-D2 (TM)) Sale origin/corporation [takaratomi] (C) 2009 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. KUBRICK TM & (C) 2000-2009 MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
So 3,129 yen is about $33.00 US.
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So it sells for around $33 US. I bet we are looking at $150 on ebay.
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I don't think it will get that high ($150). It is a standard release (No.255), meaning it is an open order item and not an exclusive.
In theory, many etailers should be able to carry it beacuse of that, possibly even BBTS who usually has good luck on the open-order items like these.
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It would be nice if BBTS got them for sure.
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I would probably buy this as a "open order" item. I wouldn't want to spend more than $50 for it. My local connection in Japan has dried up so if it was a Medicom Collectors Club item, I wouldn't be getting it.
I wonder if places like NCSX would be getting it.
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Excellent, if this is available to US retailers like the Kubrick/Be@rbrick 2-packs have been, then I'll definitely pick it up. If it was a Japan only exclusive then there's no way I would spend eBay-inflated prices to get it.
I saw the other day that the Vader/Stormtrooper Be@rbrick 2-pack was up for pre-order at BBTS, so maybe that's a sign that they will be trying to get this set too.
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Nice!! I'd definetly hit this up if it was between 40-50$
hopefully ncs or bbts gets it!
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Have these guys only ever come out in the Early bird set or were they re-released at some point?
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Have these guys only ever come out in the Early bird set or were they re-released at some point?
R2D2 was in the early bird C3PO was in series 3. There have also been droids versions of both, R2D2 was carded in this style and C3PO was part of the 2007 boxset.
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(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x41/TheRealSirReal/droids.jpg)
Then there are these, which use the same molds, but are, of course, different droids. ;D
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x41/TheRealSirReal/droids2.jpg)
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*cough cough*
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/10-05/KubricksTRUSet2K3PO.jpg)
:P :P
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Found a slightly better picture on amiami (http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/130461). R2 is different with only two legs, but C-3PO seems to be identical to the one from S3. Or am I missing something?
btw. Speaking of which, why the cough with the white version... ???
(http://www.amiami.com/images/product/main/093/FIG-KAI-1123.jpg)
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I think this new C-3PO is more of a yellow gold color versus series 3's green/gold color.
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That's good news on these. I'd love to have C-3PO and R2 in my collection without paying a ton of money. I may have to look into this pack.
E...
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btw. Speaking of which, why the cough with the white version... ???
Just me and Sir Real talking about the different versions of C3PO and R2D2 he had forgotten K3PO in his post. He's now added it ;)
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...btw. Speaking of which, why the cough with the white version... ???
I initially didn't include the all-white verison in my second "other droids" pic, then went back and updated the pic to include it after I saw Symposium's message. Mainly for completeness, but also to sneakily avoid the fact that he was pointing out my oversight (and to jokingly get a rise out of him... ;) Sorry for the confusion.
EDIT: Symposium, ya beat me to it. >:( ;D
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Pre orders appearing on ebay.
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Preordering already for a November sale eh. The price is good tho but if something happens to the seller then you will be SOL with Paypal.
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Yeah I certainly wouldn't buy anything pre-order on ebay. I hope that price is the norm come official release day.
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Japan pre-order at Blister.jp (http://www.blister.jp/item12451.html)
They are charging 2500Yen = $26.40 USD
That's a real good sign that we won't be seeing $150 eBay prices (hopefully).
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Is not a limited version like Boba Fett & Jango Fett pack or Darth Maul with speeder bike pack. The price will not up
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I think this new C-3PO is more of a yellow gold color versus series 3's green/gold color.
Interesting, I hadn't really noted the green tinge before but I'll have to look more closely. Usually watching for Medicom to do some sort of obscure vintage nod, but if it has the greenish tinge, then it is like the Japanese POTF2 release of the "green" C-3PO. Cool.
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Hmmn...I am probably up for this set depending on cost. I still don't have the Early Bird set. :P
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This is good news to see, HLJ has the C-3PO & R2-D2 2pcs set (http://www.hlj.com/product/MEDKUB-255) up on the site for 2,980 yen or about $32.15 US & about $37.10 CDN.
Please note: HobbyLink Japan will begin accepting regular preorders for this item on or about September 1.
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Is $28USD a reasonable price for a pre-order for this 2pc set (this does not include shipping )? Apart from HLJ were else can you place an order
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Is $28USD a reasonable price for a pre-order for this 2pc set (this does not include shipping )? Apart from HLJ were else can you place an order
Yes, $28. is a good price. I have not seen any other place yet for preorder.
Late edit: BBTS has this set up for preoeder for $37.99.
Kubrick R2-D2 & C-3P0 Two-Pack
(http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10370&mode=retail&picture=out)
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Late edit: BBTS has this set up for preoeder for $37.99.
Kubrick R2-D2 & C-3P0 Two-Pack
(http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10370&mode=retail&picture=out)
I pre-ordered this one. I've had pretty good luck with BBTS up to this point so no reason not to pre-order this one. I can live with the additional $ they are charging over HLJ.
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I went with BBTS as well
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Hmmn...I am probably up for this set depending on cost. I still don't have the Early Bird set. :P
Well, now that I bought the EB set I'm not so sure I want to spend the dough on these. Might wait to see what NCSX or HLJ can offer later this fall.
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Hmmn...I am probably up for this set depending on cost. I still don't have the Early Bird set. :P
Well, now that I bought the EB set I'm not so sure I want to spend the dough on these. Might wait to see what NCSX or HLJ can offer later this fall.
These two are different from their previous releases though. You wouldn't want an incomplete set now would you? >:D
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Hmmn...I am probably up for this set depending on cost. I still don't have the Early Bird set. :P
Well, now that I bought the EB set I'm not so sure I want to spend the dough on these. Might wait to see what NCSX or HLJ can offer later this fall.
These two are different from their previous releases though. You wouldn't want an incomplete set now would you? >:D
You truly are evil. Let's tally up Kubie purchases for the last 30 days or so...
- Basic 6 From Series 10 & Fett Series with common chase and L-Slot Chase $296 (Minus $15 for a Vintage Fett I sold)
- Series 10 Chase Gree & Shadowtrooper $70
- Mediacom Boxset #4 (minus Luke & Yoda) $120
- Shadow Stormtrooper $35
- Tarkin $123
- Luke & Leia Endor Sets (and a slare Lando Skiff Guard) $89
- Early Bird and Max Rebo Sets $243
- S1 ROTJ Fett and Han Trooper $141
Total = $1,100. Holy crap. That does not include about $100 on SDCC Minimates, BSG Minimates, and a pile of JL cases from Jeff to hold them all. ???
I will have no problem passing on R2 and Threepio. For now.
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This is good news to see, HLJ has the C-3PO & R2-D2 2pcs set (http://www.hlj.com/product/MEDKUB-255) up on the site for 2,980 yen or about $32.15 US & about $37.10 CDN.
Please note: HobbyLink Japan will begin accepting regular preorders for this item on or about September 1.
It's up at HLJ, me order. ;D
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It's up at HLJ, me order. ;D
Me too ;D, I've just started collecting these guys and this will be my first pre-order, can't wait!!
Is HLJ the best place to buy new series of SW Kubricks if their not exclusives?
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HLJ has carried SW Kuby's since Series 1, I have delt with them for a few Series untill we found a better place that sold them cheaper but alas that place is no longer around. RIP RoBBy. :'(
I went back to HLJ for Series 10 & the Fett collection but other here went to NCS (http://www.ncsxshop.com/cgi-bin/shop/scan/MM=22c81332bc426a2115a13069eecc2477:20:29:10?mv_session_id=CIe9sqeZ&mv_pc=194&mv_more_ip=1&mv_nextpage=search_results) in the States closer to home & with good results.
You are from the UK so you will dinged with customs like I do in Canada but sometimes it's a hit & miss. Ya take your chances.
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You are from the UK so you will dinged with customs like I do in Canada but sometimes it's a hit & miss. Ya take your chances.
Yeah I've not been caught yet, only had Fett series from Japan so far, waiting on series 1 from HK so fingers crossed Mr customs ain't working that day ::)
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Pre-Ordered. STOKED.
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You are from the UK so you will dinged with customs like I do in Canada but sometimes it's a hit & miss. Ya take your chances.
Yeah I've not been caught yet, only had Fett series from Japan so far, waiting on series 1 from HK so fingers crossed Mr customs ain't working that day ::)
If you've just been buying from Ebay then most likely the seller has been reducing the price on the customs form. HLJ won't do that so anything over £18 will incur an £8 fee from the royal mail and whatever number customs dreams up.
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You are from the UK so you will dinged with customs like I do in Canada but sometimes it's a hit & miss. Ya take your chances.
Yeah I've not been caught yet, only had Fett series from Japan so far, waiting on series 1 from HK so fingers crossed Mr customs ain't working that day ::)
If you've just been buying from Ebay then most likely the seller has been reducing the price on the customs form. HLJ won't do that so anything over £18 will incur an £8 fee from the royal mail and whatever number customs dreams up.
Not all of them do, unfortunately. Most are pretty good, but the latest seller I bought my L-slot Fett said no way, your problem. We'll see if I get dinged or not. :-\
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If you've just been buying from Ebay then most likely the seller has been reducing the price on the customs form. HLJ won't do that so anything over £18 will incur an £8 fee from the royal mail and whatever number customs dreams up.
Do customs charge automatically when I recieve my goods or do I have to contact them with the details of what I have imported. Sorry about the daft questions, I'm new to all this ???
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Morgbug just give him negative feedback :P
Bobajode it's all done automatically so you'll get a grey card from the postie with the royal mail fee and customs charge info on and then you go to the sorting office and pick it up.
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Bobajode it's all done automatically so you'll get a grey card from the postie with the royal mail fee and customs charge info on and then you go to the sorting office and pick it up.
Thanks for the info. My Series One just arrived in the post and it was marked gift so no fees, perfect ;D
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Morgbug just give him negative feedback :P
But for the fact he's right I might. Ultimately it is the crappy Canadian laws, not his fault. Just hoping they misinterpret Yen again, as they have in the past. It's a small enough box.
Can't speak about England, but here in Canada marking it as 'gift' may or may not have any meaning to the particular customs agent the item goes through. And we have to pay our customs fees separately to get the item as it is held at the post office until we pay, or returned to seller 10-14 days later (not sure on the time frame). (but don't worry, once the US implements socialized health care they'll start seeing customs fees too)
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So, back OT - I finally bought one of these 2-packs. Found one tonight with a BIN of $28, so I couldn't resist. Of course, it was $15 shipping, but between Bing rebate and Ebay Rewards, I got it down to $40 including shipping. 8)
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So, back OT - I finally bought one of these 2-packs. Found one tonight with a BIN of $28, so I couldn't resist. Of course, it was $15 shipping, but between Bing rebate and Ebay Rewards, I got it down to $40 including shipping. 8)
A preorder off eBay, hope it all goes through without any problems. I would never do a preorder for anything off the bay.
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So, back OT - I finally bought one of these 2-packs. Found one tonight with a BIN of $28, so I couldn't resist. Of course, it was $15 shipping, but between Bing rebate and Ebay Rewards, I got it down to $40 including shipping. 8)
A preorder off eBay, hope it all goes through without any problems. I would never do a preorder for anything off the bay.
Well, I was on the fence about getting this, so I'm okay taking the risk. My money should be protected from Paypal, so all I have to lose is pre-order status. If it falls thru, I'll just continue to wait for a better deal once they're released. ;)
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Well, I was on the fence about getting this, so I'm okay taking the risk. My money should be protected from Paypal, so all I have to lose is pre-order status. If it falls thru, I'll just continue to wait for a better deal once they're released. ;)
Paypal protection is only good for 45 days that I know of, it's a November release so it might be towards the month end & cutting it close. Screw Paypal, if paid via CC then call the CC company for a charge back. I'm sure you will get the set tho, I just stay away from the bay preorders.
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R2-D2/C-3PO 2-pack is this month, isn't it?
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R2-D2/C-3PO 2-pack is this month, isn't it?
Just checked my pre-order with HLJ and it still says November release but no specific date. Are they released on the 23rd like the website updates?
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Oh yes good old R2D2 and C-3PO ;) so not too bad then :)
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A few of these just hit the bay- I picked up a $19.99 BIN with $16 shipping- ;D
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A few of these just hit the bay- I picked up a $19.99 BIN with $16 shipping- ;D
Niiiiiiice score. Knew I should have waited on this one. I think mine came to about $40 shipped as a pre-order, but I haven't heard any word of it shipping yet. :P
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I just pulled the trigger on that one. There are still 5 left at that price.
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Man, that's a pretty damn good deal. I have not heard from HLJ thus far but should be soon.
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A few of these just hit the bay- I picked up a $19.99 BIN with $16 shipping- ;D
I've just picked up the same deal, he has 7 left still to sell. I didn't think this set would sell so cheaply so quickly on ebay so I just cancelled my HLJ pre-order so I won't have to pay import tax to the UK ;D.
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Just looked at ebay to see how many sets this seller had left. He must have quite a few because he has sold 17 since yesterday and still has more. Dare I say we might see even lower prices on this set. Could this be a trend for future 2 packs? Let's hope so.
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A few of these just hit the bay- I picked up a $19.99 BIN with $16 shipping- ;D
I'd love to get one at that price... how to get it past the wife-dar???
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A few of these just hit the bay- I picked up a $19.99 BIN with $16 shipping- ;D
I'd love to get one at that price... how to get it past the wife-dar???
Just buy it, when it arrives pretend it's a Christmas present for her >:D
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A few of these just hit the bay- I picked up a $19.99 BIN with $16 shipping- ;D
I'd love to get one at that price... how to get it past the wife-dar???
Just buy it, when it arrives pretend it's a Christmas present for her >:D
Could but I'm sure she'd see through it, being an accountant and all. She and I had a disagreement over my collecting habits this weekend. ::)
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Best deal yet on the bay, free shipping & a bin of $145.55! ::)
MEDICOM STAR WARS C-3PO & R2-D2 KUBRICK SET FREESHIP (http://cgi.ebay.com/MEDICOM-STAR-WARS-C-3PO-R2-D2-KUBRICK-SET-FREESHIP_W0QQitemZ110464546595QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b8333723)
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I received my shipping notice from HLJ, on the way. 8)
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A few of these just hit the bay- I picked up a $19.99 BIN with $16 shipping- ;D
They arrived today in excellent shape. For those in Canada, he had put $1 on the customs form, which may save you a few bucks as well- ;)
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Im still waiting on BBTS, i am sure i will have to get this set on ebay eventually.
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I got a notice from BBTS that they were in stock today.
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Got my notice as well, i guess i take my words back.
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Just paid for my 2-Pack. Hopefully I'll get then sometime next week.
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Yay mine are on the way from HLJ
Should be here next week
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My set has been waiting for a couple of days at the post office, and I was able to pick it up today. As discused earlyer in the thread this new one has a more pronounced gold color, and the pupils are noticeably smaller.
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Got my 2pk in the mail yesterday as well. Pretty cool looking set. Someone might have addressed this earlier, but the wires on R2's legs are also different colored from the EB R2. EB R2's are neon yellow, while these are more of an orange/brown. Its cool to have the variations, but you're not missing much if you have the prior versions of these two in my opinion. I think the coolest thing about the set is the cool little premium black box they come in. I might actually leave these two in the package and just put the package up on the wall for display.
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Its cool to have the variations, but you're not missing much if you have the prior versions of these two in my opinion.
Except for the 3rd leg on R2 of course.
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Received my 3PO & R2 Set. Looks very nice. Glad to not have spent a lot of them though.
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Its cool to have the variations, but you're not missing much if you have the prior versions of these two in my opinion.
Except for the 3rd leg on R2 of course.
You mean the lack of a 3rd leg, right? I like the EB 3-leg version better than 2-leg, but you're right - that is a noticable difference. Damnit Jay, you're going to get me to open this 2pk aren't you? >:(
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I was tempted to buy this set just for the 2-legged R2-D2, but then I remembered that the upcoming Jabba Sail Barge R2-D2 is the same 2-legged R2 with a new head/bar rack. I figure having that one when it comes out will be close enough for me. ;)
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I received my shipping notice from HLJ, on the way. 8)
Gotta love the X-Mas mail rush, this set finally arrived from HLJ. Pretty sweet Kuby's. 8)
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I received my shipping notice from HLJ, on the way. 8)
Gotta love the X-Mas mail rush, this set finally arrived from HLJ. Pretty sweet Kuby's. 8)
I'd love it, if it ever happened around here. I'm waiting on my R2/3PO and three other packages but no mail either yesterday or today and I'm doubting our mail carrier is going to work on New Year's Eve either. ::)
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I received my shipping notice from HLJ, on the way. 8)
Gotta love the X-Mas mail rush, this set finally arrived from HLJ. Pretty sweet Kuby's. 8)
I'd love it, if it ever happened around here. I'm waiting on my R2/3PO and three other packages but no mail either yesterday or today and I'm doubting our mail carrier is going to work on New Year's Eve either. ::)
Is your mailman on strike or is that just the normal Canadian timetable for mail right now?
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Mine was shipped SAL (Surface/Air/Land) 7-45 days for that method plus sitting at customs, yeah... normal. EMS is the way to go.
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I received my shipping notice from HLJ, on the way. 8)
Gotta love the X-Mas mail rush, this set finally arrived from HLJ. Pretty sweet Kuby's. 8)
I'd love it, if it ever happened around here. I'm waiting on my R2/3PO and three other packages but no mail either yesterday or today and I'm doubting our mail carrier is going to work on New Year's Eve either. ::)
Not normal, just an opportunistic federal employee taking a few extra vacation days without telling anyone ::)
Is your mailman on strike or is that just the normal Canadian timetable for mail right now?
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Could not find this anywhere but are C3 PO and R2 D2 different compared to SERIES 3 and THE EARLY BIRD r2?
thanks Jerry
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Could not find this anywhere but are C3 PO and R2 D2 different compared to SERIES 3 and THE EARLY BIRD r2?
thanks Jerry
Got my 2pk in the mail yesterday as well. Pretty cool looking set. Someone might have addressed this earlier, but the wires on R2's legs are also different colored from the EB R2. EB R2's are neon yellow, while these are more of an orange/brown. Its cool to have the variations, but you're not missing much if you have the prior versions of these two in my opinion. I think the coolest thing about the set is the cool little premium black box they come in. I might actually leave these two in the package and just put the package up on the wall for display.
Its cool to have the variations, but you're not missing much if you have the prior versions of these two in my opinion.
Except for the 3rd leg on R2 of course.