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Title: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: DSJ™ on June 23, 2009, 12:35 PM
Medicom update today, this was the only SW Kuby to come up.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Darth%20Vader/CHEWBACCA.jpg)

[wandahuesuteibaru] 2009 (summer) the opening commemoration limited commodity 2009 July 26th sale schedule queue/cue brick Special No.322 KUBRICK CHEWBACCA (TM) Distribution price ¥1,575 (including tax) - Total height approximately 60mm.

1,575 yen is approx $16.55 US. 60mm = 2.36".

The Early Bird set Chewy:

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Collectibles/Kubrick/Box_Sets/Early_Bird_Set/Chewbacca/EBchewie.jpg)

I had to do some checking on this, it looks like Chewy is carded!

Posted over at the Toyworld forum (http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/redirect.php?tid=16391&goto=newpost)

Translation ala Bablefish: Medicom 2009/07 KUBRICK CHEWBACCA blister card specification.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Darth%20Vader/Chewy1.jpg)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Darth%20Vader/Chewy2.jpg)

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Darth%20Vader/Chewy3.jpg)

So a carded Chewy limited to 1000 pieces, looks like 500 at the show & 500 online I think.

Jeff, can you do some checking around & hopefully shed more light on this?
Title: Re: Wonder Festival 2009 Summer Exclusive
Post by: BrentS on June 23, 2009, 12:38 PM
I think Jayson said it... the Wookies are getting a lot of love recently. 

Not sure how I feel about a repaint of Chewbacca.  I'll probably see if my "local" Japan contact can get one but I don't expect to lose sleep hunting for it.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival 2009 Summer Exclusive
Post by: Jeff on June 23, 2009, 01:02 PM
So a carded Chewy limited to 1000 pieces, looks like 500 at the show & 500 online I think.

Jeff, can you do some checking around & hopefully shed more light on this?

Yeah, you've got it right - he'll be carded like the other WonderFest figures (500 at the show, 500 on-line via the Medicom site). 

Man, it's been a while since they did a carded figure at WonderFest/WCC shows.  I think the Shadow Stormie was the last one.... the last few shows have been 400% ewoks I think. 

And, with an editon size of 1000, he should settle down below $100 range, if history holds.  I'll definitely be buying one for my carded set.  :)
Title: Re: Wonder Festival 2009 Summer Exclusive
Post by: DSJ™ on June 23, 2009, 01:17 PM
And, with an editon size of 1000, he should settle down below $100 range, if history holds.  I'll definitely be buying one for my carded set.  :)

Hah! You & me both ya insane Kuby collector!  ;D

You do know that Medicom will put us both in a looney bin or atleast make us broke.   (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/e026.gif)
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: DSJ™ on June 23, 2009, 03:10 PM
Here's the online order page from bearbrick.com (http://www.bearbrick.com/wf2009s/)

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We will not accept the order from the outside of Japan and will not deliver this to abroad.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Symposium on June 23, 2009, 04:29 PM
Damn I just updated my sig with all the carded figs I still don't have!  ::)

This is a must have though, you can't have enough of Mr Chewlious P. Bacca  :P
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: evenflow on June 23, 2009, 04:30 PM
I dont know if i need this one...although i am sure i will buy it.  >:D
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Dan on June 23, 2009, 05:12 PM
That makes Vader, Luke, Han, Obi, and Chewie on cards. Of the core characters left, they have the droids and Leia, and I suppose you could argue Lando and the Emperor. I wonder if it will continue? Medicom is about as predictable as a spider monkey on crack, so who knows.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Outkast34 on June 23, 2009, 09:01 PM
I will get it, hopefully it will fall below $100
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Jeff on June 23, 2009, 10:10 PM
Super-size look at Chewie, but still no carded pics...   we probably won't see those until the show if history is any indication.

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/6-09/kub_WF09s_chew.jpg)
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: BrentS on June 23, 2009, 10:37 PM
I just put out my email request to my local Japan contact.  We'll see if they can come through or not.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Jayson on June 23, 2009, 10:40 PM
Cute little devil. Too bad they didn't re-work the crossbow though to look more prop accurate or to mimic the vintage weapon to help further differentiate it from the EB version.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Madcow on June 23, 2009, 10:49 PM
I usually pass on all carded exclusives but this is a MUST for me... sigh... Hopefully it's not too hard to get.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Sithbaker on June 23, 2009, 11:39 PM
I usually pass on all carded exclusives but this is a MUST for me... sigh... Hopefully it's not too hard to get.

Hey, long time no see! I thought you might be down for this one when I saw it lol
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Madcow on June 24, 2009, 08:47 AM
I usually pass on all carded exclusives but this is a MUST for me... sigh... Hopefully it's not too hard to get.

Hey, long time no see! I thought you might be down for this one when I saw it lol

Holy moly! How are you!!! Hehehe, yeah I've been away for a while with a ton of life changes. Well that and the lack of OT Kubricks.  ;D
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Sithbaker on June 24, 2009, 02:00 PM
I usually pass on all carded exclusives but this is a MUST for me... sigh... Hopefully it's not too hard to get.

Hey, long time no see! I thought you might be down for this one when I saw it lol

Holy moly! How are you!!! Hehehe, yeah I've been away for a while with a ton of life changes. Well that and the lack of OT Kubricks.  ;D

Same here. I love the kubs, but OT ones are what I really love heheh. Can`t wait for those
to come around.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: SaaiBork on June 24, 2009, 04:21 PM
Tokyo Hunter had a post of this the other day. You can order with him until the 25th of July, but I don't know what his fee will be.
http://tokyohunter.blogspot.com/2009/06/medicom-star-wars-kubrick-chewbacca.html
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Morgbug on June 24, 2009, 04:33 PM
Can you clarify if this is a raffle or not?  My contact in Japan had indicated that this was a raffle procedure like many previous items where the supply is quite limited.  Limit of one per household as well, I believe.  No price information on my end either, but I'd guess it'll be in that $15-25 range from Medicom themselves and then skyrocket in auctions before settling out. 
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: SaaiBork on June 24, 2009, 04:50 PM
The order form at bearbrick (http://www.bearbrick.com/wf2009s/) indeed says it's limited to 1 per address/family. Don't know about the raffle thingy.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Jeff on June 24, 2009, 05:12 PM
Can you clarify if this is a raffle or not?  My contact in Japan had indicated that this was a raffle procedure like many previous items where the supply is quite limited.  Limit of one per household as well, I believe.  No price information on my end either, but I'd guess it'll be in that $15-25 range from Medicom themselves and then skyrocket in auctions before settling out.  

Reading comprehension...   ::)

So a carded Chewy limited to 1000 pieces, looks like 500 at the show & 500 online I think.

Limited to 1000.  500 at the show, 500 on-line.  Like always, if more than 500 people order via the website, it is a raffle to decide who gets them (limit 1 per address).

Also...

1,575 yen is approx $16.55 US. 60mm = 2.36".

1575 Yen = $16.50 USD plus shipping if you are lucky enough to get one from Medicom.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Morgbug on June 24, 2009, 05:26 PM
Yeah, I got the 500 online thing, what wasn't abundantly clear was raffle or no.  I was informed raffle when my bud ordered, so I was wondering if there was clarification that this had been stated somewhere else as an absolute occurrence.  He has yet to miss out on a raffle, so I can't say whether they actually ever get the maximum number of orders or not.  It is somewhat difficult to tell amongst all the excitement we generate at this site with our foolishly rabid toy habit.  So I asked, shoot me :P

Yes, I missed Dale's original price post, sorry.  But what no one seems to ever factor in is the shipping cost within Japan above that 1575 Yen price, so my ballpark price of $15-25 is bang on.  Now go crap on SaaiBork for asking and causing me to answer.  ;)
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Symposium on June 24, 2009, 08:41 PM
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Darth%20Vader/Chewy1.jpg)
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Darth%20Vader/Chewy3.jpg)

The top picture looks more like the Earlybird Chewie but the bottom picture his satchel and belt are a different colour.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: DSJ™ on July 23, 2009, 12:40 PM
Medicom update; Bablefish translation:

Quote
[wandahuesuteibaru] 2009 (summer) the opening commemoration limited commodity 2009 July 26th sale schedule queue/cue brick Special No.322 KUBRICK CHEWBACCA (TM) Distribution price ¥1,575 (including tax) - Total height approximately 60mm - Blister card specification ●1,000 body limitation meeting place sale: 500pcs/net sale: 500pcs


As for this commodity 2009 July 26th (day) [wandahuesuteibaru] which is held 2009 (summer) commemorating opening, it is the commodity which is sold. Desired one please reads below, purchases. [Opening day] 2009 July 26th (day) [opening place] Makuhari [metsuse]       

When it modifies the international display room 4.5.6.7 .8 hole [the sale place] at our company booth (the day not to refuse, it is) [sale start time] the day morning 10: * As for sale also each commodity, 1 other person 1 limits from 00 to sale end. As for application Project1/6 optimistic market store and Yahoo! Being acceptance possible even at the shopping store.

So again a edition size of 1000, 500 at the show & 500 online by the lokks of it. 1575 yen is about $16.60 US.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Symposium on July 23, 2009, 01:40 PM
Tokyo Hunter had a post of this the other day. You can order with him until the 25th of July, but I don't know what his fee will be.
http://tokyohunter.blogspot.com/2009/06/medicom-star-wars-kubrick-chewbacca.html

He's charging 4000 yen per piece not including shipping
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: DSJ™ on July 26, 2009, 11:07 AM
1st carded pic of Chewy.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Kubricks/Carded%20Chewbacca.jpg)
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: bigj22 on July 26, 2009, 11:29 AM
Tokyo Hunter had a post of this the other day. You can order with him until the 25th of July, but I don't know what his fee will be.
http://tokyohunter.blogspot.com/2009/06/medicom-star-wars-kubrick-chewbacca.html

He's charging 4000 yen per piece not including shipping



I paid 65.00 for it which included shipping to the US from him. I should get it in 6-10 days.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: kaysui0248 on July 26, 2009, 11:41 AM
looks like a few have appeared on yahoo jp auctions sites

http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h132402904
http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h132395070

ebay price will be hiked up as usual
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: BFLV on July 26, 2009, 02:09 PM
A better pic

(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2853/labombamaniaimg431x6001a.jpg)
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: I Am Sith on July 26, 2009, 04:36 PM
I paid 65.00 for it which included shipping to the US from him. I should get it in 6-10 days.

Just got my confirmation from him as well.  Mine ships on Tuesday.  Can't wait!
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Outkast34 on July 26, 2009, 08:42 PM
I got my confirmation today from him too.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: DSJ™ on July 29, 2009, 06:23 AM
$48.98 plus $9.80 for shipping, $58.78 US.

Medicom star wars limited kubrick ( Chewbraba ) figure (http://cgi.ebay.com/Medicom-star-wars-limited-kubrick-Chewbraba-figure_W0QQitemZ350233177085QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518b862bfd&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

(Chewbraba)...  :D   
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: I Am Sith on July 30, 2009, 09:57 PM
Just got my confirmation from him as well.  Mine ships on Tuesday.  Can't wait!

Now that's service... Arrived today in fantastic condition.  Nice looking carded brick... My Oscar cases should be shipping soon as well, so I should have it in its new home soon.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: bigj22 on July 31, 2009, 08:32 PM
got mine today. Love it
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Outkast34 on July 31, 2009, 10:28 PM
Got mine today, in great shape.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Morgbug on August 1, 2009, 02:52 PM
Don't know how it will end up working, but in talking to my friend in Japan he indicated it sold out very, very quickly online and he was unable to get me one.  So it was very popular, moreso than some other stuff perhaps.  Not sure if that will make it more expensive later or not. 

Anyone have comparison shots with the EB version?  I open my stuff so if it's not sufficiently different, I may end up passing on it. 
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: DSJ™ on August 10, 2009, 12:24 PM
Anyone have comparison shots with the EB version?  I open my stuff so if it's not sufficiently different, I may end up passing on it. 

Have a check here (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=14608.msg439441#msg439441) Brent.

Mine just arrived.   8)

Did anyone else that got him come in the clear baggie?
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: I Am Sith on August 10, 2009, 02:11 PM
Did anyone else that got him come in the clear baggie?

Mine did not.
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Morgbug on August 10, 2009, 02:28 PM
Thanks Dale.  I think I'll end up getting it, but not a huge priority at this time.  If I see a cheap one I'll snag it, but otherwise will practice patience. 
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Symposium on August 11, 2009, 04:56 AM
Mine just came in the post today  ;D $47.50 shipped to the UK.

Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: JediJman on August 11, 2009, 11:12 PM
Mine is ont he way for $44 shipped.  Yay!
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: bigj22 on June 26, 2010, 01:33 PM
hi guys, for those who have this figure, is it different than the Early Bird figure?
Title: Re: Wonder Festival '09 Summer Carded Chewbacca
Post by: Jayson on June 26, 2010, 02:04 PM
hi guys, for those who have this figure, is it different than the Early Bird figure?
Yes (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=14608.msg439441#msg439441)