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Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Series 2 6-Pack
Post by: SaaiBork on June 13, 2008, 09:33 PM
Hold on to your hats...

Series 2 - 6 piece ¥9450

(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z300/SaaiBork/Kubricks/Parco2008/080609_medicom_02.jpg)

Source hypebeast.com (http://hypebeast.com/2008/06/medicom-toy-2008-exhibition) and openers.jp (http://openers.jp/culture/c_news/c_news080614.html)
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: DSJ™ on June 13, 2008, 09:44 PM
Sweet! I like the Cantina Band Member with all the accessories.  8)

So is this the way it's going to be now, re-releasing the series one by one carded?
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: Jeff on June 13, 2008, 10:20 PM
Hmmm... I like them, but I hate the idea of re-buying Kubricks I already have in carded form.   :-\

Last year I caved because I've always liked the Bounty Hunters, but I don't know if I'm that jazzed for carded Greedo and friends.   :P
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: Outkast34 on June 13, 2008, 11:23 PM
I think this is one I will be passing on for now. But who knows maybe during a dry Kubrick spell I might just end up buying it.
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: Morgbug on June 13, 2008, 11:32 PM
Are these exclusives to the show or just announced at the show and available through the collector's club?  If it's the latter, I might bite, especially if they come in a sleeve like the bounty hunters did and only because I have a better than average shot at getting them for cost+shipping. 

Hmmm... I like them, but I hate the idea of re-buying Kubricks I already have in carded form.   :-\

That's exactly how I feel for the most part. 

I'll pass on the bears.
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: Symposium on June 14, 2008, 01:46 AM
It's a bit boring just carding and re-releasing each series but it looks like this is what's going to happen.
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: Dan on June 14, 2008, 09:06 AM
The cantina band member does look excellent, and if that was the only one I would be much happier.

Rereleasing these sets is just anticlimactic. I love series 2, but I don't need to spend $100 plus on these, $80 on cases, and then try to make myself justify it all by finding a place to display carded versions of everything, knowing more are probably on the way.

A snowtrooper with cannon, antilles from the tantive (repaint rebel fleet trooper), C-3PO in parts, any of these would have re-used parts, but made a much more exciting release (IMO)
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: BrentS on June 14, 2008, 10:05 AM
I think these might be a pass for me.  I've never gotten into Carded Kubricks and I'm not a Bearbrick guy. 
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: evenflow on June 14, 2008, 10:52 AM
I still have not bought the carded bounty hunters and this doesnt excite me at all. I dont think i will rebuying all the carded figures.
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: karamazov80 on June 15, 2008, 05:34 PM
I've got a quick "newbie" question: does anyone know of any reputable sites where these could either be pre-ordered or ordered once they come in?  For exclusives like these, is it best to just wait until they pop up on eBay?
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: Outkast34 on June 15, 2008, 07:54 PM
I've got a quick "newbie" question: does anyone know of any reputable sites where these could either be pre-ordered or ordered once they come in?  For exclusives like these, is it best to just wait until they pop up on eBay?

Some sites have exlusives up for sale but rarely do they end up delivering. A lot of us are waiting to see if Action-HQ delivers on the Blue Stars Snowtrooper and the Darth Maul speeder set but no luck so far. What usually ends up happening is they keep pushing the date they are supposed to get the items back and back. Toywiz.com did the same thing to me with the Medicom Box set 07.
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: BrentS on June 16, 2008, 09:26 AM
Are these exclusives to the show or just announced at the show and available through the collector's club?  If it's the latter, I might bite, especially if they come in a sleeve like the bounty hunters did and only because I have a better than average shot at getting them for cost+shipping. 



Did this question get answered?
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: Jeff on June 16, 2008, 09:43 AM
Are these exclusives to the show or just announced at the show and available through the collector's club?

Did this question get answered?

The question did not get answered because I don't think anyone knows the answer yet.  It is unknown (as far as I know) whether they will be sold only at the show or done similar to last year (where you could order at the show and/or eventually order them through the Medicom website).

The Openers info was the "sneak preview", I'm sure Medicom will formally announce the full details soon and then you should have an answer (though I'm hesitent to share with you two if you're just going to brag about having Japanese pals who get you stuff for cost  >:().
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: I Am Sith on June 16, 2008, 10:49 AM
I really thought that the Bounty Hunters set was a cool set, especially since they included the ROTJ chase Fett in the series.  Since all they are doing with Series 2 is including all the instruments with the Cantina Band Member, there's really no impetus for me to get this set.  The least they could have done was include the white pauldron Sandtrooper instead of the basic orange version...
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: BrentS on June 16, 2008, 10:51 AM
Thanks Jeff for the clarification - I hope my question didn't come off ruder than it was intended.  I was just trying to figure out if we knew if this was the big 2009 exclusive through the club or some other offering.  I can't believe I'm saying this, but I hope there's another exclusive coming.

Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: Morgbug on June 16, 2008, 12:38 PM
(though I'm hesitent to share with you two if you're just going to brag about having Japanese pals who get you stuff for cost  >:().

Well, I think I've kept the bragging to a minimum at worst, more just small comments discreetly placed.  But if it's any consolation, I've spent so much on gas tracking down trilogo figures for my contact that I'd be willing to bet you're ahead financially even if you're buying from ebay.  In my case this is payback for about 5-6 years of buying and shipping stuff to my Japanese buddy. 
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: Jeff on June 18, 2008, 11:28 PM
Medicom has updated their website with the Parco Exclusives (http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/medicomtoyexhibition08) details.

No links for orders yet, but it looks like the carded 6-pks might be going up for sale via the Collectors site sometime during the 4th of July weekend...  stay tuned I guess.
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: AndyG on June 19, 2008, 04:09 AM
Like many I think the Band Member packaged with the instruments is neat but I have all I want from series 2.

I could easily see OT starved collectors jumping all over them though...........
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: Crackbrick on June 19, 2008, 07:15 AM
Pass for me as well.

CB
Title: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: AndyG on June 20, 2008, 04:34 AM
Two carded sets up on ebay for a BIN of $199

As I was lucky enough to pick up a Parco Sandtrooper recently then I think I'll try and pick up an orange pauldron Sandtrooper from this set now.
Title: Re: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Series 2 6-Pack
Post by: Jeff on June 20, 2008, 10:09 AM
I guess these are definitely available at the show as the guys at Slave1.jp have posted new images (http://www.slave1image.com/imagebank/MedicomToy/Kubrick/Series2r_6pcs/) of the set...

(http://www.slave1image.com/imagebank/MedicomToy/Kubrick/Series2r_6pcs/slides/series2-set-of-6-pcs-0001.jpg)
Title: Re: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Series 2 6-Pack
Post by: maulsith on June 20, 2008, 11:30 AM
 :P A pass for me..seems Medicom have been running out of ideas it seems.really hoped for something originally new such as Vlix,to round out the Droids saga,but unfortunately
 :(
pls see my other thread posted over at KN..I still collect carded,in which,i've most of it..
http://kubricknation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=745&sid=d02b13d85201eca4211960e8b0a46012
Title: Re: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: DSJ™ on June 20, 2008, 07:22 PM
Two carded sets up on ebay for a BIN of $199

I guess these are definitely available at the show as the guys at Slave1.jp have posted new images (http://www.slave1image.com/imagebank/MedicomToy/Kubrick/Series2r_6pcs/) of the set...

$200.! Oy! If the price drops on it I may bite.  :-\

Sure looks nice tho.
Title: Re: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Series 2 6-Pack
Post by: SITHSPAWN on June 22, 2008, 10:09 AM
When this sucker drops I'll be getting it.  I just like the carded ones better, they look better in acrylic cases on display.
Title: Re: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Seris 2 6-Pack
Post by: Jeff on June 23, 2008, 02:06 PM
No links for orders yet, but it looks like the carded 6-pks might be going up for sale via the Collectors site sometime during the 4th of July weekend...  stay tuned I guess.

Here is the link (http://www.bearbrick.com/ex08/) for the lottery for this one...  looks like ordering will start around noon on July 5th (Japan time obviously).
Title: Re: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Series 2 6-Pack
Post by: SITHSPAWN on June 29, 2008, 05:27 PM
OK, now how do I translate that? :-\
Title: Re: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Series 2 6-Pack
Post by: DSJ™ on June 29, 2008, 05:37 PM
Been getting a weird translation through Babel Fish (http://babelfish.yahoo.com/)

As for this commodity 2008 June 21st (the Saturday) from MEDICOM TOY EXHIBITION' which is held; Commemorating 08 openings, it is the commodity which is sold. Desired one please reads below, purchases.
 
- Opening period: 2008 June 21st (Saturday) ~2008 year June 30th (month) - Opening place: [parukohuakutori] [Shibuya [parukopato] 1/6F] - Admission fee: ¥300 (including tax)
 
- Meeting place time: 10:00 ~21: 00 June 30th (month) 18: Up to 00 * as for admission to before the opening place 30 minutes * Sale limits 1 other person each 1 sets. Because of the one which you cannot attend to the event at private form inside medicomtoy.co.jp 2008 July 5th (the Saturday) 12: Incoming order is collected from 00. These commodities as soon as stock to be gone in each every commodity concerning the complete limited production item, make sale end. Please acknowledge beforehand. As for incoming order details please view description below.

< Order important points > please be sure to read.

2008 July 5th (Saturday) 12: To 00~ stock end   This commodity is first-come sale. As soon as stock to be gone in each every commodity, you make sale end. As for order “1 families (1 addresses 1 addresses) it hits and makes each 1 sets”. In addition the separate postage is necessary. Means of settlement can utilize payment on delivery and credit card liquidation. Furthermore, postage + dispatch expenses, in case of payment on delivery, with nationwide even no in case of 1,500 Yen and credit card liquidation 840 Yen become other way necessary as a postage generation pulling commission. Please acknowledge beforehand.

Spring the mountain filial piety one a.k.a PARKO ¥14,490 (including tax)

STAR WARS (TM) KUBRICK SERIES 2 SET OF 6pcs. COLLECTORS EDITION ¥9,450 (including tax)

SPEED RACER BE@RBRICK SET ¥1,890 (including tax)

GOLDEN IDOL BE@RBRICK 400% ¥5,250 (including tax) 400% LAYERED WOOD BE@RBRICK ¥62,790 (including tax)

< Note > * dispatch has planned on occasion the dispatch within 2 weeks from order, but depending upon application number of cases there are times when it delays without notice. Please acknowledge beforehand. * The sending item makes only the Japanese country.
Title: Re: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Series 2 6-Pack
Post by: SITHSPAWN on June 29, 2008, 05:53 PM
I don't know how I'd be able to mess with this.  Can anybody help with this?  O honestly don't think I'll be able to figure out how to put in for it, even if they so ship overseas. :-X

I'd like to get a sealed set of these if possible.  I just won 5 of the 6 yesterday.  But I can open them since I don't have any of Series 2 at all.
Title: Re: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Series 2 6-Pack
Post by: SITHSPAWN on June 29, 2008, 05:55 PM
Well, that figures.  I look down at the bottem and ther it is in English, nothing outside of Japan.   ::)
Title: Re: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Series 2 6-Pack
Post by: DSJ™ on June 29, 2008, 06:01 PM
You can try this auction bin of $125. plus shipping. Cheapest I have seen thus far, cost me $26. for shipping & should be here sometime this week.

STARWARS 100% KUBRICK BE@RBRICK MEDICOM TOY EXHIBITION (http://cgi.ebay.com/STARWARS-100-KUBRICK-BE-RBRICK-MEDICOM-TOY-EXHIBITION_W0QQitemZ130234112366QQihZ003QQcategoryZ15687QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Re: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Series 2 6-Pack
Post by: DSJ™ on July 2, 2008, 03:30 PM
It has arrived.  ;D

(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Kubrick%20Series%208/KubrickCardedSeries2.jpg)
Title: Re: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Series 2 6-Pack
Post by: Jeff on July 21, 2008, 11:42 PM
I broke down and picked up a Series 2 carded 6-pack tonight...  ::)

I really wanted to skip this set, but my complete carded Kubrick collection wouldn't let me.  :-[
Title: Re: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Series 2 6-Pack
Post by: DSJ™ on July 22, 2008, 09:21 AM
Nothing like being a completest Kuby collector.   ;)
Title: Re: Medicom Parco '08 Carded Series 2 6-Pack
Post by: karamazov80 on July 22, 2008, 06:35 PM
Nothing like being a completest Kuby collector.   ;)
Maybe when I win the Lotto jackpot. . .