Gunpla Prices soaring??
Being into gunpla for so long, having heard this piece of news was definitely a shock to me. Here’s the worrying news, excerpted from Gunota :
“ITmedia News reports Bandai is looking into a mark-up on the price of Gunpla. According to the news, the reason for this is a steep rise in the cost of materials as a result of high oil prices. When the change in pricing might occur, exactly what merchandise it will affect, and how much it will be is not known. Bandai’s PR department is quoted as saying, “The details haven’t been decided but there is a change in merchandise specifications which has added cost to new parts & booklets for Gunpla and we will be repricing.”
A week ago, Aoi Model Shop, a blog said to be run by an employee in a hobby shop on the outskirts of Akihabara, claimed there would be a 10-20% increase in HGUC and MG kit prices beginning around May. Oil prices were cited as the reason. Furthermore, the site said it looked as though old merchandise would also be marked up as it was reissued. As with the official news, it was said there were details yet to be settled.”
If it is said to be true for the 2nd paragraph, then it is indeed a worrying announcement for me, since I was contemplating on buying older kits in the future. Oh well, all I can do now is to make a checklist of things to buy from Japan now. (All before May)
-HGUC 1/144 Nu Gundam
-HG 1/144 Throne Drei and Zwei
-HG 1/144 Flag Custom (Graham ver.)
-Decal sheets for AEU/HLR/Union, Celestial Being x2, MG Unicorn Gundam
I guess that should be all. Take note, friends-who-are-going-to-Japan-in-the-near-future. =D
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hey sentinel,
is the Regenerate Gundam and Gundam Astray Red Frame “Powered Red” official kit or fan made?
thanks in advance :)
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It’s from a dengeki hobby issue, iirc.
So, nope, it’s a scratchbuild.
DO NOT WANT T__T
Ne Senti, those Gundam in the pic are yours? :D
@tora
the pic in this thread? >.> no, read the comment above yours, lol.
The rest in my blog on other posts are mine though.
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@sentinel
Which issue of Dengeki Hobby is the picture from???
On the topic, this is a very sad turn of events. Hopefully they won’t continually rise
@Josh
I can’t really remember if it’s either from Dengeki Hobby, or HobbyJapan, let alone which specific issue. But it’s an issue that’s about 2 years ago, roughly.