UK Anime Distributor Anime Limited Discussion Thread

[HellCat]

Have Gunpla not always been sold? The third-party vendors may be less than fully pleased.

Bandai have never done it though have been hinting for a few years. They have over last few years given a lot of focus to Sprukits, which were intended to ease customers in with kits of Western characters.

Actually wondering if this is in collaboration with Japan Cool, as they took over running the Tamashii Nations stand last time and Bandai have been pushing for greater import presence in foreign markets.

All interesting to consider in relation to the shows being released here.

 

[Ferensviel]

In the last Newswire AL said that the standard edition of Mai Mai Miracle will be released in June 19th and that pre-order listings should appear shortly.

As of yet it hasn't been listed on Amazon/Zavvi/AoL, but there is a placeholder listing in Anime Limited's own store stating a £24.99 rrp and a £19.99 pre-order price:

Mai Mai Miracle - DVD+Blu-ray combi

 

[HellCat]

Bandai released their MCM price list. The Gunpla is limited, random and badly priced- Bandai UK on Twitter

I would have expected some HG Wing kits. Especially as the SD kits they are selling are intended to combine with the normal versions.

 

[Gemsy-chan]

Who is going to MCM as I'd gladly transfer some money to someone if they can get me the Unicorn & Sinanju Gunpla (£8 each)

 

[HellCat]

Just to warn you they're SD kits and look bad without a lot of work.

 

[Buzz201]

Bandai released their MCM price list. The Gunpla is limited, random and badly priced- Bandai UK on Twitter

I would have expected some HG Wing kits. Especially as the SD kits they are selling are intended to combine with the normal versions.

It seems like you have some knowledge, where would be the best place to source Gunpla in the UK?

 

[Gemsy-chan]

Just to warn you they're SD kits and look bad without a lot of work.

Maybe not then

 

[DragonBlaze67]

Just got a dispatch email for Persona 3 Movie 3, just Movie 4 to go then I can start watching them. Hopefully there's an early bird for Movie 4.

 

[sniper_samurai]

Just got a dispatch email for Persona 3 Movie 3, just Movie 4 to go then I can start watching them. Hopefully there's an early bird for Movie 4.

And Tokyo Marble Chocolate.

 

[IncendiaryLemon]

Just got a dispatch email for Persona 3 Movie 3, just Movie 4 to go then I can start watching them. Hopefully there's an early bird for Movie 4.

I imagine there will be. I'm also hoping for a store exclusive artbook to keep them all in, but maybe I'm asking too much.

 

[Patient-X]

I'm hoping for an early bird for Overlord.

 

[Robbl]

I'm hoping for an early bird for Overlord.

Isn't it £31.49 already? I doubt it's gonna get much lower.

 

[Patient-X]

Isn't it £31.49 already? I doubt it's gonna get much lower.

I've already got it pre-ordered at zavvi for £28 using the recent 10% off deal. But I'd rather order direct from AL.

 

[Robbl]

I've already got it pre-ordered at zavvi for £28 using the recent 10% off deal. But I'd rather order direct from AL.

Yeah, I'm not keen on dents and I don't live in the UK so £11 shipment cost from the AL store.

 

[KingJimmeh]

It seems like you have some knowledge, where would be the best place to source Gunpla in the UK?

When I used to buy Gunpla, I generally went with Gundam Mad. Really good team there.

 

[mikezilla2]

I've already got it pre-ordered at zavvi for £28 using the recent 10% off deal. But I'd rather order direct from AL.

what is thsi 10% off deal you speak of ?

 

[crashmatt]

You can usually get codes off voucher sites. They tend to be unique so can only be used once.

 

[Gemsy-chan]

I always google for discount codes when I shop on line. Anything to help even if it's only free shipping.

 

[HellCat]

It seems like you have some knowledge, where would be the best place to source Gunpla in the UK?

Truth be told I buy direct from Japan, hence my issue with pricing. They want £43 for Barbatos. The same kit costs £19 direct from Japan, minus a bit more for shipping and the gamble of customs.

I generally only use UK sellers if I'm at a con and they have something rare.

 

[sniper_samurai]

Truth be told I buy direct from Japan, hence my issue with pricing. They want £43 for Barbatos. The same kit costs £19 direct from Japan, minus a bit more for shipping and the gamble of customs.

I generally only use UK sellers if I'm at a con and they have something rare.

Yeah, £43 is high for that kit. My LCS sells that kit for €40, which is nearly £10 cheap than that.