HobbyLink Japan (HLJ) (Japan) new items

[philby]

HLJ didn't have orange plugs did they? There was something about an email from Griffin about it?

[ZoonMaster5000]

HLJ didn't have orange plugs did they? There was something about an email from Griffin about it?

correct, something about them thinking we had the same restrictions as the U.S

[Vairn]

They also had some new TLK figures come out, but they were sold out like in hours :(

So I missed out on Nitro, gotta wait for retail now.

[TAAUBlaster]

Pre-order for reissue MP-22 (https://hlj.com/product/tkt80320-2) and MP-36 (https://hlj.com/product/tkt87511-r) now live.

Thanks for that!:D
I didn't realise Megatron was going to be a "proper" reissue (just assumed it was an Asia re-release :o) Placed an order since I most likely will never get the original one I ordered.

[philby]

Thanks for that!:D
I didn't realise Megatron was going to be a "proper" reissue (just assumed it was an Asia re-release :o) Placed an order since I most likely will never get the original one I ordered.

+1....

[TAAUBlaster]

A couple new Transformer T-Shirts just popped up for pre-order. 2 Japanese "Transformers" logo, and one with an Optimus Prime Zama ver. design

https://hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?SeriesID=1735&DisplayMode=images&Dis=2&Sort=std&qid=XIB70X1WGFW&set=1&GenreCode2=app

[Vairn]

New Transformers Legends figures are up:

https://hlj.com/product/TKT96394 <-- Autobot clones
https://hlj.com/product/TKT96395 <-- Blitzwing
https://hlj.com/product/TKT96396 <-- Overlord

[ZoonMaster5000]

Mp-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus is also up now.
https://hlj.com/product/TKT97233

[ZoonMaster5000]

Just noticed my status for lg-43 dinosaurer has changed to discontinued! Does that mean I've missed out?

[griffin]

Just noticed my status for lg-43 dinosaurer has changed to discontinued! Does that mean I've missed out?

Not necessarily.
That means they aren't taking any more orders because they shouldn't have any left over when they arrive.
If they end up being short-supplied stock from TakaraTomy, you won't know about it until after the release date (because it is still sitting unfulfilled in your orders screen)... but that is very rare for them.

[aching878]

90% of my orders are always on discontinued status since its sold out.

but re lg-43 dinosaurer HLJ just process payment for my order so i guess most people will get their payment request soon enough

[ZoonMaster5000]

90% of my orders are always on discontinued status since its sold out.

but re lg-43 dinosaurer HLJ just process payment for my order so i guess most people will get their payment request soon enough

Thanks for the reassurance, have been buying of them for the past year and this was the first one to change to discontinued (that I'd noticed anyway).

[Vairn]

I've had items go discontinued on me just before they arrive since they're not taking any more orders for them.
I've never had a case of an item not being shipped to me, when it says discontinued.

[kovert]

Masterpiece Bumblebee (MP-21 'Bumble') reissue preorder open at HLJ.

[prjkt]

Masterpiece Bumblebee (MP-21 'Bumble') reissue preorder open at HLJ.

hmmm tempting

[griffin]

I see that they have the nanoblock Optimus (https://hlj.com/product/TKT19202) (AU$43) and Bumblebee (https://hlj.com/product/TKT19203) (AU$30, on sale) back in stock.
Recommended if you are fans of either character, or like to collect the more unusual novelty items with Transformers.

Nanoblocks are micro-sized "lego", and these two Transformers sets have an added motor, which apparently uses an app, to use your phone to drive the vehicle mode by remote control. (I haven't tried it, so I don't know if the app is available outside of Japan, or if it is easy enough to use if you don't know Japanese.)

It gives you enough pieces to build both modes, and the finished figures are about Minibot sized...
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/d334.jpg

I still haven't built Optimus yet, after getting it in HK in June.

[tinyJazz]

Next round of Movie the Best preorders (https://hlj.com/search/go?lbc=hobbylink&method=and&p=Q&ts=custom&uid=735872364&w=Transformers%20movie%20best&isort=releasedate)are up

[graza78]

Next round of Movie the Best preorders (https://hlj.com/search/go?lbc=hobbylink&method=and&p=Q&ts=custom&uid=735872364&w=Transformers%20movie%20best&isort=releasedate)are up

Nice! Whats the differnce between MB-11 and MB-17?

[TAAUBlaster]

Next batch of Transformers Legends are up for pre-order

LG61 Pounce/Wingspan - https://hlj.com/product/TKT96399
LG62 Targetmaster Windblade - https://hlj.com/product/TKT96401
LG63 G2 Megatron - https://hlj.com/product/TKT96402

[Paulbot]

Nice! Whats the differnce between MB-11 and MB-17?

Looking into it, MB11 is based on the DOTM version so may not be able to combine with Jetfire, while MB17 is based on the ROTF version and can.

Some other differences with weapons and deco.

[Paulbot]

Happy to see that MB Hound is the TLK Hound, with a new accessory to bulk out the vehicle mode. Ordering him!


Looking into it, MB11 is based on the DOTM version so may not be able to combine with Jetfire, while MB17 is based on the ROTF version and can.

Some other differences with weapons and deco.

[hYpNoS]

Looking into it, MB11 is based on the DOTM version so may not be able to combine with Jetfire, while MB17 is based on the ROTF version and can.

Some other differences with weapons and deco.

According to the dengeki article via google translate he's specifically colored TO combine with jetfire (so its a more seemless look I guess), both him and mb11 can combine (which is how mine is displayed currently)

http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/445202/

From the looks of the images, the accessories between them are almost exactly the same, its just deco and its using the revenge of the fallen ab sculpt (mb11 is DOTM styled), I say almost exactly the same because deco changes and I'm assuming he'll lack the transforming gas tanks (which mine broke, never thought so much paint on a balljoint could make it so stiff,m had to close them up :c), pic below is mb11 for reference although lower legs are less metallic in hand

https://static.seibertron.com/images/toys/uploads/1477654315-mb-leader-optimus-prime-takara-06.jpg

[graza78]

According to the dengeki article via google translate he's specifically colored TO combine with jetfire (so its a more seemless look I guess), both him and mb11 can combine (which is how mine is displayed currently)

http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/445202/

From the looks of the images, the accessories between them are almost exactly the same, its just deco and its using the revenge of the fallen ab sculpt (mb11 is DOTM styled), I say almost exactly the same because deco changes and I'm assuming he'll lack the transforming gas tanks (which mine broke, never thought so much paint on a balljoint could make it so stiff,m had to close them up :c), pic below is mb11 for reference although lower legs are less metallic in hand

https://static.seibertron.com/images/toys/uploads/1477654315-mb-leader-optimus-prime-takara-06.jpg

Sweet. Thanks for the info :) That mb-17 prime is kinda pricey and I already have mb-11, so didn't really want to double dip.

[hYpNoS]

If anyone wants the japanese mpm04 hlj is on low stock, I managed to get mine elsewhere (sadly as I do have something in private warehouse that I should have gotten last year...ironic hlj out of no where had mp primal in stock and you know who flips me off :mad:)

[Firestorm]

Has anyone received their TLK Hot Rods yet? I thought he was supposed to be released by now.

Waiting on him before I ship my private warehouse but only have a day or two left on some items in there

[griffin]

The date looks to be the 22nd now for the September items, so should be out in 2 days.

With the Hasbro movie toys being so unpredictable here, and the JP ones being identical, I'm almost tempted to buy some that are still in stock after their release.... even though it will cost more.

[Firestorm]

The date looks to be the 22nd now for the September items, so should be out in 2 days.

With the Hasbro movie toys being so unpredictable here, and the JP ones being identical, I'm almost tempted to buy some that are still in stock after their release.... even though it will cost more.

Hmm. Alright. Thanks bossbot. Hopefully my private warehouse can last another 2 days

And I'm in the same boat with the movie stuff. Every time I look on their site and see Sqweeks and Steelbane or Drift as in stock, I get tempted to throw them in my cart and just buy them. But keep telling myself "just be patient, they'll come here eventually" but darn it, I want my sqweeks!

[hYpNoS]

With the Hasbro movie toys being so unpredictable here, and the JP ones being identical, I'm almost tempted to buy some that are still in stock after their release.... even though it will cost more.

I'm just waiting for the movie the best versions at this rate, we haven't had crosshairs in the range yet and good chance they'd redeco the tlk version.

I mean, I was going to skip leader megatron (got the excellent voyager) and the tweaked deco on the MB hits the sweet spot for me, shame I didn't wait for caliber prime but who would of called that?

Its nice the decos are the same but with the latest mb releases you gotta wonder how long until an improved version of that comes.

Speaking of wonder, why on earth are we on wave 3 voyagers yet I'm still seeing so many berserkers from wave 1 deluxes, surely some stores would of had a new shipment by now even if just a single case?

[ZoonMaster5000]

Does anyone know If the release date for the hot rodimus, char and sharktron legends figures has been pushed back?

[Tober]

Does anyone know If the release date for the hot rodimus, char and sharktron legends figures has been pushed back?

Still September 30 for all three according to Amazon Japan.

[ZoonMaster5000]

Still September 30 for all three according to Amazon Japan.

Thanks mate, for some reason I thought it was the Saturday just gone.

[griffin]

They were originally scheduled for the 16th, then the 22nd, then the 30th (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24756).

[kovert]

Pre-orders up for MPM-3 Bumblebee reissue - Feb 2018 release.

[griffin]

For anyone after the 2018 Generations book from HLJ, it can be found here (https://hlj.com/product/TYT02276) for about AU$35.

[Paulbot]

For anyone after the 2018 Generations book from HLJ, it can be found here (https://hlj.com/product/TYT02276) for about AU$35.

Thanks for the heads up! I've looked a couple of times this week and hadn't found it yet.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Holiday sale now on:

https://hlj.com/holiday-sale-2017

New items added daily until the 15th, sale ends December 22.

[BruiseLee]

Holiday sale now on:

https://hlj.com/holiday-sale-2017

New items added daily until the 15th, sale ends December 22.

Thanks for the heads up. Nothing bot wise for me though I did get quite a few pairs of socks :p

[tinyJazz]

Takara Power of the Primes first wave are up
(https://hlj.com/search/go?isort=releasedate&lbc=hobbylink&method=and&p=Q&ts=custom&uid=167659838&w=Transformers&af=selectmanufacturer%3atakaratomy)

[kovert]

HLJ has more stock allocated for January 2018's MP-36 reissue.

[Kranix]

HLJ has more stock allocated for January 2018's MP-36 reissue.

I just cancelled my MP36 order with HLJ last night and moved it to Amazon Japan. This may have been a mistake as despite the much cheaper base price, Amazon shipping charge was very high! Not sure what HLJ may have charged to ship MP36 but I suspect much less.

[BruiseLee]

I just cancelled my MP36 order with HLJ last night and moved it to Amazon Japan. This may have been a mistake as despite the much cheaper base price, Amazon shipping charge was very high! Not sure what HLJ may have charged to ship MP36 but I suspect much less.

What's the shipping charge for Amazon Japan? With HLJ, it doesn't show the shipping for preorder items but had a quick look at Delta Magnus, which would be similar and shipping was about $50 for EMS.

[Kranix]

What's the shipping charge for Amazon Japan? With HLJ, it doesn't show the shipping for preorder items but had a quick look at Delta Magnus, which would be similar and shipping was about $50 for EMS.

Interesting, I would have thought less than $50 but Amazon was $45, so maybe the same shipping cost then.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Just had MP Sunstreaker & Nemesis Prime drop 👍

[DELTAprime]

Sunstreaker and this months LG TFs are on their way to me.

[Other]

Deluxe Cogman dropped too

[bowspearer]

Takara Power of the Primes first wave are up
(https://hlj.com/search/go?isort=releasedate&lbc=hobbylink&method=and&p=Q&ts=custom&uid=167659838&w=Transformers&af=selectmanufacturer%3atakaratomy)

Sadly they're not worth the extra spend now.

[ZoonMaster5000]

Sadly they're not worth the extra spend now.

I agree, I think takara will realise with this release people aren’t willing to pay a premium for some fancy box art.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

The Last Knight sale and bonus promo:

https://hlj.com/transformers-bonus-2018


Transformers Weekly Sale & Bonus Item Campaign Conditions: Begins January 22, 2018 (JST)!

The Transformers Weekly Sale period begins on January 22nd, 2018 at 10:00am JST, and lasts until January 29th at 9:00am JST.

As long as stocks last, a clear file and a randomly selected weapon will be included with each qualifying item at the time the item is packed to ship out. (If you order an item not currently in stock, or select Private Warehouse as the order handling method for your order, please be aware that stock of the bonus items may run out before the item ships. This campaign is only good as long as our stock of the bonus items lasts!)

Please note that the weapon is selected randomly from two possible types (either the Bronze Caliber Axe or the Gold Temenos Sword/Gold Battle Axe set), so it isn't possible to request a specific bonus weapon. There's a chance you might receive more than one of the same bonus weapon.

If you have a qualifying item in your Private Warehouse ordered before the campaign began, a bonus item will be included if the item is shipped during the campaign period, as long as supplies last!

Please note that this campaign only applies to orders of qualifying items shipped on January 22, 2018 (JST) and on, while supplies last. Orders for the items on the "Qualifying Items" list shipped before January 22, 2018 JST are not eligible to receive the bonus items.

In the event of unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to end the campaign early.

Qualifying items:

https://hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?ItemGroup=TRNSFMSTLK012018

[BigTransformerTrev]

Overlord and the Autobot clones just dropped

[griffin]

I was planning to wait until the February TFs were released before shipping (the January & February items at once)... but should I ship the January items for the freebie stuff, and then risk that they have run out already, costing me extra postage, for no reward?

Hmm... decisions decisions.

[valkyrie_76]

I was planning to wait until the February TFs were released before shipping (the January & February items at once)... but should I ship the January items for the freebie stuff, and then risk that they have run out already, costing me extra postage, for no reward?

Hmm... decisions decisions.

"Qualifying Items"

[griffin]

"Qualifying Items"

Ah rats... I didn't look at the link, so I thought it was any Transformers item shipped from that date, not just the 25 items they currently have listed at that link.

Hang on... they have DLX Strafe and Crosshairs back in stock. I missed out on the Hasbro versions, and these are identical, with just a Japanese sticker on the box.
I can get those. :)

[reillyd]

I bought two of the cheapest items for a chance of the axe (metal ore opyimus for 750y and speed change hound 900). Both are less than ten bucks for a punt on caliber axe. If anyone wants to trade for it, I might have 2 spare

[tinyJazz]

MPM Barricade preorder is up, ¥8,000

https://hlj.com/product/TKT10942

[DELTAprime]

MPM Barricade preorder is up, ¥8,000

https://hlj.com/product/TKT10942

Thanks. That gives me a backup in case it's sold out at TLTC by the time I've saved up for it.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Pounce & Wingspan are in

[ZoonMaster5000]

Is it just me or is hlj becoming more later to the party than everyone else?
pre-orders seem to arrive at all the asia\japan stores at least a week before them and at the moment mp-17+ is up everywhere excpect hlj, am I missing something here?

[tinyJazz]

Is it just me or is hlj becoming more later to the party than everyone else?
pre-orders seem to arrive at all the asia\japan stores at least a week before them and at the moment mp-17+ is up everywhere excpect hlj, am I missing something here?

Isn’t MP17+ a Takara Tomy mall exclusive? HLJ doesn’t usually stock those kinds of items. Amiami and hobbysearch don’t have it listed either.

[ZoonMaster5000]

Isn’t MP17+ a Takara Tomy mall exclusive? HLJ doesn’t usually stock those kinds of items. Amiami and hobbysearch don’t have it listed either.

hmm good point did not know it was a tt mall exclusive.

[griffin]

I also find that HLJ is not a reliable source anymore if you don't pre-order within a day or two of their listings.
They used to have pre-orders open until their release, or they would pre-order more stock from TakaraTomy and re-open pre-orders... which is really stupid that they don't anymore, as they miss out on so much money now.

And it doesn't seem to matter what it is either, as the POTP toys and Movie toys that are identical to the Hasbro versions, are also selling out within a day or two of being listed. Every time I scroll through their Transformers listings, I rarely see anything that is still available for pre-order. It's just wall-to-wall "Order Stop" on their Transformers pre-orders.
I've had to resort to pre-ordering from other Asian sources a number of times now in the last year, that I would have otherwise bought at HLJ, which prevents me from being able to combine shipping from the one source to save money.

[Zippo]

I've missed out when the orders go up, and almost into insta Order Stop. However keep checking back as I managed to pre order some Movie Best stuff last week

[drifand]

I seriously do not comprehend the whole concept of a pre order being SOLD OUT. And to me is a missed out opportunity on both the retailer and the manufacturer. Some of this creates artificial hype that the item is HOT or limited when actually it isn't.

My main complaint about HLJ is there isn't a dedicated page listing new products, unlike other retailers.

[drifand]

HLJ has a sale NOW if anyone wanted something. Even that eHobby Ratbat is available. lol

MP-10 Black, LG-Trypticon, and a few others.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I also find that HLJ is not a reliable source anymore if you don't pre-order within a day or two of their listings.
They used to have pre-orders open until their release, or they would pre-order more stock from TakaraTomy and re-open pre-orders... which is really stupid that they don't anymore, as they miss out on so much money now.

And it doesn't seem to matter what it is either, as the POTP toys and Movie toys that are identical to the Hasbro versions, are also selling out within a day or two of being listed. Every time I scroll through their Transformers listings, I rarely see anything that is still available for pre-order. It's just wall-to-wall "Order Stop" on their Transformers pre-orders.
I've had to resort to pre-ordering from other Asian sources a number of times now in the last year, that I would have otherwise bought at HLJ, which prevents me from being able to combine shipping from the one source to save money.

The issue is that HLJ has risen in popularity quite extensively over the last few years. Whenever I am brave enough to check out the US fansites and the threads about Tak/Tom figures, invariably nearly everyone there has ordered their figures through HLJ. The issue is that HLJ have not increased the amount of stock they initially order to cope with the fact they have become the go-to site for Japanese Transformer toys for people like Americans and Australians.



I seriously do not comprehend the whole concept of a pre order being SOLD OUT.

It goes as follows:

*HLJ puts in an order with Tak/Tom for 'X' amount of a figure that is to be released at a later date.

*HLJ puts that figure up for pre-order.

*When HLJ has gotten an amount of pre-orders that equals 'X' (the amount of figures they themselves have ordered), then they put a STOP on any more pre-orders, so as that they are not taking orders they cannot fulfill.

It's a shame a lot of the Aussie online TF toy companies have not followed that prudent course of action.




My main complaint about HLJ is there isn't a dedicated page listing new products, unlike other retailers.

There is - you click on the 'New Additions' box - you can set it for either the last 7 or 30 days and can have it either do the entire site or whatever search word you put in, like 'Transformers'

[DELTAprime]

It goes as follows:

*HLJ puts in an order with Tak/Tom for 'X' amount of a figure that is to be released at a later date.

*HLJ puts that figure up for pre-order.

*When HLJ has gotten an amount of pre-orders that equals 'X' (the amount of figures they themselves have ordered), then they put a STOP on any more pre-orders, so as that they are not taking orders they cannot fulfill.

It's a shame a lot of the Aussie online TF toy companies have not followed that prudent course of action.

Bravo Trev. I wish more people recognised this.;)

The only time I've ever know HLJ not to be able to fulfill their preorders was Encore Fort Max when Takara short supplied many retailers because of QC issues.

[hYpNoS]

I've missed out when the orders go up, and almost into insta Order Stop. However keep checking back as I managed to pre order some Movie Best stuff last week

What I find is hlj puts up orders a little slower than other retailers, amiami has their open right on the dot for stuff like bandai's hi metal r line (they often list the pre-order open time in jst), but hlj can have up to a 30min delay, anyone who misses the window from amiami and others will flood hlj.

So if its a heavily desired item (like bandai's hi metal r, specifically the macross ones) you almost get an instant order stop within 10mins or earlier, which annoys me as I prefer hlj's private warehouse but if I miss the pre-order I have to hope they increase the allocation (common with tf's) or someone changes their mind (I end up bookmarking any missed bandai action figures and refresh daily, used to be a website that would send emails when pre-order listings open up but they shut down early this year, figinstock, no replacements :( )

[drifand]

;584501]T
There is - you click on the 'New Additions' box - you can set it for either the last 7 or 30 days and can have it either do the entire site or whatever search word you put in, like 'Transformers'[/QUOTE]

Ah okay I do wish it had a dedicated page.

[drifand]

What I find is hlj puts up orders a little slower than other retailers, amiami has their open right on the dot for stuff like bandai's hi metal r line (they often list the pre-order open time in jst), but hlj can have up to a 30min delay, anyone who misses the window from amiami and others will flood hlj.

So if its a heavily desired item (like bandai's hi metal r, specifically the macross ones) you almost get an instant order stop within 10mins or earlier, which annoys me as I prefer hlj's private warehouse but if I miss the pre-order I have to hope they increase the allocation (common with tf's) or someone changes their mind (I end up bookmarking any missed bandai action figures and refresh daily, used to be a website that would send emails when pre-order listings open up but they shut down early this year, figinstock, no replacements :( )



I have zero issues getting hi metal. It's the dx chogokin macross and metal build gundam gets order stop within seconds.

[ZoonMaster5000]

Encore god fire convoy just dropped, and for the first time in about a year I have nothing on pre order with them.

[DELTAprime]

Encore god fire convoy just dropped, and for the first time in about a year I have nothing on pre order with them.

Only things I have on preorder now with HLJ are MPM Barricade, MP Dinobot and some POTP toys just in case I miss getting them locally, but I likely will find them locally and cancel them. Frankly without the Legends line I'm going to be ordering a lot less from HLJ.

[ZoonMaster5000]

Only things I have on preorder now with HLJ are MPM Barricade, MP Dinobot and some POTP toys just in case I miss getting them locally, but I likely will find them locally and cancel them. Frankly without the Legends line I'm going to be ordering a lot less from HLJ.

My thoughts exactly and without the legends line to help combine with mp’s to keep shipping costs down I’ll be shopping locally again I reckon

[griffin]

The first Star Wars Transformer dropped in yesterday as well... and I didn't notice that it wasn't released with the rest of the March toys when doing up a shipment last weekend, as I would have waited for it to be releaesd before shipping the toys currently being held.

Because as mentioned by others, due to POTP and Movie toys being the same as Hasbro toys, I don't have anything on pre-order until the second SWTF in June, which is more than 60 days away... meaning that I will have to ship this toy on its own. :(

[DELTAprime]

My thoughts exactly and without the legends line to help combine with mp’s to keep shipping costs down I’ll be shopping locally again I reckon

Yeah and I'm considering getting MP Dinobot from TLTC now. The AUD vs the JPY is a little bit volatile at the moment, so I'm thinking I could end up paying $320 to $340 shipped if the exchange rate is particularly bad at the moment they charge me.

[tinyJazz]

Predaking, Battletrap and Solus (https://hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?ItemGroup=TRANSFORMERS042018&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=transformers%20power%20of%20the%20pri mes%20figures&utm_content=main%20page) preorders up

[Trent]

Predaking, Battletrap and Solus (https://hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?ItemGroup=TRANSFORMERS042018&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=transformers%20power%20of%20the%20pri mes%20figures&utm_content=main%20page) preorders up

Thanks!

[DELTAprime]

Predaking, Battletrap and Solus (https://hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?ItemGroup=TRANSFORMERS042018&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=transformers%20power%20of%20the%20pri mes%20figures&utm_content=main%20page) preorders up

Thank you. Once again preordered as a "just in case I can't get it locally".

[Krayt]

Cordon just went up.... 12,000 JPY

[gamblor916]

But you can't order it because of maintenance.

And it's back up. I couldn't hit that pre-order button fast enough.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Summer sale now on:

https://hlj.com/summer-sale-2018

Ends July 6.

[tinyJazz]

MP BW Megatron ¥28,000
Encore Unicron (green micron group colour) ¥16,000
POTP Wreckgar and Nemesis Prime ¥2,240 & ¥6,400

https://hlj.com/search/go?isort=releasedate&lbc=hobbylink&method=and&p=Q&ts=custom&uid=872914704&w=Transformers&af=newadditions%3alast7days%20selectmanufacturer%3 atakaratomy

Also Predaking preorder is open again.

[kovert]

Dec 2018: Studio Series SS-09 Autobot Jazz (Reissue) ¥2,240
Dec 2018: Studio Series SS-10 Lockdown (Reissue) ¥2,240
Dec 2018: Studio Series SS-12 Brawl (Reissue) ¥3,600
Jan 2019: Unite Warriors UW-04 Devastator (Reissue) ¥20,000
Feb 2019: Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion (Reissue) ¥12,000

AUD to JPY as at 2 Aug 2018: A$1 = ¥82.32

[BruiseLee]

POTP Throne of the Primes up for preorder:

https://hlj.com/product/tkt79951

[tinyJazz]

Unusually, HLJ has MP-20+ anime colour Wheeljack (https://hlj.com/product/TKT10925/Act) for preorder

[Tober]

The wave 3 Terrorcons are back up for pre-order (again).

Sinnertwin (https://hlj.com/product/TKT11513)
Cut Throat (https://hlj.com/product/TKT11509)
Blot (https://hlj.com/product/TKT11512)

Price is about $30 + GST + shipping.

Release should be in about a week.

[Dimi194]

https://hlj.com/product/TKT10797

The updated Evasion Prime is up for pre-order!

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Autumn sale now on:

https://hlj.com/autumn-sale-2018

Ends 27/09/18 at 5PM JST.

[Tober]

Novastar back Instock.

https://hlj.com/transformers-power-of-the-prime-pp-35-autobots-novastar-tkt61759

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Transformers sale:

https://hlj.com/search/go?w=*&filter=itemgroup:TransformersSale201810

[Galvatran]

Some good items on sale at decent prices. Thanks. :)


Does HLJ charge GST?

[DELTAprime]

Hmmm. I'm considering buying that Novastar. I have her on order at TLTC but given Hasbro's shitty distribution globally as of late with POTP I'm not sure I'll ever get her from TLTC.

I don't fear TLTC pulling a PC, but rather Hasbro not supplying her to TLTC's suppliers.

[BruiseLee]

Some good items on sale at decent prices. Thanks. :)


Does HLJ charge GST?

Yes, they charge GST.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Black Friday sale is now live:

https://hlj.com//black-friday-2018

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Winter sale now on:

https://hlj.com/winter-sale-2018


Link (https://hlj.com/search/go?cnt=30&filter=itemgroup%3aHOLIDAYSALE2018Dec6&&w=transformers&af=selectmanufacturer%3atakaratomy) to Transformers on sale.

[philby]

cheers, just took the plunge on MP Road Rage and a couple of Eggplanes :D

[Sinnertwin]

https://hlj.com/search/go?lbc=hobbylink&method=and&p=Q&ts=custom&uid=367211310&w=transformers studio series&isort=releasedate

New lot of Studio preorders
Bumble, Prime, Jetfire, Optimus and Megatron

[tinyJazz]

Up to 60% off selected TFs (https://hlj.com/search/go?w=*&filter=itemgroup:WEEKLYSALE20190215&cnt=30&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=hobbylink%20japan%20weekly%20sale%20-%20transformers!&utm_content=main%20page), ends feb 22, 11am JST
Some MPs, POTP listed.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Spring sale now on:

https://hlj.com/spring-sale-2019


Link (https://hlj.com/search/go?cnt=30&filter=itemgroup%3aSPRINGSALE2019&filter=itemgroup%3aSPRINGSALE2019&w=*&af=selectseries%3atransformerslegends%20selectseri es%3atransformersclassic%20selectseries%3atransfor mersmasterpiece%20selectseries%3atransformersadven tures%20selectseries%3atransformersthemovie%20sele ctseries%3atransformers) to TF items on sale.


There's also a spring giveaway promo for credit vouchers:

https://hlj.com/spring-giveaway-2019

[DELTAprime]

Spring sale now on:


Thanks, you just made my wallet $140 lighter.:p

[DELTAprime]

I just got charged for this month's Siege figures over a week ahead of official release. I guess HLJ doesn't give a damn about Takara's release date for Hasbro items???

[kovert]

Figure Complex Amazing Yamaguchi Series No.014 Convoy / Optimus Prime now available from HLJ for ¥6,750 (around A$90 + GST at the current exchange rate).

Disclaimer: This is for information purposes only. The item may available elsewhere, possibly for more or less than the aforementioned price.

[DELTAprime]

Starting 11AM JST on the 6th of June HLJ is having a sale with up to 90% off. Nothing specific is noted in the email I got about the sale.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Summer sale link:

https://hlj.com/summer-sale-2019

[Tober]

MP-47 Hound is up (https://hlj.com/mp-47-transformers-masterpiece-hound-tkt10236)

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Transformers have been added to the Summer Sale:

Link (https://hlj.com/search/go?filter=itemgroup%3aSUMMERSALE2019Jun10&filter=itemgroup%3aSUMMERSALE2019Jun10&w=*&af=selectseries%3atransformerslegends%20selectseri es%3atransformersclassic%20selectseries%3atransfor mersmasterpiece%20selectseries%3atransformersadven tures%20selectseries%3atransformersthemovie%20sele ctseries%3atransformers&utm_source=HobbyLink+Japan+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a6fae829a7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_06_10_02_34&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_baa74bea0a-a6fae829a7-226297345&mc_cid=a6fae829a7&mc_eid=ade344ca4b).

[tinyJazz]

Preorders for Siege Apeface, Crosshairs, Singe, Direct Hit & PowerPunch are up

Link (https://hlj.com/search/go?lbc=hobbylink&method=and&p=Q&ts=custom&uid=569556888&w=Transformers%20siege&isort=releasedate)

[griffin]

The Autumn sale has started (https://hlj.com/autumn-sale-2019), with 101 Transformers products on sale (as of this posting).
There are quite a few recent items on there, but the item worth noting is "Titans Return" Trypticon (https://hlj.com/transformers-legends-lg43-trypticon-dinosaurer-tkt88799), at 55% off, which is about AU$160 before shipping and GST... which I would think would end up being a fair bit cheaper than the ones still available here at Toyworld or Myer at $300.
The Japanese version is almost identical to the Hasbro version, but for some reason has different coloured screws. It also has a different box and paperwork.

[Paulbot]

Poor Road Rage, she’s always in these sales. Over-ordered or the Fembot curse? Maybe the recent appearance in the comics will help her popularity?

[tinyJazz]

Poor Road Rage, she’s always in these sales. Over-ordered or the Fembot curse? Maybe the recent appearance in the comics will help her popularity?

MP Tracks wasn’t that great to start with either, he was still in the previous round of sales.

[BigTransformerTrev]

The Autumn sale has started (https://hlj.com/autumn-sale-2019), with 101 Transformers products on sale (as of this posting).
There are quite a few recent items on there, but the item worth noting is "Titans Return" Trypticon (https://hlj.com/transformers-legends-lg43-trypticon-dinosaurer-tkt88799), at 55% off, which is about AU$160 before shipping and GST... which I would think would end up being a fair bit cheaper than the ones still available here at Toyworld or Myer at $300.
The Japanese version is almost identical to the Hasbro version, but for some reason has different coloured screws. It also has a different box and paperwork.

Yup, they are pretty much the same (http://www.bigangrytrev.com/video-lg43-trypticon-vs-titans-return-trypticon-comparison/)


Poor Road Rage, she’s always in these sales. Over-ordered or the Fembot curse? Maybe the recent appearance in the comics will help her popularity?

What’s this about a femmebot curse? First I’ve heard of it, do they usually shelfwarm or something?

I wasn’t thrilled with MP Tracks so ironically the only reason I bought Road Rage a few years ago was because she was female and I owned no female MPs. That and the sale price of course.

[Sinnertwin]

Poor Road Rage, she’s always in these sales. Over-ordered or the Fembot curse? Maybe the recent appearance in the comics will help her popularity?

Overordered and unless you're a hardcore Milton Bradley Red Tracks retconned into a female bodyguard MP collector or completionist, she'll be there for a while I'd imagine

[dirge]

MP Tracks wasn’t that great to start with either, he was still in the previous round of sales.

I actually really like MP Tracks. Though I am partial to the character.

At any rate, I think she was overproduced.

[Paulbot]

What’s this about a femmebot curse? First I’ve heard of it, do they usually shelfwarm or something?

That’s it. It’s a very old cliche that female characters don’t sell well in “Boys” Action Figure lines, but it (sadly) has truth to it. So many Siege Chromias shelf warming. Before her (and still in some shops) it was RID Windblade and POTP Moonracer. (And if you look at Marvel a Legends and Star Wars figures you’ll find the female ones always seem to be leftover)

[Autocon]

Whats wrong with the tracks MP figure?

[griffin]

HLJ has a 24 hour flash sale, that started about 4 hours ago (https://www.hlj.com/spring-flash-sale-2020)... so 20 hours left to go.


• The sale begins March 24th, 2020 at 11AM JST, and ends March 25th, at 11AM JST.
• Our Spring Sale 2020 Flash Sale discounts apply only to in-stock special sale items ordered during the campaign period. Any order handling method is fine.
• Availability of Spring Sale 2020 Flash Sale items' stock is subject to change without notice. An in-stock item in your cart may go out of stock if our last piece was ordered by another customer before you placed your order.
• Items with a stock status of "In Stock: Orders usually filled within (time frame)" are not eligible for sale discounts.
• Refunds or price adjustments are not available for any price differences for items purchased any time prior to or after that item's period as a sale item in the Spring Sale 2020 Flash Sale.
• In the event of unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to end the campaign early.



There's only 26 Transformers items as of this posting, and most are Cyberverse toys.

[griffin]

Just adding to the post above, for anyone who might actually want one of the items on offer, it looks like the prices on the product pages are not being reflected in the shopping cart.
I carted two items, and both had prices in the cart that were higher (one was 18% extra while the other was 25%), and this is before our GST tax is added... because I then carted a non-sale item, and it's price in the cart was the same as the current price on its product page.
So I think that maybe they haven't actually updated their sale prices into the checkout system, and since this is only a 24 hour sale, by the time I get a reply, or it is fixed, it will be too late.

[griffin]

I got a reply, which has them fixing the problem. It must be taking some time, as only one of my two items were now showing up as the sale price in my cart, but I went ahead and completed the purchase, as the more expensive item was the one that was fixed, and I didn't want to wait around re-checking it later.

[The Letter M]

Looks like MP 51 Arcee is available for pre-order on HLJ. Currently around $192 which I reckon would be around $250 w/ shipping (assuming EMS is going again by December).

[griffin]

HLJ has a special sale on for just this weekend, for Transformers (https://www.hlj.com/search/?q=*&productFilter=itemGroup%3AWEEKENDSALE20200904)... with almost 100 older stock items discounted (some up to 50%).

[kovert]

MP-52 Transformers Masterpiece Starscream ver 2.0 (https://www.hlj.com/mp-52-transformers-masterpiece-starscream-ver-2-0-tkt13904): pre-order ?22,960 JPY (AU$320 at time of writing).

[graza78]

320 plus 32 gst plus postage.
So roughly $400 shipped...ouch

[kovert]

Nice to see colour images of MP-52, though. :)

[Kyle]

HLJ Black Friday 2020 Sale:
https://www.hlj.com/black-friday-2020

TakaraTomy sale items:
https://www.hlj.com/search/?q=*&productFilter=manufacturer%3ATakara%20Tomy%3B%3Bit emGroup%3ABLACKFRIDAYA20201127

[griffin]

HLJ's Holiday sale (https://www.hlj.com/holiday-sale-2020)... not sure if any current "sale" items are actually discounted just for this sale, as the main feature of this "sale" is a discount on shipping... but it is not a huge discount, as it is only "up to" 10% off.
Even if you get the full discount, it might not amount to much... but for some, every little saving is a good thing.

Ends December 22nd.

[Skyfire]

Netflix Soundwave, 4510 Yen. Use code SFD-TFORM for 15% off TF toys until end of Feb 2021. Estimated shipping Airmail Small Packet 1520 Yen (I just got a parcel from them today to Perth - took 2 weeks). Total after GST 5889 Yen (about AUD$75). Only 5 in stock at time of posting.

https://www.hlj.com/wfc-14-transformers-war-for-cybertron-soundwave-tkt17192

[Skyfire]

Netflix Soundwave, 4510 Yen. Use code SFD-TFORM for 15% off TF toys until end of Feb 2021. Estimated shipping Airmail Small Packet 1520 Yen (I just got a parcel from them today to Perth - took 2 weeks). Total after GST 5889 Yen (about AUD$75). Only 5 in stock at time of posting.

https://www.hlj.com/wfc-14-transformers-war-for-cybertron-soundwave-tkt17192

All gone now. Wow you guys are like vultures! :p

[graza78]

Haven't purchased from HLJ since march last year. The shipping (plus GST) is too much. If you want a small Masterpiece figure (Lio Convoy for example), the cheapest shipping is via boat, takes 1 to 3 months at around $30. The next available shipping is by DHL for $70. So all up, if you dont want to wait 1 to 3 months, it will cost you $212 for the figure, $70 for the shipping and another $28 gst (because you get taxed on the shipping as well) for a grand total of $311 plus change and paypal fees if you go that route. Its cheaper to go through ebay and get scalped!

[Skyfire]

Since last November they restarted Airmail Small Packet. This can be more expensive than other overseas shops so I buy things from them (including non-TF stuff) that are at a good price (perhaps with extra discount), or things that I can't get elsewhere reasonably.

They dropped surface mail for a while and now have it again but it is actually more expensive than Airmail Small Packet for small parcels. It might be cheaper for bulky items. Airmail Small Packet usually takes 2 weeks to Perth but is not trackable. I don't use the more expensive options.

[Krayt]

Haven't purchased from HLJ since march last year. The shipping (plus GST) is too much. If you want a small Masterpiece figure (Lio Convoy for example), the cheapest shipping is via boat, takes 1 to 3 months at around $30. The next available shipping is by DHL for $70. So all up, if you dont want to wait 1 to 3 months, it will cost you $212 for the figure, $70 for the shipping and another $28 gst (because you get taxed on the shipping as well) for a grand total of $311 plus change and paypal fees if you go that route. Its cheaper to go through ebay and get scalped!

This is only in the current COVID situation, but if you purchase and stash in the warehouse, the time limit is gone. 100 postage with DHL spread over 4 or 5 MP and other assorted is a lot better value, or just store until the cheap options come back

[griffin]

HLJ sale until March 25th (https://www.hlj.com/spring-sale-2021)... has about 80 Transformers items (find the tab for Transformers on the sale page), which will help offset the GST that gets added, and shipping.

[Skyfire]

HLJ sale until March 25th (https://www.hlj.com/spring-sale-2021)... has about 80 Transformers items (find the tab for Transformers on the sale page), which will help offset the GST that gets added, and shipping.

The SFD-TFORM code still works despite HLJ telling me it was to have ended in Feb: 15% off TF toys (can be applied to the current sale prices).

[nalops]

Wish that worked with pre-orders. Been eyeing the WFC Nemesis Prime they have on there

[Krayt]

That’s just Netflix spoiler box 2.... get from EB/zing

[nalops]

That’s just Netflix spoiler box 2.... get from EB/zing

I know except EB/Zing only have for Click and Collect at Australia Fair, it's fairly cheap even with shipping and the TT version has better packaging, at least going by the Spoiler Ultra Magnus.

[Krayt]

There was a difference for the Japanese one?

[nalops]

There was a difference for the Japanese one?

Surprisingly, yes. The Takara Ultra Magnus was done in a box very similar to the other Netflix releases.

As seen here:-
https://www.indemandtoys.co.uk/product/transformers-takara-netflix-ultra-magnus/

[griffin]

Surprisingly, yes. The Takara Ultra Magnus was done in a box very similar to the other Netflix releases.

As seen here:-
https://www.indemandtoys.co.uk/product/transformers-takara-netflix-ultra-magnus/

That's weird... but then, if Hasbro had done that we wouldn't have seen most of the boxes ripped open in the Kmart stores by people wanting to know what they are buying (I didn't see anything stolen in the ones I checked out).

[nalops]

I think it has to do with these being the general release items in Japan so there's more incentive to show it off?

[Paulbot]

MP Skids and Reboost up for $105 AUD each

https://www.hlj.com/mp-53-transformers-masterpiece-skids-tkt17262
https://www.hlj.com/mp-54-transformers-masterpiece-reboost-tkt17285

[Skyfire]

HLJ has 10% off anything in stock with code THANKYOU2108. Expires 11:59pm Mon 16th August.

[Skyfire]

Kingdom Red Alert (https://www.hlj.com/kd-18-transformers-kingdom-series-red-alert-tkt18838) has moved from order stop to preorderable for 2464 Yen, or about AUD$36 with GST. Feb release.

[Skyfire]

Studio Series preorders open, May release:

SS78 Ravage (https://www.hlj.com/ss-78-transformers-studio-series-ravage-tkt25985) 1440 Yen (~AUD$21 with GST).
SS79 Shockwave (https://www.hlj.com/ss-79-transformers-studio-series-shockwave-tkt26023) 1440 Yen (~$21).
SS80 Ratchet (https://www.hlj.com/ss-80-transformers-studio-series-ratchet-tkt26027) 2560 Yen (~$37).
SS81 Soundwave (https://www.hlj.com/ss-81-transformers-studio-series-soundwave-tkt26446) 4000 Yen (~$57).

[Skyfire]

Up to 20% off shipping (https://www.hlj.com/shipping-sale-2021) until 22/12/21 11:59pm.

[Skyfire]

Kingdom Red Alert (https://www.hlj.com/kd-18-transformers-kingdom-series-red-alert-tkt18838) has moved from order stop to preorderable for 2464 Yen, or about AUD$36 with GST. Feb release.

Kingdom Red Alert now in stock.

Also in stock MP-55 Nightbird Shadow (https://www.hlj.com/mp-55-transformers-masterpiece-nightbird-shadow-tkt18923) JPY12960 + 3830 shipping (about AUD235 with DHL Express and GST).

[snaketales]

For those who have bought from HLJ before, on average how long is surface shipping to Australia? Their website says 4-7 months.

[MayzaPrime]

For those who have bought from HLJ before, on average how long is surface shipping to Australia? Their website says 4-7 months.

Depends... I have had a couple arrive within a month. However MP Nightbird was shipped in early March and I still don't have it.... so it is the luck of the draw

[Tober]

I've used it three times in the last year. First time was around three weeks, second and third were around ten weeks each.

[Kyle]

I used HLJ surface mail multiple times throughout last year. Took 3 months pretty much each time. Last one I had was sent out at the end of December and I received it in March. They do give you a tracking number.

[snaketales]

Thanks for the replies. I do have a tracking number but there's been radio silence after early March. Guess I'll have to be patient.

[Kyle]

Thanks for the replies. I do have a tracking number but there's been radio silence after early March. Guess I'll have to be patient.

From my previous experience, tracking most likely won't be updated until the parcel reaches Australia (so maybe around mid-late June).

[Seraphim Prime]

I've just checked on a shipment I had coming via surface from HLJ

Dispatched from Japan - March 5
Arrived in Australia - April 27

Might be worth checking in on yours to see if it was the same shipment or similar.

[Kyle]

I've just checked on a shipment I had coming via surface from HLJ

Dispatched from Japan - March 5
Arrived in Australia - April 27

Might be worth checking in on yours to see if it was the same shipment or similar.

Nice. Glad to know it's faster now. I have new stuff to be shipped from them too

[snaketales]

My shipment arrived today. Guess it's not too bad, especially after Robot Kingdom sent me an invoice to pay for extra shipping (apparently the service I had selected has been suspended)

[griffin]

I don't think there is a code, but HLJ has 20% off shipping for the next three days.... which will help with their higher shipping rates.

(unfortunately, I have nothing waiting to ship at the moment, thanks to several items being delayed)

[griffin]

HLJ has updated its site, so my bookmarks to bring up Transformers toys that are sorted by date no longer works.



(they also seemed to have sold out on MP Trailbreaker really fast too)

[Skyfire]

HLJ has resumed Airmail and EMS services to Australia, as per Japan Post (https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/information/overview_en.html).

[Skyfire]

Canon R5 Optimus Prime (https://www.hlj.com/canon-transformers-optimus-prime-r5-tkt18090) $201, releases Feb 23.
Legacy Dead End (https://www.hlj.com/tl-16-transformers-legacy-dead-end-tkt22084) $36, releases Jan 23.
Legacy Point Blank (https://www.hlj.com/tl-15-transformers-legacy-autobot-point-blank-autobot-peacemaker-tkt22083) $36, releases Jan 23.

HLJ's new website doesn't seem to allow pricing in Yen (or other currency) like before, and converts prices to AUD automatically, so the displayed price will change depending on exchange rates.

[kovert]

While HLJ's site automatically displays prices in AUD, you can switch to other currencies including JPY by toggling the 'Prices in:' dropdown in the site's footer.

[Skyfire]

HLJ is having 25% off all international shipping (https://www.hlj.com/25-off-shipping/) until 21/12/22 11:59pm JST.

[valkyrie_76]

HLJ is having 25% off all international shipping (https://www.hlj.com/25-off-shipping/) until 21/12/22 11:59pm JST.

And postage is still bloody expensive :(

[Skyfire]

HLJ has a 5% off in-stock code until Jan 7: HLJ23

https://www.hlj.com/new-years-unlimited-coupon/

[Skyfire]

HLJ has an extra 5% off in-stock code for unlimited use until 9/5/23: MAY23

[kovert]

MP-44S Transformers Masterpiece Optimus Prime (https://www.hlj.com/mp-44s-transformers-masterpiece-optimus-prime-tkt91904), expected release Feb 2024. Price is JPY 23,700 (currently $297).

[Skyfire]

New preorders at HLJ:

Missing Link C-02 Anime Convoy ¥8820, releasing Feb 2024
https://www.hlj.com/transformers-missing-link-c-02-convoy-anime-edition-tkt20875

Missing Link C-01 Convoy ¥14220, releasing Feb 2024
https://www.hlj.com/transformers-missing-link-c-01-convoy-tkt90589

Lunar Crusier Prime ¥9000, releasing Mar 2024
https://www.hlj.com/lunar-cruiser-prime-tkt90661

Studio Series Noah Diaz Exo Suit ¥1440, releasing Jan 2024
https://www.hlj.com/ss-116-transformers-studio-series-noah-diaz-exo-suit-tkt91847

Studio Series 86 Frenzy (Red) ¥1440, releasing Jan 2024
https://www.hlj.com/ss-115-transformers-studio-series-frenzy-red-tkt91846

Studio Series 86 Core class Snarl ¥1440, releasing Jan 2024
https://www.hlj.com/tl-50-transformers-legacy-dinobot-snarl-tkt91110

Studio Series 86 Voyager class Ratchet ¥4400, releasing Jan 2024
https://www.hlj.com/ss-117-transformers-studio-series-ratchet-tkt91848

[JJJ]

What's their postage like? Can't find a clear indication on their site of just what it might cost to send Missing Link Convoy.

[Skyfire]

What's their postage like? Can't find a clear indication on their site of just what it might cost to send Missing Link Convoy.

My guess, from previous experience, for C-01 Convoy would be about AUD30, using non-trackable 2-3 week airmail type service.

[Skyfire]

Transformers Dramatic Capture Series Nemesis Bridge (https://www.hlj.com/transformers-dramatic-capture-series-nemesis-bridge-tkt93415) 13350 yen, for Mar 2024 release.

BWVS-08 Transformers Beast Wars Again Ghostly Showdown (https://www.hlj.com/bwvs-08-transformers-beast-wars-again-ghostly-showdown-tkt93473) 7920 yen, for Mar 2024 release.

[Skyfire]

New Optimuses at HLJ released:

MP-44S Masterpiece Optimus Prime (https://www.hlj.com/mp-44s-transformers-masterpiece-optimus-prime-tkt91904), ¥23,700.
Missing Link C-01 Convoy (https://www.hlj.com/transformers-missing-link-c-01-convoy-tkt90589), ¥14,220.
Missing Link C-02 Convoy (Anime Edition) (https://www.hlj.com/transformers-missing-link-c-02-convoy-anime-edition-tkt20875#), ¥8,820.

[Skyfire]

BWVS-08 Ghostly Showdown 2-pack (https://www.hlj.com/bwvs-08-transformers-beast-wars-again-ghostly-showdown-tkt93473) (Ghost Starscream using the SS86 mould) in stock ¥7920.

[Jaxius._]

HLJ now has legacy united cybertron starscream up for preorder, due September so plenty of time to maybe find it locally beforehand

https://www.hlj.com/tl-73-transformers-legacy-starscream-cybot-universe-tkt93319

[Kranix]

I purchased the very last MP Skids that HLJ had in stock early in the year as a birthday present to me from my son. My Birthday was actually the end of the year. When I opened him, he was missing a piece.

Since I knew they didn't have any more stock, and with the time past, I thought I was out of luck. Still, I asked HLJ if they had access to any parts so I could fix him. I was receiving amazingly polite support where most overseas organisations would tell you you're out of luck.

HLJ contacted Takara on my behalf. The rep kept me in the loop throughout the whole process and after a week contacted me and said they were shipping out the parts. Fantastic customer service by both organisations.

However, when I received the package, I got quite a surprise. They actually shipped me a replacement Skids! Next level customer support from both these organisations.