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tinyJazz
12th September 2015, 03:27 AM
Website: http://www.hlj.com

This thread is for posting links to new Transformers items or discount sales from HLJ. If you want to talk about your experience with the store or their customer service, a feedback thread is located here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=17792). :)



The next wave of QTFs featuring Arcee, Ultra Magnus as well as reissues of Convoy and the cartoon colour Optimus, Bee and Lockdown.

http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?SeriesID=1735&qid=60T61EQ4A3V&Dis=2&Word2=Qtf&DisplayMode=grid&z=Word2&set=1&Sort=releaseDate+desc

The last three also available in a set together:

http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT85886/Sci

Crosspost from the discussion thread, MP Ironhide is available for preorder too:

http://www.hlj.com/product/tkt83394/Sci

BigTransformerTrev
13th September 2015, 07:20 AM
MP Ironhide is up for preorder

griffin
13th September 2015, 01:35 PM
I have this link bookmarked (http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?qid=D8BEXGIKH2BTQ&Dis=2&q=1&DisplayMode=grid&Word=transformers&set=1&Sort=releaseDate+desc), which is the search of "Transformers" sorted by release date... but it includes a lot of non-Transformers items, and might not include all Transformers items.
If you are looking for something in particular, then it is best to use the search bar... and try a few combinations/words if it doesn't show up.

prjkt
13th September 2015, 05:54 PM
Searching can be interesting, I missed out on the Grand Vehicon General as I was searching for "Vehicon" where they'd posted it as "Grand Beacon General" - which to the Japanese is almost phonetically the same

drifand
13th September 2015, 08:45 PM
Searching can be interesting, I missed out on the Grand Vehicon General as I was searching for "Vehicon" where they'd posted it as "Grand Beacon General" - which to the Japanese is almost phonetically the same

These jokers had Chogokin as Cho-gokin. Bunch of inconsistent releases.
I have from time to time asked that they put all new release in one page so is a fair go for everyone.

Krayt
24th September 2015, 03:13 PM
October items are up... and some are order stop already (Grimlock, Frenzy/Rumble)

Megatran
24th September 2015, 05:36 PM
October items are up... and some are order stop already (Grimlock, Frenzy/Rumble)
Dat was fast. :(

Krayt
6th October 2015, 08:36 PM
TAV 33 Supreme Mode Optimus at HLJ, limit 1 per person

Megatran
7th October 2015, 08:11 AM
Preorder up for QTC07 Evangelion 01 Shinka Ver. (https://www.hlj.com/product/TKT85123/Sci) 960 Yen. January 2016 release.


TAV 33 Supreme Mode Optimus at HLJ, limit 1 per person
Where does it mention Limit 1 per person?

Paulbot
7th October 2015, 08:26 AM
New greener Springer
http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT85437/Act

New MP28 Hot Rod
http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT84468/Act

MP29 Shockwave
http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT85488/Act

Thanks to Hursticon who pointed those out to me. Follow him on twitter if you're a twitter using person ;)

TAAUBlaster
7th October 2015, 09:15 AM
Wow, that was quick for the new MP's. Just placed my order :D

BigTransformerTrev
7th October 2015, 09:37 AM
New MP28 Hot Rod
http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT84468/Act

MP29 Shockwave
http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT85488/Act

Cheers for the heads up :)


October items are up... and some are order stop already (Grimlock, Frenzy/Rumble)

Yeah I'm really annoyed at that. I kept checking HLJ every day for weeks to see if Rumble/Frenzy were going to come up and they didn't. Then I didn't check for a few days and they had been and gone :( Good thing I had BBTS as a backup.

gamblor916
7th October 2015, 10:00 AM
Thanks Paulbot. Ordered both!

tinyJazz
7th October 2015, 11:05 AM
QTF Soft Transformers - Bumblebee, Lockdown and Optimus

http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?GenreCode2=all&Word=Transformer+nazo&x=0&y=0

QTF Ironhide and Jetfire

http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?qid=SKBJTNG3V6Y11A&Dis=2&q=1&DisplayMode=grid&Word=QTF&set=1&Sort=releaseDate+desc


Where does it mention Limit 1 per person?

When you place it in your cart.


Yeah I'm really annoyed at that. I kept checking HLJ every day for weeks to see if Rumble/Frenzy were going to come up and they didn't. Then I didn't check for a few days and they had been and gone :( Good thing I had BBTS as a backup.

Still available at hobby search

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10337533

I'd been checking for Jazz Battle Mode for months, I didn't check one morning and missed it :( this is all Drift's fault!
I'm assuming most people are buying the set for Drift, so I'm hoping someone can split the set with me. :/

Sinnertwin
7th October 2015, 11:07 AM
Managed to nab TAV33 MP28+29, but Origins set with Drift I'll have to BBTS.

Megatran
7th October 2015, 11:34 AM
Skipping Masterpiece line had been easy with the Autobot cars. But had to preorder MP Shockwave. Thanks for the heads up people.

Paulbot
7th October 2015, 12:28 PM
Thanks to Hursticon who pointed those out to me. Credit to Hursticon :D

BigTransformerTrev
7th October 2015, 02:16 PM
Still available at hobby search

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10337533

/

Thanks for that :)

Now if I can just finally find UW Defensor at a Japanese site I can cancel the last of my BBTS preorders

Megatran
7th October 2015, 03:29 PM
What the blazing saddles are these?

Soft Transformer Nazo Nazo (https://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?Word=transformers&DisplayMode=images&Dis=2&Sort=std&qid=310EKHW4&set=1&q=1&x=0&y=0&KeyWord=nazo&c=c)

Won't be part of my collection. I draw the line right here.

tinyJazz
7th October 2015, 05:42 PM
Thanks for that :)

Now if I can just finally find UW Defensor at a Japanese site I can cancel the last of my BBTS preorders

Welc. :D Looks like you snapped them up just in time too.


What the blazing saddles are these?

Soft Transformer Nazo Nazo (https://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?Word=transformers&DisplayMode=images&Dis=2&Sort=std&qid=310EKHW4&set=1&q=1&x=0&y=0&KeyWord=nazo&c=c)

Won't be part of my collection. I draw the line right here.

It's from the QTF shorts on youtube (They're only up for a few weeks because they sell the season in a DVD). I'm pretty sure it's the first episode, but Lockdown, Bee and Optimus are talking about making transformers appeal to more people and one of them suggests plush toy transformers. These look a bit like the plushes in the cartoon.

I wish there were more plush transformers, they're awesome. :p

griffin
7th October 2015, 11:04 PM
I wish there were more plush transformers, they're awesome. :p

Absolutely... :o:o:o:o

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/collections/griffinofoz/1401c.jpg
.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/collections/griffinofoz/1506d.jpg
.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/collections/griffinofoz/c34s7.jpg

The QT plushies are bit creepy though, with those eyes... I might have to think about those ones first.

griffin
7th October 2015, 11:09 PM
The Diabattles toy is up on HLJ as well (http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT84945/Act), for about AU$166, for May.

And these should be the new Decoys (http://www.hlj.com/product/TTA83238/Fun), but there are 15 in the box for a set of 8, which means one will end up being a chase. Price ends up being about AU$1 per rubber decoy.... much better than the AU$5 price tag of the RID Tiny Titans (which are about the same size).

TAAUBlaster
8th October 2015, 12:24 AM
Thanks for the heads up on the new decoy's griffin. Been waiting for them to go up on HLJ :)
Has it been mentioned anywhere that there will be chase figures?

griffin
8th October 2015, 01:39 AM
No... so it could just be a random 7 to make up the 15 (I don't know why they keep doing that... it really bugs me with the Kabayas, because I'd be more willing to buy cases if it gave complete (extra) sets to sell off (which is easier to do if they are complete sets).

I'm not 100% sure if that is the decoys though, but I pre-ordered it just in case, and will wait until they reveal a photo or it is confirmed somewhere... and cancel it if it isn't the decoys.

Sinnertwin
15th October 2015, 08:36 PM
New MP28 Hot Rod * Currently $74 pending exchange
http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT84468/Act

MP29 Shockwave * Currently $155 pending exchange
http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT85488/Act

Thanks to Hursticon who pointed those out to me. Follow him on twitter if you're a twitter using person ;)

Thanks boys. Placed my order :cool:
I also threw in the AUD price up for anyone else that may be interested in ordering.

griffin
19th October 2015, 12:33 PM
Quite a few of the items from December onwards are already on Order-Stop, so hopefully they secure more stock for those still looking for them.
(Even the three plushies were already on Order-Stop, and they don't come out until February.)

The Halloween edition Hello Kitty QT (http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT82793/Sci) is back in stock, but is noted as low stock, so probably not many left.

I also saw that the Legends/Generations Arcee (http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT81295/Sci) is in stock as well, but limit of 1 per person.

BigTransformerTrev
23rd October 2015, 08:26 AM
Slipstream, Black Arachnia and Nightbird just dropped into my Private Warehouse. I see that they are all still available if anyone else is looking for them :)

griffin
23rd October 2015, 07:46 PM
Did anyone end up getting QT Tracks (http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT82871)?

It's been delayed twice, and now it is being listed as discontinued, and my pre-order wasn't fulfilled.

It's still listed on Amazon Japan for release tomorrow, so I'm just wanting to see if HLJ got any at all, or if it was not supplied at all by TakaraTomy.

griffin
23rd October 2015, 07:48 PM
It's also worth noting that HLJ has the Adventure Grimlock (FOC Grimlock) listed as October 31st (a week later), while Amazon Japan still has the 24th listed.

I also noticed that a number of the early 2016 items that were out of stock a couple weeks ago are now showing available for pre-order again, so they must have increased their order.

Other
23rd October 2015, 07:52 PM
It hasn't been canceled for me at AmiAmi, it's in-stock actually so I assume it's fine. The discontinued status doesn't affect your order by the way, that's only for people who want to place new orders, they likely just haven't processed them all yet.

Zippo
24th October 2015, 08:41 AM
Did anyone end up getting QT Tracks (http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT82871)?

It's been delayed twice, and now it is being listed as discontinued, and my pre-order wasn't fulfilled.

It's still listed on Amazon Japan for release tomorrow, so I'm just wanting to see if HLJ got any at all, or if it was not supplied at all by TakaraTomy.

Mine just dropped this morning, a day after I shipped everything ..
Still have the TAV items to arrive though so it can wait.

drifand
24th October 2015, 09:52 AM
It hasn't been canceled for me at AmiAmi, it's in-stock actually so I assume it's fine. The discontinued status doesn't affect your order by the way, that's only for people who want to place new orders, they likely just haven't processed them all yet.

+1
Discontinued means the item is no longer available and there is no indication that future order will be available.

Order Stop means they have reached their limit for now but will reopen when stock arrives

griffin
24th October 2015, 06:00 PM
It's very confusing of HLJ to list the item's current status from the publicly listed page, on your actual orders page. Considering they are known to not meet all their preorders occasionally, seeing something listed as discontinued isn't reassuring.

I just checked, and yes, it came in a day after the others.

drifand
24th October 2015, 11:39 PM
A simple sold out would have been sufficient as it would have meant the same.

nyerk
28th October 2015, 08:26 PM
E-Hobby Deadlock is up for pre-order:

http://hlj.com/product/tkte-0043-tf

Rather pricey at about $67, but it does look really good...

BigTransformerTrev
6th November 2015, 07:53 AM
Tracks came in overnight. Looks like they still have plenty left too :)

Lint
6th November 2015, 11:27 AM
Tracks came in overnight. Looks like they still have plenty left too :)

Two of these dropped into the Private Warehouse for me. I swear I cancelled my doubleup order ages ago though.

Anyone in Melbourne want my spare?

Megatran
10th November 2015, 06:53 PM
HLJ has their sale on again. Selected items only (the ones they can't move). Ends 16th November.

That Gigantic Action Megazarak by Sentinel is on sale (again) (http://www.hlj.com/product/SET88211/Act). 18,000 yen.

tinyJazz
12th November 2015, 08:46 AM
MP 30 Ratchet is up

http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT83395/Act

¥8,000 and release in April.

tinyJazz
11th December 2015, 06:39 AM
QTF Ratchet is also up!

http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT85884

Release in March next year.

No pics on hlj yet, see what he looks like here (http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0192NZJBU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=247&creative=7399&creativeASIN=B0192NZJBU&linkCode=as2&tag=212112-22).

BigTransformerTrev
11th December 2015, 07:13 AM
They just got UW Devastator in - a few weeks earlier than expected too

Megatran
11th December 2015, 07:52 AM
UW Devastastor was brought forward to 12th December. Good to know Devy will be here for Christmas. Woot woot!

Paulbot
11th December 2015, 08:45 AM
Paid. Posted. Hopefully under the tree on Xmas day!

drifand
11th December 2015, 09:35 AM
wheeljack is up for pre-order

MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!
17th December 2015, 09:26 PM
They've got a holiday sale going on at the moment:

http://hlj.com/happy-holidays-sale-2015

griffin
25th December 2015, 03:28 PM
Road Rage just became available... time to ship the loot.


They've got a holiday sale going on at the moment:

http://hlj.com/happy-holidays-sale-2015

Picked up the Cloud Shockwave... to go with the Brawn that Christalcase recently gave me. (he looks so lonely on the shelf with no one to bash :p )

Paulbot
29th January 2016, 08:09 AM
Got a payment request from HLJ for Ironhide this morning.

philby
13th February 2016, 12:08 PM
can anyone give me an idea on the average shipping price from HLJ for an autobot car? thinking of maybe going for MP Ratchet but they don't have a shipping estimate because it isn't in stock and they don't have any other MP in stock either.

Krayt
13th February 2016, 12:10 PM
Gimme a sec.... Ironhide is in my loot...

1080 yen sal, 1740 ems.....

philby
13th February 2016, 02:12 PM
ok thanks :)

BigTransformerTrev
27th February 2016, 10:31 AM
MP Hot Rod now available

Sinnertwin
29th February 2016, 09:43 PM
MP Hot Rod now available

& on its way 😀👊

MrTrick
1st March 2016, 11:06 AM
MP Hot Rod now available

Nice! Mine's waiting in the Private warehouse for Shockwave before i ship them :D

griffin
1st March 2016, 02:27 PM
The Decoy/Eraser figurines are finally released, but there have been changes noted here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=513034#post513034) (only selling 3 figurines instead of 15 to customers).
If you pre-ordered these and haven't yet been processed, cancel your order quickly if you no longer want just a box of 3 instead of a box of 15.

MrTrick
9th March 2016, 11:46 AM
Legends Hardhead, Skullcruncher, Galvatron available on pre-order for July release :)

Sinnertwin
9th March 2016, 01:03 PM
Delta Magnus also available

griffin
9th March 2016, 09:49 PM
Plus the next batch of Adventure toys (the Japanese versions of the Battle Packs, and the single pack Minicons).

The Kabaya Block Wars (combiner) model kits are already on Order Stop, just a few weeks after being listed. Considering how rare the original toys were, I guess a lot of people were getting these to fill that spot of the collection.

And for some odd reason, Legends Skids is still Order Stop after selling out really early. Not many of the Legends toys sold out that fast (I think Arcee was the only one), so I wonder why Skids is so popular, or did TakaraTomy just produce a lot less of it because it isn't a significant character and wasn't significantly recoloured either.

prjkt
10th March 2016, 12:03 AM
I recall seeing a lot of American forum users saying they'd "wait for Takara's" version, and now, 2 and a bit years later they've all jumped on it.

drifand
17th March 2016, 12:48 PM
Spring time sale

Includes tracks and road rage

For Macross I think some Arcadia items.

ampoldj
17th March 2016, 01:20 PM
Spring time sale

Includes tracks and road rage

For Macross I think some Arcadia items.

And UW Menasor and UW Devy also on sale but shipping still makes it prettt expensive

Krayt
17th March 2016, 01:22 PM
Unite Warriors sets on sale now.... Devy is 16250 Yen... Menasor 9750

twincobra
17th March 2016, 02:50 PM
And UW Menasor and UW Devy also on sale but shipping still makes it prettt expensive

It's ¥3750($43.78aud) off there original price, not bad, but not as much as they make it out to be.

Sinnertwin
18th March 2016, 06:20 PM
Thunderhoof and Quillfire in my PoL
Oh Yeah!

Firestorm
20th March 2016, 01:53 PM
Thunderhoof and Quillfire are in my "private warehouse" now
Not sure if I should ship now or not

I have a question regarding HLJ if you order an item which is listed as "Backorder" and then a few weeks later it changes from Backorder to order stop and then a few weeks after that to discontinued. Does that mean my order isn't going to be fulfilled or does that mean about future orders of this item? Trying to decide if I should ship my pile yet since I don't normally use HLJ and am confused

griffin
20th March 2016, 03:35 PM
If you were able to preorder it and check out, you are fine, unless they run short on their delivery and contact people later about it.

BigTransformerTrev
20th March 2016, 06:51 PM
Thunderhoof and Quillfire are in my "private warehouse" now
Not sure if I should ship now or not

I have a question regarding HLJ if you order an item which is listed as "Backorder" and then a few weeks later it changes from Backorder to order stop and then a few weeks after that to discontinued. Does that mean my order isn't going to be fulfilled or does that mean about future orders of this item? Trying to decide if I should ship my pile yet since I don't normally use HLJ and am confused

Yeah don't make the same mistake I did. I thought 'order stop' meant it wouldn't get fulfilled and cancelled my MP Bbee order :(

Firestorm
20th March 2016, 08:07 PM
If you were able to preorder it and check out, you are fine, unless they run short on their delivery and contact people later about it.

it was labelled as "Backordered" when I placed my order.

and has been sitting in my "Open order" section since Feb 9th.

I haven't paid for anything but have gone through the checkout and placed the order.

so yeah I don't know.

I guess I'll just wait a few days and see if they contact me.

they only hold your "private warehouse" for 60 days or something anyway and I think I'm coming up to that point soon.


Yeah don't make the same mistake I did. I thought 'order stop' meant it wouldn't get fulfilled and cancelled my MP Bbee order :(

Ouch, that sucks.
I shall learn from your mistakes won't cancel my order and will wait and see

Paulbot
20th March 2016, 08:25 PM
it was labelled as "Backordered" when I placed my order.

and has been sitting in my "Open order" section since Feb 9th.

I remember (years back) I ordered something that was listed as "Backorder" from them and eventually got an email saying they weren't able to source it for me.

It's different if it it was "In Stock" when you ordered it and later the item listing changed. Having it go from Backordered to Order Stop to Discontinued is not very promising.

BigTransformerTrev
30th March 2016, 08:26 AM
MP Shockwave is in

Seraphim Prime
30th March 2016, 01:25 PM
they only hold your "private warehouse" for 60 days or something anyway and I think I'm coming up to that point soon.

The 60 days refers to the time period after which the order has been fulfilled and you have actually paid for the item. PreOrders / Backorders can remain unfulfilled for a much longer time.

Sinnertwin
30th March 2016, 01:29 PM
the good thing with HLJ, unlike BBTS, is the 60 day warehouse option on each item, as opposed to when the first item was placed in there

Firestorm
31st March 2016, 01:00 AM
The 60 days refers to the time period after which the order has been fulfilled and you have actually paid for the item. PreOrders / Backorders can remain unfulfilled for a much longer time.


the good thing with HLJ, unlike BBTS, is the 60 day warehouse option on each item, as opposed to when the first item was placed in there

hmm if that's the case maybe I'll ship half of my current warehouse stockpile once I reach the 60 day limit on the first item that went in there so I don't have to just ship 1 thing.
but there will still be time for those "discontinued/Oder Stop/ Backordered/etc" items to potentially come back in stock and be shipped with the rest.

Megatran
1st April 2016, 05:42 PM
The big purple gun is on his way. :D

MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!
1st April 2016, 05:50 PM
The big purple gun is on his way. :D

So how long does the viagra take to kick in?

BruiseLee
1st April 2016, 05:59 PM
So how long does the viagra take to kick in?

Purple eh? Might be a sign to cut back on the dosage.

MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!
1st April 2016, 06:55 PM
Purple eh? Might be a sign to cut back on the dosage.

Or to release the death grip on ol' one eye...

Sinnertwin
7th April 2016, 11:45 PM
MP Primal, UW08 Computron and some more Takara TR Legends now available for preorder

BigTransformerTrev
21st April 2016, 04:09 PM
Ratchet came in today.

Lots of the new Titans Return line are already showing 'order stop' - that went fast!

BruiseLee
21st April 2016, 04:18 PM
Ratchet came in today.


Do you have him in the PW with other bots? Just curious to know how much more in postage he would add. I still have Hot Rod, Shockwave, Deadlock and some Q TFs sitting in PW and will have to pull that shipping trigger within the week.

I'm also waiting to see if some of the Tsum Tsums they have there goes off Order Stop for the missus. :D

BigTransformerTrev
21st April 2016, 05:02 PM
Do you have him in the PW with other bots? Just curious to know how much more in postage he would add. I still have Hot Rod, Shockwave, Deadlock and some Q TFs sitting in PW and will have to pull that shipping trigger within the week.

I'm also waiting to see if some of the Tsum Tsums they have there goes off Order Stop for the missus. :D

Yeah he's in a PW with other ones, sadly it says 'postage not determined'

TAAUBlaster
21st April 2016, 05:07 PM
Do you have him in the PW with other bots? Just curious to know how much more in postage he would add. I still have Hot Rod, Shockwave, Deadlock and some Q TFs sitting in PW and will have to pull that shipping trigger within the week.

I'm also waiting to see if some of the Tsum Tsums they have there goes off Order Stop for the missus. :D

My postage this morning for Ratchet, Shockwave and Hot Rod was 3,300yen (EMS) if that helps.

BruiseLee
21st April 2016, 05:54 PM
My postage this morning for Ratchet, Shockwave and Hot Rod was 3,300yen (EMS) if that helps.

Very helpful. Thanks :)

Megatran
4th May 2016, 05:46 PM
Diablock G1 Convoy / Optimus Prime (http://hlj.com/product/KAW13209/Sci) by Kawada.

This one interest me. Anyone own this piece? And recommend it?

griffin
4th May 2016, 06:16 PM
Diablock G1 Convoy / Optimus Prime (http://hlj.com/product/KAW13209/Sci) by Kawada.

This one interest me. Anyone own this piece? And recommend it?

I don't have it, but it is something I would buy if I found it in person on a trip and cheap. The face just keeps putting me off really wanting it.
I'm surprised it is still in stock at HLJ, as it was apparently released way back in 2007.

There were two Animated ones (http://toys.tfw2005.com/transformers/other-lines/kre-o-built-to-rule/transformers-kre-o/other-transformers-building-sets/) released as well, in 2010, of Bumblebee & Optimus.
Those ones I am more interested in, but they are really rare. (when I try to find them)

Sinnertwin
4th May 2016, 07:30 PM
Ive got it, still sealed. Box art is nice though :o
I'll let myself out now.

BruiseLee
4th May 2016, 08:06 PM
Ive got it, still sealed. Box art is nice though :o
I'll let myself out now.

Open him up. There may be loose pieces! :p

MrTrick
13th May 2016, 11:44 AM
Latest JP titan wars figures are out for preorder :D

LG27 Broadcast / Blaster
(https://secure.hlj.com/product/TKT86852/Sci)
LG28 Rewind & Nightbeat
(https://secure.hlj.com/product/TKT86856/Sci)LG29 Wheelie & Goshooter (https://secure.hlj.com/product/TKT86854/Sci)
LG30 Weirdwolf
(https://secure.hlj.com/product/TKT86853/Sci)
and the big guy
LG31 Fortress Maximus
(https://secure.hlj.com/product/TKT86857/Sci)

already placed mine for Wheelie :)

prjkt
13th May 2016, 02:51 PM
Blaster ordered.

Have everything else I want on the way from elsewhere

Batfan007
6th June 2016, 08:42 PM
Latest JP titan wars figures are out for preorder :D

LG27 Broadcast / Blaster
(https://secure.hlj.com/product/TKT86852/Sci)
LG28 Rewind & Nightbeat
(https://secure.hlj.com/product/TKT86856/Sci)LG29 Wheelie & Goshooter (https://secure.hlj.com/product/TKT86854/Sci)
LG30 Weirdwolf
(https://secure.hlj.com/product/TKT86853/Sci)
and the big guy
LG31 Fortress Maximus
(https://secure.hlj.com/product/TKT86857/Sci)

already placed mine for Wheelie :)

Doesn't say on site whether it will be HAS or TAK fort max? Any idea? Or will there be no difference.

BruiseLee
6th June 2016, 09:11 PM
Doesn't say on site whether it will be HAS or TAK fort max? Any idea? Or will there be no difference.

LG31 is Takara. There are pics around about the paint differences between them and the Takara version its supposed to come with the Master Sword (hopefully).

Krayt
6th June 2016, 09:42 PM
Doesn't say on site whether it will be HAS or TAK fort max? Any idea? Or will there be no difference.

HLJ is a Japanese website, and ONLY sells Tamkara versions.... With a few us imports as exceptions every now and then

Linthart
6th June 2016, 10:01 PM
LG31 is Takara. There are pics around about the paint differences between them and the Takara version its supposed to come with the Master Sword (hopefully).

I don't think i'm going to be able to resist the Takara Fort Max.
If this image from a little while ago is to be believed then looks like there will be swords
http://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/03/LG32-Fortress-Maximus-.jpg

BigTransformerTrev
14th June 2016, 09:37 AM
Part 3 of their big sale is up. MP Shockwave is 39% off - a pretty big saving! :eek:

Wish I'd waited - but I couldn't :o:p

BruiseLee
15th June 2016, 11:06 AM
Came across this when browsing HLJ:

A Toy Story combiner with Woody, Bullseye, Rex, Slinky and Hamm. Looks like a rather interesting transformation as can see Bullseye forming up a fair bit of the upper body, side guns as well as the right arm.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/bruise_lee/bann06244_0_1465448404_zpsquush1mc.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/bruise_lee/media/bann06244_0_1465448404_zpsquush1mc.jpg.html)

http://hlj.com/product/BANN06244/Act

BigTransformerTrev
24th June 2016, 01:22 PM
UW Bruticus in

ChlorHex
25th June 2016, 12:02 AM
UW Bruticus in

Cool thanks :)

valkyrie_76
25th June 2016, 12:05 PM
Lucky HLJ took the money out yesterday morning before the AU$ died so it only cost me $157. AmiAmi did their payment request in the afternoon and it dropped so Ill hold off till next week to see how it goes.

Krayt
25th June 2016, 12:13 PM
HLJ has more stock of all the legends versions for Titans return

Sinnertwin
25th June 2016, 07:04 PM
HLJ has more stock of all the legends versions for Titans return

7 hours later & I just noticed lol

here's the link for anyone else that's keen
http://hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?GenreCode2=all&Word=LG&x=21&y=18

griffin
25th June 2016, 07:14 PM
Excellent... I was just looking at Fort Max yesterday, and wondering if they were going to get more stock in. I regretted not pre-ordering when it was first listed.

At least July is a very small month, to give people like me more time to save up for the big months of August (MP Magnus & Computron) and September (Fort Max).

Computron is back in stock too... so pre-order quickly as it has been "Order Stop" twice already.

prjkt
25th June 2016, 08:22 PM
Came across this when browsing HLJ:

A Toy Story combiner with Woody, Bullseye, Rex, Slinky and Hamm. Looks like a rather interesting transformation as can see Bullseye forming up a fair bit of the upper body, side guns as well as the right arm.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/bruise_lee/bann06244_0_1465448404_zpsquush1mc.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/bruise_lee/media/bann06244_0_1465448404_zpsquush1mc.jpg.html)

http://hlj.com/product/BANN06244/Act

Yeah I saw that. Absolutely ridiculous

Trent
25th June 2016, 09:26 PM
Yeah I saw that. Absolutely awesome

fixed that for you.

BruiseLee
26th June 2016, 12:44 AM
fixed that for you.

Beat me to it :D

tinyJazz
8th July 2016, 01:05 AM
MP Inferno preorder just went up, ¥11,200

http://hlj.com/product/TKT86178/Act

Paulbot
8th July 2016, 06:42 AM
MP Inferno preorder just went up, ¥11,200

http://hlj.com/product/TKT86178/Act

Cool. Chromedome, Mindwipe and Highbrow too https://secure.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist/?SeriesID=6038

MrTrick
8th July 2016, 11:48 AM
Transformer Gum DX Gattai Set (http://hlj.com/product/KBA15627/Gsh) is out too. features the previously released God Ginrai, Victory Leo, Big Powered sets.

Random pick though, so you might need 2 boxes to complete the set....

griffin
8th July 2016, 09:14 PM
Fortress Maximus is back in stock (http://hlj.com/product/TKT86857/Sci). It was back out of stock after the "restock" posted here 2 weeks ago.


Transformer Gum DX Gattai Set (http://hlj.com/product/KBA15627/Gsh) is out too. features the previously released God Ginrai, Victory Leo, Big Powered sets.

Random pick though, so you might need 2 boxes to complete the set....

Having 7 figures and only selling boxes of 6 doesn't make any sense. Maybe they are packing two of the smaller Big Powered figures together, as they've never had a master carton that is smaller than the number of model kits in the set... and the last three waves (and the next one) have given us master cartons that have complete multiples of the number of models in that set.

I can't imagine that they'd be going backwards to the bad old days of master cartons that five incomplete sets for people to be stuck with.
I guess we'll see in November.

griffin
17th July 2016, 05:08 PM
Fort Max and a most of the Headmasters (including the three coming out next week), are back in stock for pre-order... not sure if it is an increase in their order or someone has cancelled their pre-orders, but jump on the quick if you are wanting the Japanese versions, as they keep going out of stock often.
This is my search link (http://hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?qid=D8BEXGIKH2BTQ&Dis=2&q=1&DisplayMode=grid&Word=transformers&set=1&Sort=releaseDate+desc) sorted by date, which ends up having some non-Transformers items show up, so just scroll through the first two pages for the newest items.

Paulbot
23rd July 2016, 12:35 AM
Scourge is back in stock (I'd been waiting for that) and I have payment requests for Galvatron and Skullcruncher, but it seems Hardhead (who I didn't order) has fallen off their site altogether unless I'm searching badly.

tinyJazz
23rd July 2016, 10:00 AM
Scourge is back in stock (I'd been waiting for that) and I have payment requests for Galvatron and Skullcruncher, but it seems Hardhead (who I didn't order) has fallen off their site altogether unless I'm searching badly.

He shows up if you select "show discontinued items", HLJ must have sold their entire stock of him.

griffin
23rd July 2016, 07:06 PM
Hardhead (http://hlj.com/product/TKT86846) and Skull(cruncher) (http://hlj.com/product/TKT86847) are indeed now discontinued, so they mustn't have had any left after fulfilling preorders.

I had them both on order for someone else, but they haven't billed me for them yet, so I may have missed out... despite getting them some time before they were released.

prjkt
24th July 2016, 10:03 PM
Hardhead (http://hlj.com/product/TKT86846) and Skull(cruncher) (http://hlj.com/product/TKT86847) are indeed now discontinued, so they mustn't have had any left after fulfilling preorders.

I had them both on order for someone else, but they haven't billed me for them yet, so I may have missed out... despite getting them some time before they were released.

sometimes they're listed as discontinued even before stock is sent out

griffin
24th July 2016, 10:55 PM
I ordered them really late, during the last time they were showing as available, so if they were short-supplied by TakaraTomy (which has happens on occasions), I would be one of the first to miss out.
I'll give it a week, but wouldn't be surprised if I did miss out.

DELTAprime
9th August 2016, 06:20 PM
Anyone know why HLJ hasn't opened orders for MP34 and LG35, etc?

prjkt
9th August 2016, 06:47 PM
Anyone know why HLJ hasn't opened orders for MP34 and LG35, etc?
they usually wait until they can guarantee stock, so usually only a month or two before release

griffin
9th August 2016, 11:47 PM
They are still 4-5 months away from release, so it would only be a concern if it was 2 months before release (like they do with the Adventure/RID toys).
I think it was only a month ago that they put up the November Legends toys, so it could be soon for the December ones, and possibly another month for January's items.

tinyJazz
10th August 2016, 09:30 AM
Preorders up for~

MP Cheetor (¥5,600)

http://hlj.com/product/TKT86891/Act

And

LG35 to 38 (Ginrai, Soundwave, Brainstorm, Ravage, Laserbeak)

http://hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?qid=F648TKGAF&Dis=2&SeriesID=6038&DisplayMode=grid&set=1&Sort=releaseDate+desc

BruiseLee
10th August 2016, 05:20 PM
^ Thanks for the heads up TJ! I've been waiting for Ginrai to pop up. :)

Seraphim Prime
11th August 2016, 12:47 PM
^ Same.

Thanks for the notification. Got in and pre-ordered him. :)

Tober
17th August 2016, 03:45 PM
So I just noticed Transformer Legends Convo / Combo Bat E-Hobby Limited (http://hlj.com/product/TKTE-0044-TF) is up for pre-order at HLJ.

I didn't think HLJ distributed eHobby stuff...:confused:

prjkt
17th August 2016, 04:15 PM
They have been for a little bit. They had Deadlock

Paulbot
26th August 2016, 10:04 AM
Got payment requests for Computron, Blurr and Scourge.

Thought I'd see if I could order a spare Blurr but he's delisted now. He went....

:cool:

fast

Tober
26th August 2016, 01:34 PM
Got charged for Scourge but not blurr who is now listed as Discontinued in my order list. HLJ f***s up my pre-order yet again. That's about the fourth time in as many months. And I don't even order that much stuff from them.

Are there any other sources out there at reasonable prices?

UltraMarginal
26th August 2016, 01:35 PM
HAHA, I see what you did there.

CHILENO20
26th August 2016, 01:42 PM
Got payment requests for Computron, Blurr and Scourge.

Thought I'd see if I could order a spare Blurr but he's delisted now. He went....

:cool:

fast

Drum roll please :D

Paulbot
26th August 2016, 02:05 PM
Got charged for Scourge but not blurr who is now listed as Discontinued in my order list. HLJ f***s up my pre-order yet again. That's about the fourth time in as many months. And I don't even order that much stuff from them.

Are there any other sources out there at reasonable prices?

I did see an Aussie seller on eBay with a "preorder" listing that wasn't too bad (about $50 plus postage from Sydney)

Tober
26th August 2016, 02:57 PM
I did see an Aussie seller on eBay with a "preorder" listing that wasn't too bad (about $50 plus postage from Sydney)

Thanks Paul. Hopefully that one comes through.

griffin
26th August 2016, 08:01 PM
Got charged for Scourge but not blurr who is now listed as Discontinued in my order list. HLJ f***s up my pre-order yet again. That's about the fourth time in as many months. And I don't even order that much stuff from them.

Are there any other sources out there at reasonable prices?

If they haven't contacted you yet that they can't fill your order, it might still come through. I ordered two last month and they were discontinued on release day and took two weeks for HLJ to finally find stock and charge me.

Tober
26th August 2016, 09:33 PM
If they haven't contacted you yet that they can't sill your order, it might still come through. I ordered two last month and they were discontinued on release day and took two weeks for HLJ to finally find stock and charge me.

Yeah, I've had that happen too, but they didn't contact me either way. It just changes from Backordered to Discontinued without notice. I shot them an email and will wait for their response.

GoktimusPrime
27th August 2016, 03:44 PM
Just paid for UW Computicon. Now to wait for shipment......

griffin
28th August 2016, 02:50 PM
Yeah, I've had that happen too, but they didn't contact me either way. It just changes from Backordered to Discontinued without notice. I shot them an email and will wait for their response.

Looks like I didn't get Blurr from the first batch either, so will have to wait a week or two to see if they find some more.

Paulbot
9th September 2016, 10:21 AM
MP Grapple
https://secure.hlj.com/product/TKT86179

And Legends Astrotrain
https://secure.hlj.com/product/TKT87390

Megatran
17th September 2016, 03:09 PM
Diaclone Dia Battles V2 (http://hlj.com/product/TKT84945?SaleGroup) is on sale (11,250 Yen)

griffin
22nd September 2016, 07:03 AM
The September items are in, as I just got charged for Fort Max and Weirdwolf.

Deonasis
22nd September 2016, 05:31 PM
I just realised I hadn't paid for Fort Max and this is not a good fortnight. Eek!!!

griffin
22nd October 2016, 05:40 PM
I just saw that HLJ has listed the first 10 of the Movie Anniversary toys, plus (Headmaster) Leo Prime, and they are all as Order Stop already. :eek:
They weren't up for very long as I check it often... so hopefully they just had very conservative numbers first, and will be pre-ordering more from TakaraTomy to open up more units for us to pre-order later.
(not that I might get all of the Movie toys, but I want to lock them in early and decide later when we see actual images of the toys)

FEBRUARY
LG41 Leo Prime (http://hlj.com/product/TKT87448/Act)
MB-01 TF4 Voyager Optimus Prime (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89140/Act)
MB-02 TF3 Deluxe Bumblebee (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89141/Act)
MB-03 TF2 Voyager Megatron (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89142/Act)
MB-04 TF3 Voyager Shockwave (http://hlj.com/product/TKT88848/Act)
MB-05 TF2 HFTD Deluxe Ironhide (http://hlj.com/product/TKT88849/Act)
MB-06 TF3 Deluxe Ratchet (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89143/Act)
MB-07 TF3 HA Soundwave (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89144/Act)
MB-08 TF2 Voyager Starscream (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89145/Act)
-
MARCH
MB-09 TF4 Voyager Grimlock w/ Optimus (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89146/Act)
MB-10 TF4 Deluxe Strafe w/ Bumblebee (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89147/Act)

Not listed yet, so might be listed later, or is coming later than March...
MB-11 Leader Striker Optimus Prime

Sinnertwin
28th October 2016, 09:23 PM
Probably old news for a few of us now, but Primal is now in stock for those with preorders.

griffin
15th November 2016, 08:02 PM
Almost four weeks later, and Leo Prime & the Movie Anniversary toys are still on Order Stop. WTH...
To sell out that early, means they didn't have many units to begin with, and then not being able or willing to increase their order with TakaraTomy during that time, is very unusual, because they are obviously very popular, and HLJ would be missing out on a lot of money from people who have since pre-ordered elsewhere during those four weeks.
And they added MB-11 Optimus (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89148/Act), but it obviously didn't last long either.
:confused:


I just saw that HLJ has listed the first 10 of the Movie Anniversary toys, plus (Headmaster) Leo Prime, and they are all as Order Stop already. :eek:
They weren't up for very long as I check it often... so hopefully they just had very conservative numbers first, and will be pre-ordering more from TakaraTomy to open up more units for us to pre-order later.
(not that I might get all of the Movie toys, but I want to lock them in early and decide later when we see actual images of the toys)

FEBRUARY
LG41 Leo Prime (http://hlj.com/product/TKT87448/Act)
MB-01 TF4 Voyager Optimus Prime (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89140/Act)
MB-02 TF3 Deluxe Bumblebee (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89141/Act)
MB-03 TF2 Voyager Megatron (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89142/Act)
MB-04 TF3 Voyager Shockwave (http://hlj.com/product/TKT88848/Act)
MB-05 TF2 HFTD Deluxe Ironhide (http://hlj.com/product/TKT88849/Act)
MB-06 TF3 Deluxe Ratchet (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89143/Act)
MB-07 TF3 HA Soundwave (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89144/Act)
MB-08 TF2 Voyager Starscream (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89145/Act)
-
MARCH
MB-09 TF4 Voyager Grimlock w/ Optimus (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89146/Act)
MB-10 TF4 Deluxe Strafe w/ Bumblebee (http://hlj.com/product/TKT89147/Act)

Not listed yet, so might be listed later, or is coming later than March...
MB-11 Leader Striker Optimus Prime

Deonasis
16th November 2016, 12:35 AM
^I will keep an eye out for MB-11 as I want him also.

Zippo
16th November 2016, 04:21 PM
MP Megatron is now listed

BigTransformerTrev
16th November 2016, 05:42 PM
MP Megatron is now listed

Cheers for the heads up mate! I've been checking every few days since I want the 'non-orange-cap' version. I reckon pre-orders will go fast

BruiseLee
26th November 2016, 09:52 PM
Not sure if this is old news but LG 39 Brainstorm is up for preorder.

http://hlj.com/product/TKT87281

They also have LG32&33 Chromedome and Highbrow as well.

Paulbot
26th November 2016, 11:44 PM
And the new volume (2017) of the Generations guidebooks

http://hlj.com/product/TYT02274

griffin
3rd December 2016, 03:08 PM
Convobat is back (http://hlj.com/product/TKTE-0044-TF/Act) "in stock" as a preorder, but no longer has the pre-order discount price of 7410yen, so it is now only available at the full price of 7800yen.

The amusing thing is that with the weakening of the Yen to the AU$ in the last few months, it is actually now cheaper in AU$ ($92) to when it was first listed with the pre-order discount ($95), which was a discount of about AU$5.

MrTrick
7th December 2016, 11:37 AM
LG42 God Bomber (http://hlj.com/product/TKT87449/Act)
MP-37 Artfire (http://hlj.com/product/TKT87716/Act)

both listed today for May 2017 release.

There's now 1 less of each available after dropping them in my PW.

ZoonMaster5000
7th December 2016, 12:27 PM
LG42 God Bomber (http://hlj.com/product/TKT87449/Act)
MP-37 Artfire (http://hlj.com/product/TKT87716/Act)

both listed today for May 2017 release.

There's now 1 less of each available after dropping them in my PW.

got sick of waiting for pc to send me an invoice so ive popped these two in pw as well:)

MrTrick
7th December 2016, 01:48 PM
got sick of waiting for pc to send me an invoice so ive popped these two in pw as well:)

yep, rather pay for the shipping and have it a week after release then waiting 3 months for it!

ZoonMaster5000
7th December 2016, 06:52 PM
Can anyone tell me what their packaging is like? As this will be my first time dealing with them.

Sinnertwin
7th December 2016, 07:52 PM
Can anyone tell me what their packaging is like? As this will be my first time dealing with them.

Not as bombproof as BBTS with wrapping all around, but they do use those plastic bubble pillow buffer things.
Depending on your items, sometimes they wrap the items on a large piece of cardboard with plastic wrap, and then place that in the shipping carton and pad out the sides. The boxes they use aren't cheap and flimsy either, so you shouldn't have any dramas.

griffin
7th December 2016, 08:14 PM
Yep, HLJ is pretty good with their packing...

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/d223.jpg

ZoonMaster5000
7th December 2016, 09:02 PM
Thanks guys just trying to find a good reliable place where my boxes arrive in tact.

DaptoDog
7th December 2016, 09:05 PM
Can anyone tell me what their packaging is like? As this will be my first time dealing with them.

Hey Zoon, I had a good email exchange with them when I was working out who to order from in Japan in 2014. They were really great to deal with but did explain they don't always use bubblewrap as Sinnertwin and Griffin have noted.

So that led me to use Nippon-Yasan. They do a fantastic job packing, always use bubblewrap and other material. There has been the odd collector complaint that they jack up the shipping cost when an item becomes in stock. My only gripe was they charged more for Tracks on preorder than when it became in stock. But other than that, as a mostly MISB collector I've been very happy with them.

ZoonMaster5000
7th December 2016, 09:32 PM
Hey Zoon, I had a good email exchange with them when I was working out who to order from in Japan in 2014. They were really great to deal with but did explain they don't always use bubblewrap as Sinnertwin and Griffin have noted.

So that led me to use Nippon-Yasan. They do a fantastic job packing, always use bubblewrap and other material. There has been the odd collector complaint that they jack up the shipping cost when an item becomes in stock. My only gripe was they charged more for Tracks on preorder than when it became in stock. But other than that, as a mostly MISB collector I've been very happy with them.

cheers for that, I also looked at ny but i needed to pick up some legends figures that only hlj had so I thought i'd give them ago first. But in saying that i need a new legends wheelie as bbts sent me a crappy box so I'll be hopping there sight soon. Do ny combine shipping?

Omega Metro
7th December 2016, 09:36 PM
Thanks guys just trying to find a good reliable place where my boxes arrive in tact.

Robotkingdom are brilliant. Strong cardboard box, polystyrene sheeting on all sides and packing peanuts.

Sinnertwin
7th December 2016, 09:40 PM
Robotkingdom are brilliant. Strong cardboard box, polystyrene sheeting on all sides and packing peanuts.

Don't forget the free packs of movie cards! 😎

Omega Metro
7th December 2016, 09:43 PM
Don't forget the free packs of movie cards! 😎

Its about 3 years now they have been packing those in with each of my orders.:D

DaptoDog
7th December 2016, 09:58 PM
cheers for that, I also looked at ny but i needed to pick up some legends figures that only hlj had so I thought i'd give them ago first. But in saying that i need a new legends wheelie as bbts sent me a crappy box so I'll be hopping there sight soon. Do ny combine shipping?

Best thing to do is give them a try on a small order and see for yourself. Yes they both combine pre orders and split them. This is where the cost can get closer to PC's pricing.

For example, I just pre-ordered Artfire today. Then I combined my existing pre-order for Frenzy/Buzzsaw, which only added 495 Yen (~$6) to the shipping cost. The cost of shipping the cassette's on their own was going to be almost 2,000 Yen, so it was well worthwhile combining. Best to combine for preorders due within a month or two of each other.

They have Paypal payment available among other options. Can also pay at anytime until just before it comes in stock. I sometimes pay it early if I want to lock in an exchange rate. Just never pay in A$, their conversion rate is terrible.


Robotkingdom are brilliant. Strong cardboard box, polystyrene sheeting on all sides and packing peanuts.

Yep they are the best in the biz IMO. I use them from time to time for figures that I'm catching up on. But unfortunately with where the US$ is it's quite expensive, particularly compared to ordering straight from the Japanese sellers.

Batfan007
8th December 2016, 09:03 PM
Can anyone tell me what their packaging is like? As this will be my first time dealing with them.

I've only had two orders from them, but the boxes were mint, better than anything I've bought from stores (dents etc) and they empty space was filled with those packing air bags. Like car air bags but smaller, so transformer sized for their little heads while they are in transport in the back of astro train or Jetfire.

Krayt
11th December 2016, 12:18 PM
Magna convoy is up now

Batfan007
11th December 2016, 08:53 PM
Can anyone tell me what their packaging is like? As this will be my first time dealing with them.

Just got another thing from them today.

The cardboard boxes they use are really sturdy, it's thick and durable (errr...) like the ones they use for some medical supplies that I regularly unpack at a local hospital. I've worked in a few factories and handled a lot of boxes, you get the thin stuff that collapses real easy, and this wavy more rigid type you can drop on the floor and kick across the room and 9/10 times the contents will be fine. They use to use that stronger type for 20 KG boxes (solid block that gets cut up by sellers) of cream cheese at my old work, it can take a lot of beating, and is more resistant to moisture thanks to the thicker cardboard.

You can see in the images they put a slip sheet of clear plastic over the toy box, and a cardboard backer in there to keep it sturdy.

In larger packages they put in air bags, peanuts whatever so that packages are not slopping around in empty space (1 of 2 common causes of damaged shit in the mail, the other being boxes dropped / thrown and kicked by handlers, no I am NOT JOKING AT ALL) :eek:

http://i.imgur.com/nSDxNhq.jpg

griffin
25th December 2016, 08:54 PM
What is going on with HLJ...
The movie Anniversary toys have been order stop since they were first listed over two months ago (about October 20th), and currently EVERY 2017 Transformers toy is on order stop. Even the expensive Ehobby Magna Convoy.
Have HLJ just become too popular and are having trouble increasing their orders from TakaraTomy, because other dealers like Amazon Japan don't seem to be having the same problem.

prjkt
25th December 2016, 10:02 PM
What is going on with HLJ...
The movie Anniversary toys have been order stop since they were first listed over two months ago (about October 20th), and currently EVERY 2017 Transformers toy is on order stop. Even the expensive Ehobby Magna Convoy.
Have HLJ just become too popular and are having trouble increasing their orders from TakaraTomy, because other dealers like Amazon Japan don't seem to be having the same problem.

I think they're the only major Japanese retailer that operates on a BBTS style pay on arrival w/ private warehouse, as opposed to the others that are pay at time of order - so there are a lot of American fans of HLJ for this reason...

BigTransformerTrev
27th December 2016, 08:04 AM
Legends Super Ginari and Brainstorm just came in

prjkt
27th December 2016, 08:58 AM
Legends Super Ginari and Brainstorm just came in

As did Soundwave and Condor/Apeface (who I'm sure I tried to cancel my preorder for more than once... anybody want?)

Omega Metro
27th December 2016, 11:24 AM
Legends Super Ginari just came in

And 'discontinued' already:confused:

prjkt
27th December 2016, 12:05 PM
And 'discontinued' already:confused:

It had been on "order stop" for quite a while

reillyd
27th December 2016, 06:46 PM
My Ginrai on hold finally shipped. Maybe there's several batches?

aching878
27th December 2016, 11:15 PM
My Ginrai on hold finally shipped. Maybe there's several batches?

I'm assuming u ordered from JP?

If so then Ginrai's actual street date is 28th in Jp so none of the Jp based store would be shipping them too early and usually only 1-2 days before (unlike HK store where it was out a week ago :-/)

prjkt
27th December 2016, 11:18 PM
I'm assuming u ordered from JP?

If so then Ginrai's actual street date is 28th in Jp so none of the Jp based store would be shipping them too early and usually only 1-2 days before (unlike HK store where it was out a week ago :-/)

HK shops are probably closer to the factories

aching878
28th December 2016, 12:18 AM
HK shops are probably closer to the factories

Naaa they just don't care about street dates lol, well most do but a few rouge sellers normally just jump the gun and sell it to be first

1AZRAEL1
28th December 2016, 06:47 AM
Wonder if they over estimated how many Ginrai they were getting. Hursty put one on order for me, that has disappeared entirely from his order history. Which pisses me off a bit coz now I have to find another source that isn't gonna gouge me

Omega Metro
28th December 2016, 08:39 AM
Wonder if they over estimated how many Ginrai they were getting. Hursty put one on order for me, that has disappeared entirely from his order history. Which pisses me off a bit coz now I have to find another source that isn't gonna gouge me

I bought mine from RK as preorders had sold out everywhere else including HLJ. Luckily it was $70US when I paid. They put the price up to $80US when it came in stock last week.

BigTransformerTrev
28th December 2016, 09:04 AM
The little bitfig characters just made an appearance

GoktimusPrime
28th December 2016, 09:12 AM
Naaa they just don't care about street dates lol, well most do but a few rouge sellers normally just jump the gun and sell it to be first
^I suspect that this is the case. The Japanese are culturally more likely to follow the rules. This is why they can have nicer things though. :o Also, I think you meant "rogue" sellers, unless Hong Kong dealers have been afflicted by the Crimson Horror (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3OS-1EJYPcc/VJP-qiRDE6I/AAAAAAAAFYg/x0OySjNNsuc/s1600/The-Crimson-Horror-1.png). :p

Wonder if they over estimated how many Ginrai they were getting. Hursty put one on order for me, that has disappeared entirely from his order history. Which (urinates) me off a bit coz now I have to find another source that isn't gonna gouge me
Amazon Japan (https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%9F%E3%8 3%BC-%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BA-%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B8%E3%8 3%B3%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4/dp/B01K19IM8G) has one for just 300JPY (four bucks) above HLJ's price, and every man and his dog has been telling me that Amazon JP do ship internationally now (I've yet to try it though). :o

christalcase
28th December 2016, 12:24 PM
I know everyone hates the Movie toys, but some are back available for order: Voy Optimus, HA Soundwave and Voy Megatron.

Firestorm
28th December 2016, 09:20 PM
Got my payment request email for Ginrai a couple of days ago. But haven't shipped it yet
Meanwhile I am STILL waiting on TAV Starscream. Who is still listed as "Discontinued" has anyone had their order for this figure fulfilled?
It was suposed to be released in November

ZoonMaster5000
28th December 2016, 10:27 PM
Amazon Japan[/url] has one for just 300JPY (four bucks) above HLJ's price, and every man and his dog has been telling me that Amazon JP do ship internationally now (I've yet to try it though). :o

I tried getting ginrai and brainstorm off amazon jp but they won't ship either of them to Australia, ended up grabbing them from ny.

Batfan007
31st December 2016, 12:22 AM
I tried getting ginrai and brainstorm off amazon jp but they won't ship either of them to Australia, ended up grabbing them from ny.

did you try other sellers? Because they do ship internationally, there is a whole thread here about it.

hYpNoS
31st December 2016, 02:04 AM
Got my payment request email for Ginrai a couple of days ago. But haven't shipped it yet
Meanwhile I am STILL waiting on TAV Starscream. Who is still listed as "Discontinued" has anyone had their order for this figure fulfilled?
It was suposed to be released in November
When did you hit pre-order, as soon as it came online or when it opened briefly a second time?

I hit pre-order the second time as it blew out on initial pre-order during my lunch break, usually 50/50 chance they get it.

That said surely by now they'd email you and tell you if they'll get it or not, they emailed me about my storm collectables scorpion figure...was a sad day, 3 days after it was released I believe it was discontinued, then got hlj'd cancellation email :c

drifand
31st December 2016, 02:18 PM
When did you hit pre-order, as soon as it came online or when it opened briefly a second time?

I hit pre-order the second time as it blew out on initial pre-order during my lunch break, usually 50/50 chance they get it.

That said surely by now they'd email you and tell you if they'll get it or not, they emailed me about my storm collectables scorpion figure...was a sad day, 3 days after it was released I believe it was discontinued, then got hlj'd cancellation email :c

This sucks, as a collector I rather be told is not available then hanging on a hope while missing out when another stores sells it.

llamatron
31st December 2016, 09:28 PM
I have had MP pre-orders with HLJ before that went discontinued, I had to contact them and ask before they told me that I wouldn't be getting one.

Firestorm
4th January 2017, 08:47 AM
When did you hit pre-order, as soon as it came online or when it opened briefly a second time?

I hit pre-order the second time as it blew out on initial pre-order during my lunch break, usually 50/50 chance they get it.

That said surely by now they'd email you and tell you if they'll get it or not, they emailed me about my storm collectables scorpion figure...was a sad day, 3 days after it was released I believe it was discontinued, then got hlj'd cancellation email :c

I can't quite remember if I got it in right away or it may have been later that night the day they went up

( Edit: apparently i placed the order on September 30 )

Either way I have not recieved any messages from them about it at all.
And it is still listed in my processing orders
But has been listed as discontinued for the last month
Hasn't disappeared
Haven't been told in not getting it
So I don't know what's going on.

Based on some of the other replies here. Sounds like I may not be getting it
Which means I'll need to try and find one for a good price somewhere else

tinyJazz
13th January 2017, 07:03 PM
MP-38 Convoy / Optimus Primal Supreme Commander Ver. (http://hlj.com/product/TKT87752/Act)

is up! ¥9,600, same price as the original MP32, who is still in stock.

griffin
4th February 2017, 12:46 AM
The first four of the 11 anniversary movie toys are now released, and HLJ have stock (some low) of these four and the other 7 (as pre-orders).... finally.

Still, everything else for Transformers on HLJ is "order stop". :(

Firestorm
4th February 2017, 01:22 AM
Returning to my issue I was having with TAV Starscream, I ended up sending HLJ a message about it
2 weeks later they got back to me
Saying their initial shipment came in short and they aren't able to get more so o my the first few people that got their pre-orders in got one
But they are not cancelling anyone else's orders just in case some people back out

Given it came out in November and it is now February I don't like the chances of someone backing out.
Now I need to find a good priced TAV Starscream. Or give up on that and buy the domestic release that has started showing up.

Also got payment request for Movie the Best Megatron today.

Darth_Malificent
4th February 2017, 02:03 AM
Yup, missed out on MP-38 Convoy Optimus Primal from HLJ as well---everything is order stop.

BruiseLee
4th February 2017, 11:39 AM
Not new items but the MB series is in stock or up again for pre-order if you missed it the first time round.

https://hlj.com/search/go?w=transformers%20mb

https://hlj.com/product/TKT89148

Firestorm
4th February 2017, 12:22 PM
Is anyone else unable to log into HLJ?
Since last night if I try to log on it tells me that "The password and e-mail address you have input do not match those of any customer in our database. If you are not sure what your password is then you can request it by e-mail."
And if I try to reset my password I get an error and it tells me to try again in a few minutes

I've tried contacting HLJ but have yet to receive a reply

Given I still have items in my private warehouse and some active orders. I'm
Really hoping that nothing has happened to my account

Is anyone else having the same issue

Deonasis
4th February 2017, 12:44 PM
Is anyone else unable to log into HLJ?
Since last night if I try to log on it tells me that "The password and e-mail address you have input do not match those of any customer in our database. If you are not sure what your password is then you can request it by e-mail."
And if I try to reset my password I get an error and it tells me to try again in a few minutes

I've tried contacting HLJ but have yet to receive a reply

Given I still have items in my private warehouse and some active orders. I'm
Really hoping that nothing has happened to my account

Is anyone else having the same issueYes, same issue for me since 6:30am.

Sinnertwin
4th February 2017, 07:26 PM
We're currently experiencing some issues with logins and order processing. These issues will be resolved shortly. In the meantime, if you have placed an order and are waiting for the order confirmation, please don't place the order a second time. If you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to contant us at support@hlj.com. Thanks for your patience!

At least they're on to it

reillyd
4th February 2017, 11:18 PM
Returning to my issue I was having with TAV Starscream, I ended up sending HLJ a message about it
2 weeks later they got back to me
Saying their initial shipment came in short and they aren't able to get more so o my the first few people that got their pre-orders in got one
But they are not cancelling anyone else's orders just in case some people back out

Given it came out in November and it is now February I don't like the chances of someone backing out.
Now I need to find a good priced TAV Starscream. Or give up on that and buy the domestic release that has started showing up.

Also got payment request for Movie the Best Megatron today.

Domestic release of TAV Starscream just hitting Targets now. I picked him up, and there's minimal paint difference. You mean the Deluxe/Warrior size one, right?

Deonasis
5th February 2017, 03:20 AM
Yes, same issue for me since 6:30am.

An update (if others are in the same boat).. i did receive a email invoice at 5:30pm yesterday but i still cant log in. Also, i made the order with a new account this morning (because of the log in issue).

Sinnertwin
10th February 2017, 07:01 PM
Private Warehouse Weekly Status Report received today.

BruiseLee
10th February 2017, 07:31 PM
Private Warehouse Weekly Status Report received today.

What?!? I didn't get one. Why u special?!? I'm going to post this on FaceSpace!!!

Sinnertwin
10th February 2017, 07:47 PM
What?!? I didn't get one. Why u special?!? I'm going to post this on FaceSpace!!!

Well, not to big note myself or anything, but, yep, got one. :cool: I can drop Scott T. Hards a quick line if you like and tell him to pull his finger out.

BigTransformerTrev
24th February 2017, 08:48 AM
MP Grapple is in

Also they have some TLK toys up for preorder

DaptoDog
24th February 2017, 12:04 PM
MP Grapple is in

Also they have some TLK toys up for preorder

Yep I ordered a Grapple this morning. They are awaiting more stock though. It's my first order with them.

Sinnertwin
24th February 2017, 01:45 PM
Yep I ordered a Grapple this morning. They are awaiting more stock though. It's my first order with them.

You'll appreciate the prompt service :)

Trent
24th February 2017, 04:56 PM
You'll appreciate the prompt service :)

Subtle ;)

BruiseLee
24th February 2017, 05:12 PM
Subtle ;)

As a slap in the face with a wet fish subtle? :p

MrTrick
6th March 2017, 01:11 PM
Trypticon (https://hlj.com/product/TKT88799/Act) is out for pre-order due Aug 2017 so you might need to factor in the GST costs since it's post July.

aching878
6th March 2017, 01:52 PM
Trypticon (https://hlj.com/product/TKT88799/Act) is out for pre-order due Aug 2017 so you might need to factor in the GST costs since it's post July.

Given the GST will require foreign sellers to voluntarily register for GST but given there's really no one to enforce it..

I can see the big players like amazon or other major chains overseas that wants a bigger local presence in AU to comply..

But how many hobby stores overseas would bother i wonder

OptimusNerd
6th March 2017, 02:38 PM
Trypticon (https://hlj.com/product/TKT88799/Act) is out for pre-order due Aug 2017 so you might need to factor in the GST costs since it's post July.

"He comes with Full-Tilt in his vehicle form, a Headmaster, a catapult, and an additional weapon"

Is that new info specific to the Takara release?

Translation (https://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%25E3%2582%25AB%25E3%2582%25BF%25E3%2583%2591%25E3 %2583%25AB%25E3%2583%2588&prev=search) of the Katakana points towards "aircraft catapult", which makes me think it's related to a Full Tilt launch gimmick.

aching878
6th March 2017, 02:51 PM
"He comes with Full-Tilt in his vehicle form, a Headmaster, a catapult, and an additional weapon"

Is that new info specific to the Takara release?

Translation (https://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%25E3%2582%25AB%25E3%2582%25BF%25E3%2583%2591%25E3 %2583%25AB%25E3%2583%2588&prev=search) of the Katakana points towards "aircraft catapult", which makes me think it's related to a Full Tilt launch gimmick.

Launching our money straight into their account 🤣

ZoonMaster5000
6th March 2017, 03:52 PM
Can't say I like spending more than $200+ on a single toy but luckily I got one off pc for $95 so that made the sting less painful.

Are the pictures the official takara release? still look like Hasbro ones, the lack of paint on the titan master makes me wonder.

aching878
6th March 2017, 04:19 PM
Can't say I like spending more than $200+ on a single toy but luckily I got one off pc for $95 so that made the sting less painful.

Are the pictures the official takara release? still look like Hasbro ones, the lack of paint on the titan master makes me wonder.

Pictures are likely placeholder since takmall list (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810887997/)hasn't put up any official pics yet

they simply have the placeholder http://dmwysfovhyfx3.cloudfront.net/img/sys/sorry5.jpg pic on the listing at this time

DaptoDog
9th March 2017, 02:33 PM
You'll appreciate the prompt service :)

Hmmm...order placed on 24 Feb and hadn't received shipping notice. Emailed them and they said they are trying to find an alternate supply because Takara didn't supply enough stock of Grapple. So I guess I'll keep looking elsewhere in the meantime.

But what's great is they give same day replies and I can cancel the order anytime. So no skin off my nose.

aching878
9th March 2017, 04:42 PM
Hmmm...order placed on 24 Feb and hadn't received shipping notice. Emailed them and they said they are trying to find an alternate supply because Takara didn't supply enough stock of Grapple. So I guess I'll keep looking elsewhere in the meantime.

But what's great is they give same day replies and I can cancel the order anytime. So no skin off my nose.

amiami (http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=FIGURE-022614) 11,920 JPY

or Amazon jp (https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%9F%E3%8 3%BC-%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%94%E3%8 3%BC%E3%82%B9-%E3%82%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%83%AB/dp/B01LRGJNXK) ¥ 10,748

Tropisetron
9th March 2017, 04:57 PM
Hmmm...order placed on 24 Feb and hadn't received shipping notice. Emailed them and they said they are trying to find an alternate supply because Takara didn't supply enough stock of Grapple. So I guess I'll keep looking elsewhere in the meantime.

But what's great is they give same day replies and I can cancel the order anytime. So no skin off my nose.

Was in the same boat - waiting for stock in HLJ

Cancelled my order today with them as i found it at amazon.jp - it's advertised at 10748yen but when you go through check out - the price dropped to 9952yen (assuming it was tax deducted for oversea customers??)

All in all i paid AUD136 for it shipped to me so that's a good deal. You should consider it!

DaptoDog
9th March 2017, 05:31 PM
amiami (http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=FIGURE-022614) 11,920 JPY

or Amazon jp (https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%9F%E3%8 3%BC-%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%94%E3%8 3%BC%E3%82%B9-%E3%82%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%83%AB/dp/B01LRGJNXK) ¥ 10,748


Was in the same boat - waiting for stock in HLJ

Cancelled my order today with them as i found it at amazon.jp - it's advertised at 10748yen but when you go through check out - the price dropped to 9952yen (assuming it was tax deducted for oversea customers??)

All in all i paid AUD136 for it shipped to me so that's a good deal. You should consider it!

Well spotted gents! Just ordered it from Amazon JP. Thanks

BigTransformerTrev
29th March 2017, 02:19 PM
According to the email I just got from HLP MP Megs will be in around the 3rd of April.

They will also for US and Australian customers be opening the box, popping a (removable) orange plug in so as the toy complies with Australian laws and should be happily let through customs!

Friggin awesome!

christalcase
29th March 2017, 02:32 PM
According to the email I just got from HLP MP Megs will be in around the 3rd of April.

They will also for US and Australian customers be opening the box, popping a (removable) orange plug in so as the toy complies with Australian laws and should be happily let through customs!

Friggin awesome!

Just got the email as well, not sure how I feel about them opening up the packaging to put the orange plug though :/

Hopefully they don't superglue it in and that it is removable (since it doesn't mention it is removable in the email)

BigTransformerTrev
29th March 2017, 04:32 PM
Just got the email as well, not sure how I feel about them opening up the packaging to put the orange plug though :/

Hopefully they don't superglue it in and that it is removable (since it doesn't mention it is removable in the email)

In the email they caution you to not remove it, indicating that it is indeed able to be taken off otherwise no warning would be needed.

Megatran
29th March 2017, 05:15 PM
Here is the webpage, with the special note about the product. (almost verbatim to BTT's email from HLJ, which was posted in another thread (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=554368&postcount=397))

Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron Orange-Capped for USA (https://hlj.com/product/TKT87511-2/Act)



Special note about this product

HobbyLink Japan will be inserting a plastic orange plug into the end of this item's barrel in order to keep this toy in compliance with Title 15, Chapter 76 of the United States Code.

Installing this cap on the item will require our staff to open the packaging, which will require cutting the tape holding the box flap closed. This will be performed with the utmost care, but of course it will prevent us from delivering this product to U.S. customers in "unopened" condition. Note that without this modification, your purchase could be confiscated by the U.S. Customs Service and/or you could be charged with a crime under the above U.S. Federal Law.

HobbyLink Japan understands and appreciates the desires of U.S.-based toy collectors related to merchandise of this nature, and we feel this is the best solution to meet those needs under the circumstances. In order to maintain your item's compliance with U.S. laws, we recommend that you do not remove the plastic cap after you have received the item.

The mighty Decepticon leader Megatron is fully posable, transformable between his two forms, and he comes with three facial expressions (grim, a mocking smile, and a shout). He also has the scope, silencer and stock, an interchangeable damaged chest part, a blaster, energy mace, articulated chain, laser dagger, the Vector sigma key, and his headgear. He stands about 30cm tall. Don't miss out on this ultimate Megatron collectible figure!



Looks like I'll be going elsewhere at the 11th hour. :(

griffin
29th March 2017, 06:11 PM
So, the email notes Australia and America, but the webpage only notes America.

I just don't know why they are altering the Australian ones, when they are only adhering to US Federal law. An orange cap shouldn't change its status in Australia, and I think it will still be seized, but now it will be an opened toy that is seized instead of a mint one.

BigTransformerTrev
29th March 2017, 06:51 PM
So, the email notes Australia and America, but the webpage only notes America.

I just don't know why they are altering the Australian ones, when they are only adhering to US Federal law. An orange cap shouldn't change its status in Australia, and I think it will still be seized, but now it will be an opened toy that is seized instead of a mint one.

My VIC copper mate is going to look into it more thoroughly tomorrow but at this stage reckons it wouldn't be a problem as the law was clarified more to separate 'toy guns' and 'real guns' in their classifications and subsequent bannings as long as it was 'obviously a toy' which, considering Megs will be in robot mode, this is

Krayt
10th April 2017, 01:56 PM
New legends listings are up!

reillyd
12th April 2017, 09:24 PM
My VIC copper mate is going to look into it more thoroughly tomorrow but at this stage reckons it wouldn't be a problem as the law was clarified more to separate 'toy guns' and 'real guns' in their classifications and subsequent bannings as long as it was 'obviously a toy' which, considering Megs will be in robot mode, this is

The problem isn't local state police, but rather federal customs which seized all of the last MP Megatron, which WAS shipped in robot mode and even when transformed would be comically oversized in gun mode. Local police were awesome, and helped me fill out a license application. They thought customs were overreacting too.

Mine was seized and even with a non-firing replica weapons license, customs only released mine on the day on which they were required to present it before a magistrate. If you can buy it from a local dealer that has gotten/finessed it through customs, you bypass all he hassle.

hYpNoS
12th April 2017, 11:13 PM
So, the email notes Australia and America, but the webpage only notes America.

I just don't know why they are altering the Australian ones, when they are only adhering to US Federal law. An orange cap shouldn't change its status in Australia, and I think it will still be seized, but now it will be an opened toy that is seized instead of a mint one.

Simple, common misconception, they think we have it as "easy" as americans and just cap everything.

Hard to get toy guns into said country=just cap it :rolleyes:

TAAUBlaster
15th May 2017, 12:26 PM
LG47, LG48, LG49 have just gone up on HLJ for those interested :)

https://hlj.com/product/TKT96383
https://hlj.com/product/TKT96384
https://hlj.com/product/TKT96385

BruiseLee
26th May 2017, 09:15 AM
Not a new item but LG42 God Bomber is in stock if you missed the pre-order. Low stock though:

https://hlj.com/product/TKT87449

DarkHyren
26th May 2017, 01:40 PM
Not a new item but LG42 God Bomber is in stock if you missed the pre-order. Low stock though:

https://hlj.com/product/TKT87449And gone. Ah well, maybe next time

ZoonMaster5000
26th May 2017, 07:48 PM
Not a new item but LG42 God Bomber is in stock if you missed the pre-order. Low stock though:

https://hlj.com/product/TKT87449

I'm still waiting for them to process my order from this morning. Can't remember it normally taking this long.

valkyrie_76
27th May 2017, 09:31 AM
I'm still waiting for them to process my order from this morning. Can't remember it normally taking this long.

Surprising because mine was done early that morning.

Tober
27th May 2017, 10:12 AM
I'm still waiting for them to process my order from this morning. Can't remember it normally taking this long.

That's been happening for the past few weeks. In stock and pre-order items go into the account, stay there a day or three and then get processed.

ZoonMaster5000
27th May 2017, 01:41 PM
That's been happening for the past few weeks. In stock and pre-order items go into the account, stay there a day or three and then get processed.

Yeah thanks, payment request was there this morning. Now to find a ginrai

Ploughmans Lunch
27th May 2017, 08:08 PM
Yeah thanks, payment request was there this morning. Now to find a ginrai

Oh My Primus has them.

Tober
1st June 2017, 06:13 PM
MPM-03 Movie 10th Anniversary Bumblebee (Transformers: The Last Knight) (https://hlj.com/product/tkt89809)

Couldn't see Optimus listed yet.

griffin
1st June 2017, 08:19 PM
MPM-03 Movie 10th Anniversary Bumblebee (Transformers: The Last Knight) (https://hlj.com/product/tkt89809)

Couldn't see Optimus listed yet.

WTH?
In just a few hours, the MPM-03 and all of the July/August Movie toys that aren't 1-steps, are already Order Stop (pre-sold out).

I know I ranted about this before, but.... what is with HLJ lately?
Their allocation of Transformers from TakaraTomy seems to be really small now, and if TakaraTomy aren't allowing for increases in orders anymore, HLJ should have a better idea by now how much Transformers stock they need, as they know how quickly their Transformers items have been selling out in the last year.

I never used to miss out on anything on HLJ, but this year I've now missed two items that were sold out in just hours, and will have to source them from somewhere else.

ILikeSoundwave
1st June 2017, 08:28 PM
Same with Amiami, everything is pretty much sold out.

Sinnertwin
1st June 2017, 08:30 PM
I'm amazed that anyone is frustrated at not being able to p/o a Bumblebee figure :p :o

Tober
1st June 2017, 08:38 PM
WTH?
In just a few hours, the MPM-03 and all of the July/August Movie toys that aren't 1-steps, are already Order Stop (pre-sold out).

I know I ranted about this before, but.... what is with HLJ lately?
Their allocation of Transformers from TakaraTomy seems to be really small now, and if TakaraTomy aren't allowing for increases in orders anymore, HLJ should have a better idea by now how much Transformers stock they need, as they know how quickly their Transformers items have been selling out in the last year.

I never used to miss out on anything on HLJ, but this year I've now missed two items that were sold out in just hours, and will have to source them from somewhere else.

The Little Toy Company are still taking pre-orders (https://www.thelittletoycompany.com.au/transformers-preorders/?category=TAKARA+TOMY). They require payment upfront however.

MrTrick
2nd June 2017, 10:14 AM
MPM-03 Movie 10th Anniversary Bumblebee (Transformers: The Last Knight) (https://hlj.com/product/tkt89809)

Couldn't see Optimus listed yet.

it's back in stock this morning

griffin
2nd June 2017, 06:50 PM
it's back in stock this morning

And out of stock again.
Hopefully it will be the same as the Hasbro release, as I would get that one instead.

TLK-15 Calibur Optimus is back in stock again (https://hlj.com/product/TKT89150/Act), along with a couple of the newer Movie pre-orders (some are already out of stock again)

christalcase
5th June 2017, 01:15 PM
Latest Legends and MP preorders are up.

MP39 Sunstreaker (https://hlj.com/product/tkt87715)
MP12+ Lambor (https://hlj.com/product/tkt97595)
LG50 Sixshot (https://hlj.com/product/tkt96389)
LG51 Doublecross (https://hlj.com/product/tkt96386)
LG52 Misfire (https://hlj.com/product/tkt96387)
LG53 Broadside (https://hlj.com/product/tkt96382)

Sinnertwin
19th June 2017, 01:57 PM
We're writing to let you know about an upgrade to our payment system.
Your payments to HobbyLink Japan will now be processed by GoInterpay, a secure and trusted payment processor. (https://support.hlj.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000288473?utm_source=New+Payment+Method+-+Gointerpay&utm_campaign=5a4a9a47d1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_06_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_651a8bc2c8-5a4a9a47d1-225946969)
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I'm sure others would have received the same email also

griffin
4th July 2017, 09:41 PM
I see that MP Optimus Primal is in stock (https://hlj.com/product/TKT87752/Act)... so they were being way too cautious by locking out pre-orders after one day and never had it up for pre-order once after that.

The second wave of bitfigs are in stock too (https://hlj.com/product/TTA85365/Gsh).

The site has also had a minor upgrade, that allows you to select the currency of all listed prices... which I don't like, as I preferred to hover the mouse over the yen price to reveal 5 or 6 major currencies, but leaves the yen price as I'm more familiar with it from other purchases from there (and the converted amount won't be accurate anyway, as the exchange rate will be different when the toy is released several months later).

BruiseLee
6th July 2017, 08:54 PM
MP10B Black Convoy reissue is available for preorder. ETA Dec 17.

https://hlj.com/product/tkt48439-2

tinyJazz
12th July 2017, 09:13 PM
Preorders for the Next wave of legends are up (https://hlj.com/search/go?lbc=hobbylink&method=and&p=Q&ts=custom&uid=703456591&w=transformers%20legends&isort=releasedate)

Slugslinger, Octane, Percy and Bee.

griffin
12th July 2017, 10:32 PM
Also the licensed diecast vehicles by Jada are there as well, for anyone wanting them but can't get them easily from America.
They are probably exactly the same as the American release, but would be in different packaging (the listings note that they are being released by TakaraTomy, so they must be releasing the licensed vehicles, under license from Jada :p )

graza78
18th July 2017, 09:23 AM
Has anyone had experience with their new payment system? Got an email Saturday morning stating payment was automatically sent via paypal, but haven't recieved a shipping notice. Do hlj take a little while to post?

Seraphim Prime
18th July 2017, 09:40 AM
Depends if it a pre-order and whether you've chosen Private Warehouse or Ship Immediately.

If Private Warehouse you get a second invoice just for shipping once you're reading to ship your compiled items.

graza78
18th July 2017, 10:36 AM
Depends if it a pre-order and whether you've chosen Private Warehouse or Ship Immediately.

If Private Warehouse you get a second invoice just for shipping once you're reading to ship your compiled items.

I chose ship immediately, ems shipping method. It was a preorder for takara mpm-3 bee.

ZoonMaster5000
18th July 2017, 10:39 AM
I chose ship immediately, ems shipping method. It was a preorder for takara mpm-3 bee.

Usually can take about 3 business days to process your order.

graza78
18th July 2017, 10:41 AM
Usually can take about 3 business days to process your order.

Cool, will wait a few more days. Thanks :)

Vairn
19th July 2017, 10:21 AM
Im my experience HLJ used to send stuff to Australia on Specific days. always seemed to ship on Thursday for me, so sometimes If I pressed the send now on Friday it would wait till next Thursday.

I haven't ordered enough lately to see if it is the same. but back in the day it seemed that way. but then I used to order like in bulk so *shrugs*

I know that a truck arrives every afternoon to HLJ to collect packages though.

graza78
19th July 2017, 12:02 PM
Im my experience HLJ used to send stuff to Australia on Specific days. always seemed to ship on Thursday for me, so sometimes If I pressed the send now on Friday it would wait till next Thursday.

I haven't ordered enough lately to see if it is the same. but back in the day it seemed that way. but then I used to order like in bulk so *shrugs*

I know that a truck arrives every afternoon to HLJ to collect packages though.

Got a shipping notice yesterday afternoon from HLJ. Just took a while I guess.

gamblor916
26th July 2017, 08:43 AM
Just found out about these on the HLJ site. (http://hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?Word=collection+stage+gundam+bandai&DisplayMode=images&Dis=2&Sort=std&qid=666QUNUO&set=1&q=1&GenreCode2=sup&utm_source=HobbyLink+Japan+Newsletter&utm_campaign=4e39327ad7-eDM_Gundam_25_07_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_baa74bea0a-4e39327ad7-225635021)

Perfect for displaying bots in your cabinet or shelf.

Sinnertwin
29th July 2017, 03:42 PM
Just found out about these on the HLJ site. (http://hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?Word=collection+stage+gundam+bandai&DisplayMode=images&Dis=2&Sort=std&qid=666QUNUO&set=1&q=1&GenreCode2=sup&utm_source=HobbyLink+Japan+Newsletter&utm_campaign=4e39327ad7-eDM_Gundam_25_07_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_baa74bea0a-4e39327ad7-225635021)

Perfect for displaying bots in your cabinet or shelf.

They look great!

gamblor916
3rd August 2017, 02:48 PM
Pre-order for reissue MP-22 (https://hlj.com/product/tkt80320-2) and MP-36 (https://hlj.com/product/tkt87511-r) now live.