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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...Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
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?)Quote:
Originally Posted by BigTransformerTrev
And 'discontinued' already:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by BigTransformerTrev
It had been on "order stop" for quite a whileQuote:
Originally Posted by Omega Metro
My Ginrai on hold finally shipped. Maybe there's several batches?
I'm assuming u ordered from JP?Quote:
Originally Posted by reillyd
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 factoriesQuote:
Originally Posted by aching878
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 firstQuote:
Originally Posted by prjkt
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1AZRAEL1
The little bitfig characters just made an appearance
^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. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by aching878
Amazon Japan 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). :oQuote:
Originally Posted by 1AZRAEL1
I know everyone hates the Movie toys, but some are back available for order: Voy Optimus, HA Soundwave and Voy Megatron.
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
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
did you try other sellers? Because they do ship internationally, there is a whole thread here about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZoonMaster5000
When did you hit pre-order, as soon as it came online or when it opened briefly a second time?Quote:
Originally Posted by Firestorm
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by hYpNoS
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.
I can't quite remember if I got it in right away or it may have been later that night the day they went upQuote:
Originally Posted by hYpNoS
( 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
MP-38 Convoy / Optimus Primal Supreme Commander Ver.
is up! ¥9,600, same price as the original MP32, who is still in stock.
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". :(
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.
Yup, missed out on MP-38 Convoy Optimus Primal from HLJ as well---everything is order stop.
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
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
Yes, same issue for me since 6:30am.Quote:
Originally Posted by Firestorm
At least they're on to itQuote:
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!
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?Quote:
Originally Posted by Firestorm
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).Quote:
Originally Posted by Deonasis
Private Warehouse Weekly Status Report received today.
What?!? I didn't get one. Why u special?!? I'm going to post this on FaceSpace!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinnertwin
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by BruiseLee
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigTransformerTrev
You'll appreciate the prompt service :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DaptoDog
Subtle ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinnertwin
As a slap in the face with a wet fish subtle? :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Trent