Quote Originally Posted by janda the red View Post
why are the jap release toys sooooo expensive compared to their o/seas counterparts?
Those extra paint apps and details and shiny paint that collectors want? That's why.

Quote Originally Posted by janda the red View Post
admittedly i've been buying from ebay.... but can anyone point me in the direction of them at a reasnoble price? or do i have to just suck it up... and pay $50 - $60 each for them. lol
Try places like FantoFan.jp HLJ.com or Robotkingdom. Getting in on preorders and group orders might help you save a little bit too, but in general you're not going to get anything from Japan at the same price as a Hasbro toy locally.