1 : Will.H : 2013/10/17 19:03:36 Report this

sold out instantly on amiami...

2 : Chriz : 2013/10/17 19:32:36 Report this

Knowing its from Koto, the wings wouldn't be as impressive as it is. Also, some of the accessories won't be as detailed, and the hair may not turn out very well...



But, TAKE MY MONEY!!!



3 : Cmon Baby : 2013/10/17 20:39:54 Report this

Oh Yea baby, cmon here!

4 : hurr durr : 2013/10/18 0:36:39 Report this

I LIKE!......need more figures with wings.......instant preorder XD

5 : NO : 2013/10/18 1:32:55 Report this

Its already closed T.T

6 : ZEN : 2013/10/18 2:07:22 Report this

WTF!? its closed already!?!?!?!!?!?

7 : Tabris : 2013/10/18 2:12:55 Report this

Too late too :'(

8 : And : 2013/10/18 10:32:35 Report this

OMG I WAS OUT FOR FIVE MIN AND IT'S GONE

9 : No Name : 2013/10/18 13:41:53 Report this

god doesnt want to share those with us =___= i barely saw it .....*sighs*

10 : Mari90 : 2013/10/18 13:53:40 Report this

WHAT. THE. HELL.

11 : No+Name : 2013/10/18 13:58:31 Report this

HECK YEA NOW IN STOCK TO RESERVE AGAIN!

12 : No%2BName : 2013/10/18 13:59:53 Report this

my bad *sighs* damn hopefull bug =_=

13 : Chriz : 2013/10/18 14:02:12 Report this

The preorder was up for at least 5-6 hrs before it was closed. It is fast, but i have seen worse. However, subsequent RoB figures may not last as long.

Anyways, keep your eyes pinned to this page. I bet there will be more stock for preordering as time goes on.

14 : Luiz : 2013/10/18 14:04:20 Report this

Chriz agreed.....though damn it's just too perfect with lights or even imagine an 30 cm thing like that being mine is just too much

15 : iTheShirt : 2013/10/18 14:35:39 Report this

Sh*t I just pre-ordered it the moment I saw it put up. I'm a lucky duck I guess. Surely pre-orders will open at another store. Glad I got it here though. Crazy how fast she sold out! Can't wait to see the RSV go into space!

16 : Zeldafan : 2013/10/18 14:39:36 Report this

Pre-order open again, you guys need be quick :)

17 : Mari90 : 2013/10/18 15:00:01 Report this

RE OPENED! PRE-ORDER, MY FELLOW OTAKUS!!

18 : iTheShirt : 2013/10/18 15:13:33 Report this

ORDER OR SUFFER REGRET

19 : ihateresellers : 2013/10/18 15:39:20 Report this

ITheShirt, how are you going to taunt people like that when you don't even give them a chance to order because you buy more than one.



It should be more like



"I WONT LET YOU ORDER SO SUFFER REGRET FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO ORDER BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE ME"

20 : NO : 2013/10/18 16:21:51 Report this

Phew! Managed to get it before it closed ridiculously fast again :D

21 : iTheShirt : 2013/10/18 16:58:18 Report this

X'D I think I'll order another one if the own reservations again!! Loooool!!!

23 : Synx : 2013/10/18 20:46:00 Report this

151 people added this to their wish list, just think how much money they would make if they didn't stop the pre-orders.

24 : Chriz : 2013/10/18 22:00:58 Report this

@Synx: they need to be able to deliver the orders. Output is restricted to facilities. They can only produce so many units within the specified time frame. This is also why there are re-releases.



Btw, it is open for pre-order again.

25 : angelhalo : 2013/10/19 3:24:12 Report this

omfg !! please put up 2nd pre-order for this item like shimakaze ~

26 : xxyueixx : 2013/10/20 9:26:10 Report this

*rolls around* I have no idea what this is from but it's absolutely stunning. I NEED this in my life. >.<

28 : Mari90 : 2013/10/21 8:39:42 Report this

If reservations for this are closed, then why does the "X ppl added" counter keep rising? It makes no difference to me, I think I was #123, but still.... ?

29 : Chriz : 2013/10/21 14:49:00 Report this

@mari: this is just people adding this item to their wishlist.

Btw, more stock available since 1.5hrs ago.

30 : hien : 2013/10/21 16:00:43 Report this

if she is not a dark angel(too many darkness in my life)

31 : wishlist : 2013/10/21 18:12:40 Report this

Next Kotobukiya Project : Goddess Sariel , will fantastic match with Demon Olivia

32 : Chriz : 2013/10/24 11:14:19 Report this

More preorder available again. Interesting to see the max number of preorder per customer is still 3.

33 : Ein : 2013/10/24 11:21:04 Report this

Miracles happen!! I got her! I've been trying to reserve since hours after she came out. 6 days later, she's reserved! She's worth every refresh, and every yen! ^_^

34 : Lance : 2013/10/24 16:59:20 Report this

I had to keep checking while I was at work while trying not to get caught. No way I could have gotten a reservation in if I tried after work at home.

35 : No Name : 2013/10/25 14:53:14 Report this

lol, most of online retiler has this figure sold out. it 1st time see not main stream figure sold out on pre order

36 : Chriz : 2013/10/28 23:21:40 Report this

@no name: no this is definitely not the first time.

To give you an example: a figure made based on Tony Taka's work also sold out during pre-order. It is called peacekeeper daisy.

37 : nope : 2013/11/16 19:43:24 Report this

It's a shame Kotobukiya must go to such extreme measures just to make their merchandise appear as if it's "rare" or "in demand". I see right through their tactics.

38 : Chriz : 2013/11/16 22:24:26 Report this

@nope: there can only be so many figures manufactured from a factory per day. Adding the number of different figures on the release schedule, and one can easily understand why only a limited number of figures can be produced for a single order. Hence there are re-releases of popular figures further down the road.

Bear in mind that this is the first of the Rage of Bahamut figure, so given benefit of the doubt, under-estimation may also play a factor.

39 : Chriz : 2013/11/25 19:14:58 Report this

More stock everyone. Grab one before its too late.

40 : Kevin : 2013/11/25 20:44:44 Report this

@ nope,



agreed, good old trick of implied scarcity.

41 : chocolatecheesecake : 2013/11/25 21:17:30 Report this

I think Chriz's comment is more likely to be true, I highly doubt Kotobukiya is doing it on purpose, they just don't want it ending up in the bargain bin like GSC's Ultimate Madoka so they are being careful...

42 : PinkMushroom : 2013/11/26 0:05:23 Report this

i don't usually buy figures above 10000 yen.. and i don't know the figure well..

Yet, the sophistication and artistry is really something. Preordered from third party sources as since its sold out :/

43 : discoceris : 2013/11/28 17:39:40 Report this

@chocolatecheesecake

GSC Ultimate Madoka ended up being restocked several times over it's initial run.

The shipping cost will always be prohibitive for many people no matter how much

discount is given, taking into account the size of the packaging itself.

44 : kevin : 2013/12/10 16:26:27 Report this

@ discoceris

Exactly, the size/weight of Olivia's box and the shipping price will probably determine whether or not she will bargain bin.

45 : Chriz : 2013/12/10 20:12:33 Report this

Here is the size of the box as stated: Item Size : 39 x 35 x 25 cm

Here is Madoka's box: Item Size/Weight : 37.3 x 36 x 33.5 cm / 2140g

Fair to say that its a huge box. As for bargain binning this item... we will have to treat each case differently.

46 : Antearion : 2014/01/07 12:39:06 Report this

Yes just pre-ordered her. Finally after so much waiting.

47 : Chriz : 2014/02/24 14:16:12 Report this

1 month before its scheduled release, and theres more up for pre-order. Looks like it will be released on time.

48 : jenabug1286 : 2014/03/28 6:07:06 Report this

awww.. i really want to get this pvc figure and it's sold out already....... :(

Well guess I will just have to find somewhere else....even though will be paying a more

expensive price for it.....but I just love this figure, amazing detail and I love the wings!

49 : Chriz : 2014/03/28 7:26:15 Report this

@jenabug1286: watch this space. I expect within the next week or so, the odd ones would be available again. This is due to people defaulting on their payments, invalid shipping address, and more stock arriving from koto.

However you do need to get into the habit of checking very often. Good luck.

50 : jenabug1286 : 2014/03/30 11:28:09 Report this

@Chriz I am not on this site very often as I used to be because I don't have much money to be spending too much on here...that is why....but this figure is so awesome. I sure would like to get it someday...but for now I just have to wait....if i have to spend a bit more money on it I will once I find myself a good job.

51 : Elfey : 2014/04/03 17:03:57 Report this

I have it !!

52 : Chriz : 2014/04/03 19:43:09 Report this

She is in stock just now, just as I predicted. Grab it while it lasts!



I've received mine. She is eye-poppingly beautiful :)

53 : jenabug1286 : 2014/04/06 16:11:49 Report this

I think I will be getting it from somewhere else, its $139.99 on this site and I can get free

shipping. it doesn't come out til April 15th on that site, so I will get it from that site soon

once I make some money freelancing.

54 : Chriz : 2014/04/07 6:50:53 Report this

@jenabug1286: be careful of cheap imitations. Most of them can't even be assembled, not to mention they look second grade and are next to worthless.

55 : Melwei : 2014/04/10 19:47:12 Report this

Im wondering why it has been available for day long and its still in stock, where are all the ppl who were crying for it to be restock-ed?

56 : Siva : 2014/04/10 22:43:57 Report this

The reason could be:

1: The painting on her hair. It looks too yellowish and pale compare to the prototype which is more orange and fit the figure better than yellowish.

2: The shipping cost which is 50% of the figure's price itself.

57 : Discoceris : 2014/04/14 4:33:07 Report this

@ Siva

I've attached Hobby Search's own picture and it matches what I've

received. Two things: The prototype was not altered in anyway, the

images were taken in a dark environment (I'm assuming for

marketing artistry) Shipping is normally expensive for large figures.

The box I received was really big, considering the actual wingspan.

58 : Discoceris : 2014/04/14 4:35:07 Report this

@Jenabug1286



The price you quote with free shipping is the retail price. EMS

pricing for the box of the size you should be receiving is at

minimum $30. I doubt anyone will give free shipping. That means

what you were looking at is more than likely a fraud.

59 : Discoceris : 2014/04/14 4:46:18 Report this

I can attest that the price of shipping and handling from

Hobby Search is well worth the cost. The extra precaution

they took ensured that my figure was not damaged. The

Japan Post/USPS delivery left 3 holes in the shipping

container, but due to some loose padding and an oversized

container, the content within was safe from harm.

60 : Yobiwik : 2014/04/14 15:59:16 Report this

Woot got one..... To be honest was initially unsure on this figure.....

@ Discoceris that is unfortunate package was damaged, but yeah Hobby Search are very good at packing the items. Oh well the wait begins!



61 : Wgd : 2014/04/30 16:10:19 Report this

I had a bit of a hard time putting this one together, especially the wings. They need a bit of force and there's not easy way to do this.



But this figure looks stunning in the end.

62 : chriz : 2015/02/05 14:09:25 Report this

Oh wow koto is doing a re release. Gonna buy another one!

63 : Mari90 : 2015/02/05 14:15:45 Report this

Whoa. Again? Take that resellers. Lol, jk

64 : chriz : 2015/02/05 19:17:02 Report this

LOL preorder is closed already. Its only been 6 hours. Resellers 1, buyers 0!

65 : Timmeh : 2015/02/05 21:59:17 Report this

Resellers always wins.

66 : Mari90 : 2015/02/06 14:38:26 Report this

Open again. This is a great figure. but she is NOT going to be rare, lulz

67 : jenabug27 : 2015/02/06 20:12:42 Report this

yes! got her as quickly as i could! i was wanting thi slast year but wasnt able to get her. but now i did! yays!

68 : Hotman : 2015/02/07 4:00:42 Report this

Nothing special about her. Small scale 1/8 not even 1/7 or 1/6 , she is not sexy to me at all , no even big bxbxs .... , no even caste off .i don't know why she got more than 500 orders .

If you think she has a wing then get Redbull , the drink will give you wings .

Save your money and help poor people

69 : chriz : 2015/02/07 7:00:25 Report this

@Hotman: looking at your comments, I now know why manufacturers are making heaps of lewd figures and demand hefty price tags.

This figure is one of the most imposing figures in my collection, and can easily be displayed anywhere due to its stunning elegance. IMO it is easily the best release of 2014. It would'v easily sold 500,000 copies, as the 500+ people who WISHLISTED this figure would attest.

70 : Jun : 2015/02/12 16:33:55 Report this

This figure is by far Koto's best work. I have her next to Ultimate Madoka and Shining Seraphim. Dark Angel Olivier definitely stands out the most with excellent detailing and spectacular contrast. I have a led light shining above her to provide visual gravitas. When non-anime people see her, they stop, admire and inquire.



I paid $135 locally and it's worth every penny. You will not be disappointed.

71 : Mari90 : 2015/02/27 17:19:41 Report this

@Hotman: dude, you're nuts. Cast off =/= a good figure. The detail on her is incredible, I have no regrets. You have a very selective view of figures, your collection must be pretty varied..



not.

72 : Discoceris : 2015/04/20 5:08:16 Report this

@Hotman - You wouldn't know what artistry, detail and value was even

if it kicked you in your 'nads, so not sure why bother commenting and

showing your ignorance to the world.

73 : Faux : 2015/08/03 4:39:41 Report this

LOL @Hotman, most cast-offs I've seen are very poorly done. Sorry if removing clothing is what you consider quality.

74 : NeoFantasy : 2015/08/05 1:12:35 Report this

just receive her two days ago, definitely one of the best figure. highly recommended for anyone who want a badass and pretty looking figure

75 : Timmeh : 2015/08/11 12:45:32 Report this

Hue :3 I win this time resellers ( ¬‿¬)

76 : Timmeh : 2015/08/11 12:47:07 Report this

Hotman obvious troll is obvious.

77 : arthropoda : 2017/01/18 13:52:00 Report this

I can't believe it - a re-release! I had one from the first release but it was broken a few weeks ago (gravity wasn't kind to her). I was thinking about buying another from a re-seller but the prices were exorbitant. Now I can replace it without shredding my budget! BTW if you don't have one get one. The quality is second to none and it's the best figure I ever purchased. Worth every penny!

78 : Jacob : 2017/01/25 14:14:00 Report this