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In Hand Pictures of MP-23 Exhaust
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Mar 20, 2015 at 8:23am CDT
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Comment by Desslok2201
Mar 20, 2015
Between this and Star Saber, next week is going to be a very good week. I may hug the mailman.
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Comment by RSC
Mar 20, 2015
Long time reader, first time poster.
Hobbylink just notified me yesterday. Should be shipping today!
Hobbylink just notified me yesterday. Should be shipping today!
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Comment by Rated X
Mar 20, 2015
US retailers are spineless cowards. If I was one of the smaller US based retailers, ill sell those things through paypal under the table quicker than you can say "smoke one" !
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hmm.. I wonder if Ebay listings will in the US will get taken down
Comment by mooncake623
Mar 20, 2015
Rated X wrote:US retailers are spineless cowards. If I was one of the smaller US based retailers, ill sell those things through paypal under the table quicker than you can say "smoke one" !
hmm.. I wonder if Ebay listings will in the US will get taken down
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Considering that even when the topic was hot, MP05 Megatron was never taken down, I really can't see that this will.
Comment by Desslok2201
Mar 20, 2015
mooncake623 wrote:Rated X wrote:US retailers are spineless cowards. If I was one of the smaller US based retailers, ill sell those things through paypal under the table quicker than you can say "smoke one" !
hmm.. I wonder if Ebay listings will in the US will get taken down
Considering that even when the topic was hot, MP05 Megatron was never taken down, I really can't see that this will.
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Comment by Guitarbot
Mar 20, 2015
Can anyone tell me where to order this from? eBay sellers seem to be a little sketchy and the prices are going up. Are there any Japanese shops that will export to the US? I can't find MP-23 Exhaust anywhere -RobotKingdom, HLJ, no one has it on their site?
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eBay sellers have been raising prices rapidly for days now, I'd suggest you either jump on it now or wait several months and hope the prices go down after the novelty wears off. Check the stats on the eBay sellers- there are several reputable sellers, like toyspark.
Comment by Desslok2201
Mar 20, 2015
Guitarbot wrote:Can anyone tell me where to order this from? eBay sellers seem to be a little sketchy and the prices are going up. Are there any Japanese shops that will export to the US? I can't find MP-23 Exhaust anywhere -RobotKingdom, HLJ, no one has it on their site?
eBay sellers have been raising prices rapidly for days now, I'd suggest you either jump on it now or wait several months and hope the prices go down after the novelty wears off. Check the stats on the eBay sellers- there are several reputable sellers, like toyspark.
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I believe preorders at Japanese retailers has long been sold out.
Comment by mooncake623
Mar 20, 2015
Guitarbot wrote:Can anyone tell me where to order this from? eBay sellers seem to be a little sketchy and the prices are going up. Are there any Japanese shops that will export to the US? I can't find MP-23 Exhaust anywhere -RobotKingdom, HLJ, no one has it on their site?
I believe preorders at Japanese retailers has long been sold out.
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The 'issues' surrounding the two are completely different and I don't know if there's actually any legit legalities around selling Exhaust, but I know a lot of MP-05 listing have been canceled by eBay. Doesn't stop people from listing them, and they may or may not get a sale through, but eBay does shut them down when they're made aware.
Comment by Kibble
Mar 20, 2015
Desslok2201 wrote:mooncake623 wrote:hmm.. I wonder if Ebay listings will in the US will get taken down
Considering that even when the topic was hot, MP05 Megatron was never taken down, I really can't see that this will.
The 'issues' surrounding the two are completely different and I don't know if there's actually any legit legalities around selling Exhaust, but I know a lot of MP-05 listing have been canceled by eBay. Doesn't stop people from listing them, and they may or may not get a sale through, but eBay does shut them down when they're made aware.
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Maybe I phrased it poorly. What I intended to say was that MP05 is a much bigger deal as far as being a handgun replica, and they're still readily available on eBay. Seeing as how you can find official Marlboro merchandise on eBay, and the trademark infringement issue was never really the problem with this item, I can't see a ban on it
Comment by Desslok2201
Mar 20, 2015
Kibble wrote:Desslok2201 wrote:mooncake623 wrote:hmm.. I wonder if Ebay listings will in the US will get taken down
Considering that even when the topic was hot, MP05 Megatron was never taken down, I really can't see that this will.
The 'issues' surrounding the two are completely different and I don't know if there's actually any legit legalities around selling Exhaust, but I know a lot of MP-05 listing have been canceled by eBay. Doesn't stop people from listing them, and they may or may not get a sale through, but eBay does shut them down when they're made aware.
Maybe I phrased it poorly. What I intended to say was that MP05 is a much bigger deal as far as being a handgun replica, and they're still readily available on eBay. Seeing as how you can find official Marlboro merchandise on eBay, and the trademark infringement issue was never really the problem with this item, I can't see a ban on it
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Japanese retailers are keeping this low key. As Rated X mentioned, while USA retailers are spineless, the Nippon guys use discretion or are creative in disposing this hot potato.
Comment by fenrir72
Mar 20, 2015
Guitarbot wrote:Can anyone tell me where to order this from? eBay sellers seem to be a little sketchy and the prices are going up. Are there any Japanese shops that will export to the US? I can't find MP-23 Exhaust anywhere -RobotKingdom, HLJ, no one has it on their site?
Japanese retailers are keeping this low key. As Rated X mentioned, while USA retailers are spineless, the Nippon guys use discretion or are creative in disposing this hot potato.
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Not wanting to get sued is spineless? What kind of world do you guys live in?
Comment by mooncake623
Mar 20, 2015
fenrir72 wrote:Guitarbot wrote:Can anyone tell me where to order this from? eBay sellers seem to be a little sketchy and the prices are going up. Are there any Japanese shops that will export to the US? I can't find MP-23 Exhaust anywhere -RobotKingdom, HLJ, no one has it on their site?
Japanese retailers are keeping this low key. As Rated X mentioned, while USA retailers are spineless, the Nippon guys use discretion or are creative in disposing this hot potato.
Not wanting to get sued is spineless? What kind of world do you guys live in?
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Just paraphrased what X posted MC. Our "sources" on the otherhand emailed me that they just don't want to attract too much attention. That's "creative"I won't say who the source is but I don'tlook a gift Horse in the mouth Like others want to Jump on.
Btw, more pics of the real Malboor
Using the pics btw for my decal guide.
Comment by fenrir72
Mar 20, 2015
mooncake623 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Guitarbot wrote:Can anyone tell me where to order this from? eBay sellers seem to be a little sketchy and the prices are going up. Are there any Japanese shops that will export to the US? I can't find MP-23 Exhaust anywhere -RobotKingdom, HLJ, no one has it on their site?
Japanese retailers are keeping this low key. As Rated X mentioned, while USA retailers are spineless, the Nippon guys use discretion or are creative in disposing this hot potato.
Not wanting to get sued is spineless? What kind of world do you guys live in?
Just paraphrased what X posted MC. Our "sources" on the otherhand emailed me that they just don't want to attract too much attention. That's "creative"I won't say who the source is but I don'tlook a gift Horse in the mouth Like others want to Jump on.
Btw, more pics of the real Malboor
Using the pics btw for my decal guide.
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Comment by mooncake623
Mar 20, 2015
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are you using that ocean decals that was posted a while ago? are those really Hasbro licensed? Heard somewhere that they weren't.
are you using that ocean decals that was posted a while ago? are those really Hasbro licensed? Heard somewhere that they weren't.
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Yup. Ordered Wheeljack set version 2.
Unless those manufacturers have cajones made of steel to be outright printing fonts on the package claiming to be licensed, I'll have to assume they are or licensed for Asia use. And they all look sooooo good MC.
Pain in the @ss to attach unlike reprolabels, but they have their own charm that modelers/customizers will surely appreciate.
Comment by fenrir72
Mar 20, 2015
mooncake623 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:
are you using that ocean decals that was posted a while ago? are those really Hasbro licensed? Heard somewhere that they weren't.
Yup. Ordered Wheeljack set version 2.
Unless those manufacturers have cajones made of steel to be outright printing fonts on the package claiming to be licensed, I'll have to assume they are or licensed for Asia use. And they all look sooooo good MC.
Pain in the @ss to attach unlike reprolabels, but they have their own charm that modelers/customizers will surely appreciate.
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If you send me an e-mail with your order, I send you a paypal invoice, you pay me, and then I mail you a "brown box" with something in it, how can Phil Morris sue ? US Customs is not in the business of opening packages to look for certain tampos on imported items. It's not illegal to own a Marlboor Wheeljack in the US, it's just illegal to advertise it for sale as "childrens merchandise". Any item mailed as a "gift" has no classification and is perfectly legal to ship anywhere.
Fun Fact: Now defunct KO Toys was selling KO's of Hasbro molds for months after they took them down from their website using this method.
Comment by Rated X
Mar 20, 2015
mooncake623 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Guitarbot wrote:Can anyone tell me where to order this from? eBay sellers seem to be a little sketchy and the prices are going up. Are there any Japanese shops that will export to the US? I can't find MP-23 Exhaust anywhere -RobotKingdom, HLJ, no one has it on their site?
Japanese retailers are keeping this low key. As Rated X mentioned, while USA retailers are spineless, the Nippon guys use discretion or are creative in disposing this hot potato.
Not wanting to get sued is spineless? What kind of world do you guys live in?
If you send me an e-mail with your order, I send you a paypal invoice, you pay me, and then I mail you a "brown box" with something in it, how can Phil Morris sue ? US Customs is not in the business of opening packages to look for certain tampos on imported items. It's not illegal to own a Marlboor Wheeljack in the US, it's just illegal to advertise it for sale as "childrens merchandise". Any item mailed as a "gift" has no classification and is perfectly legal to ship anywhere.
Fun Fact: Now defunct KO Toys was selling KO's of Hasbro molds for months after they took them down from their website using this method.
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You said US retailers are spineless for not selling this. I'm saying why risk their business to sell one toy that people can get overseas? to make an extra buck is worth risking their business that is likely their means of providing for their family? So them chosing not to do this is considered spineless?
Everything you describing they shoudl do is shady as f*ck btw.
Comment by mooncake623
Mar 20, 2015
Rated X wrote:mooncake623 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Guitarbot wrote:Can anyone tell me where to order this from? eBay sellers seem to be a little sketchy and the prices are going up. Are there any Japanese shops that will export to the US? I can't find MP-23 Exhaust anywhere -RobotKingdom, HLJ, no one has it on their site?
Japanese retailers are keeping this low key. As Rated X mentioned, while USA retailers are spineless, the Nippon guys use discretion or are creative in disposing this hot potato.
Not wanting to get sued is spineless? What kind of world do you guys live in?
If you send me an e-mail with your order, I send you a paypal invoice, you pay me, and then I mail you a "brown box" with something in it, how can Phil Morris sue ? US Customs is not in the business of opening packages to look for certain tampos on imported items. It's not illegal to own a Marlboor Wheeljack in the US, it's just illegal to advertise it for sale as "childrens merchandise". Any item mailed as a "gift" has no classification and is perfectly legal to ship anywhere.
Fun Fact: Now defunct KO Toys was selling KO's of Hasbro molds for months after they took them down from their website using this method.
You said US retailers are spineless for not selling this. I'm saying why risk their business to sell one toy that people can get overseas? to make an extra buck is worth risking their business that is likely their means of providing for their family? So them chosing not to do this is considered spineless?
Everything you describing they shoudl do is shady as f*ck btw.
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Still waiting to get word on my preorders from chimung...
Comment by shajaki
Mar 20, 2015
We lost you in the exitement, welcome!RSC wrote:Long time reader, first time poster.
Hobbylink just notified me yesterday. Should be shipping today!
Still waiting to get word on my preorders from chimung...
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Ditto Ages 3+.
Comment by Skyfire77
Mar 20, 2015
shajaki wrote:We lost you in the exitement, welcome!RSC wrote:Long time reader, first time poster.
Hobbylink just notified me yesterday. Should be shipping today!
Still waiting to get word on my preorders from chimung...
Ditto Ages 3+.
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Already moot as many collectors would have found a way to acquire Exhaust but what you call shady, others will call creative means to circumvent the rules
As I am AGAIN going to hate myself in the morning, the root of what X posted was not to sell this cigar related merchandise to Minors. Agreed whole heartedly. Not a smoker btw. So to ensure that a minor (is it below 18 in the USA?), use a credit card to ensure so.
The transaction receipt will more or less ensure the seller has legally complied at selling only to adults.
Expecting mine in 2 weeks togther with the custom decals.
Comment by fenrir72
Mar 20, 2015
mooncake623 wrote:Rated X wrote:mooncake623 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Guitarbot wrote:Can anyone tell me where to order this from? eBay sellers seem to be a little sketchy and the prices are going up. Are there any Japanese shops that will export to the US? I can't find MP-23 Exhaust anywhere -RobotKingdom, HLJ, no one has it on their site?
Japanese retailers are keeping this low key. As Rated X mentioned, while USA retailers are spineless, the Nippon guys use discretion or are creative in disposing this hot potato.
Not wanting to get sued is spineless? What kind of world do you guys live in?
If you send me an e-mail with your order, I send you a paypal invoice, you pay me, and then I mail you a "brown box" with something in it, how can Phil Morris sue ? US Customs is not in the business of opening packages to look for certain tampos on imported items. It's not illegal to own a Marlboor Wheeljack in the US, it's just illegal to advertise it for sale as "childrens merchandise". Any item mailed as a "gift" has no classification and is perfectly legal to ship anywhere.
Fun Fact: Now defunct KO Toys was selling KO's of Hasbro molds for months after they took them down from their website using this method.
You said US retailers are spineless for not selling this. I'm saying why risk their business to sell one toy that people can get overseas? to make an extra buck is worth risking their business that is likely their means of providing for their family? So them chosing not to do this is considered spineless?
Everything you describing they shoudl do is shady as f*ck btw.
Already moot as many collectors would have found a way to acquire Exhaust but what you call shady, others will call creative means to circumvent the rules
As I am AGAIN going to hate myself in the morning, the root of what X posted was not to sell this cigar related merchandise to Minors. Agreed whole heartedly. Not a smoker btw. So to ensure that a minor (is it below 18 in the USA?), use a credit card to ensure so.
The transaction receipt will more or less ensure the seller has legally complied at selling only to adults.
Expecting mine in 2 weeks togther with the custom decals.
