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Old March 22nd, 2005, 08:16 PM   #1
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Exclamation Heads up on a BG miniature vendor

Just wanted you all to know that if you've pre-ordered the 3" Japanese miniature TOS BG ship set from Action-hq.com that most likely your credit card has been charged even though the miniatures aren't releasing until April 10. Their help desk claims it's standard for them to charge pre-order customer's cards 1 month before shipping.

I don't remember that being spelled out in their order policy, and I've called my credit card company so they have that charge flagged for a potential dispute if this company doesn't ship the items so they arrive about 10 days after that release date. Anyone else that placed an order may wish to do the same.


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Old March 22nd, 2005, 08:32 PM   #2
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Old March 23rd, 2005, 05:48 AM   #3
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Old March 23rd, 2005, 06:52 AM   #4
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Dell does the same thing, it is just for a few days though instead of a month.
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Old March 23rd, 2005, 09:40 AM   #5
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Sounds like the old Osborn trick, get the money to buy the matirials to make the product then ship it.
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Old March 24th, 2005, 12:20 PM   #6
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Hi,

30 days is the maximum legal limit. If a merchant charges more than 30 days before shipment, it is illegal and a breach of their agreement with the credit card company, and they are required to offer you a refund. Thanks for the alert, BTW. I was thinking about picking up the miniatures as well.

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Old March 26th, 2005, 06:13 AM   #7
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Jewels,

Thanks for that heads-up. Something to keep in mind....
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Old April 6th, 2005, 07:13 PM   #9
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I live in Australia and I just got my set through. I'm dissapointed to say the least. From the piccies and the write up, I assumed they would at least be metal. They are cheap plastic things that look like they should of come free with something from McDonalds
Not to mention the fact that customs opened every single box so if I was a true collector, the value just dived.
Anyone else who got the set, what do you think?
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Old April 6th, 2005, 08:00 PM   #10
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I live in Australia and I just got my set through. I'm dissapointed to say the least. From the piccies and the write up, I assumed they would at least be metal. They are cheap plastic things that look like they should of come free with something from McDonalds
Not to mention the fact that customs opened every single box so if I was a true collector, the value just dived.
Anyone else who got the set, what do you think?
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The plastic was to be expected. I have some of the UFO, Thunderbirds and Space:1999 Konami toys. They are pretty simple, but nicely done. The price is pretty much reflective of the limited availability.

If you want something a bit bigger and more satisfying for the money, I would order the Joyride Colonial Viper, Raider and Centurion....you won't be sorry!

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Old April 12th, 2005, 12:49 PM   #11
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Hey,
Those folks from Hong Kong came through and I do like the miniatures. I wish they'd sold the entire set as a group though (there was a gold centrurion listed on the box that wasn't offered by Action-HQ.com) Oh, I don't recommend ordering from them if you want an unopened box however. Either they had to open them to ascertain which toy was in which box or the customs folks went snooping.

Satisfied customer, though I still think they have cashflow issues.

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The Question is when does the Joyride Colonial Viper come out? I have the Cylon Raider and the Cylon, but the one I really wantis the Viper! Anyone heard when this comes out?
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The Question is when does the Joyride Colonial Viper come out? I have the Cylon Raider and the Cylon, but the one I really wantis the Viper! Anyone heard when this comes out?

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The Viper came out the same time the Raider and the Centurion came out. It's also the hardest one to find. I got mine from eBay at a very reasonable price.

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The Viper came out the same time the Raider and the Centurion came out. It's also the hardest one to find. I got mine from eBay at a very reasonable price.

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I saw it was supposed to but couldn't find it anywhere so I was wondering. Hmm. Wonder when the new ones will come out, I wouldn't mind the Blue Squadron on either.
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Here's a review on the new 12" figures. Looks like the quality is a bit under Sideshow's offerings... Not sure if I'm going to get these yet.

http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_042505a.htm
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Here's a review on the new 12" figures. Looks like the quality is a bit under Sideshow's offerings... Not sure if I'm going to get these yet.

http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_042505a.htm
Hmm yea, that Apollo doesn't look like Richard Hatch to me at all.
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Jonahlee -

The Viper came out the same time the Raider and the Centurion came out. It's also the hardest one to find. I got mine from eBay at a very reasonable price.

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I got mine before I got my raider, from a shop in town
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Old April 28th, 2005, 12:26 PM   #18
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I saw it was supposed to but couldn't find it anywhere so I was wondering. Hmm. Wonder when the new ones will come out, I wouldn't mind the Blue Squadron on either.
Just saw the new Vipers over at Joyride Studios... SWEET.
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