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Gundam Model Kits 10-15% off: RG Sazabi (1/144) $49.46 + Free Shipping

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Barnes & Noble has Sazabi RG 1/144 model kit available for 10% off + free shipping using coupon code LOVE2READ (10% off orders of $35+ and 15% off orders of $60+)

#29 Sazabi "Char's Counterattack" Bandai RG 1/144
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/...9660303633

The Sazabi RG is reviewed as one of the BEST gundam model kits of all time and this is the cheapest I have ever seen it after shipping.

Other high rated model kits that can be added to get 15% off:
#28 Tallgeese (EW) "Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz" Bandai RG 1/144
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/...9660257400 OOS

#215 Moon Gundam "Moon Gundam" Bandai HGUC 1/144
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/...3102553324

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geyzer55
02-02-2019 at 08:42 AM.
02-02-2019 at 08:42 AM.
There was 30% off last year, which was more competitive. Or just wait for periodical sales, which is typically up to 25% off.
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Chentleman
02-02-2019 at 12:00 PM.
02-02-2019 at 12:00 PM.
Quote from geyzer55 :
There was 30% off last year, which was more competitive. Or just wait for periodical sales, which is typically up to 25% off.

Ah okay, I didn't know that the discounts that applied to the model kits ran that deep.
My concern is a noticed Barnes doesn't keep stock of individual kits for long and after watching online reviews for the Sazabi I was convinced I needed to get that particular kit. I didn't want to risk waiting later in the year and having it be sold out.
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geyzer55
02-02-2019 at 12:21 PM.
02-02-2019 at 12:21 PM.
Quote from Chentleman :
Ah okay, I didn't know that the discounts that applied to the model kits ran that deep.
My concern is a noticed Barnes doesn't keep stock of individual kits for long and after watching online reviews for the Sazabi I was convinced I needed to get that particular kit. I didn't want to risk waiting later in the year and having it be sold out.

I had the same concern. Undoubtedly, it is the best Gunpla in 2018, and it's price in Japan has gone up, so I got it right away when I found it was actually available from B&N at a price below $30 after discount and cash back. Anyways, we cannot always get collectibles at a "reasonable" price, so just buy it when you want it.
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blakstealth
02-02-2019 at 12:25 PM.
02-02-2019 at 12:25 PM.
Man, that Tallgeese looks great.
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clumzeekrnb0i
02-02-2019 at 12:58 PM.
02-02-2019 at 12:58 PM.
I've been looking for that 30% coupon for weeks
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jesters
02-02-2019 at 01:03 PM.
02-02-2019 at 01:03 PM.
There was a 25% in store and 20% online coupon during Christmas. Managed to grab a moon gundam and sazabi for pretty cheap. The coupons are almost always good for kits since they fall under puzzles and collectibles rather than toys which are almost always excluded from these coupons. You can also get a 15% off coupon on online orders for making an account.
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SuperPlato
02-02-2019 at 01:08 PM.
02-02-2019 at 01:08 PM.
This barely cancelled the mark up.

50 bucks is normal price.
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irrationalconsumer
02-02-2019 at 02:35 PM.
02-02-2019 at 02:35 PM.
Thats alot of money for 1/144
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02-02-2019 at 02:58 PM.
02-02-2019 at 02:58 PM.
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Thats alot of money for 1/144
These particular kits are a lot higher quality and have more detail than the usual 1/144 ones. Also the Sazabi particularly is huge and is bigger than some 1/100 kits.
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02-02-2019 at 02:59 PM.
02-02-2019 at 02:59 PM.
Quote from jesters :
There was a 25% in store and 20% online coupon during Christmas. Managed to grab a moon gundam and sazabi for pretty cheap. The coupons are almost always good for kits since they fall under puzzles and collectibles rather than toys which are almost always excluded from these coupons. You can also get a 15% off coupon on online orders for making an account.
Thanks, I never knew that they were considered puzzles at Barnes. I'll keep that in mind in the future.
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ricepicker06
02-03-2019 at 02:39 AM.
02-03-2019 at 02:39 AM.
bought sazabi last christmas for 30 bucks at barnes.. currently collect dusk
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defacts
02-03-2019 at 04:58 AM.
02-03-2019 at 04:58 AM.
Quote from geyzer55 :
I had the same concern. Undoubtedly, it is the best Gunpla in 2018, and it's price in Japan has gone up, so I got it right away when I found it was actually available from B&N at a price below $30 after discount and cash back. Anyways, we cannot always get collectibles at a "reasonable" price, so just buy it when you want it.

How does one know which gundam sets are good or even "the best?" Or are these characters the favorites from zome anime show?

Off topic. Are the instructions just pictures like ikea furniture and Lego? You just figure it out from the pictures in each step?
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Thanatos92
02-03-2019 at 06:17 AM.
02-03-2019 at 06:17 AM.
Quote from defacts :
How does one know which gundam sets are good or even "the best?" Or are these characters the favorites from zome anime show?

Off topic. Are the instructions just pictures like ikea furniture and Lego? You just figure it out from the pictures in each step?

Gundam plastic models, or "Gunpla" as they're called, have a lot of factors that need considered in order to be good or the best. Things like the fit of the parts, how well the model can be posed after it's completed, and how fun it is to build the kit are just a few of the main considerations.

The instructions for building the kits are indeed picture based, but they're very intuitive in most instances. Personally, I've never had to guess if I was using the correct part or constructing something the wrong way.
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defacts
02-03-2019 at 06:23 AM.
02-03-2019 at 06:23 AM.
Quote from Thanatos92 :
Gundam plastic models, or "Gunpla" as they're called, have a lot of factors that need considered in order to be good or the best. Things like the fit of the parts, how well the model can be posed after it's completed, and how fun it is to build the kit are just a few of the main considerations.

The instructions for building the kits are indeed picture based, but they're very intuitive in most instances. Personally, I've never had to guess if I was using the correct part or constructing something the wrong way.

Sounds like all else - have to check reviews.

Poseable means not all parts are glued? What glue is best? I'm assuming not krazy glue / kragle
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