Kill Bill Vol 1 R2 DVD Box Set
02-23-04, 01:02 AM
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CD Japan is very reliable, but unlike Amazon, you pay the full retail Japanese price, and the shipping and handling are a bit steeper (but if Amazon is sold out, those points are moot anyway). At least I can firmly state that they are reputable, as I've ordered from them several times and have had flawless service.
CD Japan is sold out now aswell. Damnit!! 
02-23-04, 10:06 AM
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Originally posted by DrGerbil
Ahem...how do you know we won't get a "tiny sword" when the R1 box comes out?
Ahem...how do you know we won't get a "tiny sword" when the R1 box comes out?
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02-23-04, 12:46 PM
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Originally posted by ntuc
hmv japan still has it.
hmv japan still has it.
I'm about to pre-order it but I cannot figure out a way to convert the yen to $s. The total is 9,700 yen which I figure is around $90 which seems to be a lot more than Amazon had it for.
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02-23-04, 01:55 PM
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HMV is one of the largest record store chains in the world. They're not a fly-by-night, although I've never ordered from them online, from Japan or otherwise.
02-23-04, 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by Sessa17
Anyone use this site? Are they reliable? I was too late again on CD japan. Also, hmv japan doesn't seem to convert the cost into American dollars. But it does seem like your first order with them is free shipping, but it doesn't look like they ship to the US. Any help is VERY appreciated.
I'm about to pre-order it but I cannot figure out a way to convert the yen to $s. The total is 9,700 yen which I figure is around $90 which seems to be a lot more than Amazon had it for.
Anyone use this site? Are they reliable? I was too late again on CD japan. Also, hmv japan doesn't seem to convert the cost into American dollars. But it does seem like your first order with them is free shipping, but it doesn't look like they ship to the US. Any help is VERY appreciated.
I'm about to pre-order it but I cannot figure out a way to convert the yen to $s. The total is 9,700 yen which I figure is around $90 which seems to be a lot more than Amazon had it for.
With regards to your questions the easiest would be to check their online help. It's very comprehensive.
They do indeed ship to the US.
9,700 yen is about 90$ - it is more than Amazon, but if you want it you want it!
http://www.hmv.co.jp/?LANG=en&catego...le=0&pagenum=1
02-23-04, 02:21 PM
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dang. sat on this one too long, and missed out on the amazon.co.jp pre-orders. had to go to hmv.co.jp and pay the extra shipping. the difference a day can make, sheesh!!
02-23-04, 02:38 PM
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Originally posted by darmok
dang. sat on this one too long, and missed out on the amazon.co.jp pre-orders. had to go to hmv.co.jp and pay the extra shipping. the difference a day can make, sheesh!!
dang. sat on this one too long, and missed out on the amazon.co.jp pre-orders. had to go to hmv.co.jp and pay the extra shipping. the difference a day can make, sheesh!!
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02-23-04, 04:09 PM
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I highly doubt that we'll get something this good over here in Region 1. The only time we seem to get big promotional items with DVDs seems to be with anime releases (dolls, t-shirts, dog tags) and that's only because the market for anime is such a niche one. A movie this big will have a huge market for one and you know the same Joe Six packs who complain about widescreen are going to take one look at the $70 price tag and think Miramax is crazy. Nah, they'll probably only release a box set that has just the box and the DVDs. Think of the contraversy it would start if soccer moms picked up this DVD for themselves or their teenagers and found a tiny sword inside. True whoever's showing this would be treated to a bloody mess of a movie, but still you know that society would find a way to pick on the sword rather then the movie.
02-23-04, 05:41 PM
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Some Kill Bill figure pics for those that haven't seen them yet:
http://www.necaonline.com/kbillnews1.html
Pulp Fiction figure pics
http://www.necaonline.com/pulpnews1.html
BTW, the Oren Ishii figure isn't going into production.
http://www.necaonline.com/kbillnews1.html
Pulp Fiction figure pics
http://www.necaonline.com/pulpnews1.html
BTW, the Oren Ishii figure isn't going into production.
02-24-04, 09:26 AM
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02-24-04, 02:03 PM
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Since the set was going for around $90-100 USD for the pre-order, $155 on eBay really isn't that much of a gouge, especially considering that it's a limited edition of 30,000.