I was browsing at hobbyeasy and saw Meng’s Panther Ausf D on pre-order at $40NZ, & Tamiya’s M3, also on pre-order at less than $35. It compares rather favourably to other new releases from other companies, which seem to be increasing their pricing.
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Amazed at pricing on some new kits...
knewton
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 01:27 PM UTC
ReluctantRenegade
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 01:55 PM UTC
I’ve payed a combined price of less than 50 Euros for Meng’s Panther Ausf.A and Takom’s Merkava 2B, shipping and handling included...
retiredyank
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 05:31 PM UTC
I am quite surprised, at the cost of Meng's Panther. I am doing my best not to order one, but its price point is just too good.
joepanzer
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 06:15 PM UTC
The first time I saw Meng's Panther price, I thought it was a mistake.
But pleasantly surprise and may force me to build a Sexy P
But pleasantly surprise and may force me to build a Sexy P
retiredyank
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 06:24 PM UTC
I will be buying Trumpeter's Tiger, as well. Should work out to ~$50.
Vierville
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 06:50 PM UTC
I payed $39 for the Meng Panther Ausf A...compared to Dragon kits which are usually priced around $70,this is excellent value and the Meng kit truly is very very good.
j76lr
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 07:56 PM UTC
the new Dragon Japaneese amphibian Ka- Tsu is $90 ! with shipping thats over $100 ! a little bit to pricey. Ill wait and see.
Vierville
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 08:57 PM UTC
A $90 kit would have to be *absolutely spectacular* to justify that price. Considering Dragon have been reducing the value-for-money of their kits in recent years by taking out individual link tracks, removing all the nice extras like special figures, extra bonus parts like metal barrels, turned brass shells and preformed exhausts, I'd expect their prices to fall or at very least remain where they were...
I'm afraid in 5 years time my prediction is Dragon will not be in the armour kits market at the rate the competition are improving their offerings using the latest production methods and selling at good prices.
I'm afraid in 5 years time my prediction is Dragon will not be in the armour kits market at the rate the competition are improving their offerings using the latest production methods and selling at good prices.
j76lr
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 09:09 PM UTC
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A $90 kit would have to be *absolutely spectacular* to justify that price. Considering Dragon have been reducing the value-for-money of their kits in recent years by taking out individual link tracks, removing all the nice extras like special figures, extra bonus parts like metal barrels, turned brass shells and preformed exhausts, I'd expect their prices to fall or at very least remain where they were...
I'm afraid in 5 years time my prediction is Dragon will not be in the armour kits market at the rate the competition are improving their offerings using the latest production methods and selling at good prices.
It IS a big kit . but doesnt justify the price tag !!
brekinapez
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 09:22 PM UTC
Well, then they can concentrate on their Marvel bobblehead business.
j76lr
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 09:31 PM UTC
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Well, then they can concentrate on their Marvel bobblehead business.
LMAO !
easyco69
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 10:26 PM UTC
Yes...they seem to in line with Academy's pricing. Which is fair.
knewton
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Posted: Saturday, February 03, 2018 - 11:53 PM UTC
Yes, there are some deals to be had if you look.
m4sherman
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Posted: Sunday, February 04, 2018 - 12:19 AM UTC
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I payed $39 for the Meng Panther Ausf A...compared to Dragon kits which are usually priced around $70,this is excellent value and the Meng kit truly is very very good.
I agree, the Panther A looks good, and a nice price.
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