I thought this poster was funny and reflects the high demand situation for this SOC. It is no joke when it comes to getting this SOC. The demand is very high, probably the fastest-sold (or pre-ordered) SOC ever. Not many expected that when this 40 th Anniversary version came out in January , 2015. As it turns out , the metallic colours and improvements made on this SOC together with the words-of-mouth at internet speed quickly made this the hottest SOC ever.
As we already know, it will be re-released this coming October, this SOC is once again sold out the first few minutes it came out on various stores (including those in Japan). If you are lucky , you can still find one on Yahoo Japan around the retail price but most are in the range of 28,000 to 33,000円 (or way above ) which is quite a bit above the retail price of 24,840円(with Japanese tax). Most are in the range of several hundred USDs on Ebay , with the shipping , it is quite an extravagant item.
Why is it so highly sought?? Change of paints? The Improvements (particularly on the joints) ? Or just one-monkey-wants-other-monkeys-also-want ? I think the colours are more resemble to the old Popy version. I guess Bandai marketing department deserves a congratulation.
Talking about improvements, Bandai should revise the SOC Daltanious (未来ロボ ダルタニアス), especially the gap between the leg and the foot (if one can call that an ankle).
This blog shows some nice photos of the SOC.
http://type-98.lix.jp/area_01/gang/neo/124_40th-voltes.shtml
Why wasn't Combattler's second version that highly sought as well?
It seems that the second re-release is already sold out (in most stores) . I wonder if Bandai will re-release it the third time or perhaps release a 1-meter one (DX 超合金 ) just like for Mazinger Z.
