Last time, I featured a blog post on where to buy gunpla or where to find gundam model kits store and shops. But what if we can't find the model kit we're looking for from those Gunpla stores? That's when we tried looking for Gundam fans that sells model kits, too.
Through Facebook (and other social media sites), many online sellers can easily post their items for sale and reach out their target markets through posting and sharing on groups and fan pages. It is difficult, however, to find trusted and 'easy-to-transact-with' online Gunpla sellers so some reviews and recommendations are additional points to help out our fellow Gunplamates in choosing the right seller.
So today, I'll be sharing with you two Gunpla online sellers. I already bought a few Gundam model kits with one of them.
NOTE: I am NOT commissioned to promote their products/stores. I'm just happy and willing to do some sort of review about their service as a happy and satisfied customer.
Zero Four Gundam
Online Shop: Facebook - www.facebook.com/04gundam
Products: Gunpla - Bandai
Transaction(s):
- Pick up your items at Starbucks Megamall (every Sundays, 10am to 12nn only)
- Pre-order available (No down payments required as far as I know)
- Delivery available (message them through their fan page for more details)
- Contact details will be given after a deal has been settled
Items I bought from ZeroFour Gundam:
- RG Astray Red Frame
- HG Jigen Build Knuckles Kaku
- MS Option 2 (Pre-order: ETA end of November)
- HG Barbatos (Pre-order: ETA end of November)
Highlights about the online seller?
- Easy and hassle-free transaction (I always chose to pick up my orders at Megamall area).
- Replies to inquiries (in FB) within a few hours or so
- Current/Onhand stocks are posted on their Facebook page, as well as Pre-order items.
- One of the admins of Gunpla Girls community featured this seller on her personal page.
AKMN Hobby Shop
Online Shop: Facebook - www.facebook.com/AKMNhobbyshop
Products: Gunpla - Bandai/ Premium Bandai, action figures, Tomy, Banpresto, Tamiya, Kotobukiya
Transaction(s):
Payment Method:
- Bank Cash Deposit in BPI Island (Account Info will be given if you are sure to buy)
- Meet-up (SM Manila or McDonald's UST branch only)
Claiming Method:
- Shipping (via XEND courier - Buyer is subject to shoulder the shipping fee)
- Meet-up (Manila area only)
Meet-up Details:
Below is the list of places where AKMN Hobby Shop do meet-ups. They charge additional fee for far locations outside their service area. (Schedules are subject to change).
- SM Manila / SM San Lazaro
- UST: (McDo Dapitan, Lacson)
- Ministop: Blumentritt, Espana / Welcome Rotonda
- Trinoma Mall / Centris Mall / Gateway Mall + 50 pesos
- MOA + 100 pesos
- SM Megamall / SM Makati / Greenbelt / Glorietta + 150 pesos
- Taguig Area + 200 pesos
- For other meet-up locations, they will charge additional fee
- none
Highlights about the online seller?
- Although I'm not able to buy any item from them yet, but their customer service is pretty great. They assist their customers very well.
- The seller(s) are very accommodating and friendly. One of them is a friend from Gunpla Girls community.
- Strictly requires down payments for pre-order items.
- Replies to inquiries (in FB) within a few hours or so
- Current/Onhand stocks are posted on their Facebook page, as well as Pre-order items.
*I'm looking forward to have a deal with Rica so I can also have a chance to meet her personally :)
Testimonials and information from their Facebook page:
Do you know ZeroFour Gundam and AKMN Hobby Shop? How do you find them? Are they great?
How about you? Can you recommend some online sellers as well? :) Leave a comment!
DISCLAIMER: Information posted here may changed without prior notice. It's best to check the online seller's web pages for updated details.
Hi, try Sam's model kit, they have meet-up in Megamall and in Paco area. https://www.facebook.com/samsmodelkits/
ReplyDeletethanks! I've heard about them few weeks ago. I'll feature them soon, too! :)
DeleteI'm a fan of Gundam series, and I found this an interesting hobby :-)
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