Secret Compass is pretty sweet when you get a good deal from them. Great customer service, too. I bought my Anovos Kylo Ren helmet from them and they double boxed it and padded the other box lol. Was way cheaper than Anovos too.
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Secret Compass is pretty sweet when you get a good deal from them. Great customer service, too. I bought my Anovos Kylo Ren helmet from them and they double boxed it and padded the other box lol. Was way cheaper than Anovos too.
I used the HT rifle over the SS. I think it is better sized. But I used the SS gloves.
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Any modding need to be done to use the SS gloves or do the pegs fit?
Dammit, Creighton. Just ordered ESB Boba and TLJ Luke (cancelled my order on BBTS -_-) on Secret Compass - 445 shipped. Was on the fence about ESB Boba for months but I can't wait lol
Awesome deal. Fett is low stock at SS- usually a sign to get him soon.
How long did yours take from shipping to receive? I might start using these guys more instead of BBTS/Sideshow depending on the figure and price. They padded the hell out of the packaging for my Anovos helmet a while back. IIRC I think I actually found them on eBay and put in an offer, then they were like "hey eBay fees suck but we'll give it to you $100 off from our store (which was around my offer)". Thought it was sketch at first, but turns out to have been super awesome.
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P.s. I’m staying firm with Secret Compass and Alter ego comics. No hate for SS and BBTS but now: BBTS tax is thrown in, SS charges you 10.00 to double box and shipping averages 20 bucks!
My now preferred guys always double box free and offer free shipping. They are cheaper. Plus alter ego has a reward points system better than SS.
My now preferred guys always double box free and offer free shipping. They are cheaper. Plus alter ego has a reward points system better than SS.
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Doesnt every online store selling in the US have to collect tax?
No - seems like there are a lot of different rules. For example I still see $0 tax from BBTS.
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It’s for certain states that have the state tax law.
Got some awesome new 3D printed parts to upgrade my Pre-Pro Boba today.
I reached out to “Rafal Works” on Shapeways, who makes almost everything needed in 1:1 scale for any version of Boba’s costume. I asked him to scale it down to 1/6 for me and and he was kind enough to scale them down for me. Everything turned out perfect. Rafal was awesome to work with!
I got the parts for the shoulder buckle system to attach his cloak to the other side of his shoulder armor, and a more accurate, but more importantly, a retracted flamethrower for the Pre-Pro yellow gauntlet on his left arm. Hopefully I can get everything painted up and attached to the figure tomorrow. I’ll post some pics when it’s completed. I also have a 1:6 scale diving belt buckle, and chin cup coming on Tues.
Here’s behind the scenes pics ofwhat the buckle system looked like on the 1:1 scale costume.
Here’s the 3D printed parts. I will strategically glue tiny magnets under the armor and under the cloak to keep them attached:
And here’s the retracted flamethrower:
Here’s the link to the buckle system if you want one:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/M...ckle-1-6th-scale?optionId=82836782&li=ostatus
And here’s the link to the retracted flamethrower:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/A...osed-1-6th-scale?optionId=82836584&li=ostatus
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I reached out to “Rafal Works” on Shapeways, who makes almost everything needed in 1:1 scale for any version of Boba’s costume. I asked him to scale it down to 1/6 for me and and he was kind enough to scale them down for me. Everything turned out perfect. Rafal was awesome to work with!
I got the parts for the shoulder buckle system to attach his cloak to the other side of his shoulder armor, and a more accurate, but more importantly, a retracted flamethrower for the Pre-Pro yellow gauntlet on his left arm. Hopefully I can get everything painted up and attached to the figure tomorrow. I’ll post some pics when it’s completed. I also have a 1:6 scale diving belt buckle, and chin cup coming on Tues.
Here’s behind the scenes pics ofwhat the buckle system looked like on the 1:1 scale costume.
Here’s the 3D printed parts. I will strategically glue tiny magnets under the armor and under the cloak to keep them attached:
And here’s the retracted flamethrower:
Here’s the link to the buckle system if you want one:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/M...ckle-1-6th-scale?optionId=82836782&li=ostatus
And here’s the link to the retracted flamethrower:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/A...osed-1-6th-scale?optionId=82836584&li=ostatus
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damn, that's so cool. I never knew there was a piece to hold the cape across his chest.
and Rafal Works is awesome, bought a few 1/1 Fett helmet pieces
and Rafal Works is awesome, bought a few 1/1 Fett helmet pieces
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Yeah, I've been pretty happy with A-E the last couple years. The free ship on most of the stuff I ordered was a big lure, but their reward points system is so much better than SS (especially when you redeem them and you don't lose $500-$600 worth of purchase points to essentially just defray the shipping cost of the new item you're ordering).
Looks like A-E is finally down to one left of the Deluxe BF (reg sold out some time ago).
What is their reward system like? I'll have to check them out
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It's basically $5 per every 250 pts, but it's 2 points for every $1 you spend (not incl shipping, if any).
A $267 HT figure, double boxed and shipped free, would net you enough pts to redeem a $10 coupon on next purchase (after the original purchase is paid for, of course).
Additionally they hand out free bonus point for various things- referring a friend, liking stuff on facebook, etc.
Also, as long as you sign up greater than 3o days in advance, you get 1250 points free on your birthday. I was too late a year ago, but looking forward to getting those in the next month.
A $267 HT figure, double boxed and shipped free, would net you enough pts to redeem a $10 coupon on next purchase (after the original purchase is paid for, of course).
Additionally they hand out free bonus point for various things- referring a friend, liking stuff on facebook, etc.
Also, as long as you sign up greater than 3o days in advance, you get 1250 points free on your birthday. I was too late a year ago, but looking forward to getting those in the next month.
That's how Boba Fett's serape originally was. The serape was across his chest but flung over his left shoulder during the San Anselmo, Ca. Country Fair Harvest Parade on September 24th, 1978.
kyloblack
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I actually just purchased the last delux fett for less than tbe price of the regular and I have to agree and say that it's due to their rewards system and free shipping BBTS takes too long to ship or to recieve thier inventory on most figs and thens theirs the tax thing which is only mandated for 3 states at the moment. Second with sideshow although they are usually the first to ship out the rewards points take forever.
If I'm correct I think 45 days from date of shipment. And when you finally use any rewards points your pretty much just of setting shipping costs at least for myself thats tbe case when shipping to MA is about $28 for each fig ordered so unless I save up a lot of rewards points I basically just get a discount on shipping with sideshow which has turned me off and led me to cancel a lot of pre orders unless I can't get it anywhere else.
Also AE is pretty quick turnaround with points but a fig and next fig you buy your gwtting $5 or $10 off plis free shipping so after buying a royal guard and I believe doing a referral and some likes in social media I saved $20 and got free shipping so I'm excited for the bobe delux I just sold my ROTJ boba to my local comic shop and inwas raked over the coals they only gave me $85 for Boba and $90 for Anakin mint in box stating they have a very hard time selling hot toys and side show. Lesson learned next time ill take to the forums but point being is I'm excited to not only replace my missing Fett but excited for the delux version for sure. And to weather him up a bit. Sorry if I snagged the last one amd anyone was hoping to get him. I was up late last night.
And in my boredome checked out what they had in stock saw they still had it and purchased around 330am eat.
Still waiting on SecretCompass. They shipped a few days ago apparently but the tracking # hasn't been updated past "Label Created". Will have to get in touch with them, I guess.
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