Kghobby?

[Saintv1]

I've seen quite a few posters mention kghobby, especially with regards to unlicensed figures (like the Wasteland Ranger), so I checked out their site.

I was surprised to find unusually low prices on Hot Toys figures. In my experience I've almost never seen significant discounts on Hot Toys pieces, and when I put in my address the site even claimed it would be free shipping.

I guess my question is, is kghobby reliable? How can they afford to offer prices that, I'm some cases, seem to be $50 or more lower than I would expect to pay in my local currency (CAD)?

For example, Hot Toys Rey would cost approximately $335 CAD from Sideshow. The local retailer I buy from would probably charge $300 before tax. These prices are in line with what I've seen from most retailers. Kghobby lists the figure at $217 CAD, shipped.

That's a pretty big discount. I wouldn't say I'm suspicious, just curious.

 

[Lejuan]

Yup, have only used them a handful of times but reliable every time.

 

[Marine Boy]

Use KG Hobby all the time. Most of my pre-orders are with them. Good communication and never had any problems with shipping to the UK.

 

[Lawrence]

KG Hobby is good, but free shipping on figures? When did that start? Free shipping on small items, yeah, but full figures?

Edit: I checked, no free shipping for Rey when I log into my account. Shipping options are $32US & $43US.

 

[Saintv1]

KG Hobby is good, but free shipping on figures? When did that start? Free shipping on small items, yeah, but full figures?

Edit: I checked, no free shipping for Rey when I log into my account. Shipping options are $32US & $43US.

Yep, I get the same result today. Not sure why it said free shipping before, but it definitely did. Maybe I should have taken advantage, haha.

 

[Lawrence]

Yep, I get the same result today. Not sure why it said free shipping before, but it definitely did. Maybe I should have taken advantage, haha.

Doh, missed your chance

 

[GeneralZodLives]

I've used KGHobby several times with no problems. Sometimes the cheaper prices are offset a bit by the shipping costs, but I've found some good deals on their site that ended up being the cheapest option even with shipping.

 

[RIDDICK]

In my experience I've almost never seen significant discounts on Hot Toys pieces, and when I put in my address the site even claimed it would be free shipping.

I guess you never even bought a HT figure from amiami.
Those were the days, man! Good times...

 

[Lejuan]

Xl-shop too... HT Leonidas for $117 on a $150 MSRP back inda day

 

[sj2106]

I contacted them a couple of days ago having been tempted by the low price on the Batman Returns figure. They told me if I specify in the comments box when ordering they'll ship it in an unmarked box as a gift and mark the value down.

Obviously doesn't guarantee avoiding a customs charge but should significantly increase the chances. If successful it's a good alternative for us UK and Euro collectors.

 

[Lawrence]

I guess you never even bought a HT figure from amiami.
Those were the days, man! Good times...

Yeah, good times. I guess SSC didn't like it .....

Xl-shop too... HT Leonidas for $117 on a $150 MSRP back inda day

Sound of weeping across the forum .....

 

[Lejuan]

Yeah, good times. I guess SSC didn't like it .....

Sound of weeping across the forum .....

Oops, I lgot that wrong. It was actually $106.40

 

[Lawrence]

Oops, I lgot that wrong. It was actually $106.40

What a time to collect. Trying to find these older figures at close to, or at least, not a ridiculous amount over retail price, is such a lengthy process .....