>>7030569>>7031602I actually preordered it on eBay way back in April! I wouldn't normally chance a preorder on eBay (heck, I can't even leave the seller any feedback because the original transaction was so long ago), but it was the only place I could find offering Ball-only preorders.
It was $38 and I used a 20% off coupon to bring it down to a more reasonable $30.40. I can see a couple sellers on eBay offering the Ball on its own for the same $38 or so, but I'd wait for another eBay coupon or something before buying there, as 30-ish feels just right for the Ball.
>>7034182I'd say Arcadia would be the definitive one right now. Yamato are essentially the same (one minor tampo difference), but it's a little more complicated because you have to ensure you're picking a good Yamato release using the most updated mold; the Arcadia makes things easy since they've released just one Hikaru 1J and it used the most up to date mold. It's an old mold, but it has all the bells & whistles of a perfect transformation valk and still holds up wonderfully imo.
I just looked up the aftermarket price on the Arcadia though, and yikes. I think at this point your best option is to get a Hi-Metal (not "definitive" but still a super fun figure just as
>>7035005 said) or wait for one of the future releases anons suggested.
>>7036163I love that tanegashima-style beam rifle!
