Dragonball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi CE (Zavvi exclusive) - PAL PS3 & X360

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Zavvi have secured an exclusive CE for Dragonball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi for the PS3 and X360 (UK), and includes a figure for £69.85!

However, I am feeling that this will be another Street Fighter IV, and the price does not really justify an additional figure. No doubt this will not sell very well and Zavvi will knock 80% off in their sales shortly afterwards...

I hastily placed an order when I spotted it, but then changed my mind (which is a rarity for me), and cancelled my order with the reason being "Price too high". I suggest the rest of you do the same to get the message to Zavvi that this is too overpriced for what it is


Anyway, here's the information you guys require:


PS3 - http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/ps3/dragonball-z-ultimate-tenkaichi-collector-s-edition-zavvi-exclusive/10537858.html

X360 - http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/xbox-360/dragonball-z-ultimate-tenkaichi-collector-s-edition-zavvi-exclusive/10537857.html

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[kennyrh]

Strangely enough i had the very same feeling myself, Gemini. My reaction was more like . . ."Jeezus, £35 extra for another poxy figurine."

As with Driver San Francisco and Arcana Hearts 3 CEs, I'll be holding out for the inevitable price drop :spiteful:

[Gemini-Phoenix]

I've been burnt before by Zavvi with the Vanquish exclusive figure, where it was just merch which had the game slapped onto the side of the box and shrinkwrapped as one entity.

But like you say, £35 extra for just a figure? That's too steep! £50 and I would bite, but at £70 this is way overpriced, and for something I would never buy otherwise, it's a lot to pay - Especially if it does end up being sold off cheap shortly afterwards to clear stock before Xmas...

Definitely one to watch though. If they drop the price before release, then I will go for it, but if not I can either wait for a cheaper price or just go without.

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

Looking at it, the figurine seems to be from Banpresto. These guys know how to do their figures.

No doubt that there's going to be a price drop. The game's not AAA. Heck, it's virtually unknown to casual gamers.

EDIT:

Apparently, there's only going to be 10,000 copies across Europe and PAL regions of Asia if you consider this link.

[Ryaku]

i seen the limited 10 000 copies too on French website

[oXdanXo]

The figure was part of the Tenkaichi figure contest, and it should cost around £25-£30 when Angolz and HLJ puts it on their site for pre-orders, so the price is just the retail of the game and figure, it should drop, even though there's only 10,000.

[kennyrh]

With my lousy track record for predicting what to buy and what to put on the backburner, I'm beginning to wonder about this one . . .:scratch:

[Lemur]

Not a good buy imo and with the big flimsy cardboard box, it's very likely to arrive crushed thanks to zavvi's famous dick packaging.

[Matrix6]

I just watched a trailer, interesting fight between that giant ape and the little spiky haired guy. Luckily I'm into this franchise :whew: :)

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

I just watched a trailer, interesting fight between that giant ape and the little spiky haired guy. Luckily I'm into this franchise :whew: :)

You mean Oozaru Vegeta and Kakarot right? Just want to make sure us fans no what you're talking about. :thumb:

Curious to see them choosing Gohan (in his Great Saiyaman outfit to boot) for the figure since Kakarot seems to be the obvious choice. Would have loved it if the figurine was him in his SS3 form. No complaining, though. Gohan has always been my favorite character.

I remember playing the Budokai titles. They weren't stellar, but they got the job done in delivering the fun. Fighting gamers would be okay with this game, but this is mainly for the fans if it's to be similar to the past titles.

[Gemini-Phoenix]

10,000 copies is quite a lot for a relatively obscure game franchise. I can understand that there are some hardcore DBZ fans out there, and this would appeal more to them, but for the general CE connoisseur this just doesn't cut it in a market already over-saturated with much higher quality CE's for AAA games

This will go one of two ways - Either it'll sell out on pre-orders to the hardcore DBZ fans, or it'll still be there weeks after release pending a significant price drop to shift stock before Xmas. My money is on the latter, considering the vast amount of expensive CE's which are being released during the holiday period and the time leading upto it

[vhal_x]

My boyfriend is now getting this as part of his Christmas (he doens't know there's a CE, so shall have to put him off buying the normal edition!) as he is a HUGE DBZ fan, we are skint at the moment due to his DBZ love, as he's getting a full sleeve tattoo done of some characters :haha: xx

[Ayiu]

Zavvi have secured an exclusive Collector's Edition for Dragonball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi for the PS3 and X360. The Collector's Edition comes with a figure at a price of £69.85!
It is said that this Collector's Edition is limited to 10,000 units. No word about if this is the total amount or to be meant for each platform.

Release date is set to October 28, 2011 - pre-orders can be made here (http://www.zavvi.com/elysium.search?searchFilters=&search=Dragonball+Z+Ultimate+Tenkaichi+Collector%2 7s+Edition)

Thanks to our CE.o members Gemini-Phoenix (http://collectorsedition.org/wp-admin/../forums/member.php?u=97) & luckos (http://collectorsedition.org/wp-admin/../forums/member.php?u=839) for pointing this out.

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[Ayiu]

Due to our big DBZ fan community I created a news post and added it to the database for both systems. :neo:

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

For guys (in my case, students) who want the figurine but don't have the money or resources to purchase the CE, the figurine can be bought separately. I just remembered that the figurine is one of the next entries from Banpresto. Release date is on October.

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I'm surprised that they chose the SSJ2 Gohan for the figurine since Kakarot's the obvious choice. No complaining, though. We don't get a lot of Great Saiyaman figurines and this rendition is perhaps the best figurine in the upcoming line next to the SSJ3 Kakarot.

http://www.gunjap.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/3353.jpg

[Spartan]

For guys (in my case, students) who want the figurine but don't have the money or resources to purchase the CE, the figurine can be bought separately. I just remembered that the figurine is one of the next entries from Banpresto. Release date is on October.

http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253095_187255974657047_134456723270306_493978_2137 730_n.jpg
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I'm surprised that they chose the SSJ2 Gohan for the figurine since Kakarot's the obvious choice. No complaining, though. We don't get a lot of Great Saiyaman figurines and this rendition is perhaps the best figurine in the upcoming line next to the SSJ3 Kakarot.

http://www.gunjap.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/3353.jpg
Where can i preorder the SSJ3 Kakarot action figure or see the other Banpresto's figurine ?

[Legendhawk]

I did send te link to that game on contribut yesterday :(

[Ayiu]

I did send te link to that game on contribut yesterday :(
Sorry I don't receive these messages. Please post your found in additions & Corrections the next time :wave:

[Legendhawk]

Sorry I don't receive these messages. Please post your found in additions & Corrections the next time :wave:
where is that ?

[Ayiu]

Amazon.de & Amazon.fr are also selling this Edition

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81nruFaekTL._AA1500_.jpg

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Why is it a Collector Edition and not a Collector's Edition? :think:

[vhal_x]

I don't think the artwork is final, as the image of the figurine in the box looks so bloody fake it's unreal, so they probably mocked this up as quick as they could, without realising they'd left the 's off the title :haha: xx

[vhal_x]

The box genuinely does say "Collector Edition" Hmm... Strange :rotf: But it arrived in mint condition from Zavvi! They used a nice big box with LOTS of padding to protect it! xx

[Lemur]

LOL I think that's why international shipments are now charged 0.99. To pay for extra padding :barsong:

[vhal_x]

Do they? Lucky I'm in the UK then :P No doubt they'll start charging shipping here too soon :/ xx

[Lemur]

Yup we're charged 0.99 so technically now we are also paying for your extra padding! :haha:

[vhal_x]

Well, thank you ;):rotf: xx

[Lemur]

You're most welcome! ;):rotf:

[Gemini-Phoenix]

If these are still in stock and have a significant price-drop, would someone please be kind enough to let us know?

I would like one, but there's no way I was going to pay that amount, especially when Zavvi are renowned for slashing upto 80% off such things shortly after release...

[Legendhawk]

Here is my Dragonball Z : Ultimate Tenkaichi - Collectors Edition UNBOXING !
This is a nice and beautiful looking figurine inside ;) hope you like it .

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Contains :

-Figurine : Gohan Super Saiyan
-Game w/ big manual

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Poor packing from Zavvi :(

[WINGSFANmac]

But it arrived in mint condition from Zavvi! They used a nice big box with LOTS of padding to protect it! xx

That's strange, I just got mine in the mail yesterday and it was all but destroyed. The only thing protecting it was the thin white box it came in and two of those tiny air-pillow looking things. The box wasnt even sealed when it arrived and the whole thing was crushed. Its very disappointing, this was my first international buy.

I contacted them via email and am awaiting a response. Do any of you know how well they handle these situations? You know, so that way I can know where to set my expectations.

Sonic Generations is being shipped to me from amazon.de, I think I will cry if there's something wrong with that CE. :(

[gurpswoo1]

Zavvi are pretty good at returning thing if you keep on top of them, let them do it at their own pace and you will run into problems.

Will you have to return for refund or will they give it to you with discount?

It depends which courier, the courier Amazon uk used are the worst. My copy was packed very well and even then it had massive damage to the box, see here: http://collectorsedition.org/forums/showthread.php?t=5497&highlight=sonic+damaged&page=10

[oXdanXo]

That's strange, I just got mine in the mail yesterday and it was all but destroyed. The only thing protecting it was the thin white box it came in and two of those tiny air-pillow looking things. The box wasnt even sealed when it arrived and the whole thing was crushed. Its very disappointing, this was my first international buy.

I contacted them via email and am awaiting a response. Do any of you know how well they handle these situations? You know, so that way I can know where to set my expectations.

Sonic Generations is being shipped to me from amazon.de, I think I will cry if there's something wrong with that CE. :(

Could you let me know if sonic generations has German writing or english writing on the box please :)

[WINGSFANmac]

You got it :)

[WINGSFANmac]

Well I heard from them yesterday and I was basically asked to box it up, ship it back and they will send me a new product. Any advice on shipping to UK? I saw on here somewhere that USPS is ideal...this will be my first time shipping out of the country so I have NO idea what to expect.

[Twisted]

i also ordered sonic generations from amazon.de..it came with DAMAGED corners..as the packaging was FLIMSY...and the box was NOT THE RIGHT SIZE...and the exterior writing besides the word sonic generations is ALL GERMAN!!!!

[gurpswoo1]

Shipping back to UK is fairly easy, you already have the address but will also need a CN22 custom form. These can be obtained at the post office or alternatively fill it in online and print. http://webapps.usps.com/customsforms/#

It's nothing more than a delivery note which declares the contents and value and that you are responsible. remember to sign it.

Pack up and send, are Zavvi asking you to pay for the return?

Measure the box and the weight. dent input into USPS website for a quote.

http://postcalc.usps.gov/

[SquirrelRaper]

I still haven't received mine :/
I know customs can take a while but I usually get UK orders in like a week on average.