Bandai to raise price of Gundam model kits
ITmedia
News reports Bandai is looking into a mark-up on the price of
Gunpla. According to the news, the reason for this is a steep rise
in the cost of materials as a result of high oil prices. When the
change in pricing might occur, exactly what merchandise it will
affect, and how much it will be is not known. Bandai's PR
department is quoted as saying, "The details haven't been decided
but there is a change in merchandise specifications which has added
cost to new parts & booklets for Gunpla and we will be
repricing."
A week ago, Aoi Model Shop, a
blog said to be run by an employee in a hobby shop on the outskirts
of Akihabara, claimed there would be a 10-20% increase in HGUC and
MG kit prices beginning around May. Oil prices were cited as the
reason. Furthermore, the site said it looked as though old
merchandise would also be marked up as it was reissued. As with the
official news, it was said there were details yet to be
settled.
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