I was thinking that the headers were for the regular releases and the bags w/ cards were for the smaller show & "neo-OG" releases. This is just based on what I have observed lately - no 'official' knowledge.
I think it's all across the board--except for the MZ3 stuff maybe. I got the D-Con Evil Bat and that had a bag and header. Recent releases like the flocked gachigon, milky trio, and reissues have all had the business card.
My comment was based upon getting the clear purple Evil Bat w/ a header. Maybe you are right that just the MZ3 get headers now.
What is with the black bags? Noticed a number of the new larger Chaos figures came in black bags. GID Oni had came in a small black bag.
For the Oni, I thought the black bag was just to protect it's GIDness. this is just something I heard on the boards. could just be a good guess.
I LOVE no headers! The toy obbessive in me wants to never open the bag and curl back those staples. Now I have nothing holding me back!
your picture is gorgeous Calvin !! for the lucky owner of the original version, what are the differences between these 2 figures ?
Yes, the new one has belt and wristlets painted black. The painting on the head is also slightly different, i.e., masked head spots.