The shipping is steep, but the retail of $85 is low. $115 total seems about right.

I'll ask Unbox about doing some sort of bulk US shipping service. This guy is pretty large though and has a surprising amount of separate parts that added to production costs.

reference shipping: the price is for a faster shipment with tracking, I guess costs from Hong Kong have increased. The other options would actually end up costing the consumer more with lost packages, claims and US distributors adding their fees.

Not in love with the first colors, but that is one cool toy. I am looking forward to seeing future runs!

Thanks! There will be plenty more! Well not plenty like endlessly produced for years, but at least 6 or 7 more variations

This is probably the perfect toy for a mixed parts release.

I've seen some pics of the "surprise".. Very cool little detail Jeff

Thanks! Can't wait for people to start getting it and seeing it themselves.

Mixed parts- agree it will be cool like that, one is planned!

looks fantastic! Love it- I will make some space for this star eater

nice picture!! thanks

the initial run of unpainted, mixed vinyl sold out, so Unbox made up some more, still available here http://store.unboxindustries.info/product/smd5-e-v-a-limited-pre-order-edition

I'm very pleased with these guys, weird pastel colors, nice mix and hopefully everybody that wants one, gets one.

The mixed parts is a perfect release. Love the colors and how they look together. Can't wait to get mine.

I was able to order one when they first went up ... no shipping notice yet, but hope it's soon!

Really like the pastel colors ...

sold out, thanks everybody. If you are like me, your toy budget is miniscule. I appreciate people purchasing stuff I've created very much.

Sent email to Unbox & they replied on 9/10/15 that shipping next week ...

so it's past "next week" = have these shipped yet? thanks for any info

I saw a photo from a few days ago of a bunch of them boxed up & ready to go, so they should be on the way as we speak. I'll try to find out more for you.

Thanks ....

& shipping notice received ! Looking forward to my first Star Eater

cool Thank You! I ended up working until 4AM at the real job & and slept all day while Unbox was in their awake time zone period (UK) so I didn't get to email anybody...then another 10 hour day tonight...glad you got the notice.

Erp. I admire your continual dedication, Jeff. As always, many thanks for continuing to share your amazing output with us, on top of all the real world things. A lot of folks who like to moan on here forget that this is a hobby and craft of love for nearly all the makers out there, and isn't about them bringing in any extra money *usually quite the opposite in fact, and they do it out of creativity and appreciation and share their stuff selflessly with the rest of us. For most people, taking on a second 'job' which doesn't have any income involved, but can eat up all of their time, wouldn't be a viable prospect. I think it is just worth a short reminder for folks reading this. These 'artists' are just regular people too. And when people become impatient or complain about this or that aspect of a toy release, it is just worth bearing this in mind.

Uhm .. I didn't mean any disrespect to anyone & sorry if it came across that way ...
was just wondering if anyone had received their shipping notice ..

None taken carlisle60 !

Yes, definitely; my post had nothing to do with your comment William, and I completely apologise if it seemed that way in any unintentional sense. Just a little reminder that sprung to my mind when I read what Jeff had said. In any case, moving right along, shipping notices for everyone I hope. Got to get those Star Eaters out there in position for t̶h̶e̶ ̶e̶v̶e̶n̶t̶u̶a̶l̶ ̶r̶o̶b̶o̶t̶ ̶u̶p̶r̶i̶s̶i̶n̶g̶ people to enjoy.

Thanks for the replys ...

@ ultrakaiju = Sorry I read more into your post than was there

Thanks Jeff ( & all other artists too ! ) for creating such wonderful toys ... I admire / appreciate all the hard work & dedication needed to bring them to life ...

Such a great mixed-parts release ... those pastel colors

Just wanted to say, I bought this toy when it was released and I love it. I've got the green version. In fact buying this made me buy a couple of other Jeff Lamm characters from this sci fi universe. Love em.