A new photobook "AKB48 2nd Anniversary Special Photo Album" is out. For the moment it's only available through the FC site(柱の会) which is only accessible from inside Japan. limited edition: 2000 units Price : 48,000¥ (+tax: 50,400) 120pages Product Dimensions : 310×245×45mm More information on: http://www.akb48.co.jp/photobook/index.html (I don't know if a member of my level can post a new topic,please delete this if I'm doing wrong)
2000 photobooks, at $500 each. They're looking to make a million dollars off these things. Does anyone else thing thats kinda insane? Even custom printing each one, it probably only costs them $15 or so per copy. I hope the girls are getting a heck of a yearly bonus outta the deal.
Yeah, the price really is absurd. Looking at the sample pages, I'd have a hard time convincing myself to spend even 1/5th of the price on it. I mean, the theater portraits are nice and all, but it's pretty cheap to just reuse old pictures. It'll be interesting to see if this sells out.
Quoting the info I posted at the AKB thread: It IS expensive. But somehow, I'd buy it if the the thing of your fav giving you the book is true.
*jaw drops* that's over US$500 for it, i wouldn't buy it even if it is limited edition... it can buy over 2 months worth of lunch... or can buy a lot of other useful things, even interstate holiday :3
Just think about you can have a photo with your favorite member, she gives you the photobook herself.....priceless
okay, it IS expensive, but with this new information it's maybe worth it. If I could spare the money, I'd probably buy it.
If I'm in Japan then I will definitely get one....a photo with Takamina....the 50000 yen is probably cheaper than trying to get the photo prize from Gachaball
Sorry I forgot to mention that this limited edition includes the following items as well: -a ticket invitation for the 10th Theater Opening Anniversary which will be held on 2015/12/8 -a dvd with every members' comments about the 2nd anniversary -and many other goods,like posters,a picture of your favorite member with a dedication for you ,which will be delivered in vacuum packs:
Sounds like a sweet deal...but a ticket for the 10th Anniversary?! They're being really ambitious, aren't they? I mean...does anyone know what's going to happen tomorrow, let alone 2015? I guess I'll have to sit back and watch their progress for the next eight years. B-)
this will definitely sold out. and would someone really scan it and spread the scans? I really doubt it. LOL
^ probably not and each PB should be somewhat unique. The PB is available for fan club member only, wonder how many members are there.....
I'm part of the FC and definitely don't live in Japan. I can't get the PB, though. They won't send it overseas.