Hey reefer,
Did the guy from that company gave you the name of the LHS, I just hope that it'll be cheaper once they release it locally (i.e. here in HK).
I did call them, but I think it's a bit pricey for 299. The workmanship looks good but haven't seen it fly (e.g. videos/pics) and you won't be sure with the spare parts. I was just disappointed

with it, I was expecting that it'll be cheaper when I order locally. R/C cars here are ussually cheaper by ~US$100 compared to the suggested retail prices.
I'm thinkin' of getting the Quickie E-10 or the Corona 120 instead, You could have these from US for less than 299 including the shipping cost.