I thought in the interview with Leo Chang that it was mentioned the mint/pink colorway was for friends and family.
EDIT:
source: http://sneakernews.com/2013/04/19/sneaker-news-talks-nike-basketball-elite-series-2-0-with-designer-leo-chang/7/
I only assume I can because I was able to pick up the Home, Away, and Taxi LeBron IX all at the outlet/sale price last year. The Elite Kobes were just as available, and you can still get the Hyperdunks at my local outlet.
I had them since September last year. I didn't wear them too often, but wore the red ones more than the black ones. The yellowing was much more noticeable in person, and on the red pair was worse. They started to discolor only after a few wears off court.
Generally takes about the time frame that is listed on the Nike ID page. In my experience it has always been very close but never over that time. They never come super early though.
Since it seems like we're at the end of the KD V (the highs at least), figure I'd post a picture of my collection. Since that all-red pair never landed, I may add a pair of IDs. Definitely wanting to get the Elites down the road if/when they drop price. Team Bank pairs would be a nice touch...
Just in case someone missed the update by sneakersteal and are still on the hunt, N7s are back up at a bunch of outlets.
http://sneakersteal.com/2013/05/01/nike-kd-v-n7-release-info/
Before this guy's butthurt keeps rising:
"The N7 logo symbolizes the importance of circular shapes in Native tradition and culture. Native peoples believe that everything in our world seeks to be round. Round like the rotating harvest and round like the Circle of Life. Like the rising sun and...
It looked like the Allen store I was at was pretty well stocked, although I didn't ask how much they had. There were hardly any people there, though it looked like they had about 15 pairs reserved for people who had wristbands.