PREORDERS OPEN Comic Ink "G2 Ramjet"

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Dragonclaw, Feb 8, 2012.

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  1. Seeker

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    Exactly my sentiments.
     
  2. Automaster

    Automaster Eye Heart TF's!!

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    I'm finishing them up now. Will hopefully have pictures of black launchers on a white G1 Ramjet by tomorrow night. You can see the 3D designs for them by following my Shapeways link below.
     
  3. Hicks_Royel

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    Well, got my order in for one and a set of the blasters. If the face does look better, I'll be glad to leave this one in robot mode and set the one I purchased through iGear up in jet mode. Nothing personal, but I couldn't pass up the iGear offer especially considering it cuts the price per figure down to $168 each.

    Hope those blasters aren't limited to 500 pieces. I might buy another set from you all later on if they turn out decent.
     
  4. vektsilver

    vektsilver Transorganic member

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    Wow that certainly sucks. Im sorry I refrenced it didnt really know that the G2 prototypes was from you guys requesting it. Needless to say I wont be ordering it from them.
     
  5. Hicks_Royel

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    April's closing in... Any chance we'll see these soon?
     
  6. Hicks_Royel

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    Not even crickets?
     
  7. ae_productions

    ae_productions G1 Fan

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    I wish I knew how to make a cricket sound on line! :) 

    Curious myself. I do love the iGear seekers...but I just can't afford this one. There goes my being a completest.
     
  8. Hicks_Royel

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    crrr-rrrr-rrrr-reeee-chirp?
     
  9. Hicks_Royel

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    ...And... go!
     
  10. igniz1984

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    I think dragonclaw mentioned they received a cease and desit from hasbro in regards to selling 3rd party items
     
  11. CyberShadow

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    Entirely unsurprising, but a shame for the store.
     
  12. deaculpa

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    I think they just moved to eBay.
     
  13. Composite Ghost

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    Not on ebay yet. I hope there's a way to get these in the future.
     
  14. Hicks_Royel

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    Boooooooooo!

    That does suck... Seems like Hasbro told these guys "Sorry you're too small to be on our radar for an exclusive... but not small enough for our legal department to overlook you."

    Hasbro, always eager alienate its fanbase and retailers...

    Worse, from what I've read, someone from this site ratted them out. That's pretty lame. Shame on that dick.
     
  15. igniz1984

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    That's so sad if true.
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  16. Dragonclaw

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    Yeah, sorry guys, but between the Botcon ban, which was a BIG part of our sales plan, the "samples" that were sold early (and my understanding is that there were quite a few of those sent out before we even SAW the first images), and now the Hasbro C&D order we really have no choice but to cancel and start refunding. I have talked to people at their legal department as I was looking for clarification on what 3rd party is kosher with them and what isn't and it was during that conversation that them saying they received an email from someone who identified themselves as "a concerned member of TFW" as a big part of why they even looked at me (They hadn't even HEARD of my store before this :p  ). Probably one of the "all 3rd party is evil" crusaders and...well...to each his own...We were hoping to do something really special but I think the timing was just really bad considering Hasbro's crack down. They also told me that I'm not the only one that is under the microscope so I have a feeling the feeling we may hear other stores and companies at the VERY least adjust what 3rd party items they sell. It was obvious from the tone they had and the type of questions they kept asking me that iGear is pretty much their public enemy #1

    We were really hoping to do something special, sorry it just didn't turn out.
     
  17. Composite Ghost

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    I wonder how long before we have to order all Igear products from overseas..

    As for the concerned member of TFW who is likely following this thread, feel free to identify yourself and take credit for your accomplishment. I'm sure many people would love to congratulate you on your efforts.
     
  18. cobra zartan

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    @DragonClaw - Hasbro actually said someone from tfw brought this to theit attention? That's fucked up. Does this mean you will not be release the ramjet?
     
  19. Dragonclaw

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    In all honesty I don't even care who it was...there are plenty of pretty vocal anti-3rd party guys in the fandom who think they are doing everyone a favor to Hasbro by blowing whistles whenever they see them. Personally I'm just really bummed it didn't work out. Especially since Automaster put some great work into the extras, and G2 Ramjet was always a favorite of mine.
     
  20. locidm

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    he just said he'll refund those who pre-ordered.....pretty sure that means it's not getting released, at least not through him.

    not pleased with the TFW member who felt compelled that everyone needs to suffer from his own personal opinions.

    sorry it didn't work out Dragonclaw! At least we've plenty of exciting releases in the coming weeks to look forward to!
     
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