3P Masterpiece appreciation thread

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by jream, Apr 21, 2015.

  1. betsuni

    betsuni I'm just here for the robots

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    Photo magic is always the way to go. All the work paid off because I didn't realize you did all that work to make the shot look seamless. Thanks for sharing all the work you had to go through since it gives me inspiration to try it one day.
     
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  2. Necrobot

    Necrobot Mechanoid Vivisectionist

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    Now it's time for an unfortunate dose of reality...

    Question Regarding the current-events in China and how this might affect our future orders:

    Right now, we all know that there is a horrific Coronavirus affecting China... with nearly 63K people infected.

    We also know that pretty much all of our 3P figures are coming from China, and many great online retail sellers such as Show.Z, Uncle Billy, Bababobo00712, etc... all reside in China.

    It stands to reason that many plants, shops, warehouses, and online sellers in China have more pressing matters to deal with, than fulfilling the orders of a niche group of hobbyists.

    Nevertheless... we are a rather specific, niche group of hobbyists.

    Does anyone know if orders are still being fulfilled for recent purchases?

    Are people receiving their tracking numbers for orders placed in mid/late January?

    I am already expecting, and completely understand the need right now, for significant delays from the various 3P manufacturers. I mean, they're all dealing with a horrible crisis!! It's probably like 'The Stand' over there!

    But, I was wondering about order fulfillment... if orders are still being shipped... or if we are entering a new reality, where 'The Stand' meets 'The Road'... at such time, it means a significant switch in my priorities, as we enter this dystopian reality.

    Cheers?
     
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  3. smkheidze

    smkheidze sideswipe and sideswipe and even more sideswipe.

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    It all depends on where the distributors are. Not all of China is affected at this point so some areas may be functioning at full capacity while others are shut down. I would expect delays as mailing companies had been closed. I think that they have been partially opened, but I could be wrong there.
     
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  4. artimus prime

    artimus prime Articulation Junkie... I'm a poser

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    That's a two part answer. I've received tracking numbers for orders that I made with Capcomkai and Dinomodelshop. They are back up and running. It's the shipping companies that are down.
     
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  5. artimus prime

    artimus prime Articulation Junkie... I'm a poser

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    Happy Valentine's Day!
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  6. MP Collector 001

    MP Collector 001 Well-Known Member

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  7. Destructimis Prime

    Destructimis Prime We have Landed

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    artimus prime Articulation Junkie... I'm a poser

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  9. Destructimis Prime

    Destructimis Prime We have Landed

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    Thanks. It’s honestly not that bad. I transformed them all one after the other last night.
     
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  11. Destructimis Prime

    Destructimis Prime We have Landed

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  12. MP Collector 001

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  13. LarELar

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    Well, when I found the shelves you had were listed for over $200 apiece yet had some of their historical selling prices significantly lower, I decided to hold off and watch to potentially get it for a similarly low price; and while not the same model, I decided to get this version from monarch Monarch 71" 5 Tier Shelved Cappuccino Open Concept Etagere Bookcase (2 Pack) 21032261030 | eBay
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    with its discounted sale price for the combo 2-pack along with the eBay 15% off coupon, it seemed a prime candidate to give it a shot.

    The measurements at nearly 6 feet tall will give me an extra level for the big bots/combiners; and a foot clearance for each shelf level seem like it’ll be a nice fit since the standard MP bot is between 9”-11”
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    Repurposing one wall the right way, might free up almost two for me. So, looking forward to the space savings this can afford, especially after adding a DX9 OS to the ranks a few months back despite already having the two WJ color variants.
     
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  16. Honesty

    Honesty honestly, Honesty!

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  17. ChromeMagnus

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    Seems like that's the thing to do. So many people leave the qc sticker on it seems.
     
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  18. octobotimus

    octobotimus Bad company ruins good morals

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    Adds value to the figure
     
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  19. Necrobot

    Necrobot Mechanoid Vivisectionist

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    For efficiency purposes... I've combined scenes from two different episodes.

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    Cheers!!
     
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