Chris Howes' Sculptural Creations

[Saya]

Any news on the David hs? and maybe the Res Evil hs? I would love to know anything.

 

[abake]

A couple of days ago I sent Chris a message via ebay to let him know what was going on here and how people were getting impatient with the lack of updates and responses to their mails. He sent me a message back yesterday, also via ebay. Says he's been working these past weeks on getting stuff done and that he will have lots of updates in the next weeks.
But no, there were no specifics as to which sculpts are going to be updated.

 

[Cap'n Cook]

Saying he will have updates in 'the next weeks' is totally unacceptable in my eyes, considering what is going on.

He should post now of where everything currently stands and expected completion times. If he has time to be on eBay looking after those customers, he has time to come here and update everyone on all projects.

 

[Saya]

I just would ike to have an idea what is up on the projects as far as whats done, whats almost done. stuff like that. I dont mind waiting but the res hs is going on 10 months now and I have no Idea if its even started. Im not mad, just would like to know.

 

[uscmhicks]

I just would ike to have an idea what is up on the projects as far as whats done, whats almost done. stuff like that. I dont mind waiting but the res hs is going on 10 months now and I have no Idea if its even started. Im not mad, just would like to know.

Ditto. I'm not angry either. I'd just like to know where each prject stands at the moment. I don't mind waiting.

 

[The Drizzle]

I wouldn't mind the wait if I liked the sculpt on the item I paid for, (and he was being a bit more transparent, and keeping people updated) but he guaranteed we'd like it, and I didn't, so I have asked for a refund by email multiple times, and here on the forum in various threads, to no avail. About 4 people have asked for refunds, that's not a lot of the people that have ordered, most still want the items promised. I actually think those that have a stake in it are being pretty patient, they'd just like to be kept in the loop. The stir is coming from the usual suspects that like to stir the pot when something comes up. The complaint of myself, Terminator, Captain Dan, etc are that he is not bothering to address our request at all. Think about it- yes, he made a brief appearance a day or so ago, but he really didn't let people know any clear status of projects, he basically rebuked the people who have posted concerns, and ignored the few that wanted refunds. It was "I'm alive, now leave me alone, ye of little faith". I still want a refund.

 

[Anzik]

The inherent problem with this kind of situation is that you have some people that are really, really angry and that gets the people who are annoyed angry and the people that were curious get annoyed. The people that are really angry will not "not" be angry even when they get their product, but the other people who were annoyed and got angry will be ecstatic once they receive their item and there will be a slobbering kiss ass fest going on and most people will ignore their former irritation and order more stuff. Kind of like how people bought more SUVs again once the gas prices dropped.
I'm confident my casts will eventually get here but Chris has 3 years worth of work booked in 9 months.

 

[vodoun]

Damn! 3 years, thats quite a lot of pressure.

 

[Saya]

I would just like a reply to my email or an update here on the forum as to the progress of the headsculpts. Im fine with the time it takes to do the job. I would just like to know how much more time that is. again, Im Not angry, but as a customer I want to know were things sit.

 

[mosaicsquare]

Chris has 3 years worth of work booked in 9 months.

3 years worth of work doesn't mean he can take 3 years to release them altogether... wouldn't you expect the work he took to be finish chronologically?

 

[captdan]

3 years worth of work doesn't mean he can take 3 years to release them altogether... wouldn't you expect the work he took to be finish chronologically?

Well I have been waiting for over a year and still dont have what I paid for.

 

[mosaicsquare]

exactly ... and thats why i dont know why we have these debates... WE THE CUSTOMERS ARE NOT WRONG! CHRIS IS!

 

[Anzik]

exactly ... and thats why i dont know why we have these debates... WE THE CUSTOMERS ARE NOT WRONG! CHRIS IS!

Thats not what I was saying at all. I'm not defending him or attacking him, just dealing with the reality of the situation.
1) He shouldn't have taken nearly this many projects.
2) He should have completed them and delivered.
3) He should be keeping people updated.

I do however think its ridiculous for people to be SHOCKED that this happened.
I also know that once the some of these heads arrive, people are going to feel reassured until the next wave and so on and so on. I wouldn't be surprised that after the Cameron/River and House sculpts are received that people start even more Chris Howes' wish list threads.

 

[mosaicsquare]

hah im done with him! i mean the only reason he was held up so high on the sculptor foodchain was because at the time he was a big fish a small pond. now that other talents are showing up for commission work who can sculpt faster and better than him and on top of all that deliver products... why bother

 

[Saya]

Im in for 4 hs by Chris and have no idea whats going on with any of them. Ive pmed him like he said to and still have had no response. I would be satisfied with an update here on the forum but still nothing. I dont think I will be all giddy after I get my stuff and forget the lack of communication. Im trying to be patient here. I really dont care how long it takes but updates are a must.

 

[Ironman1188]

Thats not what I was saying at all. I'm not defending him or attacking him, just dealing with the reality of the situation.
1) He shouldn't have taken nearly this many projects.
2) He should have completed them and delivered.
3) He should be keeping people updated.

I do however think its ridiculous for people to be SHOCKED that this happened.
I also know that once the some of these heads arrive, people are going to feel reassured until the next wave and so on and so on. I wouldn't be surprised that after the Cameron/River and House sculpts are received that people start even more Chris Howes' wish list threads.

I would be. That House isn't that good and certainly not the best custom version available. Add in the lack of communication, poor business skills and e-x-t-r-e-m-e-l-y l-o-n-g wait and its just not worth it.

 

[The Drizzle]

It irritates me too. Still being ignored on my refund request, and I really could use that money, because I have bills to pay.

 

[NewGoblin23]

I would just like a reply to my email or an update here on the forum as to the progress of the headsculpts. Im fine with the time it takes to do the job. I would just like to know how much more time that is. again, Im Not angry, but as a customer I want to know were things sit.

Exactly. I still havent gotten my Joker head and I ordered when he gave that "Discount" for ordering early but im not really mad, I just want him to respond to my emails.

 

[small_studios]

I have to agree some of the people who have been waiting awhile for there commissions really need some answers however (im not speaking for Chris) but maybe he isnt giving refunds because he has already started the work. I now alot of artist that would not give a refund because they are well into the projects.

 

[The Drizzle]

I have to agree some of the people who have been waiting awhile for there commissions really need some answers however (im not speaking for Chris) but maybe he isnt giving refunds because he has already started the work. I now alot of artist that would not give a refund because they are well into the projects.

Yes, that might be assumed in normal circumstances, but Howes gave us a guarantee. You must have missed this post in the Hugh Laurie head thread, the whole reason I was willing to pay before seeing his work. (It's post #56, if you would like to verify.)

I never want to force anyone! Hopefully it won't be an issue.

Check out my website CHowes.com, read my Figures.com interview and look at my Joker heads painted by Kuato to see the kind of quality I bring and to learn a bit about me, your humble sculptor...

Hopefully you'll see you can commit with confidence. I always post WIP photos and ask for input..... and I actually listen! If you see the end result and say, "what a piece of crap!" I won't hold you to your commitment. So, worry not, my friend.

I would never go so far as to say, "what a piece of crap", because I am a decent person with a sense of tact, but I was not satisfied with the sculpt, yet I'm still being held to my commitment against my will. It will be the last time I offer money for anything sight unseen. He is doing damage to the trust of everyone that takes on customs commissions. He may "actually listen", but he doesn't appear to respond or care.