Sorry, but this put a wry smile on my face. I've been complaining about eFX's pathetic business practices for a loooong time... until I finally gave up as I knew nothing would change.
Perfect example: after all of us complaining, eFX came out and said they would only do pre-orders once they knew the final product could be shipped in a timely manner (can't remember when because I had switched off them by then - maybe the Maul lightsaber) and for once, they did deliver. That was supposed to be the structure moving forward but clearly they have slipped back into their appalling old habits.
Gino is a gun - the real deal, and deserves respect for his undeniable skill; he is not the one to blame because as he clearly stated he is in development and nothing more.
eFX killed the joy of collecting for me, to the point where I barely participate at any level these days (be it on forums, actual collecting, etc). The amazing time of wonderment (around 2002 to 2007) where all the companies had jaw-dropping products that truly wowed us, has well and truly past us gents.
I wish things were different. I wish eFX wouldn't announce things 48 years before even making sure they are viable (Star Destroyer anyone). But unfortunately this is the way things are and the only way to try and retain the smallest amount of joy is to simply - accept it. Accept eFX and all their bizarre business quirks and be thankful that (if the product ever does arrive) it will be top-notch... because that's the one thing they do get right; the end product.
