[iminime] / Trevor Grove - The Cowboy ~ FULL REVEAL ~

[denrep-lilium]

Yeah, Denny is not the man who deserves criticizing, I've seen Rainman and Serang (I admire them, but just to make the difference clear), who sell expensive customs and could be silent after receiving money for weeks. Of course in the end everything is OK, but Denny responds to everything almost instantly and takes care of all things. And Iminime is the only company that makes multiple revisions of the sculpt and outfit because of customer request. I really hope they will be another "HT" one day with all the official licenses, they deserve it.

 

[Raymond F.]

Denny don't worry!! Take as long as you want or need with these projects to make them perfect! People need to get over themselves, if a project is rushed they will complain about this or that, by you taking your time for quality control you are releasing a much better product and people get more for their money.

I'm such a big iminime supporter, in my opinion no one shows as much professionalism as you do!! Great work by you and the iminime team!


Guys seriously, do you want something NOW or do you want something well done? I can't stand it when the masses rush the artist... It aggravates me.

 

[Ebeneezer Jones]

Yeah, Denny is not the man who deserves criticizing, I've seen Rainman and Serang (I admire them, but just to make the difference clear), who sell expensive customs and could be silent after receiving money for weeks. Of course in the end everything is OK, but Denny responds to everything almost instantly and takes care of all things. And Iminime is the only company that makes multiple revisions of the sculpt and outfit because of customer request. I really hope they will be another "HT" one day with all the official licenses, they deserve it.

Could not agree more.

 

[karamazov80]

Denny, this isn't about me. I'm taking a big picture look at this, so the issue of a refund isn't what I'm fishing for. I'm talking about a general culture on the forum that I find problematic. This affects several artists/companies on the board, and this includes WGP, Serang, Betomatali, CREG's customs, and others. And you guys can say how happy you are with it, but all that will turn when something goes wrong. It has happened many times in the past. Ultimately, it's not my place to decide what folks can or can't do here. It's Darklord Dave's call. But if you try to take a step back and consider the real situation, I think customers are taking on way too much risk in funding companies that can't be sustained on their own.

As for argumentation, this isn't an emotional, Rainman thread-type conflict we're talking about here. I think we've all got pretty cool heads about it. But sticking our heads in the sand about these issues for the purpose of making the threads more pleasant isn't the solution. I think there should be a dialogue.

 

[armysoldier74b]

****cazz!


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[nexus]

really?? ;;; maybe not ~~

but I wanna do a lot of things for fun~~

This is one of the things that will differentiate Iminime from HT in a good way. Hot Toys seems to be focused more on sheer profitability than creating cool lines of figures. That's fine and it makes sense for them. But that's what gets umpteen versions of Iron Man and Batman. Also in the foreseeable future I think HT is going to be primarily tied up with their licenses with Marvel (Iron Man, Thor, Avengers, Captain America, GotG, Spiderman and possibly X-Men and Fantastic Four) and DC (Superman & Batman). That leaves little room for even serving the other lines they currently have such as Avatar, Tron, Rocky, and even Star Wars which have been barely a blip.

I don't know what's going on with Enterbay these days. They've been pretty quiet.

Iminime is the company that's stepped in to take on the fan favorite properties like GBU, Kill Bill, American Psycho, Equilibrium and new Trek. Otherwise these figures would never see the light of day--at least not in the quality, artistry, workmanship and enthusiasm Denny and crew are delivering. That's why they are getting my support. Looking forward to more great figs in 2014.

 

[gizmo]

Denny, this isn't about me. I'm taking a big picture look at this, so the issue of a refund isn't what I'm fishing for. I'm talking about a general culture on the forum that I find problematic. This affects several artists/companies on the board, and this includes WGP, Serang, Betomatali, CREG's customs, and others. And you guys can say how happy you are with it, but all that will turn when something goes wrong. It has happened many times in the past. Ultimately, it's not my place to decide what folks can or can't do here. It's Darklord Dave's call. But if you try to take a step back and consider the real situation, I think customers are taking on way too much risk in funding companies that can't be sustained on their own.

As for argumentation, this isn't an emotional, Rainman thread-type conflict we're talking about here. I think we've all got pretty cool heads about it. But sticking our heads in the sand about these issues for the purpose of making the threads more pleasant isn't the solution. I think there should be a dialogue.

I think Denny doesn't understand you quite well man. I understand your point. And Denny thinks is because you want things faster and he explains that he is doing the best he can in terms of speed.

But the real issue here is "us financing ALL the custom artist, even BIG companies like HT" for paying upfront for the product, and then wait several months to receive that product. It has pros and cons IMO. But you can be sure that if anything bad happens to iminime (hope never happen), Denny will refund us all the money in full. This is one company in the 1/6 world that would do that.

I don't mean to focus only on iminime, that was just an example. I would love the idea as batfan says for charging us a NRD at the beginning and maybe some payment plan per month or pay the balance at the time the product is done. But I don't know if that will ever happen one day. And for now this is the only "payment plan" that we got, so at least we can trust in Denny and iminime 100% as I do.

Both parts have valid points (Karamazov and Denny) but this ain't to create problems, this is just to speak out an issue with all due respect and to try to find a solution (if there is any).



P.S. I just want to be next tuesday to receive the shipping notice for the town sheriff and the crossbow hunter

 

[Wake]

Here's the crux of the matter... and really the most important point... Denny has full intentions of changing the way things work so that projects are pre-funded and completed before even seeing the PO stage... but what that may mean is that there will be less time and allotment for changes and tweaks to sculpts and accessories. SO its really a give and take. I don't know if you guys have seen the TWD accessories posted on Denny's FB, but any fears of the quality of those should be well laid to rest.

 

[Levit05]

has anyone seem Marf around these aprts lately...?...just realized he started this interest thread but i have seen him posting around for a while.....hope everything is ok

 

[Wake]

He's around. Im sure he's aware of the developments.

 

[MarfMaster]

I'm around! Just lurking more than usual.

Besides, this figure is good to go...nothing to do now but cross off days on the calendar.

 

[chubbyman]

Here's the crux of the matter... and really the most important point... Denny has full intentions of changing the way things work so that projects are pre-funded and completed before even seeing the PO stage... but what that may mean is that there will be less time and allotment for changes and tweaks to sculpts and accessories. SO its really a give and take. I don't know if you guys have seen the TWD accessories posted on Denny's FB, but any fears of the quality of those should be well laid to rest.

Valid point Omar. I would much rather prefer Denny being able to listen to our feedback and tweak it according than not being able to go back and change something after it's pre-funded and close to completion. I don't mind the wait between paying and actually receiving the figure, but it would help a lot if they can find a way around the 100% up front payment.

 

[qbomb71]

What I sometimes dont want to read post is
something like arguments.

hobby should make them happy regardless money

I am so thanks to people who encourge me to take
more time. as thet want good quality
so I take more time eventually.

tdw: we did all heavy weathering. and also
spent a lot of fund just for molding for our custom
shoes. belt and accessories. crossbow
they are all done by mold which cost me
more than 15k.
molding takes so much time.. at least 45 to 60days
until all modification is completed.
that's why the delays happens.
i do not think any other artist can do this type
of molding to produce plastic or abs material
just for small quantity.

mold production : need thousands production
normally due to its cost
what I am saying is if you want to
debate or problems. plz send me
direct email. i dont know who they are with nicknames

but i am willing to communicate by emails
which i prefer.

thanks

denny

Your accessories are outstanding. I have seen the revolver, rifle and belt on the TDW and . Also, I don't have a problem with waiting as I don't think the majority here do for you to make sure you release what you are proud of. The other discussion about upfront payments and long waits with no safety for the buyer were not directed at Iminime, but just the hobby in general. There probably is no right answer on how it should be handled, but we are all big boys and girls and can determine who we buy from and don't. Iminime's reputation is impecable and you shouldn't take anything personally. Keep on keeping on Denny.

This release is my most wanted of the year and my birthday is in Oct to boot. So this will be a Happy Birthday to myself

 

[greatlakes6]

This release is my most wanted of the year and my birthday is in Oct to boot. So this will be a Happy Birthday to myself

Agreed! Birthday in October as well. Happy Birthday to me (us).

 

[PopCultKid]

What I sometimes dont want to read post is
something like arguments.

hobby should make them happy regardless money

I am so thanks to people who encourge me to take
more time. as thet want good quality
so I take more time eventually.

tdw: we did all heavy weathering. and also
spent a lot of fund just for molding for our custom
shoes. belt and accessories. crossbow
they are all done by mold which cost me
more than 15k.
molding takes so much time.. at least 45 to 60days
until all modification is completed.
that's why the delays happens.
i do not think any other artist can do this type
of molding to produce plastic or abs material
just for small quantity.

mold production : need thousands production
normally due to its cost
what I am saying is if you want to
debate or problems. plz send me
direct email. i dont know who they are with nicknames

but i am willing to communicate by emails
which i prefer.

thanks

denny

You guys have come a long way and your improvements are amazing. As an early Iminime supporter, I always knew that you guys had the potential to achieve great things. As much as I knew it, I still can't help but to be surprised at how incredible all the latest works are. Each new WIP keeps raising the bar. That's evolution!!! The collaborations have been brilliant too and the team efforts on figs like Cowboy, Lenny & McClane make for a really special piece.

On top of that Iminime couldn't have a better CEO. You're a true gentleman and a class act Denny. You always have my love and support

Denny, this isn't about me. I'm taking a big picture look at this, so the issue of a refund isn't what I'm fishing for. I'm talking about a general culture on the forum that I find problematic. This affects several artists/companies on the board, and this includes WGP, Serang, Betomatali, CREG's customs, and others. And you guys can say how happy you are with it, but all that will turn when something goes wrong. It has happened many times in the past. Ultimately, it's not my place to decide what folks can or can't do here. It's Darklord Dave's call. But if you try to take a step back and consider the real situation, I think customers are taking on way too much risk in funding companies that can't be sustained on their own.

As for argumentation, this isn't an emotional, Rainman thread-type conflict we're talking about here. I think we've all got pretty cool heads about it. But sticking our heads in the sand about these issues for the purpose of making the threads more pleasant isn't the solution. I think there should be a dialogue.

I've spoken with you about this a few times and you definitely have valid points. You know my standpoint that there were necessary evils that Iminime had to employ to get to where they are today. Did we gamble to help them get here? YES. Are we still gambling now that they are more established? YES. Denny is an honest soul to the bone but if a frigin' comet hits South Korea and destroys it, my 4 paid in full figs are at the bottom of the sea

Bad humor of course but the point is even with the best intentions, a catastrophe big enough that could knock any of the custom artists here on their a$$ could leave a ton of folks in a world of s_it. As we speak I have about $1500 (+ around $750 more if I jump in on the Space Monkeys) in PIF PO's that PayPal will do nothing about God forbid Iminime goes belly up.

But then there will be several downsides if they did do something like payment plans or NRDs. The main one that comes to mind is it opens up the flood gates. Payment plans will allow everyone who shys away from these offerings to jump in on sales day. If Denny employs this tactic is he going to start upping the ES as well? Or I'm I going to lose out when a hot fig goes live to someone with their $30 deposit who may or may not keep their spot in the end?

 

[PopCultKid]

I love the work Iminime has been doing Denny, my first Iminime figure was The Skipper and now I am looking at 4 figures in my collection currently (The Skipper, Wall Street Killer, Agent Smith, Mr. Anderson), 4 on pre-order (The Cowboy, Space Monkey T, Crossbow Hunter, The Sheriff), and 6 announced figures I plan to pre-order (The Angry Bride, The Yakuza Queen, The Bad, The Ugly, Inspector of 9th District, Nakatomi Cop), Iminime has taken over my collection haha, love your work Denny and your passion, keep it up!

It happens that way. One day you wake up and you say, "wow, a quarter of my collection is made up of Iminime figs"

Here's the crux of the matter... and really the most important point... Denny has full intentions of changing the way things work so that projects are pre-funded and completed before even seeing the PO stage... but what that may mean is that there will be less time and allotment for changes and tweaks to sculpts and accessories. SO its really a give and take. I don't know if you guys have seen the TWD accessories posted on Denny's FB, but any fears of the quality of those should be well laid to rest.

There is definitely an upside and downside to that for sure. Thus far, every single Iminime figure has improved (when the proper level of changes were made) based on our suggestions and advice. I'd love for nothing more than for ALL of the custom artists on the board, not just Iminime, to handle everything on their own and present a final product that needs no suggestions or improvements. Is that possible? As far as Iminime has come and as experienced as many other customizers on the board are, I've yet to see someone show something that was 100% nitpick free.

 

[denrep-lilium]

I love the fact that Iminime could improve their products and very open for that. I think that it would be fair to have non refundable deposits prior to release, that would secure both seller and buyer. And it could be 10-30% of the final price. That would be the best option. But I'm for space for figure improvement.

 

[qbomb71]

Agreed! Birthday in October as well. Happy Birthday to me (us).

My wife says every week is like my Birthday

 

[PopCultKid]

I love the fact that Iminime could improve their products and very open for that. I think that it would be fair to have non refundable deposits prior to release, that would secure both seller and buyer. And it could be 10-30% of the final price. That would be the best option. But I'm for space for figure improvement.

I think an NRD is a good idea but it should definitely be a high one to limit it to serious buyers. Or a "Non-Refundable Payment Schedule". Something like $100 at PO, another $100-$200 at mid production (depending on the retail price of the fig) and the balance when it's time to ship out. This gives Iminime the funding that they need to keep the revolving door spinning and eases the customers mind a bit

 

[theundeadkennedy]

I would love either one of these options.