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

[mmmmBrains]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Is it bad I've never seen the GBU movies?

 

[SculptorJoel]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Is it bad I've never seen the GBU movies?

You must watch them!

 

[KBA]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Is it bad I've never seen the GBU movies?

Watch them, but a fair warning: you will be out however much the cost of this custom purchase should you

 

[okieh 2]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

I would be in for a painted or an unpainted sculpt

 

[jeffk]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Hmmm, I guess to me that seems a bit silly (not you or your argument, but the rationale, if this is how they view things). Even their DX run is quite large (in number; not in relation to demand) in comparison to some of the one-man talent on the boards where a run might be closed after 10 or 15 figures and in which it actually makes sense to have a very limited run since there's no-one else to delegate work to.

I guess the issue I have is this is not a medium like automobiles where no-one else can replicate Rolls' work. One of the 35 people that gets the DX can easily scan it and print it and sell it themselves to anyone unscrupulous enough to buy it, so the exclusivity seems to me counter-productive (even if everyone that can afford one buys one, it will still be a small run).

As I've said in a previous post, even though the DX run makes no sense to me, I'll still try for a spot and won't be annoyed if I don't make the list. Just seems odd to me that they have the ability to produce more for people who are basically giving them a blank cheque to do so but in a sense refusing the business. Also, I think the Rolls comparison falls apart a little when it comes to pricing. The DX is by custom standards pretty affordable, so if they wanted to have a super limited run for the sake of exclusivity, they should be charging $1500.00 or something outrageous for it which will automatically thin the herd. They've made it affordable but at the same time super limited, so the maximum number of people won't get a spot. *shrugs*

I agree with you. In this scenario, the exclusiveness of the DX version lies not solely in pricing, but timing. However, VIP/exclusive members get first access and I believe such business decision revolves around promoting incentives in becoming a VIP/exclusive member. Otherwise, there would be much less incentive in becoming a VIP member if the production size of said version is large enough to suffice the entire general public. In essence, part of this exclusivity is catered to those who have invested in iminime's VIP membership. Another part is to timing within the VIP circle should DX Cowboy gets sold out before it reaches non-VIP members.

Is it bad I've never seen the GBU movies?

Yes, very bad. It is even worse if you choose not to watch them ASAP haha.

 

[EarthwormJimmy]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Please consider unpainted casts, I was planning to buy the full figure , but I have since lost my job, and i'm skint! I can only afford unpainted casts! Please consider Denny.
Thanks dude

 

[turbo.VS.ozone]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

I agree with you. In this scenario, the exclusiveness of the DX version lies not solely in pricing, but timing. However, VIP/exclusive members get first access and I believe such business decision revolves around promoting incentives in becoming a VIP/exclusive member. Otherwise, there would be much less incentive in becoming a VIP member if the production size of said version is large enough to suffice the entire general public. In essence, part of this exclusivity is catered to those who have invested in iminime's VIP membership. Another part is to timing within the VIP circle should DX Cowboy gets sold out before it reaches non-VIP members.

Yes, very bad. It is even worse if you choose not to watch them ASAP haha.

The VIP can be bought for a fee and incentives are part of that, so that's fair enough. But for releases as special as this maybe a 1 per person rule is inorder. We can assume that with the early order advantages and no cap on how many DX's they can
order, regular customers, who Denny is going to need to grow his business, will be shut out. Not good business.

The reason why there should be a 1 per person order rule is because Iminime operates more like a small toy company than a customizer and this release is competitively priced.

 

[Lejuan]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Please consider unpainted casts, I was planning to buy the full figure , but I have since lost my job, and i'm skint! I can only afford unpainted casts! Please consider Denny.
Thanks dude

Those of us too poor to afford this shouldn't be asking for concessions that diminish the integrity of the company, however small it is. Denny already goes out of his way to accommodate we nutters here on SSF. Try that line on Hot Toys

 

[ricardobsn]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

How much this aprox will be cost?

 

[batfan08]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Marf said to shoot for around 600; maybe a little more for the DX, and you should be alright.

 

[Invictus Sol]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Jeffk and turbo: OK, I was completely off in my initial interpretation of what constitutes a VIP for Iminime (I thought it was referring to people on this board and not a specific paid membership with Iminime -- just checked out their site and get how it works, now ). Wow, so I was kinda thinking previously that this would have a chance of getting past the VIPs and to a few people on the board but guess I'll just accept now that it won't happen.

Now that I get the model, the DX release makes a little more sense if the sole goal is to increase VIP memberships (but even then, if I read correctly, VIP membership is capped at 100 people, so one could pay the $300.00 and still very well miss out on the run).

 

[aljf]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

I hope this goes on sale before the April 14

 

[Entropy]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Denny said some DX will be available to VIPs and some will be held for the general sale for non-VIPs.

 

[SAB]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

So there is little chance to get the DX if you're not a member?

Oh well....I'll be more than happy with the 'standard' version

 

[Invictus Sol]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Denny said some DX will be available to VIPs and some will be held for the general sale for non-VIPs.

Ah, OK, thanks for clarifying that. Figured the DX had to make it past the VIP gauntlet before seeing if any were left for general release. Still, will be a hard figure to acquire.

?..Oh well....I'll be more than happy with the 'standard' version

Yep, standard's sweet, too, and I'll be happy to pick one up if I'm able. Just love that un-hatted sculpt.

 

[jeffk]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

The VIP can be bought for a fee and incentives are part of that, so that's fair enough. But for releases as special as this maybe a 1 per person rule is inorder. We can assume that with the early order advantages and no cap on how many DX's they can
order, regular customers, who Denny is going to need to grow his business, will be shut out. Not good business.

The reason why there should be a 1 per person order rule is because Iminime operates more like a small toy company than a customizer and this release is competitively priced.

I actually did not voice my opinion regarding the limit per person in my previous posts. Now, I wholeheartedly agree with you that iminime should limit one DX per person, given the extremely limited nature of its release. I'd assume that most, if not all, DX Cowboys will be sold before it gets to the public.

 

[turbo.VS.ozone]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Let's see the paint!

 

[jeffk]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Denny said some DX will be available to VIPs and some will be held for the general sale for non-VIPs.

Did he? I hope so.

 

[Calcifer]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Let's see the paint!

Here ya go!https://www.fengshuidana.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/paint-can-11.jpg

 

[Entropy]

Re: [iminime] / Trevor Grove - *Secret Project* The Cowboy ~ SCULPTS REVEALED ~

Did he? I hope so.

Yes, yes he did.