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

[batfan08]

Simply stunning...

 

[batfan08]

I was thinking maybe they shut it down because of all the people joining just to get the chance to compete for Blondie when Iminime knew that many would be disappointed. Better to open it up afterwards, IMO, when people will be picking-up the membership with more than one character in mind. Kind of glad circumstances intervened to pull me out of the completion for this character.



Just my two cents, but I think you should be happy wih your reg. I'd already decided I was going to skip the DX and go for the regular (before other stuff happened) because it is the more iconic look of the two for GBU, IMO. Plus, there is that Eastwood Detective sculpt coming out that looks excellent, too.

I am happy to have it, but, like I said, it just feels incomplete. As others have said, I just wish that everyone that wanted one got one. Going back to what PopCultKid said, there shouldn't be any "luck" involved. There were a lot of people that were very committed to this project, including yourself, and they shouldn't have to miss out because of Internet speed or an empty cart or what have you.

And, if a number is that important, why not just offer a run of unpainted sculpts? I've said before that I'd love to see what some of the talented individuals on this board could do with the sculpt, and you'd still know who had the DX by not only the certificate, but the IMINIME paint-up, as well.

 

[Invictus Sol]

Yeah, those are some good points, batfan, and I really hope Iminime accommodates those requests. For my part, I'm glad I followed this thread and saw the ordering process close-up, because it's convinced me that Iminime's way of doing business and my own preferences just don't mix.

 

[Raymond F.]

In my opinion Denny should just simply offer the DX head separately and at a price that would equate it reach rhe price of the DX head set for those who got the regular set.. In my opinion that's fair and its also more than possible as its not about not having enough material it's just about casting and selling more copies of the hatless head.

I'm not talking as one who didn't get a DX either, I got one randomly off of that retailer link before the preorder went up and everyone for screwed out of their empty cart nonsense...

I'm speaking quite frankly, as someone against silly decisions, in principal I'm not opposed to limiting runs, I get that it's fine... But the site glitches screwed people who deserved this out of getting one.

 

[batfan08]

In my opinion Denny should just simply offer the DX head separately and at a price that would equate it reach rhe price of the DX head set for those who got the regular set.. In my opinion that's fair and its also more than possible as its not about not having enough material it's just about casting and selling more copies of the hatless head.

I'm not talking as one who didn't get a DX either, I got one randomly off of that retailer link before the preorder went up and everyone for screwed out of their empty cart nonsense...

I'm speaking quite frankly, as someone against silly decisions, in principal I'm not opposed to limiting runs, I get that it's fine... But the site glitches screwed people who deserved this out of getting one.

 

[turbo.VS.ozone]

I'm all for the DX head sold separate. It would be nice to have the option of having the fresh blank sculpt painted by a person of your choosing.

But it does defeat the whole purpose of the DX offering in the first place.

Denny should have just offered the whole package to begin with. The "Limited Edition" idea comes off real gimmick, just doesn't seem like it's a good fit for them or their customer base. They should just try and stick to meeting the demand.

 

[batfan08]

I'm all for the DX head sold separate. It would be nice to have the option of having the fresh blank sculpt painted by a person of your choosing.

But it does defeat the whole purpose of the DX offering in the first place.

Denny should have just offered the whole package to begin with. The whole "Limited Edition" model just doesn't seem like it's a good fit for them.

After seeing that Plainview today, I'd love to see what Nathan could do with it, Turbo!

 

[Raymond F.]

I agree its not like there are 10 of these and all hand made like Rainman even if they are hand painted... I'm a big advocate of everyone getting what they want, these are just dolls not fine art pieces.

 

[Invictus Sol]

...Denny should have just offered the whole package to begin with. The "Limited Edition" idea comes off real gimmick, just doesn't seem like it's a good fit for them or their customer base. They should just try and stick to meeting the demand.

Totally agreed. It's already super-limited in comparison to a mainstream manufacturer, so the idea of making an ultra-limited DX feels very gimmicky.

 

[turbo.VS.ozone]

After seeing that Plainview today, I'd love to see what Nathan could do with it, Turbo!

The new Surfer Plainview reveal is so refreshing to see. Somthing new and original. Definately one for the books. I have no doubt that Nathan has already or is painting up a Blondie. That's a given, and it will be the best painted sculpts out there.

 

[PopCultKid]

The DX extras are what's supposed to make the DX sets special. I understand everyone wanting what the missed out on but come on guys. Denny is not looking to sell the DX head separately for Sommerset, Bateman or Rick (which is more of an add on than a DX). Why should this be any different?

All the Rainman fans wouldn't want to see him practice any of these suggestions so I don't know why it should be any different for Iminime.

I am happy to have it, but, like I said, it just feels incomplete. As others have said, I just wish that everyone that wanted one got one. Going back to what PopCultKid said, there shouldn't be any "luck" involved. There were a lot of people that were very committed to this project, including yourself, and they shouldn't have to miss out because of Internet speed or an empty cart or what have you.

And, if a number is that important, why not just offer a run of unpainted sculpts? I've said before that I'd love to see what some of the talented individuals on this board could do with the sculpt, and you'd still know who had the DX by not only the certificate, but the IMINIME paint-up, as well.

Brother, there's always going to be people who miss. Whatever limited, sought after item you want to discuss from collectibles of all sorts to sneakers and beyond, there will always be more buyers than pieces available. What system can be any more fair than "first thru the door scores"? There is always going to be luck and timing involved. From what I understand even Nike has similar issues on their site when a half of a million people are racing to get an exclusive limited pair of kicks. I'm pretty sure that they have sufficient bandwidth

 

[Invictus Sol]

The DX extras are what's supposed to make the DX sets special...

Possibly stupid question, but still kind of a newb when it comes to customs. Where'd the precedent come from where a DX is limited (or ultra-limited, I guess, in a case like this)? My only experience with DXes are from Hot Toys and it just means a more deluxe figure at a higher price point but everyone who wants one gets one. I guess part of the issue I have with this ultra-limited DX concept is suppose you extend the idea to someone like Beto. Would you be cool with him making a run of 15 figures and only 2 are the most desirable 'DX' version with accessories that he knows everyone would want (like say the speargun with Jason III). Personally I just feel at these prices, no, I don't want to reward that kind of model where people are excluded for no real reason except just to exclude them.

From what I understand even Nike has similar issues on their site when a half of a million people are racing to get an exclusive limited pair of kicks. I'm pretty sure that they have sufficient bandwidth

For me one of the disconnects with these bandwidth or server issue discussions is that the customer pays at the point of sale with Nike or any other e.commerce site, generally. They don't scramble and struggle with a website only to make a promise to pay within 5 business days. If that's the case, why wouldn't a thread list make more sense and be less frustrating? I could understand if Iminime was charging one's card on-site but just for a loose promise no different than in a thread? Doesn't make sense to me.

 

[jeffk]

The DX extras are what's supposed to make the DX sets special. I understand everyone wanting what the missed out on but come on guys. Denny is not looking to sell the DX head separately for Sommerset, Bateman or Rick (which is more of an add on than a DX). Why should this be any different?

All the Rainman fans wouldn't want to see him practice any of these suggestions so I don't know why it should be any different for Iminime.






Brother, there's always going to be people who miss. Whatever limited, sought after item you want to discuss from collectibles of all sorts to sneakers and beyond, there will always be more buyers than pieces available. What system can be any more fair than "first thru the door scores"? There is always going to be luck and timing involved. From what I understand even Nike has similar issues on their site when a half of a million people are racing to get an exclusive limited pair of kicks. I'm pretty sure that they have sufficient bandwidth

Amen, brotha. Let them eat cake! I'm just kidding.

 

[PopCultKid]

I think that 99% if not all of the people who ordered this way are serious buyers and despite the 5 day grace period, they have every intention of paying. I think that the interest list thing will have more people who default

 

[turbo.VS.ozone]

The DX extras are what's supposed to make the DX sets special. I understand everyone wanting what the missed out on but come on guys. Denny is not looking to sell the DX head separately for Sommerset, Bateman or Rick (which is more of an add on than a DX). Why should this be any different?

All the Rainman fans wouldn't want to see him practice any of these suggestions so I don't know why it should be any different for Iminime.

Brother, there's always going to be people who miss. Whatever limited, sought after item you want to discuss from collectibles of all sorts to sneakers and beyond, there will always be more buyers than pieces available. What system can be any more fair than "first thru the door scores"? There is always going to be luck and timing
involved. From what I understand even Nike has similar issues on their site when a half of a million people are racing to get an exclusive limited pair of kicks. I'm pretty sure that they have sufficient bandwidth

Again I gotta disagree with you. Iminime could have easily just offered this across the board as one offering, met demand and it still would have been viewed as a highly
collectable, sought after figure. Using the "limited edition" angle for a company like Iminme who's original business model was great figures, affordable prices, plenty supply, kind of cheapens it in a way.

I think the problem is that Iminme just doesn't know who there customer is, or maybe they just can't meet the demand, but that doesnt seem likely.

People like Rainman or Beto can rest on the Laurels of "limited edition" talk because the nature of their product truely is Limited. Rainman is 1 man working on at least 75% of a figure, sculpt/paint/putting it all together etc. Beto and Lu are 2 people, just 2 putting out their stuff, real handmade high quality work. But Iminime got a staff, a little bit of outsourcing going on. It's not the same. They should have rode this wave and supplied their customers.

The checkout fiasco is a whole other mess.

 

[Raymond F.]

It might be the socialist in me Pop, and I love ya brother, but you were lucky enough to get one and if you weren't you might feel cheated too no? (Yes I got one too but I sympathize for those that didn't plus my brother didn't and he was there at the checkout right on time).

I'm totally with you that limiting releases and the special items is what the make up of a DX set should be and I'm in agreeance with that principal. Where my thirst for justice in this matter is that this screwy system prevented users who were on time and have done this kind of thing for years with people like Rainman right on time, generally you get what you want it's the people who stroll in hours later that miss out and rightfully so.

So due to the screwy site cart system I think an exception should be made for this.

 

[TotalDominAsian]

I'll be honest... I've said this on many occasions for multiple threads... I don't like the concept of having a limited set run despite others wanting to jump in. We're all collectors here... a small fraction of a percentage of the entire world. While I think Denny should honor the DX numbers as he's already given his word it won't change before preorders ever took place, I do wish they'd discontinue the practice. I know I'll never get a Rainman Plainview DX head, but it really does suck for people who want one. Instead... a select few... get off on the notion that they have something others want.

 

[Reinhardt]

I have to say, I am quite surprised by all the folks who are complaining about the DX editions being so small, or that the site was slow or screwy. Of course it is frustrating when we can't get what we want, but this is no different from buying concert or sports tickets from ticketmaster. I can't tell you how many times I have missed out on concert tickets because the site could not handle the bandwidth, the site screwed up my order, or the venue was so small that there were barely any seats available.

This is also no different from when Rainman puts his stuff for sale, and also offers deluxe editions. And his deluxe editions are typically limited to 10 copies! Missed on tons of those too.

Except for batfan... He should have gotten one.

 

[PopCultKid]

Possibly stupid question, but still kind of a newb when it comes to customs. Where'd the precedent come from where a DX is limited (or ultra-limited, I guess, in a case like this)? My only experience with DXes are from Hot Toys and it just means a more deluxe figure at a higher price point but everyone who wants one gets one. I guess part of the issue I have with this ultra-limited DX concept is suppose you extend the idea to someone like Beto. Would you be cool with him making a run of 15 figures and only 2 are the most desirable 'DX' version with accessories that he knows everyone would want (like say the speargun with Jason III). Personally I just feel at these prices, no, I don't want to reward that kind of model where people are excluded for no real reason except just to exclude them.

The abbreviation is what throws people off because it doesn't translate equally. DX is to customs as EX is to official licensed releases. So the precedent trickles down from there. EX's are always way more limited than the "regular" run. That holds true whether it's a statue, PF, figure, prop replica, etc., or it from HT, SS, Master Replicas or Hollywood Collectibles Group. DX in HT terms means "deluxe" and is an upgrade in the way of PERS and sometimes a larger spread of accessories. DX in the custom world means that it comes with an extra item, usually an alternate sculpt but we've seen Rainman include the dancing Jesus statue with his DX Alex and an Oompa with DX Wonka. I think that Velvet's Batty DX came with more elaborate extras if I remember correctly.

Amen, brotha. Let them eat cake! I'm just kidding.

Again I gotta disagree with you. Iminime could have easily just offered this across the board as one offering, met demand and it still would have been viewed as a highly collectable, sought after figure. Using the "limited edition" angle for a company like Iminme who's original business model was great figures, affordable prices, plenty supply, kind of cheapens it in a way.

I think the problem is that Iminme just doesn't know who there customer is, or maybe they just can't meet the demand, but that doesnt seem likely.

You would have a very different opinion if this same convo was going on in a Rainman thread

 

[chubbyman]

Wouldn't it be great if everyone who wanted one got one?