Jazzinc 1/6 Batman 1989 Batmobile

[Sardo Numspa]

Are there that many purchasers that don't understand the concept of an NRD?
Not sure why there is any expectation of JazzInc to treat NRDs any different from any other company (collectible or otherwise). Sure there is a risk to the buyer, that the product for whatever reason is unsatisfactory. But there is arguably a bigger risk for the company if they spend the money in product development/creation.
Personally, I don't believe that JazzInc should refund any NRDs. No other company (including real car companies) refund the NON REFUNDABLE deposit.

 

[sabin23]

Are there that many purchasers that don't understand the concept of an NRD?
Not sure why there is any expectation of JazzInc to treat NRDs any different from any other company (collectible or otherwise). Sure there is a risk to the buyer, that the product for whatever reason is unsatisfactory. But there is arguably a bigger risk for the company if they spend the money in product development/creation.
Personally, I don't believe that JazzInc should refund any NRDs. No other company (including real car companies) refund the NON REFUNDABLE deposit.

Generally I agree but there can be exceptions to any specific case.

What if a collector is a loyal JazzInc customer (who purchased a dozen prior dios and vehicles) but decides to cancel for some reason (opting for Hot Toys, medical emergency, wait for a 92 Batmobile, etc.)?

I think a courtesy refund/credit would be fair in this case. And it frees up another Batmobile 89 - I think Joost said he had 250+ people on the Waiting List.

Slightly different scenario but I’ve only cancelled once in the 10+ years I’ve been shopping at this mom & pop shop where I buy most of my collectibles and they gladly refunded me on the Hot Toys TDKR BatPod - I ended opting for the Queen Studios 1/6 BatPod with static Anne Hathaway Catwoman statue.

 

[Sardo Numspa]

Generally I agree but there can be exceptions to any specific case.

What if a collector is a loyal JazzInc customer (who purchased a dozen prior dios and vehicles) but decides to cancel for some reason (opting for Hot Toys, medical emergency, wait for a 92 Batmobile, etc.)?

I think a courtesy refund/credit would be fair in this case. And it frees up another Batmobile 89 - I think Joost said he had 250+ people on the Waiting List.

Slightly different scenario but I’ve only cancelled once in the 10+ years I’ve been shopping at this mom & pop shop where I buy most of my collectibles and they gladly refunded me on the Hot Toys TDKR BatPod - I ended opting for the Queen Studios 1/6 BatPod with static Anne Hathaway Catwoman statue.

I disagree, it has nothing to do with being a loyal customer.
The NRD is essentially what provides the business (in this case, JazzInc) with some of the capital to start producing the product (cost of development, factory contracts, etc., etc.). If a company is charging an NRD, it's because it's not financially feasible to produce the product, and only HOPE that people buy it.

Quite frankly, if it wasn't for the NRD, the product wouldn't even get made.

The risk for the buyer is that they won't like the product. The risk for the company is that not enough people buy to cover the overall costs.

It's fair risk on both sides. So no, I don't agree with refunding NRDs (and I've purchased plenty of consumer goods, including some collectibles, where I wasn't entirely satisfied with the end product).

 

[Nick D]

No one’s demanding a return of an NRD, of any kind, from any company. None of us have that kind of standing with the company, so to think we are is a bit short sighted.

In this case, the owner threw the offer on the table, any and everyone who would like to take him up on it, should do so.

He’ll recoup, no need to worry about him. The waitlist exists for a reason. What it largely comes down to is that we all tend to have complaints of some kind, whether they’re enough to voice or not is up to them.

It’s safe to say, at least currently, that there’s no real group of people thoroughly dissatisfied with what they’re seeing enough to cancel. We’ll see how the following batches go and if he’ll need to adjust the offer later or not. Honestly, it’s neither here nor there, nor of our concern as the consumer.

Honorable gesture.

 

[Rondesmo]

Look at this before canceling…

 

[Cthulhu]

Looks good

 

[Rondesmo]

Looks phenomenal

 

[jinkazama]

Looks phenomenal

 

[Nyro]

Look at this before canceling…

Seeing this now, part of me regrets not having pre-ordered it due to space constraints. I really hope they release a 1:12 version in the future.

By the way, does anyone getting this own the 1:8 Cinemaquette? I’d love to see how it compares to it, as I don’t consider Hot Toys to be a true competitor in terms of accuracy.

 

[Rondesmo]

Hard to compare the 1:8 Toynami as it is based on the RC miniature studio scale Batmobile used in « Descent to mystery » and « Axis Assault » scenes.

Where the Jazzinc is based on the Hero car.

 

[Nyro]

very interesting, I didn't know that

 

[BoricuaHec01]

I’m happy and excited about this!

 

[sabin23]

$175 for the static Batman (to be seated in Batmobile & BatWing cockpit).

Not sure if the price or these specific pics were posted yet in these forums - was watching Brother Cousin’s YouTube video earlier today and he mentioned the price and showed some pics I had not seen before (screen grabbed in this post). No cape in the promo pics but one of the comments said there will be a 1/2 cape.

$175 is a little more than I was expecting but understandable since the run will probably be limited and Joost can’t take advantage of economies of scale.

I’ve been using a $10 Spinmaster 12-inch Batman in my Bat vehicles but will probably upgrade to JazzInc’s static figure.

 

[JazzInc]

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$175 for the static Batman (to be seated in Batmobile & BatWing cockpit).

Not sure if the price or these specific pics were posted yet in these forums - was watching Brother Cousin’s YouTube video earlier today and he mentioned the price and showed some pics I had not seen before (screen grabbed in this post). No cape in the promo pics but one of the comments said there will be a 1/2 cape.

$175 is a little more than I was expecting but understandable since the run will probably be limited and Joost can’t take advantage of economies of scale. I’ve been using a $10 Spinmaster 12-inch Batman in my Bat vehicles but will probably upgrade to JazzInc’s static figure.

Thank you. Indeed there will be a half cape included

 

[Mr. Awesome]

I just caught up on this thread, about 2+ weeks worth of discussion.

Tell ya what, think I need a mental health break. That was thoroughly exhausting lol.

I don't think I've ever seen a thread in here so emotionally charged. What a ride. (pun intended)

 

[JazzInc]

I just caught up on this thread, about 2+ weeks worth of discussion.

Tell ya what, think I need a mental health break. That was thoroughly exhausting lol.

I don't think I've ever seen a thread in here so emotionally charged. What a ride. (pun intended)

same here!

 

[PolyPutty]

I know it’s static, but it looks like there is some articulation in the shoulders?

 

[JazzInc]

I know it’s static, but it looks like there is some articulation in the shoulders?

no there will be two separate pairs of arms. one for the batmobile and one for the batwing

 

[BoricuaHec01]

Just realized there were some changes with the batches. I was originally Batch 2 with 10/30 ship date and was pushed to 11/30. Now there’s Batch 2 (a) and Batch 2 (b) and so forth. Just letting ya’ll know. Looking like a nice Xmas present for me lol.

 

[The Buffinator]

Just realized there were some changes with the batches. I was originally Batch 2 with 10/30 ship date and was pushed to 11/30. Now there’s Batch 2 (a) and Batch 2 (b) and so forth. Just letting ya’ll know. Looking like a nice Xmas present for me lol.

Only if you fork over $500 to have it shipped by air. Sea shipment is estimated at 35-40 days for U.S. customers. See posts #1310 through #1319.