Looking to have custom tie for hot toys joker made????

[Lee in MI]

I'm in for a set if anyone can get ahold of ole BillyB


And just cause:

I think I ordered this around the same time along with several other commissions...so far I have only recieved the one I ordered from Hurricane...and that was last summer.

I don't mind the wait, but it would seem to me that if you are going to require payment (and this isn't directed at Shawn specifically, just a general statement for all customizers who take on commissions) in full before any work starts, you should probably try and produce the item in some type of agreed time frame between you and the patron. I understand that art, design and the engineering that goes into these takes time (I'm an architect, we deal with the same types of things except our end product is different) but I think Les has the right idea going forward with only charging a partial amount upfront and requiring the remaining balance upon completion. It is not only fair, but it would eliminate the need to come up with additional funds not generated by the commission needed to ship it. And if unforseen things in production should arise, you can explain that to the patron and ask for additional funds. That's a lot easier to swallow in the beginning than in the end when you have waited over a year for something and the reality is there is not enough cash flow to follow through. It would also make it easier for that patron to find another buyer given that their buyout cost would be much lower.

Shawn, I hope you can deliver soon so you can take some other commissions cause you make some tight @$$ stuff!

 

[BillyB]

Hey all, I truly apologize for leaving everyone hanging for so long.
My mom had went in for surgery a few weeks back. She ended up getting an infection and had to go back in so I went back home to help out.
Here's an update for everyone who has been waiting on their sets:
Agonistes86 Shipped last Thursday
Memecomplex Shipped out last Thursday

Shipping out Tomorrow:
TheDarkKnight_NL
RYU
Casper
RW23
Intothevoid
panl_atd-i
Paler35
Kazukijun

Any newer orders I will be starting up this week. For those that may be interested in a set but have not already paid, I ask that you hold off on ordering at this time. Once I'm caught up with current orders I'll post here.
Again I am sorry it has taken so long to get these out to you.

Thank you,
BillyB

 

[casper]

sorry to hear that BillyB
we hope your mom is okay now

best regards

 

[uscmhicks]

hope your mums ok Billy.

 

[Mooncat]

Sorry to hear about your mom m8

Take care

 

[Lee in MI]

Hey prayers go out to you and Les' mom...keep us posted.

And when you are up to it, let us know when you will be taking new commissions.

 

[rw23]

Good to hear your Mom is ok Billy and thanks again!

 

[Reinhardt]

sorry to hear about your mom's infection billy.

 

[Ryu]

Sorry to hear about your mother. I lost my dad out of the blue a month ago so I realize how urgent family matters are. Thanks for shipping out my order. If you ever decide to make the vest again one day, give me a shout.

 

[agonistes86]

Hope everything will be alright with your mom, BillyB.
And thanks for shipping out my order, I will let you know when it arrives.

 

[KingGrayskull]

No hurry buddy! Healthy and family first!

Just keep us posted. With Freaking Cop Joker on the way I am interested in a second set... Would you be kind enough to inform me when you will take new orders?

 

[BillyB]

Thank you for all the kind words and for being understanding.
My mom lives about 7 hours away so it's hard to know that everything is going ok without going up there. But she's tough and is doing well.
So now that I'm back, I'll get these current orders finished up and then post again when I can take new orders.
Thanks again and take care

 

[Misterscruff]

I'm interested in getting a set too. I'll keep an eye out on this thread for your post when you've caught up on the orders.

Sorry to hear about your mum too. Best wishes.

 

[intothevoid]

Best wishes for you mom Billy!

 

[elvis1976]

I received my shirt and tie and i can tell you it's an amazing work of art! Great tailoring!
You're the best billy!!!!

 

[rw23]

Got my set today and it is amazing! Thanks Billy!

 

[agonistes86]

Got my set yesterday. Great work BillyB, and thanks again!
At first I had the feeling it could've been a number smaller, but once on the Joker it looks great and not too big at all.
In case anybody is still unsure about the purchase, here are some pics of mine :

 

[vodoun]

Damn! I'm really looking forward to get an order or two placed for this. That looks stunning!

 

[TheDarkKnight_NL]

Here's a picture of mine

 

[Buttmunch]

If you do another run, please let me know!