Molecule8 John Lennon UPDATE 5/10/18 - SCAM COMPANY!
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Re: Molecule8 - 1/6th Scale John Lennon
Once the clock ticks down on buyer protection I am sure that is what many people will do.
Once the clock ticks down on buyer protection I am sure that is what many people will do.
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And that's the point people start to complain how they missed the deadline. I know people ordered directly from M8 because it wasn't up at any other site. I don't think there is any benefit ordering from M8 other than the first 1000 are numbered. You probably won't lose your money from M8, but why take that chance when you don't have to. What do I know, there are collectors here who's money seems to grow out of their ass. I always see lesson learned comments after money gets taken.
And that's the point people start to complain how they missed the deadline. I know people ordered directly from M8 because it wasn't up at any other site. I don't think there is any benefit ordering from M8 other than the first 1000 are numbered. You probably won't lose your money from M8, but why take that chance when you don't have to. What do I know, there are collectors here who's money seems to grow out of their ass. I always see lesson learned comments after money gets taken.
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Re: Molecule8 - 1/6th Scale John Lennon
Reminds me of the scene from Tommy Boy about the taking a dump in a box and marking it guaranteed.
In this day and age, a numbered box doesn't mean anything. Especially from a company that has a severe lack of transparency/trust.
Reminds me of the scene from Tommy Boy about the taking a dump in a box and marking it guaranteed.
In this day and age, a numbered box doesn't mean anything. Especially from a company that has a severe lack of transparency/trust.
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You guys are absolutely correct. To me, it's like the kid down the street who keeps making up stories, and each time they get more far fetched. You don't have to keep going by his house, or even listen to him, but you do. Then you get upset because you know the kid is not being honest and thinks you aren't smart enough to tell the difference. So you spend your time running around complaining to everyone about this kid.
You, the buyer are the one in control here. You don't have to send them any money until you are satisfied with the final product, you can preorder through BBTS and be protected, or if you paid via PayPal directly to them, you are protected for 180 days and can be reimbursed today if you wish. People lie, exaggerate, stretch the truth, make promises that they know they cannot fulfill, lead people on, find creative ways to make money, etc. Sometimes you have to be willing to walk away like when buying a new car. I don't think Molecule took into account how smart many of the collectors on this site are, that we have seen this song and dance before. Let's just accept the fact that they are not going to deliver on their promises as originally stated. They are on their own timeline. If and when they are ready to deliver a product, I'm sure everyone will be excited and not hold all this animosity against them. For whatever reason, they have chose to do business this way, not the best of choices, but still their choice. You are also choosing to be a part of it.
When I say you, I mean people in general, not anyone here specifically.
You guys are absolutely correct. To me, it's like the kid down the street who keeps making up stories, and each time they get more far fetched. You don't have to keep going by his house, or even listen to him, but you do. Then you get upset because you know the kid is not being honest and thinks you aren't smart enough to tell the difference. So you spend your time running around complaining to everyone about this kid.
You, the buyer are the one in control here. You don't have to send them any money until you are satisfied with the final product, you can preorder through BBTS and be protected, or if you paid via PayPal directly to them, you are protected for 180 days and can be reimbursed today if you wish. People lie, exaggerate, stretch the truth, make promises that they know they cannot fulfill, lead people on, find creative ways to make money, etc. Sometimes you have to be willing to walk away like when buying a new car. I don't think Molecule took into account how smart many of the collectors on this site are, that we have seen this song and dance before. Let's just accept the fact that they are not going to deliver on their promises as originally stated. They are on their own timeline. If and when they are ready to deliver a product, I'm sure everyone will be excited and not hold all this animosity against them. For whatever reason, they have chose to do business this way, not the best of choices, but still their choice. You are also choosing to be a part of it.
When I say you, I mean people in general, not anyone here specifically.
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Re: Molecule8 - 1/6th Scale John Lennon
Which makes any sort of promise of the figure being released in August untrue... and really a conservative estimate (based on how long most figures take) would be at least 6 months after the prototype is finished and approved. Lest we forget, this is a licensed figure which means any changes being made now (I believe) will need to be approved.
They would do themselves a lot of good to just come out with a date for when they expect the prototype to be done and then a realistic estimate of when the production figures would be completed afterward. This pushing back the date a month at a time while still adding complicated accessories is going to push away even a loyal customer.
Which makes any sort of promise of the figure being released in August untrue... and really a conservative estimate (based on how long most figures take) would be at least 6 months after the prototype is finished and approved. Lest we forget, this is a licensed figure which means any changes being made now (I believe) will need to be approved.
They would do themselves a lot of good to just come out with a date for when they expect the prototype to be done and then a realistic estimate of when the production figures would be completed afterward. This pushing back the date a month at a time while still adding complicated accessories is going to push away even a loyal customer.
Re: Molecule8 - 1/6th Scale John Lennon
Good lord....
Good lord....
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Re: Molecule8 - 1/6th Scale John Lennon
Stop playing around in photoshop and finish the gosh darn Lennon prototype.
Stop playing around in photoshop and finish the gosh darn Lennon prototype.
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This company is classic.
This is what happens when your CEO is a marketing whiz with nearly 10 companies under his belt in the last 10 years. Wonder what he'll do next?
This company is classic.
This is what happens when your CEO is a marketing whiz with nearly 10 companies under his belt in the last 10 years. Wonder what he'll do next?
Re: Molecule8 - 1/6th Scale John Lennon
Company is a joke
Company is a joke
Re: Molecule8 - 1/6th Scale John Lennon
That is nice
That is nice
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Re: Molecule8 - 1/6th Scale John Lennon
Functional prototype will be shown at SDCC 2021.
Functional prototype will be shown at SDCC 2021.
Re: Molecule8 - 1/6th Scale John Lennon
I wonder if it vibrates?
I wonder if it vibrates?
Re: Molecule8 - 1/6th Scale John Lennon
If it takes a year it will only be the same as your average Hot Toys.
I dont see what the fuss is all about, even if they take longer than they say, they will still be quicker than Chans lot.
If it takes a year it will only be the same as your average Hot Toys.
I dont see what the fuss is all about, even if they take longer than they say, they will still be quicker than Chans lot.
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Re: Molecule8 - 1/6th Scale John Lennon
What are your thoughts on how they're handling the Lennon figure?
What are your thoughts on how they're handling the Lennon figure?
denrep-lilium
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I was not following this thread for a month or so, and it is where it was: pre-production pics, and a month till the release
They said there will be more proper photos, well I do not see them. And how are they going to ship it in a month or so, if the are still doing "Ongoing refinements", which should mean figures are not yet produces at the factory. And if you only add a guitar, you basically have a figure ready and produced, just leave a space in the box for a guitar, and produce it along the way. Which means, that they never planned to produce figure in June, they are still adjusting it in July, so...
They have a lot of exciting licences, I like how they talk about their vision, but make business proper - present a prototype (you could always adjust things along the production), people should know what they are buying, it is not a puzzle game.
I was not following this thread for a month or so, and it is where it was: pre-production pics, and a month till the release
They said there will be more proper photos, well I do not see them. And how are they going to ship it in a month or so, if the are still doing "Ongoing refinements", which should mean figures are not yet produces at the factory. And if you only add a guitar, you basically have a figure ready and produced, just leave a space in the box for a guitar, and produce it along the way. Which means, that they never planned to produce figure in June, they are still adjusting it in July, so...
They have a lot of exciting licences, I like how they talk about their vision, but make business proper - present a prototype (you could always adjust things along the production), people should know what they are buying, it is not a puzzle game.
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I'm just going to hold out for the super duper mega double deluxe version with a guitar, full band of instruments, Paul McCartney, a bonus Yoko Ono with 5 extra outfits and a Mark III exo-skeleton case for all three figures. But the special edition Yoko version that magnetically repels John and Paul away from each other when you stand her between them.
I'm just going to hold out for the super duper mega double deluxe version with a guitar, full band of instruments, Paul McCartney, a bonus Yoko Ono with 5 extra outfits and a Mark III exo-skeleton case for all three figures. But the special edition Yoko version that magnetically repels John and Paul away from each other when you stand her between them.
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