New ALIEN Statue from Yoshihiko Sano

[thx217]

lol. Here's the hole. The funny thing is, the hole is there in all the preview shots, but can't see it you don't look for it.

P.S. I noted four things I'm not happy about in this shot alone...and I took about dozen. Can't help it but I was in a picky mood.

 

[azurepred]

you seriously complained about that tiny hole?

 

[alienhelm]

Hobby Search are also doing their bit to make sure customers receive their Sano Aliens undamaged. I received this email from them today:

"Thank you very much for contacting us.

Regarding this packaging problem, we have been in touch with Roswell Japan, and they are offering to re-pack the statues this time for us, so that the package is safer for shipment overseas.

We also intend to bubblewrap the package that Roswell Japan will be sending us, and put this in a larger box, just to make the package more secure for shipment.

Although this process will take a little time, this is for the best safety of the statues, so we hope you can understand and wait a little longer for the shipment of your order.

We greatly appreciate your understanding and patience, thank you very much."

All I can say is , a bit more time to get it but rather get it in one piece than broken, so take your time RS ....

Update from RJ.

"Mr. Sano knows you from the forums, too.

Thank you again.

Yumiko"

Mmmm ... interesting, so Mr Sano follows the forums, NICE ! It is great to hear sculptures / painters follow the forums for feedback on their pieces ...

you seriously complained about that tiny hole?

... a piece at this price I would also enquire about any little thing that seems out of place.

 

[thx217]

you seriously complained about that tiny hole?

... a piece at this price I would also enquire about any little thing that seems out of place.

 

[robomorph]

Yes, this is an expensive 'boutique' piece and not mass produced, so I think it's fair to hold such pieces up to a higher level of scrutiny. The hole is something thx would be able to fix himself with little trouble, but thats not the point. It's right for Sano to strive towards the highest standards possible and it's right to constructively critique when warranted.

 

[SilentSurfer]

lol. Here's the hole. The funny thing is, the hole is there in all the preview shots, but can't see it you don't look for it.

P.S. I noted four things I'm not happy about in this shot alone...and I took about dozen. Can't help it but I was in a picky mood.

The kit has it too, and it's not an airbubble. It's kind of odd, but clearly meant to be there. I might go ahead and fill it in though, not that you pointed it out.

 

[thx217]

The kit has it too, and it's not an airbubble. It's kind of odd, but clearly meant to be there. I might go ahead and fill it in though, not that you pointed it out.

Yup, I though it was bubble hole when I saw it, but aesthetically, it shouldn't be there when the piece is fully finished.

 

[demorathis]

Regarding the packaging, I wonder if the plastic which suspends the statue can actually stretch far enough to reach the interior walls of the box walls upon impact to cause the loosening of pieces....like when u see slow-motion footage of something like a cell phone dropping on the ground and you see that it actually flexes like a leaf spring, our you see someones nose reach their cheek when slapped across the face....this plastic would be extra elastic if packages are truly treated the way that ups guy demonstrated when he delivered that flat screen monitor by hurling it over that gate a few weeks ago...if so...needs stronger plastic our extra padding within rhe box next tothe actual statute to absorb impact n prevent it hitting interior box walls...

 

[thx217]

Regarding the packaging, I wonder if the plastic which suspends the statue can actually stretch far enough to reach the interior walls of the box walls upon impact to cause the loosening of pieces....like when u see slow-motion footage of something like a cell phone dropping on the ground and you see that it actually flexes like a leaf spring, our you see someones nose reach their cheek when slapped across the face....this plastic would be extra elastic if packages are truly treated the way that ups guy demonstrated when he delivered that flat screen monitor by hurling it over that gate a few weeks ago...if so...needs stronger plastic our extra padding within rhe box next tothe actual statute to absorb impact n prevent it hitting interior box walls...

From what I can see. The plastic doesn't stretch, it holds the piece tightly between the them, too tight in fact, so the impact transfer directly onto the statue itself, instead of doing the magic flex to prevent damage like it suppose to do. All they need is extra foam pedding in and around the statue and inner box in the outer box.

Update from RJ.

"Hello, John.
I am Yumiko again.

Now we are holding all international shipping as providing a guarantee of
safety.
We had some discussions with packaging company about packaging materials
for safety shipping.

I will ship you once it ready.
I appreciate your understanding.

Thank you again.

Yumiko Maki"

 

[demorathis]

From what I can see. The plastic doesn't stretch, it holds the piece tightly between the them, too tight in fact, so the impact transfer directly onto the statue itself, instead of doing the magic flex to prevent damage like it suppose to do. All they need is extra foam pedding in and around the statue and inner box in the outer box.

Update from RJ.

"Hello, John.
I am Yumiko again.

Now we are holding all international shipping as providing a guarantee of
safety.
We had some discussions with packaging company about packaging materials
for safety shipping.

I will ship you once it ready.
I appreciate your understanding.

Thank you again.

Yumiko Maki"

oh, too tight....thats almost better....at least we know even the packaging materials are tough, now just need the shock absorbers

 

[demorathis]

Got another email saying that the statue will be packed so there will be no movement in the box and of course atre taking extra care re the fragile parts like arms ands shoulders etc
...also i haven't yet been charged by hs though...not till shipping s ready I guess

 

[thx217]

Patient, my friend. It's worth the wait.

 

[alienhelm]

Okay so I never managed to email RS or HS , so thank you guys for emailing them and bringing this to there attention and getting quick results , now i feel a lot better about throwing down a grand for this ... well done guys

 

[SilentSurfer]

Removing the mold seamlines from the kits is a tedious labor of love, but is underway.

 

[playa7]

Soon I will have my ultimate Big Chap statue! Just a few more short weeks of waiting, friends. Hang in there!

Removing the mold seamlines from the kits is a tedious labor of love, but is underway.

Don't forget to post those pics later on..

 

[SilentSurfer]

I'll definitely post pics at each significant stage. I'm still removing seam lines between other projects. I hope to get another bit of time to scrape this week and assemble the bulk of the parts.

 

[playa7]

I'll definitely post pics at each significant stage. I'm still removing seam lines between other projects. I hope to get another bit of time to scrape this week and assemble the bulk of the parts.

Sounds like you're making some decent progress so far. I know I'd be stressed out if I were to even try to assemble/paint the kit myself (as I have no skills to do so) but, you're making it sound like a fun build. Hope to see the progress pics soon. Good luck with it bro.

 

[SilentSurfer]

Thanks. It can seem stressful, and probably would for me if I hadn't been doing stuff like this so long. Still, while I'm sure I can pull it off, I am a bit intimidated by this project because my own expectations are through the roof. It's mastering those challenges that keeps me going, and that's just a matter of not quitting until it matches the vision in my head.

 

[uscmhicks]

Has this sold out everywhere ?.

In fact , was it even offered anywhere except hobby search ?.

 

[demorathis]

It may have been offered on hlj....scratch that....i just checked...nothing.
Perhaps hobby search was the only other site?