QMx: 1/6 Firefly - Captain Malcolm Reynolds

[slamscaper]

Maybe he's off somewhere aiming to misbehave.

More than likely.

 

[Jameson Rook]

Hope he brought some grenades..

 

[slamscaper]

Maybe the gorram reevers got him.

 

[Bucky Underbelly]

Maybe he's in his bunk.

 

[HDGuy84]

If he were to get this updated he'd be a Big Damn Hero... sir.

 

[slamscaper]

Andy! You must update us! The signal is in jeopardy! You can't let this stop the signal.

 

[HDGuy84]

He's likely reading this thinking "Big Damn Hero? Nah, lets be bad guys."

 

[Jameson Rook]

Maybe this is something Andy has to do for himself.

 

[MarfMaster]

I emailed Andy and have some info to share. He is going to try and touch base here over the weekend at some point.

Basically, the factory that QMx originally planned to use to produce Mal was not meeting Andy's quality standards. They have found a factory that does, however they are still a few weeks out from having a new production sample to share. This new factory is costing QMx 50% more in production costs, but they are keeping the MSRP the same. Pretty damn cool of them, if you ask me!

 

[slamscaper]

This dude sunny see the light of day in 2014. He will be worth it though!

 

[Entropy]

I emailed Andy and have some info to share. He is going to try and touch base here over the weekend at some point.

Basically, the factory that QMx originally planned to use to produce Mal was not meeting Andy's quality standards. They have found a factory that does, however they are still a few weeks out from having a new production sample to share. This new factory is costing QMx 50% more in production costs, but they are keeping the MSRP the same. Pretty damn cool of them, if you ask me!

Yes, cool, but also smart on both fronts. People have already preordered at a certain price, also they are expecting a certain quality. This being the first 1/6 Qmx figure out of the gate, it will set a bar for expectations on the rest. Best to spend the time and money to get the foundation right.

 

[HDGuy84]

So significant delay. Boooo but for good reasons

 

[thecorsair]

So significant delay. Boooo but for good reasons

Agreed. Nobody likes delays but if it means the final product is better for it then fair enough.

 

[Mister Ski]

Yes, cool, but also smart on both fronts. People have already preordered at a certain price, also they are expecting a certain quality. This being the first 1/6 Qmx figure out of the gate, it will set a bar for expectations on the rest. Best to spend the time and money to get the foundation right.

Has anybody preorder yet? I signed up for the pro-order, but never actually place a pre-order yet.

 

[Stryker2011]

Has anybody preorder yet? I signed up for the pro-order, but never actually place a pre-order yet.

Anyone who, like me, and apparently you, signed up for the wait list through QMX's site, is still just on the wait list for the PO. Frustrating? Yes. But at least we now know it's for a good reason.

 

[slamscaper]

My biggest question is the eta now. I need to have a ball park figure to go off to make sure my finances are in order.

 

[Entropy]

Has anybody preorder yet? I signed up for the pro-order, but never actually place a pre-order yet.

Yes, it has been on preorder through several retailers for awhile now.

 

[Mister Ski]

Yes, it has been on preorder through several retailers for awhile now.

Hmm. Didn't realize that. I signed up to be alerted when he goes up for PO on the QMx website.

 

[Stryker2011]

Hmm. Didn't realize that. I signed up to be alerted when he goes up for PO on the QMx website.

Just so you know, the Lassiter Laser Pistol, and a modular hand to hold same, are only available through QMX and no one else; otherwise, yes, he has been available for PO through other outlets.

 

[Entropy]

Hmm. Didn't realize that. I signed up to be alerted when he goes up for PO on the QMx website.

Here you go. I'm sure there are more.
1/6 Scale Big Damn Heroes Firefly Figure - Malcolm Reynolds - Serenity Figures
https://www.gijoeelite.com/f_itemPart.asp?strPart=GIQMX-FFY0202
Firefly Captain Malcolm Reynolds Sixth Scale Figure, QMx

As I said, raising the price on those who have already preordered would be a bad idea.