Sovereign Studio backlog schedule

[vader70450]

When did you order your Maximus? I paid for a Mola Ram back in November or maybe earlier...

months ago when he first started to take orders...I was 3rd or 4th on his list...dont remember exactly how many months...

 

[MaulFan]

Maybe you can contact him through Ebay. I believe he just listed a Maximus there.

https://cgi.ebay.com/Deluxe-Maximus...in_0?hash=item19b69687a1&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

thats crazy. I actually ordered a set a couple months ago and received them only days latter and then about another month and a half ago I ordered a set and got them about a week latter.

hope that means my ^^^^ is in the mail!

So you guys can understand how this is all working, I'll repost this again in here, it's Shawn's outline of how he's conducting business.

Thank, you SickSixth! I really needed that. It's the kind of thing that keeps me going.

Hey, guys. I wanted to elaborate on my earlier post, now that I have time.
As I said before I am now working under supervision, for lack of a better way to word it. A trusted friend and client has mapped out a sensible business plan and schedule, two things I guess I really suck at doing for myself. He's an IT specialist with the military and supervises a team of about ten people. He's done this for nearly eleven years and knows what he's doing. I've been working this way for just a week and it's already showing results. I think it's also important to say that my new "supervisor" is also a client to whom work is owed. So when it comes to the schedule he's worked out, he's not at all dispassionate to my backlog people. He is one of them. The business side of Sovereign Studio is, thankfully, out of my control now and in far more capable hands. I'm just the talent: what I do best.
I now work standard 8 hour days, generally 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. I can work until 7:30 pm if I'm pushing for a really hard deadline, 4 hours on Saturday morning in the same case. Saturday hours, however, will be stanard and permanent until the backlog is complete. Other than that, NO weekend work. My old method of work until I drop was not working. All it was doing was burning me out, making me too tired and stressed to accomplish anything and causing problems in my personal life. I'm getting more done now knowing that I have only a limited time each day in which to work. I'm actually spending time with my wife, which was becoming a serious problem. I always made time for the kids, but not nearly enough for her. And, soon, I'll be able to spend some of my new found personal time to work on new stuff.
My week is split between catching up my backlog and making figures either for ebay or for incoming orders from the board. Monday-Wednesday I'm making new order/ebay figures and Thursday-Friday and my 4 hours on Saturday is dedicated to backlog. New stuff will ship as payments come in, backlog from Thursday-Saturday will ship between Monday and Wednesday. I'm doing three figures per week, either way. If nothing is ordered, it goes on ebay. If you've been wanting to order from me, there's never been a better time. If an order comes in, that's one or two less for ebay. Anything ordered will be scheduled for production the following week with a TWO WEEK turn around. Yes, this means that new orders will be shipping along side of, maybe sometimes ahead of, backlog work. I know it gets annoying when you see someone get something that was ordered after you placed your order, but new work must now be prioritized equally with backlog work. Using income from new orders to pay the bills while focusing only on backlog does not work. All that was doing was quickly turning new orders into a new backlog. It's a pattern of continued failure that I cannot and will not continue.
Many of you know that a lot of work that should have shipped in the last 2 or 3 weeks has been held up from a lack of supplies and my ability to ship due to cash flow. I'm resupplied now and things are rolling. The Mola Ram figures, which many of you have been asking about, are an example of that. I had planned to ship three of the six two weeks ago but ran short on necessary supplies. Those three sat here, in various stages of near completion, waiting for supplies to be finished. They're being finished now. Anything in the last month or so that I've said was shipping has been held back by lack of supplies, funds for shipping or piss-poor scheduling. Scheduling is no longer my area, I have supplies and that will fix everything else. Adherence of course depends on orders to keep supplies stocked and production running smoothly.

To highlight the new business model:

*Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 6:00pm / Sat. 8:00 am to 12:00pm
*Mon-Wed: work for ebay/incoming orders. Thurs-Sat: backlog work
*Two week turn-around on new orders (from date of payment).
*Backlog orders are currently shipping and will ship each week on a regular basis.
*Also, as soon as I work it out I'll have something I've never offered before: a public phone number for Sovereign Studio.

 

[MaulFan]

I'm not sure that is him, weird that all they're selling is Sovereign items though.

 

[dwing]

Same seller is selling 5 jackets and multiple wips.

 

[EVILFACE]

Maybe he moved.

As for backlash, there's no going back. Howes changed things... forever. Customizers will not be getting the slack they got before with delays and all the drama.

 

[toyadventurer]

Are you sure that is him? The seller's location is Pennsylvania and Shawn lives in Iowa.

No, but all of the sellers recent feedback is also for Sovereign Studio figures. There is recent feedback for five Batmans and two other Maximus in there.

 

[eighthsamurai]

thats crazy. I actually ordered a set a couple months ago and received them only days latter and then about another month and a half ago I ordered a set and got them about a week latter.

well that ^^^^ing sucks!!! not that you got your skins, bro. that's obviously good. but the fact that shawn can't just send me my damn skins. it's not like it's a whole figure or anything. man, i'm so sick of all this.

 

[Cap'n Cook]

well that ^^^^ing sucks!!! not that you got your skins, bro. that's obviously good. but the fact that shawn can't just send me my damn skins. it's not like it's a whole figure or anything. man, i'm so sick of all this.

Agreed. This is not a good way to operate.

 

[Jediguy]

Ive given up waiting for my fig which turned to parts which turned to nothing. This guys a crook

 

[denger4000]

I only dealt with him once, I ordered a Lurtz from him. Can't speak for anything other then his work is amazing, it's possible he is taking a long time to make it perfect. My Lurtz didn't come right away but now that I have it I'm glad he took the time he did.

 

[Kuzeh]

Wow...
what's with those jackets and whips on Ebay??...
WTH?...
Deja vu...
come on Shawn... e-mail, please??....

 

[MaulFan]

Not deja vu, I'll post one more time, and I strongly suggest people read.

Shawn states his plan here, which mentions customers here and new things on eBay, feel what you want about his policy, but he at least laid out how he's doing things so this eBay stuff shouldn't be a surprise.

Thank, you SickSixth! I really needed that. It's the kind of thing that keeps me going.

Hey, guys. I wanted to elaborate on my earlier post, now that I have time.
As I said before I am now working under supervision, for lack of a better way to word it. A trusted friend and client has mapped out a sensible business plan and schedule, two things I guess I really suck at doing for myself. He's an IT specialist with the military and supervises a team of about ten people. He's done this for nearly eleven years and knows what he's doing. I've been working this way for just a week and it's already showing results. I think it's also important to say that my new "supervisor" is also a client to whom work is owed. So when it comes to the schedule he's worked out, he's not at all dispassionate to my backlog people. He is one of them. The business side of Sovereign Studio is, thankfully, out of my control now and in far more capable hands. I'm just the talent: what I do best.
I now work standard 8 hour days, generally 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. I can work until 7:30 pm if I'm pushing for a really hard deadline, 4 hours on Saturday morning in the same case. Saturday hours, however, will be stanard and permanent until the backlog is complete. Other than that, NO weekend work. My old method of work until I drop was not working. All it was doing was burning me out, making me too tired and stressed to accomplish anything and causing problems in my personal life. I'm getting more done now knowing that I have only a limited time each day in which to work. I'm actually spending time with my wife, which was becoming a serious problem. I always made time for the kids, but not nearly enough for her. And, soon, I'll be able to spend some of my new found personal time to work on new stuff.
My week is split between catching up my backlog and making figures either for ebay or for incoming orders from the board. Monday-Wednesday I'm making new order/ebay figures and Thursday-Friday and my 4 hours on Saturday is dedicated to backlog. New stuff will ship as payments come in, backlog from Thursday-Saturday will ship between Monday and Wednesday. I'm doing three figures per week, either way. If nothing is ordered, it goes on ebay. If you've been wanting to order from me, there's never been a better time. If an order comes in, that's one or two less for ebay. Anything ordered will be scheduled for production the following week with a TWO WEEK turn around. Yes, this means that new orders will be shipping along side of, maybe sometimes ahead of, backlog work. I know it gets annoying when you see someone get something that was ordered after you placed your order, but new work must now be prioritized equally with backlog work. Using income from new orders to pay the bills while focusing only on backlog does not work. All that was doing was quickly turning new orders into a new backlog. It's a pattern of continued failure that I cannot and will not continue.
Many of you know that a lot of work that should have shipped in the last 2 or 3 weeks has been held up from a lack of supplies and my ability to ship due to cash flow. I'm resupplied now and things are rolling. The Mola Ram figures, which many of you have been asking about, are an example of that. I had planned to ship three of the six two weeks ago but ran short on necessary supplies. Those three sat here, in various stages of near completion, waiting for supplies to be finished. They're being finished now. Anything in the last month or so that I've said was shipping has been held back by lack of supplies, funds for shipping or piss-poor scheduling. Scheduling is no longer my area, I have supplies and that will fix everything else. Adherence of course depends on orders to keep supplies stocked and production running smoothly.

To highlight the new business model:

*Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 6:00pm / Sat. 8:00 am to 12:00pm
*Mon-Wed: work for ebay/incoming orders. Thurs-Sat: backlog work
*Two week turn-around on new orders (from date of payment).
*Backlog orders are currently shipping and will ship each week on a regular basis.
*Also, as soon as I work it out I'll have something I've never offered before: a public phone number for Sovereign Studio.

 

[Kuzeh]

MaulFan,
I think we've all read this already...
but in my case, I just want an update... the first week of june Shawn told me my Indy jacket and whip were ready to ship...
I've e-mailed him like 5 times and PM'ed him about 5 times too...
I also e-mailed him as per his request...
I just want a straight answer... that's all!!

 

[MaulFan]

I understand people wanting an understand of their stuff, that's fine, but it seems like a number of people are jumping at this eBay stuff like it's an indication of the Howes scenario all over again, but where Shawn stated publicly here how he'd be doing things, I want to be sure that people understand why they're seeing eBay auctions, why guys who ordered months ago haven't received and ones within a few weeks have. It's no big deal how people feel about Shawn's policy outlined in that paragraph, but he was up front about how he was conducting himself and some of that mystery can be solved by reading that outline. I'm not saying that it's the answer and no need to be concerned, but reason enough to avoid the torch and pitchfork ceremony.

 

[uscmhicks]

I trust Shaun to send my order. I got my skins order a few weeks ago and have a Newt still on order. I know theres alot of people on here who know hes a good guy and hes been here a long time. An update would be nice but even now I wouldn't worry personally , I think hes probably just trying his hardest to get the work out.

 

[tigerfeet]

Going back to a post in June I think Newt was apparently shipped out but no arrival so far for me.....so a little worried.

I'm stil hopefully it will turn up but no response to emails so far, have always found Shawn to be above board though would just like some feedback though I guess.

 

[Cap'n Cook]

I too have no doubts Shawn is a good guy, but an update would be appreciated and is greatly needed.

 

[MaulFan]

I think that's the key mindset to have right now, not to fear he's run off or anything, just hopeful and looking to hear. I'm looking to hear things too, I'm with everyone else on the Indy coat, but having acquired 3 figures from Shawn, one as recent as last month, and the other 2 spread over a few years, I'm not worried, he's got long history around here.

 

[Billy]

I sent him a email asking for a refund last week on my batman and I still havent heard back from him.

Billy

 

[dwing]

I know I'll get my Mola. Shawn won't send just something out-he'll make it right. I'm at a yr now waiting. I still want a Lurtz but really don't wan't to wait any longer. He will come through.