Myersjessee Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 I just primed my booster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Hey Jesse, Wy don't you show us - give us some pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 I will. I'm the slowest modeler in the world...and I started 3 models at the same time. Max Booster Resin Viper X2 (building one for me and one for my son...its a father son time project we are doing together) and my VF11 custom. Ill take pictures as I go and once I get through a few steps Ill start a thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robokochan Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 (edited) I have recieved a few messages and requests on whether or not we are going to do the rest of the Launch Vehicle. basically the real question is: How many members here would really want it? Becaue that will really affect the pricing and feasibility of doing this. It will cost approx $3600.00 just to sculpt this thing. That includes Clear parts, detail parts and lots of time. We sold approx 40 Boosters Rails were less nearing about 30 total So if these numbers stay consistant then it is possible to sell about 20. I won't lie it will be expensive. Probably around the $275 - $300.00 range. This is just an estimate. I also have to consider the costs of resin, Silicone, Screws, wires ect. Plus paying someone to make the casts. It all adds up. So if there are members willing to commit to the project we can see if it canproceed. just keep in mind that the more confirmed orders we get, the lower the price will be. Rob Edited February 27, 2005 by samurai_m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger565 Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 ok rob confirm me if it does not go over $300 Ranger565 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viceland Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 So if there are members willing to commit to the project we can see if it canproceed. just keep in mind that the more confirmed orders we get, the lower the price will be. Rob I'm definitely IN!!! CONFIRM ME!!! CONFIRM ME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robokochan Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Wow that's 2. Now only 18 more to go! Thanks Guys! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson72 Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 At $300 I'm in, you know I'm good for it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robokochan Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Thanks Chad! No problem. Plus just got a Message so now that is makes it a total of 4 orders. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 gotta make it 5. (and maybe six...depends when... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azrhino Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 (edited) CRAP.... 6 (if is stays around $300) Edited February 27, 2005 by azrhino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 I'm thinking we should double post in the for sale section so we make sure we have all eyes. Also, maybe an emailing to the boster stand owners? I definitly want to make sure we get enough commitment. Rob, I'd be happy to collect the names and do the PM's if you want help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwmwww Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 I'm in. But it'd help if this came out after April 15th, but I don't think that will be a problem. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Tom Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Hey Rob, Count me in also. I want to see the completed launch vehicle Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopherB Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Please proceed with the project. Count me in for (1). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptunesurvey Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I'll take 1 kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berttt Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 We sold approx 40 BoostersRails were less nearing about 30 total Does that man that there are still Boosters and Rails left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neova Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Damn, I'm in but that price needs to go down a lot for me to keep my sets complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robokochan Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Does that man that there are still Boosters and Rails left? Yes & No. We are trying to get ready for Wonder Festival Summer. So yes we have kits, but they are for the event. At the moment I really don't want to have new molds made. In order for that I would need to sell quite a few more in order to keep the price resonable. Basically from now on the rail and Booster will be sold as a set and they will be sold at Wonder Festival. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spellbinder99 Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Seeing as I have the Booster and the launch Rail, then at this time put me down provisionally for the vehicle, subject to a $300 or under price tag. Cheers Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Well... wow, that's steep! - its time to bite the bullet - count me in if its under $300 all inclusive (and if I'm still working ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Rob, You price range for the vehicle is what I was expecting. I am still in for the long haul. Once you have the full system patterned I think more people will want one. Put me down for one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xstoys Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I'm in, but that price .... ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghadrack Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I'm in too if the release date is after May 1st. I will definitely want one to have the complete kit, just a littel strapped for toy/model money for a month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vt102 Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Resin Viper X2 (building one for me and one for my son...its a father son time project we are doing together)and my VF11 custom. Ill take pictures as I go and once I get through a few steps Ill start a thread. Hey don't forget to post pictures of the viper too. I want to see that build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxojayz Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I've been mulling this over. I would need 2, but the price just blows me out of the water. I remain ambivelant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viceland Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 (edited) Basically from now on the rail and Booster will be sold as a set and they will be sold at Wonder Festival.Rob If you're selling them at Wonder Festival, won't they need to be officially licensed by Big West? If so, will you be supplying those who purchased the Booster and Rail kits, thru MW or your website, with little BW stickers to put on their kit boxes so they can be as "legit" as the kits sold at WF? . . . . I wan't my little BW stickers Edited March 1, 2005 by Viceland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robokochan Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 To answer that. No. I will not be providing stickers to those who already bought them. The ones that I am going to get licensed, which will be limited to 20 per event, will be the only ones that will bare the BW Logo. And that is only IF they get licensed. If you want to purchase one with a sticker on it you can. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viceland Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 (edited) To answer that. No. I will not be providing stickers to those who already bought them. The ones that I am going to get licensed, which will be limited to 20 per event, will be the only ones that will bare the BW Logo. And that is only IF they get licensed.If you want to purchase one with a sticker on it you can. Rob Sorry Rob, I was only being a little sarcastic, I guess it wasn't as funny a comment as I thought... I really could care less about a little BW sticker on my kit boxes. As my punishment, I will leave my previous post unedited, so everyone may see my foolishness [previous post was edited before samurai_m's post so this holds true] Edited March 1, 2005 by Viceland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berttt Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Does that man that there are still Boosters and Rails left? Yes & No. We are trying to get ready for Wonder Festival Summer. So yes we have kits, but they are for the event. At the moment I really don't want to have new molds made. In order for that I would need to sell quite a few more in order to keep the price resonable. Basically from now on the rail and Booster will be sold as a set and they will be sold at Wonder Festival. Rob Just out of curiosity, are you happy with the how many boosters and rails were sold? And how popular has the Tachikoma been? And I guess you have been bombarded with requests for all sorts of obcure kits to be made, but what are the requirements that have to be met before you give the go ahead? Cheers, Berttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robokochan Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 (edited) The Booster I was quite happy with sales. I wish it had been more but it wasn't. You could say I broke just about even with it. The Rails I wish had been better. Alot of people backed out at the last minute. The Tachikoma is still up in the air. So I really can't give a definate answer. Yes I have gotten many requests to do kits. Some of them will never be taken on. Just too small of a sales base. When I personally judge something to be made I look at 3 things. 1. Can I sell close to 50 or more. (This is the most important.) 2. Can it be licensed. 3. Can I get sales inside of Japan once it is licensed. Then there are other things I have to look at. Pricing is a big one. What scale is it going to be? Will it be variable or static? How much is it going to cost to sculpt. How much is it going to cost to cast? How much do I have to pay the person doing the casting? How much do I have to charge? And finally is it going to break me? Some of you may or may not know but the Booster was my second attempt at getting that kit out. The frist one all most put me completely out of business. I lost approximately $2000.00. If it wasn't for John's and Jesse's kindness, I could not have realized my dream of getting it out. I really (REALLY) want to do more kits. John and I have talked extensively on the subject. And there will be a few surprises coming out in the near future. But all in all it just depends on how much support we get. If we can sell them we will make them. MW has been very supportive and I appreciate everything that has been done to make my, well most people's, dreams come true. Thank You. Rob Edited March 1, 2005 by samurai_m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berttt Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Thanks for the reply Rob, I have both the Rail and the Booster, and are very happy with them. Having read about the trouble you were having with your last sculptor, I can appreciate the determination to get these two out there. Are you planning on re releasing them in the future? Good luck with WF, hopefully you can get some more exposure there to boost future sales. Cheers, Berttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Count me in for the launcher truck. -THOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorawar_b Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 count me in for sure for one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobywan Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Put me down for one. Quite frankly I wasn't aware that you guys were taking a tally yet. You really need a new thread for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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