eFX TIE fighter at SDCC

Scott Graham · 08-21-2011, 08:50 AM

Yeah that new tooling is expensive. Yay, it's finally going to happen!

Pauleysolo · 08-23-2011, 07:54 PM

So tired of waiting for mine. Hope they come through.

Mr Walker · 08-26-2011, 12:38 AM

An update at last, but still not even an indication on when the ETA for shipping is!

Why is it so many companies forget about the tiny, easy things to do, like mass emails to customers updating them on the products they have laid deposits down on?

Gus76 · 08-26-2011, 05:14 AM

They actually posted Q&A Session with Bryan as one of the articles on their website:
Rebelscum.com: eFX Collectibles Midsummer Q&A Session

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guy Cowen

Not to defend EFX's lack of communication with customers but MR and now EFX have very very strong ties to Rebelscum and the community there. This was part of a Q&A over there and is also a very generous offer from EFX to give away prizes to Scummers who take part. I cant think of any company that does this like MR and EFX did/do.

Its not an update to the people on the wait lists but am sure that will follow. Love em or hate em they are a very generous company that probably doesn't make a lot of money.

They also confirmed that work on Slave 1 will continue now the model is back in the archives and it can be scanned. Very very interesting.

Qrest Fourstar · 08-26-2011, 06:32 AM

Irregardless of a rebelscum update, A Monthly newsletter(at least) would ease allot of peoples' concerns.

jkno · 08-26-2011, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qrest Fourstar

Irregardless of a rebelscum update, A Monthly newsletter(at least) would ease allot of peoples' concerns.

I agree. Communication is the key

bighead5 · 08-26-2011, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkno

I agree. Communication is the key

Absolutely. Lack of communication is what killed Gentle Giant Ltd's popularity despite them making quality products (for the most part). Hopefully eFX will pick up on the communications and not let the same thing happen to them.

Gus76 · 08-26-2011, 04:56 PM

Absolutely agree on that. Just wanted to share that info

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qrest Fourstar

Irregardless of a rebelscum update, A Monthly newsletter(at least) would ease allot of peoples' concerns.

Mr Walker · 10-26-2011, 07:29 PM

Any word on shipping date for this bad boy?

Jedi-72 · 10-27-2011, 11:18 PM

I wouldn't hold my breath for 2011. Weren't they originally supposed to ship LAST Christmas? Based on the deafening silence, I'd guess minimally end of the 1st quarter 2012.

What about that Vader? Last estimate I heard on that was that it would probably start shipping in August or early September of this year because there was so little work involved in producing them. But, again, oppressive silence.

Noumcea · 10-28-2011, 03:44 AM

Here is a thought.

Instead of some people giving justifications for the delay in the manufacturing of the product, and others complaining about the lack of communications, why don't all of you have placed a pre-order send the manufacturer a message about your displeasure. Do it within 24 hours to let them know you are serious.

It is amzing how a company will respond to a mass of complaints received in short time span.

For those of you who paid the deposit over a year ago, request a reduction in the final cost of the model. No doubt the manufacturer has made some interest from the money that was sent to their account. It doesn't matter if they have had to spend a supposedly ridiculous amount for re-tooling. They should have had a business model in place to account for delays and the like and you, the person who gave them the deposit to bring the project to fruition should not be penalised.

It is simple economics and business management. Without a plan to account for problems and contingincies, the buyer will be the one who wears the end cost.

Sorry for my diatribe but, I am tired of seeing this type of business model being used - pay now and get something sometime in the future. If a manufacturer cannot self finance a project but relies upon pre-payments to make the product there is in my opinion, a lack of a business a business model and due diligence. This is regardless as to how fantastic the end product may be.

Always buy after the product has been manufactured.

3phase · 10-28-2011, 04:09 AM

Sending emails is futile still haven’t received an answer from about 9 months ago. Hope the wait is worth it.

jkno · 10-28-2011, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noumcea

Here is a thought.

Instead of some people giving justifications for the delay in the manufacturing of the product, and others complaining about the lack of communications, why don't all of you have placed a pre-order send the manufacturer a message about your displeasure. Do it within 24 hours to let them know you are serious.

It is amzing how a company will respond to a mass of complaints received in short time span.

For those of you who paid the deposit over a year ago, request a reduction in the final cost of the model. No doubt the manufacturer has made some interest from the money that was sent to their account. It doesn't matter if they have had to spend a supposedly ridiculous amount for re-tooling. They should have had a business model in place to account for delays and the like and you, the person who gave them the deposit to bring the project to fruition should not be penalised.

It is simple economics and business management. Without a plan to account for problems and contingincies, the buyer will be the one who wears the end cost.

Sorry for my diatribe but, I am tired of seeing this type of business model being used - pay now and get something sometime in the future. If a manufacturer cannot self finance a project but relies upon pre-payments to make the product there is in my opinion, a lack of a business a business model and due diligence. This is regardless as to how fantastic the end product may be.

Always buy after the product has been manufactured.

Manufacturer? You mean eFX? Many tried it and no answer from eFX. Or you are talking about the Chinese factory eFX works with? If this, then please let us know which is that factory...

I agree with some of your points there but sometimes if buying a product after being released/manufactured, you might end up with it not being available anymore. Not sure if there will be the case with this one, but you never know. I didn't pay a deposit on the TIE but my money is held untouched for it. Which is not good either.

Zenwalker · 10-28-2011, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noumcea

Here is a thought.

Instead of some people giving justifications for the delay in the manufacturing of the product, and others complaining about the lack of communications, why don't all of you have placed a pre-order send the manufacturer a message about your displeasure. Do it within 24 hours to let them know you are serious.

It is amzing how a company will respond to a mass of complaints received in short time span.

For those of you who paid the deposit over a year ago, request a reduction in the final cost of the model. No doubt the manufacturer has made some interest from the money that was sent to their account. It doesn't matter if they have had to spend a supposedly ridiculous amount for re-tooling. They should have had a business model in place to account for delays and the like and you, the person who gave them the deposit to bring the project to fruition should not be penalised.

It is simple economics and business management. Without a plan to account for problems and contingincies, the buyer will be the one who wears the end cost.

Sorry for my diatribe but, I am tired of seeing this type of business model being used - pay now and get something sometime in the future. If a manufacturer cannot self finance a project but relies upon pre-payments to make the product there is in my opinion, a lack of a business a business model and due diligence. This is regardless as to how fantastic the end product may be.

Always buy after the product has been manufactured.

If you don't pre-order it you won't get it. It's that simple.

Case in point, the eFX Legend Vader helmet pre-order sold out in five minutes. How are you going to order it from eFX later?

Of course you could wait and buy pieces on the secondary market for double the price or more.

Yes, eFX is slow at producing items, but most people ordering from them already know that. I have a Luke ESB Snowspeeder Helmet on order from eFX from 15 months ago and it is just starting to be released now.

I am also still waiting for the TIE Fighter and the Vader LE helmet but I still pre-ordered those. Why? Because I already knew that I would have to wait a long time before I pre-ordered and really there is no other choice if you want to get these things.

Do I complain about the this? No, because I knew the situation before I pre-ordered these items. I knew I would have to wait. And frankly, if waiting a little longer means a better and more accurate prop replica then I don't mind.

If people are worried about eFX screwing them then I personally don't think that will happen. They are slow, but they have been delivering items.

My only beef with eFX is that they should communicate more and give more updates on why a particular product is taking longer. I think that would go along way in allaying peoples anxieties over waiting so long.

jkno · 10-29-2011, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zenwalker

My only beef with eFX is that they should communicate more and give more updates on why a particular product is taking longer. I think that would go along way in allaying peoples anxieties over waiting so long.

Same here!!

Clutch · 10-31-2011, 09:37 AM

They know they've gotten you by the short n' curlies. So suck it up and wait.

jkno · 10-31-2011, 11:07 AM

Intelighentzia unora ma lasa rece

The problem with eFX is the lack of communication not the quality of the product. And also maybe their way in handling the Vader Legend from the point of view of non-US customers. But that is another story.

Pauleysolo · 11-02-2011, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkno

Same here!!

Agree as well.

imaginager · 01-08-2012, 12:14 AM

Not trying to stir the pot, but has any representative from EFX posted on any forum since last September (2011)? Was the BSG Colonial Pilot Helmet before or after September? It's difficult to tell when updates occur on their website...

jkno · 01-08-2012, 02:43 AM

eFX has been posting on Rebelscum but not relating to TIE Fighter.

Tsophika · 01-08-2012, 03:51 AM

Only about helmets in the props forum. I haven't heard anything about the TIE either.

Craig

Scott Graham · 01-08-2012, 06:50 AM

I saw a vendor list it as delivered in March now. EFX Bryan is a member here and should be able to give an update, but probably hasn't because it still isn't known.

MrFlavaFlave · 01-09-2012, 02:41 PM

This is going to be awesome for 2012.

imaginager · 01-09-2012, 03:23 PM

An optimist! I like your style!

Jedi Dade · 01-09-2012, 09:24 PM

it is getting to be too long... some updates are in order even to say that the factory burned down and rhey had to start over - or something... progrss pics, prototypes and ther flaws corrected - something similar to wht Round 2 is doing with their 1701 club... updates every couple of months so we know that "something" is happening.

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08-21-2011, 08:50 AM	#176
Scott Graham Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,021	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC Yeah that new tooling is expensive. Yay, it's finally going to happen!

08-23-2011, 07:54 PM	#177
Pauleysolo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,084	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC So tired of waiting for mine. Hope they come through.

08-26-2011, 12:38 AM	#178
Mr Walker Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 58	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC An update at last, but still not even an indication on when the ETA for shipping is! Why is it so many companies forget about the tiny, easy things to do, like mass emails to customers updating them on the products they have laid deposits down on?

08-26-2011, 06:32 AM	#180
Qrest Fourstar formerly Paul Heaberlin Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 760	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC Irregardless of a rebelscum update, A Monthly newsletter(at least) would ease allot of peoples' concerns.

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10-26-2011, 07:29 PM	#184
Mr Walker Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 58	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC Any word on shipping date for this bad boy?

10-27-2011, 11:18 PM	#185
Jedi-72 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,303	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC I wouldn't hold my breath for 2011. Weren't they originally supposed to ship LAST Christmas? Based on the deafening silence, I'd guess minimally end of the 1st quarter 2012. What about that Vader? Last estimate I heard on that was that it would probably start shipping in August or early September of this year because there was so little work involved in producing them. But, again, oppressive silence.

10-28-2011, 03:44 AM	#186
Noumcea Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Australia - out in the bush Posts: 94	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC Here is a thought. Instead of some people giving justifications for the delay in the manufacturing of the product, and others complaining about the lack of communications, why don't all of you have placed a pre-order send the manufacturer a message about your displeasure. Do it within 24 hours to let them know you are serious. It is amzing how a company will respond to a mass of complaints received in short time span. For those of you who paid the deposit over a year ago, request a reduction in the final cost of the model. No doubt the manufacturer has made some interest from the money that was sent to their account. It doesn't matter if they have had to spend a supposedly ridiculous amount for re-tooling. They should have had a business model in place to account for delays and the like and you, the person who gave them the deposit to bring the project to fruition should not be penalised. It is simple economics and business management. Without a plan to account for problems and contingincies, the buyer will be the one who wears the end cost. Sorry for my diatribe but, I am tired of seeing this type of business model being used - pay now and get something sometime in the future. If a manufacturer cannot self finance a project but relies upon pre-payments to make the product there is in my opinion, a lack of a business a business model and due diligence. This is regardless as to how fantastic the end product may be. Always buy after the product has been manufactured.

10-28-2011, 04:09 AM	#187
3phase Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 79	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC Sending emails is futile still haven’t received an answer from about 9 months ago. Hope the wait is worth it.

10-31-2011, 09:37 AM	#191
Clutch I be got no weapon! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Basement Posts: 6,290	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC They know they've gotten you by the short n' curlies. So suck it up and wait.

10-31-2011, 11:07 AM	#192
jkno Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: România, Transilvania Posts: 459	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC Intelighentzia unora ma lasa rece The problem with eFX is the lack of communication not the quality of the product. And also maybe their way in handling the Vader Legend from the point of view of non-US customers. But that is another story.

01-08-2012, 12:14 AM	#194
imaginager On Motorcycle Sabbatical Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: United States Posts: 1,670	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC Not trying to stir the pot, but has any representative from EFX posted on any forum since last September (2011)? Was the BSG Colonial Pilot Helmet before or after September? It's difficult to tell when updates occur on their website...

01-08-2012, 02:43 AM	#195
jkno Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: România, Transilvania Posts: 459	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC eFX has been posting on Rebelscum but not relating to TIE Fighter.

01-08-2012, 03:51 AM	#196
Tsophika T-16 Bush Pilot Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 123	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC Only about helmets in the props forum. I haven't heard anything about the TIE either. Craig

01-08-2012, 06:50 AM	#197
Scott Graham Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,021	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC I saw a vendor list it as delivered in March now. EFX Bryan is a member here and should be able to give an update, but probably hasn't because it still isn't known.

01-09-2012, 02:41 PM	#198
MrFlavaFlave Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 26	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC This is going to be awesome for 2012.

01-09-2012, 03:23 PM	#199
imaginager On Motorcycle Sabbatical Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: United States Posts: 1,670	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC An optimist! I like your style!

01-09-2012, 09:24 PM	#200
Jedi Dade Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Langhorne, PA - just outside of Philadelphia Posts: 1,595	Re: eFX TIE fighter at SDCC it is getting to be too long... some updates are in order even to say that the factory burned down and rhey had to start over - or something... progrss pics, prototypes and ther flaws corrected - something similar to wht Round 2 is doing with their 1701 club... updates every couple of months so we know that "something" is happening. Jedi Dade

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