NickyMabbs
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I've just been told that every now & again the Reebok UK site shows a size 11 & 12 as available. Probably just a glitch but maybe it's worth keeping an eye on.
On target here. List them at $426 a pair, but make a crap load. These would sell because people like collecting things from movies - look at all of us.
On a side note, I saw YouTube video where a guy states he would do anything to own these, then complains about the $800 listing on eBay. Hang on, didn't he say he'd "do anything"? Hmmm, clearly not.
I have an online friend in France that is a die hard sneaker head. His collection is amazing. He has the real NIKE MAG, original 1989 and 2016 re-issue NIKE AIR PRESSURE (probably one of the most sort after sneakers ever released) and yet he missed out on the STOMPERS due to the limited release numbers.
He had to buy them "re-sold" for a much higher price. Does he care? I don't think so, because now he has them. I'm sure he would have preferred to pay the listed retail, but he accepts that 426 pair world wide wasn't going to be enough to even scratch the surface of the fan base here. He is a collector, and he would do what ever it took to get them. Good on him. I asked him to post a photo of them next to the MAG to show how tall they are. Pretty neat and I am happy for him and every one that got them.
I've noticed in both the film and stills, that the fronts gape when Ripley bends or kneels and I think a single strap would be more secure.
Dear Kristen,
Firstly, allow me to congratulate you on the editing of your last post, in which you called me a "jerk" – Much appreciated.
I don't really have the time or inclination to engage in a public slagging match with you, this was not my intention so please receive this in the context in which it is meant. I will however, run through the comments you have made & attempt to set the record straight, as you have already an opinion of me that I would like to alter.
I initially commented on this thread, when one member in particular, decided it was acceptable behaviour to contact an eBay seller of the Stompers, then call him & I quote, a "piece of ******" & "cancer of humanity". I'm not certain if these posts still exist, but this was the state of affairs at the time.
Now, I understand that many of you are up in arms due to the fact that you didn't manage to secure a pair & are true 'Alien' fans, however, if anyone sees this type of abuse as acceptable, then there is something drastically wrong. Whilst I'm fairly sure most of you would agree with this, it seemed to go unnoticed, which is when I decided to comment.
Apparently, it is the general consensus on this thread, that nearly everyone who buys to make a profit at re-sale, is the lowest form of humanity. I was merely pointing out this is not the case & is an unfair & narrow-minded assumption to make.
I don't disagree that more effort should have been made for the true fans to be able to obtain a pair, but this is the fault of Reebok, not those lucky, savvy or wealthy enough to be in the position of ownership.
As I’ve mentioned in a few posts, I was fortunate enough to obtain both 'Ripley's' & 'Bishop's' versions, which are two very different shoes as you know. I was repeatedly asked the question, did you buy two pairs to sell one at profit? Paraphrased, I answered - No, because they're two different pairs, a set if you like, so why sell one?
This wasn't understood by some, yet the complexity of the answer is hardly mind-boggling.
I did also say that at some point, I may decide to put them on eBay. Some of you might not like the fact that I may do this, yet, that still wouldn't give you the right to abuse me for doing so, which is the point in question & the whole basis of this conversation.
Some sellers may have more important uses for the money & buying to sell is a means of survival. It is their right & should suffer no abuse as a consequence.
You stated that I have implied my education level is higher than that of some members posting on this thread.
Not at any point have I suggested anything of the sort.
The original comment which has triggered your incorrect statement, was the explanation of 'analogy', conveyed in a condescending manner to me, in which I replied that I didn't require the 'remedial education'. I am not deficient in the understanding of this word, therefore, I do not require an explanation. Nowhere however, have I suggested that I am more educated than anyone else.
You stated that you have not used an "inflamatory" tone in anything you have said to me. I beg to differ.
Your first post had the words "Look... don't say you didn't if you did. It's that simple", followed by an immediate second post, stating that you're raising the level of education by highlighting the error in my spelling of the word 'absurd'. - If that's not set to incite conflict, then what is?
I could point out your error in spelling 'inflammatory' without a double 'M' or criticise your lack of punctuation, but what's the point? I'm sure any of us could pick holes in each other's posts, but why bother? It's child's play. You don't know me & I don't know you, yet we have an assumption of each other based on a few choice words.
Bottom line is, we all have one thing in common & that's a love of film & props. We should all be getting along & sharing knowledge, not abusing perfect strangers because they have something that you want, but don't or can't have.
Finally, I'm sorry that you don't like what I have said, after all, you can't please everybody.
However, I do think it is quite obvious, that the tone & content of your messages which has initiated this conversation between two perfect strangers, was set to incite conflict. So, please, let's not be so self righteous to pretend that this was not the intention.
Let's just all be fans of 'Alien', not call people "pieces of ******" or "jerks" & just chill out & get along.
Peace to everyone & may you all be fortunate enough for Reebok to re-release these *****r's!
damn how cool do they look next to the air mags,just sayin!
Congratulations, they look great :thumbsup
So during production Sigourney really OVER tightened those upper two straps to keep her pants cuffed in and to keep the shoes extremely secure (if you look closely in those shots and stills you can see the the upper straps were actually trimmed with scissors, as there would have been a lot of extra strap hanging off the end). They really deformed when she moved because they were so tight. I have a template for where the strap should be cut if any of you die-hards feel like taking scissors to your new babies to be more "Screen accurate". : p