Licensed Pulse Rifle pre-order

[cornhelium]

Hi

I'm with Omega5 and Smally.

To me, the issue is clear: I ordered the PR based on HGC's prototype pics posted last year, none of which displayed any droop, and there is no way I would have put £700 down if they had. The product has been misrepresented.

When mine arrives from PSL I'm going to give it a careful check over and if there is any significant droop I'm afraid it will be return and refund time. I'll use the £700 to buy a set of skis, poles, boots, a roofbox for them and a Hasbro BAT-AT.

...I'd still prefer a PR that shoots straight though. :/

Cheers,
CH

 

[Boshek]

Only fix I'm thinking of right now involves carefully applied heat and a long steel bar... more later.

BY the way the shrouds once removed weigh 4 lbs 9 0z... so add that to your 16 lb hero rifle weight....

M

Let me know. I'm definitely ready to try it.

 

[JOATRASH FX]

That's much too early to say and a bit harsh. Most likely HCG had no knowledge about the droop until now when people start unpacking them. These things are basically straight from the factory. I'm not going to accept a droopy barrel either but lets wait until HCG have had a chance to give an official response on the issue before lighting the torches.

Hi

The product has been misrepresented.


Cheers,
CH

 

[Jack_Fauth]

That's much too early to say and a bit harsh. Most likely HCG had no knowledge about the droop until now when people start unpacking them.

thats totally untrue.....post 52 tells a different tale... http://www.therpf.com/f9/first-images-hollywood-collectible-groups-aliens-marine-production-pulse-rifle-90015/index3.html
HCG sent out 2 pulse rifles for a fan review from a member of this forum. ALOT of people noticed the droop then and it was told to us by the reviewer that it was a camera angle making it look like that. This was a full month before anyone here got thier order even charged for the last payment. this could have been addressed then!
I also have a droopy Brown Bess and am not happy.
Has anyone noticed that not one comment has been left here by HCG after months of us waiting for this. It is apparent that they are watching this thread but have no "offical" comment at this time.:thumbsdown
If everyone was perfectly happy they would be here like proud parents.
Jack

 

[JOATRASH FX]

I will be very angry if I get a droopy one... I'm not paying 1K for a wonky rifle. However, has it been proven that the review rifle DOES have the droop? It may well have it, but there IS also very clear lens distortion in those images. We also don't know for certain that they were made of the problem before now unless I missed someone stating that they contacted them about the barrel in the review copy (which I may have since the thread is 33 pages long).

Now, if they keep sending them out now despite several people e-mailing them then yes, that would be a clear case of misrepresentation. Most likely it will take them a few days to gather facts and come up with a solution so it's not surprising they haven't made any statements yet (and I doubt they're in the office checking e-mails during the weekend). I'm just saying let's give them a fair chance to respond. Yes, they are also watching this thread, but i wouldn't bet on them checking it every ten minutes like some of us... or even every day.

If we haven't heard squat by, say Wednsday, THEN we can start the dipping of torches in oil. I too ordered my PR right at the very beginning and will be VERY disappointed if it doesn't turn out to be great.

thats totally untrue.....post 52 tells a different tale... http://www.therpf.com/f9/first-imag...rine-production-pulse-rifle-90015/index3.html
HCG sent out 2 pulse rifles for a fan review from a member of this forum. ALOT of people noticed the droop then and it was told to us by the reviewer that it was a camera angle making it look like that. This was a full month before anyone here got thier order even charged for the last payment. this could have been addressed then!
I also have a droopy Brown Bess and am not happy.
Has anyone noticed that not one comment has been left here by HCG after months of us waiting for this. It is apparent that they are watching this thread but have no "offical" comment at this time.:thumbsdown
If everyone was perfectly happy they would be here like proud parents.
Jack

 

[Megamicrofish]

The original PR's did indeed have the "droop". Does this change anybody's opinion ?






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[BrundelFly]

Another example...of making an EXACT copy of a REAL prop.

And...everyone complains. Most people dont realize how MOST REAL props really look.
What you see on screen, is 9 out of 10, NOT what it looks like in your hands.

I have handled SO many iconic movie props, and allI could think of is..."What a POS'.

Everyone here wants ACCURACY!!! However, you want accuracy to the image in your head. What you THINK the prop looks like. Guess what?

NEWS FLASH: AINT GONNA HAPPEN. Cant be Done!

The only accuracy you can get, is what the prop really looked like, and well, see comments above about my opinion on most props.

You just cant please everyone in the industry of prop reproduction.
How could you? Lets face it, almost every thing from the movies is based on fiction and or fantasy, even if the prop is made from real items.

The OTHER irony,
IF they had made a Perfectly straight, and a more idealized version, half of you would complain that it didnt droop like the real ones.

DOH!!!

 

[Simmon M]

That pic is great Mega!

The original PR's did indeed have the "droop" does this change anybody's opinion ?






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[cosmic_x]

Another example...of making an EXACT copy of a REAL prop.

And...everyone complains. Most people dont realize how MOST REAL props really look.
What you see on screen, is 9 out of 10, NOT what it looks like in your hands.

I have handled SO many iconic movie props, and allI could think of is..."What a POS'.

Everyone here wants ACCURACY!!! However, you want accuracy to the image in your head. What you THINK the prop looks like. Guess what?

NEWS FLASH: AINT GONNA HAPPEN. Cant be Done!

The only accuracy you can get, is what the prop really looked like, and well, see comments above about my opinion on most props.

You just cant please everyone in the industry of prop reproduction.
How could you? Lets face it, almost every thing from the movies is based on fiction and or fantasy, even if the prop is made from real items.

The OTHER irony,
IF they had made a Perfectly straight, and a more idealized version, half of you would complain that it didnt droop like the real ones.

DOH!!!

lol Frank, that was really nice

 

[The_Blues]

Very good post! Droop or not - just cant wait till I get my hands on it. Unfortunately my dealer informed my about another delay, so I will have to wait until the beginning of october. This is turning out to be rather straining.

 

[Shado4]

That pic is great Mega!

The droop to me looks like it is actually on the perforated upper cage & Spas assembly rather than the barrel itself - or is it my eyesight?

 

[Zombie Killer]

Actually that prop has very little barrel drop. It looks like that because the shrouds are not straight. The barrel is pretty straight with the receiver.

 

[noble]

The stunt rifles may have droop, but

the hero (firing rifles) do not.

SEE MY POST ON PAGE 32.

Also, Every Rifle used in the movie is slightly different.


What's the diameter of the upper barrel on the HCG?


The biggest issue is the barrel diameter on a hero rifle is
quite large. (18-19mm)


Most replica rifles are incorrectly built with a skinner barrel.

Curious to know the barrel diameter on the stunt rifles.

 

[Delmustator]

The original PR's did indeed have the "droop". Does this change anybody's opinion ?

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The SPAS is drooping, not the barrel. That looks like they just didn't align the SPAS correctly. In our case, the barrel is actually drooping (which is bad). The breech to the barrel tip should be straight.

 

[propstuf]

Based on the photos circulating of the production HCGs, it looks like the entire front assembly (SPAS and barrel) is drooping. You can tell because the SPAS appears to pull away diagonally from the lower (horizontal) leading edge of the shrouds, where it should touch or at least be parallel.

That said, a droop of a few degrees shouldn't be that noticeable in day to day handling - photos are another thing entirely, of course! I'd be more concerned about those models where owners have noted that the front assebly "rattles" or "shimmies." That suggests a unique manufacturing defect.

No word on mine yet - will add to the updates as soon as it is received.

 

[Luke Skyvader]

This is how the prototype was presented on their website and in videos. It was nice and straight..What happened?
Pulse Rifle Image Gallery

I made my purchase based on the description and photos provided by Hollywood Collectibles regardless of what the real prop looks like.

I see no disclaimers.

I understand what others are saying when they state "you wanted a prop replica" but I believe given a choice of a droopy "replica" or a straight "idealized" version most folks here would say screw accuracy.

My 2 cents

 

[Sidewinder]

I'd suggest that (on the real prop pic at least) its not droop of the SPAS, but that it's been mounted too high at the rear and the shroud has been shoved up at the front half to meet it.

SAS

 

[Luke Skyvader]

I was just reviewing my post and was staring at the picture. Really people look at what they offered and look at what being received. It's a joke!!

 

[noble]

LIVE FIRE vs. STUNT = DIFFERENT

 

[Zenwalker]

On that picture of the real 'stunt' PR it looks as though the shroud is misaligned/ bent, not the barrel or grenade launcher.

On the HCG it looks more like the barrel is hanging down from the shrouds, a totally different thing altogether.