NECA Releasing Prop Portal Gun
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Kestre
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It will be cheaper to buy a NECA version unless you do a primarily floral foam encased gun with no electronics and you have some materials on hand. It will take you waaay less time 
That's my opinion. YMMV
Again, I think modding the NECA gun is a great use for it. Firefly-Portal crossbreed? My Little Pony gun? Do a porcelain crackle coat all over it? Sounds awesome!
That's my opinion. YMMV
Again, I think modding the NECA gun is a great use for it. Firefly-Portal crossbreed? My Little Pony gun? Do a porcelain crackle coat all over it? Sounds awesome!
Yeah, I could have bought an army of NECA guns for the cost I put into making the original parts for my Portal gun. But really it all depends on what materials you use and what you can do yourself. The laser cut parts alone cost me more than the NECA version, but you could just cut all those things by hand. I had to hire a machinist to mill the barrel and other parts, which he gave me a deal on and let me pay it off in trade equivalent to a few NECA's, but maybe you have your own lathe or could use cheaper techniques to accomplish similar results.
But factor in your time as well. If you are not a stickler for accuracy and don't mind the reported construction quality, it's probably more cost effective to go for the NECA. But that is assuming the price point stays at $130.
But factor in your time as well. If you are not a stickler for accuracy and don't mind the reported construction quality, it's probably more cost effective to go for the NECA. But that is assuming the price point stays at $130.
mistersh0w
New Member
I just got an email from Entertainment Earth that states:
Anyone else get this?
Anyone else get this?
mistersh0w
New Member
I can't find any news about this at all, anywhere... Apparently EE removed the item from their site on Friday (3/9). Not a peep on any forums. Anyone who ordered from BBTS get any emails?
Crank729
Sr Member
Yep, got my turret flashlight today and also got this email. They charged me shipping for ALL items.. and now have said they're not getting *additional* shipments of the gun... even though the bloody website said they weren't getting this in till MAY.
I sent an email asking what the heck is going on and if they're going to refund me part of the stupidly high amount of money they charged me for shipping.
I'm not holding my breath for a response.
I sent an email asking what the heck is going on and if they're going to refund me part of the stupidly high amount of money they charged me for shipping.
I'm not holding my breath for a response.
mistersh0w
New Member
What's "MiM"?
Do you think NECA just over estimated the amount of units to allocate to 3rd party sellers? Or is this thing being cancelled across the board?
I'm going to take my chances preordering elsewhere, is it worth it?
Wow, so Entertainment Earth responded to my inquiry:
Dear <me>,
Thank you for your follow up. Our apologies for any inconvenience. The manufacturer NECA solicited this item to Entertainment Earth just about a month ago, as an piece they were going to be releasing in 2012. However, as of last Friday they have withdrawn the item without any specifics. They simply stated that they were having issues with the item and were no longer planning on making it for the foreseeable future. The item was never produced, and to the best of our knowledge will not be delivered to any retailer at this time. Again, we are sorry for this issue arising with your Entertanment Earth order, however this decision was made exclusively by the manufacturer and affected all potential retailers of this item. Please be assured that we have already logged a protest with NECA.
The pro-rated shipping charged for this merchandise when the other items in this order were shipped will be refunded within 24 hours.
Please feel free to contact us at any time with any issues as they arise. Thank you for your interest in Entertainment Earth.
Sincerely,
<Person from Client Services>
Dear <me>,
Thank you for your follow up. Our apologies for any inconvenience. The manufacturer NECA solicited this item to Entertainment Earth just about a month ago, as an piece they were going to be releasing in 2012. However, as of last Friday they have withdrawn the item without any specifics. They simply stated that they were having issues with the item and were no longer planning on making it for the foreseeable future. The item was never produced, and to the best of our knowledge will not be delivered to any retailer at this time. Again, we are sorry for this issue arising with your Entertanment Earth order, however this decision was made exclusively by the manufacturer and affected all potential retailers of this item. Please be assured that we have already logged a protest with NECA.
The pro-rated shipping charged for this merchandise when the other items in this order were shipped will be refunded within 24 hours.
Please feel free to contact us at any time with any issues as they arise. Thank you for your interest in Entertainment Earth.
Sincerely,
<Person from Client Services>
Monsters In Motion. An online retailer.
mistersh0w
New Member
Thank you. I guess it's a lost cause to try and preorder elsewhere with what Jaedena just posted...
I wonder if there's licensing issues with NECA? I really wanted a retail version of this gun dernit!
Contec
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