Agentsmith350
Active Member
Yup , You guys have confirmed it for me , Ive requested a different pair.
Nike MAG replicas (V2 and V3 only)
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Yup , You guys have confirmed it for me , Ive requested a different pair.
Been testing out display ideas. I got one of those levitation display stands from Amazon. There are cooler ones on Alibaba, but I didn't want to go through the hassle.
Anyway, the mag is too heavy for one magnet, but it was able to hold up the back end when the front was supported. So I'm going to order another one to see if they hold up. I'm not sold on this look for my display.
My other idea is wrapping a podium in stainless steel wrap to give it a DeLorean look, and top it off with a UV protected acrylic top.
The floating display is kinda cool for lightweight items, like this fight club soap:
Anyway, the mag is too heavy for one magnet, but it was able to hold up the back end when the front was supported. So I'm going to order another one to see if they hold up. I'm not sold on this look for my display.
My other idea is wrapping a podium in stainless steel wrap to give it a DeLorean look, and top it off with a UV protected acrylic top.
The floating display is kinda cool for lightweight items, like this fight club soap:
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I feel like some people are grossly unaware of the price modded V2s were going for if $600 for a pair of shoes is some astronomical price.
There's a reason why our little group that was so unified before is now fractured and seems more combative. It's a little thing I think I'll call the Completion-Divergence Paradox, and it's something that happens with ALL props eventually.
The CDP is essentially this: when there are no good replicas on the market, then whatever is out there will do because we're all suffering together. So because of that, we deal with "good enough."
Then, either more details are discovered or a newer, more accurate replica comes out, which gets us used to the idea of choice. We become more aware of the differences between versions of the prop and its replicas, and for the first time we are not all suffering together. "Close enough" is no longer good enough, and people attempt to get even closer.
As luck would have it there is usually another round of improvements or discoveries which again fractures the group. Now you have three different tribes, and a replica approaching 100% accuracy, but by this point, everyone has dug into the details, has a favorite version of the prop, has a favorite replica, so if a final replica is 95% accurate, moving 1% closer to someone else's ideal moves the percentage 1% AWAY from your ideal.
Now this movement is barely noticeable when dealing with replicas in the 50-75% accurate range and below because you're still nowhere near complete accuracy. However when you can see the finish line in sight and every detail matters, you suddenly start to keep score. For every point another tribe gets, you feel like you've lost one.
You can watch this cycle happen with everything. Kylo Ren helmets, Star-Lord Blasters, and the grand daddy of the all: Vader helmets!
Sure, when nothing on the market is perfect, using a voice changing Kylo helmet is celebrated. If you used one after The Rocketeer's first run, you'd get looked at funny. Now with another run and a MUCH more accurate helmet being put out, people who have the voice changer are looked at sideways and suddenly the discussion of "idealized" versus "screen accurate" comes into play.
Star-Lord Blasters saw the pattern follow: 3D printed inaccurate run, Nerf gun repaints, scratch replica runs.
And Vader helmets saw the dissection and discussion of everything from peculiarities of the asymmetry to the C-scar, to the two-tone paint job, to the idealized Sith bucket...and these battles will continue forever. But when the first replica helmets came out, everyone was just a kid again, enjoying the joy of getting close to an ideal. But the problem with an ideal is that it is almost never achievable... and that's sort of the place where we are all spinning our wheels.
The same people who said "I'd gladly pay $500 for a 90% accurate shoe" are now saying that this 95% accurate shoe should be $250 before they buy it.
The same people who were happy with the original V1 K-Mags, now won't be happy until some feature seen in a frame or two of the movie appears on these.
The same people who wished they would make a non-electronic version are now bemoaning that the electronics are inherently fragile.
We didn't realize it, but we were lucky that our little community went for so long without any Mag replicas. Before Mark Poon's run, we were all merely unified in our love of a prop. Now look at us...
Just a little food for thought.
-Nick
There's a reason why our little group that was so unified before is now fractured and seems more combative. It's a little thing I think I'll call the Completion-Divergence Paradox, and it's something that happens with ALL props eventually.
The CDP is essentially this: when there are no good replicas on the market, then whatever is out there will do because we're all suffering together. So because of that, we deal with "good enough."
Then, either more details are discovered or a newer, more accurate replica comes out, which gets us used to the idea of choice. We become more aware of the differences between versions of the prop and its replicas, and for the first time we are not all suffering together. "Close enough" is no longer good enough, and people attempt to get even closer.
As luck would have it there is usually another round of improvements or discoveries which again fractures the group. Now you have three different tribes, and a replica approaching 100% accuracy, but by this point, everyone has dug into the details, has a favorite version of the prop, has a favorite replica, so if a final replica is 95% accurate, moving 1% closer to someone else's ideal moves the percentage 1% AWAY from your ideal.
Now this movement is barely noticeable when dealing with replicas in the 50-75% accurate range and below because you're still nowhere near complete accuracy. However when you can see the finish line in sight and every detail matters, you suddenly start to keep score. For every point another tribe gets, you feel like you've lost one.
You can watch this cycle happen with everything. Kylo Ren helmets, Star-Lord Blasters, and the grand daddy of the all: Vader helmets!
Sure, when nothing on the market is perfect, using a voice changing Kylo helmet is celebrated. If you used one after The Rocketeer's first run, you'd get looked at funny. Now with another run and a MUCH more accurate helmet being put out, people who have the voice changer are looked at sideways and suddenly the discussion of "idealized" versus "screen accurate" comes into play.
Star-Lord Blasters saw the pattern follow: 3D printed inaccurate run, Nerf gun repaints, scratch replica runs.
And Vader helmets saw the dissection and discussion of everything from peculiarities of the asymmetry to the C-scar, to the two-tone paint job, to the idealized Sith bucket...and these battles will continue forever. But when the first replica helmets came out, everyone was just a kid again, enjoying the joy of getting close to an ideal. But the problem with an ideal is that it is almost never achievable... and that's sort of the place where we are all spinning our wheels.
The same people who said "I'd gladly pay $500 for a 90% accurate shoe" are now saying that this 95% accurate shoe should be $250 before they buy it.
The same people who were happy with the original V1 K-Mags, now won't be happy until some feature seen in a frame or two of the movie appears on these.
The same people who wished they would make a non-electronic version are now bemoaning that the electronics are inherently fragile.
We didn't realize it, but we were lucky that our little community went for so long without any Mag replicas. Before Mark Poon's run, we were all merely unified in our love of a prop. Now look at us...
Just a little food for thought.
-Nick
i have a feeling you are not that keen on these V3s lol
you ou have basically given the definition of Chinese knock offs which has been established pros and cons many times on this thread and i think the overal vote was we expect problems , we know customer service isn't priority number 1 and that they are knock offs so they is no one to complain to about our experiences as buyers. Everyone who bought them knows the score . You clearly arnt keen on them.
i feel you on the foundation side of things. Maybe we could start a donation in here ? I'd be game though Iv already donated a number of times and I'm sure others have.
I would still be happy to again
MrSouthpaw
Sr Member
Gonna be interesting seeing what the price does in the coming months. Especially now that other sellers are starting to emerge.
For me the price was worth the peace of mind that the shoes would actually arrive. And even more of a bonus, you get a say in which pair they send you.
Yeah in this pic it's clear that the clear formula used in the front of the show on the right was from a completely different batch.
Had a left shoe in a pair go out, I charged it and not only didn't work, the charge port came out with the charge adapter
I tried them on only once, and was extremely careful inserting the charger
Yea, my port is definitely lose too and wont charge. I am going to document the whole process of removing the ankle buckle and fixing this and a few other issues to make it easier to charge them. I'll probably do it next week sometime.
SpecillK
Member
Please do kind sir.
davidjones888
Active Member
Hi, fam. Thank you for feedback.
MAG material is exactly same as retail, i think the quality is all same as retail, and the material is very expensive, that is why it is expensive, about the 3 color LED lights, after you use the battery for a while, it will be not so lighting, but next batch we will control the voltage so it will be not a problem. we also sell the MAGS to other supplier too, but can you show me which website sell at 460usd pls?
Egos13
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Do the mags fit in the pressure box?finaly get mine, can finish my shoes pack, will make a shooting with my friend who have a dolorean soon
http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/888402unnamed.jpg
MicroWavezzz
Active Member
Very cool work in progress. Keep us updated!
Egos13
Well-Known Member
can you see if they will replace it?Had a left shoe in a pair go out, I charged it and not only didn't work, the charge port came out with the charge adapter
I tried them on only once, and was extremely careful inserting the charger
FreddyTV
Well-Known Member
Not sure if I can post links here but here it is - how about you give RPF members a 20% discount?
http://www.perfectkicks.hk/nike-air-mag-c-9_35/nike-air-mag-back-to-the-future-p-298/
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To be fair that's a price without shipping, and also "David" uses DHL Express which is one of the fastest reasonable international services.
The RPF discount is a better idea though lol but 20% seems like an awful lot but we can dream huh lol
but then again also...I think we all actually get charged closer to $630-650 after the "bank fees"
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FreddyTV
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Damn are you Team RPF or Team David? Lol
And how do you know that site doesn't include free DHL shipping?
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