Well by that logic you would have no problem with the Mattel hover board and not be disappointed because Mattel actually made it. I understand some things had to be modified for durability, but some things were just for looks.
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Nike MAG replicas (V2 and V3 only)
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Well by that logic you would have no problem with the Mattel hover board and not be disappointed because Mattel actually made it. I understand some things had to be modified for durability, but some things were just for looks.
davidjones888
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when it is ready , you will get email of pics . pls wait for it .
our team will try asap . thx for your order
davidjones888 I think its really cool that you're on here interacting with us and trying to make a more accurate version of the Nike Mag. You wont find most shoe makers will do this.... for what its worth thanks for making a pair available to me and the other RPF members and actually wanting to make a better, more accurate version.
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davidjones888
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@davidjones888 will you release a "no electronic" version for those who don't have the money ? (or sell parts separetly like the soles ?)
Thanks for your time
Thx for your advice . we will consider about it .
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Thank . we will try to fix and make better .
pls wait for it
FreddyTV
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@davidjones888 Hey David - I agree with the rest of the guys - please try to make the EL lights on the midsole brighter and the plastic cover on the heel more clear so that we can see the green, yellow, and red LEDs more clearly.
Oh and another small detail - how about making the correct size labels for the outside of the boxes?
Thank you
Oh and another small detail - how about making the correct size labels for the outside of the boxes?
Thank you
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Yellow*
OR I would be happy (as I am) by having a fan built LIMITED quantity of an accurate prop.
I think ink that you and Cavx (maybe a couple more people) are the only ones who have a need for an accurate replica of the movie shoe. What you should do is buy this shoe and accuratize it to your liking. Just a thought
davidjones888
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Thanks for your advice . we will try to fix it . Make it better
I don't understand. You say you want an accurate prop, but also say you want a 2011 replica. An accurate prop would be like the screen used. If you want to have a pair like the 2011s then you want a replica of a replica that strayed from its original design.
Personally, I've never said I wanted a screen accurate prop Nike Mag. I honestly like the 2011 release better. To me it's a "idealized version" of the shoe. Much like my Gobler Golden Idol. If I wanted "accurate" props from the movies, all my collection would look like crap. Real props are terribly made pieces of hell. They are cobbled or thrown together with budget and time constraints that limit the maker to what the functionality and aesthetic is. For this "prop" I've always wanted a representation of the prop that is aesthetically similar but yet VERY functional and useable. My Vader, Stormtrooper, Marty McFly jacket and many many many other props I own are in the same category. I don't want a shoe that will be disintegrating and falling apart after a few wears.
MrSouthpaw
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I like the shoe in the movie too. Primarily because looks very comfortable to wear vs pretty much every other version of Mags.
But I would not mod these. I would probably hand-carry them to cons, wear them, and then take them off and hand carry them home.....:lol
But I would not mod these. I would probably hand-carry them to cons, wear them, and then take them off and hand carry them home.....:lol
This is very true. But does blue soles really make them look better? To me it's like if Nike decided to make the laces dark grey or something. Like a main piece just changed an entirely different color. I understand that blue prevents yellowing, but I'm 100% sure a company as large as Nike has the resources to make normal clear soles that are UV resistant. If cavx can do it in his garage, then Nike sure can. Just my 2 cents. People have different tastes.
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MitasTouch I think the slight blue tint looks fine. Very slight, as the 2011 had was great. It always looked WAY more blue in photos than it was in real life. If David could make clear soles that were as UV resistant as blue tinted soles than I'm all for it. But if not, then I'd rather have a slightly less accurate shoe that won't yellow as fast. My opinion.
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NickyMabbs
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Thats not at all why they've used clear soles. Nike did their best to make a use able version of the screen used prop. Now David & his team have done their best to replicate it, because replicating sneakers is what they do, not replicating props.
The whole point of replica sneakers is that they're as close to the retail sneakers as possible, so that if you wear them out & about, people think they're the authentic, i.e. The 2011 Mags.
Screen accuracy is not what the replica manufacturers have been going for since the V2, accuracy towards the RD Mag is what they've been going for. Screen accuracy is what some of us have been going for, those that are interested in props.
If that was the case the we would've seen a half decent example of the original prop pair made before Nike released their 2011 pair, but no, we got the horrendous V1.
We basically got lucky that Nike released these in 2011 & they not only happen to be one of our favourite props from a movie but also turned into the holy grail for sneaker heads, covering both bases.
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Mikey McFly
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I don't believe they need a blue tint at all to delay yellowing. I own jordan DMPs 11s and 6s from 2006. They are 10 years old now and haven't yellowed one bit. Compared to more recent retro jordans I own with blue tint they already shows signs of yellowing and their still dead stock.
OUTATIME1978
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The easiest way preventing yellowing is just store your shoes in a dark place, and avoid any wet if worn outside and obviously direct sunlight. Also new shoes kept for prolonged periods in a box with shoe paper can cause issues as the paper is acidic.
cavx
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David, these images are from the film. Notice the sock toe on the shoes makes the toe look floppy when no foot in the shoe and you can see Michael J Fox's toes sticking up in the other shot. The sock toe does not have a toe cap in between the layers and is way more comfortable to wear with a slim toe design like the MAG.
Please keep the soles clear.
We believe that that white under the clear soles is not paint, rather the actual colour of the rubber that mid sole was made from. The grey and splatter were added later for the movie shoes.
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RVLF
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I think that on this picture, you can see the actual "Power Laced" prop. That's why the lace box got damaged.
Other parts of the shoe are in good condition considering the age (but yeah, they've just been used for some shots and probably only in a static way)
THAT WOULD BE SOMETHING ! (and I guess that everyone here would take 2 pairs of these for Display and wearing - I'll sure do that ! )Davidjones888 said:
