exoray
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So, what's QMX got up their sleeve?
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sovietcollector
New Member
It was probably stupid for QMX to announce stuff before they had a manufacturer. But I guess I will give them a second chance. I just ordered a set of tags from them. I aways wanted a set with my name on them since the I saw them in the Mini. How at least they are Solid Brass and not "metal, plated in bronze." So in the end we are getting better mad tags.
ReturningSon
Well-Known Member
Yeah, a 40% price cut should be MANDATORY when a company takes away the:
Plaque,
Velvet Tray
Stand
and Limited Edition numbering
of a piece so that "40%" price decrease is not really a plus in my book!
Plaque,
Velvet Tray
Stand
and Limited Edition numbering
of a piece so that "40%" price decrease is not really a plus in my book!
101radioman
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by joatrash
Packaging= all my packaging sits in my closet, unless it's a nice wooden display box that looks like it came from the show, I don't need it. (Was this ever actually promised?)
Yep...
Quote:
To enhance the value of your Mal pistol replica,
each model will come in a beautiful presentation
package, featuring the Serenity logo and a velvet-
lined tray.
And Just where in that quote did it say anything about wood box.
Might be just me but all iit says if display box and velvet lined tray.
This hacking on QMX is about as sad as the *****ing going on in the whitearmor board about the lineage of the white armor.
Packaging= all my packaging sits in my closet, unless it's a nice wooden display box that looks like it came from the show, I don't need it. (Was this ever actually promised?)
Yep...
Quote:
To enhance the value of your Mal pistol replica,
each model will come in a beautiful presentation
package, featuring the Serenity logo and a velvet-
lined tray.
And Just where in that quote did it say anything about wood box.
Might be just me but all iit says if display box and velvet lined tray.
This hacking on QMX is about as sad as the *****ing going on in the whitearmor board about the lineage of the white armor.
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exoray
Master Member
Originally Posted by joatrash
Packaging= all my packaging sits in my closet, unless it's a nice wooden display box that looks like it came from the show, I don't need it. (Was this ever actually promised?)
Yep...
Quote:
To enhance the value of your Mal pistol replica,
each model will come in a beautiful presentation
package, featuring the Serenity logo and a velvet-
lined tray.
And Just where in that quote did it say anything about wood box.
Might be just me but all iit says if display box and velvet lined tray.
This hacking on QMX is about as sad as the *****ing going on in the whitearmor board about the lineage of the white armor.
Sheesh... Talk about being taken out of context...
joatrash was asking if the packaging was supposed to be included (he was referencing my previous post), and he was making a point that unless it was wood he didn't care that they took it away... I simply clarified that yes the packaging was supposed to be included, not that it was supposed to be wood...
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motivealloy
Well-Known Member
You will love the BSG Artisan Dog tags! I got mine a couple of days ago. They are well made as well as being nice and heavy. Also, the metal tin can be displayed. I have a super low number, 100008 (basically order #8). I'm guessing they are assigning serials in numerical order starting from 100000.
QMx is really getting their stuff together. I'm glad to support them. :thumbsup
sovietcollector
New Member
It was sort of a hard choice to make. But I guess the desire to have tags of my own won. Actually I Intend to wear them. I guess in the end what QMX may or may have not done does not matter as long as everyone is happy.
Birdie
Master Member
If you are taking into account the finished gun that Carbrige is showing,then I couldn't disagree more.
Many of the paint-jobs I've seen on RPM member's Mal's have been damn beautiful, and leagues above what I'm seeing in those pics.
Cheerlead the damn thing all you want, but man, that's just crazy talk! :lol
I just got my personalized tags too a few days ago! I got an awesome #100001!
Exoray is correct. I wrote the "wooden box" thing to illustrate that I don't need a printed cardboard Serenity-styled box. For what it's worth, I think the box it does come in looks pretty good... for a paper box that is. It does kind of convey an authentic feeling. But I'll allow there is something... luxurious... about opening up a MR purchase and lifting the brank spanking new prop out of it's foam-protected box.
Well... then let's talk crazy! I consider myself a humble adept at making things look shiny with an airbrush, rattlecan, blowtorch or what have you, and in my experience, paint always looks like paint in real life, even though it might photograph great. And that is in no way intended to belittle the talents of everyone that paints their props, just a statement that paint has its limitations. I'm not into the bluing/browning methods 'cause I want my pistol to be good'n'yella'! From Cabridge's pics I think:
-faux wooden grips could look better with a couple of extra washes
-brass parts look nice and evenly shiny, showing bright metal "hot spots" in the way light reflects. The "even" part is, in my opinion, interesting and important- it looks like the thing is that color all the way through which is an illusion that paint doesn't give when viewed in real life. It remains to be seen whether or not the shine holds up when not being photographed, so I'll reserve final judgment until I get my gun. One thing that the cold-cast method should have going for it that paint can't match is durability. I'm always extra careful with my painted props even though I often seal them with a two-part clear automotive topcoat.
-silvery bits look a little dull
-molded-in screws could do with some blackening. The gold color makes 'em look fake.
-the gun as a whole looks manufactured, not "fan-made", which is kind of a plus to me, for some reason (maybe more crazy talk?).
I remember paying about a hundred bucks for Phil's raw casting of the Firefly version, so compared to that, this is still a pretty good deal (especially coming from a company). On the other hand, you can get a full-metal MR Rebel Trooper blaster with display case and everything for just over two-hundred these days, so I guess everything is relative. Maybe I'm just glad to get a couple of Verse props that I don't have to work on for months.
Bwaaah! :thumbsup
ReturningSon
Well-Known Member
yeah, still waiting for the pistol.....I just wonder what the price tag will be on the all metal MAL pistol they will be releasing shortly...If its anything over $500, I will shoot myself....
Someone mentioned something about $750 but it hasn't been officially announced or confirmed, so it's anyones guess at the moment. I too am hoping for a maximum of 500... especially if it's gonna be made out of "soft/white metal".
yeah, still waiting for the pistol.....I just wonder what the price tag will be on the all metal MAL pistol they will be releasing shortly...If its anything over $500, I will shoot myself....
Joker
Well-Known Member
I reported earlier here that they have a stand available for $21 but there's still nothing about it on the QMx website.
Changed my pre-order I've had since March to the stunt version and asked a couple questions and was told shipping will be $17 for a total of $166 and I'll be notified by USPS when my order is about to ship. Yes USPS, not UPS.
E-mailed sgcases.net yesterday and asked if he'll be offering a stand and case anytime soon or if it will be a special order, waiting to hear back.
Changed my pre-order I've had since March to the stunt version and asked a couple questions and was told shipping will be $17 for a total of $166 and I'll be notified by USPS when my order is about to ship. Yes USPS, not UPS.
E-mailed sgcases.net yesterday and asked if he'll be offering a stand and case anytime soon or if it will be a special order, waiting to hear back.
oldzey
Sr Member
Just got an e-mail from QmX:
"Mal Pistol Countdown – 48 Hours To Go"
"New images Now Online"
http://www.quantummechanix.com/Mal%20Stunt%20Gallery.html
"Mal Pistol Countdown – 48 Hours To Go"
"New images Now Online"
http://www.quantummechanix.com/Mal%20Stunt%20Gallery.html
ReturningSon
Well-Known Member
I guess QMX is allowing, for $30 extra, customers to get a signature "display card" to be signed by Nathan Fillon at creation on Saturday....That might be worth it....
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