LOKI14U2C
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**BUCKLE UPDATE **
Here is a copy of the email I received from MAKEFAST in regards to there buckle.
**Good morning
Thank you for your enquiry, and apologies if you have been in discussion already with the sales team.
Following the release of the latest Batman film, we have become aware that two of our products have been used on The Batman’s utility belt.
A heavily modified version of our MF range has been used as the main buckle on the belt with one of our standard stainless triangles with nylon bar hanging beneath.
Unfortunately since the buckles were supplied to the studio in 2019, they have since been discontinued and all stocks sold, but we are currently looking at a short production run depending on demand.
To add to this, the tooling for the moulded parts has been destroyed.
Had the film launched on time, it is likely that we would still have the stock or the manufacturing capability!
If we are able to satisfy commercial requirements in terms of quantity required and lead times, it is likely that we would be able to create a short production run to meet current requirements. However the minimum viable manufacturing quantity is potentially 250 units.
The price is anticipated to be approximately £30.00 ex VAT per buckle, however we are still awaiting costings for the moulded parts before we confirm this.
We are currently unsure of lead times but assume that it could be at least 8 weeks from confirmation.
As I am sure you are aware, the buckle was heavily modified once it left our factory.
These modifications include additional rivets to the front (we are unsure if these are real or imitation), re-shaped stainless to the left, re-shaped grip to the top which has also be re-coloured as well as re-shaped (and re-coloured) release buttons.
None of these modifications will be carried out
There were two buckles in the range – 40mm (MF-40-300A) and 50mm (MF-50-300A). For the avoidance of doubt, we are only investigating the manufacture of the 50mm version
The 0141B triangle is a standard item but we are currently showing nil stock in the UK with a lead time of approximately 5-6 weeks from order.
However we are able to offer a variant which is the 0141BEB which is painted black.
There are currently 106 in stock and the price will be £3.00 ex VAT each.
Carriage will be payable on all orders (in addition to minimum order value of £25.00 ex VAT).
Here is a copy of the email I received from MAKEFAST in regards to there buckle.
**Good morning
Thank you for your enquiry, and apologies if you have been in discussion already with the sales team.
Following the release of the latest Batman film, we have become aware that two of our products have been used on The Batman’s utility belt.
A heavily modified version of our MF range has been used as the main buckle on the belt with one of our standard stainless triangles with nylon bar hanging beneath.
Unfortunately since the buckles were supplied to the studio in 2019, they have since been discontinued and all stocks sold, but we are currently looking at a short production run depending on demand.
To add to this, the tooling for the moulded parts has been destroyed.
Had the film launched on time, it is likely that we would still have the stock or the manufacturing capability!
If we are able to satisfy commercial requirements in terms of quantity required and lead times, it is likely that we would be able to create a short production run to meet current requirements. However the minimum viable manufacturing quantity is potentially 250 units.
The price is anticipated to be approximately £30.00 ex VAT per buckle, however we are still awaiting costings for the moulded parts before we confirm this.
We are currently unsure of lead times but assume that it could be at least 8 weeks from confirmation.
As I am sure you are aware, the buckle was heavily modified once it left our factory.
These modifications include additional rivets to the front (we are unsure if these are real or imitation), re-shaped stainless to the left, re-shaped grip to the top which has also be re-coloured as well as re-shaped (and re-coloured) release buttons.
None of these modifications will be carried out
There were two buckles in the range – 40mm (MF-40-300A) and 50mm (MF-50-300A). For the avoidance of doubt, we are only investigating the manufacture of the 50mm version
The 0141B triangle is a standard item but we are currently showing nil stock in the UK with a lead time of approximately 5-6 weeks from order.
However we are able to offer a variant which is the 0141BEB which is painted black.
There are currently 106 in stock and the price will be £3.00 ex VAT each.
Carriage will be payable on all orders (in addition to minimum order value of £25.00 ex VAT).
