ANOVOS issues (ANOVOS ONLY discussion)
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The Force Unleashed.
gman71
Well-Known Member
ggriffaw
Sr Member
What other current prop replica company is doing better?
The more recent Anovos products haven't had the issues with such long delays. They appear to be improving in that area.
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They did not "Start" in these forums, they were and are merely Members.
Sorry to hear what happned to you, I would be upset as well
Sorry to hear what happned to you, I would be upset as well
Weren't the Force Unleshed stormtroopers based on the ROTJ armor?
The recent Battlefront troopers were ROTJ. I don't think the Force Unleashed models were detailed enough to be based on a particular version.
Timmythekid
Sr Member
Saw that Anovos has told customers waiting on a TK kit that there will be a delay as they are making changes to the product. Specifically they're adding options to build either a hero or stunt, including bubble or strip lenses, and they've swapped the awful helmet rigging for something that actually works among other little tweaks. While obviously they're under no obligation, it sure would be nice if they offered those little upgrades to those of us that jumped on first, before there was even a product to look at. :unsure
Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
Tools arrived...
Seems well made. Not "it took 3 years to make these" well made, just well made.
As you can see that ever single piece has copyright screen printing (most likely legal necessity) but at least if you want to you could sand or repaint over it. The Anovos embossed text... didn't need it. The good thing is that these will be hidden for the most part but still. Just another :facepalm.
I'll probably opt to go with a fan provided green cylinder for my ANH setup, but the other pieces are very nicely detailed. FYI: there does not appear to be one piece of metal on these. Eve the little brass looking nut on top of the ANH boxes appear to be plastic.
So after almost 3 years and 4 different shipments (Rig, droid caller, correct ROTJ buckle, and tools) this order is finally complete. Product wise, I feel as if I got a good deal. The amount of parts along with the ability to switch to different versions of the rig plus the ability to adjust sizing using snaps makes this a great buy. I feel you can get better quality fan made belts but you'll pay a lot more plus getting the extra parts to complete will run up the price as well. However if you factor in mental anguish due to inept business practices, this product was not worth it.
As I said in my review when I got the rig, I will purchase from again if items are in stock and/or if they get a better reputation for delivering on or around advertised ETAs.
Seems well made. Not "it took 3 years to make these" well made, just well made.
As you can see that ever single piece has copyright screen printing (most likely legal necessity) but at least if you want to you could sand or repaint over it. The Anovos embossed text... didn't need it. The good thing is that these will be hidden for the most part but still. Just another :facepalm.
I'll probably opt to go with a fan provided green cylinder for my ANH setup, but the other pieces are very nicely detailed. FYI: there does not appear to be one piece of metal on these. Eve the little brass looking nut on top of the ANH boxes appear to be plastic.
So after almost 3 years and 4 different shipments (Rig, droid caller, correct ROTJ buckle, and tools) this order is finally complete. Product wise, I feel as if I got a good deal. The amount of parts along with the ability to switch to different versions of the rig plus the ability to adjust sizing using snaps makes this a great buy. I feel you can get better quality fan made belts but you'll pay a lot more plus getting the extra parts to complete will run up the price as well. However if you factor in mental anguish due to inept business practices, this product was not worth it.
As I said in my review when I got the rig, I will purchase from again if items are in stock and/or if they get a better reputation for delivering on or around advertised ETAs.
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ggriffaw
Sr Member
As far as I know, the wait time hasn't been bad for the more recent products. It will be interesting to see how more complex products like the Kylo Ren costumes go. The Rogue One helmets have been great. I'd be surprised if there are additional items that take multiple years to deliver.
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Darth Fetty
Sr Member
Just received an email update, my TIE Pilot and AT-AT pilot costumes will be shipped between April 3rd and April 10th.
Too bad I'm out of the country till July, and won't see them till then. They'll be shipped to my sister, so I'll ask if she can take some pics.
Too bad I'm out of the country till July, and won't see them till then. They'll be shipped to my sister, so I'll ask if she can take some pics.
Jagjaguwar
Sr Member
Guess I'm going to have to talk to the live chat people again tomorrow. I ordered a Kylo Ren helmet back when the second round of preorders went up, and did a payment plan with last payment in January. Didn't get any notice to pay for shipping until I talked to them on live chat weeks ago, and since I've paid for shipping, nothing has shipped.
Beginning to think that they didn't keep a helmet for me from that batch... :facepalm At this point nothing in this hobby surprises me. :thumbsdown
Beginning to think that they didn't keep a helmet for me from that batch... :facepalm At this point nothing in this hobby surprises me. :thumbsdown
Thestig604
New Member
I can appreciate that Anovos' latest products have been delivered in a more timely manner, however this is not the business of most improved delivery time. Is the fact that other products have been delivered on time, discount my personal experience of waiting 2 years for a stormtrooper helmet kit, or the experience of others waiting 3 years to complete the Solo belt order? It is great that some have had very positive experiences but for the people who have been waiting and continue to wait, those frustrations are real and go largely unaddressed, both by Anovos itself, by failing to address those concerns in a real way and moving the delivery window quarter after quarter, and comments such as this which discount people's experience.
If this company happened to operate in any other market, this model would not be received nearly as well. Fortunately for them, they have a decent product, when it arrives, and people are willing to wait, but that does not make the customer experience any better or the frustration any less legitimate. Complaining does not make the items arrive any faster and neither does making excuses, Anovos should be held to a standard similar to any other business and from my perspective, this is simply not the case. I and others have had, with out a doubt a poor experience and this is simply unacceptable.
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Antiquarian
New Member
Beautifully laid out! May I ask where you got the stands? Also do you have the height measurement for the stands? I am trying to display Darth Vader helmets and I still haven't decided which to use!
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