TotalValenz
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Post by TotalValenz on Oct 24, 2009 16:34:25 GMT -5
Is Warsman still selling heads? I've contacted him a couple of times but have not recieved any replies.
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Post by Y3RP: LA MARAVILLA!!! on Oct 24, 2009 18:00:25 GMT -5
hmmmm, that dont sound like him! does anyone have other contact info besides email. someone should check up on him, to see whats goody with him.
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tazftw888
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Post by tazftw888 on Oct 24, 2009 21:26:16 GMT -5
I've ordered some heads from him as well.
I HOPE nothing is wrong with him, but I do know that he is a teacher and he may be SUPER BUSY with that and his kids.
Last summer it took him several weeks to get my heads delivered and he had free time then.
I would wait a bit longer because he is an honest guy and won't be ripping people off.
If you can't wait, and you can't get in contact with him, then I would suggest doing a Paypal dispute if you ordered heads from him.
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Post by TD#1=My head hurts on Oct 24, 2009 21:28:39 GMT -5
May be he's hard at work with new idea's for heads??
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Post by Midnight: Dark Knight on Oct 25, 2009 18:05:40 GMT -5
I still dont know why he doesnt produce these in larger quantitys. He would be able to fulfill more orders and fulfill them faster. It would also keep the cost down for him and the buyers if he did this. This is the main reason I have yet to place an order.
I dont care how honest he is. I should not have to wait a month for delivery on an item that I am paying over $6 for a head that I have to paint.
This is not to bash warsman. I think the project and work is done very well. Its my opinion it could be run better though.
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Post by kustomkreations on Oct 25, 2009 18:34:50 GMT -5
I still dont know why he doesnt produce these in larger quantitys. He would be able to fulfill more orders and fulfill them faster. It would also keep the cost down for him and the buyers if he did this. This is the main reason I have yet to place an order. I dont care how honest he is. I should not have to wait a month for delivery on an item that I am paying over $6 for a head that I have to paint. This is not to bash warsman. I think the project and work is done very well. Its my opinion it could be run better though. That's because it's not that simple. It's VERY easy to get in over your head doing it. I'm not saying that's what happened to Wars either. It's happens to nearly everyone that attempts it. On other sites you have people Like Viking or Arachnis but, they take long term breaks from the casting. This eliminates mold breakdown, burn out, and back orders. The other thing is, to do it for under what Warsman charges is crazy. For every head that is successful, you might have 3 rejects....and this is using a pressure pot. It's not just a matter of pouring resin into the mold, waiting for it to cure and popping it out. Some of the heads are almost impossible to do because of the long hair but that's another situation. Everyone that I walk through the process backs out or gives up once they receive their supplies. It's neat to have the "rush" feeling of producing your first few heads but it's often downhill after that. It might sound high but the actual fee should be around $10 for a blank and $15 painted. Otherwise there's no incentive. You can't home mass produce and break even in this game when you consider the time involved. Your working for less than minimum wage if you do.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2009 19:36:58 GMT -5
I actually would like to hear if anyone has heard from him or has any info as well. I ordered some heads from him quite a while ago, and I haven't heard anything. I figured I'd just be patient, but now I'm kind of worried b/c I've seen a number of these posts where people can't get in touch with him.
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T-Phunk
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Post by T-Phunk on Oct 25, 2009 21:52:47 GMT -5
I have to agree with Rozz anyone complaining about $6 a head is crazy. If it's too much for you, don't order. This isn't one of those simple, if you don't like it don't buy it posts. Warsman offers a very specific service that 95% of this board could not do, nor would they have the patience for. He is not a corporation with a factory full of underpaid employees working on an assembly line. He is one man, who has a job, is a single father and to top it all off he suffers from chronic migraines. Six dollars is a downright steal.
If someone is concerned with the length their order has taken, then they have a right to reach out to him. His email address is on his order page in order to make paypal payments. Reach out and see what is going on. I would never say something as stupid as just let it go, you got ripped off, because that is crap, but that member has a point this is not the place to make a bunch of accusations. In my limited dealings with Wars he has always been a straight shooter so ask him and find out what's going on. If he doesn't reply then you need to take it up with paypal, but I would sincerely doubt that someone who took the time to offer a service at such low price was secretly out to make his fortune by screwing over fellow collectors six dollars at a time.
To answer Total Valenz, who had just a simple question: I don't know, I haven't heard anything from him lately. Hope he is OK, as soon as I find a job I'd like to order some from him.
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Post by lumania on Oct 25, 2009 21:56:29 GMT -5
I send him some Lucha heads to mold in July. He said he had molded them and would be sending them back. I have not received my originals or the molds. I also sent him money for four heads in August. Again, nothing. I have sent him numerous emails and opened a Paypal dispute, again with negative results.
This whole "he's a teacher, he's a good guy, he's busy" excuse is crap. If he was too busy or ran out of materials, that is one thing. However, he needs to a) respond to emails and b) refund our damn money. Yes, it is possible some emergency befell him. However, it is much more likely that he is a shmuck who took numerous customer's money without completing his side of the deal. It makes me sick so many people are coming to his defense. The facts speak for itself.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2009 22:24:37 GMT -5
Look, I agree that in general, people are extremely impatient with their custom orders. That's why I have waited quite a while, without sending whiny, "urgent" e-mails. After politely "reaching out," I still haven't heard anything. I'm not making any accusations, but this seems like a good place to get information. I personally don't think he was trying to screw people, but I'd like to know what's going on. If nobody knows, then we're on our own. But what's the point of a community like this if we can't at least check with others to see if they have any insight?
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Post by jfinnomore on Oct 26, 2009 8:34:54 GMT -5
Look, I agree that in general, people are extremely impatient with their custom orders. That's why I have waited quite a while, without sending whiny, "urgent" e-mails. After politely "reaching out," I still haven't heard anything. I'm not making any accusations, but this seems like a good place to get information. I personally don't think he was trying to screw people, but I'd like to know what's going on. If nobody knows, then we're on our own. But what's the point of a community like this if we can't at least check with others to see if they have any insight? nobody cares about you doing that, they are just saying you're asking it in the wrong area. The main board is for custom posts only, not questions, not fix ups, not anything other than customs.
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Post by The Madness on Oct 26, 2009 20:36:29 GMT -5
I received 5 heads from Warsman, and only had good experiences with him. I was sending him some Macho Man attire designs to produce cloth outfits, but then he suddenly dropped off the face of the earth.
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samsson
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Post by samsson on Oct 27, 2009 12:49:02 GMT -5
I think that's what really has everybody STEAMED There's been no CONTACT with him at all , from anybody...its like Jakks kidnapped him or something
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Post by PJ on Oct 28, 2009 6:26:22 GMT -5
I had no problems with my orders from him. But unless I just missed it I haven't seen him on any of the boards we post at lately...So it could be something has happened to him and he can't get to a computer? I'm not saying it did, but just a thought.
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mikenorm
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Post by mikenorm on Oct 29, 2009 18:57:46 GMT -5
Maybe the guy is sick maybe he got into an accident and the last thing he is worried about is getting out heads. I'm not making an excuse for Wars. I never ordered a head from him, but I asked him for help when I was learning to make molds. He was more than helpful and got no gains out of it. I dont know his personal situation, but I have two kids. I work a full-time job, coach my sons football team not to mention a host of other crap. I know how to make heads now , and still find it a pain in the ass to find the time to do. For everyone who is concerned maybe you should check his site. I dont know him from a hole in the wall, but I dont think a guy looking to rip people off for $6 a head would take the time out of his busy schedule to help a stranger learn how to do what he was doing and he did that for me. Unless anyone personally knows him youll just have to wait. He could be in a Hospital somewhere. I understand when you get anxious about something, and are looking forward to getting something in the mail and it never comes, its a pain in the ass. That is why I never thought about selling heads, cause all the B S involved. Sorry just wanted to give my two cents. Wars good luck hope your OK.
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Post by Smash Ventura on Oct 30, 2009 19:22:48 GMT -5
geeeezzz i hope hes ok..i have chatted with him a few times even sent him good pics of the ljn aprens to make cloth replicas of for my RSR.. i am finally ready to order some heads and folks saying they have not heard from him in awhile? i hope everything is ok and that he posts and lets everyone know how hes doing
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Post by Chip on Oct 31, 2009 12:55:40 GMT -5
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STING
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Post by STING on Nov 11, 2009 1:20:06 GMT -5
Any news on him yet?
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The Warsman
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Post by The Warsman on Nov 12, 2009 11:54:06 GMT -5
I've ordered some heads from him as well. I HOPE nothing is wrong with him, but I do know that he is a teacher and he may be SUPER BUSY with that and his kids. Last summer it took him several weeks to get my heads delivered and he had free time then. I would wait a bit longer because he is an honest guy and won't be ripping people off. If you can't wait, and you can't get in contact with him, then I would suggest doing a Paypal dispute if you ordered heads from him. Hey, sorry for falling off the face of the earth! I've just been very busy with family and work, I'm always telling myself "next week will slow down" or "I'll try to make time for figure stuff later," but alas, I just don't have the time or energy right now to do much of anything. I have two young kids (I'm a single parent) and some minor nagging health issues (high blood pressure--finally trying to get it under control with meds) that are wearing me down WAY TOO OFTEN! Add to it the fact that I know I'm way behind on people's projects so I told myself to stay away until I get caught up, which, well, I'm just not able to do right now. I think it would be best for me to return any PayPal payments (I haven't checked in awhile, but I didn't notice any payment notices lately) so if you made one send me a PM with the info and I'll refund it ASAP. A few people have 'loaned' me heads to use for customs projects, please contact me via PM here at wrestling figs so I can get those back to you! I know I owe Rozz and Rome heads and items, and at least two other people (you know who you are and what you sent) so PLEASE send me a PM reminding me what you sent and your return address. (Everything has been well taken care of!) Take care, Joel aka Wars
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mikenorm
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Post by mikenorm on Nov 12, 2009 12:01:34 GMT -5
Hey Wars sorry to hear about your minor health issues. I understand the tired part. I have two small kids and am not a single parent and still find it hard to get crapdone. How were you selling your heads( were they just hollowed or did it have the balljoint in it.) The reason I'm asking is maybe I will try and sell some heads if your not going to be doing it for a while. I already have had inquiries about my Terry Funk. If anyone wants me to take over for WARS let me know.
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