darkprophet
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Post by darkprophet on Jul 13, 2024 17:46:19 GMT -5
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Post by darkprophet on Jul 13, 2024 17:48:44 GMT -5
Anyone heard of this brand? Any track record to trust? Kinda wish they would have started with someone we don’t already have in BRG, myself. But if they have LJN style homage packaging, I may have to get one.
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Post by jlaf77 on Jul 13, 2024 18:56:25 GMT -5
Looks great. I'm definitely in for these. Interested to see who they make. Great packaging
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Post by Midnight: Dark Knight on Jul 13, 2024 19:15:01 GMT -5
The whole website and name screams fraudulent. The figure is literally a ljn macho with repositioned arms. I’ll see how this plays out but it doesn’t look promising in my opinion
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Post by thep1 on Jul 13, 2024 19:32:21 GMT -5
I came to say about the same as midnight. I need google reviews or testimonials and such about this company. Looks like they straight up stole Paul's web design, in a fishy way. That they provided no packaging or major details is weird. That it ships in December, only 5 months away, means that the figure should be done so we should know the packaging.
I will definitely keep my eye on it and check back in December because I am like you in my love and soft spot for LJNs, but am ultra leery about this figure and "company".
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Post by Midnight: Dark Knight on Jul 13, 2024 19:47:59 GMT -5
I came to say about the same as midnight. I need google reviews or testimonials and such about this company. Looks like they straight up stole Paul's web design, in a fishy way. That they provided no packaging or major details is weird. That it ships in December, only 3 months away, means that the figure should be done so we should know the packaging. I will definitely keep my eye on it and check back in December because I am like you in my love and soft spot for LJNs, but am ultra leery about this figure and "company". Same here. I love me some ljns but the math ain’t mathin on this one. Id love to be wrong but until proven otherwise my guard is up on this one. So many red flags especially the other categories of high end super rare items for outrageous prices. And they are selling the big rubber guys at inflated prices, a direct competitor? |
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Post by oldschoolfool on Jul 13, 2024 20:01:39 GMT -5
Looks like a poorly photoshopped pic of a well done mod/kitbash of an LJN Savage. I wouldn't risk preordering myself.
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Post by kiphouse on Jul 13, 2024 20:10:54 GMT -5
Looks great can't wait
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Post by thep1 on Jul 13, 2024 20:21:09 GMT -5
Looks like a poorly photoshopped pic of a well done mod/kitbash of an LJN Savage. I wouldn't risk preordering myself. Exactly and one that ships in only 3 months!! And you have no real renders or details or packaging?!?! Matty C does for MTOs that are ONE YEAR out! And Powertown and BRGs that are way more months away than the 3 of this place. And that I have never heard of them before this post?!?! And "shop pay" starts at $50 and one of these is shockingly $0.01 less?! To quote The Church Lady, "how conveeeeenient!!!!" And many more red flags, but I am preaching to the choir here. |
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Post by darkprophet on Jul 13, 2024 20:24:39 GMT -5
I think I’ll be waiting this out until people get them in-hand. If it means missing out on Macho, oh well. I have a great Macho BRG and original LJN already.
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Post by thep1 on Jul 13, 2024 20:27:40 GMT -5
I think I’ll be waiting this out until people get them in-hand. If it means missing out on Macho, oh well. I have a great Macho BRG and original LJN already. Good idea! Channeling my inner-Kreese: "FOMO... does not exist... in this dojo!" I mean instance. |
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Post by Midnight: Dark Knight on Jul 13, 2024 20:41:38 GMT -5
Looks like a poorly photoshopped pic of a well done mod/kitbash of an LJN Savage. I wouldn't risk preordering myself. Exactly and one that ships in only 3 months!! And you have no real renders or details or packaging?!?! Matty C does for MTOs that are ONE YEAR out! And Powertown and BRGs that are way more months away than the 3 of this place. And that I have never heard of them before this post?!?! And "shop pay" starts at $50 and one of these is shockingly $0.01 less?! To quote The Church Lady, "how conveeeeenient!!!!" And many more red flags, but I am preaching to the choir here. December is 5/6 months away, not 3. But i hear ya! |
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thep1
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Post by thep1 on Jul 13, 2024 20:53:03 GMT -5
Exactly and one that ships in only 3 months!! And you have no real renders or details or packaging?!?! Matty C does for MTOs that are ONE YEAR out! And Powertown and BRGs that are way more months away than the 3 of this place. And that I have never heard of them before this post?!?! And "shop pay" starts at $50 and one of these is shockingly $0.01 less?! To quote The Church Lady, "how conveeeeenient!!!!" And many more red flags, but I am preaching to the choir here. December is 5/6 months away, not 3. But i hear ya! Oof! Rough Steiner math for me, summer break! But still, you'd think they could get more out than some cheapo generic card back. |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 14, 2024 1:23:00 GMT -5
My interactions with AJ have been limited but positive. It’s hard to make anything of it without knowing more details about their history nor their operations. As we have seen with any startup, exercise caution and use your best judgement. You can get a better feel for him if you watch his videos. I’m definitely interested to see what he plans to announce later today. youtube.com/@latoonie?si=bJiYf_s9scjVeofgAll the different things he shared with me was ambitious so I hope he has done an exceptional amount of research. It’s hard to be anything but skeptical but we have seen companies like Epic and Grapplers and Gimmick step up their game. I did a small amount of research but haven’t had the time to learn anything of substance. Literally one person in the MWFP has ordered from him and said he delivered. Time will tell. |
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Post by Jonny Flashback on Jul 14, 2024 2:31:00 GMT -5
There's zero chance of getting a pre order out of me but worth keeping an eye on. Looks to be more like the LJNs whereas BRGs are a modern day homage which I like better since I don't own the orignal LJNs.
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Post by misterfigi on Jul 14, 2024 2:55:49 GMT -5
I think BRG are doing as good of a job with these dog toys as can be done. I do not see the point of anyone else making these now unless they come with a cheaper price point (nope) or have a different selection of wrestlers (so far, nope). Hopefully the rest of the line up are not just repeats of BRG. Maybe make wrestlers from a different era, be different and then I will be more interested.
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Post by Ruby Fusion on Jul 14, 2024 3:01:38 GMT -5
December is 5/6 months away, not 3. But i hear ya! Oof! Rough Steiner math for me, summer break! But still, you'd think they could get more out than some cheapo generic card back. Generic??? It's a throwback to LJN! I like the carding; way better than BRG. |
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Post by kiphouse on Jul 14, 2024 7:44:33 GMT -5
The hate out the gate is wild sometimes. Mitch-esqe almost. I wonder how many will crap on these due to being big ryder folks fans or being one of them themselves. Interesting if theyll cover it or go ftc on on it by considering it competition or whatever
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Post by thep1 on Jul 14, 2024 7:52:41 GMT -5
The hate out the gate is wild sometimes. Mitch-esqe almost. I wonder how many will crap on these due to being big ryder folks fans or being one of them themselves. Interesting if theyll cover it or go ftc on on it by considering it competition or whatever Can only speak for myself: Hate? Nah. Negative? Yes. Just many questions and red flags, and I stated that it sounds neat, but the jury is out. If it turns out to be legitimate then I am likely to buy, but I am not flying blind and awaiting to see what happens. |
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Post by darkprophet on Jul 14, 2024 8:01:51 GMT -5
The hate out the gate is wild sometimes. Mitch-esqe almost. I wonder how many will crap on these due to being big ryder folks fans or being one of them themselves. Interesting if theyll cover it or go ftc on on it by considering it competition or whatever Can only speak for myself: Hate? Nah. Negative? Yes. Just many questions and red flags, and I stated that it sounds neat, but the jury is out. If it turns out to be legitimate then I am likely to buy, but I am not flying blind and awaiting to see what happens. For me it’s not “negative” as much as cautious. Only so much real estate (and funds) to go around. I never bought any smaller company figures until BRGs. I really like the idea of these having LJN style packaging and could imagine continuing to get BRGs to open and these to display MOC on my wall next to them. But since they are untested, I’m going to wait until someone has them in-hand before diving in head and wallet first. |
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