Re: Zollmen Database- updated 6/3/12 Should Zollmen continue this way, I wonder if some people will start turning their back on the brand...
Re: Zollmen Database- updated 6/3/12 I am sure you are right, some folks thrive on exclusivity. But I think as long as their designs stay solid most will keep with them. The last preorder was the first time I've gotten something from them directly since the first Maza.
Re: Zollmen Database- updated 6/3/12 I hate that this is the case, but since NYCC is going on, I have to skip this one. I got a payment request, but NYCC is taking priority. I hope I don't get put on some kind of blacklist for non-payment.
Re: Zollmen Database- updated 6/3/12 I think the first people who will turn their backs are the ones who didn't plan on keeping it in the first place. In a hobby that has started to seem like nothing but micro runs to generate interest in a toy I am glad Zollmen is trying this. Also...One thing that is fun about Zollmen is there always seems to be a surprise with every sculpt...Some little clever twist that makes it all the more fun.
Re: Zollmen Database- updated 6/3/12 Totally agree with this, I'm really excited that they made this an open order. I don't expect they will do this for every release but I hope they do more of these with other toys in the future. Open order Maza please! Cant wait to get this guy in hand. For once I'll hopefully be able to see the surprise myself without getting the spoiler on here.
Re: Zollmen Database- updated 6/3/12 A redundant post I guess - but I also completely agree with these comments. So nice to get a shot at this without the constraints of built-in limitedness. Its a great looking toy that anyone who keeps an eye out can own. And yes, an open order Maza would be a marvellous idea.
Re: Zollmen Database- updated 6/3/12 You're perfectly right. A mix of opened pre-orders and lotteries like Elegab does is a perfect compromise. It lets people have a chance to get a version of the sculpt and still allows rarities to be chased after for exceptional versions. I hope Zollmen will continue this way !
Re: Zollmen Database- updated 6/3/12 If I was a toy maker I'd pull a limited edition of 10 every time. 5 of those 10 I'd burn and melt and Youtube it as a sacrafice. The other 5 I would place in hand made artisan wooden coffins and travel the country burying them. I'd tweet hints to where I buried them. The first to find them gets them BUT I'll have a thug waiting near by to collect $1000 from them. Then I'd always have 2-3 "secret" versions of the run on the side I'd sell on eBay. Then the next year I'd repro them with 1 change but in HUGE runs. Then I'd make a lottery with that run. You'd have to pop the head off of each to look for a ticket number inside. The winners would get to purchase a 1 off....that would only be available at SDCC if you could follow my TUMBLR hints and find where I am there. Then when you find me you'd have to purchase the 1 off for $2000 and also have In and Out Burger for me. That's just how I'd do things though. Not telling anyone else what to do. In fact I am, fuck these other toy makers. I'm going to go make toys. BRB LOL. ***(the above is not making fun of anyone in particular, but everyone in particular.)
Re: Zollmen Database- updated 6/3/12 Would people hate me if I copied and pasted that into my signature.
Re: Zollmen Database- updated 6/3/12 this rant hit enough nails on the head to build a fucking barn, but you forgot to mention the t-shirt and how it fits so nicely into the mug
Re: Zollmen Database- updated 6/3/12 It wasn't so much a rant as it was just fun. Also t-shirts are out, thongs are in.
Got one. 11500 Yen shipped to the USA. Pay by 11/23/12. First one of these I have won by lottery. I'll post some pics after it arrives if someone does not do it first.
Ever since Zollmen went from Garimpo to Omo I always forget to check! Nice Draki. First I'm seeing of it as well.
Hard to miss the sales when this is on the main homepage. Lotto sales submission was only open from Nov 17 at 9pm Japan time to Nov 18 Noon Japan time (15 hour window to enter).
Thanks! Must've popped up yesterday, since I do recall checking on Friday and nothing was there. ;___; so pretty.
