CrazyDevy CDMW-23 King's Power Parts
Saturday, May 28th, 2011 11:29AM CDT
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Posted by NebulanFree on May 28th, 2011 @ 11:41am CDT
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Posted by Blurrz on May 28th, 2011 @ 11:57am CDT
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
Posted by It Is Him on May 28th, 2011 @ 12:04pm CDT
Sansorio wrote:According to this thread at FTW2005, Predaking cannot hold the CrazyDevy sword with these new hands... Just something to think about.
We should all take that "news" with a grain of salt until we have photos that confirm that.
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Posted by El Duque on May 29th, 2011 @ 1:39pm CDT
Updated the front page news to give you credit. I didn't see your post, because you didn't post it in the correct forum. In the future please try to post third-party items in the Third-party forum.
Posted by Flux Convoy on May 29th, 2011 @ 5:12pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on May 29th, 2011 @ 8:59pm CDT
Flux Convoy wrote:Those look very nice. Still, these guys are way overpriced.
I used to think that. Then I realised I paid 35 bucks for 2 guns and a head (Dreadwind upgrade) and they are fairly static made of resin, not ABS plactic with articulation.
So I don't think I can justify that argument anymore, at least from my own perspectives.
Posted by Flux Convoy on May 29th, 2011 @ 9:29pm CDT
Mkall wrote:Flux Convoy wrote:Those look very nice. Still, these guys are way overpriced.
I used to think that. Then I realised I paid 35 bucks for 2 guns and a head (Dreadwind upgrade) and they are fairly static made of resin, not ABS plactic with articulation.
So I don't think I can justify that argument anymore, at least from my own perspectives.
Then think about it like this. Over the course of five upgrades (estimated number) at $30 a piece you're paying $150 dollars for parts. With Renderform, or Venksta you're paying one guy for one kit, funding everything with his personal time and money. I doubt he's making huge profit margins from his items. Crazy Devy, I guarantee you, are. Seeing as you have to buy multiple kits to complete a "set". I'm not saying you can't justify it any way you like or that you should have to think the way I do. I simply call the parties out as I see them and apply logic to what I see. That or the lack thereof. I've always said that Crazy Devy make quality stuff but man, they create some crazy mark up for their product.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on May 29th, 2011 @ 11:04pm CDT
I think these fists are worth it. There are two of them and they're articulated (somewhat). Some other kits are rather dubious.
Posted by robofreak on May 30th, 2011 @ 2:32am CDT
Mkall wrote:Flux Convoy wrote:Those look very nice. Still, these guys are way overpriced.
I used to think that. Then I realised I paid 35 bucks for 2 guns and a head (Dreadwind upgrade) and they are fairly static made of resin, not ABS plactic with articulation.
So I don't think I can justify that argument anymore, at least from my own perspectives.
I think I can help you change your thought on that.
Resin is done by hand in silicone molds. The resin is mixed and carefully poured into the mold where it cures and then goes through prep work to get ready for the customer. Granted a good caster will produce a very clean piece, but it is very time consuming and thus you are paying mostly for the labor of the guy that sits in the workshop with toxic resin fumes and tries to get the castings as good as possible.
The CrazyDevy parts are injection molded. which is quite cheap to produce once you have the mold. CD is just chargind ridiculous prices to make themselves feel good.
When you buy from Renderform, you're buying from someone that actually cares about their stuff. When you buy from CrazyDevy, you helping someone cash in on the 3rd party movement.
I knnow this cause I'm prone to paying a high price for resin kits and have learned a thing or 2 about plastics over the years.
Also, 3rd party Gundam expansion kits like the ones from AKOhobby only cost about $15 and you get way more for your money than a CD upgrade.
Posted by ArmadaPrime on May 30th, 2011 @ 5:41am CDT
El Duque wrote:
Updated the front page news to give you credit. I didn't see your post, because you didn't post it in the correct forum. In the future please try to post third-party items in the Third-party forum.
ah, i was looking for a "news" forum.
will remember that.
Posted by El Duque on May 30th, 2011 @ 9:58am CDT
ArmadaPrime wrote:El Duque wrote:
Updated the front page news to give you credit. I didn't see your post, because you didn't post it in the correct forum. In the future please try to post third-party items in the Third-party forum.
ah, i was looking for a "news" forum.
will remember that.
No problem, it happens. Maybe we should have a "news/rumors" forum?
Posted by It Is Him on May 30th, 2011 @ 10:44am CDT
El Duque wrote:ArmadaPrime wrote:El Duque wrote:
Updated the front page news to give you credit. I didn't see your post, because you didn't post it in the correct forum. In the future please try to post third-party items in the Third-party forum.
ah, i was looking for a "news" forum.
will remember that.
No problem, it happens. Maybe we should have a "news/rumors" forum?
Or maybe just an easier way to submit news. Like a news alert button, or something.
Posted by El Duque on May 30th, 2011 @ 10:58am CDT
It Is Him wrote:El Duque wrote:ArmadaPrime wrote:El Duque wrote:
Updated the front page news to give you credit. I didn't see your post, because you didn't post it in the correct forum. In the future please try to post third-party items in the Third-party forum.
ah, i was looking for a "news" forum.
will remember that.
No problem, it happens. Maybe we should have a "news/rumors" forum?
Or maybe just an easier way to submit news. Like a news alert button, or something.
Well we have a news/rumors submission feature. If members start a topic they feel is newsworthy they could just submit their topic url. I think members might use a dedicated forum more though.
Posted by Stockade on May 31st, 2011 @ 11:11am CDT
Flux Convoy wrote:Mkall wrote:Flux Convoy wrote:Those look very nice. Still, these guys are way overpriced.
I used to think that. Then I realised I paid 35 bucks for 2 guns and a head (Dreadwind upgrade) and they are fairly static made of resin, not ABS plactic with articulation.
So I don't think I can justify that argument anymore, at least from my own perspectives.
Then think about it like this. Over the course of five upgrades (estimated number) at $30 a piece you're paying $150 dollars for parts. With Renderform, or Venksta you're paying one guy for one kit, funding everything with his personal time and money. I doubt he's making huge profit margins from his items. Crazy Devy, I guarantee you, are. Seeing as you have to buy multiple kits to complete a "set". I'm not saying you can't justify it any way you like or that you should have to think the way I do. I simply call the parties out as I see them and apply logic to what I see. That or the lack thereof. I've always said that Crazy Devy make quality stuff but man, they create some crazy mark up for their product.
I see it this way, its money out of everyone's pocket one way or another! Just pick your poison and move on.
Posted by Stockade on May 31st, 2011 @ 11:13am CDT
Blurrz wrote:This is much better ;
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
I haven't heard any good reviews or news about this kit, soo i'll pass