Golden Gun Update

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  • StarWarsHelmetsStarWarsHelmets Posts: 4MI6 Agent
    This is great news!

    Ive just come off the phone with the guys at Factory Entertainment who went through the background to the points they listed above.

    IMO this is a great result for both sides and reflects very well on them as a business - since theyre clearly interested in the views of us fans - and are prepared to rectify issues if they occur.

    Well done Factory!

    Cheers

    Jez
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  • texas007texas007 Houston, Texas 77041Posts: 2,356MI6 Agent
    danjaq_0ff wrote:
    -{ Very good news, now the price of them Chungwha cigarettes are going to go up :D

    And I got a bunch and is ready to ship them out so PM me :)

    BTW, it is a brand new sealed pack - can I ship them out like that? Is it legal?
  • texas007texas007 Houston, Texas 77041Posts: 2,356MI6 Agent
    very well done indeed!!!
    -{
    This is great news!

    Ive just come off the phone with the guys at Factory Entertainment who went through the background to the points they listed above.

    IMO this is a great result for both sides and reflects very well on them as a business - since theyre clearly interested in the views of us fans - and are prepared to rectify issues if they occur.

    Well done Factory!

    Cheers

    Jez
    www.StarWarsHelmets.com
  • TellEmHe'sFiredTellEmHe'sFired USAPosts: 28MI6 Agent
    Good job FE!

    Now having said that, since I tend to be pretty skeptical I have to ask this. Who thinks they actually had something in the works for SE buyers? If so, when all the uproar started why not say "Hey don't worry, we got something better than extra bullets planned for SE buyers!"

    The mob can disperse for now.
  • Factory Q-BranchFactory Q-Branch Posts: 184MI6 Agent
    Good job FE!

    Now having said that, since I tend to be pretty skeptical I have to ask this. Who thinks they actually had something in the works for SE buyers? If so, when all the uproar started why not say "Hey don't worry, we got something better than extra bullets planned for SE buyers!"

    The mob can disperse for now.

    Well here's some clues... there where two potentials we were looking at. Both of which needed to be cast from the originals, prototypes manufactured, get costed and then submit for approval before we could even think of announcing. Which would have taken at least 6 to 8 weeks... frankly just not enough time. They have to ship with the guns and we were too ambitious.

    a) Could be seen as somewhat unhygienic
    b) Was never seen on screen but is beautifully made prop.

    b is more likely to make a solo appearance in the future. a is cool but is absolutely the definition of niche :-)
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    :D you did scaramangas under crackers :p
  • TellEmHe'sFiredTellEmHe'sFired USAPosts: 28MI6 Agent
    My interest is definitely piqued!
  • Double Oh ZombieDouble Oh Zombie Posts: 47MI6 Agent
    Thanks FE. Great news. Sorry for the harshness, for the record i didn't call you guys the red headed step-children, i said it made us feel like it and again my apologies to any red heads or step children who may have been offended by those comments.


    Texas007, pm coming. I was just about to order a carton.
  • ppw3o6rppw3o6r Great BritainPosts: 2,280MI6 Agent
    Well here's some clues... there where two potentials we were looking at. Both of which needed to be cast from the originals, prototypes manufactured, get costed and then submit for approval before we could even think of announcing. Which would have taken at least 6 to 8 weeks... frankly just not enough time. They have to ship with the guns and we were too ambitious.

    a) Could be seen as somewhat unhygienic
    b) Was never seen on screen but is beautifully made prop.

    b is more likely to make a solo appearance in the future. a is cool but is absolutely the definition of niche :-)

    Hmm methinks that could've been a belt buckle and a third nipple...nice!
  • TellEmHe'sFiredTellEmHe'sFired USAPosts: 28MI6 Agent
    ppw3o6r wrote:
    Well here's some clues... there where two potentials we were looking at. Both of which needed to be cast from the originals, prototypes manufactured, get costed and then submit for approval before we could even think of announcing. Which would have taken at least 6 to 8 weeks... frankly just not enough time. They have to ship with the guns and we were too ambitious.

    a) Could be seen as somewhat unhygienic
    b) Was never seen on screen but is beautifully made prop.

    b is more likely to make a solo appearance in the future. a is cool but is absolutely the definition of niche :-)

    Hmm methinks that could've been a belt buckle and a third nipple...nice!

    A superfluous papilla!?! Brilliant!!
  • [S][S] Melbourne, AustraliaPosts: 14MI6 Agent
    Any updates on other accepted payment methods being added? I've probably already missed out on the S.E, but I still would like to try and pre-order one on the off chance that they are still available.
  • Theladiesman009.5Theladiesman009.5 Posts: 39MI6 Agent
    not trying to burst anyones bubble here, but is it just me or could we have possibly maybe missed out on something better with the SE GG than the 5 extra bullets???? or is that just me??
  • 007storm007storm The NetherlandsPosts: 345MI6 Agent
    We are not afraid to admit when we are wrong. So extra Golden Gun bullets for all it is then... We will be adding the bullets to the SE as well as the LE, because clearly that's what people want and we listen and act when we can.

    Great job FQB! And thanks. I think the people here a such great collectors that they the best as possible and the SE buyers (like me) where feeling a bit down because we would miss the extra bullets.
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  • TellEmHe'sFiredTellEmHe'sFired USAPosts: 28MI6 Agent
    not trying to burst anyones bubble here, but is it just me or could we have possibly maybe missed out on something better with the SE GG than the 5 extra bullets???? or is that just me??

    I think they were working on something cool, but they were not going to have enough time to get it done before the guns were to be shipped out. Hope to see what they were working on released in the future.
  • texas007texas007 Houston, Texas 77041Posts: 2,356MI6 Agent
    All PM replied. Only 4 left.
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    texas007 wrote:
    danjaq_0ff wrote:
    -{ Very good news, now the price of them Chungwha cigarettes are going to go up :D

    And I got a bunch and is ready to ship them out so PM me :)

    BTW, it is a brand new sealed pack - can I ship them out like that? Is it legal?
  • Gadget MeisterGadget Meister Bicester, OxonPosts: 1,972MI6 Agent
    I still have some packs left for the UK collectors
  • texas007texas007 Houston, Texas 77041Posts: 2,356MI6 Agent
    Yes, UK members should get from Gadget Meister
    I still have some packs left for the UK collectors
  • Gadget MeisterGadget Meister Bicester, OxonPosts: 1,972MI6 Agent
    Thanks Kan, PM's responded to. Easier if you deal direct ahouse@globalnet.co.uk
  • BenSV650BenSV650 Posts: 236MI6 Agent
    Anybody have any ideas what to use as the actual bullet holder that slides in to the Chunghwa cigarette packet?
  • Gadget MeisterGadget Meister Bicester, OxonPosts: 1,972MI6 Agent
    Local hobby shop, get some white pvc tubing, won't know the size till we get the bullets. glue 5 short lengths together, trim to size the cut in half so you have five half tubes. eh voila
  • BenSV650BenSV650 Posts: 236MI6 Agent
    Aha, now why didn't I think of that. Thanks gadget meister, will have to give it a go.
  • ke02ewwke02eww USPosts: 2,063MI6 Agent
    I do love happy endings....

    As an SE purchaser, I can honestly say I went through all the emotions (or is that emoti-cons on here?) presented on this thread....

    But the way FE felt the temperature and acted has to go a long way.... -{

    As a certain marketing buddy of mine would say, listen to your customers and don't mess up - and when u of course do, act fast.

    As to the sweetener that never was, I think ppw3o6r was spot on.....

    always gotta be careful what you wish for... :#
  • Steven_007Steven_007 Posts: 4MI6 Agent
    Can factory entertainment combine shipping on their orders?
  • jimmybondijimmybondi ShrublandsPosts: 328MI6 Agent
    Guys, I also have a few sealed Chunghwas from my last far-east visit (2 weeks ago).
    I am located in Germany, PM me if you are interested.


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  • BenSV650BenSV650 Posts: 236MI6 Agent
    A big thanks to Gadget Meister, a packet of Chunghwa cigarettes arrived on my doorstep this morning. They look great and I can't wait for the bullets to arrive so I can set up the display properly! :D

    Ben
  • BenSV650BenSV650 Posts: 236MI6 Agent
    A big thanks to Gadget Meister, a packet of Chunghwa cigarettes arrived on my doorstep this morning. They look great and I can't wait for the bullets to arrive so I can set up the display properly! :D

    Ben
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    BenSV650 wrote:
    A big thanks to Gadget Meister, a packet of Chunghwa cigarettes arrived on my doorstep this morning. They look great and I can't wait for the bullets to arrive so I can set up the display properly! :D

    Ben


    What they smoke like :D
  • BenSV650BenSV650 Posts: 236MI6 Agent
    I'm not a smoker so I wouldn't know unfortunately :))
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    8-) I bet that old SV is a smoker though :D
  • BenSV650BenSV650 Posts: 236MI6 Agent
    The SV is running perfectly I'll have you know haha :))

    (Sorry... just a bit off topic)
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