PRIME 1 STUDIOS - JUNGLE HUNTER

[Python]

Originally Posted by Xenoburger

This is not the ultimate predator statue most of us thought it would be. There will be a better one Python. Eventually. If I were in your position, I would acquire a refund and hold out for the future.

I'd still like to pick up this piece and have it repainted by a professional, but it's low on my list now.

You're probably right, I think there will always be another Jungle Hunter in this hobby. I'm not sure who will better this currently unless ECC get the licence, but I have no doubt that some will try. I don't think I'm fully ready to give up on this just yet, but I'm also not paying $3k for it when I already have the SWS sat here.

Originally Posted by HeavyMetalSpike

In case you fellas (and others) haven't taken this into consideration, with the way the USD exchange rates are plummeting, you may save some money by cancelling, getting your money back, and re-ordering when things calm down.

Exchange rates are impossible to predict, but there's a definite trend right now against the $US dollar, and in favour of $Canadian and £GBP et-al.

Just a thought.


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That's a good point...

[Ranz]

Kind of glad I cancelled now it's a worry when lot's of ppl cancel that it hits the company hard and they may not be able to refund everyone as seen with PCS a couple of yrs ago ...I feel sorry for everyone that wanted this the prototype was epic...I only have P1 Sauron now and ECC Paleman and even Paleman hasn't been what it could of been from reviews though it's limited having to repaint expensive pieces is a no go for me so I'm considering just getting out fully and buying a Sony 8k tv for PS5 lol.

[HeavyMetalSpike]

Originally Posted by Ranz

Kind of glad I cancelled now it's a worry when lot's of ppl cancel that it hits the company hard and they may not be able to refund everyone as seen with PCS a couple of yrs ago ...I feel sorry for everyone that wanted this the prototype was epic...I only have P1 Sauron now and ECC Paleman and even Paleman hasn't been what it could of been from reviews though it's limited having to repaint expensive pieces is a no go for me so I'm considering just getting out fully and buying a Sony 8k tv for PS5 lol.

No need to worry about that - PRIME1 are big enough to survive a little hiccup like this.

Most people realise the shipping thing isn't all their fault . . . they should have been better with communicating the issue, and finding ECONOMY shipping rates for people not in the USA . . . but shipping costs from Japan are what they are right now.

I think this still looks great based on the in-hand pics shared, and would have bought (eventually) if their "Customer Service" were more competent.

The company will be around a LONG time given their approach to art-direction, sculpts and QC . . . but for GOODNESS sake PRIME1 . . . get your "Customer Service" department and your communication better organised!


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[Python]

Originally Posted by HeavyMetalSpike

No need to worry about that - PRIME1 are big enough to survive a little hiccup like this.

Most people realise the shipping thing isn't all their fault . . . they should have been better with communicating the issue, and finding ECONOMY shipping rates for people not in the USA . . . but shipping costs from Japan are what they are right now.

I think this still looks great based on the in-hand pics shared, and would have bought (eventually) if their "Customer Service" were more competent.

The company will be around a LONG time given their approach to art-direction, sculpts and QC . . . but for GOODNESS sake PRIME1 . . . get your "Customer Service" department and your communication better organised!


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Yeah, pretty much. Although, don't they manufacture in, and ship from China like pretty much everybody else? I always thought Prime 1 were a little like the Superdry brand, using all of the Japanese imagery etc without actually operating there? Or am I entirely wrong here?

[dao2]

Originally Posted by Python

Yeah, pretty much. Although, don't they manufacture in, and ship from China like pretty much everybody else? I always thought Prime 1 were a little like the Superdry brand, using all of the Japanese imagery etc without actually operating there? Or am I entirely wrong here?

I don't know what japenese imagry they use, but yes they manufacture in China like practically everyone else.

[Python]

Originally Posted by dao2

I don't know what japenese imagry they use, but yes they manufacture in China like practically everyone else.

Maybe I worded it poorly, I didn't necessarily mean literal imagery Although my other example definitely went in that direction. But Prime 1 are often refereed to as being Japanese and I think a lot of customers assume that they produce all of their statues there. It's understandable that they'd go along with this as Japan has a reputation for quality and detail in many sectors.

[Halcyon]

Still think this will be awesome in person. Bcs those pictures released before the Leo Leung ones where better viewable.

[Python]

I think that's the best picture I've seen of it. And it looks good...

[GaryTonge]

Originally Posted by HeavyMetalSpike

In case you fellas (and others) haven't taken this into consideration, with the way the USD exchange rates are plummeting, you may save some money by cancelling, getting your money back, and re-ordering when things calm down.

Exchange rates are impossible to predict, but there's a definite trend right now against the $US dollar, and in favour of $Canadian and £GBP et-al.

Just a thought.
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It's a good thought. I probably should do that. I still hope to get this statue though. I love it.

I don't want to mess things up with the order too much at this point over a few bucks.

I'm going to hold out for the hope that shipping can come down a bit.

[VILE GUILE]

I think if you can look past & erase the memory of what the prototype looked liked from the mind, at the end of the day, it's still an awesome looking Predator statue.

If they would of advertised it for what it is, people wouldn't of probably gave it so much blowback. (me included personally)