I'm aware of the notice…..and that they've had some issues with health and illness AND computer issues.
I'm NOT trying to 'dogpile' on anyone, especially when they are 'down'/life-stuff going on. They've ALWAYS done right by me.
However, on the other 'tentacle'….I've invested time, effort, money and masters, (greens, brasses and prototypes) with them that were supposed to be molded and returned, or returned if not used. Some have been 'over there' for some time now and though I've requested the status of them/their return…(whether molded or not)….and I even recently sent enough postage through paypal, to cover returning them and have received no reply, nor my property back.
I've known Jo and Ben for over a decade and last I heard, a relative of theirs was expanding their 'garage/shed' so that they'd have more room to do stuff, but Ben was still not doing well, etc. That was back on June 23rd or so with nothing since.
Most of the 'Whiskers and Tentacles' line (but not all) are re-releases (as well as un-released/new stuff), of my old DGUSA figures.
Under our 'agreements'….they have the rights to mold and sell copies….but not to re-sell the molds or masters or prototypes, should their company change hands.
I simply want my own property back at this point….my masters (brass or greens), and some 'prototypes' I sent there for 'inspiration'…
If they've molded some of them, but haven't put them in the store yet, it doesn't matter, they still have that option, but I really want all my masters, 'used' or not and prototypes back…..now and I sent fundage to (hopefully) cover that.
At the same time….I'm reminded of the old adage, 'If you're up to your tush in 'gators, it's hard to remember your original job was to drain the swamp….and they might be at that point.
I'm just asking for my own property back….items I had created/created….that cost me blood, sweat, tears and not a little cash….so that I can pursue other options/futures for them. I don't think that is an unreasonable request.
Sgt DWW-btod/DLP
