Mr Canuck | 23 May 2014 8:21 a.m. PST |
Title says it all
They projected some great looking models! Did anyone actually get any PHYSICAL models/figures from them? Those 'Hardsuits' looked amazing! They seem to have gone quiet now
defiancegames.com
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evilcartoonist | 23 May 2014 8:30 a.m. PST |
Judging by the "store closed" sign and forum chatter on their home site and Facebook page, it doesn't look good. |
Who asked this joker | 23 May 2014 8:35 a.m. PST |
Last i went through there a month or two ago, the store was "closed for maintenance". Must be some really complicated maintenance. *head shake* |
ming31 | 23 May 2014 8:45 a.m. PST |
The local Hobby town had " space worm" in the model section . It was the first item I ever saw from them . Agreed the hard suits and attack vehilce "jeeps" looked cool but they were vaporware and I could not get them |
Ron W DuBray | 23 May 2014 9:17 a.m. PST |
Sadly I think they took the Hardsuit KS money and ran. Im glad I pulled out. |
Only Warlock | 23 May 2014 9:29 a.m. PST |
I read something about the implosion a month or so ago. Lots of blame wars and finger pointing. |
Only Warlock | 23 May 2014 9:31 a.m. PST |
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JezEger | 23 May 2014 9:43 a.m. PST |
TMP link It would seem they don't pay suppliers, staff, change management frequently, although the same people are behind the scenes. Altogether a toxic company. Last time I looked, they hadn't even logged in to the KS page for over three months. |
Dances With Words | 23 May 2014 10:08 a.m. PST |
I got the stuff I paid for 'way back when' from them and then avoided any more 'KS' or 'pre-orders'
..and in fact
have not ordered anything since
because of all the 'issues'. I'm NOT pointing tentacles at anyone
.I'm just saying that when multiple deadlines/release dates are 'missed'
.with no real 'word' as to why and when
.(from any company)
.I simply back off and either go elsewhere OR 'do without'. I don't need the grief or frustration. That's why I've become SO 'selective' with KS projects
and haven't signed up with any new ones lately
.I already have 'incoming' with REVALATIONS OF MARS, ALL'S QUIET ON THE MARTIAN FRONT, MARS ATTACKS, COUNTERBLAST and KINGDOM DEATH:MONSTER
..(two of three of those projects are already past their 'projected delivery' as of today)
. |
hocklermp5 | 23 May 2014 10:54 a.m. PST |
I ordered a box of Imperial Chinese Militia way back when and it came promptly but short four figures and others with voids and broken rifle barrels. Mind you, right there on their website was a scathing review of the same minis, voids, broken rifle barrels, etc so more fool I. OK, I request my missing minis and replacements for the broken minis. Suffice it to say Tony replied again and again he would send the parts. Months pass and I see "New Management". I e-mail and get a fast reply that they will send me a whole new box. This went on for awhile until I gave up on it. I also tossed the box of minis. Odd thing was that the content and general tone of the messages was the same from Tony and "New Management". As a wise man once said; "A fool and his dollar are soon parted". |
Frothers Did It And Ran Away | 23 May 2014 12:20 p.m. PST |
Essentially they were incompetent and fraudulent. There is a glorious 600+ page thread on Frothers charting the whole sorry story. |
Porkmann | 23 May 2014 12:43 p.m. PST |
Mr Reidy has a patchy track record but I hate to see any operation going under. Fewer companies means less choice 😢 |
Prince Rupert of the Rhine | 23 May 2014 12:50 p.m. PST |
The choice being in, this case, pay your money get nothing or if your lucky dodgy products in return. I think that's the sort of choice I can live without
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Martin | 23 May 2014 3:10 p.m. PST |
Don't forget they also took the money and ran with the mini budget for the Torn Armor kickstarter. |
optional field | 23 May 2014 3:52 p.m. PST |
I had really wanted some of those hardsuits and Chinese. Hopefully someone will purchase the molds and put them into production. |
Frothers Did It And Ran Away | 23 May 2014 4:38 p.m. PST |
Did they even get as far as moulds? Somehow I doubt it
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Wolfprophet | 23 May 2014 5:05 p.m. PST |
I had really wanted some of those hardsuits and Chinese. Me too. Those were some great looking figures. I really wanted TONS of their bugs too. It's a shame that so many good looking figures and great ideas for more to flesh out the lines had to die such a painful, slow, gut wrenching death at the hands of total incompetence. |
jakethedog | 24 May 2014 11:09 a.m. PST |
Its funny, I think they used to post a lot here on TMP Now I bet they dont want anyone to know that they still exist Now I do believe in second chances, Cool Mini or Not and Meirce Minis for example have bounced back, but so far after NUMEROUS chances I think Defiance is being very "defiant" at turning a new leaf |
Katzbalger | 24 May 2014 11:12 a.m. PST |
Well, I got some of their Chinese and worms as a freebee when they fixed an order that was missing parts (the Panzer Grenadiers had no left arms) last year. The Chinese are decent--I really like the style, and the worms have actually turned out really well (I'm actually just finishing up painting them in between reading TMP posts). That said, the mess up with the PzGr is why I also stopped trying to purchase their products. Rob |
Pizzagrenadier | 24 May 2014 5:58 p.m. PST |
Don't worry, it won't be but another year before they return again with a different name, different front men, and more big promises. |
Unrepentant Werewolf 2 | 25 May 2014 7:06 a.m. PST |
6 months, same name, different front man and a horde of excuses as to why it isn't their fault. Anyone who gives the company (or Reidy) money will of course need their head examining! |