We know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from us. The reason is, we have been busy keeping our project going despite all the difficulties we’ve been facing over the past couple of months. As you all should know, we are not some big shot company who is trying to rip you off. On the contrary, we are just a little start-up enterprise, trying something new and different, a very small group of artists and collectibles enthusiasts – very much like yourselves!
But let’s start from the beginning: In 2012, we left our drawing boards to find a manufacturer for our 1/6 scale figures. After a long process of careful evaluation and based on references from one of the biggest US players in the collectibles business, we signed a Chinese company who would assure a high level of quality.
Despite communicational problems, we thereafter maintained a close collaboration and were committed to reach our goal together. Yet along the way, we noticed flaws in our Chinese partner’s understanding for 1/6 scale multimedia figures. We could have pulled the trigger for production in December, but the samples we received did not nearly meet our standards of quality. Frankly, after several revisions, what they had produced was pretty much all crap.
To cut a long story short, we were totally disappointed along the line and we’re no longer willing to make any more compromises. Thankfully, we have found a new competent manufacturer and are ready to kick things off again! Unfortunately, to be able to secure a working relationship with them we need to increase our production order, with a retail version being released through their sales network. This will allow us to proceed with our endevours, because our website alone will not be enough to maintain a sufficient volume of sales in order to remain viable at this time.
One last thing for our pre-sale customers: We are well aware, that this move will increase the delay of the shipment of your pre-ordered „Cleveland – 1st Son“ purchase. We will of course reward you for your trust and patience by providing you with the first series of figures and some surprise added value. We will address you personally at the appropriate time in this matter.
Thank you for your patience and support!
