Preliminary Interest un Natobot's Universe Roadbuster kit (and Animated Axe)

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Originally Posted by iceburn

ehhh what happen to the other fans that have expressed interest?

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Originally Posted by jaydisc

I'm going to do a re-tally of who wants what when they finally get their act together.

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I was starting said re-tally

Just couldn't find time to go to TRU last month... but I'm still interested and has been still looking for one.

Let's hold on building/rebuilding until we have some more firm information.

Hey guys,

This still hasn't progressed. You can follow the updates here at TFW2005

I'm pretty disenfranchised with the speed and the actual kit, so I'm going to pass. However, he has stopped taking pre-orders and I don't want to give up my/our/your spot in the queue, so I will update here as soon as I have something.

But, can someone volunteer to take over at that point?

ill do it if you want

go blackie!

I am still interested by the way :)

Now that I own a Universe Roadbuster I am interested in one too.

Final pics on the Roadbuster kit:

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-...de-kit-167007/

Very impressive. Are we still ok with this group order?

I'm still totally in - but don't have the resources(ccard, $$$) to coord a group buy - :(
damn - I want two of the giant guns now :b

It's cool. I'll see the order through.

Mr. Disc - if you don't want ur kit no more, I'm up for it :D

No, I'm going to follow through and decide if I want to keep it after I receive it. I don't anticipate we'll have problems enlarging the order.

Here was the group when I placed the order:

jaydisc
kup
Gutsman
liegeprime
lcz128
iceburn
Wheel-J (Interested if only I can find Roadbuster.)
STL
Loophole
kannymak

FFN separately placed an order, but then merged with us.

Kenny has since backed out. Here is our waiting list:

Thanatos
Blackie
Bartrin

So if we forced to stick with 11, Thanatos was next. If we can get 2 more, Blackie and Bartrim are covered too.

The Animated Axe is on indefinite hold.

Why is it I always find out about these things too late? :p

It probably doesn't hurt to put your name down ANYWAY, and if I can get more I will.

Well I spose you can put my name down, if you can get more.
I still need to buy the figure as well :p

Original Order:

1. jaydisc
2. kup
3. Gutsman
4. liegeprime
5. lcz128
6. iceburn
7. Wheel-J
8. STL
9. Loophole
10. FFN (separately placed an order, but then merged with us.)

Waiting List:

1. Thanatos
2. Blackie
3. Bartrin
4. 1AZRAEL1

Response to my latest inquiry:

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Yes,
We have begun processing preorders for the NWS-02RB on a first come first serve basis. Some invoices have been emailed already. You are currently # 138 on our preorder list. It may take some time before we are able to process your order but we are trying to process all orders as quickly as possible.

Thank you,

Staff

On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 9:58 PM, Jay wrote:

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Hi Guys,

I noticed that final pics have been posted at TFW2005. Do you have an updated schedule?

Thanks,

Jay

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So, those of you on the list, be ready for payment please.

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Originally Posted by jaydisc

Response to my latest inquiry:



So, those of you on the list, be ready for payment please.

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so am i better to try and place my own preorder?

I just wrote this in response:

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Hi,

It was requested a while ago that you would merge the order for another Australian (name: FFN, email: xxx@xxx.com) to save him the shipping to Australia. If so, that should make our order for 11.

Also, because I'm managing this order for a large group of Australian collectors, I'd really like to add an additional 4 sets on top of the existing 11. Will that be possible? If not, can you put me down for another 4 at the back of the line?

Thanks so much,

Jay

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So, let's see what he gets back with. Of course, you can try as well.

Oh Jay you are a king among kings. Thanks for looking out for me. If we get the set let me know immediately so I can pay you.

thankyou kind sir, i shall await the reply :D

can do buddy

They wrote me today:

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Hi,
Yes, we received the request to merge the order to 11 so we've done that. At this time, we have to wait to process all preorders before we can know whether we can add another 4 sets. We will put you on the waiting list for another 4. I assume you will want to wait for us to ship all 15 if 15 is available? Otherwise it'll be 11?

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Thank you,

Staff

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I just respondedwith:

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Hi,

Excellent. I was concerned about the merge order. Regarding the additional 4, we completely understand being put on the waiting list. We would definitely like to consolidate the shipping for all 15 when and if possible.

Many thanks,

Jay

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So now that FFN's merge is confirmed, we have another confirmed spot, so Thanatos graduates and it looks like we have one more available.

Anyone else interested?

Original Order:

1. jaydisc
2. kup
3. Gutsman
4. liegeprime
5. lcz128
6. iceburn
7. Wheel-J
8. STL
9. Loophole
10. FFN (separately placed an order, but then merged with us.)
11. Thanatos

Waiting List:

1. Blackie
2. Bartrin
3. 1AZRAEL1
4. ?

Thank you Jay... You are a champion.

Let me know if and when I get my kit confirmed and I'll pay immediately.

I am ready too.

Thanks Jay.

Oh AWESOME. Thanks jay. I don't have your bank details anymore but let me know when you need to be paid and I'll send it your way.

Whee Roadbuster will look so much better.

yay!

Looks like there has been more delays:

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March 27, 2009

A bit of a set back...after producing a few of the NWS-02RB sets the mold for the head piece did not hold up. We had to redesign the mold (the head piece will look the same, just the mold will be redesigned so that it holds up better after many castings). For this reason, there will be a delay until the new mold for the head piece is made. For those who already received an invoice and paid, your set is on the way. Thank you for your patience.

March 14, 2009

Hello all! We would like to take this opportunity to answer some questions regarding the preorders for the NWS-02RB upgrade set. We have begun producing the set and processing preorders and in fact have sent some invoices out already. Since we are an upstart company, all of the upgrade sets are produced inhouse. Be assured though that they are produced with a high quality polymer plastic (some of you who already have the prototype NWS-01Ax and NWS-02RB particle cannon can attest to this) and professional casting equipments. That being said, we are currently only able to produce a limited number of sets per day and we are processing orders as we go. Note that we only process the order (and send out invoices with payment instructions) when a set (or sets for those ordering multiples) is completed and ready for shipping. We do not ask for payment weeks or even days in advance. Therefore, it may take some time before we can get to a particular customer's order (especially if the order is on the back end of our preorder list). We thank you for your patience. As our company grow and expand we hope to utilize 3rd party casters in the future.

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Jay, were you sent an invoice or any notification at all on where we are up to? Please let us know when you are ready to receive payment as things seem to be fluctuating a bit with nanobot.

No, the last communication I received is the one in post #64.

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Originally Posted by jaydisc

No, the last communication I received is the one in post #64.

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They must still be working slowly through all the orders and since they are mass producing the sets themselves, it will probably very slow with maybe half a dozen sets per day. They say that they won't send the invoice until our sets are ready and since we seem to be a fair way down the list it may take a while longer like a month or two.

:mad::(:mad::(:confused:

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Originally Posted by kup

They must still be working slowly through all the orders and since they are mass producing the sets themselves, it will probably very slow with maybe half a dozen sets per day. They say that they won't send the invoice until our sets are ready and since we seem to be a fair way down the list it may take a while longer like a month or two.

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At least it will give me time to find the figure as well :p

I wrote them today:

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Originally Posted by Jay

Hi Guys,

I hope I'm not being a pest, but it's been a month. Is everything still proceeding as expected?

Thanks,

Jay

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They responded with:

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Originally Posted by Natobot

Hi,
We ran into some complications with the head piece mold. It is now fixed. We have begun production again but are behind anticipated schedule. The NWS-02RB is our first full production (NWS-01Ax have not reached production) so there have been some unexpected complications. With more experience, we hope future projects will run more smoothly. Our main goal is to produce the best quality product we can so if we need to fix or rework a mold then we will. Thank you for your patience.

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Thank you,

Staff
http://www.natobot.com

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Unfortunately, no new estimate was given.

Thanks Jay. All that we can really do is wait.

Guess what folks? Invoice has arrived!!!!! Our extra requirements have also been included in the first pass which is great too. So here is our current list:

NWS-02 RBFull (Head, Rifle and cannon) @ US$28.99:

1. jaydisc
2. kup
3. Gutsman
4. liegeprime
5. lcz128
6. iceburn
7. Wheel-J
8. STL
9. Loophole
10. Thanatos
11. Blackie
12. Bartrin
13. 1AZRAEL1
14. 1 spare! Who wants it?

NWS-02RBRifle (Head & Rifle only) @ US$12.99:

1. FFN (separately placed an order, but then merged with us.)

So the invoice is:

1 x NWS-02RBRifle (Head & Rifle only) @ $12.99 [This is FFN's]
14 x NWS-02 RBFull (Head, Rifle and cannon) @ $28.99 [This is everyone else]

Subtotal: $418.85
Shipping: $35.99
Total: $454.84

I'm going to proportionately divide FFN's share of shipping by the difference in price, meaning that FFN owes $1.13 for shipping bringing his order to USD $14.12, and based on today's estimate + 2%, that is A$18.95.

EVERYONE ELSE owes $2.49 shipping, making your USD total $31.48 and your AUD total A$42.25.

We've got 10 days to pay, but I'm hoping to get this done a lot quicker than that.

So, how can you pay? You have two options:

1. Bank Deposit
Amount: A$42.25
PM me for my account details

2. PayPal
Amount: USD$32.56 (this will cover the extra Paypal fees)
PM me for my paypal address

Once the exact amount is known, your balances will be adjusted accordingly. Out of town folk will be able to settle it when they pay for their domestic shipping. Local folk can settle up upon collection.

Questions? Concerns?

DO WE HAVE A 14th TAKER?!?!

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Originally Posted by jaydisc

DO WE HAVE A 14th TAKER?!?!

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Digger are you interested? :confused:

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Originally Posted by Wheel-J

Digger are you interested? :confused:

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Thanks for the consideration Jon but I'm skipping this set. I have a G1 Junker I may transplant the head off.

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Originally Posted by jaydisc

Guess what folks? Invoice has arrived!!!!! Our extra requirements have also been included in the first pass which is great too. So here is our current list:

NWS-02 RBFull (Head, Rifle and cannon) @ US$28.99:

1. jaydisc
2. kup
3. Gutsman
4. liegeprime
5. lcz128
6. iceburn
7. Wheel-J
8. STL
9. Loophole
10. Thanatos
11. Blackie
12. Bartrin
13. 1AZRAEL1
14. 1 spare! Who wants it?

NWS-02RBRifle (Head & Rifle only) @ US$12.99:

1. FFN (separately placed an order, but then merged with us.)

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Wooo Hoo! Thanks Jay. Your a legend:D

PAID STATUS UPDATE

NWS-02 RBFull (Head, Rifle and cannon) @ US$28.99:

1. jaydisc PAID
2. kup
3. Gutsman
4. liegeprime PENDING
5. lcz128 PENDING
6. iceburn PAID
7. Wheel-J PENDING
8. STL PENDING
9. Loophole PAID
10. Thanatos PENDING
11. Blackie PENDING
12. Bartrin PAID
13. 1AZRAEL1 PENDING
14. 1 spare! Who wants it?

NWS-02RBRifle (Head & Rifle only) @ US$12.99:

1. FFN (separately placed an order, but then merged with us.) PAID