jester292 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 When should we expect the "counting" to happen regarding the number of "orders" placed? Wasn't that going until the end of May? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 It's been bumped to mid-June. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea Bolla Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 From Sincerehobby website it seems the deadline is postponed to 15/06. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Thanks for the update. I wasn't aware. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Same applies to Hobby Easy and whatever other HK shops that take pre-order. The option for people without local distributor is also up now; www.facebook.com/avantgardemodelkits/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F-16 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 So, is it safe to say that AMK have NOT reached their 5000 kit mark, that's the reason why they have to extend it? If they still don't make it by the 15th, will they hold off production until after January? I wish SIO would give us some information on how they are doing with this. Scott CNJC-IPMS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea Bolla Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 1 minute ago, f-16 said: So, is it safe to say that AMK have NOT reached their 5000 kit mark, that's the reason why they have to extend it? 1 Maybe they just extended because when the preorder campaign started there was not a complete list of distributors. From AMK facebook post: "Pre-ordering by distributors will be ended by 31st may, 2017. While Internet shops in HK and Indiegogo will extend to 15th June, 2017, for those countries without distributors taking Pre-orders." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 1 hour ago, f-16 said: So, is it safe to say that AMK have NOT reached their 5000 kit mark, that's the reason why they have to extend it? Yes and no. I think it's safe to say that AMK haven't hit the 5000 kit mark (that's a LOT of plastic; to put it in perspective, imagine Tamiya pre-selling every single copy of their upcoming 1/32 Corsair, or Airfix pre-selling their full P-51 production run). But they extended it to give their Indiegogo campaign enough time to collect orders from people who couldn't get it elsewhere. Since that didn't launch until May 30, they had to push back the deadline by a couple of weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Serious question; the aforementioned examples only have a production runs of 5000? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I don't think it's at all unfair to say it was a very longshot to get 5,000 pre-orders in roughly a month. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 On 2017-6-5 at 1:39 AM, Berkut said: Serious question; the aforementioned examples only have a production runs of 5000? Good question. ..I'd have thought more as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 So tomorrow the pre-order window closes (seriously, for reals this time guys!). Who wants to put odds on us getting a post or FB blurb next week saying "Unfortunately..." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glorystomper Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 not a big deal.. lots of other kits to build in the meantime! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Petarvu Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I must say I didn't understand this AMK move,from consumers position .... Although I support them 100%. P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAGeezer Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I spoke with Bob at Victory Models this morning, just to make sure he got my pre-order. He did, and we had a great conversation about the kit, and the whole pre-order business. He said that there was great interest in the kit, and he'd gotten a very good response to the pre-order offer. We both agreed that the price was too good to ignore, and that even if it somehow fell short of the required 5000 units, it would just take a little patience, and you're still getting a terrific(It's AMK!!) kit at a fire sale price. WIN! Now, if we can get a decent price on that RoG Foxbat with the corrected nose, I'll be set... until the next thing comes along. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Did others disclose their preorder numbers? Or is AMK keeping a tight lip? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 On 6/15/2017 at 3:06 PM, IAGeezer said: We both agreed that the price was too good to ignore, and that even if it somehow fell short of the required 5000 units, it would just take a little patience, and you're still getting a terrific(It's AMK!!) kit at a fire sale price. WIN! Wasn't the 'fire sale' price based on getting the 5000 unit pre-order number? I thought that if the pre-order wasn't met then it's back to the normal retail model, pricing and production schedule. Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fighting Eighty-Four Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, CF104 said: Wasn't the 'fire sale' price based on getting the 5000 unit pre-order number? I thought that if the pre-order wasn't met then it's back to the normal retail model, pricing and production schedule. Cheers, John My understanding is that whether that 5000 number was met or not, if you got in on the preorder, that was your price whether it came out in December or 2018. Edited June 21, 2017 by Fighting Eighty-Four Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAGeezer Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Jester - I only spoke with Bob at Victory, we didn't talk numbers. Also, Victory hasn't accepted any money from modelers. John - The price at Victory will remain, regardless of the release date, but only for those who pre-ordered. I'm pretty sure that was how Sio set this up for all pre-ordering, here's the FB announcement - check 7 and 8. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I got mine reserved through Victory Models as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manuel J. Armas S. Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I Already made my Pre Order... Just Waiting... :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper730 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I got my pre-order in with Victory Models also. I reserved 4 kits. I almost got more from the crowdfunding page but misunderstood the timing as it ended in China, GMT or something time...so when I went on the 15th it was already the 16th ..LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 So the pre-order is done and the time to beat down doors for sales is passed.. Any word from AMK on if they got close enough (or reached) their goal so we'll get the kit produced this year? So far the only recent word I've seen from AMK on anything is related to the 1/72 Kfir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glorystomper Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 just goes to show how much of a small fish we really are around here! we can't even drum up enough support to reach a goal of 5000 pcs.. it ain't easy for AMK, and they have my respect for what they do! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solher1 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 For what is worth, even though I pre-ordered two kits about one month ago from Hobby Easy, my credit card was charged for the kits only, not shipping charge until three days ago, they told me the will charge my card again by the end of the year. I asked them if that means the production of the kit is going to happen, but I haven't received an answer yet. I hope they were able to get to the 5000 mark. Juan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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