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  • David Lee
    The Fix-it-up Chappie
    • Jun 10, 2002
    • 6984

    They

    They: I love this word, pronouns in general make it very easy to say things. Especially when names are not involved or you don't have to be specific on how many people they are. I am not mad at anyone for being frustrated or impatient, nor do I think our methods are perfect. But let me give you a little perspective on "they".

    They are two guys (no more,) though they sometimes get friends and family to help, they are really the only two people running this thing. 2, two, dos, no more and depending on the day and what's going on in their lives 1.

    They do it all from design, to licensing, to raising money to dealing with China.

    They have "day" Jobs, this is not their "full time" job, they do all of this at night, on weekends and on any spare time they can cobble together.

    They get 100s of e-mails a day, everything from my "bubble was dented" to "can you make Spider-man", it's not possible to answer everyone quickly. They sometimes have to make a choice whether to answer an e-mail or package up figures and parts to send. They sometimes realize they will take heat for not replying but in the long run people getting their stuff is better. It's a call they have to make and they know they can't make everyone happy.

    They don't just put things in boxes, they have to fix, repair, package and sometimes re-do what the factory didn't do or do correctly. They are still human and though they miss a few they try very hard to make it right. But in the end they have physically put their hands on every figure and piece that gets sent, all from their personal homes.

    Finally here is what They are not: perfect, web designers, marketing experts, independently wealthy, a faceless company, mean and thoughtless, uncaring, out to rip people off $25 at a time, in control of China, in control of their own lives, making any money off of these figures.

    Like I said we try very hard, and it's easy to paint us as a big company looking to screw the little guy. But we are just David Lee and Jason Schiermeyer, so when you say they be clear you mean two guys doing everything they can to keep the wheels on the bus.

    I am not looking for sympathy, nor am I excusing how we do business, but as we say "it is what it is". This may change once we get into distribution, but it may not. Ultimately, you and only you can decide if this is acceptable. If it is not, we are sorry to hear it and hope that things will change soon to make it so it is. Otherwise, thanks to all who have supported us and we hope things will continue to get better.

    -David Lee (1/2 of they)
    Last edited by David Lee; May 7, '09, 11:20 AM.
  • Jerry68
    Persistent Member
    • Feb 12, 2008
    • 1039

    #2
    Great response!

    Perhaps we can all have a better understanding of (they).
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    • blastphemey
      Persistent Member
      • Jun 11, 2008
      • 1112

      #3
      completely accptable dav
      Last edited by blastphemey; Dec 19, '10, 1:43 PM.

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      • EMCE Hammer
        Moderation Engineer
        • Aug 14, 2003
        • 25679

        #4
        Hey Dave:

        The grain of the fabric on my Phantom is off by at least two degrees on the left leg, relative to the right. Bassturd.

        Steve

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        • megoscott
          Founding Partner
          • Nov 17, 2006
          • 8710

          #5
          Right on, Dave.
          This profile is no longer active.

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          • jessica
            fortune favors the bold
            • Nov 5, 2007
            • 4587

            #6
            Wow! Loved it. Very succinct. Sometimes we forget that real lives are involved.
            Those who look outside dream. Those who look within awake.
            Samples of my work are found here: Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

            To do list:
            1:6 boots for Mathilda, 1:1 Romulan Commander outfit, Ursus helmet; Cornelius appliance
            1:9 scale ape's new suit for Cornelius;

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            • toys2cool
              Ultimate Mego Warrior
              • Nov 27, 2006
              • 28605

              #7
              That sucks man,you guys work to darn hard
              "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

              http://ultimatewarriorcollection.webs.com/
              My stuff on facebook Incompatible Browser | Facebook

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              • Earth 2 Chris
                Verbose Member
                • Mar 7, 2004
                • 32498

                #8
                Very well said Dave.

                Chris
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                • Fuzzysnail
                  Persistent Member
                  • Feb 18, 2007
                  • 1048

                  #9
                  Great job Dave....When is Zorro shipping?

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                  • Hulk
                    Mayor of Megoville
                    • May 10, 2003
                    • 16007

                    #10
                    They is plural? Megoville never got that memo. I'm used to they being singular.


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                    • JediJaida
                      Talkative Member
                      • Jun 14, 2008
                      • 5671

                      #11
                      Sic 'em Dave!
                      JediJaida

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                      • Meule
                        Verbose Member
                        • Nov 14, 2004
                        • 28720

                        #12
                        So, who are they again?

                        Seriously tho, I can understand how you guys must feel sometimes. Hell, sometimes I get angry in your place when I see all those impatient people *****ing about when they're gonna receive their order. Takes everything I have to not scream "BE ****ING PATIENT" at them.

                        You guys are A OK in my book, both halves of they
                        "...The agony of my soul found vent in one loud, long and final scream of despair..." - Edgar Allan Poe

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                        • David Lee
                          The Fix-it-up Chappie
                          • Jun 10, 2002
                          • 6984

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Hulk
                          They is plural? Megoville never got that memo. I'm used to they being singular.
                          You feel the pain Paul, I know you've been there and done that too!

                          But seriously, thanks for all the comments. This wasn't meant as a slam to anyone, just the opposite, we appreciate each and every order, they keep us alive one more day to battle China

                          I just needed to explain who we were to everyone, we so often forget we are way beyond our own group of friends (new and old). Please take no offense if you are still waiting on product, just know we are diligently working on it...


                          -Dave
                          Back to work slacker!

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                          • Type3Toys
                            Home Of The Type3 Body
                            • Jan 18, 2005
                            • 619

                            #14
                            I am still a fan.
                            LOOK
                            Action Figure Design & Prototypes
                            For Samples See Home -Type 3 Body & Spiderman
                            To Contact: type3toys@comcast.net

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                            • The Bat
                              Batman Fanatic
                              • Jul 14, 2002
                              • 13412

                              #15
                              The Cast-A-Way Body ROCKS Dave!!!
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