Re: THE NEW 12" INDY FIGURE

Posted by Azuma from h34.s126.ts30.hinet.net on May 13, 1999 at 11:04:02:

In Reply to: Re: TO ALL OF YOU SERIOUSLY INTERESTED IN THE NEW 12" INDY FIGURE posted by Michaelson on May 13, 1999 at 10:46:47:

I did place an order on it and found there is no phone number on the page, so I made a require form ebay his phone number on the ebay auction, but have not yet called, you may try this number:(714) 534 - 1782. I think that Indy figure is from an Japanese company that made Stave Mcqueens few years ago, and they really did a nice job on that figure which costed about US$200, so I believe that is not a custom figure, and I think the reason why they don't show the pic of the package that is because they wanna the monopoly. You know, if I can figure out which company will produce this Indy figure, I would possiblely get it directly from the factory. I checked some recent issue of Japanese toy magazines after ordered Indy, but have not found any infomation on it. Any way, we could only wait and see.

Best regards,

Azuma

: : If you read my previous e-mail, I'm considering purchasing one of the new 12 inch Indy figures from Toy-Syndicate. Two days ago I sent them an e-mail asking whether or not I could pay by Money Order. I also asked whether or not they could e-mail me a better pic of the figure's head and fedora. I don't want to spend 350-plus bucks on it if it doesn't look all that good up close. It's hard to tell from the image they have.

: : They haven't responded and I want to find out ASAP so I can preorder it before they sell out. So I looked up and down on their site for a phone number but all I could find was an address. So I called directory assistance in California and they said that they have no listing under "Toy-Syndicate" or under that address. I thought that was bit strange and it got me to thinking. WHERE are these figures coming from? Are they a custom job? Since they don't show any packaging on their site, I've got a feeling these puppies are illegal and that if Lucasfilm knew they wouldn't be too happy. Let's face it, at 350 a pop, they're pulling in some serious cash - damn near total profit! Can someone tell me how they're able to sell these? I'm assuming they're NOT officially licensed. Is something fishy going on???? I don't want to drop 350 and have the damn thing "disappear" in the mail.

: Another interesting thing I discovered last night was that one was on eBay for bid and was sitting at $260 then for an item that even THEY admitted wouldn't be available until June. How's THAT for counting your eggs before they're hatched? Quite a few folks had already bid on the item, and there were still 8 days left in the auction! I agree, a bit strange indeed. Regards. Michaelson

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: I did place an order on it and found there is no phone number on the page, so I made a require form ebay his phone number on the ebay auction, but have not yet called, you may try this number:(714) 534 - 1782. I think that Indy figure is from an Japanese company that made Stave Mcqueens few years ago, and they really did a nice job on that figure which costed about US$200, so I believe that is not a custom figure, and I think the reason why they don't show the pic of the package that is because they wanna the monopoly. You know, if I can figure out which company will produce this Indy figure, I would possiblely get it directly from the factory. I checked some recent issue of Japanese toy magazines after ordered Indy, but have not found any infomation on it. Any way, we could only wait and see.

: Best regards,

: Azuma

: : : If you read my previous e-mail, I'm considering purchasing one of the new 12 inch Indy figures from Toy-Syndicate.  Two days ago I sent them an e-mail asking whether or not I could pay by Money Order.  I also asked whether or not they could e-mail me a better pic of the figure's head and fedora.  I don't want to spend 350-plus bucks on it if it doesn't look all that good up close.  It's hard to tell from the image they have.

: : : They haven't responded and I want to find out ASAP so I can preorder it before they sell out.  So I looked up and down on their site for a phone number but all I could find was an address.  So I called directory assistance in California and they said that they have no listing under "Toy-Syndicate" or under that address.  I thought that was bit strange and it got me to thinking.  WHERE are these figures coming from?  Are they a custom job?  Since they don't show any packaging on their site, I've got a feeling these puppies are illegal and that if Lucasfilm knew they wouldn't be too happy.  Let's face it, at 350 a pop, they're pulling in some serious cash - damn near total profit!  Can someone tell me how they're able to sell these?  I'm assuming they're NOT officially licensed.  Is something fishy going on????  I don't want to drop 350 and have the damn thing "disappear" in the mail.

: : Another interesting thing I discovered last night was that one was on eBay for bid and was sitting at $260 then for an item that even THEY admitted wouldn't be available until June. How's THAT for counting your eggs before they're hatched? Quite a few folks had already bid on the item, and there were still 8 days left in the auction! I agree, a bit strange indeed. Regards. Michaelson

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