Defiance Games Alien Drones; are they shipping?

[Elbows]

Yeah, even if they shape up the molds and release the hard suits...that material will keep me from buying any.  Overall, a pretty crap outfit at the moment.

[tnjrp]

Those heads were the only item I thought had some potential

Yep, the Chinese militia helmets are a nice enough design. But then the Germans weren't that bad either, designwise. The actual realization was a bit wanting.

[Predatorpt]

Ok, a little update. I contacted Gary when I saw my initial order and he replied that they would send new ones. I'm on vacations and my brother just told me he received a parcel from Defiance Games. They sent my order again and all the casting problems seem to be resolved. My brother says that all the heads are now ok (there were other problems, but they seemed to be resolved also). I'll try to take some pictures as soon as I return home.

So kudos to Defiance.

[n815e]

Imagine all the time and money they would save if they weren't constantly having to cast new models to send to people to replace the poor ones they sent out in the first place.

[Predatorpt]

Imagine all the time and money they would save if they weren't constantly having to cast new models to send to people to replace the poor ones they sent out in the first place.

The problem seems to be with the initial batches of minis. For what I can gather, it's no use doing pre-orders with them: you'll get worse minis than the next production round. That happened with the German Panzergrenadiers; with their vehicle (who was pulled out from production) and the Chinese Militia.

Their new containers seem to be ok - they are in plastic and they aren't made by Defiance but by another company (I seem to recall that the owner was a member here, can't remember his name).

So,if the initial poster wants to try and buy the Alien Drones, they should be good by now.

[n815e]

The containers are actually less expensive from the manufacturer.

[rwwin]

The containers are actually less expensive from the manufacturer.

Who's that?

[Predatorpt]

Who's that?

http://rustforge.com/ 

[rwwin]

Thanks

[CptJake]

The containers are actually less expensive from the manufacturer.

And you get the added bonus of not contributing towards Defiance.

 

[aliensurfer]

what I cannot understand is over in the USA they seem to have a massive following, is quality really an afterthought to price that much with American gamers?

[Sangennaru]

nope, but apparently advertising is a good way!

Moreover, the field of scifi plastic sets is still very poor, either in quantity and in quality: Mantic marines are nice, but veeery characteristic (same for the stormtrooper from the other company i don't remember now), and the EM4 are... of another age.

So, if you don't want to use Cadians for any kind of scifi faction, that's a good option. Sadly.

[Sterling Moose]

what I cannot understand is over in the USA they seem to have a massive following, is quality really an afterthought to price that much with American gamers?

Not sure if that is correct - they continually get a slagging over here as far as I can see.  Opinions seem to mirror those you guys have expressed, lots of optimism followed by the feeling of being let down and ripped off.

[Grimmnar]

what I cannot understand is over in the USA they seem to have a massive following, is quality really an afterthought to price that much with American gamers?

Well i am an American gamer. I have an easy enough philosophy. I am looking for a good product for a good price. Nothing more nothing less really.
As for a following over here in the States,  have to say i haven't seen it. Too much "let down" from the company to grant them a following.

Grimm

[Elbows]

I don't have a large gaming group...but I haven't seen anyone with Defiance stuff, let alone ever mentioned.  I haven't seen any at the past four or five cons I've been to.  I don't know if Defiance is even on most American gamers' radars.

Wargames Factory is building quite the following since the split up though.  They're churning out some pretty good stuff and it's a common household name amongst gamers now.