Would have SHould have Could Have Alawars Carriage (1 Viewer)

[tdubel]

Unfortunately, I saw the note from Ana that Alawar's Carriage's mould is now burned and there will be no more! Sad news for me as this was one I never got to obtain as you can only buy so much and it never got into my shopping cart. Classic, I snoozed, now I losed.................

I guess it gives me something to look for if someone ever sells one!

Tom

 

[Ana Donzino]

Sorry to hear that, Tom. I was hoping we weren't leaving many collectors wanting it. It was released in 2001, so I guessed it had 12 wonderful years out there. I was sad to let it go

Ana

 

[tdubel]

Sorry to hear that, Tom. I was hoping we weren't leaving many collectors wanting it. It was released in 2001, so I guessed it had 12 wonderful years out there. I was sad to let it go

Ana

I had my chances, just never made committment!!

Tom

 

[Iron Brigade]

Unfortunately, I saw the note from Ana that Alawar's Carriage's mould is now burned and there will be no more! Sad news for me as this was one I never got to obtain as you can only buy so much and it never got into my shopping cart. Classic, I snoozed, now I losed.................

I guess it gives me something to look for if someone ever sells one!

Tom

Hello Tom:

As the old saying goes, "Timing is everything!"

"Iron Brigade" / Gary

 

[DMNamiot]

Hi Tom,

I know what you are feeling here. I bet this happens to a lot of collectors. I decided to wait on an item a long time back and regret this move to this day. I was going to get the Imperial sets of Cameron Highlanders in Egypt in the very special wooden boxes and thought I should wait. What a terrible mistake. Someday I will get my hands on the set but at a far greater cost. I have to say that now I generally pull the trigger if I see a set that really wows me. I guess its a lesson we all have to learn I just hope that you can find one sometime.

Dave

 

[johnnybach]

Hi Tom - Pardon me for asking - as I don't really collect ready painted figures usually - but don't manufacturers usually give collectors advance notice that items in their ranges are going to be discontinued????

I would have thought that this might be a basic business practice - as (a) it might stimulate a bit more business, just before a mould is taken out of production/destroyed - and (b) Give customers a "last chance to buy".

I haven't a clue how this would work though?

Just a thought? jb

 

[Ana Donzino]

Unlike other companies policies, we don't like to discontinue sets while the molds are still fine, since I think that there's always a new collector who might be looking for the set he or she likes. So I decided to keep sets, specially Durbar's, within the line as long as possible. I'm a Durbar fan myself and, as it's not a well known subject, there's always someone new discovering and being amazed by it.

The molds get burnt approximately one year after the set was released. Some of them get ripped before then, and we re-mold, since the set is young and it's still worth it. After that year the silicone is 'cooked' and can be ripped any time. We have been lucky with molds in general, you can see that the carriage was out there for 11 years. But when the material deterioration makes that the piece of mold gets attached to the casting when you unmold you know it's all over, and you have no advice. If you want any advice at all, to give you a hint, every set over 1 year after released is in danger and can be discontinued any minute. That would be my suggested 'last time to buy'

Ana

 

[tdubel]

Unlike other companies policies, we don't like to discontinue sets while the molds are still fine, since I think that there's always a new collector who might be looking for the set he or she likes. So I decided to keep sets, specially Durbar's, within the line as long as possible. I'm a Durbar fan myself and, as it's not a well known subject, there's always someone new discovering and being amazed by it.

The molds get burnt approximately one year after the set was released. Some of them get ripped before then, and we re-mold, since the set is young and it's still worth it. After that year the silicone is 'cooked' and can be ripped any time. We have been lucky with molds in general, you can see that the carriage was out there for 11 years. But when the material deterioration makes that the piece of mold gets attached to the casting when you unmold you know it's all over, and you have no advice. If you want any advice at all, to give you a hint, every set over 1 year after released is in danger and can be discontinued any minute. That would be my suggested 'last time to buy'

Ana

Ana,
Question/request, since the Alawar sets are so iconic and there are only so many out there, how many collectors would it take to make it business wise worth it to redo? I only ask b/c i know there were such a limited amount that actually got out there. Of course, it is also a selfish request for me!!! I need a carriage for my display!

Tom

 

[Ana Donzino]

Tom - I guess that 10 collectors ordering the carriage will do The molds are quite large for the size of the piece itself so they are a bit expensive.

See you in Chicago?

Ana

 

[DMNamiot]

Oh Ana that is a mighty tempting offer, of course then I wake up and my banker/wife is giving me the look{sm2}

Very sorry to see this one go.

Dave

 

[Ana Donzino]

I understand, Dave, it's a huge set. Very beautiful though

Ana

 

[tdubel]

Tom - I guess that 10 collectors ordering the carriage will do The molds are quite large for the size of the piece itself so they are a bit expensive.

See you in Chicago?

Ana

OK< I am 1, I am in.


Cya in Chicago!

Tom

 

[johnnybach]

Unlike other companies policies, we don't like to discontinue sets while the molds are still fine, since I think that there's always a new collector who might be looking for the set he or she likes. So I decided to keep sets, specially Durbar's, within the line as long as possible. I'm a Durbar fan myself and, as it's not a well known subject, there's always someone new discovering and being amazed by it.

The molds get burnt approximately one year after the set was released. Some of them get ripped before then, and we re-mold, since the set is young and it's still worth it. After that year the silicone is 'cooked' and can be ripped any time. We have been lucky with molds in general, you can see that the carriage was out there for 11 years. But when the material deterioration makes that the piece of mold gets attached to the casting when you unmold you know it's all over, and you have no advice. If you want any advice at all, to give you a hint, every set over 1 year after released is in danger and can be discontinued any minute. That would be my suggested 'last time to buy'

Ana

Even though I'm not yet a customer - as I like painting my own - that is a very informative reply Ana - so thanks very much for improving my knowledge about how such things are done. I hope also, it will be a useful piece of information for all of your customers - who are wondering "How long can I hold off buying?" - whilst doubtless saving up for the next one.

You never know, if my eyesight eventually goes - I might get to be a customer yet, as I love looking at your very attractive figures - which have even tempted me to paint my own versions - from other maker's castingsThanks Ana - johnnybach