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08-19-2022, 12:07 PM | #101 |
Crimson Guard
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Hello, everyone. I'm glad to see such a lively discussion going on over here about the Easy Kill 9 kickstarter. I'm Chad LaForce (pen name is Malcham Zidek), and it is my campaign. I want to address a few of the things that seem to be on folks' minds here. Thanks for reading this post.
The connection to O:R is simple. I've been working on the Easy Kill 9 project for like 10 years. It's not new, and it is not connected to O:R. When the submission opportunity came up for O;R, it seemed like a lot of fun. I submitted 3 concepts, and they all three remain the property of O:R. I will not use (or re-use) any of them. I'm not sure why that seems to be a sticking point for some people, but I hope this clears the air. REPEAT: all Easy Kill 9 figure concepts are new and distinctly different from O:R. As for Carson, I spoke with him several times about my campaign before launching it, and Carson is a backer and advisor. As are four other colleagues who submitted winning concepts to O:R. In short, O:R knew about my campaign, spoke into it, and some colleagues have helped me with some aspects of it. I hope this eases any sense of tension about the campaign. Others are concerned about my factory connections. I have been working a connection at a factory for many months. I will also pursue some more. Please note that I have spearheaded toy projects in the past during my time as a Creative Director in video games. Toys, comics, art books, plushies, bubble tee, merchandise, you name it. I'm not new, friends. As for the need to have a prototype, it is in development and wil appear on the campaign, soon. (I do not know who Oringcreations is, and am not affiliated with him.) Rodney Greene is creating the prototype 3D model (it has not been stolen, as some have suggested, but rather built completely from scratch), and it will be painted by Matt LeCroy. That's about as professional as it comes, and I am funding that development out of my own pocket. I want these to be the best toys you've every owned. Quality is everything. Now, then. Some people don't like the looks of the art. Cool, no problem. Thanks for looking, and I truly appreciate the feedback. Others don't like the design aesthetic, etc. that's fine. I appreciate your input. But, the campaign is real, I'm real, NO ONE is cheating on this thing (or getting cheated) and these will be amazing figures. So, I hope that clears the air a bit. Thanks to all for reading this. |
08-19-2022, 02:28 PM | #102 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Greenville, S.C.
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Matt contacted me as well as a member from a FB. Thank everyone for understanding and hopefully backing the project now. I apologize for the grammar in my 1st response, I was furious then. This project is 100% legit and original.
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08-19-2022, 02:34 PM | #103 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Also, thank everyone who has purchased products from me. I continually strive to offer the best 100% original content.
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08-19-2022, 03:20 PM | #104 |
Cobra Soldier
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Location: Michigan
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08-19-2022, 08:28 PM | #105 |
long time lurker
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Location: PDX
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I'm Rodney Greene (Quick Kick's Dojo) and James Carlon (O Ring Creator) is no way affiliated this project other than apparently trying to scheme in on it. The model he took was made and used without permission by Carlos Flanagian (sadness of humanity) The buck I created for easykill 9 is 100% my sculpt and I have numerous wip models and pics to prove it. As well as 3 full figures I made posted to my IG previously. I have a solid rep in this community and don't want to be dragged down by a known scammer.
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Hello, everyone. I'm glad to see such a lively discussion going on over here about the Easy Kill 9 kickstarter. I'm Chad LaForce (pen name is Malcham Zidek), and it is my campaign. I want to address a few of the things that seem to be on folks' minds here. Thanks for reading this post.
The connection to O:R is simple. I've been working on the Easy Kill 9 project for like 10 years. It's not new, and it is not connected to O:R. When the submission opportunity came up for O;R, it seemed like a lot of fun. I submitted 3 concepts, and they all three remain the property of O:R. I will not use (or re-use) any of them. I'm not sure why that seems to be a sticking point for some people, but I hope this clears the air. REPEAT: all Easy Kill 9 figure concepts are new and distinctly different from O:R.
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08-24-2022, 06:48 PM | #106 |
Knuckle Massage!
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US$ 7,248 pledged of US$ 99,000 goal
34 backers 18 days to go |
08-28-2022, 07:56 PM | #107 |
Gunslinger
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Gonna be a tough haul.
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08-28-2022, 09:10 PM | #108 |
stretching your O-ring
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08-28-2022, 09:42 PM | #109 |
Knuckle Massage!
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For those interested:
WOJM 229 - TeamStream 8/26/2022: The O-Ring Revolution Rolls On With Easy Kill 9 |
08-29-2022, 07:27 AM | #110 |
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I reckon it can't help that this Kickstarter is right on the heels of several major crowdfunding projects for the same audience including the Skystriker, Roboskull, Longbow, Operation Recall, etc. There's only so thin you can slice that pie..
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