Gun Lord - Another new game by NG:DEV Team
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NeoGeoNinja
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Is the post only as good as the packaging though?
I mean, I (finally) received my Gunlord posters as part of my 'reasonably expensive' Dragon Box (DC) - only to find they were sent in a really meek, square sided long-box (as opposed to a poster tube). On the one hand, NGDEV saved money on shipping (tubes are heavy) but on the flip side, for my extra money/loyalty to the product I got 3x painfully crushed and unpresentable posters (bin worthy!) all because the packaging wasn't suitable.
If they elected to use a tube (at their expense no doubt) the posters would have arrived safe, well and remained as beautiful as the artwork that adorns them.
It's all about effective packaging.
As for losing parcels in transit though...
I mean, I (finally) received my Gunlord posters as part of my 'reasonably expensive' Dragon Box (DC) - only to find they were sent in a really meek, square sided long-box (as opposed to a poster tube). On the one hand, NGDEV saved money on shipping (tubes are heavy) but on the flip side, for my extra money/loyalty to the product I got 3x painfully crushed and unpresentable posters (bin worthy!) all because the packaging wasn't suitable.
If they elected to use a tube (at their expense no doubt) the posters would have arrived safe, well and remained as beautiful as the artwork that adorns them.
It's all about effective packaging.
As for losing parcels in transit though...
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RoyalMail & UK customs are worse than Canada Post for sure.
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Insured and trackable shipping is mandatory for a 400+ euro gameMeaning 30% won't get their games at all, 30% will get a package that has been thoroughly raped and 40% will actually get the playable game
Definitely hope they'll use a fast and safe shipment mode (express courier)
That sucks, hopefully they can send you a new poster?
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Sorry to hear that. Why didn't you contact us last year with this? We had around 10 incidents like that and we shipped replacements to them.
The reason we didn't use rolls, is that shipping is 32-40 EUR for them. They are a few centimeters to long, we would have to saw them by hand. It was quite a nightmare to ship those poster for both customers and us I guess. We won't ever sell large posters again ourselves.
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Like I said, I presumed tubes weren't used because of the cost/weight - and in the end - if (as you say) only 10 people were affected (11 inc. me?) then it was obviously worth the risk.
To be honest, I'd had the box put away for a while BUT I knew what was inside, so I felt no real need to open it until quite recently. The box was beat up a bit, but I really didn't expect the posters to be affected so badly by the damage.
If I'm honest, I didn't bother contacting you about it as I presumed this would have been a common issue and that you wouldn't have been interested in addressing it, in the grand scheme of things. But apparently, it appears I was wrong to assume so (seeing as you were good enough to issue replacements)...
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I would suggest it if you get packages somewhat often. I give mine something little every december, card and a bottle of sparkling apple cider usually.
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@NeoGeoNinja - I've got a set of the three A1 sized 'Dragon Box' posters plus a Last Hope Pink Bullets one you can have... if you want 'em.
(I picked some up for a NGDT Dreamcast comp & Lee @ VGI kindly sent me a few spares).
There's minor edge wear (about 3-4 mm) on 2 or 3, that said - I suspect the wear may not be noticeable if framed.
Edit: For free I meant
(not as a sale solicitation).
Shoot me a DM if of interest.
(I picked some up for a NGDT Dreamcast comp & Lee @ VGI kindly sent me a few spares).
There's minor edge wear (about 3-4 mm) on 2 or 3, that said - I suspect the wear may not be noticeable if framed.
Edit: For free I meant
(not as a sale solicitation).
Shoot me a DM if of interest.
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RockstarRunner
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Gunlord seems to be for sale again, sort of ? 'The remaining stock will be made available for order in May'
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Here is a first picture of the Gunlord AES sets that start shipping tomorrow.
Please take a look at the new custom made temporary AES storage box.
It will be shipped with several bonus items, such as additional posters *, a factory produced OST and stickers. These items are only included in the pre-orders and only as long as stock holds.
The temporary paper box will be shipped in a PVC OCD box for extra protection
*) the frames are not included.
Here is a first picture of the Gunlord AES sets that start shipping tomorrow.
Please take a look at the new custom made temporary AES storage box.
It will be shipped with several bonus items, such as additional posters *, a factory produced OST and stickers. These items are only included in the pre-orders and only as long as stock holds.
The temporary paper box will be shipped in a PVC OCD box for extra protection
*) the frames are not included.
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Oh man! That is sweet. I Love that "Temporary Storage Box" ultra classy.
Don't think so as they don't fit with the orginal cases and aren't really unique, but yea who knows. Too bad that these boxes doesn't have a golden Gunlord logo instead of the Neo
ev Logo 
--> That would make them unique imo ...but I prefer the original snap-lock cases...
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Don't think so as they don't fit with the orginal cases and aren't really unique, but yea who knows. Too bad that these boxes doesn't have a golden Gunlord logo instead of the Neo
Not unique? What are you talking about? Those are very professional looking boxes that are completely unique for this product. With the way people go crazy for manual baggies and the right color of bubble wrap for their MVS kits, you better believe these boxes will be highly collectible in the future. They're also going to be shipping out snap lock cases when they finally receive them. This is just a nice thing to protect the cart and display it on the shelf until they can complete their snap lock order. I think they look great.
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Couldn't have said it any better. Those are not MVS kit boxes. They definitely put some effort into that.
Did you realized there's a reprint of MVS regular edition? or the AES hype blinded you all?
Yes, and with glorious brown kit boxes. Like the original MVS kits. I pre-ordered all.
Plan to get the DC LE versions, for soundtrack, artwork and posters. Also so I can play them sooner... Half year is quite a bit to wait.
BTW, your old MotW still hasn't gotten any play. CMVS still being built.
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