Devil's Kiss Vigor Bottle now available

[Boinkzoink]

Originally Posted by OneLetter

I doubt we'll ever do a second run of the MoC bottles. It's much better to make new vigor bottles (or other merch) and let those have their special spotlight.

Hi OneLetter, it is really assuring to have you answering our doubts "in person", so thank you for your efforts!

But.. about the MoC bottles... No second run is being planned for such a popular item? By offering another run of the MOC bottle for the fans, it would greatly help to diffuse the ridiculous eBay prices..

So.. Do consider another run for the fans! No matter how small it is.

Also, will the IG store consider cheaper alternatives for shipping internationally? The shipping charges to Singapore costs me USD$150+ for the DC bottle, which frankly, is kind of crippling..

Thank you for your time!

[SwiftDeath]

Originally Posted by OneLetter

I can't comment on the direct price, since I am not the one that sets it, however, this is why we have both the signed and unsigned options. The signed are extremely limited to just 50 pieces, and each comes with the signed certificate of authenticity. We've seen an increasing demand for signed work in the IG Store, which is why you've all seen a few different pieces come online in the past few weeks. We're certainly looking at all the feedback though.

Thanks for coming on here to comment

Who is responsible for the price setting?

Was it a general team decision then to start pricing the signature limited editions at such an incredible mark-up?

I only own one or two of the limited prints but already feel such a fatigue in collecting them

Having Ken sign pretty much every item you guys release to create a more expensive version of that item wouldn't be so bad if the markup wasn't so very very much

I mean you have greater than a 70% mark-up on an already 350 USD item

Does that not seem high to you?

Seeing the price differentials really turns me off from buying things in the store

I just feel it's such a lazy and uncreative way to make a more limited edition but I suppose that's my opinion

[flatout]

Looks great Mortal... had a laugh at the marking on the images though (all those eBay listings). Did you see the Bioshock Infinite PK charity listing on eBay? Also has you pics on it.


I do have a question though... lets say after a another round of these (or maybe more) is it worth $350 by itself without it being numbered?

[asiak75]

Thanks for the heads up...but I still have my reservations in getting one due to the price thinking that a signature cannot be 250$ worth...
Is it not a bit over the top?

[flatout]

Thanks for the post OneLetter.

Does part of your post mean if there is a second run they will be cheaper?

[vhal_x]

Hi

Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions, it's great when companies actually care to talk to fans about their items

Since there is possibly going to be a second edition of these, will those be unnumbered, or made from a different material, to differentiate them from the first run?

Also, do the non-signed first run ones include a COA?

And lastly, since a second run is possible on these, will a second run of MoC vigors be considered? Or will that be vetoed since they didn't have "first run" in their original description? xx

[bazzaffc]

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We're always looking at new merchandise (and have a few more surprises we're working on right now)[/QUOTE]

Oh that's interesting, any clues you can give us to what you might be working on?

As you are here as well do you have any idea why the bucking bronco poster was limited to 300 and now just appears to be a free run without any mention??

Thanks for answering some of the questions!!

[vhal_x]

Wow, I didn't realise that your shipping costs covered customs fees, that's great! I avoid a lot of international stores through fear of customs charges, so that's great to know xx

[blingaling]

I started writing this long post about signature pricing and secondary markets but then I thought; "what the heck do I know?" and deleted it. I do know that I won't personally be buying anymore signed items at this markup.

Originally Posted by OneLetter

I actually saw the complaints about the Bucking Bronco poster on here a few weeks ago and looked into it. Somehow, the part of the description detailing it was limited to 300 was removed. I checked on our inventory, and there are still some in the warehouse, and we should have the updated description back up in the store soon. These are still the same initial run of 300, and we will not be doing a second run once those 300 are gone.

Haha yeah that was mostly me, good to know it was just an issue of semantics. It's a great print.
Incidentally, you may just want to open a new thread for general comments/suggestions as this one has kind of gone off the rails.

At this price point I would buy every last vigor bottle that you guys can crank out at this level of quality.

[MortalMonday]

Hey OneLetter,

Thanks for joining the community here and answering so many questions.

I want to give you my opinion of the "first edition" idea for the Devil's Kiss bottles.
Simply put, I don't like it. In fact, I hate it.

In my opinion, the vigor bottles are special collectibles that deserve to be limited to a single run. The retail prices ($350-$600 for Devil's Kiss, $500 for Murder of Crows) reflect the fact that these are special items.

What's the point of numbering the DK bottles individually out of 500, if you're just gonna keep making more? If you number them up to 500, then actually mean it and only make 500 identical pieces. If you say there are only 400 Murder of Crows bottles, then honor that commitment (and yes, Irrational did specifically say that those bottles were limited to a single run of 400 total bottles.)

If you're gonna keep making the DK bottles, then at least make the next run different somehow. Maybe make them out of PVC plastic, and sell them at a reduced cost. That way, at least the folks that bought a first run statue at least feel like they have something special.