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Post by emergencyoverride on Oct 29, 2010 20:04:21 GMT -9
Hey guys. I know some of you know about the changes Mel Ebbles is making, but for those of you who don't, he is pretty much closing his download business for the most part and working on some other plans. Check out his forum for the whole story. Also, He now sells tangible items such as these super cool olfa stainless steel knives and premium chipboard, coverstock and foamcore along with aluminacutter neopren backed rulers with finger guard built in. Now for the BIG news. Right now he is selling an archive dvd of everything he has ever produced for $50.00. That's right. 50 smackers for ALL of Mel's goodness on 1 dvd. Head over and give him a little support. I believe it was over$400.00 worth of stuff, probably more. Dont forget to check out the supply depot while you're there. Lots of great paper model tools. Here's the link for the dvd: www.ebblesminiatures.com/shop/archive_dvd.phpCheck out the super cool cutting tools here: www.ebblesminiatures.com/shop/cuttingtools.phpThey make all the difference. Way better than my old x-acto.
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Post by glennwilliams on Oct 29, 2010 20:32:12 GMT -9
Let me recommend those tools and supplies. I use the Olfa SVR-2--I actually have two, one for each blade. It takes less pressure to cut, the blades last longer, and I haven't had one snap on me (unlike the UNOWHO blades).
The cutting mate is substantially better than the mat I got from WalMart.
My absolute favorites, however, are the two glues. I use less of the Elmer's Craft Bond Tocky Glue than Aleene's variants, and it flows and dries better.
For those of us who laminate, that chipboard Mel sells, is really a quality product.
In fact, quality is what sold me on all the products. Yeah, I can go down to Wal-Mart, Michaels or JoAnnes and pay less--but what I get is worth less as well.
Go, buy, now.
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Post by Dominic on Oct 29, 2010 22:22:03 GMT -9
I hate it when people make me spend money... again! Shame on you, Mr. Ebbles! And... thanks! ;D
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Post by Parduz on Oct 30, 2010 0:39:53 GMT -9
Pls sorry, but i've not understood. Is Mel closing the paper model business?
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Post by nikloveland on Oct 30, 2010 6:17:06 GMT -9
Those are some great models and for rock bottom prices! I'm not even a big Sci-Fi fan and I've ordered mine already! (I'm excited to try out the gun-crawl ruleset.)
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Post by emergencyoverride on Oct 30, 2010 8:34:12 GMT -9
Pls sorry, but i've not understood. Is Mel closing the paper model business? Yes, for the most part. He is keeping the forums and a small storefront to sell tangibles and whatever he might make in his spare time, but he is actually going to start working with Denny and the guys over at WorldWorks games designing stuff soon.
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Post by Parduz on Oct 30, 2010 9:58:31 GMT -9
Uh! I guess it may be a good thing for him, but i'm not always happy when i have less places to buy things...
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Post by Mike H "Chugosh" on Oct 31, 2010 14:26:58 GMT -9
I have to say it is a remarkable oportunity. I hope I have a liitle time to jump on it.
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Post by dcbradshaw on Nov 4, 2010 17:25:57 GMT -9
"This product is out of stock." Seriously?! If that's actually true, and not just a store error of some sort, that's a HUGE bummer right there.
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Post by emergencyoverride on Nov 4, 2010 18:45:16 GMT -9
I believe he said he has more coming in soon. ;D
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Post by glennwilliams on Nov 5, 2010 10:25:38 GMT -9
"This product is out of stock." Seriously?! If that's actually true, and not just a store error of some sort, that's a HUGE bummer right there. One man operations aren't Staples or Big Lots with just in time inventory or a huge warehouse out back. Check the supply depot forum when you get a message like that: www.ebblesminiatures.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=148Ask Mel what's up. Usually he'll give you a pretty fast reply, as he stays on top of his inventory, but it takes a while for suppliers to get to him. I've had naught but superb service.
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Post by hackbarth on Nov 5, 2010 11:02:36 GMT -9
Ouch! Very bad news for me. I live half a world distant from most paper-crafters, and while buying PDFs is easy and affordable, tangibles are costly and slow to ship here...
I hope he keeps his PDF catalog available, even if he doesn't release new models...
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Post by dcbradshaw on Nov 5, 2010 11:04:25 GMT -9
I did email him, he said that they are sold out right now, but will be getting more and they'll be "available again sometime Friday evening."
That's tonight, get your shopping carts ready, it'll proabably sell out again quickly.
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Post by glennwilliams on Nov 5, 2010 12:45:03 GMT -9
Ouch! Very bad news for me. I live half a world distant from most paper-crafters, and while buying PDFs is easy and affordable, tangibles are costly and slow to ship here... I hope he keeps his PDF catalog available, even if he doesn't release new models... Well, you COULD fly to Austin . . . On a serious note, email him about shipping. He's got experience now with Europe, so ask away.
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Post by Dominic on Nov 6, 2010 1:19:42 GMT -9
I didn't really bother asking, I just ordered, and shipment to germany doesn't seem to be that big a deal. It's alrready on the way.
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