Serenity – The Big Damn Replica

moyer777 · August 18, 2009, 05:18:39 PM

wow, that is pretty.

batmite · September 03, 2009, 06:49:15 AM

I just got an email update from QMX, here it is for those who are intrested in the Serentiy Replica:

"Response to our Serenity replica has been incredible. The number of folks who signed up for the waiting list has far exceeded our expectations and the edition size. As a result, we have some good news for you.

Bigger BDR Edition. We have increased the size of the edition to 1,000. The waiting list still significantly exceeds this number, but at least 1,000 puts Serenity within reach for a lot more fans.

Here's how it will work:

Very soon now, we will be announcing a preorder date and will send a special link only to customers on the waiting list. When that time and date arrive, get to the website and place your order as quickly as you can; orders will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Folks on the waiting list get first dibs, but only for a limited amount of time.

Once the preorder period is over - and assuming the edition is not sold out - we will then open up ordering to the general public.

SFX for Free. You made it clear in your e-mails you want the SFX edition, but only if we can make it more affordable. We heard you - which is why we will not be offering a standard (non-lit) edition of The Big Damn Replica. Instead, everyone on the waiting list will get a coupon code along with preorder instructions for a discount equivalent to the value of the lighting. You will, in effect, be getting the lighting system for free. This coupon will supersede any previous coupons for the QMx Serenity replica and will be available only for those Serenity replicas bought directly through the QMx website.

So What's the Gorram Price? We know the biggest question you have is, "How much?" The answer is, we're got just a couple more details to lock down and will announce pricing in the next e-mail. We're also just locking down the details on a payment plan. That's right: We're pleased to announce there will be a layaway option for those who are big on love, but a little short on ready cash.

Did You Know?
Each Serenity Replica requires more than 46 hours of
an artist's time to wire, paint and assemble?

40% Off the Serenity Blueprints. We want to thank you for your interest in Serenity - The Big Damn Replica. And what better way to do that than to give you a very special price on the Serenity Blueprints Reference Pack?

Out of print for almost a year, this best-selling set of blueprints and other background information on the Firefly-Class Transport is a "must-read" for anyone contemplating the purchase of the Big Damn Replica. Consider it a little homework, only a lot more fun than algebra.

And to make it even more tempting, you can get a Reference Pack for 40% off the retail price of $34.95. Just go to the Blueprints product page on the QMx website and enter the coupon code "BDRBLUE" when you check out. Offer good through September 5, 2009.

That's it for this update! Stay tuned and watch for that preorder e-mail. It's going to be shiny, indeed!"

batmite · September 30, 2009, 05:10:26 PM

Save your Nickles.. The MSRP has been announced at 2,500!

Geekyfanboy · September 30, 2009, 05:19:03 PM

Just got that email.. WOW... I love it but not that much. And if you already put your name down on their waiting list you can get a $500 off coupon. But still at $2000 it's way out of my price range. Oh well.. maybe will get a cheaper version one day.

Rico · September 30, 2009, 07:28:53 PM

Even I'm a bit shocked at that price tag. Even the Master Replicas Millennium Falcon or the TOS Enterprise were not that high in price. I'm actually kind of happy it's that far up there in cost. Now, I'm not even tempted.

Geekyfanboy · September 30, 2009, 07:31:48 PM

Yeah I'm with you Rico.. if it was $1000 to $1500 I may have considered it..

batmite · October 02, 2009, 10:23:41 AM

I guess for now it's just me getting one then.

For the record it's out of my price range as well.. but thank god for overtime.

Rico · October 02, 2009, 01:11:14 PM

Way too much for my blood. Even if I had the bucks right now I wouldn't do it. I really think they overpriced this one, based on the current economy.

Bryancd · October 03, 2009, 05:07:48 AM

Wait till they price the Enterprise model! Likely to be $3000+. LOL! Good luck with that.

Rico · October 03, 2009, 05:55:37 AM

Quote from: Bryancd on October 03, 2009, 05:07:48 AM
Wait till they price the Enterprise model! Likely to be $3000+. LOL! Good luck with that.

I disagree on that price. I think it will be less than the Serenity ship. It's actually not as complex of a piece and I also think they will keep in mind the price of the Master Replicas Enterprise. I predict between $1500 - 2000. But I'm still not getting that either. Not for a ship seen in a total of one film so far.

Rico · October 29, 2009, 12:36:11 PM

Well, for those with deep pockets - tomorrow (10/30) is order day for this!

Rico · October 31, 2009, 12:51:49 PM

So anyone order this bad boy yet?

Serenity · October 31, 2009, 06:11:45 PM

Ya right, Too rich for my blood!!!

Maybe we should all go in for $100 each and we could share it? We'd each get 2 weeks a year!!! LOL

batmite · November 02, 2009, 11:18:26 AM

Quote from: Rico on October 31, 2009, 12:51:49 PM
So anyone order this bad boy yet?

I got an email from Jessica at QMX last Friday informing me that I am 035.. so sometime in the coming weeks I should be getting a call from the folks at QMX to discuss the fine details of how I want the ship configured and such..

batmite · November 17, 2010, 12:21:43 PM

Well...One year after I ordered it.. The folks at QMX just informed me that my "Serenity" will be here right before Thanksgiving! They were also kind enough to send me a picture of it which I am happy to share here.