I can see your point, and I'll admit it was a jab. I've let my disgust over these things get the best of me, and I couldn't contain my knee-jerk reaction. I suppose why I couldn't hold back with my jab was because I didn't see any dissenting opinion about these things, and I actually saw the opposite when posts started being critical of the criticism. To me, it all seemed rather silly, as if no one was thinking for themselves. I just cannot fathom how anyone can think these are okay. But like I said, I've let my own personal disgust over these things get the best of me. I've dug my hole, and I'm actually remorseful. I'm going to edit/omit that last line of my previous post.
I still absolutely hate these things and feel their real purpose (to make money) is being veiled by that silly statement (comment on war).
Thanks for letting me know I got out of line. I'm usually pretty level-headed, but (as you've probably read) these things have got me all riled up.
Again, sorry.
It's not a problem, stormie. Your a decent guy on the boards and it's very respectful on your part to look back and say you know what...maybe I went a little too far and I'll try fixing the problem the best I can. The last thing I wanted to do was cause any kind of stir on the boards because it seems like everybody here are really nice and I enjoy posting on here. The nice things about both forums is that people come from all over and have their own opinions on the things which I find really cool. What's even better is when boardies help each other.
I was never bothered over the criticism of the toys itself, it was just the people on those boards on creatusmaximus.com are like one big, nice community. No matter what you collect or do for a hobby, they put forth respect and back you completely on your accomplishments or the road ahead. Alot of these boardies came from the now defunct Palisades board, myself included. With Ken Lilly, he wants to make a splash again since Palisades is no longer a company. He did very well with Palisades (one can only look at the Muppets line), but he needed to make a living (especially with raising young children) when Palisades closed its doors forever in December of 2005. You have that same community now supporting one of their own in Lilly. It never had anything to do about being a "yes-man", but as a member of a tight-knit internet community over the course of a few years. It's like one of the staff members here like Angry Ewok deciding he wanted to start a toy line and the people here (on Jedi Defender) embracing and supporting what he is trying to accomplish in the industry. You always want one of your own to be successful. And on the other end, it feels great to have the support of others. They offer differing opinions, some have even gone as far as designing their own stuff (see the Kockblockerz line that might come out if Smart Bombs does well), some have even given advice, or even offered to help him get him started in the industry since Palisades is no longer around.
Because of Lilly's closeness with boardmembers (new and old)-- he wants to get everybody involved the best way he can with the new venture. You may not like the product thats coming out and its fine. I respect your opinions on that. But I'll be hard pressed to find another forum to back up one of their own the way creatusmaximus does which I find very appealing.
In any case, thanks again for pulling that. I appreciate and respect you for it...I know that the line might not be appealling to you. It's certainly not a line for everybody (myself included- I'm sticking with Kubricks only at this point of collecting) and its definately controversial. The only thing that had bothered me was the comment about the boardmembers over there. They really are some of the greatest people on the net.
Like I said before, and this goes for anybody...browse the site or sign up, post your suggestions and concerns over certain products (it'll make a big difference over there), give advice and be heard. There are topics for everybody over there. You're all welcome to take part in our Fantasy Football league we are starting up (Baseball started back in April) or take part in any of the discussions, topics, or games in the forums. It'll give you a chance to know a few more people, even invite a few of them over here to Jedidefender once you get comfortable or another website to frequent. If you don't want to sign up, it's nothing big...It's just one person reaching out to another to hopefully find a greater good...