Xenosaga III x DD

I think part of why the Twitter-contest thing is annoying is that it's just such a lazy way to set it up--tap into a social network people are probably already using, and then using a bot to comb for entries. Doesn't say much for what kind of effort they think is worth putting into this.

 

The other issue though is this: they're running a contest for stuff specific for a doll they haven't even shown pictures of yet. :/ "Let's give away stuff for a product a lot of people aren't even sure they want yet! GENIUS!"

 

Volks, your art department makes some really cool stuff, but your marketing and PR departments confuse the snot out of me, man. ^^;

I think part of why the Twitter-contest thing is annoying is that it's just such a lazy way to set it up--tap into a social network people are probably already using, and then using a bot to comb for entries. Doesn't say much for what kind of effort they think is worth putting into this.

 

I've been surprised at how many people have been complaining about using Twitter for this. Personally I think it is a lot more efficient use of time and resources to use the tools that already exist. If someone hired a carpenter to work on their house people would think the carpenter was nuts if he said that he only used the tools that they had made and not easily available ones from a hardware store. Even if he was allowed to get the job, the person who hired him would be unhappy when the bill came and the time and labor costs for making the tools was added to the total cost.

 

I don't see how Volks is any different. If they ran a "submit your info to enter our lottery" through their website, someone would have to be paid to either code or manage the bot that would filter everything, making sure people weren't filling in a bunch of BS or using their own bot to spam the system. The person's salary would have to come from somewhere, and those funds would be taken from another department. With Twitter I'm sure it's easy to set up a bot to be a spam monster, but it still gives real people the option of entering the contest and keeping their personal info private unless they actually won. Perhaps part of it too is how frequently Japanese use Twitter overall (I think they do), plus it's faster and easier to use than other similar services. Sure they could have chosen Flickr or Tumblr and made a photo an entry requirement with some gawd awful long tag to go with it so their bot could find it, but it's more time consuming to post a pic than using Twitter, and I'm sure someone would pitch a fit that their photo was funnier/better/more fabulous than the person that won. Sure they could have used Facebook, but if you ask me, it's already an awful mess and I hate having to give permissions for everything on there. Almost make me think that they are a Microsoft marionette.

 

Sure the whole contest was badly set up, but I think the intent is just to create some buzz over the already well-known dolls. Publicity stunts are still stunts. Some things never change.

 

I'm not trying to annoy anyone, I just wanted to point out the other side of the discussion. I really don't see what the big deal is about Twitter specifically.

 

~Sister Kyoya

Super anxious for photos of Momo to start showing up, surely the wait can't be too much longer now. I am hoping at least that is, especially with the next Dolpa right around the corner.

Twitter, Facebook - no different that filling out your information on a webform as an entry. You always have to agree to the terms which give permission for marketing.

 

Nothing is 'free'.

 

I use FB and Twitter sparingly and am as careful as possible. But I don't see a problem with anyone running a contest utilizing these avenues. They are free to anyone who wishes to use them. They do not ask for anymore info than a webform would require

 

You can even use a pseudonym for Twitter and if contacted privately (like if you win), then you can give your real info. Much better than a webform, IMHO.

yes we need moar pics

Can we assume preorders are tomorrow? since it's Friday and it's mid of the month +__+

not likely but i hope so i am, so ready for kos

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DD「KOS-MOS Ver.4」に採用されているセミホワイト肌の展示を、

秋葉原ホビー天国にて行います！

 

展示期間：１１月１７日（土）～

※終了時期未定

 

こちらも是非是非チェックしてみてくださいね♪

 

それではまた明日！

News! !

 

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An exhibition of semi white skin that has been adopted in the DD "KOS-MOS Ver.4",

I performed at Akihabara Hobby heaven!

 

Exhibition period: November 17 (Sat.)

※ pending completion time

 

♪ I Try to check it out here by all means

 

See you tomorrow!

 

Maybe we'll see Kos Mos pics, as well?

Doubt it.

Probably only the new body will be displayed with two other ones to show the color difference.

Doubt it.

Probably only the new body will be displayed with two other ones to show the color difference.

I thought the same of you, but then when will they show pics and the figure, then?

Pre order period is so close...

There hasn't been a hard pre-order date set yet has there? Just sometime this month?

There hasn't been a hard pre-order date set yet has there? Just sometime this month?

 

Yeah, but the twitter contest starts tomorrow. So, I guess the question is whether that coincides with the beginning of the order period or if the orders will start somewhere between then and Dolpa.

I'm expecting preorders last week of November. Volks skirts deadlines rather than rushing them.

The schedule for the Xenosaga preorders is up! Source: Japanese project page. It's not on the English side as of this writing, so here's Volks' current plans:

 

Oct 5 2012: Design Phase Start {currently in this phase}

End of November: Product Details Published

Early December 2012 to Mid January 2013: Preorders Accepted

End of January Onwards: Product Production Period

Around Fall 2013: Payment and Goods Delivery

 

Looks like Volks is building in a long delay for production this time around. I wonder if they won't be as taken by surprise...

 

Also, the semi-white skin body that KOS-MOS will use will be on display in the Volks Akihabara showroom (specifically) from November 17th onwards (end date TBD), so if you're in Japan and want to see it in person you can.

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo i still have to wait 1 year before i can get her. i am currently thinking of ordering and paying for her then go into induced coma only to be waken up when she is delivered on my doorstep.

thanks for the translation sakurasylph

Thanks for the useful information, SakuraSylph!

I may re-evaluate entering if that timetable is accurate.

 

Initially thought this would interfere with my recruitment efforts for Aoko but if not may pursue.

Fall 2013 ... ... ... ...

If I dont have to pay until next year...maybe I'll enter for Kos-Mos (If I like her, of course :p )

If I dont have to pay until next year...maybe I'll enter for Kos-Mos (If I like her, of course :p )

 

Same here, that gives me much more time to save up.

Edited November 16, 2012 by Guest

Maybe they'll do down payments again.

well i just hope they limit to 1 per user so we can expect less defects

I hope they do offer the payment plan again! That makes this plus the pursuit of Dolpa girls more realistic! :3

I would assume they'll show us the pictures before we pre-order

How have payments for pre-orders worked in the past?

 

Even though we have yet to see real pics, I'm getting kinda excited that if I like MOMO I might have a realistic shot at her. I should really quit looking at her pics... I realized that her clothes might be great for steampunk themed outfits. It's rare for me to like everything (so far) about a limited DD, but I'm starting to want her bad. Any guesses on what her shoes might look like? One down side is I'm expecting her black stockings to be rarely worn since Volks seems to have issues with other versions staining. I think I like her even more knowing that she's a DDS. Gah, I gotta quit giving myself reasons why I need her before I can see some real pics. She is just too cute, and has pink hair, and that hat!!

 

I'm very happy to see that Volks has a long timeline for these girls because it shows that they at least anticipate a large number of orders, and hopefully can avoid another body drought.

 

~Sister Kyoya