The 'What have you just bought' Thread

[alxndrhll]

I see, Being an individual that runs his own business I'd say these are all smart moves not to mention healthy investments that will garner a healthy return. The business model here seems more than stable. So I'm not totally understanding how there's much of a negative marketing to budget allocation ratio here. Unless you're eluding to the idea that they're incurring unnecessary costs that affect their profit by doing this or choosing not to allocate their finance in the essential areas? They themselves could be choosing to allocate finances where they feel beneficial to growth and neglect other aspects willingly, such as product packaging. That's kinda conservative and not a bad format

Nope, not at all implying it's a negative or stupid thing... not without evidence anyway. It's just a very Western approach to an predominantly Eastern dominanted market (at least to my knowledge).

The only part we could ever really question would be the return on investment (ROI) of their various marketing activities, which I doubt we'll ever know... and truthfully any publicly available numbers wouldn't reveal much. I've never owned a KWA RIF to speak for their quality first hand, most of what of seen is fairly positive in terms of OOTB performance with the main critiques being 'on the pricey side' (with CYMA going from strength to strength this'll start to be applied to everything), stock hop buckings aren't great (with the exception of Marui this extends to pretty much everything) and proprietary part(s) (this is just the tappet plate if memory serves)... none of these are unique to KWA so perhaps their allocation to marketing is what they're doing to separate themselves from the pack so to speak. Is it working? ?‍, fucked if I know.

I guess the reason I say 'obscene marketing budget' is very much a comparitive statement when compared to other companies in the same market.  Generally speaking marketing budgets are allocated per project when it comes to the usual 'manufacture goods, sell goods' model, and RRPs tend to be chosen based on the margin after combining those costs... so I'd say it's safe to assume the end user is covering a portion of those costs in some way/shape/form (again, not unique to KWA... KWA just do more with marketing so that portion wouid likely be higher).

For reference of where this is all coming from, I design and develop board games for a living (on salary for a company, not as a freelancer) part of that job includes product development with some marketing input and juggling budgets etc. While aware there won't be an exact translation across markets I imagine it's much of a muchness, there's a pretty cookie cutter way businesses of a certain size are run these days. So yeah, not entirely plucking it out of my arse, I'm aware you didn't ask, but I figure some background might be useful to the conversation.

 

[Mr. No_Face]

Nope, not at all implying it's a negative or stupid thing... not without evidence anyway. It's just a very Western approach to an predominantly Eastern dominanted market (at least to my knowledge).

The only part we could ever really question would be the return on investment (ROI) of their various marketing activities, which I doubt we'll ever know... and truthfully any publicly available numbers wouldn't reveal much. I've never owned a KWA RIF to speak for their quality first hand, most of what of seen is fairly positive in terms of OOTB performance with the main critiques being 'on the pricey side' (with CYMA going from strength to strength this'll start to be applied to everything), stock hop buckings aren't great (with the exception of Marui this extends to pretty much everything) and proprietary part(s) (this is just the tappet plate if memory serves)... none of these are unique to KWA so perhaps their allocation to marketing is what they're doing to separate themselves from the pack so to speak. Is it working? ?‍, fucked if I know.

I guess the reason I say 'obscene marketing budget' is very much a comparitive statement when compared to other companies in the same market.  Generally speaking marketing budgets are allocated per project when it comes to the usual 'manufacture goods, sell goods' model, and RRPs tend to be chosen based on the margin after combining those costs... so I'd say it's safe to assume the end user is covering a portion of those costs in some way/shape/form (again, not unique to KWA... KWA just do more with marketing so that portion wouid likely be higher).

Oh, Kinda got that impression from your initial statement. "Why bother spending budget on decent packaging when you spank it all on marketing..." and the use of "obscene" to describe their business model. If I'm not mistaken many parts are proprietary too, hop-up, air nozzle, receiver/shell (Although somewhat of a shitty move to us) is another effective way of increasing revenue by keeping things in house. I also believe KWA are very aware of how this could be perceived by the public and have made sure to deliver worthy products to compensate. In terms of the quality of the RIFs The Ronin TK45 has won AEG of the year and was recommended by numerous "established" airsoft, content creators out there. And having the chance to buy one myself for that price I honestly do think it's worth it. Especially since I've had the opportunity to try it out alongside other AEGs with similar price tags. The RIF is built sturdily mostly comprised of metal hence the reason one of it's drawbacks for some is the weight. But it's a very well built bit of kit. You're also getting something compatible with AEG 3.0 that whole "simulated recoil gimmick" with the help of a conversion kit. Anyway enough of me blowing the Ronin Series.

I honestly think they're producing well made products and marketing in a healthy and stable manner that will perpetually be beneficial to their brand. Their decision to sponsor and represent Speed/QB events and content creators is another good business move because lets be honest. SpeedQB is pretty much the only form of airsoft that will more than likely become mainstream. You'll be hearing about KWA for a long time I feel.

 

[Stratton Oakmont]

A load of internal gubbins (Titan included) for my Tm scar ngrs so I’m now skint

and before anyone says don’t touch it aaaaaaaagh think of the poor magic gearbox pixies I have a socom that I have warmed over and have previously done the full tinker to a 416 devgru and as good as the range is, with the internals changing the difference is night and day in response/crispness and no semi lock up. Having compared the two back to back until I sort the scar I’ll continue to use my old school socom as it’s that much more pleasant to use.

 

[Davegolf]

At last someone speaking sense ?

 

[Stratton Oakmont]

The mws and warmed over tm recoils have spoilt me. I pull the trigger on the stock scar and make a cup of tea before it fires ?

 

[Davegolf]

I can’t use an AEG these days unless it has a binary trigger and doesn’t sound like a flat cordless drill 

 

[MagpieTactical]

Mp5 speedloader adapter

Replica Surefire Suppressor

One of those Aliexpress 3rd shift Sig Romeo 5 sights

Some patches

1:6 scale model Hk416

 

[Asomodai]

Desert Night Camo Trousers

Desert Night Camo Cierzo shirt. 

 

[Druid799]

Desert Night Camo Trousers

Desert Night Camo Cierzo shirt. 

Wondered what the hell a Cierzo shirt was so I googled it , now I know ! back in the days of DPM we used to call this kind of clothing made from nicked parachutes ‘zoot suits’  ! ?

 

[Asomodai]

Wondered what the hell a Cierzo shirt was so I googled it , now I know ! back in the days of DPM we used to call this kind of clothing made from nicked parachutes ‘zoot suits’  ! ?

Essentially yes! I was lucky enough to pick up the last large DNC Trousers at a shop in the UK for just 7 quid brand new. So had to buy a top as well. The Cierzo was the only one I could find! 

 

[Druid799]

Essentially yes! I was lucky enough to pick up the last large DNC Trousers at a shop in the UK for just 7 quid brand new. So had to buy a top as well. The Cierzo was the only one I could find! 

Obviously cant comment on the current stuff but I used to love my old zoot suit on exercise , a mate managed to ‘acquire’ a F’off big yank drop chute(was very similar to the USMC pacific camo)and the whole section chipped in to get a tailor near Sennelager to make over the head hoodies and trousers from it ! Still got the hoodie (not that it fits my fat frame anymore ?) ?

 

[TheFull9]

You can get the US issued parkas on eBay UK, they need a bit of tailoring to be vaguely practical for anything other than their original purposes though.  If you don't mind importing there's a fair few brands that make shirts and combat shirts in the pattern now.

 

[Druid799]

Nothing too dramatic but I managed to find a Italian army surplus Bianchi m12 ’type’ holster for 9 beer tokens . 

so I’m a happy chappy !?

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[Jaylordofwaargh]

I finally bought a shotgun! A bargain from here thanks to @planty 

Boots (that fit)

And ammo for sunday

 

[Cannonfodder]

Got this beauty in the post yesterday. It's only a galaxy but feels solid enough.

I was expecting a two tone as the website didn't ask for a defence, but this turned up?. I rang the shop to let them know and they said it was a technical fault on the website and thanked me for letting them know

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[Johnyboy1976]

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[Enid_Puceflange]

Arrived from Redwolf pretty quickly, it even snuck through customs ?

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[MagpieTactical]

Patches arrivedView attachment 76232View attachment 76233

Oh, and the HK416

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[Shamal]

Patches arrivedView attachment 76232View attachment 76233

Oh, and the HK416

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Very nice?

 

[Stratton Oakmont]

A jefftron leviathan to replace the temperamental gate Titan that died