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The Future of FPC
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 9:52 AM
When FansProjectCore (FPC) was announced there was much excitement, a few releases and then silence. Leaving many to question the purpose of the site.
Now is the moment where your patience pays off. Today we reveal the purpose and what the future holds for FansProjectCore.
First and foremost is fan news, this will always be a resource for Fans Project and other related fan news, releases and announcements. If there is information to be had this will be the place to find it.
Secondly, story. We here at Fans Project Core depend on our loyal fan base and we are happy to present you with an ambitious plan to change the model for how a story-based universe is realized. The Fans Project Core fiction will expand upon the story of the Factions and the Crystals as we promised.
What’s more exciting is that stories created for this universe along with the new interesting characters and concepts that may arise, form the basis for ACTUAL PHYSICAL FIGURES and Products produced in the real world.
Third is Membership. For those who have already signed up on the site and chosen an allegiance, you will soon discover what that choice means and how it will influence your impact on the Fans Project Core universe. The Crystals will also factor in but not immediately.
The big news however, is our forthcoming VIP PACKAGE which will be a paid subscription service offering member access to Priority on Exclusive FPC Products, FansProject Freebie Items, Contests and more. (Details to be announced at a later date).
Included in all levels of membership is access to items ONLY available on the Fans Project Core site. This is not a theoretical item that may happen in the future, the first item has been selected and produced, and is a FULL SIZE FIGURE. In addition to this, there will be a complimentary item available as a free gift with the registration of a VIP membership. Both of these items are limited and will not be offered outside of the Fans Project Core website.
Lastly, Influence. How often have you wanted to have a say on what toys get made, which characters designers focus on, what accessories are produced, and what the Exclusives might be? Here we welcome and invite that by using a polling system, voted on by the members, which will determine what items may be produced and where the designers should place their focus.
The most straight forward way to explain the Role of Fans Project Core in the Fans Project world is to say that we are “The Face” of the fans... a separate entity from Fans Project as a manufacturer but an interface between the manufacturing arm and the fan base. Any issues with items will still be handled by the retailers and not directly through this site, but we will provide feedback from the fans to Fans Project and present the designers with the wishes and opinions of the very people who enjoy their products.
Ultimately our aim is to make Fans Project Core a true fan based community.
Comments
Breath of Fresh Air
Thank you FPC for taking the time to give us an update and a preview into things to come! I'm excited about your mission to be the "face of fans", given that other companies seem to have lost that value.
Also, thanks for posting in-progress prototypes, I remember how excited I got when the prototypes and concept art was rolling out for City Commander. Keep them coming!
Any news on VIP?
Any news on the VIP sign up?
I need my FP loving!!
this is very exciting! glad
this is very exciting! glad to be here !
Sign me up
Where do I sign up for VIP... please take my money!
Can't Wait! 2
When do we get to sign up for VIP?
VIP Membership
Hopefully, a VIP Membership will give priority to a few certain things:
1.) Allows VIP Members a guaranteed pre-order of a new release. (Allows larger garunteed production run, allowing FP to make and sell more units)
2.) Gives members information on release schedules, so members can be prepared financially to pay for pre-orders. (Also allowing information to be leaked to the public to drum up more excitement for the product, and allows fans to do some of the Public Relations work for FP, allowing them more time to focus on production effort... why not just do that anyway...?)
Guaranteed Pre-order
A Guaranteed pre-order should happen before the production run is set. This would allow members enough time to choose AND pay for the item. It should:
1.)reduce canceled orders
2.) After one or two tests runs of this system, allow FP to see roughly how may units can be sold straight away, giving FP a guaranteed income before open sales begin. This way, multiple runs do not have to be planned, with possible extras being left behind. Extras could then be offer to members the general public, or toy stores will snatch them up.
Great. Just started to
Great. Just started to collect & i'm gutted i just know FPC. Your work is marvelous throughout the years. Getting Assaulter soon from an online retailer. Can't wait. Just hope our involvement (VIP Member) in ur future project will spurs u guys on to a new level. Since i'm new..i hope u guys can consider reissue previous masterpiece. That's would b great. Support FansProjectCore.
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