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Post by midorica on May 1, 2021 8:56:29 GMT
I was just checking out the Michaels app and was very surprised to see that they have versions of the Iris opening die and the reveal wheel die by Lawn Fawn! For $20 (CAD) each! Has anyone tried these? I don't think I will get them since it seems a bit tedious to put them together, but interesting seeing this sort of stuff at Michaels...
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Post by midorica on May 1, 2021 8:57:44 GMT
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Post by lindas on May 1, 2021 22:06:55 GMT
I wanted to get the Lawn Fawn one but couldn’t justify the price. I’ll happily pay $12.99 for the Michaels one.
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Post by mcjunkin on May 2, 2021 0:55:23 GMT
I went tonight and they have the spring wobbler thingys and knock off chibitronic light kits too. Wobblers were 5.99 and lights were 12.99.
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Post by joblackford on May 2, 2021 1:09:21 GMT
I guess they've figured out their business model - knock off/adapt/create everything they can under their own brand. It makes sense. And most of these ideas and products may not be truly unique or new ideas. I don't imagine the smaller companies appreciate being undercut though.
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Post by midorica on May 2, 2021 3:48:04 GMT
I guess they've figured out their business model - knock off/adapt/create everything they can under their own brand. It makes sense. And most of these ideas and products may not be truly unique or new ideas. I don't imagine the smaller companies appreciate being undercut though. Yes, and I wonder if they will retaliate through lawsuits for copyright infringement (or whatever the correct terminology is). |
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Post by midorica on May 2, 2021 3:48:26 GMT
I went tonight and they have the spring wobbler thingys and knock off chibitronic light kits too. Wobblers were 5.99 and lights were 12.99. I just spotted those on the app as well! |
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Post by scrapnnana on May 2, 2021 4:19:16 GMT
...Has anyone tried these? I don't think I will get them since it seems a bit tedious to put them together, but interesting seeing this sort of stuff at Michaels... I have the Lawn Fawn version. It does take a bit of time, but the “Wow” factor can be worth the time it takes. |
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Post by medennis4 on May 22, 2021 21:51:24 GMT
I have the LF versions, too. So far, I've only made a sample of the Iris one. I bought the LF camera frame and lens additions and will try making one of them soon.
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Post by wendifful on May 24, 2021 3:35:24 GMT
You know what's interesting, midorica? I clicked on the link in your OP and the page comes up as not found! After doing some more sleuthing on the Michael's website, seems like the slider dies are still available but the iris and the reveal wheel dies are nowhere to be found! I wonder if Lawn Fawn filed a complaint and made them pull the items? Slider cards have been a thing for a long time so Lawn Fawn couldn't claim copyright on that, but the other ones were definitely LF inventions (I think, at least). If anyone goes to Michael's in person this week, it would be interesting to know if the dies are still available in store. |
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Post by tealpaperowl on May 24, 2021 18:35:08 GMT
I've seen a few knock off type things there. I don't shop there much since the 40% coupon went away.
Maybe this is their way of getting some customers back
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Post by midorica on May 25, 2021 0:50:59 GMT
You know what's interesting, midorica? I clicked on the link in your OP and the page comes up as not found! After doing some more sleuthing on the Michael's website, seems like the slider dies are still available but the iris and the reveal wheel dies are nowhere to be found! I wonder if Lawn Fawn filed a complaint and made them pull the items? Slider cards have been a thing for a long time so Lawn Fawn couldn't claim copyright on that, but the other ones were definitely LF inventions (I think, at least). If anyone goes to Michael's in person this week, it would be interesting to know if the dies are still available in store. I noticed the same thing!! I was curious, so I called their headquarters 😄 it was a good thing I had a screenshot of the item number. They confirmed that the iris die was discontinued and wouldn't be back in stores any time soon... I wouldn't be surprised if there was some sort of action taken by Lawn Fawn. The customer service representative at Michael's told me it was unlikely that I'd find inventory at any stores, but possible. Since I'm in Ontario and we're still under a stay-at-home order, I won't be able to confirm that until stores open. |
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