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It Just got Even Better to be a Valiant Supporter!!! *08/12

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UPDATED AUG 12TH 2013 (SEE BELOW FOR UPDATES)

To the 22 who participated on the reviews of all 4 Valiant TPB's on Amazon in connection with Wondercon:

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We just got word that Valiant was so impressed and appreciative of our help with these reviews that they are giving yet ANOTHER bonus beyond what they have ALREADY done! We're not a liberty to tell you what it is quite yet, but be assured that these 22 items will be unique to the participants and will not be exactly replicated again in the future. Talk about a true collectible for being a Valiant supporter! Wow! They'll be mailed out to the group of 22 within the next couple of weeks so watch your mail. When you get them, we'd love to hear your reaction to this unique gift.

Your reviews of the TPBs were a TREMENDOUS help to Dinesh and crew! As you know, TPB's are yet another way to get the message out about the new and better Valiant, and they remain a key component to Valiant's growth. As they continue to supply more TPB's this year, it is V E R Y likely that there will be another similar promotion/reward to those fans who review TPBs on Amazon. It's all a win-win for everyone involved: Valiant with more sales and a wider audience due to the popularity of the TPBs and the VF members getting exclusive items as a "thank you" for their help in growing this part of the business.

So if you're one of the 22 who took advantage of this offer: Congrats and keep an eye out for this unique reward coming your way with Valiant's sincere thanks. If you're not one of the first 22, don't lose heart because the future holds the potential for yet another chance for you to participate! Just keep an eye out here at VF and when you see it, be sure to jump on it because any such offer will be limited for sure, both in terms of time and participants. This entire promotion is yet another demonstration of the close connection Valiant and VF share with the mutual goal of making this the most relevant and entertaining line of comics in todays market!

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We've mentioned 22 VF members who will get this "extra" from VEI. There were 21 members who took advantage of the original offer and another member who did the 4 reviews just to be a help to VEI. As a result, Phantom brings the group of members getting this "surprise" from VEI to 22. Thanks again to everyone and we can't wait to you see what's coming your way. We know you'll enjoy this rarity.

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On 4/20... we also picked up 22 copies of the Valiant 2013 Summer Preview Book which will be included with the bonus. These were given during the LA Times Festival of Books @ USC University in Los Angeles. The first half of it is Q & W preview and the 2nd half is Harbinger Wars #1 Preview.

INCLUDED WITH BONUS:
Valiant 2013 Summer Preview
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Also, we wanted to compliment everyone on their guesses for the clues you've had so far. We have some great and insightful thoughts on the "extra" and I can tell you one of you is V E R Y close to nailing it. Congrats. Just know we are working on one more thing to make the best even better than either of us anticipated. It will certainly be worth the wait and none of you will be disappointed.

UPDATE - 05/06
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Elery and I (Bruce) wanted the group of 22 to know that we have not forgotten about your "extra". As hard as it may be to believe, we have been working on it almost each day for the last few weeks between emails, phone calls, and more. I can report that Elery is about to start a part of the prize on its circuitous route which will take it from LA, to NYC, to Vermont and then back to LA from where it will be mailed directly to the group of 22. The "extra" has been a long time coming together, but when you hold it in your hand and realize there will only EVER be but 22 of these unique rarities, you will be amazed as Elery and I both have as this has grown. Once the group of 22 get their personalized "extra", we'll put up the back story of all that went into this from the first innocent email between friends until the end result, so that you can appreciate all that went into the creation of this and how many people were involved behind the scenes.

And now, because you have enjoyed the clues to the "extra" to date and they have generated some very original ideas, we want to leave you with with yet another clue to this item: "While many people believe that the number 13 is unlucky, we can assure you that the group of 22 will instead know that for them, 13 is extremely lucky."

UPDATE - 05/16

"Even Bruce and I may be surprised!!!! Who knows what lies within......."

Hmmmmmm........what could it be? It will be revealed soon because I'm sure the members who get this will post pictures and comments upon receipt.

UPDATE - 05/21

Some are wondering... Yes... we are *ahem* still here... and working on this. There was a bit of a delay. ********'s running room to room. In the meantime, if you haven't already done so. Please take your time to review the latest TPB's on Amazon.

X-O Manowar Volume 2: Enter Ninjak TP
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Shadowman Volume 1: Birth Rites TP
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I have a suggestion.... I think if more reviews start coming in. The quicker the ********'s will run.

UPDATE - 05/22

After reading Comic Impact's scenario..... We wanted to provide the participants with some information for those waiting patiently for their ITEMS.
(After all, its been 38+ days since this was announcement was made right?) :hm:

It’s important for Bruce and I to let the participants know that we have received news from Dinesh very recently that everything we have hoped for will be delivered :thumb: Also, we want to assure everyone that we are on top of each stage in completing these items.

From the first post, we have said.... "Valiant was so impressed and appreciative of our help with these reviews that they are giving yet ANOTHER bonus beyond what they have ALREADY done! ...... 22 items will be UNIQUE to the participants and will not be exactly replicated again in the future."

CLUE #6 is also something important to mention as well.
"Even Bruce and I may be surprised!!!! Who knows what lies within"

So what’s taking so long…..

Here’s another teaser..... (In 8-bit format) :cloud9:

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UPDATE - 06/26

Just received news that VEI will be sending 1/2 of the project from NY to VT :D :clap:

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UPDATE - 07/06

1/2 of the "extra" project has arrived in Vt. from NYC, has been processed, and is today on its way to LA via Priority Mail!

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UPDATE - 08/01


The 2nd half of the "extra" as finally left NYC and is enroute to Los Angeles.

Great News! Whoo Hoo!!!! :banana:

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UPDATE - 08/06


Received the 2nd half so both halves are now together.

Shipping these out this week.

UPDATE - 08/12
18/22 Have Shipped

The rest may ship in a few days.
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Valiant is great as a comic book company, and not just in publishing amazing comics.

-Elery & Bruce


BONUS CLUES:
We've had lots of questions about what the surprise is so we thought we'd pass on a clue for the curious and that is:

1. If five is good how great is nine?
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2. Since no one guessed correctly, here is another clue in 8-bit format. :D
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3. Lions would be awesome... but its smaller than a breadbox......
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4. And then the nine became ten...
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5. While many people believe that the number 13 is unlucky, 13 is extremely lucky.
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6. Even Bruce and I may be surprised!!!! Who knows what lies within.......
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:o Greg. You just replied after I posted this. I thought you're always busy!

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Wow!

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Woot woot! :clap: :thumb:

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Awesome! :thumb:

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This is awesome :clap: and to the ones that didn't do the reviews :P
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Wow! :o

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Not surprising. Well done VEI

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:superstar:

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I'm very jealous, but happy for everyone at the same time!

Kicking myself for being too busy for this when it was offered. Oh well. I can at least give some goodies of my own! I just updated my thread for my shipments of the VF.com FCBD edition. Hopefully I can obtain all the goodies I'm trying to obtain.
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Wait, wait, wait! Does this make us members of the Nanny Boo Bo club!? AWESOME!!!
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drmirage wrote: :o Greg. You just replied after I posted this. I thought you're always busy!
It was my lunch-time check-in. :lol:

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That's really cool everybody that took part in it deserves it :thumb:

future stuff eh?

Guess i'll finally have to buy something from Amazon so I can write reviews :)
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MarkRoseHFX wrote:That's really cool everybody that took part in it deserves it :thumb:

future stuff eh?

Guess i'll finally have to buy something from Amazon so I can write reviews :)
I never bought anything from Amazon either, but my Mom has so I used her account. They were the first Valiant reviews up on Amazon.ca.

Edit - Oh yeah, surprise prize, AWESOME, can't wait :cloud9:

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hawkeyeps wrote: I never bought anything from Amazon either, but my Mom has so I used her account. They were the first Valiant reviews up on Amazon.ca.

Edit - Oh yeah, surprise prize, AWESOME, can't wait :cloud9:
nice one! i'll definitely get some reviews up at some point, just didn't do it yet bc I wasn't taking part in the offer. Really wish I could have though.
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:o I want to scream like a little girl!!! :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:
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caniac wrote::o I want to scream like a little girl!!! :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:
Call OTV and leave it in a voicemail I wanna hear that :lol:
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MarkRoseHFX wrote:
caniac wrote::o I want to scream like a little girl!!! :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:
Call OTV and leave it in a voicemail I wanna hear that :lol:
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Chiclo wrote:
MarkRoseHFX wrote:
caniac wrote::o I want to scream like a little girl!!! :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:
Call OTV and leave it in a voicemail I wanna hear that :lol:
While eating a cherimoya.

...and a stick of butter!
I still gotta get me one of those cherimoyas very curious to see what it tastes like
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We just got word that Valiant was so impressed and appreciative of our help with these reviews that they are giving yet ANOTHER bonus beyond what they have ALREADY done! We're not a liberty to tell you what it is quite yet, but be assured that these 22 items will be unique to the participants and will not be exactly replicated again in the future. Talk about a true collectible for being a Valiant supporter! Wow! They'll be mailed out to the group of 22 within the next couple of weeks so watch your mail. When you get them, we'd love to hear your reaction to this unique gift.
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Woo hoo!

Thanks Valiant and Elery!

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I'm blown away that dmezynski made another post this year. :lol:

22 posts in 8 years! :o
dmezynski wrote:Woo hoo!

Thanks Valiant and Elery!


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