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Posted by: KiwiTek 5 April 2015 - 08:23 PM |
Commissioned and released for sale today by http://legendscanada.com/index.php?cPath=128&osCsid=267h6p6tbc2utketuo8o3e9fr7 on behalf of Richard Dean Anderson, this limited edition collectable contains a MacGyver engraved Swiss Army Knife, a still of MacGyver holding the knife and RDA's signature along with a short blurb about the show all beautifully housed behind glass and framed in black. This outstanding limited edition item will be the pride of any Richard Dean Anderson collector and the center piece of your MacGyver collection. http://legendscanada.com/index.php?cPath=128&osCsid=267h6p6tbc2utketuo8o3e9fr7. Update from Legends Canada Legends Canada greatly appreciates the response of fans since the launch of the new MacGyver Swiss Army knife display. Due to the overwhelming demand we are currently accepting orders on the basis they will be shipped in late April and early May. Please note in the product description that due to safety factors, the frame will not be shipped with glass. It can be enjoyed as-is, or you can obtain a standard 8×10 piece of glass from your local frame shop. On behalf of Richard and Legends Canada, thank you for your interest! http://legendscanada.com/index.php?cPath=128&osCsid=267h6p6tbc2utketuo8o3e9fr7 |
Posted by: Mac2Nite 6 April 2015 - 07:19 AM |
Your are most welcome I checked the site daily and was totally surprised to see it finally released after all of those daily "Coming Soons" that I had to blink several times to be sure I was reading it correctly... LOL. I then proceeded to scoop up 2. I guess my only disappointment is that the MacGyver engraved SAK is the small Executive size... but hey... I guess we'll take what we can get |
Posted by: Jediferret 6 April 2015 - 07:36 AM |
HAHA! Indeed! I have very little MacGyver related memorabilia, so for what it is with that price... I'll take it! It is a pretty cool display. |
Posted by: KiwiTek 6 April 2015 - 01:50 PM | ||
I think that was done purely for layout reasons - to make everything line up properly and look nice in the frame and having actually seen one in the flesh I have to say Paul's done a awesome job with these and they really are worth every penny. I think they may have sold out. It's not on the site nay more!? |
Posted by: KiwiTek 6 April 2015 - 05:51 PM |
I've just seen a note from Paul saying that he's listing the item in small lots because he's traveling with RDA next week and doesn't want to get caught short with shipping out orders. He's also posted a note to this effect on the item page saying any items ordered after April 10 will ship when he's back in the last week of April. |
Posted by: tvero 7 April 2015 - 09:42 AM | ||
They'll be in Denver next week |
Posted by: KiwiTek 7 April 2015 - 07:05 PM |
Legends Canada has given us this update on the items. Legends Canada greatly appreciates the response of fans since the launch of the new MacGyver Swiss Army knife display. Due to the overwhelming demand we are currently accepting orders on the basis they will be shipped in late April and early May. Please note in the product description that due to safety factors, the frame will not be shipped with glass. It can be enjoyed as-is, or you can obtain a standard 8×10 piece of glass from your local frame shop. On behalf of Richard and Legends Canada, thank you for your interest! |
Posted by: Jediferret 20 April 2015 - 11:54 AM |
I got mine in the mail today... it's so awesome. Finally something we MacGyver fans can geek out over! |
Posted by: KiwiTek 20 April 2015 - 01:37 PM |
Nice one! They are very impressive to see up close aren't they. The pictures don't really do it justice. |
Posted by: Jediferret 20 April 2015 - 04:45 PM |
I have to agree! It's a very nice display! Since we MacGyver fans rarely get anything this cool, it's totally worth it. Now, the question is... where do I put it? HAHA! |
Posted by: KiwiTek 20 April 2015 - 06:06 PM |
Somewhere where the sun wont shine on it to fade it |
Posted by: Joe SAKic 20 April 2015 - 07:41 PM |
I would hang it on a wall. |
Posted by: Jediferret 21 April 2015 - 05:07 AM | ||||
LOL! I would be so mad at myself if I did that... XD Most likely it will go in my living room, which I started calling the "geek corner". XD
LIES!!!! |
Posted by: Mac2Nite 21 April 2015 - 01:31 PM |
Got mine today VERY COOL My only complaint... or more accurately... my only observation... is that Legends states you can add your own glass [it's shipped without for safety reasons] but there is no way to add glass to the of the frame since the SAK sticks out way beyond the frame itself. I may have to reframe it in a shadowbox type frame because I do want to protect the knife and laser signature from dust/damage. |
Posted by: MacFan092985 21 April 2015 - 02:10 PM |
There were a few of these for sale at Starfest over the weekend, framed and unframed. I thought about buying one but when I saw there was no glass and no way to insert glass due to the sticking out farther than the frame, as stated by Mac2Nite, I decided against getting one. I know I could have bought my own shadowbox frame but I'm a stickler for wanting it to look like it was when I purchased it and was pretty sure I wouldn't be able to find a thicker frame like the one it comes in. One thing I noticed was that the is a Classic model (the smallest of them all) which to the best of my knowledge MacGyver never used. Until I saw it in person, I thought that model of in the frame was the same one / size as the one MacGyver is holding in the picture. This is neither good nor bad, I would just like for the to match the picture. |
Posted by: Joe SAKic 21 April 2015 - 04:33 PM |
The frame looks good, the Classic MacGyver knife - cool, the autograph a must, the image couldn't be more representative of the character. I may be the only one but I'm not too keen on the blurb. Seems a bit redundant for the fans that might be interested in this sort of thing. I'd prefer more of a semi- personal note saying. 'Many thanks for your continued support to the spirit of MacGyver and the endeavors of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.' ... that sort of prose would mean a bit more to me, myself & I. |
Posted by: KiwiTek 21 April 2015 - 10:34 PM | ||
I think the blurb makes it a collectable to anyone interested in television memorabilia rather than just MacGyver fans and therefore a possible investment for years to come. |
Posted by: Walter 22 April 2015 - 03:09 AM |
This is a really nice looking item. This must be the closest thing to an "official" collectable there's ever been? |
Posted by: legends 22 April 2015 - 10:00 AM | ||
Thank you everyone for your comments on the MacGyver knife display. I would like to comment on the glass issue concerning the knife protruding. We overcome this by inserting a spacer between the glass and the mat, typically a strip of black foam core does the trick. However, we are also looking into a slightly deeper frame for future editions. Paul - Legends Canada |
Posted by: denizen 22 April 2015 - 10:05 AM |
Thanks so much for the feedback, Paul! |
Posted by: Mac2Nite 22 April 2015 - 03:14 PM |
Thanks for that update Legends... I'm still thrilled with my 2 purchases and I can apply the foam insert you suggest myself... great idea. I also noticed that the SAKs in mine are engraved with ALL of the letters in MacGyver capitalized & the same size, unlike the demo version which has his name correctly engraved with the large "M" and the smaller "AC" in Mac. Was this a last minute change that went unnoticed? The write-up below the SAK has the name written correctly. Excuse the angle of my photo... I tried to avoid having my flash reflect off of the SAK on mine: Official Legends website version: |
Posted by: KiwiTek 22 April 2015 - 09:34 PM |
I like the angled photo. Very cool. |
Posted by: Joe SAKic 23 April 2015 - 03:22 AM |
No excuse for that. They just need some better QC(quality control) on the engraver(s) they farm out to do the lettering. That's all. Edit: Actually, Mac2Nite - I would contact them and request an exchange of the knife .... because that specific lettering is so iconic and synonymous with the MacGyver brand/logo .... 'engraved' in fan's minds really through the explosive graphics used with ..... thus nothing else is really acceptable. |
Posted by: Jediferret 23 April 2015 - 05:37 AM |
The engraving error doesn't bother me actually. Minor detail... I'll live. Check it! I got it up! |
Posted by: MacFan092985 23 April 2015 - 09:25 AM |
Generally speaking, I've seen it spelled MacGyver and MacGYVER. Is one more correct than the other? |
Posted by: denizen 23 April 2015 - 09:54 AM |
And next to the infamous coffee sign of all places! Shouldve known! I think it looks very cool! |
Posted by: Joe SAKic 23 April 2015 - 09:57 AM |
Traditionally, the 'ac' is of a smaller font size from the rest of the surname in Scottish et al names. I'm from Nova Scotia and you would certainly raise an eyebrow if you saw the whole 'Mac....." surname printed in a uniform font size. Just going through the phone book now and it's all spelled the same way as the MacGyver on the show and any deviation would most certainly catch one's eye. Not a big deal and for the engraver just an extra type set and/or extra run. Perhaps they were just cutting corners a bit .... but I wonder why Legends would put the correct name graphic on for the sales pitch and then have the lesser one sent out for shipment. Maybe they had the prototype done at one source and the larger order carried out at another. Who knows ..... |
Posted by: Jediferret 23 April 2015 - 10:02 AM | ||
HAHAHAHA! I thought it was appropriate. |
Posted by: Mac2Nite 9 May 2015 - 04:11 PM | ||
I agree... but I'll wait awhile & see if Legends addresses the issue and then request an exchange if they correct the "type" to the correct one pictured on the website. |
Posted by: KiwiTek 10 May 2015 - 12:44 PM |
Looks like they're all sold out. The page is empty again. Nice going to the lucky one's who managed to get one. |
Posted by: Mac2Nite 10 May 2015 - 03:25 PM | ||
WOW... hope you got yours KiwiTek! Maybe they'll make more after they fill all of the back orders? |
Posted by: Wheeljack 13 May 2015 - 12:04 AM |
I thought this thing could have been much better, just a engraved Spartan or Tinker without the photo and frame would seem more appropriate. If you guys really like it, great, but my first thought was meh. |
Posted by: legends 19 May 2015 - 11:48 PM |
We regret to announce that the MacGyver knife display has been permanently withdrawn and will no longer be available. We do have a small number of Swiss Army Knives that have been personally autographed by Richard Dean Anderson and these will be made available on our website shortly. Legends Canada |
Posted by: legends 20 May 2015 - 12:10 AM | ||
Unfortunately the engraving process was extremely difficult. We have a laser engraver and trying to obtain a clean 'cut' with the laser heat on the plastic was a definite challenge. If anyone is unsatisfied with the product they have received, we are prepared to accept it back for a full refund. We regret we are unable to exchange them as we have now permanently withdrawn the product from manufacture and they will no longer be available. Thank you. Legends Canada |
Posted by: Jediferret 20 May 2015 - 05:24 AM |
That's a bummer that the display is no longer available. It's a nice display, and I've gotten a lot of compliments on mine. Thanks for showing us Mac fans a little love... we certainly appreciate it. |
Posted by: Mac2Nite 20 May 2015 - 06:16 AM |
Agreed... I really love mine and have also received many compliments regarding my display. I just want to tell Paul that any comments/critiques on my part regarding the engraving on the knife were never meant to denigrate the appearance or the amazing work that went into creating this fantastic collectable. Sorry to those who were unable to obtain one before they were gone And I would also like to send out a HUGE "Thank You" to Legends Canada and Richard Dean Anderson for all that you do for all of us RDA/MacGyver/Stargate fans out here! And the fact that all of the profits go to RDA's charities is icing on the cake! |
Posted by: Joe SAKic 20 May 2015 - 04:37 PM | ||||
Yeah, I've seen a wide variation in quality with this service and depending on the laser model used. The following company has gotten good reviews on some of the multi-tool sites. It can be done well, but I guess you gotta shop around a bit. https://www.swisstool.co.uk/st/SwissTool-Personalised/ https://www.swisstool.co.uk/st/SwissTool-Personalised/ |
Posted by: legends 21 May 2015 - 11:55 AM | ||
Thank you very much for your kind comments, they are greatly appreciated. In recognising there was very little merchandise in the collectible market relating to MacGyver, we tried to create something that would appeal to Richard's loyal fanbase. Unfortunately, our efforts in doing so ran into a stumbling block with respect to licensing, hence our decision to withdraw the knife display. We rightly acknowledge the proprietary ownership of the rights to the name MacGyver and if the opportunity arises, we shall pursue this matter in our efforts to reach an amicable arrangement with the owner. Should this be successful, then we may attempt to bring this item back to the market with their approval. I would also like to acknowledge your comment concerning our activity with Richard and his chosen charities. I consider it a privilege to work with him in this regard and he and I both enjoy the superb support we receive from his fans. Thanks again! Paul Legends Canada |
Posted by: Walter 22 May 2015 - 01:09 AM |
So let me get this right... Paramount wont do anything for the fans themselves but they wont allow the star of the show to do anything either?? I've got a word to describe paramount, but I'm pretty sure it would get me kicked out of this place if I used it. It's not like Legends is selling bootleg copies of the show! |
Posted by: denizen 22 May 2015 - 01:13 AM |
Thank you for your feedback, Paul. It is frustrating indeed. Especially when all that the fans wish to do is to purchase an authentic collectors item of the show. |
Posted by: Joe SAKic 22 May 2015 - 06:02 AM |
Hmmmmm now I'm curious - I wonder what part of the 'display' is that the rights holders have an issue with? Is it the blurb? The photograph? Or the name 'MacGyver' that is protected/copyrighted? Or all of the above. I'm thinking a signed SAK with a non-Paramount issue photo(there must be some laying around) of RDA, and a clever blurb that appeases the legal beagles might work as well ... or better! |
Posted by: Jediferret 22 May 2015 - 06:39 AM |
God only knows... Paramount hates us. However, Zlotoff actually has the rights to the pilot... I think. An RDA-related display isn't a bad idea if Paramount decides to get frisky. Honestly, I prefer that my money goes to RDA's charities anyway. At least that way, I know the money is going to a good cause. |
Posted by: KiwiTek 22 May 2015 - 03:57 PM | ||
Zlotoff owns everything new, CBS (which owns Paramount) owns the TV show, which means the sets, images and characters (except MacGyver, because Zlotoff owns that) are owned by CBS. So I guess technically Paul could be shafted from both sides at once. Which sucks when you consider this was being done for charity by the star of the show AND as has already been mentioned CBS aren't interested in giving the fans anything. You'd think they could let one slide for a charity which is very much inline with what the show itself promoted. |
Posted by: legends 22 May 2015 - 05:03 PM | ||||
Thanks to everyone for posting your comments regarding this issue. For clarification, the communication received came from CBS, not Mr Zlotoff directly. The issue concerned the unlicensed use of the name MacGyver, as well as the image. We duly acknowledged their concerns and proprietary rights and immediately terminated the project. Should there be any interest forthcoming from Mr Zlotoff or CBS concerning the negotiation of a license agreement, we would be happy to consider this. Although the project in its current form has been terminated, we would be open to reviving it under reasonable terms that would still allow this to be sold at an attractive price for buyers. We do not waiver from our view that there is little (if anything) in the collectible market for MacGyver fans and it was in light of this that we attempted to create something to address this. As you have noted, there is a charity aspect to everything we do with Richard and this project was included in that program. In the absence of reaching an accord with CBS or Mr Zlotoff, then the MacGyver knife display will remain a closed matter. We may however consider creating some form of memorabilia display that focusses on Richard (as has been suggested on this forum). But for now, we are moving forward with other (non related) projects. Again, my thanks to those members of this forum who have taken the time to comment on this matter. Paul Brown Legends Canada |
Posted by: Mac2Nite 29 July 2015 - 09:04 AM |
Now I'm going to shamefully show my ignorance: what does CBS have to do with MacGyver? I thought it was an ABC TV series... |
Posted by: Jediferret 29 July 2015 - 12:06 PM |
CBS/Paramount actually owns MacGyver... ABC just aired it. Actually, I think ABC is either owned or connected to Disney. I didn't know this either... Thanks Wikipedia!!! |
Posted by: KiwiTek 29 July 2015 - 01:03 PM |
Yeah I only found out recently that Disney was the parent company of CBS. Here's the run down. TV shows are made by production companies who then sell to TV channels to broadcast. In MacGyver's case the production company which made it was Paramount and the TV channel which broadcast it was ABC. Paramount was initially purchased by CBS Corporation becoming 'CBS Paramount' and handing all ownership/copyrights to CBS, which is how CBS now own MacGyver. CBS Corporation and ABC broadcasting are now both owned by Disney but apparently still continue to operate as separate companies. That's show biz! |
Posted by: denizen 29 July 2015 - 08:28 PM |
Strange but I always thought MacGyver was a show that should have been owned by Disney. Now if only they could work to make a reboot. |
Posted by: MacsJeep 30 July 2015 - 09:54 AM |
TV companies never cease to amaze me. They have thousands of fans of their shows, but never want to actually do anything for said fans if it isn't lining their pockets. I used to run a fan site for a WB show. They were actually quite nice about the content I had up, and I was even given an account with them to get promo images for each episode to post etc. Then one day some newbie in the office decided he was going to play big shot. I got an e-mail out of the blue threatening me with legal action if I didn't take the images down immediately. Even though they'd given me the account on the first place! It did get sorted, but its so sad that fans can't enjoy being fans because of red tape! I hope legends does something with RDA like this again, I'd love it! |
Posted by: Mac2Nite 17 February 2017 - 07:49 AM |
I'm getting ready to sell one of my MacGyver Legends framed collectibles and wanted to offer it over here first, before listing it on eBay. If anyone's interested... Let me know... |
Posted by: Mac2Nite 17 February 2017 - 03:26 PM |
Peter...Rec'd a PM [from MacGyver Online] that I am unable to respond to... help! |
Posted by: MacGyverOnline 17 February 2017 - 03:45 PM | ||
Did it give you an error? |
Posted by: Mac2Nite 28 February 2017 - 05:56 AM |
It kept telling me to add a recipient... Even though I was replying to MasGyverOnline as the recipient... |
Posted by: Mac2Nite 13 March 2017 - 08:14 AM |
Tried again today to respond to MacGyverOnline message and keep getting this: "We could not find any matches for the member names you entered into the carbon copy box, please check the input before resubmitting This personal message has not been sent" Guess my only option is to list it over on eBay.... |
Posted by: Jediferret 13 March 2017 - 11:49 AM |
Hey Mac2Nite! I'm not sure if this is the problem you're having or not, but I've gotten that error when I've put someone's name in the "carbon copy" box. There shouldn't be any names in that box, just where the second line from the top in the "recipient's name" section. It should look like the below. I hope this helps, as I've done this to myself in the past. lol If not, sorry! I tried! If you want, you test it out with my username and see if it's giving you the same problem. I don't mind. |
Posted by: MacGyverOnline 13 March 2017 - 09:17 PM |
Also make sure your clicking reply and not the forward option (which is right beside it. |
Posted by: Mac2Nite 25 March 2017 - 01:01 PM |
I clicked reply every time... No go. Oh well. Now selling both the Legends of Canada framed collectable AND the "MacGyver on Ice" paperback novel over on eBay under my username: www.elphaba Both are in amazing condition! |
Posted by: MacGyverOnline 25 March 2017 - 03:22 PM |
I've just run several tests and simulations through different account options and the PM'ing is working fine so it might be something to do with the browser or device you're using. That error is indicating that something - even an empty space - has been entered into the CC box.... which is why I'm thinking it might be browser/device related. But anyway they're on Ebay now so they should sell pretty quickly. |
Posted by: Mac2Nite 26 March 2017 - 10:51 AM |
Can't explain why it keeps happening to me but oh well... here's the message response I keep getting when I hit reply: Maybe they'll sell on eBay and maybe they won't. Never know with eBay MacGyver on Ice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-MacGyver-on-Ice-PB-by-Mark-Daniel-/282409330486?hash=item41c0e86736:g:r5IAAOSwc-tY1qxK Legends of Canada framed MacGyver SAK tribute: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MacGyver-Legends-of-Canada-framed-collectable-RDA-SAK-/282409284811?hash=item41c0e7b4cb:g:6CcAAOSwuLZY1pn3 |
Posted by: Jediferret 26 March 2017 - 05:35 PM |
That's because your message is in the "carbon copy" box. Where you have Peter's quote is where the message should go. I've done that before... very easy mistake to make. But that's why the message isn't being sent. You have to remove the message from the "carbon copy" box and place it below where the quote is. |
Posted by: denizen 26 March 2017 - 08:05 PM |
Like Jedi said. |
Posted by: Mac2Nite 27 March 2017 - 12:41 PM | ||
I see now...HUGE LOL !!!! |
Posted by: Barry Rowland 31 March 2017 - 11:46 AM |
Jedi, I absolutely love it!! Both the knife and the sign |