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I didn’t see a feedback thread for Venky yet, so I making one. Sorry if I’m an idiot and missed it. 
I just got my bumper/grips set cast from the screen-used parts that Venky has offered. I can’t say how awesome of a feeling it is to hold parts that have a direct link to the actual packs. They seem to be cast in a solid yet flexible material so the bumper can conform to pretty much any pack shell or scratchbuilt pack out there assuming they’re built close to 1:1.
A big thanks to Venky for offering the chance to have these parts, I know they’ll really add a sort of “magic” to my pack, knowing their origins.
I also just got my bumpers, grips, and bellows. I have to say I fully agree with MandoMan, there is a certain special quality to these in knowing their origins. Also, I have to say the bellows was entirely worth the money. It’s a thing of beauty and something I never thought I would have had. Thanks again Venky.
Got an item from him! Sent very quickly, with tracking AND insurance. You don’t see that everyday!
Received my items today. Probably the last time I opened a package this ravenously was when I got super Nintendo.
The grips, bumper, resin bellow and real deal are incredible.
I feel very fortunate that Neil decided to do this run and that he molded them with such care and quality.
These parts couldn’t be in more capable hands.
I really dislike to leave anyone a negative feedback, but I have tried contacting Venky 4 nights ago via PM (which he read immediately) and I have yet to hear from him. Here is the entire PM I sent him.
Like I said, I sent this to him 4 nights ago. Now I would understand the quality if these were cheap. But his bumper and grips resin set are $130 each, and a third of that set is hollow and brittle. I would expect a new grip sent to me or a refund for a third of the price I paid for the set. I think either of those options are fair.
Now I understand anyone can become “busy” and that’s all fine and acceptable. We all have lives. But man if you have time to log on this site and read your messages you should have enough time to respond too. Weather it be a short message that takes a few seconds that says " So sorry to hear it man I’ll send you another etc" or a longer message that would take a couple minutes tops. I’m just asking for communication and what I paid for. Nothing else.
Here’s another picture of the end of the grip that is hollow and brittle:
It’s a real shame because communication was A+ until I had a problem.
Red, I think he sent me your PM by mistake
Hey man I read your PM and I read the message that appears to be directed towards me. Wowzers that sure explains a lot. Thanks for letting me know! It’s honestly a big relief if messages were just accidentially swapped… and explains a lot about the silence.
The message reads:
Definitely sounds like he was talking to me. Maybe he was a little confused. Anywho, for now it looks like things will be taken care of. Thanks noslliT for the rapid response once you noticed this.
recieved my grips and bumper, Great product. Owning a bit of history is so worth the price.
Got my bumper, grips, and original bellow and resin bellow copy’s from Venky. Everything was fantastic!
Thanks,
-Mark
Recieved my replacement grip today. No issues with it.
Received my resin bellows in the UK today. Very nicely made & very little work to do on it before I can prime & paint. 
Got my bellows in the UK today too. Great castings! Thanks Venky! 
I just got my bumper and grips combo from Neil, and I’m really satisfied. The cast look great, and they duplicate all the little flaws of the screen-used items very well. I’d like to thank Neil for manking such exclusive items available to the community, it’s not every day that you can put stuff cast from the screen-used props on your own. 
I couldn’t say it any better I am very happy with this purchase thanks
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Got my reject bumper today. Even for a reject its very nice! Feels kinda weird handling a part cast from a screen used pack. Thanks Neil!!
Very happy with my reject bumper. I hate to even call it a reject. Excited to put some TLC into it.
Been meaning to post some feedback for Venky for quite sometime
I recently was lucky enough to purchase some real bellows from Neil. Neil is a very stand up dependable guy who has always been very solid and professional as a seller. It’s been such a treat to add screen used parts to my hero builds. So thank you Neil for providing them for us all
Thanks for the chance to own the most accurate parts . . Got my booster frame from the shop earlier this week, really nice cast .my favorite part of my pack now. .
I’ve been meaning to leave feedback for a few items
I bought a few of Venkys items from other members on here who happened to have them for sale seeing as I missed all of his runs
1, Venky Bumper- That thing is an absolute beauty I love the way it came out on my pack and its awesome to have a part of gb history
2, Venky Grips- Also amazing the casting came out great I threw those on my thrower right away I couldn’t be more happy
3, Venky Booster Frame- For some reason this is probably my favorite piece I love that you can see all the details on the frame
4, Gozer Door Bundle- I just received this today and I was absolutely blown away Neil did a flawless paint job on everything I honestly could not be happier
Over all I have had nothing but great experiences with Venkys items and I will definitely be doing business with him again!
