Couple of questions:
1) When can we pre-order Ghost and Decon.
2) Is there going to be a DTP box set? If/when?


...also, any new merch to be excited about?

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MODERATOR EDIT (16 May 2011): PRE-ORDERS ARE UP!

Century Media (CMDistro):
Deconstruction
Ghost
Deconstruction + Ghost (2CD)
Special Bundle, includes Deconstruction + Ghost (2CD), The Calm & The Storm (7" Vinyl containing the singles Juular and Feather), 4 Exclusive "Ghost 2" Download Tracks (emailed on street date!): 1) Drench, 2) Mend, 3) Fall, 4) Watch You.
Ultimate Bundle, includes Deconstruction + Ghost (2CD), The Calm & The Storm (7" Vinyl containing the singles Juular and Feather), DTP logo patch, shirt, 4 Exclusive "Ghost 2" Download Tracks (emailed on street date!): 1) Drench, 2) Mend, 3) Fall, 4) Watch You.

O-Merch:
http://www.bandstores.co.uk/shop/devint ... p?cat=1765
Various options for pre-ordering the albums separately or in the 2CD bundle, as well as in combination with a T-shirt (for a 5 pound discount).

InsideOut:
Deconstruction
Ghost
Deconstruction+Ghost 2CD bundle
Deconstruction+Ghost 2CD bundle + DTP patch + T-shirt size S
Deconstruction+Ghost 2CD bundle + DTP patch + T-shirt size M
Deconstruction+Ghost 2CD bundle + DTP patch + T-shirt size L
Deconstruction+Ghost 2CD bundle + DTP patch + T-shirt size XL


Happy pre-ordering!

Somewhat relevant question to add... Does anyone know if there are any plans to release Ghost and/or Decon on vinyl?

And will I be able to purchase an action figure of Ziltiod or a statue? There's a business idea for you Dev!

I'm hoping for limited / web exclusive versions of both albums... And a nice cd/t-shirt or hoodie combo!
But make the hoodie zipper better than the Addicted one please

We'll just have to wait and see what comes up

And will I be able to purchase an action figure of Ziltiod or a statue? There's a business idea for you Dev!

+ 1

I want the Captain Spectacular action figure too !

Ohhh.. ohh. and a spaceship... and the ultimate cup of coffee! Dev will select from his finest beans..

I can't wait to pre-order these and receive them within weeks of each other, or even at the same time!

I'm hoping for limited / web exclusive versions of both albums... And a nice cd/t-shirt or hoodie combo!
But make the hoodie zipper better than the Addicted one please

We'll just have to wait and see what comes up

bah... just forgo the zipper completely. pullovers ftw!

And will I be able to purchase an action figure of Ziltiod or a statue? There's a business idea for you Dev!

He's addressed action figures before. As much as I'd love to have them myself, it seems that goes against his ideals.

"...They wanted to do action figures . . . then it becomes like Gene Simmons or Ozzy Osbourne, or it becomes this big marketing scheme. I’m cool if it sells a couple of copies. But in terms of it becoming a product, [it’s] not really something that interests me.

A lot of people tell me I’m foolish for not taking it to that direction. It’s the same thing as Strapping. “You’re foolish for not taking it to the next level.” But as soon as you choose to take it to that level, then you’re committing to that forever. It’s not that I dislike it. There’s so many things that I want to do that I honestly feel I don’t have the time or patience to take one thing to the next level. “OK, if you did, then you’ll make all the money in the world to be able to do all of your other stuff.” I’m like, “It certainly hasn’t made Axl Rose’s side projects see the light of day.” He’s cursed to be Axl Rose now. James Hetfield is cursed to be James Hetfield. He’d rather be a dude who puts out music."

If Dev was selling the amount of albums those guys do, I could see the problem. If something like action figures were made, how many would he actually sell? I don't think he has to worry about something like Ziltoid becoming so big it became a "product." It would just be another piece of promotional merchandise, like a shirt or a coffee mug. Dev just isn't as popular as those guys, so I couldn't ever see it becoming something that got out of control.

Now, I guarantee that if marketed correctly, it is possible for Ziltoid to become much, much bigger. I think the character has a lot to offer, and can be marketed in many different ways. However, do we need Ziltoid lunch boxes or shower curtains? No. That would never be allowed to happen, anyway.

A limited edition action figure or statue would be fine, I think. Just a one-time deal, limited to something like 5,000 pieces. Maybe include it in a box set or something.

Personally, I'm hoping for a Ziltoid coffin.

Couple of questions:
1) When can we pre-order Ghost and Decon.
2) Is there going to be a DTP box set? If/when?


...also, any new merch to be excited about?

Bump.

[swervedriver]

1) About 1 or 2 months before release I guess. If Ki and Addicted are anything to go by, that is.
2) Yes, but I wouldn't count on it just a few months after Ghost and Deconstruction are released. Not just for marketing reasons but also because a lot of the bonus stuff would have to be compiled/edited/produced/etc. I'd be (positively) surprised if it were released within a year of Ghost and Decon.

same opinon here. but isn't it "if it WAS released..." [/pain in the ass mode off]

And will I be able to purchase an action figure of Ziltiod or a statue? There's a business idea for you Dev!

He's addressed action figures before. As much as I'd love to have them myself, it seems that goes against his ideals.

"...They wanted to do action figures . . . then it becomes like Gene Simmons or Ozzy Osbourne, or it becomes this big marketing scheme. I’m cool if it sells a couple of copies. But in terms of it becoming a product, [it’s] not really something that interests me.

A lot of people tell me I’m foolish for not taking it to that direction. It’s the same thing as Strapping. “You’re foolish for not taking it to the next level.” But as soon as you choose to take it to that level, then you’re committing to that forever. It’s not that I dislike it. There’s so many things that I want to do that I honestly feel I don’t have the time or patience to take one thing to the next level. “OK, if you did, then you’ll make all the money in the world to be able to do all of your other stuff.” I’m like, “It certainly hasn’t made Axl Rose’s side projects see the light of day.” He’s cursed to be Axl Rose now. James Hetfield is cursed to be James Hetfield. He’d rather be a dude who puts out music."

I see. Who are "they" in the beginning? Fans or business people? And was the figure in in question Ziltoid or the Strapping guys?
I can see where he's getting at... but I hope there is a middle ground as in limited numbers of copies.. hehe. ( by the way I just bought a limited edition Dio photo memoir book)

Also, I though there would be some sort of an EP release on Century Media website, like, today!
But I can't find anything. Any news on that?