The Brothers Grimm are back under a new Alias: GOG paintball

[CatoRockwell]

http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/d...parts-gog.html

Get the word out and lets squash this company before the brothers grimm ever have a chance.

Let the torchlighting commence.

[MAGpie]

http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/d...parts-gog.html

Get the word out and lets squash this company before the brothers grimm ever have a chance.

Let the torchlighting commence.

Funny. I posted an almost identical post in our local PB forum. I just used the Brother Sue-Everyone.

My Sig on most forums:

[factoid]

Yeah, I've been trying to dig up some info on GOG, but all I can tell is that they're selling rebranded Dow33. There's no indication that they've acquired or transfered any of Smart Parts' assets. They are probably trying, though, along with everyone else. The lube thing is probably just so that they can create a small revenue stream and show the banks they're a real company that can put product on shelves fast.

[Ratzo]

http://www.gogpaintball.com/

[aerosaaber]

They must have bought the rights to the freak barrels because they're listed on the site (look like the same stock pics as before).
Other things like "max-flo" and "fire bolt" make me think they went bankrupt to dump their debt, then bought the rights to all the stuff they used to make with other people's money.
Shady business practice much? (though totally legal)

[kruger]

You can tell that they dont have much money, did you see the hideous looking model on their web site? They need to sell some stuff to buy that chick a ham sandwich.

[Drix]

http://www.gogpaintball.com/

Did anyone else see that their model happens to be wearing sleeves that say "I'd insult you but your not smart enough to notice"?

Guess what- I noticed

[druid]

http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/d...parts-gog.html

Get the word out and lets squash this company before the brothers grimm ever have a chance.

Let the torchlighting commence.

.....how "Freedom fighter of you" to let them do as they wish.....

Just sayin'

[CatoRockwell]

.....how "Freedom fighter of you" to let them do as they wish.....

Just sayin'

Don't start this argument again on AO dude. You and I have a fundamental disagreement on what my rights are. I believe I have the right to blackball anyone I want so long as I don't use force to do so. I am merely letting all the SP haters out there know whats going down so they can squash this monster before it grows another head.

I know you think suggesting to other people that they shouldn't do business with these despicable people is using force, but I disagree. I am not suggesting the government shut them down, I'm not suggesting we firebomb their factory. I am merely suggesting a boycott, refusal to purchase their wares. There is nothing anti-freedom about that.

[Frizzle Fry]

I am not suggesting the government shut them down, I'm not suggesting we firebomb their factory. I am merely suggesting a boycott, refusal to purchase their wares. There is nothing anti-freedom about that.

Correct me if I'm wrong but that's in the good spirit of capitalism and the free market...

That said, they failed once, they failed a second time; they'll fail again.

[Beemer]

Must be the stuff that went out the back door under the radar.

[RavishingEddie]

The model fits the gun and that name GOG. "Hey guys I just bought a GOG" It sounds stupid.

No way they will make anything out of this.

[dolphin1823]

Correct me if I'm wrong but that's in the good spirit of capitalism and the free market...

That said, they failed once, they failed a second time; they'll fail again.

I don't consider a company that sold paintball equipment, markers and accessories for 20 years "Failed".

Everyone has their opinion of them, but I feel with out their line of markers out there, the choices for low-mid range markers are much fewer now.

[Frizzle Fry]

[QUOTE=dolphin1823]I don't consider a company that sold paintball equipment, markers and accessories for 20 years "Failed".

Well they went chapter 7, then chapter 11. That's what's known as "failure".

Everyone has their opinion of them, but I feel with out their line of markers out there, the choices for low-mid range markers are much fewer now.

Perhaps if ICD and WGP were still around it wouldn't be quite so hard... There are a few other companies who might like to toss their hat in the ring for low-mid range electros, and did for many years, but for whatever reason they're no longer in business, or are but stepped away from paintball to avoid the poo-flinging and gouging that the sport has devolved into.

Here's the short list of low-mid range electros...

Pirhana Evo EXT ($75)
JT/Empire ER3 ($75)
Pirhana G3 EXT ($100)
US Carver One ($125)
Pirhana Ravage ($125)
US Alpha Black ($150)
Pirhana GSX ($150)
Spyder Pilot ($150)
Azodin Blitz ($175)
Spyder MR1 ($200)
Tippmann 98C-PE ($200)
Proto SLG ($200)
BT-4 ERC ($225)
Spyder Electra ($225)
US Project Salvo ($250)
Azodin Zenith ($250)
Tippmann A5-HE ($275)
Spyder MR2 ($275)
Azodin KP+ ($275)
Invert Mini ($300)
Spyder Fenix ($300)
Tippmann X7-HE ($350)
Tippmann Phenom ($375)
BT TM7 ($375)
Dangerous Power G3 ($400)


As for stuff that can be found new but is out of production, the Rex clone guns (timmies, spyders, cockers), the WGP Trilogy series, the ICD Promaster (basically the latest gen midrange Bushmaster). Mustn't forget the old 32* and Psychoballistics markers. This stuff can always be NOS/NIB on eBay or Amazon, even in stores. All of this stuff is under $150, electronic, and upgradable, and readily available.


You'll note that none of the markers mentioned above are more than 10% plastic, with the exception of the sub $100 range. Can you say the same for ANYTHING the Smart Parts <$400 line? In the last 10 years? No need to answer... I'm not denying that there were some great accessories made in the early years, but after the first decade or so everything was too cheap and too poorly supported. If Smart Parts had stuck to barrels, grips, and accessories... Well, they've still be around.

[factoid]

I don't consider a company that sold paintball equipment, markers and accessories for 20 years "Failed".

Everyone has their opinion of them, but I feel with out their line of markers out there, the choices for low-mid range markers are much fewer now.

Smart Parts and their patent abuse is the very reason we don't have more choice in the electro market.

Oh, and while we're on the subject of boycots...there is absolutely NOTHING anti-capitalism about boycots. Voting with your wallet is the absolute bedrock foundation of the free market. And our right to freedom of speech entitles anyone to voice their opinion and attempt to persuade others.

Of course you're also free to voice a counter-opinion if you think they're wrong. Neither party is infringing on anyone's freedom by doing so.

[CatoRockwell]

Correct me if I'm wrong but that's in the good spirit of capitalism and the free market...

That said, they failed once, they failed a second time; they'll fail again.

Thats what I'm saying, Druid thinks its counter to my beliefs in the free market to verbally try to boycott a company.

[CatoRockwell]

I'm a libertarian. You guys can both think what you want as long as you don't **** with me or eachother

That said, I don't need rebranded Dow 33 or a plastic $200 electro so I don't think it'll be challenging for me to stay away from GOG.

I'm also a libertarian. You're just jumping into a long argument about philosophy and human rights taht Druid and I have had across 2, no now 3 forums. He is not a libertarian. He thinks we believe in total chaos.

[bound for glory]

and so it begins again...

[going_home]

GOG Booth:

[going_home]

GI Milsim .50 cal test booth.
1st pic is the guy running it.














People were shooting each other with .50 cal just to see how bad it hurt compared to .68.

Yeah I know

[Frizzle Fry]

I'm impressed with the lack of customers

[going_home]

I'm impressed with the lack of customers

There was a line to shoot the .50 cal Luxe though.
I didnt, just watched the crazy kids shoot each other at abot 20 feet,