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Could someone that's not baned from the Resin Forge Facebook Page inform them that "Ms. Hernandez" misspelled her own name?

To be fair to them, neither of those posts have any of the terrible spelling/grammar that is so typical of Daniel's...

You mean apart from not being able to write "her" own name? Yeah, sure.

No verifiable business registration, no pics from HH weekender, still Daniel Mandelbaum - the ONLY name EVER on an official document related to Resin Forge (see police report) . That will stay like that until something official with a name turns up (apart from faking e-mails and diverse other stuff). The demands for what to produce have been issued that often, we won't repeat that again.

Btw. Stephanie Hernandez was already used in the past by Mandelbonder, so even if we would believe that person is real and owner of the shop, it would still be a person associated or implicated in owed minis/ money business from previous business ventures. So no changes. And yes A J, Stephanie or whoever you "are" now, feel free to screenshoot and quote that.

And even better to introduce yourself with a honorific. "Hello world, I am Mr Daniel Mandelbraun."

He even has his own followers confused, that comes from crying wolf all the time and then pretending nothing has happened or will happen

Watch what you post please folks.

I still don't understand why they don't just create a new page and site.

There is no way they will escape this reputation with the RF name.

Thornton's name is also misspelled in his intro.

Monster Rain wrote:If I were going to be trying to do something in a professional capacity in social media I think I'd open a new FB account for that specific purpose.

Honestly, putting a moderator in charge with that FB url just makes the company look even more bush league and unprofessional. Even if I didn't know about RF's checkered past, one look at something like that would deter me from ordering from them.

I understand your concerns. To please the population I will make a new account with an alternative URL, but that still need to be linked to my real profile in order to prove that I am a true person. Would you not agree? Since anyone posting in support of resin forge is accused of being an alias of Daniel, and a blank new profile would be a firing target of "oh look, Daniel made a fake Facebook!"

kronk wrote:Did you take down all of the anti-German slurs that Daniel posted on your facebook page, AJ?

Like this one and a few others like it?

*I've removed this image from the quote because I find it offensive and not constructive, I do however appreciate you pointing it out to me so I can remove it from our page.

As I just was put into my position this weekend and did not have editing power until last nigh I have not had the opportunity to remove offensive content from the page. I have however discussed it with Kim prior to taking this role that it would be a huge focus and I will be spending the next few days cleaning the page and adding new content that is all about the hobby!

Dreadclaw69 wrote:Pleasure to meet you, and welcome to Dakka. After the business with Daniel I can see why you would want to have a full profile linked to Resin Forge, but I'm sure you appreciate how that may impact an outside observer's appreciation of any professionalism.
Will Resin Forge now be established as an LLC in Ms. Hernandez's name?
Now that Resin Forge appears to have image editing software will we get to see and of the Horus Heresy Weekend pictures? I always enjoy seeing pictures from those sorts of exhibitions.

Thank you for the warm welcome! I've been a lurker here for years and have had this account since I started a small paint studio
As I addressed I will create a new account on Facebook with a more appropriate URL but I will still link my old account to that for full verification.
As far as the llc, I believe that is the plan although I am not involved in the business side of the company so I do not have any more details about that.
As for event photos I'd love to Love to post coverage from events and I'd love to receive emails of event coverage. Perhaps If I set up an email for fan photos and event coverage? What are your thoughts?

To address general accusations that I am still Daniel, my Facebook is 7 years old. It has hundreds of photos. I am an award winning painter which can be verified. I've been featured on spikey bits and bell of Los souls. Worked for chapter house and lazuli miniatures.

AJ looks real enough and with different spelling and grammar to be a real person.

Kim, not that much.

I'm willing to believe you're some dude named AJ that's pitching in to help.

I'm unwilling to believe that Stephanie Kimberly Hernandez, and Resin Forge Store for that matter, has no ties to Daniel Mandelbaum.

While you're cleaning things up, there's a rather disgusting post that Daniel Mandelbaum allegedly made (allegedly using the fake FB account called Hive Mind) that you probably want to take care of.

Perhaps you are not up to date, but the event pictures in question are the Horus Heresy Weekend pics that Resin Forge claimed to high heaven they took, but never showed, even with faces blocked.

The first line of thought is that they never went.

If they did go, then we want proof of it. We don't need to see Kims face, but we need photo proof that can be verified that it didn't come from someone else's pics.

I understand your concerns. To please the population I will make a new account with an alternative URL, but that still need to be linked to my real profile in order to prove that I am a true person. Would you not agree?

"Please the population"? What kind of talking/ writing is that supposed to be? Population of what?
And how would making a new account convince people that you would not be DM or KH? Also people are not "true", they are - if anything - "real". If you are a real person, welcome to the jungle of RF, maybe you'd like to start drafting some press releases explaining the past behaviour?

Are we already beginning again with confusing and unclear texts there, or what?

 Inquisitor S. wrote:

I understand your concerns. To please the population I will make a new account with an alternative URL, but that still need to be linked to my real profile in order to prove that I am a true person. Would you not agree?

"Please the population"? What kind of talking/ writing is that supposed to be? Population of what?
And how would making a new account convince people that you would not be DM or KH? Also people are not "true", they are - if anything - "real". If you are a real person, welcome to the jungle of RF, maybe you'd like to start drafting some press releases explaining the past behaviour?

Are we already beginning again with confusing and unclear texts there, or what?

I believe AJ meant that he will create a more professional facebook account but keep it linked to his personal account, which would prove that he is infact AJ and not Daniel (since I would assume there is alot of AJ related stuff on his personal account that supports his being a seperate person). As a response to his personal account being commented on as being unproffessional?

Best of British (trans. "Good luck"), AJ Chegwidden - from the look of this thread, you've willingly stepped into a hornets' nest that I certainly wouldn't have attempted to navigate. And watch out for alligators while you're draining the 'pool.

Will Ms Hernandez confirm or deny being Daniel's wife, as they share the same first and second names.

Hi AJ!

One question:

Stephanie was, according to several claims, one of the two members of RF who attended the HH weekender, and who appears in all but 2 of the photos taken there.

Whilst I understand that Ms Hernandez may not want to make her appearance public, the simple act of posting Boarding Cards, receipts, etc.. Would go a LONG way to proving the existence of others than just being figments of Daniel's mind.

Many thanks,


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Sorry, another question!

If Daniel and Jason have left, and all of the unpleasantness is now behind you, why are the personal attacks and pseudo racist remarks still up on the page?

I have yet to post in this thread, but for the record, two fictional names of "Damien" and "Jeff" both supposedly quit as contributors to the Miniature Wargame Conversions blog when I was communicating with Daniel there. They were two personas who I was never able to verify the existence of, and who communicated through the main Miniature Wargame Conversions email address. The storyline was almost exactly the same as the one given above for "Jason".

I will note, however, that Daniel was able to convince his mother-in-law (Susan Beasley) to call me when he was using her name and identity. So, it's not out of the question that he could get his ex-wife to call someone... in fact, it's quite likely.

However, what is extremely unlikely is that his ex-wife is actually making posts... as his entire time using his mother-in-law's identity, he was the one posting as her. Simple things like mis-spelling Stephanie's name in the screen capture from kronk are the first giveaways, followed by increasingly sounding more and more like Daniel Mandelbaum when confronted.

And again, the storyline of "Jason" quitting (as well as Daniel... lol) is exactly what he used when communicating with me via the Miniature Wargame Conversions email address, only that time it was "Damien" and "Jeff". I have extensive voicemail recordings of his using these two names, as well.

So, as always, buyer beware!

Melcavuk wrote:

 Inquisitor S. wrote:

I understand your concerns. To please the population I will make a new account with an alternative URL, but that still need to be linked to my real profile in order to prove that I am a true person. Would you not agree?

"Please the population"? What kind of talking/ writing is that supposed to be? Population of what?
And how would making a new account convince people that you would not be DM or KH? Also people are not "true", they are - if anything - "real". If you are a real person, welcome to the jungle of RF, maybe you'd like to start drafting some press releases explaining the past behaviour?

Are we already beginning again with confusing and unclear texts there, or what?

I believe AJ meant that he will create a more professional facebook account but keep it linked to his personal account, which would prove that he is infact AJ and not Daniel (since I would assume there is alot of AJ related stuff on his personal account that supports his being a seperate person). As a response to his personal account being commented on as being unproffessional?

I appreciate the defense that is exactly wha I meant! I work 70 hour weeks an paint till the wee hours of the morning so sometimes I use odd phrasing.

Mythal wrote:Best of British (trans. "Good luck"), AJ Chegwidden - from the look of this thread, you've willingly stepped into a hornets' nest that I certainly wouldn't have attempted to navigate. And watch out for alligators while you're draining the 'pool.

Cheers. It's a minefield but I've worked customer service for a long time and want to do my part or the hobby community which means resolving this debate.

Art Steventon wrote:Hi AJ!

One question:

Stephanie was, according to several claims, one of the two members of RF who attended the HH weekender, and who appears in all but 2 of the photos taken there.

Whilst I understand that Ms Hernandez may not want to make her appearance public, the simple act of posting Boarding Cards, receipts, etc.. Would go a LONG way to proving the existence of others than just being figments of Daniel's mind.

Many thanks,


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Sorry, another question!

If Daniel and Jason have left, and all of the unpleasantness is now behind you, why are the personal attacks and pseudo racist remarks still up on the page?

Thanks for your concerns. As I have just taken this position I am not privy to the photos from HH. I can make a request, but I'd ask that if they decline to share that you respect that as a lot of information may be taken off a boarding pass or receipt as I'm sure you understand I do not intend to allow anyone's private financial or other personal information to be posted publicly on the Internet.

Howard A Treesong wrote:Will Ms Hernandez confirm or deny being Daniel's wife, as they share the same first and second names.

I can confirm for you that they are not married or related.

Happy modeling!
Aj

 Art Steventon wrote:
Sorry, another question!

If Daniel and Jason have left, and all of the unpleasantness is now behind you, why are the personal attacks and pseudo racist remarks still up on the page?

He did explain that he didn't have editing rights until last night, It's probably a long process... I mean there were a lot of personal attacks on both sides

Also RiTides, I can't find a marriage license for Daniel and Kim(Stephanie)... the best that I can find is that they dated.

 RiTides wrote:
I have yet to post in this thread, but for the record, two fictional names of "Damien" and "Jeff" both supposedly quit as contributors to the Miniature Wargame Conversions blog when I was communicating with Daniel there. They were two personas who I was never able to verify the existence of, and who communicated through the main Miniature Wargame Conversions email address. The storyline was almost exactly the same as the one given above for "Jason".

I will note, however, that Daniel was able to convince his mother-in-law (Susan Beasley) to call me when he was using her name and identity. So, it's not out of the question that he could get his ex-wife to call someone... in fact, it's quite likely.

However, what is extremely unlikely is that his ex-wife is actually making posts... as his entire time using his mother-in-law's identity, he was the one posting as her. Simple things like mis-spelling Stephanie's name in the screen capture from kronk are the first giveaways, followed by increasingly sounding more and more like Daniel Mandelbaum when confronted.

And again, the storyline of "Jason" quitting (as well as Daniel... lol) is exactly what he used when communicating with me via the Miniature Wargame Conversions email address, only that time it was "Damien" and "Jeff". I have extensive voicemail recordings of his using these two names, as well.

So, as always, buyer beware!

Thank you for providing this information. I will look into this as well.
Happy modeling
Aj

 Alfndrate wrote:

 Art Steventon wrote:
Sorry, another question!

If Daniel and Jason have left, and all of the unpleasantness is now behind you, why are the personal attacks and pseudo racist remarks still up on the page?

He did explain that he didn't have editing rights until last night, It's probably a long process... I mean there were a lot of personal attacks on both sides

Also RiTides, I can't find a marriage license for Daniel and Kim(Stephanie)... the best that I can find is that they dated.

Awkward...

 ExiledMiniatures wrote:

Thanks for your concerns. As I have just taken this position I am not privy to the photos from HH. I can make a request, but I'd ask that if they decline to share that you respect that as a lot of information may be taken off a boarding pass or receipt as I'm sure you understand I do not intend to allow anyone's private financial or other personal information to be posted publicly on the Internet.
Happy modeling!
Aj

Sorry, but apart from a passport number, or credit card number, both of which an be obscured, what other information would there be that the nefarious could phish from a simple boarding card or till receipt?

Yet more obfuscation and misdirection I fear.

 ExiledMiniatures wrote:

Howard A Treesong wrote:Will Ms Hernandez confirm or deny being Daniel's wife, as they share the same first and second names.

I can confirm for you that they are not married or related.

Happy modeling!
Aj

Let's be a bit more specific, you say not married or related. Were they in a relationship several years prior to Resin Forge?

 Alfndrate wrote:
Also RiTides, I can't find a marriage license for Daniel and Kim(Stephanie)... the best that I can find is that they dated.

I don't like digging up Susan Beasley's obituary page but to quote

Stephanie Hernandez wrote:...Daniel and I's union together as a young couple

 ExiledMiniatures wrote:
As for event photos I'd love to Love to post coverage from events and I'd love to receive emails of event coverage. Perhaps If I set up an email for fan photos and event coverage? What are your thoughts?

I was more concerned about the Horus Heresy Weekend pictures taken by Resin Forge being published. It would go a long way to recovering some of the credibility that it may have lost. Of course I would be interested in seeing other conversion work etc. too. But the HH Weekend pictures were my main concern.

 ExiledMiniatures wrote:
Thanks for your concerns. As I have just taken this position I am not privy to the photos from HH. I can make a request, but I'd ask that if they decline to share that you respect that as a lot of information may be taken off a boarding pass or receipt as I'm sure you understand I do not intend to allow anyone's private financial or other personal information to be posted publicly on the Internet.

No one is expecting sensitive personal details, or financial details, to be published. Almost all computers have MS Paint or the equivalent which would allow boarding passes, tickets to the event etc. to be published without fear of personal information being stolen. Again, it would go a long way to resolving many of the concerns voiced here and further afield about the credibility of Resin Forge.

i would have posted the event tickets for the HH Weekender if i was so going, just like 40K Apocalypse did ( because, you know, he actually went)...
nothing personal on them...
then there are the events badges...
once again, nothing personal on them...

if there is a business license, it is easy enough to scan and black out the number...
it would be very easy to prove that RF are legit, without giving personal info...

you have to understand, Aj, this is the same dance we've seen a few times before, under different names, but with the same cast of characters...

Kim should just change the name, email her loyal customers, and wash her hands of anything that Daniel has touched...

cheers
jah

I do find it also interesting that Stephanie signed the Obit message as "Stephanie" but then is constantly calling herself "Kim".

As pointed out, there are plenty of ways for RF to prove legitimacy, and we've been asking for it for 6 weeks now.

I will do my best to get you all answers!

They did date years ago and Daniels mom was like family to her is the answer I've been given hence the statement in the obituary.

As far as tickets, as said I will ask for that information and attempt to make it publicly viewable.

Business licenses should be all fully settled in the next week or two at which time will be addressed by Kim to the public with proof.

The reason the name and company remains the same is not just because of loyal customers but be wise it looks just as bad to close shop and reopen. Changing the name will not stop the accusations of fraud and deceit if it is believed that the same owner is in charge.

So I have some questions, A J.:

- Why are you doing the moderator job on RF's Facebook page?
- Are you being paid to be a moderator?
- Do you get recomenpsation for your work such as models or bits?
- What's your connection to "Kim"?
- Do you know "Kim" face to face?
- Have you met Daniel Mandelbaum in person?
- Have you met Jason Martin in person?

Not sure of the business model. They are selling forge world bits. They are not an authorized dealer. (to my knowledge no one is an authorized forge world dealer in the US). If they were they could not sell out of country and selling bits of a GW product is not allowed by GW (I know Forgeworld is a separate company but they have the same problem with forged bits and the same rules).

So she has $8000 of bits at the same cost we paid, To get a decent profit margin she has to up the cost. (also every bit will not be sold as not all are unusual).

She has to go through the time to register (this costs no money and takes 30 minutes online - done it for 30 states in the last 2 years).

Now has a moderator for face book so additional expense or time not compensated.

Need to pay those for the conversions and have a mark up.

All work is manual and time comsuming.

Not sure this is the best model to make any money unless they come out with their on line of goodies (should read the final results of the last lawsuit to understand what they can and cannot do.)

Good luck in overcoming the above and previous bad press. Would be interested in seeing the business plan.

Tiger G - Forge World already confirmed that RF / Daniel MandleBonder were customers of FW and nothing more.

Forge World do not, have have never, authorised any other body outside of GW to sell their product in any form of 'official' manner.

And another question for A. J.:

I give you my word as a freelance artist and business man. (-Aj)

What's your business? Where's your business?