Topic: Fate of Ugobe/Support (Read 39452 times)

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #75 on:** April 03, 2009, 05:18:51 PM »

I sent in a email, of course I don't expect a reply but it doesn't hurt to try

I sent it in under media/press lol maybe they will actually read it

Here is what I wrote:

I am contacting you on behalf of the concern public at bobthepleo.com, rumors abound on the internet over the fate of our beloved Pleo, is Ugobe going extinct? Is Pleo set to die out like the dinosaurs? Please, please don't ignore us, and give us some idea of what is happening

Thank you.

Pleoworld is still down though...

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #76 on:** April 03, 2009, 05:22:07 PM »

They have a new head honcho too:

Doug Swanson is an aggressive, innovative leader with more than 20 years of successful, progressive experience in high tech sales and marketing management for global corporations. His past affiliations include such prestigious companies as Eaton Corp, Varian Associates, Advanced Semiconductor Materials, and Product Systems Inc. His background ranges from engineering, new product entry, marketing, sales to President/COO. He has negotiated multi million dollar hardware and software contracts worldwide. Doug represented Eaton in the National Security Industry Association, and briefed U.S Congressman in Washington DC on behalf of the DOD and Silicon Valley consortium. He is an U.S. Air Force/Strategic Air Command veteran, and is a current licensed acrobatic pilot, as well as an avid sailor. Mr. Swanson joined Ugobe in January 2009.

It also appears that they are swapping servers:

The requested URL /store/terms.html was not found on this server.

gucci_boi7782 · « **Reply #77 on:** April 03, 2009, 05:34:22 PM »

ugobe.com is up, but not pleoworld.com

I wonder what that's all about...

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #78 on:** April 03, 2009, 05:36:43 PM »

Pleoworld comes up with a different message now though

D-Rex · « **Reply #79 on:** April 03, 2009, 05:54:10 PM »

At this point I just want to know what they are going to do for those of us who sent our ploes back for repair. I have know idea if or when I will see my pleo again. I can not stand the feeling of paying $300 plus dollars for nothing. I live in Texas and if I did not just spend the last two months out of work due to heart surgery back on Feb 4Th I would drive out there and get him back myself.

hmrbri · « **Reply #80 on:** April 03, 2009, 06:24:23 PM »

pleoworld is back up!!

49er · « **Reply #81 on:** April 03, 2009, 06:45:11 PM »

Yes the page is up. I was able to view my Plog, but I wasn't able to log in. At least a start.

D-Rex · « **Reply #82 on:** April 03, 2009, 08:10:08 PM »

I was able to log in to my account with ugobe. They recognized my name and password. that is a good sign but their phone is still disconnected. I sent another email asking about our pleo that was sent in Feb. Lets see if they respond.

49er · « **Reply #83 on:** April 03, 2009, 08:15:29 PM »

Quote from: gucci_boi7782 on April 03, 2009, 05:34:22 PM

ugobe.com is up, but not pleoworld.com
I wonder what that's all about...

Re: Fate of Ugobe/support.
« Reply #60 on: Today at 05:24:23 PM »
hmbri posted that PleoWorld was back on line. I checked and I could read my Plog, but I wasn't able to sign in. You also might like to read degers "Is Pleo Headed for Extinction - Idaho Business Review."

mweed · « **Reply #84 on:** April 03, 2009, 08:17:08 PM »

Well, the sites are back up!

Oh, by the way . . . I merged about six threads all related to the Ugobe going under rumors and site being down . . . So all your posts are still here, I didn't delete them!

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #85 on:** April 04, 2009, 01:09:39 AM »

I got a response from my mail to Ugobe

Just an automated one but still its an actual response

winkieflash · « **Reply #86 on:** April 04, 2009, 03:48:45 AM »

Yay the site works again!

I was able to register and write my first Plog!

degers · « **Reply #87 on:** April 05, 2009, 03:06:36 AM »

Amazon.co.uk is no longer stocking Pleo.

kisumi · « **Reply #88 on:** April 05, 2009, 12:23:42 PM »

thats pretty bad news, argos the place i got kai from said they hadnt long recieved a shipment of pleos and that was thurday :S

winkieflash · « **Reply #89 on:** April 05, 2009, 01:43:48 PM »

Amazon.co.uk has Pleo's in stock again (through Gadgetshop):

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vivid-Imaginations-Pleo-Robotic-Dinosaur/dp/B000NI7XF4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys&qid=1238853390&sr=8-1

I think I was one of the last people to order a Pleo from Amazon's own stock

degers · « **Reply #90 on:** April 05, 2009, 02:21:44 PM »

Yeah, Amazon themselves are no longer stocking it. BAD SIGN!

winkieflash · « **Reply #91 on:** April 05, 2009, 02:27:13 PM »

Maybe that's because they ran out of Pleo's? I just ordered mine last Friday and they said they had 3 left in stock that day. Yesterday, it was down to 1 in stock.

hmrbri · « **Reply #92 on:** April 16, 2009, 11:45:12 PM »

Has anyone heard anything new......
Mr Weed, do you have a friend of a friend that's 'in the know' ?
still wondering............

chiefrentageek · « **Reply #93 on:** April 20, 2009, 06:05:22 PM »

Sorry to hear: Ugobe files for Chapter 7 Friday, 04/17/09. http://www.idahostatesman.com/newsupdates/story/741721.html

fancyfont · « **Reply #94 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:19:40 PM »

That is so sad to hear!!

Now, I would love to have a few more pleos!

49er · « **Reply #95 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:45:01 PM »

At the moment, PleoWorld is still up. I went there and copied my plog to a word processor for safe keeping.

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #96 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:56:12 PM »

I guess I had better buy another Pleo soon, while I still can

How do I tell Lilo she is the last of her kind

Kittyonthemove · « **Reply #97 on:** April 21, 2009, 11:38:18 PM »

Here is an update on the Fate of Ugobe. From what I read it seems like Ugobe has shut down.

Its really sad because it looks like I wont get my Pleo back. I shipped Pleo on March 8, 2009 to have it repaired due to broken neck. Now I read online that UGOBE filed for bankruptcy.
At least I know why my emails were never answered.

http://www.mlive.com/newsflash/technology/index.ssf?/base/national-7/1240359638312570.xml&storylist=technology

DragonGirl · « **Reply #98 on:** April 21, 2009, 11:43:28 PM »

I'm really sorry to hear that they still have it. My complete sympathy!

Kittyonthemove · « **Reply #99 on:** April 22, 2009, 05:43:52 PM »

By the looks of it UGOBE has filed for bankruptcy. That would explain why none of my emails have been answered. I even mailed a letter

to UGOBE and no answer. Now I see why. If this is really true and UGOBE has filed for bankruptcy then I guess I wont be getting my Pleo

back which I sent more than a month ago to get repaired. I wont see my PLEO again

and that is sad!

This is the article I found stating UGOBE has closed its doors.

http://www.mlive.com/newsflash/technology/index.ssf?/base/national-7/1240359638312570.xml&storylist=technology

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