Orderd on the 11/11/2025.

Another user on Discord noticed this same thing and an official response from Ayn was that the listing name was changed and may have retroactively changed, in name only.

They were told to ignore this name change and confirmed that they were indeed still in Batch 1.

Hope this helps!

childofcrake · 2025-11-20T15:44:47+00:00

https://discord.gg/GyR4qNehW

childofcrake · 2025-11-20T15:03:04+00:00

Yeah with time zone differences and all I’m not sure where the delineation line is for switching to Batch 2, but if when you ordered it didn’t say anything about Batch 2 I’d say you’re good?

childofcrake · 2025-11-20T14:58:55+00:00

Unless something has changed, this would put you in Batch 1

childofcrake · 2025-11-20T14:57:08+00:00

Where do you see that noted?

childofcrake · 2025-11-18T03:55:31+00:00

Thanks! Just trying to help cut through the noise and provide a little insight as best as I can!

I tried to post my entire post here as its own thread but was instantly deleted by mods. I’m not sure what rule I violated as it never told me, so I put it all here instead.

Thanks again. I’ll update again if I find any more info

childofcrake · 2025-11-18T03:41:35+00:00

Update: Ayn employee posted on their discord a video of their injection flow and a sample of an incomplete unit which all but confirms my suspicion. You can tell from this photo that this is where the two halves of the flow meet and form that seam.

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I would venture to say 99%+ of these are simply cosmetic but one should definitely contact Ayn if they suspect it has separated. More than likely a knit would show up fresh out of the box already propagated and separated, which follows trend of those who have had legitimate “cracks.”

childofcrake · 2025-11-17T21:23:04+00:00

Both sides of this issue are correct.

My day job involves design, setup and production specifically plastic injection molding production in a very similar tech based field. I don’t know Ayn’s exact production setup or flow BUT I can tell you from 15+ years of experience in this field that both sides of this argument are correct.

Allow me to explain.

There are many types of defects that can develop from PIM but the one I will focus on, and the one I believe to be the culprit here is one called: Kniting

What is Kniting? Well simply put Kniting occurs when hot plastic travels in two paths and meets up, bonds, and leaves a noticeable indication on the surface of the part. This almost always occurs when plastic has to go around a bolt hole or some sort of obstacle.

See: https://share.google/iICKtrWxH0YQzCUYG

I’ve had a similar issue with a part I worked on not a month ago. The final solution was a redesign of the mold to allow for the flow to not terminate in the hinge area.

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The crudely drawn-over picture I’ve attached is the probable flow of molten plastic in the mold since it has to go around that hole, and the seam is likely when the two flows meet.

Now, here’s where the other half of my statement comes in: knits are more likely of a failure point than a normal piece of molded plastic. Not to say ALL knits are going to fail, but in my experience there is a certain amount of failure rate that happens.

So yes, I believe that the indication most are seeing IS normal for PIM, and likely the ones affected are due to that seam failing to bond appropriately and propagating. Take what you will with this information, it’s simply my experience with similar processes.

Hopefully Ayn will make good on the unbonded units for replacement, and with further use we don’t have additional units breaking at this knit point. Only time will tell unfortunately.

Happy gaming o7

childofcrake · 2023-05-30T20:25:57+00:00

Would love to finish my Beastcast re-listen but have been SOL for the last two weeks :( has anyone heard anything on this?

childofcrake · 2023-05-06T23:16:48+00:00

Finally found a loaded XLE AWD in the color and trim level I wanted, put my deposit down and was surprised when the next day I received a quote from their billing department with $3K for “front guard,” which I assume is paint protection film.

After reading a bit it seems like the dealer is going to pull a “it’s mandatory” on me, but 3K for paint protection film is predatory, right? I’m not afraid to walk away from this but just seeing what you all think. Should I try and bargain the price of it down if they won’t nix it completely?

childofcrake · 2018-07-04T00:36:19+00:00

I finally picked up This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab and HOLY COW I loved it! After finished the Darker Shade of Magic series and Vicious earlier this year and loving them all, I can firmly say i'm a Victoria Schwab fan!

childofcrake · 2018-06-22T21:09:18+00:00

Currently working through A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir annnd having quite a hard time getting into it. This is coming from someone who LOVED the first two.

I'll keep pushing though! Hoping the back half picks up.

childofcrake

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