Anyone have info on the new Kirby ?

[kirbyloverdan]

I was wondering if anyone knows what and when the Sentria will be replaced with ? I am an avid Kirby collector and want a new Kirby really bad lol.The sentria has been out longer than most Kirby`s have been in the past. They are way overdue for a replacement. I did see online the US patent office had a Kirby Avalir but the patent has been around for years . Thanks Danny

 

[eurekastar]

That has been the burning question in the Forum for several months now. Apparently, the only secret that is more well guarded is the nuclear launch code used by the President!

 

[sanimatic]

LOL. I heard that WikiLeaks was going to release the nuclear launch code. But even they couldn't get any scoop on the new Kirby.

 

[kirbysthebest]

OK Here's what I'm thinking

The new Kirby is going to be built by TTI in China. It will be all plastic, and bagless. It will have a 30 day warranty and will be sold exclusively at Big Lots.

Ok--I'm kidding, but you know the rules. If you don't give us the information we want, we have to make it up.
You hear this Kirby?

 

[jfalberti]

No, but I guarantee one thing,

If I bought a Sentria today, Kirby would introduce the new model by the end of the week! LOL.

 

[kirbyeureka95]

so what are you waiting for?

Go buy one so the new one can come out already!

 

[pr-21]

Kirby Sentria

I bought one when they first came out. Do not like it near as well as the models before it. I am also sick of gray all the time when they do a model change. Surely there are other colors out there besides gray all the time..............

PS I bought a Gsix handle, G4 Cord and G4 bumper to change it to look more like the other models. I finally gave it to my brother and his wife. I understand now that they are going back to the original style headlight....

You can pick them up on Ebay much cheaper than going through a Kirby dealer. NIB

I have the G5 and GSix models for my collection. They are my favorites out of the series.

 

[a007kirbyman]

Bud & headlight...

Hello Bud.

Where did you hear the headlight was going back to the original style?

Cheers & hagd all,

Bill

 

[frosty29]

Dont they have much more plastic?

 

[djkain2007]

dont quote me....

I hear that its going to be similar to the sentria but different. Still plastic. Bagged. Yellow and blue.

 

[pr-21]

kirby Headlight

Bill here is the thread.

Post# 114197 on 2010-11-09 21:06:15 by thermokid (Thermopolis, WY)
New Kirby ?
A friend of mine in Indiana said his Kirby Dealer that he goes to showed him the new Kirby that just came out.Guess what? It is still a sentria the only difference he said is they went back to the old style headlight like on the Diamond Edition, his dealer said people didn't like the new Led headlight so they went back to the old one. I said good because I don't like the new Led headlight either... So I wonder is this new sentria just around for about a year till the new redesigned Kirby comes out? Kind of like The Legend II was before the G3.....

 

[thevacuumlover1]

Kirby avalir.

They Are postponing it. The next kirby will not have the L-E-D Lights. Thats all i know. It will have the Ult G head light.

 

[vacfanatic]

Headlight

I find the LED headlight to be sufficient and I like it's modern look - I do have white carpet though so it reflects light better than a darker carpet would.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Probaby out of cheapness ,

That would be an absolute joke going back to the old style head light . Meanwhile most every vacuum manufacturer are using LED`s and it is the wave of the future as even Automobile`s are using LED`s . Incadescents light`s are about to be phased out forever . I think the LED`s are very bright and show up better even with the lights on. I have white carpet`s and navy blue and it shows up perfectly .My local Kirby store said the emptor has been changed on the Sentria to a smaller one . That is usually a sign of a new model being released soon. Let`s hope it is a change for the best and a departure from the Generation series that have been around for ever.Thanks again Danny

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

I'd much rather see Kirby die than to be made in China. You know, just let it be dead than have it be a shadow of itself.

 

[kirbylux77]

Ben, I totally agree with you....

It would be an absolute shame to see such a great American brand be brought to its knees by being made in China & having its quality DRASTICALLY reduced.

@kirbysthebest: How could you even joke about such a scenario?! That would be my worst nightmare come true! And if it's any company that would ruin Kirby, TTI would be the one to do it.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed your joke doesn't become reality one day....

Rob

 

[a007kirbyman]

Bud & the Sentria headlight...

Hello Bud.

Thanks for the quick reply. I didn't know if you had some 'other source' besides that thread, Bud.



Guys & gals, let me clarify based on facts I know, vs. "s/he said, s/he said" information...

...from people we know, who know other people, who know other people, who know what they think they know based on speculation of hunches. ---->>>> (Whew, don't want to have to say that 3 times fast. ~~lol~~ )



If the Kirby has changed, (at present), don't you think they would make available to us, (their Factory Authorized locations), the parts change information & the parts themselves? Seriously???

Ocassionally there may be a little 'lag time' on receiving updates of changes vs. production; however, we do receive any notices of changes.



When that last thread was posted I was aware of no changes & could not, nor would not comment on it. Frankly, I forget to post on the thread when I since received 'correct' information. (End of Nov.)

Kirby has NOT "gone back" to the old style headlight. They have rather simplified the LED to be an "assembly" vs. seperate components. Much easier, & less prone to install issues.



I sometimes have to just chuckle (& NOT comment) when I see some posts in general, here & elsewhere (on any subject or website).

No disrespect to anyone; however, I was told (& heard) many years ago, when it comes to facts or information in general...

"Trust, but verify."



Remember the game as children, "Telephone?"

If you do not remember (or those not old enough), [I don't know if it is still played by children today. It certainly is by 'adults.' ~~lol~~], here is a link to Wiki that will clarify it.


Cheers & everyone enjoy their day,

Bill






http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_whispers

 

[kirbysthebest]

Gee,
I guesst that verbal spanking was directed towards me. When I posted that "I heard from someone that knows someone" It was posted stating that the credibility was low.

AND NO
I do not think that Kirby immediately releases their next generation machine as soon as they develop it.

I worked for Kirby in 1981 the end of the Tradition run. At that time the buzz was about the power drive system, they were developing. With every update of the classic models the buzz was when were they going to add this feature. It was almost nine years later before it's debut.

 

[kirbysthebest]

It certainly is by 'adults

I am just wondering, however, what the purpose of a message board, or chat board like this is if we are not allowed to speculate, or discuss developments in upcoming machines.

Mr. Kirbyman would you please be so kind as to list the topics that we are and aren't allowed to discuss so that we do not insult your sensabilities in the future?