Proof of Usefulness Report

Merlin Models

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+25
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Merlin Models' presents as a physical manufacturing business for collectibles and prototypes. However, the submission lacks verifiable evidence and contains significant red flags. The claim that 'most people have used my product' contradicts the stated team size (6) and modest/confusing financial metric ('marketcap: 500000'). No significant digital footprint was found for a company of this name established in 2019. The use of 'marketcap' to describe revenue (or business value) suggests potential confusion or a crypto-adjacent structure, neither of which is supported by the physical product description. The score reflects a lack of verifiable utility, traction, and reach.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+10.5
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+4.2
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.75
Subtotal+23.95
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+25

Project Details

Project URL
merlinmodels.com
Description
Merlin Models creates high end model kits and replicas as well as statues, awards, card games, and other retail product lines. Our focus is on our end user experience. To accomplish this we research each product exhaustively to provide a clear understanding of the needs of our clients and then we over deliver with advanced engineering, high end materials and packaging. Our in-house prototype facility allows us to ensure products exceed our standards of excellence and presentation before they are sent to manufacturing and allow us to quickly iterate and communicate with our clients with physical samples not just digital renderings while we are capable of producing digital samples as well.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline