Two days ago they made me an account on IFI and sent me an e-mail explaining how to order the parts. I made sure that I got my information to them quickly.
My Vexplorer did not get here today... Still waiting
For my parts from VexLabs they gave me a tracking number from UPS. It went through as a special "purchase order." Just an FYI, they will not charge you sales tax on your order from VexLabs, only shipping.
However I'm guessing that our Vexplorer's aren't coming from VexLabs. I think Revell (which I believe sells Vexplorer's) is supplying the Vexplorer's. VexLabs probably decided to give us the $100 to spend after the competition was announced. And I'm sure Robot Magazine is doing something here...
Anyway looks like we won't be getting anything until at least Monday but luckily I'm on spring break.
-Cody