UPDATE
It seems like there is some light at the end of the tunnel. After waiting nearly two weeks after I was told by Magnum a lock would be shipped to me from the German distrubitor, and several more emails, I have a tracking number for a lock being shipped all the way from mainland China. It seems I'm getting a 2007 model lock, which I hope is an improved model. As a commuter I'll be very happy to have a working U lock again.