I purchased a set of work wheels through driftworks earlier this year and didn't have any problems with them, was told to expect a 6-8 weeks wait and they turned up bang on time.
This could be something to do with the fact that these wheels were listed as 'in stock' in Japan at the time so if you're having a custom set made then I suppose there could be delay on Work's part but this might be something out of driftwork's hands as just the supplier. I do agree that not contacting yourself to inform you of the massive delay could have been handled better though.
Hope it all gets resolved sharpish for you fella, and if it does turn out to be January at least most of the winter months and salty roads would be out of the way