Katarn07 Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 We've all seen the Monty Python figures and the James Bond figures they've done and we've then seen all the stuff Hasbro makes. Well, for those wanting realistic stuff and not the toys Hasbro makes, this is some good news for you. Sideshow has gotten the license for SW stuff for 3 years. They'll be making 18" action figures and they'll be the most realistic, accurate, damned coolest things ever (well, to date that is). No pics yet, but the first two figures (Luke and Vader) are being unveiled at Comic Con this year so I'll look foward to that. They'll be for sale in 2005. A heads up: Sideshow make a 16-18" Connery as Bond and he's nearly $200. I'm expecting that price to carry over for these guys as well. Here's the article if you don't visit Rebelscum: http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=pr070904_starwars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 awsome! they do justice to each and every figure they do. eremy.bond...x-fils.plus so much more...a big FINALLY from me. (new comp katarn.....ready for those uncontrolled convos!@!??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted July 15, 2004 Author Share Posted July 15, 2004 F*** you biatch! Yeah. My estimated price for each is 200-250 each I'll get one for sure. I just have to wait for the pics of each guy to choose who I get. I'll probably get Luke or Han. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 well, there most recent statues (bond) cost 150+..so assuming they are the same size and come on stands.non-posable....they may be that price.ill get one too...i preordered that kotobukiya boba fett (90$)....maybe sideshow will make him eventually...............one can dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 Nope, these are action figures and they make a Bond and he goes for 225. They make Kirk and Spock as well and they each go for 200. Their Van Helsing goes for 250. That's where I got the range of pricing from. The contract if for 3 years. I wouldn't doubt a Boba will come about within that time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 yeah 3 years should definately bring a boba........ u sure about those prices i coulda sworn that my entertainment earth catalog was less....maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi There's the 1/4 guys. I would suspect Vader, Stormie, and Boba to be the higher priced ones with all that armor on.... I think they should make a 1/4 Indy. I'd definately get that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 yeh, an indy would be cool. hopfully i can afford boba when or if we see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted July 18, 2004 Author Share Posted July 18, 2004 Some other site's forums (Jedi Defender) is claiming these things to be status. That's not what it says in the article I posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 i saw an article about it on http://www.sirstevesguide.com , said what you first reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Wow! I don't have the money, but damn! Those sound pretty cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted July 20, 2004 Author Share Posted July 20, 2004 Ahh, while they're called action figures, they'll sport little poseability it seems. So I suppose some may call them statues. They're not like busts though. They have cloth clothes, metal accessories, some articulation, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 And do their guns fire real bullets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 yes? howd you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Originally posted by daring dueler yes? howd you know? Uh, just so I'm clear on this... were you talking to me or Katarn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted July 21, 2004 Author Share Posted July 21, 2004 I thought he was talking to you as a joke but the question mark through me off. I just read the descriptions of other figures and realized they don't have too much articulation. They're also gonna be really limited ('d guess 1000-2000 peices). And why would they fire bullets? They'd fire laser bolts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 aimed at z, that confusing question mark was a eerily wondering how he knew..(sarcasm ofcourse) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted July 23, 2004 Author Share Posted July 23, 2004 http://www.rebelscum.com/gallery/sdcc04/sdccwed/default.asp No pic of Vader. Han looks awesome. Luke still doesn't seem to look exactly like Mark Hamill but that's the closest I've seen anyone come. That Koto Boba looks kinda cool. I hope Sideshow makes one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 It looks like Han has black hair though.... Man, that Boba Fett is SWEET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 i already ordered that boba (http://www.johnstoys.com) Han and Luke look good, which is the least to expect from sideshow. you can see, they are using their skill , as usual, to creat an accurate , authentic ,collectible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted July 29, 2004 Author Share Posted July 29, 2004 First 5 figures: Luke (seen at SDCC, in prototype form) Han (seen at SDCC, in prototype form) ANH Vader (dueling pose w/ saber up) Obi-Wan (dueling pose probably, which can interact with Vader to a degree, moveable hood) ANH Leia There will probably be some exclusives for their website later on, which will offer a slight twist to some of the above figures, such as probably having the same Han, but with a Stormtrooper belt and blaster included. They weren't quite sure what the Luke "variation" would be yet though. Highly probable figures after that: Boba Fett, Yoda/Dagobah Luke 2-pack, R2-D2/C-3PO 2-pack, Darth Maul, Qui-Gonn Jinn, X-Wing Luke Other tidbits: Production runs will likely be approximately 1,500 to 2,500, depending on how "main" the character is. Once the edition size is set, that's it - no more! Sideshow is considering doing some minor characters in the future as well (such as Bib Fortuna), which would likely have a lower production number. Price Point: $225 and up (higher for the more intricate maquettes, and 2-packs) They're experimenting with adding electronics right now, like to things such as the lightsabers. Finally, and this is the best part, these guys have an attention to detail like I've never seen or heard of before. Tom commented to me that they just recently noticed that a portion of Han's "real" belt had 3 notches, as opposed to the 2 notches that they originally thought, so they're fixing that right away. Expect these pieces to be HIGHLY detailed and damned near PERFECTLY accurate in every single way. I am excited. Sadly, I don't think any of us will be getting anymore than one (if that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daring dueler Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 like i said, with that contract a boba is bound to be made, ill get one (and it better be him) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 Hasbro/ Sideshow Press Release Besides Andrew, not sure if any of you heard about Hasbro passing their license to the 12" figures to Sideshow. I was excited at first, until I learned it seems they're working together. Hasbro is marketing them and they're gonna be a bully, make Sideshow make a million to put out, and drive them outta business after 100,000,000 $40 figures are sitting across America. More news on this later in the year; they're due out mid 2006. Hopefully, with luck, they'll be limited as Sideshow usually does with their stuff, and by 'on store shelves,' they mean specialty stores opposed to the big retailers we get figures at. Also, there's talk about them getting a license for EU guys. Are 12" Kyle and Mara and others on their way? We certainly hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 The only 12 inch I ever bought was a 97/98 (around there) Sandtrooper. However, if a 12 inch Kyle is released, I'm definetly gonna buy it since he is the most kick-ass charecter in any Star Wars game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 Which Sandtrooper? White pauldron or the Venture/ Diamond exclusive orange pauldroned one? Kyle is not only kick ass in any SW game, I'd say video games of all kinds. Cate Archer from No One Lives Forever is close second for me. By the way, my sig hasn't changed yet. You said it was fixed. Is it gonna be uploaded later or did you do it? If you did it, it's not changed. No rush, I can live with the typo for a while EDIT - It's fine now. God I'm impatient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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