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[Doctor_B]

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Post some pictures when you get the chance!

 

[faststreetsofhongkong]

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Just got KOTCS Indy today. Impressed with the paint job, the weathering on the clothes looks great and the Pro's joints are all nice and tight but Jesus H. Christ is that noggin a bobblehead! His noggin's so big the hat looks disproportionate, almost like one of those silly kid cowboy hats:

cough...Faramir...cough. You've gotta consider the very real fact that as hardcore as the Star Wars fans are, they aren't nearly as butt-tight as some of the Indy fans. The only issue I had was the body-swap. Other than that, I was fine with Indy.



Whenever they say a line is "on hold" it usually means they're moving on to other genres of collectibles and leaving 1:6 behind. They've done this with all but 3 of their 1:6 lines. Assuming Indy's done, which is highly likely given the availability of the figures, both regular and exclusives still available on their website, Star Wars, G.I. Joe and The Dead (which may already be done) are the only three 12" lines they're producing ATM.

I agree with thenammagazine & The Ween, it is not fair to most buyers to give them a "Bobble Head" Indy. I am lucky enough to have resources close at hand here in Hong Kong to achieve an upgrade. I have also had the chance to see the Hot Toys T2 Arnold up close as well as the Brad Pitt Alton Raine, these figures require nothing but a glass case, because they are works of art. Why would Sideshow do this to Indy fans ... we are not cheap people, we would have paid more if that was the issue. I REALLY hope that Hot Toys gets the license for Indy soon (but if they do I will be broke rather quickly).

For anyone who does not agree about the bobble head part, compare: a production still, what I had to do to match that still, and him out of the box:

<a href="https://s663.photobucket.com/albums/uu359/sparksr_2009/?action=view&current=Picture85-1.png" target="_blank"><img src="https://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu359/sparksr_2009/Picture85-1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

 

[Lordscum]

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I agree that the head is a bit big , epsecially with the jacket off but I think the pros definatly out weigh the cons on this figure and the head doesn't look that bad.

I'll have mine onTuesday and will pass final judgement then.

 

[bmarz1000]

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I agree that the head is a bit big , epsecially with the jacket off but I think the pros definatly out weigh the cons on this figure and the head doesn't look that bad.

I'll have mine onTuesday and will pass final judgement then.

Uh, did you mean "jacket off"?

I think he did, actually! -jb

 

[The Josh]

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Is this the figure unaltered at all, it's one of hte first shots in here.

Looks like it to me. Figure looks pretty damn good IMO for what thats worth.

 

[jedibear]

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I'd say "yes", Sean...unfutzed, right out of the box.
And I agree, Josh....he looks great.
I'll see for myself on weds...

 

[bmarz1000]

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I'm looking forward to it as well. I've got my 1/6th RPG bazooka waitin'.

 

[MaulFan]

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Looks like it to me. Figure looks pretty damn good IMO for what thats worth.

I'd say "yes", Sean...unfutzed, right out of the box.
And I agree, Josh....he looks great.
I'll see for myself on weds...

Looking forward to both your images, I had to cancel no matter what for timing, but I'm looking to see quality photos of him to see how worth picking up when it works again he is.

 

[Lordscum]

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I agree with thenammagazine & The Ween, it is not fair to most buyers to give them a "Bobble Head" Indy. I am lucky enough to have resources close at hand here in Hong Kong to achieve an upgrade. I have also had the chance to see the Hot Toys T2 Arnold up close as well as the Brad Pitt Alton Raine, these figures require nothing but a glass case, because they are works of art. Why would Sideshow do this to Indy fans ... we are not cheap people, we would have paid more if that was the issue. I REALLY hope that Hot Toys gets the license for Indy soon (but if they do I will be broke rather quickly).

For anyone who does not agree about the bobble head part, compare: a production still, what I had to do to match that still, and him out of the box:

<a href="https://s663.photobucket.com/albums/uu359/sparksr_2009/?action=view&current=Picture85-1.png" target="_blank"><img src="https://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu359/sparksr_2009/Picture85-1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

But don't forget as far as Hot Toys your also spending anyware form an extra 60 to 110 dollars or more for one figure and in alot of cases for U.S. collectors another 30 or more in shipping from Asia. So that 90 SS figure doesn't look too bad when you compair pricing .

Some SS stuff does have room for improvement but i think for what your getting I don't have too many complaints.

 

[mfisher]

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Hot Toys + Indy ....would ...be.... awesome.....

 

[faststreetsofhongkong]

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Your point about the Hot Toys pricing difference is well noted, and I agree with you, especially in these hard times.

I think that it is important to honor Harrison for his work in creating one of the most iconic characters in film history (of course along with Steven Spielberg & George Lucas). Frankly, the KOTCS 1/6th Indy does not. These figure should be among the best figures in the marketplace, I have always said that the Trevor sculpts are amazing, and some of them come with decent stuff, and I have purchased them all (some in multiples). However, I just think that they could have taken the time to fix the scale issue and other quality concerns, like they obviously did for the Mola Ram PF, which is incredible. They are capable of matching production stills (again, like the Mola Ram PF), I just wish that the same attention to detail was taken here ... Do I regret purchasing it, no, it is worth it for the Trevor sculpt alone.

 

[Restaurajones]

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would be perfect if hot toys gets the license but with Trevor headsculpt, of course. Yes, sideshow have a problem with the scale of their bodys. I don´t know why they don´t fix this issue .ohh, I know.. because we keep buying them

 

[MaulFan]

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Sideshow's actually worked on the body, but Indy is on the older version, likely to keep it consistent with the Raiders and German figures.

 

[thenammagazine]

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I agree with thenammagazine & The Ween, it is not fair to most buyers to give them a "Bobble Head" Indy.
<a href="https://s663.photobucket.com/albums/uu359/sparksr_2009/?action=view&current=Picture85-1.png" target="_blank"><img src="https://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu359/sparksr_2009/Picture85-1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

The picture on the far right perfectly illustrates what I'm talking about. If you look at the temples and then the hat, realistically, how would his head fit? The widest part of the hat is midway between the end of his eyebrows and his temples. Again, he's a great figure and I'm hoping a HT body swap fixes the head proportions. Unfortunately, there's nothing that can be done about the failed scaling of the hat to the head. I just wish they'd put as much effort in here as they did with Henry Sr. They could'a gone out with a bang. Instead, we're left with a bobbleheaded figure in need of a body swap.

 

[Darth Cruel]

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Your point about the Hot Toys pricing difference is well noted, and I agree with you, especially in these hard times.

I think that it is important to honor Harrison for his work in creating one of the most iconic characters in film history (of course along with Steven Spielberg & George Lucas). Frankly, the KOTCS 1/6th Indy does not. These figure should be among the best figures in the marketplace, I have always said that the Trevor sculpts are amazing, and some of them come with decent stuff, and I have purchased them all (some in multiples). However, I just think that they could have taken the time to fix the scale issue and other quality concerns, like they obviously did for the Mola Ram PF, which is incredible. They are capable of matching production stills (again, like the Mola Ram PF), I just wish that the same attention to detail was taken here ... Do I regret purchasing it, no, it is worth it for the Trevor sculpt alone.

He got a paycheck, I hardly think the action figure needs to stand as an homage to the actor. There is far too much importance put on an action figures looking like the actor that filled in for the character. Harrison Ford did not create Indiana Jones. He just wore the costume and took direction to flesh him out. He did a great job, but he is a long way from being a God for his part in the matter.

The only thing that demanding a likeness be perfect to the actor does is jack up the price of the figure.

 

[DarthNeil]

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He got a paycheck, I hardly think the action figure needs to stand as an homage to the actor. There is far too much importance put on an action figures looking like the actor that filled in for the character. Harrison Ford did not create Indiana Jones. He just wore the costume and took direction to flesh him out. He did a great job, but he is a long way from being a God for his part in the matter.

The only thing that demanding a likeness be perfect to the actor does is jack up the price of the figure.

I disagree 100%, respectfully, with this statement. He did more than just wear a hat.

 

[thenammagazine]

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I disagree 100%, respectfully, with this statement. He did more than just wear a hat.

If that were the case, anybody could've make Indiana Jones what he is today. Tom Selleck was originally slated to play Indy and had that been the case, it would likely have been as successful as King Solomon's Mines or Romancing the Stone and it's sequel, which were legitimate successes in their own rights, but nowhere near the iconic status Harrison took the role to.

 

[jedibear]

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Wow.
I'm with Nam and Neil here...Ford is Indy. He did way more than just "wear a hat".

 

[DarthNeil]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nix_PID3oiA

Look at Kurt Russell's audition to play Han Solo-- That's a totally different Han (voice inflection, mannerisms, etc.)-- direction be damned, no director can shape every actor into exactly what he wants. Actors take ownership of a role (exhibit A-- James Bond) and depending on their interpretation (with the aid of the writing and the guidance of a good director) of the character, the character comes to life.

Harrison Ford (not George Lucas) is Han Solo.
Harrison Ford (not George Lucas OR Steven Spielberg) is Indiana Jones.

And I want my Han Solo and Indiana Jones toys... er, dolls... er, collectibles, to look like Harrison Ford.

Check out around 4:40 of this '82 interview when asked if the movie (ROTLA) would have been different if made with Tom Selleck...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QcyX9JWMMo

 

[kl241]

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"I'm Jack Burton, captain of the Pork Chop Express."