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[El Roranous]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Why don't you people read the production blog...it explains why the pieces are plastic!!!

Seriously...try educating yourself before you go off on a rant!

I read the production blog and I think it's a weak excuse. I just don't want a whole PF made out of plastic- it seems cheap!

 

[Natrix]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Why don't you people read the production blog...it explains why the pieces are plastic!!!

Seriously...try educating yourself before you go off on a rant!

If you read my first post, I said I understand the armor reasons...educate us why the body is plastic Mr. Smarty-pants.

Plus, it should have been communicated to potential buyers ahead of time. You expect a high quality polystone statue and we are getting a plastic one instead.

 

[Kookie]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

I'm seeing the same pics as you, and if Sideshow didn't mention it in the production blog you would have never known the difference anyway!!!

I trust Sideshow isn't trying to screw us over, if the decision was a production issue it's their call.

Cancel it if you don't like it, I'm sure their are plenty of waitlist people who would love to have it.

 

[Kookie]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

If you read my first post, I said I understand the armor reasons...educate us why the body is plastic Mr. Smarty-pants.

Plus, it should have been communicated to potential buyers ahead of time. You expect a high quality polystone statue and we are getting a plastic one instead.

Here's your answer: The body and armor needed to be molded of the same material to ensure both the armor and body retained the same proportions in production.

Here's the quote from Sideshow:

Another challenge of production is proportion and shrinkage, because different materials shrink at different rates. If you start with two masters, and make molds for different materials (silicone molds for polystone, steel tools for ABS, copper molds for roto vinyl), you will find that the size of the final product will vary dramatically, and somewhat inconsistently. With Boba Fett, as with every project, we felt the proportions of the final product were of critical importance, and the best way to maintain consistent proportion amongst the various components would be to produce them all in the same material. The helmet, armor, body, and all other ‘hard’ parts are all cast in the same material, and we believe the end result is a durable, crisp, accurate and very solid 1:4 scale Boba Fett (and not quite so heavy – it may save you a little on shipping!). We can’t wait to see your photos and reviews!

 

[Kookie]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Like I said, "Educate yourself before you go on a rant"

 

[The Josh]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

I read the production blog and I think it's a weak excuse. I just don't want a whole PF made out of plastic- it seems cheap!

Would you rather the armor break during shipping though?

 

[Natrix]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Would you rather the armor break during shipping though?

I am personally talking about the helmet and body being made of plastic.

With Boba Fett, as with every project, we felt the proportions of the final product were of critical importance, and the best way to maintain consistent proportion amongst the various components would be to produce them all in the same material. The helmet, armor, body, and all other ‘hard’ parts are all cast in the same material, and we believe the end result is a durable, crisp, accurate and very solid 1:4 scale Boba Fett (and not quite so heavy – it may save you a little on shipping!).

 

[El Roranous]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Would you rather the armor break during shipping though?

Yes, I would rather take my chances than be sold a $330 hyped-up toy. Seriously, you guys have to be kind of disappointed that Boba is made out of plastic and not high quality polystone.

 

[Kookie]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

I read the production blog and I think it's a weak excuse. I just don't want a whole PF made out of plastic- it seems cheap!

Weak Excuse????

The decision was based on making a product that looked the best and would maintain durability over time.

Nothing is an exact science, I highly doubt you could have come up with a better idea.

 

[Natrix]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Would you rather the armor break during shipping though?

Also, using that argument, shouldn't all statues and PF's then be made of plastic from now on so they don't break during shipping? Oh...and we still pay the same price for it?

 

[The Josh]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

As far as the body I don't know. My guess is this goes better to the ability of the figure lasting longer.

Yes, I would rather take my chances than be sold a $330 hyped-up toy. Seriously, you guys have to be kind of disappointed that Boba is made out of plastic and not high quality polystone.

Actually, I would rather them do this than have Boba after Boba show up broke.

 

[El Roranous]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Also, using that argument, shouldn't all statues and PF's then be made of plastic from now on so they don't break during shipping? Oh...and we still pay the same price for it?

This is exactly what is troubling me too. Collectors accept this plastic Boba and before you know it, all PF's are plastic and still as expensive. Sets a crappy precedent if you ask me.

 

[Kookie]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Also, using that argument, shouldn't all statues and PF's then be made of plastic from now on so they don't break during shipping? Oh...and we still pay the same price for it?

It has to do with the expansion/shrinkage of armor parts in relationship to the body proportions.

 

[The Josh]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Also, using that argument, shouldn't all statues and PF's then be made of plastic from now on so they don't break during shipping? Oh...and we still pay the same price for it?

They will use that when they have to make sure these show up ok. It's still a PF piece because of all the materials used. They've done it in the past I'm sure on other pieces and nobody has been able to tell the difference.

 

[The Josh]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

It has to do with the expansion/shrinkage of armor parts in relationship to the body proportions.

As I said above that it also has to do with breakage during shipping as well. That would be my guess though they don't say that specifically in the blog. Those two things combined make sense to me.

 

[Natrix]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

It has to do with the expansion/shrinkage of armor parts in relationship to the body proportions.

Once again since you don't get my point....talking about the BODY being plastic not the armor. The rest of the Star Wars PF's are fine with polystone bodies even Vader.

 

[Kookie]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

This is exactly what is troubling me too. Collectors accept this plastic Boba and before you know it, all PF's are plastic and still as expensive. Sets a crappy precedent if you ask me.

Well, that's just absurd. They are not going to start making PF's in plastic unless the piece has intricate armor like Boba and it's the only way to make it economically.

You guys are giving me a headache!

 

[Natrix]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Well, that's just absurd. They are not going to start making PF's in plastic unless the piece has intricate armor like Boba and it's the only way to make it economically.

You guys are giving me a headache!

You're giving me a headache too!

 

[tomandshell]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Hmm...

I guess I would have liked a solid polystone body. It seems like a PF does need to have a certain heft and solidity befetting its price tag.

Donald Gennaro: Are they heavy?
Tim: Yeah.
Donald Gennaro: Then they're expensive, put 'em back.

I can understand the armor and helmet, but certainly a polystone body wouldn't have been that fragile. And the polystone rifle would have had a nice solid feel to it.

But they don't make production decisions lightly, and if they say this is the best choice for a long term quality Fett then I will trust them. At least it won't arrive broken.

 

[Kookie]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Once again since you don't get my point....talking about the BODY being plastic not the armor. The rest of the Star Wars PF's are fine with polystone bodies even Vader.

NO...it's you who doesn't get the point!!!

In order for the armor to match up with the body (in scale and proportion) in production, they have to be made out of the same material.

OR ELSE

The armor pieces may be bigger or smaller than intended and would not fit the body.