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[MaulFan]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

As a Fett fanatic, I can assure you that we knew about the articulated head from day one. It's been in the description on the product page. I remember when we first got the QT turnaround, there was some concern that you could see the ball joint from the rear.

That's what I thought, deffinately odd that they took so long to do a graphic to show it off, I know Jabba's came later because they changed from ball joint shoulders to the swivel and wanted to show the new articulation, but it doesn't sound like Boba's head mobility changed any from the original plan.

 

[Khev]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Hey Tom,

Are you going to display PF Fett with your other Fett collectibles or separately?

 

[tomandshell]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Hey Tom,

Are you going to display PF Fett with your other Fett collectibles or separately?

I still haven't decided! I do have a large collection of Fett stuff, but the quality level is all over the place. This one will be the absolute best Fett I own, or will ever own. I'm not sure if it belongs next to the water squirting Fett from Burger King. I think I would like to give the Fett PF a place of honor in my office--he may be on display in his own unique location. I definitely want him displayed so that I can see him from my desk. My back is to the rest of the PFs most of the time and so he probably won't go with them. I want him to have a special place that highlights him as my favorite piece.

 

[kodiak8658]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

I have read the posts. Guess what? Boba Fett's still gonna be plastic, even if you continue to repeat ad nauseam that you don't like it. There's nothing wrong with people voicing their complaints, but regurgitating that same complaint over and over and over becomes obnoxious.

And yes, the situation is exactly as black and white as the choices I listed.

Then by all means, we'll do exactly as you demand. In case you missed the previous post...

We'll stop holding our guns to your head so you don't have to read about it anymore. Sorry for the inconvenience.

 

[Khev]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

I want him to have a special place that highlights him as my favorite piece.

He might need to give that up once Medi Fett arrives. With the helmet shape and lack of weathering on the production costume all the PF really has going for it over the Medi is the scale. I know you're primarily a PF guy but I'm curious what you'll think of the two once they're side by side.

I am happy for you though. The PF still does look cool and my dream SW PF (Luke in full Bespin fatigues w/blaster and lightsaber) will probably never be made.

 

[tomandshell]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

It will be easier for me to make 1/4 scale Fett's clothes dirty than it will be to make the Medicom Fett six inches taller.

I would take an average 1/4 scale piece over an above average 1/6 figure on most days (although I still believe the Fett PF to be better than average). I have never been a big fan of the 12" scale and just collect the Star Wars line for fun. I'm sure that the Medicom Fett will be excellent, but his size just won't allow him to surpass the PF in my mind. (Even though I prefer the ESB color scheme.) We all have our own tastes and I prefer 1/4 scale pieces. Look at the wookiee braids on both pieces, for instance.

I prefer the PF. The Medicom braids look a slight bit more plain and uniform and "Barbie dollish" because of the smaller scale. But that's just my opinion and the next person in line will prefer the Medicom. That's why it's nice that collectors have a choice. But for me, it's 1/4 scale every time. I will never prefer a 12" figure to a 1/4 scale version of the same character.

But I absolutely leave room for someone who feels the opposite!! Variety is the spice of life and the board would be boring if we all agreed on everything. We can all spend our own money according to our own preferences--the important thing is that we each enjoy our own stuff. It's not like I think everybody should get PFs just because I prefer them. One person is not wrong if they prefer 12" and I'm not wrong if I prefer 1/4 scale.

 

[Khev]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

We can all spend our own money according to our own preferences--the important thing is that we each enjoy our own stuff.

Well said. I'm not too concerned about the "controversy" over Frodo just like I'm sure you really couldn't care less about other people's issues with Fett. We get our favorite collectibles of our favorite characters and enjoy them and that's that.

 

[tomandshell]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

my dream SW PF (Luke in full Bespin fatigues w/blaster and lightsaber) will probably never be made.

I see no reason why we can't have this in 1/4 scale. We will eventually need Luke with his lightsaber, and it sure as heck better be Bespin Luke when it happens. The blaster would make a cool exclusive--maybe on an interchangeable arm as with Leia.

 

[SSC_Nerd]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Hmm.... I just realized why I don't care what the body of Fett is made of with a simple question.

How much could they POSSOBILY be saving from switching the body from polystone to ABS , if much at all?

 

[Khev]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

I see no reason why we can't have this in 1/4 scale. We will eventually need Luke with his lightsaber, and it sure as heck better be Bespin Luke when it happens.

I'm thinking its unlikely because they've already made Luke in half his Bespin outfit with Dagobah. I'm assuming they're saving "Luke holding lightsaber" for the Jedi version. I hope I'm wrong though, or SS realizes how iconic and popular Bespin Luke w/saber would be and make him anyway. I wouldn't want the blaster as an exclusive though, I'd like it hanging on his side.

 

[tomandshell]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

How much could they POSSOBILY be saving from switching the body from polystone to ABS , if much at all?

Well, they've actually already answered that question, but we'd better not open that bag of worms again...

 

[gambit]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

I do not want any Luke in the near future please

 

[geto10]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

If they changed the material, how come they are not lowering the price?

 

[Kookie]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Abbie Normal (Abnormal) was the label on the brain Marty Feldman stole for Dr. Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein. That's a joke son!!

The guy that did the song Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb is Edd Byrnes.

Kodiak...thanks so much for giving me that information. I've been wondering all these years what his name was. It's been 15 years since he died, so I never had the chance to find out. Also, since the music was from the 50's none of my friends knew the singer either. The only thing I remember was him saying that I looked like the singer and that I had blonde hair that was like his.

I think I'm going to add this pic to my signature

 

[kodiak8658]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Kodiak...thanks so much for giving me that information. I've been wondering all these years what his name was. It's been 15 years since he died, so I never had the chance to find out. Also, since the music was from the 50's none of my friends knew the singer either. The only thing I remember was him saying that I looked like the singer and that I had blonde hair that was like his.

I think I'm going to add this pic to my signature

No problem Kookie. Are we showing our age?

 

[PosterBoyKelly]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

I do not want any Luke in the near future please

I DO, I really don't care for either PF Luke, gimme a Jedi!

 

[SSC_Nerd]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

Well, they've actually already answered that question, but we'd better not open that bag of worms again...

I'm just saying, if ther ARE saving money (which I don't believe they are) won't they only be saving like mayeb $1 or $2 on materials per figure at most?

 

[mfoga]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

I'm just saying, if ther ARE saving money (which I don't believe they are) won't they only be saving like mayeb $1 or $2 on materials per figure at most?

No no they are saving hundreds of dollars per figure, have you not been reading.

 

[pjam]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

But for those who never noticed, it makes a cool last minute surprise!

True. I don't think anyone saw how well it was articulated until it was posted in the blog, but there is a big difference between wondering about it and seeing it and no-one mentioned anything.

... I think that's a fantastic sign they are thinking about adding more articulation with PF's... and to do that in the future you have to use different materials I would think... maybe a sign of things to come.

Anyway, thought I'd say something positive.

Mentioning SSC is leaning towards adding more articulation to their PF's by changing source materials to acheive that WAS my point, an observation no-one seemed to have commented on... and still hasn't. That was my sentiment... a positive comment on the future of PF's in a maze of acrimony and discontent...

 

[SSC_Nerd]

Re: 25-30 Days to Fett

No no they are saving hundreds of dollars per figure, have you not been reading.

*smashes fist on table*

DAMN!