Boba!

[tomandshell]

anyone with working eyes can see that the helmet sculpt is definitely "off" and that SS did not come anywhere close to a screen accurate representation of the helmet.

I think that's a bit of an exaggeration and a blanket statement that I wouldn't quite agree with. My eyes work fine and I think it is indeed a close representation. Not perfect--it should be more angular/flared. But it's close enough to be worth a purchase, and I think that the majority of Star Wars fans would look at it and be satisfied. For me, the differences fall into the range of nit picking--it's not like they painted his helmet pink. That would be off and nowhere near screen accurate, lol. I look at the helmet and it's instantly recognizable as Fett. If I had it displayed next to an 8x10 closeup of the screen used helmet, I could scrutinize it and find some differences from certain angles. But I'm not going to do that. On display, it looks fine to me.

But I would understand if some discerning collectors have issues with it, though.

 

[Vader AL]

dang, some people take their toys too serious...but that's everyone own choice. i still can't wait for a 1/6 Fett to be made...so far only Hasbro(Marmit too i believe) has made one.


























i kid, i kid.

 

[Brent72]

I think that's a bit of an exaggeration and a blanket statement that I wouldn't quite agree with. My eyes work fine and I think it is indeed a close representation. Not perfect--it should be more angular/flared. But it's close enough to be worth a purchase, and I think that the majority of Star Wars fans would look at it and be satisfied. For me, the differences fall into the range of nit picking--it's not like they painted his helmet pink. That would be off and nowhere near screen accurate, lol. I look at the helmet and it's instantly recognizable as Fett. If I had it displayed next to an 8x10 closeup of the screen used helmet, I could scrutinize it and find some differences from certain angles. But I'm not going to do that. On display, it looks fine to me.

But I would understand if some discerning collectors have issues with it, though.

Tom,

Perhaps the "anyone with a working set of eyes" statement was too harsh, but I just think SS should've done a much better job with the helmet sculpt on the Boba PF. There's no denying the statue overall looks great on display and as I mentioned before I'm still glad I bought it. I'm still disappointed with how they botched the helmet, though, and I wish a little more attention had been paid to detail.

 

[MaulFan]

I think the "nitpicking" of SSC products would be less critical if Sideshow never demonstrated the ability to really nail something, but because they have had some strong homeruns, it's naturally puzzling/shocking when they hit a foul ball on something you know they could have knocked out the park. With the Boba PF, I don't think the attitude was "Sideshow this is the best you got?" but more "Sideshow, we know you can knock this one out, what happened?"

 

[The Chaver]

I think some people simply don't understand that LFL Licensing uses a heavier hand with domestic licensees like SSC than they do with smaller market imports like Medicom, especially when it comes to likeness approvals.

In other words, yes the Boba helmet sculpt is off on the PF (I don't count the 1/6 Jango accessory, because it's really meaningless and proves nothing) but at the end of the day LFL even with their overly-**** likeness requirements approved it. And, in fact, I would not be surprised if the Fett helmet was made that shape by request of Lucasfilm since they are notorious now for demanding idealized versions of characters instead of film-accuracy. For instance, we'll likely never see a screen accurate ANH Vader or Stormtrooper product again.

I dont know Irish,it just doesn't make any sense why they would want it that way,the only reason I can think why LFL would want it like that is for marketing reasons.

 

[The Chaver]

I think that's a bit of an exaggeration and a blanket statement that I wouldn't quite agree with. My eyes work fine and I think it is indeed a close representation. Not perfect--it should be more angular/flared. But it's close enough to be worth a purchase, and I think that the majority of Star Wars fans would look at it and be satisfied. For me, the differences fall into the range of nit picking--it's not like they painted his helmet pink. That would be off and nowhere near screen accurate, lol. I look at the helmet and it's instantly recognizable as Fett. If I had it displayed next to an 8x10 closeup of the screen used helmet, I could scrutinize it and find some differences from certain angles. But I'm not going to do that. On display, it looks fine to me.

But I would understand if some discerning collectors have issues with it, though.

The flare of the helmet is the most noticable and recognizable part of Fett's helmet.

If they got "that" wrong then they might as well have painted it pink.

 

[The Josh]

I think some people simply don't understand that LFL Licensing uses a heavier hand with domestic licensees like SSC than they do with smaller market imports like Medicom, especially when it comes to likeness approvals.

In other words, yes the Boba helmet sculpt is off on the PF (I don't count the 1/6 Jango accessory, because it's really meaningless and proves nothing) but at the end of the day LFL even with their overly-**** likeness requirements approved it. And, in fact, I would not be surprised if the Fett helmet was made that shape by request of Lucasfilm since they are notorious now for demanding idealized versions of characters instead of film-accuracy. For instance, we'll likely never see a screen accurate ANH Vader or Stormtrooper product again.

Yeah, LFL is not the brightest lightbulb are they?

I think that's a bit of an exaggeration and a blanket statement that I wouldn't quite agree with. My eyes work fine and I think it is indeed a close representation. Not perfect--it should be more angular/flared. But it's close enough to be worth a purchase, and I think that the majority of Star Wars fans would look at it and be satisfied. For me, the differences fall into the range of nit picking--it's not like they painted his helmet pink. That would be off and nowhere near screen accurate, lol. I look at the helmet and it's instantly recognizable as Fett. If I had it displayed next to an 8x10 closeup of the screen used helmet, I could scrutinize it and find some differences from certain angles. But I'm not going to do that. On display, it looks fine to me.

But I would understand if some discerning collectors have issues with it, though.

I agree. My eyes see it one way. I'm just giving my two cents on the issue.

I dont know Irish,it just doesn't make any sense why they would want it that way,the only reason I can think why LFL would want it like that is for marketing reasons.

Don't try to understand LFL. You'll get a headache.

 

[tomandshell]

Tom,

Perhaps the "anyone with a working set of eyes" statement was too harsh, but I just think SS should've done a much better job with the helmet sculpt on the Boba PF. There's no denying the statue overall looks great on display and as I mentioned before I'm still glad I bought it. I'm still disappointed with how they botched the helmet, though, and I wish a little more attention had been paid to detail.

I agree that it could be improved upon. I think that if we as customers are willing to pay a couple of hundred dollars for a relatively high end collectible, we want them to keep working until it is as close as possible to perfection. I think that there is a point where the Sideshow and Lucas licensing folks say that it is good enough, and sometimes we would have liked them to take it beyond good enough and into the realm of perfection. But honestly, if I had to choose between a $350 PF that is good enough and a $1500 Cinemaquette that is perfect, my budget would require me to choose the former.

I think there is a balance between quality and price that must be maintained--and the more we spend, the higher our standards should be. Do I want Sideshow to get away with imperfect work, or to get away with my entire monthly paycheck?

I expect quite a lot more out of a PF than a 12" figure and I can get picky sometimes--but I think that for $350 I am entitled to that. I would never spend the money on a Cinemaquette, but you can bet that I would expect nothing short of perfection. For less than a quarter of that price, I am willing to accept a certain level of imperfection. I think we got a very good Fett for the price. Both the level of accuracy and the price point could have been increased, but I am pleased with the final product. If the accuracy/price balance had driven the MSRP up any higher, I might have had to skip Fett and I would have hated that. I hope I am explaining myself properly, lol.

 

[tomandshell]

The flare of the helmet is the most noticable and recognizable part of Fett's helmet.

If they got "that" wrong then they might as well have painted it pink.

I think that the colors, antenna and the "T" shaped visor are far more critical components in terms of recognizability. (Is that a word?)

 

[automaton]

Recognizability is indeed a word.

 

[DarkArtist81]

Recognizability is indeed a word.

Indeed.

I think the PF helmet is off for sure, but not enough to make it NOT look like Fett. It still does look like Fett, just not 100% screen accurate Fett. But that is still enough to deter collectors from dropping big bank to pay for one.

 

[Khev]

I'm by no means a SS basher, but because I have such faith in the company and their capabilities I have no problem siding with the "Boba Fett PF helmet is way off" camp.

After seeing the Medicom Fett I cancelled my order for the PF, and actually the helmet fiasco was the final push in getting me out of the *entire* SW PF line. If Fett was at *least* as good as Medicom 1/6 quality, I'd have him, and probably a handful of others as well.

I might get a SW PF in the future but so far the most important characters in the line haven't wow'd me enough to buy into it.

I really hope that SS gives us the best 1/6 Fett ever. Imagine having the quality of the Medicom helmet and armor but in SS's scale with a better belt and rifle.

 

[Indiana Fett]

OK Sachiel, Sorry for the delay, but I finally have some pics posted of the FULL PF Boba figure WITH the custom helmet. I think these give a better overall representation of how close the helmet is to the correct scale. apologies for the graininess...

 

[MaulFan]

The custom helmet is probably 1:4 scale, but it's not in scale with the PF figure. It gives the appearance of a taller, bulkier body with the helmet that size, almost like Schwarzenegger was playing Boba Fett; a helmet in better scale with the figure would take it back down to a thin, shorter Jeremy Bulloch stature.

 

[Indiana Fett]

The custom helmet is probably 1:4 scale, but it's not in scale with the PF figure. It gives the appearance of a taller, bulkier body with the helmet that size, almost like Schwarzenegger was playing Boba Fett; a helmet in better scale with the figure would take it back down to a thin, shorter Jeremy Bulloch stature.

Interesting observation MaulFan. The photos do make the PF look a bit bulkier. Honestly, I don't think I'm capturing it in photos as it looks in person...I almost need to stand a REGULAR SS PF next to this custom to show the true comparisons. I think it makes a HUGE difference in the overall look of the figure and I'm REALLY glad I swapped up the helmet.

 

[Cowboy]

Does anyone have the Hasbro boba fette? How does this one stack up to medicoms? Would you buy it?

 

[nash]

Does anyone have the Hasbro boba fette? How does this one stack up to medicoms? Would you buy it?

LOL < !!

 

[The Chaver]

I'm by no means a SS basher, but because I have such faith in the company and their capabilities I have no problem siding with the "Boba Fett PF helmet is way off" camp.

After seeing the Medicom Fett I cancelled my order for the PF, and actually the helmet fiasco was the final push in getting me out of the *entire* SW PF line. If Fett was at *least* as good as Medicom 1/6 quality, I'd have him, and probably a handful of others as well.

I might get a SW PF in the future but so far the most important characters in the line haven't wow'd me enough to buy into it.

I really hope that SS gives us the best 1/6 Fett ever. Imagine having the quality of the Medicom helmet and armor but in SS's scale with a better belt and rifle.

Yeah,I think the only way we'll see a film accurate Fett or any other Star Wars character from SS is if they make some Star Wars maquette's like with the Predator and Alien maquette.

The Pf's to me are starting to resemble over sized action figures with a little more quality put into them.I have started sell a lot of my PF's and just kept the one's I really like such as Maul & Vader.I figured I'd only keep those two with my SS Darth Maul bust Display and just collect the Medicom figure's.I may get the Speeder Bike & scout when it comes out,that thing looks pretty cool.

 

[The Chaver]

LOL < !!

Wow

 

[TheObsoleteMan]

Does anyone have the Hasbro boba fette? How does this one stack up to medicoms? Would you buy it?

Tha OTC Fett is actually pretty decent for what it is. The lack of a visbile neck and the limited articulation on the body are the big drawbacks. It's not in the same league as the Medi Fett, but surprisingly good quality for a Hasbro product.