Premium Format C-3PO & R2-D2 Premium Format Set

[Mister Ski]

You guys are funny. You hear the word plastic and automatically think "cheap" and that Sideshow is trying to pull a fast one on us. I am a Plastics Engineer and I am very familiar with both ABS and polystone. ABS is a very rigid and hard plastic (your computer housing is made of it). Polystone is a plastic (polyurethane - which by itself is very soft and flexible) that is mixed with small stone dust particles to give it weight and rigidity. The common misconception here is that weight = quality. That is pure bull*****. I can tell you right now that there was no way to make them completely out of polystone due to the light up features and battery locations alone. If you made C3PO's mask out of polystone, it would be prone to fall off (due to the weight and shatter on impact). The ABS mask is lighter and can be molded so that there are so type of retaining tabs (I hope) or magnets that will help keep the mask on.

Why doesn't everyone put away their pitchfork and torches and wait for the piece to actually arrive in hand before forming a lynch mob.

 

[Collectorcol]

It has been announced that the Predator 2 maquette will be made out of ABS plastic, rubber, earwax and used condoms.... Sorry bro..

You forgot to add it will be delayed until 2017.

 

[JAWS]

You guys are funny. You hear the word plastic and automatically think "cheap" and that Sideshow is trying to pull a fast one on us. I am a Plastics Engineer and I am very familiar with both ABS and polystone. ABS is a very rigid and hard plastic (your computer housing is made of it). Polystone is a plastic (polyurethane - which by itself is very soft and flexible) that is mixed with small stone dust particles to give it weight and rigidity. The common misconception here is that weight = quality. That is pure bull*****. I can tell you right now that there was no way to make them completely out of polystone due to the light up features and battery locations alone. If you made C3PO's mask out of polystone, it would be prone to fall off (due to the weight and shatter on impact). The ABS mask is lighter and can be molded so that there are so type of retaining tabs (I hope) or magnets that will help keep the mask on.

Why doesn't everyone put away their pitchfork and torches and wait for the piece to actually arrive in hand before forming a lynch mob.

Well said Mister Ski.. I remember this big outrage when Fett came out and he turned into a pretty great piece who's value stayed at original price or more.

I just want it to look great...

 

[JAWS]

You forgot to add it will be delayed until 2017.

Oh yeah I forgot.... It takes a while to collect all those used condoms.

 

[KingB]

Oh yeah I forgot.... It takes a while to collect all those used condoms.

 

[Collectorcol]

The Chinese factories must be producing a lot of used condoms because they're not coming up with many pieces right now
Iron Man Mark VII Life Size Bust 2014 now!

 

[Darth Snoopy]

Boba Fett PF is made in ABS also. But he looks amazing! The material is not important for me! I just want a beautiful representation of these characters and a very good attention on the details.

I can't wait to recevied my Exclusive version.

That's all I care about.

You guys are funny. You hear the word plastic and automatically think "cheap" and that Sideshow is trying to pull a fast one on us. I am a Plastics Engineer and I am very familiar with both ABS and polystone. ABS is a very rigid and hard plastic (your computer housing is made of it). Polystone is a plastic (polyurethane - which by itself is very soft and flexible) that is mixed with small stone dust particles to give it weight and rigidity. The common misconception here is that weight = quality. That is pure bull*****. I can tell you right now that there was no way to make them completely out of polystone due to the light up features and battery locations alone. If you made C3PO's mask out of polystone, it would be prone to fall off (due to the weight and shatter on impact). The ABS mask is lighter and can be molded so that there are so type of retaining tabs (I hope) or magnets that will help keep the mask on.

Like Jaws, I remember the outrage on the Fett PF being ABS too...I also remember a few naysayers changing their tune once they had the PF in hand.

Why doesn't everyone put away their pitchfork and torches and wait for the piece to actually arrive in hand before forming a lynch mob.

Because this is Sideshow Freaks and Freaks just love to jump the gun!

 

[JAWS]

Because this is Sideshow Freaks and Freaks just love to jump the gun!

We do......... We really really do.

 

[V8Falcon]

That's all I care about.



Like Jaws, I remember the outrage on the Fett PF being ABS too...I also remember a few naysayers changing their tune once they had the PF in hand.



Because this is Sideshow Freaks and Freaks just love to jump the gun!

We do......... We really really do.

That's not true! Just go check out the Chewbacca pf thread and...... no wait. Nevermind.

 

[slynger]

You guys are funny. You hear the word plastic and automatically think "cheap" and that Sideshow is trying to pull a fast one on us. I am a Plastics Engineer and I am very familiar with both ABS and polystone. ABS is a very rigid and hard plastic (your computer housing is made of it). Polystone is a plastic (polyurethane - which by itself is very soft and flexible) that is mixed with small stone dust particles to give it weight and rigidity. The common misconception here is that weight = quality. That is pure bull*****. I can tell you right now that there was no way to make them completely out of polystone due to the light up features and battery locations alone. If you made C3PO's mask out of polystone, it would be prone to fall off (due to the weight and shatter on impact). The ABS mask is lighter and can be molded so that there are so type of retaining tabs (I hope) or magnets that will help keep the mask on.

Why doesn't everyone put away their pitchfork and torches and wait for the piece to actually arrive in hand before forming a lynch mob.

Couldn't agree more - nice to hear from someone who has a background in it.

Just replied to my early processing notice - droids should ship anyday now!!

 

[Benoo]

I have Just received an early shipping offer stating the regular is available now and would i like early shipping as i had flexed it.

Said yes so hopefully will be on the way to Oz tomorrow

 

[avbat]

Yea I am pretty sure my droids will be here (southern CA) tomorrow. Got a shipping notice from SSC (through AE) saying i have a 19lb package on its way, and I dont think thats the 89 batmobile so must be the droids lol

 

[The Ween]

If no one wants their exclusive have Sideshow send it to me!

 

[Centurion]

Yea I am pretty sure my droids will be here (southern CA) tomorrow. Got a shipping notice from SSC (through AE) saying i have a 19lb package on its way, and I dont think thats the 89 batmobile so must be the droids lol

AE already charged me too, but still no notice.

 

[avbat]

AE already charged me too, but still no notice.

Yea I paid in full via PayPal so I figure that's why mines rolling out early

 

[Darth Pakiti]

Many pics of them boys! Next to other PFs if can be

 

[Darth Snoopy]

Congrats to everyone getting the droids early!

 

[RobertoBagg10]

It has been announced that the Predator 2 maquette will be made out of ABS plastic, rubber, earwax and used condoms.... Sorry bro..

CANCELLED!

Oh, it hasnt even been put up for pre order yet!

 

[ronvdc]

The wait is killing me..i want my droids.

 

[RobertoBagg10]

Just been charged and the Droids PF Exclusive is shipping TODAY! Am i happy, no...cos having the 1/6 Batmobile arrive last week and this PF arriving in a few days...im seriously SKINT!