Premium Format Captain America – Allied Charge on Hydra

[Mose Harper]

Mine came in last week, but I just got around to setting it up now. I don't see any issues with breakage or paint or fabric related flaws. I take that back- it looks like there is a sliver of a paint chip on the top lip of one of the boots, butting up with the fabric. I'll probably just touch it up at some point.
My condolences to those whose arrived with more serious problems. That's experiencing the peaks and valleys of this hobby all within minutes. Hopefully SS will come through for you all in the end.

I was on the fence for quite a while with this and was planning to get on the wait-list to buy more time because I just wasn't sure this was the cap I wanted to spend this kind of money on. I'm a Silver and Bronze age focused comic nerd, and I had some doubts the creative interpretation here was going to satisfy that itch. Now that it's up though, I'm just a little gobsmacked at how awesome it really it is- in so many different ways.

Rather than try to list all those, I just make this one observation. I'm not a big fan of weaponry. It just doesn't fascinate me the way it does a lot of you guys. That, plus the fact that I never associate this character with any guns, is why I discounted the Thompson as a desirous EX (for me).
However now that it's set up, I can see that it not only makes sense in the context of the piece, but maybe even more importantly it strengthens the overall composition of the statute. You have that strong vertical element that leads the eye into the figure which then contrasts it by it's diagonal orientation/thrust. You still get that with the other two hands because of the way the arm is, but the presence of the Thompson emphatically underlines and emboldens that even more.
In other words, it's a dynamically posed statue- but the presence of the rifle amps that up even more because of it's compositional contribution.

And that's my bloviating way of saying this piece rocks...hard

 

[CF79]

Wolverine






Spidey 1/5

 

[CF79]

Cap pisses off Thing






For the greater good.

 

[Darth Snoopy]

Congrats, CF79 & Mose!

Already done! waiting to hear back from a manager. So we will see!

Cool! I wish you the best of luck.

 

[Ondi]

CF79, those pics are awesome bro, I thoroughly enjoyed looking at them (even though the light is subpar )

 

[peedi]

Ha! I Knew I wasn't crazy. Nut's maybe but not crazy!

Where's Ondi?!? Me --><--Ondi

Jim, I think you need to call Sideshow back and tell them about what William said. JMO.

Already done! waiting to hear back from a manager. So we will see!

Me, too, on waiting to hear back from them. They told me no replacements but I asked what about the replacement wait list that Hemooo mentioned.

Also questioned if I'm just not getting a replacement body or if there really are no replacement bodies to send out... I already know that answer will sound something like "we don't have a replacement for your product" to avoid a truthful answer.

I'm glad this statue is turning out great for most, it's an awesome piece, but there's absolutely no reason why I have to be in this crappy minority...over and over again. I shouldn't have to send this statue back and miss out. I'm looking at it and really want to keep it, I love the character, I've been reading Cap comics for years and this is what I've been waiting for, it's a great representation of him, but I can't keep it as is.

 

[Mamba]

I am selling my EX if anyone is interested, Cap Classic PF is the only one I need.

 

[Darth Snoopy]

Me, too, on waiting to hear back from them. They told me no replacements but I asked what about the replacement wait list that Hemooo mentioned.

Also questioned if I'm just not getting a replacement body or if there really are no replacement bodies to send out... I already know that answer will sound something like "we don't have a replacement for your product" to avoid a truthful answer.

I'm glad this statue is turning out great for most, it's an awesome piece, but there's absolutely no reason why I have to be in this crappy minority...over and over again. I shouldn't have to send this statue back and miss out. I'm looking at it and really want to keep it, I love the character, I've been reading Cap comics for years and this is what I've been waiting for, it's a great representation of him, but I can't keep it as is.

I hope you hear good news, Peedi.

Since this statue has proven to be popular & highly anticipated by many collectors, Sideshow should've taken into consideration past problems with statues/parts arriving broken and had some replacement pieces made just in case. I realize that it's not always feasible for any collectibles company to do but it would have saved them, and collectors, a lot of heartache.

 

[Hemooo]

I think this is the post your talking about. Like I said, the rep I spoke to yesterday knew nothing about this.

yup, it was my post, below is part of the original email:

"Thanks for your e-mail and my apologies for your disappointment with this item. Please know that I have reviewed your pictures and I regret to inform you that a replacement head is not possible due to a lack of inventory. However, it has come to my intention that we may be able to get a replacement exclusive gun, however, there will be a wait time for this."

While this email is not conclusive for getting a replacement gun, there are other emails between me & Sideshow after that made me confident that there is a good chance of getting a replacement, they even didn't apply the partial credit for the head till I get the EX hand (in case the ex arrive broken & I ask for full refund).
Something worth mentioning, unlike the majority of the broken EXs, mine is broken in two parts & the fix is not as easy. Reading that there is no wait list or no future plan, makes me worried that there will be no replacement for me as well

 

[Mr Quimper]

Nothing more disappointing than a build up of anticipation only to recieve a broken statue.
The high, the joy, then the crushing reality.
I had exactly the same thing when I purchased General Grievous.

Good luck to everyone waiting replacements.
At least there are two alternative hands to choose from whilst the long wait begins.

 

[jimcap]

yup, it was my post, below is part of the original email:

"Thanks for your e-mail and my apologies for your disappointment with this item. Please know that I have reviewed your pictures and I regret to inform you that a replacement head is not possible due to a lack of inventory. However, it has come to my intention that we may be able to get a replacement exclusive gun, however, there will be a wait time for this."

While this email is not conclusive for getting a replacement gun, there are other emails between me & Sideshow after that made me confident that there is a good chance of getting a replacement, they even didn't apply the partial credit for the head till I get the EX hand (in case the ex arrive broken & I ask for full refund).
Something worth mentioning, unlike the majority of the broken EXs, mine is broken in two parts & the fix is not as easy. Reading that there is no wait list or no future plan, makes me worried that there will be no replacement for me as well

I can understand the lack of availability of the hand , as there were a lot damaged. But the REG is not sold out. So why can’t they just crack one open, and send you the head and me the belt?

 

[CallMeTheDoctor]

I can understand the lack of availability of the hand , as there were a lot damaged. But the REG is not sold out. So why can’t they just crack one open, and send you the head and me the belt?

Something about messing up the numbers on the bottom

 

[Darth Snoopy]

Nothing more disappointing than a build up of anticipation only to recieve a broken statue.
The high, the joy, then the crushing reality.
I had exactly the same thing when I purchased General Grievous.

Good luck to everyone waiting replacements.
At least there are two alternative hands to choose from whilst the long wait begins.

Yup.

Things that make you go

 

[jimcap]

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Love the wear

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Dat Thompson. I didnt think I'd like it but it's amazeballz in person.


Comparison pics and VS scenes

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Thanks for the Pictures. Nice collection you got going there.

 

[Marvel]

More pics https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/show-your-shelves-/148989-marvel-hd.html
Start post 139.

 

[Hemooo]

I can understand the lack of availability of the hand , as there were a lot damaged. But the REG is not sold out. So why can’t they just crack one open, and send you the head and me the belt?

that is exactly what I told them in the original email lol

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

The in stock supply and the replacement parts supply are totally different things...they've said this a hundred times

 

[Hemooo]

The in stock supply and the replacement parts supply are totally different things...they've said this a hundred times

yeah, but it doesn't make sense to run out of replacements & the item is just start shipping, specially if the replacement part is covering the reg as well

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

They order spare parts based on a percentage of the ES

 

[jimcap]

The in stock supply and the replacement parts supply are totally different things...they've said this a hundred times

Well it looks like I’ll just have to find the person who’s Cap came with two “T” belt clasps then!