Endor Luke

[Prime Clone]

I trust y'all noticed the Endor Luke in the new Endor Troop wallpapers? I presume this is a custom? Is that poncho from the Hasbro version? And, most importantly of all, does this mean it's up to us to make our own Endor Luke?

Or maybe it's a sneak peek at the SDCC exclusive - well, I can dream!

 

[Buttmunch]

Its MaulFan's. Its just a Sideshow Luke with Hasbro gear. No hint.

 

[MaulFan]

Hopefully everyone curious about this matter will read in this thread.

When I created the wallpapers for Sideshow, I had recently scored a Hasbro Luke and Speederbike and as a way of saturating some of the film stills I photoshopped with Sideshow figures more than actors, I used my Sideshow Jedi Luke with the Hasbro poncho for a few frames, and had I had my Endor Han from Hasbro in time, I'd have done that as well. I have no idea if Sideshow ever intends to make their own version of the character or anything of the sort, it was simply a creative election I made and I apologize for misleading people.

 

[Prime Clone]

Thanks for the explanation guys. Good to see Sideshow embracing the custom side of things. Still, an Endor Expansion Pack for Luke wouldn't go astray!

Oh, and good job MaulFan!

 

[piccolodaimaoh]

The pic and the figure both look great. I guess there was something to some of the Hasbro 12" Star Wars line.

 

[metaphorge]

I was trying to help someone with a custom and could not find a reference photo: what kind of belt is Luke using to cinch the poncho around his waist in the film? The same one he wears the rest of the film?

 

[Memnoch]

That be me Meta! I am convinced that there are no good Endor reference photos for Luke and Leia with regards to how the ponchos were worn, belted AND what kind of belts.

 

[metaphorge]

Still, an Endor Expansion Pack for Luke wouldn't go astray!

I'd prefer to see a release of a Luke in Endor Poncho as its own figure. It'll give those who missed it a crack at a Jedi Luke, and could do double duty for Endor and the duel with Vader on the Death Star II....

 

[MaulFan]

I'd prefer to see a release of a Luke in Endor Poncho as its own figure. It'll give those who missed it a crack at a Jedi Luke, and could do double duty for Endor and the duel with Vader on the Death Star II....

The current Jedi Luke already covers every scene but Poncho moments, and an Endor Luke Figure, which they should do if they got that route, would have a head sculpt done to have his hair flattened by the helmet to fit in the helmets in scale, which will not look good any other way than with the helmet on, unless they did two heads.

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Ahhhh... all this Endor crap! Don't get me wrong MaulFan, I love your Wallpapers, I really do! But I think these Endor Rebels are getting to much publicity. Sideshow is pushing it! The only really stunning thing that happened on Endor, was the speeder bike chase IMO.
This Endor threesome is nicely made and all, they look good, but... they are so boring! There were/are so many other characters to be made, and Sideshow makes an Endor Strike Force?
Sorry to bring this up again, but when I see them, it just happens.

 

[MaulFan]

I'm guessing, being military buffs, Sideshow chose to start with the Endor Rebels because of all the militaries in Star Wars, these most closely resembled any military force that has existed in the world to date.

 

[Captain Faramir]

Yup. At least that's what I thought too; it wasn't much of a stretch for them was it? Now where are my Rebel Fleet Troopers with Captain Antilles?

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

I'm guessing, being military buffs, Sideshow chose to ...

¡Exactly! That's what's behind it all.

 

[MaulFan]

Well, you know AA, Sideshow is as much doing these pieces for themselves as they are for us the collector. Think of Hasbro, they give nice products for what they make, but it's not high end stuff that requires a great deal of time and devotion to get the end result. Sideshow is making something and they'll spend a long time developing the proto, going back and forth on materials, paint, etc. on the production, and a good deal of time on the marketing, so they look for a balance of what can they enjoy giving that kinda time and attention to and what the collector wants. I've seen some people on the face turn quite favorably towards the troops, so for those that are enjoying them, they're a nice score, you pick and choose your battles. Bottom line, for the most part, companies making things like this are taking a hit or miss gamble that the market will want their product, and it's the consumer's choice whether to buy what's made or not and it is likely something you want will never get made, but you can't hold it against the manufacturer.

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Well, you know AA, Sideshow is as much doing these pieces for themselves as they are for us the collector. Think of Hasbro, they give nice products for what they make, but it's not high end stuff that requires a great deal of time and devotion to get the end result. Sideshow is making something and they'll spend a long time developing the proto, going back and forth on materials, paint, etc. on the production, and a good deal of time on the marketing, so they look for a balance of what can they enjoy giving that kinda time and attention to and what the collector wants. I've seen some people on the face turn quite favorably towards the troops, so for those that are enjoying them, they're a nice score, you pick and choose your battles. Bottom line, for the most part, companies making things like this are taking a hit or miss gamble that the market will want their product, and it's the consumer's choice whether to buy what's made or not and it is likely something you want will never get made, but you can't hold it against the manufacturer.

Yes, I guess you're right. But as a completist in the Star Wars 12" line (amongst other 12" lines I must add...), SSC didn't do me a favor bringing out this Endor bundle. And even though there are a lot of collectors really pleased by this bundle, I know I'm not the only one that isn't. I hope SSC will make more collector friendly choices in the future, when it comes to bundles and expansion packs.

 

[MaulFan]

Yes, I guess you're right. But as a completist in the Star Wars 12" line (amongst other 12" lines I must add...), SSC didn't do me a favor bringing out this Endor bundle. And even though there are a lot of collectors really pleased by this bundle, I know I'm not the only one that isn't. I hope SSC will make more collector friendly choices in the future, when it comes to bundles and expansion packs.

I'm sure they will, like I said, I think this first choice was geared towards serving their own inner fanboys and fangirls as much as their consumers. Other than Tantive IV rebels, there aren't really any other militaries to do that wouldn't be cool to have. I'd like a nice Imperial commanders 3 pack next, get Tarkin, Piett and Madine in there.

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

...I'd like a nice Imperial commanders 3 pack next, get Tarkin, Piett and Madine in there.

Are you reading my thoughts or what???? In a three pack, I'd replace Tarkin by Needa though. Tarkin will sell out in a wink anyway, that's a safe bet for SSC.

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

I wouldn't mind if SSC would offer 3 packs at a more attractive prize, compared to the loose figure prize. That would be a great gesture towards the collectors. O.k., there's a $25 gift card, but that cannot be used for pre-order stuff, nor wait list items. I can't remember when I actually bought something that was in stock from Sideshow...

 

[Memnoch]

I'm sure they will, like I said, I think this first choice was geared towards serving their own inner fanboys and fangirls as much as their consumers. Other than Tantive IV rebels, there aren't really any other militaries to do that wouldn't be cool to have. I'd like a nice Imperial commanders 3 pack next, get Tarkin, Piett and Madine in there.

Ahem what were we smoking today? Madine is the Rebel captain from Jedi. Replace Madine with Needa and there is a good pack

 

[Captain Faramir]

Although technically Madine was an imperial officer before he defected to the Alliance.