Fett Undressed

[user 1190]

Is it a Sideshow surfboard! And is it the best ever!

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No I prefer Al Merrick's and John Carper's

But yes those are the greatest I have ever rode.

 

[pixletwin]

I think someone well informed and educated on certain topics can have an opinion that matters more than the average Joe's on a public discussion forum...

Well informed non-passionate opinion > passionate personal POV.

 

[the Doctor]

are you not worried about undermining what ssc are knocking out to their fan base.it doesn't look good an individual can improve on what takes them 1/2 year and still get wrong

What I am worried about is Sideshow sending a couple of Cave Trolls over to my house to beat the tar out of me!!!
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ah...so you are worried then

 

[McHaleyArt]

Instead of wrangling Cave Trolls they should be putting together a job offer package for someone like you.

Thanks!!! I appreciate that.
I really think SSC should have consulted some Fett experts...these guys that are making Fett costumes and armor, etc. who seem to have a better grasp on Fett's look than production companies, R&D teams and/or Lucasfilm's approval staff.

 

[the Doctor]

Thanks!!! I appreciate that.
I really think SSC should have consulted some Fett experts...these guys that are making Fett costumes and armor, etc. who seem to have a better grasp on Fett's look than production companies, R&D teams and/or Lucasfilm's approval staff.

and i thought lucas had to pass the quality on each ss starwars project

 

[McHaleyArt]

and i thought lucas had to pass the quality on each ss starwars project

well...(and I say this as a big Star Wars fan) Lucas is a guy whose gotten his own mythos wrong with inconsistancies. I don't think anyone on his staff ever has the balls to say... "Uh....George...Mr. Lucas Sir...? I think you forgot about something."

 

[the Doctor]

well...(and I say this as a big Star Wars fan) Lucas is a guy whose gotten his own mythos wrong with inconsistancies. I don't think anyone on his staff ever has the balls to say... "Uh....George...Mr. Lucas Sir...? I think you forgot about something."

i know what you mean...he didn't design boba's suit..and the people who did are probably working for other companies ..hence not able to advice the money grabbing bearded monk.

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

This board is to discuss SS collectibles and other subjects. When the subject calls for it, you will read good posts and bad posts about a host of things including the products SS sells. We may love SS items but we also purchase these items. They are not given to us free of charge for beta testing. If something is a miss and we are paying big bucks, we would be ignorant clones not to say what's on our minds. And SS depends on this critique of their product because they are a great company always striving to be better. ... Make no mistake, I love SS products but they are not the only collectibles company in the sea. I voice my opinion BECAUSE I like their products enough to want to see them succeed in a competitive collectibles market.

I couldn't have said it better. There's nothing wrong with being critical about something that concerns you.

 

[RoboDad]

There's nothing wrong with being critical about something that concerns you.

But is there something wrong with repeating the same opinion over and over, louder and louder, as if doing so will somehow convince people that you (the generic 'you') are right and they are wrong?

 

[kodiak8658]

But is there something wrong with repeating the same opinion over and over, louder and louder, as if doing so will somehow convince people that you (the generic 'you') are right and they are wrong?

My replies follow retorts trying to prove my 'opinion' is wrong. As in the case of Boba Fett undressed, I'm not the only one that feels Boba is crap.

 

[KitFisto]

No ones OPINION is right or wrong...PERIOD. Everyone thinks what they think, but how long does the dead horse have to continue tobe beaten from both sides?

Yes, it's a message board. I know that, but neither sideis ever going to convice the other of anything on this issue and SS already knows what people thought of it.

 

[Darth Loki]

So how many people here will be posing their Fett PF undressed?

From what I hear, most people who have him say he looks fantastic. That's all I really care about.

 

[McHaleyArt]

I think (if anything) that the Fett PF has shown the formula of how other fully armored, future PF pieces will be made. Hopefully, characters with less complex body armor and accessories will be less expensive than the super-multi-detailed Fett.

 

[pixletwin]

No ones OPINION is right or wrong...PERIOD. Everyone thinks what they think, but how long does the dead horse have to continue tobe beaten from both sides?

Yes, it's a message board. I know that, but neither sideis ever going to convice the other of anything on this issue and SS already knows what people thought of it.

It's my opinion that murder is wrong.

 

[The Josh]

I agree with Robo. Yes, I am guilty of doing what he said myself. I TRY not to though.

So how many people here will be posing their Fett PF undressed?

From what I hear, most people who have him say he looks fantastic. That's all I really care about.

That's the thing is as long as he looks great and people are happy when they have him displayed that should be the #1 thing right?

 

[RoboDad]

I agree with Robo. Yes, I am guilty of doing what he said myself. I TRY not to though.

I think we all are at one time or another. But the thing is, most of us, when called on it, will at least take it back a notch or two. That doesn't seem to be happening with some of the people this time.

That's the thing is as long as he looks great and people are happy when they have him displayed that should be the #1 thing right?

I think that is my biggest point of confusion in this debate. PF figures are sold based on their appearance. There never have been, nor should there ever be, any claims or requirements about what is beneath the surface, as long as it is durable, and capable of supporting the figure while on display. I don't routinely pick up my PFs and cradle them in my arms, nor do I undress them (well, at least not most of them ). I own several of the "older" Universal Monster PFs, most of which feature bendy arms. Do I care? Not a bit.

If the piece looks less than satisfactory when it is on display, then by all means shout it from the treetops. But it just doesn't seem logical or rational to me to say it is a terrible disappointment simply because it doesn't weigh as much as some other piece.

Now, as a disclaimer, I must point out that I canceled my Fett PF, but not because of the "plastic" issue (despite the fact that polystone is just as much a plastic as ABS). I canceled mine because I simply couldn't afford everything that is coming lately, and since Fett is not a terribly important character to me, he was first on the chopping block.

 

[Agent0028]

I think the biggest problem in this debate is that people are arguing two different aspects. Appearance and price. IMO appearance is completely opinion and from what I hear it does sound like most people who have him like how he looks even if they aren't 100% thrilled with the way it was done. The plastic belt pouches are my biggest complaint in that area. The other part of the issue is price, which is rather pointless to me because none of us know what Fett cost to produce and we never will know.

 

[LOTRFan]

The other part of the issue is price, which is rather pointless to me because none of us know what Fett cost to produce and we never will know.

I think you are correct for the most part, but the price issue is ultimately settled by the collectors themselves. A company can charge whatever they want for a product, but the collector has to decide whether it is worth it to them to make a purchase. Simple I know, but for many this Fett isn't worth the initial asking price. A company can respond with all forms of rationale as to why it is priced as it is, collectors can then vote with their wallets - it isn't pointless at all.

Aside from that, the debate seems to be mostly psychological - "plastic" vs. "polystone," but yes that has been said before.

 

[Agent0028]

A company can respond with all forms of rationale as to why it is priced as it is, collectors can then vote with their wallets - it isn't pointless at all.

True, I was referring more to the arguments that sideshow is overcharging. I mean if it costs that amount to amke the figure and have the same level of profit margin then that is what sideshow is going to charge and then it is up to us whether it is worth it or not. Still waiting on mine to make my decision. Plus debating with each other is rather pointless because its not like someone who thinks it is worth it is going to convince someone who doesn't or vice versa.

 

[Michael Crawford]

I agree with Robo. Yes, I am guilty of doing what he said myself. I TRY not to though.

That's the thing is as long as he looks great and people are happy when they have him displayed that should be the #1 thing right?

As I said before - there are some lovely cubic zirconias. I don't expect to pay diamond prices for them though. I might not be able to tell the difference looking at it on her finger, but there's a difference. Don't believe me? Then buy your girlfriend that zirconia engagement ring and tell her it's the same thing. Unless of course you want her to actually say yes.