Han and Luke as Stormtroopers - SDCC '09

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The deception continues with the pic on the ordering page. :horror

You should print out the PPO email with this lovely image:

HanLukePPOPic.jpg


take it to SDCC with you, present it to "you know who" and ask him to explain himself. :lol I'd be extremely interested in what he'd have to say about all the deceptive "forced perspective" product shots and how he feels about all the people who are expecting a height difference based on his pics.
 
You should print out the PPO email with this lovely image:

HanLukePPOPic.jpg


take it to SDCC with you, present it to "you know who" and ask him to explain himself. :lol

Look at this one (especially the background). And this is on the actual product/ordering page!! I mean, this is downright shameful:

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I don't have any problem with the photography at all. Maybe a bit deceiving, but most of us display our collection to show each figure's strengths. Also, SS stated there was no height difference in the chat. Now, I know most collectors don't visit the chat, but you should still have the 30 day guarantee from Sideshow, right? So, you don't like it when you get it, you return it for your money back!
 
I think there might be some slight overreacting going on here.

Take a good look at this image bro:

HanLukePPOPic.jpg


It doesn't show the full bodies and was sent out to every single "member" Tuesday night for the PPO today and tomorrow. Honestly, what do you think it's implying?

I don't have any problem with the photography at all. Maybe a bit deceiving, but most of us display our collection to show each figure's strengths. Also, SS stated there was no height difference in the chat. Now, I know most collectors don't visit the chat, but you should still have the 30 day guarantee from Sideshow, right? So, you don't like it when you get it, you return it for your money back!

Honestly man, that's a cheap copout to a deceptive marketing strategy. Imagine after all that work you went through to get it, finding that your SSE Franky/Wolfy dio actually came with the Wolfman towering over Frankenstein height wise and only offering a refund after the product pics looked like the Wolfman was smaller. :huh
 
Take a good look at this image bro:

HanLukePPOPic.jpg


It doesn't show the full bodies and was sent out to every single "member" Tuesday night for the PPO today and tomorrow. Honestly, what do you think it's implying?

Also, if it weren't for me reposting the quote from the chat everyone would still be under the assumption that the Luke figure is shorter (because that is what the pictures clearly intentionally imply). In fact, just today we had to correct some folks. That says it all.
 
Honestly man, that's a cheap copout to a deceptive marketing strategy. Imagine after all that work you went through to get it, finding that your SSE Franky/Wolfy dio actually came with the Wolfman towering over Frankenstein height wise and only offering a refund after the product pics looked like the Wolfman was smaller. :huh

He's getting a free B&W Mort courtesy of Sideshow's CEO... he ain't gonna budge for a while. :lol
 
He's getting a free B&W Mort courtesy of Sideshow's CEO... he ain't gonna budge for a while. :lol

Honestly though, I got to know him pretty well over the course of many "dead time" chats during last year's Spook. Fury doesn't strike me as the kind of guy that'd let a good stroking compromise his morals. :lol 'course, I could be wrong... :huh :p

But you are right about that background image... shameless.
 
Honestly man, that's a cheap copout to a deceptive marketing strategy. Imagine after all that work you went through to get it, finding that your SSE Franky/Wolfy dio actually came with the Wolfman towering over Frankenstein height wise and only offering a refund after the product pics looked like the Wolfman was smaller. :huh

Okay, you hit close to home. I get the frustration, believe me, I get it. But I think the awesomeness of this set overcomes their little marketing maneuver.

Oh yeah, and I LOVE Sideshow!!!

:rolleyes:
 
Okay, you hit close to home. I get the frustration, believe me, I get it. But I think the awesomeness of this set overcomes their little marketing maneuver.

Oh yeah, and I LOVE Sideshow!!!

:rolleyes:

Don't get me wrong, it's a great set and I'll be pre-ordering it tomorrow. It's just a shame that first, they couldn't have made the extremely small effort to shrink Luke by a half inch and second, intentionally duped customers with deceptive product pics. Sideshow's been pushing a reputation as a company that does the exact opposite of this which makes it even more sad when half-assed attempts like this are brushed off with BS excuses and underhanded marketing schemes are used to heighten appeal.
 
I don't have any problem with the photography at all. Maybe a bit deceiving, but most of us display our collection to show each figure's strengths. Also, SS stated there was no height difference in the chat. Now, I know most collectors don't visit the chat, but you should still have the 30 day guarantee from Sideshow, right? So, you don't like it when you get it, you return it for your money back!

Are we forgetting the oversees customers again, aren't we? It's not that easy you see. Shipping cost for the Han/Luke two pack to Europe would be around $45. Add 15.5% tax and you're looking at a total cost of about $50. Just to get the package delivered to your door. I can assure you, that's a $50 you will never see again if you decide to send these back. And let's not forget the cost for the return shipping... . I can think of better things to do with my money.
 
I just called them. It wouldn't let me order. :dunno

I had the same problem. Something with my account is acting goofy.


Take a good look at this image bro:

HanLukePPOPic.jpg


It doesn't show the full bodies and was sent out to every single "member" Tuesday night for the PPO today and tomorrow. Honestly, what do you think it's implying?

I see it and think its a picture showing two figures. Nothing more nor nothing less.
 
I see it and think its a picture showing two figures. Nothing more nor nothing less.

Oh come on, Josh. What about this one, then:

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You don't think these pics intentionally make Luke look shorter?? The background of the image above from the ordering page is a clincher. Luke is in FRONT of Han... and yet still clearly made to look shorter. :lol
 
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