Hot Toys DX Bespin Luke Skywalker

[pixletwin]

Yeah. The only problem is that the sculpt ain't Jedi Luke.

 

[Buttmunch]

Is there any documentation that proves SSC is leasing the 1:6 from Hasbro? I mean, SSC figures are already on the cheap side financially, I can't see SSC paying Hasbro royalties on top of that.

Yes it was in their original press release. Its not speculation. Its fact.

 

[cerealkeller]

Really wish I hadn't sold my Jedi Luke. That looks fantastic. Face is close enough to Jedi for me.

 

[CaptnRex]

Not enough Jedi Luke in the sculpt. In the pic with the hood up it looks good, you see a bit of look peeking through but not enough of a Jedi look.

The SSC clothes have stood the test of time though.

I'd really like a Snowspeeder or X-Wing Luke next though.

 

[OSCORP]

Yup, as suspected, the Sideshow costume looks better on him than the Medi.

Disagree i think the medi sits better. (I just wanna know what hand he's using) They both look good enough and the sculpt works for me.

 

[CaptnRex]

Maybe if he'd completed his training earlier this would've worked. Too busy saving Han and Leia?

 

[highlander1]

Some robe pics as requested.

thanks for taking the time to take these ...AMAZING Pics... cant wait until hot toys does LUKE in jedi mode ...Look totally bad ass ...yes will be slightly different in face and hair but thankful we can see now instead of waiting a couple years .....thanks again sir you rock and the force is with you ALWAYS.....

 

[Darkseed]

Cool pic...

 

[rushmore223]

Really wish I hadn't sold my Jedi Luke. That looks fantastic. Face is close enough to Jedi for me.

I actually have an extra one still in it's mailer.

I keep saying I'm going to sell it but never get around to actually doing that.

 

[highlander1]

I do prefer medis vest but overall sideshow is my pic..Both are good just a matter of choice ..I would love a open up cyber arm with next released luke always loved that new robot hand scene ...

 

[Red Metal]

Yes it was in their original press release. Its not speculation. Its fact.

Was that back in '05 when Hasbro gave up the license? I still find it hard to believe that it's lasted that long.

I know the license gets re-upped for a long time, like the Lego one just did. But why would SSC really feel that strongly about the Star Wars 1:6 scale when Hasbro was doing so poorly with it? The last year Hasbro had it was '05 and they released, what, like four figures that just did ok. Why would SSC pay Hasbro to pick-up something that was seemingly a failure? Sure, SSC made it great with their run at it, but I don't buy that they're still paying Hasbro.

 

[Cocoboloboy]

Yep, I agree with the comments that the sculpt just ain't Jedi Luke. I can't wait for HT to do theirs. For now, as is, I think he looks better than SS's Jedi Luke so he'll be taking his place.

I don't have the Medi version to compare but I like the pics I've seen of him in the getup, except for Medi's awful robe.

I might mention that the SS vest on mine is bunch up pretty good in the back to get it to fit tighter. I'll be giving it a black dye bath in hot water so maybe it'll shrink a bit.

 

[Oger2k]

Ordered Nov 2011 and still no shipping notice!
Is it because I paid with flex?

 

[jimmie_dimmick]

Ordered Nov 2011 and still no shipping notice!
Is it because I paid with flex?

It's possible since technically you are not paid in full vs those who did not flex, but then again I have in all honesty no f-ing clue how SSC processes orders.

 

[CaptnRex]

Yep, I agree with the comments that the sculpt just ain't Jedi Luke. I can't wait for HT to do theirs. For now, as is, I think he looks better than SS's Jedi Luke so he'll be taking his place.

True, cool pics still, and it'll do for now.

 

[rushmore223]

Was that back in '05 when Hasbro gave up the license? I still find it hard to believe that it's lasted that long.

I know the license gets re-upped for a long time, like the Lego one just did. But why would SSC really feel that strongly about the Star Wars 1:6 scale when Hasbro was doing so poorly with it? The last year Hasbro had it was '05 and they released, what, like four figures that just did ok. Why would SSC pay Hasbro to pick-up something that was seemingly a failure? Sure, SSC made it great with their run at it, but I don't buy that they're still paying Hasbro.

Funny how people choose to believe what they want.

Hasbro felt it wasn't profitable enough, Sideshow knew that they could make it profitable by raising the quality appealing more to a niche collector market.

Hasbro gets first right to renew, as a matter of fact, they are planning on getting back into 12" figures with something more like what Gentle Giant is currently doing. Less articulation and less detail. They still have the license and as long as they can make money without even doing anything simply by leasing it out, they will continue to do so.

 

[j97e1]

Where are most picking up a 1/6 R2?

Either the Hasbro Action Collection 1/6 R2, or the Taito R2-D2 Thermos or clock ( not light or timer!!! ) will fit perfectly.

Look here --> https://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85906

Note this - The TAITO Thermos does not have a third leg.

 

[Buttmunch]

Was that back in '05 when Hasbro gave up the license? I still find it hard to believe that it's lasted that long.

I know the license gets re-upped for a long time, like the Lego one just did. But why would SSC really feel that strongly about the Star Wars 1:6 scale when Hasbro was doing so poorly with it? The last year Hasbro had it was '05 and they released, what, like four figures that just did ok. Why would SSC pay Hasbro to pick-up something that was seemingly a failure? Sure, SSC made it great with their run at it, but I don't buy that they're still paying Hasbro.

Funny how people choose to believe what they want.

Hasbro felt it wasn't profitable enough, Sideshow knew that they could make it profitable by raising the quality appealing more to a niche collector market.

Hasbro gets first right to renew, as a matter of fact, they are planning on getting back into 12" figures with something more like what Gentle Giant is currently doing. Less articulation and less detail. They still have the license and as long as they can make money without even doing anything simply by leasing it out, they will continue to do so.

Exactly. It wasn't selling well because Hasbro was doing it. You were thinking like they wouldn't sell at all. Clearly thats not the case. Anything will sell if done right, which Hasbro wasn't. They can make money by doing nothing (leasing the license to Sideshow) so why NOT do it if they don't plan on using it?

 

[pixletwin]

Was that back in '05 when Hasbro gave up the license? I still find it hard to believe that it's lasted that long.

I know the license gets re-upped for a long time, like the Lego one just did. But why would SSC really feel that strongly about the Star Wars 1:6 scale when Hasbro was doing so poorly with it? The last year Hasbro had it was '05 and they released, what, like four figures that just did ok. Why would SSC pay Hasbro to pick-up something that was seemingly a failure? Sure, SSC made it great with their run at it, but I don't buy that they're still paying Hasbro.

Listen. A few of us have been here long enough to remember when SSC were regular participants here. We asked them all these questions and they have been common knowledge here for a long time. Take our word or try getting answers yourself.

 

[OT Freak]

Listen. A few of us have been here long enough to remember when SSC were regular participants here. We asked them all these questions and they have been common knowledge here for a long time. Take our word or try getting answers yourself.

Yeah I believe Hasbro has the liences until 2018 or so. HASBRO isn't going to let go to a cash cow. I wonder if after 2018 if SSC was able to buy it if SSC could afford it. Would it keep the costs the way they are or would these figures cost us more. Better yet would costs go down if middleman Hasbro was out of the picture. Hmmm