Hot Toys Star Wars?

[CaptnRex]

Amen brother! That is where I am at. I have no doubt that HT will do a great job on SW. But I am guessing that they will cost more than I am willing to spend. And even if they are reasonably priced for me, I could not display them with my SS ones. I am just retentive that way. It is just like my not being willing to display Medicom Star Wars figures with my SS ones.

Same here, my Medi Fetts are on their own on display away from my SS stuff. I know what you're saying.

 

[DiFabio]

$340 for a figure that looks like it's trying to look like Luke Skywalker

Well, if you squint just a little bit you can se......nah ____ it, it looks like a piece of crap.

 

[Darth Cruel]

Same here, my Medi Fetts are on their own on display away from my SS stuff. I know what you're saying.

It is actually cool to know that there is a kindred spirit on the forum!

 

[Lejuan]

No. They simply don't match to me. I have actually been a rare supporter of the difference in the size for some of the figures. Jango Fett is made screen accurate with his shorter height as are a few others. But to me, it is like paintings from two different artists. I see a difference in the style of the making of the figures from the different companies and I just don't like that I can see that when they are side-by-side. Now, if the price is reasonable, I might backpedal and get them to display on a different shelf as a separate collection. But you would not see a HT Clonetrooper next to a SS one on my shelf. The closest I came to that was taking a few shots of Obi-Clone with the Medicom Phase I Clonetroopers, Commander, and Captain. And though I like the picture...the difference between the Medicom and Sideshow figures stands out to me.

And as I mentioned before...I have no doubt that HT will make great SW figures.

I'm sure the price will be reasonable, but not great. Looking forward to updates on whether you clear some space for a new collection once the HT figures start rolling out

 

[karamazov80]

No. They simply don't match to me. I have actually been a rare supporter of the difference in the size for some of the figures. Jango Fett is made screen accurate with his shorter height as are a few others. But to me, it is like paintings from two different artists. I see a difference in the style of the making of the figures from the different companies and I just don't like that I can see that when they are side-by-side. Now, if the price is reasonable, I might backpedal and get them to display on a different shelf as a separate collection. But you would not see a HT Clonetrooper next to a SS one on my shelf. The closest I came to that was taking a few shots of Obi-Clone with the Medicom Phase I Clonetroopers, Commander, and Captain. And though I like the picture...the difference between the Medicom and Sideshow figures stands out to me.

And as I mentioned before...I have no doubt that HT will make great SW figures.

Personally, I like having figures of roughly the same size and quality posed together. But I do have some Sideshow intermingled with Hot Toys. Sideshow has changed quite a bit over time, so to pose Yavin Luke with one of their more recent releases would be a bit jarring. Of course, same goes for Hot Toys, who have evolved light years since they started. In fact, I think Hot Toys 3 or 4 years ago were about where Sideshow is now in terms of paint apps. And others have said that Hot Toys made a strong contribution to various armored characters Sideshow released, so those figures wouldn't clearly be one or the other anyway, IMO.

 

[rushmore223]

Ya know I've said the same thing about folks with SS stuff over the years. There are certain folks here who have told me I'm this or that because of this same statement.

I don't think there is much of the anti HT sentiment going on as you're trying to make it out. If this turns out to be a full line I'll be excited as HT makes some of the best 1:6th figures out there. Though, I do have a soft spot for SS stuff as I think they're pretty darn good and still fairly affordable. I love SW and awesome figures as a fan is always good to see. Taking the attitude of sorry you're screwed but too bad isn't the most friendly by the way.

With all due respect, I don't see how my comment is akin to saying "sorry your screwed, but too bad", I am simply saying that if you don't want HT to make Star Wars toys, then simply don't buy them. Seems fairly reasonable to me.

I think anything that Sideshow hands over to HT is a project Sideshow would have never done, or, they feel they would not have been able to do it properly. Therefore, the collector who concentrates solely on Sideshow is not missing out on anything.

As far as seeming friendly goes, the intention is there, but if my words are misconstrued, than there is not much I can do, other than to clarify. But honestly, some people seem extremely sensitive to certain remarks (not directed at you) but at the same time seem more than ready to rip into someone else.

 

[The Josh]

Its more in how the words are read.

I personally think thats exactly whats gonna happen. Things SS feels HT has the man power to pull off right now like Chewie, Greivous, Droids, etc. Though those are not things fans will want to skip out on.

Well, in all fairness it seems at best working both ways but thats really not worth it.

 

[The Craw]

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10511&mode=retail&picture=out

Has this been mentioned on this board? That's got me thinking that if there's anything to be seen, it will be along these lines. A collaboration on future figures.

WTF?? what did the two companies combine? their price tags?

 

[BrooklynWolf X]

i'm just scratching my head at the fact that there are people that are actually AGAINST HT making effin STAR WARS characters.

seriously???

yeah, someone is gonna try and be clever and say the opposite on how people are for HT making SW....but seeing as how HT's and their quality is unmatched, and the fact that they take chances and do obscure characters, along with developing specific bodies for, at times, JUST ONE CHARACTER, my question to those against HT...

seriously??

if it's a money issue, which is usually the case, well, sorry to say, either save up or get another job.

if it's for an entirely different reason (loyalty to SS)...well, just like someone else here said, don't buy HT stuff. simple as that.

 

[devilof76]

With all due respect, I don't see how my comment is akin to saying "sorry your screwed, but too bad", I am simply saying that if you don't want HT to make Star Wars toys, then simply don't buy them. Seems fairly reasonable to me.

Well, they would be screwed. And to say, "then don't buy them", is closely akin to saying, "too bad". Which it would be.

As far as seeming friendly goes, the intention is there, but if my words are misconstrued, than there is not much I can do, other than to clarify.

Unclear intentions are anathema in this medium unless you make the effort to be clear in the first place.

...some people seem extremely sensitive to certain remarks (not directed at you) but at the same time seem more than ready to rip into someone else.

This board would be much more interesting if everyone was numb and non-judgmental.

 

[rushmore223]

WTF?? what did the two companies combine? their price tags?

LOL!!!

Even if they did a dead on Hamill likeness, there is no way I would plop down $330 for this figure.

The sculpt on the head is great, but I'm not sure who it's supposed to be, it definitely isn't Luke. I might be willing to spend $50 on it and then try and work a miracle on the head.

 

[devilof76]

if it's a money issue, which is usually the case, well, sorry to say, either save up or get another job.

if it's for an entirely different reason (loyalty to SS)...well, just like someone else here said, don't buy HT stuff. simple as that.

Why does it bother you?

 

[The Josh]

i'm just scratching my head at the fact that there are people that are actually AGAINST HT making effin STAR WARS characters.

seriously???

I don't really think I've seen anyone against HT doing SW. Concerns yes but nothing against.

yeah, someone is gonna try and be clever and say the opposite on how people are for HT making SW....but seeing as how HT's and their quality is unmatched, and the fact that they take chances and do obscure characters, along with developing specific bodies for, at times, JUST ONE CHARACTER, my question to those against HT...

seriously??

HT is amazing at what they do but as has been said they have their share of issues as much as anyone overall. Now, in regards to doing obscure characters. Who and where? They have more a tendency to not do characters they should before they even get to anything obscure.

 

[rushmore223]

Well, they would be screwed. And to say, "then don't buy them", is closely akin to saying, "too bad". Which it would be.



Unclear intentions are anathema in this medium unless you make the effort to be clear in the first place.



This board would be much more interesting if everyone was numb and non-judgmental.

I usually just try and give people the benefit of the doubt, unless it is overtly clear that they want nothing more than to attack me. Some people will always be very thin skinned, and there is not much that can be done about that. I always hold out hope that an intelligent, adult conversation can be had.

No matter how clearly you or I state our opinions, in a forum there is always someone who will somehow be rubbed the wrong way by what was typed. I certainly wouldn't attack anyone without major provocation, but I'm not about to walk on eggshells for anybody either.

The point I am trying to make (and thought I did) about not buying HT Star Wars if you don't want them to be made is this...

...SS holds the license (actually Hasbro, I know) and while SS will profit from a partnership with HT, I doubt they will profit as much as if they had made the figures themselves. So by that rationale, I doubt SS would allow HT to make a figure that they had plans on making themselves. Therefore, by that logic, it is likely that any Star Wars product put out by HT, was a product that Sideshow either could not do, or could not do to the standards of their current line. Also it allows for double dipping, which should not be a problem for a SS purist, since they have already had their chance to get the sideshow version of that figure. If SS felt they could not do Chewbacca or the Droids, for instance, isnt it better that they hand them off to HT, instead of never doing them? Or even worse, doing them poorly, this way I think they are showing some respect for their customer base. Let's face it, if SS did do a Chewbacca or C-3PO, I think it is pretty likely that the figures would have been much more expensive than other SS figures, and probably somewhere in the general ballpark of what the HT figures might cost. All speculation, I know, but I think it is reasonable.

In short, HT will do figures that Sideshow does not want to do, so if this collaboration never happened, the SS purist probably would never have had the chance to get whatever figures HT would produce anyway. So, you have two choices, save a little extra money and buy the HT version when it comes out, or focus your collection on Sideshow. Nobody is losing out this way.

It's sort of like this...

I own a Trailblazer and an Equinox, but man, I would love a Astin Martin or a jaguar. I cannot afford those vehicles, so does that mean that car manufacturers should only produce vehicles that I can afford? Of course not. Let's not be oversensitive, people.

- Smiley face inserted to ensure that poster has only positive, friendly intentions with this post.

I hope my post was clear this time.

 

[ebor]

...or to paraphrase, "quit yer whinning or its back to the Kenner days"


I eagerly await Hot Toys offering of SW, just to see how much of the envelope they will surely push.

 

[devilof76]

I think he just went to great lengths to not be interpreted that way.

No matter how clearly you or I state our opinions, in a forum there is always someone who will somehow be rubbed the wrong way by what was typed. I certainly wouldn't attack anyone without major provocation, but I'm not about to walk on eggshells for anybody either.

When you are perfectly clear, people will be rubbed the wrong way even if they understand what you're saying. It doesn't have to be an attack for someone to not like what you're saying, and it's their prerogative. Certainly they have no grounds to attack you, but they are free to express their distaste, and such expression is no more an attack than the opinion you voiced was toward them.

I own a Trailblazer and an Equinox, but man, I would love a Astin Martin or a jaguar. I cannot afford those vehicles, so does that mean that car manufacturers should only produce vehicles that I can afford? Of course not. Let's not be oversensitive, people

Is someone saying that HT shouldn't make Star Wars figures?

I hope my post was clear this time.

It was clear the first time.

 

[Minigt]

More SW figures = more choice =

 

[rushmore223]

Is someone saying that HT shouldn't make Star Wars figures?



It was clear the first time.

A few people are saying that.

Sorry if I over-explained, just sometimes feel the essence of what I am saying is somehow lost when it is read by others. perhaps my communication skills are not what they used to be.

 

[Puay]

More SW figures = more choice =

Yup. As simple as that. More choices is good news cause we choose what we purchase. Away with the completist mindset.

 

[devilof76]

A few people are saying that.

All I've seen are people who are disappointed at the prospect of HT getting the whole line and pricing them out. Then again, they seem to already have that problem with SS.