IM mk III 1/2 Scale Maquette - ORDER NOW!! Link in 1st post

[Chapter 2099]

Canadian dollar went up.

I took the plunge. I ordered both the IM MkII 1/2 scale AND the Terminator 1/2 scale.

Looks like I will have to sell some stuff to make room.

What I would really like to know is how many members here have ordered the IM 1/2 scale. Do you think opening a new thread on this would be ok?

Congrats!!! That's two big pieces coming your way!!!

I'm still contemplating the 1:2 Mark III on whether or not to buy. I'm just paranoid about paint issues. BUT, I haven't given up on it. If I get this piece, I'll have no need for the 1:1 busts, so, in the long run, I would be saving money. (Not to mention the fact that the 1:2 Mark III looks phenomenal. I mean, if Favreau owns one, you know it's nice.)

And on another note: When do I get my invite to the museum?

 

[Atheris]

Why doesnt this thing have an ES yet....its been 4 months!

Chris

 

[Batman29]

Congrats!!! That's two big pieces coming your way!!!

I'm still contemplating the 1:2 Mark III on whether or not to buy. I'm just paranoid about paint issues. BUT, I haven't given up on it. If I get this piece, I'll have no need for the 1:1 busts, so, in the long run, I would be saving money. (Not to mention the fact that the 1:2 Mark III looks phenomenal. I mean, if Favreau owns one, you know it's nice.)

And on another note: When do I get my invite to the museum?

Buy it. But buy it from SS. There are a lot of skidish members out there worried about paint apps, and rightly so. On the other hand, what I think everyone is forgetting, OR not mentioning very much, is that SS will replace if damaged, or apps are not good. This is what everyone who got a 1:1 bust should have done with SS but did not. Instead I heard of a lot of problems, lots of complaints, but very little calling SS AND refunding.

I have six CM pieces also. On top of the six I ordered the Godfather CM. No issues with paint apps, just how it looked on the thin side and some of the head issues. I returned it. Period. CM picked it up and I got a full refund back, lost some money on shipping.

And I will do the same with SS if this is not bang on. It should be for that price: whip .

As for the museum: I think it was another forum member that mentioned their's is a musem. I just finished Stage 1 of 5 with my displays and shelves!:chew

Still working on them ...

 

[Batman29]

Why doesnt this thing have an ES yet....its been 4 months!

Chris

I am wondering the same thing Chris. It should have one, even if they have not sold out yet.

I think this is one of those wait and see for many people, including SS.

This is what I mean:

1. For the collectors, most are going to wait for ones who ordered first and see what their experience is like, and get some in hand pics to back up the experience, whether a good one or not so good one. And at $2000, people KNOW they can wait in this economy without having to worry to committ to it. If good then the sales will pick up, which now leads to SS wait and see.

2. SS probably has an edition size in mind, but I am betting that it was a big one. I think they felt from the hype out their that there would be heavy demand. This is not happening, and they will delay the ES, even during shipping of the product in hopes the demand goes up. Hence their wait and see IMO.

I think SS nailed it that it would be popular and in demand. I think they killed that demand by the price of the 1:2, in this economy.

If it came out at $1400, AND the paint apps on the 1:1 were awesome, I think we would see a vastly different story right now, with ES set at two weeks or so after they announced it.

Alas though, it is not.

 

[Atheris]

I am wondering the same thing Chris. It should have one, even if they have not sold out yet.

I think this is one of those wait and see for many people, including SS.

This is what I mean:

1. For the collectors, most are going to wait for ones who ordered first and see what their experience is like, and get some in hand pics to back up the experience, whether a good one or not so good one. And at $2000, people KNOW they can wait in this economy without having to worry to committ to it. If good then the sales will pick up, which now leads to SS wait and see.

2. SS probably has an edition size in mind, but I am betting that it was a big one. I think they felt from the hype out their that there would be heavy demand. This is not happening, and they will delay the ES, even during shipping of the product in hopes the demand goes up. Hence their wait and see IMO.

I think SS nailed it that it would be popular and in demand. I think they killed that demand by the price of the 1:2, in this economy.

If it came out at $1400, AND the paint apps on the 1:1 were awesome, I think we would see a vastly different story right now, with ES set at two weeks or so after they announced it.

Alas though, it is not.

I think your right on the money with that...But for people like me who are on the fence about ordering..an ES would be the incentive for me. Nothing would piss me off more to throw down 2k and find out later the ES set at 2000+. If this thing was listed with an ES in the low hundreds I would jump on it tomorrow, and if the apps didnt turn out great....hey, I'll just send it back for a refund. I just feel that without an ES they havent created any scense of urgency for this product. Hense the "lets wait and see" POV....

Chris

 

[Batman29]

I think your right on the money with that...But for people like me who are on the fence about ordering..an ES would be the incentive for me. Nothing would piss me off more to throw down 2k and find out later the ES set at 2000+. If this thing was listed with an ES in the low hundreds I would jump on it tomorrow, and if the apps didnt turn out great....hey, I'll just send it back for a refund. I just feel that without an ES they havent created any scense of urgency for this product. Hense the "lets wait and see" POV....

Chris

Yes, I am in agreement with what you said also. SS is kind of taking the view of wait and see, but it turns off people who can afford this right away and are avid collectors. But because they are avid collectors, they want to see an ES.

I just took the chance that EX will be 750 or lower, based on Cinemaquette sales of their 2000 items, the SS Terminator 1:2, and the popularity of the IM. I think 750 may even be high for a $2000 item.

 

[jye4ever]

Wake me up when it's March 2010.

Can't wait to see the size of the shipping container.

 

[Batman29]

Wake me up when it's March 2010.

Can't wait to see the size of the shipping container.

 

[jye4ever]

My wife will actually be happier when she finds out it's Iron Child vs CM-P.

She thinks Predator is too scary for the kid.

Sheesh, it's not like nightmares ever killed anyone, what's the big deal.

 

[Chapter 2099]

My wife will actually be happier when she finds out it's Iron Child vs CM-P.

She thinks Predator is too scary for the kid.

Sheesh, it's not like nightmares have ever killed anyone, what's the big deal.

Have you seen "A Nightmare on Elm Street"? I think you'll change your tune after watching that. j/k

Your wife is merely trying to protect your family IMO!

 

[jye4ever]

Have you seen "A Nightmare on Elm Street"? I think you'll change your tune after watching that. j/k

Your wife is merely trying to protect your family IMO!

From whom, the roving CM Predator monster gang who are known to authorities as participants of home invasion and drug activity.



I miss Chap, wifey says hi

edit: But you are correct though

 

[newcollector]

Do you think if this had been 1/4 scale it would have sold better at the start?

 

[ecekat]

Do you think if this had been 1/4 scale it would have sold better at the start?

of course!!

 

[Andr3w]

Do you think if this had been 1/4 scale it would have sold better at the start?

Definitely!

 

[ecekat]

i do not know why sideshow choose so big scale..except of this,his price cannot skyrocket because it's too expensive..a very big mistake by sideshow i think..

 

[Batman29]

There is way too much IM at 1/4 scale and less. I don't think SS would have done this just going to 1/4 scale.

Besides the IM Commiquette is 1/4 scale, some with light up, some without, head switching, and even a Stealth version.

No, IMO, SS had to do something different and unique for a product that was clearly overexposed in format 1/4 scale or smaller.

This is when the 1:2 scale comes in. It looks like SS is clearly investigating a new possible niche in the market, and possibly as a response to Cinemaquette production in the 1/3 scale. This will be SS second enter in 1:2 full body sculpts, and what better way to go about it then with IM, in an economy that is not so hot.

If they had DC, they may have done this with Batman, Superman (Reeves inparticular), or Joker (Heath version).

I believe the 1:2 scale is a nice niche that will pick up once the economy does.

As for the resale of the IM, if this done correctly, I really believe it will increase considerably in value in a few years time.

But I did not buy this piece for the investment, but rather as part of my personal collection.

 

[newcollector]

All due respect bats, but I really have to disagree with you. I really do think that the price point really puts this out of range for most collectors who wanted a larger than 1/6th accurate version of the Mark III me included. If it were the same exact piece but 1/4 scale then the price might not have been as high and after what happened with the life size bust with the paint apps being so poor maybe they could have spent more on the paint applications. Having it in 1/4 also keeps it in scale with their other releases of IM.

 

[The Mike]

There is way too much IM at 1/4 scale and less. I don't think SS would have done this just going to 1/4 scale.

While there are a lot of IMs at 1:4 scale there is only one from the film. They are very different for fans and even the general populus. There is no reason why SSC couldn't have made this in 1:4 scale to accompany the Mark 01 Maquette.

Besides the IM Commiquette is 1/4 scale, some with light up, some without, head switching, and even a Stealth version.

The IM Comiquette Red/Gold isn't a true 1:4 scale, its a bit smaller if you look at the specs. The Stealth as well. The Classic Iron Man is the only one that is actual 1:4 scale other than the Film Mark 01 Maquette.

No, IMO, SS had to do something different and unique for a product that was clearly overexposed in format 1/4 scale or smaller.

While Iron Man is plentiful the reality is that there isn't that much out there is in this scale. The Red/Gold is just one release even though there is a exclusive difference. The Stealth is just a variant of this same release. The Classic is the next again with an exclusive difference and counting the film you are looking at three actual releases. Variants really don't count I mean if you were at that count Spider-Man has 6(Original, Original with camera, Retro, Negative Zone, Back in Black, Iron Spider-Man) yet people are dying for another Red/Blue.

This is when the 1:2 scale comes in. It looks like SS is clearly investigating a new possible niche in the market, and possibly as a response to Cinemaquette production in the 1/3 scale. This will be SS second enter in 1:2 full body sculpts, and what better way to go about it then with IM, in an economy that is not so hot.

Its the high end of the high end collectibles. SSC is exploring it but its a niche nothing left.

If they had DC, they may have done this with Batman, Superman (Reeves inparticular), or Joker (Heath version).
I believe the 1:2 scale is a nice niche that will pick up once the economy does.

If they had DC I guarantee you that they would have gone for the PF 1:4 treatment left and right before even attempting the 1:2 scale unless you mean Legendary Scales.

As for the resale of the IM, if this done correctly, I really believe it will increase considerably in value in a few years time.

Well...possibly. It depends on how it hits, when there are a lot of damages and errors people begin to pull away, look at the 1:1. The reality is even single Iron Man release has had scratches and damages, some worse than others, and this has such a high possibility of happening. That doesn't bode well with sellability.

But I did not buy this piece for the investment, but rather as part of my personal collection.

Aha-Ha! That is the key, most IM collectors want 1:1 piece but can't figure out how to make it so without someone to mold each piece. The 1:2 is the next best thing. This is the perfect addition to a IM collection, the centerpiece. That is the selling point, unfortunately the high end of the high end starts to be tough for many to come up with so I expect it'll be around for a long time available for a long time.

 

[Batman29]

Newcollector, and The Mike;

Excellent points you both raised. I see the 1/4 scale point especially since there is no true Mark III.

 

[creature4000]

We really do need a 1/4th MK III movie IM.