Indy 12'' line on ''pause.'' OR The Future of the Sideshow 12" INDY Line
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Let's hope Tom sticks with his 1:4 dream of a Willie PF. If I see a ____ing 12" Willie Scott before Marion Ravenwood, I'll quit this [already dead] line on general principal.
But Tommy Boy loves his floozies. I bet if Karen Allen dressed like Darth EEE-Cup, whatever the hell her name is, we would have a 1:6 figure, PF and lifesize bust by now.
Seriously someone at Sideshow made a pact with the devil to get that Galadriel PF made. And sadly the normal women like her and Leia always sell the worst.
I guess if you're pessimistic by nature then thats the easy way to go here. Having the information come from the people who have said it unless something happens these will happen. This kind of info isn't told unless the wheels are already moving.
thenammagazine
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Personally, I don't see how it's any different than the numerous Q&As with failed promises. Same person said it that typed it. But that's just me.
Again, when we SEE something, and not a 1:6 statue or a lame polystone environment, but a 12" figure (so long as it's not Willie), I'll change my tune. But weighing their past actions regarding 12" lines with that statement, actions speak louder than words bud.
Personally, I don't see how it's any different than the numerous Q&As with failed promises. Same person said it that typed it. But that's just me.
Again, when we SEE something, and not a 1:6 statue or a lame polystone environment, but a 12" figure (so long as it's not Willie), I'll change my tune. But weighing their past actions regarding 12" lines with that statement, actions speak louder than words bud.
What Q&A promises have they failed on? Its not the same thing but thats just me.
I guess thats where we differ. If they say they have stuff in the works they deliver. I trust them on their word. They've always been honest about things. I especially feel good coming from these two. Guess knowing them at least a little bit I trust them a bit more bud.
thenammagazine
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Just about every line that's been canceled has had items "in development."
I'm sure. From what it sounds like not to this level though.
Mad Old Lu
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I'm cautiously optimistic. It certainly sounds like they're being sincere and honest about continuing the 12" line. But it also sounds like the figures they're working on is still a long way away, so I'm not gonna hold my breath.
I've already mourned for the death of the Indy 12" line. So if it ends up that all this was just talk, then I'm already over it.
I've already mourned for the death of the Indy 12" line. So if it ends up that all this was just talk, then I'm already over it.
devilof76
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Star Puffs, do you have the first Leia PF?
You realize that they can and can't say certain things though? Matter if fact most companies don't say what their plans are. So why would anyone think SS can or could?
Why not? The property holders? They arent making Ipods, and essentially have zero competition, so why not? Why no, sorry guys, we meant to have at least one new Joe for you at the Con, but....fill in the blank.
Why no, the LOTR is dead forever, it didnt sell, we didnt plan properly and its not a license that we want to carry 1/6th anymore. Instead we get if you guys can juggle flaming pigs blindfolded for 24 hrs, we might think about it... ____ off
They could give collectors alot more info and chose to keep us in the dark on almost everything, aside from teh standard, hes in the plans answer.
FAIL
thenammagazine
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Star Puffs makes me cookoo for Cocoa Puffs.
There're a few people here who're juggling those flaming pigs as we speak.
There could be several reasons. The licensor may not allow them to as in its part of the contract, if they say well we're going to do "x" character and don't people get pissed, etc. No company like them just goes well we're gonna make this figure or that figure. They do have some competition though.
They did actually say they wouldn't have a Joe at the Con. Said it in the chat. Not having one at SDCC isn't that big of a deal. IMO thats making more out of it than what needs to be.
Because I think if they find a way or think it can come back and be something that works well they would do it. If they say oh its dead then people will simply walk away and it will never work.
They really give way more info than any of the other collectibles companies out there. Sideshow, Hot Toys, Gentle Giant, Etc are all not gonna lay it out and say this is who and when we plan on doing this figure, statue, PF, etc.
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The point is this, Sideshow has let every single one of their 1/6 scale lines peter out.
Their most complete line is Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Obviously, there's things like Shaun of the Dead, or Get Smart that only have 2 or 3 possibilities. But, people are STILL asking for Universal Monsters, and that lines been dead for YEARS. Highlander still needs Kurgan. Buffy still needs Wesley, LOTR needs. . . yeah. The Dead was motoring along, and then they just killed it, and we don't hear anything and then it's "we're looking for a new approach". . . WHY?? It was fine the way it was. Then, of course, there's Reservoir Dogs, which already had a complete line-up from Palisades, and Sideshow gets half-way done and then sees poor sales and says "Oops". The Bayonets and Barbed Wire line is fairly extensive, but of course, that's when "they were smaller and could afford to do smaller runs". . . which is complete hog-wash. There are some aspects of a business that are more profitable than others, you make a bunch of profit over here to cover the costs in the less profitable items over there. Sideshow is using 1/6 scale as loss leaders to get people into polystone stuff.
They have a history of leaving things unfinished. They have no credibility anymore. So they get up in front of a bunch of people and say "1/6 scale figures are down the road". . . well, so are more LOTR figures, they've said again and again, if the Hobbit movie ever picks up, they'll revisit the idea of 1/6 LOTR. They're doing the same thing here, asking us to wait and wait for more 1/6 Indy.
Personally, I'm not friggin stupid. If someone keeps saying I've got a cookie, and holds their hand behind their back and never shows me a cookie, I'm inclined to believe that they don't actually have a cookie.
Their most complete line is Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Obviously, there's things like Shaun of the Dead, or Get Smart that only have 2 or 3 possibilities. But, people are STILL asking for Universal Monsters, and that lines been dead for YEARS. Highlander still needs Kurgan. Buffy still needs Wesley, LOTR needs. . . yeah. The Dead was motoring along, and then they just killed it, and we don't hear anything and then it's "we're looking for a new approach". . . WHY?? It was fine the way it was. Then, of course, there's Reservoir Dogs, which already had a complete line-up from Palisades, and Sideshow gets half-way done and then sees poor sales and says "Oops". The Bayonets and Barbed Wire line is fairly extensive, but of course, that's when "they were smaller and could afford to do smaller runs". . . which is complete hog-wash. There are some aspects of a business that are more profitable than others, you make a bunch of profit over here to cover the costs in the less profitable items over there. Sideshow is using 1/6 scale as loss leaders to get people into polystone stuff.
They have a history of leaving things unfinished. They have no credibility anymore. So they get up in front of a bunch of people and say "1/6 scale figures are down the road". . . well, so are more LOTR figures, they've said again and again, if the Hobbit movie ever picks up, they'll revisit the idea of 1/6 LOTR. They're doing the same thing here, asking us to wait and wait for more 1/6 Indy.
Personally, I'm not friggin stupid. If someone keeps saying I've got a cookie, and holds their hand behind their back and never shows me a cookie, I'm inclined to believe that they don't actually have a cookie.
toystales
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Well said! My sentiments exactly.....
thenammagazine
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devilof76
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