NEXT Star Wars 1/6th Figure...

[arnax161]

Sideshow will probably produce a young Boba Fett from the CW series before they make a Screen Accurate ESB version.

 

[the dude person]

I just found out about Boil Waxer and Numa. All I can say is...


EPIC FAIL.



That was one of the episodes of the Clone Wars I watched all the way through, and I just can't stand some huge stupidities in it.

For example, Boil and Waxer find Numa, and then try to make excuses about why they were late to report back to general Kenobi. (If I recall correctly) IMHO That's totally pretty damn stupid, because

1. What kind of army of hardened soldiers makes up excuses about anything to their General

and,

2. Why couldn't they just say "Oh, we found a little civilian and are figuring out what to do with her." I think that's a totally valid explanation for what you were doing, if you were trying to help out a civilian, so why lie about it?


Those kind of sillinesses are what really turned me off of Clone Wars. I just can't take it seriously (I suppose it's not meant to be.)

I mean, I LOVE troopers, and I want as many as I can get my grubby little paws on, no matter which flavor they are. But again, the problem is they cost $100 a pop. Even if you want a squad of 9 troopers, you're spending almost a thousand bucks on figures. That's crazy.

If they were all $60 each, I'd spend more of my money to get them (i.e. I'd be willing to pay $240 for 4 of them, but not $180 for 2.)

But they're so expensive for essentially more of the same.

Bring on the Fetts, and IG-88, Battle Droid, and Super Battle droid! And Dewbacks! YESSSS DEWBACKS!!!! Come on Sideshow, I saw that video, you can't pretend like those aren't in production!

If there were more regular releases with trooper releases imbetween as a filler figure, more clones would be acceptable. But Sideshow is still putting a lot of time and energy into tasting the rainbow.

And how much will this 2 1/2 pack cost? 2 1/2 times a $90 figure is about $225. I like the troopers, but if they're that expensive and come with the Twi'Lek girl... Well I don't want the twi'lek girl. She has about zippo in terms of articulation, look at her arms! Hasbro could have made a more articulated version.

It's just not worth it. If anyone else feels the same way, then SS won't sell many of these sets, and they'll probably end up losing money on it, then jacking up prices for the next figures they put out to compensate. I sure hope I'm wrong on this one.

 

[thenammagazine]

I think you criticizing the cost of these holds absolutely no merit given you tried to justify building one out of a big gulp cup so as to not have to fork over cash for a regular Sideshow figure.

As to the episode, you need to read the Traviss novels more. Being such a big fan of the clones, you would've seen the many nods to Traviss' RC's with that storyline. That said, I agree that this was an odd choice as (unlike you), I already own a 212 clone and these are essentially 212 variants.

 

[the dude person]

I think you criticizing the cost of these holds absolutely no merit given you tried to justify building one out of a big gulp cup so as to not have to fork over cash for a regular Sideshow figure.

As to the episode, you need to read the Traviss novels more. Being such a big fan of the clones, you would've seen the many nods to Traviss' RC's with that storyline. That said, I agree that this was an odd choice as (unlike you), I already own a 212 clone and these are essentially 212 variants.

I've read almost all four books now (still working on the last one) and I don't recall any nods to Karen Traviss. Perhaps I am subconsciously trying to forget it...

At any rate, I still think that trying to lie about finding the girl was silly and unnecessary.

And you really won't let that McTrooper go will you?

I just don't think $225 is a justifiable price when the Twi'Lek girl isn't necessary, and does not even seem to be very articulated.


And just so you know, it just so happens I have purchased 2 Sideshow clones since the McTrooper project, and am considering buying another one. You don't have any grounds to assume that I don't have a 212th trooper, you just assume I live in a cardboard box because I don't like spending large amounts of money on 12 inch figures if I don't have to, and I happen to be a creative person. You know next to nothing about my life. It just so happens that neither trooper I bought was a 212th trooper, so you are correct in your groundless assumption, but only by chance.


And all I'm saying is if they were just a bit cheaper I'd gladly shell out the cash for them, but they don't seem like they're worth $100 each. Perhaps if they came with more hands, like Clonobi did, but seriously, how expensive can they be to mass-produce? It's the same armor pieces over and over and over again.

The $125 price tag of Rex and Cody seems a bit more justified, as each comes with extra goodies not found on a regular trooper repaint. Also, several of the pieces are quite unique to each figure and likely won't be used again very much (unlike the basic armor), such as Cody's backpack and special helmets.

 

[thenammagazine]

I've read almost all four books now (still working on the last one) and I don't recall any nods to Karen Traviss. Perhaps I am subconsciously trying to forget it...

At any rate, I still think that trying to lie about finding the girl was silly and unnecessary.

And you really won't let that McTrooper go will you?

I just don't think $225 is a justifiable price when the Twi'Lek girl isn't necessary, and does not even seem to be very articulated.


And just so you know, it just so happens I have purchased 2 Sideshow clones since the McTrooper project, and am considering buying another one. You don't have any grounds to assume that I don't have a 212th trooper, you just assume I live in a cardboard box because I don't like spending large amounts of money on 12 inch figures if I don't have to, and I happen to be a creative person. You know next to nothing about my life. It just so happens that neither trooper I bought was a 212th trooper, so you are correct in your groundless assumption, but only by chance.


And all I'm saying is if they were just a bit cheaper I'd gladly shell out the cash for them, but they don't seem like they're worth $100 each. Perhaps if they came with more hands, like Clonobi did, but seriously, how expensive can they be to mass-produce? It's the same armor pieces over and over and over again.

The $125 price tag of Rex and Cody seems a bit more justified, as each comes with extra goodies not found on a regular trooper repaint. Also, several of the pieces are quite unique to each figure and likely won't be used again very much (unlike the basic armor), such as Cody's backpack and special helmets.

 

[automaton]

i wouldn't be surprised if SST brings this 3 pack out for less than we are expecting.

 

[Anzik]

They can't charge too much less. They have established each clone with a $90 price tag and that is with a single head. Secondly, at some point they will want to sell characters with this body type, whether they are Jawas, Ugnaughts, younglings, etc, and it will be hard to justify a full price for an item they basically gave away.
I think $225 will be about right, and even thats on the cheap side.

 

[thenammagazine]

They can't charge too much less. They have established each clone with a $90 price tag and that is with a single head. Secondly, at some point they will want to sell characters with this body type, whether they are Jawas, Ugnaughts, younglings, etc, and it will be hard to justify a full price for an item they basically gave away.
I think $225 will be about right, and even thats on the cheap side.

Too conservative. We're essentially getting 2 armored bodies with all the armor, hands, rifles, stands, 6 headsculpts and an "accessory" which no doubt Sideshow will mark up as a complete figure since she has a tailored outfit as well.

 

[lerath666]

I'm anticipating a minimum of 250$

 

[Anzik]

I refuse to pay full retail for any clone. I'm even getting Cody and Rex through alterego for the 10% off discount, and any other clones I pick up I will go secondary market.

 

[automaton]

i imagine SST must be planning to either price this 'rerelease" accordingly or limit it to a very low edition number. i would hope that they are somewhat aware of what their public wants and after the deluge of repaints, this release seems "ambitious" (not ambitious in as "Cyber Maul let's really push the envelope", but ambitious as in "let's crank up the 212th paint machine and see if we can squeeze a little more out"). Cody and Rex promote the line as moving onwards and upwards, but this package is either extremely targeted at a very specific masterfan base or naively redundant. SST can either price this item accordingly, or budget for more warehouse space.

 

[thenammagazine]

i imagine SST must be planning to either price this 'rerelease" accordingly or limit it to a very low edition number. i would hope that they are somewhat aware of what their public wants and after the deluge of repaints, this release seems "ambitious" (not ambitious in as "Cyber Maul let's really push the envelope", but ambitious as in "let's crank up the 212th paint machine and see if we can squeeze a little more out"). Cody and Rex promote the line as moving onwards and upwards, but this package is either extremely targeted at a very specific masterfan base or naively redundant. SST can either price this item accordingly, or budget for more warehouse space.

Lowering the ES would only increase the price further.

 

[automaton]

i am certain SST doesn't want to become a holding company... i would hope that they realize that this is almost like a "rerelease" or a "special edition" of the 212th... they have a lot of cool Star Wars figs on the way, and this release is bound to fall by the wayside. i am a huge fan of their clones, but even i have my doubts if i need this redundancy...

 

[thenammagazine]

i am certain SST doesn't want to become a holding company... i would hope that they realize that this is almost like a "rerelease" or a "special edition" of the 212th... they have a lot of cool Star Wars figs on the way, and this release is bound to fall by the wayside. i am a huge fan of their clones, but even i have my doubts if i need this redundancy...

Doesn't matter. Cutting quantity increases cost per unit which is then passed on to the consumer, not the manufacturer. I hear ya though. I've just decided to cut back and collect armored figures and a few others here and there and I'm not really "WOW'd" by this. If the price is right, and/or the exclusive is nice, I'll bite. If it's not, it's an easy pass as the 212th Utapau and Cody will already make a great representation of the 212.

 

[automaton]

yes… 212th Utapau and Cody will make for a great representation… as far as the imperial military goes, i am die hard… but through my eyes, SST either has to "wow" me with the pricing, or limit this release for the "die harders".

 

[Darth Cruel]

The next 1:6 scale Star Wars figure was not announced in the newsletter today.


I am not pleased.

 

[devilof76]

No 30 days for Greedo either.

 

[Wor-Gar]

The next 1:6 scale Star Wars figure was not announced in the newsletter today.

I am not pleased.

We are overdue for the next announcement...surprised there was nothing for Halloween.

No 30 days for Greedo either.

That's odd. Not for SS, but just odd.

 

[Darth Cruel]

Freakin' Greedo is going to lose his seat in the Cantina if he does not get moving soon.

But then, based on Beachhead's notice...we could get a 2-day notice for Greedo tomorrow.

 

[devilof76]

But then, based on Beachhead's notice...we could get a 2-day notice for Greedo tomorrow.