Official Sideshow Storm Shadow Photo thread

[Shai]

And more:

Awesome..But to have this look, i'll wait for the PF...

 

[Skiman]

Awesome..But to have this look, i'll wait for the PF...

It works like Vader for me, I must have the look in both scale

 

[MANDO]

The best three little words one can see:

"Out For Delivery"

 

[Skiman]

The best three little words one can see:

"Out For Delivery"

 

[FLOSI]

Got one coming.

 

[MANDO]

I want my ninja, UPS!!!!

 

[screamingmetal]

You can't lift the shoulder higher than the chest. Even lifting it that high gives me concerns. The arm cannot rotate backwards too far either (getting my Rambo to look like he's pulling an arrow out of his quiver was impossible). You also want to be extremely careful when posing the elbows and you don't want to do this too often either. There's no joint for the elbow. It's a simple metal flange bolted into the upper and lower arm. If you've ever bent a paperclip too much, it's not a stretch to think what'll happen to that elbow flange if you keep posing it often.

It's somewhat achievable (old picture):

 

[thenammagazine]

It's somewhat achievable (old picture):

Long term, I'd be highly concerned at the stretching of the underarm. If it tears, it'll start where the back connects to the triceps. This is from HT's site and clearly in the instructions, they tell you specifically not to bend the arm like this:

Reminds me of the days when kids would pull a Stretch Armstrong apart.

 

[karamazov80]

Because UPS sucks and keeps trying to deliver in the middle of the F'ing day, I can't get this guy until later in the week, when they stop trying to re-deliver while I'm at work.

 

[screamingmetal]

Long term, I'd be highly concerned at the stretching of the underarm. If it tears, it'll start where the back connects to the triceps. This is from HT's site and clearly in the instructions, they tell you specifically not to bend the arm like this:

Reminds me of the days when kids would pull a Stretch Armstrong apart.

I had it that way for about a few days and put them back down by his sides. The key to achieving that pose is to plan first and then move every joint individually.
Personally I hate these type of bodies, if I don't want visible joints, I'll buy a statue.

 

[SweeneyTodd]

Because UPS sucks and keeps trying to deliver in the middle of the F'ing day, I can't get this guy until later in the week, when they stop trying to re-deliver while I'm at work.

The same exact thing happened to me, karamazov80.
They tried to deliver my Storm Shadow on Friday and
left a note on the door. UPS usually delivers between
4:00 and 5:00 here, but for some reason, they tried
around 2:15...and the saddest part is: I was home!
I'm not sure how loud he knocked (or if he even did)
but I missed him and had to wait all weekend to get
the figure today. It's sad, but the months we wait
for a figure to be released from the minute it's
announced seem like a walk in the park compared
to the days we have to wait for UPS to deliver it.

 

[thenammagazine]

The same exact thing happened to me, karamazov80.
They tried to deliver my Storm Shadow on Friday and
left a note on the door. UPS usually delivers between
4:00 and 5:00 here, but for some reason, they tried
around 2:15...and the saddest part is: I was home!
I'm not sure how loud he knocked (or if he even did)
but I missed him and had to wait all weekend to get
the figure today. It's sad, but the months we wait
for a figure to be released from the minute it's
announced seem like a walk in the park compared
to the days we have to wait for UPS to deliver it.

You guys do realize that pick-up's open until late, like 7-8pm. You can call and have them hold the package and pick it up after work. Seems like the extra little inconvenience would be worth the stress it'd alleviate.

 

[Buttmunch]

You guys can always send Sideshow the sig waiver form when you get the 15 day notice. That is what I do. It just isn't worth the extra $3 to make my package a pain in the neck to deliever. Why would I want to pay more to not be able to get my package as easily? Besides the 'orders over $100' thing is outdated IMO. That was back when 12" figures were $40, not $120. They really need to bump it up to $200 now (the price needing for an automatic siganture, not the 12" figure price ).

 

[FLOSI]

Personally I hate these type of bodies, if I don't want visible joints, I'll buy a statue.

Not that I have any. No Billy or Rocky or Rambo, but I do have a Hellboy and he does LOOK just perfect sitting there, but at the same time I can't do a damn thing with him.... I just don't understand collectors that flip out over exposed joints. If and when possible they should be hidden, but not at the expense of the figure being a figure!

 

[DPrime]

Hey, I have a question - has anyone who was on the wait list converted yet?

Usually you hear about this happening all the time but I haven't heard it at all about this figure, and it hasn't happened to me yet either.

 

[thenammagazine]

You guys can always send Sideshow the sig waiver form when you get the 15 day notice. That is what I do. It just isn't worth the extra $3 to make my package a pain in the neck to deliever. Why would I want to pay more to not be able to get my package as easily? Besides the 'orders over $100' thing is outdated IMO. That was back when 12" figures were $40, not $120. They really need to bump it up to $200 now (the price needing for an automatic siganture, not the 12" figure price ).

But if some thieving bastard sees that nice collectible sitting there and takes it, leaving you with nothing more than an empty doorstep and a useless UPS delivery confirmation, would you still be singing that tune?

 

[karamazov80]

You guys do realize that pick-up's open until late, like 7-8pm. You can call and have them hold the package and pick it up after work. Seems like the extra little inconvenience would be worth the stress it'd alleviate.

Not for me. I initially scheduled a "same day pick-up" on Friday, not realizing they make you pick it up after 7:30. I had to leave town, so. . .couldn't do it. Tried to re-schedule for today, they tell me they can only do the hold that way one time, even if you cancel it. Now, I have to wait until they stop trying to re-deliver and pick it up during "regular business hours," of 8-6 after Wednesday.

Just a pain in the ass. But hey, I prefer this to having the little hooligans down the street steal it from my doorstep.

 

[The Craw]

finally got him. went to UPS and picked him up myself. couple quick shots. i need to futz the ties next. great figure.

 

[screamingmetal]

You guys can always send Sideshow the sig waiver form when you get the 15 day notice. That is what I do. It just isn't worth the extra $3 to make my package a pain in the neck to deliever. Why would I want to pay more to not be able to get my package as easily? Besides the 'orders over $100' thing is outdated IMO. That was back when 12" figures were $40, not $120. They really need to bump it up to $200 now (the price needing for an automatic siganture, not the 12" figure price ).

When SSC sent me my first Anakin Skywalker Excl. I didn't require a signature and although I was at home all day and nearby the front door, the figure never showed up. I looked at the tracking number and Fed Ex said they delivered it. After calling both Fed Ex and SSC over the next week, it never showed up, SSC had to send out a replacement this time with a signature request.
Ever since then, I've requested signature on all my packages and luckily haven't had the same experience. It may cost you $3, but it's worth the piece of mind.

 

[MANDO]

Sweet chuck shots, Craw!

This really is a badass figure. Hell, this is figure of the year for me. Love the character. Love the design. Love all the different display options. You can really do so much with guy!