PF or 12" line

[gambit]

On the other thread, Calle Sandell wrote:

I'm actullay thinking of cancelling my LOTR 12"...

Just trying to buy all the polystone ones first and then the PF:s and at last place the 12"...

And I think that they are pretty hard to display in a nice way...

Will the same characters produced on each line? I am currently buying the 12" and PF format statues and I really do not know if I shall cancel one line and continue to another. I mean will Legolas be produces as PF also, if yes, what to do with the 12" ?

I mean 12" is cheap and very detailed, yet they still look like a barbie to me. On the other hand PF is very detailed and professional, however, with all the coming stuff they will be costly to me. I still can afford both series so far and considering the space constraints I could not decide what to do. Unfortunately due to high shipping costs flipping in the future is also not an option to me, as I am paying 130 $ to a 12" figure.

what are your ideas on this?

 

[Beruthiel]

I really don't have interest in the 12 inch line, but there are a lot of folks that do. I like the PF's for the detail and professional look they have. I think there is a need for both lines. Some will collect them all, some will only get the 12 inch figures and others, like me, will only get the PFs.

 

[Batty]

At the rate the LOTR PFs are coming, it might take a while for them to catch up with the 12" figures.

I'm dedicated to both 12" and PF for SW. As much as I'd like to get the LOTR PFs, I don't think it's in my budget. (I was on the Lurtz wait list, but I don't think it will convert.) I will continue to get the 12" LOTR figures.

 

[Agent23]

I'd keep the 12" line. I am a SS/Weta statue collector, and am crossing my fingers that Weta will do LOTR statues again.

As far as the 12" and P.F. , they both have their pros and cons. I am gonna only get the 12" figures in hopes that Weta will do statues again, as I prefer them over the P.F. , and wouldn't be able to afford both.

The 12" figures will give the chance to get characters I don't have now, or weren't made. Plus, like a friend of mine has said the 12" LOTR line are looking so good, they are like mini-P.F.

I was gonna get Lurtz, but, have changed my mind on that. Not, because it's not a great piece, it is. But, like I said...I will wait to see if Weta does LOTR statues again, before I committ to spending big money again.

If you can afford both the 12" and P.F. and really like them, then go for it. I think they will both be nice lines to collect. But, for the price point in the P.F. line, I have decided to pass wait and see what happens in the future...

 

[hairlesswookiee]

dont get mad, but i voted for the 12" line. only because i can only afford the 12" from what ive seen so far im not that impressed with the PF though. Lurtz looks awesome, but frodo is terrible.

 

[TOE]

i like to buy both versions, but i also like the ones that i like.

 

[Agent23]

Lurtz looks awesome, but frodo is terrible.

I agree with you there 100%. Lurtz is a premier LOTR collectible. Where as Frodo in my opinion is terrible looking.

 

[wookilar8]

I agree with you there 100%. Lurtz is a premier LOTR collectible. Where as Frodo in my opinion is terrible looking.

I agree and disagree, huh? Well Lurtz does look awesome but Frodo doesn't look that bad. Don't compare Frodo to Lurtz but judge him as a stand alone piece. In 5 years, or when ever, you'll kick yourself for not picking up Frodo.

 

[FlyAndFight]

I'm with Agent23; go with the 12" line. In my opinion, Sideshow's 12" LOTR figure line will be the finest 12" figure line released yet. Just look at the attention to detailing on Boromir and you'll see why I made the above statement.

The 12" line should end up with significantly more characters being done, which would allow a larger variety displayed in one's collection.

The PF's may have better detailing but they are also at least 5 times the price and are in a fixed pose. Throw in the extra space taken by these and you have better have a big bank account AND big display case or area.

Comparing Sideshow's latest 12" figures to "Barbies" is comparable to saying that the PF's are like Neca figures with cloth items added...*

*minus the cool sound chips, though...

 

[hairlesswookiee]

I'm with Agent23; go with the 12" line. In my opinion, Sideshow's 12" LOTR figure line will be the finest 12" figure line released yet. Just look at the attention to detailing on Boromir and you'll see why I made the above statement.

i agree, but i said it after i saw Aragon. after seeing the detail on aragon's clothing, weapons-- i was like "dam, thats awesome!!!"

 

[Darth Loki]

I'll most likely be a completist of both lines. Don't exactly know where I'll put them all but I'll worry about that later.

 

[Seaward]

I voted for both lines, but I think the PF line will be limited to main characters, and it looks like we might get one or two PF figures a year. That is fine with me, and I can't wait to get the nine members of the Fellowship in PF, and I would be happy to have an Orc, a Ringwraith, and Saruman to round out Lurtz for the baddies. With the 12 inch line, I hope that not only do we get the above characters, but I would be glad to have assorted Elven and numenorean warriors, random orcs and uruks, as well.

 

[The Josh]

I'm doing both.

Weta isn't gonna do LOTR anytime soon and I'm sure as hell not waiting on them to get off their butts and do it. I love Weta and the stuff they do but waiting ain't my thing. The PF pieces are equally as cool as the SSW stuff I will say based off of how I like the SW items.

Lurtz looks like a super cool piece and I can't wait to have him. Frodo looks as cool IMO. His resemblence to EW is uncanny and to call it terrible is just plain In about a week I expect some crow will be eaten by plenty of folks as was the case when the ES went up at a low 1k and folks scrambled to get it.

Changed your mind once again huh Agent?

 

[CAhobbit]

Awwwwwwww no other options so I can't really vote. I'm planning on being an avid collector of all the 12" LOTR figures and will pick and choose where the PF figures are concerned. Collecting both lines is just too much out of my budget in the end, plus there's no way I could display more than a couple of PF figures (thus I only have Frodo on order).

I find that the 12" figures seem to be so detailed...I would say they really are some of the best 12" of any Sideshow line (but I guess the final thought on that will be had once the actual production pieces are in my hot little hands).

 

[Agent23]

I'm doing both.

No suprise there.

Weta isn't gonna do LOTR anytime soon and I'm sure as hell not waiting on them to get off their butts and do it. I love Weta and the stuff they do but waiting ain't my thing. The PF pieces are equally as cool as the SSW stuff I will say based off of how I like the SW items.

I'm in no rush. No reason to go all hog wild and order as much as possible. That's the thing with collecting these pieces. They aren't cheap by any means. I mean sure it's easy to put it on the old credit card. But, that is something I am getting away from. If I can't pay cash for something when it's shipping time, then I am not buying it.

I disagree that the P.F. are equally as cool. For two reasons:

1. The Weta line had the artists that actually worked on the films doing the sculpts, for me it doesn't get anymore special then that. I really enjoyed watching the Gollum dvd seeing the actors help in the pieces and the workmanship that went into them.

2. The poses are much more dynamic. I can't remember who said it, but, the 1/4 scale pieces all basically have the same general pose. Don't get me wrong, I do like the Lurtz (alot). But, for the price point. I would rather wait (like I said, I am in no rush) and see what happens later on down the road with Weta. Who knows, maybe even Sideshow and Weta will join-up once again. Anything is possible.

Lurtz looks like a super cool piece and I can't wait to have him. Frodo looks as cool IMO. His resemblence to EW is uncanny and to call it terrible is just plain In about a week I expect some crow will be eaten by plenty of folks as was the case when the ES went up at a low 1k and folks scrambled to get it.

And to roll your eyes at someone elses' opinion that is different then your's is also. I am not gonna start arguing about it. You and I can have a good debate without getting into a heated argument....Just because I think a piece is terrible doesn't mean you have to agree with me. But, you also don't have to insult my (and other peoples) opinions either bro. For 250$ for the Frodo, I would think that it would look alot better then it does. These aren't 25$ - $30 pieces we are talking about here.

Changed your mind once again huh Agent?

Yupp, but, it shouldn't suprise you by now. LOL...

 

[carbo-fation]

I am only trying to collecto 12" LOTR because other wise it would get too expensive. I am already collecting other SS lines and adding the PF LOTR line just isn't in my budget.

 

[Bannister]

I am going to attempt to complete both lines. Whether or not I will be able to afford to is another story.

 

[The Josh]

No suprise there.

Shouldn't be. I'm all about LOTR.:chew

I'm in no rush. No reason to go all hog wild and order as much as possible. That's the thing with collecting these pieces. They aren't cheap by any means. I mean sure it's easy to put it on the old credit card. But, that is something I am getting away from. If I can't pay cash for something when it's shipping time, then I am not buying it.

That's cool. I would say it's a good thing you're not in a rush because I don't think we are gonna see anything from Weta for a very very long time. I'd say when the Hobbit comes out in 3-4 years if everything gets worked out. I'm gonna get what I like now because sooner rather than later I will have to slow it down a ton.

I disagree that the P.F. are equally as cool. For two reasons:
1. The Weta line had the artists that actually worked on the films doing the sculpts, for me it doesn't get anymore special then that. I really enjoyed watching the Gollum dvd seeing the actors help in the pieces and the workmanship that went into them.
2. The poses are much more dynamic. I can't remember who said it, but, the 1/4 scale pieces all basically have the same general pose. Don't get me wrong, I do like the Lurtz (alot). But, for the price point. I would rather wait (like I said, I am in no rush) and see what happens later on down the road with Weta. Who knows, maybe even Sideshow and Weta will join-up once again. Anything is possible.

I love Weta and what they've done on the SSW stuff. They are my #1 fave because they are the artists who worked on the movies. I disagree about the poses I don't think hardly any of them are the same general pose. They are all very different. I think like I said you'll have saved a lot of money by waiting that's for sure.

And to roll your eyes at someone elses' opinion that is different then your's is also. I am not gonna start arguing about it. You and I can have a good debate without getting into a heated argument....Just because I think a piece is terrible doesn't mean you have to agree with me. But, you also don't have to insult my (and other peoples) opinions either bro. For 250$ for the Frodo, I would think that it would look alot better then it does. These aren't 25$ - $30 pieces we are talking about here.

I'm not insulting you. I just don't think anyone who thinks this piece is terrible has any ground to stand on. What's terrible about it? The likeness is the best thing folks can come up with and that is weak ground as it is. It's not a perfect likeness but about as close as I think anyone can get to EW. I think a lot of opinions will change when they get a chance to see it in person. Like I said a lot of folks bashed it but when the ES came out at 1k those same people flocked to get it. IMO this piece was well worth the coin I dropped on it.

Yupp, but, it shouldn't suprise you by now. LOL... [/QUOTE]

it doesn't

 

[tomandshell]

It's not a perfect likeness but about as close as I think anyone can get to EW.

Hold on, you're forgetting this:

 

[The Josh]

DAMN!!! How did I forget that?