Sauron Bust $380---What the crap!!!!!!!!!

[Fubeca]

Just saw that the Sauron "Legendary" bust is $380?!?!?!

$80 more dollars then the statue?

What is SSC thinking?


:eek $380 :eek

 

[carbo-fation]

I saw the price too. Maybe it's just me, but it seems that sideshow has increased its prices on almost every collectible.

 

[woodsy]

Don't sweat it... it'll be available aftermarket soon enough.

 

[Seretur]

The price point's been known since Sunday.

 

[The Mike]

.... and been amazingly shocking ever since. I could get the UC 1:1 Helm for that price.

 

[carbo-fation]

Are there any comparison pictures of Sauron bust with the other two Sideshow busts?

 

[WrathofSauron]

Too much, great bust, but it is a bust and thats too much money! IMHO!!!

 

[WrathofSauron]

I have given in though and ordered Legend Lord of Darkness as I think this PF could rival Lurtz for detail and awe factor! Sorry thats off topic I know

 

[darth dypshyt]

Yeah, for the price, it would want to be one awesome bust..It looks great in the pictures...but not $380 great.

 

[Darth Loki]

I just don't like it period. I wouldn't get this if it were $100. Something about it bugs me.

 

[Darklord Dave]

Anyone happen to notice the height?

24 inches tall

That's as big as the statue. Also it's not just a helm, but includes the shoulders as well. Not my cup o'tea, but I can see how they arrived at that price.

 

[FlyAndFight]

Having...trouble...keeping...up...with...Seretur's...posting...numbers...

Tunnel...Carpal...syndrome...agravated...

Must...keep...posting......

 

[occulum]

yeah.
I guess not many will agree, but I think it looks like its worth the $$ IMO.

the detail is amazing.

 

[carbo-fation]

Not just Seretur but also MaulFan. Both have been posting like crazy these last couple of weeks!

 

[occulum]

will be a nice set.

 

[carbo-fation]

will be a nice set.

If that's a relative size comparison between the two, then I really can't see the high price. Surely the spikes on Sauron's head aren't worth that much.

 

[Nightwings]

His neck area is way to wimpy when you compare it tio the statue. Sauron has a thick neck not a giraffed pencil neck. I prefer my 36 inch UC helm to this one.

 

[occulum]

my guess is the detail in the sculpt and it looks like its probably 3-4+ times the number of pieces to mold, cast & assemble as compared to the Cave Troll.

its 150% the height of the Cave Troll, yet about 125% the price. BUT it weighs less than CT.
So who knows.

Glad I dont collect LOTR, so it doesnt matter to me.
But I do think it looks pretty sweet

I agree the neck does look thin

 

[carbo-fation]

I like it too but for that price.... Anyways, I'll keep my fingers crossed for the Balrog.

 

[KAOSINLA]

I'll be purchasing this via aftermarket....