1/6 Sideshow 1:6 Indiana Jones - Temple of Doom
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Re: SSC - Temple of Doom - Indiana Jones
Given that Trevor Grove is apparently the only guy who can nail HF, that seems truly bizarre and maybe doesn't bode well for this release. The one Indy pic so far looks decent, but certainly not OMG-they-nailed-it, but it is pretty distant and from an odd angle.
The point for SSC is if you want to charge the ultra-high prices, then you deliver figures that are spot-on sculpt-wise, match the proto, and don't need five mods (some minor, some major) to get it to look right.
Honestly, I'm willing to pay a premium if the above criteria are met. The question is... is SSC capable of meeting them, or just charging the price as if they are?
This isn't Trevor's work. Spoke to him the day it was revealed to confirm. He wasn't even aware that they had this in production.
Given that Trevor Grove is apparently the only guy who can nail HF, that seems truly bizarre and maybe doesn't bode well for this release. The one Indy pic so far looks decent, but certainly not OMG-they-nailed-it, but it is pretty distant and from an odd angle.
Again though, that said also - if the final product is kick*** - so be it.
I'll be down I guess.
The point for SSC is if you want to charge the ultra-high prices, then you deliver figures that are spot-on sculpt-wise, match the proto, and don't need five mods (some minor, some major) to get it to look right.
Honestly, I'm willing to pay a premium if the above criteria are met. The question is... is SSC capable of meeting them, or just charging the price as if they are?
Re: SSC - Temple of Doom - Indiana Jones
Yeah the thing that has me a bit concerned is the fact the likeness looks off even from that angle. Because oftentimes a likeness will look a heckuva lot better from that lower angle than from any other (or at least it often seems that way to me).
Yeah the thing that has me a bit concerned is the fact the likeness looks off even from that angle. Because oftentimes a likeness will look a heckuva lot better from that lower angle than from any other (or at least it often seems that way to me).
VintijDroidGutzz
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Yeah, I already said all that before the post you quoted.
Raiders March
I shouldn't have bought that!
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I don't know. If the exclusive is something I want and there's no NRD, I'll PO early and if the EX is still available when it become coupon eligible, cancel and reorder with coupon.
Totally man.
I think - little by little, the collector community at large is beginning to realize that the knee jerk PO response is pointless now.
That culture is fading fast.
I don't know. If the exclusive is something I want and there's no NRD, I'll PO early and if the EX is still available when it become coupon eligible, cancel and reorder with coupon.
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I'm really disappointed that Trevor didn't sculpt this piece. And I'm even more shocked that it appears Sideshow didn't approach him to even offer to do it. I'll most likely buy it because I want to support the license, regardless of how it comes out. But I'm not really sure I need it after all these years of the 1/6 line being buried. I have the HT version, and while I had it on display for a long time, it's now boxed up because I currently don't have space for it.
And how far will Sideshow go with this? Let's say they just do ToD Indy. I could get by without Mola Ram or Shorty, but to even display Indy to represent the movies would be incomplete as LC Indy is still missing. I'm still baffled by the fact they haven't completed the PF Indys with a LC piece.
I'm really disappointed that Trevor didn't sculpt this piece. And I'm even more shocked that it appears Sideshow didn't approach him to even offer to do it. I'll most likely buy it because I want to support the license, regardless of how it comes out. But I'm not really sure I need it after all these years of the 1/6 line being buried. I have the HT version, and while I had it on display for a long time, it's now boxed up because I currently don't have space for it.
And how far will Sideshow go with this? Let's say they just do ToD Indy. I could get by without Mola Ram or Shorty, but to even display Indy to represent the movies would be incomplete as LC Indy is still missing. I'm still baffled by the fact they haven't completed the PF Indys with a LC piece.
Mad Old Lu
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Re: SSC - Temple of Doom - Indiana Jones
Because they know LC was crap!
Just kidding of course! But yes it's a little strange that they've skirted the LC version of Indy. Perhaps they avoided it because the figure would be a little too similar to the regular Raiders version. SSC jumped to KOTCS Indy probably because HF looked significantly different to make people feel they weren't getting a duplicate.
I think at this point enough time has passed that people would go for a LC Indy, which would also be fairly different than the TOD Indy with his bruised face and damaged clothing.
Because they know LC was crap!
Just kidding of course! But yes it's a little strange that they've skirted the LC version of Indy. Perhaps they avoided it because the figure would be a little too similar to the regular Raiders version. SSC jumped to KOTCS Indy probably because HF looked significantly different to make people feel they weren't getting a duplicate.
I think at this point enough time has passed that people would go for a LC Indy, which would also be fairly different than the TOD Indy with his bruised face and damaged clothing.
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As much as I love the movie, I don't really see the need for a LC figure myself. I mean he looks a few years older and wears a tie for most of the movie, and... that's about it. If there are any other differences, they're so incredibly subtle they probably wouldn't be noticeable on a 1/6 figure anyway.
And do people really like him in the tie anyway? It's the one element from the movie I've never cared for myself (and even find somewhat annoying at times).
As much as I love the movie, I don't really see the need for a LC figure myself. I mean he looks a few years older and wears a tie for most of the movie, and... that's about it. If there are any other differences, they're so incredibly subtle they probably wouldn't be noticeable on a 1/6 figure anyway.
And do people really like him in the tie anyway? It's the one element from the movie I've never cared for myself (and even find somewhat annoying at times).
Mad Old Lu
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All valid points. I'd be interested because there is still huge room for improvement over the Indys we've gotten, including HT's entry. I'm hoping that this TOD will be an improvement over the previous versions. But knowing the TOD look (bruised head, damaged clothes, like I mentioned before) is unique, I would want another shot at a "clean" Indy and the LC version would be a good opportunity to do that.
Sideshow has made improvements in their figures since their last Indy was made (granted, how much they've improved is debatable), so the TOD and the possible LC Indys are another chance at a great Indy.
All valid points. I'd be interested because there is still huge room for improvement over the Indys we've gotten, including HT's entry. I'm hoping that this TOD will be an improvement over the previous versions. But knowing the TOD look (bruised head, damaged clothes, like I mentioned before) is unique, I would want another shot at a "clean" Indy and the LC version would be a good opportunity to do that.
Sideshow has made improvements in their figures since their last Indy was made (granted, how much they've improved is debatable), so the TOD and the possible LC Indys are another chance at a great Indy.
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Perhaps there isn't much of a difference to justify making the LC figure, but when Sideshow produces Indys from the other 3 movies, LC is a glaring omission. Especially for collectors who'd want to have a representation of Indy from each movie in their collection. I would have preferred Sideshow make an LC Indy, rather than produce the Indy in German disguise figure.
Perhaps there isn't much of a difference to justify making the LC figure, but when Sideshow produces Indys from the other 3 movies, LC is a glaring omission. Especially for collectors who'd want to have a representation of Indy from each movie in their collection. I would have preferred Sideshow make an LC Indy, rather than produce the Indy in German disguise figure.
Tuskeraider78
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Re: New Indy 1:6 from SS?
Looks good so far. Maybe the exclusive is a mine cart. Toht came with the ark, belloq with fertility chamber, kotcs Indy came with the fridge, so It is possible
Looks good so far. Maybe the exclusive is a mine cart. Toht came with the ark, belloq with fertility chamber, kotcs Indy came with the fridge, so It is possible
Mad Old Lu
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Re: SSC - Temple of Doom - Indiana Jones
I agree, choopie. They went this far. Might as well do them all.
I agree, choopie. They went this far. Might as well do them all.
Re: SSC - Temple of Doom - Indiana Jones
I know they won't do it, but personally, I'd just love a top-quality, all-purpose Adventurer Indy. It'd be easy enough to do one figure to cover the first three movies. Just throw in a good sampling of accessories, a tie and a torn-up one-sleeved shirt for the various looks. Yes, there are other differences in the costumes -- slight changes in the hats and jackets from movie to movie -- but I'd be good with one series-spanning figure if it was done well. Maybe an alternate head or two for some specific battle damage looks?
But they'd never do it, though, because they wouldn't be able to double- or triple-dip later on. Even though they'll probably end up pulling the plug on this line (again!) before ever getting to those figures!
I know they won't do it, but personally, I'd just love a top-quality, all-purpose Adventurer Indy. It'd be easy enough to do one figure to cover the first three movies. Just throw in a good sampling of accessories, a tie and a torn-up one-sleeved shirt for the various looks. Yes, there are other differences in the costumes -- slight changes in the hats and jackets from movie to movie -- but I'd be good with one series-spanning figure if it was done well. Maybe an alternate head or two for some specific battle damage looks?
But they'd never do it, though, because they wouldn't be able to double- or triple-dip later on. Even though they'll probably end up pulling the plug on this line (again!) before ever getting to those figures!
Re: SSC - Temple of Doom - Indiana Jones
I'd love it if he came with a battle damaged and clean portrait and a battle damaged and clean shirt.
The clean would easily double for Raiders while the battle damaged would be great for Temple of Doom rope bridge. A sword is also a must (gotta cut that rope).
I'd love it if he came with a battle damaged and clean portrait and a battle damaged and clean shirt.
The clean would easily double for Raiders while the battle damaged would be great for Temple of Doom rope bridge. A sword is also a must (gotta cut that rope).
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Re: SSC - Temple of Doom - Indiana Jones
i'm sure i posted this in another indy thread, but i would personally love to see a LC pf of indy with hand on chest, grail diary at his side with one leg out- stretched to take the ' leap of faith' at the lion's head. Pretty engaging scene and sums up Last Crusade quite well.
i'm sure i posted this in another indy thread, but i would personally love to see a LC pf of indy with hand on chest, grail diary at his side with one leg out- stretched to take the ' leap of faith' at the lion's head. Pretty engaging scene and sums up Last Crusade quite well.
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Re: SSC - Temple of Doom - Indiana Jones
I'm down for a LC Indy PF also. I regret not getting any of the others.
I'm down for a LC Indy PF also. I regret not getting any of the others.
VintijDroidGutzz
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Re: SSC - Temple of Doom - Indiana Jones
How long's a piece of string..
How long's a piece of string..
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