Sideshow more forthcoming with info...

[Entropy]

Not sure where to put this, but just wanted to say 'thank you' to Dusty and the rest of the Sideshow team for being a tad more forthcoming with info about projects on the horizon, delay and production issues, demand or lack there of for certain characters, etc. I can certainly appreciate playing things close to the vest and not revealing info till the i's are dotted and such, also the fun of teasing and hinting with the fans, but it's a breath of fresh air to read 'yeah, we're working on a Boromir PF or 1/6 KotCS Indy'. Whatever meeting you guys had was a good one.

Really like this way of disseminating info. Keep up the good work.

 

[Khev]

I think it encourages people to commit to lines they're into when they get that kind of confirmation of who is in development.

 

[Shai]

I agree.. about time Sideshow comes forward about future projects and figure coming.Hope they reveal more.

 

[Bannister]

I agree.. about time Sideshow comes forward about future projects and figure coming.Hope they reveal more.

I wasn't supposed to say anything but there are no plans for a Bannister PF. I refuse to sign off on it, no matter how much they beg.

 

[Jen]

I wasn't supposed to say anything but there are no plans for a Bannister PF. I refuse to sign off on it, no matter how much they beg.

Now what will be the centerpiece in my shrine of all things awesome?

 

[Bannister]

Now what will be the centerpiece in my shrine of all things awesome?

I will allow you to take a photo with me at Comicon. I may even sign something for you if you are really nice.

 

[Jen]

I will allow you to take a photo with me at Comicon. I may even sign something for you if you are really nice.

 

[Bannister]

 

[Batty]

I wasn't supposed to say anything but there are no plans for a Bannister PF. I refuse to sign off on it, no matter how much they beg.

It wouldn't matter if they made one. Jeff Dean would cancel all the orders anyway.

 

[Bannister]

It wouldn't matter if they made one. Jeff Dean would cancel all the orders anyway.

That dude has it in for me. I have been nothing but nice to him.

 

[Jen]

It wouldn't matter if they made one. Jeff Dean would cancel all the orders anyway.

 

[theguru1]

Some of the recent 'products' info has been rather good and handy.
So far its told me that there will be no LOTR or Star Wars PF's this year that I'm going to want, tho C-3PO next is a real possibility, so that's added to the future list.

Other possible licence's and/or products seem to be of no interest so far, which mean I'm safe there.

The only real "unknown" at the moment is the Disney PF line. Know they are coming, totally expect at least 1 to show up during SDCC, just don't know what it is yet. So at the moment I need to plan for a purchase around the end of the year.

 

[RichAlot]

Kudos once again SSC. I think their more open dialog deserves a more constructive approach on our part; less "this sucks" and more "here's how you can improve upon it." Really liking their new approach.

 

[Mad Old Lu]

Just want to add my gratitude. Thanks, Sideshow!

Like Khev said, it's encouraging when we know your commitment to certain lines and that they will be continuing.

 

[Dusty]

Some of the recent 'products' info has been rather good and handy.
So far its told me that there will be no LOTR or Star Wars PF's this year that I'm going to want, tho C-3PO next is a real possibility, so that's added to the future list.

Other possible licence's and/or products seem to be of no interest so far, which mean I'm safe there.

The only real "unknown" at the moment is the Disney PF line. Know they are coming, totally expect at least 1 to show up during SDCC, just don't know what it is yet. So at the moment I need to plan for a purchase around the end of the year.

Herein lies one of the potential problems when they decide to be more forthcoming... and I'm not trying to be a downer (I also LOVE that more answers are being given - it's great!), just urging and reminding everyone to remain realistic:

In this business, plans can change drastically due to many factors (licensing, production, prototyping, etc etc etc), so *nothing* is 100% set in stone until that item is OFFICIALLY announced (meaning official preview and pre-order/in-stock order... and even then, in very very rare instances, plans can change)... for instance - a certain character who is *planned* and prototyped may never see the light of day (for various reasons), or a piece that's planned for later may actually come sooner (also for various reasons).

So... as long as you don't hold them 100% accountable for their frank and honest answers (frank & honest as things stand at *this particular moment in time*), we're all good and they'll continue to share more info. But when people start gathering up their torches and pitchforks because something that was mentioned in a Q&A a year ago doesn't happen quite as planned... that's when it gets not so fun for everyone involved. The Q&A are answers for the plans and intentions as of that particular date... that's why they are dated No one has a crystal ball!

So if everyone can please attempt to be flexible and adaptable (and remind others who are not so familiar with the process to be flexible and adaptable as well), the answers will more-than-likely keep coming

 

[occulum]

that Diablo paintup showing up anytime soon? ...

 

[Dusty]

that Diablo paintup showing up anytime soon? ...

And there's a good example too

 

[ZombieReign]

Fortunately, in place of the coveted Bannister PF, we will be getting a P!tu PF instead.

 

[occulum]

wow... you mean you guys had another hold-up on that?
whats up with those video game license companies?

 

[Darth Madden]

Its making me get a little more interested in the Indy line at least knowing they have plans for more 1/6 figs.