Sideshow Ralph McQuarrie Stormtrooper Statue

[furystorm]

Suddenly, I'm finding myself pulled back in. It may be that I'm having the SDCC blues, or that brother Waller is so interested in these pieces too. Looked around, but only found a thread for general information on the line, and Boba Fett of course. Maybe I just felt the urge to open up a new thread. It's been awhile...



Photo credit: Michael Crawford

 

[furystorm]

This is a really simple piece, although I understand there are two helmets.

Thoughts on pricing?

 

[slynger]

I'm guessing around $380. 1/5 scale so cheaper than PF but tack on Mickey and they'll jack the price a bit. Either way, it's McQuarrie - I'm in!

 

[furystorm]

That would be too steep for me. $300 or a bit less would be sweet.

 

[slynger]

That would be too steep for me. $300 or a bit less would be sweet.

Kenobi Mythos was $350 if I remember right. While I'd love to tell ya these will be $275, it simply aint gonna happen.

 

[furystorm]

That's the one Mythos I kept. But he is far more complex!

And the introductory piece in that line, Maul, was only $250. Here's hoping.

 

[furystorm]

If I had to choose only one piece in this new line, it would be the trooper. If I have to choose...

 

[Fubeca]

So do we know for sure that this is 1/5 scale?

 

[jkno]

I love McQuarrie stuff, but I'll wait for the 1/6.

 

[slynger]

So do we know for sure that this is 1/5 scale?

Yes, SS confirmed it at their panel.

 

[furystorm]

Well, I slept on this, and...

I want this!

 

[dao2]

haha

now if only efx will ever do their damn helmet

 

[jkno]

haha

now if only efx will ever do their damn helmet

Sure they will. Your grandson will be the happy owner

 

[dao2]

Sure they will. Your grandson will be the happy owner

I CAN DREAM

Theirs is the best mcquarrie tk helmet I've seen so far :/

 

[Darth Waller]

This and Boba were the only things that interested me at this year's con. And the eFX bucket which may never come out.

 

[jkno]

I CAN DREAM

Theirs is the best mcquarrie tk helmet I've seen so far :/

I might be interested in the EFX McQuarrie TK lid too, but not having high hopes. In fact no hopes at all.

 

[dao2]

I might be interested in the EFX McQuarrie TK lid too, but not having high hopes. In fact no hopes at all.

*sigh* me too

 

[dan350zr]

The Mythos statues told a story which is probably why I like them so much, so far these Quarrie statues are kind of boring simple looking... I'm on the fence if I'm going to get them or not...

 

[furystorm]

Well, I slept on this again, and...

I still want this!


I had had all of the Mythos, except for Vader which is strangely still available. I guess they upped the edition size on him too much. I think it was from 2000 to 5000! But yeah, while each told a great story, I only kept the Ben piece. He resonated the most for me. I can see the entire story (six films, yeah yeah) when I look at him.

However, while some may find this new line a bit more boring, I believe they will carry more provenance. Sideshow is mostly faithfully reproducing in three dimensional form, Ralph McQuarrie's truly important work, which ultimately paved the way for us to actually have the gift of Star Wars.

Cue Waller saying I use five dollar words.

 

[dao2]

I think they should have gone with a bit different color on the base ;p

Also the details on the Fett look "soft". However I would definetely be up for some other troopers, like a mcquarrie sandy and snow (especially love the snow trooper both OT and MCQ, but I passed on SS PF as I was disappointed. HT you are my only hope!)