Sideshow Ralph McQuarrie Stormtrooper Statue

[KingB]

Not seeing any specific examples of the "improved" QC here.

But I guess I kinda agree. My 2nd most recent purchase (Mythos Obi-Wan in the second wave release back in November) shipped to me with a foot that was physically unable to fit into the appropriate hole in the base without extensive dremeling of said hole. Even then it's not perfect and the peg under the boot sole sticks up a little. Meanwhile, my most recent SS piece (the sixth scale Scout and Bike combo) fit onto the base fine, although since the base wasn't actually flat, the whole thing toppled over the moment I took a step back from it. And mine needed the use of a knife and some glue to make the bike actually fit together and stay together.

So I guess that is improved, yes. I realize my luck may just be bad of late, but man. Two straight pieces I couldn't even stand up without some modifications on my part seems ridiculous.

Examples don't necessarily include 6th scale but recently My Superman PF came flawless, Batgirl PF is amazing, Allied Cap PF, Batman Keaton amazing, Iron Patriot sucked but most IM pieces could be better in the 1/4th maquette department, New Doom PF looks solid, new Modern Thor, Lobo looks nice.

 

[starscream0]

Yea, I was going to say my last 4 PF's were Black Widow White Variant, Green Poison Ivy, Saruman and Batgirl and all were absolutely perfect. I never really did get a statue that was horrendous but I've seen some in the past that make you cringe. I think Sideshow is learning some lessons and at least the majority of their statues have improved quite a bit

 

[slynger]

In terms of QC, I haven't gotten a piece in a while. However, the Superman PF and the Allied Cap were amazing right out of the box. I think SS can pull this piece off quite well.

 

[furystorm]

I really hope you positive folks are right!

 

[slynger]

I really hope you positive folks are right!

I, obviously, have no idea how SS works, but if some of the same people that worked on the Mythos line are involved, it'll turn out great.

 

[dao2]

most of their SW ones are pretty good, the pink cody was pretty **** though :|

 

[Jagjaguwar]

I really hope you positive folks are right!

Agreed, and I'm not even getting this. Just like to see the company deliver like we know they're capable of

 

[El Mule]

Like others have said, I really don't consider this an easy paint job. It's not flat, it has shadows and highlighting and that can be tricky to pull off. There is a lot of detail on the figure. Just because it's grey/black/white doesn't mean that it's simple. There are grooves in the outfit, little details, decals etc.

The price is probably due to the fact that this is Star Wars. Honestly...people freaked out about the price of the Boba Fett PF, then freaked out about the Vader PF price. If this was a different license it may have been cheaper but it's not, it's Star Wars

I won't debate further on the argument, I showed the promo pics to a painter I had to work with recently, for some custom pieces, and he took a good laugh at the comments about it being "difficult"... I'll just quote Furystorm from the very beginning of this thread:

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

Not an issue btw, it just seems to me that this paint app argument has been thrown around to justify the pruchase at an higher price tag than what everybody expected, and as usual I think nobody should justify to others how they spend their money. If I wasn't so poor right now I would have bought it myself.

BTW, I agree that the Star Wars license seems pretty expensive compared to Marvel, I wonder if it's just a matter of bigger fanbase/more merchandise, or something that has to do with multiple approval stages and getting the actors' rights for likenesses and so on.

 

[dao2]

BTW, I agree that the Star Wars license seems pretty expensive compared to Marvel, I wonder if it's just a matter of bigger fanbase/more merchandise, or something that has to do with multiple approval stages and getting the actors' rights for likenesses and so on.

They don't have to get the rights for the actor's likeness or even their approval (though the studio would have to approve), no studio will allow an actor to opt out on likeness rights for merchandising with a contract since long ago. As a matter of fact Star Wars was the first movie to actually really do something like that and matter Also most of the stuff SS put's out in statue forum doesn't involve sculpting likenesses anyways...

 

[El Mule]

I think I've read somewhere that some SW actors managed to keep the rights on their likenesses from the second movie, or something like that? I'm pretty sure that Sigurney Weaver never allowed to use her face for merchandise until recently.
You're right that Sideshow doesn't seem to make many human characters, too bad because the Obi Mythos had vary good likenesses.

 

[dao2]

I think I've read somewhere that some SW actors managed to keep the rights on their likenesses from the second movie, or something like that? I'm pretty sure that Sigurney Weaver never allowed to use her face for merchandise until recently.
You're right that Sideshow doesn't seem to make many human characters, too bad because the Obi Mythos had vary good likenesses.

Alien was around the time, as mentioned it pretty much started with SW nowadays it's par for course ;p Carrier Fischer actually had some stuff to say about it.

 

[KingB]

I won't debate further on the argument, I showed the promo pics to a painter I had to work with recently, for some custom pieces, and he took a good laugh at the comments about it being "difficult"... I'll just quote Furystorm from the very beginning of this thread:



Not an issue btw, it just seems to me that this paint app argument has been thrown around to justify the pruchase at an higher price tag than what everybody expected, and as usual I think nobody should justify to others how they spend their money. If I wasn't so poor right now I would have bought it myself.

BTW, I agree that the Star Wars license seems pretty expensive compared to Marvel, I wonder if it's just a matter of bigger fanbase/more merchandise, or something that has to do with multiple approval stages and getting the actors' rights for likenesses and so on.

Not justification as I'm not even buying this piece. Lol. I'm glad your pro painter scoffs at such a simple paint job but as I said before the cost may not even be associated entirely on paint app or QC. I also said that we are both grabbing at straws here. Neither of us know exactly what's going on behind SS doors. They could be screwing us all which would make you happy or they could be trying to serve up a better product. I am optimistic of the latter. This is the last I'll comment on the topic.

 

[marker2037]

I think this looks pretty cool and the switchout options are wonderful. I have no room for it and it doesn't fit in my collection anyway, but it's very cool nonetheless.

Use a coupon in two months and it's $380 and that's right about where I see 1/5 lines. $350-385. A little cheaper would've been nice, but...it's Star Wars and Star Wars ain't cheap.

To compare, I'm pretty sure the new XM Boba Fett will be that company's most expensive piece ever. $750+USD retail is my guess. So it's not just Sideshow that prices get raised on SW.

 

[Aliaz]

I think this looks pretty cool and the switchout options are wonderful. I have no room for it and it doesn't fit in my collection anyway, but it's very cool nonetheless.

Agreed. I'm very happy that they are doing this line. Now if they could just get going with the 1/6th line too.

 

[Something Sexy]

They still doing the 1/6th line even though HT is killing it?

 

[Aliaz]

They still doing the 1/6th line even though HT is killing it?

HT will not be doing a RMQ line. SS will be releasing a 1/6th RMQ Vader and hopefully more.

 

[Something Sexy]

HT will not be doing a RMQ line. SS will be releasing a 1/6th RMQ Vader and hopefully more.

Ah, I thought you just meant in general. I could see them basing this release off whether or not they go through with the 1/6th line. I would have to imagine the profit margins are much larger on statues than figures.

 

[Aliaz]

Aha. I should have been more precise then, I figured since it was in this thread I didn't have to specify.

I think they will atleast release Vader in the 1/6th line regardless of how these statues sell.

 

[starscream0]

Aha. I should have been more precise then, I figured since it was in this thread I didn't have to specify.

I think they will atleast release Vader in the 1/6th line regardless of how these statues sell.

Yup, I believe you're right. In the video they said they would start with the 1/6 McQuarrie Vader and see how that goes...followed by Fett & Stormy if the fans react well to Vader

 

[Uncle Bingo]

Another piece that's got stairs. What is Sideshow's current fascination with pieces that have to be climbing or descending from something? These poses look ridiculous.