Sideshow to Distribute Tonner figures

[The Mike]

Newsletter:

Sideshow to distribute Tonner figures!
As one of the premiere manufacturers of large scale, articulated figures, the team at Sideshow Collectibles has always held the work of Tonner Doll Corporation in the utmost regard. Now we are incredibly thrilled to announce that these impressive designs will soon be available directly to our collectors, distributors, and retailers! We hope to create even more fans of the incredible costuming and superb detail of the Tonner figures through this exciting new distribution partnership. As always, keep a close eye on our weekly newsletter for all the updates and ordering opportunities, soon to come! [Tonner distribution - Coming Soon!]

 

[Batty]

Interesting. I've always been on the fence about their DC figures.

Are these the first DC figures SSC has distributed?

 

[Karma]

no argument, these are dolls!!

 

[dekadentdave]

Because Sideshow no longer manufactures their own 1:6 products.

 

[The Mike]

Only Supergirl and Wondy have been released although they have Batman and Superman up the pipe.

Their Harry Potter stuff is really interesting and I'm looking forward to seeing their pricepoint.

They have a banner for Spider-Man 3....I hope it looks better than what we saw before...

 

[The Mike]

Because Sideshow no longer manufactures their own 1:6 products.

Technically they are 1/4 scale....

 

[gambit]

I do not have any kids at home.

a big PASS

 

[Bonehead15]

Because Sideshow no longer manufactures their own 1:6 products.

These are approximately 1/4 scale.

You know... the scale Hot Toy$ doesn't make.

 

[dekadentdave]

These are approximately 1/4 scale.

You know... the scale Hot Toy$ doesn't make.

Thank God Almighty for that!

 

[Wor-Gar]

Sideshow is starting to look more and more like FAO Schwartz.

 

[dekadentdave]

Sideshow is starting to look more and more like FAO Schwartz.

Good one Wor-Gar!!!

 

[King Darkness]

Sideshow is starting to look more and more like FAO Schwartz.

 

[pjam]

May the Schwartz be with you!

 

[LOTRFan]

That Harry Potter always reminds me of:

 

[dekadentdave]

Is that Pam?

 

[Darklord Dave]

I was very hesitant about my first Tonner purchase and waited a long time on Supergirl, but HP stuff is decent (except the Quidditch ball set).

I doubt they'll carry anything but the licensed stuff, but it's certainly an appeal to a completely different market than they have been focused on previously.

And if dolls aren't your thing - no need to be a dek about it...

 

[Michael Crawford]

I don't understand the excessive love for the Tonner stuff. I just had a guest review last night of the Potter stuff, and even the reviewer was pointing out issues that seemed pretty big to me. In a market like statues or busts, the most critical factors are paint and sculpt. In a market like fashion 'dolls', it's largely hair and clothing. Collector's of high end stuff like Barbie and Madame Alexander give a pass to sculpt or articulation, because that's the style of the collectible - complaining that these don't look exactly like the character in terms of sculpt is sort of like complaining that a bust doesn't come with any accessories. But the Tonner stuff seems to fall short on the rooted hair and outfit, both of which really need to look fantastic in this market. And at 17", they aught to look down right exact. Still, they seem to sell, so they must be doing something right.

 

[metaphorge]

Still, they seem to sell, so they must be doing something right.

"Tonner" has become enough of a name to sell itself, much like "Barbie".

In any case, a big "meh" from me. If I wanted to buy things that were not 1:6 scale I have many other places to go first.

 

[tylerd]

That Harry Potter always reminds me of:

that's rachel dratch from snl. very funny. my brother loves the skit she does with will ferrel about 'the lovers'.

 

[tylerd]

And if dolls aren't your thing - no need to be a dek about it...

if dolls are your thing, chances are you're not a dek. unless your name is smithers.