Speeder Bike & Scout PF

[PosterBoyKelly]

The ONLY thing I think should be done, more than even size, is the base could be a little bit more "woodsy", but it is a proto so who knows?! If not, I'll get some astro turf!

 

[SolidLiquidFox]

From reading this thread though, price appears to be a major issue and the bike is contributing to that.

People were floored when they saw this. After a day or so the economics kicked in. Possibly after speaking with their spouses.

The concern about the price is valid. However, if the ES is indeed closer to 1,000 pieces then dealers will have them discounted. So at around $680 it is certainly attainable. Also remember that folks around here are SW fans at heart. As much as I see "easy pass...Sideshow is crazy with that price" comments I also see "I got mine just in case...I got it approved by the wife" comments when is up for preorder.

 

[SolidLiquidFox]

This is way better then dropping a grand or 500 bucks on a Bust!

This is what I say. Everything is relative and people see value on something where others do not. Some people see ten 12" figures and they think it's worth the $800. Others see three regular PF's and see the value on their $800.

Collectors here were raving about Yoda 1:1 bust for $550. On and on talking about making a custom cane, I got so many flex pays to go, etc, etc. I am in a minority that thinks that the likeness was okay but not spot on. It is not the grail Yoda bust that I picture in my mind. Again, $550 bucks for that.

I see the Scout with Bike and I see an awesome piece. Large size and lots of stuff going on with it in terms of detail. I prefer it to the Yoda bust and that's how I put it into perspective when people say "you are crazy...blah blah that thing is not worth $800...blah blah...ABS plastic...blah blah". While some are buying $800 worth of 12" figures/busts and condemning Sideshow, others are making the hard choices to get Biker Scouts with Bikes...

 

[customizerwannabe]

One of the great things about SS is the 30 refund policy though. I think I've pretty much decided that not only do I have no where to put it, I can't afford it either.

I love the return policy, but I can only imagine(with horror) the cost of return shipping this beast!

 

[geto10]

I love the return policy, but I can only imagine(with horror) the cost of return shipping this beast!

But those costs are covered by SS, right?

 

[TOE]

I buy what I like and I keep what I like and so far .....Me like

 

[customizerwannabe]

But those costs are covered by SS, right?

No they are not. Only if it is damaged.

 

[tomandshell]

I am back in town after having missed all of the CIV coverage and I jumped out of my seat when I saw this announcement. I couldn't be happier with this news and I can't wait to order this piece--not sure where it's going, but I will find a place for something this cool.

Now I have a lot of threads to catch up on...

 

[Darth Loki]

I am back in town after having missed all of the CIV coverage and I jumped out of my seat when I saw this announcement. I couldn't be happier with this news and I can't wait to order this piece--not sure where it's going, but I will find a place for something this cool.

Now I have a lot of threads to catch up on...

Welcom back buddy. I was wondering where you were all weekend.

A lot of good news to come home to. Have you seen the new Clone Wars trailer

 

[tomandshell]

Welcom back buddy. I was wondering where you were all weekend.

A lot of good news to come home to. Have you seen the new Clone Wars trailer

Yes!

Honestly, it's a little overwhelming trying to catch up on all this. I have been away for most of the last two and a half weeks. I was able to be home to catch the Lost finale and then it was back on the road. Coming home to such a backlog of news, I'm not sure how long it will take to read all of the threads I have missed.



But without a doubt, the most important thing is the new Star Wars PF!

 

[Rook]

I just thought I'd share this photo I took at the Smithsonian Magic and Myth exhibit 9 years ago with the proto pic.

Looks pretty darned accurate to me.

Also, how do you guys know they didn't knock $150 off the price tag? Maybe they wanted to sell it for $950, but someone at Sideshow said something daft like, "Hey, I don't think that speeder bike is quite to scale." And some other dude said, "Hey, you're right. We'd better cut the price, then. Otherwise, it's back to the drawing table."

Furthermore, a biker scout without the bike is just a stormtrooper with tunnel vision and blaster strapped to his ankle.

 

[iansilv]

Ok fine alright. Dang, I am starting to feel like a member of the nerd patrol...

Here's what I want to know- Sideshow- are you going to adjust the scale of the piece? Or is it finished? I think the majority of people want it to be a little longer, and the ones who think it is ok would probably not care if it was a little longer. My wife is fine with its length. But she does not collect Star Wars stuff.

So Sideshow- please- let us nuclear-powered star wars collectors know- will you be adjusting the scale?

I am going to post this as a new thread and hopefully get a response.

 

[tomandshell]

Did we get any hints during the CIV coverage as to dimensions on this thing?

It's going to take me a long time to read back through the entire thread from the beginning...

 

[creature4000]

from the above pics... there's nothing wrong with the scale!

 

[SolidLiquidFox]

Not really. You do get a rough idea of how big it is from the production blog.

 

[LOTRFan]

Did we get any hints during the CIV coverage as to dimensions on this thing?

It's going to take me a long time to read back through the entire thread from the beginning...

About 30-33 inches in length.





*cues perfect segue for Tom's "That what she said picture*

 

[jason2885]

Did we get any hints during the CIV coverage as to dimensions on this thing?

It's going to take me a long time to read back through the entire thread from the beginning...

Tom
From what I understand it is like 34" long and $800 I would guess you already know that.

 

[tomandshell]

Tom
From what I understand it is like 34" long and $800 I would guess you already know that.

"That's what she said."​

 

[LOTRFan]

 

[Rook]

My wife is fine with its length. But she does not collect Star Wars stuff.

One's got nothin' ta do with the other, my son.