SSC 1/6 ROTJ Emperor and Throne

[IrishJedi]

I think the price of the Throne would have been a good price for both it AND the Emperor figure together.

Sideshow is most definitely milking this license and squeezing blood from a stone with the prices now. So far, it hasn't really come back to haunt them. But a few more barebones figures at high-end prices...

 

[kl241]

 

[Anzik]

If their goal is to sell at Hot Toys prices then they not only have to rise to Hot Toys quality, but surpass it. I don't see that happening. SSC had a nice niche as an affordable high end collectible figure company, now they have moved out of that arena, and hopefully someone like Amok Time will raise their quality and slide into that spot.

 

[kl241]

If their goal is to sell at Hot Toys prices then they not only have to rise to Hot Toys quality, but surpass it. I don't see that happening. SSC had a nice niche as an affordable high end collectible figure company, now they have moved out of that arena, and hopefully someone like Amok Time will raise their quality and slide into that spot.

Oh man that had me in stitches.

 

[Customikey]

Oh man that had me in stitches.

Don't laugh too hard. I remember when Hot Toys' claim to fame was that awful knock-off "The Director" that looked just like George Lucas.

 

[JustinLuck]

At this point, any officer released other than Tarkin or Veers (who'll be a total fail without ATAT drivers or snowtroopers) will be a warehouse warmer.

Officers could be visually interesting display pieces IF Sideshow steps up their game to Hot Toys level. I purchased Piett to complement Vader. However, I was quickly disappointed and frustrated by the ill tailoring of the uniform and the misshapen hat. The tailoring of the uniform should look crisp with square shoulders. Piett's jacket always looks rounded and frumpy no matter how much futzing you put into it. Of course the Pro body underneath doesn't help matters.

 

[MaulFan]

I wonder what's going on with this figure, now the Ex. is back in stock.

 

[kl241]

Credit card declines.

 

[MaulFan]

It was listed as sold out though, I would think that means all orders have shipped, and even if a few were returned for some reason, I'd imagine those would be quick WL conversions, but not get him back in stock on the site. Very strange how back and forth this has been.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I wonder what's going on with this figure, now the Ex. is back in stock.

It is all going according to his plan.... sell out, then reestablish hope by appearing again for just a bit, then vanish.... raise hope again!

 

[OSCORP]

This line has gotta be on the decline. A few yrs ago there woulda been no hope of him being in stock like over and over.

 

[Shropt]

The throne is now giftcard eligible. Great time to buy it if you have a spare sitting around.

 

[OSCORP]

Welcome to about 2 weeks ago.

 

[FlyAndFight]

 

[Shropt]

Welcome to about 2 weeks ago.

2 weeks ago? Did they just immediately throw it up on GC when it was instock?

 

[EVILFACE]

Pretty much.

 

[FlyAndFight]

2 weeks ago? Did they just immediately throw it up on GC when it was instock?

I'm afraid so. It was very quickly moved into the GC list.

 

[ProgMatinee]

They probably know that keeping them in the warehouse is just asking for breakage issues.

 

[Lord Exor]

With all the rampant caviling taking place herein, I'm surprised Sideshow doesn't simply leave the license solely with Hasbro once again.

 

[pixletwin]

Yes. People here are being entirely too recalcitrant with all the rampant caviling taking place.