Still a chance for a 1/6 Scale complete Fellowship???

[DinoDB1975]

Why would you sell all your figures just because they didn't release the ones you wanted? what about the ones you bought? Did you not want THEM? I understand the want for a complete line, i want it in every line i buy into, but at the same time i love every individual piece i buy and buy it for a reason.

I'll answer this as it seems it's directed towards me. I'm a huge LOTR fan and collector...just go on the Sideshow Weta and Sideshow registers on the LOTR forum to see how many pieces I have. That said, the LOTR figures (along with some Star Wars figures) were the first 1/6 figures I purchased...which was like a gateway drug to other 1/6 figures. I have since purchased a majority (all but two) of Sideshow's G.I. Joe line and a number of Hot toys figures. The main reason I sold my LOTR figures was space, but the fact that Sideshow "put on hold" / discontinued (or whatever euphemism you like) the LOTR line was a deciding factor as well.

 

[thenammagazine]

Really? Go look at the costume the figure is wearing and compare it to many of the items from SS in that scale. Outside of the Joe figures it could be one of their most. Getting the right material, detailing around the edges of the costume, etc. All these on top of the new headcast helped push things.

Come on you gotta go with the hole fanboy attack. When will you ladies get off that ride? Anyone who knows me here knows I'm far more honest and open about things with SS than anyone will actually take the time to realize.

You didn't read the post right. I said I'm hard pressed to see how much more elaborate Gandalf was than the others previously released.... aka THAN THE REST OF THE LOTR LINE. To back that up, in the post just prior I also said that it was arguably their best 12" line ever. Now Gandalf's noggin aside, I don't see him being necessarily more intricate than the other LOTR figures. And the head does not equate to a year's delay.

As for the fanboy thing, you know I'm the last to use it. But at this very time, it seems like that's the card you're playing. Sideshow dropped the ball here. It was their fumble for not keeping up the momentum in a line they already knew was struggling. That year gap just killed it. THAT is being open and honest about it.

 

[devilof76]

I have severe Sideshow apologist tendencies, and I can still see it.

 

[Gipetto0812]

I skimmed through here too and noticed someone said something along the lines of they will just buy other LOTR formats. I think that may be some of the problem right there. SS sees that they can just stop one format and start another w/o finishing either. It seems that not alot of ppl if anyone has said, "I'm just buying the 1/6 figures and that's it until they release more ." again I skimmed through here so maybe someone has said that. I'm strictly a 1/6-12" collector. I don't like collectibles that are stuck in one position

So me personally, won't ever buy any other LOTR line. I feel it's a waste b/c they'll probably stop the maquette line too. They get everyones hopes up thinking when they start a new line that it will be complete but it doesn't happen. And they know that ppl will buy into it so they still get there money while disappointing the fans and collectors.

I do agree that the clothing is very intricate but they should've known ahead of time or at least had some kind if idea that these will take time and how difficult it would be to find close materials.

Aragorn is perfect to me besides his jacket, legolas his britches and his belt, and those are the olny problems I have but still even so they were fantastic figures.

I wouldn't sell my LoTR figures for anything. I'd regret it right after. I see how much th exclusive go for on eBay when I payed half that when I first got them. So even if they don't finish the line, these guys aren't leaving me unless I'm dirt broke

 

[FlyAndFight]

A brief history of the 1/6th LOTR line from Sideshow:

The initial figure, Aragorn, arrived on the shores of 1/6th Middle Earth looking amazing when first shown. But then several months later, the production Aragorn started arriving at the homesteads of the collectors and trouble began brewing.

It was at this time that the Mouth of Sideshow, Josh, made his appearance in 1/6th Middle Earth...

The distinct differences in paint apps took many aback but considering it was the first in the line, slack was given to SS and all was well in 1/6th Middle Earth as anticipation of the next release grew.

Legolas was the next release and the Freaks noticed some definite differences between the prototype's head sculpt and the production sculpt. There were some grumblings regarding the skinny legs as well (blame the Buck for that) but for the most part, things continued well in 1/6th Middle Earth.

(It was during this time that the Darren Carnell custom Legolas headsculpt arrived from the East, making an appearance in 1/6th Middle Earth. Many viewed it as a gift from the Valar and 1/6th Middle Earth was at peace.)

Boromir followed and was actually the best of the lot released so far. Production paint apps were good and the detailing in the outfit and gear were outstanding. Faith in SS rose and like Sauron being chased out of Dol Guldor, 1/6th Middle Earth shone in glory of what the line could become. There was joy throughout the land and the pints of ale and Old Toby flowed endlessly at taverns such as "The Prancing Toy Fair" and "The Golden Comic Con"...

Then the "Faramir Fiasco" struck.

Not even the wise words from the Mouth of Sideshow could quell the unrest of the collectors. This was the time when torches and pitchforks were actually being collected for the assault against Sideshow.

The die-hard collectors _____ed and moaned but continued onward.

The casual collectors _____ed and moaned as well but boarded the elven ships and left for the "UnBuying Lands"...

The future of 1/6th Middle Earth lay in the balance. If Sideshow strays but a little...

Then came the high price tags (at the time) of the Frodo and Sam figures. At the time it just seemed unjust for these half-sized figures to cost MORE than the full-sized counter parts, particularly compared to those found in the Star Wars line. The few casual collectors that had remained loyal quickly headed South towards Harad or Hot Toys Land in the common speech, stating that if they were going to be paying such high prices, they at least should be getting full sized and well painted figures.

By the time the magnificient Gandalf figure was released, only the true Dunedain Die-hards remained. Sales were slow and Sideshow, blaming the few remaining collectors for their supposed lack of interest in the 1/6th line, left 1/6th Middle Earth in a puff of Mount GI Joe smoke.

A select few of the Dunedain Die-hards plodded on, coming up with their own custom figures in an attempt to complete the one collection to rule them all, the "Fellowship Nine". Gimli made an appearance. The remaining figures have not yet made an appearance in 1/6th Middle Earth. Hopefully one day...

There have been rumors heard, here and there, occasional whispers and rants, that Sideshow would make a return to 1/6th Middle Earth. But like raw pasta, those are rumors best left unconsumed, lest they make one sick...

 

[kl241]

The Fair Weather Freaks who sold their LOTR 1:6 will be kicking themselves when the Hobbit comes out.

 

[thenammagazine]

The Fair Weather Freaks who sold their LOTR 1:6 will be kicking themselves when the Hobbit comes out.

IF, and I mean IF, they do 12" figures from The Hobbit (which is doubtful at best), I highly doubt they'll revisit LOTR. They'll be far to busy thinking up the Faramir of that line and plotting how to segue that into polystone Hobbit collectibles.

 

[Gipetto0812]

FlyAndFlight, that was awesome! And now I actually know the whole history good job!

 

[The Josh]

You didn't read the post right. I said I'm hard pressed to see how much more elaborate Gandalf was than the others previously released.... aka THAN THE REST OF THE LOTR LINE. To back that up, in the post just prior I also said that it was arguably their best 12" line ever. Now Gandalf's noggin aside, I don't see him being necessarily more intricate than the other LOTR figures. And the head does not equate to a year's delay.

The only other one to me that matches is Boromir. Thats just me though. I know its been talked about how hard it was to get GTG just right. I think its one of their best for sure along with GI Joe.

As for the fanboy thing, you know I'm the last to use it. But at this very time, it seems like that's the card you're playing. Sideshow dropped the ball here. It was their fumble for not keeping up the momentum in a line they already knew was struggling. That year gap just killed it. THAT is being open and honest about it.

Thats not the card I'm playing at all. I've said already in here they made mistakes with this line but I don't think everything falls on them. If that makes me a fanboy then it does I guess. Thats not the case but you can't change that in some folks mind.

 

[kl241]

It was at this time that the Mouth of Sideshow, Josh, made his appearance in 1/6th Middle Earth...

 

[Deeznutz6]

The Fair Weather Freaks who sold their LOTR 1:6 will be kicking themselves when the Hobbit comes out.

I still have all mine and wont buy ____ from The Hobbit unless it has teh words letters G I M L I in it, in that order...

 

[The Josh]

Nah, I'm better looking than that.

 

[Gipetto0812]

I still have all mine and wont buy ____ from The Hobbit unless it has teh words letters G I M L I in it, in that order...

AGREED!!!!

 

[SwedishHeat]

Legolas was the next release and the Freaks noticed some definite differences between the prototype's head sculpt and the production sculpt.

I believe, just like Mace Windu, the license holder requested that the sculpt be changed.

Kinda funny how 98% of the time, Sideshow says the sculpt is too far along in the process to change, no matter how much backlash there is, but as soon as the person who's holding the $$$ says "Change it". . . haha, well, I'd just like to see Brock or Brant tell George Lucas that the sculpt is too far along.

 

[hoodonit00]

A brief history of the 1/6th LOTR line from Sideshow:

The initial figure, Aragorn, arrived on the shores of 1/6th Middle Earth looking amazing when first shown. But then several months later, the production Aragorn started arriving at the homesteads of the collectors and trouble began brewing.

It was at this time that the Mouth of Sideshow, Josh, made his appearance in 1/6th Middle Earth...

The distinct differences in paint apps took many aback but considering it was the first in the line, slack was given to SS and all was well in 1/6th Middle Earth as anticipation of the next release grew.

Legolas was the next release and the Freaks noticed some definite differences between the prototype's head sculpt and the production sculpt. There were some grumblings regarding the skinny legs as well (blame the Buck for that) but for the most part, things continued well in 1/6th Middle Earth.

(It was during this time that the Darren Carnell custom Legolas headsculpt arrived from the East, making an appearance in 1/6th Middle Earth. Many viewed it as a gift from the Valar and 1/6th Middle Earth was at peace.)

Boromir followed and was actually the best of the lot released so far. Production paint apps were good and the detailing in the outfit and gear were outstanding. Faith in SS rose and like Sauron being chased out of Dol Guldor, 1/6th Middle Earth shone in glory of what the line could become. There was joy throughout the land and the pints of ale and Old Toby flowed endlessly at taverns such as "The Prancing Toy Fair" and "The Golden Comic Con"...

Then the "Faramir Fiasco" struck.

Not even the wise words from the Mouth of Sideshow could quell the unrest of the collectors. This was the time when torches and pitchforks were actually being collected for the assault against Sideshow.

The die-hard collectors _____ed and moaned but continued onward.

The casual collectors _____ed and moaned as well but boarded the elven ships and left for the "UnBuying Lands"...

The future of 1/6th Middle Earth lay in the balance. If Sideshow strays but a little...

Then came the high price tags (at the time) of the Frodo and Sam figures. At the time it just seemed unjust for these half-sized figures to cost MORE than the full-sized counter parts, particularly compared to those found in the Star Wars line. The few casual collectors that had remained loyal quickly headed South towards Harad or Hot Toys Land in the common speech, stating that if they were going to be paying such high prices, they at least should be getting full sized and well painted figures.

By the time the magnificient Gandalf figure was released, only the true Dunedain Die-hards remained. Sales were slow and Sideshow, blaming the few remaining collectors for their supposed lack of interest in the 1/6th line, left 1/6th Middle Earth in a puff of Mount GI Joe smoke.

A select few of the Dunedain Die-hards plodded on, coming up with their own custom figures in an attempt to complete the one collection to rule them all, the "Fellowship Nine". Gimli made an appearance. The remaining figures have not yet made an appearance in 1/6th Middle Earth. Hopefully one day...

There have been rumors heard, here and there, occasional whispers and rants, that Sideshow would make a return to 1/6th Middle Earth. But like raw pasta, those are rumors best left unconsumed, lest they make one sick...

Excellent summary.

 

[DaveMac]

A brief history of the 1/6th LOTR line from Sideshow:

The initial figure, Aragorn, arrived on the shores of 1/6th Middle Earth looking amazing when first shown. But then several months later, the production Aragorn started arriving at the homesteads of the collectors and trouble began brewing.

It was at this time that the Mouth of Sideshow, Josh, made his appearance in 1/6th Middle Earth...

The distinct differences in paint apps took many aback but considering it was the first in the line, slack was given to SS and all was well in 1/6th Middle Earth as anticipation of the next release grew.

Legolas was the next release and the Freaks noticed some definite differences between the prototype's head sculpt and the production sculpt. There were some grumblings regarding the skinny legs as well (blame the Buck for that) but for the most part, things continued well in 1/6th Middle Earth.

(It was during this time that the Darren Carnell custom Legolas headsculpt arrived from the East, making an appearance in 1/6th Middle Earth. Many viewed it as a gift from the Valar and 1/6th Middle Earth was at peace.)

Boromir followed and was actually the best of the lot released so far. Production paint apps were good and the detailing in the outfit and gear were outstanding. Faith in SS rose and like Sauron being chased out of Dol Guldor, 1/6th Middle Earth shone in glory of what the line could become. There was joy throughout the land and the pints of ale and Old Toby flowed endlessly at taverns such as "The Prancing Toy Fair" and "The Golden Comic Con"...

Then the "Faramir Fiasco" struck.

Not even the wise words from the Mouth of Sideshow could quell the unrest of the collectors. This was the time when torches and pitchforks were actually being collected for the assault against Sideshow.

The die-hard collectors _____ed and moaned but continued onward.

The casual collectors _____ed and moaned as well but boarded the elven ships and left for the "UnBuying Lands"...

The future of 1/6th Middle Earth lay in the balance. If Sideshow strays but a little...

Then came the high price tags (at the time) of the Frodo and Sam figures. At the time it just seemed unjust for these half-sized figures to cost MORE than the full-sized counter parts, particularly compared to those found in the Star Wars line. The few casual collectors that had remained loyal quickly headed South towards Harad or Hot Toys Land in the common speech, stating that if they were going to be paying such high prices, they at least should be getting full sized and well painted figures.

By the time the magnificient Gandalf figure was released, only the true Dunedain Die-hards remained. Sales were slow and Sideshow, blaming the few remaining collectors for their supposed lack of interest in the 1/6th line, left 1/6th Middle Earth in a puff of Mount GI Joe smoke.

A select few of the Dunedain Die-hards plodded on, coming up with their own custom figures in an attempt to complete the one collection to rule them all, the "Fellowship Nine". Gimli made an appearance. The remaining figures have not yet made an appearance in 1/6th Middle Earth. Hopefully one day...

There have been rumors heard, here and there, occasional whispers and rants, that Sideshow would make a return to 1/6th Middle Earth. But like raw pasta, those are rumors best left unconsumed, lest they make one sick...

Quoted just because it's a damn fine summarising of events

 

[minivader]

seriously, macaroni gimli and kid drawings to show the fans are interested? SSC's handle on this line just get lamer and lamer. How about show us some prototype HS or weapons or something to demonstrate you actually cared about completing the fellowship?

 

[Darth Mangler]

A brief history of the 1/6th LOTR line from Sideshow:

The initial figure, Aragorn, arrived on the shores of 1/6th Middle Earth looking amazing when first shown. But then several months later, the production Aragorn started arriving at the homesteads of the collectors and trouble began brewing.

It was at this time that the Mouth of Sideshow, Josh, made his appearance in 1/6th Middle Earth...

The distinct differences in paint apps took many aback but considering it was the first in the line, slack was given to SS and all was well in 1/6th Middle Earth as anticipation of the next release grew.

Legolas was the next release and the Freaks noticed some definite differences between the prototype's head sculpt and the production sculpt. There were some grumblings regarding the skinny legs as well (blame the Buck for that) but for the most part, things continued well in 1/6th Middle Earth.

(It was during this time that the Darren Carnell custom Legolas headsculpt arrived from the East, making an appearance in 1/6th Middle Earth. Many viewed it as a gift from the Valar and 1/6th Middle Earth was at peace.)

Boromir followed and was actually the best of the lot released so far. Production paint apps were good and the detailing in the outfit and gear were outstanding. Faith in SS rose and like Sauron being chased out of Dol Guldor, 1/6th Middle Earth shone in glory of what the line could become. There was joy throughout the land and the pints of ale and Old Toby flowed endlessly at taverns such as "The Prancing Toy Fair" and "The Golden Comic Con"...

Then the "Faramir Fiasco" struck.

Not even the wise words from the Mouth of Sideshow could quell the unrest of the collectors. This was the time when torches and pitchforks were actually being collected for the assault against Sideshow.

The die-hard collectors _____ed and moaned but continued onward.

The casual collectors _____ed and moaned as well but boarded the elven ships and left for the "UnBuying Lands"...

The future of 1/6th Middle Earth lay in the balance. If Sideshow strays but a little...

Then came the high price tags (at the time) of the Frodo and Sam figures. At the time it just seemed unjust for these half-sized figures to cost MORE than the full-sized counter parts, particularly compared to those found in the Star Wars line. The few casual collectors that had remained loyal quickly headed South towards Harad or Hot Toys Land in the common speech, stating that if they were going to be paying such high prices, they at least should be getting full sized and well painted figures.

By the time the magnificient Gandalf figure was released, only the true Dunedain Die-hards remained. Sales were slow and Sideshow, blaming the few remaining collectors for their supposed lack of interest in the 1/6th line, left 1/6th Middle Earth in a puff of Mount GI Joe smoke.

A select few of the Dunedain Die-hards plodded on, coming up with their own custom figures in an attempt to complete the one collection to rule them all, the "Fellowship Nine". Gimli made an appearance. The remaining figures have not yet made an appearance in 1/6th Middle Earth. Hopefully one day...

There have been rumors heard, here and there, occasional whispers and rants, that Sideshow would make a return to 1/6th Middle Earth. But like raw pasta, those are rumors best left unconsumed, lest they make one sick...

Great summary. I have all the figures, and when Faramir arrived, I was like, what the H_LL. Sideshow has a big hand in the waning desire for these figures, as many of us did not know what to expect in production and prices continued to climb. I have since moved on to Hot Toys as well. I will not sell my LOTR 1/6 figures though. I hope the Fellowship will be completed, but Sideshows history tells a different tale.

 

[The Ween]

IF, and I mean IF, they do 12" figures from The Hobbit (which is doubtful at best), I highly doubt they'll revisit LOTR. They'll be far to busy thinking up the Faramir of that line and plotting how to segue that into polystone Hobbit collectibles.

If they can't make a Gimli because it's "too complicated" then there's no way they can make the twelve dwarfs from The Hobbit. If they do, then that excuse goes right out the window.

Despite that they have the body already, I'm betting they don't touch The Hobbit, at least in 1/6.

 

[Darkmatter]

i think one MAJOR observation that has been missed is the fact that the sideshow's PF and dio LOTR lines had taken a giant dump. they flooded the market with too many items in a short time, then wondered why nothing sold out.

i feel sideshow saw they couldn't sell those lines and decided to fore-go all LOTR products because they determined that the popularity was dying. why go through the trouble right? ss abandoned the collector in the 1/6 LOTR line. but trying to blame the collector is absolute hogwash and a slap to all of us still waiting to complete the 1/6 fellowship.