Something Sexy
Super Freak
If I get some time I can try and track down which Q&A it was that they specifically said ToD Premium Format Figures.
The NEXT Indiana Jones 1/6 FIGURE.......?
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If I get some time I can try and track down which Q&A it was that they specifically said ToD Premium Format Figures.
Mad Old Lu
Super Freak
You're right. The Indy movies have a different appeal than say Star Wars or GI Joe. The Indy characters are interesting and appeal to all of us in very different ways than those other lines. Most of us here can appreciate and drool over the cool accessories or character and costume design for those fantasy-rich movies and toys. With Indy, the character designs are more grounded in reality and probably appeal to us in a more internal and personal manner. One may feel more personally attached to the Monkey Man than the Cairo Swordsman, but not because one's costume is cooler than the other, but because their personalities struck each of us differently. So it's a tricky choice for Sideshow to pick characters when they all affected us in a more fundamental way than just their design and gear. I see with Toht, Belloq and Henry they had to sweeten the deal with the exclusives and their swag. So yeah, they know those secondary characters are a tough sell all around.
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They specifically said TOD premium format figures in the SDCC video that talks about expanding the line into dioramas and replicas.
TOD Indy does have one thing going for it IMO, the hat. I always loved the way his hat fits him in TOD, a little larger and sitting lower towards his brow.
Hmm... different strokes I suppose.
I think the ToD is only version of the hat I would say is actually bad. And it's actually smaller, not larger than the RotLA stovepipe. Because of all the internal changes with material and blocking at HJ, I think they ended up with an inferior product.
Not a good look, imo.
Ranking the hats I'd go with:
KOTCS - love that Adventurebuilt
RotLA - The turn is so distinctive and gives it so much character
TLC
ToD
I see them doing Mola Ram (and i'm actually thinking they could include an interesting TOD exclusive). And I can see them doing a TOD (end of movie) Indy.
As far as KOTCS, the only figure I would probably buy to go with old Indy would be Spalko (better yet if she comes with an alien throne exclusive). I also see them possibly making a Mutt figure.
Other than that I think this line is circling the end even though i would get a TOD short Round, ROTLA Marion, ROTLA Sallah, LC Elsa, LC knight without hesitation. Unfortunately I may be in the minority here.
As far as KOTCS, the only figure I would probably buy to go with old Indy would be Spalko (better yet if she comes with an alien throne exclusive). I also see them possibly making a Mutt figure.
Other than that I think this line is circling the end even though i would get a TOD short Round, ROTLA Marion, ROTLA Sallah, LC Elsa, LC knight without hesitation. Unfortunately I may be in the minority here.
I can see Mola Ram, Spalko and ToD Indy -- one at least up to all 3 -- and that's it.
If Mola is offered soon, I'd say that's it. Line done.
I could see the Mola dio coming up and a Spalko being offered in 1/6 to go with Indy... but they have no one in LC beyond Henry, so there's no rule that says KOTCS Indy needs or will have a companion.
If Mola is offered soon, I'd say that's it. Line done.
I could see the Mola dio coming up and a Spalko being offered in 1/6 to go with Indy... but they have no one in LC beyond Henry, so there's no rule that says KOTCS Indy needs or will have a companion.
The fact that the grail tablet is coming with Henry Sr. is an indication to me that we won't see an LC Indy. And I can't imagine Sideshow making any other LC character. And if Sideshow says that Marion is not on the table, then making Spalko doesn't make sense to me. I'd rather see Marion first than any other female character.
I did go back and read some of the Q&As and in one, they talk about the PF poll. While Sallah wasn't included in the poll, Sideshow indicates that he would be looked at further down the line after other characters have been released. So who knows what they are planning. Sideshow tends to say one thing and then do something else.
The only outside chance that Spalko has -- and I agree its unlikely -- but her outfit does lend itself to 1/6th AND she may have been a "request" by LFL and far enough down the pipeline as to become a reality. Doubtful, yes... but let's just say I wouldn't be surprised.
Again, I'm thinking Mola is going to be the final figure. The Gandalf to the IJ line.
Again, I'm thinking Mola is going to be the final figure. The Gandalf to the IJ line.
Mad Old Lu
Super Freak
All this "end of the line" talk is depressing! 
Pre-ordering Indy last March is what got me started in this hobby. At that point I was ecstatic that someone was making a very high-end Jones action figure. I was planning on only getting that figure and call it a day. The fact that we have gotten six figures for the Indy line is all gravy to me. It's easy for me now that I am knee-deep in this hobby to want more more more. But if I take a step back, I see Indy is still my favorite figure and character. Since he is already here and done, ultimately I'm satisfied.
I do want this line to continue, but I realize it's not as deep a line as SW so I know the end is imminent. There are just so many characters in the Indy-verse.
What happened with the LOTR line is a travesty. I mean really! They were 3 figures away from finishing! When it comes down to it, the Indy movies aren't really ensembles (CS pushed it though)--Indy IS the central figure and we got him.
Pre-ordering Indy last March is what got me started in this hobby. At that point I was ecstatic that someone was making a very high-end Jones action figure. I was planning on only getting that figure and call it a day. The fact that we have gotten six figures for the Indy line is all gravy to me. It's easy for me now that I am knee-deep in this hobby to want more more more. But if I take a step back, I see Indy is still my favorite figure and character. Since he is already here and done, ultimately I'm satisfied.
I do want this line to continue, but I realize it's not as deep a line as SW so I know the end is imminent. There are just so many characters in the Indy-verse.
What happened with the LOTR line is a travesty. I mean really! They were 3 figures away from finishing! When it comes down to it, the Indy movies aren't really ensembles (CS pushed it though)--Indy IS the central figure and we got him.
"Six" got me thinking...
Thus far:
ROTLA
Indy
Belloq
Toht
Indy German Disguise
ToD
???
LC
Henry Jones, Sr.
KOTCS
Indy
Mola would complete the representation for each of the other sequels.
Layed out like this, German Indy really sticks out as an odd choice.
thenammagazine
Super Freak
Which is exactly why a good chunk of us were "WTF?!" about the choice.
FLOSI
Nerf Herder
I've pre-ordered and then cancelled him no less then four times.... I still have no clue as to why I would even want that figure. With hat attached=FAIL.
Something Sexy
Super Freak
Something Sexy
Super Freak
Keeeeeeeeep him.
Although unfortunately for my when I get mine he is probably gonna be boxed for a while, got no more room right now.
FLOSI
Nerf Herder
Gonna have to get another Detolf.... I have a Predator1 and one of my Indys on the same shelf right now. Bit of an odd combo.
Mad Old Lu
Super Freak
I would have tried to kitbash a German Indy so I'm glad to have him. But yeah, don't like the attached hat.
FLOSI
Nerf Herder
I might try to bash a LC German Indy tonight... I think I have most of what I need to get a start.
thenammagazine
Super Freak
You know what though? That combo would've been better than each respective franchise's last sequels.
FLOSI
Nerf Herder
You know what though? That combo would've been better than each respective franchise's last sequels.
Quite true.... My issue is this: I really only collect a.)Star Wars b.)Indy c.)Superheroes.... Though Predator is one of my all time favorites I had stayed away, which was easy since I've never even seen AVPs and had no real interest in Pred 2. Once the Original stuff came out I gave in over time and picked him up, so now he clashes with my other figures... I also have Snake-Eyes coming now, so two outliers...
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