The Plastic Fett POLL

[tomandshell]

Fett!!! Fett!!! Fett!!!

 

[DarkArtist81]

Fett!!! Fett!!! Fett!!!

:chew :chew :chew :chew :chew

 

[MaulFan]

I wish I didn't have to cancel him

 

[Bonehead15]

I gotta admit I'm a bit disapointed about the plastic parts but I'm sure everything will turn out fine cause Fett still looks great.

The only real problem I have and I think a lot of other people have with this whole fiasco is the fact that SS didn't reveal this info until right before Fett started to ship. If SS had problems with the development of the piece, the least they could do is list an update on their site or in the newsletter. It's the timming of this that has upset people the most not the fact that they had to switch to plastic.

It's almost the same thing that happened with the GG Armor Obi-Wan statue. The company promised one thing but ended up selling something different. The difference here though is that at least Fett still looks amazing while that Obi-Wan looks like crap.

 

[customizerwannabe]

I cancelled before I even knew about the plastic. I may take a 200.00 crack at him on ebay.

 

[DouglasMcc]

I'm really not trying to be but when you read the same **** over and over that you know is just plain BS. It gets a tad old. There is no ground for really anyone to stand on and all of this is for not really.



Thank you Loki! This is what I've been saying all along. Irish if you don't buy this then I'd say you don't know as much as you say you know. I'm totally calling Bull **** on your post saying that you know this wasn't the case.



I'd be behind it if he had some Data. He doesn't so I'm calling BS.

I honestly believe he does as do some other folks for whatever reason.

Okay, I was originally going to stay out of this conversation. I have always felt that ALL Premium Formats are overpriced. I still own Vader and the new Dagobah Luke ... but that's because I found Vader for a 100 dollars below retail on Ebay and I traded for Luke. However, as someone here said in another thread, cost for a collectible does not correlated with price in the "real world." Milk, baby food, bread, etc. - those are essentials. People have to have them to survive so any gouging is harmful and wrong. We don't have to have a PF Vader or Fett. We choose to have them. Therefore, the price point is irrelevant. Its worth exactly what you are willing to pay.

However, I did notice something in this thread. And it's something I am noticing more often on SSF forums as of late. I was not trying to single out Josh above, its just the first example I came to that I could quote ... and, well, I know Josh is always looking for an excuse to post-pad so it killed 2 birds with one stone

But look how hateful and nasty some of you were towards Irish and the other people who complained about this. Why? To his credit, Irish remained civil the entire time. He had a valid complaint and felt like discussing it with people who share his love for collecting. He stuck up for his opinion, but never once condescended or got personal. And yet, numerous others who disagreed with him chose this negative approach. What right do you have to tell him his opinion doesn't matter? You label his concern BS just because you don't agree with him. That's just wrong in my book. Most of you guys are as picky as Irish. And, just tell me you won't get angry next time you have a concern that's important to you .. and people tell you to shut up ... come on now, say it once more with feeling (sorry Buffy comes on early morning on cable). And please, oh please, could we lay off the "I get so tired of reading blah blah ..." I get tired of reading this "Teaching Math to Elementary School Students" book. It's boring and I do feel like they are saying the same thing over and over. However, I HAVE to read it. My college class and my teaching renewal credits are based on getting a good grade. You don't have to read a single word in this thread. You have 100s of other choices on SSF forum. Its not like Irish was outside your house with a megaphone yelling as you tried to eat dinner. Someone said, "this is a Sideshow forum and if you don't like it, then don't let the door hit your azz on the way out." Well, I am going to reverse that sentiment. "This is meant to be a place where we discuss and debate Sideshow merchandise. If your mind is closed and all you want to hear is your own opinion, then don't let the door hit your azz on the way out of this thread ... or possibly the forum." Also, you might want to look into buying a dictating recorder.

 

[jason2885]

Ok folks lets calm down, theres nothing to worry about. Breath

This isnt the first time they have used plastic all of Vaders armor is plastic along with his helmet and it looks great. I dont think we have anything to be to worried about. Im sure everything will turn out fine and I really like the pics they posted of him online. I will be alot more happier with this piece in any condition that I will with the Neanderthal Clone Wars Obi-Wan GG is screwing us over with.

So in closing to all the Sideshow bashers on this lets wait until we have the piece in hand. It will still look awesome and you will not be able to tell once its under a glass case.

Anyway just my two cents on the matter.

EDIT: I originally posted this without reading the last few pages and all I can say is Mfoga is right on the money about this board lately, some people like to complain over the small stuff.

 

[Shai]

But look how hateful and nasty some of you were towards Irish

IRISH COULDNT CARE LESS ABOUT THOSE COMMENTS...HE GOES TO BED WITH HOT BABES. I CAN RELATE.

 

[kodiak8658]

I voted option three.

Again you realize Polystone is plastic too right?

Polystone is derived from special unsaturated resin. It uses special polymer composite technology. Plastic covers a large range of synthetic or semi synthetic products and depending on what is added, can improve performance.

Q: What is Polystone composed of?
A: Polystone is composed mainly of special unsaturated resin, MMA and natural mineral i.e. aluminum hydrate instead of plastics or synthetic marble. It is a high-grade solid surface material made with polymer composite technology.

Q: What is plastic?
The term "plastic" covers a range of synthetic or semi-synthetic polymerization products. They are composed of organic condensation or addition polymers and may (often) contain other substances to improve performance or economics. There are few natural polymers generally considered to be "plastics". Plastics can be formed into objects or films or fibers. Their name is derived from the fact that many are malleable, having the property of plasticity.

In that respect, you are correct. Both are different kinds of plastic. However, sand is just sand and water is just water. Add gravel and cement and you get concrete. The difference is what is added to create the final product.

Polystone has the look and feel of stone whereas molded and injected plastic can be made of the same composite as a Bic pen or a Barbie doll. As far as I can conclude, we are paying $200 more for an alike Medicom figure that is 7 inches taller and no different in quality or durability. Makes for a safe shipment anyways. To quote Frank Zappa, "All that we got here is American made. It's a little bit cheesey, but it's nicely displayed."

BTW, this item should be available for at least $100 less on the secondary market after all the disppointed folks cancel their orders. I bet the retailers are pissed, finding this out after their orders have been submitted for months now.

 

[kodiak8658]

Okay, I was originally going to stay out of this conversation. I have always felt that ALL Premium Formats are overpriced. I still own Vader and the new Dagobah Luke ... but that's because I found Vader for a 100 dollars below retail on Ebay and I traded for Luke. However, as someone here said in another thread, cost for a collectible does not correlated with price in the "real world." Milk, baby food, bread, etc. - those are essentials. People have to have them to survive so any gouging is harmful and wrong. We don't have to have a PF Vader or Fett. We choose to have them. Therefore, the price point is irrelevant. Its worth exactly what you are willing to pay.

However, I did notice something in this thread. And it's something I am noticing more often on SSF forums as of late. I was not trying to single out Josh above, its just the first example I came to that I could quote ... and, well, I know Josh is always looking for an excuse to post-pad so it killed 2 birds with one stone

But look how hateful and nasty some of you were towards Irish and the other people who complained about this. Why? To his credit, Irish remained civil the entire time. He had a valid complaint and felt like discussing it with people who share his love for collecting. He stuck up for his opinion, but never once condescended or got personal. And yet, numerous others who disagreed with him chose this negative approach. What right do you have to tell him his opinion doesn't matter? You label his concern BS just because you don't agree with him. That's just wrong in my book. Most of you guys are as picky as Irish. And, just tell me you won't get angry next time you have a concern that's important to you .. and people tell you to shut up ... come on now, say it once more with feeling (sorry Buffy comes on early morning on cable). And please, oh please, could we lay off the "I get so tired of reading blah blah ..." I get tired of reading this "Teaching Math to Elementary School Students" book. It's boring and I do feel like they are saying the same thing over and over. However, I HAVE to read it. My college class and my teaching renewal credits are based on getting a good grade. You don't have to read a single word in this thread. You have 100s of other choices on SSF forum. Its not like Irish was outside your house with a megaphone yelling as you tried to eat dinner. Someone said, "this is a Sideshow forum and if you don't like it, then don't let the door hit your azz on the way out." Well, I am going to reverse that sentiment. "This is meant to be a place where we discuss and debate Sideshow merchandise. If your mind is closed and all you want to hear is your own opinion, then don't let the door hit your azz on the way out of this thread ... or possibly the forum." Also, you might want to look into buying a dictating recorder.

I agree 100%. Nice post.

 

[Darth Fredius]

What's going on here ?
I voted No, I am sure everything will turn out fine and am not worried about it.
Why ?
1 - Does anybody forget the pictures ??

This BOBA FETT PF looks like the best Boba Fett ever made.
Ok it's not made of polystone, metal etc...
If it was made with metal and polystone it will be at least 600 or 700 $...

2 - this is not the first time a Premium Format has a lot of plastic parts.
The best exemple is GRIEVOUS. This PF looks awesome and is - for me - the best GRIEVOUS ever made. Nobody complains about the facts that the GRIEVOUS PF has a lots of plastic parts (almost every white part of his body) and GRIEVOUS was sold 450 $ !!!

3 - Polystone is a great material but Plastic is sometime the best way to have the best realistic look and more important the best way to have strong parts witch can't be made of polystone for technical reasons.

4 - there's plastic AND plastic. I'm sure Sieshow will use the best kind of plastic to obtain the best result and quality. We're talking about PREMIUM Format.
There's a lot of impatience about this Fett, Sideshow know that. They won't take the risk to break their customers and fan addicts faith with a crap Boba Fett PF.

Ok Sideshow have made a big mistake to reveal the fact that Boba Fett PF will be made in large part of Plastic only a few weeks before they ship it.
That's the main problem. Some people can think - they 're right ! - Sideshow could have anonce it long way before ! I agree. That's a bad communication plan.

Anyway, i just have to say too more things : take a look at the pictures and wait until you receive your Boba Fett PF and then make your opinion with the product in your hands.
Don't judge someting before you don't have see it in real.

I've got all the Sideshow Star Wars PF (except Han Rebel hero - I'm looking for it ! If someone can help me to catch it...) and I can't wait to have my Boba Fett Exclusive.

Come one guys ! I prefere a fantastic looking piece than a full polystone made of piece who sucks (no, no name : At..) or that will arrived broken in my home or with some parts of the armor whitch will fall apart or break in the future....

BOBA FETT PREMIUM FORMAT WILL BE AWESOME ! KEEP THE FAITH IN SIDESHOW !

 

[Blu-Vapor00725]

The inconsistency in materials bothers me, but having looked and admired the pictures I know this will be one beautiful statue, plastic or no plastic it is quite simply beautiful. Just hope its not fragile, and that its aror is sturdy enough for shipping.

 

[outlikealight]

Ok someone please explain something to me.

We have a PF Boba Fett that is 19" tall and everyone was very happy with, not they make a chage to something you ASSUMED was made of polystone, but nothing ever said that, now you find out they made it using plastic since the polystone they planned to use but never said they were using was to fragile and all hell breaks lose.

But you get a 11" plastic Boba Fett for $150 everyone cheers.

I swear this place seems to becoming very anti-sideshow lately , it seems everything they do is wrong. WTF is wrong with people, do you need to get laid, did Sideshow kill you dog, do you sand in your vagina? I just don't get the attitudes of a large % of the people here lately. I in no way a Sideshow cheerleader, I would never want to steal Joshs position here, but it has gone to far IMO. First people go crazy over Bubo , next we have the Chess table, then we have now they do the Maul PF order, then the fact that the exclusive is a probe driod, then the price of the Diorama. I swear almost every singe annoucement has been a big ordeal around here.

I guess what I am saying is I respect that people have their own opinions but you don't need to say it 100 times. If you dint like it say it and be done with it don't say your going to cancel 100 times before you do. What are trying do pad your post count, Its not going to help you catch Josh because he will just repsond to you every time.

So get over yourself, go get laid, get a new dog, clean the sand out your vagina, what ever it takes to make this end. If you can't let it end well I have a sugestion.


Don't let the door hit you in the azz on the way out!!!!!!

Sounds like a page taken right from Sideshow customer service . Everyone has a right to express their opinions. It is unfortunate that instead of a civil discussion you have to take things down this road. If people don't agree with you in your job do you vent in this way?

Out

 

[IrishJedi]

IRISH COULDNT CARE LESS ABOUT THOSE COMMENTS...HE GOES TO BED WITH HOT BABES. I CAN RELATE.

You got that right.

However, I would like to thank DouglasMcc for his thoughtful post and comments. That was much appreciated.

 

[Seretur]

I hope so many of you cancel that my WL reservation pays off, that's all.

It will be a wonderful piece, as all the materials appear to have been carefully chosen.

 

[Blu-Vapor00725]

A lot of people here are very angry. You guys got to chill out. Please dont attack me lol.
I really think this figure will turn out well.

 

[PosterBoyKelly]

If Fett was made out of Polystone I doubt he'd cost $600. Maybe $400, Vader was like $400 and had his armor, his leather and not to mention his electronics.

 

[user 1596]

I think its going to rock, I wish it was a polystone body, but like whats been said previously and I agree, it is still the best looking Boba Fett statue to date.

I just hope that:
A) The final piece delivered to us looks as good as the pics out now.
B) These changes make this a better PF like SS claims.

 

[IrishJedi]

If Fett was made out of Polystone I doubt he'd cost $600. Maybe $400, Vader was like $400 and had his armor, his leather and not to mention his electronics.

Actually, if Fett was made out of polystone he would be the same $325... which is the whole crux of my beef here.

 

[PosterBoyKelly]

I think its going to rock, I wish it was a polystone body, but like whats been said previously and I agree, it is still the best looking Boba Fett statue to date.

I just hope that:
A) The final piece delivered to us looks as good as the pics out now.
B) These changes make this a better PF like SS claims.

That's really not the problem to me. The problem to me is, is that they're not lowering the price, even though the production cost is decreasing drastically. I love the idea of using plastics, light weight, durable, CHEAPER! But we won't get those savings past onto us. That's what I think the big deal is.