The Plastic Fett POLL

[PosterBoyKelly]

I'm sure it will LOOK just as good. I'm really sure it will. BUT for the mark up, it's just the feeling you know it should be cheaper. You're paying polystone prices for plastic, that's a hard sell.

 

[DarkArtist81]

I'm sure it will LOOK just as good. I'm really sure it will. BUT for the mark up, it's just the feeling you know it should be cheaper. You're paying polystone prices for plastic, that's a hard sell.

I know what you mean.... Something about a heavy collectible that's tough and solid that makes you feel justified about spending the money. When you grab a Koto statue you feel like you got a lesser collectible, something that you wouldn't drop more than $100 on....

In that case I would hope he's not too light...

But I will still be happy in the end if it looks good. But I agree that something should have been done about this as far as cost is concerned, or at least something...

Still I will remain nuetral until I see it in person and have it on the shelf before I judge it fully..... I just want a really nice Boba statue, so that's all that matters to me.

 

[DetroitSportsFan]

What about having an inner and outer postage box with those white corners to provide a cavity between the outer and inner box. I think this is a better solution. Charge more for postage and keep the quality.

Yes sir, I'd rather pay a little more in shipping to get a better quality product than the other way around.

 

[Titan7170]

I just canceled it......it will be cheaper on the bay once the other 3500 other unsuspecting buyers who dont follow this board or statueforum find out its plastic its going to be like a slap in the face when they pick it up to mount it on the base......there will be plenty on ebay for $99.........just like the Code 3 Darth Vader Tie fighter they were $299 they couldnt get rid of them and they were $99 last year.

 

[The Josh]

This is exactly what the man is talking about. Thanks for proving his point.

Proved what? There's nothing wrong with what I said. I was not rude toward Doug. I used a word to describe an action that got the **** treatment but other than that.

Not a jab at you but a Jab at Sideshow. Why do you take it so personally?

Partly cause as an old timer we've become friends with them. However, It's not taking it personal per say just that some of the stuff said is utter bull hockey. If I think it is I'm gonna call someone on it.

How do you know for sure it isn't fact? Where are your numbers to prove otherwise? He can have an opinion just like you but you don't think that if he disagrees with you he should be able to voice it.

He can have an opinon but he's stating he knows for sure there's a difference.

SIDESHOW JUST WANTS YOUR MONEY JOSH, I DON'T UNDERSTAND YOUR NEED TO CONSTANTLY PROTECT THEM FROM NEGATIVE COMMENTS.

Yes, they want my money and I willingly give it to them. It's not negative comments as a while but maybe you need to go and read all the ones I've never said anything too. It's the BS of bait and switch, conspiracy theories, and other things are just as nasty as what some feel I do. Which IMO what I'm saying ain't that bad.

If you are happy with the product, then why not just be happy and leave others to their discontent? Why respond back and egg them on every 10 seconds?

I'm not egging them on. I'm just giving my 2 cents. Sorry that bugs anyone but why is it a big deal that I do.

 

[Matt S]

I had cancelled my order direct with Sideshow since the exclusive item wasn't worth getting and placed an order an order with a Sideshow account - he is letting me have a PF Fett for $285 or so, and even at that price, the materials used are causing me to rethink this order.

Why tells us about the change when Fett is 2-3 weeks from arriving?

Hell, if I want a plastic Fett, I will go buy one from Hasbro!

I just canceled it......it will be cheaper on the bay once the other 3500 other unsuspecting buyers who dont follow this board or statueforum find out its plastic its going to be like a slap in the face when they pick it up to mount it on the base......there will be plenty on ebay for $99.........just like the Code 3 Darth Vader Tie fighter they were $299 they couldnt get rid of them and they were $99 last year.

I hate to say it, but I think you are right. The moment people pick their box up and ask themselves, 'WTF?" They will know something is up then.


According to Sideshow's Site:

Product Type: Premium Format Figure
Product Size: 19" H (483mm)*
Est. Box Size: 22" H (559mm) x 14 W (356mm) x 11" D (279mm)*
Product Weight: 12.00 lbs (5.19 Kg) *


That is the same listed weight as the PF ObiWan - With the body being plastic, we'll see!

I just let my buddy know that has his orders direct, and he was saying 'Hell No....'

 

[Shai]

No THIS is a statue:

NOT IF ITS MADE OF PLASTIC....

 

[carbo-fation]

Hello wall........

 

[The Josh]

What about having an inner and outer postage box with those white corners to provide a cavity between the outer and inner box. I think this is a better solution. Charge more for postage and keep the quality.

There's more to it than just that. Sometimes even doing those things won't guarantee these will not have issues. This way the armor can make it intact.

 

[The Josh]

Hello wall........

Cause I stay strong to my 2 cents?

You don't like what I have to say. Put me on ignore.

 

[Bullseye]

There's more to it than just that. Sometimes even doing those things won't guarantee these will not have issues. This way the armor can make it intact.

But you see "You have no proof of this" as this is the first piece to be produced from this material in the PF line. They may very well arrive safe and sound but you can bet there will be returns. Its all part of this industry as SS like other companies depend on their sub-contractor delievery agents to provide safe delievery.

 

[El Roranous]

But you see "You have no proof of this" as this is the first piece to be produced from this material in the PF line. They may very well arrive safe and sound but you can bet there will be returns. Its all part of this industry as SS like other companies depend on their sub-contractor delievery agents to provide safe delievery.

Why even try Bulls?

 

[carbo-fation]

Hello wall........

Just to quote again!

 

[The Josh]

But you see "You have no proof of this" as this is the first piece to be produced from this material in the PF line. They may very well arrive safe and sound but you can bet there will be returns. Its all part of this industry as SS like other companies depend on their sub-contractor delievery agents to provide safe delievery.

You're right I don't have proof. I'm just hypothisizing here based on the information given.

Why even try Bulls?

Ya don't like me or what I have to say. Put me on ignore. Same goes for you Carbo.

 

[El Roranous]

You're right I don't have proof. I'm just hypothisizing here based on the information given.



Ya don't like me or what I have to say. Put me on ignore. Same goes for you Carbo.

It isn't that I don't like you Josh. It's that you refuse to see how hypocritical you are and how condescending you are to other posters on this forum.

 

[carbo-fation]

It's that you refuse to see how hypocritical you are and how condescending you are to other posters on this forum.

QFT....

 

[Anakin]

,.,,,..i want to see the product first,.. if it's solid and looks good i really don't care what is made of,..... is not like i will be touching this piece all the time to feel it's weight,..,,,, i go to the gym for that,....

 

[vespagirl]

Wow, 24 hours later and this debate is still carrying on.

I chatted up a friend last night about this issue and we both agree personally that we'll wait and see the end result because of the complexity of this particular piece. If Lord of Darkness ends up in the same medium, I'll be really upset and like others, I hope this isn't a new trend. But we're still stoked about this piece because the pics look awesome, and hopefully I won't accidentally launch what feels like an empty box when I pick it up because I'm used to lifting something substantial and heavy. If SS didn't reveal the detail about the plastic, I would feel exceedingly duped as a collector and I would take extreme issue with the statement about premium format does not guarantee polystone.

Regarding the general tone on the subject and the anti-SS sentiment, I feel that way about the comments posted on Sideshow's page. It wears on me personally to read comments that all sound like, "Looks great, but we want XYZ!" and "What about this, that and the next thing? Where's my blammety blah? What? No blankety blank? C'MON SS!" I read and post here for a few reasons - keep up on the news I may have overlooked on SSC, new items of interest from non-SSC companies, and being in a forum with good-humored, good-natured, like-minded people. Like any group with more than one person, things get snappish but so what. I can move along and get on with my day. I'm glad to see some people still excited about the piece. I respect others' decisions to cancel their orders and state their opinions. And as a mouthy outspoken person, I like the idea of respectful voicing of concern to SSC whether it's my personal concern or not.

 

[kierbaudy]

Even if Vader had some plastic parts, at least the body was heavy and it was thoughtfully done. If Fett's entire body was plastic, forget it, it will not compare. Whether polystone is like plastic or not doesn't seem relevant because the end products are not the same. This is simplistic, but seems obvious. Give me polystone any day. I had hopes with the iron man which had the nice metal look to the polystone, so it can be done...

Yes, we are not getting what we want. This whole thing is to help put the brakes on cost cutting measures that hurt our collecting hobby. Sideshow is a great company, otherwise I wouldn't be spending a ton of money on their stuff. I don't like this development and hope it ends here. If they wanted to save us shipping money, I would have preferred a lighter Jabba throne.

 

[Brent72]

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.

Exactly! Any time there's a concern about a product that we're paying good money for, the "apologists" or "members of the PR department" come out and try to say those concerns aren't warranted. Sorry, but Sideshow isn't perfect and when they screw up they need to be called on it plain and simple. This is one of those times.