We GOT SARAH CONNOR! Official Thread.

[JustinLuck]

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Compared to Sarah in T1, yes. Complete overhaul.

It looks as though SSC may have to work on her neck a bit though, seems too small/diproportionate to her head in the preview pic...

I showed my girlfriend the pic and she thought it was a bobble head.

 

[Wor-Gar]

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I showed my girlfriend the pic and she thought it was a bobble head.

You took the words right out of my mouth!

 

[Khev]

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[Trevolver]

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Hey guys, I'll peek in to say hey again! This was my first project with Sideshow, and very challenging. Anthony's paint job made this sculpt look SO much better than it is. I love it when paint improves the work!

I honestly think the reason she was so hard is partly because finding high quality reference of Linda Hammilton is very difficult. the screen caps should have been enough, but for some reason, it wasn't. Man, I remember back to that week I started this and how stressful it was. It was sort of like a job interview, I mean...the pressure was on! heres my opportunity! Fortunately for me, the guys really liked the piece, and were happy to put this project to rest. I was THRILLED that they were happy.

the hair is sculpted by the way, to put that to rest. I like the comment about the bobble head! those female doll necks are SO thin.

and there is a funny trend starting where I'm sculpting wide jawed and full lipped women. I think that must have influenced the puffy lips on Padme.

thanks a lot for the comments guys, I'm really happy you like the piece! Sideshow really looks to have done some amazing paint and clothes fabrication on this one!

Trev

 

[Wor-Gar]

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Trev! The man! Thanks for checking in and sharing the scoop.

I would imagine Sarah really is a hard sculpt to capture just right -- without it looking too masculine or too soft. Looks like you got it right.

I really would love to have Padme, Angelina and Sarah all lined up together. In fact, one day I will.

As you can tell by this thread, we have all wanted Sarah for a long, long time. So stoked that it came from you.

Thanks! Can't wait for the next one!


And thanks for clarifying the "sculpted hair" issue. That picture sure looked like it might have real hair -- which would scare me.

 

[Andy Bergholtz]

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Andy, how often are more than one artist given a shot at sculpting the same figure? Or does everyone submit a sculpt and the best is picked? I never thought about how an artist was chosen to do a particular piece.

Actually it's kinda rare, usually only happens when the first artist's attempt isn't successful (usually the same artist will just continue to revise it until it's right, but sometimes that's not possible because of scheduling, etc). In this particular case, I think Oluf, Mat, and myself had simply given it our best and it just wastn't working (I know I revised & submitted at least twice). I'll probably get in trouble for saying this, LOL, but the figure was actually canned at one point because we just couldn't get it right (and the expense of having multiple sculpts done was a killer also)... But when Trevor took his attempt it was a home run... In a roundabout way, Trevor is resonsible for getting this figure back on the production schedule (please send any "thank you" gift baskets to Sideshow Collectibles, care of Andy Bergholtz.....).

 

[pjam]

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THANKS TREV!

 

[Batty]

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Great to hear from you, Trev. Sarah looks spot on. You're making a lot of fan really quick here.

 

[Wor-Gar]

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I'll probably get in trouble for saying this, LOL, but the figure was actually canned at one point because we just couldn't get it right (and the expense of having multiple sculpts done was a killer also)...

That is very frightening; how close we were to not having her...

But when Trevor took his attempt it was a home run... In a roundabout way, Trevor is resonsible for getting this figure back on the production schedule.

And yet another reason to love Trevor! Well done, Trev! You saved Sarah, and therefore...the world!

And thanks for sharing all that Andy. This kind of inside info is so cool. That's what I was hoping the whole Prod Blog was going to be. Any chance you can tell someone over there that we need more informative information from that blog?

 

[Batty]

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Actually it's kinda rare, usually only happens when the first artist's attempt isn't successful (usually the same artist will just continue to revise it until it's right, but sometimes that's not possible because of scheduling, etc). In this particular case, I think Oluf, Mat, and myself had simply given it our best and it just wastn't working (I know I revised & submitted at least twice). I'll probably get in trouble for saying this, LOL, but the figure was actually canned at one point because we just couldn't get it right (and the expense of having multiple sculpts done was a killer also)... But when Trevor took his attempt it was a home run... In a roundabout way, Trevor is resonsible for getting this figure back on the production schedule (please send any "thank you" gift baskets to Sideshow Collectibles, care of Andy Bergholtz.....).

Thanks, Andy. I really like hearing about this kind of stuff. So, how does SS decide which artist to use for each piece? Do you guys tell them what you're interested in, or do they come to you because they think you're the right person for the job? I hope you don't mind all the questions.

I agree with Wor-Gar about the production blog!



Would you take cash instead of a gift basket?

 

[Migwit]

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This sculpt is just breathtaking, IMO! I had hoped it would look good, but I never dreamed it would look THIS good! Can't wait to pose this bad girl with the T2 bad boys! :chew

And give us "the arm", please!!!

 

[occulum]

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In this particular case, I think Oluf, Mat, and myself had simply given it our best and it just wastn't working

how freakin hilarious is that. I can see it now.

"This new guy looks like he does good work"
"Heh heh, well ... umm .... throw him that Sarah Conner to take a shot at heh heh , she's been impossible for any of us to nail down. "

* sculpt arrives *

"Put Sarah back into production!!"

" .... ummm yeah .. Trevor MUH MAN! .. umm .. well not too bad. We have 10 more 'tests' we want you to try out, then we'll talk"








I hate to say this, but you know the factory is never going to mimic that beautiful paint-up

 

[Wor-Gar]

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I'd also like to say that I think its very noble (and cool) of Andy to take his time here to praise another artist (and "the new guy").

That's just good sportsmanship...my hat's off to you, Andy!

 

[EVILFACE]

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At least Linda Hamilton has aged better than others. Carrie Fisher, anyone?

No joke.

But didn't Fisher become a boozed up junkie? That is hard for the body to overcome.

 

[EVILFACE]

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And thanks for the great sculpt Trev!!!!!!!

 

[pjam]

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Anthony's paint job made this sculpt look SO much better than it is. I love it when paint improves the work!


thanks a lot for the comments guys, I'm really happy you like the piece! Sideshow really looks to have done some amazing paint and clothes fabrication on this one!

Trev

I doubt that Trev, the paint apps do look great and Anthony deserves all the credit for popping your sculpt but it seems you are far too modest bro...

Let's just hope SSC paint apps follows yours and Anthony's brilliant example during the production process and does Sarah right, she's far too important a character to a lot of us to do any less than she and all of us deserve...

Congrats and Cheers.

 

[JustinLuck]

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Andy, I would love to see your rendition. Maybe you can post it on your website???

 

[Darth Waller]

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thanks a lot for the comments guys, I'm really happy you like the piece! Sideshow really looks to have done some amazing paint and clothes fabrication on this one!

Awesome job on the sculpt, Trev! So far you're knocking them out of the park!

No how about working on the other two from my wishlist?

 

[Trevolver]

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Thanks for all the kudos guys! it really lifts one's spirits! I don't think many people get to have a job where the fruit of their labor is appreciated and enjoyed by people. (even scrutinized with such care!) that's special! I'm glad you like her!

" Well done, Trev! You saved Sarah, and therefore...the world!"

HAHAH! I like the saved the world part...if only Sarah knew how important it was to have a collectible doll made of her before the machine war could be ended....

Trev

 

[pjam]

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Thanks for all the kudos guys! it really lifts one's spirits! I don't think many people get to have a job where the fruit of their labor is appreciated and enjoyed by people. (even scrutinized with such care!) that's special! I'm glad you like her!

" Well done, Trev! You saved Sarah, and therefore...the world!"

HAHAH! I like the saved the world part...if only Sarah knew how important it was to have a collectible doll made of her before the machine war could be ended....

Trev

You saved my world, Trev!

Can't wait to see her full outfit and exclusive!

Btw, I know SSC doesn't have the T1 License but I WOULD KILL for a T1 Sarah, Reese and Terminator!!!