F For Fake Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 RSo SST is making another Red Sonja even though they just released an amazing PF last year and it's still in stock? Looks like a beautiful piece, but I wouldn't have thought there was that much demand for the character. A lot of people were very unhappy with the paint job on the first one (I liked it). But this new one is awesome. What was the big complaint with the first one? And was it a problem through the entire run, or just some specific statues? They didn't like the skin tone. I think all of them. Right, that's what I read as well. Even with that issue, heck maybe even BECAUSE of that issue, I'm really surprised that they're returning to that well so soon. At any rate, these all look amazing, but it's SDCC, so of course they do. What comes out of the factory may be another issue entirely. Unless it's an exclusive I just have to have (which isn't often anymore) I pretty much take a wait and see approach on SST's PF's anymore. (Except for the Daredevil which I went ahead and ordered blind, for which I'm being rewarded with multiple delays. Gotta love Sideshow!) The main problem isn't that the piece is bad as-is, just that it differs from the proto significantly in terms of how her skin was colored. Lots of of people still like it, and it was a good seller for Sideshow. The reason the issue was blown up was because, like this Red Sonja, the last one was the star of SDCC 2013 and the hype/expectations were sky high. Take all that out of the equation, and the piece as-is is still a very nice premium format. Agreed 100%, I think it's still a very nice piece. And I also understand why folks might have been disappointed in comparison with the proto pics (I vividly remember seeing the RS pics at the same time as the Hellboy PF pics, and just about crapping my pants). It was a drool-worthy proto. But for a mass-produced piece, I think the finished product is still very nice. I'll end up buying this one as well, I was just surprised to see them go back to RS so soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Maybe I'm lucky because I never viewed the prototype. I really like it. It is on my list to get. Just debating between the regular or ex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entalmighty1 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 anybody here collect Bowen Designs statues? Personally I think Bowens are the best I have several Bowens. They are cool. I prefer the Sideshow Premium series if I had to compare but Bowen was nice. Aren't they done now? I have a bunch of the Bowen mini-busts, but I wouldn't say I really collect them. I buy the ones I really like, especially since you can get a lot of them for under $50 a piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COI Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Maybe I'm lucky because I never viewed the prototype. I really like it. It is on my list to get. Just debating between the regular or ex. Go with the EX. I rarely care about exclusives all that much, but this is an exception. It adds a lot to the piece. Also, it's a good time to hunt one down, as there will be people trying to move theirs in the next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Maybe I'm lucky because I never viewed the prototype. I really like it. It is on my list to get. Just debating between the regular or ex. Go with the EX. I rarely care about exclusives all that much, but this is an exception. It adds a lot to the piece. Also, it's a good time to hunt one down, as there will be people trying to move theirs in the next few months. Good point. Thoughts on best place to buy? EBay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COI Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Maybe I'm lucky because I never viewed the prototype. I really like it. It is on my list to get. Just debating between the regular or ex. Go with the EX. I rarely care about exclusives all that much, but this is an exception. It adds a lot to the piece. Also, it's a good time to hunt one down, as there will be people trying to move theirs in the next few months. Good point. Thoughts on best place to buy? EBay? Ebay is the only place I personally look for sold out statues, but I know that people do business on the forums and facebook groups too, so that might work. I like Ebay because of the purchase protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Good point. I would be a bit nervous about getting a broken statue without protection..I've bought a few from eBay with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno McCoy Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 If you like Star Wars and you like Hot Toys, check out the SDCC images on Rebel Scum: http://www.rebelscum.com/2015-SDCC/Hot-Toys-Display-2015-San-Diego-Comic-Con-SDCC/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefs1313 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 If you like Star Wars and you like Hot Toys, check out the SDCC images on Rebel Scum: http://www.rebelscum.com/2015-SDCC/Hot-Toys-Display-2015-San-Diego-Comic-Con-SDCC/ The tie fighter looks huge, but really cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 http://www.mwctoys.com/sdcc2015/sdcc2015-sideshow.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno McCoy Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 http://www.mwctoys.com/sdcc2015/sdcc2015-sideshow.htm Some well done photos in there. Probably the best I've seen. Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Mike's site is still my favorite toy review site on the net. He's the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefs1313 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I really like some of the new Hot Toys Star Wars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davenport Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 http://www.mwctoys.com/sdcc2015/sdcc2015-sideshow.htm What is that necro-fantasy line of statues? Are they from some film or just original designs, or...? There seems to be quite a few figures in the line and I couldn't tell much from their placards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterOldMan Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 http://www.mwctoys.com/sdcc2015/sdcc2015-sideshow.htm What is that necro-fantasy line of statues? Are they from some film or just original designs, or...? There seems to be quite a few figures in the line and I couldn't tell much from their placards. I just checked some of the plaques and the figures come from some unknown to me series called Court of the Dead. Can not imagine that they would sell many premium format statues of an obscure series. http://courtofthedead.com/ http://www.sideshowtoy.com/brands/court-of-the-dead/?gclid=CLPap7rr0MYCFYlafgodNXsElA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COI Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 http://www.mwctoys.com/sdcc2015/sdcc2015-sideshow.htm What is that necro-fantasy line of statues? Are they from some film or just original designs, or...? There seems to be quite a few figures in the line and I couldn't tell much from their placards. Court of the Dead is an original creation by Sideshow. They're a line of original horror/fantasy statues that they're building a brand around with backstories for the characters, comics, art prints, and lots of other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COI Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I just checked some of the plaques and the figures come from some unknown to me series called Court of the Dead. Can not imagine that they would sell many premium format statues of an obscure series. They've done well selling original creations in the past. If the quality is there, people will buy them. Lots of people were on board and ready to commit to the entire line when they debuted at last year's SDCC, but the pieces are taking forever to come out. Still, if future releases come out like the prototypes, people will get back on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I just checked some of the plaques and the figures come from some unknown to me series called Court of the Dead. Can not imagine that they would sell many premium format statues of an obscure series. They've done well selling original creations in the past. If the quality is there, people will buy them. Lots of people were on board and ready to commit to the entire line when they debuted at last year's SDCC, but the pieces are taking forever to come out. Still, if future releases come out like the prototypes, people will get back on board. Yup, they look really nice. I've been debating picking up the Queen of the Dead piece for awhile now, but I only have so much display space and cash. Waiting to see if she maybe gets cheaper during Spooktacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthaiHERO Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I just checked some of the plaques and the figures come from some unknown to me series called Court of the Dead. Can not imagine that they would sell many premium format statues of an obscure series. They've done well selling original creations in the past. If the quality is there, people will buy them. Lots of people were on board and ready to commit to the entire line when they debuted at last year's SDCC, but the pieces are taking forever to come out. Still, if future releases come out like the prototypes, people will get back on board. Case in point, their dinosaur line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I like the COTD. Very unique. Just can't branch out at this point. Although I could see picking up a piec or two. Some I don't like at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
