SCUM AND VILLAINY LINE ANNOUNCED!

[pixletwin]

woo hoo http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?page_id=1665&source=070606news

[EVILFACE]

It was a sure tale that Greedo would be first to go with Han.

[King Darkness]

Very cool!! Cant wait to see the first one!

[hairlesswookiee]

good news, but im sticking with the Jedi and Sith lines only. got me spread too thin as it is.

[Batty]

It's interesting to see Jabba pictured.

[carbo-fation]

It's interesting to see Jabba pictured.

Yes! Wonder how they'll pull him off?

[EVILFACE]

They could use a rubber type of fabric.

[Darth Loki]

It's interesting to see Jabba pictured.

Same thing I was thinking. Maybe he'll be 12" long (insert tasteless joke here) :lol

[wookilar8]

They could use a rubber type of fabric.
Cool! An inflatable Jabba.:lol

[Darth Loki]

It was a sure tale that Greedo would be first to go with Han.

I imagine this is all but a given. Great way to kick it off though.

[Batty]

Cool! An inflatable Jabba.:lol
Can I get an inflatable Slave Leia instead? :lol

[pjam]

I'm hoping Jabba will be first, Greedo is just not a big enough character to announce as first in this line for SDCC plus Jabba's pic is bigger and first...

[pixletwin]

lets begin the chant:
ME JABBA NO BATHA
ME JABBA NO BATHA
ME JABBA NO BATHA
ME JABBA NO BATHA
ME JABBA NO BATHA

:rolleyes:

[Wor-Gar]

I can't imagine they'd actually do Jabba...but I'd be stoked if that was the case.

I'm expecting, and quite happy with, GREEDO, the first Bounty Hunter thug to grace the Star Wars universe in that wretched hive of...

[Darth Rage]

It was a sure tale that Greedo would be first to go with Han.

With exclusive "Han shot first" T-shirt with a big blaster hole in front.

[Seaward]

Now that I am excited about getting figures without robes, I bet the first figure will be Garindin, the snoop who sells out Luke and Ben to the empire in ANH. :lol

[hairlesswookiee]

Now that I am excited about getting figures without robes, I bet the first figure will be Garindin, the snoop who sells out Luke and Ben to the empire in ANH. :lol

lol.... sideshow must've gotten a great deal on the robe manufacturer and had to buy in BULK.

[pjam]

I can't imagine they'd actually do Jabba...but I'd be stoked if that was the case.

I'm expecting, and quite happy with, GREEDO, the first Bounty Hunter thug to grace the Star Wars universe in that wretched hive of...

Probably just wishful thinking, all new body, etc. but if they can do the Creature from the Black Lagoon I'm convinced they could pull it off.

[pixletwin]

I want Jabba. But if it aint Jabba I would like Greedo.

[Unique Soul]

Would a Tusken Raider fit under this line? I want one of those very much.

edit: spelling

[tomandshell]

I think that a Tusken Raider would fit into this category. But Greedo is going to be first.

[PosterBoyKelly]

I'm hoping for a Bib Fortuna! Maybe that's the trick with showing Jabba, he is Jabbas pawn.

[Sachiel]

It's Elan Sleazebaggano (http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/elansleazebaggano/).

[Khev]

For the first time ever in 12" format Sideshow proudly presents...Jabba the Hutt:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/78/FordandMulholland.jpg

[pjam]

I think that a Tusken Raider would fit into this category. But Greedo is going to be first.

Do you know that for sure, Tom? I know it's most likely...

[tomandshell]

Do you know that for sure, Tom? I know it's most likely...

I don't know it for sure, but I can feel it in my spleen...

[TheObsoleteMan]

I think that a Tusken Raider would fit into this category. But Greedo is going to be first.Greedo's a snoozer. Bring on the Sandpeople!

[Collector Freak]

It's Greedo, obviously.

[anakin1138]

It's Jabba... It will cost more than a normal 12" figure but it will sell out at lightspeed...

[Wor-Gar]

So far, all lines announced have had their first characters picture in the preview page (Maul for "Sith", Han for "HOTR")... so its GREEDO if history serves.

Come on, what's wrong with Greedo? He was cool. The whole debacle with "who shot first" is now legendary but I think may have hurt poor Greedo's villain status. When I was a kid I could recite Greedo's dialogue un-interpreted...how geeky is that? He was a nasty critter who was just about to kill Han -- that's why Han shot first. Anyway, for me, he's still one of the best bit-villains in SW.

You have to remember, at one time, hearing that strange alien language and reading the corresponding subtitles was a wild new thing.

[Batty]

I'm diggin' Greedo. Now, what's the exclusive...I mean inclusive?

[Khev]

I'm diggin' Greedo. Now, what's the exclusive...I mean inclusive?
Maybe a chair accessory pack?

[TheObsoleteMan]

I'm diggin' Greedo. Now, what's the exclusive...I mean inclusive?Massive chest wound?

[Seaward]

I like the massive chest wound idea, but would it be the actor or actress who played Greedo?

[LordAzrael]

I'll go with Greedo for the first figure - it would also balance up the original trilogy vs new trilogy numbers as well.

As for Jabba - I almost figure he'll be a statue type figure if at all - apart from the arms there's not much posable but maybe we'll get movable eyes or something.

[EVILFACE]

Yea, I think a exclusive for Greedo is going to be a stretch. I don't see a inclusive for him.

[Batty]

Yea, I think a exclusive for Greedo is going to be a stretch. I don't see a inclusive for him.
Actually, now that I think of it, I don't think there will be an inclusive. Inclusives are for figures a lot of people will want. I expect to see a set edition size with some kind of exclusive. Even if it doesn't really have much to do with him. Like Kit and the droid head.

[The Josh]

I'll be getting a couple of these from this line but will concetrate on Jedi and Sith figures.

[sebcanadaceo]

Looks like the first figure will be "Greedo". I was personally hoping it would be "Jango Fett" seeing as the Premium line is getting "Boba Fett" next.

:emperor

[pjam]

Why is Jabba pictured in the NL thumbnail and then why does he appear first and foremost in the preview page, I don't get it, why tease us like that?

[Deak Starkiller]

I like the massive chest wound idea, but would it be the actor or actress who played Greedo?

I like the chest wound idea too, maybe a glass from the Cantina? This will be a tough one.

[Batty]

I like the chest wound idea too, maybe a glass from the Cantina? This will be a tough one.
Maybe a few coins for the mess.

[Deak Starkiller]

Yeah, he was sorry about the mess. :lol

[Darth Madden]

Maybe a few coins for the mess.

That would be about it... I doubt they would/could do a chest wound.

[Wor-Gar]

Greedo exclusive -- glass of blue "milk".

[JustinLuck]

I am definitely not interested in any chest wound.

[JustinLuck]

Greedo exclusive -- glass of blue "milk".

That should be reserved for Aunt Beru!

[Unique Soul]

Greedo's a snoozer. Bring on the Sandpeople!

:duff Here Here

[LordAzrael]

That should be reserved for Aunt Beru!

The exclusive item for Beru has to be the thermal detonator from the Fan-Flick "Troops"

[Wor-Gar]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/Wor-Gar/thinkingofgreedo.jpg

[bluesparrow]

Well, I'm happy, except now I'm annoyed I changed my avatar!

[rainman]

This was a great newsletter! I can't wait until San Diego now. I was excited over this announcement but then I started thinking, who will they make? Once I thought about character possibilities, I don't think this will be a big line for me. Bring on more Jedi, Sith and troopers. I think a lot of people will though because this will be the alien line for Star Wars and a lot of people dig aliens. It will kick ass though whenver they decide to release Boba and Jango.

[TCM Hitchhiker]

PLEASE be Greedo!

[Deak Starkiller]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/Wor-Gar/thinkingofgreedo.jpg

You are correct sir.
http://images.usatoday.com/life/_photos/2005/01/24/inside-carson-carnak.jpg

[Wor-Gar]

Greedo! Greedo! Greedo!


It seems to be working in other threads... :D

[Deak Starkiller]

Without a doubt.

[Jango56031]

PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! JABBA!

Ther is no bigger, badder, cooler gangster in the universe.

Would be a huge way to kick off the line.

C'mon Sideshow! Force me to get a second job.

[Darklord Dave]

Okay, say they did a Jabba - what would you all feel is a fair price point?

[Alice Adrenochrome]

I think that a Tusken Raider would fit into this category. But Greedo is going to be first.
I'm not sure that Tusken Raiders fit in the "Scum and Villainy" line. They may be hostile, but they seam more like natives 'defending their turf' to me. Going about their own business. Besides that, I doubt you'd ever see a Tusken in Mos Eisley, unless he was called Jedi master Hett. But then again, Hett is not a real Tusken Raider.

[EVILFACE]

Okay, say they did a Jabba - what would you all feel is a fair price point?

$125 if he is to scale and come with his highrise.

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Okay, say they did a Jabba - what would you all feel is a fair price point? I don't know. $70, perhaps $80? As long as the SSC 12" figures don't hit the Hot Toys or Medicom price range, it's fine with me. Besides the fantastic quality SSC delivers (hurray for the sculptors, tailors, and graphic arts team, they should be aware that the attractive price of their 12" figures is one of their great advantages. As is the limited production run of their figures, IMO. All of that really makes those SSC 12" figures really special. Hopefully, it stays that way. The introduction of inclusive ordering, the Sith Probe Droid expansion pack, and the fact that the ES for the inclusive Maul are not released, makes me belive that they are - learning - from Hasbro... That worries me. A bit. Sorry for going 'off topic'.

[Darklord Dave]

I don't mean to pick on anyone, but...

$70? So $5 more than their highest price figure that uses a standard body?

$125? But only if it includes his throne?

See that's why I don't think they'll do Jabba. I'd expect that even if he's just a vinyl, that the slug by himself would be $150-175. If he has any fancy accessories or the throne It'd be twice that.

So bring on Greedo!

[EVILFACE]

Mine was just off the top of my head. It depends on how big he is to be in scale. I would bump it up to 175 if he rocks the house. I'm pretty sure he would have a much smaller edition size as well.

[Agent0028]

I think Jabba would be above the 100 dollar mark just for the figure himself since it would be a ground up figure. Just like Yoda will have to be a higher peice due to the need for a new body.

[tomandshell]

I'm just not expecting a 12" scale Jabba anytime soon. They need to take the next step into armored figures before getting into completely new body types.

[PosterBoyKelly]

I dunno, greedo is so....ho-hum. Oh boy, look a green jerk who gets blasted in public. I just couldn't do it. I'm pumped for thisline, but thisis like such a let down after Maul if it is Greedo, IMO. That's just me, I've always hated him. Couldn't even be cool enough to shoot first.

[Agent0028]

It just occured to me...as we all know that Jabba wanted Han alive. After all Boba said, "He's no good to me dead." And its unlikely Jabba rescinds a dead or alive bounty for just an alive one three years later. So not just does it suck that Greedo now shoots first, but it makes no sense either. I have no doubt most people already figured this out, but apparently I'm a little slow on the draw and I'm just so proud of myself for finally figuring this out that I just had to post it! :lol

[rainman]

I dunno, greedo is so....ho-hum. Oh boy, look a green jerk who gets blasted in public. I just couldn't do it. I'm pumped for thisline, but thisis like such a let down after Maul if it is Greedo, IMO.

I concur.:emperor

[Buttmunch]

Since we all assume it would be Greedo is it really going to be him? What if we got a 12" ESB Boba Fett? Apparently the 1:1 busts are not affecting the 12"ers (Greedo still = Good choice), but since Boba is so popular, do you think he could stand as a 12" as well? I know it seems unlikely for them to make two Bobas at once, but I guess anything is possible. While Greedo seems perfect he really isn't. He had about 1 minute of screen time yet he is well known and popular (sounds kinda like Boba too huh?). I think Sideshow might just through us for a loop and do somebody different like Dengar or Bossk or any other Bounty Hunter that isn't a droid or part droid. Either way I'll be happy with just about anyone that could fit under this title.

[Customikey]

Jabba with articulated arms, mouth, tongue and tail. Pipe and bowl with froggies and a big ass throne....$300 easy. And I'd pay it. Oh yes, I would pay it.

And we're not talking a whole new body type. That's like saying the Invader from TZ is a body type, implying it would ever be used for anything else, which it wouldn't. Hollow vinyl is the way to go. Rotocast him!

[LordAzrael]

Jabba with articulated arms, mouth, tongue and tail. Pipe and bowl with froggies and a big ass throne....$300 easy. And I'd pay it. Oh yes, I would pay it.


for $300 I'd want the sail barge as well.

[Darklord Dave]

$300 is less than most PFs. Considering Jabba is the size of a PF I don't think that would be unreasonable.

[GSRJedi]

I couldn't see a 1/6th Jabba being less than $150. It would probably depend on materials used and if it had articulation, or was flexible, or was just a statue. I'd like to be able to move the tail, arms and tongue at least. I could see myself paying up to $250, beyond that I'd have to think (who am I kidding, I'd probably still buy it). The Illusive Concepts Jabba is supposedly 1/6 and is 12" tall and 24" long, and I've seen it in person and it is massive. I'd love to see a Sideshow 1/6 Jabba. As for the 1st S&V figure, it'll probably be Greedo, but I'd love to see a Jango Fett. I'm guessing Greedo won't have an inclusive edition.

[bluesparrow]

I wouldn't be interested in a Jabba no matter the price...where'd I put him?!

[dunedain]

Jabba would be cool and to complete him a slave Leia and frozen han solo:monkey5

[PosterBoyKelly]

It just occured to me...as we all know that Jabba wanted Han alive. After all Boba said, "He's no good to me dead." And its unlikely Jabba rescinds a dead or alive bounty for just an alive one three years later. So not just does it suck that Greedo now shoots first, but it makes no sense either. I have no doubt most people already figured this out, but apparently I'm a little slow on the draw and I'm just so proud of myself for finally figuring this out that I just had to post it! :lol


It would make sense to me...because Greedo is a chump! He'd screw the whole deal up. Sorry for the hate, but I do, and I let it consume me.

[DarthRamuk]

For the S & V line, I would love to see SSC do the bounty hunters, all of the scumbags at Jabba's palace and the seedy characters at the Cantina! :monkey5