PF Buffy hair fix?

[Gruff Old Bear]

A while back SS said there would be a tweak to PF Buffy's hair flip. Does this look like it's been done? Anybody at SDCC have a look at the PF Buffy?

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i24/Gruff_Old_Bear/BBoard%20Pix/buffy.jpg

[ffl1940]

A while back SS said there would be a tweak to PF Buffy's hair flip. Does this look like it's been done? Anybody at SDCC have a look at the PF Buffy?

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i24/Gruff_Old_Bear/BBoard%20Pix/buffy.jpg


I read in another part of the forum that someone saw it and said it looked like the tweaking had been done.

[Bullseye]

Any better shots of this?

[TheObsoleteMan]

Here's a pic from rebelscum

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/fedexpope/IMG_0130.jpg

Damn, Buffy looks depressed.

[Mookeylama]

they REALLY shoulda used synthetic hair on this PF. if i got it, i'd pry her hair off and scalp some doll head lol.

[Josette]

Going to have to agree with that....the synthetic hair would've worked a lot better.

[SergeiEsenin]

I'm very disappointed in this compared to the prototype. The hair is so much less detailed, and the cleavage is no longer..."cleaved" properly. It looks like one big "uniboob" with a slight crease down the middle instead of two breasts. These are not good changes...

[buffy-collector]

ew.im glad I did not waste my money now.
Her hair is flat and worse and the boobs,what did they do.
And she looks so sad.Poor buffy

[darth dypshyt]

Yep, I would have rathered they not do the changes....That "hair fix" is just wrong, looks like she just got out of a mud bath....and as for the "missing cleavage".:confused: ...That was the MAIN SELLING POINT for me!!!:lol

I am going to cancel my order immediately....They ruined it totally.

[BDboystoys]

Its comes into the neck alot still and still doesnt sit naturally. I hoped the 'tweak' would mean a fuller and more natural style, not just making the flips hang down.
Her assets arent as obvious unfortunately, but as a whole I really like the piece.
Still glad I have my excl on order. She and spike will look amazing in a well lit display

[olvidadero]

For me, the hair is not the main problem, it is the "uniboob" as someone called it , there's not a better word to describe it so I'll keep using it :lol :lol :lol I might consider cancelling my pre-order but I got it from redplanettoys and they do not do refunds...so.... anyway I would probably end up getting her. The face sculpt which is usually what concerns methe most on final products remains untouched in its perfection :o

[dr2red]

I did flexpay and the first payment has been made, now
after seeing the hair change I don't think she looks very
good. Flat and unattractive hair. Not sure how I can
cancel her now one payment has been made. Willing
to cover the fee involved but I don't want Buffy now
they have ruined her.

[creecher]

Don't jump the gun just yet. Have they updated the pics on the site? It could all be a trick of the light, or even the proto, till the production version ships out. I'd wait for all the Con mayhem to settle down. Answers may be yet to follow.

[dr2red]

I am waiting to see better pics of her from the con.
There are a few here on the forum but they are very
clear.
I just hope they haven't ruined her. I was really looking
forward to Buffy PF. If I still don't like her after the con
I will contact customer service to see what can be done.

Tah Creech

[Gruson]

Horrible changes.

[dr2red]

I found somemore pictures of the new look for PF Buffy plus
some other shots of Buffy figures.

I can honestly say I don't like the changes.
Her dress is shiny, her hair looks well, horrible.
The original flip was actually better than this.
I am heartbroken. I have been waiting anxiously
for Buffy Pf and now this.

http://photos.superherotimes.com/showphoto.php?photo=11204&cat=1284

[Bullseye]

The changes have not been for the better. I hope they sort this out as I really want a PF Buffy. But I won't keep my order if she appears like those SDCC 06 pictures.

[BDboystoys]

You could take it up with Sideshow. Im sure they read these threads and would know were not happy. I just hope they can hear us and try again.
This is a highly anticipated piece for so many, so I hope they could try one more time to get her perfect. I think also its like the hair is one big flat whoosh, instead of intricately detailed hairs like Andy B does so well.

Although these changes havent been what we've all hoped, I can still honestly say that I still like it and it will be mine regardless. Just that pesky hair and uni boob prob.

PLus, in so many pics, it looks as though she has REAL eyelashes!

[oxbeard]

That pic from RS is just horrible. The hair just looks like a blob with no detail at all. Couldn't even get past the hair to the uniboob until you guys mentioned it. I really hope this is a horrible joke. Surely the lighting, camera, etc couldn't make Buffy look this bad :monkey2

[Gruff Old Bear]

It does seem to be a very low-resolution picture. That spot on the hair where the flip was looks as though someone used the Photoshop blur tool.

[oxbeard]

It does seem to be a very low-resolution picture. That spot on the hair where the flip was looks as though someone used the Photoshop blur tool.

You think maybe someone was doing one of those "this is how it should have been done" edits??

[Darth Rage]

I have to agree it looks just as bad if not worse. Finger hovering over the cancel button....

[Lynxje]

I'll just have to see this one in person before I decide, which means I'll have to cancel my exclusive preorder. Aw well, never liked the book anyway, they should have made a leather coat exclusive....

[olvidadero]

It's surprising most of you are cancelling your order because of the hair. Frankly, I don't think it's that big a deal, as someone pointed out, maybe we should wait to see the actual promo pictures or the figure itself to see if it's that bad, it might actually look good. All of you who pre-ordered her before the "hair fix", would you have got it anyway if they had kept the hair just as it was? Just curious.

[Firefly Flanatic]

I didn't order the Buffy - can't afford the PF line. But, I am also a bit surprised by all those saying they are now going to cancel it. I'd at least wait for word from Sideshow that this is the final product before doing that. And I've never returned anything to Sideshow so I don't know if it's a hassle or not but wouldn't it be better to get the figure in person and see if you like it then return it if you don't?

[ffl1940]

I'm no so upset by the hair, but I still am ticked at the overall half-*** job Sideshow did with this figure. Now I'm not saying it looks bad, but for $250 the value just isn't there when you put Buffy side by side with Hellboy, Punisher, John Wayne, the KISS figures and now Spike, who gets the nice outfit AND two heads. What is it with Sideshow's lack of outfit/accessories when it comes to some of their female PF figures?

Seven of Nine was also lacking any accessory, even Kirk and Spock got a phaser and tricorder respectively.

And I do remember someone from Sideshow saying that the body for Buffy cost more so that's where some of the value went. Well I just don't believe that. Are you telling me that the Punisher body, with the sculpted muscular arms and different pose didn't cost as much to make as Buffy? Punisher comes with at least 3 weapons, and other gear. John Wayne gets a full outfit and a rifle.

Buffy? she gets a simple black dress and a molded lump of polystone "book"

If plans are to release another Buffy PF figure with the axe from the final episodes in an action pose then please tell me now, I'd rather cancel this one and wait a year or two.

[TheObsoleteMan]

That's why I cancelled my order, not enough bang for the buck, and certainly not what I would consider a definitive Buffy.

[BDboystoys]

It's surprising most of you are cancelling your order because of the hair. Frankly, I don't think it's that big a deal, as someone pointed out, maybe we should wait to see the actual promo pictures or the figure itself to see if it's that bad, it might actually look good. All of you who pre-ordered her before the "hair fix", would you have got it anyway if they had kept the hair just as it was? Just curious.

ditto, I feel the same way

[Darth Rage]

Well I for one haven't canceled yet but am close. I didn't really like the hair when I ordered her, but anticipated them fixing it. They, as of now, have not fixed it to my liking.

[SergeiEsenin]

Personally I'm not cancelling my preorder, because I love all things Buffy. For a Whedon fanatic like me who scrapes together his last $400 for screen-used prop Gavrok spider demons and a few weeks later his last $300 for Joss' handwritten draft of a Firefly episode, $250 for a ginormous Buffy figure is...okay, as long as a better buy doesn't come along.

But, I think the "uniboob" is very unsightly and anatomically weird--SS should put the cleavage back the way it was on the earlier prototype; they may have looked too big (because Buff was wearing a push-up bra in S1 promos), but at least they looked like breasts instead of one big uniboob. And the hair is awful--people weren't complaining early on that the hair flipped up; they complained that it flipped up slightly too far and didn't sit naturally on the shoulders. Now the hair is flat and lifeless and looks glued to her shoulder. SS took both adjustments too far, to extremes, and lessened the figure's appeal.

Were I not a fanatic, yes, I'd cosider cancelling my preorder. SS should be careful to avoid taking minor criticisms too far. Tweak slightly, don't carpet bomb every problem area.

[Dayna]

Her boobs look better imo. They were too squished up on the promo figure. Definitely keeping this one although I do pray they fix her hair, it seriously sucks. The original kink was a lot better than this attempt.
I trust SS will do something about it... there's been too much negative feedback for them to ignore. I HOPE!

[BillyBudd]

GUYS, IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH BUFFY'S HAIR OR BOOBS, WRITE SIDESHOW AND LET THEM KNOW.

I wrote them yesterday. If enough people write them, maybe Sideshow will push the release date back and re-work the figure. Sideshow has done that with other figures (ie Darth Vader).

[Fritz]

The updated breasts are fine. They're less square than the original prototype. The hair need a lot of work. It doesn't look very good in that picture. Anyone have any better or clearer pictures? I have a feeling it may have been a quick update just for the CON and the final version isn't complete yet. That being said, I still can't get over how amazing the likeness is. Just awesome!

[SergeiEsenin]

The updated breasts are fine. They're less square than the original prototype.

The size or shape isn't an issue--the shallow cleavage in between is. It looks like they aren't as seperate as they should be; hence, "uniboob." In most women, SMG included, cleavage goes down to within an inch of the middle of the ribcage. In the figure, it looks too shallow. It could be a result of bad angles and lighting in the pictures, but probably not.

[BillyBudd]

I received a reply from Sideshow Customer Service. It said, "I'd be happy to forward your comments to our Product Development Team." SO WRITE SIDESHOW WITH WHATEVER CONCERNS YOU HAVE. IT COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

[Fritz]

The size or shape isn't an issue--the shallow cleavage in between is. It looks like they aren't as seperate as they should be; hence, "uniboob." In most women, SMG included, cleavage goes down to within an inch of the middle of the ribcage. In the figure, it looks too shallow. It could be a result of bad angles and lighting in the pictures, but probably not.

I'm not going to disagree. All I'm saying is that I don't care, it looks fine to me. Although I reserve the right to change my mind once I have it or see different pics. :o

[Dayna]

Potentially good news!!!
I just received a reply from SS customer support and their Production Team have been advised that people are not happy with her hair. This has to mean they will do something about it, they hold us collectors in too higher regard to ignore it :D
Should have more info next week!
:bunnydanc

[ffl1940]

the only cleavage I'm concerned about is that on SergeiEsenin's avatar!!! :monkey5 Yes, I'm the one that bought Eurotrip on DVD! :lol

[BDboystoys]

Sideshow are too good to us. Although they made a bad judgement on the 'fix up' they changing it yet again for us. I know some people will think "they should have got it right to begin with" but Im so glad sideshow has the care to go back and keep perfecting problems for the collectors.

I really like this pic from the con. You can see more detail in the hair and the dress fits wonderfully and has no shine.

http://www.rebelscum.com/sdcc06/sdcc06-SCother/IMG_0126.JPG

So glad thewy might be doing something to fix it though. Its almost impossible for them not too. The amount of cancellations theyve recieved was probably enough.

[darth dypshyt]

I didn't order the Buffy - can't afford the PF line. But, I am also a bit surprised by all those saying they are now going to cancel it. I'd at least wait for word from Sideshow that this is the final product before doing that. And I've never returned anything to Sideshow so I don't know if it's a hassle or not but wouldn't it be better to get the figure in person and see if you like it then return it if you don't?

Easy to do if you live in the US...But, sending something back from Australia?? Yeah, SS would love that..:D Plus, I have too much on order anyway with SS, and, seeing what they "might" end up doing with Buffy, made me do the cancel thing....But, each to their own...If you keep your order for now...good for you, and I hope SS change it for ya.

[BDboystoys]

Easy to do if you live in the US...But, sending something back from Australia?? Yeah, SS would love that..:D Plus, I have too much on order anyway with SS, and, seeing what they "might" end up doing with Buffy, made me do the cancel thing....But, each to their own...If you keep your order for now...good for you, and I hope SS change it for ya.

True, I'd HATe to have to send something back to sideshow from Sydney. NOt even sure it would reach them in 30 days, let alone the shipping costs.

[Dayna]

This is kinda different because the item was damaged, but I'll share anyway.

I received the Abe maquette with cracks around his legs, contacted SS with photos of the damage, (it really was minor damage, I'm certain their production team could have repaired him no worries), anyway after reviewing the damage and asking what my desired outcome would be, a replacement please, their instruction for me was to hit the hell out him with something really heavy, so the piece was completely unrecognisable and send them a photo of the "Carnage" :acme
Only then would they send me the replacement maquette!!

Man! Do you think I could do it?! Has anyone seen this maquette up close? It's stunning!
I did try, Abe's maquette took quite a few excursions around the house, moving from living room to laundry, he was even witness to quite a few discussions about the perfect execution weapon during his journey to the patio... hell, I even instructed my partner to do it for me while I was out of the house, but turns out he couldn’t bring himself to do it either!!
Sooo... ahem, I am now the proud owner of one slightly damaged Abe :rolleyes: (got to keep him for half price) & one absolutely Perfect Abe. :D

In a nutshell, I guess the cost of returns from Australia may be a bit much for them! I mean, that's a lot of money's worth to repeatedly hit with something heavy don't ya think?!

The price tag is why I wouldn't accept even a minor damaged maquette incase anyone was wondering, and rest assured Firefly Flanatic, there was no hassle at all with the return process. SS's response was very prompt and friendly all the way!

[BillyBudd]

Sideshow runs off extra figures during the production process in case of problems. It's not uncommon for Sideshow to ask a customer to destroy a piece.

There's a pretty cool thread on statueforum.com that shows a Predator statue (cost a grand) getting destroyed. The person had fun with it by painting green alien blood all over the severed limbs. Then he smashed it to dust.

[Darklord Dave]

All international customers are given the choice of destroying or getting it half-off (for polystone product). It isn't cost effective to return to to them.

[gambit]

All international customers are given the choice of destroying or getting it half-off (for polystone product). It isn't cost effective to return to to them.

As Mike stated I am also from Turkey and I pay like 50 % of the product price and sometimes even 100 % (for 12" figures)

So far I never had a problem and hopefully will not have in the future.

Dave what I do not understand is: what is getting half of it??

Do SS return half of the price to you ?

[Dayna]

Sideshow runs off extra figures during the production process in case of problems. It's not uncommon for Sideshow to ask a customer to destroy a piece.

There's a pretty cool thread on statueforum.com that shows a Predator statue (cost a grand) getting destroyed. The person had fun with it by painting green alien blood all over the severed limbs. Then he smashed it to dust.

Wow! Can I have the link please? I did a search but couldn't find the thread.
Thanks :)

[BillyBudd]

Here you go...

http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=30685&highlight=predator

[dr2red]

I made a decision to cancel my PF Buffy. Partially because of the amount of money this will cost plus shipping and duty and the majorly the fact that I am uncertain they can fix the hair issues. Now someone on the wait list will get her and I hope they will enjoy her.

[buffy-collector]

Lol bad predator.
Thanks for that link.

[BillyBudd]

This statue is made to be displayed with Buffy turned slightly to the right. If you look at the picture that the statue is based on, Buffy is turned slightly to the right. It's also just common sense based on the position of her eyes and the hand holding the stake.

I was happy with the prototype pictured below. The breasts were a tad big, but they looked GOOD regardless. The reality is that SMG wore a push-up bra during the first season, so her breasts did appear to be bigger in the first season when compared to later seasons. The hair on the right side of the prototype was a tad curly, but it really didn't bother me. I thought it was fine the way it was.

I hate not knowing what the final product will look like. And I really hate the idea that it may not look as good as the prototype. This is an instance where complaining may have actually back-fired. As others have mentioned, Sideshow over-corrected the faults of the statue, which weren't that bad to begin with. Why didn't Sideshow get some more feedback after modifying the figure? Dammit.

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/3543/7157press05001jx9.jpg

[Dayna]

The left side of her hair is fine, it's just the right side that bothers me. It's too thin straight or kinked.
I am not going to cancel my excl. order for her until I see the finished product, then again, I'll probably still keep her since doll wigs are always an option, but I doubt she'll be that bad, I have complete faith that SS will fix the problem :D

[Dave mack]

Newbie here. Hi all!
I ordered mine and have faith (pun intended!) that they will do it right.
:) d

[Protozaius]

:fest Welcome Dave Mack to the Freak Board!!! :fest

:fireworks:fireworks:fireworks:fireworks

Seeing the Buffy PF statue in person at SDCC, she looks amazing... you are in for a real treat!

:chew :chew Have Fun here at the Board!!!:chew :chew

[Dave mack]

thanks, proto!

i actually have a few sideshows already. the buffy, angel and human spike from a few years back. the buffy and the 3 gentlemen as well.
good to see more freaks here! :D

[Dave mack]

So maybe since this is delayed until October they will get the hair right? And the uniboob? ;)

[BDboystoys]

So maybe since this is delayed until October they will get the hair right? And the uniboob? ;)

They'd have to be working lightning speed, but perhaps its a possibility, i hope. Still PF's are usually delayed quite abit.

[BillyBudd]

So maybe since this is delayed until October...

Where'd you hear that?

[Dave mack]

http://www.tvmerch.com/cgi-bin/shop/tvcart.cgi?ACTION=thispage&thispage=bubudoll6.htm&ORDER_ID=308753840

This where I ordered it from and get all of my Buffy stuff from. Says October...

[ffl1940]

that might simply be smart on the part of the dealer, because Sideshow is saying Sept and if it's late in the month the dealer won't be getting them/shipping them til early October. If he said September, then all month long he might be getting emails asking "where's my Buffy?" even if it hadn't shipped from SST yet.

[Dave mack]

That's cool. This place does ship pretty quick though. I got my Smile Time Angel puppets REAL fast through them, right when they released.
Anyone know what's considered the "official" release date now?

;) d

[ffl1940]

That's cool. This place does ship pretty quick though. I got my Smile Time Angel puppets REAL fast through them, right when they released.
Anyone know what's considered the "official" release date now?

;) d


until we get the typical 15-20 day out type email just think "sometime" in September, and when you're thinking "sometime" don't think Sept 1. It's always better to think Sept 30th, then, if you get it earlier than that, be happy!

[Dave mack]

Thanks Freak!
I am gonna freak when she arrives!
There will be another Buffy in da' crib!

But THIS is still my fave Buffy in the house...

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/3960/buffysmilingupww0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Dayna]

Thanks Freak!
I am gonna freak when she arrives!
There will be another Buffy in da' crib!

But THIS is still my fave Buffy in the house...

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/3960/buffysmilingupww0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:lol That's a great idea! Wish I had thought of naming my cats after Buffy characters!

Hey does anyone know of a human that's been called Buffy/Angel etc??
I have heard of a Xander :D

[BDboystoys]

beautiful dog, great eyes!

[Dave mack]

Thanks! Here's a pic of her doing her "Facehugger" impression!
And one of her looking all serious.

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/4941/be83yy6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/466/7ce0dh9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Her ears are a bit blonder now. She kinda has SMG's nose a little.....

;)

[Firefly Flanatic]

She's soooooo cute!!

[Dave mack]

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/2842/buffdapoochpk2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

and when she was still a puppy...

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1530/buffyshouldertp5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:)




ps (hope y'all don't mind the pix. At least until we get new ones of the figure...)

[BDboystoys]

Thats one of the cutest dogs I've laid eyes on. Just beautiful! Looks very gentle and graceful. A fitting name!

Great pickup!:lol

[ffl1940]

that's one ugly dawg in the B/W photo, but Buffy looks great!!!! :lol

[Dave mack]

Thanks guys! Buffy is also the FASTEST wiener in the Bay Area! She won the local Wienerschnitzel Dachshund race! Beat 63 other pooches! Heading to San Diego for the finals!

http://www.wienerschnitzel.com/wiener/microsite/weiner_nationals.asp

[Dave mack]

Any newer pics or latest news?

:)

[Protozaius]

Any newer pics or latest news?

:)

About the dog or Buffy's hair... I forgot what this thread was about? :rolleyes:

[Dave mack]

I TOLD y'all this wasn't shipping til' October back on August 8th!

;)

[BDboystoys]

Squizzing though Sideshow site as I occassionally do, and when I found this I was filled with sorrow. Dont you just wish our Buffy was restored to her beauty.:monkey2

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/events/toyfair06/toyfair06photos/IMG_4051.JPG

:monkey2 Alittle bummed out....

[darth dypshyt]

Not to harp on, but, they got the facial features pretty darn good...Just a shame about that hair, and the "uni-boob"..

[olvidadero]

Isn't that shot of the first prototype? I think even though the angle doesn't show the beauty of the piece it surely shows how incredible the sculpt is, the detail and the likeness (the nose from that perspective is dead on). Seriously, if the face in the final product is like that, I don't mind at all about the hair (though I'd like it to be fixed of course).

[BigLeagueChu]

I agree that the face sculpt is right on and I love it. Makes me not care much about all the "hair issues."

[creature4000]

I so secretly want this thing... but I've yet to cross over a PF. Plus I don't know if my GF could handle buffy getting more attention. (I've yet to watch the series too)

[BigLeagueChu]

I so secretly want this thing... but I've yet to cross over a PF. Plus I don't know if my GF could handle buffy getting more attention. (I've yet to watch the series too)

yeah this is my first pf also. i don't really plan on anymore either, but i'm still on the fence about the pf spike. you definitely need to watch the series too.

[ffl1940]

the face is fantastic and I've never understood the whole "uni-boob" issue. The outfit on the figure looks like how the outfit appears on her in the promo pics so it doesn't matter to me how it's sculpted underneath.

[BDboystoys]

the face is fantastic and I've never understood the whole "uni-boob" issue. The outfit on the figure looks like how the outfit appears on her in the promo pics so it doesn't matter to me how it's sculpted underneath.

Its because theres no differentiated line between either asset making it look like one. It wasnt a big mishap it just made it look more fake.
The skin tone of PF Buffy at the SDCC this year was far pinker and one tone too.

[.necromancer.]

Ok well after much deliberating I went ahead and order her. :monkey4

Now to explain to my GF that there's another woman in my life! :chew

Anyone feel wierd about ordering Buffy???

[olvidadero]

The outfit on the figure looks like how the outfit appears on her in the promo pics so it doesn't matter to me how it's sculpted underneath.

Well, the outfit is quite small and most of her skin is not underneath so you should care about how it's sculpted :D :D

[creature4000]

I was going to say.. not that I'm a perv but.. :monkey4


yeah... if I get her I'm sure I'll be labeled a Pervert.

[ffl1940]

Well, the outfit is quite small and most of her skin is not underneath so you should care about how it's sculpted


when I said underneath I meant underneath the clothes. I'd guess she doesn't have a sculpted belly button but that doesn't matter to me because she'll look the same with or without it. Same with her chest. As long as it looks right with the dress on, I don't mind how it's sculpted underneath the dress. I suppose some people planned on removing the dress, maybe that's why they want it as anatomically correct as possible! :rotfl :monkey5


Also, don't feel weird ordering Buffy...as long as no one I know finds out!!! :D

[creature4000]

"Also, don't feel weird ordering Buffy...as long as no one I know finds out!!!"


LOL!!! I'm already in the planning stages for a display cabinet on tracks (or rotating shelf) in which to hide the collectables that people wouldn't understand. Plus that gives me more display space! :D

[SergeiEsenin]

when I said underneath I meant underneath the clothes. I'd guess she doesn't have a sculpted belly button but that doesn't matter to me because she'll look the same with or without it. Same with her chest. As long as it looks right with the dress on, I don't mind how it's sculpted underneath the dress.

The "uniboob" problem isn't about what's underneath the dress. There is cleavage--or rather, not-fully-cleaved-cleavage--well above the bustline of the dress. But the actual cleft is unnaturally shallow, making her breasts look like a big "uniboob" with a slight crease down the middle instead of like two breasts.

The earlier prototype had more realistically distinct cleavage, either because the sculpting or shading was better. So, be sure to look at the later revised figure, otherwise you won't see the uniboob problem.

[olvidadero]

The "uniboob" problem isn't about what's underneath the dress.

Well, that was going to be my reply, so thanks ;)

[Jair]

Was lucky enough to have Oluf over this past weekend signing some PF's and he spoke to me for a minute or two about the Buffy PF which I also happen to have on order.

He said the hair looks great and he was happy with the outcome, though he did admit they did have discussions about using "real" hair and he has a few Buffy heads with hair as opposed to sculpted hair in his studio.


Evan

[olvidadero]

Thanks for the info, Jair. We still don't know if the hair has been changed for a second time, but it's great to know that Oluf is happy with the result. I'm sure this statue will be awesome and I can't express with words how anxious I am to put my hands on it

[BigLeagueChu]

If Oluf is happy with it then I am too. The hair has never bothered me anyway. I am soooo glad the hair is sculpted though.

[.necromancer.]

Man I'm pumped for this FIG!! Is'nt it suppose to come out this month?

[Protozaius]

Was lucky enough to have Oluf over this past weekend signing some PF's and he spoke to me for a minute or two about the Buffy PF which I also happen to have on order.

He said the hair looks great and he was happy with the outcome, though he did admit they did have discussions about using "real" hair and he has a few Buffy heads with hair as opposed to sculpted hair in his studio.


Evan

I would LOVE to see the Buffy PF heads with hair. I hope he posts pictures of them on his web site.

[BillyBudd]

I'm anxious to see pics of the final product.

[BDboystoys]

I'm anxious to see pics of the final product.

As am I:D
come on Sideshow!

[RoboDad]

And still anxiously waiting...

:tap

[ffl1940]

Well, there might be another delay. :rolleyes:


Currently the Buffy PF is given an Oct release date. Though the Oct 5 newsletter doesn't list a change to the shipping date for the BUffy PF in that "shipping date change" section, it doesn't list the Buffy PF in the "coming in the next 30 days" section either which means they aren't expecting it before early Nov.

[BDboystoys]

Well, there might be another delay. :rolleyes:


Currently the Buffy PF is given an Oct release date. Though the Oct 5 newsletter doesn't list a change to the shipping date for the BUffy PF in that "shipping date change" section, it doesn't list the Buffy PF in the "coming in the next 30 days" section either which means they aren't expecting it before early Nov.

hmmm, well thats expected with most PF's. Just hope if I do end up keeping my order(waiting for final pics) it will arrive for xmas here in Oz.

[BillyBudd]

Someone at BtVSFigs said that Sideshow sent him an e-mail to notify him that he will be charged on the 10th. Has anyone else received an e-mail? I haven't.

I thought Sideshow said before that pictures of the final product will be posted before we are charged.

[.necromancer.]

man I hope so!!!!!

Please SS anynews on this?

[Firefly Flanatic]

Dusty answers the question of when to expect Buffy and when updated photos will be posted in this link to the "Ask Sideshow section:

Buffy PF delayed again, or just overlooked in latest newsletter? (http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12835)

[Jair]

I had an email a few weeks ago saying I'd be charged on the 10th for Buffy, it looks to be released still at the end of the month

Evan

[BDboystoys]

Dusty answers the question of when to expect Buffy and when updated photos will be posted in this link to the "Ask Sideshow section:

Buffy PF delayed again, or just overlooked in latest newsletter? (http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12835)


AH! Good to finally hear SOMETHING regarding PF Buffy. I need to know whether its going to be a keeper.

[samuraiwarrior]

That Buffy PF is awesome, whats the first thing ur going to do when you get her? frisk her like what everyone did when they got Leia? (ooohh i know what you did XD)

[FrankenFan]

That Buffy PF is awesome, whats the first thing ur going to do when you get her? frisk her like what everyone did when they got Leia? (ooohh i know what you did XD)
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/3659/bffyrlgrlswu1.gif

[bluesparrow]

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

[Fritz]

Just got the notice that Buffy should be arriving to Sideshow in 10-15 days.

[annagranfors]

yup, me too with the 10-15 days message--but still no updated photos. oh well--I hafta admit, even if it was the "first" hair, I'd be happy. (but Oluf being happy with the final is encouraging!)

[BigLeagueChu]

Got my notice too!!! :chew

[BDboystoys]

me two:D , but I want those updated pics! Hope theyre not going to release them so late that we cant cancel it if we feel we must.

[ffl1940]

Got my notice just a little while ago!!!

:chew :elefant :banana :fireworks :fest :mexwave :woo :r2d2line :rock2 :ccheerlea

[oxbeard]

10 - 15 day notice here too

[GSRJedi]

good to hear, I've got the regular on order from Alter Ego, so now I know to make sure the fundage is there.

[BDboystoys]

Wonder when those pics will be up?:rolleyes: :confused:

[BDboystoys]

PLease look like this, please look like this, please look like this, please look like this, please look like this, please look like this, please look like this...

http://www.rebelscum.com/TF2006/tf06-SSCother/IMG_0218.JPG

[ffl1940]

I can virtually guarantee you that the paint job won't be anywhere near that good. That's a prototype painted by an artist on his/her own time, not a head masked and sprayed on an assembly line.

I'll do handsprings if the paint looks like that, but I just don't think that's possible. I think we've seen a clear example of this and it's the prototype Aragorn and prototype Obi Wan 12" figures we saw this summer at Comic Con vs. the production versions we've seen in recent weeks.

[TheObsoleteMan]

I can virtually guarantee you that the paint job won't be anywhere near that good. That's a prototype painted by an artist on his/her own time, not a head masked and sprayed on an assembly line.

I'll do handsprings if the paint looks like that, but I just don't think that's possible. I think we've seen a clear example of this and it's the prototype Aragorn and prototype Obi Wan 12" figures we saw this summer at Comic Con vs. the production versions we've seen in recent weeks.When it comes to premium format, the paint is usually about the same as the prototype.

[RoboDad]

I agree. Every PF I've received so far (I have 8 of 'em) has been almost identical to the prototype pics in terms of paint quality.

[BDboystoys]

Man I am so impatient, I keep checking Sideshow daily to see if theres any updates, only to be dissapointed.

EDIT: Still nothing.:monkey2
:lol

[bluesparrow]

I still haven't gotten a notice.

[annagranfors]

here's one for BTboystoys, with a reminder that they're girlstoys, too! :)

http://static.flickr.com/82/269529207_6933b66370.jpg

bigger original at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/anna_thetical/

...along with a 1024x768 version, among other things.

[Darth Rage]

Cool pic.:cool:

It's a shame the boobs and the hair look so wonky, the sculpt of this face is perfect. They really captured the soulful Buffy with the weight of saving the world on her shoulders.

[darth dypshyt]

I know a lot of people disagree...But, I still think this PF would have been better with real hair..

....and the ORIGINAL boobage!:D

[BDboystoys]

Ok, I just started thinking, should I be getting my PF Buffy from Sideshow direct?
I live in Australia and there's the "30 day return since original date of shipping" So if I did unfortunately get a faulty one, whats the chance I would EVER make the shipping return date? Or is the return policy different for international customers?
Can someone fill me in or let me know if what I'm doing is wise or what the deal is?
:confused:Thanks in advance

[BillyBudd]

I could be wrong, but this is what I've heard will occur...Depending on the extent of the damage, Sideshow will either send you a replacement part or a whole new statue. If Sideshow decides to send you a new statue, you will be asked to smash your damaged statue into little pieces, take a picture of it, and then send Sideshow the pic.

[Firefly Flanatic]

I could be wrong, but this is what I've heard will occur...Depending on the extent of the damage, Sideshow will either send you a replacement part or a whole new statue. If Sideshow decides to send you a new statue, you will be asked to smash your damaged statue into little pieces, take a picture of it, and then send Sideshow the pic.

Smash up Buffy!? Oh the horror!!:eek

[GSRJedi]

Smash up Buffy!? Oh the horror!!:eek

but yet Buffy smashed wouldn't be so bad.

[bluesparrow]

Seems like I got charged for the second payment for this yesterday, $142 taken from my card by Sideshow, guess that includes shipping. Still no notice though.

[JoeSweden]

Dear Valued Collector,

Thank you for your pre-order for the FlexPay Buffy Summers Premium Format Figure - Sideshow Exclusive (item #71571FLEX) from our Premium Format Buffy the Vampire Slayer Collection! We appreciate your patience in awaiting the arrival of this limited edition, sold out item.

We will begin transferring this item to our EU warehouse next week and you should expect to receive an e-mail containing your invoice at that time. Please note that you will receive tracking information for this item within 15 business days of the receipt of your invoice.

Thank you for your patience during this transfer of product and we congratulate you on being one of our confirmed customers for this limited edition item!

Buffy's coming!!:chew :monkey5
Err... I mean... She's on her way:monkey3 :monkey1 :o :D

[BDboystoys]

Im thinking about cancelling mine and ordering it elsewhere for a better price overall. I wont get the excl but it should save me quite alot of money. Still I need those BLASTED PICS!:monkey4 :emperor
What to do?:confused:

[darth dypshyt]

Im thinking about cancelling mine and ordering it elsewhere for a better price overall. I wont get the excl but it should save me quite alot of money. Still I need those BLASTED PICS!:monkey4 :emperor
What to do?:confused:

It's a shame isn't it BD...That SS can charge you, and post you out something, that you can't even see proper production photos of...Granted, that the "prototype" pictures look pretty good, and the PF are usually spot on to those....But, as we all know, this particular piece has had some tinkering (supposedly..) done to it...and it would be nice of SS to post THOSE pics, before sending the actual statue out to anyone....

[BDboystoys]

It's a shame isn't it BD...That SS can charge you, and post you out something, that you can't even see proper production photos of...Granted, that the "prototype" pictures look pretty good, and the PF are usually spot on to those....But, as we all know, this particular piece has had some tinkering (supposedly..) done to it...and it would be nice of SS to post THOSE pics, before sending the actual statue out to anyone....

Yeah exactly. PLus I want to see the production paint apps. Afew PF's have have been dissapointing in that front. Wish they'd hurry up with that 'photo session', taking a long while, and were so short on time.
Btw, do you hv the exclusive on order from SS?

[darth dypshyt]

Yeah exactly. PLus I want to see the production paint apps. Afew PF's have have been dissapointing in that front. Wish they'd hurry up with that 'photo session', taking a long while, and were so short on time.
Btw, do you hv the exclusive on order from SS?

I did, but, after seeing the photos from the SDCC, I cancelled...But, if the new photos (when they Finally show up..:rolleyes: ), show a really good/accurate statue, I will probably jump right back on a wait list, and cross my fingers.

[creature4000]

I ordered mine from someone else just for that reason! She is probably the hardest PF to make right.. and the thought of saving cash on a "what if" really apealed to me.

Hopefully we see something soon!

[annagranfors]

just got my "you are about to be $250 poorer" notice from Sideshow...woohoo!

[Firefly Flanatic]

Well for the sake of those of you who ordered it and kept your order not even knowing what the final product will look like, I hope she turns out great. I do think it's very disappointing that Sideshow made statements that there would be updated photos before she was shipped and then never followed through with it. I also wonder how many cancellations they've had because people didn't want to take a chance and wait and see what they get.

[TheObsoleteMan]

I'm guessing what was seen at SDCC is what you'll get.

[BDboystoys]

Cancelling it from Sideshow, and ordering it else where. I was looking at the excl Book and its not something I'm going to mind not having. Plus saving an extra $70 or so is always good.
:D
But I do feel quite betrayed by SS. They promised pics and we werent given them. By the time we DO get them, CC's will have been charged not doubt. Not happy about that:monkey2 Here's to hoping its looks tops!*raises imaginary glass*

[Dusty]

Okay, you guys, I'm gonna tell you a little story about the Buffy PF production sample, and you can choose to believe it or not - but I SWEAR it's true, and we didn't forget about the Buffy fans!!

So, back 3 or 4 weeks ago when we found out exactly when the Buffy would be coming in, I went in search of the final, final production sample to schedule it in the queu for photography. I found out it had been sent back overseas to the production facility with one minor fix to perfect it for the production run. They said that it would be back 'soon' - so I held out hope that we would still be able to get pics in time... but I just found out (literally... JUST found out today) that the sample is being shipping back the main shipment of figures to our warehouse.

Not a problem, I thought... there's usually a backup....

Now, it just so happens that our production manager, Scott Klauder, has little bit of a history of being clumsy (shhh, don't tell anyone!), and guess what, the only other sample we had on hand (which wasn't even the final, final... it was the one that we showed at Con) got broken quite a while ago! (seriously, this is not just a lame excuse)... direct from Scott Klauder: "Tell them I have failed them, and I'm sorry." :monkey2

Soooooo, long story short, no production samples have been in the building for a long time - only the protoype, which you've already seen! But I PROMISE that I tried my hardest to to update pics before the shipment, just sometimes the world works against me - AND please remember that you can ALWAYS return your item for a full refund within 30 days after it's delivered if you don't like it :duff

[CAhobbit]

Wait, it wasn't Chris's fault this time?

*wink*

[Dusty]

Wait, it wasn't Chris's fault this time?

*wink*


Well, normally I wouldn't hesitate to blame Chris, but there's really no way he could be at fault since he's separated by a whole continent from the production sample... UNLESS he fell in love with it when he was visiting last month and snuck it back with him in his suitcase!! :lol (but he didn't :p)

[Bullseye]

Just got an email to say these are arriving at the EU warehouse very soon.:chew

[CAhobbit]

Well, normally I wouldn't hesitate to blame Chris, but there's really no way he could be at fault since he's separated by a whole continent from the production sample... UNLESS he fell in love with it when he was visiting last month and snuck it back with him in his suitcase!! :lol (but he didn't :p)

I think that story sounds better. :winkpumpk

[BigLeagueChu]

Thanks Dusty! Although I had always planned on getting this from the start :chew

[FrankenFan]

Once, when I was in Elementary School, my dog ate my homework.

http://www.kurtgoldzung.com/MB/dpb.jpg

[BillyBudd]

Since we aren't going to get any pics, can you just tell us whether any changes were made to the second prototype (SDCC prototype)? Thanks.

[oxbeard]

Now, it just so happens that our production manager, Scott Klauder, has little bit of a history of being clumsy (shhh, don't tell anyone!), and guess what, the only other sample we had on hand (which wasn't even the final, final... it was the one that we showed at Con) got broken quite a while ago! (seriously, this is not just a lame excuse)... direct from Scott Klauder: "Tell them I have failed them, and I'm sorry." :monkey2




Come on Dusty, we can read between the lines. Klauder was really filming a new episode of Hunting for Bounty and used the other sample as a clay pigeon didn't he?? :rotfl

[Firefly Flanatic]

Now, it just so happens that our production manager, Scott Klauder, has little bit of a history of being clumsy (shhh, don't tell anyone!), and guess what, the only other sample we had on hand (which wasn't even the final, final... it was the one that we showed at Con) got broken quite a while ago! (seriously, this is not just a lame excuse)... direct from Scott Klauder: "Tell them I have failed them, and I'm sorry." :monkey2

Soooooo, long story short, no production samples have been in the building for a long time - only the protoype, which you've already seen! But I PROMISE that I tried my hardest to to update pics before the shipment, just sometimes the world works against me - AND please remember that you can ALWAYS return your item for a full refund within 30 days after it's delivered if you don't like it :duff

Thanks Andy for filling us in on why the pictures never happened! Poor Scott, he must have felt so bad for dropping Buffy!!

[darth dypshyt]

Okay, you guys, I'm gonna tell you a little story about the Buffy PF production sample, and you can choose to believe it or not - but I SWEAR it's true, and we didn't forget about the Buffy fans!!

So, back 3 or 4 weeks ago when we found out exactly when the Buffy would be coming in, I went in search of the final, final production sample to schedule it in the queu for photography. I found out it had been sent back overseas to the production facility with one minor fix to perfect it for the production run. They said that it would be back 'soon' - so I held out hope that we would still be able to get pics in time... but I just found out (literally... JUST found out today) that the sample is being shipping back the main shipment of figures to our warehouse.

Not a problem, I thought... there's usually a backup....

Now, it just so happens that our production manager, Scott Klauder, has little bit of a history of being clumsy (shhh, don't tell anyone!), and guess what, the only other sample we had on hand (which wasn't even the final, final... it was the one that we showed at Con) got broken quite a while ago! (seriously, this is not just a lame excuse)... direct from Scott Klauder: "Tell them I have failed them, and I'm sorry." :monkey2

Soooooo, long story short, no production samples have been in the building for a long time - only the protoype, which you've already seen! But I PROMISE that I tried my hardest to to update pics before the shipment, just sometimes the world works against me - AND please remember that you can ALWAYS return your item for a full refund within 30 days after it's delivered if you don't like it :duff

I suppose it was out of the question to get someone to take a photo of one these in say, China, BEFORE they were shipped, e-mail that picture to you guys...and hey presto!...We have us some updated pictures, of an actual PF Buffy..:o . Just a thought....

[BDboystoys]

Order is cancelled from SS. I just want some pics!:monkey2 Thanks for getting some info to us Dusty, but could we please at least get word of mouth info on what it should look like? pleeeeeeez!

[creature4000]

I'm starting to feel like they didn't want to show pics! :monkey3

[BigLeagueChu]

I have faith, and SS has never let me down before, I'm sticking with this. For you guys that are having doubts, Dusty said if you aren't satisfied you have 30 days for refund. Why cancel :confused:

[BillyBudd]

I cancelled, too. I don't want to lose anywhere from $20 to $40 on shipping. I'll wait for pics of the final product to be posted before deciding whether I want this statue in my collection. I will probably end up buying the statue, but I can wait for pics.

We will pay the return shipping cost if the return / exchange is a result of our error such as a defect / damage or an error in filling your order. If the purchase is being returned for any other reason than those previously stated, the buyer will be responsible for the shipping charges to return the item(s) to us.

[BigLeagueChu]

I see! Wow, it seems like alot of cancellations over this. Hopefully SS will not make the same mistake twice for future releases.

[BDboystoys]

It seems that they really did blow it so close to shipping. It's just those pics we need. Im even considering not ordering it elsewhere yet so I can be sure. I should be able to find somewhere that has it on order at a later date. Maybe PF Lurtz is calling my name:monkey3

[RoboDad]

I cancelled, too. I don't want to lose anywhere from $20 to $40 on shipping. I'll wait for pics of the final product to be posted before deciding whether I want this statue in my collection. I will probably end up buying the statue, but I can wait for pics.
I obviously can't speak for Sideshow, but I would consider the lack of production sample pics prior to shipment to be "their error," so I would expect them to be reasonable in dealing with anyone who finds the final product unsatisfactory.

Still, I can't imagine finding this piece unsatisfactory, so I don't anticipate needing to return mine. :D

[.necromancer.]

we spend a lot of money on these things and it's only fair we get to see what we are getting! :monkey1

[darth dypshyt]

It seems that they really did blow it so close to shipping. It's just those pics we need. Im even considering not ordering it elsewhere yet so I can be sure. I should be able to find somewhere that has it on order at a later date. Maybe PF Lurtz is calling my name:monkey3


Trust me BD...PF Lurtz is WELL worth the money..

[darth dypshyt]

we spend a lot of money on these things and it's only fair we get to see what we are getting! :monkey1


I couldn't agree more.....even more so when you are on the other side of the planet like me...sending something you are not happy with back, becomes a little bit expensive..You need to be SURE of what you are getting..

Surely, somehow, somewhere, somebody could have taken photos of this in production??...Why can't they arrange "photo shoots" in China before these get on boats?

It's one thing to trust SS that they will deliver a great piece..but, sometimes it would be nice/professional of them to make sure that it's not left up to trust...:o :o

[BDboystoys]

Trust me BD...PF Lurtz is WELL worth the money..
:D Oh boy, how I know that by now...do we have a drool smiley?:lol

Anyone got any shipping notice yet? Cant wait to see pictures of any kind!

[SSC_Nerd]

In my account information, it says "Item(s) shipping soon" for Buffy. Yay!

[buffy-collector]

I have this for preorder from starstore and its priced over £200:confused:
I thought that was right but since getting leia and seeing spike for£170,why is she so much, is she bigger or somthing.

Anyone no a cheaper place to get her from?uk online sites or usa depending on postage from there.

[olvidadero]

I have this for preorder from starstore and its priced over £200:confused:
I thought that was right but since getting leia and seeing spike for£170,why is she so much, is she bigger or somthing.

Anyone no a cheaper place to get her from?uk online sites or usa depending on postage from there.

I have it on pre-order from www.redplanettoys.com

http://www.redplanettoys.com/rpt_preorder_02.html

I don't know for sure how much shipping will be to the UK, but I bet around $60. They have her for $224 (119 pounds).

I got Blue Darla from them and it was a great experience. Go get her before she sells out.

[buffy-collector]

Are you sure its that price on that site?
it says:Subtotal: $100.00 USD
Any other sites?

[olvidadero]

I don't get it, $100? It says "PRE-ORDER PRICE $224".

[ffl1940]

The charge is showing up on my cc online statement. I understand that could be a "hold" to make sure the $ are there, but whatever the case it appears I should have Buffy by sometime next week!

[annagranfors]

damn! according to FedEx, I might have Big Buffy tomorrow, even, but I'm guessing Wednesday. (I live in LA, a stone's throw from SS's Thousand Oaks HQ, so it's a one-day delivery.) I'll put pics up when I get her.

[thamesvalidude]

Many bothans will die to get those pictures!:emperor

[BDboystoys]

damn! according to FedEx, I might have Big Buffy tomorrow, even, but I'm guessing Wednesday. (I live in LA, a stone's throw from SS's Thousand Oaks HQ, so it's a one-day delivery.) I'll put pics up when I get her.

:chew :chew :chew

PICS PICS PICS! Hurrahhhh!

[thamesvalidude]

:chew :chew :chew

PICS PICS PICS! Hurrahhhh!


Or maybe not as the case may be.:monkey1

[olvidadero]

The charge is showing up on my cc online statement. I understand that could be a "hold" to make sure the $ are there, but whatever the case it appears I should have Buffy by sometime next week!

I didn't think of that. Yes, it's the deposit. You pay the balance right before the statue ships to you.

[annagranfors]

no, dude, I WILL post pics, but probably not today. the FedEx tracking results don't show any progress today. but, hey, maybe they haven't updated it yet...I go to work at 5 pm, so if it comes before then, I'll try.

but probably tomorrow...

[hopewell]

Hey gang,

Long time lurker, first time poster...uh, long time waiter for the PF Buffy as well. I was charged my final payment for Buffy back on the 16th according to my bank statement. Nothing updated on the sideshow site and no shipping news. But I guess that means I'll have it soon. Looking forward to the possibility of adding it to my halloween display this week.

[olvidadero]

Pics pics pics! Can't believe she's really coming! :monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5

[annagranfors]

while you're waiting, here's something else *I'M* waiting for (so much so that I do desktops at the slightest provocation)...

http://static.flickr.com/93/278561062_f3a3002032.jpg

further desktops and stuff can be found at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/anna_thetical/

[Jair]

Received my shipping notice this morning, she should be in the office either tomorrow or Thursday, its is being sent out FedEx 2 day as is everything to Alaska.

I'll try and get some photo's up pronto when she gets here.

Evan

[buffy-collector]

Well im excited now I just pre-ordered her from Dark Shadow Collectibles Inc and I carnt wait to get her,she will be my second pre-format.

[SSC_Nerd]

Just got my tracking number. It's gonna be here on Saturday. Man, this thing better be good.

[BigLeagueChu]

Just got my notice!!! Scheduled to be here tomorrow :chew

[ffl1940]

Got my notice too but one caveat to all. My notice says shipping on the 24th and arriving on the 26th. In the past, with the (two) Fed Ex shipments from Sideshow (I usually get them UPS) Fed Ex is just notified on the shipment on the 24th (in this case) and really won't start handling it til tomorrow. The jist of this is, don't be surprised if your package gets pushed back a day. It's happened both times I got something sent via Fed Ex from Sideshow. Both times the online link still said it'd be delivered on the date I was originally quoted until the day of delivery, then it was reset to the next day. Not saying it'll happen to you, but just don't get too concerned because it might.

Either way I'll have Buffy by the weekend!!

[SSC_Nerd]

Just got my notice!!! Scheduled to be here tomorrow :chew

Post pics... and photoshop them to make them look good if it's a stinker. (God forbid):monkey2

[BigLeagueChu]

Yeah I think Lurtz was one day late too...Buffy by the weekend for sure then!!!

To make a long story short, I can't post pics of this one, sorry guys. It's being sent to my home in Cali, but right now I'm living in Texas. Hopefully, this is short term, and hope to get back soon. I'll have to wait till Christmas when I fly back to see this, as well as my Lurtz. I already know for sure I'm keeping Buffy anyway!

[olvidadero]

To make a long story short, I can't post pics of this one, sorry guys. It's being sent to my home in Cali, but right now I'm living in Texas. Hopefully, this is short term, and hope to get back soon. I'll have to wait till Christmas when I fly back to see this, as well as my Lurtz. I already know for sure I'm keeping Buffy anyway!

I have the same problem. I won't be able to see my Buffy until late November because I live in Sevilla (one of Spain's most beautiful cities, you should visit) and the big B is being sent to my other address. It's sure a big box and I can't take it with me on my next trip. I have to sacrifice seeing her for practical reasons, and that's killing me. I need to see her, touch her...now! Please post pics asap, you don't know how lucky you are!

[buffy-collector]

Im dying to see her.

[RoboDad]

Got my notice too but one caveat to all. My notice says shipping on the 24th and arriving on the 26th. In the past, with the (two) Fed Ex shipments from Sideshow (I usually get them UPS) Fed Ex is just notified on the shipment on the 24th (in this case) and really won't start handling it til tomorrow. The jist of this is, don't be surprised if your package gets pushed back a day. It's happened both times I got something sent via Fed Ex from Sideshow. Both times the online link still said it'd be delivered on the date I was originally quoted until the day of delivery, then it was reset to the next day. Not saying it'll happen to you, but just don't get too concerned because it might.
That has happened to me in the past as well. But not this time! I got my shipping notice last night, and when I checked the FedEx site this morning for an update, it showed that the package was picked up at 8:44 last night, and has already departed Los Angeles. She's on track to arrive here on Friday.

Either way I'll have Buffy by the weekend!!
And that's probably the best part. Since FedEx delivers on Saturday, even if they miss by a day you won't have to wait the whole weekend with no delivery.

[SSC_Nerd]

HEY!!
Just got an email from Sideshow that leads to some pics of Buffy. Check your boxes!

[BigLeagueChu]

Got it too! I love it! I thought the hair was more blond pre-production, but I think it's right on :chew

[RoboDad]

The hair is definitely fixed :banana, but has Buffy been... umm... downsized?

[Bullseye]

I love it. Great job SS.:D

[Bullseye]

The hair is definitely fixed :banana, but has Buffy been... downsized?

More realistic??

[Jair]

looks good to me, wasn't too worried Oluf said it looked great.

Doesn't look to "downsized" to me, I understand the sculpture is based on the first season of Buffy and she definitely had more meat on her bones than the later seasons and my wife always points out to me that Sarah wore many less push-up bra's during the later seasons... not like I noticed or anything :D

Evan

[annagranfors]

WOO HOO! she looks awesome...say, is that the FedEx truck I hear driving up...?

[Darklord Dave]

Can someone forward the email to me? I haven't gotten it yet.
dstephan@earthlink.net
(dstephan@earthlink.net)

[olvidadero]

Now the wait has become way more painful. What an amazing piece.

[Dave mack]

aqreed!

:) My first PF :chew

[BDboystoys]

What What?! Where are these pics! Im need to see them!
PLEEEASE!
I feel a Dancing Chewie coming on!
I'm feeling regret Im getting Lurtz instead, but then I think 'I'm getting Lurtz!' Then I dance.:lol Buffy is definately next from the response.. need. pics. so. bad.

[buffy-collector]

Can someone email me the pics to matt1966@hotmail.co.uk

Oh im excited now:D

[Bullseye]

I posted pictures here.
http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13346

[annagranfors]

I know there's a new thread, but I have fealty to this one...

http://static.flickr.com/87/279385474_1877c7ef05_o.jpg

she looks AMAZING. the only problem I have is that the base doesn't seem to be fitting too well, and I don't wanna force it...anyone have any suggestions? (other PF owners, or Sideshow-types, that is...)

[annagranfors]

more...

http://static.flickr.com/102/279385473_45cf00b9f1_o.jpg

[annagranfors]

another...

http://static.flickr.com/103/279385470_1c01ec8f30_o.jpg

[annagranfors]

the penultimate...

http://static.flickr.com/92/279385469_d28f875562_o.jpg

[annagranfors]

and the last (and worst lit)...

http://static.flickr.com/94/279385464_d89fd6cd2e_o.jpg

...your turn!

[Bullseye]

Excellent pictures. Can you take a close up of the face.:D

[TOE]

she's hot. :monkey5 ...

[buffy-collector]

Oh my god im soo happy to be getting her.
Isntt her dress shorter than that?why does yours look longer?

Thanks for the pics.

[annagranfors]

JEEBUS you guys are demanding. okay, okay, closeups...

http://static.flickr.com/84/279403923_d580fc768e_o.jpg

this one's my favorite...the others are okay, but this is SO SMG...

[annagranfors]

no. 2

http://static.flickr.com/101/279403922_54e80228ef_o.jpg

[annagranfors]

the end. go buy your own! :)

http://static.flickr.com/89/279403921_c157362f55_o.jpg

[buffy-collector]

Totally Smg.
Looks bloody brilliant.

Ah so excited...

[annagranfors]

re: dress length...she was feeling a bit shy, just out of the box and all. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm guessing that it being a stretch LBD and all, it's adjustable.

[TOE]

Totally Smg.
Looks bloody brilliant.

Ah so excited...

I don't know anyone more deserving than you BC. She looks fantastic.

[buffy-collector]

Thanks TOE
does she have real lashes?

This piece really does look amazing,it will be the centre piece of my collection.I have Leia and shes amazing but this is...this is well BUFFY!

[Jair]

Looks great...now if FedEx would just drop her off!

Evan

[BigLeagueChu]

Thanks for the pics! SMG looks so good in black too :D

[buffy-collector]

What does her box look like?
Thanks

[SSC_Nerd]

And also, what are the edition numbers on this thing? It says TBD still for the exclusive.

[Dusty]

And also, what are the edition numbers on this thing? It says TBD still for the exclusive.

Exclusive is 350 and was announced (and updated, but only on the FLEXpay page for some reason :lol) a while ago :duff

[BillyBudd]

Thanks for the pics. I'm not sure what to think yet. The Sideshow pics don't look too hot, but anna's look better.

I think we need a pic from this angle...Buffy is looking at the camera, and the camera is head-on.

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/7157_press05-001.jpg

[buffy-collector]

How can you say she doesnt look too hot??:confused:
She smoking hot:monkey3

Got any pics of her packageing?

[SSC_Nerd]

Exclusive is 350 and was announced (and updated, but only on the FLEXpay page for some reason :lol) a while ago :duff

OOOO.... thanks for the info. You're the best Dusty. The ABSOLUTE best. And no, I am most certainly not sucking up to you to win free stuff during Spooktacular. No, no, no... I do want want you to give me a free PF Jason. Don't even let it cross your mind!!:monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey1

[Dave mack]

OMG! It's like having your own little slayer in the house! Awesome! Great pix! thanks! Mine is coming from TVmerch.com and I havent heard anything yet.


:)

[TheObsoleteMan]

What does her box look like?

:naughty :wacky

[olvidadero]

Omg. Incredible. Almost flawless. I need her so much!

I'd love to see pix of the box as well :D :monkey3

[darth dypshyt]

Omg. Incredible. Almost flawless. I need her so much!

I'd love to see pix of the box as well :D :monkey3

So does the Obsoleteman..:D :D and me!!:monkey5

[prophecygirl]

I can't wait for this!!

[Browncoat]

No pics of the stand?

[olvidadero]

They posted a pic of the box on the Btvsfigs board. I'm not completely sue of how I feel about it. It's simple and efective... I like it... I think. Boxes are really important aren't they' :D

http://btvsfigs.proboards48.com/index.cgi?board=sideshow&action=display&thread=1160519066

[buffy-collector]

I like that box a lot more than the Starwars boxes.Im very excited for this flawless buffy.

[Games&Theory]

As I pick myself up off the floor....all I can say muster is a stunned..."wow"(!!!!!!)

I just saw the super-secret photos (the ones that SS e-mailed to buyers) and I simply I can't wait until my exclusive gets in.

I think (hope) that a lot of folks are gunna regret not getting her. I find the production run version looks even better than the prototype photos.

If this level of quality is what we can expect from Spike, I'll keel over if SS doesn't keep this line going.
G&T

[buffy-collector]

Yeah shes amazing isnt she!!!
No one else got her?Im excited for more pics and excited for mine to come:D
Shes flawless and better than the proto and even better than Spike:monkey3

[RoboDad]

Mine will be here tomorrow, and I will be posting pics.

[mikey]

Here are some more, she really is a BEAUTIFUL piece. Mine just has one problem - she looks like she has a crazy or sleepy eye (not enough to bother me too much) here are some pics:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f195/magickmichael/pf3.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f195/magickmichael/pf2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f195/magickmichael/pf1.jpg

[mikey]

and more:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f195/magickmichael/pf4.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f195/magickmichael/pf5.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f195/magickmichael/pf6.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f195/magickmichael/pf7.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f195/magickmichael/pf8.jpg

[JoeSweden]

Here are some more, she really is a BEAUTIFUL piece. Mine just has one problem - she looks like she has a crazy or sleepy eye (not enough to bother me too much) here are some pics:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f195/magickmichael/pf3.jpg



Love the one without the flash! No doubt that this is SMG. But she looks so sad. :monkey2
Maybe it's because she had to kill Angel, to save the world.:D

[buffy-collector]

Love her thanks for the pics.
Her base is great she does have real lashes doesnt she:D
Can someone post a pic of her next to a 12inch figure please.
thank you:D

[ffl1940]

Just opened mine 10 minutes ago, AWESOME!!!!

As someone else mentioned both of her heels have holes to fit over the two small posts on the base and mine also seems like I might break the leg/boot if I try to put both over the pegs so just one is on the peg and one foot in front of the other, she still seems stable. I might try a little harder later on but not enough to break anything. The eyelashes are a nice touch, since the time she was first posted I thought the "sad" expression was nice, reflected how often she didn't want to be the slayer/took it as a burden rather than a gift. It sets up the possibility of a tough ready-for-a-fight Buffy PF next year! :D

The only things I'd change would have been to make the base smaller, it's huge and heavy, and spend some of the $ that it cost to give us a functional 1/4th scale Vampyr book with real pages etc instead of the lump of polystone book she comes with (or maybe a real black thong instead of a painted on one...er, did I just admit something???!!!??? :rotfl . While more recent PFs like Spike and Captain America exclusives give you very cool ways to switch your character's head and/or other items Buffy's PF is one you can skip and just get the regular version and you won't be missing out. But no matter the version, definitely try to get a Buffy PF, it's a fantastic piece!


Next get that Veronica Mars license so I can have a PF of Kristen Bell!!! :chew

[erik352]

Here are loose picts of my Buffy statue

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/9379/dsc00816kh2.th.jpg (http://img85.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00816kh2.jpg)
Comparison shot with the 6" figure

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/6977/dsc00814zf0.th.jpg (http://img176.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00814zf0.jpg)


http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/8641/dsc00819jo0.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00819jo0.jpg)
The sad part is, the statue I got had a crack in one of the fingers. It's really strange. The box I got was sealed, the styro seal, so I guess I was the first to open the box. But when I open it, I saw the glued fingers. I already filed a complaint in the sideshow site and waiting for the reply. I guess the guys in china got sloppy! I assume somebody over there got careless and broke the finger, and then glued it back and seal the box. Ever the SC sticker and the tape were undamage when I open it!

the statue should never have left the factory in the first place. It was my first sideshow statue, and sadly probably my last.

[Jair]

Sorry to hear that Erik, just contact their customer service, they very good at taking care of issues like that.

Enjoy!

Evan

Buffy sat at my office all day... finally got her home and here are some pictures!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/ezavatone/IMG_0071.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/ezavatone/IMG_0075.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/ezavatone/IMG_0076.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c341/ezavatone/IMG_0080.jpg

[buffy-collector]

She dwarfs dsts buffy lol

Sorry to here about Buffys finger,I think sideshow will replace it for you.
Hope this doesnt put you off buying more sideshow stuff as there products are excellent just look at buffys face it is amazing.

[buffy-collector]

jair thank you sooo much for the pic with her and Leia.
Leia is the only other pf I own so seeing them next to each other is great,wow she is huge compared lol.

I think you have the best paint job out of every ones I have seen,simply amazing and looks less sad.

[Dave mack]

WOAH! What IS up with the lazy eye?!?!? SMG doesn't have a lazy eye!!!
:confused:

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9620/buffdm5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9896/pf5ii4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/7222/bfynm4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

also, why is the pose reversed from the original photo-shoot?
I mean, Buffy WAS right-handed, no?

[blazelsd]

Love the statue, but does the makeup look caked-on a bit too much? I dunno some shots look fantastic and some look a lil off.

[Jair]

I am very happy with my Buffy, it almost makes me want to order Spike and any other PF's that go along with her...but gotta make fiscal cuts somewhere along the line so not sure if I am going to order anymore from the show.

Checking over the statue the only issue I have is when the base was packed a little bit of the bottom edge was turned up and stuck on the packing material but its not noticable at all unless I pick it up, otherwise its perfect.

I think the paint application was spot on, at least on mine, can't really comment on anyone else's since I can't compare them in person.

If I didn't already collect Univeral Monster PF's, Starwars PF's. Gentle Giant Starwars, Lord of the Rings PF's and Polystone, along with assorted DC, Marvel and Moore statues and busts, I'd be all over this line. I think the quality of this Buffy only strengthens the line, now if they do a PF of Cordy I'd be hard pressed to say no :rolleyes:


Evan

[SSC_Nerd]

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/7222/bfynm4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

also, why is the pose reversed from the original photo-shoot?
I mean, Buffy WAS right-handed, no?

In the season one DVD set, it shows the same picture, but it is the reflection of that card. The version in the DVD set is the one Sideshow used. Gues it can go either way.

[erik352]

thanks guys! My biggest problem is...I live in the Philippines, so this is a big problem for me.

I can have it return, but I might spend a lot on shipping. I still love this figure, and since this is a sold-out item, I might never get a replacement! so I decided to just keep this figure, it's a good thing the shop gave me a discount also for the broken finger. Technically it's not their fault. Oh well, I'm happy with the figure regardless. I just wish it was perfect....

She dwarfs dsts buffy lol

Sorry to here about Buffys finger,I think sideshow will replace it for you.
Hope this doesnt put you off buying more sideshow stuff as there products are excellent just look at buffys face it is amazing.

[Dave mack]

In the season one DVD set, it shows the same picture, but it is the reflection of that card. The version in the DVD set is the one Sideshow used. Gues it can go either way.


Gotcha SSC, I wonder which one is accurate? I mean when you reverse a photo or image of a person they will look different. Eyes are never symmetrical etc....
Could we have a reversed Buffy?!?!?

[Dave mack]

Hey Y'all who have Buff!

Can you possibly take a pic. of the figure next to you to really get a sense of scale?

thanks! d

[olvidadero]

Will this amazing piece and the awesome feedback you guys are giving it make SSC be proud of owing the Buffy line and make hundreds more of Buffyverse figures? :D :D :D

[buffy-collector]

There were quite a few pics of buffy holding the stake in both hands.So the figure is right and only one persons on this board seems to have the lazy eye,the rest seem nicer.

Every time I look at her I get more excited for her:D
I carnt belive it though,she way better than the prototype.