PRISON BREAK ... :)

[TOE]

I just watched the season premier and WOW!!! The show is just getting better and better :chew Very unpridictable and lots of thrills :rock Now, all I need is a 12" figure of this line and I am happy :chew Anyone else interested? :monkey1


edit:...okay, to make this thread a bit more significant...I'm making this thread the official Prison Break thread. LET'S TALK :chew

***SPOILERS ALERT***

[Duckgoo]

A Michael Scofield figure with full body tats would be awesome. I doubt it will ever happen though. It needs to be big in Asia, like 24, for a Japanese or Chinese company to make a figure. I think this show is just popular in US, Canada, and England.

[Darth Loki]

This is getting rediculous! Why don't we just ask SS to make a figure for every character that's ever appeared on TV. How about some 90210 figures! I loved that show when I was 12! How about Dallas and Dynasty for those older folks here!

SS has only done shows that have had some sort of Sci-Fi element to them. Stop asking for every retarded show that's on TV to get a 12". I can see a LOST liscencse because of the Sci-Fi factor, but no other show comes to mind that would deserve 12" representation. While a show may be great, it doesn't mean we need figures of it.

[Gruff Old Bear]

From the interview with Steve Walker, founder of Product Enterprise (link posted in another thread by airbond2), talking about the level of sales necessary to recoup the costs of tooling figures:

...you'd be surprised at some of the letters we receive from fans who just don't get it, they think we just exist to cater to their needs.

I'm sure those who've been participating on this forum for a couple of years will recognize how our community is evolving. At the start we were all collectors here -- just folks who liked to buy the same things. We'd advise each other on things like exchanging a badly painted figure. Some of us have since become customizers and repainters, and shared our discoveries as we go along. Cking's 1:4 Superman project has inspired others, including an intense 1:6 Quigley project that would never have been made commercially. Louie Tran doesn't visit this board, but here's a guy who has gone from custom repaints to clothing manufacture to 1:6 body design and manufacture, all catering to customizers. The GK community has many excellent sculptors who can capture licenses. Right here on this board, Les, customikey, murderofcrows, darkartist and others share quite a lot of how-to information. Everyone wishing for a figure (yo Cosmo!) should visit the Customs Gallery more often, just to check out the talent.

The desire for figures that will not support even limited mass production can be met in two ways: wishing or doing. Before long I believe we'll all be helping one another out. Not everybody has to become a sculptor or caster or painter or clothing maker. We need a few hardy souls to either develop the skills or identify talented freelancers -- to either do it themselves or "produce" a project -- and a willingness by others to pool some funds.

If you can dream it, you can do it. You can take that to the bank, because Wolfang Puck engraved it in the door at Spago! :ccheerlea

[Darth Loki]

I would love to be able to create some of my most beloved TV or movie characters. I however have the least amount of artistic talent of anyone on this planet. Ever since elementery school, I knew art was never my forte. Can't draw, can't paint, can't sculpt. Thus I rely on others.

[carbo-fation]

This is a really great show and I loved last nights episode. I would buy these figures in a heart-beat! :D


Oh and just ignore what Darth Loki said! :emperor

[LewisD]

I want a T-Bag figure...with stump. :lol

[CAhobbit]

Great season opener! A very good shock at the end. How ever will everything work out? I have a feeling that the intelligent detective on the case now will eventually turn to certain escapees side. He'd be smart enough to help bring down the bad folks and reveal the big mysterious behind it all.

[Bannister]

This is getting rediculous! Why don't we just ask SS to make a figure for every character that's ever appeared on TV. How about some 90210 figures! I loved that show when I was 12! How about Dallas and Dynasty for those older folks here!

SS has only done shows that have had some sort of Sci-Fi element to them. Stop asking for every retarded show that's on TV to get a 12". I can see a LOST liscencse because of the Sci-Fi factor, but no other show comes to mind that would deserve 12" representation. While a show may be great, it doesn't mean we need figures of it.
I never understand why people feel the need to get so upset over someone expressing a desire for a particular figure. It is not like he started a Scofield Krusade.:D

[Darklord Dave]

I like the show, but similar to LOST, the characters aren't visually interesting enough to warrant figures. Although a waist up bust of Scofield with the tats might be an interesting piece.

[Bannister]

I like the show, but similar to LOST, the characters aren't visually interesting enough to warrant figures. Although a waist up bust of Scofield with the tats might be an interesting piece.
A waist up bust of Scofield would be great. I would think it would have to be at least 1/2 scale to really showcase the detail in the tatoo.

[Darth Loki]

I never understand why people feel the need to get so upset over someone expressing a desire for a particular figure. It is not like he started a Scofield Krusade.:D


It has nothing to do with this show. I've never seen it, therefor have no opinion on it. I was just stating that people are getting silly over these requests for EVERY single show that they like. I mean how many TV shows has SS done a line for? Buffy, Angel (which is just a spin off of Buffy), X-Files, and Star Trek. All are sci-fi shows that were on for an extended period of time and had a good, loyal following. Not some flash in the pan of a show that could fade out by the time the first figure is released. There have been requests for 24, Prison Break, LOST, the Office, and Seinfeld.... off the top of my head. The only one that would even seem to fit in SS's criteria would be LOST. Mainly because it has the sci-fi element and is insanely popular. I mean I love that show, have watched every episode since the premeir and I doubt I'd buy any LOST figures.

[captain sack]

There have been requests for 24, Prison Break, LOST, the Office, and Seinfeld.... off the top of my head. The only one that would even seem to fit in SS's criteria would be LOST. Mainly because it has the sci-fi element and is insanely popular. I mean I love that show, have watched every episode since the premeir and I doubt I'd buy any LOST figures.

if sideshow can do Hogan's Heros and Get Smart, they can do Seinfeld.

[TOE]

All are sci-fi shows that were on for an extended period of time and had a good, loyal following.

:lol Sorry man. I just love that show soo much that I want figures of the characters. Maybe not by SS but Medicom perhaps and distributed by SS. Oh, and SS doesn't revolve around Sci-fi or science-fiction genre only:

James Bond
Hogan's Heroes
Music Legend line
Army line :rolleyes:
Monty Phyton

If you haven't watched it, if you have nothing to do on a Monday night, just check it out see if you like it. :o

[TOE]

Great season opener! A very good shock at the end. How ever will everything work out? I have a feeling that the intelligent detective on the case now will eventually turn to certain escapees side. He'd be smart enough to help bring down the bad folks and reveal the big mysterious behind it all.

A Scofield Bust with Tats would be an awesome bust :rock I would buy it in a heartbeat.

...the new detective...i am scared for the escapees. This new guy is smart. I have no idea how they will out run him. And yeah, i think he will play a significant role in attaining the real bad guys but probably next season :D

[Gruson]

This is getting rediculous! Why don't we just ask SS to make a figure for every character that's ever appeared on TV. How about some 90210 figures! I loved that show when I was 12! How about Dallas and Dynasty for those older folks here!

SS has only done shows that have had some sort of Sci-Fi element to them. Stop asking for every retarded show that's on TV to get a 12". I can see a LOST liscencse because of the Sci-Fi factor, but no other show comes to mind that would deserve 12" representation. While a show may be great, it doesn't mean we need figures of it.

I agree Loki. This forum is turning into a 12" request forum.

It is really getting old and I am sick of seeing all the worthless threads.

No wonder most of the gang from Sideshow stopped posting here.

[occulum]

No wonder most of the gang from Sideshow stopped posting here.
what he said.

.. I understand everybody has their own opinion and the right to voice it, but consequences come with being so critical of everything all the time. Such as the above.

[Darklord Dave]

I don't think the 12" requests have gotten out of hand. Much of SSC's success can be attributed to action figures and as they've matured so have some of their collectors.

I know some statue people look down their noses at the 12", but I'd say the majority of the members here enjoy both the 1/6 and other items.

[carbo-fation]

I know some statue people look down their noses at the 12", but I'd say the majority of the members here enjoy both the 1/6 and other items.

Ditto!! :D

[Gruson]

I don't mind 12" figure talk.

It is the "Sideshow requests" threads like this one that are annoying.

It is getting out of hand.

Other recent examples:

Doctor Who
V for Vendetaa
Prison Break
Seinfeld
Pirates
The Office
Fear and Loathing in LV
Lexx

I know, I can ignore these threads and I usually do. ;)

[Fubeca]

I agree with Prison Break being a killer show!!!!!!! Season 1 is out on DVD, watch it!!!

BTW I went out to Tooele, Utah lookin for the sash! Boy are they screwed when they get out here, Beers for everyone on the boards!

As far as the 12" Doll love fest for everything that has even been on the screen, I can't wait for a 12" Mr. Ed!!!:monkey1

[TOE]

***SPOILERS ALERT***

any one else was shocked that the girl got shot?? at first I thought it was fake, because they didn't show her actually getting shot but then after...they showed her dead. That was really shocking. Great season opening.

[JustinLuck]

I don't mind 12" figure talk.

It is the "Sideshow requests" threads like this one that are annoying.

It is getting out of hand.

Other recent examples:

Doctor Who
V for Vendetaa
Prison Break
Seinfeld
Pirates
The Office
Fear and Loathing in LV
Lexx

I know, I can ignore these threads and I usually do. ;)

I disagree about 'V' from V from Vendetta.

[CAhobbit]

***SPOILERS ALERT***

any one else was shocked that the girl got shot?? at first I thought it was fake, because they didn't show her actually getting shot but then after...they showed her dead. That was really shocking. Great season opening.

Yup, I was very shocked!

[LordAzrael]

I like the show, but similar to LOST, the characters aren't visually interesting enough to warrant figures. Although a waist up bust of Scofield with the tats might be an interesting piece.

I'd prefer Alias figures to this.... If someone did a decent Jennifer headsculpt then customising would definitely be possible... unfortunately the only one I've seen is kinda not too close.

And I wouldn't mind pooling resources to commissions some sculpts - not necessarily new ones - but maybe even resculpts to "rectify" some sideshow figures - i.e. Willow & Faith spring right to mind.

My customising skills are pretty low but getting a bit of practice. I'm a bit loath to customise any star wars figures at the moment cos we never know what's next with that line (I'm seriously considering a Kyle Katarn cos I think he's offbeat enough to not be a contender for some time).

[LordAzrael]

It has nothing to do with this show. I've never seen it, therefor have no opinion on it. I was just stating that people are getting silly over these requests for EVERY single show that they like. I mean how many TV shows has SS done a line for? Buffy, Angel (which is just a spin off of Buffy), X-Files, and Star Trek. All are sci-fi shows that were on for an extended period of time and had a good, loyal following. Not some flash in the pan of a show that could fade out by the time the first figure is released. There have been requests for 24, Prison Break, LOST, the Office, and Seinfeld.... off the top of my head. The only one that would even seem to fit in SS's criteria would be LOST. Mainly because it has the sci-fi element and is insanely popular. I mean I love that show, have watched every episode since the premeir and I doubt I'd buy any LOST figures.

I agree totally Loki! The figures definitely need an to be from a long running popular show (Buffy - 7 seasons and a 5 season spin off, X-Files 9 seasons and a half season spin off) and need to have a good range of visually appealing characters - and a Sci-fi aspect certainly would help but I don't know that its a requirement. While many of the shows may be great shows - most of the ones mentioned are only in their 2nd or 3rd season, and often have only one or two iconic characters, or have rather plain costuming. Just look at the x-files - how popular it was, and how many good characters - and then see how many figures have come out of it.

Remember that there's AT LEAST a 12 month lag between a licence agreement and a production figure, and probably god knows how long to actually acquire a licence. Apart from the ongoing request for Firefly (which I believe meets all the criteria) the only one I've seen raised in recent times I'd consider is Seinfeld - which again was INSANELY popular and is still going in syndication virtually everywhere, and the characters are INSTANTLY recongnisable. One of the big risks of doing a less identifiable costume figure is that you're relying totally on the headsculpt

Oh and about the Office - are you talking your US version or the original and much superior English one ? ;) Cos you do know that NO-ONE outside the US gets your version. So you aren't really going to sell that many figures.

and for the record I haven't seen prison break either. I'm waiting for the thing to end and then I'll get all the seasons on DVD and watch them straight - same goes for Lost.

[JustinLuck]

V for Vendetta...:cool:

[Fritz]

I don't mind 12" figure talk.
It is the "Sideshow requests" threads like this one that are annoying.
It is getting out of hand.
Other recent examples:
Doctor Who
V for Vendetaa
Prison Break
Seinfeld
Pirates
The Office
Fear and Loathing in LV
Lexx
I know, I can ignore these threads and I usually do. ;)

You think a Pirates of the Caribbean 12" figure line request is out of hand? I won't argue the others on your list.

[Gruson]

You missed my point.

The "request topics" are out of hand.

I think a couple of the ones listed would make some nice figures but that was not what I was getting at....

Forget it.

[SideshowDusty]

Perhaps a solution would be a stickied 'request' thread - where all requests for new licenses would go. That way they'd be all in one place instead of in tons of new threads... :dance

[Darth Loki]

Perhaps a solution would be a stickied 'request' thread - where all requests for new licenses would go. That way they'd be all in one place instead of in tons of new threads... :dance


YES!!! Much easier to avoid that way as well.

Gruson, I understand what you're saying. But this is part of how SS gets ideas for future products. At least they say it is. But I think people need to stop requesting every show that is on TV and be more realistic about what might sell. Seinfeld and Pirates, and possibly V are about the only ones that seem reasonable. Pirates is likely going to be the highest grossing trilogy of all-time and has some amazing characters. Seinfeld is one of the most popular shows ever and will likely stay in syndication for the next 5-10 years (though you could probably only get 5-6 characters worthy of a figure). The only problem with V is that only 2 characters deserve a figure (but they already have the Portman sculpt down). All of the others may be good shows, but are about 3-5 years away of continued success to even be thought about.

[Fritz]

You missed my point.
The "request topics" are out of hand.
I think a couple of the ones listed would make some nice figures but that was not what I was getting at....
Forget it.

I get your point. I just don't agree with the Pirates example. :peace

[Fritz]

Perhaps a solution would be a stickied 'request' thread - where all requests for new licenses would go. That way they'd be all in one place instead of in tons of new threads... :dance

Good idea. Let me be the first to suggest a line of Dusty figures. I'll buy PF, 12" figures and maquettes in exclusive and regular format. :D

For the record, I was also going to include Legendary Scale Busts in that list but I know how that would be interpreted by the degenerates on this forum so I didn't. :rotfl

[TOE]

Perhaps a solution would be a stickied 'request' thread - where all requests for new licenses would go. That way they'd be all in one place instead of in tons of new threads... :dance

AWESOME IDEA :rock....now can we please move on :o

***SPOILERS ALERT***









So...will T-bag attach his hand back??

[JustinLuck]

DUDE, I'm still watching the Season One DVD set, so please write *Spoilers* before you write something like that! :monkey5

[TOE]

DUDE, I'm still watching the Season One DVD set, so please write *Spoilers* before you write something like that! :monkey5

:horror sorry man. Will do next time.

[olvidadero]

I don't see what's wrong with these threads. Let people have their dreams, I'm sure many of them know for sure they won't be getting any figure from their wishlists but it's still funny making suggestions and finding out other people's tastes. Plus, some suggestions might even be taken into consideration. If they did a Monty Python line, why is a Seinfeld or a Friends line that impossible? I know, Monty Python is legendary in some way but makes you think: Not everything's Sci-Fi for SSC.

I myself would love to see this become true:

PF Gigolo Joe from A.I.
12" figures of Jareth and Sarah from Labyrinth
Alias, Lost and Firefly licenses
Some characters from "The Goonies" (oh what I'd give for a Sloth figure).

And on the most "non-realistic" side:

Friends and 3rd Rock from the Sun 12"ers
Brian Kinney 12" from "Queer as Folk" and a Bree Van de Kamp PF figure LOL

[carbo-fation]

***SPOILERS ALERT***

any one else was shocked that the girl got shot?? at first I thought it was fake, because they didn't show her actually getting shot but then after...they showed her dead. That was really shocking. Great season opening.

I was definetely shocked when she got shot. Let's wait and see what the FBI agent does next week!
Nope. Saw it coming.

:clap :clap :clap :clap Excellent Watson! Mind telling me what'll happen next week? :D

[Gruff Old Bear]

And on the most "non-realistic" side:

a Bree Van de Kamp PF figure LOL

Olvidadero, I am sick and tired of all these wants, don't want to join any bandwagon, but you got me. I'm there.

Add me to the list for Bree. The beauty who would only make your life miserable guaranteed because she's SO ^^^^^**D UP, but who could resist her?

Just because the writers went on vacation for season two doesn't change how great those actresses are. Desperate Housewives, bring 'em on.

[DarkArtist81]

From the interview with Steve Walker, founder of Product Enterprise (link posted in another thread by airbond2), talking about the level of sales necessary to recoup the costs of tooling figures:



I'm sure those who've been participating on this forum for a couple of years will recognize how our community is evolving. At the start we were all collectors here -- just folks who liked to buy the same things. We'd advise each other on things like exchanging a badly painted figure. Some of us have since become customizers and repainters, and shared our discoveries as we go along. Cking's 1:4 Superman project has inspired others, including an intense 1:6 Quigley project that would never have been made commercially. Louie Tran doesn't visit this board, but here's a guy who has gone from custom repaints to clothing manufacture to 1:6 body design and manufacture, all catering to customizers. The GK community has many excellent sculptors who can capture licenses. Right here on this board, Les, customikey, murderofcrows, darkartist and others share quite a lot of how-to information. Everyone wishing for a figure (yo Cosmo!) should visit the Customs Gallery more often, just to check out the talent.

The desire for figures that will not support even limited mass production can be met in two ways: wishing or doing. Before long I believe we'll all be helping one another out. Not everybody has to become a sculptor or caster or painter or clothing maker. We need a few hardy souls to either develop the skills or identify talented freelancers -- to either do it themselves or "produce" a project -- and a willingness by others to pool some funds.

If you can dream it, you can do it. You can take that to the bank, because Wolfang Puck engraved it in the door at Spago! :ccheerlea

GOB....Thanks for the plug! It is true... if you want it, you can def have it! Just talk to one of us or several of us and use the talents that you can.... and that much desired figure can find a home on your shelf!

:D

[Gruff Old Bear]

Can't believe I jumped into a request. Just another Bree Van de Kamp loser, I guess.

ALL OUR THREADS are becoming figure (license) request threads. It's boring. Please, can we establish a master requests thread or a requests forum, Dave?

I am not suggesting the Kurgan Large Font people be allowed out of the Sandbox, however...:D

[sunohc]

You missed my point.

The "request topics" are out of hand.

I think a couple of the ones listed would make some nice figures but that was not what I was getting at....

Forget it.
I've seen worse threads though....
Like:
" my item is shipping!"
and then they go on saying "wahoo!" and stuff like that, which seems just as irrelavant as request threads, no?

and some others like:

But I get the points:
but, I think Sideshow does listen a bit more than medicom does, or ever will to our requests, or even Hot Toys.
Sideshow is a company that makes figures off of licenses mainly.
Dragon Models Limited produces original military figures, as well as Blue Box Toys, and Traid Toys as well.

Hot Toys and Medicom are both asian-foreign countries, and Medicom is rather esoteric, since its from japan (lol).


and...I only proposed the Office Series.
Sideshow would probably never take on that licenses, LOL.
Its got a lot of memorable characters, but its a premiur show and not everyone every sees it. however, maybe one day, I'll make my own company produce them hahahahah jk.

[LewisD]

I just don't understand why so many people want to stifle other people's ideas and opinions...if you see a thread title that bothers you and is annoying, just ignore it. I mean come on...with over 15,000 postings by "jlcmsu", surely there is enough room here for a few request threads...:lol

[TOE]

*sigh* well, this thread is pretty much derailed. People, i just want to talk about Prison Break :monkey2


...why don't we make a poll if "Sideshow Request" should stop or not? :cool: ..or, whatever alternative to find a solution?

[LordAzrael]

and...I only proposed the Office Series.
Sideshow would probably never take on that licenses, LOL.
Its got a lot of memorable characters, but its a premiur show and not everyone every sees it. however, maybe one day, I'll make my own company produce them hahahahah jk.

Sunohc - you didn't answer the question I raised specifically about "The Office". Are you talking the BBC original that was seen around the world or the US version ?

[carbo-fation]

*sigh* well, this thread is pretty much derailed. People, i just want to talk about Prison Break :monkey2


...why don't we make a poll if "Sideshow Request" should stop or not? :cool: ..or, whatever alternative to find a solution?

I am with you Toe. I just want to talk about my favorite new show on TV! :D

[occulum]

*sigh* well, this thread is pretty much derailed. People, i just want to talk about Prison Break :monkey2
yeah, you have a point there. sorry if I contributed to the derailing of the thread :monkey3

[Darth Loki]

Toe, probably best to start a thread in 'Other Discussion' forum. And you did ask for 12" figures in your first post which lead to the derailing (sorry).

[TOE]

well, THIS forum is about figure collection so I thought why not both talk about the show and figure at the same time :monkey3 ...whoops, i guess.

[CAhobbit]

*sigh* well, this thread is pretty much derailed. People, i just want to talk about Prison Break :monkey2


...why don't we make a poll if "Sideshow Request" should stop or not? :cool: ..or, whatever alternative to find a solution?

Maybe it can be moved to the general discussion forum now? Then we can just discuss the show itself. That's all I was interested in with this thread in the first place. :D

[sunohc]

Sunohc - you didn't answer the question I raised specifically about "The Office". Are you talking the BBC original that was seen around the world or the US version ?
Definately the US NBC Version/


I've seen the BBC one, its funny and original (emphasize ORIGNAL), but I can't understand half the time what they are saying.

Plus the The Office series might be a good one since they have such key molded characters... :D
and you could do SO many bashes with the Steve Carrel head hahahah

But then again, its premier show and half my friends have never seen it.
Those who do should love it though :D



edit:
and ...er. sorry for this off-topic post.
I guess this thread raised the discussion of such requests to sideshow... :/
forgive me my friend

[LordAzrael]

Definately the US NBC Version/


I've seen the BBC one, its funny and original (emphasize ORIGNAL), but I can't understand half the time what they are saying.


Then sadly I'd say you've got very little chance. It would be kind of like me hoping for a figure of Ian Turpie (the guy who hosted the Australian version of the Wheel of Fortune)... or the Malaysian version of the Wiggles.

[TOE]

A Michael Scofield figure with full body tats would be awesome. I doubt it will ever happen though. It needs to be big in Asia, like 24, for a Japanese or Chinese company to make a figure. I think this show is just popular in US, Canada, and England.

you are a wise man:

http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17293

:chew :chew

[dasciutto]

Today arrives this proto type head sculpt of Michael Scofield.
Now i'm trying to make a mold of this head and than a 12" figure.


http://asciutto.dyndns.org/Mijn%20collectie/scofield/scofield001.jpg

http://asciutto.dyndns.org/Mijn%20collectie/scofield/scofield002.jpg

http://asciutto.dyndns.org/Mijn%20collectie/scofield/scofield003.jpg

http://asciutto.dyndns.org/Mijn%20collectie/scofield/scofield004.jpg

http://asciutto.dyndns.org/Mijn%20collectie/scofield/scofield005.jpg

[geto10]

The first shot looks really like Mike! Good luck with this. :)

[TOE]

dasciutto, i really would like to see your painted rendition of this head. Looks great so far.

[dasciutto]

O yeah, first i'll will make a mal so when i make a mistake with the paint i have the original, so i can try and try and try till i'm happy with the paintjob.

Can't wait when it is weekend, than i have time for this great hobby.

Then i'll will put the picture online.
Now i must find a 12" body were i can put his head on. And can begin with the tatoo paint.

What kind of costime shall i make ?? the prison outfit ??

[TOE]

The prison outfit would be superb, but the time when he robbed the bank would be cool too.

[TOE]

...anyone watched the season premier last night ?

[Geb]

Watched the season premier last night...(DVR)...liked the twists, but not sure how much further they can take this. How many times will fans allow Scofield to break out of a prison?

I like the role reversals between Michael and Linc...will be interesting to see who James Whistler is...someone we have seen before?

Geb

[TOE]

I saw the latest episode tonight.

Will there be another season for this show or is it over ? Anyone knows?

[Jamal]

Is the last one episode 13?