SW Dioramas

[Darth Loki]

I'm going to be so f'n broke!!!!!

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?page_id=2613

[MaulFan]

That piece looks really nice, though I'm a bit taken back that they're not more locked in the fight, but I'll deffinately be ordering that. Where did you come accross this link?

[mfoga]

I'm going to be so f'n broke!!!!!

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?page_id=2613
Wait we weren't going to be before?

I like the idea though.

[SolidLiquidFox]

That's pretty cool. I may have to get this.

Sideshow is firing back in response to Gentle Giant. Keep going Sideshow! :emperor :emperor :emperor :emperor

[Darth Loki]

There is no way I can say no to this line. OMG!!! What am I going to do?

[Karma]

1:9 scale...too small for me

[Booyah!]

Sweet. Dear. God.

[tomandshell]

Now I am even more relieved that I got out of the Marvel dioramas. I will have room for the Star Wars VS dioramas instead, and they are going to be incredible.

[galactiboy]

Nice, but thankfully Dios and statues are not my thing... phew. Now I can save money for the Aliens figures!!! :rock

[Darth Waller]

1:9 scale...too small for me

Yep, I'm not digging the size either. Looks nice, though.

[MaulFan]

Just imagine how badass a Mace vs Sidious could be if they had the lightining in it!!!

[El Roranous]

The size is an issue for me as well so thank god. Back to Marvel

[kain4521]

nooooooooooooooooooo I am going to have to sell my uni monsters and new line horror figures to get this awsome stuff.

[mfoga]

There is no way I can say no to this line. OMG!!! What am I going to do?
Well we all know there are some other ways to make money. There are all kinds of body parts you can sell:lol

[anakin1138]

Now I am even more relieved that I got out of the Marvel dioramas. I will have room for the Star Wars VS dioramas instead, and they are going to be incredible.


http://www.sideshowtoy.com/placed/021007swvs.jpg


Just one word... YES!!!

Well After seeing the new marvel diorama I told myself... "why did you sold the X-men Vs sentinel ex diorama?"... I hadn't seen the last item yet and as soon as I have seen that new Star Wars announcement... yes!!!:chew

In the future we'll surely get The Emperor with force lightening against Luke, with Vader watching diorama...:emperor

[The Josh]

Interesting! Will be getting some of these for sure. Maul vs Qui-Gon/Obi-Wan, Ep 3 Obi-Wan vs Vader, Ep4 Obi-Wan vs Vader, plus a few more.

[TOE]

:o i remember talking about SW diorama a while back and now we are getting it :rock

http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10274

[Batty]

I'm diggin' it! :chew

[Darth Loki]

I know I'll order it. I just wonder if there will be an exclusive version. There are so many great dio's they could do. I wish the scale was 1/7 instead of 1/9 but we'll see how it looks when they put it up later this week.

[The Josh]

This is going to really do ending my GG collecting. Other than a few more things I won't be getting much with this new line coming on top of the LOTR stuff.

[RoboDad]

Now that's a diorama I can see myself buying!

I think the classic poster pose of the two of them with saber blades crossed might have been better, but this one looks pretty good too. And the base (from the shot we can see) looks perfect.

Although, I just thought of something. Between this and the Crack of Doom dio, does anyone else notice a slight preoccupation at Sideshow with lava-themed pieces? ;)

[MaulFan]

Interesting! Will be getting some of these for sure. Maul vs Qui-Gon/Obi-Wan, Ep 3 Obi-Wan vs Vader, Ep4 Obi-Wan vs Vader, plus a few more.

Add Mace vs Sidious, Palpatine vs. Luke, Luke vs Vader (Ep 5 & 6), Obi-Wan vs. Grievous, Rancor and Luke, Leia killing off Jabba and about a bagillion others to my wants list, but then again, it's also about execution and selection of the moments, I wasn't too happy with the execution of the Luke Yoda PF but the concept was nice, so some of these I make like on paper but seeing them may not be what I'd want to represent the moment, but the cool part is this should be kinda like Unleashed figures but with a strong representation of the movie appearance.

[DarkArtist81]

I LOOOVE it!!! I'll probably be sucked into this line too.... :lol

[Bonehead15]

Looks great!!

I'll be getting these for sure. They are a bit small but that's fine by me. It'll make them much cheaper and since they are smaller I'll have enough room for all of them.

The only downside from this announcement is that I'll probably won't collect the LOTR dios. I just don't have enough room or money for that matter for both. I might pick up a select few LOTR dios but I certainly won't be getting them all.

Can't wait to see the Ewoks vs. Biker Scout dio. :monkey5

[carbo-fation]

That looks great! Sideshow is really bringing out some great pieces this year. I am definetely getting this piece as well.

[JohnyBoo]

OMG, yes !!!! 2007 is gonna be a great SW and LOTR year for me. I have always loved dioramas. :chew

[The Josh]

Add Mace vs Sidious, Palpatine vs. Luke, Luke vs Vader (Ep 5 & 6), Obi-Wan vs. Grievous, Rancor and Luke, Leia killing off Jabba and about a bagillion others to my wants list, but then again, it's also about execution and selection of the moments, I wasn't too happy with the execution of the Luke Yoda PF but the concept was nice, so some of these I make like on paper but seeing them may not be what I'd want to represent the moment, but the cool part is this should be kinda like Unleashed figures but with a strong representation of the movie appearance.

Right! Like with the LOTR line I'll be getting several just not the whole thing.

[FlyAndFight]

I like this one! Lot's of possibilities with this line.

[Seretur]

Love this piece!

And you guys have pretty much said it all already. Yes, it's like the Unleashed line in polystone form. And yes, it'll have a nice price range ($50-$350), so it will not be too hard on the wallet all the time.

And I'll be getting it all... I hope. :joy

[The ill Jedi]

I'm going to be so f'n broke!!!!!

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?page_id=2613

Aww crap! Same here!

[Darth Loki]

I gotta find me a sperm bank. Maybe I can get paid for something I do anyway :o

[hairlesswookiee]

:o i remember talking about SW diorama a while back and now we are getting it :rock

http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10274
thanks Toe!! i expect either a freebie or a royalty check from sideshow soon. when i saw the xmen diorama in person last year the first thing i thought was "how cool these would be in SW universe." now the dream is coming true.

[The Josh]

I gotta find me a sperm bank. Maybe I can get paid for something I do anyway :o

TMI Loki:lol

[DarthRamuk]

I gotta find me a sperm bank. Maybe I can get paid for something I do anyway :o


....in addition, i might sell my kidney, blood.....any takers? :D

[Darth Loki]

....in addition, i might sell my kidney, blood.....any takers? :D


How much can I get for a good kidney on today's black market? :monkey3

I seriously don't know how the hell I'm going to be able to pull this off.

[The ill Jedi]

My soul is for sale. Any takers? It's the exclusive version, which includes my heart. PM me with any offers.

[darthviper107]

That's cool. I don't know if I can afford it though. But if it's in the same price range as the LOTR diorama then that'll be good.

[Darth Loki]

That's cool. I don't know if I can afford it though. But if it's in the same price range as the LOTR diorama then that'll be good.


Don't be fooled. That LOTR piece will probably be the cheapest one we ever get.

I'm assuming this one will be about $200

[SideshowDusty]

Those commenting about the scale, you do realize that the Marvel VS dios are approximately 1/9 as well, right? Just wondering... any bigger and there'd be nowhere to put them!! :google

[Darth Waller]

My soul is for sale. Any takers? It's the exclusive version, which includes my heart. PM me with any offers.

Do we get reward points for that?

[Trevolver]

I was hoping for 1/4, Dusty :)

BEAUTIFUL paint. I was thrilled to see it

Trev

[Darth Loki]

Those commenting about the scale, you do realize that the Marvel VS dios are approximately 1/9 as well, right? Just wondering... any bigger and there'd be nowhere to put them!! :google


No, I thought the X-Men VS was 1/7 :o

My bad.

I really can't wait to see more pics of this. Can you at least tell us if there is an exclusive?

[Darth Loki]

I was hoping for 1/4, Dusty :)

Trev


:mwaha :mwaha :mwaha :mwaha :mwaha

Don't joke about that. A lot of people want the PF's to be in a Mustafar battle. You're going to give them false hope.

[Darth Waller]

I was hoping for 1/4, Dusty :)

BEAUTIFUL paint. I was thrilled to see it

Trev

Trev, did you sculpt this?

[Seretur]

This is such a beautiful sculpt. Bravo, Trev, if it was indeed you!

Any idea what the mention of the future pieces being designed to "hang on a wall" can mean?

[Darth Loki]

Trev, did you sculpt this?


Based on all his other work, I hope so!!!


So at 1/9 scale, most characters are about 8" right?

[TOE]

is this another Trevolver masterpiece? :monkey3

[Karma]

yeah I though marvel was 1/7.......I apologise if I'm wrong

[TOE]

I'm sticking to my initial idea:

http://thecia.com.au/reviews/s/images/star-wars-1-800b.jpg

[Polystoner]

Here's my favorite part of the press release:

Like nearly all of Sideshow Collectibles' products, Star Wars Diorama series will be issued in limited editions. MSRP will range from $50 to $350.

$50? $50? Who are they trying to kid? :lol This is Sideshow for Pete's sake! I expect hundreds, and no less!

[Karma]

Here's my favorite part of the press release:



$50? $50? Who are they trying to kid? :lol This is Sideshow for Pete's sake! I expect hundreds, and no less!



that's not what i thought when i read that
I though......whoaaa, let me see the $350 diorama, that's gonna be awesome

[TOE]

will the sabers light up?

[Darth Loki]

will the sabers light up?


It doesn't look like it. They look pretty small in the pic. I'd settle for some sort of red light coming out of the bottom of the base.

[The Josh]

I can live without the electronics. Keep the price down a little.

[Trevolver]

I'm responsible for PART of this. figures only and some of the base (not the exquisite platform)

I'm loving this paint work. this piece is a monster as far as I'm concerned...you don't want it bigger, trust me. ;)
Trev

[Darth Loki]

I'm responsible for PART of this. figures only and some of the base (not the exquisite platform)

I'm loving this paint work. this piece is a monster as far as I'm concerned...you don't want it bigger, trust me. ;)
Trev


Then I'm sure the sculpts are amazing.
I'm very intrigued. I guess you can't give us dims yet huh?

Can you at least say whether it has an exclusive or not (you don't have to tell us what it is, but that would be even awesomer)

[Karma]

is this a diorama on the rght?

http://www.solarempire.de/messe2/images/IMG_4067.jpg

[mfoga]

Damm this means I have to find a way to get online on Tue and Wed:monkey2 With all these installs I have to do this could be hard.

[carbo-fation]

Again, incredible job on the figures Trev! They look fantastic! You, sir, are a true talent!:)

[The Josh]

Very nice job Trev.

[Seretur]

Karma -- no, I don't think that's Sideshow at all.

Trev -- BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO!

This SW Diorama line came completely out of left field, and it's already made up for whatever grievances I might have had about other pieces in recent times. Yay!

:joy :banana :joy :banana :joy :banana :joy

[LOTRSWfan]

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!! :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew

[MaulFan]

That's cool. I don't know if I can afford it though. But if it's in the same price range as the LOTR diorama then that'll be good.

The page says $50 - $350, it'll come down to how involved the pieces are, I'm sure the Obi-Ani will be on the cheeper end of what they can do.

[Fritz]

I thought the Marvel Dioramas were approximately 1/7th as well. They can't be 1/9th because Captain America is about 11" tall. If the scale was 1/9th his actual height would be over 8 feet so it has to be closer to 1/7th which puts him just over 6'.

[The Mike]

If this line has the same great sculpting as the Frodo/Gollum piece I can't resist. That price range though is a large one so it'll be pick and choose with these. I'm definitely in for this one and if they make an ANH Obi-Wan/Vader piece. If they did a Luke/Slave Leia piece about to jump off the Sail Barge I'd buy that too but nothing else is a definite. I like this idea alot though...

[King Darkness]

Damn, that looks sweet.

Theres no way I can jump into another line, but if there was one this would probaby be it.

I hope we see a Vader and Obi from ANH.

[Darth Loki]

I thought the Marvel Dioramas were approximately 1/7th as well. They can't be 1/9th because Captain America is about 11" tall. If the scale was 1/9th his actual height would be over 8 feet so it has to be closer to 1/7th which puts him just over 6'.


Way to get my back bro.

[MaulFan]

Luke/Slave Leia piece about to jump off the Sail Barge

Add that to my list lol. I'm frightened by this line the more I think about it. There are many Star Wars characters that just aren't amazing or have much screen time so that affects the 1/6 line, BUT, there are so many moments that could make for great frozen in time dioramas, this line could be endless, but my wallet is not, what to do what to do.

[The Mike]

There is a few I'd like. The "Move Along" scene with the Landspeeder. The Compactor scene. The Han about to lower into Carbonite chamber scene. The Utapau Clones vs Droids, complete with soldier on top of droid firing downwards. The possibilities are really vast here...

[MaulFan]

They are vast indeed, which is why my wallet is scared and my bank account is hiding behind it lol. A Jango vs Obi-Wan diorama would be sweet too.

[jason2885]

Well my gf is going to kill me, but I have to get these along with all of the PF 12" and GG statues now. Im so thankful that I will hopefully be getting to go to work in about 6 months after I finish my undergraduate.

[Agent0028]

My bank account has the proverbial bad feeling about this.

[customizerwannabe]

Not making my day, but I'll buy it. Looks pretty nice. Hope it's priced like the LOTR dio.

[jason2885]

I bet the one the will be $50 is R2-D2 vs Yoda in the fight for the light stick. Then I could see a $350 set being the arena in AOTC.

[LOTRSWfan]

I bet the one the will be $50 is R2-D2 vs Yoda in the fight for the light stick. Then I could see a $350 set being the arena in AOTC.


That, or Mace's Crew and Palpatine from ROTS

[Fritz]

Way to get my back bro.

No problem, you can buy me a beer at SDCC. :D

[PosterBoyKelly]

Awesome news! I won't get this first 1, I'm only OT, but it's great. I want a 3 piece Luke, Emperor, Vader! OR Vader holding Palpatine over his head getting zapped!

[mfoga]

I bet the one the will be $50 is R2-D2 vs Yoda in the fight for the light stick.

Yes I want that one:chew

[jason2885]

You know this line is just screaming Maul vs. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon.

[tomandshell]

Yes I want that one:chew

http://www.rebelscum.com/tf2007/GGSanimated/IMG_4571.JPG

[mfoga]

http://www.rebelscum.com/tf2007/GGSanimated/IMG_4571.JPG
Yeah I know I am thinking about it since I love R2-D2 but I am not really into the animated look. It will depend on the price.

[tomandshell]

Yeah I know I am thinking about it since I love R2-D2 but I am not really into the animated look. It will depend on the price.

Well, it's going to be a summer convention exclusive, so that may be a bigger factor than the price.

[The Josh]

Well, it's going to be a summer convention exclusive, so that may be a bigger factor than the price.

Yeah, ES will factor in as well.

[jason2885]

I actually like this animated maquette. Is anyone going to SDCC and would be willing to pick it up for me I would greatly appreciate it.

[nash]

Nice, but thankfully Dios and statues are not my thing... phew. Now I can save money for the Aliens figures!!! :rock

:rock:rock:rock:rockThe HT Aliens and Predator lines are some of the craziest figures yet.

[the Doctor]

I'm going to be so f'n broke!!!!!

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?page_id=2613

oh yes..now thats what i've been waiting for.bravo sideshow for recognising that there is a market for these.

can't wait to order:chew

[LOTRSWfan]

You know this line is just screaming Maul vs. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon.


I thought this too right after I saw this.

I would love to see some Expanded Universe stuff once this line really gets rolling.

[mfoga]

Well, it's going to be a summer convention exclusive, so that may be a bigger factor than the price.
Well I will be at SDCC and C4 so that helps, plus I am one the premium GG memebers or whatever they call it.

[Khev]

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/placed/021007swvs.jpg

With Premium Format satisfying my desire for awesome sculpts in a nice scale with mixed media and now SW dioramas displaying conflicts and scenes with multiple characters I can't see myself getting more than 3-4 more 1/6 scale figures.

Imagine dioramas of:

Vader reaching out to Luke in Cloud City

Luke and Yoda with even more Dagobah

Luke on a Tauntaun

Jabba's palace (*this* Jabba I *will* get, and it'll probably be the only Jabba setup SS will offer with a decent Slave Leia)

The Sarlacc Pit with Desert Skiff

Duel of the Fates

Yoda vs. Sidious

Luke vs. the Rancor

Obi-Wan on Boga

The Gungan battle (you bet I want this)

Carbon Freezing Chamber!!!!

Ewok Celebration

And so many more.

AWESOME NEWS!

[tomandshell]

The second release in this line is going to be Vader VS. Luke at Cloud City.

[Khev]

The second release in this line is going to be Vader VS. Luke at Cloud City.
:google :google :google :google :google :google :google :google

My top two diorama grails are announcements #1 and #2? That's got to be some kind of record.

[tomandshell]

I wish the scale was 1/7 instead of 1/9 but we'll see how it looks when they put it up later this week.

What surprised me about this announcement is the fact that Gentle Giant has the license to produce 1:7 scale multi-character dioramas. I would assume that Sideshow has to stick pretty close to the 1:9 scale or risk stepping on GG's license. Scale/size can be important distinctions when it comes to each company's piece of the Star Wars licensing pie.

[Bannister]

I don't know if this has already been said since I didn't read through the whole thread but I guess this means the LOTR dio line is dead.:lol

[tomandshell]

:google :google :google :google :google :google :google :google

My top two diorama grails are announcements #1 and #2? That's got to be some kind of record.

If there is any justice. The Cloud City duel may not be as climactic as the one in ROTJ, but I think that it is much more iconic, what with the "I am your father" moment. The first two releases in this line should be the two most memorable and representative duels in each triogy.

(Ben VS. Vader on the Death Star shouldn't be too far behind.)

[the Doctor]

If there is any justice. The Cloud City duel may not be as climactic as the one in ROTJ, but I think that it is much more iconic, what with the "I am your father" moment. The first two releases in this line should be the two most memorable and representative duels in each triogy.

(Ben VS. Vader on the Death Star shouldn't be too far behind.)

when are these going up for pre=order

[tomandshell]

when are these going up for pre=order

Oh--I should have said that I am guessing that Cloud City will be next. I don't know this for a fact, by any means.

But the ROTS diorama will be up for sale on Wednesday, I believe.

[the Doctor]

Oh--I should have said that I am guessing that Cloud City will be next. I don't know this for a fact, by any means.

But the ROTS diorama will be up for sale on Wednesday, I believe.

big thanks tom..can't wait for this

[scriff]

I like this one better than the LOTR one.

Shall have to wait on the price on this one!

Scriff

[Darren Carnall]

that looks like a really great idea for a line. And the piece itself looks fabulous. I'm still going to go ahead and make myself the base for my own 12" figures like I was going to (they stole my idea the bastards! :lol ) but considering how good this piece looks, I'm glad everyone's going to get the opportunity to buy this.

Lots of opportunities too considering how many vs. situations there are in the films. These will be a great line of statues i think.

[JohnyBoo]

I am so happy about this announcement. I have always loved statues better than action figures. I think the PFs are great but the mixed media still seems a bit different to me. The dioramas give you more than just a statue because action and conflict can be better displayed. This first one looks great and I cannot wait to see more. I would love to have all of them but again price will dictate. Trev did such a great job on this and the new LOTR diorama.

My spouse would like for SS to quit developing new products. :lol

[jason2885]

Tom where did you get this information from about Luke and Vader.

[Darth Waller]

The Toy Fair page says when items from a particular license are up for pre-order. It just doesn't give specifics.

[KitFisto]

Gonna have to pass. I can't collect EVERYTHING as much as I'd like to.

[PosterBoyKelly]

I'll get a few. Not this 1, but Luke and Vader from either ESB or ROTJ. I think for ROTJ they should do Vader holding Palpatine over the pit getting shocked, that way NOT to overkill the Luke/Vader battle (not that I think there's such a thing) and than for ROTJ Luke have him fending off Boba Fett on the skiff.

[Darth Madden]

These could be very cool... I just hope the ones I want are closer to the $50 than the $350 range.

[The Josh]

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/9069/img4991ej2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Seretur]

The base looks amazing!

So do the poses, the composition, the colors, the product base below the lava and the platform...

This is a Perfect 10 piece. :joy

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Nice. It's good that SSC manages to make a lot collectors happy with these two new diorama lines (LotR and SW). Nothing for me though. Glad SSC also makes stuff I DON'T want to buy, otherwise I'd be in the poor house by now...

[AmanaMatt]

These do look nice, but with their 1:6 and 1:4 lines, I just cannot afford a 1:9 line.....now, a Tusken diorama may get the sole exception in my collection. :D

[JohnyBoo]

The pics over at Rebelscum are awesome. Anakin's face and ObiWan's are perfect. The detail in the different material for Anakin is amazing. I absolutely love Trev.:chew

[Karma]

awesome

looks bigger than I imagined would if there will be a exclusive

[nash]

obi looks great, but anakin looks a bit off.

[Darth Loki]

obi looks great, but anakin looks a bit off.


I don't disagree, but it's very hard to tell from that angle. Gonna have to wait and see on pre-order day.

[The Josh]

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/7276/img4985er6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[carbo-fation]

I guess Nash was right, Anakin does look a bit off!

[Darren Carnall]

for the size of the thing and the pose Anakin looks just fine

[The Josh]

Yeah, it's pretty good likeness.

[IrishJedi]

What's the price point of this diorama? Anyone know?

[The Josh]

They haven't said. I'd say like $200 for this one maybe as low as $150.

[IrishJedi]

Hmm... it would be part to pass up if it's around $150.

I'd like to pick up a diorama of each of the major duels from the saga:

Obi-Wan/Maul/Qui-Gon

Yoda/Dooku

Mace/Sidious

Obi-Wan/Anakin

Obi-Wan/Vader

Luke/Vader

[Karma]

I think $124.99

[Darth Loki]

They haven't said. I'd say like $200 for this one maybe as low as $150.


I said $200 yesterday, but now I'm thinking $250. This is a decent sized dio.

And Ani's sculpt looks fine to me. It's just the expression that we couldn't make out from the other pic. Another beautiful job by Trev.

[Darth Loki]

I think $124.99


Don't be fooled by the price of the LOTR dio. That thing is tiny.

This has two characters that are twice the size and a much larger and more detailed base.

[The Josh]

I could see it being $250 that's for sure.

[Karma]

Don't be fooled by the price of the LOTR dio. That thing is tiny.

This has two characters that are twice the size and a much larger and more detailed base.

yeah.I forgot that it was 1/9 hobbit size for the lotr dio whereas this is 1/9 human size

$200 seems a fair price

[Darth Waller]

Wow, that's better than I imagined it would be. That base is insane! I will be interested in the dimensions and price of this item when it goes on sale. Nice job all around, Trev!

[nash]

im really liking this piece with the new shots of it though! and my two fave characters to boot.

from the side view anakin looks on the money, but im not counting out anything yet just because of the front view. looks to be a promising piece for sure!

[Karma]

a 6ft character would be 8" tall in 1/9 scale plus the size of that base, probably 14" tall

[Karma]

im really liking this piece with the new shots of it though! and my two fave characters to boot.

from the side view anakin looks on the money, but im not counting out anything yet just because of the front view. looks to be a promising piece for sure!


would look very nice displayed between the two MR sabers

[nash]

would look very nice displayed between the two MR sabers

oh man for sure! :D

[Trevolver]

Wow! that paint is killllllller!

Thanks for the honesty on the likeness of Anakin! MAN was he a tough one...I think he beat me this round, but if I ever get to tackle him again....he's going DOWN..........I hope! :) (shouldn't have said that, now I'll fall twice as hard!)

anyway, I'm really impressed again with the paint and how this came together. I THANK the Sideshow team for making my work look nice, and creating a heckuva sweet piece. *bow*

remember, I DIDN'T do the stupendous PLATFORM. Just figures and Lava.

As a Star Wars fan, I think this line is going to rock.

Trev

[The Josh]

Well, I'd say your 2/2 Trev so far.

[MaulFan]

Wow! that paint is killllllller!

Thanks for the honesty on the likeness of Anakin! MAN was he a tough one...I think he beat me this round, but if I ever get to tackle him again....he's going DOWN..........I hope! :) (shouldn't have said that, now I'll fall twice as hard!)

anyway, I'm really impressed again with the paint and how this came together. I THANK the Sideshow team for making my work look nice, and creating a heckuva sweet piece. *bow*

remember, I DIDN'T do the stupendous PLATFORM. Just figures and Lava.

As a Star Wars fan, I think this line is going to rock.

Trev

Trev, could you share with us what the thought process was behind having them posed in the manner they are versus a locked saber blades type pose?

[nash]

Wow! that paint is killllllller!

Thanks for the honesty on the likeness of Anakin! MAN was he a tough one...I think he beat me this round, but if I ever get to tackle him again....he's going DOWN..........I hope! :) (shouldn't have said that, now I'll fall twice as hard!)

anyway, I'm really impressed again with the paint and how this came together. I THANK the Sideshow team for making my work look nice, and creating a heckuva sweet piece. *bow*

remember, I DIDN'T do the stupendous PLATFORM. Just figures and Lava.

As a Star Wars fan, I think this line is going to rock.

Trev

still a great job Trev, tell the factory not to muck your sculpts up with the paint! :monkey5

Are the dios your main squeeze at the moment?

[JohnyBoo]

I think Anakin' likeness is fantastic as is Obi-Wan's, Trev is a treasure and I hope China doesn't mess it up. These have to be really tough to paint at that scale.

[Karma]

Trev..we all knew Andy's dream piece to do was Hulk, what's yours?

[Batty]

I'm really impressed by this. I think it's cool not to have the obligatory crossed lightsabers. Excellent work, Trev.

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/6924/img4988jpgrw9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Trevolver]

there's a sliver of a scene when Anakin back flips onto the platform. that's where this is drawn from. I think once you see a few more angles, you'll get a better feel for their dynamic. my favorite angle for Obi-Wan and Anakin wasn't photographed by the rebelscum guys, but you'll likely see those later, or in a Quicktime rotation.

the design drawings were artworks on their own. you couldn't hope for better control art. I imagine the decision to shy away from saber clashing is that we'll see that many times in other pieces. (that's purely speculative, as a fan, not insider information! I really don't have any little insider clues! :D)

Anakin's force jump is jostling the platform as Obi-Wan begins his next swoosh (while also regaining posture)

maybe someday down the line you'll see the design drawing in a production blog. it really should be shared. neat work.

thanks again for the nice words...you don't have to be nice because I'm around though! :D...honesty is always appreciated, and I don't have any wounded pride because of it

Trev

[Batty]

Has anyone mentioned whether or not there'll be an exclusive?

[MaulFan]

there's a sliver of a scene when Anakin back flips onto the platform. that's where this is drawn from. I think once you see a few more angles, you'll get a better feel for their dynamic. my favorite angle for Obi-Wan and Anakin wasn't photographed by the rebelscum guys, but you'll likely see those later, or in a Quicktime rotation.

the design drawings were artworks on their own. you couldn't hope for better control art. I imagine the decision to shy away from saber clashing is that we'll see that many times in other pieces. (that's purely speculative, as a fan, not insider information! I really don't have any little insider clues! :D)

Anakin's force jump is jostling the platform as Obi-Wan begins his next swoosh (while also regaining posture)

maybe someday down the line you'll see the design drawing in a production blog. it really should be shared. neat work.

thanks again for the nice words...you don't have to be nice because I'm around though! :D...honesty is always appreciated, and I don't have any wounded pride because of it

Trev

Trev you did a great job capturing them, and I'm sure most fans will recognize the exact moment this was based on, I know I did at least. Even though I might have wanted to see saber's clashing, in a way this captures their emotional differences, you see Obi-Wan taking the backing off stance of not wanting to take down his brother, but you see Anakin poised to strike mercilessly at his former master, so the piece has the great value of capturing the hearts of the two exactly how they were throughout the duel.

[swabie2424]

Trev - very nice job here. I love the Obi-Wan especially. I think the scene is very dynamic as you've captured it. The sabers are really at interesting angles and positions. All making this piece a lot of fun.

[Trevolver]

Trev..we all knew Andy's dream piece to do was Hulk, what's yours?


That's a cool question Karma. For me, it's pretty much just like Andy, look in the avatar and the screen name, and you've got it!:)

Stephen King's the Dark Tower. My own interpretation of Roland Deschain, the Gunslinger. Honestly, with the new comic book, I'd be happy sculpting Jae Lee's version, too.

I did start making sculptures because I wanted to do Indiana Jones work though... but an interpretation of a written character like the Gunslinger...too hard to pass up...

Trev

[Seretur]

Trev, you're a true gentleman, on top of being an amazing prodigy.

I can't find fault with this piece for the life of me. It is probably going to shoot right to the top ten of my collection -- as it's been a while that a piece of polystone had me THIS excited. I'm giddy as a babe in arms!

Do tell us what your favorite angle is once it comes out, please!

:joy :joy :joy :joy :joy

[Karma]

That's a cool question Karma. For me, it's pretty much just like Andy, look in the avatar and the screen name, and you've got it!:)

Stephen King's the Dark Tower. My own interpretation of Roland Deschain, the Gunslinger. Honestly, with the new comic book, I'd be happy sculpting Jae Lee's version, too.

I did start making sculptures because I wanted to do Indiana Jones work though... but an interpretation of a written character like the Gunslinger...too hard to pass up...

Trev


who knows, with the new movie out next year there might be licensing up for grabs.....(hint sideshow ;) )

[MaulFan]

who knows, with the new movie out next year there might be licensing up for grabs.....(hint sideshow ;) )

Being that Indy is LFL and LFL is seeing great success in joining with Sideshow for products, I'm sure at some point Indy will be handy over to them for merchandise, I can't imagine LFL not looking at what Sideshow has done already with SW and thinking this company is great and the direction to take merchandising for high end items.

[pjam]

Trev you did a great job capturing them, and I'm sure most fans will recognize the exact moment this was based on, I know I did at least. Even though I might have wanted to see saber's clashing, in a way this captures their emotional differences, you see Obi-Wan taking the backing off stance of not wanting to take down his brother, but you see Anakin poised to strike mercilessly at his former master, so the piece has the great value of capturing the hearts of the two exactly how they were throughout the duel.

You have echoed my feelings exactly MaulFan and we have seen very little in the way of pictures for this amazing piece of Art.

Can't wait to see more and my congratulations Trev, Masterfully sculpted bro.

[Karma]

You have echoed my feelings exactly MaulFan and we have seen very little in the way of pictures for this amazing piece of Art.

Can't wait to see more and my congratulations Trev, Masterfully sculpted bro.

rebelscum's pics are blurry & still looks awesome, wait for better pics

[the Doctor]

will there be an exclusive version to this..i'd like to see a light up feature
maybe with translucent lava with light flickering through:monkey3

[nash]

I'd love the lava to look sort of like the flames on the ghostrider maquette.

[Karma]

maybe the exclusive will be that droid that scoops up the lava in a bucket?

[Fubeca]

Man the McQuarry dio that Koto just came out with would be amazing!!!!!!!! :monkey5

[MaulFan]

will there be an exclusive version to this..i'd like to see a light up feature
maybe with translucent lava with light flickering through:monkey3

That just reminded me of something I have longed for many years to see Hasbro or someone produce, a diorama of Luke burning his father's body with light up flames. It's not a big action moment, but it is a powerful image to me and I'd love to have that, and beside it, a diorama of the moment Luke first pulls back Vader's mask to see his father for the very first time.

[Batty]

How about a dio of Vader about to throw the Emperor down the shaft? :emperor

[PosterBoyKelly]

How about a dio of Vader about to throw the Emperor down the shaft? :emperor

That's what I want! Helmet all half clear, hell we can get a few variant helmets as an exclusive 1-solid 2-half clear 3- totally clear with skull exposed!

[pjam]

How about a dio of Vader about to throw the Emperor down the shaft? :emperor

That's the ONE! :cool:

But I would add Luke on the floor watching dear ol Dad...

[mfoga]

I agree that the fist shot we had Anakin looked a lil wierd, but I think that was the angle not the figure. The other pictures have shown Anakin is much better then he looks in the original picture.

[PosterBoyKelly]

I agree that the fist shot we had Anakin looked a lil wierd, but I think that was the angle not the figure. The other pictures have shown Anakin is much better then he looks in the original picture.

Based on the RS pics, I really like the whole thing! I almost want to get it, but I really purged myself of all PT stuff. Very cool piece all over though. If the lava was semi-clear and had lights in the base, I'd buy 1.

[Agent0028]

I'm really starting to like this piece alot, I hope its not too much. If its affordable for me I'm sold. If not...well...I may have to see what I can cut from the on order list.

[nash]

crossing my figures its $150 or less.

[the Doctor]

I'm really starting to like this piece alot, I hope its not too much. If its affordable for me I'm sold. If not...well...I may have to see what I can cut from the on order list.

it shouldn't be to expensive as it's in 1/9 scale..id guess $125 max:monkey1

[FlyAndFight]

Should be around $80, just like the LOTR "Crack of Doom" piece. Any more than that and it's a pass for me. This thing will be tiny. Pehaps a little bit bigger than the "Crack" piece.

[Karma]

Should be around $80, just like the LOTR "Crack of Doom" piece. Any more than that and it's a pass for me. This thing will be tiny. Pehaps a little bit bigger than the "Crack" piece.


more than twice the size so i doubt it

remember hobbits aren't the same size as humans......even in 1/9 scale :D

[FlyAndFight]

Point taken. I'll bump it to $125 retail and available for closer to $100 from dealers.

Also, I don't see an exclusive here, either. I think these "Diorama" lines will simply be the pieces themselves, without exclusives. Just a guess.

[kierbaudy]

The faces are on the mark. Hard dio to pass up.

[SideshowDusty]

I thought the Marvel Dioramas were approximately 1/7th as well. They can't be 1/9th because Captain America is about 11" tall. If the scale was 1/9th his actual height would be over 8 feet so it has to be closer to 1/7th which puts him just over 6'.

Is Cap really 11 inches tall?? Weird - our measurements on the site must be off (imagine that ;)) because it says the entire thing is 12" tall, including the base and Cap's arms and shield up over his head. Anyway, I could have sworn they were close to 1/9th, at least the Hulk VS Spidey and also the bust dioramas. Anyhoo, I apologise for the mistake if so.

My point was that this is bigger than you're expecting. 8 inches is a nice height for these guys, plus the base is pretty big! :duff

[Sith Lord 0498]

I'm on board as long at it's not over $200 through online retailers and it doesn't ship until at least summer.

[Darth Waller]

My point was that this is bigger than you're expecting. 8 inches is a nice height for these guys, plus the base is pretty big! :duff

Can you give us an estimate of the total height including the base? :D

[Karma]

Can you give us an estimate of the total height including the base? :D

isn't 8 inches enough to satisfy you? :D

[jason2885]

I hope most of these are under $200.

I just had a cool idea for the line ROTJ Luke vs. Boba Fett.

[Karma]

I hope most of these are under $200.

I just had a cool idea for the line ROTJ Luke vs. Boba Fett.


whoaaa, that whole scene above the pit with chewie, lando & han

that would be a $350 dio

[SideshowDusty]

Can you give us an estimate of the total height including the base? :D

Approximately 13-14 inches I believe. :duff If you'd like to see it photographed next to something else for scale, please submit your request to Ask Sideshow - http://www.sideshowtoy.com/php/asksideshow.php - and we will pass it along... as they are tearing down the booth each year, they like to snap some fun photos! :duff

[Agent0028]

I would expect an exclusive of some sort, the marvel ones have exclusives so why not SW? Does the LOTR have an exclusive? I suppose if it doesn't that rather puts this one up in the air as to whether there will be one or not.

As for the price point I'm not even going to hazard a guess because I have no clue. I'm just hoping for 100 dollars, 125 at the max, anything more and I'm out.

[Darth Robbler]

No exclusive is my vote. I would hate to miss out like I did on some of the Marvel ones.

[Kookie]

There's images of the diorama at Rebelscum right now, as well as Maul & Boba.

[The Josh]

Question: Do Darth Maul's lightsabers light up on the Premium Format figure? How about the lightsabers in the Obi-Wan VS Anakin diorama?

SSC: Our Darth Maul Premium Format figure's saber blades DO light up. They will be battery powered. They will NOT come with the AC adapter (like Vader and Ben did). The diorama sabers do NOT light up.

[mfoga]

Question: Do Darth Maul's lightsabers light up on the Premium Format figure? How about the lightsabers in the Obi-Wan VS Anakin diorama?

SSC: Our Darth Maul Premium Format figure's saber blades DO light up. They will be battery powered. They will NOT come with the AC adapter (like Vader and Ben did). The diorama sabers do NOT light up.
But you can see a plug on the base.

[tomandshell]

But you can see a plug on the base.

I guess you have to buy your own adapter.

[Mini-Rock]

I'm all over this line. Personally though, I'd like to see diorama's covering the "darker" side of SW. Something like Anakin slicing his way through Tusken Raiders w/ a few limbs and heads laying on the base; also, mace standing over the headless body of Jango Fett would be good, and so would Yoda from ROTS when he's yanking his saber from the clonetroopers chest. Qui-Gon getting it in the gut by Maul as Obi-Wan watches is another I'd like to see. I'm excited about this new line though; and, I'm glad I gave up the GG diorama line even more now.

[The Josh]

But you can see a plug on the base.

That's what it said in the ask SS.

[Darth Madden]

Something like Anakin slicing his way through Tusken Raiders w/ a few limbs and heads laying on the base; also,

I kind of doubt Lucas would allow that for a figure. This isn't McFarlane your talking about here. Its one thing to show Jango's head / helmet (no blood, no face) rolling along in the movie but to show TR limbs and heads on a base I just can't see.

[Boba Fett]

Easy pass.

[Customikey]

The artistry is beyond reproach and looks just wonderful!

I'd rather have the same base in 1/6 scale to go with my 12" figures.

[Mini-Rock]

I kind of doubt Lucas would allow that for a figure. This isn't McFarlane your talking about here. Its one thing to show Jango's head / helmet (no blood, no face) rolling along in the movie but to show TR limbs and heads on a base I just can't see.

This doesn't have to be Mcfarlane for Lucas to allow that diorama. Sideshow is perfectly capable of making a diorama like that. The odds of it happening may be slim I agree, but you never know.

[Khev]

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/9069/img4991ej2.jpg

I think this will look fantastic in a custom acrylic case displayed under a framed ROTS poster.

[Darth Waller]

Approximately 13-14 inches I believe.

Thanks, Dusty! :duff

[Karma]

I think this will look fantastic in a custom acrylic case displayed under a framed ROTS poster.


or displayed between the 2 master replica lightsabers

[Darren Carnall]

The artistry is beyond reproach and looks just wonderful!

I'd rather have the same base in 1/6 scale to go with my 12" figures.

patience my friend ;)

[Booyah!]

Does anyone know if it's illegal to remove and sell someone else's body parts, as long as that person doesn't die in the process?


Thanks in advance!

[Karma]

look at the dio in the background of this pic, it looks pretty huge

http://www.cooltoyreview.com/tf2007/SSCother/IMG_4966.JPG

[PosterBoyKelly]

WOW it does look big! (Did she say that :lol )

But yeah, 1 of the best news of Toy Fair so far, I think.

[m0reta]

All of the pictures so far have sold me on this first dio. Hopefully it will order/ship in convenient financial timeframes. :D

Dio I'd like to see for sure: Leia vs Jabba!

Has anyone done that so far? I just see stuff now at least that has Leia in 'slave' pose. Which is quite alright on it's own but I like 'kicking ass and taking names' poses better myself. :lol

[Karma]

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/3689/tf2007sideshow0002hk6.jpg

[Trevolver]

cool picture! i hope it's angled funny, otherwise Obi-Wan is about to become one crispy jedi. ;)

Trev

[pruette]

This is a must have - love the concept, love the execution. A truly iconic moment to kick off what I hope will be a wide-ranging line. I'm puzzled how Gentle Giant and SS can both do 1:9 scale statues, since that's essentially what GG's diorama line measures out to, but I'll take it! :lol

Maybe GG is 1:8 - I'd have to go measure to be sure.

[Karma]

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/9898/tf2007sideshow0001hh5.jpg

[carbo-fation]

Master Kenobi looks excellent!:D

[The Josh]

The more I see. The more I likeit.

[anakin1138]

Fantastic... just FANTASTIC!!! Can't wait to have it and display in my Star Wars room (well, basically where I sleep :D )

[Karma]

if you display them on glass shelves then a red light shining underneath it would look awesome

[Karma]

ouch.....$280 (need to think about it now)

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/30/img2209lx4.jpg

[jason2885]

Wow thats about $80 more than I thought it would be but ohh well I think Im going to take the plunge with this line and pay the piper for them. I just hope we dont get anymore than say 4 -5 a year of these or I truly will be in the poor house.

[Batty]

ouch.....$280 (need to think about it now)


Awww! I can't afford to collect the PFs, 12" figures and these. And I really like this. Oh, well.

[Bannister]

Damn $280.00. I think I would rather buy a PF.

[mfoga]

Damm thats more then I had figured. Hmm I still really like it though. If they start doing the same number of diaramas/PF as they did with PF before Im good if not I dont know.

[Agent0028]

*sigh* Too rich for my blood. Toy fair officially sucks for me this year. :lol

[Seretur]

OUCH.

Oh well. Hopefully there won't be an exclusive, and we can get a 15% e-tailer discount.

Or Flexpay it somehow.

It's still worth that money, though. And that's the important thing.

[nash]

oh boy, thats more than I was hoping....now i dont know either. :monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

[Darth Waller]

That price is a buzz killer. :lol

[carbo-fation]

I am with everyone here.....it's just too expensive!:monkey4

[The Josh]

Yeah, the guys who are covering this for Sandtroopers posted this earlier talking about what they saw today. I'll get this for sure but at these prices I will be limited to just a few of them.

[tomandshell]

At 1:9 scale, I wouldn't have guessed it would be that expensive.


On the other hand, the base is much larger than I had expected.

[nash]

our only hope is a larger edition size and lower secondary market prices. :monkey1

[IrishJedi]

ouch.....$280 (need to think about it now)

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/30/img2209lx4.jpg

Well, that's a big PASS for me then.

Oh well.

[pickard]

$280. Can't say I'm surprised.

Pass.

Damn. :(

[nash]

Makes me wonder what in the world would be towards the $50 low end? :lol

[IrishJedi]

Well, considering that the frickin' Bubo Creature Pack is nearly $50 there's your answer.

:monkey4

[The Josh]

The price doesn't suprise me based on the size of the overall piece.

[MaulFan]

Wow, that's a hefty price tag, I'll order it and see where I'm at financially come 3rd quarter.

[Darth Waller]

Makes me wonder what in the world would be towards the $50 low end? :lol

Probably Yoda and R2-D2 having a tug of war with the lamp.

[nash]

arent the marvel dioramas cheaper than 280? not sure.

[MaulFan]

Seeing this price, I'm hoping that these are announced before others ship so I can weigh out which ones are more worthwhile to me cuz anything I'd want to see will be as intricate or more than this piece.

[Customikey]

This gets filed in with the Darkness PF as something I find irresistably gorgeous and will have to admire from afar.

[tomandshell]

It's interesting comparing fan response to the prices of both the Darkness PF and the Ani/Obi diorama. Very different reactions!!

More people will now want the Darkness because they are charging less than expected, and less people now want the diorama because they are charging more than expected.

[Karma]

http://www.sandtroopers.com/events/toyfair2007/002/sideshow/

14” long, and standing around 9” – 10” tall at its highest point, this piece carries a retail price tag of $280, and is limited to 2000 pieces


very high ES also IMO

[IrishJedi]

2000 pcs??? They're on crack.

:monkey1

[Darth Waller]

I'm sure I wasn't the only one who looked like Yoda in Tom's signature after seeing the price on this piece.

[IrishJedi]

I'm sure I wasn't the only one who looked like Yoda in Tom's signature after seeing the price on this piece.

Hahahaha... No. And I just looked like that again when I read the edition size of 2000.

Well, at least we know the secondary market should have these for less than $280 at some point.

[Seretur]

I can totally live with this price point, I've decided.

For one thing, there won't be THAT many dioramas every year.

For another, there will be cheaper ones.

For yet another, this will obviously be the grail of the line.

For yet yet another, the Marvel vs. pieces cost more than this, and their value has just risen and risen. (The Wolvie vs. Sabretooth was $250, for example, and it was about the same size [13.5"], with a much smaller base.)

And finally, I do hope the ES is lower than 1000, at least for the exclusive, if there is one.

EDIT: See, this is what happens when you type for a long time. ES 2000... that's pushing it. And the size is a bit smaller than Dusty said! Oh well. I'm in it.

[The Josh]

2k is a high es? Doesn't seem that high to me.

[Karma]

If they want me to buy this then the exclusive better rock

[Karma]

2k is a high es? Doesn't seem that high to me.


but if a PF had a es of 2000, that would considered high (only boba & vader etc)

[MaulFan]

I'm just blown away by the money of it, at that price, if it sells out you're talking $560,000 on one piece, I sure hope there isnt' a high GP for their items, otherwise I'm really gonna try to get a job there lol.

[The Josh]

but if a PF had a es of 2000, that would considered high (only boba & vader etc)

2k pieces though is not a high es.

[IrishJedi]

The exclusive will probably be one of those little floating lava droids.

[nash]

I personally could do with a little less of the base if that would mean a little lower price.

[IrishJedi]

2k pieces though is not a high es.

It is for something like this at that price point, imho. These will not hold any value on the secondary market at $280 with an ES of 2000. In fact, they'll likely depreciate some.

[MaulFan]

The exclusive will probably be one of those little floating lava droids.

There probably won't be an exclusive, the Frodo v Gollum doesn't have one.

[Karma]

2k pieces though is not a high es.


for a $125-150, no it's not high but for a $280 piece then IMO it's a high es

[The Josh]

People want more base with LOTR and now maybe less with the SW. Kind of funny.

My guys at Sandtroopers got a great pic of Anakins face.

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/7792/dsc00011ni8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[tomandshell]

From a marketing perspective, this piece desperately needs a cool exclusive to keep people buying direct from Sideshow instead of heading to retailers to try to get a lower price.

[Karma]

From a marketing perspective, this piece desperately needs a cool exclusive to keep people buying direct from Sideshow instead of heading to retailers to try to get a lower price.


exactly.....I happily buy it if it had a cool exclusive & a low es on the exclusive to start the line off with a buzz


otherwise I'll wait for the market prices to bottom out then buy it

[nash]

People want more base with LOTR and now maybe less with the SW. Kind of funny.



I wouldnt generalize, that was just my opinion. I still havent given the crack of doom dio a thorough look over to make a judgment on that yet.

[The Josh]

I wouldnt generalize, that was just my opinion. I still havent given the crack of doom dio a thorough look over to make a judgment on that yet.

I was just making a funny comment on the two new dio's. Macking a crack about the whole thing. Didn't come across well.

[Karma]

People want more base with LOTR and now maybe less with the SW. Kind of funny.




come on.....more base yes, but $200 for more base?

[The Josh]

come on.....more base yes, but $200 for more base?

There's a lot going on in this piece. People want highly detailed yet cheap. Doesn't work that way.

[IrishJedi]

Prediction: If the edition size is truly 2000 and there is no exclusive version, you will be able to get this for under $200 off of the secondary market at some point.

Just like the MR ROTS sabers that originally retailed for $350 that can all be had for $175-225 now.

Value does not exist in a vacuum. $280 for this piece with an ES of 2000 is simply too much.

[nash]

I was just making a funny comment on the two new dio's. Macking a crack about the whole thing. Didn't come across well.

hehe i know, just trying to defuse a potential bomb in the thread for others who didnt say what i did :P.

[Karma]

There's a lot going on in this piece. People want highly detailed yet cheap. Doesn't work that way.


I didn't say cheap..circa $200 I'd be happy

I didn't know you were that rich to call $200 cheap

[tomandshell]

With the larger base, this is pretty comparable to the Captain America VS. Red Skull piece--which is the same height, costs $20 more, but had an edition size of 600 pieces (plus 450 exclusives) instead of 2000.

[nash]

Prediction: If the edition size is truly 2000 and there is no exclusive version, you will be able to get this for under $200 off of the secondary market at some point.

Just like the MR ROTS sabers that originally retailed for $350 that can all be had for $175-225 now.

Value does not exist in a vacuum. $280 for this piece with an ES of 2000 is simply too much.
I think in a saturated market as right now, the edition size is definitely high. Too high...im not sure, but definitely a bit high.

If there was a dry spell of things to buy, i think the edition size would be fine. So many people are just being forced to pick and choose now more than ever. Myself included.