Sideshow CIV Exclusive Confirmed

[Buttmunch]

According to a guy at Rebelscum, his friend asked Sideshow at Toy Fair if they will be having a C IV exclusive. They said yes, it will be 1:6, but NOT Vader. Other than that he says it will be very much worth the trip. Sorry if the title made you think the actual item's identity was confirmed.

[LOTRFan]

Sorry if the title made you think the actual item's identity was confirmed.

But you got us to look didn't you! :lol

[tomandshell]

They said yes, it will be 1:6, but NOT Vader. Other than that he says it will be very much worth the trip.

Aww, heck...

[Darth Waller]

Please let those of us who can't go order it. :medic

[Buttmunch]

I wonder if this might be the "Star Wars annoucement" on Wednesday? I just hope it is as easy for non-attendees to get at Vaderkin was since I won't be going to CIV (possibly SDCC again though).

Sorry again about the title, I couldn't think of another way to say Sideshow confrims they will have a CIV exclusive.

[MaulFan]

I doubt Wednesday's announcement will be regarding this, I imagine the C4 announcement will be tied into a massive slew of press releasing about the convention.

[nash]

Its going to be plo koon different robes exclusive!

[screamingmetal]

They HAVE TO allow us who aren't going to order it, not to would be WWIII. It's already in production to meet the deadline, I'm thinking it'll be a variation of something we've seen before, Endor Luke, Endor Han, another Endor soldier. I can't wait to see it!

[Buttmunch]

I think it would be something ANH related since CIV is all about ANH right? The Chess set would have actually been a great exclusive IMO.

[Bonehead15]

According to a guy at Rebelscum, his friend asked Sideshow at Toy Fair if they will be having a C IV exclusive. They said yes, it will be 1:6, but NOT Vader. Other than that he says it will be very much worth the trip. Sorry if the title made you think the actual item's identity was confirmed.

So you heard from a friend's friend??:confused:

No offense but I'll wait for an offical announcement. Till then, it's just rumors.

[Buttmunch]

So you heard from a friend's friend??:confused:

No offense but I'll wait for an offical announcement. Till then, it's just rumors.

http://threads.rebelscum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=2398121&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1#2398121

Here is the thread source from Rebelscum. Whither this guy is lying or not is obviously yet to be known, but it seems fairly certain Sideshow would do a CIV exclusive since everyone else is. How many is GG up to now? 30?

[tomandshell]

I could have sworn that Sideshow already told us there would be a C4 exclusive. Am I crazy?

[MaulFan]

http://threads.rebelscum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=2398121&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1#2398121

Here is the thread source from Rebelscum. Whither this guy is lying or not is obviously yet to be known, but it seems fairly certain Sideshow would do a CIV exclusive since everyone else is. How many is GG up to now? 30?

Did you miss the memo, GG is now officially the exclusive manufacturer of exclusives thanks to their exclusive relationship with LFL, lol.

[Buttmunch]

Did you miss the memo, GG is now officially the exclusive manufacturer of exclusives thanks to their exclusive relationship with LFL, lol.

:rotfl GG is seriously going to kill itself with all the exclusives. Seriously, did they show anything that WASN'T an exclusive at Toy Fair?

I think they should change their name to Exclusive Giant!

[Sir Tristram]

I'm so glad I stopped collecting all the 1:6! :monkey3

If it was a 1:4 PF....Angry and Sad, I would be! :monkey2

[Buttmunch]

I'm so glad I stopped collecting all the 1:6! :monkey3

If it was a 1:4 PF....Angry and Sad, I would be! :monkey2

Sideshow learned their lesson of PF Con exclusives with Luke. It is just too hard for people to carry around all day. Two 1:6ers was pretty bad by itself at SDCC!

[IrishJedi]

I think they also learned what it was like to NOT have an exclusive item at a SW Celebration. Their booth at C3 was basically a big tease for many collectors. Sideshow was basically the only major licensee that didn't have an exclusive item. Heck, even the company that does the SW checks had special stuff there.

This is no surprise at all. An exclusive item from SSC at C4 was a no-brainer all along.

[MaulFan]

Sideshow learned their lesson of PF Con exclusives with Luke. It is just too hard for people to carry around all day. Two 1:6ers was pretty bad by itself at SDCC!

What do you mean 2 1/6 figures? Am I missing something here?

[pixletwin]

What do you mean 2 1/6 figures? Am I missing something here?

I think he is referring to Vaderkin and Dead Security Guard, no?

[MaulFan]

I think he is referring to Vaderkin and Dead Security Guard, no?

Ohhh, there aren't many things outside of Star Wars that I buy so I wasn't thinking about non-SW exclusives. I hope I'm still at my current job or something when they PPO the non-attendee items this year, I wouldn't wanna miss out on anything.

[The Josh]

Ok I'll eat crow. I was wrong on this. Just gotta make sure I get a NA Edition.

[The ill Jedi]

C:IV is gonna be in my backyard, so I'm there; and if the Exc. is cool it's mine!

[Darth Loki]

Once again us East Coasters take it in the rear :monkey4

[MaulFan]

Once again us East Coasters take it in the rear :monkey4

Ya, pretty stinky that the only EC event is in NY but not for fans/collectors. At least we get the satisfaction of thrill of victory getting our hands on the exclusive when they only unleash a few hundred, I proudly own Vader and take joy in making their server catch on fire :)

[Buttmunch]

I think he is referring to Vaderkin and Dead Security Guard, no?

You are correct. Those were the two figures I picked up. My brother picked up Freddy and his own guard.

[Xander]

Seems to me it would be that would use the opportunity to do an EU character or another variant on an already established figure. I guess we'll have to wait and find out for sure.

[Darth Loki]

SS would never pull a GG and release a super limited edition of a wanted character. It would be some sort of variant to an existing or soon to be announced character. (Please don't prove me wrong SS)

[MaulFan]

Even though most people want it to be a Sage figure, specifically OT and ANH, I could see CW Padme being the exclusive or one of the other Fan Choice figures because this is a convention for the fans so to make the Exclusive something those very fans voted on and made happy could be a nice reward to them (I want Padme so I'd worry about not getting one of the few NAs they make available).

[The Josh]

As long as they do like they've done it with SDCC we should all be able to get one of these figures.

[tomandshell]

Sideshow learned their lesson of PF Con exclusives with Luke. It is just too hard for people to carry around all day.

I should have taken a picture of my hands after a day at SDCC 2005. PF Luke, POTA Lawgiver statue, Patient Zero, Hooded Rohirrim, Ultimate Hellboy, Thor's Hammer and Helmet, and Werewolf Oz. I carried them around all day in two large Sideshow bags.

My hands were literally shaking and almost bleeding by the time I got to the car. Last year I got a room at the Omni and just walked them across the street after I picked them up.




But actually, they gave you the option of having Luke shipped for free instead of picking it up in person. I was just too excited and I thought getting it in person might get me a lower number. (Didn't work.)

[darthviper107]

I'm sure the edition size will be smaller than the Comic-Con exclusive this time----well, depending on what it is.


I hope it's something cool, maybe we can burn up their servers again trying to order. But I really hope the annoucement later this week is Chewie rather than the C4 exclusive.

[mfoga]

Once again us East Coasters take it in the rear :monkey4
Hey last year it was closer to you then me. Watch next year it will be on your side of the US and the westsiders will be pissed.

I am pretty sure you will get one. Have faith:D

[tomandshell]

Once again us East Coasters take it in the rear :monkey4

"That's what she said!"

http://www.newyorkology.com/archives/images/carell.jpg

[Deak Starkiller]

"That's what she said!"

http://www.newyorkology.com/archives/images/carell.jpg

LOL, Michael Scott. "So that's what that means."

[PosterBoyKelly]

Goin Mach 5 eh?

[MisterToyNYC]

According to a guy at Rebelscum, his friend asked Sideshow at Toy Fair if they will be having a C IV exclusive. They said yes, it will be 1:6, but NOT Vader. Other than that he says it will be very much worth the trip. Sorry if the title made you think the actual item's identity was confirmed.

Ok. I give. What's a C IV?

Eric

[Darth Waller]

CIV = Celebration IV

[mfoga]

Ok. I give. What's a C IV?

Eric
Celebration 4
http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20060526.html

[Darth Caedus]

So you heard from a friend's friend??:confused:

No offense but I'll wait for an offical announcement. Till then, it's just rumors.

I actually heard from a friend's friend's dog's caretaker's brother's uncle's housekeeper's nephew, who works with a SS sculpter's brother's niece that it will be Sebulba. I'm so excited for him....

[swabie2424]

Doesn't someone have a picture of Captain Obvious they could post? I know he's floating around somewhere.

Ron Burgandy:

"Sideshow will do a C4 exclusive... and fat people eat too much.... film at 11!

Scotch, scotch, scotch... I love scotch!"

:D

[Darth Waller]

I think it would be cool if one of the exclusives was a Han in Carbonite.

http://www.swg1.net/gallery/img/11/leia_han_carbonite.jpg

Hasbro made one, but I know Sideshow could improve it. Can't have enough stuff for Jabba. :lol

[Darth Loki]

I don't think it'd be that difficult to do either.

If they do give us a 1/6 scale, I hope he's able to hang on a wall. That would be awesome!!!

[Darth Waller]

I think it would make a cool exclusive because it wouldn't be a repainted figure like last year's SDCC Anakin and it would be the type of figure that everyone wouldn't want, so a limited number of them would be a perfect fit.

[The Mike]

If I had my way it'd be a McQuarrie Concept Designed Vader with the McQuarrie Concept Design Luke at SDCC but Han in Carbonite would be cool too...

[Darth Waller]

If I had my way it'd be a McQuarrie Concept Designed Vader with the McQuarrie Concept Design Luke at SDCC but Han in Carbonite would be cool too...

Oh man. Just imagine how cool those would be. :drool

[The Josh]

People would be ticked if the ES wasn't high enough for them to get one. Not to mention I'd rather them get a regular Vader done first before a concept one. Though I'd take that one as well..

[TheObsoleteMan]

Carbonite Han is a bad idea for a convention exclusive unless the ES is high. You'll have a lot of potentially ticked off Jabba owners out there if they can't get a Han to go with their display.

[Seaward]

I would guess that any exclusives for this line should be relatively easy to get. Sideshow did a nice job of pre-ordering the SDCC exclusives for the last couple of years, and the SDCC Anakin seemed to hit the right number, so that those who wanted one could get one.

[Darth Caedus]

I think it's going to be the exclusive rancor keeper...

http://www.wattographs.com/privatesignings/private-signing-art/malakili.jpg

[Darth Waller]

I think it's going to be the exclusive rancor keeper...

http://www.wattographs.com/privatesignings/private-signing-art/malakili.jpg

So long as we get a rancor to go with him. Or at least a couple legs to pose with Luke and his bone. :lol

[pixletwin]

After listening to last weeks podcast, you know the rancor is going to happen. :D .... eventually...:monkey1

[carbo-fation]

Approximately, how long is "eventually?":D

[Darth Waller]

After listening to last weeks podcast, you know the rancor is going to happen. :D .... eventually...:monkey1

I haven't listened to it. What exactly was said on the subject?

[pixletwin]

I haven't listened to it. What exactly was said on the subject?

They remarked (by accident they say) that the Star Wars line would see even bigger creatures than Jabba.

[Darth Waller]

It does make you wonder why they gave us a rancor bone with Luke unless he plans on using it on Jabba. I'm up for a rancor.

Or one of these guys with a couple sandtroopers.

http://www.agraphafx.com/StarNet/swse5.jpg

[Buttmunch]

What I got out of the podcast was that the Dioramas, not the 1:6 line, would have big creatures like the the Rancor. Either way, I'd say a SSC Rancor is coming in one line or another :o

[Seretur]

Seriously, that one podcast has completely confused the discussion of the 12" and Diorama lines.

Now, the official diorama announcement said: "The designs for the Star Wars 'Versus' dioramas were drawn from the most dynamic and dramatic confrontations in the films, and the environments will seek to capture some of the Star Wars Saga's vast landscapes, immense creatures and varied locations - but in a reasonable size that collectors can display on a desktop or hang on a wall. The size and scale will vary, but most of the 'Versus' dioramas will be in approximately 1:9 scale. The Star Wars 'Versus' environments will vary greatly in size and scale."

I listened to the podcast only once, but don't remember hearing anything more revealing than this. That is, unless the talk turned to the 12" figures somehow... my mind must've blacked that out.

[Protozaius]

I wonder when the announcement will be for these exclusives... the event is a scant three months away. The SDCC exclusives are revealed within a three month time frame so it should be soon, right? :confused:

[The Josh]

I wonder when the announcement will be for these exclusives... the event is a scant three months away. The SDCC exclusives are revealed within a three month time frame so it should be soon, right? :confused:

I'd say probably starting this Thursday.

[IrishJedi]

That's my guess/expectation as well.

Also, I got off the phone with someone at Lucasfilm today. They're all pretty stressed and behind the gun when it comes to CIV preparation (in a good way, don't worry), so I expect them to make sure the licensees (SSC included) get on the ball with their stuff planend for the Con.

Shouldn't be long before we know more details.

[DarkArtist81]

I think they also learned what it was like to NOT have an exclusive item at a SW Celebration. Their booth at C3 was basically a big tease for many collectors. Sideshow was basically the only major licensee that didn't have an exclusive item. Heck, even the company that does the SW checks had special stuff there.

This is no surprise at all. An exclusive item from SSC at C4 was a no-brainer all along.

Yeah, I saw the SSC booth at CIII and wanted to just buy buy buy... but alas... nothing for sale.. :lol

Still it was a cool booth, if simple. And this was before I even knew about them or owned anything from them... so I was pretty impressed.

[Darth Waller]

From the latest newsletter:

There will be THREE Sideshow Exclusive offered for this Celebration: One will be an iconic 12-inch figure, one will be a cool distributed figure, and one will be a unique diorama/environment!

[pixletwin]

So basically we are getting one thing from ANH, a Medicom figure, and another dio (I am sure it will be Vader vs. Ben)... Hmmmmm..


I am sick of these teases they toss.

I want my announcement now!!!!! :monkey4 :monkey2

*runs to bedroom weeping and throws self on pillow*

[Darth Loki]

This is great news for me. Only one exclusive to worry about, the 12".

[pixletwin]

This is great news for me. Only one exclusive to worry about, the 12".

Thats true. I definately am not getting a dio or a Medi-fig.

So Iconic, eh? My guess is Old Ben.

[Karma]

dio/enviro is the one I'll be after


Iconic 12"?.......farmboy Luke?

[TheObsoleteMan]

An iconic figure as a convention exclusive? Better have plenty to go around or there'll be hell to pay.

[pixletwin]

dio/enviro is the one I'll be after


Iconic 12"?.......farmboy Luke?

I could see that. The CIV ex going the same route as the PF... Farmboy Luke with poncho and goggles and also releasing a normal farmboy Luke...

Not sure if I want a Luke again this soon... I would still buy it, but hmmmmm

[PosterBoyKelly]

An iconic figure as a convention exclusive? Better have plenty to go around or there'll be hell to pay.

Straight up!

I'm thinking BH Trooper VCD for Medicom.

[darthviper107]

I wonder what it is. Better not be Chewbacca or R2-D2...

[LordAzrael]

Once again us East Coasters take it in the rear :monkey4

Welcome to the rest of the world. You think it sucks being on the East Coast of the US... try being on the other side of the world.

[TheObsoleteMan]

I wonder what it is. Better not be Chewbacca or R2-D2...
I think you're pretty safe there.

[Karma]

unique dio eh?


hmmm suggestions?

[Darth Madden]

I'm bummed that it looks like we have to wait 3 months for a new 12" fig.

[Darth Loki]

An iconic figure as a convention exclusive? Better have plenty to go around or there'll be hell to pay.


I was thinking the same thing when I read that.

[jason2885]

i dont care what they are I want all three. I just hope I will be able to get them.

[jason2885]

unique dio eh?


hmmm suggestions?
Its R2 vs Yoda. Truly iconic and kinda of small so it would be easier to carry.

[Karma]

Its R2 vs Yoda. Truly iconic and kinda of small so it would be easier to carry.


it will be small with a reasonable price kinda like crack of doom I think

not everyone could drop $300 on a dio at a convention then carry it

[The Josh]

Will have to get the 1:6 for sure. The dio depending on the scene. Hoping for Vader vs Obi from Ep4 and the distributed figure if it's a Maul VCD.

[gambit]

dio/enviro is the one I'll be after


Iconic 12"?.......farmboy Luke?

same here

I will not be suprised if they will make Luke again :lol

[LordAzrael]

I was thinking the same thing when I read that.

At least in Australia, the Con Exclusive is one of the easier figures to get..... no idea why.

[Darth Robbler]

Wouldn't an ESB Dagobah Yoda and R2 dio be a slap in the face for GG since they'll be peddling their animated version? I would love that!

[LOTRFan]

:monkey5 The diorama has to be Obi/Vader, right?! The REAL Obi/Vader this time too! :monkey5

[darthviper107]

I'd actually like a good Farmboy Luke version, I wasn't in on the Jedi Luke and my collection is lacking. Or Pilot Luke.

[IrishJedi]

Wouldn't an ESB Dagobah Yoda and R2 dio be a slap in the face for GG since they'll be peddling their animated version? I would love that!

Me, too! :cool:

[tomandshell]

Wouldn't an ESB Dagobah Yoda and R2 dio be a slap in the face for GG since they'll be peddling their animated version? I would love that!

I would love for anybody to slap GG in the face right now. Maybe we can get the Obi-Wan statue fixed and the Clone Commander box sets up for preorder.

[Seretur]

It's always better to slap someone in the face with the Clone Wars Obi than with a rubber chicken.

In other news, this C4 diorama will be in our hands a good three months before the Obi-Wan vs. Anakin dio. Provided it is the ANH Obi-Wan vs. Vader diorama, it will be announced later, and shipping sooner -- nicely mirroring the filmed earlier, but taking place later chronology of the two films. The uber-geek in me likey dat.

[SideshowDusty]

Another hint: The key word in the tease that was in the newsletter for the diorama/environment is 'unique'... there's no way you're gonna guess, but keep trying ;)

[Buttmunch]

Another hint: The key word in the tease that was in the newsletter for the diorama/environment is 'unique'... there's no way you're gonna guess, but keep trying ;)

How about another hint for the 12" figure? :monkey3 Please?

And any idea of how soon these exclusives will start to be revealed?

[Wor-Gar]

Another hint: The key word in the tease that was in the newsletter for the diorama/environment is 'unique'... there's no way you're gonna guess, but keep trying ;)

If we guessed it, would you tell us?

Trash Compactor.

[MaulFan]

Another hint: The key word in the tease that was in the newsletter for the diorama/environment is 'unique'... there's no way you're gonna guess, but keep trying ;)

Will we not be able to guess because it's not necessarily from any of the 6 films?

[SideshowDusty]

Will we not be able to guess because it's not necessarily from any of the 6 films?

Nope, it's definitely in one of the 6 films :D

[nash]

I still say its going to be droid eyeball guy

[jason2885]

Another hint: The key word in the tease that was in the newsletter for the diorama/environment is 'unique'... there's no way you're gonna guess, but keep trying ;)
Ahh come on Dusty you mean it isnt R2 and Yoda. Thats so disappointing I was really wanting them as one soon. They are the only two characters who knew what was going on all the time if you think about it.

[jason2885]

Wouldn't an ESB Dagobah Yoda and R2 dio be a slap in the face for GG since they'll be peddling their animated version? I would love that!
I like to see GG get put down anytime I can. I love the products but hate the company. I really like the service I get with Sideshow.

BTW I finally got my GG Dewback tonight and well its awesome. I wonder if Sideshow is going to make one of these guys, now that would be a killer C3 diorama

[gambit]

Nope, it's definitely in one of the 6 films :D

I would like it to be the lake scene where anakin and padme are getting married. So that my gf will also like one piece I buy :)

[abstractharmony]

If you are 'Unique' then you are 'one'.

One as in Wan.

Obi-Wan Kenobi - Old School!!!!!!!!

[Serpentor]

Death Star Trash compactor. its from ANH its unique in its own way..I guess.

[Batty]

I bet it's Leia kissing Luke. That's unique! :monkey4

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Unique... That can only be Luke vs Luke. First I thought of Anakin vs Darth Vader, but that is not in the films.

Luke fighting himself in the form of Darth Vader IS in one of the six films. In ESB Luke kills his Darth Vader appearance on Dagobah, during Yoda's training. That's quite unique, isn't it?

What have I won Dusty?!? :D

[Sith Lord 0498]

Another hint: The key word in the tease that was in the newsletter for the diorama/environment is 'unique'... there's no way you're gonna guess, but keep trying ;)

Would it possibly be the opening shot of Episode IV...the Tantive IV over Tatooine with a Star Destroyer in pursuit?

It would be unique in that it would be the only diorama that didn't include actual characters...only vehicles and environments. Actually, wouldn't that be a first for any SSC diorama so far? They've all had characters in them, haven't they??

As for the 1/6 scale figure, I'm guessing it will either be Farmboy Luke (with a modified Jedi Luke headsculpt) or Greedo (an iconic but not main character).

[Karma]

unique?

behind the scenes diorama involving Lucas?

or some deleted scene?

[The Josh]

Interesting! Could be something like the MF leaving Tatooine from Ep4.

[Seretur]

So it's not Obi-Wan vs. Vader, eh?

Probably not Dagobah Luke vs. Dagobah Vader either, as we have a PF of (basically) that.

Could be so many things that I'm not even going to bother guessing... but whatever it is, I'm so there for the first minute of the non-attendee preorder.

[Seaward]

I am guessing that the diorama will be a 1:9 scale repesentation of the medal ceremony, with all of the rebel alliance in the set, even the hundreds of rebel troops that all turn in unison. It will cost $1138.00 in celebration of all things lucas, and CIV attendees will be stuck carrying this thing around. :rolleyes: Not that I am jealous that you guys get to go to CIV:monkey2

Not that I am done being a jack@$$ for a minute, was it confirmed that the diorama is 1:9 scale (like the Obi/Anakin duel) or is it something to accompany the 1:6 scale line? If it is 1:6, I hope it is Luke's landspeeder.

[ZombieReign]

It's a Tauntaun head that we can mount on the wall behind Jabba to continue the set.

[Darth Loki]

SS is smart enough to plan something ANH related.

I wonder if it's Leia and Luke getting ready to swing across in the Death Star?

Or maybe something Cantina related?

[shaithis77]

Heh, yeah, Dusty's right- you guys will NEVER guess it...

[pixletwin]

Heh, yeah, Dusty's right- you guys will NEVER guess it...

I sense sarcasm in that remark.... Hmmmm... I think someone has guessed it.

Incestual kiss Luke and Leia from ANH, BATTY WAS RIGHT!!!! :google

[Karma]

I sense sarcasm in that remark.... Hmmmm... I think someone has guessed it.

Incestual kiss Luke and Leia from ANH, BATTY WAS RIGHT!!!! :google


ditto (on the first part)..someones called it already :D

[Darth Loki]

I have a 'unique' one, Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru's burning corpses on Tattoine :monkey4

[King Darkness]

I'm glad its just one 12". Save me some money!!

[jason2885]

So after going back and rereading the newsletter again it looks like we will be getting one 12" one diorama and probably one VCD. If thats the case I will only need to get the diorama and the 12".

I just hope they make enough available to non attendees. Thats going to be one pressure filled PPO for me.

[shaithis77]

No, you guys will never guess it.

(remember this remark when it's finally announced.)

Sorry. ;) :p

[shaithis77]

I have a 'unique' one, Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru's burning corpses on Tattoine :monkey4


AH! SPOKE TOO SOON!!!!

[Khev]

No, you guys will never guess it.

(remember this remark when it's finally announced.)

Sorry. ;) :p
Death Star vs. Alderaan dio. 1/9 scale.

[King Darkness]

No, you guys will never guess it.

(remember this remark when it's finally announced.)

Sorry. ;) :p
Do you know you are on the Krusader hit list.

Watch your back a SDCC!

[Polystoner]

Heh, yeah, Dusty's right- you guys will NEVER guess it...

Okay, I know. We will finally get to see the scene where the stormtroopers are blasting all the jawas in their Sandcrawler on Tatooine in their pursuit of R2 and C3PO, which happened "off screen". just think we will finally be able to witness the one time Stormies are able to shoot with "precision" in the entire trilogy! :chew

I wonder if the ES for these things will be huge like SSDC Anakin? :monkey1

[Karma]

No, you guys will never guess it.

(remember this remark when it's finally announced.)

Sorry. ;) :p


OK

time to start thinking outside the box :lol

something to do with the fans?

[The Mike]

It'll be a group of people waiting in lines from 1977 to get in to see Star Wars complete with real velvet rope! :lol

[King Darkness]

Is it a burnt uncle Owen?

[shaithis77]

Do you know you are on the Krusader hit list.

Watch your back a SDCC!

Krusader? That's sooooo '06.

I'm waiting for the new thing. Like Bitter Buffy Brigade, or Angry Ape Army.

I'll take 'em ALL down!!!!!


:p

[King Darkness]

I'm waiting for the new thing. Like Bitter Buffy Brigade, or Angry Ape Army.



:p
None kan kompare to the awesome might of the Krusade!

We even had a pumpkin banned in the Halloween kontest for "blatant Krusading"

If nothing else, we garnered the attention of SS, and thats more than most kan say:D

[shaithis77]

Really?!?!? What was the pumpkin?

[pixletwin]

Really?!?!? What was the pumpkin?

:lol i mean :cuss :o

[The Josh]

Burnnnnnnnnnn :rotfl

[King Darkness]

Really?!?!? What was the pumpkin?

This one.http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e167/kingdarkness03/kurganolantern1.jpg

[shaithis77]

HAHAHAHA! I'm serious! I didn't get to see many of them...

[Karma]

This one.http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e167/kingdarkness03/kurganolantern1.jpg


that's sad..to find that so quick you must of had it saved :lol :lol :D

[King Darkness]

that's sad..to find that so quick you must of had it saved :lol :lol :D

Of kousre, its part of history.

Bottom line is this, our Kurgan was never made, but we had a hell of a lot of fun and SS took notice, which made it even more fun.

[pixletwin]

Of kousre, its part of history.

Bottom line is this, our Kurgan was never made, but we had a hell of a lot of fun and SS took notice, which made it even more fun.


:rock :rock :rock

Just about brought a tear to my eye, King. :monkey2

[King Darkness]

:rock :rock :rock

Just about brought a tear to my eye, King. :monkey2

Those were some fun times!!!

The good ol' days:o

[Karma]

Those were some fun times!!!

The good ol' days:o


you guys are ronin now

your master sideshow has cast you out

warriors with no war to fight

[stickman]

Yes, even us ape fans had fun beating the mighty Kurgan into submission!
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/Kurgan.jpg

[King Darkness]

you guys are ronin now

warriors with now war to fight

Nope, now we fight the naysayers.

And in due time we will win and it will be sweet! Oh yes it will be sweet:rolleyes:

[King Darkness]

Yes, even us ape fans had fun beating the mighty Kurgan into submission!
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/Kurgan.jpg

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
More good times!!!

[Karma]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronin

[King Darkness]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronin

Funny you should bring up wiki, we even has a kick ass profile on there that eventually got deleted:monkey2

But is was awesome while it lasted:lol

[stickman]

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
More good times!!!

Yeah they were!:duff :duff :yuck :medic

[mfoga]

I still say its going to be droid eyeball guy
:rock :rock :rock

[pixletwin]

Its ironic that your name is Karma.... :rolleyes: :lol :google ;)

[King Darkness]

Yeah they were!:duff :duff :yuck :medic

:duff :duff :duff

[Karma]

Its ironic that your name is Karma.... :rolleyes: :lol :google ;)


:confused: :confused: :confused:

[pixletwin]

:confused: :confused: :confused:

Karma: the force generated by a person's actions held in Hinduism and Buddhism to perpetuate transmigration and in its ethical consequences to determine the nature of the person's next existence.

The dispersions you cast on the Krusade will come back to you, thats all. :D :monkey3

[Karma]

Karma: the force generated by a person's actions held in Hinduism and Buddhism to perpetuate transmigration and in its ethical consequences to determine the nature of the person's next existence.

The dispersions you cast on the Krusade will come back to you, thats all. :D :monkey3

just pointing the krusaders on the righteous path

all that blood spilled will seek vengeance in this life or next :D

fall on your sword brothers

[King Darkness]

This thread has officailly been.....
http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/17/train_1_gallery__550x337.jpg

[Karma]

This thread has officailly been.....
http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/17/train_1_gallery__550x337.jpg


:lol :lol :lol

I smell a banning brewing in the distance :lol

[Khev]

Krusader? That's sooooo '06.

I'm waiting for the new thing. Like Bitter Buffy Brigade, or Angry Ape Army.
How about the "Don't let the Dagobah Luke PF prevent you from making a full on Bespin Luke PF?" Can we have a crusade about that? :monkey3

[Darth Waller]

http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/617662/images/Porkins.jpg

"Stay on target. Stay on target!"

[pixletwin]

This thread has officailly been.....
http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/17/train_1_gallery__550x337.jpg


http://www.guyweb.co.uk/images/fonz.jpg

HEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!

[Darth Waller]

No, you guys will never guess it.

(remember this remark when it's finally announced.)

Sorry. ;) :p

I got it!

Lucas versus a decent script.

Thank you. Thank you. I'll be here all week. ;)

[King Darkness]

Well, that was fun. I haven't been part of a thread derailment in long time.

Looks like I still go it:monkey3

Now...back to business.

[PosterBoyKelly]

Did the newsletter say the dio was a vs? If not maybe it's just Han and Chewie hanging on the Falcon, or C3PO and R2 being sold by Jawas.

[Blu-Vapor00725]

wow this threads title is soooooo misleading. :confused: I really thought I was gonna get a anouncement.:monkey2

[nash]

Incestual kiss Luke and Leia from ANH, BATTY WAS RIGHT!!!! :google

hey, it's only incest if you do it knowingly. :lol:lol:rotfl:rotfl

[Seretur]

Okay, let's see... more ANH vs. diorama possibilities (they would have to be character-based, right?):

Alderaan Troopers vs. Stormtroopers
Vader vs. Tantive IV Captain
Vader vs. Leia
Threepio vs. Artoo (kicking him)
Jawas vs. Artoo
Luke vs. Uncle Ben ("But I was going to Toshi Station to pick up some power converters!!!1!")
Luke vs. Tusken
Obi-Wan vs. Dr. Evazan & Ponda Baba
Han vs. Greedo (not that GG hasn't done that already)
Han vs. Jabba & Henchmen (ha!)
Han vs. Sandtroopers
Vader & Tarkin vs. Leia
Luke vs. Training Remote
Chewbacca vs. Artoo (yes! more dejarik!)
Han & Luke vs. Scanning Crew
Han, Luke & Chewie vs. Imperial command outpost
Han, Luke & Chewie vs. Detention Block outpost
The Trash Compactor
Han vs. Stormtroopers
Luke & Leia vs. Stormtroopers (chasm)
Obi-Wan vs. Vader (fat chance, apparently)
Luke, Leia, Han & the Droids running up the Falcon ramp

...And every other conflict in the movie is between spaceships.

[LOTRFan]

Blue milk, that's what I am hoping for! :monkey5

http://quiobitemple.homestead.com/files/humorpics/bluemilk.jpg

[Seaward]

Could be Luke haggling over the price of his landspeeder, while Garindan looks on in the distance.

Something that we would never guess...maybe an empty Millenium Falcon, with the figures "hidden" under the floorboards.

Could be Vader and the Imperial Officers

Could be just about anything, since it was called a diorama/environment, I am not sure if that means 1:6 scale, or something else. I would love for it to be something 1:6 scale.

Do you think the distributed figure will be a Medicom ROTJ Fett?

[Seretur]

Whatever it is, if there's going to be a significant environment included (and that's what it sounds like) it's probably going to be smaller than sixth-scale, just to make room for the environment.

I only collect the SW PFs and dioramas, though, so I have no clue as to the other two...

[abstractharmony]

Like Bitter Buffy Brigade

I'll take 'em ALL down!!!!!




We don't care. We've taken matters into our own hands...

[RogueJedi30]

Blue milk, that's what I am hoping for! :monkey5

http://quiobitemple.homestead.com/files/humorpics/bluemilk.jpg

That's it! A kitchen enviroment with Aunt Beru pouring exclusive Blue Milk.

:D

[Darth Caedus]

hey, it's only incest if you do it knowingly. :lol:lol:rotfl:rotfl

Yes, I'm sure that's what you mother and uncle said....err mother and father said. :emperor :emperor

[Darth Caedus]

That's it! A kitchen enviroment with Aunt Beru pouring exclusive Blue Milk.

:D

My buddy's mom once took some heroine and blue kool-aid when she was nursing, and she had blue milk once, I swear, it happened....

[JustinLuck]

When I was in Kindergarten, my class replicated the SW blue milk with food coloring. We also made green eggs and ham.

[Darth Caedus]

When I was in Kindergarten, my class replicated the SW blue milk with food coloring. We also made green eggs and ham.

Ahhhh, the good ole days.

[stickman]

It Princess Leia and Endor Luke in Celebration outfit

[Darth Caedus]

It Princess Leia and Endor Luke in Celebration outfit

When I celebrate I get nekkid, wonder if leia's going to go that pose....

[PosterBoyKelly]

Maybe the dio will be the celebration at the end of ANH? It's iconic, but not everyone considers it a must have.

[Customikey]

I have to admit, that I'd totally go for a 12" 2-pack of OT Own and Beru with exclusive blue milk.

[Booyah!]

I'd totally go for a 12" 2-pack of OT Owen and Beru.


I want mine extra crispy!

[MaulFan]

Maybe the dio will be the celebration at the end of ANH? It's iconic, but not everyone considers it a must have.

That would be cool, but from what Dusty is hinting, it's not going to be an iconic moment, sounds like it's going to be something that'll be cool but that'll make us go "oh, I never would have thought of that".

[Darth Madden]

I'll guess the diorama is a Jawa zapping R2.

[Seretur]

Yep, that's what it sounds like... something not immediately apparent, but appealing.

It had better be very appealing, of course. Sideshow has to make a lot of converts to the Diorama line with this, the first piece that will see the light of day, and they can't afford to make it too obscure.

[darthviper107]

I had a dream that the 1/6th exclusive was ANH Obi-Wan, weird dream...

[Seretur]

Did you dream that he dies, too? :google

[PosterBoyKelly]

Maybe Dead Beru and Owen! Or EU, Chewie on the toilet!

[darthviper107]

Did you dream that he dies, too? :google

I don't remember.

But I do remember that people stopped whining about stuff. Ahhh dreams...

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Indeed, finding out what will be the vs piece is very interesting, and keeps us occupied, the REAL issue here is, what will the 12" be!

[Seretur]

No, the REAL issue is what the diorama will be! :D :D :D :D :D

(Seriously, though, I do feel for you 12" collectors.)

[RogueJedi30]

ok, so here are my real ideas based on all the clues so far. I don't think it will be an action oriented piece, no vs. here. Also the use of "diaorama/enviroment" tells me to expect something very different then the norm.

Luke, Owen and Beru around the Lars family table.
The blue milk idea really got me thinking about this. Its iconic, yet unexpected. That was a very enlightening meal, talk of Obi Wan & Luke's father, and one of the greatest dialogues in the entire trilogy.
"There's to much of his father in him Owen"
"That's what I'm afraid of"
Please don't jump me if those aren't exact but I'm going of the cuff here. Back on subject... I'd buy it. Real central scene for the whole saga. And of course there would have to be blue milk on the table. :D

Luke learning about the Force on the Falcon
Now i know this may sound wierd but this may explain the suprise Dajerik table, if your going to be making a couple thousand in 1/9 scale why not make a couple more thousand at 1/6 scale too. A diaroama of Chewie and the Droids playing holo-chess, Luke practicing with the remote, Ben watching with the satisfied look of knowing his final mission has finally begun, and Han with his feet on the console would be amazing! Size wise it might be a little on the large side, but if they could pull it off I would have to get one.:monkey5

I want to keep typing ideas out but those are my two most fleshed out ones so if I get any more hair brained ones I'll be back.

[tomandshell]

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/8461/newdioramals1.jpg

[Customikey]

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/8461/newdioramals1.jpg


That's pretty cool. The first time we see a lightsaber. A first step into a larger world.

[mfoga]

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/8461/newdioramals1.jpg
Isn't that the new Hallmark?

[tomandshell]

I think Sideshow could do better.

[Darth Caedus]

Isn't that the new Hallmark?

it actually does look like something that Hallmark would do. I would buy it.

[Alice Adrenochrome]

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/8461/newdioramals1.jpg

Hallmark? Na! Looks more like an artifact found on a archeological site. It al happened "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away" after all. :D

[jason2885]

That is in fact one of Hallmark ornament this year. This isnt what I would call a traditional year for them. Other ornaments from this year are R2 and Jawa, and Falcon blasting its way out of Mos Eisley. Theres also going to be a limited edition Tusken Raider available only on premiere weekend of July 14 - 15.

[LOTRFan]

I like that ornament, and I LOVE the idea for a diorama! :monkey5

Sideshow did say that some of these might be wall-hangers (i.e. medallions/plaques and such) - anyone think they might go this route?

[jason2885]

What I would like is a good reproduction of the Rebel and Imperial symbols.

[The Josh]

I do like that Hallmark piece. I believe it's a new one for 07 right? I think SS would do that much better.

[MaulFan]

The piece would be cool, but that's a moment a lot of people would expect, and it doesn't sound like the dio will be of a moment we would think of off the top of our heads, but will still be very cool.

[Seretur]

I wouldn't like a diorama to be turned into a plaque, just to be wall-hangable.

There are plenty of environments that would need to be hung on a wall for proper positioning, like the "I am your father" Bespin enviro. Those I would expect to hang on a wall, but not pieces that would normally be placed on a flat surface.

[Darklord Dave]

Something said at ORC regarding the Frodo/Gollum piece --

"There isn't more of the environment because they were going for the emotionality of the moment and the conflict between the characters."

Based on that I doubt we'll ever get a static scene in the dioramas from ANY line. They will all be key emotional points in the stories. Which certainly makes sense I think.

So the "Luke, I am your father" or the Ep IV Vader vs. Obi-wan would be more likely.

[MaulFan]

Something said at ORC regarding the Frodo/Gollum piece --

"There isn't more of the environment because they were going for the emotionality of the moment and the conflict between the characters."

Based on that I doubt we'll ever get a static scene in the dioramas from ANY line. They will all be key emotional points in the stories. Which certainly makes sense I think.

So the "Luke, I am your father" or the Ep IV Vader vs. Obi-wan would be more likely.

Good point Dave, I got the impression when the Dio line started for Star Wars, that it'd be like the Hasbro Unleashed line, only realistic representations of movie moments, but capturing moments of energy, emotion and conflict.

[Seretur]

Thanks for the scoop, Dave!

I started out saying that this might be the ANH duel diorama, but Sideshow quickly said the early predictions are off; if it's the Bespin diorama -- I'd be in seven times seventh heaven.

(Although I'd expect the entire gantry, precisely to capture the emotion and the conflict of the scene!)

[The Josh]

Something said at ORC regarding the Frodo/Gollum piece --

"There isn't more of the environment because they were going for the emotionality of the moment and the conflict between the characters."

Based on that I doubt we'll ever get a static scene in the dioramas from ANY line. They will all be key emotional points in the stories. Which certainly makes sense I think.

So the "Luke, I am your father" or the Ep IV Vader vs. Obi-wan would be more likely.


Cool! That's what I would want these Dio's to be is some of the most important scenes from these two great stories. That way when you're looking at them you feel the same emotions you felt when watching them on screen.

[LOTRFan]

I still find the moment in which Obi-Wan give Luke his father's lightsaber quite moving, it could work.

[Alice Adrenochrome]

This is quite unique too... :D

http://masterreplicas.com/store/star_wars/kotobukiya/8737/?osp=N47_8737

[MaulFan]

I still find the moment in which Obi-Wan give Luke his father's lightsaber quite moving, it could work.

It could work, and deffinately a good candidate for the dio line, but not likely the CIV dio, I think most fans could see that coming and wouldn't be caught off guard by that choice. I'd wager something more memorable but doesn't stand out quick in the mind, like a dio of Luke, Obi and the droids in the landspeeder with Obi-Wan waving off a sandtrooper, classic moment, but I don't think that'd be the kinda moment people would think of quickly if they had to give ideas for a dio piece.

[jason2885]

It could work, and deffinately a good candidate for the dio line, but not likely the CIV dio, I think most fans could see that coming and wouldn't be caught off guard by that choice. I'd wager something more memorable but doesn't stand out quick in the mind, like a dio of Luke, Obi and the droids in the landspeeder with Obi-Wan waving off a sandtrooper, classic moment, but I don't think that'd be the kinda moment people would think of quickly if they had to give ideas for a dio piece.
I actually really want that as a diorama. I would really like for something like that to be in scale with the GG Sandtrooper and Dewback. That would be awesome.

[Seretur]

A very good choice, and right on track, seemingly.

The more I think of this piece (and I do, being idle and all), the less I think it'll even be a VS. The pointedly announced it as a diorama/environment, which would indicate the ambient is more important to it than the conflict.

(Btw, I just bought the GG Han vs. Greedo bookend diorama -- that one is in scale with the Dewback, which I don't think I'll ever be able to afford...)

[MaulFan]

I actually really want that as a diorama. I would really like for something like that to be in scale with the GG Sandtrooper and Dewback. That would be awesome.

That's pretty much my point, I think many people would like that piece, I don't think anyone will not like what it is, but based on SSC hints, it's going to be a moment like that where it is memorable and all, but like I said, if you had to spout of 10 classic moments to dio in a a minute, I doubt that moment would be on too many people's lists.

[Karma]

The "unique" part of the paragraph is annoying me

It suggest something that has never been done before & obviously to do with EPIV

[jason2885]

I kind of hope Sideshow releases the Landspeeder Luke Obi-Wan and the droids as the major 12" announcement for this year but I guess I can just go on dreaming. The Landspeeder could be $250, a droids 2 pack would be $100, Luke and Obi-Wan coming in at around $60 each and we basically have what we had last year at SDCC except they all better be inclusives.

[jason2885]

The "unique" part of the paragraph is annoying me

It suggest something that has never been done before & obviously to do with EPIV
My new guess is Princess Leia giving R2 the stolen Death Star plans aboard the Tantive IV. A truly classic but unique moment. I believe I just had a moment of inspiration.

http://usuarios.lycos.es/BoigCinema/Stars/r2d2-leia.JPG

Reasoning:
Truly a classic moment
not something people would think about at first ( it took me a week)
Small in size at that scale
Would be good to carry around in about at 12 X 12 X 6 box.
$90.00

[The Josh]

That's a very good guess.

[LOTRFan]

Luke and Leia swinging to safety ...

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/2004/SHOWBIZ/Movies/02/10/film.starwars.reut/story.leia.luke.jpg

For luck.

[MaulFan]

That one's a possibility Jason, that's another case of the image is burned in our memories, but it's not at the forefront like Vader vs Ben and moments like that.

[Karma]

unique could also mean personal or personalised :cool:

[DarthNeil]

I kind of hope Sideshow releases the Landspeeder Luke Obi-Wan and the droids as the major 12" announcement for this year but I guess I can just go on dreaming. The Landspeeder could be $250, a droids 2 pack would be $100, Luke and Obi-Wan coming in at around $60 each and we basically have what we had last year at SDCC except they all better be inclusives.

I'd take a Millenium Falcon environment for the 12" line over a landspeeder any day... The chess table was the hint--- two sets before the end of the year--- the MF c_o_c_k_pit and the "lounge" part where Chewie plays R2D2 and Luke learns that crazy old religion--- but then nothing beats a good blaster at your side, right Han (CIV ex for ANH?)

[MaulFan]

Luke and Leia swinging to safety ...

http://i.cnn.net/cnn/2004/SHOWBIZ/Movies/02/10/film.starwars.reut/story.leia.luke.jpg

For luck.

It'd make a nice dio, but based on the CIV clues, wayyyy too iconic, deffinately something many people would think of.

[Karma]

mos eisley environment?

[jason2885]

I'd take a Millenium Falcon environment for the 12" line over a landspeeder any day... The chess table was the hint--- two sets before the end of the year--- the MF c_o_c_k_pit and the "lounge" part where Chewie plays R2D2 and Luke learns that crazy old religion--- but then nothing beats a good blaster at your side, right Han (CIV ex for ANH?)
Now that would be awesome as well. I would not complain one bit and I would be very happy with it. Plus we could get Han Chewie Luke and the Droids and maybe old ben.

[DarthNeil]

We neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed the MF c_o_c_k_pit.... It's a necessity if you're going to pose any of these 12" from ANH that will be announced---now...... now... OK.... about-----------nnnnnnow?

[jason2885]

It'd make a nice dio, but based on the CIV clues, wayyyy too iconic, deffinately something many people would think of.
I hope that pieces gets made some day but there are really tons of possibilities.

[Booyah!]

I'm ready to find out all the exclusives tomorrow night.

[DarthNeil]

I'm ready to find out all the exclusives tomorrow night.

One can only hope..... and I do.

[Darth Madden]

I'm ready to find out all the exclusives tomorrow night.


Get ready to wait at least another week. I doubt they will announce them 2 1/2 months early. I hope I am wrong though.

[DarthNeil]

Like the "Vader" (Sith Anakin) an Exclusive would have to be a variation on a pre-existing figure (otherwise there'd be a riot if a totally new figure emerged for only CIV and a handful for others). In that reasoning a new 12" figure would have to be announced well in advance with its variant the exclusive (and it must be in the works ready to roll out so there must be 12"---from ANH hopefully--- ready to come out to play---er, for pre-order).

:chew

[Booyah!]

Get ready to wait at least another week. I doubt they will announce them 2 1/2 months early. I hope I am wrong though.

Yeah, wishful thinking. I'm just itching for an announcment....I need my Star Wars crack!

[Karma]

Get ready to wait at least another week. I doubt they will announce them 2 1/2 months early. I hope I am wrong though.


Not really that unrealistic when you consider each exclusive will be PPO which is usually 1 per week

3 products = 3 weeks (attendee Thursday, non-attendee Friday)

Aren't SDCC exclusives are sorted out a month in advance?

plus last week's NL stated "very soon" in regards to more info, which usually means next week

[The Josh]

I bet we hear something this week. Not a PO per say but something.

[Darth Madden]

I bet we hear something this week. Not a PO per say but something.


Yeah, we'll hear.. "Stay tuned to future newsletters for exciting announcements." Anybody remember how early they announced Sith Anakin? If I remember correctly is was just a couple weeks before wasn't it? I hope I am wrong about this but when they keep saying wait, wait, wait.. you just figure you're gonna wait.

[The Josh]

I think it will be more than that.

[TheObsoleteMan]

Like the "Vader" (Sith Anakin) an Exclusive would have to be a variation on a pre-existing figure (otherwise there'd be a riot if a totally new figure emerged for only CIV and a handful for others). In that reasoning a new 12" figure would have to be announced well in advance with its variant the exclusive (and it must be in the works ready to roll out so there must be 12"---from ANH hopefully--- ready to come out to play---er, for pre-order).

:chew
I'm betting the 12" exclusive will be Endor Luke. They already have the helmet sculpt, all they'd need is a poncho. Plus he'd also go with the Endor Troops which should be shipping right around that time.

[DarthNeil]

I'm betting the 12" exclusive will be Endor Luke. They already have the helmet sculpt, all they'd need is a poncho. Plus he'd also go with the Endor Troops which should be shipping right around that time.

That's a good assumption but it HAS to be something from ANH... With the 30th anniversary you'd have to think that SS have been planning ahead to unleash their ANH figs from the 12" line now. That's why we've only had one fig from ESB (Han) and the other OT from ROTJ---- all (or should I say several) the ANH are going to be announced in the coming months and the chess table was the taste of this year's overall theme....:D

[Buttmunch]

I'm betting the 12" exclusive will be Endor Luke. They already have the helmet sculpt, all they'd need is a poncho. Plus he'd also go with the Endor Troops which should be shipping right around that time.

Could be Han as well. They said it would be "iconic" so I'm thinking a main character for sure or at least a very memorable character like say Greedo. I just have a feeling it would be ANH themed since C IV is for ANH. They aren't like GG. They actually TRY to have good exclusives (ie not critical to a collection yet cool to have AND easily available to non-attendees).

[DarthNeil]

Could be Han as well. They said it would be "iconic" so I'm thinking a main character for sure or at least a very memorable character like say Greedo. I just have a feeling it would be ANH themed since C IV is for ANH. They aren't like GG. They actually TRY to have good exclusives (ie not critical to a collection yet cool to have AND easily available to non-attendees).

The C IV exclusive (if it follows form) would be a variant of an existing figure--- Luke has four possibilities from ANH: farmboy, farmboy in poncho and hat, x-wing pilot, and celebration attire...

The smart money is on one of these being announced (farmboy) and the exclusive for C IV being a variant of it (poncho and hat anyone?).

[Buttmunch]

The C IV exclusive (if it follows form) would be a variant of an existing figure--- Luke has four possibilities from ANH: farmboy, farmboy in poncho and hat, x-wing pilot, and celebration attire...

The smart money is on one of these being announced (farmboy) and the exclusive for C IV being a variant of it (poncho and hat anyone?).

Yeah I know it is likely a variant, but you never know. Kit was going to be last year's SDCC exclusive afterall.

I wouldn't want a "farm" Luke AND a "poncho" Luke. Farm Luke's exclusives should be the poncho and hat. Its too simple a figure to make two versions of otherwise. (three if the regular Farm Luke had an exclusive)

[DarthNeil]

Yeah I know it is likely a variant, but you never know. Kit was going to be last year's SDCC exclusive afterall.

I wouldn't want a "farm" Luke AND a "poncho" Luke. Farm Luke's exclusives should be the poncho and hat. Its too simple a figure to make two versions of otherwise. (three if the regular Farm Luke had an exclusive)

Kit Fisto was going to be last year's SDCC exclusive? I never heard of that. That would put a fly in the ointment because then that would mean that any ANH iconic character could be up for it--- I guess then Greedo would be back in the game.

I think farmboy Luke would come with: blaster, lightsaber, binoculars, rifle, blast helmet, training laser thingie, and the exclusive would be the poncho and hat (since Qui Gon's exclusive was also the poncho).

[TheObsoleteMan]

This CIV convention is in May, right? I don't see how they could announce ANH Luke (which wouldn't even ship til the 3rd or 4th qtr.), and then have a variant of it ready to sell by then.

[The Josh]

Yeah, he was gonna be but they decided that would cause too many people to be upset. Which is why I don't think it will be someone new unless the ES is fairly high.

[MaulFan]

It could be a new figure also if they figured on a particular character/version being of certain popularity, set edition sizes ahead, and have already produced that figure ready to ship once you place your order and previewed before. I'm guessing more so, it'll be a higher ES new figure first offered at the convention, because as much as I would love just a variation of something out now in case I have issues with the non-attendee PPO, the fact they stated it'd be an "Iconic" 1/6 figure says it's something we haven't seen because the idea of what Iconic Star Wars character appearances are is nothing we've seen yet, unless Sideshow considers something they've already done to be Iconic on some level, I just want to know already, especially if it's new, nothing better than first seeing a new SSC Star Wars figure :)

[Lord Aykroyd]

Iconic = Leia with her white dress - same ROTJ head scupt most likely

[MaulFan]

Iconic = Leia with her white dress - same ROTJ head scupt most likely

Too departed from Boushh to be a variant, the only thing close to Iconic variant of an existing figure that would be different but similar enough not to worry people that miss out on it might be Bespin Han with no jacket, arm restraints, and a carbon freezing chamber inspired base.

[The Mike]

I like the Han idea for a variant, how about a Pit of Carkoon Han instead? Slightly browner shirt, adjusted headsculpt with squinty eyes and of course since weapons, the breather and the Mynock wouldn't fit thrown in a Han in Carbonite for good measure.

[pixletwin]

OK guys. I am going to risk the ridicule of my fellow freaks when I say that I really can't see the CIV ex. as a variant of an "existing" 1:6.

I think we will see that the CIV ex. will be the exclusive of a character yet to be released with the regular going on sale as soon as the ex. sells out.

:duh

[IrishJedi]

I personally don't see a variant of an existing OT figure that I would describe as "iconic". Carkoon Han? Endor Luke? Please. Those may be cool, but they are hardly ICONIC imho. It's gotta be something new, like Old Ben or Han, Luke or Leia from ANH. Those are iconic.

I do like the Tusken Raider idea, though. Those are pretty iconic too.

[pixletwin]

I personally don't see a variant of an existing OT figure that I would describe as "iconic". Carkoon Han? Endor Luke? Please. Those may be cool, but they are hardly ICONIC imho. It's gotta be something new, like Old Ben or Han, Luke or Leia from ANH. Those are iconic.

Ah the sweet taste of validation. Its yummerific!

[MaulFan]

I personally don't see a variant of an existing OT figure that I would describe as "iconic". Carkoon Han? Endor Luke? Please. Those may be cool, but they are hardly ICONIC imho. It's gotta be something new, like Old Ben or Han, Luke or Leia from ANH. Those are iconic.

I do like the Tusken Raider idea, though. Those are pretty iconic too.

I agree no variant on released product would be Iconic, but the CIV 1/6 sure raises a lot of curiousity, I don't know how PF Luke was dealt with at SDCC, but last year Anakin came well before the SDCC Vader so to have a con exclusive coming with the Iconic tag to it is quite confusing, I really wonder how this will go down, these are the scenarios I can think of.

Convention only offered figure with high ES for non-attendees.

Variant of an upcoming release and because the con is around the corner, the figure would have to be production and so would the base figure which will soon go up for preorder and be ready to ship immediately.

Variant of an upcoming release with the base figure to be released at a date after the convention.

Those are the only ways I can imagine this could happen, and my gut says the first scenario of a figure with only one version being made specifically for CIV is likely to be the case because making a base figure and setting ES before sales seems like a huge gamble compared to standard SSC sales with regular editions, and having the variant come before the base figure would be unusual as well.

[tomandshell]

I think it's Farmboy Luke, ANH Leia, or Old Ben Kenobi.

[pixletwin]

I think it's Farmboy Luke, ANH Leia, or Old Ben Kenobi.

Yup.

My money is on Old Ben. :blissy




I hope I am not setting myself up for dissapointment. :confused:

[tomandshell]

I think that any of those three would be iconic enough for the 30th Anniversary and relatively simple enough to have produced in time. (They have, of course, been working on it for a while now.) I think that iconic Leia would really bug fans since she would be so different from the existing figure, and everybody is going to need Old Ben when the Vader gets released. Old Ben would be an easy entry into the long list of Jedi figures, but they can't make a limited number of him and then an inclusive amount of Vaders for him to duel. That's why I think Farmboy Luke is the best bet. There is already a Luke available, and I think they can do a Bespin Luke with a huge edition size down the road. If I had to guess, I would pick Luke to be the CIV exclusive.

[jedibear]

That's my guess and my (new) hope as well...

[DarthNeil]

I think that any of those three would be iconic enough for the 30th Anniversary and relatively simple enough to have produced in time. (They have, of course, been working on it for a while now.) I think that iconic Leia would really bug fans since she would be so different from the existing figure, and everybody is going to need Old Ben when the Vader gets released. Old Ben would be an easy entry into the long list of Jedi figures, but they can't make a limited number of him and then an inclusive amount of Vaders for him to duel. That's why I think Farmboy Luke is the best bet. There is already a Luke available, and I think they can do a Bespin Luke with a huge edition size down the road. If I had to guess, I would pick Luke to be the CIV exclusive.

If it is a Farmboy Luke I would hate to be SS and hear from those fans of the 12" who are unable to get him. I hope that whoever it is, those of us on the other side of the continent (and in other parts of the world) who are not able to attend CIV are going to be able to snag an iconic ANH fig...

Luke, Obi-Wan, or Leia... I'd want them all.

[pixletwin]

If it is a Farmboy Luke I would hate to be SS and hear from those fans of the 12" who are unable to get him. I hope that whoever it is, those of us on the other side of the continent (and in other parts of the world) who are not able to attend CIV are going to be able to snag an iconic ANH fig...

Luke, Obi-Wan, or Leia... I'd want them all.

Meh, Sideshow has proven that they take care of everyone who really wants something.

[DarthNeil]

Meh, Sideshow has proven that they take care of everyone who really wants something.

I agree... but to have an original 12" as a convention exclusive is scary for those of us far away---I only hope that we'll ALL get a chance at it.

[tomandshell]

I have a feeling that like Sith Anakin, they will be making so many of these that they will be convention exclusives in name only. There should be plenty to go around to non-attendees.

[pixletwin]

I agree... but to have an original 12" as a convention exclusive is scary for those of us far away---I only hope that we'll ALL get a chance at it.

Yeah... Anyone have any problems getting a sith Anakin?





Anyone?




Bueller?




I didn't think so. :D

[Seretur]

All the non-attendee preorders have always been a sheer joy with Sideshow. Even from the other side of the world, I was always able to get precisely what I wanted -- and even the waitlist worked, when I was unable to be there at the precise moment. (That's why I now own the Thor Archive set, as good a purchase as any I've ever made.)

So I don't even worry about these items being convention exclusives, as I'm sure to be able to get them.

As for the identity of the 12" -- it has to be Farmboy Luke. Tom's sig is there for a reason. :)