Sauron Bust $380---What the crap!!!!!!!!! [Archive]

Fubeca

02-14-2007, 02:49 PM

Just saw that the Sauron "Legendary" bust is $380?!?!?! :google

$80 more dollars then the statue?

What is SSC thinking?

:eek $380 :eek

carbo-fation

02-14-2007, 02:56 PM

I saw the price too.:google Maybe it's just me, but it seems that sideshow has increased its prices on almost every collectible.

woodsy

02-14-2007, 02:57 PM

Don't sweat it... it'll be available aftermarket soon enough.

Seretur

02-14-2007, 03:00 PM

The price point's been known since Sunday.

The Mike

02-14-2007, 03:01 PM

.... and been amazingly shocking ever since. I could get the UC 1:1 Helm for that price.

carbo-fation

02-14-2007, 03:03 PM

Are there any comparison pictures of Sauron bust with the other two Sideshow busts?

WrathofSauron

02-14-2007, 03:04 PM

Too much, great bust, but it is a bust and thats too much money! IMHO!!!:D

WrathofSauron

02-14-2007, 03:06 PM

I have given in though and ordered Legend Lord of Darkness as I think this PF could rival Lurtz for detail and awe factor! Sorry thats off topic I know:rolleyes:

darth dypshyt

02-14-2007, 03:08 PM

Yeah, for the price, it would want to be one awesome bust..It looks great in the pictures...but not $380 great.

Darth Loki

02-14-2007, 03:11 PM

I just don't like it period. I wouldn't get this if it were $100. Something about it bugs me.

Darklord Dave

02-14-2007, 03:13 PM

Anyone happen to notice the height?

24 inches tall

That's as big as the statue. Also it's not just a helm, but includes the shoulders as well. Not my cup o'tea, but I can see how they arrived at that price.

FlyAndFight

02-14-2007, 03:14 PM

Having...trouble...keeping...up...with...Seretur's ...posting...numbers...

Tunnel...Carpal...syndrome...agravated...

Must...keep...posting......

:monkey5

occulum

02-14-2007, 03:16 PM

yeah.
I guess not many will agree, but I think it looks like its worth the $$ IMO.

the detail is amazing.

carbo-fation

02-14-2007, 03:17 PM

:lol Not just Seretur but also MaulFan. Both have been posting like crazy these last couple of weeks!:D

occulum

02-14-2007, 03:23 PM

will be a nice set.

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6999/sauroncavepp9.jpg

carbo-fation

02-14-2007, 03:25 PM

will be a nice set.

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6999/sauroncavepp9.jpg

If that's a relative size comparison between the two, then I really can't see the high price. Surely the spikes on Sauron's head aren't worth that much.

Nightwings

02-14-2007, 03:33 PM

His neck area is way to wimpy when you compare it tio the statue. Sauron has a thick neck not a giraffed pencil neck. I prefer my 36 inch UC helm to this one.

occulum

02-14-2007, 03:34 PM

my guess is the detail in the sculpt and it looks like its probably 3-4+ times the number of pieces to mold, cast & assemble as compared to the Cave Troll.

its 150% the height of the Cave Troll, yet about 125% the price. BUT it weighs less than CT.
So who knows.

Glad I dont collect LOTR, so it doesnt matter to me.
But I do think it looks pretty sweet

I agree the neck does look thin

carbo-fation

02-14-2007, 03:37 PM

I like it too but for that price....:monkey1 Anyways, I'll keep my fingers crossed for the Balrog.

KAOSINLA

02-14-2007, 03:41 PM

I'll be purchasing this via aftermarket....

Beruthiel

02-14-2007, 03:42 PM

His neck area is way to wimpy when you compare it tio the statue. Sauron has a thick neck not a giraffed pencil neck. I prefer my 36 inch UC helm to this one.

Yes! That's what has bugged me about it since I first saw it. The neck just looks wrong. Of course, I'm not taken with it at all, but that's me. Others will think it's the greatest thing SS has done. Each to his own, but I'm not going there with this. I plain don't like it. And, the price is a lot too much for me to swallow.

Seretur

02-14-2007, 03:52 PM

Having...trouble...keeping...up...with...Seretur's ...posting...numbers...

Tunnel...Carpal...syndrome...agravated...

Must...keep...posting......

:monkey5

Why thank you, Alex! :D

Alice Adrenochrome

02-14-2007, 03:53 PM

Don't sweat it... it'll be available aftermarket soon enough.

Yes, good for the US collectors. The EU collectors are not likely to find it at a lower price than SSC offers it. This bust and pretty much everything SSC sales.

Deadly Dagger

02-14-2007, 04:04 PM

Love the ML bust...Sauron is an easy pass...I agree with many...its missing something.

WrathofSauron

02-14-2007, 04:08 PM

Its the neck thats putting me off esp at that price!! This would have been a good Xmas bust, It reminds me a bit of a Turkey's neck!!

Turkey Sauron!! :rotfl

DarthRamuk

02-14-2007, 04:15 PM

Its the neck thats putting me off esp at that price!! This would have been a good Xmas bust, It reminds me a bit of a Turkey's neck!!

Turkey Sauron!! :rotfl

:lol :lol :lol Yeah, it really looks weird.....I prefer my Sauron statue anytime to this strange-looking bust!:confused:

Beruthiel

02-14-2007, 04:17 PM

Its the neck thats putting me off esp at that price!! This would have been a good Xmas bust, It reminds me a bit of a Turkey's neck!!

Turkey Sauron!! :rotfl

WORD OF THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FlyAndFight

02-14-2007, 04:21 PM

Why thank you, Alex! :D

Just buggin' ya, my friend. You actually have some of the funniest posts around, so keep 'em comin'!

woodsy

02-14-2007, 04:24 PM

Love the ML bust...Sauron is an easy pass...I agree with many...its missing something.

Didn't think much of the ML bust initially...then I saw it in person [WOW!]. I do like this bust, though the pose and neck do seem a bit off to me. I will be adding it to my collection, but only if I can get it for significantly less than the $380 list price.

oxbeard

02-14-2007, 05:53 PM

Even with the scrawny neck I still think it looks great. Of course, having said that I'm still more than happy with my UC 1:1 helm. No sale here.

Agent23

02-14-2007, 06:45 PM

$380 ?

umm...nope.

:cool:

Fubeca

02-14-2007, 08:12 PM

NASEDO

02-14-2007, 08:18 PM

I would of like to seen the "chest" in there, the "sholders only" makes it look wierd. It does look good but I rather go with the weta statue, nice companion to PF lurtz or the UC helm.

DannieDarKo

02-14-2007, 08:22 PM

Danny this is where you come in!!!

LOL I'm at work at the moment so I can't be my usual self right now. :monkey4

customizerwannabe

02-14-2007, 09:23 PM

This will be for sale on the SS site for years!!!

Bannister

02-14-2007, 09:27 PM

This will be for sale on the SS site for years!!!
Unless they give it a low es.

customizerwannabe

02-14-2007, 09:55 PM

Yeah...like 100.

gideon

02-15-2007, 05:36 AM

So what would be a fair price that would encourage your order?
For myself - about $225.00.

The Josh

02-15-2007, 06:26 AM

It looks awesome and from the pics of the costume accurate but with everything coming this summer C4 (2 exclusives from SS alone), SDCC, etc. I will have to pass for now.

woodsy

02-15-2007, 07:20 AM

Yeah...like 100.

That estimate may be a tad generous! At $380 this piece just might end up with the lowest ES in LOTR history.
Hopefully, when this thing bombs SS will realize it's not the bust itself, or the legendary scale line that people are unhappy with....I for one don't want to see SS scrap this line.

The Josh

02-15-2007, 07:57 AM

Me either. I like this line. I want to go back and get the ML and get Sauron but right now just isn't a good time especially when Sauron hits at $380.

woodsy

02-15-2007, 08:07 AM

but right now just isn't a good time especially when Sauron hits at $380.

Will there ever be a good time to pay $380 for a bust? This is more money than SS has ever charged for a statue or bust. Not quite sure what they were thinking on this one. Might be a pretty good deal if they set the ES at 15.

The Josh

02-15-2007, 08:10 AM

Will there ever be a good time to pay $380 for a bust? This is more money than SS has ever charged for a statue or bust. Not quite sure what they were thinking on this one. Might be a pretty good deal if they set the ES at 15.

Sure there are times when $380 isn't that bad but there is still a lot to come over the next few months so the price isn't a good one for me right now. That's not to stay I won't try and get one later on.

JSA

02-15-2007, 08:33 AM

I too think the neck looks thin. Is it possibly because of the lack of a cape
draped around the shoulders? If the cape were added it seems like that would
fill in the empty space and make it look thicker in the neck area.

Dunno about this, but I'd kill for a great looking Legendary Scale Balrog Bust.

JS

woodsy

02-15-2007, 08:37 AM

Dunno about this, but I'd kill for a great looking Legendary Scale Balrog Bust.

JS

You, me , and a whack of others! :monkey5

Boba Fett

02-15-2007, 09:05 AM

Prefer my Weta Sauron more. I get more for my buck than this bust.

WrathofSauron

02-15-2007, 09:11 AM

YES a Balrog Bust would be great, but I would say there will be killings for it even with a high ES!!!:rotfl
BUT if it looked good then I would pay $380 for it, but not for a Turkey Sauron!!:lol

woodsy

02-15-2007, 09:12 AM

Prefer my Weta Sauron more. I get more for my buck than this bust.

Hard to disagree with that statement. An awesome statue and for alot less money.

woodsy

02-15-2007, 09:51 AM

YES a Balrog Bust would be great,:rotfl
bUT if it looked good then I would pay $380 for it, :lol

Let's not give SS any ideas!:rolleyes:

LOTRFan

02-15-2007, 10:30 AM

Hard to disagree with that statement. An awesome statue and for alot less money.

You get his legs too ... even if they also appear a bit skinny. :D

noelleon69

02-15-2007, 11:03 AM

will be a nice set.

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6999/sauroncavepp9.jpg

This pic isn't enough for me to really tell if the neck is too skinny. It might appear skinny to me due to the way the pic was taken.

I also feel that he will look better with a chest area like most busts. The way they made this piece, it looks to me like it is just a head/helmet with the shoulder plate/armour. It's not even a shoulder as there is a space under the armour. More like Sauron Armour bust.

customizerwannabe

02-15-2007, 11:06 AM

I'd hate to see them scrap the line. I love it, but this pencil neck is waaaaaay overpriced. It isn't worth 380.00 no matter how low the edition size is.

WetaWork

02-15-2007, 12:02 PM

Yep, I'd rather have United Cutlery's Sauron Helm that can be had for about $250.

woodsy

02-15-2007, 12:38 PM

Yep, I'd rather have United Cutlery's Sauron Helm that can be had for about $250.

Had the UC Sauron helm...wasn't impressed. Since the Sauron bust won't be selling anywhere close to retail once it's released, I think it's a much better choice.

customizerwannabe

02-15-2007, 01:27 PM

The exact same base as the Morgul Lord too. I am sooo unimpressed and disappointed.

Khev

02-15-2007, 01:52 PM

Prefer my Weta Sauron more. I get more for my buck than this bust.
So you're saying there is less bang for the bust? :naughty

Asura

02-15-2007, 02:10 PM

ifu03612

02-15-2007, 02:26 PM

I actually really like it, It's a bit pricey but holding out for a small edition size.

I may just pick up the statue though

got it on order though

Darth Loki

02-15-2007, 02:38 PM

woodsy

02-15-2007, 02:58 PM

The more I look at Sauron, the more I dislike it. It's not just his neck that seems small, but his body/chest plate as well. I am trying to imagine what he would look like with a full body of armor. He must be on the Nicole Richie diet or something.

I have to believe it will look much better in person, just like the ML. If it does end up being a "turkey" then what does that say about our SS ToyFair offerings....a turkey-necked sauron and a diorama more suitable in the next boxed edition DVD:eek: