Sideshow: "Surprise Imports" ?

[IrishJedi]

From the latest Toy Fair Q&A:

Development is in progress on our upcoming Premium Format Indy, and he’s looking GREAT. There will be more 12-inch Indy figures, and a few surprises (perhaps even surprise imports), that we look forward to revealing sometime in the future. No set schedule for release yet, just stay tuned to those newsletters!

Hmm... does that mean INDY stuff from Hot Toys and/or Medicom is on the horizon as well?? :google

[lcummins]

From the latest Toy Fair Q&A:



Hmm... does that mean INDY stuff from Hot Toys and/or Medicom is on the horizon as well?? :google

That's exactly what I thought when I read it as well. Time will tell...

[Shropt]

Probably VCD type items.

[IrishJedi]

Probably VCD type items.

:monkey4 :monkey4 :monkey4

[lcummins]

Probably VCD type items.

That would be cool with me! :chew

[Shropt]

:monkey4 :monkey4 :monkey4

We've already seen the VCD Indiana figures. Unless they want to start selling keychains but I don't see that happening.

[IrishJedi]

I suppose Medicom could be making a SHORT Round figure.

:monkey3

[lcummins]

We've already seen the VCD Indiana figures. Unless they want to start selling keychains but I don't see that happening.

Links to pics? I haven't seen them!

[Shropt]

http://www.indyjones.jp/image/080218-21.jpg

I may be mistaken. These are One Coin machine figures that are tiny and they are also made by Kotobukiya. Is there a chance SSC may be teaming up with Koto?

[lcummins]

http://www.indyjones.jp/image/080218-21.jpg

I may be mistaken. These are One Coin machine figures that are tiny and they are also made by Kotobukiya. Is there a chance SSC may be teaming up with Koto?

Yeah, those are trading figures... they might be teaming up, but I'm hoping it is something from Medicom like the VCD's or RAH.

[The Josh]

That is interesting. I might get a HT Indy but will stick to SS for my Indy fix.

[olvidadero]

Those One Coing figures look funny. I want them!

[galactiboy]

I wondered about that statement as well, there could be a whole lot of different product from overseas. But honestly, when it comes a 1/6 Indy I really don't think any company's product could touch SSC. I just don't think he could be any better.

[Collector Freak]

I had not considered that Hot Toys might do an Indy.

[The Ringer]

Those One Coing figures look funny. I want them!

It looks like they are all on CRack.:lol

[IrishJedi]

http://www.indyjones.jp/image/080218-21.jpg


I would drink kerosene and piss on a fire before I spent money on something like those.

:monkey4

[Captain Britain]

A Hot Toys Indy sculpted by Yulli would be the greatest action figure ever. I would sell every other figure I own bar My HT Superman figures to own it.

[Bannister]

I suppose Medicom could be making a SHORT Round figure.

:monkey3

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

[lcummins]

I would drink kerosene and piss on a fire before I spent money on something like those.

:monkey4

You make monkee cry... :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2

[The Mike]

Imports could mean just about anything. Not only over see but a distribution as well. Maybe a company is creating Indy Prop Replicas like Museum Replicas or eFX and SSC will be distributing?

[EVILFACE]

Hmmmm a Hot Toys Indy.

It would get me to cancel the one I have :monkey3

[JustinLuck]

I missed out on Sideshow's Indy, so I'd definitely be interested.

[icruise]

I missed out on Sideshow's Indy, so I'd definitely be interested.

You haven't missed out on anything. First of all, you can still get on the waitlist for the exclusive, and I would still expect you to have a pretty good chance of getting it converted. Secondly, it's not like the exclusive items are that great, so why not just get the figure from another store and save some money?

[carbo-fation]

Dragonball Z figures from Medicom!:rock

[Murderofcrows71]

I for one would like a Hot Toys Indy but really doubt that's in the future seeing how Sideshow worked with Hot Toys to create the new figure body, I'm sure they knew what the first figures they'd release it on would be, probably part of the reason the Indy preview has taken so long. I'm thinking it'll be more along the lines of the Kotobukiya statues.

[JustinLuck]

You haven't missed out on anything. First of all, you can still get on the waitlist for the exclusive, and I would still expect you to have a pretty good chance of getting it converted. Secondly, it's not like the exclusive items are that great, so why not just get the figure from another store and save some money?

Yeah, I put myself on the waitlist later that day. But if there are only 1500 to go around...

I want to buy a regular, but the cheapest I have found is $81.99. $8 price differential isn't very attractive.

[Seretur]

Cute manga Joneses! :rotfl

[IrishJedi]

Looks like we should expect 12" INDY figures from either Hot Toys or Medicom!

Here's what SideshowTom had to say in the new Tomart's:

Definitely! We'll be doing other versions from the other movies and other costumes that he wears. And you'll see other 12" Indiana Jones figures, not from Sideshow or Hasbro, on the Sideshow website, although I can't say from whom just yet. Fans of Indiana Jones and 1:6 scale will have plenty of opportunity to get their hands on the perfect Indiana Jones for their collection.

:rock :rock :rock :rock :rock

[icruise]

It's kind of strange that they would have competing versions of the same figure. They've done it before with something like Darth Maul, of course, but those releases were spaced very far apart.

[The Josh]

Interesting. Its not to say I won't get them but since I do venture outside of SS for SW I may not be able to do that with Indy since I want to collect LOTR too.

[Wor-Gar]

Shoot! An SS Indy AND an HT Indy. How sad... :)

Kidding. I'll take 'em both. I'll be very curious to see who does a better job.

I wish HT and SS would get in sync and not repeat the same character but fill out the line with as many different characters as possible.

I still hope Trev will do TOHT!

[King Darkness]

If Hot Toys does Indy...OMG :google!!!!!!

[IrishJedi]

Please be Hot Toys... Please be Hot Toys... Please be Hot Toys... Please be Hot Toys... Please be Hot Toys... :monkey3

[King Darkness]

Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...

[Bardoon]

Oh man...if BOTH Hot Toys and Medicom do an Indy then we'll have the whole "Takara Batman vs. Medicom Batman vs. Hot Toys Batman" all over again.

Which benefits us collectors in the end!

C'mon HOT TOYS!!! Give us an Indy!

[IrishJedi]

Honestly, this is no Medicom-bashing... but I really could not see them doing an Indy figure as good as either Sideshow or Hot Toys. It's just not at all something that is in their "wheel-house".

Hot Toys makes much more sense. Hoping it's them.

[Bardoon]

Honestly, this is no Medicom-bashing... but I really could not see them doing an Indy figure as good as either Sideshow or Hot Toys. It's just not at all something that is in their "wheel-house".

I don't disagree with that one bit. Medicom hasn't ventured far from their "look"...while Hot Toys is always taking it to the next level and Sideshow is stepping up their game with Prometheus and new licenses like Indy.

Hot Toys has some competition with Sideshow's Prometheus body.

However, it might come down to the in-hand, final production models and paint apps.

[Dr.Mirakle32]

A year or two ago, the SS Indy would be a no brainer over the others since it would probably cost under 50 bucks as opposed to HT's 100. But since SS's Indy is almost 100 bucks already, and I can't imagine HT's being THAT much more expensive, I'll simply have to go with the best one.

[icruise]

A year or two ago, the SS Indy would be a no brainer over the others since it would probably cost under 50 bucks as opposed to HT's 100. But since SS's Indy is almost 100 bucks already, and I can't imagine HT's being THAT much more expensive, I'll simply have to go with the best one.

I've said before that the price increase brings Sideshow in closer competition with Hot Toys, but I would be very surprised if a Hot Toys Indy was less than $130, and it might even be $150.

[EVILFACE]

I'd be all over a HT Indy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bardoon]

I want a company to do the boulder from Raiders of the Lost Ark... :monkey1

AND THE LIKENESS BETTER BE SPOT ON!!!!!!! :monkey1 :monkey4

[Dr.Mirakle32]

I've said before that the price increase brings Sideshow in closer competition with Hot Toys, but I would be very surprised if a Hot Toys Indy was less than $130, and it might even be $150.

Even if it was around 130, you could probably find it for a little cheaper if you look around. Even then, it won't be THAT much more expensive than the Sideshow fig, depending on the quality and accessories.

Say 100 bucks for a SS Indy and 140 for a Hot Toys one. Wait a second, 40 bucks is still 40 more bucks. Still I love the Indy character so much, that I'm just gonna have to choose the best one.

[icruise]

Even if it was around 130, you could probably find it for a little cheaper if you look around. Even then, it won't be THAT much more expensive than the Sideshow fig, depending on the quality and accessories.

Say 100 bucks for a SS Indy and 140 for a Hot Toys one. Wait a second, 40 bucks is still 40 more bucks. Still I love the Indy character so much, that I'm just gonna have to choose the best one.

I agree. For a character like Indy, if Hot Toys manages to one-up Sideshow, I'd definitely pay the extra money. I'm not buying more than one version of him, though.

[chuck20]

i think i'll stick w/ the SSC one. its pretty rich for my blood and i think it looks incredible, i don't know how HT can 1up it.

[TheObsoleteMan]

Yeah, except for maybe the jacket, I don't really see anything that can be one-upped. That's assuming Sideshow Indy survives the factory.

[galactiboy]

Honestly, unless the a different version was just mind-blowing I'll be happy with the Sideshow version. I really can't think of any way it could be improved upon especially for the price and that we're getting him on the new body.

I'll hold my judgments until something official is announced, but for now I'm not that interested.

[IrishJedi]

This is good news for diehard INDY fans like myself, because more 12" on the market means that the ultimate Indy figures can be parted and bashed together. :monkey5

One thing is for certain, the reign of Toys McCoy is indeed over.

[Les Walker]

I want a company to do the boulder from Raiders of the Lost Ark... :monkey1

AND THE LIKENESS BETTER BE SPOT ON!!!!!!! :monkey1 :monkey4

Now, THIS is collecting! :rock
I agree! Better be spot on!

:D

[chuck20]

This is good news for diehard INDY fans like myself, because more 12" on the market means that the ultimate Indy figures can be parted and bashed together. :monkey5

One thing is for certain, the reign of Toys McCoy is indeed over.

Hells yea. I thought the SS Indy was a steal compared to this one. Better stuff too. :D

[TheObsoleteMan]

If there is an HT Indy coming, I would bet it's a KOTCS version.

[MadCow]

I actually know what it is, but i'm not allowed to say... :D:monkey5

[dwing]

Well then, Death to you and yours!

[galactiboy]

This is good news for diehard INDY fans like myself, because more 12" on the market means that the ultimate Indy figures can be parted and bashed together. :monkey5

One thing is for certain, the reign of Toys McCoy is indeed over.

Good point, for the crazies who buy 3 SSC Indy's this would be a good thing :lol

[Cocoboloboy]

Please be Hot Toys... Please be Hot Toys... Please be Hot Toys... Please be Hot Toys... Please be Hot Toys... :monkey3
Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...Please dont be Medicom...

:rock
As much as I love the SS Indy and am ecstatic that they're making him, I'd still easily pay $150 for an HT Indy loaded with accessories. They are just too on top of the 1:6 game NOT to produce a stellar Indy.

[ProgMatinee]

All these companies making the same items does indeed offer competition and benefits the consumer looking for something within that license, but every item that a company takes on means there is one less item they could be producing of something else.

I'd rather see one company, I don't care who, do Indy and the other do something like Ghostbusters or Firefly or Tron or classic films like Robin Hood, etc.

[creecher]

If Hot Toys made an Indy you'd be paying an extra $40 for what? That is the unknown quantity. The Prometheus body was a joint effort by Sideshow and Hot Toys, so the body would probably be the same. The new pics of the Indy prototype look like they have changed the paint, so that would probably be on par as well. Trev's sculpt is on, so I don't see how Yulli could do anything but match it. I really don't think I'd bother with a Hot Toys Indy. Sideshows is looking good now they fixed the paint. Enterbay's would be cool, but they say they aren't going to be doing it.

It's all guess work and high hopes, and what could 'imports' really mean, after all, Sideshow product is all imports from China, same as anyone else's.

[Bardoon]

If Hot Toys made an Indy you'd be paying an extra $40 for what? That is the unknown quantity. The Prometheus body was a joint effort by Sideshow and Hot Toys, so the body would probably be the same. The new pics of the Indy prototype look like they have changed the paint, so that would probably be on par as well. Trev's sculpt is on, so I don't see how Yulli could do anything but match it. I really don't think I'd bother with a Hot Toys Indy. Sideshows is looking good now they fixed the paint. Enterbay's would be cool, but they say they aren't going to be doing it.

It's all guess work and high hopes, and what could 'imports' really mean, after all, Sideshow product is all imports from China, same as anyone else's.

The Armored Body and Child Body were a joint Hot Toys/Sideshow venture. The Prometheus is ALL Sideshow who claims they got some tips from Hot Toys and inspiration from other body styles (namely the VOLKS Neo-Guy)... I believe they mentioned this in the production blog or the chatroom session regarding it. Regardless, i clearly remember Sideshow claiming that Prometheus is all them.

Sideshow fixed their paint? I wish that was put on the newsletter as the top story. :monkey1 Sideshow has the biggest difference between prototype and production and thus far I have not seen any proof that Sideshow has "improved the paint" of their production models. I don't really know where you're getting that from.

I think the reason Hot Toys gets the advantage is paint applications is because they mold their heads in the proper flesh tone and apply what is necessary to bring out the sculpt. Early on they painted the WHOLE head and you'd get "Sideshow-like" paint jobs...I think they've backed off of that and either they do as I said and mold the heads in the proper color or apply such a thin layer that the sculpt really stands out beneath it.

Sideshow I believe does mold the head in flesh color, but they lay the paint on THICK for the skin tones and that really brings down the look of the sculpt beneath it. Perhaps they can learn some tips from Hot Toys.

[creecher]

Sideshow fixed their paint? I don't really know where you're getting that from.

Perhaps they can learn some tips from Hot Toys.

I got it by looking at the recent Indy pics on Sideshows site. They aren't the swarthy ones they used when Indy was first announced. Now they actually look like Ford.

JC Hong just visited Sideshow and gave them some tips.

[The Josh]

Sideshow fixed their paint? I wish that was put on the newsletter as the top story. :monkey1 Sideshow has the biggest difference between prototype and production and thus far I have not seen any proof that Sideshow has "improved the paint" of their production models. I don't really know where you're getting that from.

Have you missed the last several SW figures? You must have to make this statement.

[The Craw]

i think SS indy is good enough for me. looks great and 2 heads. plus new body and great accessories. if hot toys has more weathering maybe ill check it out but im not giving up the SS version.

[King Darkness]

The only thing that I can see Hot Toys doing better than Sideshow beyond a shadow of a doubt is in the costume. Sideshow's Indy looks AMAZING right now, and as far as accessories and sculpt go I don't think Hot Toys can improve on it to much.

The costume how ever would be 10 times better. HT costumes are near perfection. Sideshow's however often lack in quality.

I would like Hot Toys to release an Indy just for the sake of competition.

[Bardoon]

Have you missed the last several SW figures? You must have to make this statement.

Of course I have! :rock I don't collect them!

But I've seen the old Ben and Bespin Luke in person and they look great.

I WANT Sideshow to knock this one out of the park. I really hope they do. But 2-3 winners in a row doesn't mean their in the clear just yet...especially after Padme's eyes.... :monkey4

Please make sure Indy is looking straight ahead, Sideshow!

[galactiboy]

I have a feeling QC will be especially tight on the Indy figure. A lot is riding on him, first new body, first Indy figure and one of the first at the $90 price point.

[bcm77]

Of course I have! :rock I don't collect them!

But I've seen the old Ben and Bespin Luke in person and they look great.

I WANT Sideshow to knock this one out of the park. I really hope they do. But 2-3 winners in a row doesn't mean their in the clear just yet...especially after Padme's eyes.... :monkey4

Please make sure Indy is looking straight ahead, Sideshow!

That's how I feel. SSC have shown a definite improvement recently,enough to make me rethink my position on them somewhat but they still have a long,long way to go before they reach the same level of consistency as Hot Toys. If the SSC Indy turns out good then so much the better but with their track record for production pieces not living up to the proto I'm going to wait until in hand pics are online before deciding whether to buy.

[Darklord Dave]

I really don't see HT doing the exact same thing SSC is doing. Medicom, maybe, but they had the SW license before SSC - Indy is fresh and new for everyone, so I can't imagine they'd cross over.

The surprise imports are most likely VCD and that kind of thing. Maybe some Indy Chubbees or something.

[galactiboy]

Although you still have to contend with what was in the Tomart article. Unless they mean a 12" tall VCD or some other crap I'd be thinking 1/6.

Definitely! We'll be doing other versions from the other movies and other costumes that he wears. And you'll see other 12" Indiana Jones figures, not from Sideshow or Hasbro, on the Sideshow website, although I can't say from whom just yet. Fans of Indiana Jones and 1:6 scale will have plenty of opportunity to get their hands on the perfect Indiana Jones for their collection.

[Dr.Mirakle32]

If there is an HT Indy coming, I would bet it's a KOTCS version.

That actually makes sense! If this were true, I would definitely be getting the Sideshow Indy and maybe the HT one depending on how much I like the movie.

[Darklord Dave]

Although you still have to contend with what was in the Tomart article. Unless they mean a 12" tall VCD or some other crap I'd be thinking 1/6.

Whose quote is that? It certainly implies an HT or Medi 1/6 Indy.

[Entropy Chicken]

I believe Tom Gilliland said that in the Tomart interview.

[galactiboy]

Yes, that was what Irish mentioned back on page 3... it was from an interview with Tom.

[IrishJedi]

I believe Tom Gilliland said that in the Tomart interview.

Correct...

[chuck20]

hurm. I may preorder if these things ship after my SSC Indy. If SSC follows through on Indy and makes him look as good as he does now, then I have no need for anyone elses version.

On the other hand it would be silly not to have a backup. :monkey3

[IrishJedi]

I just heard that the other Indy 12" may be coming from Medicom and not Hot Toys.

God, PLEASE don't let this be true!! :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2

Note: This is just unconfirmed rumor at this point and could very well be incorrect (and that's what I'm hoping). I'm sure we'll find out for sure one way or the other soon. I can honestly say I would have just about zero interest in an Indiana Jones figure from Medicom. My guess is it would be undersized, without an accurate Ford headsculpt and come with laughable accessories in comparison... for $149. :rolleyes: But again, it may not happen... everyone cross your fingers!!!

[icruise]

A Medicom Indy would suck, I think. I just don't see it being one of their strong suits.

[IrishJedi]

The thing that worries me the most about this rumor is that Medicom has the "Star Wars" license and it's so obvious that Lucasfilm has been keen to keep the same licensees with SW and Indy. :monkey2

[galactiboy]

Well and if you take Sunrise Imports to mean "land of the rising sun", that would exclude HT since they are Hong Kong based.

I have to agree, a Medicom version of Indy would not be a good fit IMO.

[icruise]

Well and if you take Sunrise Imports to mean "land of the rising sun", that would exclude HT since they are Hong Kong based.

Where are you getting "Sunrise" from? It's "Surprise Imports."

[Dr.Mirakle32]

I'm actually hoping Medicom IS making the figure and NOT Hot Toys. It will make my descision to buy the Sideshow version ALOT easier.

[galactiboy]

Where are you getting "Sunrise" from? It's "Surprise Imports."

:lol:lol:rotfl I've been reading that wrong this whole time :monkey3 Just like I though you were lcruise for the longest time.

[chuck20]

yahoo. A medicom Indy would leave me conflict free. bring on the SSC version!!!!:chew

[Murderofcrows71]

apparently Medicom it is, no purchase here, definately staying with the much, much better and more realistic looking Sideshow version
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/403/20080322d36146ae8675715nk6.jpg http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3457/20080322a651bce4aefde1fry3.jpg

[IrishJedi]

Yeah, looks like the rumors were correct. Medicom instead of Hot Toys. Damn shame.

Because these will be priced at a ridiculous $150 and look toyish...

http://www.unisa.edu.au/businessteaching/committees/TheCore/PassLogo.jpg

[icruise]

Actually I think those pictures look pretty good. Aside from the Sideshow Indy, they're easily the best Indy figures that I've ever seen. I have no intention of buying them, though.

[The Josh]

My fear is the paint on the Henry Jones Sr. It looks pretty good but in that photo you can already see the skin tone looks TOO flat.

[Mesa]

After SS announced and released photos of their IJ, why would any other company even try to compete? 50% higher cost for less quality :confused:

[MaulFan]

After SS announced and released photos of their IJ, why would any other company even try to compete? 50% higher cost for less quality :confused:

Medicom caters more to it's domestic market than over here, and I imagine Medicom IJ figures will do well overseas and get mixed feelings abroad.

[The Josh]

After SS announced and released photos of their IJ, why would any other company even try to compete? 50% higher cost for less quality :confused:

They have their market over there and will sell some to them. I'll get Jones Sr for sure as it looks really nice, but that Indy just look awful though some of the Medi-World folks are busting a nut at how much better this Indy is than SS. :rotfl

[galactiboy]

Actually I think those pictures look pretty good. Aside from the Sideshow Indy, they're easily the best Indy figures that I've ever seen. I have no intention of buying them, though.

Thats the truth, if these came out a couple years ago I'd have been all over them. But, with Sideshow already blowing my mind they're an easy pass.

Also, I love Indy, but not enough to want to add this version.

[Murderofcrows71]

I have to agree the old Toys McCoy figure had a better likeness to Ford than this, it looks more like Richard Dean Anderson to me. I'll stick with Sideshow, even if I have to repaint it'll still be the best out there unless maybe Hot Toys pops out of the woodwork with one

[galactiboy]

I think the Medicom still looks better (including the likeness) than the McCoy... but still overall not as good as SSC.

[rw23]

They have their market over there and will sell some to them. I'll get Jones Sr for sure as it looks really nice, but that Indy just look awful though some of the Medi-World folks are busting a nut at how much better this Indy is than SS. :rotfl


Who exactly is "busting a nut"? :rolleyes: Get a clue man! :lol The Medi head sculpt is better but that's about it.

[Murderofcrows71]

The Medi head sculpt is better but that's about it.

I'd go with the SS version myself, I don't think you can get much closer to 1981 Harrison Ford without digital scanning and a time machine.

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/prodblog/021408_indy_01.jpg
http://www.theraider.net/films/raiders/gallery/dvdscreenshots/363.jpg

[kuzeh]

Well, I like 'em both, we'll see once they're released I guess!

[The Josh]

Who exactly is "busting a nut"? :rolleyes: Get a clue man! :lol The Medi head sculpt is better but that's about it.

Pretty much most of you Medifolks. :) I believe the only one who needs to get a clue are any of you Medifolks who think their sculpt is better. It just flat out isn't even close to be better. The extra goodies are the only thing you could even remotely say is better. The rest is finishing a distant second.

I'd go with the SS version myself, I don't think you can get much closer to 1981 Harrison Ford without digital scanning and a time machine.

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/prodblog/021408_indy_01.jpg
http://www.theraider.net/films/raiders/gallery/dvdscreenshots/363.jpg

When you compare the sculpts painted or not to shots of Ford in Raiders it really is quite clear which sculpt is better. Now, if some want to go on their merry way feeling the opposite then hats fine but.............

[galactiboy]

Well that was fun, the other thread got locked while I was posting this...

One thing that I'm super excited about is Indy will be the first Prometheus figure... if he was on the Buck getting him would be bitter sweet. But with a new body, fantastic sculpt and tightening QC I think he will be very hard to beat.

Medicom (almost) always makes excellent figures, but their likenesses are usually a bit soft or stylized. I think both heads so far look very good, but at least to me Jones Sr looks like a cartoon and not a real person. Not enough texture and wrinkles to his face, and the simplified paint doesn't help.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/drjonescopy.jpg

[kuzeh]

Yep, I guess the pointless debate Medi vs. SS took over again...
The best thing about having different versions from different companies is that we get to pick the one we prefer, so it's better for the customer...and I for oone, am happy with that! :chew

[Darklord Dave]

We'll leave this thread open for now, but let's keep it on track.

[The Josh]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/drjonescopy.jpg

Ya know the more I think about it the more I hope SS goes cloth hat route on Jones Sr.

[galactiboy]

Ya know the more I think about it the more I hope SS goes cloth hat route on Jones Sr.

Thats a tough one... I think if done right it could be awesome, but even when we have the two options (like Praji) the plastic usually works better in this scale.

I think the problem with Medicom's is they treat the hat like they treat belts... plastic w/ soft detail.

[The Josh]

Thats a tough one... I think if done right it could be awesome, but even when we have the two options (like Praji) the plastic usually works better in this scale.

I think the problem with Medicom's is they treat the hat like they treat belts... plastic w/ soft detail.

Right it would have to come out looking great to work. Praji's plastic hat does look better but I'm hoping this hat might be simplier.

[Darklord Dave]

Actually Prajj's cloth hat looks better to me. I'm hoping that SSC goes with the cloth for Dr. Jones Sr.

[Captain Britain]

Medicom. Why did it have to be Medicom?

[galactiboy]

Actually Prajj's cloth hat looks better to me. I'm hoping that SSC goes with the cloth for Dr. Jones Sr.

You actually have Praji already, right? So far in pictures the plastic looks better to me, but glad to hear you like the cloth in hand.

[The Josh]

Actually Prajj's cloth hat looks better to me. I'm hoping that SSC goes with the cloth for Dr. Jones Sr.

Really? Cool! That makes me hope they go with a cloth one for Jones Sr. even more.

[IrishJedi]

Medicom. Why did it have to be Medicom?

:lol

"Bad hats! Very annoying. You buy first!"

:lol

[Shai Hulud]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d139/kingshaihulud/2llf520.gif

[galactiboy]

Now that is just odd Shai, odd indeed.

[Murderofcrows71]

So have we gotten the official word on if these are the only 1/6 imports we'll be seeing or is a Hot Toys announcement coming?

[IrishJedi]

No word yet, but I really doubt we'll see some from Hot Toys now. :monkey2

But don't worry! I'm sure Lucasfilm will let them make INDY Chubbys. :rolleyes: