Disney premium format !!

[Patient Zero]

woo hoo, what a bummer. I was hoping for something better.

Merry Christmas ! :lol

[p!tu]

Hey there a lot of awesomeness that can come out of this!!!!!

[King Darkness]

what :dunno

[Batty]

Tron! :monkey5

[King Darkness]

Did I miss something?

[wofford29]

I'd buy a Beast from Beauty and the Beast :o

[Patient Zero]

Did I miss something?

The big holiday reveal has been revealed.

[Batty]

Wait... That's not Blade Runner. :mad:

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/4633/screencapturesx6.png (http://imageshack.us)

[tomandshell]

Many fantastic possibilities here!! Great news as far as I'm concerned. Very excited to see the first piece...

[Patient Zero]

Can anyone come up with a complete line of Disneys licenses? google is failing me atm. :(

[King Darkness]

Hmm, I thought it was being announced tomorrow.

No interest here.

[Batty]

So this is the first time Sideshow is actually creating Disney product instead of just distributing, correct?

Hmm, I thought it was being announced tomorrow.

No interest here.

Would you be interested if they announced tomorrow?

[BadMoon]

I actually am very fond of Disney and may buy one. :o

[MinMay]

I can't wait to get a 20 inch Mickey Mouse PF. :)

Do they even have fans of Disney who are willing to pay $300-$400 on statues?

[kyle1981]

A Rocketeer premium format Maybe?:monkey5

[kyle1981]

I can't wait to get a 20 inch Mickey Mouse PF. :)

Do they even have fans of Disney who are willing to pay $300-$400 on statues?
yes they do.

[Agent23]

This is a great announcement in my opinion.

P.S.

Pirates of the Caribbean is DISNEY.

Captain Jack Sparrow in P.F. ?!?!

:rock

[King Darkness]

Would you be interested if they announced tomorrow?

I dont know, I'll let you know tomorrow.

[IronFingaz]

Many fantastic possibilities here!! Great news as far as I'm concerned. Very excited to see the first piece...

:lecture What he said.

[Aerosmith]

Holy ^^^^! I will be very interested to see what comes from this line. I bet one of the 1st will be Captain Jack Sparrow.

[Agent23]

Holy ^^^^! I will be very interested to see what comes from this line. I bet one of the 1st will be Captain Jack Sparrow.

Man, I hope so. That would be awesome!

P.F. Captain Jack (Depp) and P.F. Joker (Ledger) and I can die a happy collector.

:D

[The Drizzle]

Borrrrinnnnggggg......

[King Darkness]

Do you guys think it will be movie figures? I was thinking more Disney characters, like Peter Pan, Alice, Beauty and the Beast and stuff like that

[p!tu]

Do you guys think it will be movie figures? I was thinking more Disney characters, like Peter Pan, Alice, Beauty and the Beast and stuff like that

thats what i first thought! Then it hit me!! Its Disney not just there crappy stuff but there awesome stuff!!! hey we might even get Pirates of the Caribbean PFs!!!! you never know!!!

[Aerosmith]

I actually hope it's both.

[King Darkness]

Fingers crossed for rabid Old Yeller getting shot dio :rock

[Batty]

Fingers crossed for rabid Old Yeller getting shot dio :rock

:lol :lol :lol

[IronFingaz]

Do you guys think it will be movie figures? I was thinking more Disney characters, like Peter Pan, Alice, Beauty and the Beast and stuff like that

I hope it's a mix of movie and cartoon characters. I wonder if Pixar is part of the licence?

Fingers crossed for rabid Old Yeller getting shot dio :rock

:lol :lol :rotfl

[Darth Waller]

This could be good, especially if it includes live action movie properties and Pixar.

Or even Nightmare Before Christmas. :drool

[Aerosmith]

I don't see why Pixar wouldn't be included. Disney does own it.

[Agent23]

Or even Nightmare Before Christmas. :drool

^^^^ yeah. Jack Skellington P.F.

:rock

[Entropy]

a yawn doesn't quite cover it.

Good news for disney peeps, though.

[Aerosmith]

I really hope one will be Jessica Rabbit!

[King Darkness]

There are certainly a crap load of great possibilities, depending on how the license is structured.

[JohnFromCincinnati]

WALL·E Premium Format!!!
http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/8819/wallejg6.jpg

[Patient Zero]

After some googling, it looks like Disney owns Miramax, Touchstone, and Hollywood pictures. I am not sure if this will come into play, but my first thought was mickey mouse etc. This Line has potential to bring some cool stuff.

[Kratos]

This thread should be merged with the Sideshow Holiday Reveal 08 Thread

[The Josh]

Some potential Cap Jack PF and Wall-E come to mind but other than that this is just blah to me honestly. As picky as I have to be from here on out this isn't an announcement that gets me jumping. Might have been something better saved for just a regular newsletter announcement.

[Murderofcrows71]

Pirates would be cool but I'd sell half of my collection for PF hitchhiking ghosts from the Haunted Mansion ride

[SolidLiquidFox]

Pirates is the obvious choice to be excited about here.

[FeatheredSerpent]

This could be good, especially if it includes live action movie properties and Pixar.

Or even Nightmare Before Christmas. :drool

I'd be all for a Jack Skellington PF!!!! :D

[dharper]

Pirates would be cool but I'd sell half of my collection for PF hitchhiking ghosts from the Haunted Mansion ride

Grim grinning ghosts out to socialize.:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/lovinlorne/P1040750.jpg

[Kuzeh]

Lame...:rolleyes:

[xerxes]

Bah, humbug! ;)

[beachfox]

My kids will be happy about this. ;)

[tomandshell]

I'd be all for a Jack Skellington PF!!!! :D

Sign me up for one!!!

[MinMay]

I think we're going to have tons of thread about how their kids break a $300 statues from now on LOL. For kids, i'm sticking with toys and DVDs for them to enjoy...not statue.

In this economy, I don't want to expand another line.

[RJMacReady16]

http://www.disneythemes.com/disney-robin-hood/disney-robin-hood-wallpapers-preview.jpg

:monkey3

[UTtoyfan]

Hmm, I thought it would be revealed tomorrow. Well if it's Disney PFs, I'd buy a Jessica Rabbit! :monkey5:D:banana

[MaulFan]

Do you guys think it will be movie figures? I was thinking more Disney characters, like Peter Pan, Alice, Beauty and the Beast and stuff like that

That's the most likely route, I'm not sure if Disney alone encompasses the POTC movies.

I sure would love a PF Jack Sparrow though, that'd be a dream piece, especially if Trev sculpted it :drool

[Khev]

PF Jack Sparrow would be a must have. A 1/4 scale Aslan would be cool too. Disney distributes Miyazaki films in the US as well. It'd be cool to get a PF from a movie like Princess Mononoke or Spirited Away.

[Darth Madden]

Pirates of the Caribbean is DISNEY.

Captain Jack Sparrow in P.F. ?!?!

:rock

Thats exactly what I was thinking.

[praxitas]

Especially having kids this could be a very awesome license! I definitely hope they do a Sparrow, Barbossa and Davy Jones!

[JRSly]

That's the most likely route, I'm not sure if Disney alone encompasses the POTC movies.

I sure would love a PF Jack Sparrow though, that'd be a dream piece, especially if Trev sculpted it :drool
This was my thought as well.

I really doubt Sideshow has the right to absolutely everything under the Disney banner. I'm no licensing expert, but I doubt things would be sold like that. That's just too many franchises and characters to be sold as one gigantic package.

Yes, I'm expecting this to be about the animated films. No Pirates, no Pixar.

[The Drizzle]

A 1/4 scale Aslan would be cool too.

Disney actually dumped the Narnia franchise today :(
It's being shopped around to other studios, so I'd guess that's a no-go.

[xenofreak]

Preordered the Hanna PF! :chew

can't wait to see PITU'S review where he will undress the statue.:rotfl:rotfl

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u125/chris37433/junk/Hannah-Montana-ds104.jpg

[The ill Jedi]

Oh hell yeah, I'm in for anything Disney/Pixar related and I'd kill for a Jessica Rabbit PF!! :rock

[The Drizzle]

Preordered the Hanna PF! :chew

can't wait to see PITU'S review where he will undress the statue.:rotfl:rotfl

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u125/chris37433/junk/Hannah-Montana-ds104.jpg

:horror OHMYGOD! My horrible joke prediction could come TRUE! :horror

[Kratos]

Preordered the Hanna PF! :chew

can't wait to see PITU'S review where he will undress the statue.:rotfl:rotfl

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u125/chris37433/junk/Hannah-Montana-ds104.jpg

Dare I say it????.......
Dayum Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana :monkey5
:lol

[Kratos]

But on a serious note
I'd have an Aladdin PF

[Agent0028]

http://www.disneythemes.com/disney-robin-hood/disney-robin-hood-wallpapers-preview.jpg

:monkey3

Y'all make fun of me as much as you want but I love Robin Hood and would buy that in a heartbeat.

I'm excited about a Disney PF line, I don't know how much I would buy, but it's exciting to see. And as was noted POTC PF's will be awesome.

[Aerosmith]

The must haves for me would be

Captain Jack Sparrow
Jessica Rabbit
Aladdin
Hercules
Hades
Mulan
The Rocketeer
The Beast
Gaston
Captain Hook

:D

[Kratos]

The must haves for me would be

Captain Jack Sparrow
Jessica Rabbit
Aladdin
Hercules
Hades
Mulan
The Rocketeer
The Beast
Gaston
Captain Hook

:D

Those 3 I would definitely buy :rock

[samueljd]

I'm glad to see a Disney PF will be released, I've been waiting for Sideshow or another company finally do justice to a Disney statue.

[RJMacReady16]

http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/4214/blackcposter.jpg


:monkey3

[MaulFan]

Oh hell yeah, I'm in for anything Disney/Pixar related and I'd kill for a Jessica Rabbit PF!! :rock

Ooh, I wasn't thinking Pixar, I'd be all over a Buzz Lightyear PF :rock

[Deckard]

Bring on a Rocketeer and D!ck Tracy!

[The ill Jedi]

Ooh, I wasn't thinking Pixar, I'd be all over a Buzz Lightyear PF :rock
That's what I'm talkin' about!! :rock

Others I'd love to see:
WALL-E
Woody (Toy Story)
Sully (Monsters Inc.)
Mr. Incredible

[Kibishii]

This is actually a great marketing move for Sideshow. Disney collectors are obsessive about their collection; my wife had alot of WDCC before we had kids and she would buy them as soon as they came out. This is a way for Sideshow to provide a higher end item for those collectors.

[Buttmunch]

Jack Sparrow was the first thing that came to my mind. I wonder where this line will go exactly. Animation or Film or Both?

[Agent0028]

http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/4214/blackcposter.jpg


:monkey3

What's that a pic of? I can't see it.

[Kibishii]

Jack Sparrow was the first thing that came to my mind. I wonder where this line will go exactly. Animation or Film or Both?

I was thinking along the lines of Mickey, Goofy, and Donald; The WDCC but in PF.

[Shaun & Ed Fan]

Borrrrinnnnggggg......

I'm with you!!!:sleep:sleep:sleep

[theguru1]

I'd buy a Beast from Beauty and the Beast :o

And I'd buy a Belle and yeah, most likely the Beast as well. Finally after 6 months of no interest at all, we look to be getting something that I'll actually want, just don't stuff it up Sideshow.

[Mesa]

There's a huge Disney following out there, so the line has potential, although it may be over-marketed as Starwars is.

[Darth Madden]

Aladdin would be sweet.

[Khev]

Assuming they do indeed get to do POTC a Jack Sparrow PF from either of these two shots would be great.

http://lancemannion.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/jack_sparrow_03.jpg

http://www.rainboreviews.com/pics/pirates/sparrow1.jpg

I'd probably lean toward the first pic since we already have so many stern looking PF's.

[Aerosmith]

What's that a pic of? I can't see it.


The Black Cauldron

[Khev]

The Black Cauldron

The Disney movie was such a letdown but I love the book so much I'd probably by a BC PF in a heartbeat.

[theguru1]

I don't see why Pixar wouldn't be included. Disney does own it.

Actually no they don't, Disney just has a distribution deal with Pixar, but they sure don't own it.


And yes, I forgot about Jessica Rabbit, love a PF of her, Mulan would be cool too.
This could really hurt my bank balance and display space, will have to wait and see what comes up.

[Khev]

http://www.btinternet.com/~reg.joy/images/vincent.jpg

:rock :rock :rock

[Mesa]

I'm wondering what the ES's will be in this line. Hopefully LOW for the first few pieces, but I suspect they will be easily 1000+.

[Kibishii]

I'm wondering what the ES's will be in this line. Hopefully LOW for the first few pieces, but I suspect they will be easily 1000+.

:lecture:lecture:lecture

No way they are going to do a low ES on Disney stuff...I would say higher than SW pfs.

[Agent0028]

Yeah I expect high ES's. I can't wait to see the first release. I predict Mickey, a Princess, or Jack Sparrow.

[Patient Zero]

http://www.btinternet.com/~reg.joy/images/vincent.jpg

:rock :rock :rock
Vincent would own, remember old B.O.B. ? :santa

[Khev]

http://i2.iofferphoto.com/img/item/272/587/66/o_condorman_widescreen_small.jpg

:rock :rock :rock

[Aerosmith]

Actually no they don't, Disney just has a distribution deal with Pixar, but they sure don't own it.


Umm yes they do. They bought Pixar in 2006.


http://money.cnn.com/2006/01/24/news/companies/disney_pixar_deal/index.htm

[icruise]

Actually no they don't, Disney just has a distribution deal with Pixar, but they sure don't own it.


And yes, I forgot about Jessica Rabbit, love a PF of her, Mulan would be cool too.
This could really hurt my bank balance and display space, will have to wait and see what comes up.

Disney does own Pixar now. For a long time it was true that they just had a distribution deal, but not anymore.

http://www.macworld.com/article/49096/2006/01/disneypixar.html

EDIT: Got beaten to the punch by Aerosmith. :lol

[Khev]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/TortugaWastrel/muppet_treasure_island.jpg

:rock :rock :rock

[MichaelK]

I think a Silver from Treasure Planet would be cool with an interchangeable arm as an exclusive. They could do a Sully with real fur. It would be really awesome if they could do Kingdom Hearts characters like Sora.

[The Monster]

Jack Skellington Premium Format!!!!!!!!!! :rock:rock:rock:rock:rock :rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

[Khev]

Disney's live-action and animated film library is staggering. This line could have AMAZING potential.

[MichaelK]

Jack Skellington Premium Format!!!!!!!!!! :rock:rock:rock:rock:rock :rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

It would be awesome if you could tak ehis head off and display it in his hand!

[glyoung99]

A 1/4 scale Aslan would be cool too.

I was thinking Narnia as well when I saw the snowy pic at the bottom. Not sure if I really care tho. We'll see.

[glyoung99]

http://www.btinternet.com/~reg.joy/images/vincent.jpg

:rock :rock :rock

Now this would rock.

[glyoung99]

http://i2.iofferphoto.com/img/item/272/587/66/o_condorman_widescreen_small.jpg

:rock :rock :rock

This, not so much.

[icruise]

I was thinking Narnia as well when I saw the snowy pic at the bottom. Not sure if I really care tho. We'll see.

The Weta Narnia statues are selling for pennies on the dollar (and they already have an Aslan) so I'm going to say that Narnia being the property seems unlikely.

[Darth Madden]

So is the announcement just "Disney PF" or will they tell us the first one tomorrow?

[Bishop]

If this is for only the animated characters, I don't foresee much excitement for this line. Like somebody said, Disney collectors are hardcore, but most average comic/movie geeks could care less about Belle and Ariel. However, if the license leads to the creation of a Tron PF, it may be the greatest thing ever.

<a href="http://imageshack.us"><img src="http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/9444/6a00d834527a7669e200e54wx3.jpg" border="0" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/></a><br/><a href="http://g.imageshack.us/img381/6a00d834527a7669e200e54wx3.jpg/1/"><img src="http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/6a00d834527a7669e200e54wx3.jpg/1/w500.png" border="0"></a>

:rock:rock

[darthviper107]

Ehh, not really interested in this. But if they do some POTC PF's that would be cool.

[The Tuggernaut]

Wait... what... what!?!

[theguru1]

Umm yes they do. They bought Pixar in 2006.


http://money.cnn.com/2006/01/24/news/companies/disney_pixar_deal/index.htm


hmm, so they do, I stand corrected, guess that one just slipped past me, or I just forgot.

I wonder how you'd make a PF Nemo, haha.

[The Ringer]

I smell more pirates!:D

I am afraid of the costs though. IMO Disney is worse than Lucasfilm.

[theguru1]

Disney's live-action and animated film library is staggering. This line could have AMAZING potential.

Yes, it is, just from an animated point of view.

However, I just though of something else, if this is a FULL possible Disney license, from memory, Disney own the Jim Henson company, so say it with me....

The Dark Crystal PF's :monkey5

At the end of the day, we really need clarification from SS as to what exactly they mean by "Disney PF's", otherwise the mind could just boggle.

[Aerosmith]

Disney just owns the Muppets. The Jim Henson Company still owns The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and Fraggle Rock. Which sucks becuase I want a Jareth PF.

[Ktjn]

Aren't they already selling/distributing animated disney stuff from other companies, to which they can't get rid of?

POTC was good, until they made a sequel. If GG,NECA,ect can't get rid of their sculpts/products, SS won't.

The muppets would probably sell.

[theguru1]

Disney just owns the Muppets. The Jim Henson Company still owns The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and Fraggle Rock. Which sucks becuase I want a Jareth PF.

ahh, ok, they split it up, bugger. O'well, can't have everything.

[The Ween]

Fingers crossed for rabid Old Yeller getting shot dio :rock


:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

You are sooooo bad! :lol

[The Ween]

I'd be interested in a Jack Sparrow, but that would probably be it as far as a Disney PF. And you can figure since Disney has their hand in it, the cost would be $500.

[Darklord Dave]

This was my thought as well.

I really doubt Sideshow has the right to absolutely everything under the Disney banner. I'm no licensing expert, but I doubt things would be sold like that. That's just too many franchises and characters to be sold as one gigantic package.

Yes, I'm expecting this to be about the animated films. No Pirates, no Pixar.

Actually the licensing means exactly that - just about anything that's a fully Disney production is possible. Anywhere from Snow White to Cap'n Jack with Buzz Lightyear thrown in for good measure.

Disney actually dumped the Narnia franchise today :(
It's being shopped around to other studios, so I'd guess that's a no-go.

They decided not to move forward with the 3rd film - but they still own the distribution rights to the first 2. However that was a co-production with Walden, so it's possible Narnia isn't under the umbrella.


And yes, I forgot about Jessica Rabbit, love a PF of her, Mulan would be cool too.
This could really hurt my bank balance and display space, will have to wait and see what comes up.

Jessica Rabbit, Maleficent, Captain Hook, Ariel, Mary Poppins, Belle & the Beast - there are a ton that I'd want.

[Incurable Collector]

Doesn't Disney already sell large 1/4 scale "big figs" like the Jedi Mickey and these?

http://www.register123.com/event/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x85786a607

I've seen these at the Disney parks for 150-175$, How much is a PF nowadays? 250-350$?

[theguru1]

Jessica Rabbit, Maleficent, Captain Hook, Ariel, Mary Poppins, Belle & the Beast - there are a ton that I'd want.

Could you just imagine a full 1/4 scale Beast, with full real fur, sculpted under body and face and then complete costume over the top.
Unfortunately I can also picture how complex and expensive it would be, but still.

I'm just a huge Disney animated feature fan, in fact I remember even sending in a product suggestion email for the likes of Ariel and Belle in PF format, so its sounding like just maybe I could get my wish.

Only down side is that this could really hurt the old bank balance.

[Shai]

Anyone sayin ''yawn'' at this obviously hasnt checked all the possibility of this annoucement.POTC obviously but theres so much more...I think its one of Sideshow's biggest announcement in years,bigger than anything SW or Marvel related...As a collectibles compagny this is something that gives them great exposure to be associated with a giant like Disney.Great announcement.

[Nocturne]

Would be great if it caused some high end Nightmare Before Christmas collectables to be made making them closer to the actual maquettes used in the making of the film.

[Memnoch]

I'd actually be down for a Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey from Fantasia.

[Bonehead15]

This announcement is awesome!! :rock


I can think of tons of characters that I'd buy as a PF.


NBX and POTC are defintely on the top of my list.


Who knows...this could possibly lead to other Disney lines in the future like dios and busts.

[ChrisCJ99]

Anyone sayin ''yawn'' at this obviously hasnt checked all the possibility of this annoucement.POTC obviously but theres so much more...I think its one of Sideshow's biggest announcement in years,bigger than anything SW or Marvel related...As a collectibles compagny this is something that gives them great exposure to be associated with a giant like Disney.Great announcement.

:lecture:lecture:lecture

I totally agree!!!! I would think that signing up with a MONSTER like Disney would cost a FORTUNE!!! Congrats Sideshow!!! Can't wait to see what is to come :D

[creature4000]

This is a very cool anouncement!!!!!

That said I think the price of these will be huge just because of the Licence. :(

[Shai]

That said I think the price of these will be huge just because of the Licence. :(


Yes, I think so too.

[Nocturne]

a 1:1 scale malefacent would be excellent, just imagine the size of those horns

[-Super Hans-]

my hopes for transformer's dio's have crashed and burned spectacularly :lol




disney :dunno

[yruh8n]

This is an un unusual road to take. The market is already flooded with POTC merchandise. And if this line has any legs at all where would someone display it all? I'm a huge fan of Disney stuff so I'm curious to see whats going to come out. I don't think I would care for the animated characters done in PF style. I much prefer the sculpts that are coming out from the WDCC. I have resisted buying even one of these as it would be a slippery slope to wanting all of them. This one in particular is all kinds of awesome:
http://cgi.ebay.com/WDCC-GENIE-IM-LOSING-TO-A-RUG-Aladdin-LTD-ED-RARE_W0QQitemZ110322015565QQihZ001QQcategoryZ15629 7QQcmdZViewItem

I've been tempted to buy the Tonner Davy Crockett because I figure maybe no one else will ever do one. SS could diffently win me over to this with a Dr. Syn, the Scarecrow of Romney Marsh. I would also hope that SS hires some of the WDCC sculptors to do these pieces. If memory serves me correctly I believe that Tony Cipriano, Rueben Porcopio, and Kent Melton to name a few have all worked for Disney animation.

[Aerosmith]

Doesn't Disney already sell large 1/4 scale "big figs" like the Jedi Mickey and these?

http://www.register123.com/event/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x85786a607

I've seen these at the Disney parks for 150-175$, How much is a PF nowadays? 250-350$?

The Big Figures they sell are bigger than 1/4th Scale. Jessica Rabbit is around 23" tall.

[SOLIDSNAKE]

AWSOME NEWS !! cant wait to see what they come up with.

[Darth Loki]

Thanks for saving me some money SS :duff

[Agent0028]

The big figs are also more like maquettes than PF's because they are all sculpted. That works just fine for the non human characters (for some reason picturing a poly Donald with fabric clothing seems weird to me), but I think some of the more elaborate costumes like the Princesses with their ball gowns will be really awesome with cloth dresses. And yeah, those are going to cost a pretty penny if the dress is done right.

[Amanaman]

I'd prefer the animated characters to be all sculpted.

[Agent0028]

Animated as in all animated, or animated as in non-human?

[Aerosmith]

The big figs are also more like maquettes than PF's because they are all sculpted. That works just fine for the non human characters (for some reason picturing a poly Donald with fabric clothing seems weird to me), but I think some of the more elaborate costumes like the Princesses with their ball gowns will be really awesome with cloth dresses. And yeah, those are going to cost a pretty penny if the dress is done right.

Even though Donald Duck is my favorite character, I wouldn't want a PF of him. Now Darkwing Duck? Hell yeah!

[Kabukiman]

Great news! There are so many possibilities...

[The Drizzle]

http://www.btinternet.com/~reg.joy/images/vincent.jpg

:rock :rock :rock

If they made a lighted PF of him (or Old B.O.B.) I would buy it in a heartbeat, but I don't see there being enough demand/Sideshow being cool enough.

[The Drizzle]

It would be awesome if you could tak ehis head off and display it in his hand!

You probably would be able to even if you're not supposed to... I see a lot of breakage in the future of a Jack PF.

[The Drizzle]

The Weta Narnia statues are selling for pennies on the dollar (and they already have an Aslan) so I'm going to say that Narnia being the property seems unlikely.

Not to mention (as I said in another thread) Disney dumped the Narnia franchise yesterday. It's being shopped to other studios.

[Amanaman]

Animated as in all animated, or animated as in non-human?

I think the classic non-humans, like Mickey and Donald Duck are better left all sculpted. But I guess it should be approached on a case by case basis. A felt texture on Mickey Mouse might work, but realistic feathers on Donald might not. The princesses can all use mixed media, if you can imagine the target audience buying those.

But either way this announcement is a big deal. Whether or not you care, Disney > everything else. A lot of non-freaks out there willing to shell out hundreds of dollars on this stuff. There were not enough high end Disney collectibles as far as I am aware (with most being more expensive than high-end).

[The Drizzle]

They decided not to move forward with the 3rd film - but they still own the distribution rights to the first 2. However that was a co-production with Walden, so it's possible Narnia isn't under the umbrella.

Agreed- plus, with that choice yesterday as a "vote of no confidence" from Disney, I can't see them wanting SS to divert their attention to Narnia, espescially since the franchise may go on under another studio's banner.

I also bet Muppet related properties will be much later on (if ever) because the last few attempts at high-end Muppets merchandise fizzled out unceremoniously.

They will want their core properties and ongoing properties represented. My bet is the first year at least, Disney will want SS selling things that help promote current or upcoming entertainment releases. I'd look to see what's on "The Disney Vault's" upcoming DVD and BluRay release/rerelease schedules.
My guess is Disney wants "Classic Disney" to be the thrust of this line.
This seems like an attempt by SS to attract a new customer base to their business. We may still see some "geekworthy" releases, but I bet it's not the main thrust of the line. I'd put down money that you will see a "Sorcerer's Apprentice", Tinkerbell, or "Steamboat Willie" PF early on.

[The Drizzle]

I think the classic non-humans, like Mickey and Donald Duck are better left all sculpted. But I guess it should be approached on a case by case basis. A felt texture on Mickey Mouse might work, but realistic feathers on Donald might not. The princesses can all use mixed media, if you can imagine the target audience buying those.

I'll almost bet you the characters themselves will be sculpted, but their clothes will be cloth. For instance, Donald will be sculpted, but his classic (and kinky) blue hat and sailor shirt will be cloth. Mickey will be sculpted, and his "Sorcerer's Apprentice" outfit will be cloth. You guys are thinking too complicated. Sideshow doesn't- they don't spend money where they don't have to.

[Darth Madden]

I'd put down money that you will see a "Sorcerer's Apprentice", Tinkerbell, or "Steamboat Willie" PF early on.

Im sure they will want to start it out with a bang so the first one will be some form of Mickey.

[The Drizzle]

Could you just imagine a full 1/4 scale Beast, with full real fur, sculpted under body and face and then complete costume over the top.
Unfortunately I can also picture how complex and expensive it would be, but still.

Which is why Sideshow won't do it. This is the company that keeps re-releasing the same old 1:6 Star Wars armor/parts molds because it's cost effective, rarely stepping up and making the risky figures that require new molds to be made. The upcoming Darth Vader is the 1st thing I would consider Sideshow taking a real risk at all. No Yoda, Bossk, Greedo, Chewbacca, droids, etc. It's all jedis, rebel soldiers, and troopers.

This is part of why I'm not surprised at this boring Disney announcement- it really wasn't for us, (though it will interest some of us) it is to attract a totally new customer base, so they have a larger base of people to sell to, and a better chance to weather the storm.

[Rook]

Oh, thank God. :o I've been worried all week that this was going to be something I couldn't live without.

I'm really looking forward to seeing what Sideshow does with these, however. Who knows? Maybe they'll come up with something that even I would like to display. (Jack Sparrow, anyone?)

[The Drizzle]

Anyone sayin ''yawn'' at this obviously hasnt checked all the possibility of this annoucement.POTC obviously but theres so much more...I think its one of Sideshow's biggest announcement in years,bigger than anything SW or Marvel related...As a collectibles compagny this is something that gives them great exposure to be associated with a giant like Disney.Great announcement.

Don't get me wrong- if I was running Sideshow, I would pursue this license as well, it makes perfect business sense. But as a toy geek, I could really care less- I don't see SS doing a lot of stuff aimed at us- it's going to be stuff for the classic Disney Collector crowd, to pull in that new business.
For me, though, it is a yawn.

[usswanker]

I was excited thinking that this was actually going to be something cool :lol

Oh well :rolleyes:

[The Josh]

Anyone sayin ''yawn'' at this obviously hasnt checked all the possibility of this annoucement.POTC obviously but theres so much more...I think its one of Sideshow's biggest announcement in years,bigger than anything SW or Marvel related...As a collectibles company this is something that gives them great exposure to be associated with a giant like Disney.Great announcement.

There is a tone of possibility with the Disney license. They have done a ton of work over the years and many films I've enjoyed watching. There are products I will be tempted to get depending on how they come out. I just think this was something better served for a newsletter announcement than a build up over the last several weeks.

Business wise its a great move as it will pull in a brand new set of folks who are all about Disney. I know I will make sure to tell my friends who are major Disney collectors.

[choopie]

Awesome announcement! The possibilities are endless. I can't wait to see what Sideshow produces.

[Fel9]

Come on a classic b&w steamboat mickey would be really cool...

[The Drizzle]

I just think this was something better served for a newsletter announcement than a build up over the last several weeks.

Business wise its a great move as it will pull in a brand new set of folks who are all about Disney. I know I will make sure to tell my friends who are major Disney collectors.

Well said. I think a lot of us were looking for a "toy geek" announcement, and instead we got an "excellent business strategy" announcement.

[Deeznutz6]

What a waste, all hyped up for this garbage.

[Josette]

There a few Disney characters that would tempt me...like Jack Sparrow, Scrooge McDuck and Darkwing Duck....but I would pass on all of them at this point. Financially I've made the decision to stick with my 12 inch figures so that I can continue to collect.

Anything from this line is a pass for me, no matter how awesome it might be. I do see why Sideshow chose it, though.

[Agent23]

People are awesome. :rolleyes:

Arguably the BIGGEST license Sideshow has ever acquired and people are complaining. Disney, should of been in the regular newsletter? Are you serious?

I think this announcement is excellent. :rock

Some people on this board would complain about winning the Mega Millions Lottery.

:rolleyes:

[kl241]

Watch they will only release one item under this license and squander it like they did with Jurassic Park.

Oh and whatever happened to World of Warcraft? Exactly.

[choopie]

So what exactly would constitute a big announcement like this if Disney doesn't qualify? Given Disney's legacy, Sideshow has quite a world of characters and movies to play around with. If we are talking starting from the days of Steamboat Willie and moving forward, this will be a major license for Sideshow for years to come with characters that appeal to a wide fan base.

I didn't expect this, but what Sideshow could potentially produce is really exciting.

[The Drizzle]

People are awesome. :rolleyes:

Arguably the BIGGEST license Sideshow has ever acquired and people are complaining. Disney, should of been in the regular newsletter? Are you serious?

Fairly. If it's not interesting to me its not gonna mean jack squat to me. Don't expect me to be excited for the Mousketeers. Would be different if I was on the selling side, I'm sure the company is excited, they have a right to be, it's probably a good new revenue stream, but to get me all hyped up just for some mainstream licensing victory is well, boring. To get me excited you have to announce something that I want.
Oh, and I'll take the lottery win over Disney.

[JRSly]

Actually the licensing means exactly that - just about anything that's a fully Disney production is possible. Anywhere from Snow White to Cap'n Jack with Buzz Lightyear thrown in for good.
I'm not gonna argue, cause like I said..I know nothing of licensing arrangements. Just from my layperson perspective it seems monstrously expensive to have a deal that covers absolutely everything with a Disney sticker in front of the brand name. And, again..I'm no historian, but I don't recall seeing a lot of other companies with an all-encompassing license arrangement, and if it was a possibility I wonder why not.

[The ill Jedi]

People are awesome. :rolleyes:

Arguably the BIGGEST license Sideshow has ever acquired and people are complaining. Disney, should of been in the regular newsletter? Are you serious?

I think this announcement is excellent. :rock

Some people on this board would complain about winning the Mega Millions Lottery.

:rolleyes:
Yup, in my eyes this announcement is huge. Not only 'cause I'm hoping they do Pixar stuff, but just look at the catalog of classic characters disney has, animated or not. I foresee many a great thing for this license and I will be following it closely.

[Ktjn]

Yup, in my eyes this announcement is huge. Not only 'cause I'm hoping they do Pixar stuff, but just look at the catalog of classic characters disney has, animated or not. I foresee many a great thing for this license and I will be following it closely.

Dosen't GG have the Pixar license? Like I said, if they (Sideshow) can't get rid of the Disney stuff they already have for distribution, they won't be able to move their own creations. Reason being, theres just waay to much Disney (main characters) out there as it is.

[The ill Jedi]

Dosen't GG have the Pixar license? Like I said, if they can't get rid of the Disney stuff they already have for distribution, they won't be able to move their own creations. Reason being, theres just waay to much Disney (main characters) out there as it is.
Gentle Giant's statues are only 12" at their tallest and consist of only polystone. Sideshow's license I believe is for Premium Format Statues, which are much bigger and are mixed media.

[My Lord]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/VaapadMaster/tired-yawn.jpg

[The Mike]

This is an incomplete list but gives you an idea of what Sideshow has just aquired:

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Song of the South (1946)
Treasure Island (1950)
Cinderella (1950)
The Story of Robin Hood (1952)
Peter Pan (1953)
The Sword and the Rose (1953)
Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue (1954)
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
The Littlest Outlaw (1955)
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (1955)
The Great Locomotive Chase (1956)
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956)
Westward Ho, the Wagons (1956)
Johnny Tremain (1957)
Old Yeller (1957)
The Light in the Forest (1958)
White Wilderness (1958)
Tonka (1958)
Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959)
The Shaggy Dog (1959)
Third Man on the Mountain (1959)
Pollyanna (1960)
Toby Tyler (1960)
Kidnapped (1960)
The Sign of Zorro (1960)
Ten Who Dared (1960)
Jungle Cat (1960)
Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
The Parent Trap (1961)
Babes in Toyland (1961)
The Absent-Minded Professor (1961)
Big Red (1962)
Moon Pilot (1962)
In Search Of The Castaways (1962)
Almost Angels (1962)
Son of Flubber (1963)
Summer Magic (1963)
The Incredible Journey (1963)
The Three Lives of Thomasina (1964)
Mary Poppins (1964)
The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964)
That Darn Cat! (1965)
Those Calloways (1965)
The Monkey's Uncle (1965)
Follow Me, Boys! (1966)
The Ugly Dachshund (1966)
The Happiest Millionaire (1967)
The Gnome-Mobile (1967)
The Jungle Book (1967)
Blackbeard's Ghost (1968)
The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968)
Horse In The Gray Flannel Suit (1968)
The Love Bug (1969)
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1970)
The Boatniks (1970)
Million Dollar Duck (1971)
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
The World's Greatest Athlete (1973)
Superdad (1973)
Herbie Rides Again (1974)
One Of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing (1975))
The Strongest Man In The World (1975)
Escape to Witch Mountain (1975)
The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975)
Gus (1976)
Freaky Friday (1976)
Pete's Dragon (1977)
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977)
Candleshoe (1978)
The Cat from Outer Space (1978)
Hot Lead and Cold Feet (1978)
The Black Hole (1979) (first Disney movie rated PG)
The North Avenue Irregulars (1979)
Herbie Goes Bananas (1980)
Midnight Madness (1980) (released without any mention of Disney's involvement)
Popeye (1980) (co-produced with Paramount)
Dragonslayer (1981) (co-produced with Paramount)
The Watcher in the Woods (1981)
The Devil and Max Devlin (1981)
Condorman (1981)
Tron (1982)
Tex (1982)
Trenchcoat (1983) (released without mention of Disney's involvement)
Never Cry Wolf (1983)
Something Wicked this Way Comes (1983)
Tiger Town (1984)
One Magic Christmas (1985)
Return to Oz (1985)
Flight of the Navigator (1986)
Benji The Hunted (1987)
Oliver and Company (1988)
The Little Mermaid (1989)
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)
Shipwrecked (1991)
The Rocketeer (1991)
Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Aladdin (1992)
Newsies (1992)
Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992)
The Mighty Ducks (1992)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) (remake of 1963 movie)
Cool Runnings(1993)
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Angels in the Outfield (1994)
The Lion King (1994)
The Santa Clause (1994)
Pocahontas (1995)
Man of the House (1995)
Homeward Bound 2: Lost in San Francisco (1996)
101 Dalmatians (1996) (live-action remake of 1961 movie)
James and the Giant Peach (1996)
Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves (1997)
Hercules(1997)
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (1997)
Flubber (1997)
George of the Jungle (1997)
The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli and Baloo (1997) (direct to video)
The Lion King II (1998)
The Parent Trap (1998) (remake of 1961 movie)
Summer of the Monkeys (1998)
Inspector Gadget (1999)
The Straight Story (1999)
The Kid (2000)
Remember the Titans (2000)
Life-Size (2000)
102 Dalmatians (2000)
The Princess Diaries (2001)
Max Keeble's Big Move (2001)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In At The House Of Mouse (2001)
Snow Dogs (2002)
The Rookie (2002)
The Country Bears (2002)
Tuck Everlasting (2002)
The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
Inspector Gadget 2 (2002) (direct to video)
Holes (2003)
Brother bear (2003)
The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)
Pirates of the Caribbean (2003) (first Disney family movie with a PG-13 rating)
Freaky Friday (2003) (remake of 1976 movie)
The Haunted Mansion (2003)
George of the Jungle 2 (2003) (direct to video)
Miracle (2004)
Lion King 11/2(2004)
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004)
Hidalgo (2004) (thru Touchstone Pictures)
Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
The Princess Diaries 2 (2004)
National Treasure (2004)
Aliens of the Deep (2005) (IMAX)
Chicken Little (2005)
The Pacifier (2005)
Ice Princess (2005)
Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005)
Sky High (2005)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
The Jungle Cruise (2006)
High School Musical (2006)
Cow Belles (2006)
The Shaggy Dog (2006) (remake of 1959 movie)
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)
Invincible (2006)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
Bridge To Terabithia (2007) Disney-Walden Media
Meet the Robinsons (2007)
High School Musical 2 (2007)
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
Enchanted (2007)
The Game Plan (2007)
Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse (2007)
National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets (2008)
Minuteman (2008)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
Camp Rock (2008)
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus Best of Both Worlds Concert (2008)
Bolt (2008)
Retrieved from "http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Disney_movies"

My fingers are cross for a Rocketeer PF sooner than later but my wife is excited for a possible Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Narnia, Pirates and other possible princess offerings.

If they made a Davy Jones PF I think I'd crap my pants. While a quick letdown really thinking about how expansive of a license and how many different options there are its fairly interesting.

[Ktjn]

I also wonder...

What if they are possibly doing something for the newest Kingdom Hearts game?...Or would they need permission from Square-Enix?

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/18256.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EuMuNUu6GM&feature=poptersr28

PSP KH game.
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/43758.html

[The Drizzle]

[QUOTE=The Mike;1353043]This is an incomplete list but gives you an idea of what Sideshow has just aquired:

(Extensive list removed for the sake of brevity)


Retrieved from "http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Disney_movies"

Yep, but they won't bother with most of it, I bet you. It's only going to be what SS and Disney (you know they are bound to have right of approval) perceive as profitable.

[The Josh]

People are awesome. :rolleyes:

Arguably the BIGGEST license Sideshow has ever acquired and people are complaining. Disney, should of been in the regular newsletter? Are you serious?

I think this announcement is excellent. :rock

Some people on this board would complain about winning the Mega Millions Lottery.

:rolleyes:

I'm as serious as a heart attack. :) Their QC is continuing to go down so it won't matter now will it? :p

Its a cool announcement. Some ideas for loved ones as gifts I'm just not that super excited about it.

I wouldn't complain about winning the lottery. I may be picky but not that picky. :lol

[Deckard]

The Rocketeer would be incredible, but I have feeling rather then take advantage of those great titles like 20,000 Leagues, were gonna get 25 Pirates of the Crap-a-bein Premiums of the same characters.

I hope Sideshows smart enough to not do that...

Also, I thought D!ck Tracy was Disney? Was I mistaken? I would love a Premium of Warren Beatty rocking a Tommy Gun.

[The Mike]

I also wonder...

What if they are possibly doing something for the newest Kingdom Hearts game?...Or would they need permission from Square-Enix?

They would need the permission from Square-Enix but they aren't too selective, before Master Replicas went down in a blaze, they were planning an expansive Kingdom Hearts license with 1:1 pieces and statues, etc. So it proves that both Disney and Square-Enix would actually be up for it.

Yep, but they won't bother with most of it, I bet you. It's only going to be what SS and Disney (you know they are bound to have right of approval) perceive as profitable.

No but it shows just how expansive they could be. Many of these pieces I feel will be one shots from a film or show that would sell well as a character than actual lines.

[dunedain]

This could be one hell of a license. I can't wait to see with what they come up with.

[Mr ?]

Scrooge McDuck, if you please!

[The Drizzle]

No but it shows just how expansive they could be. Many of these pieces I feel will be one shots from a film or show that would sell well as a character than actual lines.

I guess I'm more of a realist. I just can't dream but so big, since it's Sideshow, and they have been around long enough that you can see patterns in their behavior. Espescially in this economy, we're not gonna get much of the cool geek stuff. It's gonna be Tinkerbelles and Mickeys and Snow Whites, etc. Bet you. "could be" won't get the cool stuff made. SS has a Star Wars license, it's expansive as well. I keep waiting for Yoda, Bossk, Greedo, and Chewie, and we keep getting Captain Antilles, scads of Lukes, Obis, Hans, and lots of prequel trilogy crap.

[The Drizzle]

Scrooge McDuck, if you please!

That may very well get made. Lots of Barks fans would eat that up.

[Darth Snoopy]

Disney license?

Hmmmm...the possibilities are endless!

I love to see a Rocketeer PF!
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x10/captainzammo/betty20.jpg

Especially of Jennifer Connelly as Jenny! :naughty
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m135/muttley5850/JenniferConnelly.jpg

[Michael Crawford]

It's pretty unlikely that we'll get any of the animated characters. Disney already does them themselves, so there wouldn't be any point to turning that style over to Sideshow. Instead, we are likely to get the clothed humans from the million other Disney movies and television shows.

I'd drop $250 on either a Guy Williams Zorro, Fess Parker Davy Crockett, or a Patrick McGoohan Dr. Syn (the Scarecrow) in a heartbeat. I'd also happily take a PF of Jack Sparrow, Davy Jones or Barbossa.

[Darklord Dave]

Don't get me wrong- if I was running Sideshow, I would pursue this license as well, it makes perfect business sense. But as a toy geek, I could really care less- I don't see SS doing a lot of stuff aimed at us- it's going to be stuff for the classic Disney Collector crowd, to pull in that new business.
For me, though, it is a yawn.

Not necessarily true - PotC and NBC is definitely aimed in our direction - there's a ton of stuff that's possible that could cross over and not just be for the traditional Disney animated character. Although a Mickey with faux fur and a Donald with feathers would be irresistible.

[CelticWarrior]

I would luv a rocketeer not sure about too many cartoon type stuff fiting in real well with my collection.

[Havok]

I just got home from being out of town and saw the big reveal. Not what I was expecting that's for sure, but if they make a Micky, Minnie and Donald PF, and especially a Jack Sparrow PF I probably wouldn't be able to resist. Aladdin would probably be sweet too. I doubt the Micky, Minnie and Donald would have actual fur or feathers though, I think fully sculpted as long as the clothes are real would work. And the Jack Sparrow likeness has to be pretty close to Johnny Depp or I'll be extremely ticked off!

[DarkArtist81]

I would only be interested in POTC PF statues or Rocketeer... not much else.

[Darth Waller]

Would be great if it caused some high end Nightmare Before Christmas collectables to be made making them closer to the actual maquettes used in the making of the film.

Oh man, if that happens... :banana

[bonedaddy77]

Oh man, if that happens... :banana

I'd be all over some NMBC stuff!

[Alice Adrenochrome]

With a few exceptions, I don't like the "everything is fine" Disney universe, so, this announcement is not of real interest to me. I'd like a Tron figure, although I don't see SSC making a PF from that movie. Same goes for "The Black Hole". I don't think PF's from that movie will happen.

The Disney archives:
http://disney.go.com/vault/archives/today.html

[Aerosmith]

They might make a Tron Pf. Seeing as how Tron2 will be coming out soon.

[ZombieReign]

please please please no Zac Efron (or any other High School Musical) PFs .. please

[ProgMatinee]

http://film.asu.edu/files/tron.jpg

Please God.

[King Darkness]

http://www.geekitude.com/Pictures/Linucon2004/Ex45TronUpCloseRot.jpg

[ProgMatinee]

LOL. Not Tron Guy.

[yruh8n]

I'd drop $250 on either a Guy Williams Zorro, Fess Parker Davy Crockett, or a Patrick McGoohan Dr. Syn (the Scarecrow) in a heartbeat. I'd also happily take a PF of Jack Sparrow, Davy Jones or Barbossa.


I'm trying to stick with 12 inch so it would take something off the wall and very dear to get me to commit to a PF. Dr Syn would be one of those few characters that could change my mind. I loved Guy Williams as Zorro, but I'm already working on a custom 12 inch with the SFM John Robinson head. Like I mentioned earlier I'm tempted by the Tonner Davy Crockett, mainly because I can't image anyone else ever doing one in any scale. I think there is more than enough POTC merchandise out there. I can't see SS making anything that's going to eclipse what is already available. Plus you might get 2 or 3 different Jack Sparrows and a Davy Jones and then they would drop it. I'd rather see a good line of 12 inch figures with at least two or three characters from each of the following:
Black Hole
Tron
Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
Zorro
Davy Crockett
20.000 Leagues Under The Sea
POTC (only if they do Barbosa first)
Something else I'm wondering about. Doesn't SS already distribute licensed Disney Products from at least 4 other companies (Electric Tiki, WDCC, Tonner, and Medicom)? Seems odd that they would make an agreement to be a distributor and then start producing product that is in direct competition with those companies.

[Khev]

Seems odd that they would make an agreement to be a distributor and then start producing product that is in direct competition with those companies.

Medicom makes 12 inch SW and Indy figures and SSC still distributes them.

[Khev]

If Premium Format always means 1/4 scale then a lot of Disney PF's will be much smaller than a normal PF. Many classic Disney characters are only half the size of a normal human if that.

http://disney-clipart.com/Disney-Characters-jpg.jpg

http://www.skize.com/myspace-layouts/thumbs/myspace_layout_disney-crew.jpg

[uscmhicks]

I think this is brilliant news. :rock

[ProgMatinee]

For me Premium Format means "mixed media" moreso than 1/4th. I think for the most part 1/4th has just been the most appropriate scale to do it in thus far.

I don't know if that really means thats where it has to be for something like Winnie the Pooh or Donald Duck or something. What is 1/1 size for some of those characters be anyway?

[Billy]

I want THE BLACK HOLE ROBOTS!

PLEASE SIDESHOW.:angelsmil

Billy

[JohnFromCincinnati]

:huh
For me Premium Format means "mixed media" moreso than 1/4th. I think for the most part 1/4th has just been the most appropriate scale to do it in thus far.

I don't know if that really means thats where it has to be for something like Winnie the Pooh or Donald Duck or something. What is 1/1 size for some of those characters be anyway?
:lecture
The average size of a duck is 15.4 inch
:faq
The average size of a bear is 7-10 ft.
:rip

[Agent0028]

It just occured to me, if they make Woody and Buzz in 1/4 scale they would probably be 4 inches, give or take. :lol

I think non-human cartoon characters are about waist high (going off memory of Roger Rabbit and Mickey shaking hands with Stowkowski in Fantasia, as well as the Partners statue at Disney) with a little variation like Donald and Minnie being a tad shorter than Mickey, and Goofy being a bit taller. Of course there are exceptions there as well because comparing Baloo and Mowgli I'd say Baloo is about regular size for a bear. Of course at the parks they are all human sized (short ones at least) so they could easily base them on that size and they would be about the size of regular PF's. But the proportions may come out looking odd when displayed with human PF's (such as the Princesses).

[ProgMatinee]

:lol
This line could really be crazy.

If I was SSC and this license was truly all encompassing like some of you guys have stated, I'd be hiring people left and right, building a freaking factory myself, etc.

I'd be on top of issuing product bam bam bam bam bam.

Sideshow hasn't struck me as that kind of company. They announce licenses and they kinda take a while to warm up and even then releases come slowly or they just do one and let the line end sometimes.

They could really milk this mouse dry if they chose.

But where do you begin? Animated fairy tale movies (Snow White)? Iconic Disney characters (Mickey and Donald)? Live action classics (Polyanna)? Live action recent films (POTC)?

I have to imagine they have defined focus.

[Ancient Astronaut]

Even though Disney is not for me personally I admit it's excellent news for Sideshow; they have an unlimited library to work with. Also having a behemoth like Disney under your belt will lead to other great licenses and even more great collectibles in the future. Everyone is a winner.

By they way I know now what type of gifts to give the women and kids in my family. They love Disney stuff.

[Darth Snoopy]

By they way I know now what type of gifts to give the women and kids in my family. They love Disney stuff.

Same here. In my family you can't go wrong with Disney!

[Boba Fett]

All I care about is for SS to release any POTC PF's.

[firefly2121]

Meh...

I'm happy for the Disney collectors here...But its nothing Im going to get into, I have too much already with Star Wars & Hot Toys...However, I feel that it will be Mickey Mouse as the first PF...

[Battletroll]

I don't get some people's reactions that if it's not interesting to us, it's not interesting at all. SS already has most of our money on any of the other licenses like LOTR, SW, Marvel, so why would they want us to allocate that same money to another license? You can only spend a dollar once.
Not speaking for everyone of course, but I think a lot of people here (me included, admittedly I like too much stuff) already have to make choices about which statue or figure to buy, either because of monetary or space issues. Adding another license that you like to that would only make it more difficult to choose.

In my opinion, this is a huge license and can attrackt a large new customer base. I myself am a Disney fan with a small but growing collection of WDCC. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a PF Scrooge instead of a WDCC piece I'd otherwise have bought. A Robin Hood would be one of my personal dream pieces, though I don't expect him to ever be made a PF reality.

This line has a lot of potential. I think it can change the minds of a lot of people here when the first pieces are announced. It might even bring some new blood to the boards - though as soon as Lizzie McGuire gets her own section next to Indiana Jones, I'm outta here :monkey3

[Darth_Pain]

PLEASE BE POTC PFs!!!!!

I'll take Cap. Jack and Davey Jones.

[karamazov80]

Uh. . .I can pass on these. I hope it sells well for Sideshow, though.

[The Ween]

Uh. . .I can pass on these. I hope it sells well for Sideshow, though.

Same here. All I'd want is a PotC Jack and that's about it.

[Khev]

:huh

The average size of a bear is 7-10 ft.
:rip

The size of the average teddy bear is considerably smaller. :)

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/2/6/7/7/webimg/68960039_o.jpg

A 1:1 Pooh still wouldn't be that big.

[Chapter 2099]

I don't get some people's reactions that if it's not interesting to us, it's not interesting at all. SS already has most of our money on any of the other licenses like LOTR, SW, Marvel, so why would they want us to allocate that same money to another license? You can only spend a dollar once.
Not speaking for everyone of course, but I think a lot of people here (me included, admittedly I like too much stuff) already have to make choices about which statue or figure to buy, either because of monetary or space issues. Adding another license that you like to that would only make it more difficult to choose.

In my opinion, this is a huge license and can attract a large new customer base. I myself am a Disney fan with a small but growing collection of WDCC. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a PF Scrooge instead of a WDCC piece I'd otherwise have bought. A Robin Hood would be one of my personal dream pieces, though I don't expect him to ever be made a PF reality.

This line has a lot of potential. I think it can change the minds of a lot of people here when the first pieces are announced. It might even bring some new blood to the boards - though as soon as Lizzie McGuire gets her own section next to Indiana Jones, I'm outta here :monkey3

I agree with BattleTroll on this one. Congrats to Sideshow for securing a Disney PF license. :banana

[Ktjn]

In my opinion, this is a huge license and can attrackt a large new customer base. I myself am a Disney fan with a small but growing collection of WDCC. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a PF Scrooge instead of a WDCC piece I'd otherwise have bought. A Robin Hood would be one of my personal dream pieces, though I don't expect him to ever be made a PF reality.




They already have disney items for distribution, and they can't get rid of them. Forget it, I was right about JP, I'll be right about this.

[theguru1]

While I'm personally really looking forward to some animated film character PF's and no doubt to have a direct license agreement with Disney is a very big deal.

However, at this point, after 20 pages we are just going around in circles. All we know are two things, Disney and PF's, till Sideshow make a full press release announcement as to what exactly it means, I don't see the point in 50 more 'I'd only what POTC PF', etc.

Battletroll, in a way I agree with you, we all have only so much money and space to display. However, at the same time, while I have LOTR, starwars and even marvel statues, SS hasn't announced or shipping anything in the past 6 months that I want (apart from the Indy PF). And while there are a few possible future items of interest, like say the Electric Tiki Willow (from Buffy), what I really wanted was a Willow PF.

In a way the WDCC line is much the same, some look pretty nice, tho not cheap, and given cartoon characters, then of course its large area of flat colour. I always thought that for cartoons, the mixed media of a PF is just perfect for Belle's dress, etc.

Now sure, I never expected it too happen, just like I don't expect a Willow PF, but I'm learning, that unless its something I really want, then don't accept a substitute. Wait to see if what you really want ever gets made (Disney PF's looking like a real chance) or give it a pass and wait. No doubt if one waits longer enough, something else will come along that you'll think, yeah, now that I do really want.

[Malice]

i'll take a jack skeleton PF.:o:o:monkey3

[Agent0028]

I'll be honest, I could see this being a small line where Sideshow acquired the license just to do a few pieces. POTC and Tron comes to mind since those are things I've heard people requesting prior to this announcement. If that's the case it'll certainly be cheaper on me, because I could easily go whole hog for this license.

[TheObsoleteMan]

I gave up on premium format a long time ago, but even the possibilty of a Tron PF that lights up is drool worthy. :drool

[Masao]

Here is a thought for Capt. Britain...

The original Disney sketches of Tinkerbell show her clothed only in a Tutu with bells and slippers...like she is some kind of porn star!

:)

[Masao]

I think you are thinking too box-like. There is a chance at a Farscape license! Then there is Tombstone...





Nah, you're right. Whatever comes out will be too lame to mention...unless you like Hannah Montana!

LOL

[Mr ?]

i'll take a jack skeleton PF.:o:o:monkey3

You can count on that one being released.

[Malice]

You can count on that one being released.

:fireworks hells yeah i'll take two please:fireworks





one for me sister inlaw and one for me:monkey3

[Michael Crawford]

OMG...you're right...Tombstone could be a possibility! And since Disney know owns most of the other Cinergi film rights, does that mean a possible Rambo PF? Or a Judge Dredd? Or a John McCain? It's so damn hard for any normal person to keep track of who owns final rights to what these days...

[Mr ?]

Not sure if this was mentioned already, but the Haunted Mansion's Hitchhiking Ghosts could also be a possibility....:banana

Wow, that would be cool.

I still want a Don Rosa designed Scrooge McDuck mixed media PF though.

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Who ever this Disney PF licence is aimed at, it's good that SSC can make those collectors happy.

I saw Tron again last night, and I realized that even if SSC did a Tron PF, I wouldn't get it. I want Tron 1/6 figures, and lightcycles. That would interest me more than a PF figure. The price of one PF alone buys you two or three 1/6 figures, and, I really want lightcycles. 1/6 scale lightcycles are absolutely doable, and very likely to happen, if someone would take the risk to make 12" Tron figures.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3ODe9mqoDE

The lightcycles are a true design masterpiece, time for a 1/6 treatment!

[tomandshell]

And since Disney know owns most of the other Cinergi film rights, does that mean a possible Rambo PF? Or a Judge Dredd? Or a John McCain?

Do you really want a John McCain PF?

:D

[choopie]

They already have disney items for distribution, and they can't get rid of them. Forget it, I was right about JP, I'll be right about this.

Well, just from my standpoint, I'm more interested in purchasing Sideshow products than from other companies. So I'd be more inclined to buy a Sideshow Disney PF than something produced by Electri Tiki or Enesco. Grant you I won't like everything that Sideshow might create in this line, but they are bound to hit on a few things that I'd be interested in. To me, that's a lot better than focusing on a single movie or franchise.

[Ben]

should be interesting...

[Crystalpeak]

Please do the Original set of Herbie cars :D with JIM DOUGLAS standing through the roof
http://lancemannion.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/lovebug_herbie_and_jim.jpg and the Bananas car http://i.pbase.com/u34/snomula/large/34804497.MeFedEx.ComIMG_0182.jpg http://www.clubvw.org.au/images/herbie_Mvc-027s.jpghttp://www.clubvw.org.au/images/herbie_Mvc-025s.jpghttp://www.clubvw.org.au/images/herbie_Mvc-024s.jpg Fingers Crossed.

[Eli26]

a rocketeer premium format maybe?:monkey5

oh heck yes! I would so buy that! Make it happen sideshow!!!!

[Eli26]

disney license?

Hmmmm...the possibilities are endless!

I love to see a rocketeer pf!
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x10/captainzammo/betty20.jpg

especially of jennifer connelly as jenny! :naughty
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m135/muttley5850/jenniferconnelly.jpg

rocketeer pf is needed!!!!!!!

[Crystalpeak]

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4144/dwqft6.jpg
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/8287/plbg2.jpg

Dreaming / Drooling :P

[Darklord Dave]

Do you really want a John McCain PF?

:D

I think he means McClane - but Fox owns Die Hard. And Cinergi probably has no rights to Rambo either.

I doubt we'd see anything that wasn't actually produced through Disney studios.

[Michael Crawford]

Hey, maybe I want an old man in a suit on my shelf...

[anakin1138]

Well... I love Disney and there are several characters which I would like to see made as a Premium Format... Jack Sparrow being on top of my list but How about a Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey from Fantasia?...I think this Mickey should be a good choice to start as somebody said earlier...

http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/walt_disney_studios/toon_studio/impressions/DSC01439.JPG


and of course characters from other movies... my list of favourites is this:
Aladdin (Genie would make a great PF)
Alice in Wonderland
Beauty and the Beast
Hercules
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Peter Pan
Pinocchio
Robin Hood
The Sword in the Stone
Toy Story

and many others...

I wouldn't be surprised to see a Steamboat Willie Mickey Black and White PF in the future...

what else yes I forgot about my favourite Donald Duck and PK (which is Donald anyways) for those who don't know PK here it is Paperinik created by Disney Italia... by the way Donald in Italy is called Paperino...

http://www.imd.it/pk/download/pk0.jpg
... It would be cool to see even characters from series like Duck Tales... let's see what the future brings...

[anakin1138]

Forgot about Nightmare Before Christmas:).

[Crystalpeak]

I would like to see Toy Story and Herbie

[Havok]

The Fantasia Mickey would make an awesome PF if SS does the materials for his clothing right.

[Deckard]

The Rocketeer is a MUST.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/deckard86/rocketeer-2.jpg


And D!ck Tracy would rock.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/deckard86/cap188.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/deckard86/cap189.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/deckard86/cap190.jpg

Cmon...You know you want it. :joy

[The Ween]

I would love a ^^^^ Tracy.....but not a PF. I would like alot of the characters from the movie in 1/6.

[Agent0028]

I just hope that any Mickey PF's they do are either in scale with my Jedi Mickey or still look good displayed with him.

[Eli26]

Hey, maybe I want an old man in a suit on my shelf...

I know you want a Rocketeer PF Michael. :)

[Scar]

I'd go in for some of the key Disney Villains: Scar, Shere Khan, Jafar, Chernabog, Shan Yu, Frollo, and perhaps a few others... such as Davy Jones and Barbossa. Still, I have excellent collectibles already for Scar and Shere Khan (though a Scar PF would be a must for me regardless), and I am extremely pleased with my HT Davy Jones already, as well as my ArtFX Barbossa; so it seems like this line is going to be a series of easy passes for me.

[collectamania]

i do like toy story :-P

[Shropt]

I see this license going towards the Disney Princesses. Disney already makes their own PFs called Big Figs but they are solid polystone. I'd love to see a Beast or an Ariel in premium format quality. Full clothing and maybe even fur would be great.

[ProgMatinee]

Whatever SSC does with this license, I hope its marketed outside of the circle they already have. Thats part of the failing of the 1/6th LOTR and the Jurassic Park dio. I think they failed to move outside the already established SSC collectors when there are SOOO many more people out there.

Hopefully SSC gets into the Disney Stores, etc with this line, otherwise it could be JP license all over again.

[Deckard]

I see this license going towards the Disney Princesses. Disney already makes their own PFs called Big Figs but they are solid polystone. I'd love to see a Beast or an Ariel in premium format quality. Full clothing and maybe even fur would be great.

Would I like to see them, sure, would I pay $300 for the Little Mermaid? Hell no.

Sideshow needs to stay somewhat within reason here.

Frankly I don't know alot of people who'd think a 1/4 Tinkerbell would fit in with there collection of Terminator statues and melty face Toht figures.

[Agent0028]

I was thinking, I would love to have a Premium format figure of Walt himself. Maybe even better would be a PF Walt holding hands with a PF Mickey like the "Partners" statue.

[MinMay]

Yep, you can find big statue of Disney on eBay as most of them are unsold. I saw one big statue sold for $800 because it was a promo for store display only.

[Shropt]

These will be a tough sell unless Disney themselves buys a bunch for the parks.

I think this line will be hardcore Cutesy characters or hardcore Movie characters (^^^^ Tracy/Jack Sparrow). I do not see this line going all over the board.

[ProgMatinee]

If they make Princesses thats great for them, but they can't expect many of Freaks to buy them. They really need to make sure they market it to the right crowd...at the parks, Disney Stores, etc.

I don't think they have much experience in that way. Thats why I really think they are narrowing the license to be more like the typical male geek oriented stuff. Tron, POTC, etc.

[Agent0028]

I think you're right Prog. I can't decide if I hope you are right or hope you are wrong though. I would love to have some great Disney stuff (alot of what's out there now, aside from a few big figs don't grab my attention) but I know this line could easily break me if they go the distance (;)) with it.

[ProgMatinee]

I'm a fan of a lot of Disney animation, but not really in the collector sense. I think a line of Villians would be really interesting though. Particularly the Evil Queen from Sleeping Beauty and Captain Hook, they're costumes are very impressive.

[anakin1138]

I'm a fan of a lot of Disney animation, but not really in the collector sense. I think a line of Villians would be really interesting though. Particularly the Evil Queen from Sleeping Beauty and Captain Hook, they're costumes are very impressive.

Yes, Maleficent and Hook would be great! As all the other Disney characters... yes I like Disney.:D

[wookster]

I'd buy a good Lilo and Stitch for my eldest daughter and either Tink or Dumbo for my youngest, and I would love a light up WALL-E for myself!

[Snake Eater]

Buzz and Woody FTW........even though I don't buy premium format.

[slynger]

Not that am I overcome with joy regarding this announcement - but a Jack Sparrow, Buzz Lightyear and WALL-E in PF would be fantastic!

[The Mike]

Buzz and Woody FTW........even though I don't buy premium format.

Buzz would be a Thing styled PF where there'd be very little mixed media.

http://www.mwctoys.com/images/review_buzzm_3.jpg

[Agent0028]

Buzz must have a little light bulb that blinks. That's PF enough for me. :lol

[clockwork463]

wouldn't a 1/4 buzz be like 4 inches tall since in the movie he's 12" high?

[Agent0028]

Technically, but imo they can make him as if he's a full size human. After all in the parades he's a full size human. Damn I wish they would give us more info on this. The suspense is killing me. I wanna know whether I need to start stashing away money right now.

[theguru1]

Well, SS have made a little front page note:

While we can't reveal any more information at this time, we promise to let our collector base know which characters they can expect as soon as the details are finalized.

So the wait continues.

[The Mike]

To me that means they are working out with Disney what licenses they'll be granted under the Disney umbrella and what won't. This could get tricky since Master Replicas had to be granted a separate Pirates license that was outside of the Disney umbrella same with Muppets when they made their stuff. I believe Gentle Giant had to do the same. Rocketeer was in that umbrella but ol' Pirates weren't. Those with the hopes of a Captain Jack Sparrow 1/4 scale PF might be in trouble.....

[Agent0028]

My bet is that POTC was the big motivation behind Sideshow acquiring this license.