1/6th Scale IG-88 Figure LINK IN 1ST POST!

[Big Duke 6]

Probably cause I canceled mine.

MAybe so..... Thanks !

[LOPIE]

Wait list converted for exclusive today. SWEETNESS

[Jack Bauer]

My waitlist resevation for the EX converted yesterday. I got on the list the first day it was up for sale. :yess:

JB

[TotalDominAsian]

I'm hoping they convert them in batches. I didn't find out about Sideshow and 1/6 until a month after they probably sold out. When did the exclusive sell out anyways?

[jedibear]

Crossing my fingers that my WL converts too....we'll see.

[Khonsu70]

I'm hoping they convert them in batches. I didn't find out about Sideshow and 1/6 until a month after they probably sold out. When did the exclusive sell out anyways?

Day 1, within hours of being available for preorder.

[devilof76]

I'm hoping they convert them in batches. I didn't find out about Sideshow and 1/6 until a month after they probably sold out. When did the exclusive sell out anyways?

July. Just before SDCC. Same month you joined here.

[TotalDominAsian]

July. Just before SDCC. Same month you joined here.

Sweet! I still have some hope then. Still preordered the regular without flexpay as there's no cancellation fee. Fingers crossed!

[Lordscum]

SO glad I snagged the exclusive on this guy. Having this in-hand and seeing the engineering they clearly put into it is going to be amazing.

This is going to be a really unique SSC figure too - it's a rare figure that they create from scratch.

One thing that is still a bit confusing about this fig - has anyone come up with a reason why the head is so different from the ESB character? It is so radically different, it's obviously intentional:

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g466/customspics2011/Picture72.png

This is Hasbro 12" fig, movie prop, and SSC (c/u still from video)

It must be based on some other version of IG - CW? EU? Can anyone identify it?

Looks like the head simply has spinning parts . In ESB IG-88 sensors spun around when Vader was briefing the bounty hunters.PLus the figure shown is a prototype.

[devilof76]

January... :mad: :banghead :gah: :monkey2

[Spicymustard]

January... :mad: :banghead :gah: :monkey2

Hmmm, thats a shame, I was on the fence about figrin, maybe I will pick him up, Decembers looking wide open.

[Wanderer]

The only thing putting me off is its lack of screen accuracy to the film prop. Obviously ppl want something with articulation beyond Hasbro's awesome effort but it just seems far too EU for my tastes...

[Lordscum]

January... :mad: :banghead :gah: :monkey2


That sucks!! I have have to wait for Commander Gree as well! Looks l'll be ending the year with Fi'rigan Dan.

I'm glad I canceled the Battle Droids and didn't order the Sandtrooper and Dewback, I couldn't finacially handle 3 releases in back to back months .

At least I'll be able to use Christmas Money to pay for part of soem of it.

[devilof76]

The only thing putting me off is its lack of screen accuracy to the film prop. Obviously ppl want something with articulation beyond Hasbro's awesome effort but it just seems far too EU for my tastes...

I'd be really impressed if that was what caused the delay. Even though it seems like a broader issue (on account of how many other figures were pushed back) it would be cool if they took the opportunity to bring it back to an ESB design.

[Andr3w]

SO glad I snagged the exclusive on this guy. Having this in-hand and seeing the engineering they clearly put into it is going to be amazing.

This is going to be a really unique SSC figure too - it's a rare figure that they create from scratch.

One thing that is still a bit confusing about this fig - has anyone come up with a reason why the head is so different from the ESB character? It is so radically different, it's obviously intentional:

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g466/customspics2011/Picture72.png

This is Hasbro 12" fig, movie prop, and SSC (c/u still from video)

It must be based on some other version of IG - CW? EU? Can anyone identify it?

This is an unique figure indeed.

[krieg-der-sterne]

well,they certainly need to improve the head design!:exactly:

[SpaceCrawler]

One thing that is still a bit confusing about this fig - has anyone come up with a reason why the head is so different from the ESB character? It is so radically different, it's obviously intentional:

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g466/customspics2011/Picture72.png

This is Hasbro 12" fig, movie prop, and SSC (c/u still from video)

It must be based on some other version of IG - CW? EU? Can anyone identify it?

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h120/sb_photos/garbage/normal_THE_WIZARD_OF_OZ-282.jpg

Sean

[Darth Mitchell]

SO glad I snagged the exclusive on this guy. Having this in-hand and seeing the engineering they clearly put into it is going to be amazing.

This is going to be a really unique SSC figure too - it's a rare figure that they create from scratch.

One thing that is still a bit confusing about this fig - has anyone come up with a reason why the head is so different from the ESB character? It is so radically different, it's obviously intentional:

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g466/customspics2011/Picture72.png

This is Hasbro 12" fig, movie prop, and SSC (c/u still from video)

It must be based on some other version of IG - CW? EU? Can anyone identify it?
Isn't it because of that the has 3 seperate parts that can turn? :dunno

[krieg-der-sterne]

Isn't it because of that the has 3 seperate parts that can turn? :dunno

well,there is certainly one metall ring missing ,check the pics,below the "eyes"

[shocktrooper_au]

I don't know if its just a matter of proper fitting, its seems to be a deliberate attempt to animate an otherise dull figure, while i prefer a movie accurate version I don't mind this, seems to give it more character

[Wor-Gar]

The section between the "eyes" and O "mouth" is missing.

Funny that cheapo Hasbro's is more accurate than a figure made 10 years later for $175.

Still, light up feature and that Ex blade has me by the *****.

[Khonsu70]

The section between the "eyes" and O "mouth" is missing.

Funny that cheapo Hasbro's is more accurate than a figure made 10 years later for $175.

Still, light up feature and that Ex blade has me by the *****.

Good call, you guys! That section is def missing - maybe because this is a prototype? It's not a "deal-breaker" by any stretch, this is simply too awesome a figure, but now that I'm aware of this glitch, I hope SSC catches it before production. If not, though, I won't lose any sleep over it. :)

[Khev]

SO glad I snagged the exclusive on this guy. Having this in-hand and seeing the engineering they clearly put into it is going to be amazing.

This is going to be a really unique SSC figure too - it's a rare figure that they create from scratch.

One thing that is still a bit confusing about this fig - has anyone come up with a reason why the head is so different from the ESB character? It is so radically different, it's obviously intentional:

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g466/customspics2011/Picture72.png

This is Hasbro 12" fig, movie prop, and SSC (c/u still from video)

It must be based on some other version of IG - CW? EU? Can anyone identify it?

http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/f/f2/One_of_Bane's_IG-86.jpg

It looks like the missing cylinder under the "eyes" is inspired by the CW design of the IG-86 robots. I agree that for "IG-88" they at least make an ESB accurate dome for such a unique character.

[automaton]

i dig the fig and have it preoreded, but would love to see the head tweaked to reflect the movie version.

[Badvermin]

The head being wrong is one of the reasons why I didn't pre-order. I repainted my Hasbro figure and created a real leather bandoleer and I couldn't be happier.

[OutLander]

The head being wrong is one of the reasons why I didn't pre-order. I repainted my Hasbro figure and created a real leather bandoleer and I couldn't be happier.

:lecture:exactly::goodpost:

I'm with you. I love the EU figures but when it comes to a figure like IG-88 where there are 2 versions (EU and OT) I want the OT one first and maybe only. In thiis case I would only buy an OT IG-88. I also have the hasbro IG-88 and will probably mod it to be more accurate as you have.

[automaton]

after seeing the comparison photo, it doesn't really even represent the EU IG-88 accurately either....

[Khev]

There's absolutely no reason why this 31 year old plastic Kenner toy should have a more accurate head than the state of the art Sideshow version. None at all.

http://www.fanboy.com/archive-images/Kenner-IG-88.jpg

[CollectorNC]

Oh for the love of God, is there something really really wrong with this? Something so wrong you all are cancelling your orders? I get it that some are a__l retentive or OCD. But damn, to most, this is not going to be confused for C3PO. ;)

[barryo]

^ are those top men working on it now?

[TotalDominAsian]

Is that a picture of Sideshow employees working on it? Why is the head so huge??

[mortifactor]

They're santa's miniature elves working for a winter release

[galactiboy]

Is that a picture of Sideshow employees working on it? Why is the head so huge??

They're santa's miniature elves working for a winter release

:lol :lol :lol

The head inaccuracies are bothersome, but not enough to sour my interest in the figure.

[krieg-der-sterne]

all i want for christmas is ig-88's correct headdesign :gah:

[SilentSurfer]

Or a drink dispenser.

http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/8/82/MScantina_Luke.jpg

I don't really care about the head details being off. It's the same character to me. What really bothers me is knowing that IG-88's head was not a cool deliberate design, but a quick re-use of parts from the cantina bar. That just took all the magic out of that character for me.

Still keeping my order though. I've lived with the magic longer than the let down. I'll adjust back.

I'll just pretend that the cantina is so hardcore that they dismantled some 88's for parts for the bar. Yeah, I like that.

[Matt S]

Bad joke, sorry

[mortifactor]

I don't really care about the head details being off. It's the same character to me. What really bothers me is knowing that IG-88's head was not a cool deliberate design, but a quick re-use of parts from the cantina bar. That just took all the magic out of that character for me.

Still keeping my order though. I've lived with the magic longer than the let down. I'll adjust back.

I'll just pretend that the cantina is so hardcore that they dismantled some 88's for parts for the bar. Yeah, I like that.

and given the bartender's hate of droids (that now has some kind of clone war era tie in i bet) it makes a cool kind of sense they'd have those heads as drink dispensers as trophies maybe. Although that still leaves Blake's 7 to be explained http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jv-vx0HDjF0/SvrGBjIo0aI/AAAAAAAAEWU/44mMHdW2BVE/s1600-h/PDVD_420.jpg :lol

[Puay]

all i want for christmas is ig-88's correct headdesign :gah:

:hi5::hi5::hi5:

[The Josh]

He's based off parts from the cantina? Thats kind of cool IMO.

[Sachiel]

They designed the head correct enough in the CAD. (SDCC '10 video) (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/videos.php?videoID=739&key=license&val=Star%20Wars)

http://i.imgur.com/31lb1.jpg

:dunno

[Spicymustard]

And lightsabers are barely modded vintage camera flashes.
http://www.light-sabers.net/images/graflex3flashhandle01small.jpg

I actually think thats really cool, that its the same prop from the cantina.

If they have it correct in CAD, then at least we know they know what its supposed to look like, and maybe it will be that way in the final release. :dunno

[Brinn 71]

They designed the head correct enough in the CAD. (SDCC '10 video) (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/videos.php?videoID=739&key=license&val=Star%20Wars)

http://i.imgur.com/31lb1.jpg

:dunno

WHAT THE-!?

OK, so they have the correct design, so what was that in the preview pics!? WHO mucked with this perfect CAD design??!?? :monkey2

And this part was scavenged from a Rolls-Royce Derwent aircraft engine. IG-88's head came from there, and so did the exposed engine from Luke's ANH Landspeeder, and the emitter from Obi-Wan's ANH saber.

http://www.enginehistory.org/G&jJBrossett/East%20Fortune/RR%20Derwent%20V%20cutaway%20view.JPG

[Spallesc]

Easy pass for me.

[mortifactor]

WHAT THE-!?

OK, so they have the correct design, so what was that in the preview pics!? WHO mucked with this perfect CAD design??!?? :monkey2

And this part was scavenged from a Rolls-Royce Derwent aircraft engine. IG-88's head came from there, and so did the exposed engine from Luke's ANH Landspeeder, and the emitter from Obi-Wan's ANH saber.

http://www.enginehistory.org/G&jJBrossett/East%20Fortune/RR%20Derwent%20V%20cutaway%20view.JPG

Look at it, its the baby IG-88 in the womb :peace

[SilentSurfer]

Although that still leaves Blake's 7 to be explained http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jv-vx0HDjF0/SvrGBjIo0aI/AAAAAAAAEWU/44mMHdW2BVE/s1600-h/PDVD_420.jpg :lol

What the heck is Blake's 7?

Look at it, its the baby IG-88 in the womb :peace

Nice:lol

[mortifactor]

Blake's 7 is some british sci fi from 1978 lol

[Spicymustard]

Am I the only one still getting this if they don't fix the head? I think it looks great, and honestly would never have noticed the discrepancy if it weren't pointed out before. Would it be better if they did, absolutely, but this figure is just going to be too cool. It's such a minor character that I think they are allowed a bit of freedom on the accuracy front.

[EVILFACE]

I don't see a problem with the head on the prototype.

[devilof76]

I'm still getting it, but I am hoping for the missing piece to be there. Short of LFL interference, I can't think of a reason for it not to be included. If it's not, I won't be losing sleep.

[Badvermin]

I don't understand how anyone familiar with the character doesn't think the head is seriously wrong, or would be happy if it arrived as shown. It was the first thing I noticed on the figure. I expect the final figure will have the missing piece.

[roguebaron]

I'd just like to know when we're going to see picture of the base, it's been a while, you think they'd have some sort of preview up by now?

[LOPIE]

Has anyone contacted SS about the head?

[jedibear]

:clap:clap:clap
Wait list for the exclusive just converted...surprised and glad. It's a small thing, but Iggy's gotta have the vibro axe!

[Wor-Gar]

:clap:clap:clap
Wait list for the exclusive just converted...surprised and glad. It's a small thing, but Iggy's gotta have the hatchet!

Good news, JB. Yeah, this is one EX that I think is worth the extra $$$ -- robot with a bad *** knife is just too cool.

[SixthScaleEdward]

Why not go live chat?

[RyanSD]

Is this droid still scheduled for a November release? Wish I would've gotten on the EX waitlist, as it seems most are converting. Oh well, I'll be happy with the regular version, but the head is bugging me right now.

[Lordscum]

Is this droid still scheduled for a November release? Wish I would've gotten on the EX waitlist, as it seems most are converting. Oh well, I'll be happy with the regular version, but the head is bugging me right now.

It was scheduled for December then pushed back to January but is no scheduled for February , Gree is still January as is the Battle Droids.

[Took]

this mofo is still on track for early February. Got my flexpay notice earlier this week, and they'll be charging on January 5th and February 5th.

[mortifactor]

can't wait for this guy to be sent out! although this is my first time ordering from SSC and my shipping address does not match my billing.. I have to fix that so they match right? (got the ex on preorder, don't want to lose over a fumble like this lol)

[BlitzOUT]

Jumped on the waitlist for the EX. Cancelled the regular once I saw that the EX came with an axe. Unlike Boba, the axe is a cool exclusive.

[Batty]

Have we seen pics of the base before?

http://i.imgur.com/UijqH.png

[canadaclone]

That is a new picture! WOOHOO ! THEY FIXED THE HEAD!!!!

[BlitzOUT]

Yeah I noticed that. Pity the base is identical to Fetts

[Wor-Gar]

Have we seen pics of the base before?

http://i.imgur.com/UijqH.png

Judging by his expression, I'd surmise he's standing on a hot plate.

[Batty]

Judging by his expression, I'd surmise he's standing on a hot plate.

That's exactly what it looks like!:lol



As far as the figure- Same head. No extended legs. :(

[BlitzOUT]

No extended legs?! But they promised..... Head looks fine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut-KyLQujQA
I cant believe this is real. Some people....

[Khev]

That is a new picture! WOOHOO ! THEY FIXED THE HEAD!!!!

I wish. Still the same old inaccurate dome missing an entire cylinder.

http://i.imgur.com/UijqH.png

http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/8/82/IG-88.jpg

[Qrest Fourstar]

wow! January 17!!

[Qrest Fourstar]

Thats 3 in a month. january is going to be as big as December.

[Batty]

I just got the notice too. That's not February. :(

[toystales]

Jan 17th for me too. That's fast! :)

[Verbal21]

I wish. Still the same old inaccurate dome missing an entire cylinder.

http://i.imgur.com/UijqH.png

http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/8/82/IG-88.jpg

Thank god I really can't tell:slap

Can't wait to get this guy in, just in time for my bday:rock

[Erik S]

I wish. Still the same old inaccurate dome missing an entire cylinder.

http://i.imgur.com/UijqH.png

http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/8/82/IG-88.jpg

Man you are right

I thought something was off but couldnt put my finger on it.

[SilentSurfer]

Damn! Battle Droids, Seige Clone, Red Clone, and IG-88 all at once. I feel some cancel coming on. I hate to do it though.

[jedibear]

Same here, and I was hoping Iggy would've landed next month....site said Feb after all...

[VoidDweller]

Battle Droids. And now IG shipping this month. Man, these guys are rolling off the assembly line one after the other. Thought I would have a little time to cool my wallet off.

[galactiboy]

This is a first... a figure actually getting released ahead of schedule. I can swing it this month, but probably would have preferred a bit more of a breather.

Still, I have very high hopes for this one :rock

[darthmadonna]

Sideshow is killing me here...

Gree has just been charged and shipped
Last week I was notified The Battle droids are coming soon
Today..Ig88, Red Clone Captain, and the Green siege Battalion clone notifications.

That is 5 very expensive sideshow figures hitting way to close to each other. When it rains it pours.

This is what I get because last night I was cleaning and re-arranging the Star Wars and making a spot and thinking wow I can not wait for IG-88.

[Glennfett]

i have Battle droids due too...as well as IG 88.
Gree came to me just last week.
Was hoping to get the Bith and Sandtrooper/Dewback before HT luke is due....ah ahhh.Not likely now unless something gets dropped.
maybe later.

[barryo]

damn.............wonder if my ex will ever convert?.........:pray:

[Lordscum]

Got Gree 2 weeks ago , canceled the Battle Droids wich would have shipped today , have Ig-88 and Red Clone Captain now on tap . Glad I'm ready for them . There will be plenty of Battle droid flavors coming just like Clones will buy a pair at some point.

[Matt S]

Wow, what a surprise as to the shipping date......very much looking forward to this one

[Big Duke 6]

12 day arrival notice.....

[Wor-Gar]

damn.............wonder if my ex will ever convert?.........:pray:

It certainly will by the 17th. I'm sure many will cancel now that pay day is here.

This will be the first direct-from-Sideshow Star Wars figure that I've gotten since the Emperor. I really like the exclusive knife so I plan on keeping this one, unless I can find it for a signifcant savings... or unless I find out the legs DON'T extend!!! :mad:


EDIT:
Eeeeek! Just figured out that the exclusive will cost me almost $30 extra... $15 of that is CA tax!

[BlitzOUT]

WHAT!? Early release? This is bad news bears. I dont go back to work till the 20th. Just when I have it worked out SS pulls this. This should be good news. But instead im living on a tight arse budget and out of work.

For now ill stay on the EX waitlist and see what happens.

[gunm]

Yup, I'm wondering if I should cancel too. Too much stuff dropping all at once. :(

[Glennfett]

like everyone....am i the ONLY one awaiting Extended leg pics of IG88???
none on the Sideshow site....a pic or 2 wouldnt hurt Sideshow kids if you are reading this.

[devilof76]

Normally this would be horrible timing, but the stars are in my favor. :woo

[BlitzOUT]

Yeah I need me some extended legs.....pics.
I would lol if they scraped the feature after realizing that its to hard to pull off

[devilof76]

If that were the case then they should have fixed them to be permanently fully extended. I can handle the missing head piece, but he's way too short in those pics.

[BlitzOUT]

True. I dont care about the tiny details but god dammit I want extendable legs!
So, to be clear, Green and Red trooper along with IG88 come out later this month?
SS website states that the Green trooper comes out in March

[inuka]

A lot of stuffs are hitting this month. But I won't be canceling IG-88 for sure. This will make a great companion piece to Boba Fett.

[Batty]

like everyone....am i the ONLY one awaiting Extended leg pics of IG88???
none on the Sideshow site....a pic or 2 wouldnt hurt Sideshow kids if you are reading this.

No, a few of us have mentioned the legs.

[Yodacappy]

Damn! Battle Droids, Seige Clone, Red Clone, and IG-88 all at once. I feel some cancel coming on. I hate to do it though.

VISA---It's everywhere you want to be!

[Darth Cruel]

I had originally ordered IG-88 and then I had to cancel him. I have re-ordered him through the waitlist and I really hope it converts. I do not want to have to go through ebay for this figure and Boba Fett.

[VASith]

I've got a feeling that IG-88 is going to amaze us all once we start seeing him in person. Sideshow really nailed this one. Once the other bounty hunters are released I can see this guy being very expensive on Ebay, especially for the exclusive version.

[BlitzOUT]

One problem with that. The body.
We dont know how durable/poseable it is.

[VASith]

One problem with that. The body.
We dont know how durable/poseable it is.

Based upon the video Sideshow released he looks extremely poseable. They stated that they wanted him to move more like the IG droids from the Clone Wars cartoon. I'll see if I can dig up the video.

EDIT: Found it...46 seconds into it you can see just how much you can pose him.

http://youtu.be/0sp-KGHGcBs

[BlitzOUT]

My faith is restored.
God damn waitlist! CONVERT! CONVERT I TELL YOU!

[VASith]

My faith is restored.
God damn waitlist! CONVERT! CONVERT I TELL YOU!

There's an even better video out there that has all his parts color coded and showed even more articulation...can't seem to find it though. I think it was from SDCC 2 years ago...

EDIT: Here's the video...IG-88 starts at 26 seconds.

http://youtu.be/t2qeOGoaoRo

[devilof76]

The missing piece is in the computer model. It's also in the finished shot at 1:55.

[roguebaron]

got my arriving soon notice today as well, still a little concerned we have not seen the final production photos, or even previews, of the base.

[VASith]

got my arriving soon notice today as well, still a little concerned we have not seen the final production photos, or even previews, of the base.

Here's a shot of the base:

http://i.imgur.com/UijqH.png

[roguebaron]

Thanks! Didn't realize it was finally added to the gallery, wasn't there on Monday! It looks almost identical to the one used for Fett, wonder if they just threw it on or if both come with the same base?

[Khev]

So what's the point in having legs that short in the first place? And then SSC announces that they will extend on the final product? How strange.

That's like releasing Han Solo on a hobbit body and saying "don't worry we'll include limb extensions." I don't get it. Just make them the proper length from the get go.

[VASith]

So what's the point in having legs that short in the first place? And then SSC announces that they will extend on the final product? How strange.

That's like releasing Han Solo on a hobbit body and saying "don't worry we'll include limb extensions." I don't get it. Just make them the proper length from the get go.

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that the IG series of droids had the ability to extend/retract their legs. I guess SS was going for a realistic version of him. I appreciate the detail though..gives up more options to pose him.

[BlueLeader]

Just got confirmation of my first flex payment for IG. This one is gonna be fun to add to my collection. I need a deck section to pose all of the Bounty Hunters on with Vader.

[VASith]

Just got confirmation of my first flex payment for IG. This one is gonna be fun to add to my collection. I need a deck section to pose all of the Bounty Hunters on with Vader.

SS has hinted that we might see an environment of the Executor to display all of our bounty hunters. :pray::pray:

[FLOSI]

So what's the point in having legs that short in the first place? And then SSC announces that they will extend on the final product? How strange.

That's like releasing Han Solo on a hobbit body and saying "don't worry we'll include limb extensions." I don't get it. Just make them the proper length from the get go.

This is the one thing that's holding me back at the moment. I want to see what it looks like with the legs extended! It's pretty obvious that the whole thing is a design marvel, but seeing IG-88 next to, say, Boba Fett would really sway me, one way or the other... Oh well, I'll be ready to pull the trigger once in hand pics start hitting.

[VASith]

This is the one thing that's holding me back at the moment. I want to see what it looks like with the legs extended! It's pretty obvious that the whole thing is a design marvel, but seeing IG-88 next to, say, Boba Fett would really sway me, one way or the other... Oh well, I'll be ready to pull the trigger once in hand pics start hitting.

I'd jump on the exclusive WL now...once people start seeing inhand pics of this guy he's going get very popular. :lecture:lecture

[Darth Cruel]

Any of you guys that have the exclusive ordered and decide you don't like it after seeing it...give me dibs on it!


Anyone thinking of cancelling their order...don't cancel it, let me have it.


:)

[barryo]

yea IG-88 looks bad ***.......i had cancled the ex earlier last year & regretted it so i reordered it thinking one day i will have a nice bounty hunters display. i think we will see a bossk before the others but at this rate it will be a long time until a dengar, 4-lom, and zuckuss appear...........:gah:

[FLOSI]

I can do without the EX... That's an extra 35 bucks for some axe that I never noticed in ESB.

[VASith]

I can do without the EX... That's an extra 35 bucks for some axe that I never noticed in ESB.

And how the heck is he going to cut down his Christmas tree next year?? His teeth? :lol

Gotta get the EX.. :nono

[FLOSI]

Nah, I never buy the EXs, or at least it's been a few years since I did. Living in CA I end up paying 20-25% more than I would bu ordering through a third party vendor.

[Khev]

I can do without the EX... That's an extra 35 bucks for some axe that I never noticed in ESB.

Because it wasn't there. ;) Axe is totally unnecessary. Its an EU thing Hasbro created for the figure a few years ago.

[FLOSI]

Because it wasn't there. ;) Axe is totally unnecessary. Its an EU thing Hasbro created for the figure a few years ago.

I assumed it wasn't, as you don't see it on his shoulder... Makes it a no brainer. :lecture

[Wor-Gar]

Living in CA I end up paying 20-25% more

Yep, me too. It's stopped me from my one-time insistence on Exclusives and buying direct from SS.

But in this case I really like the crazy knife, even though it's not ESB specific. There's just something about a droid with a blade.

Plus, the holster on the back of his bandolier seems like its missing something without it.

[FLOSI]

You caved on SS IG-88. :lecture

[Wor-Gar]

Should I change my avatar slogan? :)

I never really caved though; always wanted this EX and preordered thus. But if I can find an IG-88 elsewhere for like $40 less I would be swayed to cancel. The knife alone certainly isn't worth $30. But I'll tell ya, I've been ordering elsewhere and I greatly miss Sideshow's customer service. It's well worth the extra scratch when then time comes.

[Khev]

Will IG-88's head extend too then? That didn't sound right. Will his shiny cylinder extend? Uh, nevermind.

[Wor-Gar]

Will IG-88's head extend too then? That didn't sound right. Will his shiny cylinder extend? Uh, nevermind.

That's the one thing that really bugs me since guys pointed it out. Wish that was addressed. But still, the light-up function helps make up for it a bit.

I think this figure will be one of those "masterpieces" from Sideshow; the kind of figure everyone talks about for a long time much like the Emperor.

[FLOSI]

Should I change my avatar slogan? :)

I never really caved though; always wanted this EX and preordered thus. But if I can find an IG-88 elsewhere for like $40 less I would be swayed to cancel. The knife alone certainly isn't worth $30. But I'll tell ya, I've been ordering elsewhere and I greatly miss Sideshow's customer service. It's well worth the extra scratch when then time comes.

I ordered the EX when it went up for PO but thought better after...

I just want to see how the leg extensions work so I can order again.... ah crap. Guess I may as well do it. What was the notice from SS? 28 day?

[VASith]

I ordered the EX when it went up for PO but thought better after...

I just want to see how the leg extensions work so I can order again.... ah crap. Guess I may as well do it. What was the notice from SS? 28 day?

I got the "Item arrival 12 days" email yesterday.

[FLOSI]

I got the "Item arrival 12 days" email yesterday.

Oh crap! Didn't realize... Been meaning to sell my Joes so maybe this will push me.

[galactiboy]

This is the one thing that's holding me back at the moment. I want to see what it looks like with the legs extended! It's pretty obvious that the whole thing is a design marvel, but seeing IG-88 next to, say, Boba Fett would really sway me, one way or the other... Oh well, I'll be ready to pull the trigger once in hand pics start hitting.

The hasbro had the leg extenstions, and they were a pretty simple pul out design... so pretty confident Sideshow will at least match if not surpass that feature.

Because it wasn't there. ;) Axe is totally unnecessary. Its an EU thing Hasbro created for the figure a few years ago.

Yeah, its not a necessary item by any means... but I think its a fun accessory to have.

[Verbal21]

Yeah, its not a necessary item by any means... but I think its a fun accessory to have.

Definitely. I don't mind spending the extra to buy it from SS just to get it. You can never have too many weapons as a bounty hunter and it's a rule that any blade type weapon that stores on your back is automatically cool too.

[Batty]

Exclusive or GTFO. :lecture

[EVILFACE]

Dropped my PO so someone will be happy. :wave


Decided I don't need any 3 seconds of screen time stand in's on my shelf.

[galactiboy]

Dropped my PO so someone will be happy. :wave

Decided I don't need any 3 seconds of screen time stand in's on my shelf.

Sounds like somebody ran out of money and doesn't want to admit to it :lecture

[FLOSI]

Exclusive or GTFO. :lecture

No. :mad: .

[Batty]

No. :mad: .

For you I'll make an exception. :lol

[gunm]

Dropped my PO so someone will be happy. :wave


Decided I don't need any 3 seconds of screen time stand in's on my shelf.


I did as well for my EX. :lecture





But then I put myself on the WL for it again just this morning. :slap :cuckoo:

[FLOSI]

For you I'll make an exception. :lol

Well, I can still GTFO, or at least through the weekend. :D

[Wor-Gar]

Sounds like somebody ran out of money and doesn't want to admit to it :lecture

That's exactly what I was thinking when he added the explanation at the bottom.

But with prices today -- $200 a pop now -- it's a wonder that I buy as much as I do. I mean, the detail is incredible on the recent HT offerings and I expect IG-88 to be able to stand right with them but still... it's 200 frickin' dollars.

[Darth Cruel]

I don't see anyone having replied with my post quoted and saying...


"I got ya covered, DC!"


WTF?:impatient:




:)

[Batty]

I don't see anyone having replied with my post quoted and saying...


"I got ya covered, DC!"


WTF?:impatient:




:)

I'll take pics of mine. Will that be good enough? :wave

[BlitzOUT]

Im still on the WL for the EX. Im afraid the regular will sell out now and then ill be screwed. Oh well

[Wor-Gar]

Im still on the WL for the EX. Im afraid the regular will sell out now and then ill be screwed. Oh well

And you may be until the 17th, but you will almost certainly get an EX if you wait. There's gonna be tons of cancelations.

Now if this was Fett then I'd say you're sheet out of luck.

[EVILFACE]

Sounds like somebody ran out of money and doesn't want to admit to it :lecture

:lol

I have a list of about 15 Star Wars characters on my "want" list I still need on my shelf.

IG88 isn't on that list. But he is on the "nice to have" one. The Battle Droids I'm keeping though!!

[gagaliya]

Im still on the WL for the EX. Im afraid the regular will sell out now and then ill be screwed. Oh well

lol at $200 shipped for a 1/6 plastic figure side character, i dont think you have to worry about that.

i cancelled my ex preorder, cant justify the price.

[VASith]

lol at $200 shipped for a 1/6 plastic figure side character, i dont think you have to worry about that.

i cancelled my ex preorder, cant justify the price.

Hmm...you think a brand new sculpt, with illuminated head and base for under 200 bucks is bad? I think it's a pretty fair price considering the market. How cheap do you think this should be? 25 bucks? Maybe 40? And as for the plastic comment do you think they should mold them in real metal?

[Haloid1177]

Hmm...you think a brand new sculpt, with illuminated head and base for under 200 bucks is bad? I think it's a pretty fair price considering the market. How cheap do you think this should be? 25 bucks? Maybe 40? And as for the plastic comment do you think they should mold them in real metal?

Because molding them in real metal will totally drop the price for them. These things are pricey, but they usually deliver on the money.

[VASith]

Because molding them in real metal will totally drop the price for them. These things are pricey, but they usually deliver on the money.

I'm just confused about someone complaining about the price for this. It's a totally new sculpt from top to bottom, looks to have amazing articulation, has a light up head and deluxe light up base all for 180 bucks? Again...what should a fair price be on this? Ten dollars?

[Darth Cruel]

I'll take pics of mine. Will that be good enough? :wave


LOL...now that just hurts.

[gagaliya]

I'm just confused about someone complaining about the price for this. It's a totally new sculpt from top to bottom, looks to have amazing articulation, has a light up head and deluxe light up base all for 180 bucks? Again...what should a fair price be on this? Ten dollars?

$100-$140 like all their other 1/6 figures. A few leds doesnt change that.

[lerath666]

He still coming this month? He wasn't in the 30 day's part of the newsletter.

[barryo]

I'm just confused about someone complaining about the price for this. It's a totally new sculpt from top to bottom, looks to have amazing articulation, has a light up head and deluxe light up base all for 180 bucks? Again...what should a fair price be on this? Ten dollars?

deal...................:hi5:

yay...............VAsith is going to sell me his for $10...........:blissy

[VASith]

$100-$140 like all their other 1/6 figures. A few leds doesnt change that.

When's the last time you saw a recent SS Star Wars figure for 100 bucks?

And it's the R/D for the sculpt as well as the lights. I really wonder if people realize how much it costs companies to make these toys. But then again we live in a very selfish society where all we think about is ourselves and to hell with anyone else.

[Batty]

I guess Grievous should cost about $15? :dunno

[VASith]

deal...................:hi5:

yay...............VAsith is going to sell me his for $10...........:blissy

Hi Barry! :wave

It's yours for 10 bucks and I'll even hand deliver as long as I can spend the night. I'll cook a really nice meal and won't disturb anyone. I'll even bring the wine and champagne.

[VASith]

I guess Grievous should cost about $15? :dunno

15 bucks for a piece of plastic??? :cuckoo::cuckoo: Wow Batty...how can you think that Grievous would cost more than 49 cents. This is the 1940s isn't it? But if it was the 1940s then Grievous wouldn't have been created yet...:slap

I've got a better idea...Sideshow should just give all their stuff away to everyone for free and make themselves bankrupt!!! Brilliant business plan! :yess::yess:

[barryo]

Hi Barry! :wave

It's yours for 10 bucks and I'll even hand deliver as long as I can spend the night. I'll cook a really nice meal and won't disturb anyone. I'll even bring the wine and champagne.

:horror..................um..............um....... ........


run away run away............:panic:

[Wor-Gar]

Hi Barry! :wave

It's yours for 10 bucks and I'll even hand deliver as long as I can spend the night. I'll cook a really nice meal and won't disturb anyone. I'll even bring the wine and champagne.

:lol

Sounds creepy.

[shocktrooper_au]

The markup is high, but obviously we can all afford to pay it.
Didn't realise he came with a light up base like Boba.....BONUS!

[VASith]

:lol

Sounds creepy.

Hey..I'm not creepy...just a very nice guest. :(

[Wor-Gar]

:lol I guess it was the part where you said "I'll make a nice meal and I won't disturb anyone".

[VASith]

:lol I guess it was the part where you said "I'll make a nice meal and I won't disturb anyone".

I'm a chef...and I'm used to my life being turned upside down when my inlaws visit....maybe I should have phrased it better. :(:(:monkey2

[barryo]

food?................okay deal back on...........:hi5:

[Wor-Gar]

I'm a chef...and I'm used to my life being turned upside down when my inlaws visit....maybe I should have phrased it better. :(:(:monkey2

I pictured this...

http://atoast2toast.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/hanniballiotta.jpg
http://www.jdmcghoul.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/liotta-hannibal-brain.jpg

[barryo]

dammit wor-gar...................deal off...................run away run away........:panic:

[Wor-Gar]

BTW,

BEST sig award goes to Barryo.

[barryo]

BTW,

BEST sig award goes to Barryo.

:hi5:..............that whole galley scene is among the greatest film scenes ever........:lecture

[BlitzOUT]

What movie is it from?

[VASith]

What movie is it from?

Jaws the movie

[barryo]

What movie is it from?

GET OUT!!!!!!!!!.........:thwak













































:lol............just kidding...........Jaws............:yess:


edit:.........damn vas beat me to it.

[BlitzOUT]

huh. Dont recall that scene. Been years since I saw Jaws.
Cheers

[BlitzOUT]

When will SS charge our cards?

[Verbal21]

When will SS charge our cards?

They start the 17th

[shocktrooper_au]

are you kidding me the wife is gonna kill me LOL!

[BlitzOUT]

They start the 17th

Is that when they ship as well or just when cards begin being charged?

[Buttmunch]

Is that when they ship as well or just when cards begin being charged?

Both. They usually get them out just after charging. I got charged for the Battle Droids today and they shipped out today as well.

[VoidDweller]

Is that when they ship as well or just when cards begin being charged?

More than likely that'll be the day SS charges your card and ships. That's what they've done today on the Battle Droids I per-ordered.

[BlitzOUT]

OK, so I have 10 days to get my finances in order.
It begins....

[Wor-Gar]

When will SS charge our cards?

As soon as you see JAWS again.

OK, so I have 10 days to get my finances in order.

And 9 days to see JAWS.

[BlitzOUT]

:pfft: I've already seen it 5 or so times. Never Again:nana:

[FLOSI]

Hmm...you think a brand new sculpt, with illuminated head and base for under 200 bucks is bad? I think it's a pretty fair price considering the market. How cheap do you think this should be? 25 bucks? Maybe 40? And as for the plastic comment do you think they should mold them in real metal?

This and BF are looking like steals, really.

[Darkseed]

This and BF are looking like steals, really.

:exactly: IG is a completely new sculpt from top to bottom with working electronics for a buck seventy five......IM repaints go for much higher price tag.

[jedibear]

So Iggy's coming with the lighted base they displayed with Fett at last year's SDCC...guess that could be a distinguishing display feature for more bounty hunter (at least the OT ones) figures. That could make for a great group display.

It still lists "extendable legs" as a feature on the site and the "hose"/"power lines" on the legs have a bit of slack in them so it is possible. The "product size" is listed as 14.5" H (368.3mm), although they do mention that it's "approximate"....

It's not a deal-breaker for me if the legs are as pictured, I'd just like to see the finished figure rival Vader in height and/or tower over the average figure.

With Iggy coming up fast, I hope some shots of the finished product show up online soon...

[krieg-der-sterne]

i still want the correct head....

[lerath666]

did I miss a coming soon e-mail for him or something? :lol

oop, found it, went to spam hoooo boy.

[Wor-Gar]

Why is it people are guessing that the legs are NOT extendable? They look like it, the description says they are. I see no reason that they wouldn't be with the exception that they have no new pics.

[Batty]

Yeah, I'm not worried about them not extending. I was just hoping they'd have pics of it by now.

[shocktrooper_au]

:gah: Haven't received shipping soon note, isn't the one with the base new?

[BlitzOUT]

Still on the WL :(

[Khev]

Here's a shot of the base:

http://i.imgur.com/UijqH.png

Why does he come with a Carbon Freezing Chamber base and not something from the Executor bridge?

[Matt S]

Why does he come with a Carbon Freezing Chamber base and not something from the Executor bridge?

Sideshow has gotten lazy with some of their stuff, IMO. Every EX clone comes with a 'different' stand is a prime example of this to me

[jedibear]

Why is it people are guessing that the legs are NOT extendable? They look like it, the description says they are. I see no reason that they wouldn't be with the exception that they have no new pics.

It's just odd not to have some new pics of what is a pretty significant feature....hopefully soon.

[Darkseed]

Why does he come with a Carbon Freezing Chamber base and not something from the Executor bridge?

I love the design of the carbon freezing stand but I agree with why with IG-88 (assuming it is an accessory)?

[Indiana Fett]

I love the design of the carbon freezing stand but I agree with why with IG-88 (assuming it is an accessory)?

My guess us that they'll use these lighted stands for ALL the bounty hunters so you can display them all together and they'll match.

As for the Executor bridge, SS hinted that they're working on an environment expansion piece of that, so there's also that potential for display.

[shocktrooper_au]

Why does he come with a Carbon Freezing Chamber base and not something from the Executor bridge?

MMM.....wonder if it be worth displaying vader on that?

[Creighton]

Just think of how great that stand will look with you HT bespin Luke??. I think there's a lot more display options with the carbon base... Hell Even a SS storm trooper would look kick *** on that base.

[Cocoboloboy]

Still on the WL :(

Maybe you'll get the EX I just cancelled. :1-1:

[pm07]

IIRC, didnt one of the IG's get destroyed on Bespin? I remember reading it somewhere and seeing the head in ESB. Maybe thats why they did the base that way?

[BlitzOUT]

Maybe you'll get the EX I just cancelled. :1-1:

:pray: All we can do is pray now.

[Verbal21]

IIRC, didnt one of the IG's get destroyed on Bespin? I remember reading it somewhere and seeing the head in ESB. Maybe thats why they did the base that way?

Wasn't there a whole bunch of them? A, B, C, D, LMOP? I wonder if anybody will have the whole clan:lol

[Wor-Gar]

Just think of how great that stand will look with you HT bespin Luke?.

I was just thinking that. Bespin Luke on that lighted base would be awesome!

[afaninfull]

I have the EX on order and I'm super excited to get him but I'm a bit worried about the leg extenders.

The specs say he is 14 inches. Is that extended or as we see him in the pictures?

I'm fearful of a short IG-88.

[Puay]

The base should have been made to scale....:gah::)

A close check with the movie scene, can easily tell its about 60% of the actual size.

[BlueLeader]

The base should have been made to scale....:gah::)

A close check with the movie scene, can easily tell its about 60% of the actual size.

Even if not to scale, a larger base would have been much better.

[roguebaron]

Little disapointed in the base, they could have shown that back at comic con if that was the intent, instead of using it for fett. I was really hoping for something from the star destroyer.

[Darth Mitchell]

Just thought about this:
What if SS made all the bounty hunters and finish the "line" with the TESB Vader?

[Apone]

Sideshow has gotten lazy with some of their stuff, IMO. Every EX clone comes with a 'different' stand is a prime example of this to me

Same reason why they have made 500 different clones....

[Haloid1177]

Just thought about this:
What if SS made all the bounty hunters and finish the "line" with the TESB Vader?

That'd be cool, but I still want Hot Toys to do the Vader.

[VASith]

Same reason why they have made 500 different clones....

Clones sell...cheap for them to make. No brainer to me.

[VASith]

That'd be cool, but I still want Hot Toys to do the Vader.

Sideshow did a great job with the New Hope Vader..no doubt they'll do an even better job with the ESB/Jedi combo that we'll see soon.

[Haloid1177]

Sideshow did a great job with the New Hope Vader..no doubt they'll do an even better job with the ESB/Jedi combo that we'll see soon.

I don't own any Hot Toys stuff, but they seem to handle characters like Vader, with the armor and electronics, real well. Sideshow handles armor well too, hence I own two clones and preordered Boba, but I just think Hot Toys would make the superior, albeit more expensive version of Vader. I'd buy a Sideshow ESB Vader too, though.

To stay on topic, though, I want IG-88, but I want to make sure they make all the bounty hunters from ESB before buying him. Boba is, well Boba, but I wouldn't buy any other ESB bouny hunters unless we get the whole set.

[VASith]

I don't own any Hot Toys stuff, but they seem to handle characters like Vader, with the armor and electronics, real well. Sideshow handles armor well too, hence I own two clones and preordered Boba, but I just think Hot Toys would make the superior, albeit more expensive version of Vader. I'd buy a Sideshow ESB Vader too, though.

Got a hunch that the deal with HT and SS will have more armored figs from SS and more detailed humans from HT...as others have stated in numerous posts.

[BlitzOUT]

Does Watto count as human:monkey3

[VASith]

Does Watto count as human:monkey3

You and your Watto...:cuckoo::cuckoo: ;) I bet we see a SS Watto in the next 11 months.

[BlitzOUT]

SS will do just fine...

[VASith]

SS will do just fine...

Yes they will...and what's with the albino monkey as your sig and avatar? He's freaking me out. :monkey4:monkey4

[BlitzOUT]

:thud: its a Sloth......:slap

[Apone]

Tree Sloth

[VASith]

:thud: its a Sloth......:slap

Three or four toed? :rotfl ;)

Nevermind..Apone beat me to the punch. :)

[Apone]

Three or four toed? :rotfl ;)

Nevermind..Apone beat me to the punch. :)

http://brainandspine.titololawoffice.com/Punch.jpg

[Khonsu70]

To stay on topic, though, I want IG-88, but I want to make sure they make all the bounty hunters from ESB before buying him. Boba is, well Boba, but I wouldn't buy any other ESB bouny hunters unless we get the whole set.

I'd be absolutely stunned if SS didn't do the entire Bounty Hunter line-up. Seems like they picked the two most popular to kick off the group and gauge interest among collectors. I'd venture that when they get around to it, Bossk would be the third. I can't imagine that 4-LOM would be released until SS rolls out a C-3PO, but I have a strong hunch that he and R2 will make appearances sooner rather than later. Then watch all the droid variants roll out! Dengar would be the most likely choice for fourth release from the bounty hunters, which leaves Zuckuss to duke it out with 4-LOM for 5th and 6th spots. My prediction! :lecture

[Verbal21]

I really hope Bossk is next. He's my most anticipated one

[Wor-Gar]

No love for Zuckuss? I always liked him. Never cared for Dengar; he always looked like he was in a cliche car accident.

[yautja31337]

No love for Zuckuss? I always liked him. Never cared for Dengar; he always looked like he was in a cliche car accident.

yeah i really like zuckuss too, hope eventually we gat all the bounty hunters.

[Khonsu70]

No love for Zuckuss? I always liked him. Never cared for Dengar; he always looked like he was in a cliche car accident.

Oh, I like Zuckuss just fine, seems like a character that always gets short shrift, though. Come to think of it, it would make more sense for SSC to hold off on Dengar until after they've revealed the Snowtrooper (I'll bet that one isn't far off, either), since he sports pieces of Snowtrooper armor...hmmm...

[Wor-Gar]

Sideshow has a bad habit of not completing "lines" in case no one has noticed. Don't be shocked to get three bounty hunters and then nothing.

[jedibear]

As long as that third one is Bossk, I can live with that.

[Boba Ben]

I want to see all of them made, but I'd agree that if there were only three, Bossk would be the next that should be made.

[canadaclone]

If they are going to keep "The Bounty Hunters" line going, next will probably be Zuckuss or Dengar, since Medicom is doing 4-LOM.

I think "Return Of Jedi" Boba Fett coming out between bounty hunter 5 (BOSSK) and 6 (probably SS 4-LOM) to give line a finishing boost.

[BlitzOUT]

Bossk is ugly. Dont remember seeing the others. Someone post pics of all the bounty hunters.

[OutLander]

Here are the ones on the bridge of the Executer from "The Empire Strikes Back" which people would like sideshow to make. From left to right are Dengar, IG88, Boba Fett, Bossk and 4-LOM. So far Fett and IG88 are to be released this year.
http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/6/63/BountyHunters.jpg

[barryo]

^^^ zuckuss got left out...............:monkey2

[Wor-Gar]

That picture doesn't include Zuckuss.

[Glennfett]

Bossk is ugly. Dont remember seeing the others. Someone post pics of all the bounty hunters.

:horror:horror:horror

hahaha Blitz...im really starting to question how much you like Star Wars after that comment,LOL....but then,i am a passionate Star Wars fan ;)

[barryo]

That picture doesn't include Zuckuss.

i think i see his shadow though..............that has to count for something....:monkey3

[Wor-Gar]

http://www.theforceperu.net/files/2007/11/zuckuss_1.jpg

The gang.............

http://www.fortunecity.com/wembley/mueller/1122/images_folder/Zuckuss.gif

[OutLander]

Ok...OK....so I forgot about Zuckuss... but if he thought Bossk was ugly can you imagine what he thinks of Zuckuss? New line up From left to right are Dengar, IG88, Boba Fett, Bossk, 4-LOM and ZUCKUSS :dunno
Happy now? :nana:
http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/118/545651-bountyhunters.jpg

[barryo]

i knew i saw his shadow......:yess:

[devilof76]

I never noticed that IG-88 was standing a step below the others. He must be huge.

[BlitzOUT]

:horror:horror:horror

hahaha Blitz...im really starting to question how much you like Star Wars after that comment,LOL....but then,i am a passionate Star Wars fan ;)

Just stating facts my friend. Darth Vader was pretty ugly under that helmet but he's my favorite Sith Lord.:lecture

Ok...OK....so I forgot about Zuckuss... but if he thought Bossk was ugly can you imagine what he thinks of Zuckuss? New line up From left to right are Dengar, IG88, Boba Fett, Bossk, 4-LOM and ZUCKUSS :dunno
Happy now? :nana:
http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/118/545651-bountyhunters.jpg

Actually....I quite like the look of Zuckuss....:monkey3
Dengar is pretty cool looking as well as 4-LOM.
I can do without Bossk though:nana:

[Glennfett]

lol......Bossk is awesome!!

[BlitzOUT]

I just cant get over how BIG IG88 is! Just WOW..... Extendable legs you say?

[jpf1138]

Anyone remember the funny bounty hunter skits they did on Robot Chicken Star Wars? They turned Bossk into a James Bond type hero and Dengar was a fast talking sleazy kind of guy with toilet paper on his head. Anyway, every time I see these bounty hunters lined up I have a chuckle to myself.

[Darth Mitchell]

lol......Bossk is awesome!!

In the OT he's awesome.
But in TCW they had to screw him up by letting him speak "basics" :slap

[BlitzOUT]

Anyone remember the funny bounty hunter skits they did on Robot Chicken Star Wars?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VBoB5zuOFg

[Nico62fr]

Bossk is so funny with such large hands ! :D

[gunm]

Kinda regret cancelling IG-88 now, but I would regret it more if they released a good Bossk.

When I first saw Empire, my favorite bounty hunters were, in order:

Boba Fett
Bossk
IG-88

I wish I hadn't sold my old 3/4" figs... :(

[kirklondon]

Can't wait for IG-88 and Boba! Haven't gotten any sideshow since Yoda.

[SilentSurfer]

I can't wait to see how tall the IG figure gets. In that pic, he's standing on a lower step and is still taller than everybodyelse.

[galactiboy]

I think unextended the Hasbro was around 12" tall... but extended it was closer to 14". Sideshow really needs to make sure the extended feature works as he just looks too squat when in the shorter position.

Here he is on display... The Weequay is about on the same plane as him and is a standard 12" tall; so from that you can see IG-88 is significantly taller with the legs extended.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/New%20Collection%20Room/bbx-1.jpg

[Mad Old Lu]

Thanks for posting that pic, galactiboy. He looks so much better with the legs extended. The proportions look correct. Sideshow's looks stumpy and wrong with them retracted. They are really doing a disservice to the figure by not showing the legs extended.

[galactiboy]

No problem, here's another where its just him, but the legs are fully extended.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/Customfigures/bbi.jpg

Not too shabby with a repaint... but if Sideshow's articulates like the video it will be a huge improvement over this one.

[Mad Old Lu]

Nice paintjob, galactiboy!

[galactiboy]

Thanks, he was an easy one though... just a lot of drybrushing :lol