Maul 1:1 Bust...^^^^^***G AWESOME!

[Mini-Rock]

I admit, I was a little nervous about this piece, since I was expecting to be blown away, because, sometimes, you can expect to be so blown away by something that you can end up being just somewhat satisfied, or even disappointed. Well, I just couldn't contain my excitement as I opened the box, took the inner box out, and, finally, cut open the tape around the syrofoam. Yeah, I was completely expecting to be blown away; and as I lifted the styrofoam, and removed the packing, I yelled "HOLY FRIKKIN ^^^^^!!" I must of stared at it (it's still in the bottom part of the styrofoam) for about 20 min. Finally, I lifted it up and set it on the shelf, and did the usual brushing off of fuzzies, and I also used a little lint roller to get the other stuff. All this, mind you, was done while TPM was playing too. :monkey5 I sat on the couch and just stared for a another 30 min or so. I couldn't, can't, believe how incredible this piece is. This is one of those pieces that is so damn incredible, you can't believe you own it. Kudos to Sideshow for creating such an exotic piece. You guys should be proud; I know I am. :chew :maul

http://www.minirockslounge.com/sandtrooper%20001.jpg

[carbo-fation]

I am glad you finally got yours!! Post some more pics of this piece with your collection. I bet it fits nicely with all the SW stuff you already have.

[The Josh]

Congrats MR!! I really like this piece. Was amazed by it at SDCC last year and it looks equally as good. I really cannot wait till SS gets a Maul 1:4 out because I know that will be my fave SW piece.

[King Darkness]

Looks awesome mini....also one of the best pics so far....lets get one with his hood on now...That is exactly how I felt when I got my 1:1 Legend bust....I have a chair sitting infront of it, so once a day I can sit down and stare at it....my girlfreind thinks I'am a total geek...

[Mini-Rock]

Thanks Carbo & Josh.

King, once my 22x14x30 case arrives, I'll be adding the hood, and taking a few more pics too. :maul Yeah, all my boys at work poked fun at me all day. It was all I could talk about. :D

[Batty]

Man, that is one impressive piece! Will you be displaying it with the MR Lightsaber, or don't you collect those? I don't think I saw any in your collection.

[lcummins]

I admit, I was a little nervous about this piece, since I was expecting to be blown away, because, sometimes, you can expect to be so blown away by something that you can end up being just somewhat satisfied, or even disappointed. Well, I just couldn't contain my excitement as I opened the box, took the inner box out, and, finally, cut open the tape around the syrofoam. Yeah, I was completely expecting to be blown away; and as I lifted the styrofoam, and removed the packing, I yelled "HOLY FRIKKIN ^^^^^!!" I must of stared at it (it's still in the bottom part of the styrofoam) for about 20 min. Finally, I lifted it up and set it on the shelf, and did the usual brushing off of fuzzies, and I also used a little lint roller to get the other stuff. All this, mind you, was done while TPM was playing too. :monkey5 I sat on the couch and just stared for a another 30 min or so. I couldn't, can't, believe how incredible this piece is. This is one of those pieces that is so damn incredible, you can't believe you own it. Kudos to Sideshow for creating such an exotic piece. You guys should be proud; I know I am. :chew :maul...


WHAT HE SAID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :chew :emperor

My pictures are here...

http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?p=147358#post147358

[pjam]

I can't see how ANYONE will be disappointed, this is truly a work of Art

my Goodness, just staring at it must be amazing and in 1:1 scale!

Thanks for all the great pics, guys!

[nash]

why are his arms so long!? looks like monkey arms!

[lcummins]

why are his arms so long!? looks like monkey arms!

Well you see, he had this horrible light saber accident, and... well... you know, the medical droids had an off day is all... :monkey1

[Mini-Rock]

Man, that is one impressive piece! Will you be displaying it with the MR Lightsaber, or don't you collect those? I don't think I saw any in your collection.

Yup! Still got it...for now.

http://www.minirockslounge.com/sandtrooper%20012.jpg

Not sure if I'll stay with that or get the Maul FX instead. :)

[Darth Loki]

Dammit!!!!!! I want mine so friggin bad now! I wonder if I can pick it up from Fed Ex Friday night if it arrives?

[obibobkenobi]

Does it come with a hood? I ordered one and don't remember if thats the case, btw looks awesome I can't wait!!!:chew :chew

[mlarsen]

I think I might have to get one of these someday.
Looks amazing!

[hairlesswookiee]

Yup! Still got it...for now.
Not sure if I'll stay with that or get the Maul FX instead. :)

i say you keep the LE because its B.A.!!! btw where do you get your custom cases?? i know i asked you before but i no longer have the site saved under my favorites.

[Mini-Rock]

Yeah, it comes with a hood. I haven't attached it yet since I'm waiting for the acrylic case to arrive. Hairless, the site is Cases for Collectibles (http://www.casesforcollectibles.com). I am thinking of staying with the LE, but you never know. :D Thanks for the comments guys! Hopefully, we see more pics from other forum members here too.

[hairlesswookiee]

cool thanks again Rock!! man some of those cases are expensive. wish my dad still worked for a plastics company because he used to make stuff like that with scraps for free. :monkey2

[LOTRFan]

Excellent stuff Luis, because the bust is elevated so much, what would the saber look like in front!? :maul

[Mini-Rock]

I hear ya hairless. The damn case ran me another $200. Still, I wouldn't have the piece without it.

Matt, it looks awesome of course ;), but the name plate on the bust base gets blocked, so I'll be leaving the saber on the shelf below, or I'll be getting one of the longer 47" shelves, so I can put the saber next to the bust. :maul

[LOTRFan]

Matt, it looks awesome of course ;), but the name plate on the bust base gets blocked, so I'll be leaving the saber on the shelf below, or I'll be getting one of the longer 47" shelves, so I can put the saber next to the bust. :maul

Yeah, I figured as much but some are not so fond of the nameplates to begin with. If I get one, I think it could look really good with the FX in front. :maul <---- obligatory, sorry. :o

[Mini-Rock]

Or on the wall behind the bust. :maul :D

[Mini-Rock]

Congrats CF. PICS! :maul

[theropod]

Amazing, no? :maul

Amazing, yes!

Great use of shadow.
-theropod

[Mini-Rock]

Thanks CF. Great pics! Those pics seal the deal. Mine will be displayed with hood as well. :maul

[Gruson]

Ok, my turn!

This is a very NICE piece.

Here are the pics, some with hood. I really love it both ways but will probably leave the hood on.

http://www.crazywayco.com/mmaul1.jpg

http://www.crazywayco.com/mmaul3.jpg

http://www.crazywayco.com/mmaul2.jpg

http://www.crazywayco.com/mmaul4.jpg

[Batty]

If I only had the money to get one of these! Congrats to those who have him.

[gambit]

If I only had the money to get one of these! Congrats to those who have him.

Out of topic, just for curiosity,
is 600$ a big amount for American people?

In Turkey there are families that get salary of 250 $ per month but Turkey is not expensive as US.

So in US, if you buy a statue for 200$, does this effect the general budget of an average family.

[Darth Rage]

AWESOME PICS COllector freak and Gruson. :clap :clap

[Darth Loki]

TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But I won't even be home to get him. He's being delivered to work where thankfully people will be working tomorrow and they're on the lookout for the Fed Ex guy. God I hope we don't spend the night af my girlfriend's sister's and we can come home and stop by my work. It's so close :maul :maul :maul :maul :maul

[Mini-Rock]

Congrats Gru! Beautiful shots. :maul

[Azog]

Got mine too....

hope this glare shows how glossy the eyes are...

http://www.azogscollection.com/azogsforum/uploads/1147446953/gallery_1_129_85371.jpg

http://www.azogscollection.com/azogsforum/uploads/1147446953/gallery_1_129_144546.jpg

http://www.azogscollection.com/azogsforum/uploads/1147446953/gallery_1_129_118298.jpg

http://www.azogscollection.com/azogsforum/uploads/1147446953/gallery_1_129_172348.jpg

[elwood49]

Out of topic, just for curiosity,
is 600$ a big amount for American people?

In Turkey there are families that get salary of 250 $ per month but Turkey is not expensive as US.

So in US, if you buy a statue for 200$, does this effect the general budget of an average family.

The average yearly salary in the U.S. is $39,795.33 per year, so $200 doesn't have much of an impact.

I'd imagine that the average Sideshow collector's salary is higher than that given the expensive products most of us on here buy.

[Gruson]

The average yearly salary in the U.S. is $39,795.33 per year, so $200 doesn't have much of an impact.

I'd imagine that the average Sideshow collector's salary is higher than that given the expensive products most of us on here buy.

Actually, my guess is most people here make less than $40k....they probably buy expensive items when they *should* be saving their money.



Love the pics Azog!!!!

[elwood49]

Actually, my guess is most people here make less than $40k....they probably buy expensive items when they *should* be saving their money.


That's probably true.

BTW, I LOVE the Maul pics.

[MisterToyNYC]

It is so refreshing to read about someone who is actually happy with something they recived. Don't get me wrong, I know we all have a right to state our likes and dislikes, but I'm just tired to hear all the nit-picking complaints.

Enjoy your Maul! It is truly an awesome piece!

Eric

[TOE]

Azog!! Great pics. You can really see the skin texture and facial structures. All of you that got one are lucky b@$d@rt :emperor :lol

[Batty]

Yeah, I could spend the money, but I know my limits. I just wish my limits were a little more expanded.

[Mini-Rock]

Great pics Azog! :maul

[Mini-Rock]

Here's an image that cap (statue forum) found and used one of Gru's pics for comparison:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/Cacico/maulcompare.jpg

Perfect Sideshow. Absolutely perfect!! :maul

[KAOSINLA]

Great pics AZOG!!!!

[KAOSINLA]

I'd like to see what Rick could do with eyes (not that they are that bad). I just think he would make them perfect to accent this wonderful piece!!!!

[Darth Rage]

That's a great comparison photo. Spot on sculpt. I am still awed by the skin texture.
Azog, the eyes look the best I've seen in your pics. Great photos.

[Anakin]

,..this is beautiful,..just like having your own ray park,..everyday with you,...:maul :chew :chew :chew

[Darth Loki]

Here's an image that cap (statue forum) found and used one of Gru's pics for comparison:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y104/Cacico/maulcompare.jpg

Perfect Sideshow. Absolutely perfect!! :maul

I have that magazine on my coffee table in anticipation for this. He's on the truck for delivery!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sir Tristram]

Just received mine....Finally.

I don't understand why the peopel on the Flex-Pay get theirs after the people that didn't.
We're all paying $600+...In fact SS had Flex-Payers money in hand BEFORE the other people. I don't want to ^^^^^ and complain too much, because I love payment plans...Master Replicas needs one...badly....But I think it sucks that some who ordered it at full price at once gets it befoe those who have been paying over three months! :monkey2

[The Josh]

Great pics Azog!! This item is so freaking cool!! I wish I had the money to snag this right now but maybe someday I'll be able to get it.

[Gruson]

Great pics Azog!! This item is so freaking cool!! I wish I had the money to snag this right now but maybe someday I'll be able to get it.

Man Josh, knowing how big of a Maul fan you are, I would have thought this would be a must have for you.

You could always sell other pieces to get him.

[Darth Loki]

HOLY ^^^^^!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This thing is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me and my girlfriend had a fight and I ended up not going to the wedding so I went to work and got my Maul. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing work SS. This will be the center piece of my collection for many years to come. For all of those who don't have this on order, sell some stuff to get this. You won't regret it.

[Viking28]

Now that I look at the magazine cover, it is clear that some of the tatoos are off. I wouldn't have noticed if I didn't do the comparison, though, so I guess it's okay.

You know I bet some of the tatoos are off in the movie also from scene to scene.:rolleyes:

[The Josh]

Man Josh, knowing how big of a Maul fan you are, I would have thought this would be a must have for you.

You could always sell other pieces to get him.

I want it believe me. I really don't have any room for him either so that also plays into my decision to not get him right now. I could cancel some stuff and probably slip him in to what those would cost me and might be something I would consider. I don't have anything I want to sell. What I got is what I want to be part of my collection.

[Mini-Rock]

You know I bet some of the tatoos are off in the movie also from scene to scene.:rolleyes:

Yup! :maul

[Azog]

Man Josh, knowing how big of a Maul fan you are, I would have thought this would be a must have for you.

You could always sell other pieces to get him.


I think we need a board operation to raise the clams to get ole' Josh a maul...

[Darth Loki]

All of the pictures of this are great but they don't do it justice. This thing is awesome!!!!!!!!!

[The Josh]

I think we need a board operation to raise the clams to get ole' Josh a maul...

If it gets me a Maul bust I'm game. :maul

[Mini-Rock]

All of the pictures of this are great but they don't do it justice. This thing is awesome!!!!!!!!!

Congrats Loki. PICS!! :maul

[carbo-fation]

Man...the more l look at it, the more I like it. I may have to eventually get one of these once SS announce another SW bust.

[Darth Loki]

Love the new Avatar MR!!!

He is amazing isn't he? Well worth the wait!

[moonlightdrive21]

Just got mine. While it really is a pity to cover the horns, ears and details of the top of the head, he looks so much cooler with the hood on! This piece is a 10 out of 10!!! I' am very happy with it. And Ardeth Bay is fantastic too (they finally found people who can paint eyes)!

I hope Sideshow is smart enough to do a 1/1 bust like this one for Palpatine with the hood. :emperor

And what about A Vader helmet with shoulders and chest electronics. :vader
Yeah it will be expensive, but that's one people will pay for!! As long as they don't try and rip us off like the way they did with Darkness and Pumpkinhead (both phenomenal pieces, but way over priced in my opinion).

Dave

[TOE]

HOLY ^^^^^!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This thing is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me and my girlfriend had a fight and I ended up not going to the wedding so I went to work and got my Maul. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:rotfl you are a true collector. :emperor

[Darth Loki]

All I know is I had a much better time playing poker, playing video games, watching movies, and looking at Maul than I would've spending the day with her family (especially when liquor is involved).

[Deak Starkiller]

I don't own one personally, but I have seen this in person and you truly need to in order to get the feel for the piece. Truly an amazing piece considering the price too. Great work SS, :chew .

[Viking28]

Mine will be here tomorrow!!!!! I can't wait to see it :chew :chew :emperor :maul :maul :maul :maul

[Darth Loki]

Mine will be here tomorrow!!!!! I can't wait to see it :chew :chew :emperor :maul :maul :maul :maul

I think you'll be pleased:D

[lcummins]

Those displaying with the hood... how are you dealing with all that extra hood? The shoulder pieces fit perfect, but there is enough hood there to fit two busts into!!! If you bring it up over the forehead as it should be, you have a ton of material in back that drapes everywhere! Any thoughts? :confused:

[Mister Gosh]

Those displaying with the hood... how are you dealing with all that extra hood? The shoulder pieces fit perfect, but there is enough hood there to fit two busts into!!! If you bring it up over the forehead as it should be, you have a ton of material in back that drapes everywhere! Any thoughts? :confused:

Gather it around in the front.

All that extra hood lets you put nice folds and gathers between the ears and the shoulders, adding to the illusion that the hood is part of a larger garment.

[King Darkness]

The average yearly salary in the U.S. is $39,795.33 per year, so $200 doesn't have much of an impact.

I'd imagine that the average Sideshow collector's salary is higher than that given the expensive products most of us on here buy.


WHAT????...I wish I made 40k a year...I must be poverty level if the average person is making 40k:monkey2 ....of corse I work for the state so maybe that explains it....

[SideshowDusty]

Yeah, 40K seems high to me too... I think, instead of an average (which takes into account that small percent who make millions per year, thus skewing the averages), it might be better to find some stats of how many people make (pre-tax) 0-10K, 11K-20K, 21K-30K, 31K-40K, etc. I would guess - and this is just a guess, mind you - that the majority of families in the US are in the 21K-30K range... which definitely makes $200 a stretch to the budget, what with all the other bills there are to pay each month, while also trying to put some into savings.

Collecting has never been a cheap hobby, no matter what it is your collecting!

[King Darkness]

Yeah, 40K seems high to me too... I think, instead of an average (which takes into account that small percent who make millions per year, thus skewing the averages), it might be better to find some stats of how many people make (pre-tax) 0-10K, 11K-20K, 21K-30K, 31K-40K, etc. I would guess - and this is just a guess, mind you - that the majority of families in the US are in the 21K-30K range... which definitely makes $200 a stretch to the budget, what with all the other bills there are to pay each month, while also trying to put some into savings.

Collecting has never been a cheap hobby, no matter what it is your collecting!

So by that reasoning I'am not poverty level anymore....Thanks Dusty I feel much better now:lol.........

[The Josh]

Yeah, 40K seems high to me too... I think, instead of an average (which takes into account that small percent who make millions per year, thus skewing the averages), it might be better to find some stats of how many people make (pre-tax) 0-10K, 11K-20K, 21K-30K, 31K-40K, etc. I would guess - and this is just a guess, mind you - that the majority of families in the US are in the 21K-30K range... which definitely makes $200 a stretch to the budget, what with all the other bills there are to pay each month, while also trying to put some into savings.

Collecting has never been a cheap hobby, no matter what it is your collecting!

Yeah, I agree. I've seen what the actual average is and I believe it was something like $25k a year. I know pre-tax my salary for teaching next year will be around 33k.

[Viking28]

My Maul bust arrived today but had several places that had been damaged or paint defects.:monkey2

[Mini-Rock]

Sorry to hear that Viking. At least with SS, you're in good hands. :)

[King Darkness]

My Maul bust arrived today but had several places that had been damaged or paint defects.:monkey2

That really sux but SS will take good care of you....

[Viking28]

Thanks guys!

[Darth Loki]

Just give them a call and everything should be taken care of for you. That sux.

I inspected mine very closely when I got it and there's nothing wrong with it. At least no one can say his arms are too long.:lol

[lcummins]

Just give them a call and everything should be taken care of for you. That sux.

I inspected mine very closely when I got it and there's nothing wrong with it. At least no one can say his arms are too long.:lol


... his ears are too long!!! :rotfl

[dunedain]

WOW:google

:maul

That's all I can say about this piece

[KitFisto]

Yeah, I agree. I've seen what the actual average is and I believe it was something like $25k a year. I know pre-tax my salary for teaching next year will be around 33k.


25K a year is the average? Geez, that much can be made working at McDonalds. I am not trying to insult anyone in anyway, but 25K a year seems WAY low to me to be the average national salary unless they are including every high school kid working min wage jobs which can bring the avg way down.

Of course I guess cost of living also determins how much people are paid in any area of the country as well. I just live in Northern Va which is WAAAAAAAAAAY too expensive these days.

[Azog]

25K a year is the average? Geez, that much can be made working at McDonalds. I am not trying to insult anyone in anyway, but 25K a year seems WAY low to me to be the average national salary unless they are including every high school kid working min wage jobs which can bring the avg way down.

Of course I guess cost of living also determins how much people are paid in any area of the country as well. I just live in Northern Va which is WAAAAAAAAAAY too expensive these days.


North Viriginia explains it, thats one of the highest cost of living areas in the nation. We are seeing the some flux here in the Traingle (Raleigh, NC). Considering my wife is a teacher an her starting salary is 26,000+ the average seems accurate. Also take in account that Walmart is the nations largest employee and then seconded by the Federal Government, between those two groups, the average takes a big hit...but back to the topic....

Here is a pic of my Maul with his hood...

http://www.azogscollection.com/azogsforum/uploads/1147446953/gallery_1_129_55162.jpg

[KitFisto]

North Viriginia explains it, thats one of the highest cost of living areas in the nation. We are seeing the some flux here in the Traingle (Raleigh, NC). Considering my wife is a teacher an her starting salary is 26,000+ the average seems accurate. Also take in account that Walmart is the nations largest employee and then seconded by the Federal Government, between those two groups, the average takes a big hit...but back to the topic....

Here is a pic of my Maul with his hood...

http://www.azogscollection.com/azogsforum/uploads/1147446953/gallery_1_129_55162.jpg


True enough.

And that Maul is SWEET. I really need to get one on ebay.

[Batty]

Another great pic Azog. I like the new avatar, too.

[Darth Loki]

Azog, that is beautiful. I keep switching between hooded and not hooded. It looks cooler with the hood it's just a shame to hide all that detail.

[KAOSINLA]

Of course I guess cost of living also determins how much people are paid in any area of the country as well. I just live in Northern Va which is WAAAAAAAAAAY too expensive these days.

Try living in the Westside of L.A......I spend more than the nat'l avg. on rent!!!:google

[LOTRFan]

Try living in the Westside of L.A......I spend more than the nat'l avg. on rent!!!:google

Indeed Sir! The average yearly income in my city is about $90K. :google

[Darth Loki]

It's not that expensive here but the middle of MD isn't cheap. You have a lot of gov't jobs with NSA and such. I'll make almost 50K and I can't even afford to buy a house :monkey2

[nash]

damn that is the best quality pic that ive seen of maul yet. thank you.

[carbo-fation]

All you I can say is...damn you rich people!!!:lol

[Darth Loki]

I paid my dues. I worked some pretty crappy jobs to get through college, even worked 2 jobs for a while. But then I got a big promotion and raise. I wouldn't have any of the stuff I have if I hadn't so I need to be thankful for all my hard work and dedication.:lol

[Naugladur]

I feel for you, Viking. I opened mine yesterday and just noticed there's a paint chip missing on one of his back horns. It's small, but for 600 clams they'll have to replace it.

[nash]

I paid my dues. I worked some pretty crappy jobs to get through college, even worked 2 jobs for a while. But then I got a big promotion and raise. I wouldn't have any of the stuff I have if I hadn't so I need to be thankful for all my hard work and dedication.:lol

amen you deserve it

[nash]

does anyone know the timeframe allowed to return something like this due to a quality control issue like bad paint?

[KitFisto]

does anyone know the timeframe allowed to return something like this due to a quality control issue like bad paint?


I think it's 30 days.

[Darth Loki]

I'm almost positive Kit's right but I know you can find out on the SS website.

[SideshowDusty]

A helpful video was released a couple of days ago in the newsletter. You can find it here:

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=psas

subliminal message:
Read the newsletters.... and Online Help Desk
/subliminal message

:monkey3

[nash]

ah muy bien. thank you :)