Dagobah Luke and Yoda PF

[Azog]

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=051106dagobah&source=051106news

[Darth Madden]

Looks pretty cool.. too bad I can't afford the PF figures.. oh well.

[AmanaMatt]

Very cool, but a pass for me just due to the sheer size of these - Yoda does seem sweet. I was really hoping for Fett.

[The Josh]

Guess my thread got deleted? :confused:

Here's a pic
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/7645/051106dagobah014ny.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[iansilv]

different! I like it! Waht will the exclusive be?

[SSC_Nerd]

Not quite for me, but AWESOME nonetheless.:chew

[LOTRFan]

I would like to see Luke from a different angle, Yoda looks great - not so sure about Mr. Skywalker. :confused:

[Agent23]

I'll go ahead and assume you are getting one Josh?

:lol

[King Darkness]

Very cool...Kind of like two figures for the price of....well we'll have to wait and see the price..but two for the price of one is still cool...I only have PF Vader and Obi and wont be getting this one, but happy for all the PF collectors...

[tomandshell]

I'm so relieved that this isn't Boba Fett!!!!!

:sick

[The Josh]

I'll go ahead and assume you are getting one Josh?

:lol

Actually, I'm gonna have to see more before I say yes. I want Yoda by himself more than I want Luke. Right now I'd have to say no I'm not gonna get it.

[LOTRFan]

I'm so relieved that this isn't Boba Fett!!!!!

:sick

Ah, poor Tom -- at least they are now doing characters from the same film (we don't count those SE's). :lol

I think I would have preferred Yoda as a stand-alone piece, wow already a dup on Luke? :confused:

[TheObsoleteMan]

Mmmm, tempting this is.

[pjam]

Will wait on this one till more pics are posted, but Yoda looks great.

[SideshowDusty]

I'll just offer my .02 since I've seen this one.... it is is pure awesome-ness! I don't usually get excited over the Premium Format figs because they are way out of my price range, but this one has me sorely tempted for a few reasons!!

1. Luke is my favorite Star Wars character

2. Yoda is my second favorite Star Wars character

3. The pose is great and really captures his exhaustion during training

4. My favorite vintage Star Wars figure when I was young was Dagobah Luke from ESB

5. The Exclusive ROCKS THE HOUSE (and no I can't tell you what it is :p)

6. The base is very intricate and detailed, making this very close to a diorama (and no I can't tell you what the base looks like :D)

I had hoped to see more excitement over this one, but that's okay, I know I love it and that's all that really matters - and I'm sure there will be much more excitement when further pics are released :chew

[Mini-Rock]

Nice, but not what I was hoping for. Yoda by himself would have been fine, and I don't think we need another Luke this soon. That said, I like the pose, and Luke does look good from the side view. Yoda looks damn good too, but I would like to see a more serious look on his face. I'm excited about this announcement, but not as excited as I would have been if it were Fett, or a new character. How about we get another PF Prequel character SS. :)

[Agent23]

Actually, I'm gonna have to see more before I say yes. I want Yoda by himself more than I want Luke. Right now I'd have to say no I'm not gonna get it.

Josh, you feeling ok? C'mon now...you've never met a pre-order you didn't like.

:rotfl

All kidding aside. I like the idea of pairing up Luke and Yoda. It's a famous scene from the Original Trilogy. I'm not gonna get it, but, I do like it from what I see...Yoda looks very good, Luke looks Ok.

What's with Sideshow doing mostly Original Trilogy characters in P.F. and mostly the new movies' characters in 12" (besides Luke and Han)....?

[Agent23]

3. The pose is great and really captures his exhaustion during training

Dusty, are you sure you didn't mean "Captures the Essence of his exhaustion"...

?

:lol

J/K.

:)

Looking forward to seeing what the exclusive is. I say Yoda's cane...probably not, but, worth a guess...

[LOTRFan]

What's with Sideshow doing mostly Original Trilogy characters in P.F. and mostly the new movies' characters in 12" (besides Luke and Han)....?

There ain't nothing wrong with that! :lol :chew

[TheObsoleteMan]

5. The Exclusive ROCKS THE HOUSE (and no I can't tell you what it is :p)
If it's a decapitated Vader head with Luke's face in it, consider me sold.

[pixletwin]

If I had the income to justify buying it, I would be excited... But we need another 1/6 announcement for us po-folk...

PS Obsolete Man, I think you are dead on with your guess about the exclusive being Vader's cracked helmet with Luke's face inside.

[Darth Madden]

If it's a decapitated Vader head with Luke's face in it, consider me sold.

That would definatly rock the house. It would be nice to get another 1/6 figure but I think I want the ones I all ready have coming to show up.

[tomandshell]

I had hoped to see more excitement over this one, but that's okay, I know I love it and that's all that really matters - and I'm sure there will be much more excitement when further pics are released :chew

Dusty-- It's a new Star Wars PF!!! That's reason enough for excitement! I think that it just caught us by surprise, since many of us were expecting a villain. Once it sinks in that the six month wait for a new SW PF announcement has ended, there will be much rejoicing. It is Yoda, after all!!!




Oh, and one more thing--you forgot to tell us what the exclusive is!!!

[Mini-Rock]

There ain't nothing wrong with that! :lol :chew

Hey now! :emperor ;)

Agreed Tom. Thank you Dusty for the info, and SS for another PF for our collections. There is no doubt that this will be another amazing piece. :D

[King Darkness]

If it's a decapitated Vader head with Luke's face in it, consider me sold.

That was my first thought as to what the exc. would be...and I think that would "rock the house"....

[Wor-Gar]

With the less than enthusiastic response for this piece, plus Dusty checking in to see the reaction, maybe they'll quickly make the "cracked Vader helmet" exclusive just to help generate some sales interest.

[NASEDO]

Well I hate repeated characters. And so early in the line is not good. In a world of sooo many characters why repeat. Popularity can't be the reason. The other PF Luke didn't sell to well. I wonder if the edition size will be smaller then the other Luke? Unless the edition on this is low its I'm passing and maybe get one on ebay for 1/2 price.

However the piece looks good. Luke has a "comic book" look to me. To early to really judge, but why a repeat so early. I hope there not following the Buffy outline. Because if Han or another repeat is next I'm dropping from the line.

We shall see.

[LOTRFan]

Hey now! :emperor ;)

Well your pics (and others) DO have me considering Maul. :maul :lol

[TheObsoleteMan]

Unless it's R2D2, I can't really imagine what else would rock the house.

[pitchin]

exclusive is probably a talking Yoda :D :D

[Agent23]

Unless it's R2D2, I can't really imagine what else would rock the house.

I like that idea. Exclusive R2D2, would definitely "Rock the House".

:rock

[LOTRFan]

An add-on to the base, perhaps a floating X-wing?! :confused:

[The Josh]

Nice, but not what I was hoping for. Yoda by himself would have been fine, and I don't think we need another Luke this soon. That said, I like the pose, and Luke does look good from the side view. Yoda looks damn good too, but I would like to see a more serious look on his face. I'm excited about this announcement, but not as excited as I would have been if it were Fett, or a new character. How about we get another PF Prequel character SS. :)

I agree it looks very nice and I might order it once I see more pics and depending on what the exclusive is. Again, I would have loved Yoda by himself instead of Luke being in it. I just don't understand why another Luke already. I really don't get this. Why not Fett? Sidious? Stormtrooper? Maul? Clones? If we where gonna get another OT PF which is fine by me I love the OT I would have wanted something else other than another Luke piece. I agree though how about some more PT PF love?

Josh, you feeling ok? C'mon now...you've never met a pre-order you didn't like.

:rotfl

Feeling fine. I'm just not all that excited about this. Actually, for me it happens to be a little bit of a let down.

All kidding aside. I like the idea of pairing up Luke and Yoda. It's a famous scene from the Original Trilogy. I'm not gonna get it, but, I do like it from what I see...Yoda looks very good, Luke looks Ok.

I figured this would come eventually. I didn't think it would be the next PF piece especially since Luke lead off this line. I like it I do but I'm a little let down that we are getting our third Luke item in both SW lines so quickly. Assuming I like what I see in the exclusive pics I'll get it because of Yoda not because of Luke.

What's with Sideshow doing mostly Original Trilogy characters in P.F. and mostly the new movies' characters in 12" (besides Luke and Han)....?

I'd like to see a little PT PF love soon.:maul

There ain't nothing wrong with that! :lol :chew

How about balancing things out a little?

[iansilv]

"The exclusive 'rocks the house'"... I'm going on record as the first to guess that the exlusive is Yoda's house as part of the back ground diaroma!

[tomandshell]

I think Dusty gave us a clue...

"Rock the house" means that the exclusive will be a scale reproduction of Yoda's house, with the rocks floating in the air during Luke's training featured alongside it.
:chew

[Mini-Rock]

Well your pics (and others) DO have me considering Maul. :maul :lol

I'll be sure to put more up then, with the hood on, when the case arrives. :maul

[LOTRFan]

How about balancing things out a little?

Just having a touch of fun, that's all! :lol :chew Of course I am partial to what I collect. :monkey3

[TheObsoleteMan]

I think Dusty gave us a clue...

"Rock the house" means that the exclusive will be a scale reproduction of Yoda's house, with the rocks floating in the air during Luke's training featured alongside it.
:chewCan't say I find that terribly exciting.

[wookilar8]

So far this looks awesome! It's a definite must buy. Awe man who am I kidding all Star Wars PF are must buys.:chew

[iansilv]

hey- I beat you tom! And yes- I am stoked to update my signature!:lol :D

[The Josh]

Just having a touch of fun, that's all! :lol :chew Of course I am partial to what I collect. :monkey3

I know. I'm just simply stating a balancing out of some PT PF would be nice especially if my boy :maul gets included.

[tomandshell]

As for the thoughts that another Luke is coming too soon, I have a hunch that this was not planned to be the next one after Leia, but holdups in the production of the next one (Fett, please) caused Luke to get bumped up rather than go another couple months with no announcement. That's my theory, anyway...

[LOTRFan]

As for the thoughts that another Luke is coming too soon, I have a hunch that this was not planned to be the next one after Leia, but holdups in the production of the next one (Fett, please) caused Luke to get bumped up rather than go another couple months with no announcement. That's my theory, anyway...

I think that there is likely something to that (well certainly it amounts to much more than a grainy video tape of Sasquatch :chew ). The SW line as a whole is a HUGE success, so why wouldn't SS be pumping these out!?

[The Josh]

As for the thoughts that another Luke is coming too soon, I have a hunch that this was not planned to be the next one after Leia, but holdups in the production of the next one (Fett, please) caused Luke to get bumped up rather than go another couple months with no announcement. That's my theory, anyway...

Even still another Luke now just is too soon IMO. This needed to be at least another 4-5 PF down the line. I'm more than likely gonna get it mainly because this may be the only Yoda PF piece we get and I know the detail in it will be amazing. I just not as jazzed as normal as I would be with another Luke coming so soon.

[Mini-Rock]

I'm excited to know what the exclusive will be. All the guesses have me equally interested. Yoda's hut would be sweet!

[LOTRFan]

But if you don't have the first Luke (and you don't right Josh?) than why would you be so upset about another?

[SolidLiquidFox]

So the exclusive could be....rocks stacked on top of rocks. :rolleyes:

Well, as Dusty said, this one borders on a diorama. You got the detailed base, two characters interacting with each other, a classic moment from the trilogy...yup. Almost a diorama. If you don't own Luke this may be a good one to pick up.

Looking forward to more pics. Looks better than the first Luke. Now, I hope Fett is still coming.

[LOTRFan]

Looking forward to more pics. Looks better than the first Luke. Now, I hope Fett is still coming.

Fett will be great, I just want to complete my ANH display with the droids :stormtroo and :chew . :monkey3

[gambit]

The biggest disappointment of May 2006 so far. :emperor

Why SS has a problem with repeating the same characters over and over again such as Wolverine and Luke? What is with Luke ? :emperor

I love diaromas and I like the idea but still, we already have tattoine luke and 12" Luke

there are 100 characters out there in SW universe.

Come on SS, you are better than this

[Vader AL]

I agree with Tom's theory about the production delay on another character. yoda is a main character so it makes sense. So let's see next could be the droids....or a stormtrooper or the emperor or chewey. i can't wait for the emperor.

[Mini-Rock]

So the exclusive could be....rocks stacked on top of rocks. :rolleyes:

Well, as Dusty said, this one borders on a diorama. You got the detailed base, two characters interacting with each other, a classic moment from the trilogy...yup. Almost a diorama. If you don't own Luke this may be a good one to pick up.

Looking forward to more pics. Looks better than the first Luke. Now, I hope Fett is still coming.

Hard to tell from the angle, and, of course, not having the Luke/Yoda statue in front of me to compare.

[Darth Rage]

Sweaty Luke with backpack Yoda. I'm sticking with the 12" line. At least until I see more pics or the exclusive that's gonna rock the house.

If you were going to do Luke again I would rather have had an X-Wing Luke.

Oh well, sorry for the negativity, I'm just not feeling this one. Which is good for my wallet I guess. :D

[tomandshell]

My hope is that there will be another one ready to be unveiled at Comic Con (Fett, please).

After all, Obi-Wan was revealed at SDCC last year, and he was the third SW PF of the year. It's certainly not out of the question for Sideshow to give us Luke now because of the long wait and then save the next one (Fett, please) for a big unveiling at SDCC.

[The Josh]

But if you don't have the first Luke (and you don't right Josh?) than why would you be so upset about another?

No, I don't have the first one. I'm not upset so much as I wish they had done a few more characters before doing another Luke. I will probably get this one because of Yoda and to get a Luke PF piece. I just wish they had mixed in some more characters before we got another Luke.

[Mini-Rock]

So, will this be a 1st quater '07 release?

[tomandshell]

I would expect so...

[King Darkness]

For the price of PF , I think SS must "knock it out of the park" everytime and judgeing by most of the reactions they did not this time...maybe when more pix are out and the exc. is ann. there will be a better fan reaction...can you imagine what they must be saying on RS:confused:

[theropod]

I say wow!!!

Luke's training with Yoda defines the OT for me. I'm very excited to add this piece to my Vader and Obi-Wan.
I may be more excited about this than I am about the fact that Greivous will be here very soon.

Now I have to decide if I'm going to pick up an ANH Luke like I had originally intended. I didn't catch on to the line until Vader. But I'm definately caught.

Could some kind Sideshow rep leak me some more pictures please? :D
-theropod

[Viking28]

I like it!!!!! Farmboy Luke will be going back in the box when Dagobah and Yoda arrive!!!:chew :chew :chew

[Viking28]

Im in class right now so have to be careful.....

[DarkArtist81]

I say wow!!!

Luke's training with Yoda defines the OT for me. I'm very excited to add this piece to my Vader and Obi-Wan.
I may be more excited about this than I am about the fact that Greivous will be here very soon.

Now I have to decide if I'm going to pick up an ANH Luke like I had originally intended. I didn't catch on to the line until Vader. But I'm definately caught.

Could some kind Sideshow rep leak me some more pictures please? :D
-theropod


I am gonna have to second this.... I'm very excited about this one. Having been raised on ESB and not ANH, the moment that defined Luke as a character in my eyes was his training on Dagobah. For this very reason I passed on the old Luke PF... I knew that eventually they would do another one and on my budget, I cannot afford multiples on characters.

I do understand my fellow collector's in their disappointment, as I understand that this will be Luke number 3 from SSC... and no villian rep besides Vader.. But.... This PF looks sweet IMO...

I love the pose, and I'm sure that the base will be sick. Top that off with Dusty's reassurance that the Exclusive is gonna "Rock the House"... Makes me happy. I'll be ordering this one for sure.

As for the exclusive... R2 would be sweet... so would Yoda's house. I don't think that the Vaders head with Lukes face would be the right way to go... not until the 12 inch version is released... would work better as the exclusive there. :D

[JohnyBoo]

I already have the PF exclusive Luke so I am not sure I will preorder this one. But I am weak and I do love Yoda.

[The Josh]

I'd love the exclusive to include R2 that would make it a must have for me. I really like R2. I'm gonna end up getting this my intial shock was that we where getting another Luke so soon.

[pjam]

Even still another Luke now just is too soon IMO. This needed to be at least another 4-5 PF down the line. I'm more than likely gonna get it mainly because this may be the only Yoda PF piece we get and I know the detail in it will be amazing. I just not as jazzed as normal as I would be with another Luke coming so soon.

I totally agree with Josh, not really all that jazzed b/c for me this PF doesn't make ANY sense; where's Lando, Fett, Maul, hell I'd even settle for a damn Lobot at this point, any NEW character would have been a far better PF choice. This is a great moment in the film but should be far down the PF line...

[tomandshell]

http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/1148/empirestrikesback19dk.jpg

[jaffakitkat]

So far, I really like the look of this one. I'm looking forward to seeing more pics so that we can get a better view of Luke's face, but I really like what I can see of the pose. I always loved the Yoda-training-Luke scenes. Finances permitting, I think I'll probably be getting this one!

[LOTRFan]

I already have the PF exclusive Luke so I am not sure I will preorder this one. But I am weak and I do love Yoda.

I am right with you on that (minus the exclusive Luke), I expect to see a fairly strong current of Lukes on eBay ... as if they weren't already stockpiling. :o

[SolidLiquidFox]

Well, what this has going for it is that it is a nice stand alone piece. It displays well as it captures a classic moment.

[EVILFACE]

Don't collect PF's, but Luke n Yoda look pretty damn good.

[Darth Rage]

Don't get me wrong, I hope this piece ends up being awesome. I passed on farmboy Luke because I wasn't going to get into the PF line. That and he loks like....well I am not going to get into that again.

I got Vader cause I got an awesome deal. Vader led to Ben (and another great deal, God Adam rules). But Pf's lead to fear of the dark side of collecting -debt.
Debt leads to anger. Anger leads to suffering.

Well at least my wallet suffering.:lol

[Darth Sheba]

Not what I was looking for. Where's that 1/6 Sith lord people have been clamouring for?

[wookilar8]

Being as I plan to pick all these up anyway I don't mind not getting the heavy hitters right away. I would love the Fetts, Palpatine, Maul and Troopers but I'll take what I can get. As for hitting them out of the park, so far so good.:chew

[Darth Rage]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/darthrage/picturues%20misc/yodaluke.jpg

[NASEDO]

About production problems, the buffy fans never got Giles.

[tomandshell]

I think most of the reaction is due to the character choice, not the quality of the piece. Years from now, when this is but one piece among many, I bet it will be one that a lot of people will point to as a favorite.

(Second only to Fett, of course.)

[Darth Rage]

I think most of the reaction is due to the character choice, not the quality of the piece. Years from now, when this is but one piece among many, I bet it will be one that a lot of people will point to as a favorite.

(Second only to Fett, of course.)

Right. Jango Fett. :rotfl :lol :rotfl :lol :rotfl

[tomandshell]

Jang... Doh!!!

[wookilar8]

Boy, seeing as everybody wants this guy called Fett, they better get the pose right. Oh yeah and it better be Empire Fett.

[SolidLiquidFox]

As some have mentioned, Sideshow does work on multiple pieces at the same time...I think we just witnessed Luke stepping up to the plate and filling a gap in the schedule.

I'm sure Fett is coming soon. I have forseen it. :emperor

[LOTRFan]

Boy, seeing as everybody wants this guy called Fett, they better get the pose right. Oh yeah and it better be Empire Fett.

So one promising thing about the ESB Luke/Yoda, is that they are in the right film now for that. Though I need to complete my ANH gang.

[tomandshell]

Boy, seeing as everybody wants this guy called Fett, they better get the pose right. Oh yeah and it better be Empire Fett.

Gentle Giant has already taken the greatest Fett pose of all time for their upcoming statue--prostate exam Fett!!!

[Wor-Gar]

Boy, seeing as everybody wants this guy called Fett, they better get the pose right. Oh yeah and it better be Empire Fett.

As the film choice for PF Fett will decide the film choice for the 1/6th Fett, I do hope the PF is "Empire" Fett.

[SolidLiquidFox]

I'm waiting until I'm 40 to buy that one Tom...and only because it's medically recommended.

[Mini-Rock]

As for hitting them out of the park, so far so good.:chew

Agreed! And, with Tom as well (Jango ;) ). Can't wait to see more pics on this from SDCC. That's if we don't get more pics before that. :)

[lcummins]

I'm with Dusty! I think this rocks! It is going to be a sweet display! I also don't fully understand the negativity... I remember very well that many people were begging for this set at the start of the Premium Format Star Wars figures. Now if the line gets cut short and figures don't get done, (e.g. Weta LOTR) I could see people complaining that they shouldn't have done multiple Lukes, Hans, etc. But until then, I will take what they give us, especially when it is one of the most memorable scenes from ESB. :chew :chew :chew

[JohnyBoo]

I do hope this will be on display at SDCC. I was getting a little worried that I wouldn't see anything new there in the 1/4 SW line.

[FlyAndFight]

I'm going to be watching ebay for a great deal on Rocky Horror Luke *now...





*Copyright LOTRFan, all rights reserved.

[pjam]

I think most of the reaction is due to the character choice, not the quality of the piece. Years from now, when this is but one piece among many, I bet it will be one that a lot of people will point to as a favorite.

(Second only to Fett, of course.)

Agreed Tom, for me it's just why now when I was hoping for something different. When you are building a PF collection, you think of Variety and representation of characters and this is an early repeat character.

[Darth Rage]

I'm with Dusty! I think this rocks! It is going to be a sweet display! I also don't fully understand the negativity...

Well it happens a lot. We see a preview and nitpick the hell out of it. Discuss how it should have been done. Add more suggestions and sometimes even photoshop them. Warm up to it as more product photos show.
Then we all buy it and post pics and swoon over how wonderful it is.
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

:monkey1

[Wor-Gar]

Well it happens a lot. We see a preview and nitpick the hell out of it. Discuss how it should have been done. Add more suggestions and sometimes even photoshop them. Warm up to it as more product photos show.
Then we all buy it and post pics and swoon over how wonderful it is.
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

:monkey1

Truer words have never been spoken on this site.

[lcummins]

Well it happens a lot. We see a preview and nitpick the hell out of it. Discuss how it should have been done. Add more suggestions and sometimes even photoshop them. Warm up to it as more product photos show.
Then we all buy it and post pics and swoon over how wonderful it is...


:monkey1

Ahhhh! I see! Now I completely understand! :rotfl

Seriously, I think people will like this once they get over the shock of a repeat character. Maybe since many feel that the previous Luke is the weakest of the SW PF figures, Sideshow decided to give them another... that would be one way to look at it anyway... :D

[The Josh]

I don't think folks are being negative. I haven't read a post yet saying its a bad looking piece. What I and others are saying is that this might be a tad early to repeat another Luke. I will more than likely order this after setting and thinking about it because I do think it will be a good piece.

[NASEDO]

If the edition size is somewhat low I'll be happy. I'm justy sick of wasting money. As earlier I read the post about scarface going for $110 from a dealer which is now sold out, but with all the high end stuff coming I must be wise. And if this edition is near the other luke it will be a waste. Even last years SDCC PF Luke was going cheap.

The re-peat characters is what made me sell all my buffy stuff. I hate to be negative but I had high hopes. I have all the SW pf figures and now I just dream of who will be added to the family. Another Luke doesn't count. Anyone would be a plus.

[Darth Rage]

If the edition size is somewhat low I'll be happy. I'm justy sick of wasting money. As earlier I read the post about scarface going for $110 from a dealer which is now sold out, but with all the high end stuff coming I must be wise. And if this edition is near the other luke it will be a waste. Even last years SDCC PF Luke was going cheap.

The re-peat characters is what made me sell all my buffy stuff. I hate to be negative but I had high hopes. I have all the SW pf figures and now I just dream of who will be added to the family. Another Luke doesn't count. Anyone would be a plus.

I don't know, maybe we should pray for a high ES. I feel this one is going to be expensive direct from sideshow. But I know what you mean, I would want this one to hold its value, especially if the exclusive is as good as Dusty is implying.

[Gruson]

THIS ROCKS!!!

I hope Luke looks better in other pics but I am so glad Sideshow is releasing this!

Empire Luke is my favorite and having Yoda on his back is perfect.

Woo hoo!

If you guys don't like it, quit complaining. We waited long enough for a new PF announcement and this is awesome. I will be keeping both PF Lukes in my collection.

I would have liked a stormtrooper first but oh well.


Dusty, I assume you mean "Bespin" Luke was your favorite as a kid. There was not a Kenner "Dagobah" Luke released in the early 80s.

;)

[elwood49]

I don't think folks are being negative. I haven't read a post yet saying its a bad looking piece. What I and others are saying is that this might be a tad early to repeat another Luke. I will more than likely order this after setting and thinking about it because I do think it will be a good piece.

I actually agree with Josh on this. WAAAY too early to go this route. It's a great looking piece, but do we really need another Luke this soon?

It looks like that original SS list is holding up pretty well. I guess we can expect the droids, Qui-Gon, Maul, and Boba Fett to be next.

[pjam]

About this repeat character point, I was thinking,

What would maybe have been another way to introduce Yoda to the PF line?

I would have loved to see TESB Yoda in his hut (as a background environment) from the scene where he is revealing his identity to Luke, maybe with a light function lantern or candle to reflect his expression and the stoned hut walls behind him, maybe even have a hut window opening...

Moot point now I know and I'm sure we'll see another Yoda, probably with drawn light sabre ready to strike, but I just felt we should have seen him as a separate piece first... and if he's an OT PF, well, anyway, I can dream...

[The Josh]

If you guys don't like it, quit complaining.

And I get told to let others share their opinions. Isn't this pretty much saying if you don't like it shut up? Gruson you complain about something on everything so why can't those of us that would have liked to see someone else before another Luke say so? I'm gonna get it most likely just saying I'd like to have seen someone else before another Luke.

It looks like that original SS list is holding up pretty well. I guess we can expect the droids, Qui-Gon, Maul, and Boba Fett to be next.

I'd love to have those next especially before another Luke.

[NASEDO]

I would rather see Yoda with Chewy from EP 3.

[Mini-Rock]

I would rather see Yoda with Chewy from EP 3.

Now that's what I'm talking about! :chew

[theropod]

I would rather see Yoda with Chewy from EP 3.

Really? That's not something I would have thought of.
I can't picture that as being iconic enough to justify a statue, but that's just me. Interesting concept though.

Or is it that you just REALLY want a PF Chewbacca?
-theropod

[Gruson]

And I get told to let others share their opinions. Isn't this pretty much saying if you don't like it shut up? Gruson you complain about something on everything so why can't those of us that would have liked to see someone else before another Luke say so? I'm gonna get it most likely just saying I'd like to have seen someone else before another Luke.


Yeah, I understand. I was just excited to see a new PF and could not believe so many people were complaining. I really see it as more of a way to give us Yoda and Empire Luke is a big bonus IMO.

I too would have rather had Maul, Fett, Stormtrooper, droids, etc released first...

[Mini-Rock]

I don't think I ever read the rule book that said a statue had to be "iconic" in order to be made. How about making something cool, and unique...something badass! :r2d2line

[GSRJedi]

The more I look at it, the more I'm drawn in. With all the rumors of Boba being next, I'd started to look forward to that, so this was a huge surprise for me. At first I was a tad bit disappointed, but after Dusty's comments, I've come to look at it from a different standpoint. It almost sounds like the base will make this kind of like a diorama, & that could mean this could end up looking much different than the other PF figures released so far. Despite being a 2nd Luke, it could very well outshine not only the first Luke, but many of the other PFs they release. I'll have to see more pics, but I'm excited. Hopefully Sideshow offers Flexpay from the beginning on this like they seem to be doing with most of the other expensive items.

As for the exclusives that I think would rock:

-R2-D2
-part of the crashed X-Wing coming up out of the water
-the sounds of Dagobah could be pretty cool too

I think this deserves a dancing Wookie or two

:chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew

[Agent0028]

With all the talk of Yoda being with Luke in PF I had no intention to buy it, now I'm wavering with Dusty's comments. Funny how much sway she has with us, anywhere else I'd think she'd been told to say that to generate interest, but around here when an SS employee says something rocks you bet it does!

The one thing that bugs me about this (aside from the fact that it takes up one of the few open spots I have left) is that I don't know how I'll arrange things (assuming I break down and get it) dunno if the two Lukes should be together or who to put with who. Collecting is hard work.

[tomandshell]

Here's a link to that interview from almost two years ago:

Early Star Wars PF Interview With Tom Gilliland (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1090760764,59790,)

Highly probable figures after that: Boba Fett, Yoda/Dagobah Luke 2-pack, R2-D2/C-3PO 2-pack, Darth Maul, Qui-Gonn Jinn, X-Wing Luke

Luke was listed after Boba Fett, so if he has been delayed then maybe he really is going to be next, followed by R2 and C-3PO, and then Maul.

Hurry up!!!!!!!

:monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5

[Gruson]

Highly probable figures after that: Boba Fett, Yoda/Dagobah Luke 2-pack, R2-D2/C-3PO 2-pack, Darth Maul, Qui-Gonn Jinn, X-Wing Luke



Man, I can't wait to see this place after X-wing Luke is announced.

:)

[Agent0028]

Luke was listed after Boba Fett, so if he has been delayed then maybe he really is going to be next, followed by R2 and C-3PO, and then Maul.
*sighs and swoons*

[Darth Loki]

Sorry boys, I've been in Baltimore all night to come home to the best news in a news letter yet!!!!!!!!!!!

All I can say is YYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

I've stated in many threads that this was one of if not my most wanted PF and now it's here. I should've been asleep 2 hours ago and I don't think I'll need any sleep for a week after this. Words coudn't express my excitement for this piece! And I should have my Maul bust in 2 days, someone up there loves me!

And Tom, I'm still holding our for a Fett at SDCC for ya?(and me too of course)

[Batty]

I, for one, am very excited about this. In the past 6 weeks I've bought Vader, Han and Luke. I have Grievous on order and I'm shopping around for Obi-Wan.

As far as another Luke being next in line, it doesn't matter. In a few years when you look back at your collection, will you think about what order they were released or will you just proud to own them? I know we were all looking forward to a different character, but it's only a matter of time.

The exclusive sounds like it could be something that a lot of us might want.

[Wor-Gar]

I love Luke's sculpt, but I'm not crazy about Yoda. He doesn't look like the ESB puppet.

Yeah... his arms are too long.

[darthviper107]

I think it looks fantastic, I would get it if I had the money. But I don't---but maybe I will:monkey1


Looks like it will be a fairly complex piece, probably why it took so long. I wonder what the exclusive will be? Severed Vader/Luke head?

[The Josh]

Oh I'm starting to really dig it. Getting over the shock. Just bring it on already. :D

[Darth Loki]

OK, it's had a few moments to sink in and HHHHHOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYYY
$$$$$$$$$$$$HHHHHHHHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTT TT!!!!!!!!

I'm still super excited about this!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[Wor-Gar]

Oh I'm starting to really dig it. Getting over the shock. Just bring it on already. :D

The "5 Stages of Grief": Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression... Acceptance.

[tomandshell]

The "5 Stages of Grief": Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression... Acceptance.

You forgot the sixth stage... Ordering!!

[GSRJedi]

Yeah... his arms are too long.


And he doesn't have a hand up his butt.


An epiphany, now I know the true use for GG's "prostate exam" Boba statue.:chew

[The Josh]

The "5 Stages of Grief": Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression... Acceptance.


Very True :lol

[lakeshouse]

Yeah... his arms are too long.

The Lenth of Yoda's arms looks fine looking at this pic....

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/860/esbluke441ql.jpg

[tomandshell]

Lakeshouse, I just amused myself greatly when I read your signature as the caption to that picture. :lol

It's appropriate for Luke as he is about to go down into the dark side cave and face Vader.

[lakeshouse]

Lakeshouse, I just amused myself greatly when I read your signature as the caption to that picture. :lol

It's appropriate for Luke as he is about to go down into the dark side cave and face Vader.

That's true :lol

[tomandshell]

tomandshell - Do you like this Luke likeness better than the ANH PF Luke likeness?

I shouldn't answer just yet, as I have the ANH Luke sitting across from my desk, so I see him every day up close and personal. I need to see some more pictures of this one before I try to compare the two. (I will say that I'm too fond of my avatar to replace it with the new Luke.)

I just hope that Yoda and the backpack are detachable so that I can put Yoda on the back of Leia or Han or even Boba Fett or Maul when they are released.

Anybody know who did the sculpt? And is it possible that Yoda and Luke were sculpted by two different people?

[theropod]

I don't think I ever read the rule book that said a statue had to be "iconic" in order to be made. How about making something cool, and unique...something badass! :r2d2line

However, iconic poses and are often more popular and sell at a greater rate.
Try to be a little different and suddenly you've got people complaining about prostate exam statues. :lol
-theropod

[Mini-Rock]

However, iconic poses and are often more popular and sell at a greater rate.
Try to be a little different and suddenly you've got people complaining about prostate exam statues. :lol
-theropod

That's the truth! :rotfl

[Gruff Old Bear]

I'll be danged. I called it last month.

http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?p=141005#post141005

Needless to say, I'm in. Sideshow is famous for service, but this is really too kind.

Thanks, guys.

[tomandshell]

PF Dagobah Luke with Yoda on his back.

Hells yeah Gruff. Dagobah Luke with Yoda on his back has a posse!

Count me in too!

Me three!!!!!!! This would be an awsome piece to own.

Can we just have Yoda by himself? I'd prefer that much more actually.

So those of you voting for Dagobah Luke/Yoda - it's not too soon for another Luke?

I agree;
Enough of Luke
SW has lots of characters and I am tired of seeing the same character over and over again. Bring on some different ones.

Fett Fett Fett!!!

It's funny to go back and read that thread after tonight! If we only knew then what we know now... Most of us would be saying the exact same things!

[Deak Starkiller]

"It ROCKS THE HOUSE"...Hmm maybe floating rocks? R2? No way. Still a very awesome piece. Would love to see another angle, too bad this kills a 1/6th Luke Bespin for the time being, or does it.

[Wor-Gar]

No way, Luke Bespin has to be the next 1/6th Luke...someday. He'll just have his jacket, belt, blaster and saber... maybe with distressed "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO" face :D

[BDboystoys]

LOVE the announcement! This is just awesome! I think this may be a priority for me.

[Darklord Dave]

Exclusive - R2? Yoda's hut? floating rocks? I don't think any of these are practical or likely, although I do think a "rocks the house" exclusive has been mentioned.

I think some people are looking at this in the wrong way - this isn't a repeat of Luke it's the debut of one of the move beloved characters in the Ot - Yoda!

I suspect (although I don't know for sure) that the SW PF license may not include statues under a certain height (due to GG, Attakus, whatever). So under this scenario they couldn't do Yoda by himself and only could do him with another character. If that's the case, this is a perfect way to get Yoda done.

The sculpt definitely rocks too - I think Mat did this one and we've seen what he can do with Hamill...

[bcm77]

I'm not overly impressed with the Luke likeness but Yoda looks great. Maybe better pics will change my opinion of Luke but at any rate it's cool for all the PF collectors that have been waiting so long for a new fig to be announced.

[tomandshell]

at any rate it's cool for all the PF collectors that have been waiting so long for a new fig to be announced.

Yes!!! Yes yes yes!!! :D

[KrisSolo]

Personally I couldn't be more excited about this piece! Empire was always my fave film, Yoda's intro was fantastic and I loved the Jedi training. Statue looks great from what we can see, and I prefer the dynamic 'active' poses to the simply static ones. Only hope I can grab an exclusive (as always...).

Any ideas when it'll go up for order? Next Friday/// please!

:chew :emperor

[Bullseye]

I'm happy has i'm not a fan of the first one. I'll get this one instead.

[88th division]

Count me in!! I'll be there on preorder day!!!!

[spaceman]

Looks cool.

I'll be more excited about R2/3PO.

[DarkArtist81]

Yeah, no negativity here either... A new PF is good in my book, and this one is more appealing than nearly the entire SW line so far. The only one I wanted to get was Vader, as I was not the biggest fan of ANH. (just before my time..:rolleyes: )

And besides... look at it this way... If they are now doing ESB characters in PF... Fett cannot be far away!! And that is reason to celebrate!! :D

[pordey2]

I'll just offer my .02 since I've seen this one.... it is is pure awesome-ness! I don't usually get excited over the Premium Format figs because they are way out of my price range, but this one has me sorely tempted for a few reasons!!

1. Luke is my favorite Star Wars character

2. Yoda is my second favorite Star Wars character

3. The pose is great and really captures his exhaustion during training

4. My favorite vintage Star Wars figure when I was young was Dagobah Luke from ESB

5. The Exclusive ROCKS THE HOUSE (and no I can't tell you what it is :p)

6. The base is very intricate and detailed, making this very close to a diorama (and no I can't tell you what the base looks like :D)

I had hoped to see more excitement over this one, but that's okay, I know I love it and that's all that really matters - and I'm sure there will be much more excitement when further pics are released :chew


Dustyyyyyy! You're the one I miss the most when I'm away from this board :grouphug
I actually dreamt about you earlier this week, I'm scaring myself :monkey1

I got very excited the first time I saw this piece. I haven't cared too much about what other people have said about this piece yet, as I'm too lazy to read all the 15 pages or so. You're points of view makes me want this very much, even though I decided not to colect PF after the customs ****ed up my Vader Excl :|

I like the fact that's it's two characters. I love the fact that they are sort of 'interacting'. And if you say that the exclusive ROCKS and the base is detailed, I'll just, I'll....
:drool

[Darth Loki]

I will be a dork and point out that I was the first to put this statue on my list of most wanted PF's. And honestly the only reason he wasn't ahead of Fett is because I thought it'd be another year before we saw another Luke.

[Darth Loki]

"I suspect (although I don't know for sure) that the SW PF license may not include statues under a certain height (due to GG, Attakus, whatever). So under this scenario they couldn't do Yoda by himself and only could do him with another character. If that's the case, this is a perfect way to get Yoda done."

But Dave, General Grievous PF would be taller than the lifesize Yoda. I wonder if it's more of a scale issue? Especially since GG has two life size Yoda's coming out.

[hairlesswookiee]

im down for this one!!! woo woo.

[KitFisto]

I'll get it more than likely, but I am not so thrilled about another Luke so soon in the line and also would have liked a Yoda stand alone. Oh well, it still looks like it might be a really nice piece that I will buy.

[Darth Rage]

Rocks the house. :confused: Probably being too literal, but maybe they had some magnets left over from the new star wars boxes:confused: ....could make a cool levitated rocks effect. Probably be a production nightmare though.

Need more pics.......

[hairlesswookiee]

yeah im gonna say i think the exclusive is gonna be something like the rock pile he was stacking with the force. im all excited-- now im gonna watch the original OT on dvd this weekend.

[Customikey]

Am I the only one who thinks Luke looks a little too happy to have Yoda on his back in this pic?

I'd loooove to get this, but no room and no money make Mikey something something.

[KitFisto]

Am I the only one who thinks Luke looks a little too happy to have Yoda on his back in this pic?

I'd loooove to get this, but no room and no money make Mikey something something.


Go crazy? :maul

[Darth Loki]

I'm a little excited about this. :lol

Could care less what the exclusive is. Just icing on the cake.

[Darth Rage]

Am I the only one who thinks Luke looks a little too happy to have Yoda on his back in this pic?

I'd loooove to get this, but no room and no money make Mikey something something.

Funny, I was thinking Yoda looks a little too happy on Luke's back.:lol

[SolidLiquidFox]

LOL...they are definitely sharing a moment with that glance :lol

"Brokeback Dagobah"

[CookieMonster]

And the moment they are sharing? The realisation that Yoda has just wet himself :lol He's realised too late he should have asked luke to stop hiking minutes ago. Luke's expression represents his inner jedi thoughts... Did he just piss down my back? or am i sweating far too much?

Wow. It looks an amazing statue/diorama thingy. I will be getting one!

:chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew :chew

[spaceman]

Rocks the house. :confused: Probably being too literal, but maybe they had some magnets left over from the new star wars boxes:confused: ....could make a cool levitated rocks effect. Probably be a production nightmare though.

Awesome idea, but Unfortunately impossible.

For magnets to repel, they must be anti-aligned, i.e. North-to-North or South-to-South. But, this is unstable, as the magnet will desire to flip 180 degrees, at which point they will attract, not repel. There are some cool toys that get arount this by including a spinning effect (a floating top). Angular momentum of the spinning object stabilizes against flipping over, and the magnetic repulsion can be maintained ... until wind resistance slows the top down. The upshot is, that you some mechanical support either way. :lecture OR a superconductor ... I fear this is outside even PF buck-range :D

[carbo-fation]

Luke was listed after Boba Fett, so if he has been delayed then maybe he really is going to be next, followed by R2 and C-3PO, and then Maul.

Hurry up!!!!!!!

:monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5

First of all, I am more than thrilled to hear another PF annoucemnt. I know we already have a Luke but this one is so much more iconic. And after looking at Tom's post, Fett and Maul shouldn't be too far away.

[Gruson]

I know we already have a Luke but this one is so much more iconic.

I don't know about that...I think the ANH Luke is more iconic for sure. Classic scene.

[JohnnyFavourite]

I prefered another character like many others, but it's a must have!
My first reaction was wow, this piece rocks.
It seems to be an awesome sculpt so far and Farmer Luke isn't that cool!
Can't wait to see more.

[gambit]

I do not have the first luke, I never save some money to buy it even sometimes it was sold for only 110$ in evil bay

Although I previously said that I am not happy with another Luke (which I am still not happy) just for considering the fact that I love diaromas I might buy this one.
But still I remain my position that I am not happy with this announcement.
Bring on dark side

[Azog]

Awesome idea, but Unfortunately impossible.

For magnets to repel, they must be anti-aligned, i.e. North-to-North or South-to-South. But, this is unstable, as the magnet will desire to flip 180 degrees, at which point they will attract, not repel. There are some cool toys that get arount this by including a spinning effect (a floating top). Angular momentum of the spinning object stabilizes against flipping over, and the magnetic repulsion can be maintained ... until wind resistance slows the top down. The upshot is, that you some mechanical support either way. :lecture OR a superconductor ... I fear this is outside even PF buck-range :D


Listen to the man he is a Physicist....

[LOTRFan]

I wonder if SS can comment on why Yoda isn't released by his lonesome (yet ...)? Dave brings up a good point with the licensing. :confused:

[Darth Loki]

I wonder if SS can comment on why Yoda isn't released by his lonesome (yet ...)? Dave brings up a good point with the licensing. :confused:

Would you want a 1/4 scale, 6-7" PF character? I know I wouldn't. The hobbits are about as small as a 1/4 should go. If they're not going to do the lifesize (which I'm guessing Gentle Giant has the rights to), then this was #1 on my list of PF's.

[LOTRFan]

Would you want a 1/4 scale, 6-7" PF character? I know I wouldn't. The hobbits are about as small as a 1/4 should go. If they're not going to do the lifesize (which I'm guessing Gentle Giant has the rights to), then this was #1 on my list of PF's.

Perhaps it seems odd, but yes I would have preferred it to be solo. SS could have incorporated a taller base, but Yoda solitary with cane is what I would have liked. This is a nice piece, and certainly a great moment from the OT, but if I had my druthers ... well I said it.

[elwood49]

Reading through the thread again, I found this pretty funny:
Right now I'd have to say no I'm not gonna get it.

I might order it once I see more pics and depending on what the exclusive is.

I'm more than likely gonna get it mainly because this may be the only Yoda PF piece we get and I know the detail in it will be amazing.

I'm gonna end up getting this my intial shock was that we where getting another Luke so soon.

Oh I'm starting to really dig it. Getting over the shock. Just bring it on already. :D

:rotfl

[The Josh]

Never said I was one to stay down on something very long. :lol

I'm still not totally sold by anymeans. My thinking is much like Dave's in that the might not be able to do Yoda by himself and this may be my only chance to get him. If that is the case then I will get this for sure becayuse I want a Yoda PF piece in my collection.

[Wor-Gar]

Yep... beautiful illustration of the 5 stages.

[Darth Rage]

Awesome idea, but Unfortunately impossible.

For magnets to repel, they must be anti-aligned, i.e. North-to-North or South-to-South. But, this is unstable, as the magnet will desire to flip 180 degrees, at which point they will attract, not repel. There are some cool toys that get arount this by including a spinning effect (a floating top). Angular momentum of the spinning object stabilizes against flipping over, and the magnetic repulsion can be maintained ... until wind resistance slows the top down. The upshot is, that you some mechanical support either way. :lecture OR a superconductor ... I fear this is outside even PF buck-range :D

That's why I said it would be a production nightmare.

Noble collection did it with those Harry Potter pens didn't they? I thought they worked with magnets.:confused:

I imagine there is a solution somewhere, but it would probably be very expensive, and as you said out of the realm of PF. My initial thought for it would be to have more than one magnet in the base (probably three) and only one in the rock. This way you would have multiple magnetic fields acting in concert to keep the rock centered and stable between the three. Just a thought. I have a pretty good idea how magnets work, especially the supercons. Did I mention I am an MRI supervisor and taught radiation physics on the university level?:D :monkey1

:bow Thanks for complimenting the idea though!

[LOTRFan]

My ideal pose - a rarely seen shot of Yoda between takes :lol :lol :lol .

[pjam]

My ideal pose - a rarely seen shot of Yoda between takes :lol :lol :lol .

That's the Yoda I want!!! :lol

Wish someone would do a 1:1 Film-accurate replica prop puppet, I'd buy it!

[Wor-Gar]

My ideal pose - a rarely seen shot of Yoda between takes :lol :lol :lol .

" Hmmm.... Cappucinno, this is. Not Moca"

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/Wor-Gar/yodaonset.jpg

*copyright LOTRfan

[Darth Loki]

Perhaps it seems odd, but yes I would have preferred it to be solo. SS could have incorporated a taller base, but Yoda solitary with cane is what I would have liked. This is a nice piece, and certainly a great moment from the OT, but if I had my druthers ... well I said it.

I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way but GG already has a bust of this. I think it is great and you can find it for about $25. Why would SS do the exact same thing?

[Mini-Rock]

I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way but GG already has a bust of this. I think it is great and you can find it for about $25. Why would SS do the exact same thing?

Because, as good as GG is, SS can do it much better. :)

[Darklord Dave]

You can see just from the details on the arms and torso that there is some incredible detail on this piece. I'm in the "not Luke again so soon!" school, but I think once more pics are shown people are going to be won over and this will be one of the hottest SW PFs they make.

[JustinLuck]

What do you guys think of the likeness?

I think they could have done a much better job; especially with Yoda, who has iconic features that I thought would be easier to replicate than the human face.

http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/2492/051106dagobah010ru.jpg

http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/8334/img1294medium1bb.jpg

[Mini-Rock]

Promising, considering it's a proto. No doubt the finished product will be even better. Just like the previous four have been.

[elwood49]

You can see just from the details on the arms and torso that there is some incredible detail on this piece. I'm in the "not Luke again so soon!" school, but I think once more pics are shown people are going to be won over and this will be one of the hottest SW PFs they make.

Agreed. Luke could look better, but I think Yoda looks great. This looks like a Mat Falls sculpt to me. I wish we were getting Fett or the Emperor, but I'll be patient.

I agree that I'll probably look back in a few years and see just how fantastic this piece is. If the base is as good as I think it can be, then we're in for a treat. Hopefully this sort of 2-pack "diorama" will be used in future pieces. R2/3PO is the most logical choice, but I can think of several others that could use the same treatment.

[TheObsoleteMan]

What do you guys think of the likeness?

I think they could have done a much better job; especially with Yoda, who has iconic features that I thought would be easier to replicate than the human face.

I think Yoda is spot-on, looks exactly like him.

I hesitate to judge Luke til I can see it from other angles, but just based on this one pic I'd say it's a pretty good likeness, but not quite as good as the 1/6 jedi Luke.

[Gruson]

I too think Yoda looks great and I am very picky.

Luke needs work.

[JustinLuck]

But do you guys see the apparent proportional and shape differences between the sculpted Yoda and puppet Yoda?

[TheObsoleteMan]

But do you guys see the apparent proportional and shape differences between the sculpted Yoda and puppet Yoda?

I repeat,

I think Yoda is spot-on, looks exactly like him.

[elwood49]

But do you guys see the apparent proportional and shape differences between the sculpted Yoda and puppet Yoda?

No. I'd even go so far as to say that it's one of the best SW PF likenesses out there. I'd put it right up there with Obi-Wan and Grievous. Luke's eyes look strange to me though.

[Agent0028]

Yoda looks fine to me too, looks darker like in the PT to me it sorta seems like a blending of the two. Which I like because the thing I dislike most about PT Yoda is he doesn't really look like a younger OT Yoda. Especially TPM's puppet... I think the angle is what is throwing off the Hamill likeness, but I could be wrong.

Looking at my vanity I can do two PF's deep when the bases are like Han and Lukes. So I can do them like this.

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But I'm worried about it looking crowded...what do you guys think deal with the crowded issue and buy anyways until I am out on my own and can have a really nice display?

[spaceman]

Hey DarthRage,

Cool, it sounds like we have some common background. :peace

Noble collection did it with those Harry Potter pens didn't they? I thought they worked with magnets.:confused:

These (http://www.noblecollection.com/catalog/product.cfm?id=NN1590&catid=21) are interesting! - I had never seen them. I googled them to check what you were talking about. They do certainly seem to use magnets for the levitation, but note that one end of the pen is physically touching the base -- I think that is the loophole.


I imagine there is a solution somewhere, but it would probably be very expensive, and as you said out of the realm of PF. My initial thought for it would be to have more than one magnet in the base (probably three) and only one in the rock. This way you would have multiple magnetic fields acting in concert to keep the rock centered and stable between the three. Just a thought. I have a pretty good idea how magnets work, especially the supercons. Did I mention I am an MRI supervisor and taught radiation physics on the university level?:D :monkey1

:bow Thanks for complimenting the idea though!

Definitely - I think it's a fantastic idea from an aesthetic point of view.

The superconductor scenario I was referring to is an example of the Meissner Effect (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meissner_effect) where a (non-permanently magnetized) superconductor rejectss any external field in an extreme implementation of Faraday's law. The superconductor is then placed on top of a permanent magnet. Surface currents are induced to expel the external field, which results in a secondary field in direct opposition to the primary, and a net repulsion. This one was originally suggested as a joke.

I did a little more looking around on the topic though, to double check my intuition/memory. As usual, Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_levitation) has an excellent article. It confirms that there is no way (even in principle) to set up a *stable* equilibrium with only static magnetic fields. There will always be a tendency to flip, or accelerate to the side, from just the smallest random jitter - Like trying to balance a pencil on the tip. But they do mention some interesting alternate scenarios.

This (http://www.physics.ucla.edu/marty/levitron/) is an example of the spin-stabilized motion I was referring to, which is not practical here.

But the MOST interesting (http://sprott.physics.wisc.edu/demobook/chapter5.htm)
thing I found has to do with alternating fields produced by dual coils carrying AC current. This will apparently suspend a conducting ball stably, in a manner somewhat similar to the Superconducting effect mentioned previously. But here, since the external field is continuously changing, a persistent current can be set up even in a normal conductor (with non-zero resistance). I think this could possibly (would need a bit more reading/research/consideration of overheating dangers, etc.) feasible for a sculpture implementation. There is nothing complicated about the circuitry at all. We are already plugging these things into the wall for saber effects, so why not? I doubt the rock could be made to float very high practically, but even just a quarter inch would be very impressive, especially once you noticed that it is freely turning with no material contact whatsoever.

So - Maybe it could be fantastic! :cool:

[Darth Rage]

Awesome info spaceman. I may have to pick up one of these Harry Potter pens to see exactly how they work. It may be the shape of the pen that lends itself to this as well, it probably does spin a bit.

That last example is extremely interesting. It's good that the liquid nitrogen is optional for this experiment! Can you imagine not only producing a collectible with liquid nitrogen, but shipping and maintaining it?:lol

[The Josh]

Yoda looks fantastic and he will be the #1 reason I buy this piece. I'm sure you're right Dave someday when I look back I'll end up liking this piece a ton and think man was a I dumb but I still wanna see some more pics.

[Mister Gosh]

But do you guys see the apparent proportional and shape differences between the sculpted Yoda and puppet Yoda?

I'd be curious to see pictures of the ESB puppet taken with different lenses. In the photo comparison above, the eyes on the PF version look closer into the nose than the film frame, but in a way that makes it seem like the entire face was "deflated" in comparison to the film. Whenever I see that kind of distortion, particularly on closeups, I tend to suspect that the focal length of the lenses are different.

As an experiment for anyone who hasn't seen this effect, grab a point-and-shoot camera with a proper physical zoom (where the motor moves the telescoping lens back or forth). Zoom out as far as it will go and take a picture of someone's face so that it fills the frame. Then Zoom in and walk back as far as you need to to take another picture where the same face fills the frame. Then compare the pictures. You'll see the features of the face are completely different in the two pictures. That could well be the effect we're seeing in these two pictures (or it could be that the sculpt is off...it's really hard to judge without multiple photos of each).

Here's an example. I took these two pics of my Han PF with the same camera. The first pic is zoomed in:
Zoomed (http://static.flickr.com/52/145426193_6890ae3e54_b.jpg)
and the second is unzoomed:
Unzoomed (http://static.flickr.com/49/145426194_d4b7a6c15a_b.jpg)

See how Han's nose gets bigger in the second one and the eyes move further apart?

[Anakin]

,...that's really incredible,... :google :google :google

[Anakin]

But do you guys see the apparent proportional and shape differences between the sculpted Yoda and puppet Yoda?

,..no,.. it looks perfect to me,.. and it's a prototype picture,..so stop beeing picky that early,... :tap

[anakin1138]

I'm so relieved that this isn't Boba Fett!!!!!

:sick

Ditto!!! :google :emperor :D

[anakin1138]

5. The Exclusive ROCKS THE HOUSE (and no I can't tell you what it is :p)



I dunno If this is a hint but maybe the exclusive will be a portion of Yoda's House (she says rocks the house), Dusty says that It will be more like a Diorama so the base will be large I think and maybe completed by Yoda's house... or maybe as tom said it may be the floating stones... or Vader's broken mask revealing Luke's face... anyway it will rocks:):chew

[JustinLuck]

There's no way it could be the entire house. That is way too big. Must be the rocks.

[anakin1138]

I meant a portion of the house, half of it, but I see that the floating stones or the vader mask would e a great addition.

[Fritz]

Well I'm officially disappointed. I have no doubt whatsoever that this will be an amazing figure set and I concede that this is probably the only way we may see a Yoda figure. I'm just disappointed to see another Luke after only six PF figures. I'm even more sad after reading the Jedi Defender article that there will be a X-Wing Luke with so few other figures mentioned. I would have been very happy with just this Luke/Yoda combo without the Farmer Luke or a future Pilot Luke. All that being said, what depressed me most after reading that article was the lack of a Stormtrooper being mentioned. :( I know it's an old article and I shouldn't read too much into it but no Stormtrooper makes Fritz sad. :crying

[The Josh]

You got a link to that article Fritz?

[Fritz]

Yeah, I was talking about THIS ARTICLE (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1090760764,59790,) posted earlier in the thread.

[Darth Loki]

Fritz, I'd be amazed and disapointed if we never saw a PF Stormtrooper. I have a feeling this will be a decently long line and you have to realize that Luke is the center piece of the whole OT. I don't own the first Luke but was more than thrilled at this announcement becuase this was one of my most wanted pieces. I am also looking forward to the X-Wing Luke, just hopefully it'll be way down the pipeline.

[Viking28]

I can't wait to see Fett, Darth Maul, Qui-Gonn Jinn!:chew

[Agent0028]

I was thinking, the first ones were from ANH (excluding GG of course) and now we have Dagobah Luke/Yoda and while we could be wrong there is a strong belief that a PF Boba Fett is coming next, which are both ESB.

The five ANH were obviously planned, but two ESB so close together makes me wonder if they're hitting these out by movie, which would make me think we might be seeing a Lando after Boba Fett. Isn't idle speculation grand?

[The Josh]

Yeah, I was talking about THIS ARTICLE (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1090760764,59790,) posted earlier in the thread.

Thanks Fritz:chew

I can't wait to see Fett, Darth Maul, Qui-Gonn Jinn!:chew

I want those three myself.:chew :maul

[Darth Loki]

It will be interesting to see if Tom's dream is true. That they had some delays for Fett and this one was supposed to be after him but they bumped this one up to be next. We can all dream can't we?

[Agent0028]

It will be interesting to see if Tom's dream is true. That they had some delays for Fett and this one was supposed to be after him but they bumped this one up to be next. We can all dream can't we?
The clues certainly support Fett, although it could be for the Emperor too. I don't recall them all but I remember its a villain, not from ANH or the PT. If you factor in the possibility of going by movie it makes Fett even more likely.

[carbo-fation]

Fett would be great but unlike most people, I much rather have a Sidious PF. He is just too cool. :emperor :emperor

[Mini-Rock]

I'd love a PF Sidious. I'd also like a PF Emperor though. I'd take either honestly; but, no more duplicates (unless played by a different actor like Obi-Wan). Ok, with the exception of this:

http://moviestore.com/library/photos/262/262000.jpg

:chew

[Darth Loki]

Let's just hope that we don't have to wait another 6 months for the next announcement!

[The Josh]

Let's just hope that we don't have to wait another 6 months for the next announcement!

Yeah, I second that. I do hope the next PF is a PT one. Let's mix some of those in as well. Say :maul anybody. :D

[Darth Loki]

Let it go Josh.

He'll be coming in either PF or 12" soon enough. I'm more than content with my bust at the moment so I'd actually like to see his PF way down the line. I'm in love with the Luke and Yoda but I definitely want either Fett or the Emperor next.

[tomandshell]

I would rather see Slave Leia as a PF, and not as a 12" figure. I am not a fan of visible joints--and there would be many on a 12" Slave Leia.

[KitFisto]

I would rather see Slave Leia as a PF, and not as a 12" figure. I am not a fan of visible joints--and there would be many on a 12" Slave Leia.


Totally agree and also the reason I won't be too excited over the Ayla Jedi 12" figure when announced, but I'll still buy it.

[Darth Loki]

That's the only gripe I have with the 12". It's going to be an issue at some point in the future. I wonder if they fixed the EU poll so Asajj or Mara Jade couldn't win because of the exposed joints?

[DarkArtist81]

I would rather see Slave Leia as a PF, and not as a 12" figure. I am not a fan of visible joints--and there would be many on a 12" Slave Leia.

I agree....Slave Leia would be much better as a PF... At least until they work something out with a new body for partially or mostly nude characters... :monkey5

[Darth Loki]

Down boy.:D :D

[carbo-fation]

Slave Leia with a chain around her neck. Man...that would be awecore. :monkey5

[Darklord Dave]

Asajj doesn't have exposed joints.

And I'm all for PF Slave Leia - can you say "most wanted"?

But I'm also for a 1/6 version despite the exposed joints.

[The Josh]

Let it go Josh.

Heck no :lol

He'll be coming in either PF or 12" soon enough. I'm more than content with my bust at the moment so I'd actually like to see his PF way down the line. I'm in love with the Luke and Yoda but I definitely want either Fett or the Emperor next.

I know he will be but that doesn't mean I don't want him in both ASAP. I actually want him in PF before I want him in 12" format. I'm sure those that have the bust feel the same but I at least cant afford the bust right now nor do I have the room. So for me and I know others as well a PF Maul would be the way for us to get him. I'm starting to like the Luke and Yoda more all the time and would be happy with either Fett or Sidious next but we need to see some balance to the PF line with some PT characters.

[Darth Loki]

I agree that I'd like to see some more PT characters although a lot of those have been announced in 12" already. And I can't beleive you of all people didn't get a Maul bust! I hope you know what you're missing, it's amazing.

[The Josh]

I agree that I'd like to see some more PT characters although a lot of those have been announced in 12" already. And I can't beleive you of all people didn't get a Maul bust! I hope you know what you're missing, it's amazing.

Oh I know. I saw it at SDCC and wish of all wishes I could afford it. I'll get it but this will be down the road maybe towards the end of the year.

[GSRJedi]

Oh I know. I saw it at SDCC and wish of all wishes I could afford it. I'll get it but this will be down the road maybe towards the end of the year.

I'm hoping for the same thing. I don't think many will be available for sale though later on. Here's hoping, for both our sakes.:maul :chew

[Darth Loki]

Razor's Edge just got one is stock. Normal price too. Might be the last time we see one for $600.

[The Josh]

I'm hoping for the same thing. I don't think many will be available for sale though later on. Here's hoping, for both our sakes.:maul :chew

Will be keeping my fingers crossed.

[Viking28]

I think the Maul bust is going to get harder and harder to find in the future. It is awesome looking, just can't wait to get a replacement for him!

[DarkArtist81]

How about this.... The lazy StormTrooper PF....

http://photo-origin.tickle.com/image/104/2/0/RL/104205290RL868704745.jpg

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

[Mini-Rock]

Yeah, I second that. I do hope the next PF is a PT one. Let's mix some of those in as well. Say :maul anybody. :D

I hope the next one is a PT PF too. Maul, Qui-Gon, Mace, Sidious, Anakin, Obi-Wan, and/or Yoda. I want these female PF's first though. :monkey5

http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/aaylasecura/img/movie_bg.jpg
http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/shaakti/img/eu_bg.jpg
http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/amidala/img/eu2_bg.jpg

[Darth Loki]

Give me Shaak Ti or give me death.

[carbo-fation]

Shaak Ti looks hot!!:monkey5

[theropod]

The thought had just crossed my mind that if the next PF announced is Boba Fett (presumably at SDCC) we will be seeing another PF figure in the $350 range.

I am excited about Boba Fett, no matter the cost, but since I'm diving head first into this line I wouldn't mind having the $350 PFs split by $250 PFs. Especially if these are likely to ship 4th quarter when my finances will be otherwise ties up with Christmas gifts and family travel.
Make sense?
Nevertheless, bring on Boba Fett!
-theropod

[tomandshell]

If Maul doesn't light up, then he won't go that high. Fett is going to be the most complex costume yet attempted. As far as the detail goes, he will surpass Vader.

Sideshow can basically name their price for Fett and I will gladly pay it... :google

[Batty]

Sideshow can basically name their price for Fett and I will gladly pay it... :google
Sideshow, don't listen to him! He's crazy. Fett should only cost $250.00. And maybe a free one for me. :monkey3










(Nice way to put ideas in their head, Tom!)

[Darth Loki]

Not all of us can afford Fett "at any cost" but I do hope he's around Vader's price, not GG.

[Agent0028]

Geez Tom, I'll bet you were the kid who just as the teacher was letting the class leave for the day says, "Are you going to collect the homework?" ;)

[The Josh]

Well, I hope on Maul they do the light up Lightsaber to me that would just really set things off on this piece. Now, with Fett I hope they don't just name there price because I can't afford it if they do that. Assuming Fett can come in around Vader I'll get it for sure but if he comes in around Grievous I might have to do Flex Pay or something to get him.

[SolidLiquidFox]

Geez Tom, I'll bet you were the kid who just as the teacher was letting the class leave for the day says, "Are you going to collect the homework?" ;)

Tom used a certificate for his Luke/Yoda PF and it came out for free...of course he is feeling like he got lots of cash in his pocket. :lol

[tomandshell]

You're right--now that my gift certificate is all used up, I guess that I don't really want Sideshow to price Boba Fett out of my reach. :D

[Batty]

Delayed until the 4Q. Go check out the QTVR. Looking at it makes me realize that the base is pretty big.

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=7148&source=061506news

[SolidLiquidFox]

nice detail on the tree

[carbo-fation]

Very nice indeed! So its delayed until 4th Quarter, so we shouldn't expect it until January or February of 2007?:rolleyes:

[Sith Lord 0498]

Does that mean the newly-posted Flexpay schedule applies to those of us who already ordered?? My Flexpay schedule was August-October...now it's posted as September-November.

[Darth Rage]

Luke's got a soggy bottom. :rotfl

No rush on this one sideshow, gotta save some money.

[Batty]

Luke's got a soggy bottom. :rotfl

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

[pjam]

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl


Omigod he does! :lol Nurse, we need a diaper change by the tree!

[tomandshell]

Luke's got a soggy bottom.

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/5900/soggybottomboys0nz.jpg

[Batty]

Hey Tom! Late night at the cracker factory?

[tomandshell]

Every night is a late night at the cracker factory...

[BadMoon]

I finally got him today! :banana:banana

Now how the heck do you move Yoda's arms? I am affraid to break it. :horror

[Monk]

Forget his arms, you need to get busy on breaking his neck. :eek

Seriously, just push that head forward as hard as you can to make him lose that E.T. look. It'll make a huge difference.

Also, don't worry about breaking the arms. You'd have to actually be trying, I think.

This one is before I bent his neck down. Notice how unnatural it looks, and awkward.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2215/2124108722_ba1301a902_o.jpg


He's not quite all the way bent here, but it's better. Just a bit more than what you see here made him look perfect.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2072/2114800126_8519431981_o.jpg

Also, if you're still looking to complete that PF collection, I'm thinking of liquidating the bulk of mine. I'll be in touch.

[BadMoon]

Hmmm I will have to wait till I get home to see the pictures. So the arms are the flexible? They felt like I was not supposed to move them. Which way should I pull? :lol:naughty

[Monk]

Ooo, boy... :lol

I don't think that they are articulated at the elbows, if that's what you're asking. Mine's boxed up at the moment, so I can't tell. But I'm pretty sure you can only really move them at the shoulders.

And keep working Yoda's head. I mean neck. :eek

[BadMoon]

Ooo, boy... :lol

I don't think that they are articulated at the elbows, if that's what you're asking. Mine's boxed up at the moment, so I can't tell. But I'm pretty sure you can only really move them at the shoulders.

And keep working Yoda's head. I mean neck. :eek

Thanks I will grab my balls and give it a shot. :lol

[icruise]

I picked up one of these on ebay a couple of days ago. ($227.50 shipped for the exclusive, supposedly never displayed). Hasn't arrived yet, but I'm looking forward to it. I might also be interested in your PFs, Monk.

[BadMoon]

I picked up one of these on ebay a couple of days ago. ($227.50 shipped for the exclusive, supposedly never displayed). Hasn't arrived yet, but I'm looking forward to it. I might also be interested in your PFs, Monk.

I got mine for $250.00 shpped myself. It arrived crisp and clean and never opened. :rock

[JonZ]

I ordered one of these a couple weeks ago from Sideshow's second chance list and have it on FlexPay :horror :duh ...I know...I know...I should have bought it from Ebay and saved alot of money, but I always worry about getting screwed over on Ebay and therefor usually just order from Sideshow. I guess I could always look at buying my PF statues from fellow board members. I would feel a lot safer buying from here than from "the bay" because I know most members here take good care of their stuff. I guess one good thing about buying from Sideshow is that I can always rely on their great customer service if anything ever arrives damaged :cool:

[BadMoon]

I hear you bro. I wanted to buy him from Sideshow but for the price it wasn't in the cards.

[NASEDO]

I bought him from SS when they had a sale, I think it was only 15% off, dont remember though.

[Vader AL]

a very underrated piece IMHO.

[BadMoon]

a very underrated piece IMHO.

I think this piece is great! I love it! :rock