It's a never ending circle

[EVILFACE]

Scumrebels bashed the living hell out of Anakin. Now they have moved back on to Mace. Up next I bet is gonna be Kit Fisto and his love tentacles.

:chew :emperor "Dance Chewy, Dance!"

[DarkArtist81]

Scumrebels bashed the living hell out of Anakin. Now they have moved back on to Mace. Up next I bet is gonna be Kit Fisto and his love tentacles.

:chew :emperor "Dance Chewy, Dance!"

Yeah, I'm sure that this is going to continue for a while.... that is until we actually see the figures in person and some of this madness calms down.

I actually think that this whole situation has outshone Luke as far as negative buzz has been concerned...:monkey2

"The Dark Side of the Force clouds everything....." :lol

[Wor-Gar]

This is what happens when Sideshow "slows things done a bit"...

[gdb]

... and his love tentacles.


I got me a pair of those.

[The Josh]

You can't make most of them happy. They are the ^^^^^iest bunch of fans I've ever seen. Lots of good ones but lots of really annoying ones as well.

[tomandshell]

I don't like it when people only recognize two categories of Sideshow collectors--bashers and buttkissers. We need to be able to discuss our thoughts without creating a frenzy of negativity, and we need to be able to say we like something without being called a brown noser...

[DarkArtist81]

I don't like it when people only recognize two categories of Sideshow collectors--bashers and buttkissers. We need to be able to discuss our thoughts without creating a frenzy of negativity, and we need to be able to say we like something without being called a brown noser...

Yeah, me too Tom... I find myself somewhere in the middle... I get upset about some things, bad paint apps and such, but I still give praise to SSC for their hard work and dedication.. So I get bunched into whatever category I'm agreeing with at the time...:monkey2

And yes Josh... Star Wars fans... most of us can be ^^^^^y and touchy about things, and many....many of them can be the most annoying people on the planet. We have a good bit of cool people, but they are not really in the majority when it comes to the SW fans...

Sad but true.

[The Josh]

I don't like it when people only recognize two categories of Sideshow collectors--bashers and buttkissers. We need to be able to discuss our thoughts without creating a frenzy of negativity, and we need to be able to say we like something without being called a brown noser...

I'm with ya there are many shades of collectors. I know being lumped into the brown nosers gets old because I feel a certain way. I've never had issues with someone who says they dont like something if it can be worded constructivley like you do Tom and lots of others.

And yes Josh... Star Wars fans... most of us can be ^^^^^y and touchy about things, and many....many of them can be the most annoying people on the planet. We have a good bit of cool people, but they are not really in the majority when it comes to the SW fans...

Sad but true.

I'm a fan of SW so I hope nobody thinks I'm an outsider looking in to make fun. There are so many cool SW fans and I love interacting with them and I agree the ^^^^^y ones are a minority but boy do they get annoying.

[JustinLuck]

I just say how I feel and I have no problem reading other people's negative or positive comments. I have never felt the need to say "stop complaining" or "stop praising". Shouldn't we all have freedom of speech?

For Anakin, I might comment negatively on his lips and eyes, but that is where I feel Sideshow should look at for improving future figures to prevent it from happening again.

I think the sculpt itself is FANTASTIC and Andy did a wonderful job. I also think the clothing and the arm look great and I can't wait to see them in person.

So even though I post 'complaints', I see them as areas to improve upon and can certainly still enjoy the good points of the figures. I just want to help Sideshow see where they can get even better.

[Captain Faramir]

I agree; the whole negativity issue needs to chill. I like going to rebelscum and have lots of fun there, but there are times when the venom is intolerable. Much as I love the site and like talking with certain members, there is a lot of malice there that fortunately I haven't seen here.

[DannieDarKo]

I heard most of them dress like ewoks and jawas as they make a post or thread on rebelscum.

[Agent0028]

I heard most of them dress like ewoks and jawas as they make a post or thread on rebelscum.
That 'splains alot.

[EVILFACE]

Being negative isn't a problem, it's the relentless negativity that is. When people are typing multiple 1000 word paragraphs of hate towards a collectible, a collectible that is the best one of it's kind mind you, they have issues. And ^^^^^ing about a product that you can't really judge because it's not in your hands just makes you look like a fool. Then when it dies down, the circle comes back around.

Photoshop edited pictures of three diminsional objects are just too funny. That was a impressive ability, back in 1994. Now days, any monkey can manipulate a picture.

Lets see a actual sculpt. Lets see you paint that sculpt. Lets see you sculpt, design and make a super articulated body. Lets see you sculpt and cast the accessories. Lets see you pic the right materials that are thin and will lay right on the body. Lets see you cut and sew those cloths.

Nothing is perfect. Nothing ever will be perfect. Some things are dead on hits, some slight misses and others may be out in left field.

In the end, it's only money and money is made to be spent!!!!

[Mister Gosh]

I don't like it when people only recognize two categories of Sideshow collectors--bashers and buttkissers. We need to be able to discuss our thoughts without creating a frenzy of negativity, and we need to be able to say we like something without being called a brown noser...

You could replace "Sideshow" in that quote with almost any product that has ever been discussed on a message board, and you'd pretty much sum up the major downside of the things.

People typically don't rant (or rave) on message boards in the interest of building consensus or having a discussion. They do it because they honestly think that this will be the time that everyone else will see the light, and when they find out that there's still someone who doesn't agree, then that person *clearly* must be an irrational die-hard for the other side, and thus a "buttkisser" or "basher".

Happens in Star Wars product forums, computer forums, music forums, etc. etc. etc.

[nash]

kind of strange....i always wondered how some people can just complain and complain over something like a $50 toy. It's pretty crazy to me... I mean everyone is entitled to their opinion...so say your few words and leave it at that. I seriously wonder how old some people are on the forums at times.

Makes me wonder as well, how the hell did they all live through the Hasbro days? I cant imagine the amount of complaining to a product as inferior as that! It's amazing to me that they still love Star wars!

[Super Serg]

This board is just like that 1... but only with the opposite view.

There's been several (aka more than TWO) times where i've tried
to constructively state my dislikes of Jedi Luke, only to get a
sideshow freaks board mob come down on my opinions.

I even started the posts with disclaimers like:
"before I begin, I LOVE sideshow!"... which didn't work a lick.

This board is just as criticized in the 1/6 world as you guys are
doing to RS now.

Oh well, guess we need a ying / yang board thing when it comes
to sideshow. Can't we all just get along & bash / love equally?
:monkey4

*ss*

[Batty]

Being negative isn't a problem, it's the relentless negativity that is. When people are typing multiple 1000 word paragraphs of hate towards a collectible, a collectible that is the best one of it's kind mind you, they have issues. And ^^^^^ing about a product that you can't really judge because it's not in your hands just makes you look like a fool. Then when it dies down, the circle comes back around.
Those are my thoughts more or less. I think everyone has the right to their opinion be it negative or positive, but it does get tiring reading the same complaints over and over about something we don't even have yet. It's fine if there are negative comments, but I think the Chicken Little Syndrome gets people worked up needlessly.

[Agent0028]

...they honestly think that this will be the time that everyone else will see the light, and when they find out that there's still someone who doesn't agree, then that person *clearly* must be an irrational die-hard for the other side...
A very perceptive insight into the human mind.

This is the way it seems to work to me.

1. Someone makes a constructive complaint, however that constructive complaint has been repeated ad nauseum and people who don't find the problem to be that huge get annoyed and start basically telling the person to shut they're yap.

2. That person then responds in kind telling the other person to shut up as well. Generally by this point the original criticizer is mad about being told to pipe down and the defender is mad that the debate continues.

3. Other people begin picking sides and throwing in their two cents and it turns into an all out melee a la Jerry Springer. Next thing we know posts are being edited, deleted, and thread are being locked.

[gdb]

This board is just like that 1... but only with the opposite view.

There's been several (aka more than TWO) times where i've tried
to constructively state my dislikes of Jedi Luke, only to get a
sideshow freaks board mob come down on my opinions.

I even started the posts with disclaimers like:
"before I begin, I LOVE sideshow!"... which didn't work a lick.

This board is just as criticized in the 1/6 world as you guys are
doing to RS now.

Oh well, guess we need a ying / yang board thing when it comes
to sideshow. Can't we all just get along & bash / love equally?
:monkey4

*ss*

I've noticed that, too. There are those who aren't content to just wear rose colored glasses when it concerns SS, but feel the need to flame anyone who doesn't wear them as well.

[gdb]

A very perceptive insight into the human mind.

This is the way it seems to work to me.

1. Someone makes a constructive complaint, however that constructive complaint has been repeated ad nauseum and people who don't find the problem to be that huge get annoyed and start basically telling the person to shut they're yap.

2. That person then responds in kind telling the other person to shut up as well. Generally by this point the original criticizer is mad about being told to pipe down and the defender is mad that the debate continues.

3. Other people begin picking sides and throwing in their two cents and it turns into an all out melee a la Jerry Springer. Next thing we know posts are being edited, deleted, and thread are being locked.

Yup. It can start with a valid observation but at some point it becomes a grudge match, each side complaining about the other.

[carbo-fation]

Makes me wonder as well, how the hell did they all live through the Hasbro days? I cant imagine the amount of complaining to a product as inferior as that! It's amazing to me that they still love Star wars!

:rotfl :lol :mwaha :mwaha I have to second that. Compared to Hasbro, Sideshow is millions of times better. And frankly, I don't understand all the fuss about a figure that hasn't even been released yet.:rolleyes:

[Darklord Dave]

People who post here generally do it because they collect a LOT of SSC product, thus they favor the type of item that SSC produces over other types of product.

And anyone who has an opinion, no matter what they may say to the outside world, is offended when their opinion is attacked. Thus the defensive posts that have anything negative to say about Sideshow.

But it's a discussion board, people come places like this to present their opinions, whether they have any evidence to support said opinions or not, and, like lawyers, will grasp on to any evidence presented that supports their point of view. Those that want their opinions confirmed will go to one place and those with differing opinions will go somewhere else.

Those that are more supportive of SSC, and perhaps feel a personal connection to the company for all the cool stuff they've put out may gravitate here whereas those that are undecided or resentful for some reason may gravitate somewhere else.

There's plenty of room for both types of fans and there are room for them both here. It makes for more lively discussions and insanely long threads (300 posts about the look of a figure most of us haven't even seen yet?).

But there's no reason to bash another board or another member because they're predominantly opposed to your point of view, there's room for ALL opinions.

No matter how WRONG those opinions may be....:chew

[DCFett]

Yup. It can start with a valid observation but at some point it becomes a grudge match, each side complaining about the other.

Agreed. Im relatively new and have noticed that posing a question about SS product is like walking on eggshells here. Let alone, if there is an opinion that may be slightly criticle of the product. Havent found this board to be friendly of ANY discussions that arent "Pro-Sideshow" 100% of the time.
If you dont like the RS threads, or so-called negative ones that pop up here, why read them? Isnt this thread a complaint about threads about complaints?:confused:

[JustinLuck]

The reason criticisms are brought up repeatedly (forearms too long, lips too small/too glossy/too dark, eyeliner, dark hair, etc) isn't because we like dwelling in the negative, but because we want to help Sideshow know what can be focused on during future developments of products.

If we are lucky, Sideshow representatives read 10 out of a 100 posts here. So there is a point we want to make known, it will more than likely need to be repeated many times before Sideshow rep ever takes notice.

Sideshow reps, you can comment here if that is not true. :)

[SideshowDusty]

If we are lucky, Sideshow representatives read 10 out of a 100 posts here. So there is a point we want to make known, it will more than likely need to be repeated many times before Sideshow rep ever takes notice.

Sideshow reps, you can comment here if that is not true. :)

It's not true. I'm pretty sure more than a few of us read most everything posted here. (We don't like to interfere too much in the conversations because it is a FAN board after all :)) And I can almost guarantee that almost everything that is pointed out is noticed first by the production guys. They spend all day, every day, with these figures. If a figure comes off the assembly line with the incorrect forearm length, believe me, it's noticed, even before the posts start flooding the forum! That doesn't mean we don't appreciate all the comments, be they good or bad!! So keep 'em coming - all we ask is that you just not get TOO personal (for instance, some of the comments saying we're being intentionally dishonest do make me sad). We're all only human after all - people get busy with the daily grind, photos sometimes don't get updated as often as we'd like, with such a very small Web and CS staff some things get lost in the cracks until someone points it out on the board or writes into Customer Service, etc :duff

The thing about production is, the prototype can be perfect, the pre-production samples (which are what the guys look at to determine whether production can go ahead, or if it needs more tweaking) can be as close as humanly possible to the prototype, and yet there can still be differences when the figures start getting mass produced. All they can do is try to anticipate what those problems may be (such as the percentage of shrinkage in the headsculpt when casting, etc) and overcome them as best they can. Believe me, they aren't slacking off and just saying, "Oh well, too bad, so sad!" They take production snafus (as small or as large as they might be seem to be) just as hard - if not harder - than you guys... after all, this is not only their passion, but their livelihood!!

Honestly, we really do love all the discussion, be it good or bad - it means that people actually care about what we are doing, and really, as a company based on fandom, what more could we ask for?! So thanks again! :chew

[the Doctor]

nice input dusty.i hope people listen to you.
i for one agree and understand what you've said
and thanks to you and all ss staff for their efforts.:clap

[Shai Hulud]

It's not true. I'm pretty sure more than a few of us read most everything posted here. (We don't like to interfere too much in the conversations because it is a FAN board after all :)) And I can almost guarantee that almost everything that is pointed out is noticed first by the production guys. They spend all day, every day, with these figures. If a figure comes off the assembly line with the incorrect forearm length, believe me, it's noticed, even before the posts start flooding the forum! That doesn't mean we don't appreciate all the comments, be they good or bad!! So keep 'em coming - all we ask is that you just not get TOO personal (for instance, some of the comments saying we're being intentionally dishonest do make me sad). We're all only human after all - people get busy with the daily grind, photos sometimes don't get updated as often as we'd like, with such a very small Web and CS staff some things get lost in the cracks until someone points it out on the board or writes into Customer Service, etc :duff

The thing about production is, the prototype can be perfect, the pre-production samples (which are what the guys look at to determine whether production can go ahead, or if it needs more tweaking) can be as close as humanly possible to the prototype, and yet there can still be differences when the figures start getting mass produced. All they can do is try to anticipate what those problems may be (such as the percentage of shrinkage in the headsculpt when casting, etc) and overcome them as best they can. Believe me, they aren't slacking off and just saying, "Oh well, too bad, so sad!" They take production snafus (as small or as large as they might be seem to be) just as hard - if not harder - than you guys... after all, this is not only their passion, but their livelihood!!

Honestly, we really do love all the discussion, be it good or bad - it means that people actually care about what we are doing, and really, as a company based on fandom, what more could we ask for?! So thanks again! :chew


Ahhhh, Dusty...Such a great diplomat....such a great Thinker...I love you.

[TOE]

Well, all I have to say is, "If you don't like it, then don't buy it" :D Not everything SS creates is perfect. Funny how alot of people still buy the figure even though they think it is not perfect. :lol Now that alot of people have seen the final product then cancel the order. Hey, there's other people out there more willing to have these items. :D

[TOE]

Ahhhh, Duisty...Such a great diplomat....such a great Thinker...I love you.

:rolleyes: you guys need a room??

[DarkArtist81]

A very perceptive insight into the human mind.

This is the way it seems to work to me.

1. Someone makes a constructive complaint, however that constructive complaint has been repeated ad nauseum and people who don't find the problem to be that huge get annoyed and start basically telling the person to shut they're yap.

2. That person then responds in kind telling the other person to shut up as well. Generally by this point the original criticizer is mad about being told to pipe down and the defender is mad that the debate continues.

3. Other people begin picking sides and throwing in their two cents and it turns into an all out melee a la Jerry Springer. Next thing we know posts are being edited, deleted, and thread are being locked.

:clap :bow :bow :clap

Exaactly.... and it should never be that way. Even though it sadly is most of the time.

Opinions are opinions...and while that is all good... when people stop criticizing the toys and start turning on each other... it can be an ugly thing. :confused:

I wish it didn't have to be this way sometimes....

[DarkArtist81]

It's not true. I'm pretty sure more than a few of us read most everything posted here. (We don't like to interfere too much in the conversations because it is a FAN board after all :)) And I can almost guarantee that almost everything that is pointed out is noticed first by the production guys. They spend all day, every day, with these figures. If a figure comes off the assembly line with the incorrect forearm length, believe me, it's noticed, even before the posts start flooding the forum! That doesn't mean we don't appreciate all the comments, be they good or bad!! So keep 'em coming - all we ask is that you just not get TOO personal (for instance, some of the comments saying we're being intentionally dishonest do make me sad). We're all only human after all - people get busy with the daily grind, photos sometimes don't get updated as often as we'd like, with such a very small Web and CS staff some things get lost in the cracks until someone points it out on the board or writes into Customer Service, etc :duff

The thing about production is, the prototype can be perfect, the pre-production samples (which are what the guys look at to determine whether production can go ahead, or if it needs more tweaking) can be as close as humanly possible to the prototype, and yet there can still be differences when the figures start getting mass produced. All they can do is try to anticipate what those problems may be (such as the percentage of shrinkage in the headsculpt when casting, etc) and overcome them as best they can. Believe me, they aren't slacking off and just saying, "Oh well, too bad, so sad!" They take production snafus (as small or as large as they might be seem to be) just as hard - if not harder - than you guys... after all, this is not only their passion, but their livelihood!!

Honestly, we really do love all the discussion, be it good or bad - it means that people actually care about what we are doing, and really, as a company based on fandom, what more could we ask for?! So thanks again! :chew

Well said Dusty! Great insight into the company and the process... Better words could not be said. Thank you for sharing this with us....:D

[Darth Rage]

Thanks for posting Dusty, most of us know what a great company sideshow is. I am left wondering what recourse if any sideshow has with their manufacturers. I know from all the activity on the boards, the sideshow sponsored chats and events, interviews, etc. that sideshow is a great company with employees who are very passionate about thieir work, many of whom are collectors themselves. They are not just a bunch of corporate suits looking to make a buck. So these are people that can tell when a product comes in whether or not it is up to standards. I imagine it becomes financially unsound, but if something comes in that doesn't meet your standards can't it go back to the manufacturer? This may be a very naive thought on my part, and I understand sideshow is at the end of the day a business and must make money to survive. Yet this is the same offer sideshow makes to us, if you don't like the product within 30 days, ship it back for refund or replacement, no questions asked. Sideshow should ideally have a similar deal with their manufacturers. I suppose this may be impossible, but it would be great, wouldn't it? I'm thinking QC in these overseas factories would increase tenfold overnight if this was the issue.
regards.

:duff

[The Josh]

Great Post Dusty!! Well, thought and well said.

I love seeing the back and forth of a discussion when folks can keep it civil and yes I know I've had disagreements where I've gone past civil. I also love it when someone who doesn't like something can say why they don't and do it without resorting to calling a product names, saying it's crap, SS is trying to screw us etc. In the end it allows folks like me who for the most part enjoy what we get and don't complain to get better figures.

[Azog]

Scrutiny on any board is great, be it negative or positive because it sets up a learning environment for both consumers (collectors) and Manufacturers (those that actually pay attention). I know most companies would love to make all their fans happy, but we know thats impossible, so the middle road is chosen and in the end that wins over the majority and thus keeps us satisfied.

I know I like alot of pieces that no one else does, and while I find fault with somethings, I also find the things I do like, and tend to let that be my deciding factor in purchasing. In saying that, its from boards where folks post criticisms that I learn to look at pieces in new ways, take off the blinders so to speak. So while the criticisms, negative or positive, may put some people off they can and usually are beneficial in some shape or form...

[galactiboy]

I'm a regular poster at RS, and a bit newer to this board. I do however have to agree that SW fans can be pretty unreasonable when it comes to their collectibles (yet will buy just about anything?). I've been collecting Sideshow figures since the 8" monsters so I probably have a better understanding and trust in Sideshow than those who are just now being introduced.

But having said that, I do have to agree that the bickering back and forth gets real old. It would be nice if it didn't get out of hand, some disagreement is fine and expected. But multiple tirades and name calling is juvenile (sorry to call people juvenile :monkey3 ). So if it does bother you, best thing to do is make your opinion and ignore the annoying ones. If you don't feed the fire it will go out eventually :balrog

[Agent0028]

:clap :bow :bow :clap
Aww stop, you're making me blush.

[pjam]

Boy, great comments here! Bottom line for me: Sideshow cares about their products and customers and Sideshow Collectors care about their products being the best they can be. I am SO glad this board is mostly populated by classy, respectful members who can discuss issues they are passionate about without malice towards others.

Some other boards do not share that and that is their loss...

[FlyAndFight]

The praise or criticism applied to a product and/or the company that makes it depends on several factors, of which the probably the most important are Price, Detail and Quality.
No one questions the "quality" of Sideshow products. They are pretty much the industry leaders in collectibles.
Detail is high on just about all of their products.
Price is where one demands a higher level of the previously mentioned factors. The higher the price, the higher the expectations on quality and detail.

Comparing a Hasbro "toy" to a Sideshow "collectible" (their descriptions, not mine) is simply not fair. Hasbro's Anakin cost about $20.00 in it's hey-day. Sideshow's is about 3 times that amount (including shipping) so naturally, if we see a production sample of Anakin showing Maybelline "Plum" lipstick and a significant mold line going across the top of it's head, among other things, I feel the criticism is warranted. $60.00 bucks may not mean much to some but it does to a significant amount of consumers buying these collectibles and to sit back and accept anything produced just because it's 'better' than Hasbro is settling for less.

It was criticism by the collectors in these forums that made Sideshow revisit/retouch some previously released products before production began. That in itself is fantastic. They recognized some flaw(s) and cared enough in the product and their customers to correct them. Hopefully these issues and others like them will be taken care of prior to the next release as well.

[Batty]

Boy, great comments here! Bottom line for me: Sideshow cares about their products and customers and Sideshow Collectors care about their products being the best they can be. I am SO glad this board is mostly populated by classy, respectful members who can discuss issues they are passionate about without malice towards others.

Some other boards do not share that and that is their loss...
Brown noser!












Just kidding! :D

[Agent0028]

Everytime I see this thread I hear the opening part of "The Circle of Life" from the Lion King.

[DarthRamuk]

I'm glad that I'm part of this board! I see only civilised folks here!


P.S. Am I a certified brown noser now?

[pjam]

Brown noser!












Just kidding! :D

I know you knew I knew you were kidding. :D

[tomandshell]

Everytime I see this thread I hear the opening part of "The Circle of Life" from the Lion King.

I keep thinking of this:

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005LKHZ.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Best theme song EVER!!!

[pixletwin]

I keep thinking of this:

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005LKHZ.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Best theme song EVER!!!

My kids love that movie... I did too when I was a kid but man, those special effects are atreyucious!

muted trumpet sings: wah wah wah wah wah :monkey5

[Agent0028]

I saw that movie a couple times when I was little. First time I saw it I was scared crapless of the part when the horse sunk in the mud. I'd like to see it again.

[Darth Caedus]

Come on now...what is more scarier than THE NOTHING...it's just nothing, that still freaks me out. And that creepy talking wolf, that just isn't right. And the giant flying dog that smilies all the time. If something smiles that much all the time, there has to be something wrong with it.

[tomandshell]

I saw it when it first came out and I had a crush on that Empress.

[Agent0028]

I saw it when it first came out and I had a crush on that Empress.
I can sympathize with that, in the picture she looks like a girl I currently have a crush on. When did it come out anyways?

[tomandshell]

It came out in 1984. I was nine years old.

[Agent0028]

Little kid crushes are always fun to think back on...

So to get back on topic, complainers suck, right? :p

[Super Serg]

...So to get back on topic, complainers suck, right? :p
Yes...

Yes they do...

:D

*ss*

[Fritz]

I prefer to be known as a BNB (or Brown Nose Basher to you lay people) or BKW (Butt Kissing Whiner).

[TOE]

Speaking of Brown Noses, I went to Statue Forum and there's a lot of Bowen Brown Nosers over too. :lol I guess if you love the company, you immediately become a Brown Nose. :lol

[Agent0028]

Do brown nosers use brown shoe polish to keep their noses nice and shiney?

[DarkArtist81]

It came out in 1984. I was nine years old.

Yeah, I was three.... but when I got older and watched it again... (around 12) I still thought she was hot. :D

Y'know...THIS is why I love this board so much. We come on, write in a serious topic... discussing things that we are very concerned about.. And then we spiral off into silly mini-topics that calm us down and make us laugh.

We are a very "behaved" board when you really look at it, many of us treating each other as close friends... It's cool. I have had such great conversations on here, being stupid and silly with everyone. I hardly think of it as simply a board to discuss my love of SSC product, but also as a gathering of my collector buddies.

I think that if you judge SSC as a company by the customers they keep... They would rate very high. I've never been a part of something that I thought was cool enough to warrant so much of my time.....or money. So being one of the "freaks" is an honor that I am happy to declare to anyone.

[lcummins]

Yeah, I was three.... but when I got older and watched it again... (around 12) I still thought she was hot. :D

Y'know...THIS is why I love this board so much. We come on, write in a serious topic... discussing things that we are very concerned about.. And then we spiral off into silly mini-topics that calm us down and make us laugh.

We are a very "behaved" board when you really look at it, many of us treating each other as close friends... It's cool. I have had such great conversations on here, being stupid and silly with everyone. I hardly think of it as simply a board to discuss my love of SSC product, but also as a gathering of my collector buddies.

I think that if you judge SSC as a company by the customers they keep... They would rate very high. I've never been a part of something that I thought was cool enough to warrant so much of my time.....or money. So being one of the "freaks" is an honor that I am happy to declare to anyone.

. :monkey2

[gdb]

I keep thinking of this:

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005LKHZ.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg



I was too afraid to see the movie. I figured it had to be like the Jogger Motel on SNL. You know, kids go in to see the movie... they never come out!

[Batty]

Yeah, I was three.... but when I got older and watched it again... (around 12) I still thought she was hot. :D
Are we talking about Jabba's fat dancing woman?

[DarkArtist81]

Are we talking about Jabba's fat dancing woman?

Hey....no.....ummm..no...

Well, maybe if I had 6 hands...:D

just kidding...:yuck

[The Josh]

Never Ending Story was cool. I loved that movie as a kid.

[pjam]

Yeah, I was three.... but when I got older and watched it again... (around 12) I still thought she was hot. :D

Y'know...THIS is why I love this board so much. We come on, write in a serious topic... discussing things that we are very concerned about.. And then we spiral off into silly mini-topics that calm us down and make us laugh.

We are a very "behaved" board when you really look at it, many of us treating each other as close friends... It's cool. I have had such great conversations on here, being stupid and silly with everyone. I hardly think of it as simply a board to discuss my love of SSC product, but also as a gathering of my collector buddies.

I think that if you judge SSC as a company by the customers they keep... They would rate very high. I've never been a part of something that I thought was cool enough to warrant so much of my time.....or money. So being one of the "freaks" is an honor that I am happy to declare to anyone.

Ditto. That was beautifully said, DA... :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2

[the Doctor]

Ditto. That was beautifully said, DA... :monkey2 :monkey2 :monkey2
i agree,its good to have a laugh.
clears the head of stress.
and its fun.:rolleyes:

[TOE]

Never Ending Story was cool. I loved that movie as a kid.

I think SS should make a figure of all the characters from the movie. I like falgor :chew , and of course the princess :monkey5 , hey I was only 9 whenI saw that movie.

[The Josh]

Another movie I'd loved as a kid and I bought it toda on DVD actually was Williow.

[pjam]

i agree,its good to have a laugh.
clears the head of stress.
and its fun.:rolleyes:

I was hoping Tom took my teary "ditto" cue and did one of his photoshop posts but I guess maybe it's just a "ghost" in his memory! :D

[gdb]

Another movie I'd loved as a kid and I bought it toda on DVD actually was Williow.

Willow wasn't bad. The one I've been pining to see again is Labrynth. Jennifer Connely, muppets, a shaggy dog and an 70's pop idol who constantly plays with his balls. Great formula!

[The Josh]

Never saw that. :)

[carbo-fation]

Man....you guys make me feel young!! Well I actually enjoyed the Never ending Story although I first saw it 7years ago.

[LordAzrael]

Yes...

Yes they do...

:D

*ss*

And their arms are too long :chew

[Customikey]

Willow wasn't bad. The one I've been pining to see again is Labrynth. Jennifer Connely, muppets, a shaggy dog and an 70's pop idol who constantly plays with his balls. Great formula!


Actually, if you watch the behind-the-scenes stuff on the DVD, you'll discover someone else is juggling Bowie's balls. It takes a professional, you know.

I'm a huge Dark Crystal fan. I rmeember when they were talking about doing a Skeksis and a Mystic for the Jen and Kira fgures. That would have been awesome!!

[tomandshell]

I'm a huge Dark Crystal fan. I rmeember when they were talking about doing a Skeksis and a Mystic for the Jen and Kira fgures. That would have been awesome!!

Can't believe they're making a sequel to the Dark Crystal...

[galactiboy]

I didn't see Labirynth until I was in high school and I just couldn't down with it. Mind you I'm a pretty big Bowie fan, but his package was way too prominent in a kids movie for my taste.

But Never Ending Story and Dark Crystal were the shiznit (before that was a word) when I was a kid... saw both in the theaters and was blown away. I actually just caught Never Ending Story the other day, still holds up.

BTW anyone see the robot chicke Neverending Party? Totally rocks hard!
And if you haven't here it is on You Tube: Neverending Party (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM6OJvNcDFQ&search=robot%20chicken)
And great custom figs in my opinion!

[galactiboy]

Can't believe they're making a sequel to the Dark Crystal...

I can't believe it either, is that for real or are you just messin' round? I wonder if a remake would even be any good... its hard to capture the feel of a movie from that time.

[Darth Rage]

Actually, if you watch the behind-the-scenes stuff on the DVD, you'll discover someone else is juggling Bowie's balls. It takes a professional, you know.


That is correct. It is called contact juggling. :D

I am a warehouse of useless information.:monkey1

[Khev]

I can't believe it either, is that for real or are you just messin' round? I wonder if a remake would even be any good... its hard to capture the feel of a movie from that time.
Its for real. The creator of the Clone Wars cartoons, Genndy Tartofsky (sp), is directing. It'll have CG landscapes but all the characters will still be puppets.

[gdb]

Actually, if you watch the behind-the-scenes stuff on the DVD, you'll discover someone else is juggling Bowie's balls. It takes a professional, you know.



:mwaha :mwaha :mwaha :mwaha :mwaha