brucecamblzchin
Waitlist 4 lyfe
I'm thrilled with my $325.00 CBG.
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Sideshow GODZILLA Maquette
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Irvy
Super Freak
Yeah best to wait it out on this one. I only need one high end godzilla piece and this ticks the boxes.
Centurion
Super Freak
Damn! Like several have indicated, $800 for this is a pass.
Good paint app, maybe a MUTO head for an EX, and 500 ES and it would make more sense.
Good paint app, maybe a MUTO head for an EX, and 500 ES and it would make more sense.
Solid plan. I will adopt the same. No exclusive means worst case scenario, us internationals can probably pick it up locally too for a but cheaper.
Hi Res pics courtesy of Sci-Fi Japan
https://www.scifijapan.com/articles...lectibles-godzilla-2014-maquette-now-on-sale/
https://www.scifijapan.com/articles...lectibles-godzilla-2014-maquette-now-on-sale/
jye4ever
Broke and happy
jye4ever
Broke and happy
Even if I had the money, that piece does not scream $800 for me.
He's all one color, his tail is too short, and the base makes no sense.
I see a $500.00 and under piece.
He's all one color, his tail is too short, and the base makes no sense.
I see a $500.00 and under piece.
Boba Ben
Super Freak
I would have definitely bought him at $500.
BurningRage
Super Freak
Wish it was $900 
Collectorcol
Super Freak
Send me $100...Tell yourself this was $900 
I get mine for $700! Win Win.
I get mine for $700! Win Win.
jye4ever
Broke and happy
jye4ever
Broke and happy
I'm waiting for the Planet Godzilla.
At least then he will be mixed media with his gladiator shorts, helmet and axe.
At least then he will be mixed media with his gladiator shorts, helmet and axe.
I'm waiting for the Planet Godzilla.
At least then he will be mixed media with his gladiator shorts, helmet and axe.
Centurion
Super Freak
I'm waiting for the Planet Godzilla.
At least then he will be mixed media with his gladiator shorts, helmet and axe.
Nice! LOL.
As mentioned before, I'll wait for this to be double rewards and gift card eligible. I'll even wait longer when it's also free shipping!
Godzilla is one of my all time faves and when I saw this I said it was a must have. That being said, IMO, it is over-priced. I don't want to buy it on principle alone, but I have come up with a better idea. I have the Obi-wan Mythos coming in next month, so I'll sell it to pay for Godzilla. If I don't end up selling it, I will skip Godzilla, as much as it would pain me.
SurlyJ
Super Freak
I am torn on this. I want a giant godzilla. I like the pose. I like the sculpt. The texturing and paint look chalky to me at SDCC. For $800 the paint has to be outstanding and I'm not sure this is or if it's just me.
How is this such an expensive piece to produce? There is no clothing/tailoring or fine work required really. It's a solid sculpt with (to be honest) not as greater detailing in the scales and plates as there could've been and the base and paint are both pretty average. Throw the size into the mix and this should be no more than $600 MAX.
SurlyJ
Super Freak
I agree. Gladiator Hulk and Apocalypse are almost as big and much more intricate for $600.
What else can Sideshow say? There is no way, no matter what they say, that this costs more to manufacture, than the previous statues mentioned. It is a basic piece with no swappable parts, no mixed media, and two colors of paint, with some highlighting. I'm not hating on SS, but it's obvious b.s. They're going to try to get the most they can, just like every other business.
There is one way for them to lower their prices. They should give you the option of reward points, or the same amount off, when you buy it. By doing the reward points, you still have a vested interest to spend more, with them, so I don't see them going away.
The thing I don't get with so many companies, large and small, is why sell, for example, 1000 units for $800/ea(800,000) rather than 2000 units for $600 (1,200,000)? As demonstrated here, most people would have bought one for the $600 price. I guess they want to have a bunch of these to go with their "best selling" statues, they've had for years....
There is one way for them to lower their prices. They should give you the option of reward points, or the same amount off, when you buy it. By doing the reward points, you still have a vested interest to spend more, with them, so I don't see them going away.
The thing I don't get with so many companies, large and small, is why sell, for example, 1000 units for $800/ea(800,000) rather than 2000 units for $600 (1,200,000)? As demonstrated here, most people would have bought one for the $600 price. I guess they want to have a bunch of these to go with their "best selling" statues, they've had for years....
