This new format is being called Legendary Scale Figures. Similar to Sideshow's Premium Format Figures, these appear to be mixed-media statues featuring a mix of polystone and fabric. The core difference between the two looks to be scale and quality. Sideshow described the Legendary Scale figures, saying "The increased size of Legendary Scale™ Figures provides Sideshow artisans with a larger creative 'canvas,' allowing added detail and realism in sculpture, paint application and costume fabrication. The larger sculptural base creates opportunity for pose realism and greater detail in a character's likeness, facial expression, and defining features, including skin and hair texture, unique markings, and scarring. Similarly, the paint application can be executed with greater precision for more natural shading and subtle textural details. Larger clothing patterns provide opportunity for better fit and accuracy in costuming, including greater authenticity in fabric choices and finishes, and functional pockets, belts, and closures."
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Oh, man!! Can't wait to see what this does to people's collections. 
