Re: LOTR 'Ask Sidsehow" Questions 14/06/10
Looks like SS has answered more of our LOTR-related questions....#'s 1, 2, and 4 are mine.
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
Question : Sideshow, in two of your 2009 “Ask Sideshow’ segments [July 9th & Sept. 9th] you confirmed that a Ringwraith Premium Format was in the works. We have heard nothing about this project since then. We have however, seen the Morgul Lord Premium Format. Are we to assume the Ringwraith PF you confirmed last year is, in fact, the Morgul Lord PF? Or is there a Ringwraith PF still in the works. Hopeful Sideshow knows the difference between a Morgul Lord and Ringwraith….
Answer : No, the Morgul Lord PF and Ringwraith PF are separate projects.
We haven’t been able to share about the Ringwraith PF yet, because we’re still rather early in the sculpture process. It’s a BIG, ambitious project, and will be phenomenal if all goes according to plan.
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
Question : I think your creative team should really be commended in the way they have approached the new LOTR maquette line. Obviously a lot of thought and consideration has gone into the execution of this line! We can’t wait to see what’s next after first 6 or so that we’ve seen in progress – any hints? Or even more photos of Arwen, Gimli & Boromir would be appreciated! – AND –
Has Sideshow decided which characters will be produced as part of a “second wave” of LOTR statues? And if so, do they include any of the following characters: Faramir, Eomer, Denethor,or Haldir? And whichever characters are in the planning stage? I think I can speak for all LOTR fans when I say none of us will be upset should you decide to post more conceptual drawings for us to drool over!
Answer : Major, major thanks. We’ll share your feedback with all involved! You’ll see more of Arwen and Gimli soon, and Boromir shortly after.
Faramir and Eomer have been designed (and they look great).
Denethor and Haldir will wait for further down the road. We’ll see about sharing more of the design work with you soon!
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
Question : Is there a chance of seeing a Twilight Wraith in Premium Format,whether the Witchking or one of the other Ringwraiths? Same thing for the maquette line – could it appear in that form?
Answer : Yes,
the Twilight Ringwraith is a real possibility for the PF line, but not an actively planned product.
He’s more likely to appear in the statue series first.
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
Question : Is the Lord of the Rings diorama line still active? Collectors have had no new releases or previews for a very long time. – AND – I’m a huge fan of the LOTR Diorama line.Do you plan on continuing this line, and what can we expect to see, if so? – AND – I think it safe to say with three of your last five LOTR dioramas still available a significant amount of time after they first went up for pre-order Sideshow must be somewhat disappointed in the overall sales of this specific line. Is it going to be the third LOTR line to “bite the dust”? If so, how long before that axing occurs?
Answer : The diorama line has more or less transitioned into the LOTR statue series, which currently has excellent momentum. Our designers and sculptors are greatly enjoying the freedom of working on statues, where they can really design for iconic presentations of ALL characters, rather than working from scene specific events and related limitations.
I'm not sure about that "very little physical feedback" comment though....I post at least 3-4 Hobbits questions/week and I know my "we need the Hobbits in PF" comments were recently received by all members of SS's prod. team. But if they want a mail-in campaign...count me in!
As long as it looks better than the diorama!!
