Bronze Boba Fett? How much is this sucker?

[icruise]

I guess the artist's craftsmanship counts for something, don't you? And I also think that the bronze casting procedure is not cheap...

Does it require more craftsmanship to make a bronze statue? I seriously have no clue as to what the process is. I guess I assumed that they sculpted it in the same way as a normal statue and then it was cast in bronze.

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Does it require more craftsmanship to make a bronze statue? I seriously have no clue as to what the process is. I guess I assumed that they sculpted it in the same way as a normal statue and then it was cast in bronze.

Yes, if you like to simplify it, you're right!! But seriously, bronze casting is one of the most complicated and arduous casting processes around. There's a real good reason why it is not as popular as it used to be! I also think you'd have a very hard time finding someone that can actually teach you the process. It's a dying art.
Besides, by craftsmanship, I also mend the act of creating the dummy, the original figure. Sculpting is an art. And I think a good artist should get a fair price for his work. Guess a little something of that $5000 goes into that as well.
But bottom line, I think the bronze figures are that expensive, because the casting process is. And the less you make, the more expensive they become. The could offer the bronze Boba Fett for less, but who would buy it, if there where like 5,000 around? They would still be significantly more expensive than other statues though.

 

[DarthNeil]

I'm buying three.

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

I'm buying three.

Didn't you say earlier, you where going to buy 5?

 

[creature4000]

$4000 + ... OUCH!!!!!

 

[icruise]

So they're charging more for the higher edition numbers? Is that to spur people to order quickly? Seems odd.

 

[Sick Boy 82]

Thats gay!! And no Flex-Pay?? Don't they want to sell these??!! WTF SSC?

 

[creature4000]

Charges $1600 at time of purchase.

 

[CAhobbit]

Thats gay!! And no Flex-Pay?? Don't they want to sell these??!! WTF SSC?

From tonights newsletter...

Collectors have the choice of full payment or a payment plan, which can be set up manually after you place your order online!

 

[Sick Boy 82]

From tonights newsletter...

Thanks, doesn't say that on the Boba page.

 

[Polystoner]

Charges $1600 at time of purchase.

Huh? Mine says $1125.

Anyway, I'm in. Am I the only fool?

 

[Bannister]

These things will probably be sold out in a few days, just like the Vader.

 

[Sick Boy 82]

Well damn, 1-10 are gone. Must be some rich ass mofos out there!

Guess it's the Cinemaquette Pred for me. It was between that and this. Money sad!

 

[The Josh]

As cool as it is I ain't buying this.

 

[creature4000]

1 year ago I'd buy it... but with prices of everything else.. I can't justify this awesome peice!!!


Conrats to those who can!!!!

 

[swabie2424]

Anyone other than Polystoner thinking of pulling the trigger?

 

[lcummins]

Huh? Mine says $1125.

Anyway, I'm in. Am I the only fool?

Congrats on one of the first 10! I would have loved to order this and the Vader, but just too much for me. I envy you and of course we will expect a lot of pictures!

 

[Shai]

Congrats on one of the first 10! I would have loved to order this and the Vader, but just too much for me. I envy you and of course we will expect a lot of pictures!

you wont have a flawless collection anymore Cummins !!!

 

[Shai]

And did Tom ordered one?

 

[Gruson]

I got in as well on the $4250 level...actually got two of them by accident due to their system error.

Fett is my favorite and I missed the Bowen bronze years ago so will have to settle for this one.

The Bowen Fett sells for about $20k now.


Tom better get one! Maybe he is waiting for the number 42 tier.