Diamond Select Toys 18" Talking Cloth Figures line: Darth Sidious

[Shai]

Who will buy? Perhaps those that have lusted after the premium format figures and will buy these now saying "look at the suckers paying $300 for a 1/4 scale figure - I only paid $75! Ain't I smart?"

Exactly,Reinforcing my Theory as this is The Poor man 's Premium Format.

 

[galactiboy]

Who will buy? Perhaps those that have lusted after the premium format figures and will buy these now saying "look at the suckers paying $300 for a 1/4 scale figure - I only paid $75! Ain't I smart?"

This sure is one fine lookin' collect-table...
Looks good next to the NASCAR
commem'rative buckets from KFC"

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[Elder_Predator2]

That looks horrible. It's not even worth $20.

 

[MaulFan]

Who will buy?

I will be buying some, if they turn out decent, just because there are certain characters/representations I really like to collect anything that appeals to me representing them. I'll be keeping my eyes out for any Obi-Wan (PT and OT), Luke Jedi and Darth Maul, after that I'll likely just watch the ship sail on.

Perhaps those that have lusted after the premium format figures and will buy these now saying "look at the suckers paying $300 for a 1/4 scale figure - I only paid $75! Ain't I smart?"

Good luck to them, all they'll be getting is the size, but there's nothing Premium about these figures.

 

[Darklord Dave]

I will be buying some, if they turn out decent, just because there are certain characters/representations I really like to collect anything that appeals to me representing them. I'll be keeping my eyes out for any Obi-Wan (PT and OT), Luke Jedi and Darth Maul, after that I'll likely just watch the ship sail on.

At one point I might have been tempted by the Trek, but as everything else in my collection moves towards the high end of the spectrum, I can't see these fitting in anywhere. And I guess that's the point - they aren't for us but maybe for kids who like the larger size?

 

[Darth Cruel]

How much can we expect? They ARE made by Hasbro.

WOW! I have crossed over to elitism.

 

[galactiboy]

At one point I might have been tempted by the Trek, but as everything else in my collection moves towards the high end of the spectrum, I can't see these fitting in anywhere. And I guess that's the point - they aren't for us but maybe for kids who like the larger size?

Yeah, but who would drop $70 on one figure for a kid, when you could get 10 or so 3 3/4" figures. The quality is mass market, but price is still specialty. I really think these will stuggle to sell and end up discounted.

Kinda like the Giant NECA figures... and those were actually well made, but the size and price led to them being like 50 and 70% off after a few months.

 

[Amir]

You know what even if these were .99cents a pop I would walk a way without thinking twice, these are hideous.

 

[anakin1138]

Good luck to them, all they'll be getting is the size, but there's nothing Premium about these figures.

And as a wise master would say: "Size matters not"

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They have to improve quality, many can do a better sculpt of Palpatine than that, It looks no way like Ian Mcdiarmid.

 

[MaulFan]

GB, can you fix you quote so it doesn't look like I said it

 

[Shai]

This sure is one fine lookin' collect-table...
Looks good next to the NASCAR
commem'rative buckets from KFC"

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[galactiboy]

GB, can you fix you quote so it doesn't look like I said it

That was weird, never had the site mislabel a quote... but done, your reputation is secure

 

[Brent72]

That is one atrocious looking figure.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I'd like to get the voice chip out of it for my SS Sidious though.

 

[MaulFan]

I'd like to get the voice chip out of it for my SS Sidious though.

I agree, IF it's McDiarmid. Has there been any information on whether film dialogue will be used in these or if it's voice actors?

 

[Amir]

I doubt it, the way these are shaping up, I would say it would be some teenage voice actor that sounds more like wicket than the Emperor.

 

[IrishJedi]

WTF is this?

It's too late for April Fool's, people.

And the new post on Rebelscum confirms that they will sugarcoat ANYTHING.

 

[The Chaver]

posted on Rebelscum.

I think from the one pic it looks like ass...but I'm curious to see what else they are going to release....but I can definitely see this stuff hovering around the shelves for ever and then clearance priced for 99 cents

Is that the Sideshow Palpa?

 

[FQRizzo]

Is that the Sideshow Palpa?

Stirring the pot again, I see?

 

[_DJ_]

Was looking forward to seeing what Diamond could offer, but so far I'm not impressed with this one.

Sure hope the others in the line turn out better.