Palpatine 1:1 bust

[choopie]

Wow, what an amazing-looking bust. If Sideshow makes an Emperor PF, I hope it comes out looking this good.

 

[Customikey]

I wish I was not between acting jobs at the moment (my show closes on Feb 9th), or I'd definitely order this. Someday....

 

[DarthSid]

Wow- great looking sculpt- ordered it.

 

[Amir]

I think that we never see beyond what's shown of his face in ROTJ, that's why they haven't shown it on the bust, but I'm sure they used details from ROTS to complete the bust, though it could just be a smooth generic head past what we see in the pictures. In either case, they'd be doing the piece and collectors injustice making the hood secured to the head, it limits the piece to one look and if they leave it unattached, we'll see a nice arrangment of different "poses" to the hood from various collectors. I already have a particular look I want the hood to have on him and it's not what's seen in the pictures.

You may be correct, I just don't think there is anything sculpted past what we see, if there was more detail under the hood they would showcase it to us. Maybe someone should send an email to Sideshow to find out.

 

[MaulFan]

You may be correct, I just don't think there is anything sculpted past what we see, if there was more detail under the hood they would showcase it to us. Maybe someone should send an email to Sideshow to find out.

Good idea, I'm on it, I'll get the 411.

 

[tomandshell]

I just don't think there is anything sculpted past what we see...

As was the case with Yoda's right hand.

 

[TOE]

when are we going to see some WIP pics ?

 

[darthviper107]

I would order, but 2Q is way too soon so there's no way I could afford it if it actually shipped during that time.

 

[El Roranous]

This one is indeed very striking. I love the Emperors look in ROTJ so I am very glad they went that route. Excellent work Sideshow.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

I would order, but 2Q is way too soon so there's no way I could afford it if it actually shipped during that time.

me too... if it was later in the year i'd definitely be down for it. but considering it might actually ship this quarter i will have to wait and see how much i get on my tax return... and of course if i get palpatine i HAVE to get the darth maul bust to complete the sith collection.

 

[The Mike]

This was a definite order until I read Q2. Not to mention that in the SSC Newsletter it states that the CftBL PF will be hitting in April....Hopefully when an Emperor PF is done it'll look this good and I can get that...

 

[The Chaver]

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?page_id=4239

It would be nice to see Vader/Anakin next.

 

[Hecubus]

am I the only one who was a tad dissapointed when first seeing this? Dont get me wrong - I would be proud to own one, but I dont get where people are coming from saying its better than the Maul... something is off about to me, whereas the Maul seemed dead on... I dont know, just my thoughts

 

[darthviper107]

I think it's awesome just because he's got a very interesting sculpt and paint job, and really he's the icon of evil from Star Wars so...

 

[Dusty]

Just went down to have a look at the finished bust... man, it's awesome!! The fabric is so cool... anyway, the hood IS removable and the bust is fully sculpted underneath. But he looks like a crazy old grampa without it, so that's probably why they didn't take photos without... you never see him in ROTJ without it, and it most definitely gives him a more menacing air. But just wanted to reassure you that you'll be able to pose the hood however you choose

 

[MaulFan]

Just went down to have a look at the finished bust... man, it's awesome!! The fabric is so cool... anyway, the hood IS removable and the bust is fully sculpted underneath. But he looks like a crazy old grampa without it, so that's probably why they didn't take photos without... you never see him in ROTJ without it, and it most definitely gives him a more menacing air. But just wanted to reassure you that you'll be able to pose the hood however you choose

Thank you SO much Dusty, you guys really rocked on this one, he's so evil, makes Maul look semi-evil, the diet coke of evil, just one calorie, not evil enough

Come on Q2

 

[LOTRFan]

am I the only one who was a tad dissapointed when first seeing this? Dont get me wrong - I would be proud to own one, but I dont get where people are coming from saying its better than the Maul... something is off about to me, whereas the Maul seemed on... I dont know, just my thoughts

I don't know if I am as dissapointed as you appear to be, but I would have preferred a straight-on pose; though I do hand it to Sideshow for originality.

:emperor

 

[MaulFan]

Part of me agrees, a straigh on pose would have matched the rest of them better, but, this pose allows a front view to show off more of his face, and since to capture his look from the film, his hood needs to be up, it allows you to not lose the details of his face behind the hood or in the shadows. Very cool, can't wait.

 

[Parker]

The pose will allow him to sit better in my display case along with Maul and the MR Vader helmet!

 

[The Chaver]

Part of me agrees, a straigh on pose would have matched the rest of them better, but, this pose allows a front view to show off more of his face, and since to capture his look from the film, his hood needs to be up, it allows you to not lose the details of his face behind the hood or in the shadows. Very cool, can't wait.

The bust is awesome,I like it better than the Maul bust.And the fabric.. is so choice.