Thanks!
Nope, never had the Sideshow version for comparison. Just the Scout from SS.
Once set up, its pretty incredible. I didn't have too much time to get a really solid pose. Getting everything out and put together was a bit of a chore. Those fern leaves on the base and those tiny little levers on the dashboard drove me crazy; and there's minimal instruction. Then of course trying to get the Scout seated, able to hold at least one handlebar AND have both feet on the pedals... it takes some time. Patience... and give yourself a couple hours just in case.
But then, once done, in hand, it's fantastic.
The weathering is present and shows to the naked eye. The bike itself is scraped and dinged. The "pack" on the back will need some weathering though. The boots are so soft they are almost like thin socks, so be careful when posing or you'll end up with a vacant-looking ankle. The complicated handlebars are fun to fiddle with but it has me curious which way everything is truly supposed to go. There's actually a left and right handle that are different so be wary, and lots of bits to twist and turn. I'm still trying to sort if the wires go in front or behind the handle. You'll understand when you have it in hand.
I don't like bases but in this case it is absolutely necessary obviously... and fortunately it works really well and the greenery bring in the Endor flavor. Displaying this at a high level -- like top of the detolf -- so he can appear to bank and swoop down in your direction seems like the ideal placement.
This thing makes me want other smaller "rides".
