I can relate to running out of space. I'm just surprised that they're doing a whole new line--especially with second PF versions of some of the characters being announced too.
I'm on the fence. On one side, I really need the shelf space (oglavaeil/skratch alone take a chunk), so this is welcomed. On the other side, I like scale consistency for a collection, and this throws that off a bit.
I will say though that I LOVE that Sideshow is going all in on this line.
The Queen here look wonderful... the new PF version looks very masculine and the pose looks beyond awkward...I wanted to love it but this version of the Queen rocks!
I like Sideshow's new concept of smaller statues (not just for Court of the Dead) if they are highly detailed, well painted and reasonably priced. Depending on how those 3 variables (detail, painting, price) turn out I might buy some of these.
The more I think about it, the more I would have liked to see these in 1/6 scale. It just makes more sense to me, especially since most collectors already have 1/6 figures. I have a lot of items, but I don't think I have anything in 9".