SS Star Wars Q&A March 17

[action-Jon]

Q: Warner has announced that the LOTR trilogy will be out on Blu-Ray April 6th, 2010, and the press release said they are planning a big merchandising push. Could you share some of your plans for said release?

A: Certainly! We’ve given some support to WB and Best Buy related to the Blu-Ray release, in gift card form, which they’re likely to announce any day now. In conjunction, we’ve announced our new statue series, bringing ‘The Lord of the Rings’ characters back in 1:6 scale!

Q: What are the chances of a Premium Format Ki-Adi-Mundi getting made?

A: The chances are better than Yaddle or Even Piell but maybe not as good as some of the female Jedi Council members. Ki Adi is definitely a candidate, maybe even a contender.

Q: Using the old molds of your Boba Fett Premium Format, is it possible in the future to make a Jango Fett Premium Format? Because these two figures are very similar! … THANKS!!

A: Similar indeed, but we wouldn’t be able to use any of the molds from Boba Fett to make Jango Fett. Jango is in the works but will be entirely new.

Q: While Sideshow remains focused on delivering all variations on the militaries of Star Wars, I hope one day soon they are considering a 1/6 scale McQuarrie Concept Stormtrooper? I for one would love having this next to all of the other stormy variations!

A: We fully agree. Although we haven’t started development on any McQuarrie design versions of 1:6 scale products, we do have a STRONG affinity for his versions of the Stormtrooper, Darth Vader, and Boba Fett. Maybe even Yoda.

Q: So if I read it correctly, we may possibly be getting Star Wars comiquettes based on Expanded Universe comic characters? Wouldn’t it be something if a wonderful artist like, say, Adam Hughes designed one or two? Seeing that he has done some Legacy covers. Could you imagine an AH! Slave Leia? I know I could. Please, Sideshow, make it happen! -AND- Since most Star Wars Expanded Universe characters come from the comics anyway, why not do a separate line of Star Wars Comiquettes? That way, they could be portrayed in more action-oriented poses, either by themselves, or combined with OTHER EU characters in ‘Vs’ dioramas. As it is, and I know some will disagree, the static poses of the Premium Format just don’t suit the EU characters as well, and they look out of place next to characters everyone already recognizes. Just a thought.

A: Hmmm… interesting thoughts. We can’t give you any details just yet, but you’re on the right track!

Q: I really enjoyed your last “Ask Sideshow” answers and because they’re so good, I decided to ask a question by my own. I am a big fan and collector of your 12-inch Star Wars line, and I was a bit disappointed that it looks like that some named characters could possibly be left out in the future. For example, I have been waiting for a Count Dooku and Mara Jade 12-inch version for a very long time now. Those are characters that I think could really complete the current Lords of the Sith and Order of the Jedi lines. After reading that there is a lot of work currently going on for Max Reebo and so on for the Jabba diorama line, now I am a little bit scared that those 2 characters and others will never make an appearance in the line. Will you guys produce other characters like Mara while also doing the Jabba figures, or do some collectors have to expect a collecting pause because there will be only figures for the Jabba line in the near future?

A: Thanks for your question, and we’re glad to have you! Count Dooku is certainly not going to get left out, that or the head sculpt that we’ve completed is going to go to complete waste.

Q: I pre-ordered the Jedi Luke Premium Format and I am excited to get him later this year. Although I mainly collect the 1/6th scale figures, which are awesome. I would like to make a suggestion that is maybe a bit obvious: Rebel Pilot Luke. The Kenner pilot Luke was an iconic figure and it seems that it would fit nicely into the 1/6th scale line. The possibilities are endless with the fabric and details of the suit; it really would make an awesome figure. The ESB version with an exclusive ascension gun or alternate head with the helmet lining would be the definitive version, don’t you think?

A: Thanks for your support on the Luke figure. He seems to be a big hit! Rebel Pilot Luke is a definite, and probably some representation of both his X-Wing and Snowspeeder gear – there are many subtle but important differences in his gear.

Q: Your Star Wars Premium Format line continues to be astounding, but it needs more fan favorite characters please. What are the chances there will be a Lando Calrissian, Chewbacca and Emperor (in throne) from the OT? What about Aayla Secura, Qui-Gon, Mace Windu or Queen Amidala/Arena Padme from the Prequels?

A: Good, Fair to Good, Definite, Very Good, Good, Fair, and Fair – in that order. Everyone you listed is likely to see a PF figure done at some point. It’s simply a matter of when.

(characters - message too short - really? )

 

[agen_kolar]

Dooku.

 

[unsung hero]

Really? Aayla and her two minutes of screen time has a stronger chance at a PF than Qui-Gon?

 

[automaton]

Aayla has a couple of things going for her.

 

[action-Jon]

Really? Aayla and her two minutes of screen time has a stronger chance at a PF than Qui-Gon?

Sex sells baby.

 

[karamazov80]

Just look how many lame female Marvel characters get Comiquettes and/or PFs while heavy hitters like Cyclops, Daredevil, and Hawkeye take forever to get made in 1/4 scale.

 

[Vader AL]

Aayla has a couple of things going for her.

WFT....two cheeks and two milkers.

 

[MaulFan]

Lando Calrissian - Good
Chewbacca - Fair to Good
Emperor (in throne) - Definite
Aayla Secura - Very Good
Qui-Gon - Good
Mace Windu - Fair
Queen Amidala/Arena Padme - Fair

Promising on the Emperor front, though since Luke's pose in PF doesn't really seem to suit a duel setup, throne's not key for the Emperor to me, the 1/6 will serve that, a cool Sith Lightning pose would be really cool at PF scale.

 

[Jaycepticon]

Jango PF in the works, that's all I needed to know

 

[saikonix]

what about the stormtrooper PF?

 

[drod26]

I wonder what they are going to introduce in comic con...

 

[OSCORP]

X-wing Luke!

Was it PF of 1/6?

 

[themahler]

The Jango Fett PF will be a must. I really hope we see a Qui-Gon PF sooner than later. Been wanting one of those for a LONG time.

 

[Agent0028]

Lando Calrissian - Good
Chewbacca - Fair to Good
Emperor (in throne) - Definite
Aayla Secura - Very Good
Qui-Gon - Good
Mace Windu - Fair
Queen Amidala/Arena Padme - Fair

Promising on the Emperor front, though since Luke's pose in PF doesn't really seem to suit a duel setup, throne's not key for the Emperor to me, the 1/6 will serve that, a cool Sith Lightning pose would be really cool at PF scale.

I can't decide how I feel about the Emperor coming with the throne. I liked the idea of him standing up holding his cane. It'll be a pretty awesome piece though, especially if they put Luke's saber on his arm rest.

The emperor in throne that I really want to see is Luke vs. Vader from ROTJ.

Jango PF in the works, that's all I needed to know

Me too! Awesome!

 

[fengjun]

So far today grants us some awesome news:

- Vader PF at least year aways (yep a new vader pf woohoo)
- Capt. Rex with magnetic jet pack (1/6 or PF??)
- Aalya Secura strong possibility for PF (hot blue babe wielding light saber, 'nough said)
- Jango Fett PF in the work
- Nail on the board with Emperor PF
- Stormtrooper PF in development (in progress of solving technical isues)
- 3PO and R2D2 PF done with electronics
did i miss anything?

 

[Agent0028]

Chewbacca being fair to good is a big one I think.

I missed that Rex was being done. I bet its 1/6 to go with Clonobi. I really wanted Rex before, but after moving and messing with Obi-Wan, Luke, and Han in armor I'm really disappointed with the way its turned out. I'm not 100% certain I'll get Rex.

 

[Jaycepticon]

oh sweet, I was so excited over the Jango PF news, I missed the Rex part.

 

[Jaycepticon]

actually, where is the news about Rex?

 

[IrishJedi]

Q: What are the chances of a Premium Format Ki-Adi-Mundi getting made?

A: The chances are better than Yaddle or Even Piell but maybe not as good as some of the female Jedi Council members. Ki Adi is definitely a candidate, maybe even a contender.

Freakin' nerd-bait.

 

[thenammagazine]

Freakin' nerd-bait.

Same goes for that post bud.