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Title: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on May 30, 2006, 08:00 PM
I know that this is mentioned in the LOTR Trilogy thread, but i figured it would be easier in its own spot.

Anyway, I have been ordering these along with the Star Wars collection and have been undecided if i was going to cancel my orders or not. I had thought I would only get a select few and actually had no intention of getting Boromir, but after seeing the exclusive i couldn't resist. Any severed head is awesome.  ;D
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: Ben on May 30, 2006, 11:41 PM
I already buy stuff from the Star Wars and Buffy lines they do, so I'm kind of tapped out for $50 figures, regardless of how awesome they are.

I think I'm too late for Strider and Legolas, but I'm sure they'll do Helm's Deep versions eventually. Boromir looks great, but the $50 price tag is what's stopping me, though I know I'll regret not getting into this line eventually, but I just can't afford it now.

Plus the fact that the Lothlorien cloaks are on the exclusive versions just annoys the piss out of me. I never got the Fellowship 9-pack with fabric cloaks that TB did because of rarity, and I doubt I'll buy into a hugely expensive line where the same thing will happen again.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on May 31, 2006, 09:35 AM
I hear what you are saying, but have been on the fence witht he line but ordered Strider and Legolas just in case. So i am good. I won't be buying them all though. My guess is I will do the fellowship and some villians. If they do random others I will pass. I can't afford to support this with STar Wars. I will probably pick up an actual Aragorn when its offered in addition to Strider.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: Ben on May 31, 2006, 11:18 AM
If they ever offer a Ringwraith or Eowyn, I'd buy those. I have the TB versions, but they kinda suck since the Wraith can't stand and Eowyn doesn't look like Eowyn.

I guess it depends on the character. I'd like to see how they pull off the hobbits.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: Annatar on June 7, 2006, 02:40 AM
I wish they would announce some decent PF peices.  :(
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on June 7, 2006, 10:02 PM
I ordered all three and, if I remember right, the exclusive hung around for a few days before being sold out.  Not as hot of a line as Star Wars but I am glad to add these figures to the other ones I have.  Well, I should re-phrase that....I will be unloading the "other" versions for these ones once they start shipping.  I'll still keep my Mattel ones (because I collect Barbie also) and all my Eowyns and Arwens (regular and customized) but really hope they do Arwen and Elrond in 2007.

 

I'd like to see how they pull off the hobbits.

Since SS seems to know what "scale issue" is, I am expecting two hobbits for my $55-60 price tag.  I figure the obvious two packs of Sam/Frodo and Merry/Pippin.  Tough part will be the facial sculpt to the size of the doll - but if anyone can pull this off, it should be Sideshow.

Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: Ben on June 7, 2006, 10:35 PM
I figured they'd do two-packs as well. But then I wonder about the inevitable Gollum. And Yoda in the SW line.  ???
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on June 7, 2006, 11:21 PM
Well for Gollum they couldthrow in a prequel version. As for Yoda, not really sure maybe an ewok.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on June 8, 2006, 08:52 AM
I figured Gollum/Smeagol and Gimli/Bilbo.  Not really sure if the scale size of Hobbits vs Dwarfs is much different.

Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on July 26, 2006, 10:32 AM
It seems that Sideshow mentioned that a new figure would be announced soon. It seems like this line is moving much slower than i had thought it would.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on July 26, 2006, 08:54 PM
You said it. I ordered Aragorn on Jan. 13th and figured he would have shipped by now.  If they announce another one, I hope they also let us know if the first three will ship in 2006.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on July 26, 2006, 11:05 PM
I think because of the huge delay i have lost some interest in this line.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: Brian on September 5, 2006, 10:23 AM
Sideshow (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?cat=26) has a first look at the packaging for the LOTR 12 inch line, looks pretty neat.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on September 6, 2006, 10:11 PM
It looks pretty good, different than Star Wars, but still very nice.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on September 27, 2006, 08:10 PM
Finally got my notice that Aragorn will arrive in the warehouse in the next week or two and begin shipping.  It couldn't arrive at a better time since I am packing away all my LOTR figures and re-doing my LOTR room. 

It looks like we'll find out Friday what the new 12" figure will be.  Faramir would be a good bet but I'll still hold out hope for Arwen....
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on September 29, 2006, 09:45 AM
I got my notice as well (with the 3 marvel RAH figures  :o) Looks liek i will br broke again for soem time.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on September 30, 2006, 01:15 PM
Faramir it is.  Of course, no "official" announcement, just a half-head sneak peak photo but it's him.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on October 5, 2006, 02:13 PM
Aragorn will began shipping in 3-5 days  :D. 

Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on October 5, 2006, 05:17 PM
I got my e-mail as well. Looks like it will be here soon enough.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on October 18, 2006, 08:09 PM
I got my Aragorn today and he looks great. I was contemplating canceling my order for these due to money, but i think if i remain selective i can buy a few from this line. Very nice.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on December 7, 2006, 07:56 PM
Don't forget - Faramir goes up for pre-order on Friday, Dec 8th.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on December 7, 2006, 10:49 PM
Looks like the exclusive is going to be the horn of Gondor.

I think i am going to pass one this one though.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on December 8, 2006, 10:00 PM
I like this one, I just hope I get Legolas soon....I ordered it in February!! :-\

It was one of the easiest orders I did....it was up at 1:00 and I had it in my cart, checked out and confirmation printed before 1:01  :D
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on December 8, 2006, 10:51 PM
Nice to hear is was an easy buy for you. I think i have decided to pcik and choose, pretty much only buying those that make up the fellowship and a villian here and there.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on January 4, 2007, 07:39 PM
I finally got an email from Sideshow stating that Legolas is on his way to the warehouse....it's only been 11 months since I ordered him.... ::)
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on January 29, 2007, 11:43 PM
I got Legolas in the mail today, not too bad. I was on the fence with cancelling the order but just figured what the hell. I only plan on getting a few more of these.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on January 31, 2007, 07:17 PM
I like Legolas - nice cape, standard accessories and a few different poses are all I really wanted and the face sculpt is better (or closer to) the actor than Aragorn.  I hope they make (or at least announce) two or three more in this line for 2007.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on February 1, 2007, 06:44 AM
I am pretty sure this line is going to suffer the same fate as the Star Wars line for a while. I am guessing we will only be getting standard body characters.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on June 21, 2007, 06:52 PM
Wow-I finally have all of them!!  Not the greatest picture but it's nice to finally get Faramir - now bring on the Hobbits!!

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t157/twilzia/IMG_3117.jpg)
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on June 22, 2007, 07:04 AM
Very nice, i only picked up 2 of them. They should really make an announcement soon. How long has it been? Anyway, here's hoping for Gandalf.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on June 22, 2007, 08:42 AM
I know, I have only two, but really want the brothers too. Hope I can score them...

Did they change the sculpt for Faramir ? It looks different...
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on June 22, 2007, 12:45 PM
I don't think they changed the sculpt-it's my crappy camera :-X.  I am patiently waiting for the next announcement...which means we won't see the actual figure until 2008 ;).
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on July 19, 2007, 09:52 PM
Looks like the line is alive again.

Hobbits sneak (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/placed/071907teaser.jpg)

I will probably pick them up. As i mentioned earlier i only plan to pick up a few and these 2 happen to be on the list.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on July 20, 2007, 10:39 AM
But isn't this the diorama ?
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on July 20, 2007, 03:09 PM
I didnt think it was, but if it is, nevermind then  ;D
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on July 23, 2007, 10:48 AM
Some are saying Diorama...

Some are saying 1/6 figures...

We'll see.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on July 26, 2007, 06:51 AM
 HOBBITS!!!! (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/SDCC07/SSCgallery2/image10.asp)
-I can't wait for these to come up for pre-order!  I only hope I don't have to wait a year before they ship ;).
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on July 28, 2007, 09:34 PM
Pre-order for Sam and Frodo is Monday, August 6th.  They will each be sold separately - hopefully not at the standard price point of the other ones ($64.99).
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on July 28, 2007, 10:38 PM
I was hoping they were going to offer them together at that price. I hope they dont expect to get any more than 32.99 each.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on July 30, 2007, 08:50 AM
I was hoping they were going to offer them together at that price. I hope they dont expect to get any more than 32.99 each.

 :P
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on August 6, 2007, 01:13 PM
I think Sideshow lost their mind. Full price for eachof them  :o
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on August 6, 2007, 01:22 PM
I couldn't believe it either!!  Of course, I bought them.... :-[
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on August 6, 2007, 01:33 PM
I ordered them too  :-[
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on August 7, 2007, 12:09 PM
I ordered them too  :-[

I did too, but I will not be surprised if I cancel.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on August 8, 2007, 09:59 PM
I ordered them too  :-[

I did too, but I will not be surprised if I cancel.

I hear that. Very much a thought.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: jadesfire on February 17, 2008, 04:50 PM
Another $10 increase in the price but I had to order it....

Gandalf the Grey - Sideshow Exclusive (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=92211)
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on February 17, 2008, 05:07 PM
I ordered one as well. He is the main LOTR character i wanted.
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: efranks on February 17, 2008, 11:17 PM
I'm not collecting this line and I almost ordered it! That's a really great looking figure and Gandalf id one of my favorite characters from the trilogy, even back when all we had was the novels.

   E...
Title: Re: Sideshow LOTR
Post by: evenflow on May 22, 2008, 06:34 AM
I got my 12-15 day e-mail for both Sam and Frodo.