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Title: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Jeff on September 29, 2006, 12:50 AM
Officially announced tonight via the Sideshow Radio podcast, she'll be after Snowbunny Padme.   :)

Should be interesting to see how she turns out...
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: JesseVader08 on September 29, 2006, 01:42 AM
Woah.  :o  Very cool.  I can't wait for pics of her!
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: evenflow on September 29, 2006, 09:34 AM
Cool news, I like this choice.  ;D
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: DSJ™ on September 29, 2006, 10:22 PM
This will go well with the character key.  ;D
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Artoo on September 30, 2006, 09:22 AM
Ooh! I wonder what line she'll end up in!
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: MetalJedi on September 30, 2006, 11:52 AM
Looks like I'll be picking up the Expanded Universe line minus Padme of course.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Jeff on October 19, 2006, 11:07 PM
Ooohhh...

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/10-06/previewasajj.jpg)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: evenflow on October 20, 2006, 10:23 AM
From what I can see, it looks good. I am excited for this one.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Artoo on October 21, 2006, 08:23 PM
 :o
Ooh! I can't wait! Maybe a new line for her or Military. She wouldn't fit in anything else.

The bad thing is still no Vaders, Clones, Stormies or Fetts. :(
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: evenflow on October 21, 2006, 09:54 PM
:o
Ooh! I can't wait! Maybe a new line for her or Military. She wouldn't fit in anything else.

The bad thing is still no Vaders, Clones, Stormies or Fetts. :(

My guess is that if they do not do an Expanded Universe line she will be in the Sith line.

As for your point about there not being Vader, Clones, Fett, etc... From a business stand point i think its smart. They know we want them and will buy them, so why not wait and release other characters in the mean time. Spread out the characters everyone wants and fill in the blanks to fulfill the appetite.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Darth Broem on October 22, 2006, 03:56 PM
I just assume they are waiting for 07 to bring all those characters our anyway.  It's one of the reasons I'm gonna pass on figure like Asajj.  I got to save some coins for the main characters I want.  With that said though Asajj will probably be a kickass looking figure though.  Maybe I will pick it up on the secondary market someday.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Jeff on October 30, 2006, 09:53 PM
Fully lit Asajj...

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/10-06/fullasajj.jpg)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: DSJ™ on October 30, 2006, 10:11 PM
Dang! She looks hot!  8)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: evenflow on October 30, 2006, 10:48 PM
She looks very evil.  ;D
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: evenflow on November 14, 2006, 11:04 PM
Any guesses for an exclusive?
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: JesseVader08 on November 15, 2006, 01:55 AM
She looks great, but I think I'm going to pass on this one.  There are a lot of other characters that I'll save my money for.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: EdSolo on November 15, 2006, 07:22 AM
I'm surprised they haven't released what the exclusive item will be yet.  Order day is coming up quickly.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Mikey D on November 15, 2006, 08:05 AM
Any guesses for an exclusive?

Mu guess is the box o' lightsabers that Dooku gave her.

She looks to be another fine addition to the collection.  I'm stoked that we're finally getting another baddie, Vader's getting lonely (sooned to be joined by Maul).
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: ruiner on November 15, 2006, 12:00 PM
I can't believe they picked Asajj after the clearance fiasco that was the Unleashed version from Hasbro...
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Jeff on November 15, 2006, 12:25 PM
I'm surprised they haven't released what the exclusive item will be yet. 

From the latest Sideshow newsletter...

Quote
As a heads-up for our Star Wars Newsletter subscribers, we'd like to let you know that we will be posting a gallery of Asajj Ventress images in our Production Blog on Thursday, November 16th, 2006, at around Noon (Pacific Time)! Simply check our Production Blog on Thursday after this time to see the images - and be the first find out what the Sideshow Exclusive accessory will be!

So, we'll find out for sure on Thursday what the exclusive is... unless it's leaked today of course.   ;)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Morgbug on November 15, 2006, 03:06 PM
I can't believe they picked Asajj after the clearance fiasco that was the Unleashed version from Hasbro...

Meh, the Unleashed wasn't a very well done figure, IMO.  This looks pretty nice.  I haven't strayed into this line so I'll do my best to continue resisting.  The image gallery rotating on Sideshow's site looks great.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: ruiner on November 15, 2006, 03:45 PM
Yeah, they all look great until you receive them.

I've already quit this line because of the overuse of existing bodies, robes, and accessories.

Instead of tooling a Fett, stormie or Vader - they get greedy and tool a $500 Jabba set. 

2007 is 30th anniversary of the original and we haven't seen any classic OT characters from Sideshow yet. 

Poor product selection IMO - I'd be more than happy with a classic Leia in white robes and 'old' Obi Wan from ANH. 

Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Morgbug on November 15, 2006, 05:04 PM
Well, I've never seen a Sideshow 12" figure in person, so I can't say.  I expect they are better than the vast majority of Hasbro stuff, but the later stuff I have from them is acceptable to me and requires no additional outlay of fundage.  I'm happy with my Imperials and the old Ben they did near the end of that line is pretty nice in my opinion.  Especially for $20. 
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Oboewan on November 16, 2006, 10:40 AM
Yeah, they all look great until you receive them.

I've already quit this line because of the overuse of existing bodies, robes, and accessories.

Instead of tooling a Fett, stormie or Vader - they get greedy and tool a $500 Jabba set. 

2007 is 30th anniversary of the original and we haven't seen any classic OT characters from Sideshow yet. 

Poor product selection IMO - I'd be more than happy with a classic Leia in white robes and 'old' Obi Wan from ANH. 



Haven't seen any "classic OT characters"?     Luke Jedi, Han Bespin, Endor Troopers, Jabba, Boussh, Bib, Salacious Crumb (sort of).
That's 8.5 compared to I think 8 Prequel characters.  I think they're mixing them up well, and I suspect we'll see more OT characters next year as well.    I think Lucas is chalking the 30th anniversary as being "of the SW franchise" rather that "A New Hope" specifically.  The Jabba Set IMHO is awesome......  all I need now is a Max Rebo Band and I'll be happy!   And if you don't like it.. or the price... don't buy it.... you don't see ME waiting in line for a PS3  ;D

Oboewan
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: ruiner on November 16, 2006, 12:17 PM
So you counted the Endor troper as three?  That's neglible.  As well, Jabba (to me) is a statue - not a $50 figure.

Again, I said that we haven't seen any 'classic' OT characters.  By classic, I mean core characters in their memorable garb.  Luke in Tatooine garb, Han in his smuggler outfit, Old Ben with his jedi robes - figures like that.


And yes, I am voting with my dollars (or should I say, not voting).

Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Oboewan on November 16, 2006, 02:58 PM
So you counted the Endor troper as three?  That's neglible.  As well, Jabba (to me) is a statue - not a $50 figure.

Again, I said that we haven't seen any 'classic' OT characters.  By classic, I mean core characters in their memorable garb.  Luke in Tatooine garb, Han in his smuggler outfit, Old Ben with his jedi robes - figures like that.


And yes, I am voting with my dollars (or should I say, not voting).    /displaying?

Eh, I was on the fence about how to categorize the Endor Troopers... probaby should have just counted them as 1... 6.5/8 ratio .... I also didn't count the multiple Anakin's... I only got the Vader version (THAT was a cheapass move on SSC's part for sure!)

Luke, Han, Old Ben (I'd LOVE an old Ben) are still going to be using the same body/mold as all the others.   As for Jabba- exactly what do you plan on doing (figurish) with your Sideshow pieces besides posing/displaying?   I agree he might not have been the best choice of character to go for but I think they did an awesome job.   I've always been partial to the non-SE Cantina/Jabba's scene, so for at this THIS collector, I'm quite happy with the choices.     I don't know if SideShow is shying away from OT Classic figures that have been done decently by Hasblo (how many lukes and Ben Kenobi's do we have?) but it's a possibility.    I DO hope that they will up the OT characters in '07 though....     with Asajj, Maul, and SnowBunny Padme, we're SO due for some OT fixes.   I want to see a Chewie (all other 12" Chewie's are terrible!), Leia in Bespin Gown, Old Ben (but later down the line), Fett (although the Electronic Fett is pretty sweet already), Vader (again, the electronic version w/removable helmet is cool) and the Max Rebo Band to go with my Jabba's throne room.   For one reason or another, I'm hooked on this line... and my poor wallet too!

That's the greatest thing about collecting... everyone has different levels and preferences... I'm even thinking of shelling out $$$$$$$ for the Collectors Fleet Super Star Destroyer I passed up for 16 bucks in Austin in 99.   I'm an addict... is there any help out there?

Oboewan

 
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Jeff on November 16, 2006, 03:18 PM
Exclusive = Alternate Comic Book head

(http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/21131_press02-001.jpg)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Mikey D on November 16, 2006, 03:44 PM
Damn, I really hope I'm back from a morning meeting in time to grab that exclusive.  The other exclusives I didn't much care if I got the exclusive or not, but I would much rather have the comic book head to display.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: evenflow on November 16, 2006, 04:39 PM
Very cool indeed. Sideshow continue to impress.  ;D
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Darth Broem on November 16, 2006, 06:56 PM
Yeah, this is a very nice figure.  The exclusive is pretty nifty IMO.  I want to see if they do bring out some classic figures like Ruiner mentioned above before getting this one.  Gotta save mula somewhere. 
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: DSJ™ on November 16, 2006, 09:55 PM
Dang! Just dang! Course I'll be at work when this all goes down & no doubt no access to a pc.  :'(
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Morgbug on November 17, 2006, 01:16 PM
Dang! Just dang! Course I'll be at work when this all goes down & no doubt no access to a pc.  :'(

Consider yourself covered.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Darth Gamboa on November 17, 2006, 01:27 PM
Cool, I just got my order confirmation. I really like the idea of the alternate portrait.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: DualSaberMaster on November 17, 2006, 01:36 PM
Pre-Order placed.  I think the alternate head was a nifty idea, and looks great.  Asajj is one of those characters that could have had several choices for the Exclusive item, Dooku's lightsaber giftbox, her old Jedi Lightsabers.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: MetalJedi on November 17, 2006, 01:58 PM
Picked up the exclusive version. Now Im gonna have to go back and get a Obi Wan for her to fight against.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: DSJ™ on November 17, 2006, 06:54 PM
Dang! Just dang! Course I'll be at work when this all goes down & no doubt no access to a pc.  :'(

Consider yourself covered.

Thanks Brent.  8)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: evenflow on November 17, 2006, 07:30 PM
I got my exclusive version, but this was a tough one to get for me. I was at work so of course was ordering my phone, it took a while to finally get through.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: JedioftheNorth on November 17, 2006, 10:47 PM
Ok I tried to pre-order this but it's not working? made an account, signed up for the newsletter and everyting but nothing. Did I miss a deadline or something I registered after work so not sure if that's a factor.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Mikey D on November 18, 2006, 08:35 AM
Ok I tried to pre-order this but it's not working? made an account, signed up for the newsletter and everyting but nothing. Did I miss a deadline or something I registered after work so not sure if that's a factor.

You need to have the account for a few days before you're allowed to order.  If you set up the account the day something went on sale, you won't be able to order via Priority Pre-order.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: JedioftheNorth on November 18, 2006, 12:13 PM
Crap here's hoping it lasts the weekend I guess  :'(.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Nicklab on November 18, 2006, 07:47 PM
Got my order in for the exclusive yesterday.  But man did those Sideshow servers get slammed!  Even with streamlining their website they were running pretty slow.  It took about 10 minutes from when I tried to get on the site until I was actually able to place my order.  But when it got to the point where I could place my order things went through pretty well.

Now here's something that might be the cause of an *interesting* discussion.  When Gentle Giant held their most recent online sales for their summer exclusives, there was a whole lot of complaining and comparing.  Notably that Sideshow ran their operation much better.  Well, looking at how things went yesterday for Asajj, I would definitely say they went better.  But not that much better.  You still had a load of people scrambling for the exclusive that was limited to 2,000 pieces.  It seems like Sideshow has some better website architecture, but the volume of users still slammed them pretty well.

Now as for the exclusive, I like it.  The one thing I'm wondering is whether or not Asajj falls into the Lords of the Sith line.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Deanna Rash on November 19, 2006, 10:07 PM
 >:( I was late had to go on the wait list for mine I collect all jedi fallen or not
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: DualSaberMaster on November 19, 2006, 10:20 PM
>:( I was late had to go on the wait list for mine I collect all jedi fallen or not

As long as you get on the waiting list asap, I say your chances are very good for your order to convert.  I've heard of people's waitlist orders for various items converted weeks after they placed their name on the list.

Btw, Welcome.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: o-wj on November 20, 2006, 06:03 AM
I was online a total of 10 minutes and got one....And I'm on DIAL UP !!!! ;D
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Deanna Rash on November 21, 2006, 10:46 PM
 >:(THAT REEKS!!!  >:( NO, I Must learn patience )In my experence Patience is over rated >:( Congrats to you anyway ;)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: DSJ™ on February 11, 2007, 03:34 PM
Bad ass cool!  8)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2007/Sideshow_Collectibles/TF_2007_Sideshow_0009.jpg)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: MetalJedi on June 16, 2007, 11:20 PM
Does anyone know when this is supposed to ship?
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Darth Gamboa on July 13, 2007, 01:12 PM
I just recieved my "processing soon" email for this, to be in the warehouse within the next 25 days, this just a day after I get my "Pre-auth" note for Leia Bousch, to be in the warehouse within 3 to 5 days.

With these on top of the comicon exclusives, things are snowballing.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: MetalJedi on July 13, 2007, 05:01 PM
Got my email too. Can't wait.  ;D
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: evenflow on July 13, 2007, 05:27 PM
I go tmy e-mail too, looking forward to this one more than the Leia coming.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Oboewan on August 9, 2007, 10:05 AM
I got my email of the non-exclusive I was able to snag... then got another email saying that my wait list for the exclusive came through... I cancelled the former and am now happily getting the exclusive Asajj!

Jeff
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: evenflow on August 9, 2007, 10:39 AM
I got my 3-5 day e-mail. I am excited about this one. I like the animated style head. 

Scratch that, I got my shipping confirmation.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Darth Gamboa on August 13, 2007, 10:42 AM
My Asajj arrived while I was away on a trip. This is one awesome figure. The extra head is a great deal, it's like getting 2 figures for the price of one. I love the magnetic based lightsabers.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: MetalJedi on August 13, 2007, 08:51 PM
Finally got my shipping notice. Should be here tomorrow.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: jadesfire on August 16, 2007, 06:52 PM
I received her this evening and am not disappointed!  Her sculpt is perfect, the blades are magnetic so you can have a 'one blade' pose, the robe has the bendy thing in the hood so you can frame her face and the extra force hand looks awesome.  The only down side (and it's a biggie) - her head started to tear on the inside when I tried to take it off.  I tried everything I could think of to get it off so I could see the other head on her but no luck.  I didn't plan on using it but hey, it would have been nice to have the option.  Some quick pictures are below....

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t157/twilzia/IMG_3264.jpg)

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t157/twilzia/IMG_3271.jpg)

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t157/twilzia/IMG_3269.jpg)

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t157/twilzia/IMG_3268.jpg)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: DSJ™ on August 16, 2007, 07:03 PM
Asajj looks awesome, thanks for the pics & the notation on removing her head Beth. I can't wait to get her.  8)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Oboewan on August 17, 2007, 11:26 AM
Asajj looks awesome, thanks for the pics & the notation on removing her head Beth. I can't wait to get her.  8)

Same here.. thought I suspect it will be a while since my order is a conversion from the wait list.

Sigh
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: MetalJedi on August 17, 2007, 02:09 PM
Got mine as well. My favorite so far. Now if they could make a accurately scaled Durge to go along with her that would be awesome.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Oboewan on September 13, 2007, 11:17 AM
Asajj looks awesome, thanks for the pics & the notation on removing her head Beth. I can't wait to get her.  8)

Same here.. thought I suspect it will be a while since my order is a conversion from the wait list.

Sigh

Finally got mine!   Now I can't decide which head looks best.... too many choices!
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: Mainland05 on October 6, 2007, 11:44 PM
This is exciting!!

I have been away for so long, nice to come back to this beautiful 12".  ;)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Asajj Ventress
Post by: DSJ™ on March 5, 2008, 08:03 PM
I received my exclusive Ventress today that Brent kindly helped me out with, man she is just awesome. Thanks Brent.  :)