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Title: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: DSJ™ on March 9, 2006, 10:18 PM
Up next is Sideshow Collectibles 12" Qui-Gon Jinn  (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=031006qui-gon&source=030906news)

(http://www.sideshowtoy.com/placed/031006qui-gon11001.jpg)

Pre-Orders begin Friday March 17th 2006 between 10AM-10:30AM PST.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 10, 2006, 01:57 AM
I was hoping they would had Qui-Gon to the list of Jedi to be done - there's so many characters they can do, it's nearly impossible to figure out who's next.  I'm certainly not disappointed with this choice.

I can't wait for better pics of his facial sculpt though -- so far, it's not quite right.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: jadesfire on March 10, 2006, 06:40 AM
He wasn't one of my guesses at all.  So, any guesses on the exclusive item??  I'll guess the comlink and extra hands.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Mikey D on March 10, 2006, 07:31 AM
Tatooine poncho maybe?

I'll be missing out on the exclusive for this one.  Going skiing next Friday and I know there's no way to order it from a mountain.  :P Will just settle for the regular edition and order it the next day.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Jayson on March 10, 2006, 07:36 AM
Good guess on the Tatooine Poncho, you might be on to something there.


Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: evenflow on March 10, 2006, 12:57 PM
Very nice choice, the Poncho is my guess as well.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: ruiner on March 10, 2006, 05:03 PM
Never would have guessed another human character.... ::)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: R5Don4 on March 10, 2006, 09:08 PM
Never would have guessed another human character.... ::)

....from the prequels no less.  They really know how to keep you guessing. ::)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Jeff on March 16, 2006, 05:37 PM
Tatooine poncho maybe?

Good Guess!

(http://www.sideshowtoy.com/prodblog/031506_poncho.jpg)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Jayson on March 16, 2006, 05:39 PM
Looks awesome!
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: evenflow on March 16, 2006, 11:28 PM
Not the best exclsuive, but expectable.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Darth Broem on March 17, 2006, 08:55 AM
I will now attempt to establish another Han Hoth blue/brown jacket debate.  Was his poncho actually grey in the movie like that?  I just thought it was kind of brown.  Not that it truly matters but I was just suprised by that color.  Then again I thought Padme's dress on Tatooine in AOTC was white but it's actually light blue.  Anyway, I still hate the exclusive ideas.  Just put them in with the figure already.  Why they all need an exlcusive is beyond me.  Sigh.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: jokabofe on March 17, 2006, 10:13 AM
Having a Qui-Gon Jinn go on sale on St. Patrick's Day... coincidence?
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: ruiner on March 17, 2006, 10:25 AM
Good luck to everyone here that plans on ordering today.  And if you happen to have an extra 12" Luke, drop me a PM!


 8)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: jadesfire on March 17, 2006, 01:09 PM
In, out and done  :D
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 17, 2006, 01:14 PM
Bah.  "Cannot find Server"  :-\
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: evenflow on March 17, 2006, 01:14 PM
I cant get through on the phone or online
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Jayson on March 17, 2006, 01:16 PM
Wham, bam, thank you mame.. I got it at 12:08.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: jadesfire on March 17, 2006, 01:44 PM
Did you guys get through yet??

PS:  jedijaybird, that has got to be the funniest sig. line ever!!  Thanks for the laugh (a double laugh since you're a guy and I am dying to know why you put that there).
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 17, 2006, 01:48 PM
Yeah, I finally got through.  8)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Jayson on March 17, 2006, 01:49 PM
Did you guys get through yet??

PS:  jedijaybird, that has got to be the funniest sig. line ever!!  Thanks for the laugh (a double laugh since you're a guy and I am dying to know why you put that there).

Funny thing is I had a random dream about the book (which I can no longer remember). I thought it was so strange and funny I decided to use it.

Glad I could give you a chuckle  ;D
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: jokabofe on March 17, 2006, 01:50 PM
They either need a better ordering system or a better server for these. After clicking links for almost an hour and getting re-directed back to the main Sideshow page, I finally got to the page where I can actually order this stupid thing... only to find out that the exclusive is already sold out  >:(

******* stupid.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: DualSaberMaster on March 17, 2006, 02:17 PM
They either need a better ordering system or a better server for these. After clicking links for almost an hour and getting re-directed back to the main Sideshow page, I finally got to the page where I can actually order this stupid thing... only to find out that the exclusive is already sold out  >:(

******* stupid.

Get on the waiting list ASAP Dave.  Chances are good it will be converted.  You can also pre-order the regular so you don't miss out on the figure, and if it converts, cancel the regular.



I also managed to snag the exclusive.  It took me about 25 minutes, but when I did get through took about 1 minute to check out.  It seems I get a few grey hairs on these pre-order days.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Dhivael on March 17, 2006, 03:15 PM
Gah this is frustrating. I missed the exclusive edition :(
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: ruiner on March 17, 2006, 05:04 PM
Geez, I had this on my list of stuff to do today and got caught up in the Iowa game - totally missed the exclusive!

Oh well, I really don't need the poncho when displaying a Jedi.

Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 17, 2006, 06:22 PM
I'm surprised that this was the exclusive that sold out the fastest so far, even with 2000 pieces.  I'm quite excited to have Qui-Gon, but I thought there might be a lull in interest with him.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Jayson on March 17, 2006, 06:29 PM
I think after EIII and the merch. push that came with it, it's was nice to get an alterative Jedi to another Anakin or Obi-Wan revisit.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 17, 2006, 06:32 PM
That's a good point.  I was hoping they wouldn't overlook Qui-Gon when they decided to make Kit Fisto first.  I'm glad Sideshow saw the market for him.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Bobafett77 on March 18, 2006, 01:04 AM
Been so busy at work I totally forgot about the pre order. I just ordered the reg version about an hour ago and put myself on the waiting list for the exclusive. If I don't get it I won't be too heart broken. I'm not all that blown away with how he looks in his poncho.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: evenflow on March 19, 2006, 09:19 AM
I wish they would fix the system to work better. This time the phone lines even went down for me. I never got through, luckily my girlfreind was trying as well and she got me the exclusive one.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 19, 2006, 11:56 AM
I never got through, luckily my girlfreind was trying as well and she got me the exclusive one.

Sounds like you owe your girlfriend a bouquet of flowers.  ;)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: evenflow on March 19, 2006, 06:43 PM
I never got through, luckily my girlfreind was trying as well and she got me the exclusive one.

Sounds like you owe your girlfriend a bouquet of flowers.  ;)

Not a bad idea, but i think she would prefer the next wave of family guy figures  ;D
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 19, 2006, 11:50 PM
I never got through, luckily my girlfreind was trying as well and she got me the exclusive one.

Sounds like you owe your girlfriend a bouquet of flowers.  ;)

Not a bad idea, but i think she would prefer the next wave of family guy figures ;D

Whatever makes her happy.  ;)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Artoo on March 20, 2006, 01:10 AM
Dang missed out on the poncho.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Mikey D on August 15, 2006, 01:10 PM
Qui Gon is coming shortly, just got the processing email.  I'm not complaining, but my next statement is going to be rough.  First Han, then Obi Wan and Mace and now Qui Gon.  Four new figures within about a month of each other.  Fantastic.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: evenflow on August 15, 2006, 05:56 PM
Got my e-mail as well (well my girlfriend did becuase she got through on this one). Its going to be an expensive month.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: JesseVader08 on August 15, 2006, 11:52 PM
Qui Gon is coming shortly, just got the processing email.  I'm not complaining, but my next statement is going to be rough.  First Han, then Obi Wan and Mace and now Qui Gon.  Four new figures within about a month of each other.  Fantastic.

That pace is a little too much for me.   :-\
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Bobafett77 on September 3, 2006, 08:03 PM
I received an e-mail a couple of days ago that my exclusive reservation had been changed to an actual order due to some cancellations. Anyone else luck out on this? Needless to say I'm happy. This and Bib (I received an e-mail about this one too) were the only two that I missed out on with exclusives.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Artoo on September 5, 2006, 09:39 PM
That sucks for you.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: ruiner on September 6, 2006, 03:01 PM
I received an e-mail a couple of days ago that my exclusive reservation had been changed to an actual order due to some cancellations. Anyone else luck out on this? Needless to say I'm happy. This and Bib (I received an e-mail about this one too) were the only two that I missed out on with exclusives.

When did you place your reservation?
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: evenflow on September 15, 2006, 11:30 AM
We got the next e-mail for Qui-Gon he shoul dbe shipping very soon.  ;D
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: jadesfire on September 20, 2006, 09:23 PM
Got my shipping notice, he should be here on the 26th.  After that, I am just waiting on SS to fill my 3 doll orders for the LOTR series.  Ouch...what a month!!
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: evenflow on September 22, 2006, 09:56 AM
Got my shipping invoice as well. It is already been an expensive month.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: jadesfire on September 26, 2006, 09:01 PM
Wow...just wow.  This is another top notch doll action figure from SS.  Not only do I have his robe for poses from the beginning of TPM, I have his desert tunic for his duel with Maul!!   I have no idea what way I am going to display him yet and can't seem to find anything at all wrong with the clothes, accessories or even his hair!  I didn't think I'd like it all plastic, but I do.  I really think the faical expression matches Liam quite well and this time, my clothes weren't a wrinkled mess when I took them out of the box.  I usually never take pictures of the boxes they come in but there was something about this box that made me do it.  Posted(as always) at my webshot's page below (pages 3 & 4).

12" Sideshow Dolls (http://community.webshots.com/user/twilzia?vhost=community)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Bobafett77 on September 26, 2006, 09:48 PM
I received my shipping notice today. Jades review above has me even more siked to get this figure.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: evenflow on October 1, 2006, 05:23 PM
I finally got my Qui-Gon, looks great. The poncho is hidden behind him though, at first i thought they had sent the wrong one.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Oboewan on October 26, 2006, 12:54 PM
I finally got my Qui-Gon, looks great. The poncho is hidden behind him though, at first i thought they had sent the wrong one.

LOL!  Same here!  Especially becasue my online order apparently didn't go through properly- had to call customer service and they hooked me up at least.  (Points for SSC customer service!)
I actually had to look online to remind myself what the exclusive was... then I looked really carefully in the packaging and then I saw it  ;D

I'm not sure I like the way he looks in the poncho though.. maybe I'll just need to iron it to get the folds out of it and it'll look better!

Oboewan
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Deanna Rash on November 21, 2006, 10:53 PM
 ;DTHAT"S the best sculpt of Qui-Gon I've ever seen.Now I'm debating on opening it the box is even cool.That's OK I'm still debating on opening my Obi-Wan as well.Of Course I like the Japanese version(Qui-Gon & Queen Amidala)too, but SS is so much better!
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Oboewan on November 22, 2006, 09:15 AM
;DTHAT"S the best sculpt of Qui-Gon I've ever seen.Now I'm debating on opening it the box is even cool.That's OK I'm still debating on opening my Obi-Wan as well.Of Course I like the Japanese version(Qui-Gon & Queen Amidala)too, but SS is so much better!

Debate no more my friend!  Unless you really care about the tape holding the plastic shells together, there is no reason not to open them up-  you can always put them back in good as new!   Sideshow did a great job with the packaging to give us an "opener" we can just put back into the packaging!   Just be careful not to tear the tabs and you'll be please with the results!

Oboewan
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Qui-Gon Jinn
Post by: Deanna Rash on November 23, 2006, 01:48 PM
 ;DCool  ;D I like displaying my figures!! I just bought the Dark Side Anakin from sombody and he didn't have the box it came in,but now I can display them all.Awesome!! Thanks for the tip. ;D