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Title: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: RevengeoftheJedi on November 22, 2006, 10:11 PM
Anyone besides me think we need a good Bespin Luke?  We had 5 different Jedi Lukes (Sideshow, Medicom, 3 Hasbro), but only one Bespin Luke (Hasbro)!  Anyone know how to contact Sideshow?
Title: Re: Sideshow Bespin Luke
Post by: Darth Broem on November 23, 2006, 12:29 AM
It's not near the top of my list but I'd like to see them make one yes. 
Title: Re: Sideshow Bespin Luke
Post by: evenflow on November 23, 2006, 11:36 AM
I dont want to see the same characters released in different clothing for a long time, a long time.
Title: Re: Sideshow Bespin Luke
Post by: Deanna Rash on November 23, 2006, 01:49 PM
I agree
Title: Re: Sideshow Bespin Luke
Post by: Artoo on November 24, 2006, 10:33 PM
I want one, but we won't see Luke for a couple of years now.
Title: Re: Sideshow Bespin Luke
Post by: RevengeoftheJedi on November 24, 2006, 10:39 PM
I do tend to agree, and it would be better to just release an outfit and a lightsaber, but i doubt we'll see it
Title: Re: Sideshow Bespin Luke
Post by: Oboewan on November 30, 2006, 05:53 PM
I dont want to see the same characters released in different clothing for a long time, a long time.

Amen to that.. of course.. we've already had TWO Anakins......

Oboewan
Title: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: evenflow on July 19, 2007, 10:05 PM
Sideshow just updated with it's new news letter and they are doing a charity auction and a Bespin Luke head will be up for auction.

Auction items (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=dianekamahele-auction&source=071807news)

I wonder if we are gettinga Bespin Luke so soon or if this was soemthing they were considering instead of Yavin Luke.
Title: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Jeff on July 19, 2007, 10:09 PM
I wonder if we are gettinga Bespin Luke so soon

Yep.  :)

(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/7-07/sideshow_bespinluke.jpg)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Darth Broem on July 19, 2007, 11:24 PM
Yay!
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: EdSolo on July 20, 2007, 06:30 AM
Hmm, I wonder why they chose another Luke for the next figure.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Oboewan on July 20, 2007, 08:17 AM
Hmm, I wonder why they chose another Luke for the next figure.

Because it requires the least amount of new tooling?   I must say that I'm a little disappointed-   1 Han/2 Leias, 1 Ben (OT), and THREE Lukes?   No Chewie, No Vader?   I for one am disappointed with this choice.

Jeff
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: evenflow on July 20, 2007, 08:40 AM
I have to agree i am a bit unhappy with this. Too many Lukes too soon. They should have held off on this one. With that said i am planning on ordering it and hoping for 2 different heads. 1 normal and one battle damaged. Any other thoughts on the exclusive, thats the best i could come up with.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Oboewan on July 20, 2007, 09:56 AM
I have to agree i am a bit unhappy with this. Too many Lukes too soon. They should have held off on this one. With that said i am planning on ordering it and hoping for 2 different heads. 1 normal and one battle damaged. Any other thoughts on the exclusive, thats the best i could come up with.

Oh.. I'm sure the exclusive is going to be a bloody stump...

Jeff
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Brian on July 20, 2007, 10:39 AM
It does seem to be a bit crazy with the Lukes, but I have to say that I'm tempted to order this one.  I've only gotten the Han so far, but I've always been a fan of the "Bespin" looks and might get this Luke to go with Han.  This line is really great, but I just can't afford to get them all - or even just the OT ones - so this might be a way for me to collect a few here and there.  Stick to the Empire versions, or something like that.  It looks good so far.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on July 20, 2007, 11:25 AM
I wish they would have just done it for C-IV... Or not at all for some time...

I would have rather this version to go with my Han...
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Oboewan on July 20, 2007, 02:21 PM
I wish they would have just done it for C-IV... Or not at all for some time...

I would have rather this version to go with my Han...

I agree... I can't think of any compelling reason to have a Ceremonial Luke- All he did was stand there and get a medal!   Also, Hasblo's version isn't a total piece of crap either....   I'd rather have had just the Bespin one.

Jeff
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Matt_Fury on July 20, 2007, 03:33 PM
I'm curious to see what he'll look like...but I probably still won't get one.

Now if they made an AOTC or TPM Obi-Wan....
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Billy Ray on July 22, 2007, 07:10 PM
I plan on getting one and am excited about it, but am a little mystified by why they chose to go with Bespin Luke at this time.  After ANH Leia and ANH Obi-Wan, I figured that (with this being the 30th anniversary and all), we would get another character from ANH next.  Ah well, as long as he turns out well it really dosn't matter.  I will be happy to have him.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Oboewan on July 26, 2007, 11:51 AM
Heh... I was just looking at RevengeoftheJedi's post from last year about the need to have a new 12" Bespin Luke....and noticed he hasn't responed to this thread now that his dream came true!

 ;D

Jeff


 (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=14355.0[/url)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Billy Ray on July 26, 2007, 12:10 PM
Well, pics from comic-con look awesome!  Only minor nit-pick I have is the inaccurate collar on his jacket...other than that...

SWEET!
(http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/San_Diego_Comic_Con_2007/Sideshow_Collectibles/12-inch_Figures/DSC00371.jpg)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Oboewan on August 9, 2007, 10:04 AM
Don't forget- Pre-order begins today tomorrow (Friday) at 10PST!

Jeff
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: evenflow on August 9, 2007, 10:37 AM
Don't forget- Pre-order begins today at 10PST!

Jeff

I think its tomorrow
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Oboewan on August 9, 2007, 12:28 PM
Don't forget- Pre-order begins today at 10PST!

Jeff

I think its tomorrow
Dammit!  Why can't it be FRIDAY!!!!!!

 ;D

My bad
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Darth Broem on August 9, 2007, 08:48 PM
I guess the exclusive is the stump?  Anyway, I will have to at least pre-order it.  I may cancel down the line.  I don't want to kick myself when I see it "Sold Out" and regret it later.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Oboewan on August 10, 2007, 12:43 PM
I guess the exclusive is the stump?  Anyway, I will have to at least pre-order it.  I may cancel down the line.  I don't want to kick myself when I see it "Sold Out" and regret it later.

That's kinda been my philosophy about pre-orders... if I'm even remotely intersted... order now... and can always cancel later before my CC is charged!

Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Oboewan on August 10, 2007, 01:12 PM
Quickest pre-order EVER!

Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: evenflow on August 10, 2007, 01:59 PM
I ordered mine. Not too exicted about it. I feel like the interest in this line is falling quick. I hope they announce another big item or highly requested item soon. I am getting tired of the same character selection. We already have 3 Lukes, 2 Leias 2 Anakins and 2 Bens (I know they are very different but still).
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: jadesfire on August 10, 2007, 03:15 PM
I ordered it but I am in total agreement of something new.  I'd take a decent Lando.  I know Sidious is up the pipeline and that should be a good one but OT is my favorite subline and a good Lando is sorely lacking...
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Oboewan on August 10, 2007, 04:37 PM
I ordered it but I am in total agreement of something new.  I'd take a decent Lando.  I know Sidious is up the pipeline and that should be a good one but OT is my favorite subline and a good Lando is sorely lacking...

I'm with you there... we definitely need a GREAT Chewbacca as well to go with the Han!
I read in the last Hasblo Q&A that they didn't "lose" the 12" license to Sideshow, they "leased" it to them.   I have an easy time seeing Hasblo's hand in the character choices.......

Jeff
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Darth Gamboa on October 29, 2007, 07:51 PM
Got my 20 day email!
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: jadesfire on October 29, 2007, 08:36 PM
Sad that I forgot I even ordered this one....good thing they send you a notice that it's going to arrive in the next month!!

My new problem is where he is going to be displayed.  I have run out of room and need to figure out some new placements of old Hasbro dolls so I can display him (can't have him by anything Hasbro, makes them look even worse!!)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: evenflow on October 30, 2007, 06:59 AM
I hadnt used my bonus points on this one i would have probably canceled. I hope sideshow offers soemthing more exciting with their next announcement.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on October 30, 2007, 08:35 AM
Didn't we order ole Ben first ?
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: jadesfire on October 30, 2007, 05:48 PM
Didn't we order ole Ben first ?

Yup and Princess Leia (ANH) before that!!
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Darth Gamboa on November 9, 2007, 02:43 PM
Got my 3 day E-mail!
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: jadesfire on November 15, 2007, 10:17 PM
He will arrive next Wednesday-can't wait!!
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: jadesfire on November 21, 2007, 04:20 PM
He arrived!!  I must say he looks better than I expected.  His eye color is a little off (too white or something...not sure) but the interchangable hands are fantastic, the outfit is the correct color, the blaster is well done and the exclusive item (the tourniquet) is perfect.  Some pictures are below.  I am pretty much out of space so it's a good thing I can display him sitting down from his dagobah pose (sort of) because I just don't have anywhere he can stand!!

(http://thumb15.webshots.net/t/69/169/6/84/84/2372684840041849255EykvaK_th.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2372684840041849255EykvaK)


(http://thumb15.webshots.net/t/68/68/1/56/3/2498156030041849255mJzkio_th.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2498156030041849255mJzkio)


(http://thumb15.webshots.net/t/68/68/9/21/93/2233921930041849255uFSsts_th.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2233921930041849255uFSsts)



Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Matt_Fury on November 23, 2007, 01:59 PM
Very cool Beth.  Glad he turned out well.  I don't think any of the final products sent out by Sideshow have disappointed.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Chris Wyman on November 28, 2007, 09:03 PM
Nice pictures Beth. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the face was. This is why I never judge Sideshow until I actually see a done product. They release these production shots and everyone goes nuts over them for a while. I think they did a great job on the face. I can see what you mean about the eyes though. It's not enough for me to cry about though, so overall I'm real happy with this one.

I can't wait to see what the Leia is going to look like. I should have mine by Friday.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on November 29, 2007, 09:09 AM
Still waiting on mine too. I hope I get mine friday. My bud got his Monday and he is only like 10 miles from me.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Pete_Fett on November 30, 2007, 07:40 PM
I'm still waiting on mine, not entirely sure why but the UPS tracking code tells me it's coming on Monday so I can't wait! This is my all-time favorite Luke outfit, so if they stopped the line tomorrow I'd be (mostly) happy.  ;D
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Jayson on November 30, 2007, 09:38 PM
I am writing up a review right now on this and I can't say I'm impressed with this one. The face/paint treatment is really off in my book. Too bad really - the initial images from SSC really impressed me, even the shots on the box look better than the final product.  :-\
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Darth Broem on December 2, 2007, 01:34 PM
I got mine and love it.  No complaints other than the lightsaber hilt tip broke off when I tried to hang it on his belt. 
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Bespin Luke Skywalker
Post by: Daigo-Bah on March 13, 2008, 11:47 PM
I won this one on ebay for $49 shipped, and I should get in a couple days.  I'm excited because this is by far my favorite Luke outfit.