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Title: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: evenflow on February 14, 2007, 09:06 PM
Looks like there will be an exclusive there. I guess we can all begin to speculate.

"At this time, we can confirm that Sideshow is planning to offer at least two exciting Convention Exclusives for Celebration IV. We will be dropping hints about the chosen characters and categories for these Exclusives during the months leading up to the much-anticipated convention. Plus, we’ll be releasing information about pre-ordering opportunities, so be sure to stay tuned to our weekly Newsletter in the coming weeks to stay on top of all our C4 updates!"
Title: Re: Sideshow Celebration IV exclusive
Post by: EdSolo on February 15, 2007, 07:23 AM
I just hope they are a nice as they were with SDCC and offer a non-attendees version.
Title: Re: Sideshow Celebration IV exclusive
Post by: Darth Gamboa on February 16, 2007, 12:06 PM
At least one should be a 12" figure or accessory. If so it'll probably be a modification of something they've released or shipped already (ala Sith Apprentice). Maybe General Solo or Endor Luke. EII Anakin and Obi-Wan are just as likely, or Maybe a Black rebel commando. Hey they could even offer us the Dejarik Table with translucent figures.

I'd be really impressed (and happy) if the have a whole new character to offer.
Title: Re: Sideshow Celebration IV exclusive
Post by: evenflow on February 16, 2007, 12:10 PM
I wouldn't mind a whole new figure as long as they hae some available for those unable to attend. Endor Luke actually makes alot of sense, pretty much just a ponsho and helmet.
Title: Re: Sideshow Celebration IV exclusive
Post by: Darth Gamboa on February 16, 2007, 12:14 PM
I'm sure they'll have some available for non-attendees, just like Sith Apprentice. I was able to snag one of those.
Title: Re: Sideshow Celebration IV exclusive
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on February 16, 2007, 12:46 PM
Yeah, they are real good about this. Unlike (ehem) GG (ahem).  ::)
Title: Re: Sideshow Celebration IV exclusive
Post by: Morgbug on February 17, 2007, 07:32 PM
Hey they could even offer us the Dejarik Table with translucent figures.



On the website they've indicated they can't do translucent figures for the table because they'd have to be made of plastic and they're too concerned about them not being able to stand up.  So I think that's out. 
Title: Re: Sideshow Celebration IV exclusive
Post by: Deanna Rash on February 17, 2007, 11:14 PM
 >:( Darn! I was hoping that they would do 12" Jedi spirits with interchangable Anakin heads ;)
Title: Re: Sideshow Celebration IV exclusive
Post by: pakledjim on February 24, 2007, 10:31 AM
 Since it's the anniversary of "A New Hope", I'm thinking Luke in white robes or Han with Bloodstripe.

           
                                                         jiM
Title: Re: Sideshow Celebration IV exclusive
Post by: Darth Broem on February 25, 2007, 02:19 AM
>:( Darn! I was hoping that they would do 12" Jedi spirits with interchangable Anakin heads ;)

They could still do this only in flesh colors instead of translusent (sp?).  Although that would be kind of lame really.
Title: Re: Sideshow Celebration IV exclusive
Post by: Deanna Rash on February 25, 2007, 08:48 AM
I was being sarcastic ;)
Title: Re: Sideshow Celebration IV exclusive
Post by: evenflow on March 9, 2007, 06:50 AM
This is from todays Sideshow newsletter.

"There will be THREE Sideshow Exclusive offered for this Celebration: One will be an iconic 12-inch figure, one will be a cool dist ributed figure, and one will be a unique diorama/environment!"


So an iconic 12-inch. This i guess changes things a bit, making more of a main character. I don't think it would be an entire new figure so that narrows it a bit. Perhaps a new head sculpt is possible, but with sideshow that is a new figure. With that, what are our options?

Endor Luke?
Smuggler Han?
Endor Leia?
Old Ben?

Title: Re: Sideshow Celebration IV exclusive
Post by: Madcow on March 9, 2007, 08:54 AM
This is from todays Sideshow newsletter.

"There will be THREE Sideshow Exclusive offered for this Celebration: One will be an iconic 12-inch figure, one will be a cool dist ributed figure, and one will be a unique diorama/environment!"


I'm thinking something Hoth related...
Title: Re: Sideshow Celebration IV exclusive
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on March 9, 2007, 12:11 PM
Old ben is my bet.
Title: Re: Sideshow Celebration IV exclusive
Post by: jadesfire on March 9, 2007, 06:11 PM
Old ben is my bet.

I hope so, that is one that I would like to see the most (behind any Leia figure).
Title: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: Jeff on March 15, 2007, 10:14 PM
Yavin IV Luke Skywalker!

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=celebrationIV&source=031507news
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 15, 2007, 10:44 PM
Yavin IV - would that be his X-Wing pilot outfit?  Now I'm psyched.  8)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: Jeff on March 15, 2007, 11:01 PM
Either that or his Yavin IV Ceremonial outfit...
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: Artoo on March 16, 2007, 12:24 AM
This will be one of the first Sideshow figures I get, I haven't had much money for these yet but now....
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: evenflow on March 16, 2007, 06:56 AM
I am thinking its the Ceremonial outfit, not the X-wing. Not too bad for an exclusive. I hope they give him a new head sculpt.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on March 16, 2007, 09:29 AM
I don't know. I might prefer the X-wing... More detail for them to have...  :P
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: Matt_Fury on March 18, 2007, 01:37 PM
Well...I guess I won't be going nuts trying to get this one.  If they were going to make a Ben Kenobi figure it would be a different story.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: jadesfire on March 18, 2007, 01:52 PM
I'll take Luke but I sure do hope that it is a new head sculpt - never picked up the Jedi Luke because he looked so....uhm....well...just off.

Anyhow, I am guessing the ceremonial Luke as well.

Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: JedioftheNorth on March 19, 2007, 02:12 AM
Would like the figure to be X-wing outfit but either is cool with me as this has been my favorite new line of star wars I collect. These 12 inchs are just too awesome to pass on but would like a different head scuplt also a younger looking Luke.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: evenflow on March 19, 2007, 08:22 AM
My guess is that we will get a new head sculpt. Luke looks much different in a new hope than he does in ROTJ.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on March 19, 2007, 09:45 AM
They better. The lips and look of the Jedi Luke are what killed it for me. If not for the Sith line, I would have never jumped in.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: DSJ™ on March 20, 2007, 07:45 PM
Front page of RS.

Sideshow Collectibles: Yavin Luke Image Leaked (http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Sideshow_Collectibles_Yavin_Luke_Image_Leaked_104372.asp)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: Darth Broem on March 20, 2007, 08:27 PM
Looks fantastic!  Especially the likeness.  I am kind of on the fence to buy it though.  Nice convention exclusive though.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: evenflow on March 20, 2007, 09:42 PM
It looks great, i can't wait for this one.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 20, 2007, 09:48 PM
Very nice.  That looks to be a huge improvement on the facial sculpt over the Jedi version.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: JedioftheNorth on March 20, 2007, 11:48 PM
Now to wait patiently for the pre-order  ;D and this figure looks great sideshow does it again.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on March 21, 2007, 10:22 AM
Thank goodness they did it right ! I Was gonna be so pissed if they screwed it up like thye did the first time.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: Mikey D on March 21, 2007, 10:25 AM
I think it looks great.  Hope they get rid of Han's pants though.  Luke's didn't have pleats.

And I never knew Luke carried that girly Leia blaster.  I always assumed he had a macho man one like Han.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: Brian on March 21, 2007, 10:27 AM
That does look pretty good - and one of the better Hamill likenesses we've seen in any of the lines so far.  Must stay away...can't afford...must stay away :).
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: evenflow on March 21, 2007, 10:31 AM

And I never knew Luke carried that girly Leia blaster.  I always assumed he had a macho man one like Han.

I didn't notice the blaster at first, but would think this actually fits him more. I don't see him having anything personalized or cool as Han's. At this point i still see Luke as a farm boy willing to take whatever blaster he can get. Just a thought.  ;D
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: DSJ™ on April 10, 2007, 05:45 PM
Just a reminder, this Thursday April 12th, from 10am to noon Pacific Time is the C4 attendee priority preorder & is limited to 1. Friday the 13th will be for non-attendees & is also a limit of 1.

Attendee & Non-Attendee Information (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?page_id=2872&affiliate=1\)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: DSJ™ on April 11, 2007, 01:54 AM
From the 30th Anniversary Exclusive Yavin Luke image gallery (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?p=2905).

(http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/2141_press01-001.jpg) (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/2141_press02-001.jpg)

(http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/2141_press03-001.jpg) (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/2141_press04-001.jpg)

(http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/2141_press05-001.jpg) (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/2141_press06-001.jpg)

(http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/2141_press07-001.jpg) (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/2141_press08-001.jpg)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: DSJ™ on April 12, 2007, 01:09 PM
I just preordered the Yavin Luke for pick up at C4 & it went very smoothly. $54.99 with an edition size of 6000.

ATTENDEE - Luke Skywalker - Rebel Hero : Yavin IV - 30th Anniversary Exclusive (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=2141)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: Darth Gamboa on April 12, 2007, 01:31 PM
Yeah, the preorder took meer seconds. I ordered the Sandtrooper too, but passed on the space slug. May's gonna be expensive enough.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on April 12, 2007, 01:33 PM
Got mine too. Didn't feel like passing on this one.. The head is much much better.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: Oboewan on April 12, 2007, 02:22 PM
Managed to finally get mine too... for some reason, the actual order page didn't appear until about 1:30 EST for me.   It's the only SSC exlusive I'll order.  I've got enough display issues right now without getting into other lines and as it was mentioned, May is going to be straining the budget as is.  (Not to mention APRIL with the Endor 3-some)

Oboewan
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: JedioftheNorth on April 12, 2007, 11:45 PM
Ordered mine today also and man was it a smooth transaction hopefully GG was taking notes.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: DSJ™ on May 1, 2007, 08:29 PM
For those that preordered Luke for pick up at C4, SideShow sent out an e-mail reminder that they will begin processing credit cards for this purchase on May 3, 2007. Check out the e-mail they sent.  ;)
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: jadesfire on June 5, 2007, 09:40 PM
So I finally finished unpacking from LA and opened up Luke.  First off, I notice that he has one greenish blue eye and one brown eye....not cool.  I start looking at the clothes (never knew the black shirt underneath was the tunic from ROTJ) and I notice his holster is broke, the back clip wasn't attached to the belt.  I thought his shirt underneath was just a T-shirt.  Oh well, he's articulated well (as usual for SS) and comes with extra hands but I doubt I will change to them.  It's not the best figure from them and the eyes really kill the hole thing.  I am curious if anyone else has 'bad' eyes or not.  If not, I will call up SS and see if I can get a replacement.
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on June 6, 2007, 10:07 AM
Now I have to go look at mine  ! :o
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: Oboewan on June 6, 2007, 10:15 AM
So I finally finished unpacking from LA and opened up Luke.  First off, I notice that he has one greenish blue eye and one brown eye....not cool.  I start looking at the clothes (never knew the black shirt underneath was the tunic from ROTJ) and I notice his holster is broke, the back clip wasn't attached to the belt.  I thought his shirt underneath was just a T-shirt.  Oh well, he's articulated well (as usual for SS) and comes with extra hands but I doubt I will change to them.  It's not the best figure from them and the eyes really kill the hole thing.  I am curious if anyone else has 'bad' eyes or not.  If not, I will call up SS and see if I can get a replacement.

I opened up Luke last night but didn't notice any issues with the eyes- I'll take a closer look.  I DID notice the tunic though- front flap and all.   I decided to change out the hands just because I'm not a fan of the "closed circle" hand pose but the alternate hands were a chore to get on.  The wrist joints seem quite limp compared to the other figures as well.   Definitely an improvment over the Hasblo piece, but a $35 improvement?  I'm not convinced.

Oboewan
Title: Re: Sideshow 12" Celebration IV Luke Skywalker (Yavin IV)
Post by: evenflow on June 6, 2007, 01:02 PM
When i get home from work i will check mine as well. I didnt notice the eyes being different though.