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Post by VampireStake on Jul 18, 2006 20:32:52 GMT -5
It's funny to remember back when the first Puppet Angel debuted. Everybody hated it and said they'd never buy it... Aren't those first ones still hundreds of dollars on eBay? To be fair, even if stuff is complete crap and they only produce a certain amount it can still be sought after for a collectable reason and be worth money. Look at action figures that have crappy sculpts, released in limited quantites, and didn't sell. While this picture looks like CRAP, I am sure its just a placeholder image until an official one comes out. There is no way this is going to be an official release as it obviously just an Puppet Angel with blonde hair.
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Post by Browncoat on Jul 19, 2006 2:36:40 GMT -5
I actually had tears in my eyes from laughing at DL and kenobi's puppets! More please!
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Post by sergeiesenin on Jul 19, 2006 2:44:03 GMT -5
Kidding aside, I think this is a smart idea and am looking forward to it. Who cares if Spike as a puppet isn't from the show canon like puppet Angel is--none of the characters were ever turned into little plastic or resin toys, but we still buy those. Spike in plush puppet form is really no different from Spike in 6" plastic form or resin bust form. The fact that Puppet Angel was canon is just making people lose sight of that.
As for the likeness/reuse issues, I'm sure this is just a placeholder image to get the announcement out on time. I've faith that the final product will be further differentiated from puppet Angel.
I'm not a completist and I only buy what I like. I love the idea of a plush Spike, and will be buying 2--one for my collection, and one for my young cousin who wanted a Vampire Puppet Angel until today when he saw plush Spike and asked for him instead.
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Post by Scullow on Jul 19, 2006 6:43:55 GMT -5
I know Puppet Cordy is funny but for crying out loud, DONT ENCOURAGE THEM ANY MORE, we could end up with a Puppet Dawn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by SlayerLover34 on Jul 19, 2006 11:02:18 GMT -5
Kidding aside, I think this is a smart idea and am looking forward to it. Who cares if Spike as a puppet isn't from the show canon like puppet Angel is--none of the characters were ever turned into little plastic or resin toys, but we still buy those. Spike in plush puppet form is really no different from Spike in 6" plastic form or resin bust form. The fact that Puppet Angel was canon is just making people lose sight of that. As for the likeness/reuse issues, I'm sure this is just a placeholder image to get the announcement out on time. I've faith that the final product will be further differentiated from puppet Angel. I'm not a completist and I only buy what I like. I love the idea of a plush Spike, and will be buying 2--one for my collection, and one for my young cousin who wanted a Vampire Puppet Angel until today when he saw plush Spike and asked for him instead. I am starting to agree with this too. My first response was of dissappointment but after playing around for awhile, getting a good laugh at DST's expense, I think I may have changed my mind. Besides, if they can make Spike a puppet, then they could make ANYBODY a puppet, right? All kidding aside, I think I would actually buy "Once More With Feeling" Puppet Buffy if they really made one. She would just need to look a little more attractive (no offense DL) I would also buy Kenobi's Cordy. I am totally serious. Maybe we should listen to Scullow.
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Post by Girl Power on Jul 19, 2006 11:51:02 GMT -5
I think he's ugly and doesn't look like Spike, but I think they could easily rectify that by making his skin more peach than grey. Spike didn't not have grey skin! I think that's what ruins the likeness.
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Post by sergeiesenin on Jul 19, 2006 17:35:51 GMT -5
I know Puppet Cordy is funny but for crying out loud, DONT ENCOURAGE THEM ANY MORE, we could end up with a Puppet Dawn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've always wanted to cuddle with Dawn, that would be my chance. ;D Anyway, hopefully plush puppet Spike signals an interest in doing more plush items--I really, really want a few of those plush stakes Palisades was going to do, since my cousins love to play fight as Buffy characters.
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Post by SlayerLover34 on Jul 19, 2006 18:01:14 GMT -5
I know Puppet Cordy is funny but for crying out loud, DONT ENCOURAGE THEM ANY MORE, we could end up with a Puppet Dawn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've always wanted to cuddle with Dawn, that would be my chance. ;D Anyway, hopefully plush puppet Spike signals an interest in doing more plush items--I really, really want a few of those plush stakes Palisades was going to do, since my cousins love to play fight as Buffy characters. I bought those stakes for my younglings a long time ago hoping to get them for the Holidays and I'm still waiting. I would love to get some nice stuff animal type plushes for them. None of this hilarity would have ensued if this was a nice 24" stuffed Spike plush type thingy. It is the fact that it's a GD puppet that makes it so hilarious to me. it's so retarded that it may be genious! I want high quality looking stuffed anilmal type things instead of puppets. But then again, can you imagine a whole new line of BtVS "Once More With Feeling" PUPPETS? ;D Putting on little puppet shows, permorming the Musical! ;D Can't you just imagine that Puppet Spike singing, "I hope she fries, I'm free if that b*tch dies!!" ;D ;D ;D
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Post by BillyBudd on Jul 19, 2006 20:21:49 GMT -5
This does seem like a money grab.
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Post by Fruit Punch Mouth on Jul 19, 2006 22:10:15 GMT -5
Pretty certain I threw up in my mouth. I am the proud owner of the three puppet Angels... sure, they are not perfect, but not everything is... I love them all (they got better each time)... but Spike? I agree with everyone saying this doesn't make sense since he was never a puppet. How about using all of these materials on the wasted Spike idea and make the other characters from Smile Time? Spring for a little purple fabric here and there. I work my ass off at work to blow my money on awesome Buffy things... and seeing this available to the fans is pretty much a joke. I think the only way they could sell these if they package them with some back issue copies of Charisma's Playboy for free. Everybody knows puppets love their Playboys.
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Post by Scullow on Jul 20, 2006 3:20:42 GMT -5
Pretty certain I threw up in my mouth. I am the proud owner of the three puppet Angels... sure, they are not perfect, but not everything is... I love them all (they got better each time)... but Spike? I agree with everyone saying this doesn't make sense since he was never a puppet. How about using all of these materials on the wasted Spike idea and make the other characters from Smile Time? Spring for a little purple fabric here and there. I work my ass off at work to blow my money on awesome Buffy things... and seeing this available to the fans is pretty much a joke. I think the only way they could sell these if they package them with some back issue copies of Charisma's Playboy for free. Everybody knows puppets love their Playboys. Now, that ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ IS funny. ;D
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Post by Browncoat on Jul 20, 2006 4:45:36 GMT -5
Is that stuffing in your pants, or are you just happy to see me?
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Post by buffyfannumerouno on Jul 20, 2006 5:10:50 GMT -5
The BCC now has him up for preorder for $43.99 and he is actually supposed to come out in October along with Mr. Pointy. I wonder if he will be delayed, I'd also like to see more pictures to judge if he is actually worth getting and all.
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Post by Fruit Punch Mouth on Jul 20, 2006 9:02:35 GMT -5
THIS JUST IN!! NEW! PUPPET WESLEY!!!!This new puppet Wesley plush is a great addition to your Angel and Spike plush replicas. It comes with special battle damage based from an episode where Wesley probably got scraped up a little bit on the face... hence the huge exclusive battle damage marks... ON HIS FACE.... yeah! Also comes with removeable glasses that also fit you and match your current prescription! Pre-order now for $327!!! Limited to 1,000,000 so you better order now!
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Post by Scullow on Jul 20, 2006 9:09:45 GMT -5
THIS JUST IN!! NEW! PUPPET WESLEY!!!!This new puppet Wesley plush is a great addition to your Angel and Spike plush replicas. It comes with special battle damage based from an episode where Wesley probably got scraped up a little bit on the face... hence the huge exclusive battle damage marks... ON HIS FACE.... yeah! Also comes with removeable glasses that also fit you and match your current prescription! Pre-order now for $327!!! Limited to 1,000,000 so you better order now! [glow=red,2,300]OK, not funny any more. Please, I beg you no more.[/glow]
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Post by JusticeDemon on Jul 20, 2006 13:56:06 GMT -5
THIS JUST IN!! NEW! PUPPET WESLEY!!!! Hmmmmm.......
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Post by xander000 on Jul 20, 2006 13:58:15 GMT -5
loll, i love you and your comment! ;D
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Post by KAL-EL on Jul 20, 2006 21:39:42 GMT -5
I messed around with Puppet Spike to try to make him more Spikeish ;D.....
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Post by captainperoxideluv on Jul 20, 2006 22:25:16 GMT -5
SOLD!! I'LL TAKE HIM RIGHT NOW, PLEASE As a die-hard Spike fan, I'll no doubt buy the damn dst thing... But hopefully, he'll look more like yours Kal-el, when they get done with him!! If DST is really going to do this figure that has no CANON in the VERSE, then they should at least make him really special. I think yours and sueworld's are light years beyond the Angel Redux. DST are obviously targeting people like me (obsessed Spike lovers) for this product . And frankly so far, not impressed with their transparent attempt at separating me from my wallet.
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Post by funlittlebugger on Jul 21, 2006 4:01:58 GMT -5
I doubt the final product will differ much. I'm a completist but even I will pass this one probably... well if I can find it under $10-20 sth months years later , I might think of buying this stupid looking freak.
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