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Post by Haephestus on Jul 18, 2006 0:08:08 GMT -5
How soon? SDCC soon? Or sooner?
Anyway, with respect to Halloween Willow's lower body articulation, check out SOTA's Charmed Series 2 action figures for an idea of what Willow's lower body may look like.
Even in heels I find them far easier to stand than most of the generic "heeled" Buffy action figures (especially the likes of series 2 Buffy, Anya and Anyanka).
I'm hoping with the new "bare leg and heel" sculpt DST have created for Halloween Willow we might get a season 1 mini-skirt/dress and boots Buffy at some point. That was such an iconic "style" for the character in season 1 and I'm sure there's even an appearance where she has on and removes a jacket which can help keep the "theme" of the deluxe figures.
Not sure who I'm hoping for with respect to Willow variants. Orpheus Willow would be cool (and a nice way to tie in the Angel series/show). Not sure on the other. Perhaps something from season 4, though I wouldn't even mind a Dopplegangland "fuzzy pink" sweater Willow, especially as they now have the bare leg sculpt (though it would need trainers as opposed to heels). And a Dark Witch Willow would be great. They could do a vein-free version to differentiate from the "regular" release.
Also, the article seems to indicate a new focus on the deluxe line which I hope bodes well for the other characters, like Buffy, Cordelia and Anya. Not to mention Xander, Wesley and Gunn.
And I should also note, that as much as I would have liked Buffy, Cordelia or Anya, it is great to get a "new" character. However, on the flip side, I really don't understand DST's reasoning with respect to the deluxe line.
It seemed to be "action" based with an emphasis on "iconic" looks from the Buffy/Faith wave. Then with Angel and Spike we got Hawaiian variants (decidedly non-actiony and non-iconic) and the same seems to have happened with Halloween Willow. There also appears to be inconsistency with respect to completing "sets" of figures in a single style. For instance we have OMWF Buffy as a deluxe, yet all the other OMWF figures are "regular" (with the exception of School Hard Spike which can double as a OMWF Spike). Then we have Xander and Giles "regular" Halloween figures, but a deluxe Halloween Willow?
And the same for episode groupings. We have a Kendra from Becoming, yet we didn't receive a Becoming Buffy or Angel in the "deluxe" range even though a Becoming Angel seemed to be a pretty popular choice and would have presumably sold well in a double pack with a Becoming Buffy. Then we also have the Acathla statue in the accessory pack, which is kind of another "Becoming" component, yet no Buffy or Angel from that episode?
I love DST and I especially love the "deluxe" line, but I'm just a little unclear on DST's long term intentions when they seem to swap back and forth between ideas for what the deluxe line is intended to "represent" or "stand for".
Cheers, Haeph.
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Post by SlayerLV on Jul 18, 2006 0:14:59 GMT -5
Willow looks absolutly fantastic, she looks just like Alyson. Kendra looks OK but I dont know if I'll be getting her. But for sure Willow will be added to my collection. I can't wait to find out what the variants are
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Post by Digital Leonardo on Jul 18, 2006 0:33:51 GMT -5
You want a Deluxe pregnant woman? Wow. Just... Wow. Keep an eye out for more on Deluxe Series 3 soon. Yes. I can strongly say I want a pregnant deluxe woman. How cool would that be? I mean since Cordelia's only really good Deluxe figure (You're Welcome) has been trashed, we need SOMETHING. And I think it'd be a great way to sell her.
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Post by xander000 on Jul 18, 2006 1:17:50 GMT -5
i think one of willow variant could easly be fuzzy pink shirt willow from dopplegangland(sp?), she as been ask quite some times, shes a good willow look and yet someting dst haven't made yet(season 3 willow) and the can reuse halloween will skirt with a rubber shirt like hawain spike!
what you guys think of this idea !??
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Post by jommy4eva on Jul 18, 2006 1:28:06 GMT -5
i think one of willow variant could easly be fuzzy pink shirt willow from dopplegangland(sp?), she as been ask quite some times, shes a good willow look and yet someting dst haven't made yet(season 3 willow) and the can reuse halloween will skirt with a rubber shirt like hawain spike! what you guys think of this idea !?? You are right. it could. i would love it if it happened. i always wanted a doppelgangland willow with pink sweater and skirt.
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Post by Haephestus on Jul 18, 2006 2:03:47 GMT -5
I wouldn't like a "rubber overshirt" like Hawaiian Spike. I *personally* think it looks terrible on Spike.
I think using the standard "round neck" torso sculpt and something like the OMWF Buffy arms would work find to communicate a "jumper" look without necessarily adding a lot of bulk/weight to the figure (eg. the jumper wasn't especially "bulky" in the episode and it was fairly fitted).
It would be a good way to get a fairly generic seasons 1-3 Willow (other than in respect of hair length) and its from a memorable episode.
Cheers, Haeph.
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Post by Browncoat on Jul 18, 2006 3:16:04 GMT -5
The figures look great.
I do wonder why they're making a deluxe ghost willow, it hardly seems like an appropriate outfit (and also i really wanted ghost willow in the regular line. I was hoping they'd make all figures from the Halloween episodes, now it seems unlikely).
I agree with those that say 'orpheus' willow would be a great choice for a variant. Fingers crossed.
Now kendra. Let me first say that i am SOOOOO happy we're getting her, however, i hope they make her in the regular 6" line too. It'd be great if the made just 2 deluxe kendras (the one we've seen plus the white shirt kendra) and then released her in her "what's my line" pinky/purple outfit in the normal line of figures.
I know it seems like i'm whinging, but believe me i am glad we're guaranteed a kendra, even if she is only made in the deluxe line. She's one of my most wanted characters. And willow's face sculpt looks amazing. I can't wait to see the other variants!!
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Post by willbueche on Jul 18, 2006 3:17:56 GMT -5
Willow's hair style sold me. I've only bought two other Deluxe figs - Buffy in the denim jacket, and the upcoming vamped Spike in leather coat. So this will make three.
If they make a vamped Doppelganger Willow in the Deluxe line, then, I'd get that too.
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Post by jommy4eva on Jul 18, 2006 4:54:57 GMT -5
i am looking forward to seing wich other variants it will be oin the line.
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Post by Lauri on Jul 18, 2006 5:15:22 GMT -5
I think Vamp and Dark Willow are possibilities because MAC sculpted the regular lines one didn't they? I hope we get
Willow: Chosen , Orpheus and Dark witch.
Kendra: What's my line? Pt 2
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Post by Buffy&Angel4Ever on Jul 18, 2006 6:07:47 GMT -5
Dark Witch and Vampire Willow will never be made again, it would be a commercial mistake if they remade them in a deluxe way, they would not sell well. Chosen Willow is a better choice than the 2 others, but with red hair and smile face for this deluxe one. I would want to have a Doppelgangland Willow with the pink sweater like the Sideshow one. It would be easy to made. For the last one (if they just made three deluxe Willow) a season 1 deluxe Willow would be great !
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Post by Lauri on Jul 18, 2006 6:40:00 GMT -5
Why would Dark Witch and Vampire Willow be a commercial mistake? I think they would sell very well.
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Post by Afer on Jul 18, 2006 7:05:49 GMT -5
Because they have already been made. DWW not only has the 6' but has a statue too, i think her time is up I would like to see Tough Love Willow, Seeing Red Willow, Same Time Same Place Willow maybe? I might but a WWW DELUXE because i then you could cross her legs like in "Chosen"
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Post by ajmets on Jul 18, 2006 7:57:09 GMT -5
I think the Halloween Willow has an amazing likeness to her but is that something that needed to be done as a deluxe figure? Dark Witch Willow, Vampire Willow but that Halloween Willow? I think it's a waste of a deluxe figure. As for Kendra I'm psyched we're getting her. The likeness is decent not as good as the Willow but the sculpt is yet another example of DST reusing body parts to death. $15.00 for a figure we already have with Buffy and Faith except with a new head. It really feels like a rip off sometimes. Overall I'm happy with the concept but disappointed with the overdone re-use of parts.
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Post by monkeycop on Jul 18, 2006 8:12:37 GMT -5
OH MAN!!!!! That is so cool. I never thought they'd make a halloween Willow. I'm digging the Kendra figure too. Love'em. Keep'em comin.
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Post by Sanity Fair on Jul 18, 2006 9:56:26 GMT -5
I think I finally got what's been bugging me about the Kendra figure -- she needs her big hoop gold earrings! I hope they are on the final figure because I think they'd do a lot toward making it scream: KENDRA!
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Post by SlayerLover34 on Jul 18, 2006 10:13:45 GMT -5
Thank You, DST, for finally bringing us a Kendra figure. I don't care if there's only one, but I would love 3 even more. My nieces and nephew are going to flip out when they get home and find out. They have been asking me to buy them a Kendra for 2 years, finally, I can say, "If you're good, I will get you one for your birthday." I don't understand why some people say that Kendra is a bad choice for a deluxe figure. Are you kidding me? She's Kendra the Vampire Slayer. She is ideal for the deluxe line. I would imagine that if she sells well, DST may re-do her in the regular line. From what I have been hearing, the 6" regular line is beginning to wind down, so I am glad to be getting Kendra in any form. The same goes for RILEY, GUNN. HARMONY, DOYLE, and CONNER. Looks to me like DSt has considered both the "casual" buyers (Willow) and the long time collectors (Kendra) when deciding this line. Over 75% of what DSt has done has been "casual buyer" oriented and apparently the "casual buyers" aren't buying. The long time collectors are the ones DST should be trying to please. We want RILEY, GUNN, HARMONY, DOYLE, and CONNER before the line ends. The only Willow figures that I actively want are: "Orpheus" Willow on Angel card and "Tough Love" Willow, however I really want them in regular form, but if they make them in deluxe I will still buy them. Deluxe Dark Witch Willow would also be good, especially if she was painted differently than the regular one, maybe with no black veins. Another figures that I think should be deluxe is "The Gift" Glory in black outfit. Anyway, so happy to be getting Kendra after all this time. I can't wait til next summer.
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Post by dhoffryn on Jul 18, 2006 11:10:40 GMT -5
I for one am soooo happy we are getting kendra, sure the face needs tweeking the jacket needs to be longer and the top needs to be light green but I'm sure they will fix it. I know alot of you love halloween will but Im not that bothered about her- hopefully I will change my mind if she comes with a removable BOO ghost outit but I hope we get better varients. Please can we have a becoming Buff and angel I've been banging on about this for at least a year now and since were getting a achathla statue it's a must
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Post by Dave the Vampire Slayer on Jul 18, 2006 11:13:14 GMT -5
I usually avoid these threads like the plague as I can't stand all of the bitching that comes with, but I wanted to pop in and just say: Yay. I'm so excited that we're getting a Kendra, I've wanted a figure of her forever. Ghost Willow is amazing and I hope she comes with a rubber sheet. YAY DELUXE 3!
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Post by jommy4eva on Jul 18, 2006 12:12:15 GMT -5
yeah, this line is going to be great. i cant wait. i yelled a little but when i saw kendra and willow. my mother asked what was wrong. hehe, anyways i this is big and great news to many people. but yeah dave the vampire slayer they bitch alot, many people have been waiting a long time for kendra. many people is complaining that it is not totally like her, but they have also been bitching about not making a kendra. i am not saying she is perfect, but very good and i am mostly happy she will come.
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