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Post by CMK1887 on Jul 26, 2004 21:49:10 GMT -5
Just saw this on eBay. It's a special pre-production unpainted Tara Action Figure from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Only 50 FIFTY of these pre-production figures were specially produced for Amber Benson to sign and sell in the Inkworks booth at San Diego Comic-Con. The figure comes in a closed white box, which opens easily at the top with a standard flap-type lid. The figure is sealed in a clear plastic bag inside of the white box. The box comes personally autographed by Tara actress Amber Benson along character name "Tara" hand-written on the box by Ms. Benson. The figure was manufactured by Diamond Select Toys for the Inkworks / Amber Benson convention promotion.Auction ( here) starts at $49.99, with a reserve. I have a feeling this will end up going for A LOT of money. -CMK
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Post by Ebola on Jul 26, 2004 21:54:01 GMT -5
I went to SDCC, went to the DST booth, had Amber sign a picture but I didn't have a clue that they had these pre-production figures or the Dark Witch Willow exclusive.
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Post by The004Slayer on Jul 27, 2004 0:19:36 GMT -5
Don't more exclusive/pre-production figures, I'm just sick of this. I will end up in the street asking for a couple of cents some kind people can give me, How proud my parents will be!!! BTW, I definately not going to buy these unless I can find it for $20.00 or less (which will never happen so).
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Post by slayathon on Jul 27, 2004 0:56:23 GMT -5
Amazing thanks for the info!!!
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Post by Karen on Jul 27, 2004 1:00:03 GMT -5
I was going to get a little perturbed that I was actually at the convention that these exclusive figures were being sold at, and didn't know of their existence so I couldn't buy one, but when I already practically man-handled the actress they are based on, I guess I can't complain. On sunday night, 5 minutes before closing I was making a last mad dash through the convention center to take some pictures at a booth 3/4 of the way down the hall. (I had already seen and talked with Amber Benson 3 times and had been keeping my distance from her booth so she wouldn't think I was stalking her). I was just passing the Inksworks booth, flying at a good clip when suddenly out of no where, there she was.... *screeeeccchhhh*.... and there I was, inches apart, holding on to both of Amber's arms trying not to knock her on her butt. I've never seen someone look so shocked. I jumped back and apologized, and swore I didn't know she was still here, that's when she recognized me. (I had joked with her on Thursday night that she was stalking 'ME'). Amber has a really good memory and recognized me from last years SDCC as well. I'm expecting the restraining order in a couple of days. (She wasn't upset at all, just really startled). I agree with many others. I'm starting to get tired of all the different exclusive versions of these figures. If I get one, fine. If I don't, I'm not going to stress over it anymore. After four days of straight Buffy, I feel a little BTVS burned out. Karen
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Post by CMK1887 on Jul 27, 2004 1:03:19 GMT -5
I was going to get a little perturbed that I was actually at the convention that these exclusive figures were being sold at, and didn't know of their existence so I couldn't buy one. Well, they were sold out in about 30 minutes (for $50 each), so it's understandable why a lot of people who went to SDCC didn't know about these figures. -CMK
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Post by Karen on Jul 27, 2004 1:08:49 GMT -5
CMK WROTE: I'm sure they did! A person would have had to be in the right place at the right time to have gotten them. That's why I said I'm not going to stress over it. Life is to short, and I have a long awaited vacation coming up. Sun, sand and surf. I'm going to live the California dream. (At least for a week and a half) Karen
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Post by kajy on Jul 27, 2004 2:24:13 GMT -5
I want this figure. I asked DST a while back if they would have these available at WW Chicago and their response was they had no plans at that time. So.. Will this show up at WW Chicago? I find it easy NOT to be tired of seeing a few different Tara figures popping up since DST only produced three figures (all repaints) in the first place. What I will grow tired of very quickly is the lack of availability and outrageous prices for these figures. I was browsing Scifigenre.com and was shocked to see Hush Tara for 49.95.
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Post by The004Slayer on Jul 27, 2004 2:53:45 GMT -5
It seems the auction ended earlier, now it says: The seller ended this listing early because of an error in the listing. Wonder what was that error.
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Post by The004Slayer on Jul 27, 2004 3:02:30 GMT -5
It seems the auction ended earlier, now it says: The seller ended this listing early because of an error in the listing. Wonder what was that error. They just added it again, here's the new link: cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36554&item=5911968295They just added this to the description: This figure is NOT the Inkworks Redemption figure that is coming out later with the Inkworks cards. It is a separate promotional figure done for Ms. Benson's appearance in the Inkworks booth at SDCC.
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Post by JusticeDemon on Jul 27, 2004 4:34:36 GMT -5
The whole "limited to fifty" figures thing most likely applies to the autographed version. I will be checking with DST to see if the unsigned Pre-Production Tara can be made available to the forum or DST's online store or if more will be made available at Wizard World Chicago.
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Post by prophecygirl on Jul 27, 2004 7:28:53 GMT -5
thanks JD, i hope it's not just limited to 50.
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Post by slayathon on Jul 27, 2004 9:11:04 GMT -5
Hoping you get some JD ;D
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Post by kajy on Jul 27, 2004 13:48:00 GMT -5
The whole "limited to fifty" figures thing most likely applies to the autographed version. I will be checking with DST to see if the unsigned Pre-Production Tara can be made available to the forum or DST's online store or if more will be made available at Wizard World Chicago. I hope you are successful getting these for the forum and making them available in Chicago. I bid on that first auction knowing full well it _wasn't_ the redemption figure. Oh well.. I would buy this pre-production Tara even if it isn't signed.. I want it! Thanks JD!
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Post by JusticeDemon on Jul 27, 2004 14:16:46 GMT -5
Just a point of trivia... this really isn't a Pre-Production figure. It's not painted, so it's a T-1.
Pre-Production Figures Buffy Angel Bunny Anya White Witch Willow Hush Tara
T-1 Figures Giles Oz Cordelia Tara
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Post by Jedi Doug on Jul 27, 2004 14:27:19 GMT -5
Just a point of trivia... this really isn't a Pre-Production figure. It's not painted, so it's a T-1. And I'm getting a pre-production Dopplegangland Willow, right?
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Post by JusticeDemon on Jul 27, 2004 14:39:39 GMT -5
And I'm getting a pre-production Dopplegangland Willow, right? You're getting a T-1 of Doppelgangland Willow.
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Post by kajy on Jul 27, 2004 15:55:23 GMT -5
Just a point of trivia... this really isn't a Pre-Production figure. It's not painted, so it's a T-1. Okay.. then I want the pre-production AND the T-1 Tara figures I should know that since I have 3 T-1 figures and 2 pre-production figures.Oops. Thanks for the info JD.
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Post by CMK1887 on Jul 27, 2004 23:47:40 GMT -5
It's already going for $172.50.
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Post by CowboyGuy on Jul 28, 2004 1:35:40 GMT -5
Wow that sucks that I missed out on that figure. I think thye only had fifty, it was not advertised as something you could buy. While they DID advertise pics/autographs, and her film. How sucky! I am mad now.
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