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Post by michaelcrawford on Jul 2, 2004 23:15:43 GMT -5
Oooo baby - they did a mighty fine job on the head sculpt. Michael MWC www.mwctoys.com
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Post by Ebola on Jul 2, 2004 23:25:57 GMT -5
Cool, just pre-ordered it. I wonder what the regular edition will be. The same without one of the accessories?
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Post by CMK1887 on Jul 2, 2004 23:26:15 GMT -5
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Post by gooball on Jul 2, 2004 23:40:04 GMT -5
I think she looks much better in this photo than in the one above: ![](http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/20101_image02.jpg) Looks cool ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) .
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Post by bettycooks on Jul 3, 2004 0:14:40 GMT -5
Pretty boring blah looking figure.
She looks generic, but I guess it's better than Vampire Willow.
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Post by gooball on Jul 3, 2004 0:19:28 GMT -5
![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) The usual suspects.. what a suprise. Yes, it's not perfect but it's not terrible. I, personally, like it a lot more than any of the 6" figures. But you don't see my going into threads every time a new figure is announced for the sole purpose of putting down what others like.
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Post by bettycooks on Jul 3, 2004 0:22:20 GMT -5
![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) The usual suspects.. what a suprise. Yes, it's not perfect but it's not terrible. I, personally, like it a lot more than any of the 6" figures. But you don't see my going into threads every time a new figure is announced for the sole purpose of putting down what others like. What was the thread for? To simply ooohh and ahhh over it? You gave your opinion are others not entitled to theirs? I didn't say it was terrible just boring. It's pretty but nothing special.
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Post by CMK1887 on Jul 3, 2004 0:23:06 GMT -5
![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) The usual suspects.. what a suprise. Yes, it's not perfect but it's not terrible. I, personally, like it a lot more than any of the 6" figures. But you don't see my going into threads every time a new figure is announced for the sole purpose of putting down what others like. Everyone is entitled to their opinion...good or bad. There's nothing wrong with bettycooks' comments. It seems like we go through this topic over and over again and people still don't understand that opinions will vary. Why don't we just let people post what they think and try to stay on the topic of the actual figure. -CMK
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Post by bettycooks on Jul 3, 2004 0:23:49 GMT -5
Everyone is entitled to their opinion...good or bad. There's nothing wrong with bettycooks' comments. It seems like we go through this topic over and over again, and people still don't understand that opinions will vary. Why don't we just let people post what they think and try to stay on the topic of the actual figure. -CMK You are sooo cool. Thank you. Let's keep it on the figure not comments posted and "usual suspects" things. Don't know what that means.
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Post by gooball on Jul 3, 2004 0:34:31 GMT -5
I understand that opinions vary, and of course have no problem with that. But it seems, to me at least, that 'betty' is never happy with Sideshow figures and the same old comments just become a little tiring after a while.
So, it's my opinion on a particular member rather than criticisms in general that I was posting about. In retrospect, I understand that's not really appropriate and will refrain from doing it in the future.
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Post by Karen on Jul 3, 2004 0:36:59 GMT -5
Ebola Quote: I think the difference the Non-Exclusive Willow will have is she WILL NOT have a run in the back of her stockings. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Actually, my guess is Amy the rat is the extra piece. The hair is much better on this figure then the pictures we've seen so far on Vampire Willow, and I'm glad Sideshow made the decision to sculpt Willow's face with a smile. After all the previous expressionless faces, this figure will definately stand out when it's placed side by side with the others. The face seems to be a little off. I think it's a little too rounded, but as Gooball said, the angle of the second picture shows a better likness (IMHO). Not a bad figure at all. I'll definately be ordering it. Karen
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Post by bettycooks on Jul 3, 2004 0:48:16 GMT -5
I understand that opinions vary, and of course have no problem with that. But it seems, to me at least, that 'betty' is never happy with Sideshow figures and the same old comments just become a little tiring after a while. I think I am on the record as having loved the Buffy and Spike Sideshow figures. They are amazing and I own them both. Spike is the absolute best James Marsters likeness ever, better than MAC. I have stated this before so please don't assume. This is not the place to personally attack people for their opinions. The mods on this board have stated time and time again that this is not tolerated. And really, was I that harsh? ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png) ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png)
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Post by FM on Jul 3, 2004 0:55:04 GMT -5
Ebola Quote: Actually, my guess is Amy the rat is the extra piece. That would have SUCKED. Anyway, the exclusive accessory is the backpack...it says so on the picture.
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Post by gooball on Jul 3, 2004 0:57:45 GMT -5
I think I am on the record as having loved the Buffy and Spike Sideshow figures. They are amazing and I own them both. Spike is the absolute best James Marsters likeness ever, better than MAC. I have stated this before so please don't assume. This is not the place to personally attack people for their opinions. The mods on this board have stated time and time again that this is not tolerated. And really, was I that harsh? ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png) ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png) There's a difference between an attack and an opinion. But anyway, fair point. I apologise and have already said I realise it wasn't appropriate.
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Post by CMK1887 on Jul 3, 2004 1:02:33 GMT -5
Ok...I think both points have been stated and the situation is settled. How about we talk more about the 12" Willow figure?
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Post by DanMan on Jul 3, 2004 1:07:04 GMT -5
And really, was I that harsh? ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png) ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png) Well you are kind of constantly negative, not to personally attack you or anything. Kind of blah? She's Willow, your basic ordinary high school student, what would you have her wear? Stating something you'd rather see her look like would at least be more helpful than the same old 'boring.' I think she looks great and the outfit is both very fitting for the character and makes a great companion to Vamp Willow. An excellent choice I think. Assuming the final version has a good paint application, this figure should rock in my opinion.
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Post by Karen on Jul 3, 2004 1:10:31 GMT -5
FM Quote:
Thank you for pointing out the exclusive accessory, FM! Even after you posted it, it still took me a few minutes to find the small print over the picture with the backpack. (DOH!)
I had guessed the Amy Rat was probably the exclusive accessory, because I couldn't imagine the tranqualizer gun, which is an important part of the Dopplegangland episode, being the exclusive.
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Post by gooball on Jul 3, 2004 1:14:53 GMT -5
Personally, I don't think the headsculpt is perfect but I definitely don't feel that it is outright terrible. I think it looks much better in the second photo than in the first. I received Spike yesterday, and for me it's a 10/10 figure. It just blew me away (especially after I found the 'perfect' pose that every figure seems to have one of). Willow's definitely not up to Spike's level. But I don't think it's down with Faith either. The hand sculpting over computer scanning does a lot for me, personally, as it brings a lot of 'life' to the figure. This, for me, helps to off-set the less than perfect (but again, not terrible) likeness. I really think Sideshow have done a stellar job with the outfit, and this adds a lot to the figure. I knew that she would be in the Doppelgangland clothing, but wasn't sure whether they would include the detail of all the smiley faces, etc. It's great to see they did. Even the 'semi-exposed' part of the figure works well due to the stockings. Normally Sideshow's figures can look ugly if you can see the 'standard body' underneath, but I don't think that's the case here. I also think that the 'build' of the standard body is a good match to Alyson, perhaps moreso than the other figures in the line. The female Sideshow body can sometimes look lanky, but I don't think that is at all the case here. Basically, I'm not blind and can realise that the portrait doesn't like exactly like a minaturised Alyson. But I still quite like it, but perhaps not so much in the first photo. It's not the best nor the worst likeness in the line. The outfit would be up there with the best. I'm quite looking forward to it. BTW, if you want to save a few bucks (and don't want the backpack) go to www.alteregocomics.com. They have Willow for $13 cheaper than at Sideshow.
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Post by CowboyGuy on Jul 3, 2004 2:18:29 GMT -5
I like her...pre-ordered! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by SiteC on Jul 3, 2004 3:11:00 GMT -5
I think its a great figure! I pre ordered it, seeing how all of the main characters sold out pretty quick, I don't want to miss this one, because I know she'll be goin fast!
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