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Post by Karen on Mar 17, 2004 3:41:44 GMT -5
I was talking to our Sideshow representative yesterday about an order. When we were done, I asked if there was anything new she could tell me about the BTVS Figure line. She stated that there were more figures coming up (no specific info was given), but then she added that there were plans for another Buffy figure further down the line (no info on what it would look like) Since I know no further information then what I've stated above I'm going to go out on a limb and make a prediction, guess, wish, dream (I'm begging here, people) what I think the figure 'might' be... Chosen Buffy Slap some long hair on the back of her head, wrap her in a yellow jacket, pull out the mold for the Scythe and WAH LAH, there she is. (you can tell I've never made a figure before ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) ). I have no idea when or even 'if' this figure will be made, or what it might look like. Only that 'at the moment' there seems to be plans for another Buffy figure sometime in the future. Karen
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Post by gooball on Mar 17, 2004 4:56:54 GMT -5
Are you 100% sure that they meant another actual Buffy, and weren't just referring to other characters from the show? Vampire Willow aside - she really is a unique character - all indications I've seen from Sideshow seem to be that their priority is to create a wide variety of characters and simply 'variants'. Ok, now I'm going to try and give a rundown of what has come out of Sideshow in regards to upcoming figures. Vampire Willow: I then described that my concern about the costume was because - unlike Buffy, for example - her corset really defines the character. Also, Andy (the sculptor) mentioned that the hair has been made slightly longer and a little 'fuller'. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Seperate Willow: A response in regards to a request for 'fluffy pink' confirmation: Personally, especially when taken in light of another thread at btvsfigs, it seems pretty obvious that 'normal Willow' will be the fluffy pink sweater version. I have a feeling, though, that the 'exclusive' feature at the site may be the head of 'Doppelganger in human form'. I say this because in the past Brant made a point of saying Vampire Willow's head would be easy to remove/swap, as well as his love of the character. I hope, at least, that we get an exclusive head to swap so that we can recreate Doppelganger both in the clothes switch and in her normal costume. Finally, on other figures... Tomart's mentioned a few months ago that Willow, Xander and Giles were next in line. This is what Brant has said in response: I know this is a long post, but I hope people have found it useful. I know many people thought the Vampire Willow sucked, but I was personally disappointed as she is one of my favourite characters and I was looking forward to the 12" version. The good news is that Sideshow took all the comments in and have changed the head and look to be refining the costume as well. I know some of the stuff might have made less sense after being taken out of context of the question. Sorry about that. For those interested, this is the board were the information came from. You're all welcome to hop on over and have a poke around ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) : pub43.ezboard.com/bsideshowfreaksA few more things... Spike seems to be pretty much on schedule. I forgot to credit the posts above, but they come from Brant (forgot his title ![:-[](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/embarrassed.png) ) and Heath (I think he's head of the design team) at Sideshow.
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Post by Karen on Mar 17, 2004 5:30:51 GMT -5
gooball, It's obvious you have better contacts at Sideshow then I do. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) The person I talked to at Sideshow is our customer service representative. She is not part of the Design team. I honestly don't know how much information she is given about upcoming figures and there designs before the figures become available for ordering. I do know for certain we were talking about Buffy not a future BTVS figure. I joked with her for a few minutes about which show or outfit the new Buffy might be wearing. As I said before, all I know is what I was told. There are plans for a future Buffy, (but with any company or product, plans can change and this figure may never be produced). I just thought I'd give everyone a heads up, just in case they really do make another one. Karen
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Post by gooball on Mar 17, 2004 5:36:44 GMT -5
Oops. Please don't take my post as simply an attempt to 'disprove' your information. That was certainly not my intention. ![:-/](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/undecided.png) I personally have not heard the information you provided before, but that doesn't mean it's any less substantial than the comments I posted. In fact, no one actually asked about another Buffy at the board I post at. So it could just be a case of 'if you don't ask, we won't tell'. Anyway, my main intention was to simply collate all that I've learnt from Sideshow, so that people could get up to speed. Most everything is subject to change, of course. Sorry if I gave off the wrong impression... edit: I just re-read my first paragraph, and I admit it could have been interpreted in the aforementioned 'disproving' way. This was not intended. I was just saying I hadn't heard what you'd mentioned. Definitely very interesting information, to say the least.
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Post by Karen on Mar 17, 2004 6:59:26 GMT -5
gooball, There was no offense taken. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) In fact, I re-read the first paragraph of my own post and saw where someone might get confused. I was just clarifying my source of the information. Karen
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Post by Raven on Mar 17, 2004 10:35:54 GMT -5
Thanks so much for all that information gooball! After getting my Buffy I've fallen in love with these figures, and can't wait for them to flesh out the rest of the cast.
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Post by JusticeDemon on Mar 17, 2004 11:44:30 GMT -5
Thanks for the great work Gooball and Karen. You guys are really bringing a lot to the forum. Thanks so much for all the info.
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Post by werewolf on Mar 17, 2004 16:10:16 GMT -5
oh my god, can you guys see it! a CHOSEN Buffy from Sideshow! I never imagined this in my head, but now i'm kinda getting sweaty. What if they did this and gave her real hair like they did Kate Beckinsale's figure from Van Helsing!!! If done right (not like the previous Buffy doll from whatever company) it would look soo freakin tight! AHHH! I want this!!!! What about everyone else?
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Post by Buffy on Mar 17, 2004 19:22:39 GMT -5
I would be able to die a happy death if they made another Buffy figure. Especially from an episode like chosen, or the gift. And it would give them a chance to get the eyes to look like the one on the box, cough, cough. I was going to buy a second Graduation Buffy in order to fix them myself, but now I may wait and see how this all plays out.
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Post by buffyfannumerouno on Mar 17, 2004 20:25:46 GMT -5
I totally agree, If they made a Chosen Buffy then it would be awesome. 3 Buffys from 3 great episodes "Hush" "Graduation Day" "Chosen" I can only dream of a Chosen Buffy to be finally made. I was kind of still hoping for that Chosen Buffy Statue that fox wanted MAC to make. But a 12" Chosen Buffy would be even better.
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Post by murderofcrows71 on Mar 18, 2004 0:02:31 GMT -5
I'm sure if the line continues for a while there will be a new version of Buffy and Angel (I'm guessing black blazer, white v-neck shirt about his only other main outfit early Buffy episodes). The line is Buffy after all so making one Buffy and moving on to various other figures, wouldn't allow for new buyers to catch on. If they only made the Graduation day Buf and moved on to the rest of the characters without coming back to Buffy again the line would die out sooner and the line will attract new customers if they are aware that if they missed the first Buffy they can get the next one. I'm one of the true fans who likes the other characters as much as her, but let's face it Buffy herself is more popular to most people than Angel, Willow or Spike, so another Buffy down the road is pretty much a done deal if the line keeps selling. We already have two Buffy's and the rumors of two Willows so it's actually already been done in the line.
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Post by murderofcrows71 on Mar 18, 2004 0:06:03 GMT -5
By the way Buffy fix the eyes on the Buffy Grad figure. I repainted mine and wow, it looks so much like her now it's actually scary. If I could figure out how to post a pic I would. I'm not as computer savy as some of you guys, too many paint fumes painting models and figures as a kid. lol
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Post by Buffy on Mar 18, 2004 0:23:29 GMT -5
I was thinking of doing that murderofcrows71. I am good at painting and art so I thought I might as well try it. What type of paint do you reccomend using? I tried lighting the skin tone but the paint I was using did not work well. Any particular type that works?
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Post by buffyssolace on Mar 18, 2004 1:06:47 GMT -5
oh my god, can you guys see it! a CHOSEN Buffy from Sideshow! I never imagined this in my head, but now i'm kinda getting sweaty. What if they did this and gave her real hair like they did Kate Beckinsale's figure from Van Helsing!!! If done right (not like the previous Buffy doll from whatever company) it would look soo freakin tight! AHHH! I want this!!!! What about everyone else? ewwwww...not real hair, i like the plastic hair so much better.
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Post by buffyfan2 on Mar 18, 2004 1:10:31 GMT -5
ewwwww...not real hair, i like the plastic hair so much better. Yeah I wouldnt want the real hair stuff either. It always seems to make it look more dollish if it has real hair, and too shiny. The plastic stuff is much better in my opinion. ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by CowboyGuy on Mar 18, 2004 1:28:19 GMT -5
I saw both Sideshow dolls today at my local comic shop. I passed on them though...Buffy's eyes were off. The paint was not correct at all! Not worth forty dollars IMO.
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Post by slayerinterrupted on Mar 18, 2004 16:38:15 GMT -5
The thing you can always count on with Sideshow is variety and customer response! I think if we petition (nicely) them about the different costumes, they have more than a decent chance of coming out eventually. The key with them is patience. People were asking about the 12" Creature of the Black Lagoon for YEARS, and they finally made him, and he sold out quickly! As for other characters, I think a 12" Bunny Anya would be simply awesome! It could have a zipper to remove the costume and you could have a regular Anya underneath! ![:o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/shocked.png) A nice 12" Lorne (yeah I know he's not top tier, but I think a limited production run would sell out no problem!) complete with microphone! Gotta have Cordy! -- the original sharp-tongued, oh-so-popular version please! Giles--maybe the first 500 or so could come with his chainsaw! Must come with books! And for God's sake--glasses! Oz--with guitar I'll go on with another post later. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by murderofcrows71 on Mar 18, 2004 18:29:08 GMT -5
Hey Buffy, I use acrylic craft paint like in the craft section of one of the WalMart stores. I mix the colors to get the tone I want and then buy a bottle of gloss, again in the craft section with the paint, for her lips and eyes. I redid her eyes, her lips with a pinker shade and fixed her earrings which were a bit off paintwise. She looks spot on SMG now. I gotta say paint job aside, as their put out on a line, but this has got to be one of the best 1/6 scale sculpts of an actor I've ever seen, and I've seen and made alot. Just tweak the paint scheme a tad and it brings the sculpt out. I didn't repaint the skin as I didn't think mine was bad it actually looks pretty good. The 1st Buffy fig had a grey skin tone and looked dead.
As for Lorne as a fig, I doubt we'll ever see him unless Sideshow gets the license to make figures from ANGEL, but it would be very cool.
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Post by tederick on Mar 19, 2004 20:24:04 GMT -5
There's nothing I want more in the world than this. Okay, maybe a 6" Dawn from Chosen. But otherwise, yeah. This is where it's at.
I passed on the 12" Graduation Day Buffy, although it was a close call (have Hush Buffy already). I bought Angel, and can't express how much better he is in person than he is in the photos - if you're even slightly doubty, make with the buyings. It's worth it. Can't wait to see Spike.
I want my 12" Chosen Buffy now now now now! Hey, what else can you guys come up with? Other than Buffy, who's on your most-wanted for the 12" Sideshow line?
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Post by slayerinterrupted on Mar 20, 2004 15:05:00 GMT -5
If they do a Chosen Buffy, I kinda hope they DON'T pull out the scythe mold again! That was the straw that made me buy the Faith (although I DO hear she looks better in person so here's hoping!). I agree it makes sense, but this will give Sideshow a chance to get creative in the accessories department--wouldn't a weapons chest be awesome!
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