gooball
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Post by gooball on Oct 24, 2004 5:56:17 GMT -5
Just letting everyone, who isn't signed up, know that the newsletter mentioned that The Master will be arriving at both the E.U. and U.S. warehouses within thirty days. Can't wait  . |
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Post by cosmicspidey on Oct 24, 2004 20:14:44 GMT -5
So does that mean Vamp Willow's coming before that?
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Post by buffyfannumerouno on Oct 29, 2004 5:59:09 GMT -5
I received a notification from Sideshow that the Sideshow Exclusive The Master figure would be in thier warehouses in the next 15 to 20 days. So thats a no on the Vamp Willow coming before The Master. They would have informed me of the Vamp Willow figure before The Master if was going to be released before.
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Post by cosmicspidey on Oct 31, 2004 0:18:16 GMT -5
That's kind of weird, considering Vamp Willow was announced at least a good month before the Master.
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Post by buffyfannumerouno on Nov 6, 2004 7:18:12 GMT -5
I just got this email
Sideshow Arrival of "The Master" 12" Buffy the Vampire Slayer Sideshow Exclusive
Dear Valued Collector,
Thank you for your pre-order of The Master - 12" Sideshow Exclusive from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (item #20121).We appreciate your patience for this SOLD OUT pre-order item and would like to inform you that the item will be arriving in our Los Angeles warehouse within the next 7 days.
We congratulate you on being one of our confirmed customers for an item in this sought after limited edition.
Best regards,
The Processing Team Members
Sideshow Collectibles
733 Lakefield Rd., Unit B,
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(800) 474 - 3746
That means that the figure will basically arrive at my house in less than 2 weeks. I can't wait to add him to my Collection.
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Post by Raven on Nov 11, 2004 9:27:33 GMT -5
Seems I got charged for my preorder, but for $49 instead of the $46.25 which was the amount in my email. Anyone else before I grump to Sideshow?
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Post by buffyfannumerouno on Nov 12, 2004 8:16:24 GMT -5
I got charged $47.23 and it should reach me next week on the 18th of November. I can't wait. I'm still wondering what the hold up is on the Vampire Willow Figure.
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Post by Raven on Nov 12, 2004 8:33:48 GMT -5
Well I got an invoice from them and this one said I was being charged $45.11, I sent them an email about the $49. We shall see.
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SiteC
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Post by SiteC on Nov 12, 2004 12:41:39 GMT -5
I got my shipping invoice so he should be on the way.
Why no vamp willow first though? She was first advertised around what, Jan/Feb? Way before the master...
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gooball
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Post by gooball on Nov 12, 2004 14:18:14 GMT -5
Yes, but remember all the complaints with good 'ol vampy? Nothing like that happened with the Master. So whilst she was still being worked on for a while, he had a smooth road to release. I have a feeling that we were shown vampire Willow earlier in the development cycle than we normally would, so complaints or not the changes were probably always going to be made. I know that the photos on Sideshow's site aren't even of the final version. The outfit is a little different to the final version and I *think* the hair might be slightly different. Regardless, I can't wait for both The Master and her . |
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Post by Buffy&Angel4Ever on Nov 13, 2004 14:19:15 GMT -5
newsletter from sideshow today : SHIPPING STATUS FOR THE U.S./INT'L WAREHOUSE NOW SHIPPING Buffy - The Master (...) COMING IN NEXT 30 Days (...) Buffy - Willow Human Willow or vampire Willow ? I hope for human Willow, I love this figure so much !!!  |
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gooball
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Post by gooball on Nov 13, 2004 15:02:18 GMT -5
I'm sure it's vampire...
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jmay25
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Post by jmay25 on Nov 14, 2004 10:54:21 GMT -5
Got The Master exclusive version yesterday from Sideshow. He is great, easily one of the best yet. His mouth could be a little more "fruit-punchier" in my opinion but that is a minor thing. My girlfriend was creeped out by him but admitted that he was really well-done. (she's not a big fan of my "doll collection"  ) His outfit is perfect, down to the belt buckle and the aged look of his boots. His accessories are pretty cool and easy for him to hold for posing. I do wish that there was a tall candlebra (like MAC 6 inch accessory) but the candles don't look as weird as I thought they might just set on the ground around him. He has rounded out my collection and adds some balance between the human-looking figures (Grad Buffy, Angel, Spike, Faith) and the Monsters (Gentlemen, Vampire Angel). I am really happy and can't wait to display him next to PG Buffy! BTW, his box has both Vamp Willow and reg Willow figures pictured together on the back. |
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Post by achtunglemon on Nov 17, 2004 23:47:44 GMT -5
I did not get my Master yet but I just saw the packaging for the figure. It is a shame that the front flap of the packaging is a picture of the figures face and not an actual photo of the Master from Buffy. Since the rest of Sideshow's Buffy line all have photos from the actors (including Vampire Angel), I really think this takes away from the apperance of the packaging. Plus if you display your collection the figures photo will not look as nice as the actor photos they have been using.  oh well. Take a look:  |
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Post by Raven on Nov 18, 2004 9:15:23 GMT -5
Got mine yesterday and he is just a beautiful sculpt. The detail and likeness is amazing, it's so well done that you can see the blue veins in his little bald head.
Unlike Spike & Angel, the Master's clothes fit very well. He looks so very regal and the glass of blood in his hand is just a wonderful touch.
I'm extremely pleased with him, keep up the amazing work Sideshow!
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Post by buffyfannumerouno on Nov 18, 2004 18:56:43 GMT -5
I got mine today. His likeness is amazing. I really like this figure and am glad that they made it.
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Post by DanMan on Nov 19, 2004 9:53:02 GMT -5
Did the sculpt change at all? Because in the photo on the box I think he looks a lot better than the initial pictures.... his head is less pointy, and better looking. Anyone want to post some pics of theirs?
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Post by The Second Evil on Nov 20, 2004 17:53:26 GMT -5
I did not get my Master yet but I just saw the packaging for the figure. It is a shame that the front flap of the packaging is a picture of the figures face and not an actual photo of the Master from Buffy. Since the rest of Sideshow's Buffy line all have photos from the actors (including Vampire Angel), I really think this takes away from the apperance of the packaging. Plus if you display your collection the figures photo will not look as nice as the actor photos they have been using. oh well. Take a look: Here's a clearer picture:  |
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Post by achtunglemon on Nov 20, 2004 23:28:02 GMT -5
Here's a clearer picture: That is a better picture but what I am trying to say is that the main picture is the face of the figure. It would have been nice to have an "actor photo". Sideshow used the actor photos with Buffy,Angel,Spike,Faith,Vampire Angel. Thats what I was trying to point out. |
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Post by kakistos on Nov 20, 2004 23:45:36 GMT -5
Nextgen Toys has the Master on sale for $29.99 until November 30th.
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