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Post by achtunglemon on Feb 9, 2005 1:36:20 GMT -5
What does everyone here think about PG Buffy, Willow and Vampire Spike coming out all at once? I personally would have preferred them to be released sporadically. Actually when you think about it thats a total of six figures at once. I might get both versions of PG Buffy since they are both different and seem to have different head sculpts. At the price these are selling for I really do not care for Sideshow springing them all at once. I hope they do not do this again.
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Post by BillyBudd on Feb 9, 2005 2:46:56 GMT -5
I can see your point, but it doesn't bother me because I'm only buying Willow. Vampire Spike looks really good, but if I bought it, I'd want the Vampire Angel, too, and it costs quite a bit. I like to have balance in my collection
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Post by abcfan on Feb 9, 2005 3:59:18 GMT -5
Yeah it is quite frustrating. I'm saving for a con so I really can't afford these but I actaully want Willow and PG Buffy so it looks like I will be doing overtime at work.
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Post by Five by Five on Feb 9, 2005 4:55:48 GMT -5
I was shocked when I saw they were all being released around the same time (not as shocked as my credit card will be though!) I wish they'd released them one a month over the next three months cos it's an awful lot of money to pay out on pre-orders in one go
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Post by buffyfannumerouno on Feb 9, 2005 6:00:24 GMT -5
It is kind of odd that they are all being released at the same time. It will be very expensive for me, considering that I ordered Willow, both Versions of "Prophecy Girl" Buffy, and both versions of Vampire Spike. After these figures are released I'm sure it should be a month or two before Der Kindestod is released. Then we will see one just about every other month. With Origins Angel being released in July, Oz being released in August and Vampire Buffy not being released until November. Although I am still hoping for a Xander, Giles, Vampire Xander and Cordelia by the end of the year. Time will only tell.
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Post by prophecygirl on Feb 9, 2005 7:00:23 GMT -5
I do think they should have stuck to the original release dates - willow in jan, PG in feb, and vamp spike in may. that would have been a lot easier. i just really hope der kindestod doesn't come out til around may time, or else i'm gonna be in debt with my mum again.
ahh well, means we don't have to wait much longer for cool figures ;D
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Post by DanMan on Feb 9, 2005 13:34:38 GMT -5
The shipping costs so much on these I personally wish that they would do a few at once so you could group them together. If they could do that and actually have a few in stock to order later so you could get a few at once, I think that would be best.
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Post by Raven on Feb 9, 2005 13:39:22 GMT -5
It's the exclusive figures that get me, you know you have to preorder those so you don't lose out. If they just released regular figures I would just wait and purchase mine from another retailer.
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Post by The004Slayer on Feb 9, 2005 17:06:21 GMT -5
I'm totally with you AchtungLemon, I've had to take money from where there wasn't (did that made any sense?) to pay for all these things. Sideshow must NEVER do this again.
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Post by jmay25 on Feb 9, 2005 22:12:31 GMT -5
I'm going to express what may be an unpopular opinion here but I'm excited so many are coming out at once. To me, this means they are clearing their production and release schedule to put more releases on their schedule. This is a good thing!
It means the line is healthy and let's face it, this is a line that is based on a Tv show that has been out of production for almost 2 years.
I know when you preorder these figures it can get expensive if the schedule changes but we all have the option of waiting and getting the figures at a lower price from another retailer at a LOWER price when they are released. If this is a problem, I would advise taking this route. You'll still get the figure and you will still be supporting the line you love but it will be easier on your personal financial schedule.
I am thrilled at having so many options at buying collectibles from this saga I love (the Buffyverse) and I really love how Sideshow interprets the characters. I encourage them to continue to produce as many as they can... as fast as they can... and i will buy every single one.
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Post by The004Slayer on Feb 10, 2005 0:55:38 GMT -5
I know when you preorder these figures it can get expensive if the schedule changes but we all have the option of waiting and getting the figures at a lower price from another retailer at a LOWER price when they are released. If this is a problem, I would advise taking this route. You'll still get the figure and you will still be supporting the line you love but it will be easier on your personal financial schedule. Yeah but you should also remember that some of us like to order the sideshow exclusive editions which sold out BEFORE the figures are even released. So it's not as easy as you put it.
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Post by BillyBudd on Feb 10, 2005 1:17:20 GMT -5
You could only pre-order the exclusives.
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Post by Fruit Punch Mouth on Feb 10, 2005 7:15:00 GMT -5
I'm with jmay25... I think this rules. There is normally complaining when figures are delayed... and now that there are three at once... there is more complaining. Hm.
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Post by prophecygirl on Feb 10, 2005 9:40:19 GMT -5
Only at the prospect of running out of money
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Post by slayathon on Feb 10, 2005 12:04:07 GMT -5
Just have to plan it well. I put the money aside as soon as I order to have it at a moments notice. I am thrilled on these coming and more still. I know they are higher priced but it is worth it.
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Post by FM on Feb 10, 2005 21:03:29 GMT -5
Like others said, I wouldnt mind them all coming out at once if I didnt have to preorder the exclusives...I would gladly wait to buy them. But now I'm forced to pay for them all at once or miss out on the exclusives...it does suck but its not the end of the world....it sucks even more since the Spikes and Darlas were just released.
In the future, I would rather they spread them out...not just for Moneys sake but also cause I dont want to have a great 2 weeks of getting a shitload of new stuff and then waiting 4 months before anything else comes.
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Post by achtunglemon on Feb 12, 2005 21:26:38 GMT -5
Exactly, I would rather have them spread out. I would rather have them spread since they do cost money. I am barely able to splurge on these and I am glad I have the ability to buy them but I am sure there are other people who do not have that opportunity. I know most people try and save money just for the regular figures (Darla,Spike,Wesley) which means they probably do not even bother with the Sideshow line. Sideshow must be doing well with these since they are making more of them and are speeding up the release dates.
I agree with FM on preordering the exclusives. If you do not preorder the exclusives there is no way that you will be able to get them later on. Well, the only other way is ebay and they mostly sell for double the amount. I personally do not see a reason why there is a need to make an exclusive of a large scale figure. When Sideshow started up the line again, Graduation Day Buffy and Angel were made without exclusives. I guess there always has to be a "chase" but an extra weapon or clothing accessory for a figure that is over $40 dollars is stretching it a little. I think they should have just stuck with the normal production ( like GD Buffy & Angel) and then let us buy them when we have the chance instead of having to rush and preorder all the exclusives before they are sold out.
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Post by BillyBudd on Feb 12, 2005 22:04:24 GMT -5
Limited edition variants are nothing more than a highly successful gimic. I could do without them as well.
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Post by Buffy&Angel4Ever on Feb 13, 2005 13:13:14 GMT -5
Sorry, but I'm not agree with you guys ! For me, it's great news ! I will save on shipping costs (I live in France and I buy my sideshow figures in american or english webstores, so shipping costs are high, especially when you buy only one figure). It would be perfect if sideshow would release two or three figures at the same time all the two or three months ! I know, it's impossible but it will be a sweet dream to have 12 figures per year.
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Post by Buffytueuse on Feb 13, 2005 17:52:23 GMT -5
I think it's a great thing for saving on shipping, but now I have to pay for Willow, Prophecy Buffy and Vampire Spike! And now we know that Oz, Angel and Buffy coming this summer. Der Kinderstod and other scooby gang will be announce in a few weeks! I don't know where I can find the money for them and the figures and the palz and the bust, etc... I think I will like to have a 12" each two or three month!
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