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Post by slayathon on Apr 30, 2005 20:42:46 GMT -5
I bet the next is a vamp Xander for the summer shows exclusive ;D
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Post by Ebola on Apr 30, 2005 21:28:01 GMT -5
I think what they're doing is alternating between doing figures that appeal to hardcore collectors and figures that appeal more to the general public. While casual viewers may love Giles, for example, most wouldn't be willing to shell out $45 for a fully-poseable Giles figure just to have him stand around and clean his glasses, while they're more likely to buy a variation of one of the three major fighting heroes (Buffy, Spike, Angel), where the appeal is to put them in fighting stances. Then, once they've bought one of them, they can buy one of the other Scoobies to stand behind/beside him/her as a sidekick, and a villain to battle. If there hasn't been a primary fighter released for months, there's no primary figure currently out for a new collector to buy a sidekick or opponent for. So releasing a new variation of the big 3 for every one or two new characters helps the sales of the new characters. At least that's my theory. So, nobody knows when pre-order is yet? And I suppose it'll be another month before we find out if there's another SDCC exclusive this year. I wonder what that will be? I think this version of Spike is more for new collectors or hardcore collectors. IMHO, a Giles or Cordelia would sell more then this third version of Spike. Even though Giles has no super powers, he can come with some cool accessories.
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Post by Spikerific on Apr 30, 2005 22:16:48 GMT -5
I would love to start collecting the sideshow figures but they are so ridiculously expensive in all the stores here.
Although i like the figure, wondering why they did yet another Spike. Don't get me wrong, Spike's awesome, but there are so many other characters that have yet to be done at all. It would be nice to see a Drusilla, Tara or even just a different demon from one of the episodes.
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Post by BillyBudd on Apr 30, 2005 23:21:47 GMT -5
You can get a lot of the figures on ebay for fairly cheap. The only figures that will cost you more than $35 (not including shipping) are the limited editions and the original Spike. Shipping to Canada can't be all that bad. I've bought things from Canada and had them shipped to the U.S., and it didn't cost much more.
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Post by Sammie on May 1, 2005 12:10:24 GMT -5
I think it's an o.k. figure, but why another Spike? if anything they should make another Willow.... Or new characters. I probably won't get it, even though i can't say that it's bad.
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Post by FM on May 2, 2005 23:44:51 GMT -5
Eh...this doesnt excite me too much. I wish they waited a bit for another Spike. I wont be getting this unless he ends up for $20 on ebay.
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Post by Devon on May 3, 2005 0:37:20 GMT -5
Being a huge Spike fan, I'm surprised I don't love this. The teeth do bother me so I will have to wait to see a final version before deciding yes or no. Like most, I'm also surprised about another Spike so quickly. Poor Giles, I think I actually would have preferred seeing him and wonder why they aren't completing the original four characters sooner rather than later! Still, it's Spike so how hard will the decision be!
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Post by rogueslayer2 on May 3, 2005 3:08:45 GMT -5
I don't really mind the teeth, but IMO the eyebrow piercing is too big. Hopefully they'll make the right changes to perfect it.
The Xander pre-order was up the Tuesday after it was announced, so stay on the look out. Was the link sent via the Sideshow Newsletter because I never recieved it.
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Post by aerosmith on May 3, 2005 10:53:57 GMT -5
Xander went up for pre-order on a friday. Oz went up on a wendsday because of Toy Fair. They useually put up the pre-orders on a friday.
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Post by DanMan on May 3, 2005 15:30:13 GMT -5
It looks like a nice figure, and it's from one of the best episodes. Still, I really just want a normal Spike for a reasonable price. My ideal Sideshow release would be a redone original Spike with a slightly smaller body to be shorter than Angel, long-sleeved red shirt, and normal non-gloved hands.
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Post by rogueslayer2 on May 4, 2005 5:55:13 GMT -5
Xander went up for pre-order on a friday. Oz went up on a wendsday because of Toy Fair. They useually put up the pre-orders on a friday. I stand corrected, however thinking back I'm sure it was either Vamp Buffy or Originals Angel that were on a Tuesday. Either way it looks like it'll be Friday for this figure.
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Post by TruEliza on May 4, 2005 11:05:59 GMT -5
I love this figure. I'm not a collector of the sideshow dolls, but if i like one i'll buy it, and the only other sideshow figure i have is the reg spike one. I'm definatley ordering this. ;D
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Post by ajmets on May 4, 2005 11:44:23 GMT -5
The one things that concerns me about this figure has been mentioned already but I'm surprised noone commented on it. The arms are going to be a problem. With the tank top on it means, obviously, the whole arm will be exposed. Though Sideshow figures have awesome articulation it's not very pretty. The bare arms are going to look weird. IMHO. Hopefully he will come with the jacket. I can't imagine them not including it or making it part of the exclusive. After all......that's the episode he gets it.
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Post by FireflyFlanatic on May 4, 2005 21:37:21 GMT -5
I'm betting he will come with the long coat too - maybe as the exclusive. But I like the chain bracelets too and I don't know if you'd be able to see them with the coat on. But it won't look as bad on him as a male figure. The Buffy figure wit the arms exposed like that is the only thing I don't like about her.
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Post by IdoDoodle on May 4, 2005 22:07:24 GMT -5
I understand the complaints about so many Spikes coming out so closely together but since I loves me my Spike, I'm more than fine with it. My only tiny gripe would be that it looks more like Billy Idol than Spike. But then again, I guess I wouldn't mind a 12" Billy....
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Post by bloodyhell on May 5, 2005 11:36:19 GMT -5
This Spike is cool but another Spike is way too soon, cause they just finish Vamp Spike, I think they should have released Giles or another character then release Punk Spike later on. This Spike should bring the his coat cause with out it his arms will look nasty. Just got my 500th post yah!!!
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Post by ajmets on May 5, 2005 13:55:15 GMT -5
lol. Congrats KalEl.
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Post by bloodyhell on May 6, 2005 10:48:44 GMT -5
Thanks..lol !!!
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Post by willowswarlok on May 6, 2005 14:45:32 GMT -5
i like it i really do, great likeness but sideshow......why cant you take the time to paint the arms and chest area to match the skintone on the face and hands, especially on these ones with bare arms, i repainted willow with matching skintones and it made the world of difference, sort it out sideshow -wayne
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Post by aerosmith on May 6, 2005 14:59:53 GMT -5
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