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Post by sueworld2003 on Sept 10, 2005 14:57:04 GMT -5
Well I'm afraid I think she is terrible. The likeness is okay at a pinch, but the huge head and choice of costume isn't. You would think that they would first do her as she appeared when she sired Liam, rather then her schoolgirl gear. Then they would make the perfect pair in a display.
Won't be buying this unless I can find it cheap on eBay.
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Post by madvicks on Sept 10, 2005 15:12:08 GMT -5
My first reaction was: "OMG ". Followed by "Why?", then I was able to articulate again and I managed an "Ewwww...". When you hold it to the quality of Oz, Liam, Drusilla, something is very off. If you like it, good for you but I am disappointed, I thought after Liam, a Victorian Darla would be on the cards. When you look at the detail on Dru's dress, I don't think that will hold Sideshow back at all. I'm left thinking poor choice here and a bad prototype. And as to is she Regan from the Exorcist, if not its her cousin.
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Post by urbandruid on Sept 10, 2005 15:13:26 GMT -5
I'm still hoping for human versions of Dru and Darla someday... I love Vampire Dru, but this one... Well, it's only a prototype pic, it'll get better, but I saw the first shot of Dru and thought, okay, definately buying that one. Darla... not so much.
I wonder what the chances are of Sideshow picking up the Angel liscence, too. I could go for a Season 2 Darla.
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Post by BadPuppy on Sept 10, 2005 15:34:48 GMT -5
Well fuck me, this is quite possibly the most horrific thing I have ever seen !!!!! I'm not a huge fan of the sideshows .. I've got 3, but I don't see me rushing out to get this one, unless they melt it down and start again !!
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Post by FM on Sept 10, 2005 17:56:37 GMT -5
Definitely needs a lot of work. I'm hoping the adjustments that have been made will make this figure better...because right now its kind've scary.
I'm glad she is vamp faced and wearing this outfit, though.
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Post by thezepposideman on Sept 10, 2005 18:28:45 GMT -5
ok could we have more constructive critisism from some ppl. I doesnt help saying how bad it is imo, please give constructive critisism. i hope she comes with her guns!
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Post by Girl Power on Sept 10, 2005 19:29:09 GMT -5
If they were going to do Darla, I wish they'd done something truly extraordinary, like 18th century Becoming Darla. That would be an amazing collectible, and something we'll never get from DST. Plus, it would go beautifully with Liam. I'll be skipping this one too.
But then, I only get the Sideshows that really speak to me, like Spike and Dru, both of which were gorgeous figs.
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Post by Digital Leonardo on Sept 10, 2005 19:35:41 GMT -5
Does anyone else find it strange that the demons are getting more figure time then the actual main characters? I mean... I am betting only true Buffy fans are buying these, so why not give us something from the core, instead of these outer-characters like Drusilla and Darla (who on Buffy, wasn't even really that big of a cahracter). I mean, I understand Dru, and hey, if they released a Glory, I'd understand aswell... but not Darla.
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Post by Browncoat on Sept 10, 2005 19:39:39 GMT -5
An 18th century Darla would've been good. She would have looked great with Liam, and we wouldn't be getting a copy of the 6".
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Post by FireflyFlanatic on Sept 10, 2005 22:36:33 GMT -5
Does anyone else find it strange that the demons are getting more figure time then the actual main characters? I mean... I am betting only true Buffy fans are buying these, so why not give us something from the core, instead of these outer-characters like Drusilla and Darla (who on Buffy, wasn't even really that big of a cahracter). I mean, I understand Dru, and hey, if they released a Glory, I'd understand aswell... but not Darla. Well, my guess is that because there are only so many main characters that they can do that they are stretching them out to make it last longer. Sideshow doesn't pump out the figures like the 6" market does and if they gave us all the core characters right away that might keep some potential buyers away who may only have been looking to get the core but have along the way bought a figure like Drusilla (or Glory). And yes, they are trying to also appeal to the true Buffy fans, like me, who will buy the other figures as well. And as for a Victorian/18th Century/Origin's Darla, well I'm not ruling her out yet. Sideshow usually does try and pair up their figures (at least in the Buffy line) with something that goes with it. So my guess is we'll either see a Darla from that era or a William eventually. I'm hoping for Darla and then maybe down the line a human faced Dru and William from that time as well. I really hope they do the Victorian Darla just because of how awesome Drusilla's dress looks and Angel's Origin's outfit. Darla's dress would be the most elaborate costume to date for this line for Sideshow and I hope they do it!
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Post by ThisYearsGuy on Sept 11, 2005 5:10:57 GMT -5
I would have preferred a 'Becoming' darla but i doubt Sideshow would have been able to pull it off very well without making her articulation obvious. I think this will be one I shall skip.
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Post by rogueslayer2 on Sept 11, 2005 6:25:23 GMT -5
Does anyone else find it strange that the demons are getting more figure time then the actual main characters? I mean... I am betting only true Buffy fans are buying these, so why not give us something from the core, instead of these outer-characters like Drusilla and Darla (who on Buffy, wasn't even really that big of a cahracter). I mean, I understand Dru, and hey, if they released a Glory, I'd understand aswell... but not Darla. I think the sculpters find it easier to recreate a man/woman in a latex mask than an ordinary human being. Therefore Sideshow can produce these figures faster, and weave the human figures inbetween. I think the decision to make a Vamp Darla wearing the school girl outfit is excellent - I don't care if DST did it first, this was one of her 'moments'. I also think we'll get a human-faced Darla from 'Becoming', just give them time... And technically speaking Darla WAS a big character on Buffy, she sired Angel and brought some depth to his character. She was also the first vampire, and character, to appear on the show. I'm sure once we see pics of the updated prototype it'd be just as popular as the others.
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Post by Shannon on Sept 11, 2005 6:56:38 GMT -5
Darla was a pretty big character, not as big as Giles who was there for 7 seasons, Cordelia who was there for 3 on Buffy and 5 on Angel, Anya who was there for 6 seasons, Tara who was there for 3 seasons, Riley who was there for 3 seasons, Dawn who was there for 3 seasons was Darla even in Becoming? oh yea, JK!!!!
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Post by The Second Evil on Sept 11, 2005 7:43:49 GMT -5
Darla was a huge character... just not on Buffy. On Angel she was pretty much one of the most important characters to appear on the whole series. So I think It would have made much more sense for them to have made one from there for when they got the Angel license or just had made one from Becoming instead. Anya who was there for 6 seasons Six? Anya was not there for Six Seasons
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Post by Shannon on Sept 11, 2005 8:47:00 GMT -5
oops i meant 5 my bad 3,4,5,6,7
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Post by buffyfannumerouno on Sept 11, 2005 8:57:58 GMT -5
I'm just hoping that when we finally get Giles, Cordelia, Anya, Tara and other scoobies that they actually look amazing.
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Post by xtinaslayer on Sept 11, 2005 16:58:32 GMT -5
here's my analysis. the sideshow figures have all turn out after a 6" figure. angel, spike vampiric, drusilla, darla, faith, willow vampiric, gentlemen. therefore, if cordelia comes out, i think it'll based on her cheerleader outfit
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Post by deannaB on Sept 12, 2005 6:25:14 GMT -5
Does anyone else find it strange that the demons are getting more figure time then the actual main characters? I mean... I am betting only true Buffy fans are buying these, so why not give us something from the core, instead of these outer-characters like Drusilla and Darla (who on Buffy, wasn't even really that big of a cahracter). I mean, I understand Dru, and hey, if they released a Glory, I'd understand aswell... but not Darla. Actually, I've seen posts on the Sideshow board from collectors who've barely seen BtVS, if at all, but collect all monster figures or vampire figures, no matter what movie or show they're from. They were complaining that the original Spike and Angel didn't look nearly monster-y enough. I don't know how large a portion of the sales are to those who aren't big BtVS fans, though, but it seems like they're trying to cater to both groups at the same time. Mind you, I don't think Darla's expression is monster-y enough, either. It looks like boredom, confusion, gas, or "Oops, I just wet my knickers," but not anything menacing. And Sideshow has probably gotten enough data from MAC and Diamond sales figures to know what didn't sell for them. I know that the shops I saw took forever to get rid of their Giles figures, and the Suncoast stores near me have plenty of Anya and Tara figures at over 50% off that STILL won't sell. I really liked them, and they have plenty of devoted fans, but somehow they didn't sell as well to the casual Buffy fans. Don't know why, but that may be part of the reason why Sideshow hasn't done them yet.
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Post by ajmets on Sept 12, 2005 8:46:21 GMT -5
Love the idea of getting a vamp Darla but they definately need to do some work on her. She looks a bit like a lollipop head. Maybe it's the angle of the picture. The face needs some work too. I know it's just a prototype so I'll keep my fingers crossed that they make some very much needed improvements to her.
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Post by Buffy&Angel4Ever on Sept 12, 2005 10:44:11 GMT -5
I think the figure is ok, not amazing, but good. I will buy it. It's true that this vampire Darla looks like a vampire child. I hope Sideshow will do a human victorian Darla. I'm very happy that sideshow do minor characters between important characters. It means for me that the sells are enough good to take risks, so Sideshow will continue for several months with Buffy licence. And I love the demons and vampire faces, the likeness and the paintjob is always better than the figures with human faces.
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