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Post by buffyfannumerouno on Nov 25, 2005 14:58:02 GMT -5
As Sideshow has said before they plan on making other characters in the middle of main characters so that they keep the lineup fresh. I for one think that this is a great addition. If they do make another villian before they make Cordy and Giles I think that it should be The Judge. Then I'd have to say they should make Giles, followed by a Vampire Xander figure.
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Post by firecracker on Nov 25, 2005 15:32:41 GMT -5
Okay, this is getting ridiculous. I've already gotten bombarded with stupid-ass characters when we got 2 Darlas, a Drusilla, a crapload of Spikes, Monkeygirl Psychopath Faith, and Willow who looks like she got smashed off 3 kegs of hard liquor. But now...D'hoffryn? Excuse me while I go barf on account of my disgust in Sideshow's extreme lack of brain. Monsters sell better than humans, bottom line. Gee, how idiotic of them to release a character that they feel pretty certain they'll make a nice profit on.. They could have just as easily made a main character and made more green. Unless it looked like Faith or Willow. Maybe Sideshow really has just gone down hill. Maybe they saw reactions to Faith and Willow and were like "OMG People hated them! Let's just make an ugly character so that it's ugliness will be acceptable." We almost gotten more monsters than actual humans. It doesn't imply anything about a "long line". It implies that Sideshow needs a brain transplant.
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Post by Buffy&Angel4Ever on Nov 25, 2005 15:44:07 GMT -5
Where is Giles ? Cordelia ? Human Drusilla ? Human Darla ? Vampire Xander ? Sideshow don't want to give fans what they want ? Seriously, I love the demons and vampires figures, but I'm not really excited by this figure, even if I think he looks great. Sure, I will buy it, but I hope Sideshow will change his mind and give us more important characters. I have the 6 inches D'Hoffryn figure, the 6 inches D'Hoffryn bust, and I will have12 inches D'Hoffryn figure. Do you think I'm a D'Hoffryn fan ? lool
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Post by Raven on Nov 25, 2005 15:46:57 GMT -5
Maybe Sideshow really has just gone down hill. Maybe they saw reactions to Faith and Willow and were like "OMG People hated them! Let's just make an ugly character so that it's ugliness will be acceptable." Yea I'm sure that's how the developmental meetings went. My goodness such a gigantic fuss, I'm sure one of the core Scoobies is just right around the corner for annoucement. Some people are acting like this is the last figure EVER. OMG EVER. NO MORE EVER. EVER EVER EVER. There's a brand new year ahead of us with hopefully lots of varied characters.
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Post by firecracker on Nov 25, 2005 15:54:52 GMT -5
Maybe Sideshow really has just gone down hill. Maybe they saw reactions to Faith and Willow and were like "OMG People hated them! Let's just make an ugly character so that it's ugliness will be acceptable." Yea I'm sure that's how the developmental meetings went. My goodness such a gigantic fuss, I'm sure one of the core Scoobies is just right around the corner for annoucement. Some people are acting like this is the last figure EVER. OMG EVER. NO MORE EVER. EVER EVER EVER. There's a brand new year ahead of us with hopefully lots of varied characters. It very well could be the last if they keep making crap figures like D'Hoffryn. The line could end sporatically any time! A more sensible thing to do would for them to make several GOOD figures (Vamp Buffy having been one) and THEN make D'hoffryn. Because right now it seems that they're just not thinking about what fans want at all. D'Hoffryn was in like 2 episodes for Christ's sake!
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Post by punkrawkerspike on Nov 25, 2005 16:10:35 GMT -5
Sorry, but I don't think D'Hoffryn is any more random than Vamp Buffy. She appeared like that in one episode, for a few minutes. I agree with Raven, I don't see why people are just flipping out like this. Like I said earlier, if they're releasing D'Hoffryn, obviously Sideshow has faith that this line should go on for a while and that we'll still be able to get all of the main characters.
I suppose I'm just peeved because, once again, as soon as something's announced everybody begins piling onto the 'Let's All Complain No Matter What' bandwagon. Seriously, I feel like I'm in the minority when I say that I'm happy we're getting merchandise at all. All everybody has to do is be patient and I'm sure some of your favorites will be coming just around the corner.
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Post by slayerverse98 on Nov 25, 2005 17:44:04 GMT -5
Sorry, but I don't think D'Hoffryn is any more random than Vamp Buffy. She appeared like that in one episode, for a few minutes. But it's Buffy, she's the main character, D'Hoffryn isn't, he's a character like Der Kindestod but with less character to him IMO. I'm still gonna get D'Hoffryn because he does look good if the prototype is anything to go by. I don't like him in the series nor do i hate him but he's part of the Buffy series so i'll have to buy him for my collection to be complete.
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Post by slayerverse98 on Nov 25, 2005 17:46:09 GMT -5
Yea I'm sure that's how the developmental meetings went. My goodness such a gigantic fuss, I'm sure one of the core Scoobies is just right around the corner for annoucement. Some people are acting like this is the last figure EVER. OMG EVER. NO MORE EVER. EVER EVER EVER. There's a brand new year ahead of us with hopefully lots of varied characters. It very well could be the last if they keep making crap figures like D'Hoffryn. The line could end sporatically any time! A more sensible think to do would for them to make several GOOD figures (Vamp Buffy having been one) and THEN make D'hoffryn. Because right now it seems that they're just not thinking about what fans want at all. D'Hoffryn was in like 2 episodes for Christ's sake! I agree. Although i don't think the figure is crap but the character is IMO. Lets hope Sideshow listen to the customers this time. After all it's us who are going to be buying them.
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Post by FM on Nov 25, 2005 17:52:15 GMT -5
Monsters sell better than humans, bottom line. Gee, how idiotic of them to release a character that they feel pretty certain they'll make a nice profit on. Um...no. Look at the top selling figures...Buffy and Spike. The "monsters" sell pretty crappy...unless they are of a main character. The Master and Vampire Willow are still going for like $15 on Ebay. They had such little faith in Der Kindestod selling that he was an internet exclusive...same with Vampire Darla. Werewolf Oz was a con exclusive....if Monsters are such "big sellers" than they would've made him more mainstream. I'm not upset with D'Hoffryn...I'm quite pleased. But its idiotic to come here with a "bottom line" like that. You have absolutely nothing to back that up in regards to the Sideshow Buffy line. Its actually the opposite.
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Post by punkrawkerspike on Nov 25, 2005 17:56:53 GMT -5
I'm not upset with D'Hoffryn...I'm quite pleased. But its idiotic to come here with a "bottom line" like that. You have absolutely nothing to back that up in regards to the Sideshow Buffy line. Its actually the opposite. Maybe in this particular line, yes. But overall, the Sideshow monster figures are VERY popular. Sideshow knows this. Therefore, they're trying to appeal to a mass market of monster collectors with this line, which I don't blame them for. So, whenever a monster is done, I'm sure they're hoping for it to reach the appeal of their other monsters, which do very well.
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Post by Raven on Nov 25, 2005 19:12:52 GMT -5
It very well could be the last if they keep making crap figures like D'Hoffryn. The line could end sporatically any time! Yes 17 out of 26 figures have sold out. It's DOOMED I tell you! DOOMED! They've already told us minor characters are being included between the core gang, I am just a little suprised that everyone is so shocked. Giles or Cordy is next I'm sure, I've never seen fans complain so much that they are getting too many varied characters.
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Post by wickedredhead on Nov 25, 2005 19:40:57 GMT -5
I think it is cool. He looks great and I enjoy the variety. The only way I would be upset is if they announced that we were getting another Spike before we got a Cordy or Giles.
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Post by slayerverse98 on Nov 25, 2005 20:13:43 GMT -5
It very well could be the last if they keep making crap figures like D'Hoffryn. The line could end sporatically any time! They've already told us minor characters are being included between the core gang, I am just a little suprised that everyone is so shocked. Giles or Cordy is next I'm sure, I've never seen fans complain so much that they are getting too many varied characters. Just for the record i never knew that. I'm fairly new to collecting the Sideshow figures. Varied figures is fine with me
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Post by jmay25 on Nov 25, 2005 21:04:10 GMT -5
I say kudos to Sideshow for making the big D. He'll make a great figure and he was one of my favorite reoccuring characters on Buffy. Although I am craving a Giles/Cordy/Anya to add to my collection, I think Sideshow does have every intention of making them. Patience is a virtue. These "baddies" and other minor characters just fill out the collection very nicely.
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Post by FireflyFlanatic on Nov 25, 2005 21:05:51 GMT -5
I'm sure Giles and Cordy will be coming up soon. And I love having the varied figures as well as the core group. Der Kindestod is a great looking figure and looks awesome with the rest of mine. And frankly, Vamp Dru sold out really fast on the Sideshow site (as did the Darla figures as well) so I think there is definitely a market out there for them.
The interesting thing is, on other boards like the Sideshow comment section, and the Sideshow Freaks board and Whedonesque most people are very positive about this figure. Yes, people wanted a Giles but they still think this is a cool figure. Just seems to be this board with the total hating going on for Sideshow right now.
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Post by Browncoat on Nov 25, 2005 21:08:21 GMT -5
I too am disappointed that it's not giles or cordy. But there's no denying d'hoffryn looks amazing.
I really want the main characters first just in case the line goes belly up. But I guess i can see the point of extending the longevity of the line by releasing minor characters in between the main ones.
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Post by SlayerLV on Nov 26, 2005 2:58:38 GMT -5
He looks great but I would rather have Anya first or Giles and Cordelia.
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Post by thezepposideman on Nov 27, 2005 1:02:19 GMT -5
I think these "lesser" characters were getting is a indicator of sideshows faith in the line's future. id still love an Angel line...
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Post by Afer on Nov 27, 2005 11:43:30 GMT -5
I like this and think he will look amazing, now we can get his liitle bits and bobs to go with the figure that we never got with the smaller action figure! lol Like the wedding gift!!! woohoo!
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Post by VampireStake on Nov 27, 2005 17:06:02 GMT -5
I assume Anyanka's Amulet is a given..but what else? Didnt' he give something to Willow?
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