Sideshow’s been updating this feature on a regular basis, here’s some of the recent highlights.
Have you considered pursuing the new Clash of the Titans license? If so, please let there be a Bubo… I would kill for a 1:1 metal, mechanized robot owl! -AND- With the remake of The Clash of the Titans movie in theaters, are there any plans for a Medusa Premium Format or 1:1 life-size head bust? Please?
Stay tuned – you may indeed see if Titans will clash at Sideshow…
I’m a big Obi-Wan Kenobi fan, and was wondering if you were planning on offering at some point a Premium Format Obi-Wan Kenobi from Episode I: The Phantom Menace? I know that others have asked about an Episode III version (that would also be welcome), but I am interested in the Episode 1 version – the Exclusive Edition might have interchangeable hands: one holding Obi-Wan’s own lightsaber, and the other holding Qui-Gon Jinn’s lightsaber? Thanks, and keep up the great work! (Can’t wait to get my Jedi Luke PF!)
Yes, we are indeed developing an Ep 1 Obi-Wan for release in 2011, but in 12-inch form. Of all the Obi versions due for release in Premium Format, we’re most likely to capture his look from Ep 3.
I am a massive fan of your 12-inch Star War line and have a few questions. I am wondering if there are any plans for Episode 1 figures of Anakin, Obi-Wan and Queen Amidala (possibly with several changes of clothes as the accessories and exclusive). I also think it would be great to have a line consisting of the separatist council such as Nute Gunray, Passel Argente, Tikkes, Wat Tambor, Poggle the Lesser, San Hill, Po Nudo and Shu Mai. I think this line would bring huge variety of interesting characters to the line!
Obi-Wan is a sure bet from Ep 1, and Anakin and Amidala are possibilities but far from definite at this stage. We’re fairly fond of Nute and Wat, although we’ve ranked them a bit lower in our priority and planning for the moment.
Any plans for a Premium Format version of Han Solo in Carbonite?
Yes!
Are there plans to release more Premium Formats of Jedi characters originating from the new trilogy? Aayla Secura and Kit Fisto were both from the movies and made many interesting appearances in the Clone Wars TV series. It would be very nice to see them being done in the Premium Format.
Aayla is a near definite, and Shaak Ti is a definite definite.
I have many of your Marvel pieces and they are awesome. However, I missed out on the Hulk Premium Format and was wondering if there is any chance that we might see a Red Hulk in PF (or any format for that matter) anytime soon?
Red Hulk has divided the Sideshow offices. Some love him, some think he’s a poor imitation of the real Hulk. It’s going to take a little more time to convince all key staffers that we should jump on the bandwagon and bring Red Hulk to life as a PF.
Just wondering; would it be at all possible for Sideshow to complete 1 or 2 lines in you’re “The Lord of the Rings” range? There are so many different lines in production, some active, some stalled – it’s a nightmare for me as a collector, as I have bits and pieces of all the lines but don’t seem to ever get a complete set! By the rate Sideshow is going, I be dead before I ever complete a single LOTR product line. So my question, why is it so hard for Sideshow to finish one line (at least The Fellowship members) before releasing another line? I love all the LOTR products you guys have made so far, but I have to be honest, it seems to me that Sideshow is in a big mess, and you’re only digging yourselves deeper by releasing yet another LOTR line.
Fair enough, and as LOTR fans, we understand where you’re coming from. Many factors influence our decision making, including fan feedback, sales support, design quality, developer availability, and sometimes even resource competition from other licenses. In our LOTR history, all of these factors have contributed to the untimely ‘pauses’ or demises of lines before we’re able to complete the Fellowship. We’ve been eager for a fresh start, and a format in which we’re most likely to be able to make good on the potential of a full Fellowship, and believe the new statue line IS that opportunity. Gimli is sort of a mascot for the potential of the line, as the complexity of the character & costume design poses significant challenges in other formats (especially 12-inch and PF), but he was the first design approved for the new statue line.
The Snake Eyes diorama is amazing!!! However I don’t collect dioramas anymore. When can we expect to see the first G.I. Joe comiquette/statue?
The first G.I. Joe statue is still a bit of a ways off, but the first Premium Format figure is likely to be unveiled before 2010 is over.
Things have been kind of quiet on the Alien front. Would Sideshow ever consider making life-size figures of the various alien creatures from the Alien films? What about the Predator for that matter?
Certainly; possibly continuing in the life-size bust line. We’ve had the ambition of making full-size creatures for a long, long time, and eventually will devote our energies to make it happen.
Can we expect tons of newer product from the upcoming Predators movie?!
Yes, certainly. Roughly a metric ton of it. We’ve partnered with KNB EFX Group (the effects company who worked on the film) to create a very large range of products from Predators, and we’re eager to share them with you!
With the final Harry Potter coming out this November, are we likely to see any HP products from Sideshow released this Christmas or next year with the 2nd part of The Deathly Hallows?
We would very much like to dig into Harry Potter and hope that we will have the opportunity in the near future.
Is there a possibility that we’ll see a Watcher in Water and a Cave Troll in your new 1/6th scale LOTR statue/maquette collection?
The Cave Troll is likely, but Watcher in the Water will require some very clever design work.
I have the Premium Format Emma Frost and can’t wait for the PF Cyclops. I’m wondering if the visor that comes with the PF Emma is somehow connected to the PF Cyclops? Will you be able to attach the visor to the exclusive PF Cyclops??
The PF Cyclops will be more in the style of Gambit, and less in the style of Emma Frost. He’ll come with his own visor.
For the 30th Anniversary of Empire Strikes Back, we’d LOVE to finally get some bounty hunters in 12-inch form! What do you think?
Your wish is our command. Look for the Bounty Hunters to make a strong showing in 2011, starting off with the assassin who has the best head for bartending. You’ll get your first unveiling within 2010, shipping 2011.
What are the current thoughts and/or plans for a 1/6 scale Mara Jade?
Mara Jade is going to get some attention in one or more of our lines for 2011 or 2012. We’re especially fond of Adam Hughes’ recent take on the character…
