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Need help deciding whether to pre-order Sideshow’s Avatar A.M.P. Suit Maquette next week? We’re here to help.
This one was a definite surprise. I was more expecting Weta to have something on hand for James Cameron’s latest. If it doesn’t look it from photos you may have seen, let me assure you: This thing is maaaasiiveeee. It’s approaching ridiculous how large collectibles are getting, particularly from Sideshow. Still, in this particular case, it’s a good thing. It works. It shouldn’t be any smaller. However, recognize that this will translate to more green out of your wallet.
And what it will cost is still a mystery. I cannot see this landing anywhere under $500, and could see it go as high as $1K. Also, the paintjob on this display piece was phenomenal. I have some real doubts that Sideshow can match its quality in production. Let’s hope they prove me wrong.
The Avatar maquette will go on pre-order this coming Thursday, August 20.
For even more images of the Sideshow Avatar A.M.P. Suit maquette, don’t neglect to peruse our Comic-Con 2009 Gallery!
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The most interesting bit to me of this Battle of the Last Alliance diorama is the unfortunate party of Numenoreans before Sauron. I particularly appreciate the fact that they’ve crammed not two, not even three, but four soldiers (there’s a goner on the floor) into the piece which is as good as you could’ve asked for. The backturned soldier is a very smart logistics solution indeed as it allows you to see at least one face from Sauron’s front side. For top dollar price ($300), this justifies a much stronger case than the equally priced Star Wars Vader vs. Obi-Wan diorama.
Sauron himself is well done. Although there is some debate over his pose, it recalls his almost robotic nature from the film just fine. It could look very good indeed had the pose been frozen instead at the apex of his swing, but it could be splitting hairs at this point.
For even more images of the Sideshow Sauron vs. Numenoreans diorama, don’t neglect to peruse our Comic-Con 2009 Gallery!
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Our pick for Comic-Con’s “Best in Show” last year– Sideshow’s Diablo III: Overthrown diorama returns again, and our savage Barbarian is looking better than ever. It’s the first chance for folks to see the new paintjob first hand, and it looks bloody fantastic. And it’s wowing con goers even without the benefit of the exclusive helm, which Sideshow’s curiously omitted.
This, along with the Venom Comiquette, and the Avatar Maquette, were the three best things on display at Sideshow’s booth.
For even more images of the Sideshow Diablo diorama, don’t neglect to peruse our Comic-Con 2009 Gallery!
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Raygun afficionados, you simply cannot afford to miss our Booth Tour with nearly 30 photos covering every facet of Grordbortdom, life-size, miniature or otherwise! Weta actually displayed much more than I expected; you actually could not expect them to bring much more– because they seemingly brought everything. Including most every life-size Raygun past, present… and some future!
It was actually somewhat overwhelming because new Grordbort pieces have usually come at a trickle, but there were at least 10 different new products on display– in various stages of development, planned release, and other states of mysterious gestation. Some of the noteworthy pieces include the Righteous Bison, the $99 Raygun ($90 at the show!); a Pearce 75 in both 1:1 and miniature flavor; and even a miniature Victorious Mongoose!
It was a literal museum for the ever expanding line, and there’s a good chance they might bring the entire get-up to future conventions so don’t be too sad if you missed out! (well, except the handpainted Rayguns, which unless my definition of “sold” needs updating- will probably never be seen again at con) Until then, relive the splendor through our photos!
For even more show floor images of Weta’s latest, don’t neglect to peruse our Comic-Con 2009 Gallery!
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The vampy blue Adam Hughes Mystique Comiquette has only just made her debut but it’s already being hailed among the best of the AH! comiquette line. Seasoned sculptor Tim Miller is at bat again and may have netted Sideshow another home-run. Alongside She-Hulk and Black Queen, the bevy of busty AH! ladies made a strong showing at this year’s Con.
For even more images of the Sideshow Mystique Comiquette, don’t neglect to peruse our Comic-Con 2009 Gallery!
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Sideshow has a literal ton of Marvel stuff, past and in the pipeline, but the Venom Comiquette is something special. The Gore Group is behind this one, which gives any collectible a good head start. It bests their previous Venom statue, a film based version, which itself was very accomplished.
This “Comiquette” is based on the work of artist Ariel Olivetti, and is strikingly detailed, and as far as this display piece is concerned, wonderfully painted. It’s vile and vicious and raw, and a perfect depiction of the character. And the base is not neglected (with the Gore Group, it rarely is), which always earns points with me. Oftentimes, film based treatments can tend to overtake their comic counterparts (see: Iron Man)– not so in the case of Venom and his cinematic debut in the limp Spider-Man 3. This statue is an excellent example why.
For even more images of the Sideshow Venom Comiquette, don’t neglect to peruse our Comic-Con 2009 Gallery!
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It lives! It LIVES!
It’s true folks; come one, come all! Our Comic-Con 2009 Collectibles Gallery is waiting for your visit. Click on through!
Complete Gallery Listing (232 pics)
Sideshow Collectibles:
Weta Collectibles:
Hot Toys:
Gentle Giant:
- Pan’s Labyrinth: Pale Man statue
- Hellboy II: Angel of Death statue
- Hellboy II: Prince Nuada, Hellboy, and Tooth Fairy busts
- Harry Potter: Severus Snape statue
- Harry Potter: Albus Dumbledore statue
- Star Wars: Leia and Wicket statue
- Star Wars: Tusken Raider on Bantha statue
- Star Wars: Slave Leia and Twi’lek busts
- Star Wars: Obi-Wan bronze bust
- Star Wars: Yoda bronze statue
- The Wizard of Oz busts
Cinemaquette:
- Superman: Christopher Reeve
- Bruce Lee
- Godfather: Vito Corleone
Kotobukiya:
- Infinity Gauntlet
- Cable
- Venom
- Thor
- Blade film bust
- The Thing film bust
- Irom Man MKII
eFX:
- Tie Fighter
- Tie Intercepter
- X-Wing
- Millenium Falcon
- Obi-Wan, Ahsoka Tano Lightsabers
- Clone Trooper Captain Helmet
- Clone Trooper Helmet
- Imperial Stormtrooper Helmet
- Battlestar Galactica Helmet
MINDstyle:
- Dark Crystal Skeksis mixed media statue
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And there we have it, the first salvo in the Avatar collectibles war…. and it’s from Sideshow! The Avatar A.M.P. Suit maquette has just been previewed and it’s looking good.
Still, we hope to hear something from Weta (you know, those guys who worked on this upcoming James Cameron opus of geekish fanboy dreams?) soon– you guys aren’t just going to let Sideshow play ball in your court are you? Say it isn’t so.
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