Terminator T-700 Premium Format Prototype (auction)
A dark paint application test done on a T-800 PF, for a “stealth Terminator” in Terminator: Salvation.

• Winning bid: $2325

Commander Cody Legendary Scale Bust Prototype (auction)
A prototype version with a myriad of differences, including a clear Palpatine hologram, higher hand position, and vastly different armor.

• Winning bid: $1525

Jason Voorhees Premium Format Figure Prototype (auction)
Essentially an abandoned prototype which will never be released.

• Winning bid: $2000

Psylocke Comiquette Prototype (auction)
My personal favorite, a Psylocke comiquette- a statue that looks good enough to release, but for some reason won’t be, not in this form. This is the only existing painted prototype.

• Winning bid: $4555

Red Hulk Legendary Scale Bust Prototype (auction)
A Hulk LSB repainted to depict the crimson “Rulk”. It was ultimately decided Rulk looked too different than just a sunburnt version of Hulk, so this remains just that: an abandoned prototype.

• Winning bid: $2650

All auctions scheduled to end on Aug 09, 2009.

• Much more info on Sideshow’s auction event
  
• Diane Kamahele Memorial Fund

If it looks familiar, it’s because the scene has been approximated before in premium format style. But for fans of the polystone, comes this The Circle is now Complete diorama.

In the Yoda and Clone Trooper premium format, the mighty green one makes his second appearance in PF form. Ever the Rodney Dangerfield of the SW universe, he simply cannot seem to muster an appearance without pairing up with another character, of significance or no (you’ll recall he was last paired with Luke): you’ll get a Clone Trooper to go along with, whether you like it or not!

Vader’s noggin in 1:1 scale, complete with removable helm action- just what you’ve always wanted no doubt!

Forum member Havok chimes in with a batch of fresh in-hand photos showing Sideshow’s latest Star Wars premium format entry, the ever scantily-clad Slave Leia. Exclusive Salacius Crumb to boot!

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‘Diplomatic Mission’ Darth Vader diorama ‘Golden Edition’ (auction)
Similar to the production ‘bronze edition’ pieces, this prototype features a lighter wash in the faux paint application.

• Winning bid: $3250.00

Giger’s Spell 1 – ‘Golden Edition’ (auction)
Chromed and painted in gold, this one-off is HR Giger meets bling.

• Winning bid: $5200.00

Elvis Comback Special Premium Format Prototype (auction)
This prototype of Sideshow’s second Elvis premium format actually features a light-up stage which as you may have guessed, did not survive in production. Quite a cool feature, really.

• Winning bid: $2550.00

Hellboy 2 Premium Format Prototype (auction)
The description reveals some interesting developmental backstory (was created before the teaser poster– which bears a dead-ringer pose– was unveiled). The unique draw of this prototype is Hellboy’s glowing Right Hand of Doom.

• Winning bid: $5655.00

Thor Legendary Scale Bust Prototype (auction)
A prototype differing in paint, most prominently in the lighter shade of costume.

• Winning bid: $2716.00

All auctions scheduled to end on March 22.

• Much more info on Sideshow’s auction event
  
• Diane Kamahele Memorial Fund

“Look at the size of that thing!” No, that’s no moon, but a Gentle Giant lifesize animated Leia ‘Monument’ statue (possibly the longest name for a collectible ever), freshly unboxed by forum member Conquistador.

Click through for his pics on the forum, and on his blog!

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High resolution pictures direct from the show floor of Comic-Con 2008 featuring the Boba Fett, Stromtroopers and Carbonite Han Solo diorama from Gentle Giant. A great overall composition with the incorporation of the floating element, make this an incredible strong piece. Pretty much everyone loves to see Han suffer.

Forum member and renowned Star Wars buff, Darth Rage shows off the freshly arrived, minty mint efx Stormtrooper 1:1 helmet. Properly asymmetrical and everything. Click through to see the rest of his pics!

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True to the smuggler’s nature, Sideshow’s Han Solo figure goes up for pre-order with a glitchy looking page, allowing escape once again for the wily scoundrel. Where’s the order button? Dig the 1977 edition size, though. We’ll get you next time, Solo.

• Meanwhile, a debate rages at Sideshow Freaks over price increase