Sideshow Estimated Arrival: Darth Maul Exclusive Premium Format Figure

[bluebear32]

"Dear Valued Collector,

Thank you for your pre-order of our Darth Maul – Sideshow Exclusive Premium Format Figure (item #71601) from our Star Wars Premium Format Figures Collection. We appreciate your patience in waiting for the arrival of this Limited Edition, Sold Out item, and would like to inform you that this item will be arriving in our Los Angeles warehouse within approximately the next 20 days."

can this be? i thought i just ordered this a couple months ago? anybody else receive a notice. is this another mistake?

[geto10]

Say what??????????

Is this true? :D:D:D

[BigLeagueChu]

Got notice too. Who is keeping their order?

[geto10]

Of course I'm keeping it! :D

[geto10]

Please also note this item has not yet begun shipping. It is estimated to ship June 2007

from SS site :D:D:D

[bluebear32]

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=71601

apparently it is supposed to ship in june 2007. WOW! talk about a speedy process. freak occurence or new standard?!!

[geto10]

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=71601

apparently it is supposed to ship in june 2007. WOW! talk about a speedy process. freak occurence or new standard?!!

This is way too fast. 3rd has just began :D

[DetroitSportsFan]

freak occurence or new standard?!!

Hopefully a new standard.

I'm stunned that it's already being released so soon.

[bluebear32]

i think i'll keep mine too. there haven't been any last minute updates concerning changes to the material used, and the exclusive is the lowest so far for a star wars pf, right?

not to mention that it looked fantastic at CIV with the lightsaber all lit up!! :thumbs2:

[geto10]

i think i'll keep mine too. there haven't been any last minute updates concerning changes to the material used, and the exclusive is the lowest so far for a star wars pf, right?

not to mention that it looked fantastic at CIV with the lightsaber all lit up!! :thumbs2:

Nope, Han Solo PF exclusive is limited to 250 copies :D

[DXiRoNMaN]

wow wasn't expecting this so soon. can't wait

[geto10]

Hope that it won't show up as a second chance offer. Those need to be really sold out :D

[GangstaRoranous]

I'm definitely keeping my order. :) Even if I have to sell some other things.

[geto10]

This was one of those SW PFs that sold out pretty quick if I recall :)

[Trilogy]

"Dear Valued Collector,

Thank you for your pre-order of our Darth Maul – Sideshow Exclusive Premium Format Figure (item #71601) from our Star Wars Premium Format Figures Collection. We appreciate your patience in waiting for the arrival of this Limited Edition, Sold Out item, and would like to inform you that this item will be arriving in our Los Angeles warehouse within approximately the next 20 days."

can this be? i thought i just ordered this a couple months ago? anybody else receive a notice. is this another mistake?

:eek: :eek:

Is this a mistake?
Has anyone else had the same email?

[Trilogy]

Got notice too. Who is keeping their order?

That answers my previous question. :)

[Trilogy]

Damn, this was fast.
For some reason I was expecting this around August. :confused:














Not that I`m complaining. :)

[Poisonous]

Will most likely cancel my EX so if another SF member wants it, PM me.

[toe]

not a mistake guys !!! Even Sideshow is surprised to find out that this is arriving really soon.

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=0&source=leftnav&kw=HOMEPAGE

[CocoPUFF]

what the crap?! how can this be ready before CAP?:banghead:

[boondocksaint]

what was the exclusive ?

[CocoPUFF]

what was the exclusive ?

was it a broken lightsaber?

[boondocksaint]

was it a broken lightsaber?

if it was im glad i didnt get it :banghead:

[toe]

the exclusive is the flying black thingy

[CocoPUFF]

if it was im glad i didnt get it :banghead:

just checked my mail...no notice for me yet....whew...

[CocoPUFF]

the exclusive is the flying black thingy

oh, that's right.....lame...but the statue still rocks!:buttrock:

[Bullseye]

It will be another month or two before it makes it over here.

[kingdomhearts]

I cancelled mine!!

[Sgt Taz]

It will be another month or two before it makes it over here.At least.

I cancelled mine!!Exclusive?

[IronFingaz]

It will be another month or two before it makes it over here.


Gee-gully Bullseye, i hope your right:D... And i was just about to order Luke/Yoda PF on flexpay but now i have to plan out, make sure i cash/money for both. But if i can stall it untill august, i might have money from my birthday i can use... Or someone my mom worked with, who's also a Star Wars nut, is coming by for a visit as soon as i get Yoda 1:1 bust and she might be interested in buying my 12 inch figures. So i could get very close to what Maul will cost... Either way, i will have him:thumbs2:

How come i don't get any mail from Sideshow regarding orders? Damn anoying.

[kingdomhearts]

At least.

Exclusive?

Yeap

[Gruson]

This looks like another awesome PF piece:

http://www.electronicfiles.net/files/4447/Misc/maul-02.jpg

[Hellboy]

I've heard nothing from SS myself. Pretty surprised actually but I'm looking forward to receiving it.

I wonder what demand will be like for the Exclusive. Seems all of the SW PFs to date haven't done well on the secondary market, selling at or below retail. Will this one be the exception? Is anyone flipping these?

[P1X4R]

oh yes!!

http://www.electronicfiles.net/files/4447/Misc/maul-01.jpg
http://www.electronicfiles.net/files/4447/Misc/maul-03.jpg

[darthrobbler]

This is a great piece! I saw it at CIV and love it!

[PitViper]

ALREADY!???? :eek:

I'm keeping my order for the exclusive. Man, I really hope that the Darkness PF isn't early as well!!!!!

[boondocksaint]

im glad i paid for a bunch of this stuff awhile ago...

[Natrix]

For those who saw it at CIV, do the sabers light up better than the Vader PF?

[Hellboy]

For those who saw it at CIV, do the sabers light up better than the Vader PF?

Great question. :peoples:

[Trilogy]

the exclusive is the flying black thingy

:laugh: That would be the droid.

[Trilogy]

Hope the quality is in no way compromised due to the speedy release.

[Sgt Taz]

Hope the quality is in no way compromised due to the speedy release....like be made of plastic :eek:

[Trilogy]

...like be made of plastic :eek:

NNNOOOOooooooo!! :laugh:

[toe]

:laugh: That would be the droid.

:laugh:


Ed, posting pics like that makes it really hard for me to cancel this piece. What to do, what to do?? :( Cap. PF is coming next month, and who knows when Moore Aphrodite is coming, probably next month, :(

*sigh*

[Poisonous]

Just got the processing notice.

Last chance before i cancel, if anyone on here wants my EX Maul, then PM me asap.

I'm not looking for a profit.

[GangstaRoranous]

Maul is looking great! :thumbs2:

[Bullseye]

Just got the processing notice.

Last chance before i cancel, if anyone on here wants my EX Maul, then PM me asap.

I'm not looking for a profit.

Are you in the US or Europe or elsewhere?

[cap70]

I think I may cancel mine. It looks "ok", but not wowing me like the 1:1 bust did the first time I saw pictures of it. Will see.

[Poisonous]

Are you in the US or Europe or elsewhere?

Sweden.

[Trilogy]

Got my Processing email. :buttrock:

[Trilogy]

Seems that we wont start getting charged until the June 26.

[geto10]

Seems that we wont start getting charged until the June 26.

Yeah just read that email.. Two more weeks, but my money are ready now! :banghead: :D

[Trilogy]

Yeah just read that email.. Two more weeks, but my money are ready now! :banghead: :D

I would say theres still a fairly long wait ahead. Two weeks before being charged and two - three, if not more, for him to arrive. :(

[geto10]

I wish they could at least solve the whole customs issue. 5 days is way too long.

[Trilogy]

I wish they could at least solve the whole customs issue. 5 days is way too long.

Is that your customs?

[geto10]

Is that your customs?

Nope, in England. Once items arrive they are held up for 5 days and then they forward them to the EU warehouse.

[Trilogy]

Nope, in England. Once items arrive they are held up for 5 days and then they forward them to the EU warehouse.


Thats not the norm, thats only when there are custom delays (when they seize shipments.)

[Trilogy]

Although I believe that has been the case with many recent shipments.

[geto10]

Although I believe that has been the case with many recent shipments.

Last time I spoke with CS they told that that's the case with every shippment!

[Trilogy]

Last time I spoke with CS they told that that's the case with every shippment!

Really. :confused:

I guess thats why things have been taking so long lately.

[BOSCO]

Got my processing email too.He`s just been cancelled.

[Trilogy]

Last time I spoke with CS they told that that's the case with every shippment!

Just read the email again and it mentions the custom delays.

Please allow 10 to 15 business days from the date of your e-mailed invoice for this product to arrive at the EU warehouse as we have recently been informed that customs is holding all products for up to 5 working days before releasing them to our EU warehouse.

I guess it is the norm at present. :(

[geto10]

Yeah, there you have it! Jeez, why can't they solve this issue?

Also, airmail takes around 5 working day and boat takes one and a half or two months... So what shipping method are they using, that it takes 10 to 15 business days?

[Trilogy]

Theres really nothing Sideshow can do with regards customs.

I always thought they shipped to the EU via boat.

[geto10]

Ok, must be boat then, but some special currier boat that delivers faster.

[Natrix]

Got the 3-5 day notice today! Now where is the Captain America PF notice...

Dear Valued Collector,

Thank you for your pre-order of the Darth Maul – Sideshow Exclusive Premium Format Figure (item #71601) from our Star Wars Premium Format Figures Collection. We appreciate your patience in awaiting the arrival of this Limited Edition, Sold Out collectible.

At this time, we would like to inform you that this item is estimated to arrive into our warehouse within the next 3-5 days. We will BEGIN “pre-authorizing” credit cards for this purchase within the next 24 hours, in the sequence in which all of the pre-orders for this item were placed. A “pre-auth” is not a direct charge, but is a “hold” of funds pending the shipment of your order. Your credit card will be charged once the item is shipped from our warehouse.

[ComputerFly]

My waitlist converted to an order today..

[ambasah]

I got my notice as well. I look very forward to this one.

[Sgt Taz]

I would say theres still a fairly long wait ahead. Two weeks before being charged and two - three, if not more, for him to arrive. :(I'd say another 2-3 weeks till arrival is pretty optimistic. The fastest I've recieved an item from Sideshow was 4 weeks after payment but usualy it's 6 weeks...even 8 weeks for Magneto and Ghost Rider back in the day.

[Trilogy]

My waitlist converted to an order today..

Congrats.

[Poisonous]

My waitlist converted to an order today..

Grats :thumbs2:

Found a home for my Maul EX, feels nice knowing where he'll end up :)

[Trilogy]

I'd say another 2-3 weeks till arrival is pretty optimistic. The fastest I've recieved an item from Sideshow was 4 weeks after payment but usualy it's 6 weeks...even 8 weeks for Magneto and Ghost Rider back in the day.

Well I did say "if not more". ;)

8 weeks for the Ghost Rider was quick compared to how long I had to wait. :(

[geto10]

My waitlist converted to an order today..

Congrats dude! :buttrock:

[Alex655321]

Just got my processing e mail last night.

Didn't even know I ordered it:confused:

[IronFingaz]

Just got my processing e mail last night.

Didn't even know I ordered it:confused:

:laugh: Are you gonna keep it?

[Alex655321]

:laugh: Are you gonna keep it?

I really don't want to start another line, but Darth Maul is my favorite character in Star Wars so I think I will hold on to it.

[Trilogy]

Just got my processing e mail last night.

Didn't even know I ordered it:confused:

Thats a sign of someone who orders too much. :laugh:

[geto10]

I really don't want to start another line, but Darth Maul is my favorite character in Star Wars so I think I will hold on to it.

That's the spirit! :buttrock:

[GangstaRoranous]

Thats a sign of someone who orders too much. :laugh:

Too true. :laugh:

[Poisonous]

Too true. :laugh:

Yup and the day SS decides to stop notifying their customers before they charge you for a placed pre-order is the day we'll all be broke. Got tons of stuff on order i've forgotten about i'm sure and i should probably look over my order list one of these days...who knows what might be hidden there :D

[GangstaRoranous]

Yup and the day SS decides to stop notifying their customers before they charge you for a placed pre-order is the day we'll all be broke. Got tons of stuff on order i've forgotten about i'm sure and i should probably look over my order list one of these days...who knows what might be hidden there :D

I need those reminder emails. If I didn't have them or this board I would be in some serious poo. :thumbs2:

[Trilogy]

You guys need a little more self control on those "place order" buttons. ;)

[cap70]

Once in a while I will give my order page a good look, and cancel what I think it's not a MUST. Otherwise I can get lost sometimes.

[GangstaRoranous]

You guys need a little more self control on those "place order" buttons. ;)

Free to order, free to cancel. :buttrock:

[Trilogy]

Free to order, free to cancel. :buttrock:

Very true. :thumbs2:

[DXiRoNMaN]

just got fed ex notice, Maul is gonna rock

[Alex655321]

Thats a sign of someone who orders too much. :laugh:

:laugh: Your right.

(Stands up) My name is Louis and I have a problem.....

[Sgt Taz]

just got fed ex notice, Maul is gonna rockWhen is he estimated to arrive? Make sure to post pics :buttrock:

[CocoPUFF]

I think mine will be here thursday. I didn't get a notice from sideshow, just a fedex notice for a package delivery. Probably most likeley this or captain america...

[PitViper]

Huh, I just noticed that the Maul says shipping soon under my SS account yet I never received any "on the way" notification emails? They did the same thing with Fett. Just checked and they weren't flagged as spam/blocked either :confused:

[PitViper]

Yep, it definitely shipped - ETA Saturday.

[Trilogy]

:laugh: Your right.

(Stands up) My name is Louis and I have a problem.....


:laugh: lol.

[Trilogy]

When is he estimated to arrive? Make sure to post pics :buttrock:

What Sgt said. :)

[geto10]

just got fed ex notice, Maul is gonna rock

Pics man! :buttrock:

[CocoPUFF]

well, sideshow sent me notification AFTER they shipped it to me!:mad: that's a little irritating since I never even got an estimated arrival notice, or even the notice saying that they were going to process my CC. I'd like to have SOME kind of warning before they zip my card for 300 big ones. They need to step it up on this.

[IronFingaz]

You lucky bastards:maul :D I won't get mines (Maul and Cap) for atleast a month:banghead But still, congrats to ya all:D Please post pics (say that 3 times fast:) ) especially besides Grievous or Leia (the only 2 i have:thumbsdow ).

[DXiRoNMaN]

mine will be here saturday as well, i'd probably have it tomorrow if i didn't live in Florida. i'll take some pics of him next to Leia and Grievous for you though

[Bullseye]

This month I will have Maul, Cap, last Alien Maquette payment and possibly Spike. All of this before i go on holidays.

[IronFingaz]

mine will be here saturday as well, i'd probably have it tomorrow if i didn't live in Florida. i'll take some pics of him next to Leia and Grievous for you though


Sounds good DX, thanks:thumbs2:

[Trilogy]

Looking forward to those pics guys.

[cap70]

Ended up keeping my order. Arriving saturday for me. And before anyone asks, YES, there will be PICTURES! ;)

[PitViper]

well, sideshow sent me notification AFTER they shipped it to me!:mad: that's a little irritating since I never even got an estimated arrival notice, or even the notice saying that they were going to process my CC. I'd like to have SOME kind of warning before they zip my card for 300 big ones. They need to step it up on this.

Same here, and that's 2 in a row for me. I hope this isn't a new thing going forward.

[Hellboy]

Looks like mine shipped today too as I just received my tracking info from FedEx. SS never contacted me though and when I log into my account it lists the status as "shipping soon."

18lbs. is the shipping weight. Heavier than I expected for sure.

[CocoPUFF]

I will post pics tomorrow! Mine will be here!

[Sgt Taz]

I will post pics tomorrow! Mine will be here!:buttrock:

Next to Grievous & Boba if possible :thumbs2:

[Trilogy]

I will post pics tomorrow! Mine will be here!

Look forward to them. :thumbs2:

[geto10]

:buttrock:

Next to Grievous & Boba if possible :thumbs2:

:buttrock: :buttrock:

[tomandshell]

I also have a spot ready on the shelf next to Grievous and Boba Fett. He's due for delivery tomorrow!

[Poisonous]

Gladly passed over my Maul EX to someone else. My displeasure with the newer trilogy keeps me from getting to excited about even Maul i'm afraid and that's also the reason why i haven't gotten that awesome bust.

[CocoPUFF]

pics up in about 15 minutes....AND YES HIS LIGHT SABER DOES LIGHT UP!

[Alex655321]

pics up in about 15 minutes....AND YES HIS LIGHT SABER DOES LIGHT UP!

:buttrock:

[Trilogy]

pics up in about 15 minutes....AND YES HIS LIGHT SABER DOES LIGHT UP!

Wheres those pics Coco??

[Sgt Taz]

Yeah cough em up already :stick:






:)

[Trilogy]

:laugh: He`s building the suspense.

[cap70]

pics up in about 15 minutes....AND YES HIS LIGHT SABER DOES LIGHT UP!

That's the longest 15 minutes I ever seen! :stick:
Post these up!:thumbs2:

[Sgt Taz]

I'm leaving for work in a few, hurry up already! :)

[CocoPUFF]

ALMOST THERE!!

[Sgt Taz]

ALMOST THERE!!That's a LONG almost :banghead:

[Trilogy]

That's a LONG almost :banghead:

Did you not see the other thread. :laugh:

[Gruson]

Did you not see the other thread. :laugh:

Oh man...I was refreshing this thread for the last couple of hours...just waiting for pics.

Thanks Tril!


:)

[Trilogy]

Oh man...I was refreshing this thread for the last couple of hours...just waiting for pics.

Thanks Tril!


:)


LOL. :laugh:


Your welcome.

[Sgt Taz]

Oh man...I was refreshing this thread for the last couple of hours...just waiting for pics.

Thanks Tril!


:)Yeah same here :D

[Trilogy]

Yeah same here :D

:laugh:

[Sgt Taz]

You guys notice in the newsletter that Maul isnt even in the "coming in 30 days" section for Europe? :banghead:

[Trilogy]

Yep but that was to be expected really. Perhaps it will be listed in next weeks NL.
We`ve got a long wait a head. :(

[Sgt Taz]

Cap & Maul will most likely come to us end august - begin september...wich is exactly the date I will be on vacation :banghead:

[Trilogy]

Cap & Maul will most likely come to us end august - begin september...wich is exactly the date I will be on vacation :banghead:

That sucks. Lets just hope it arrives sooner.

[DXiRoNMaN]

did anyone notice the higher shipping rate for Maul? my Luke/Yoda was only $20 for freight, Maul is $32!

[elwood49]

did anyone notice the higher shipping rate for Maul? my Luke/Yoda was only $20 for freight, Maul is $32!

I did notice that. My Dracula SSE 1:1 was like $40 to ship.:banghead:

The old rates were MUCH more reasonable.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Did the prices for the shipping companies go up that much because of gas prices, or is Sideshow trying to make a few extra bucks off of us?

[Trilogy]

Prices rose due to shipping company fees rising.

[elwood49]

Did the prices for the shipping companies go up that much because of gas prices, or is Sideshow trying to make a few extra bucks off of us?

I was wondering the same thing. I shipped a Predator Ex. (45 pound package) w/ $1,500 worth of insurance for $55 via UPS. I thought that was VERY reasonable compared to what SS charges.

I feel like SS may be trying to make a few bucks off of shipping.