Black Panther PF - Movie Version (2022)

[nearmint]

Originally Posted by Infinite GLORY

Sideshow missed out on releasing this at the same time as the new movie. The product page does say Nov'22 - Jan'23, so I suppose there is a chance it arrives this month. Wakanda Forever is building up to be a huge release which idk how many statue sales that would bring in, but it couldn't have hurt to release it at the same time. Having a 2500 ES is a bit high, so I'm sure most people will wait until a promo code or discount happens before picking this up, if they do at all.

They missed out on Batman Begins by 17 years!

[AC_808]

Originally Posted by Infinite GLORY

Having a 2500 ES is a bit high, so I'm sure most people will wait until a promo code or discount happens before picking this up, if they do at all.

You betcha!

I'd pull the trigger on this thing if 25% discount and free shipping is applied.

[Frankierock]

Originally Posted by AC_808

You betcha!

I'd pull the trigger on this thing if 25% discount and free shipping is applied.

Same here..would be an easy purchase if that was the case.

[PacMan3000]

I'm waiting excitedly, and I suppose cautiously, for production photos to turn up.

[Mister H]

It’s cool but a little long and lanky for me. If it was built like the actor in his suit I’d probably get one.

[ukshaun]

I like the piece. Given it is predominantly black with some silver details placed here and there, i'd have thought it would have helped keep the price point lower. I guess not.

25% off and i might consider it

[Professor]

Got my shipping notice with tracking number.

[Phoenixblazes]

No pics here yet?

I’ve seen two videos uploaded to YouTube already.

[Phoenixblazes]

Originally Posted by AlexLothos

In the older days (think Batman 89 or Blade), collectibles and merchandising likenesses weren't as stipulated as they are today. So they had shorter runs before reverting back to the actor.

Today they've had ample examples of how an actor's likeness carries into collectibles, so those are usually well retained by the main license holding company. So stuff like the MCU and Star Wars, I'm sure Disney can license out actors faces as pertaining to the character and role as they want or need to... no actor input required.

Originally Posted by Peedi

Yup. Best believe the way the contracts are set up they can use any of the actor?s faces as the character for whatever and however they want, no further permission required. They own the character and that particular representation of the character.

From what Queen has said not that long ago, that’s not always the case.

Supposedly even though Queen Studios have a RDJ sculpt, they can’t use it, as Disney no longer has the merchandise rights to his likeness since he left the MCU.

[Infinite GLORY]

I got my waitlist notification from Sideshow. I want this but I'm gonna show patience and wait for a price drop or discount or...something lol. This is too new to be part of any of Sideshows current deals unfortunately, but maybe there will be something during Sideshows end of year event that would include this. Wishful thinking I'm sure.

Edit: I just watched the 2 Youtube videos so far of the review of this, and wow that unmasked portrait appears to have come out great!