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[OuttaSight]

Originally Posted by jinkazama

Hi, Jerry.I just wanted to ask, as you recently posted a picture of the upcoming 1/4 Raiden statue, when do you plan on fully revealing it?Cheers!

I expect the full reveal early January and the pre-order mid/end January

Originally Posted by DarkMario616

Jerry is there any chance you can confirm the validity on an eBay seller? They claim that they have a connection with PCS and are a store. They have many PCS items along with HCG.

The kicker is they have 20 percent off everything... Seems sketchy since it's less than retail.

Ebay name lindam281

Looks to me like someone that has a connection to a wholesaler/distributor (not us directly) so they get discounted pricing and then re-sells items for a very very small markup. Based on those prices they are barely making $30 on that Ryu statue. Whoever she is getting them from must be buying a lot from us though as we dont sell to very many distributors/wholesalers.

Originally Posted by Juicemagic

Hi Jerry,

I am thinking about picking up mk classic Raiden. What scale is he going to be - the same sort of scale as the ninjas (like sagat size) or will he be more in line with the street fighter stuff?

Thanks,

he is in scale with the Ninjas and Goro.

Originally Posted by kiosh

Hi Jerry,
can you tell me something about next 1:1 busts of Motu and SF?

And any clue about Hordak and Merman?
i will love if Scare Glow comes real ^ ^




thanks

We are behind on development on 1:1 busts as there arent very many people i trust to sculpt them and Ive been really busy working on other sculptures.

So no news right now.

Originally Posted by I and I

I don't know if this is asked before but is Goro on track? Aka, do we pay the last payment now or is it best to wait for a shipping quote?

Goro is 'on the water' as we like to say. he is supposed to arrive here January 2nd but they very rarely arrive on time.

We recently sent out all the shipping quotes.

Originally Posted by darkdealx

Jerry, have you been given a list of SFV characters in advanced but sworn to secrecy as to what characters you will be permitted to make from SFV?

i have a list and I have checked it twice. Some are naughty and some are nice. Heheh I crack myself up !

Originally Posted by MaxGoof

Now that Capcom has officially announced Charlie for SFV at the Capcom Cup, can you tell us if a Charlie statue is in early development?

Charlie will definitely be on our list.

Originally Posted by jedisword

Hey Jerry,

After HeMan who do you have planned next in terms of the mixed media line? And how far out are we looking looking at? I know you said January for HeMan but when can we expect some new pics sir?

As for the "King of the Bs" comment. I'd personally take you guys over the, Kings of the Same Old ---- a.k.a. the Kings of Flooding the Market with Worthlessness

We as fans appreciate the risks you take to make us happy and stand by your endeavors. Keep killen' it bro!

Appreciate the kind words

We will undoubtedly have a Skeletor to go along with He-Man. But we have to see how He-Man sales go before committing to anyone else. But I really do want to get deep into this 'realistic' line.

new pics of He-Man mid January I think

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Will the new 1/3 Akuma be offered in the studio line? I would be all over it,and probably another dozen ppl at least

Im considering it.

Originally Posted by halfamazing

Hi Jerry,

Taking into consideration the new action pose and 1:6 lines for Street Fighter... How many traditional mixed media statues are we likely to see next year? And how many of the non mixed media stuff?

Thanks

Strictly speaking Street Fighter there are 6 mixed media and 3 fully sculpted planned.

Originally Posted by jinkazama

Hi, Jerry.I just want to ask, is there any chance you can make a poll, asking the fans which license they want to see statues get made from in 2015?Also, can you confirm if the 1/4 Raiden statue will have lightning coming from his fingertips, and if so, will the lightning light up?Cheers!

You can make a poll

Raiden has lighting in his eyes and hand, but theres no room for lighting in his fingertips proper.

Originally Posted by The Mule

Thanks for the in depth answer Jerry! Much appreciated. I think that those "B list" licenses have their good fan share and your company has definitely its spot in the hobby. As somebody already mentioned, your quality is second to none.

Regarding the licenses:

-Marvel: have you tried slip in the agreement that thing to allow the statues to be displayed "normally", sitting on a shelf? The thing that you proposed for DC but was rejected. Allow to be wall mounted or displayed normally should boost the sales.

-Alien/Predator: I know you've always been into creatures and monsters, I wonder if these two iconic creatures fall into your tastes?
I heard the license is quite expensive, but recently Kotobukiya snagged the Alien license for their ArtFx+ line and Sideshow's offerings have been piss poor for a while. Any interest in this on your side?

- Marvel is pretty clear, as is DC, they arent to be designed to sit on a shelf.

- I spent years sculpting and designing Alien/Predator stuff for Palisades and X-Plus. Im just burnt out on it.

Originally Posted by Awesome

Any chance of zord statues from the first 3 seasons of the US release of Power Rangers? And DBZ?

I would love to do Power Rangers but no plans right now. I think DBZ has plenty of great statues out there.

Originally Posted by MaxGoof

Jerry, If characters' costumes are redesigned for SFV, will the statues coming out for them in 2015 and beyond have to be in SFV design? Or will they still be able to appear in their "classic" SFIV looks?

That is a 'wait and see'

Originally Posted by BornFreeSF

Jerry. The Dhalsim statue was very ambitious and you really delivered on it. The artistic vision and the end product match - which I think rarely happens for a lot of companies and statues.

The quality of design, engineering (was an engineer involved in the design of Dhalsim with the Yoga Flame head?), paint, sculpts, and packaging - everything, has improved.

I'm curious to know what processes and people you implemented that you think have made the biggest difference.

If I was to hazard a guess it seems like the communication with the factories is much better / seamless and ongoing....?

I'm genuinely interested.

And how do you feel about Dhalsim. Do you think of him as just another good quality statue, or do you think of him as a milestone - perhaps something that wouldn't have been possible a few years ago? I'm leaning towards the latter.

Cheers!
Mark

I dont see Dhalsim as being special. He is a great statue, no more, no less.

There was no breakthrough in any way during his production. He and everything else are just the culmination of now having years of experience making polystone and years of solidifying factory relationships.

The only 'X' factor may be that we DO now have a full time employee living in China, who is from the USA, and checks every single piece before we ship it. He is human so he isnt perfect, but I think he is doing a very good job on QC.

Originally Posted by kakarot117

Jerry thanks for confirming johnny, that is awesome cant wait. just wondering is baraka still set to ship in march? do you foresee any delays with him? when you say march does that mean we will get him in our hands in march or he ships from china in march?

Baraka is set to ship from China early February so March is still a go.

[The Mule]

Hmmm is the "studio line" that one you mentioned to be painted by your in house painters? Like a true prototype?

[OuttaSight]

Originally Posted by The Mule

Hmmm is the "studio line" that one you mentioned to be painted by your in house painters? Like a true prototype?

yes. It will probably double to triple to price of the statue

[MrYac]

when can we start talkin Oro exclusive?

[darkdealx]

+1

Who's the lucky guy living in China doing the Q.C

I take Q.C so seriously, I'll even go as far as the boxer shorts I wear too. Oppppsss T.M.I.

Originally Posted by MrYac

when can we start talkin Oro exclusive?

[Oni_Akuma_1982]

Hi Jerry

Sorry if you already replied to this but the Klassic Raiden will also have a kind of MK9 alternate look ?
Hope to see the MK2 suite

Cheers

[ZenLogikos]

Jerry, what's the likelihood of seeing a Gouken bust and/or 1:3 at some point? Thanks!

[nongshim]

Hi Jerry,

Is there going to be just 1 street fighter 1/4 revisit per year?

Is a Ken revisit coming soon?

Thanks.

[darkdealx]

I'll try and send one of my elves to retrieve this list off you then, Jerry!

Originally Posted by PopCultureShock

I expect the full reveal early January and the pre-order mid/end January




Looks to me like someone that has a connection to a wholesaler/distributor (not us directly) so they get discounted pricing and then re-sells items for a very very small markup. Based on those prices they are barely making $30 on that Ryu statue. Whoever she is getting them from must be buying a lot from us though as we dont sell to very many distributors/wholesalers.




he is in scale with the Ninjas and Goro.




We are behind on development on 1:1 busts as there arent very many people i trust to sculpt them and Ive been really busy working on other sculptures.

So no news right now.




Goro is 'on the water' as we like to say. he is supposed to arrive here January 2nd but they very rarely arrive on time.

We recently sent out all the shipping quotes.




i have a list and I have checked it twice. Some are naughty and some are nice. Heheh I crack myself up !




Charlie will definitely be on our list.




Appreciate the kind words

We will undoubtedly have a Skeletor to go along with He-Man. But we have to see how He-Man sales go before committing to anyone else. But I really do want to get deep into this 'realistic' line.

new pics of He-Man mid January I think



Im considering it.




Strictly speaking Street Fighter there are 6 mixed media and 3 fully sculpted planned.




You can make a poll

Raiden has lighting in his eyes and hand, but theres no room for lighting in his fingertips proper.




- Marvel is pretty clear, as is DC, they arent to be designed to sit on a shelf.

- I spent years sculpting and designing Alien/Predator stuff for Palisades and X-Plus. Im just burnt out on it.



I would love to do Power Rangers but no plans right now. I think DBZ has plenty of great statues out there.




That is a 'wait and see'



I dont see Dhalsim as being special. He is a great statue, no more, no less.

There was no breakthrough in any way during his production. He and everything else are just the culmination of now having years of experience making polystone and years of solidifying factory relationships.

The only 'X' factor may be that we DO now have a full time employee living in China, who is from the USA, and checks every single piece before we ship it. He is human so he isnt perfect, but I think he is doing a very good job on QC.




Baraka is set to ship from China early February so March is still a go.

[AlizAbef]

Originally Posted by kiosh

Jerry, what do you think of this game?:

Samurai Shodown



it can be amazing to have statues made by you

Jerry Mac, I'm gonna piggy-back on this post and say it would be awesome if you could make characters from this game. I'm not sure about others or if you've ever played Samurai Shodown, but it was my absolute favorite fighting game growing up. The characters and weapons used by each were fantastic and memorable. Great soothing, quiet and almost no music, but just the sound effects of weapons clashing and striking opponents. It was really fun. I still play SS2 on Xbox Live Arcade.

I've decided to change gears for a little while and start in with your Street Fighter line, since it was one of the other fighting games I also loved. I still have a few more Marvel and DC stuff I'd like to pick up, but for the start of next year, it's SF until I can obtain the original 12 fighters from SF2. Especially since you're starting to revisit some of the older SF pieces.

Anywho, if you're looking to stick to making statues from fighting games, I recommend Samurai Shodown. Lots of awesome animated characters....just like Street Fighter. It'd be great to hear a reply on this, even if you can't do it or aren't allowed to do it.

Note: I just saw your reply to that original post saying that you've never played it. It unfortunate you never came across it during the game's peak years. No doubt you would've had fun playing it. You're right, it wasn't that popular. SF and MK stole it's thunder. However, it was an incredible fighting game. It was big time in Japan and other overseas locations. It's just that too many people in the States were too into MK and SF during that time.