Darth Vader PF: Lord of the Sith

[Python]

Originally Posted by Vpuik

I've never seen it but people insist it has happened.

I've seen it a few times. The only item I actually ordered which it happened on was the mythos Boba Fett (or was it Obi? I forget)

[darren1228]

Originally Posted by Python

I've seen it a few times. The only item I actually ordered which it happened on was the mythos Boba Fett (or was it Obi? I forget)

I believe it was mythos Obi. It was sold out for a long time, then they said the full ES was not produced the first time around so they started taking preorders again and produced more for a second batch. The originally stated ES was not increased.

[craigcliff1]

Yes with Obi didn't sell that great so SSC bailed on rest of ES. Then many wanted him so within a year or so SSC put the statue up again. I was so hyped then could get one.

[Vpuik]

Yeah I think thats the one everyone talks about. It was before my time though.

[Python]

Originally Posted by darren1228

I believe it was mythos Obi. It was sold out for a long time, then they said the full ES was not produced the first time around so they started taking preorders again and produced more for a second batch. The originally stated ES was not increased.

I don't think they said anything initially, it just sold out and came back months later. Sucks for those who paid double or more on the secondary market between that period. This is fine, but they do need to be open about such things, I:E if a run is cut short...

[The General]

I don’t understand this obsession with ES. Even with the larger size ES some statues have it’s still a collectible. I know it’s cool to have something that only a few hundred people have but I prefer to be able to purchase these pieces of art without worrying it’s gonna sell out in minutes. What if it’s not a pay week and a piece I’ve been waiting for goes up for preorder. Chances are it will be gone before I get paid. To me that’s not fun. I remember in the beginning of this hobby with Bowen. I remember the chrome Surfer bust and the gold Bucky and how frustrating it was to miss out out on them because there was like freaking 3 of them made. Yes I’m exaggerating but you understand where I’m coming from. Rant over.

[Mr. Nice Guy]

Originally Posted by The General

I don’t understand this obsession with ES. Even with the larger size ES some statues have it’s still a collectible. I know it’s cool to have something that only a few hundred people have but I prefer to be able to purchase these pieces of art without worrying it’s gonna sell out in minutes.

I agree with this. ES for me has never been a big deal. The prices of these items themselves are prohibitive and makes them uncommon.

This hobby has been churning out the same characters for years. All the while, production and technology has improved. The integration of new media elements and lighting capacity. More detailed paint application. More complex pieces. Regardless of your ES on a piece, it is a matter of time until a better piece is made of the character and value of your piece plummets. Very very few have truly gone up in value and held it, generally due to either the character not being repeated (ie Talon) or the inability of manufacturers to top the original (Ie. Doom).

[ambasah]

edition size is huge to me. because I don't like paying full retail just to see my statue available for significantly less in the aftermarket 6 months later. check ebay sold to see what I mean, with the rarest of exceptions. I will wait for a deal in the aftermarket rather than pre-order if SS decides to make thousands and thousands of a particular piece. Gambit is a great example...there are 6000 of them!

[The General]

Originally Posted by Mr. Nice Guy

I agree with this. ES for me has never been a big deal. The prices of these items themselves are prohibitive and makes them uncommon.

This hobby has been churning out the same characters for years. All the while, production and technology has improved. The integration of new media elements and lighting capacity. More detailed paint application. More complex pieces. Regardless of your ES on a piece, it is a matter of time until a better piece is made of the character and value of your piece plummets. Very very few have truly gone up in value and held it, generally due to either the character not being repeated (ie Talon) or the inability of manufacturers to top the original (Ie. Doom).

Insert bro fist <here>

[Bubsy]

I just got this recently, and this is 100% on me for not researching the materials, but the entire head is plastic? Wtf lol. So is the chest piece, the belt, etc. etc. Makes the whole thing feel like a giant non-articulated action figure. I don't get the high praise on Youtube videos. I'm also not a fan of mixed media so that influences my opinion quite a bit. It's too bad the Iron Studios 1/4 Vader is like $2k in the aftermarket or something. Would've definitely preferred that one.