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Old 12-27-2020, 04:34 AM   #11
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Finally! Another Dr. Doom statue!

Hopefully this time it will be fully sculpted. And hopefully it's a sign that the Fantastic Four are on their way to statue form.
Maybe, but the last Dr. Doom wasn’t a sign. It was just “Doom” lol. But who knows, it’d be nice if that was the case this time. I’d much rather had seen Human Torch or Invisible Woman (or actually seen anything at all, lol).
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Old 12-27-2020, 04:46 AM   #12
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Yup. I posted a similar sentiment days ago in the 12 Days thread. They don’t owe us anything.

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I also feel like if you’re just going to show me a logo, I have NO IDEA what the actual product looks like so my excitement at seeing a character I’d buy could put me on the hype train and then be a complete letdown once I see the actual statue, they’ve set multiple precedents in the past that NOT ALL OF THE PRODUCTS FROM THESE BANNERS END UP COMING OUT ANYWAY (TWO logo banners from last year are MIA), or at the least it could be a looooong time before the actual product is seen despite they always advertise as “Coming Soon”...it’s so much unknown I’d rather they not even make the announcement.

Just let us know when there’s product to show.
I agree. I feel like this is another example of “Cart before the Horse” for sideshow. I feel that there is nothing special about these announcements, and it instead builds false hype like you described. The only response you can have is “I like / dislike the character!”

Also like you mentioned, with the history of teases like this no arriving. I also would have thought these kind of teases would not happen until a product was designed and approved.

I think it’s nice of them to tell us even these pieces of information. But, I can’t help but be skeptical. Skeptical that this will be something along the lines of Thanos on throne for a huge cash grab...
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Old 12-27-2020, 04:57 AM   #13
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Yup. I posted a similar sentiment days ago in the 12 Days thread. They don’t owe us anything.

BUT

I also feel like if you’re just going to show me a logo, I have NO IDEA what the actual product looks like so my excitement at seeing a character I’d buy could put me on the hype train and then be a complete letdown once I see the actual statue, they’ve set multiple precedents in the past that NOT ALL OF THE PRODUCTS FROM THESE BANNERS END UP COMING OUT ANYWAY (TWO logo banners from last year are MIA), or at the least it could be a looooong time before the actual product is seen despite they always advertise as “Coming Soon”...it’s so much unknown I’d rather they not even make the announcement.

Just let us know when there’s product to show.
Pretty much. "IOU reveals". Gets the hype going, but also the expectations. That said, they don't owe us anything and given the current situation I'll give them a pass on a lack of silhouettes.
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Old 12-27-2020, 05:29 AM   #14
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Meh, another revisit = another pass. Far too many other characters out there worthy of their first PFs. Instead, we get a 3rd 1/4 scale Doom. No thanks.
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Old 12-27-2020, 05:43 AM   #15
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Meh....fancy font reveals are the worst.
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Old 12-27-2020, 05:56 AM   #16
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First one is out of reach, second one he’s on a toilet so I’m glad they are revisiting. I don’t think you have to worry about seeing these made. Probably pending final approval still.
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Old 12-27-2020, 06:04 AM   #17
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Maybe, but the last Dr. Doom wasn’t a sign. It was just “Doom” lol. But who knows, it’d be nice if that was the case this time. I’d much rather had seen Human Torch or Invisible Woman (or actually seen anything at all, lol).

Yea, but wasn't that just about the time when Marvel decided not to help promote the Fantastic Four because they wanted the Fantastic Four movie rights back?

This time Marvel has the Fantastic Four movie rights back, so hopefully this time around it's different and swings in our favor.
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Old 12-27-2020, 06:09 AM   #18
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First one is out of reach, second one he’s on a toilet so I’m glad they are revisiting. I don’t think you have to worry about seeing these made. Probably pending final approval still.
I'd never seen that earlier standing Doom PF before. It's simple but gorgeous. Not a fan of fabric, but I might try to track one down if this new one doesn't do it for me.

I'm trying to balance out the male/female ratio in my collection so this is welcome. I'll gladly take a Bullseye as well, thank you.
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Old 12-27-2020, 06:16 AM   #19
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I'd never seen that earlier standing Doom PF before. It's simple but gorgeous. Not a fan of fabric, but I might try to track one down if this new one doesn't do it for me.

I'm trying to balance out the male/female ratio in my collection so this is welcome. I'll gladly take a Bullseye as well, thank you.
That one doesn’t sell for much more than retail. I had it and sold it. Was ok. Was watching one on eBay but now I’ll wait to see how this one comes together.
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Old 12-27-2020, 06:17 AM   #20
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Yea, but wasn't that just about the time when Marvel decided not to help promote the Fantastic Four because they wanted the Fantastic Four movie rights back?

This time Marvel has the Fantastic Four movie rights back, so hopefully this time around it's different and swings in our favor.
Might be a bit of a catch-22 though. They got the rights back but the cultural currency has taken a massive hit after canceling the books for a few years and three embarrassing movies. They need a big bump from the MCU or a videogame to justify putting out the team in 1/4 with decent ES's. Especially when they are meant to go together as a set of four, more so than any other line would.

Edit: Had no idea they just announced a new movie for 2022. That changes my thoughts quite a bit. Get to work, Sideshow!
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