Thanks for the kind words man!
The preview pic was just a quick progress shot Alex took, definitely not the best representation of what we were working towards. Always a good move to wait to see the final pics before judging
best,
Tom
Sideshow 1:1 life sized ESB Boba Fett Statue COMIC CON PICS!
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Thanks for the kind words man!
The preview pic was just a quick progress shot Alex took, definitely not the best representation of what we were working towards. Always a good move to wait to see the final pics before judging
best,
Tom
Slave1, these are mostly original sculpts, though many of them are based on years of study and/or measurements of the original pieces. Some elements trace back to original castings and others are castings of "found items" and such.
best,
Tom
best,
Tom
Slave1
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Specifically, I was wondering about the hard armor pieces.
To date, none of the armor (that I know of) that has been out in fan hands has origins back to the original costume save the helmet. So if any of the armor pieces or jetpack on this replica will be cast or scanned from original pieces, in my mind that would be a hugely significant event for that fact alone.
I.e. getting a backpack with this that was molded off the original ould almost be worth the price of admission alone.
To date, none of the armor (that I know of) that has been out in fan hands has origins back to the original costume save the helmet. So if any of the armor pieces or jetpack on this replica will be cast or scanned from original pieces, in my mind that would be a hugely significant event for that fact alone.
I.e. getting a backpack with this that was molded off the original ould almost be worth the price of admission alone.
Thanks, Verbal... Love the lighting in that new pic from Sideshow!
Tom
Tom
manooga
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That one looks great, but if I might make a suggestion, it would be nice to give him good arms and legs. I mean, he's a bounty hunter, so he shouldn't look weak with thin arms and legs. I'm not saying he should look like a wrestler, but an average human muscle mass would be nice
That one looks great, but if I might make a suggestion, it would be nice to give him good arms and legs. I mean, he's a bounty hunter, so he shouldn't look weak with thin arms and legs. I'm not saying he should look like a wrestler, but an average human muscle mass would be nice
I agree.
These 1:1 figures are so hard to get right. I sold a very high-end Fett costume because I couldn't get it to look right on the mannequin.
I'm really hoping that SS comes through with a great manny with this one. His arms and legs do look a little too thin. Hoping they fix that! :$
manooga
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I know what you mean, but pay special attention to the wrist, elbow, knees and thighs of Bulloch. Stuffing somehow the SideShow big doll could be probably cheap and easy, and if we're going to pay several hundreds (or possibly thousands) for this, I think they can certainly do it. Perhaps even sponge could help.
Verbal21
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Tell me about it:$ Here's my life-size Fett I've been working on and even after hours of futzing, there's still little details that "bother" me. The trick is trying to get the suit to flow on the body underneath in a natural way.
Chicagovader
Sr Member
Is there a reason Sideshow put the knee armor on upside down?
As for the size of the mannequin I think it looks pretty damn good, Jeremy was at least 20 lbs thinner back then maybe more, so the current shot of him in the suit that was recentley built for him is not a good reference.
Verbal21
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^beat me to it:lol
In the Carbon Freezing scenes in ESB, they had his knees upside down. Probably just due to a lack of attention to detail, so technically, upside down knee pads are screen accurate. They're magnetized though so you can just easily flip them upside down. Nice touch so everybody can have their preference.
In the Carbon Freezing scenes in ESB, they had his knees upside down. Probably just due to a lack of attention to detail, so technically, upside down knee pads are screen accurate. They're magnetized though so you can just easily flip them upside down. Nice touch so everybody can have their preference.
Appreciate the feedback guys. Jeremy was definitely thinner during ESB. A Chicagovader pointed out, the pic Manooga posted was from about 25 years after production, so not the best reference.
TDH has a great gallery of ESB shots and you can see just how thin he was, especially in the legs and ankles.
Boba Fett Empire Strikes Back Costume - Executor Bridge - The Dented Helmet Gallery
Boba Fett Empire Strikes Back Costume - Bespin Hallway - The Dented Helmet Gallery
I think perhaps the sleeve is a bit tight on the arm in the latest Sideshow shot, which could be giving the look of being more thin than he appears in the film.
Oh and YES, the reversible knees are indeed a feature, not a bug
Tom
TDH has a great gallery of ESB shots and you can see just how thin he was, especially in the legs and ankles.
Boba Fett Empire Strikes Back Costume - Executor Bridge - The Dented Helmet Gallery
Boba Fett Empire Strikes Back Costume - Bespin Hallway - The Dented Helmet Gallery
I think perhaps the sleeve is a bit tight on the arm in the latest Sideshow shot, which could be giving the look of being more thin than he appears in the film.
Oh and YES, the reversible knees are indeed a feature, not a bug
Tom
DarthThrasher
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I was admiring a youtube video of the Boba Fett last night. Anyone know when it might go up for presale, and eventually when it might become available? With the recent Disney acquisition, I'm sure a lot of things are in flux. I hope there's no chance of this project getting cancelled.
jme3
Sr Member
The lifesize Vader looked really nice as well. All the info I've ever heard from the Sideshow prototypes is "yet to be decided". If they do produce these, I'm almost tempted with the Vader; it'd sure make things a lot easier...:unsure
