Sideshow Saturday: Luke, Thor, LOTR, AVPR & More!
With the return of AFC, also comes the return of Sideshow Friday! Uhm, well, in this case it's Sideshow Saturday. Same thing! Anyway, here's the latest and greatest from Sideshow's previews and pre-orders for the weekend of January 19th. In previews we have a new Star Wars Diorama, Duel of the Fates featuring Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon vs. Darth Maul, Sideshow's newest Marvel Premium Format Figure The Red Skull and the upcoming 12 inch Reservoir Dogs action figures. In pre-orders we have the HOT ONE of the week, Sideshow's new Star Wars 12 inch Luke Skywalker from Episode IV (the exclusive edition is gone). We also have the new Thor Legendary Scale Bust (sorry, this exclusive version is sold out too), and another Legendary Scale Bust from Lord of the Rings, The Ringwraith and finally the Aliens VS Predator: Requiem - Hot Toys Diorama Masterpiece. Something for everybody as usual from Sideshow Collectibles! Enjoy the updates folks!

Duel of the Fates diorama coming soon!

As promised in our January 15th podcast, we are happy to present the Preview for our next Star Wars diorama - Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan VS Darth Maul in 'The Duel of the Fates'! One of the most iconic scenes in 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace,' this dynamic diorama is perfectly sculpted to capture all three characters in full-on fight mode! Remember to watch our upcoming newsletters for the first opportunity to place your Pre-Order, and in the meantime, let us know what you think in the comment section of the Preview! [Preview the Duel of the Fates]

Our next Marvel Premium Format figure is... Red Skull!

A perfect companion piece to our super popular Captain America Premium Format figure, Cap's nemesis, Red Skull, makes a logical (and creepy) addition to our growing Marvel Premium Format figure line up! Listen to Sideshow's Creative Director and Design Manager discuss the details of this maginificent new Marvel creation in our January 15th podcast, plus get your first look at the fantatically evil sculpt by clicking the follow Preview link today! And be sure to watch our upcoming newsletters for the first opportunity to Pre-Order this 1/4 scale villain! [Preview Red Skull Premium Format figure]

Ready to see some Reservoir Dogs?

Head over to SideshowCollectibles.com now to preview three creative and colorful crooks, Mr. White, Mr. Blonde and Mr. Orange! "When this caper's over - and I'm sure it'll be a successful one - we'll get down to the Hawaiian Islands, hell, I'll roll and laugh with all of ya. You'll find me a different character down there. Right now, it's a matter of business." You tell, 'em Joe! (And what he means by that is: Be sure to watch Sideshow's upcoming newsletters for your first chance to Pre-Order all three of these Reservoir Dogs 12-inch figures. Click on the following link to get a sneak peek!) [Preview Reservoir Dogs figures]

Luke Skywalker - Episode IV (Exclusive Edition Sold Out)
Star Wars 12-inch Figures

Limited Edition TBD
Est. to ship 2nd Qtr 2008
Price: US $69.99

The 12-inch Luke Skywalker Episode IV figure includes:

• Fully articulated male body with 30+ points of articulation
• Authentic likeness of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
• Shirt
• Pants
• Boots
• Detailed Belt with Pouches
• Moisture Farmer Poncho
• Long Rifle
• Electrobinoculars
• Droid Caller
• Lightsaber - Ignited
• Lightsaber - Unlit
• Right Saber Hand
• Left Saber Hand
• Left Force Push Hand
• Right Pistol Hand
• 12-inch Figure Display Base with Star Wars logo

As the galaxy struggles in the oppressive grip of the tyrannical Empire, a meagerly equipped Rebel Alliance strives to strike a victory against their overwhelming foe. Slim hope comes when secret plans to the Empire's mighty Death Star are stolen by Rebel spies, but when Princess Leia's starship is attacked and boarded by Darth Vader and his troops, she is forced to hide them in the memory banks of an astromech droid named R2-D2. Fleeing with the secret plans, he and his counterpart, the protocol droid C-3PO, escape to the backwater planet of Tatooine leaving the Empire to begin an exhaustive search of the barren world.

Eventually the droids find their way into the possession of idealistic young Luke Skywalker, whose dreams of adventure and excitement far away are fulfilled at terrible cost when the Empire's stormtroopers come looking for them. Along with the droids and the wise Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke embarks upon a mission to return the lost plans to the Rebellion, enlisting the services of the bold and brash smuggler Han Solo and his loyal Wookiee co-pilot Chewbacca. Discovering the beautiful Princess Leia scheduled for execution aboard the Death Star itself, Luke's noble endeavor soon turns into a fumbling rescue and a desperate escape. All now depends on the heroes escaping the Empire's grip and restoring the secret plans to the Rebels.

From ordinary surroundings, Luke undertakes an epic journey, as much of growth in himself as one of distance and time, to become something greater than he could have ever imagined, a hero. Though he wields a lightsaber and flies a starfighter, Luke is still a young man at heart just like any other, struggling to find himself in the universe, although the Force is strong with him.

© 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd

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Thor Legendary Scale Bust - Regular Edition (Exclusive Edition Sold Out)
Marvel Comics Legendary Scale Busts

Limited Edition TBD
Est. to ship 2nd Qtr 2008
Price: US $224.99

Sideshow Collectibles and Marvel Comics are proud to present Thor, the latest addition to the Marvel Legendary Scale Bust series. Straight from the pages of Marvel's vast catalogue of iconic characters, these dynamic busts feature some of the most memorable and beloved characters of all time. Poised with strength and nobility, Thor is captured in approximately 1:2 scale. The God of Thunder is adorned in his trademark armored costume and red cape, his golden locks flowing from beneath his winged helmet. Cast in high-quality polystone (perhaps with just a touch of mystic Uru metal), hand finished and hand painted to exacting standards, the Thor Legendary Scale Bust is a museum quality piece, ready to take a place of honor in your own hall of heroes.

Inspired by the Norse God of Thunder, Thor made his first appearance in "Journey Into Mystery" #83 in 1962. The cover boldly proclaimed him as "The most exciting superhero of all time!!" With the success of the initial short story features, the book was aptly renamed "The Mighty Thor." In the early stories, Thor possessed dual identities, the God of Thunder and the mortal Donald Blake. When Dr. Don Blake tapped his wooden cane to the ground, he would transform into The Mighty Thor, and the cane would become his legendary hammer, Mjolnir. It was later revealed that Thor's father Odin, the Lord of the Gods, had placed him in the mortal form of Donald Blake as a lesson in humility. After Thor learned his lesson, Odin freed him of the alter ego. While his adventures take him back to the immortal realm of Asgard and beyond, Thor maintains an affinity for Earth, as his mother Gaea is the eldest goddess of Midgard (Earth). Armed with his godlike powers and mystical hammer, Thor serves as both Asgard's mightiest son and Earth's ever-vigilant protector.

© 2008 MARVEL.

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Ringwraith - The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings Legendary Scale Busts


Limited Edition TBD
Est. to ship 2nd Qtr 2008
Price: US $179.99

Sideshow Collectibles proudly presents this fantastic new addition to The Lord of the Rings Legendary Scale Bust series. The Ringwraith has been expertly sculpted to capture every detail of the minion of Sauron in its ghostly hooded form. Hand-cast of the highest quality polystone, each bust is hand-painted and individually numbered. The Ringwraith Legendary Scale bust is the perfect addition to your The Lord of the Rings collection.

Long ago, the Dark Lord Sauron ensnared nine kings of Men with the gift of Rings. Magical rings these were - Rings of Power - seemingly granting their wearers great foresight and abilities beyond those of mortal Men. But in secret the Dark Lord had crafted a single Ring to rule them all, the One Ring, which he kept for himself. Imbued with his own spirit, the One Ring was a tool of domination, and, by placing it upon his finger, all who wore the lesser Rings, including the Nine, became his slaves.

Now thralls of the Dark Lord, the nine kings have become Ringwraiths, withered, undead, immortal spirits, doomed to serve only the will of their master and bring terror and destruction to those under his power. Empty vassals, devoid of memory or hope, they are mere extensions of Sauron's own spirit, and under his control they scour the lands of Middle-earth for the One Ring of Power. Their search would lead them all the way from Mordor, to the home of Frodo Baggins in the Shire.

© NLP, Inc. ™ Tolkien Ent. lic. to New Line.

Product Type: Legendary Scale Bust

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Aliens VS Predator: Requiem - Hot Toys Diorama Masterpiece Series
Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Series

Limited Edition
Est. to ship 2nd Qtr 2008
Price: US $179.99

Hot Toys and Sideshow are proud to announce expansion of the Hot Toys' range of AVP:R products with this amazing diorama. The latest offering in the Hot Toys Diorama Masterpiece Series captures the Predator and its enemy PredAlien fighting atop an Alien corpse base. This outstanding design showcases some amazing sculpture work and very detailed paint application. The piece is cast in high-quality plastic, engineered to capture every minute detail while retaining maximum durability.

Please note - some assembly required

In Aliens VS Predator: Requiem, a lone Predator is sent to Earth to destroy a crashed ship from his home world, containing deadly Xenomorphs. Before he reaches the wreckage, however, several Xenomorphs escape into a nearby town. As the Predator hunts and kills the acid-blooded aliens, a new, even more deadly creature is tracking the Predator.

Artist(s): Hot Toys

© 2008 Fox

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