Sideshow Monday: Toy Fair and Palpatine
Wow, Sideshow Monday! Nice way to kick off the week huh? Well, it's a short one this week Figure Fans, but there will be LOTS more from Sideshow come next week. That's right, Toy Fair is under a week away! This year Sideshow won't be at the show, but that won't stop them from delivering A TON of new pre-orders and previews that will rock your collectible worlds. We'll have coverage from Sideshow right here on AFC next week. For now, we have one of Sideshow's latest pre-orders, the next Star Wars life size bust, Emperor Palpatine. He's not the prettiest item you'll ever add to your collection, but he'll look pretty good next to your Darth Maul! Enjoy the updates!

Only Ten Days until Toy Fair!

The 2008 Toy Fair will be celebrated online at SideshowCollectibles.com, from Sunday, February 17th, through Wednesday, February 20th! This year we will not be physically attending the annual Fair in New York, which is only open to industry members and press. Thus, our online celebration is the only way to stay on top of the new Pre-Orders and Announcements from Sideshow, so be sure to check in daily during those four days! We will also be posting Ask Sideshow Q&A sessions with our Production Team, plus we hope to have a live chat open on Wednesday the 20th to answer even more questions about Toy Fair and the Sideshow announcemen ts! Additionally, we'll have some really cool behind-the-scenes photos and info about the new products in our Production Blog, Backstage Passes, and an auction of rare, one-of-a-kind Sideshow Collectibles pre-production samples and prototypes, benefiting the Diane Kamahele Memorial Fund. Mark your calendars, and remember to tune in daily from the 17th-20th to join the fun! [Sideshow's Online Toy Fair 2008] [Submit Toy Fair Questions to our Production Team] [Diane's Memorial Fund]

Palpatine Life-Size Bust
Star Wars Life-Size Busts


Limited Edition TBD
Est. to ship 2nd Qtr 2008
Price: US $499.99

The life-size Palpatine bust captures the Emperor, the Dark Lord of the Sith, in all his stately serenity, evil intent visible behind his cold stare. The Palpatine bust is mounted on a Star Wars inspired display base, including a 'Palpatine' nameplate. The hand crafted, hand painted life-size Palpatine bust is sure to become a supreme addition to any Star Wars collection.

As the Clone Wars reach their final, grim days, the devastated galactic citizens regard Supreme Chancellor Palpatine as the unwavering defender of the Republic. He has remained in power long after his term ended in order to see the Clone Wars won and peace restored to the war-ravaged galaxy. Hidden from all, not even known to his apprentices, Palpatine is Darth Sidious, Dark Lord of the Sith. Through intricate planning and dazzling adaptability, the Sith Master rose to the office of Supreme Chancellor of the Republic, granting him the power necessary to engineer the Clone Wars and manipulate the Jedi with the firm intent to destroy the Order and enslave the galaxy.

As the disguised Sith Master, Chancellor Palpatine had many willing servants and aides. The greatest and most tragic of Palpatine's servants is Anakin Skywalker, The accomplished young Jedi Knight. Palpatine lures Anakin to the Dark Side with promises of power over death and the ability to do great good, all the while planting seeds of doubt and fostering Anakin's growing resentment of his status within the Jedi Order. Overwhelmed by the fear of loss, the bitterness of betrayal, and the hunger for power, Anakin falls to the Dark Side. As Darth Vader, hunter of Jedi and destroyer of the Order, Anakin becomes the grim enforcer of the Palpatine's will. Anakin's submission enables Palpatine to step from the shadows and simultaneously declare himself Emperor and order the destruction of the Jedi Order, confident that his new apprentice will both execute his plans and protect his master. Darth Vader's black, masked visage is the symbol of Palpatine's Empire, another tool to be used to maintain power and impose his will upon the former Republic.

Artist(s): Howard Senf, Tom Gilliland, Anthony Mestas, Darth Rimmer, Mike Arbios, Tim Hanson, Kevin Ellis, The Sideshow Collectibles Design and Development Team

(c) 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM.

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