Just wondering whether anyone here collects LOTR collectibles from Sideshow/Weta?

Some questions for the veteran collectors:
- Do you get your Sideshow stuff from Sideshow online store directly, or from other (overseas) retailers, or from the local distributor here?
- Does shipping cost a bomb if shipping directly from U.S.?
- Is it risky to ship fr overseas as I heard the statue is quite fragile.

Seriously thinking about starting my sideshow collection for LOTR

Advice appreciated!

The Weta stature of Gollum was quite cool which came as a gift with the DVD of TTT, as soon as I heard it was a limited edition 300 pieces here, went to hunt immediately. Found last 2 sets at Suntec.

the statue that came with the TTT DVD Gift Set is Smeagol, if you want to get his 'partner' Gollum statue, need to order from Sideshow online store - price abt US$80 before shipping.

if you buy the FOTR DVD Gift Set, you will get the Argonath statue bookends that are from Sideshow/Weta too, very impressive work!

QUOTE (daemon @ Dec 26 2003, 03:11 PM)

The Weta stature of Gollum was quite cool which came as a gift with the DVD of TTT, as soon as I heard it was a limited edition 300 pieces here, went to hunt immediately. Found last 2 sets at Suntec.

think someone must have lied to you or you were misinformed. the Gollum statue can be found in every TTT Collector's Edition boxset. how can there only be 300 Gollum statues when there are 5000 of these boxsets circulating worldwide?

I don't collect Sideshow/WETA stuff. already spend a bomb on my UC replica swords. don't want to burn a hole in my pocket. from what I gathered from overseas collectors who buy Sideshow/WETA stuff, you can get them cheaper from online sites rather than Sideshow's website. and yes they are rather fragile. I've heard a few stories of parts of the statue chipping off. and these stories all orginated from US collectors. not sure how the condition will be like when it has to travel even further.

checked their website, www.sideshowtoy.com, and found out that S***** T*** in Far East Plaza is the local distributor here.

If you are interested to get LOTR mini busts, I can refer you to the corresponding website. Very very good deal.

I got my Gandalf the Grey and Galadriel mini bust for S$67 each (inclusive shipping)

Frodo, Samwise and Pippin Mini Busts for about S$45-50 each. Still looking for Merry mini bust. Oh god, after ROTK, the price of Merry shot up to twce the initial amount.

QUOTE (Elven Archer @ Dec 26 2003, 06:58 PM)

checked their website, www.sideshowtoy.com, and found out that S***** T*** in Far East Plaza is the local distributor here.

Thks EA, I also found that out & had checked ST out.
Compared to the online price of Sideshow, ST's price is actually quite reasonable, the more important thing is that you can be sure to get a non-damaged set.

Just trying to see what other choices are available here. If none, will probably get from ST.

QUOTE (hansolo @ Dec 26 2003, 07:03 PM)

If you are interested to get LOTR mini busts, I can refer you to the corresponding website. Very very good deal. I got my Gandalf the Grey and Galadriel mini bust for S$67 each (inclusive shipping) Frodo, Samwise and Pippin Mini Busts for about S$45-50 each. Still looking for Merry mini bust. Oh god, after ROTK, the price of Merry shot up to twce the initial amount.

Tks a lot Han for offering to help, I'm more interested in getting their statues, do the online store you bought from sell Sideshow/Weta statues too?

Tks!

QUOTE (Sky @ Dec 26 2003, 03:53 PM)

the statue that came with the TTT DVD Gift Set is Smeagol, if you want to get his 'partner' Gollum statue, need to order from Sideshow online store - price abt US$80 before shipping. if you buy the FOTR DVD Gift Set, you will get the Argonath statue bookends that are from Sideshow/Weta too, very impressive work!

sky is right, the smeagol statue came with the TTT dvd gift set and there was a coupon to get the "better half" at USD 80. the sideshow busts and statues are impressive BUT there are SO expensive. come to think of it, when you buy the dvd gift set...you're actually getting the 5 discs for free and what you've paid for is the statue.

hey...the bookends from the houghton mifflin bookset are also worth noting for. they come with a gandald the grey and bilbo baggins bookends.

EA, am curious as to what UC replica swords you have right now. id like to indulge myself in those too someday but the prices at $375 a piece (average) is making me to do alot of savings first

to date I have 4 jamtrax. Glamdring, Hadhafang, Sting and Anduril.

QUOTE (Sky @ Dec 27 2003, 09:56 AM)

QUOTE (hansolo @ Dec 26 2003, 07:03 PM) If you are interested to get LOTR mini busts, I can refer you to the corresponding website. Very very good deal. I got my Gandalf the Grey and Galadriel mini bust for S$67 each (inclusive shipping) Frodo, Samwise and Pippin Mini Busts for about S$45-50 each. Still looking for Merry mini bust. Oh god, after ROTK, the price of Merry shot up to twce the initial amount.  Tks a lot Han for offering to help, I'm more interested in getting their statues, do the online store you bought from sell Sideshow/Weta statues too? Tks!

Eh..only mini busts..no statues.

saw the 12" Gollum fig at CQ today......at a stall...with changeable head.....however didn't check the price....i think cost a bomb

the 11" Talking Gollum is a pretty cool figure. interchangeable heads and 2 buttons at the base, one each for Gollum's and Smeagol's phrases. there is also a small compartment at the base to keep the accessories.

QUOTE (Elven Archer @ Dec 28 2003, 06:21 PM)

to date I have 4 jamtrax. Glamdring, Hadhafang, Sting and Anduril.

awesome! hoping in the near future to collect these too

did anyone see the LOTR statues at Taka Kino.. i saw Elven Archer, Easterling.. selling few hundred dollars i think.. these statues also by Sideshow or by who?

QUOTE (jamtrax @ Dec 28 2003, 10:40 AM)

hey...the bookends from the houghton mifflin bookset are also worth noting for. they come with a gandald the grey and bilbo baggins bookends.

right on, jamtrax! it's really a good deal to get this bookset as Sideshow online store was selling the bookends alone for US$60 and they're already sold out!

I ordered mine from Amazon and it cost me only S$100 all in (with shipping), I consider it a great buy for the beautiful "No Admittance" bookends and the book!

here's the link for those who are interested:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...=glance&s=books

Finally made up my mind to start my Sideshow collection today
Just bought these 2 statues today:

Galadhrim Archer
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/categor...332R&type=store

Easterling Soldier
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/categor...325R&type=store

Will get the Berserker statue when it's released to place next to the Galadhrim Archer

Bought the statues from Sideshow's authorized distributor here (ST), each cost S$200 (member's price).

woah! great buys Sky, particularly the Galadhrim Archer. awesome! I personally feel the LOTR statues are better than the busts or mini busts.

anyone can tell me how much would this cost?

i'm seriously thinking of getting this......

US$150

i know its US$150, i mean wats it selling in SG.

sky, much props! those are awesome indeed and can't go wrong with those

QUOTE (toyseller07 @ Dec 30 2003, 12:00 AM)

i know its US$150, i mean wats it selling in SG.

Just my guess.

If someone with contact may be able to sell you say $200+ in SGD, but if the person buys it at retail price and got it sent here... most likely somewhere in the $400+ region SGD...

Doubt anyone will take the risk to sell this.

QUOTE (toyseller07 @ Dec 30 2003, 12:00 AM)

i know its US$150, i mean wats it selling in SG.

Sideshow has a distributor here and I think they are selling this piece for about S$280, could be a little less. I'd say it's quite good price since it's just a little more than Sideshow's price (US$150).

Unfortuantely, you won't get the Cavetroll hammer that Sideshow is offering

If you're thinking abt getting the Fell Beast & Morgul Lord statue, better act fast and reserve your set with the SG distributor now, the Fell Beast is officially SOLD OUT on Sideshow already

The next thing you know, it'll be selling for US$300 or more on evil-bay

QUOTE (gunner @ Dec 29 2003, 10:24 AM)

did anyone see the LOTR statues at Taka Kino.. i saw Elven Archer, Easterling.. selling few hundred dollars i think.. these statues also by Sideshow or by who?

yes... those statues at kino are the ones by sideshow... and they are all supplied by the local distributor which is - by now u guys shld know - located at far east... it will be good to buy them at kino using the 20% coupon.... only 2 days left for the 20%..... better act fast....

would it be cheaper getting the statues with the 20% discount or at the shop in far east plaza?

i enquired abt it alreadi..

from you know where.....

its $269 for non members, $240 for members.

seriously considering.......

hmmmm... any display to view? gonna take a good look myself. Quite interested in the elven archer. If got the cash, buy a dozen and place them in a straight with elrond in the middle. oops!!! i forgot, these are statues. Quite interested in elrond too. Wonder when he coming.

anyone knows if any shop in Singapore selling the Sideshow 1/6th scale miniature helms? it's retailing for US$25 on the Sideshow website.

QUOTE (toyseller07 @ Dec 30 2003, 10:56 PM)

i enquired abt it alreadi.. from you know where..... its $269 for non members, $240 for members. seriously considering.......

then it's really a good deal.

the advantage of getting locally is that you don't have to worry abt shippng damage, heard fr overseas forum that these statues can be quite fragile.

QUOTE (Elven Archer @ Dec 31 2003, 02:05 AM)

anyone knows if any shop in Singapore selling the Sideshow 1/6th scale miniature helms? it's retailing for US$25 on the Sideshow website.

Was at Kino Taka last nite, they have 2 of the latest helms - of Eastlering and of Galadhrim, each was selling for $51+ before discount.

I've checked wif Kino staff, you can use the 20% voucher to get discount for these statues & helms. But today last day, better go now!

yeah, its a pretty good deal...

but $2++ is pretty good..........

QUOTE (Sky @ Dec 31 2003, 10:14 AM)

QUOTE (Elven Archer @ Dec 31 2003, 02:05 AM) anyone knows if any shop in Singapore selling the Sideshow 1/6th scale miniature helms? it's retailing for US$25 on the Sideshow website. Was at Kino Taka last nite, they have 2 of the latest helms - of Eastlering and of Galadhrim, each was selling for $51+ before discount. I've checked wif Kino staff, you can use the 20% voucher to get discount for these statues & helms. But today last day, better go now!

that's a pretty good deal. thanks for the head-up Sky.

Went simply toys and checked out the busts and all. I must say some of the statues are not very nicely made. Paint application and sculpts are a little too crude. Busts like grima wormtongue, saruman and gandalf the white are nice but the other 2 were not. one other thing i noticed abt the busts is that nor proportional. Saruman, gandalf, grima are all human form, why is saruman and grima bigger than gandalf. Teh archer and ring wraith a little too big also. The easterling statue is quite neat. The elven archer also not bad. Elrond paint application is not smooth but overall sculpt still acceptable. One think I dun understand, that elrond from FOTR, why they put it under ROTK.

I am gonna get me a gandalf the white busts and some helms.

where are all these sideshow toys sold in sG? all looks neat!! but $200+ a piece..whoa..soem money....

Yah, not all sideshow statues/busts equally impressive. The Easterling & Galadhrim Archer are GREAT & that's why they made my top choices!

GTW Bust is good & I heard that Treebeard bust is going to be better, but it'll be costly at abt S$500-540 (limited 1500 worldwide).

Speaking of helms, EA, better get your helms of Elendil, Isildur & High Elven Infantry fast as they are already officially SOLD OUT on Sideshow.

Understand that the Fell Beast statue is also no longer available even before it's released!

most recent - the Aragorn statue was sold for >US$800 on evilBay, by a S'porean! this guy must hv made a bundle

saw the statue at Far East, quite good but really isn't that fantastic. with US$800, I'd rather buy the Orthanc and/or the Cave Troll


btw, heard that Sideshow may be announcing their 2004 line-up this/next week, hope they have great stuff installed for us

800 can buy a good collection of Toybiz figures already.....

Check out the soon to be release Uruk-Hai Berserker man... If they really do it this nice, it's gonna be one of the best around. True to the spirit of a berserker.







berserker

the berserker is definitely one of their best work!

I've already got my piece reserved and when I get it (hopefully end of this month ), I'll be placing it opposite my Galadhrim Archer! Dont you think they're gonna look great!

BTW, witchking, how do u post pic here, I'd like to share some pics of Sideshow environment (eg. Amon Hen, Moria etc) but don't know how leh

let me know if anyone sees any Sideshow mini-helms.

I saw berserker, easterling and rohan royal guard helm at the simply toys shop at far east. I am looking for a king theoden one. Hope they will do a king elendil, a gondorian and a suaron helm.

These statues are very big and my problem is space. i have been restricting my collection to busts. If I can revamp 1 of my rooms which has been turned into a storeroom, i most definitely willpick up the berserker and archer statue. Probably elrond too. Seems like i have missed out on some helm. No matter. Will pick up the rohan royal guard and berserker helm. Probably the easterling too. But it seems terribly small. Still waiting for the king theoden one. IS it released yet? Wonder what they are doing for 2004 besides the king elessar statue. There was a rumored exculsive king elendil bust, still haven't seen it yet.

From the latest issue of Sideshow newsletter, just to share with all who are interested:

----------- LORD OF THE RINGS ----------------------

* BIG LORD OF THE RINGS NEWS COMING NEXT WEEK!
In next week's newsletter, Sideshow/Weta Collectibles will announce our
plans for our Return of the King 2004 line-up of polystone busts,
figures, environments. We will also be showcasing a brand new art print!
Stay tuned for details!

* GOING, GOING, GONE!
The holiday season at Sideshow/Weta was our most successful yet, and as
a result, many of our retired products have sold out, and more have
been listed as retired. Refer to the bottom of this email for updates.

* VERY FEW GOLLUMS LEFT!
The Limited Edition Gollum Statue, created as Smeagol's companion piece
by the artists of Weta Workshop has been one of our most popular LOTR
pieces thus far. This limited edition of 7,500 pcs is close to selling
through. If you would like to place an order for one of the last 1,000
pcs.
URL:
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/categor...=gollumasgollum

So sky, when u gonna order things? Cos I want king theoden's helm. Dun even know whether the simply toys shop bringing in or not.

But I doubt king elendil and isildur's helm will come in. Since u put it that way, I will wait for king theoden's helm then. Most of the helms I have not seen yet except all the orcs one at a comic shop in cineleisure and that was way back during FOTR. Guess they are not hot.

Nope, I will be getting king theoden statue. Will drop by simply toys soon to pick up gandalf and the helms I want.

Really hope to see a gondrian helm. The shape is kinda nice.