Snake Eyes is UP for Pre-Order... [Archive] - HissTank.com

kennywr22

06-12-2008, 10:47 PM

Well i just placed my order. I had to after seeing all those pictures. That is one amazing looking figure. I only hope they can do the others just as well.

slim19722

06-12-2008, 10:51 PM

Yeah, I was hoping it was gonna be cheaper, but I still placed my order. Man that fig rocks!

Shin-Gouki

06-12-2008, 10:56 PM

Great looking figure, but the price and the scale make it a no buy for me.

DESTRO

06-12-2008, 11:00 PM

Just got mine!

Darth Jay

06-12-2008, 11:23 PM

Do they charge you right away? Slow pay? That's way too much money to tie up at least six months in advance...

dawg99

06-12-2008, 11:28 PM

Do they charge you right away? Slow pay? That's way too much money to tie up at least six months in advance...

it's a pre order your cc will not be charged until item is in stock and ready to ship

GrenadierStinny

06-12-2008, 11:28 PM

Do they charge you right away? Slow pay? That's way too much money to tie up at least six months in advance... They don't charge you until it actually ships.

Derek2783

06-12-2008, 11:36 PM

Is there going to be a cheaper non-exclusive version? I'd be happy to forgo the "punching" hand for a better price!

Bernit69

06-12-2008, 11:40 PM

same here...I might have to wait on this one $120 is steep for me for this fig.

MrClean

06-12-2008, 11:43 PM

It's nice, but I can't have my toys clothes cost more than mine.

spazzy

06-12-2008, 11:45 PM

Silent Ninja

06-12-2008, 11:47 PM

Same here, buying 2 of the regular and the one (because I can't buy more) exclusive. They have to make a regular, otherwise there would be nothing exclusive about the exclusive. Know what I mean?

WildWeasel

06-12-2008, 11:55 PM

DAMN! That is sick looking! A little too much for my blood though. Maybe someday. :\

Pardon my ignorance here, but is there going to be a non-exclusive version? What would that run? Same price or around $70/$80?

Blackdragon

06-13-2008, 12:16 AM

My preorder is in. I can't wait to see this badboy next year.

Firefly2121

06-13-2008, 12:25 AM

I order mine as well.. but wtf happend to the $80 price tag Sideshow had said???

sharke

06-13-2008, 12:31 AM

ordered mine! whats this talk of exclusive and non?

tile_mcgillus

06-13-2008, 01:02 AM

Yeah. Im all about 80 bucks...not 120. When can we get the regualr version for 80 bucks?

Gulfster

06-13-2008, 02:08 AM

Freaking SICK !!!!

vadersquest

06-13-2008, 02:16 AM

I believe the regular one will be the same price. Also guys, if you buy star wars figs you might have some points saved up. I knocked of $10 off of mine. Heck that covers shipping. My Solo that is coming in a few weeks is only going to cost me $30 due to my points.

yoyoyojoe

06-13-2008, 03:15 AM

Not interested.

metaphorge

06-13-2008, 09:02 AM

Now THAT is what I'm talkin' about. So pre-ordered.

(Not a hard sell for me at all, I'm primarily a high-end 1:6 collector.)

RolandofGilead

06-13-2008, 09:09 AM

FallenPrey

06-13-2008, 09:11 AM

Ordered mine!!! Can't wait!

Silent Ninja

06-13-2008, 09:38 AM

ordered mine! whats this talk of exclusive and non?

Also, the exclusive comes with something the regular version of the figure doesn't. In this case it's a different hand to attach to the figure that has a punch dagger molded onto it. Sideshow exclusive versions will always come with something the regular version doesn't.

sharke

06-13-2008, 10:01 AM

^thanks! other random question how does the point system work?

machiwoomiapoo

06-13-2008, 10:41 AM

pricey but beats the hell out of the Hasbro 12" figures, I will buy the exclusive and (2) regular. if I could buy 2 exc I would.
Plus when he sells out he will be much more expensive, especially with the movie coming out.

I totally agree with you. Pricey, but way too awesome and you know he's going to be the figure everyone wants!

firmpulse

06-13-2008, 11:31 AM

The Exclusive version is the one sold directly by Sideshow. The regular edition will be sold by various on-line retailers like BBTS. I don't expect the non-exclusive price to be lower than $115, or $110. I thought these were going to be in the $80 range. This is more expensive than a Star Wars figure and you know the license was a heck of a lot cheaper without Lucasfilm involved.

i agree that the price is steep, BUT there isn't a sideshow star wars figure out with this much detail or this many accessories. check out his head. instead of just doing a paint app the designers covered it in cloth with a separate visor. this is probably the most ambitious sideshow offering to date.

ckhtiger

06-13-2008, 11:33 AM

^^ true, and I'd like one too, though it's too rich for me. but this is exactly the reason why we get SO MANY versions of snake eyes in each new line. admit it or not, but we ALL love snake eyes.

KrymsynGardImmoral

06-13-2008, 11:40 AM

Dude, that's $10 per inch. Sideshow can keep their dollies.

catofadiferntskn

06-13-2008, 12:32 PM

So here's my concern. What do you think the chances of this being released later with a goggled V1 head will be? I'd much prefer to have that, but I dont want to miss out completely. Thoughts?

JustinX

06-13-2008, 12:44 PM

My girlfriend said I needed it so she's getting it for me. She said she wanted to surprise me but would never be able to keep it in for so long.

Grendel

06-13-2008, 12:44 PM

If I remember correctly "Hot Toys" worked with sideshow on these. If so the quality will be great! The clips come out of the weapons, the slides work, stocks collapse like real weapons. I have the Hot Toys Aliens figures and they are the nicest figures, the Armor looks like real minature armor. There is a emergency realease on the smart gun that looks like it would really drop the gun off the figure ( I haven't tried because I don't know if i could get it back together) The boots on the figures (jungle boots) have scuff marks and light brown paint on the front like a pair of worn in boots. The price may be high but if hot toys helped it will be a realistic figure ( I wouldn't be surprised if you could pull the pin on the granades and take the handle off, they go into that much detail.)

vadersquest

06-13-2008, 03:39 PM

^thanks! other random question how does the point system work?
The way the point system works is this. If you buy something from the sideshow site you get points for that completed purchase. For example I pre-ordered a star wars figure and used the site, when the item comes in and ships I am rewarded with, lets say, 10 points. Once you accrue enough points you can use them to knock off x amount from a future pre-order or purchase. When I pre-ordered the Han Solo, I used $38 in reward points towards the purchase. When he comes in this figure will cost me around 30 or so bucks. When commander Proj came in I was rewarded with $8 worth of points. I might have confused you folks more so if I did just check out the site for all the details I might have missed. Be warned though.If you use your reward points for a pre-order and then cancell that order, you loose the points.

STORM SHADOW

06-13-2008, 03:42 PM

Pre-order is sold out! (for the Exclusive), now bring on the Sideshow Storm Shadow & Firefly 12" figures.

Knifewerk

06-13-2008, 03:59 PM

non-exlusive version is up with a limit of 2 per customer.

also, this figure is on the new 'prometheus' sideshow body. it will be along the lines of the hot toys style body (i.e. 'higer end') and will be more poseable, etc than their standard 'buck' body that they have been using.

Silent Ninja

06-13-2008, 04:12 PM

Got two of those. These things are selling like hotcakes!! Hey has anyone noticed if the sword (the one with the arishikage insignia ) he's pictured with is coming with the figure. The list of included items only says a ninja to (sword), and when you look at all the pics, he also has a ninja sword.

Silent Ninja

06-13-2008, 04:16 PM

Okay, how do we go about ordering more from you? And how much? Please PM me!

spazzy

06-13-2008, 04:52 PM

and another 2 ordered.
I was really shocked how fast the exclusive sold for. I thought the price tag was going to dissuade people from buying.

Silent Ninja

06-13-2008, 04:56 PM

and another 2 ordered.
I was really shocked how fast the exclusive sold for. I thought the price tag was going to dissuade people from buying.

No kidding! I also thought that it was a bit unfair that the regular version carried the same price tag as the exclusive.

spazzy

06-13-2008, 05:00 PM

No kidding! I also thought that it was a bit unfair that the regular version carried the same price tag as the exclusive.

Yeah, but for a new hand I wasn't expecting, if any, a discounted price.

If it had a new sculpted head or something, then sure.

I will look around other sites for the regular version at a cheaper price, but it is insurance that if anything goes wrong with it, I can always get a replacement from SS directly, so that is why I may stay, unless the cheaper price is significantly lower.

spazzy

06-13-2008, 05:03 PM

www.bigbadtoystore.com has the regular version up for pre order at $114.99, definitely not worth it to go through them in my opinion, not to mention you will have to wait longer. Plus to make sure you get a minty fresh one, you have to add another $2.00? No thanks.

Cobra Jim

06-13-2008, 05:13 PM

The price was a bit high, but I had to have it. I ordered the Sideshow exclusive version. Can't wait for Q1 2009!

vadersquest

06-13-2008, 05:26 PM

No kidding! I also thought that it was a bit unfair that the regular version carried the same price tag as the exclusive.

That has been that way for the star wars figs. No difference in price and sometimes the exclusives were worth it and some not so. I have been lucky enough to have scored 95% of the exclusives from that line.

Amberbratt

06-13-2008, 07:37 PM

The price was a bit high, but I had to have it. I ordered the Sideshow exclusive version. Can't wait for Q1 2009!

what the hell? they are the manufacturers.

they have thier own exclusive? I see...

After seeing these pics I have only 1 word for this Doll..

"Meh" :)

spazzy

06-13-2008, 07:39 PM

what the hell? they are the manufacturers.

they have thier own exclusive? I see...

After seeing these pics I have only 1 word for this Doll..

"Meh" :)

ouch...doll....
you know g i joe wasn't always 3 3/4 figures they were originally 12" "dolls"

Amberbratt

06-13-2008, 07:47 PM

ouch...doll....
you know g i joe wasn't always 3 3/4 figures they were originally 12" "dolls"

i mean he looks cool and all but..........

hes just a guy in black pants... and a bunch of ninja weapons...

he looks nothing like the cartoon

I wonder if his mask is removeable?

or is sideshow gonna have a mask like the one from the old HOF line?

where is a black mask under his mask?

I like the original HOF one better..

it was cheaper and prolly more crappy but 6X as colorful :D

spazzy

06-13-2008, 07:53 PM

I think they were doing a mix between comic styles. I mean if they were going to do the cartoon version, where is the old lady dress/wig and hat? and will he be able to break dance? that would be the exclusive version.

I definitely have a couple issues with it, and of course he could always be better, but this is far from a "doll".

spazzy

06-13-2008, 07:55 PM

I like the original HOF one better..

it was cheaper and prolly more crappy but 6X as colorful :D

eww >:p

245am

06-13-2008, 08:11 PM

I have only one thing to say... that figure is THE BALLS!
Holy shit that's some great detail, but like Irid said, way too rich for my blood.

Snow Job

06-13-2008, 10:51 PM

It says the exclusive is sold out. Oh well....:(

vadersquest

06-13-2008, 10:57 PM

Guys if you want the exclusive, get on the wait list. It works!

Silent Ninja

06-13-2008, 11:07 PM

Definitely!! The wait list has worked for me in the past.

DESTRO

06-13-2008, 11:20 PM

The regular version is up for pre-order

http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/12-inch-collectibles-7/sideshow-collectibles-snake-eyes-pre-order-7380/

spazzy

06-13-2008, 11:24 PM

there definitely will be cancellations, there always is. Anyone still has a pretty good chance getting the exclusive, if they get on the list early enough.

lerath666

06-14-2008, 03:03 PM

Somne info for those of you currious about the figure, this is a pic of the different bodies that sideeshow used. the one on the left is the original, ( read: CRAPPY) ART S Buck body that sideshow has used forever. the one in the middle is the "armored figure" body, just recently revealed. and the one of the Far right is the Prometheus body, which is their new body, and is the one that Snake eyes will be sporting.
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/prodblog/021408_newbody01.jpg

lerath666

06-14-2008, 03:06 PM

One thing moire, if sideshow revisits snake eyes, and does a V1 with his googles ( and trust me, as FAST as this sold, I'm sure they will)
It will likely be a NEW figure, with New clothing, likely the same pants, and different accessories. while they do some rehashing, i think a goggled snake eyes would like have a swat-team esque sweater, and a traditional baclava instead of the skin-tight outfit, and would likely NOT have the swords.

Derek2783

06-14-2008, 04:53 PM

WTF? The regular version is the same price as the exclusive?

Derek2783

06-14-2008, 04:57 PM

On the positive... freaking cant WAIT for FIREFLY!

STORM SHADOW

06-14-2008, 05:01 PM

On the positive... freaking cant WAIT for FIREFLY!

thats the first thing that popped into my head when i pre-ordered my SE, can you imagine how insane FIREFLY will be?
ZARTAN? STORM SHADOW? ....jesus,i'll be broke forever.

Snow Job

06-14-2008, 08:14 PM

On the positive... freaking cant WAIT for FIREFLY!

Oh, that would kick so much ass. Accessories galore.

Shin Densetsu

06-14-2008, 08:17 PM

God damn that is one beautiful figure. Thats how 12" should be done. I think it will be worth the $120 but it is pricey, no doubt about that.

It makes me think if Storm Shadow is made, it won't be v1 at first, it will either be the Mike Zeck DDP version or the v2 or Ninja Force, since it gives Sideshow an excuse to load an ton of gear onto the figure. This is a great thing.

On their first release, they have already outdone every 12" Gijoe hasbro made. Excellent rendition of Snake Eyes, and unlike others I don't think this is based on the movie version. I think this one is an combination of different Snake Eyes costumes built all around the iconic v2.

Knighthart

06-14-2008, 11:08 PM

These look AWESOME yet just too pricey for me right now.

Steel Brigade

06-15-2008, 11:29 PM

Pricey... but I STILL ORDERED ONE!! SEE)

GunghosLipHair

06-16-2008, 02:56 AM

i got the exclusive too. the excl. are usually the same price as the reg versions with ss. the exclusive basically was just something cool for the die hards to get as a bonus from the company. I do think recently they have started charging more for the excl. on their premium statues. i do know the sideshow exclusives usually increase in worth rather quickly.

this figure kicks ass and is the perfect flagship for this line. I could see Storm shadow being v1 and being a lower price than snake eyes.
firefly will be great. pretty much any cobra character will look great from Sideshow. except maybe mindbender and the other shirtless characters.

i am excited about this line and plan on being in it for the long haul. its already in my budget. i collect the dc direct 13" figs as well and this snake eyes is double what i usually pay for them. but completly worth it

sharke

06-16-2008, 05:58 AM

bah is only 5 bucks more than BBTS. tis worth for the exclusive!

Snow Job

06-16-2008, 02:27 PM

Are people still ordering from Sideshow? It says sold out next the American flag. I thought that meant sold out....

Silent Ninja

06-16-2008, 02:30 PM

No, they are sold out. Pretty sure of it.

slim19722

06-16-2008, 03:00 PM

The Exclusive Version is sold out, but the Regular Version is still available.

arc30

06-17-2008, 10:31 PM

I thought it was soldout too, then I found the regular version. I preordered it and got on the wait list for the exclusive.

Silent Ninja

06-20-2008, 08:59 AM

Wow, according to Sideshow the Exclusive is only limited to 1,000 pieces!

swafus

06-20-2008, 05:49 PM

Absolutely gorgeous!..........not getting my $ though.

crazyfellow1

06-20-2008, 06:56 PM

gotta get me one of those

Warrant Officer Flint

06-21-2008, 07:46 AM

Now if they did flint like that... :D

bradforj

06-22-2008, 10:15 AM

DESTRO

06-22-2008, 10:26 AM

bradforj

06-22-2008, 10:42 AM

Just order the regular one. Its almost the same figure.

But I'm a sucker for exclusives and special features. Plus, I can get my wife to go along on such large purchases when I can convince her that the items I buy have investment potential. The exclusive definitely has more potential than the basic figure.

Silent Ninja

06-22-2008, 10:53 AM

Guess I've been under a rock, because I just learned about this. For those of you with experience, do I have a chance by getting on the wait list this late in the game? I went ahead and put myself on it...just looking for some hope that I'll actually get one.

You definitely have a chance getting on the wait list!! Trust me, it has worked for me in the past. Basically, when the time comes for Sideshow to charge credit cards, many people either cancel, or the payment doesn't go through for whatever reason. That's when they start going down the wait list.

bradforj

06-22-2008, 11:10 AM

You definitely have a chance getting on the wait list!! Trust me, it has worked for me in the past. Basically, when the time comes for Sideshow to charge credit cards, many people either cancel, or the payment doesn't go through for whatever reason. That's when they start going down the wait list.

Well...here's to hoping. *fingers crossed. until 2009. my fingers are gonna hurt.*

spazzy

06-22-2008, 01:37 PM

you still have a REALLY good chance of the wait list converting, I really doubt all 1000 buyers are going to go through with the purchase.

Snow Job

06-22-2008, 02:55 PM

I just preordered it on another site for 10 dollars cheaper. It's the non-exclusive one, of course, but hey...it's 10 dollars cheaper. lol

murphbri

06-25-2008, 09:12 PM

Man, that's a sweet fig! I'd love to see what these guys could do in a 4-inch scale...figs, vehicles, playsets...*sighs*

Khev

06-25-2008, 09:17 PM

I just preordered it on another site for 10 dollars cheaper. It's the non-exclusive one, of course, but hey...it's 10 dollars cheaper. lol

But you get Rewards Points from ordering through SS and if anything happens to any of the accessories you just email them and they send you a replacement. When you factor in the Rewards Points you're saving only $5.00 and missing out on a cool accessory and the best customer service out there.

Snow Job

06-25-2008, 09:22 PM

But you get Rewards Points from ordering through SS and if anything happens to any of the accessories you just email them and they send you a replacement. When you factor in the Rewards Points you're saving only $5.00 and missing out on a cool accessory and the best customer service out there.

Congrats on the first post! hehe

I really don't know how the Reward Points work, and admittedly, I was too lazy to find out. It IS a cool accessory, but not needed. That is just me, though. Plus their exclusive is sold out. And it's not guaranteed that you'll get one on the wait list. Especially since there is probably already a huge list for it.

Khev

06-25-2008, 09:46 PM

Thanks for the welcome Snow Job. I must say you have good taste as SJ was my first ever Joe and always remained one of my favorites. :) I hear you about the punching dagger, not exactly an iconic weapon of Snake Eyes. I just wasn't sure how familiar you were with SS, their customer service, and Rewards Points. Even if you joined the wait list today you'd be pretty likely to have it convert (if you cared.) And its free to cancel.

Snow Job

06-25-2008, 10:00 PM

No problemo!

And what can you do with Reward Points? Is that some sort of discount given on a future purchase?

Khev

06-25-2008, 10:16 PM

Yep. Your account automatically keeps track of them. You get 1 point for every dollar you spend with Sideshow. Every 20 points gets you a dollar off another purchase. So SE would equate to $6.00 worth of Rewards Points on a future purchase. Most people save them up and then buy figures for 50-100% off.

GunghosLipHair

06-25-2008, 10:18 PM

i got the excl. SE with reward points. BOOOYAH

Derek2783

09-20-2008, 01:11 AM

When does the SE get released?

spazzy

09-20-2008, 05:06 AM

1st quarter of 2009
and Cobra Commander 2nd quarter of 09
they don't really have actual months or dates set for their items, usually when the boats come in.

X-factorz

09-20-2008, 10:54 PM

I received an e-mail today stating that my wait list order on the SE ex has now been converted to an actual order so I am pretty happy. I guess people have been canceling orders.

Steel Brigade

09-21-2008, 01:48 PM

I received an e-mail today stating that my wait list order on the SE ex has now been converted to an actual order so I am pretty happy. I guess people have been canceling orders.

Ditto. Looks like I have the exclusive version coming now. HAWT!!

tweaksalot

09-21-2008, 04:26 PM

lucky!!!! i didnt get an email!

bradforj

09-27-2008, 12:58 AM

I got the email too! Yeah!

DPrime

09-29-2008, 04:10 PM

I received an e-mail today stating that my wait list order on the SE ex has now been converted to an actual order so I am pretty happy. I guess people have been canceling orders.

Congrats, I got one too! Looks like the wait for a bunch of cancellations and convert a bunch of wait lists at once, or maybe they made extras? Seems like it happened to a bunch of people.

Tomahawk

10-01-2008, 06:58 PM

cool

Steel

10-02-2008, 04:59 PM

Wait..you guys got emails stating they were starting to process?

I ordered the first day and got nothing:(

bradforj

10-02-2008, 06:57 PM

Wait..you guys got emails stating they were starting to process?

I ordered the first day and got nothing:(

No, just that we got moved from the waiting list to the order queue.

Steel

10-02-2008, 08:59 PM

No, just that we got moved from the waiting list to the order queue.

ohh.good for you guys!

Lantern_Lad

10-02-2008, 09:06 PM

I got all excited for a moment... dammit. He's not scheduled to be out until after the New Year.

SnakeEyes2184

10-02-2008, 09:40 PM

I preordered mine today from cornerstorecomincs cause they are sold out at Sideshowcollectibles. BidBadtoystore is sold out of pre-orders and so is sideshow. So Im hoping I get mine whenever Side show gets them