Zartan

[Dreadnok Rocksteady]

Got an email from Sideshow stating that I should have the funds ready in my account. THIS is the figure I've been waiting for! Gutted I couldn't get the extra evil Duke head...

Please make more of the exclusive versions Sideshow...

[spazzy]

I have my first flexpay coming out tomorrow, you sure he is ready to be shipped already?
Rock N Roll was pushed back a month, I think Z will be also

[Dreadnok Rocksteady]

I have my first flexpay coming out tomorrow, you sure he is ready to be shipped already?
Rock N Roll was pushed back a month, I think Z will be also

Sorry to get your hopes up, I got excited at the flexpay notice, and figured he was gonna be shipping in the next month or so. I reckon you're right, we're gonna be waiting a while...

[Keenan]

I haven't heard anything from SSC on this one yet. =(

[Dreadnok Rocksteady]

I haven't heard anything from SSC on this one yet. =(

I got an email 'cos I'm buying with Flex Pay. I reckon if you are buying normally, you'll get a shout around march when the second Flex Pay is due.

[Keenan]

Ah, okay. That explains it. Thanks.

[Davestro]

It's official...Zartan has been pushed back until April according to today's newsletter. They are now taking waitlist reservations in case you missed the first round...

[Black Rose]

I can't wait until April, I'm really looking forward to Zartan.

[Trooper13]

You know? I was never really a HUGE Zartan fan as a kid. However, between AV's turn in RoC, and this absolutely incredible figure I have to say I want one. He's pretty damn awesome.

[Keenan]

Item arrival: 24 days

Item #: 1000501
Item name: Zartan 12-inch Figure - Exclusive
Quantity: 1
Unit Price: $159.99
Item total: $159.99

[Davestro]

Got the same email!!! Man, RnR and Zartan back to back. And the Siegie is not too far behind. But Zartan is the one we have all been waiting for!

[CrimsonGuard101]

IRS taking a grand from me in april Arrgh then Sideshow taking another $160...damn you IRS i could have had more sideshow items! stupid contract work...

[Dawg99]

got my emaill as well i can't wait to have this figure in my hands

[Mr. Gone]

I saved every point since the first Snake-Eyes for this Zartan knowing one day he will be sick...it paid off. I'm getting him for so low that I still can't even believe it...exclusive too.

[RolandofGilead]

So we're getting charged for him in about a month? That's not bad when RnR just got charged today.


It's light years better than December/January when I got Hawk, followed by Viper, Commander Gree, and I picked up a Commander Bly in the span of about two weeks.

[CrimsonGuard101]

I saved every point since the first Snake-Eyes for this Zartan knowing one day he will be sick...it paid off. I'm getting him for so low that I still can't even believe it...exclusive too.

I am saving my points for Baroness or Destro or Chrome Dome CC...these figures keep getting more and more expsnive...the big ones are going to be the whammies...

[Davestro]

So we're getting charged for him in about a month? That's not bad when RnR just got charged today.


It's light years better than December/January when I got Hawk, followed by Viper, Commander Gree, and I picked up a Commander Bly in the span of about two weeks.

I've been trying to resist the Star Wars stuff, but finally gave in with Boba Fett. Must resist the dark side...

[Viper6]

mine will be through bbts so i wonder how much delay

[Black Rose]

IRS taking a grand from me in april Arrgh then Sideshow taking another $160...damn you IRS i could have had more sideshow items! stupid contract work...

IRS = Devil :)

[Black Rose]

I'm really excited to get Zartan, I've been patiently waiting for this fig since July. It's going to be nice to have him in hand.

[JustinX]

got emails tonight for Zartan in 24 days and Black Dragon Ninja in 20 days... with RnR it makes 3 in less than 30 days. OUCH

[Mr. Gone]

I'm really excited to get Zartan, I've been patiently waiting for this fig since July. It's going to be nice to have him in hand.

...been waiting for him since 2008.

[spazzy]

got to plan ahead and flex pay these, makes the sting much easier when they ship so closely together

[CrimsonGuard101]

got to plan ahead and flex pay these, makes the sting much easier when they ship so closely together

Does flexpay require a credit check or good credit? lol mines toast so if so thats not an option...also do you get the item right away while you pay or do you have to pay al th einstallements first before they send it to you?

[ultra8294]

No credit check, but you do need a credit card or some sort of money card (I sometimes use a Walmart money card).
Everytime they a flex payment comes around, they run the card to charge you for that installment. If there not enough funds, then the card is declined and Sideshow sends you an email notice telling you that you must contact them within 7 days or your order will be cancelled.
Ha!!
No, they don't send you the item first and pay later... that would be just too perfect of a world.
After all flexpayments are met, then SS will send you your goodies!

[Viper6]

IRS = Devil :)

16th amendment = IRS illegal = no income tax law on record = supreme court ruling in favor of tax payer = 1 million us persons not paying taxes.

America: Freedom to Fascism - Director's Authorized Version (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1656880303867390173#)

[CrimsonGuard101]

No credit check, but you do need a credit card or some sort of money card (I sometimes use a Walmart money card).
Everytime they a flex payment comes around, they run the card to charge you for that installment. If there not enough funds, then the card is declined and Sideshow sends you an email notice telling you that you must contact them within 7 days or your order will be cancelled.
Ha!!
No, they don't send you the item first and pay later... that would be just too perfect of a world.
After all flexpayments are met, then SS will send you your goodies!

Ahh ok thx, I didnt htink so but wanted to make sure I wasnt missing out on something too good ot be true lol..I ll just pay for it up front...so I can have my merchandise :)

[spazzy]

buying one thing at a time there isn't much use for flexpay, but if you are me I have roughly 5-8 flexpays going at one time, can't wait till June when most of it ends...SS offering 5-8 flexpays for 1 item really helps as well, must be the slow economy not many buying so they make available smaller payments a great idea becuase I bought a couple more items that I wouldn't be able to.

[Davestro]

I love the new Flex Pay options. I've used it on SSC Joe figures I can wait for and will for the environments.

[teemu8]

16th amendment = IRS illegal = no income tax law on record = supreme court ruling in favor of tax payer = 1 million us persons not paying taxes.

America: Freedom to Fascism - Director's Authorized Version (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1656880303867390173#)

awesome! love Aaron Russo highly reccommended! know the TRUTH!

[Boodro]

Just received my "shipping soon" email. This will be my one and only Sideshow Collectible and I can't wait to get this awesome figure.

[drunknmunky]

Just received my "shipping soon" email. This will be my one and only Sideshow Collectible and I can't wait to get this awesome figure.

Keep telling yourself that. That's how we all started. Then you get one in hand and realize how bad ass they really are. Then the next one is shown. And of course you want it. Next thing you know you've got ten of them and can't figure out why you can't stop. Sideshow is a drug, man. A drug I don't plan on quitting anytime soon.

[Night_Force_GI_EDDO]

I can't justify buying these sideshow figures myself....but ive been given two in the last year as gifts, and honestly, i see how people get sucked into buying them. they are awesome. If i could afford the extra expense, i'd have them all.

[Davestro]

Keep telling yourself that. That's how we all started. Then you get one in hand and realize how bad ass they really are. Then the next one is shown. And of course you want it. Next thing you know you've got ten of them and can't figure out why you can't stop. Sideshow is a drug, man. A drug I don't plan on quitting anytime soon.

So true...I told myself that waaaay back when I got Firefly! Eight figures later, I can't wait for Zartan, although I wish they would space them out at 1 a month. Thank the gods that I only collect the Joe line, not any of the other modern military, Star Wars or super heroes...yet.

[Starfighter]

So true...I told myself that waaaay back when I got Firefly! Eight figures later, I can't wait for Zartan, although I wish they would space them out at 1 a month. Thank the gods that I only collect the Joe line, not any of the other modern military, Star Wars or super heroes...yet.

You know, there is a very cool Torpedo or Wetsuit like figure from Toys City coming out this month just to tempt you:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l270/tkjaer21/TCY10009.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l270/tkjaer21/TCY100091.jpg

[drunknmunky]

You know, there is a very cool Torpedo or Wetsuit like figure from Toys City coming out this month just to tempt you:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l270/tkjaer21/TCY10009.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l270/tkjaer21/TCY100091.jpg

Damn! That looks great. I know nothing about Toy City figures. Is the quality comparable to Sideshow? Also, what's the price like?

[Starfighter]

Damn! That looks great. I know nothing about Toy City figures. Is the quality comparable to Sideshow? Also, what's the price like?

Toys City is among the top of the line now. It is better than Sideshow. The price for this figure is $125.00

[dorian247]

man that looks really tempting for a Torpedo figure. Did Sideshow say they were doing a torpedo figure at some point?

[Black Rose]

You know, there is a very cool Torpedo or Wetsuit like figure from Toys City coming out this month just to tempt you:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l270/tkjaer21/TCY10009.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l270/tkjaer21/TCY100091.jpg

Looks amazing! Wow, cheaper then Sideshow and better quality. I hope when we get Torpedo he is as bad ass as this fig.

[drunknmunky]

Toys City is among the top of the line now. It is better than Sideshow. The price for this figure is $125.00

Pretty nice. I'd have to see one in person. Sideshow has to pay royalties to Hasbro so that drives the price up. Not sure how much but I'm sure it's a decent amount.

[Black Rose]

Pretty nice. I'd have to see one in person. Sideshow has to pay royalties to Hasbro so that drives the price up. Not sure how much but I'm sure it's a decent amount.

Good point, how could I forget that Sideshow pays Hasbro for licensing rights. I guess I'm just so use to the fact that Hasbro own's Joe so they pay no rights like with Star Wars etc.

[Boodro]

Keep telling yourself that. That's how we all started. Then you get one in hand and realize how bad ass they really are. Then the next one is shown. And of course you want it. Next thing you know you've got ten of them and can't figure out why you can't stop. Sideshow is a drug, man. A drug I don't plan on quitting anytime soon.

Let me clarify by saying it will be my only Sideshow Collectible figure. Unless I win the mad Lottery money, Zartan is my 1 and done. I've always wanted one of these figures. Back in 2009, I had to cancel Duke because I needed the money elsewhere.

I will probably get him an environment to showcase him and if they do make the Chameleon, that's for sure coming home with me.

[Davestro]

Let me clarify by saying it will be my only Sideshow Collectible figure. Unless I win the mad Lottery money, Zartan is my 1 and done. I've always wanted one of these figures. Back in 2009, I had to cancel Duke because I needed the money elsewhere.

I will probably get him an environment to showcase him and if they do make the Chameleon, that's for sure coming home with me.

Until they release the Dreadnoks!!!

[Mr. Gone]

Until they release the Dreadnoks!!!

yea, the Dreadnoks will bring people to their financial knees when Sideshow releases Torch, Ripper, and Buzzer in the same month.

[Boodro]

Haha. I would hope they do other characters before the 'Noks.

What's the method of shipment for SC? UPS, FEDEX, USPS??

[Mr. Gone]

what's the method of shipment for sc? Ups, fedex, usps??

ups

[Boodro]

ups

Cool, man. Thanks.

[Davestro]

UPS...what can Brown do for you?

[Mr. Gone]

is this not the most anticipated figure after Firefly? let's hope Sideshow keeps true to the "prototype".

[GIJOHN]

April 15th, final payment on flex pay. Big Z should be here SOOOON!

[Black Rose]

is this not the most anticipated figure after Firefly? let's hope Sideshow keeps true to the "prototype".

I know for me this is the most anticipated since Firefly. I sure hope Sideshow stay's true to the "prototype". We'll find out very soon :)

[Dreadnok Rocksteady]

Definately the most anticipated of all Sideshow figures for me. I'm just really gutted I missed out on the extra head. I would buy Duke just so that I could get one pic of the Z man with the evil Duke portrait, grinning at Duke because he's about to shank him and bury his corpse in a shallow grave in the 'Glades.

[Boodro]

I've never been so happy to see one of my credit cards being charged.

ZAR(

[Mista2x]

Ungh...just got this email AFTER they charged my card:

Dear Valued Collector,

Thank you for your pre-order of the Zartan Sixth Scale Figure Exclusive!

Sideshow just learned that this item was delayed in port and will be arriving to our warehouse the week of April 16 – 20, a bit later than anticipated.

We began charging orders for this item on April 13th, so your order should have already been charged in full. You will receive emails with your tracking number and invoice once the order has shipped, which should be by the end of next week.

If you have any questions, please have your “T” or “P” Order ID Number ready and call 855-SIDESHOW or email CustomerService@SideshowCollectibles.com. We appreciate your patience and look forward to getting your order shipped by the end of next week!

Best regards,

The Sideshow Processing Department

[Davestro]

Looks like delayed another week...expect to get the Master of Disguise the week of April 23-27.

[Mista2x]

Guess the Black Dragon Ninja was on the same boat! >.<

[Boodro]

It's cool with me. I've waited since last summer, so one more week ain't gonna kill me.

I think we all can agree he'll be worth the wait.

[Keenan]

Yeah, I got the same email. Not a big deal really, I can wait another week- better than a month.

[Mr. Gone]

I have high hopes for this Zartan

[Black Rose]

Was looking forward to getting him this week coming up since I'm on vacation, I'd have more time to fuzz with him. Anyway, at least it's only going to be delayed another week. I keep going to the Sideshow gallery to look at picks of him.

[Black Rose]

Countdown to Zartan :)

[RolandofGilead]

I thought they'd already charged my card for Zartan.



Check that. I just got a ship notice. Zartan will be here tomorrow. :D

[jwmagick]

My SS exclusive version will be here Monday.

[Black Rose]

My SS exclusive version will be here Monday.

Monday it is, can't wait!

[Mista2x]

Just got shipping info...both Zartan and Black Ninja should be delivered on Friday!

[Black Rose]

Just got shipping info...both Zartan and Black Ninja should be delivered on Friday!

Please post pic's if possible.

[Keenan]

Mine will be here Monday too.

[Grendel]

looks like I'll be getting Black Dragon Ninja and Zartan tomorrow!!!!! hopefully before I go to work.

[Mr. Gone]

looks like both will be here in a few days....looking forward to seeing everyone's pics!

[RolandofGilead]

Zartan just arrived on my desk. I'm so excited, but have to work so pics or anything unless the boss disappears...

[teemu8]

hope the boss walks away so you can snap pics :)

[RolandofGilead]

I've gotten as far as opening the shipping box and staring at the foam inserts. The bosses door is wide open and he likes to stroll the office making sure we're all being good little worker bees.

[Dawg99]

damn boss close your door

[teemu8]

I've gotten as far as opening the shipping box and staring at the foam inserts. The bosses door is wide open and he likes to stroll the office making sure we're all being good little worker bees.

lets us know if Zartan is all that when you can

[RolandofGilead]

Here's a quick snap shot of him in the box...

[dorian247]

Nice, i need to put a call into my local comic shop guy and pick this up this weekend hopefully.

[C-GDSM 2487]

I am looking forward to this figure
waiting for my email saying he on the way fingers crossed
not long ??to wait

[RolandofGilead]

Still haven't taken him out of the box, but I've been sneaking looks. For some reason, I really wish he came with a Storm Shadow mask portait as well. He'd look so cool with that under the hood while drawing his compound bow.

I absolutely LOVE his face sculpt.

[Mr. Gone]

just received my second UPS notification today, so this figure and the Black Dragon Ninja will be here on Monday.

[Boodro]

Just received my notice that I will get my non-EX Zartan on Tuesday.

[jwmagick]

I've gotten as far as opening the shipping box and staring at the foam inserts. The bosses door is wide open and he likes to stroll the office making sure we're all being good little worker bees.

So he doesn't have any work of his own to do?

[teemu8]

more pics???

[mrclean08]

Would've had my pics online earlier, but meetings at work prevented me from getting home on time. He looks pretty bad ass with his shaved head!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/michaelcabrera/Sideshow/ZartanEX1.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/michaelcabrera/Sideshow/ZartanEX2.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/michaelcabrera/Sideshow/ZartanEX3.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/michaelcabrera/Sideshow/ZartanEX4.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/michaelcabrera/Sideshow/ZartanEX5.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/michaelcabrera/Sideshow/ZartanEX6.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/michaelcabrera/Sideshow/ZartanEX7.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/michaelcabrera/Sideshow/ZartanEX8.jpg

[teemu8]

insanely badass!!!

Best Joe to Date!!

[Black Rose]

MrClean your pics look amazing. Like teemu said Zartan's the best fig to date! I think I'll be useing that Duke head for my Duke.

[Grendel]

a couple of quick observations now that I have my Zartan. The pouches on the belt are magnetic, yayyy no velcro. SS went with the classic non pc paranoid schizophrenic on the file card.

[Mr. Gone]

that Duke portrait is better than the original one. Those pics are amazing....mrclean, did you ever do a Firefly pic set like this? if not, maybe a side by side, same lighting, all kinds of poses, and then a poll to see who really is the best figure to date would be quite interesting and maybe get some action in this Sideshow/12inch forum.

[mrclean08]

that Duke portrait is better than the original one. Those pics are amazing....mrclean, did you ever do a Firefly pic set like this? if not, maybe a side by side, same lighting, all kinds of poses, and then a poll to see who really is the best figure to date would be quite interesting and maybe get some action in this Sideshow/12inch forum.

Thanks Mr Gone! You know what? Come to think of it, I never did do Firefly pic set because I didn't have the camera set up back then as I do now. I should do one! But coincidentally, I actually did take one pic of Firefly and Zartan together last night.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/michaelcabrera/Sideshow/ZartanEX10.jpg

[RolandofGilead]

Zartan is the best Sideshow Joe figure so far without a doubt!

[C-GDSM 2487]

Awesome picture my 2 favorite cobra figures together
firefly and zartan .got the email today mines on the way

[GIJOHN]

Can't wait to get mine! The Duke head looks awesome as well. Never switched out SS heads. Is it hard to do? Any easy tips on how to remove and install them?

[drunknmunky]

Can't wait to get mine! The Duke head looks awesome as well. Never switched out SS heads. Is it hard to do? Any easy tips on how to remove and install them?

They just pop off pretty easily. They're all designed to be interchangeable.

[mr_david]

Got my tracking number today!!!!!

[GIJOHN]

So it's just a matter of grabbing by base of neck and pull off? Straight up? No trick to it? Would hate to break a neck joint, at the prices we pay for these....thx

[RolandofGilead]

I love that smirk on his face. This may be the best face sculpt I've seen from Sideshow GI Joe.

I'm tempted to put my Storm Shadow masked head on him for a "killing Hard Master" flashback.

[Mr. Gone]

Thanks Mr Gone! You know what? Come to think of it, I never did do Firefly pic set because I didn't have the camera set up back then as I do now. I should do one! But coincidentally, I actually did take one pic of Firefly and Zartan together last night.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/michaelcabrera/Sideshow/ZartanEX10.jpg

that would be epic man! nice little project for you....then a poll. we need to spark up this forum with some debate and discussion on this line.

[mrclean08]

Zartan's Evil Duke head fully represented.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/michaelcabrera/Sideshow/EvilDuke1.jpg

[dorian247]

I cant wait Im getting mine on Saturday.

[Mr. Gone]

Zartan's Evil Duke head fully represented.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/michaelcabrera/Sideshow/EvilDuke1.jpg

lol, sick! that Duke head is 100X better than the original. Sideshow, I don't understand you sometimes!

[Viper6]

so my bbts zartan should ship semi soon riiiight?

[Dreadnok Rocksteady]

Man, I cannot FRAGGIN' WAIT! THIS is the Sideshow figure I have been waiting for. Zartan is the best, I don't care who thinks I'm wrong, Zartan is the BEST! If the big 'Show don't make a Chamelion Swamp Skier, I'm gonna rock one up, that is separateable so that it can all store in the wierd box!

[GIJOHN]

Wasn't able to get the exclusive.So if anybody has the Duke head they want to sell, send me a message. Thx!

[Dreadnok Rocksteady]

Wasn't able to get the exclusive.So if anybody has the Duke head they want to sell, send me a message. Thx!

Man, I'm in the same boat. Wish I'd got the exclusive. Now I'll have to piss away 50 bucks on ebay for it. A Rock and Roll exclusive head just went for that much...

[ekko]

Wow...This figure is simply amazing, even better in person than I expected. After the Viper and this Zartan, Sideshow has really started knocking these out of the park.

[RolandofGilead]

Doesn't really explain the new Snake Eyes does it? I wonder what happened there?

[ekko]

Doesn't really explain the new Snake Eyes does it? I wonder what happened there?

True, I also purposefully left out the Crimson Gaurd as well...hopefully Sideshow can fix those two up a bit before release!

[Mr. Gone]

Doesn't really explain the new Snake Eyes does it? I wonder what happened there?

was thinking the exact same thing.

[RolandofGilead]

RnR is pretty damned cool too. The CG is probably going to look a lot better in hand, but we'll see. It's almost release time and there's been no updates.

[Ian]

just received mine, it's my first SSC figure. It's just amazing, sooo much accessories, I don't know what to do with all of them ;-)

[JoeIndex]

Wow...This figure is simply amazing, even better in person than I expected. After the Viper and this Zartan, Sideshow has really started knocking these out of the park.

These are the first two I've purchased. Can't wait to get them.

[Boodro]

just received mine, it's my first SSC figure. It's just amazing, sooo much accessories, I don't know what to do with all of them ;-)

This.

I'm going to open it up this weekend and set up my favorite pose for the living room bookcase for display. :-)

Also plan on picking up an environment for Zartan before the end of the year. It's come down to either Recovery at Serpent Temple or Urban Threat Condition RED. Which set do you all think would work best with Zartan?

Also, if they ever make a Chameleon it's so mine.

[Black Rose]

I'd love for them to make a Chameleon, as for your question I'd go with Serpent Temple, but go to a pet store like Pet Smart to get plants and shit you would find in a fish tank to go around it. I'm thinking Condition Red is better suited for Firefly or maybe Vipers. Anyway, I finally got my Zartan and he is amazing. I think he's my favorite Sideshow. The only thing I don't like is the red on the hood...it's to bright. Other then this I would say flawless.

[Boodro]

Thanks Black Rose. I was thinking about Serpent Temple as well and will definitely have to get some sort of large display case/aquarium to fit it all in.

[Darth_Risar]

Just got mine about an hour ago, still in the plastic wrap.

[Darth_Risar]

The bowstring on mine is loose, does anyone know how to fix this?

[Ian]

The bowstring on mine is loose, does anyone know how to fix this?

check if the string goes correctly on the pulleys

[Darth_Risar]

I figured it out after bit of tinkering, one of the edges of the bow wasn't on the pulley. Thanks

[sithewok]

The exclusive version with evil duke head is back up on their site. Two days after they shipped my regular edition. Ugh.

[Davestro]

Don't feel bad...my final flex payment went through the day before they put Ninja Viper on sale for 109.99.

[SVantley]

I bashed a Zartan

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/buu14/GI%20joe/DSCN2759.jpg

[GIJOHN]

Nice!