Countdown to Firefly!

[DPrime]

Gotta be, check this out: Sideshow Collectibles Coming Soon… (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=7996&source=111909news&utm_source=newsletter-pers-111909news&utm_medium=email)

Now tell me that doesn't look like the thing in the lower right corner of this pic: http://generalsjoes.com/wp-content/gallery/sdcc-2009-day-three-sideshow-presentation/02_firefly.jpg

:)

[700block]

keeping fingers crossed.

[Wry1]

Oh man I hope so!

[fireflyguy]

I have been waiting for this. I check the website 5 times a week just to see if it's up for pre-order yet.

[alexan2dros]

what is that for?

[Dawg99]

i'll be getting him for sure he's my favorite

[fireflyguy]

I've never ordered from Sideshow before. Is there a limit to how many you can pre-order? I've got to have 2.

[polyphenus]

Curious to see what's coming...

[FLATLINE]

Sure does looks great!

[dsmith5566]

I'm ordering 2 one exclusive and one reg to open

[JPagaduan]

Im trying to identify that faded image just above the bombs.

Looks kinda like his signature camo. Any insight?

[Troynos]

Wish these weren't so damn expensive. But I'll probably save up for this one.

[Black Llama]

My wallet is begging for Mercy already. Alex, Sideshow makes possible the SICKEST Joes out there. Check out their site.

[fireflyguy]

I'm ordering 2 one exclusive and one reg to open

Again, I haven't ordered from Sideshow before. What is the difference between the exclusive and the reg, and do they offer both on the website?

[dsmith5566]

the exclusive usually come with an extra accessory like snake eyes came with punch dagger and storm shadow came with nunchuks they are the same price just even more limited due to the extra accessory and yes they offer both on thier website once the preorder is up


Again, I haven't ordered from Sideshow before. What is the difference between the exclusive and the reg, and do they offer both on the website?

[polyphenus]

Does the countdown indicate that there are 10 more days until it's actually shown? When will pics and details emerge?

[dsmith5566]

I think the pics will be next week in the newsletter like it sayd and the preorder prob the following week

[mynameis]

damn, why cant they give him a gun that looks like the original
man that sucks

[dsmith5566]

damn, why cant they give him a gun that looks like the original
man that sucks

what do you mean his gun is fine cant there not be one complaint about a figure these days i mean come on sideshow makes the best joe figs to date imo and even still someone has something to complain about if you dont like it just dont buy it.....................or comment

[Ctrl_Z]

what is that for?

A while.

[dsmith5566]

Huh?

[dsmith5566]

This is killing $me not knowing if its actually him this one might be more sought after then se was

[WhiteHawk]

It's firefly, blue/grey camo pants and knee pads? it seems like Sideshow loves giving army guys knee pads nowadays.

[DPrime]

It's firefly, blue/grey camo pants and knee pads? it seems like Sideshow loves giving army guys knee pads nowadays.

It's a popular piece of kit these days, big "trend" I guess to wear them among actual soldiers, so it makes sense. Not as popular back in the '80s.

[WhiteHawk]

I don't mind actually, I think any army uniform looks good with knee pads on. I'm very egar to see how the headsculpt will be.

[arashikage tat]

Oh man, if it's Firefly.......it's gonna be so badass!

[JPagaduan]

It's firefly, blue/grey camo pants and knee pads? it seems like Sideshow loves giving army guys knee pads nowadays.


Yep, thats what i thought. Especially with the bent knee pose (just like his profile pic)

[slim19722]

Or maybe it could be Beach Head, seeing as we only have 2 Joe's so far. Either way if it is FF or BH, I'm ordering one.

[WhiteHawk]

Or maybe it could be Beach Head, seeing as we only have 2 Joe's so far. Either way if it is FF or BH, I'm ordering one.

The bombs and the color of the pants there are already a huge hint on who they are releasing.

[The BLAY]

maybe its a "Countdown For Zartan"
:D

I dont collect these for a Sideshow FF would be amazing!

[dsmith5566]

I can't wait till next week the suspense is killing me and my cobra officer just went through toooooo damn you sideshow

[ghosts_04]

definitely ill get this one!!

Firefly nice... very nice..

[slim19722]

The bombs and the color of the pants there are already a huge hint on who they are releasing.

What pants? I'm a Sideshow subscriber and all I got from SS is a countdown, which could be anything.

[VIPER E7]

Firefly is without question a must have. So start saving your pennies now kids.

[ironknife]

ill buy 1 not 2 or 3 but 1

[dsmith5566]

2 for me

[QuantumShock]

Maybe it destro ? Cause at the end of the link there's a word "Destro" :p.

[DrNightmare]

I'm gonna laugh when this turns out to be "Cobra Officer with Black Harness" instead of "Yellow Harness" xD

[dsmith5566]

Yeesssssssssss finally firefly I've been waiting for this from the first time I heard about snake eyes. I can't post a link because I'm on my phone but go to sideshowtoys.com and take a look for yourself. The exclusive edition comes with ied (cell phone bomb) again take a look in the newsletter if your not a member its free to sign up

[hectorxd]

I like the figure and the design of it, but it doesn't have enough of a vintage look to make me love it. In other words I dont think its Firefly enough, I think its the camo.

[agentmorris]

Yeesssssssssss finally firefly I've been waiting for this from the first time I heard about snake eyes. I can't post a link because I'm on my phone but go to sideshowtoys.com and take a look for yourself.

How's about THIS: Sideshow Collectibles Blog Archive Firefly Gallery and Priority Pre-Order Information! (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=8023)

[agentmorris]

Firefly will blow this apple up if the demands are not met!! :D
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/2616_press02-001.jpg

What a weird accessory. ;)

[The Commander]

Wow! Total win!

[TU482]

Awesome. That apple is f%#@$ed.

[tycondrius]

ok this is a must have for me . he is off the hook. all those smoke grenades and bombs and stuff defo win win.just waiting for people to say he's not v1 looking enough tho :P

[dsmith5566]

I like the figure and the design of it, but it doesn't have enough of a vintage look to make me love it. In other words I dont think its Firefly enough, I think its the camo.

Already happened

[RATFINK]

agreed not enough firefly to much junk

[dsmith5566]

Tooooo much of awesome people need to em brace change were not in 83/84 anymore

[Troynos]

I am so saving up to get that. Do preorders charge the CC up front or only when arrived?

[agentmorris]

I am so saving up to get that. Do preorders charge the CC up front or only when arrived?

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing.

[hectorxd]

Tooooo much of awesome people need to em brace change were not in 83/84 anymore

ok, but they went with a camo pattern that isnt firefly... am I missing something here? I said I like the design and updated look, just not the camo, and the jacket looks so bulky it looks like a winter jacket, which might explain the camo. So maybe this is arctic firefly!!

[tycondrius]

anyone wanna be secret santa for me and get me one . (wait then its not a secret :P ) hehe. I'm guessing these are released mid next year ?

[kingphilbert]

Tooooo much of awesome people need to em brace change were not in 83/84 anymore

No, but that didn't stop all the others from overly resembling their 80s counterpart. I agree that this FF looks bad ass, but I would rather all camo fatigues and not so much light on the vest.

[dsmith5566]

I am so saving up to get that. Do preorders charge the CC up front or only when arrived?

They charge your card one it arrives about two weeks prior to it arriving you get an email stating the anticipated date of arrival and they are offering flexpay 3 payments for this item which gives me the impression that it'll b out first qtr cause payment are one a month so it'll b here in 3 months

[kingphilbert]

Sorry, not vest, jacket. And pants I guess.

[Troynos]

They charge your card one it arrives about two weeks prior to it arriving you get an email stating the anticipated date of arrival and they are offering flexpay 3 payments for this item which gives me the impression that it'll b out first qtr cause payment are one a month so it'll b here in 3 months

Sweet. Good news.

[tycondrius]

its possible he's gona counter the Snake Eyes .didn't they say something about interlocking base sets for displays?
ok, but they went with a camo pattern that isnt firefly... am I missing something here? I said I like the design and updated look, just not the camo, and the jacket looks so bulky it looks like a winter jacket, which might explain the camo. So maybe this is arctic firefly!!

[stride23]

My head just exploded with how awesome he looks. I have to get it...I have to.

[UMAN]

I want a 4" version too! That's an awesome uniform. I'm really tempted to order one...

[vermillion21]

Wow. He looks amazing.

[cobralalalala!]

I have to admit I'ts a bit of a let down. I was expecting a more vintage looking Firefly.

[DPrime]

I like it, but I'm not blown away. I think if the mask had been camo it would have gone a long way. I suppose that's a fairly easy fix if you're willing to paint it, but I don't think I am.

I will still preorder it, as I have a feeling it will grow on me (like CC did).

[darthfoley]

Pass.

[Arashikage-Sith]

Sideshow Collectibles Blog Archive Firefly Gallery and Priority Pre-Order Information! (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=8023&utm_source=search0109)

Got information regarding sideshow firefly!! check the pictures out!!!

[Arashikage-Sith]

Priority Pre-Orders Begin Next Monday
Newsletter subscribers who qualify will be given an opportunity to 'Priority Pre-Order' (1) Exclusive Firefly 12-inch Figure, on Monday, November 30th, 2009, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM (Pacific Time). The Exclusive edition of this 12-inch Figure will be priced at $124.99 USD. There will be a regular edition of this item priced at $119.99 offered AFTER the Exclusive editions sells through. Collectors will be given a choice to Pre-Order this item through one full payment or through the multiple payment option of FLEXPay. This two hour Pre-Order window is only available to 'Priority Pre-Order' members, but if any items remain available to purchase after this member Pre-Order window, then these will be offered to the general public. Remember, all purchases made through Sideshowcollectibles.com earn Sideshow Rewards points, good for future purchases through our store!

[arashikage tat]

I have to admit I'ts a bit of a let down. I was expecting a more vintage looking Firefly.


Same here...I was really looking forward to this, but its now become an easy pass for me

[snakeeyes22]

That is pretty awesome and realistic.

I think simply having the mask be camoflaged would made it 100x more Firefly. I even tend to miss that on solid grey masked versions.

Still, pretty cool. I really think will all the accessories and the price, an optional head and additional uniform would really push me closer to buying one of these.

[dawingster]

Doesn't scream "Firefly" it looks like a kit-bash. The design for Resolute Firefly looks better than this, and that design was an extreme departure from ARAH Firefly.

[Steelgrave]

Nice, pics of some guy in a gray camo jacket.


Now where's Firefly from GI Joe?

[ThePriest]

I've got all the sideshow figures so far and I am very impressed. There are an few gaffes (like pockets sometimes being a tad to small). What impresses me the most is that they are modern versions of the original concepts. I'm not a truest, like others on the tank, but I like how Sideshow is essentially doing a makeover of my joes, but keeping some semblance of familiarity.
Kneepads are one example of this, the flack jacket is another (if you look at the original Firefly,not any of the 25th and beyond reissues, he wore a very bulky coat. If you work with or around munitions, the last thing you'd want is damage from ordinance accidentally going off. Hence why he has the big hoodie.)

Sideshow has this way of grounding some realism (no imaginary weapons, with the exception of CC's laser) into Joes.

[Steelgrave]

I've got all the sideshow figures so far and I am very impressed. There are an few gaffes (like pockets sometimes being a tad to small). What impresses me the most is that they are modern versions of the original concepts. I'm not a truest, like others on the tank, but I like how Sideshow is essentially doing a makeover of my joes, but keeping some semblance of familiarity.
Kneepads are one example of this, the flack jacket is another (if you look at the original Firefly,not any of the 25th and beyond reissues, he wore a very bulky coat. If you work with or around munitions, the last thing you'd want is damage from ordinance accidentally going off. Hence why he has the big hoodie.)

Sideshow has this way of grounding some realism (no imaginary weapons, with the exception of CC's laser) into Joes.


But it needs to be easily recognizable as the character it's supposed to be representing. This could be anybody. Nothing about this says Firefly from GI Joe. Could be Snake Plisskin for all we know.

[Dirtbag]

That looks pricey!! For everyone complaining about the camo pattern, don't worry I bet they release another version which will have repainted head or something.

I think it look very modern and awesome. I don't like the same thing over and over again. I like updates.

[Derek2783]

Man. I passed on SE thinking I would save the cash and apply it to Firefly when it came around. Easy pass for me. If he'd been the iconic head-to-to gray camo with a Cobra insiginia on the sleeve, I would have bought in a heartbeat.

Looks like I'll be buying a Stormtrooper instead.


Now, despite all that, it's a great looking figure, and it's the kind of update that's totally acceptable for a Joe/Cobra character. It's just too bad for Sideshow they didn't go with any of the recognizable looks for him, because I have a feeling they would have had a lot more buy-in from fans if they had used a look that people had seen before. If Firefly had worn that outfit in RoC, or Resolute, or even in the comic, even if it was recently, it probably would have generated a lot more excitement.

[Steelgrave]

I think it look very modern and awesome. I don't like the same thing over and over again. I like updates.


I would imagine that most GI Joe fans would want it to look exactly like the 1st release figure from the 80's, only 12 inches tall. But I could be wrong. I know that's what I would want.

[QuantumShock]

Do want !

[strick9]

This is really cool. I like when they do a realistic version of a classic character. The only thing I am a little bumbed out about is the price tag. If you took the time you could all most assemble the same character using Blue Box toys 12" line. They had an awsome line of very "close to the real thing," aray of die-cast metal weapons, and kit. They also had pretty good line of base figures to work and build off of, their villians line was could too!
All in all, I guess if I had money to blow on this, then I would. But I really think Side Show rapes the hell out of the fans along with hot-toys! But this is a really cool look for Fire Fly! I give 2 thumbs up, and 1 thumb down for the prices I have seen for this 12" range.

[SVT_COBRA]

BADASS!!!!! Will be the first Sideshow figure I buy!!!!!

[Djinvasor]

will get for sure

[fireflyguy]

BADASS!!!!! Will be the first Sideshow figure I buy!!!!!

Same for me! Although I think I'll retract an earlier statement I made and get just one to keep in box and display. It does look awesome to me. As far as the debate about it not looking exactly like the 84 version, well, it looks enough like FF to me that I'll go ahead and reel it in.

[dragon]

these are very nice figures but the prie is to high for me especially for 12 inches

[NeoMikomi]

This line is hit or miss with me. I thought Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow looked great but was not impressed with Cobra Commander and now Firefly. The trooper was ok. I agree with the point of this figure not looking like Firefly. Take away the watermarks in the image and show this to someone they're probably not going to think Firefly.

While it might be 2009, if Hasbro, Sideshow, whomever wants my toy collecting money then 1983 G.I. Joe style is the way to go. I'd collect a different toy line if I wanted generic military figures but I don't.

[Ako Roshi]

Nice, pics of some guy in a gray camo jacket.


Now where's Firefly from GI Joe?

I was thinking the same thing. It's awesome in its own right, but when I first saw it, it reminded me of some goon from Metal Gear.

[WhiteHawk]

Sideshow did a great job on this one.

As a Joe fan, I would want something different and more modernize version of each character.i Wouldn't want them to look like the G1 versions of them in 12". Just look at the Marvel Classics Icon line, they just ballooned them from 6" into 12". They flopped badly. They gave what the fans want, 12" marvel characters. But they did nothing but just ballooned them. I think people who can't get over SS's G.I Joe line is the same as those who opposed to ROC changes.

Sideshow who did a better job on this one, modernizing Firefly and other Joe characters. This is by far the best headsculpt they did, giving him the sinister and sick look from his eyes. I agree the price is rather high on this, but we've got no choice but have to go along with it. Knowing how bad the economy is and toy companies going round releasing toys at a higher price now. Look at the Matty MOTU line.

These are just my 2 cents.

[Derek2783]

White, I'm a "RoC Hater", and I liked SE, Cobra Commander, and the Cobra Trooper. I even like the look of this Firefly. But I have zero interested in aquiring him because that's not what Firefly looks like, and for $125, I want something recognizable as Firefly. It's a great interpretation of him, but no one's ever seen him look like that.

The Icons comparison is really not apt. Now the Hot Toys Iron Man figures are really popular, and that's the closest comparison. They took the 6" movie Iron Man, blew him up in scale and detail. But they used the (currently) most recognizable look, which is what people want to see.

[WhiteHawk]

*snip*

That's because they followed the Ironman movie design, and by looking at the ending. Will you know that Samuel L Jackson is Nick Fury before he speak? :)

Where do you think SS got their designs from? I suppose they don't want people to have the same character in the same attire all the time, the half camo outfit works for me though. Thinking that Firefly's going more into fibua areas now looking at the urban colors hes wearing. He's a saboteur and hes got to mix into the crowded areas hes in. That's why SS gave him an attire like that, but that's my thinking.

I know this is going to be a long debate, but I'm still ordering my Joes from SS till the last one.

[CrimsonGuard101]

I will be ordering this, he is an absolute badass!

[Unclassified]

damn that looks great..

[1SGHauser]

I'll get him. Looks great to me. I passed on everything except Duke (not surprising) to this point and now I'll snag a Firefly.

Amd to those who feel he doesn't look like Firefly, I get that. Sideshow has said they will be going for a modern realistic feel and I think they have doen that in spades with each Joe figure they've made to this point. I don't mind that they stretch the boundries of what we consider 'the' look. This figure has the elements that make him Firefly while also taking the figure in a new direction. Hasbro hosed Firefly many a time since his initial incarnation and it took the 25th line to get him back on track.

In other words, this could be worse. Much worse.

[(GI)Joe]

i cant wait to get my hands on this..

i do wish they didnt make him look like arctic assault firefly and camo hood as well but still looks pretty damn good

[DFFD]

Not bad; not sure if it's worth the price though.
But hey, the great thing about 1/6th scale is that if you don't like the shit put out by the manufacturer, you can go ahead and make your own;
OSW Gallery - All Images - Powered by PhotoPost (http://www.onesixthwarriors.com/photo/showgallery.php?cat=all&page=1&si=firefly)

[Zefram]

http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/0801/lego-firefly-firefly-sci-fi-lego-demotivational-poster-1200795569.jpg

[strick9]

Although this is not the 80's right from the cartoon F/F, I think SS did a pretty cool job bringing him up to date. I love the ARAH originals. But I am a full grown adult, a USMC veteran. So as a former grunt and having used real kit and such, I find it easier to relate and like the original characters with a more realistic - modern look. But it is always 50/50. You either like it or not. I just think $125 dollars is way freaking crazy. You can buy an extra weapons set and a fully decked out 12" figure for about $100 from the Blue Box line. Maybe cheaper if you find something you can work with in the damaged box or clearance sections.
Woooo i the life of the collectors. I think this is the way I saw F/F when I heard the first news of Resolute, and the Joe line coming up to the times.

[CrimsonGuard101]

i cant wait to get my hands on this..

i do wish they didnt make him look like arctic assault firefly and camo hood as well but still looks pretty damn good

Well I always thought of Firefly operating in places that were colder and what not (like in russia and the more remote locations in alpine europe). I always used my Firefly as a russian convert that was an explosives expert from the Khazakstan Oil fields were he learned his trade during the early phases of the 80s cold war build up accross the iron wall....this guy all sorts of rings all sorts of bells for me as what I look for in an updated character...just like his look in resolute as well...he has that unknown and uncactahble demolitions expert written all over him like the Jackal...you just don't mess with him!

[Nordland]

I get that sideshow want to modernise the characters and i'm cool with that, but this looks like a kitbash. Only the jacket looks like a unique piece of gear to this figure, the rest can be picked up seperatly and cheaply on ebay.
Dissapointed the hood isn't camo as well.
Why is he wearing gaitors on his boots? no one has worn theose since the mid 1950's!

[1SGHauser]

$125 is expensive but no where near the $175 and up for Medicom or Hot Toys stuff... AND you get a TON of accessories with Sideshow figures. In the world of high end 1/6 collectibles, Sideshow is very competitive and has better pricing.

Yes, it's a lot, but for what you get and compared to market prices it's actually not bad.

[WhiteHawk]

Sideshow changed everything but kept the grey camo, walkie talkie ,goggles and they kept his sweater! A very good piece but I think I'll remove the knee pads once I get him. He'll look better without it IMO.

[Impossiblepie]

My only question, I don't see any cobra logos on his clothes, does he have one? and why couldn't they make the backpack the same as the 3" toy?


it looks great but I am still not sure about these sideshow figures they're not something I must have like the 3" figures.

This one is much better than the Snake Eyes one that I really didn't care for.

[maskfreak]

Sorry. Without the right camo, this is not Firefly.

[Joecom]

I don't have 12'' figures but I am so tempted to get this. Pure Awesome!

[WhiteHawk]

I don't get how people hate SS's firefly without the correct camo but love Resolute's that has no camo at all. I'm amused.

[the odinson]

so far none of the sideshow stuff has impressed me, especially this one. they all look like generic military figures w/ cobra or joe trimmings. it's a shame hasbro can't make decent 12'' figures out of plastic.

[CrimsonGuard101]

I don't get how people hate SS's firefly without the correct camo but love Resolute's that has no camo at all. I'm amused.

Well that is sorta the problem with GI JOE stuff...they have constantly changed it all up so many damn times..you basically could have had (being facetious here) Tiger Force Firefly, Battle Damged Fire Fly, Fire Fly in full military dress, Fire Fly in underwater gear, Fire Fly in bathing suit, Fire Fly in buisness casual...Ecco-terror Fire Fly...Star Brigade Action battler kung Fu grip Fire Fly etc etc etc. 800 repaints and everyone pics thier own favorite over time. Then you have subtle changes and new representations of all of these variants and everyone has their own special preference and when it does not meet thier standards you get what we get.

All I need him to be is in some urban type camo, grey/muted drab green, lotsa explosives/weapons, a hood/balacavathing, green/red goggles and a Cobra logo on him somewheres and youbasically sum up Fire Fly...and SS provided that here..pure win

[WhiteHawk]

*snip*

I get what you mean there, but all these people just have to come in here and say "I hate it" and then leave without an explanation.

Sideshow has the best 12" Joes thus far, counting the numerous 10 dollars 12" hasbro gave us in the past.

[VIPER 48]

They look really cool. If i was into the 12 inch figures, this would be the one i would get...

[RayH]

If this was just some 4 inch joe figure with that design I'd be all over it. I think it's a cool design. [I may customize a 4 incher to look like that]

But when it's a super high priced collectors item i'd totally pass. I want an Iconic Classic firefly and pretty much all the charcters.

When i heard sideshow was doing joes it had my intrest, but when i saw for the most part they arnt based on the classic designs i lost total intrest. I kinda like the duke, and the troopers but thats about it.

[dawingster]

I don't get how people hate SS's firefly without the correct camo but love Resolute's that has no camo at all. I'm amused.

The Resolute Cartoon is now part of GI Joe canon... albeit in a different "universe" than the classic ARAH cartoon. Also any comic book is canon because it's an officially licensed publication by Hasbro.

Now Sideshow comes up with a very cool looking dude in camo, but there's no cartoon, comic, poster, movie, etc of Firefly ever looking like this.

Not sure how Hasbro approved this but could Sideshow at least throw in a Cobra symbol on Firefly? Shoulder patch? I can see a lot of people modding their Firefly to make it more ARAH. But at this price, this shouldn't be necessary. Like seriously.

I also have a problem with Sideshow's Cobra sniper... we have Hasbro doing enough repaints of 3.75" figures... why make an obvious repaint at the 12" size and price point of a character who doesn't exist at the 3.75" size? It's like Sideshow is making up their own GI Joe universe.

Sideshow should get their designs into the GI Joe comic book or throw in a comic book using their new designs... then everything would be a-ok.

[CrimsonGuard101]

The Resolute Cartoon is now part of GI Joe canon... albeit in a different "universe" than the classic ARAH cartoon. Also any comic book is canon because it's an officially licensed publication by Hasbro.

Now Sideshow comes up with a very cool looking dude in camo, but there's no cartoon, comic, poster, movie, etc of Firefly ever looking like this.

Not sure how Hasbro approved this but could Sideshow at least throw in a Cobra symbol on Firefly? Shoulder patch? I can see a lot of people modding their Firefly to make it more ARAH. But at this price, this shouldn't be necessary. Like seriously.

I also have a problem with Sideshow's Cobra sniper... we have Hasbro doing enough repaints of 3.75" figures... why make an obvious repaint at the 12" size and price point of a character who doesn't exist at the 3.75" size? It's like Sideshow is making up their own GI Joe universe.

Sideshow should get their designs into the GI Joe comic book or throw in a comic book using their new designs... then everything would be a-ok.

I love the universe they are making. They are delving into relams Hasbro won't and making some awesome redesigns on some classic figures more so then Resolute did and waaay better then what ROC tried and failed at..I welcome more along this line even the Sniper repaint, Can not wait to see what they do to Zartan...and eventually the Crimson Guard. They are filling a nicth of lack of 3 3/4 inch figures that I welcome with open arms.

[dawingster]

Crap... I just found a link to Sideshow's 12" Dusty!

Sideshow Collectibles, Inc. - GI Joe - Dusty (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=6326)

Your honour... I rest my case... :D

[zuludelta]

Cross-posted from ArticuledDiscussion.com:

I'm a huge GI Joe fan, but compared to what you can get for $120+ from high end 1:6 manufacturers, Sideshow's GI Joe offerings are grossly overpriced, IMHO. Their Snake-Eyes figure was proportioned like an adolescent, with soft sculpt work on the hands and an articulation design that's about three or four generations behind the current TrueType style bodies produced by Hot Toys.

I think a fair price for these would be the $60 to $80 range. At $120+, I'd want something comparable in terms of articulation and costume detail to the best 1:6 figures that Hot Toys and Enterbay can produce (google "Hot Toys Iron Man" or "Hot Toys John Connor" to get an idea of what $120+ can get you in the high-end 1:6 marketplace), and from what I've seen of Sideshow's previous entries in this line, they're not there yet.

[WhiteHawk]

I only know Cobra Commander is based off the Reloaded comics. As for the rest I think it's based of SS's own designs.

[Beckley]

I like the update they did, makes me wonder why they didn't do the same for Duke, who looks painfully out of place with the rest of sideshow's offerings.

[snotshadow]

i wish they would make a 3 3/4 that looked that cool

[Monkeywrench]

I don't mess with the 12" but I must admit that this FF looks badass

[Money-B]

I have never purchased from them, but this one will be in my display case.

I saw a ton of images over on CI while ago and I can't get over how great this Firefly looks.

Any tips for placing my first order with them would be much appreciated.

[Redleg007]

I'm a huge 12" figure collector (1749 so far) as well as 1/18, I love Sideshow's stuff and have all the Joe line so far and have not been disappointed yet. This version of Firefly is awesome (he's probably my favorite character) although I do understand a lot of folks wishing for something closer to an 80'S 1/18 version, i still feel this is an excellent version with a very realistic touch. The IED and other pieces just make this an outstanding figure. I hope they continue the line for a long time, I really want to see Sidshow do justice to The Baroness, Crimson Guards, Vipers of all sorts, Low Light, Sneak Peek and many more (they have done a great job with Star Wars and Bond).

[1SGHauser]

(google "Hot Toys Iron Man" or "Hot Toys John Connor" to get an idea of what $120+ can get you in the high-end 1:6 marketplace), and from what I've seen of Sideshow's previous entries in this line, they're not there yet.

They are NOT $120.
John Connor - Sideshow Collectibles, Inc. - Terminator / John Connor 12-inch Figure - Final Battle Version - Terminator Salvation - Sideshow Exclusive (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=9006481&utm_source=search0109)

Iron Man - Sideshow Collectibles, Inc. - Marvel / Iron Man MARK III 12-inch Figure - Battle Damaged Version (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900551&utm_source=search0109)

And neither have all the gear and accessories that come with the $120 Firefly. $120 is still a bucket of cash for a toy but it's far from the cost of Hot Toys or Medicom's Real Action Heroes.

The sculpt isn't bad and the extras are fantastic. The look of the figure is certainly up for debate but the price comparison is not. Sideshow gives you more for less. And the sculpts are top notch. NOT as good as Hot Toys character representations but these joes aren't modeled after any actor of person in general so they have creative license to do whatever.

I collect both lines - Sideshow and Hot Toys - and by far Sideshow gives me more or my buck than Hot Toys does. That said, Hot Toys is creepy at how close they get to the character likeness.

BEsides, Hot Toys is working with Sideshow now. They have helped create the Prometheus body that Sideshow now uses and also sell their products directly through them. A pretty good partnership.

[samantha]

He looks great.

[Steelgrave]

Well, after seeing all the people on here that love this figure & are willing to fork over so much cash for a figure that looks nothing like the character it's based on, one thing's for sure, NOBODY is allowed to say anything bad about ROC ever again!

NO MORE ROC HATE!!! AND NO HATE FOR THE ROC SEQUEL!!!


You guys just proved that they can completely fuck up a character & it can be accepted. So you can't say anything about ROC Rex, Cobra Commander or *black* Ripcord anymore. If you guys can accept this Firefly that looks nothing like Firefly then you also have to accept the changes they made to ROC.

You hear that ROC haters??? From now on SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!

From now on every time I see ROC hate posted you're all going to be reminded of how much you loved the Sideshow Firefly that doesn't even look like Firefly.

[zuludelta]

They are NOT $120.
John Connor - Sideshow Collectibles, Inc. - Terminator / John Connor 12-inch Figure - Final Battle Version - Terminator Salvation - Sideshow Exclusive (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=9006481&utm_source=search0109)

Hot Toys John Connor sells for $126 at Viking Playground (http://www.vikingplayground.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2173).

Iron Man - Sideshow Collectibles, Inc. - Marvel / Iron Man MARK III 12-inch Figure - Battle Damaged Version (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900551&utm_source=search0109)

Hot Toys Iron Man can be had for $149 at Viking Playground as well.

In either case, I think the price tags (which are close to what the Sideshow Joe figures sell for in the secondary market) for the Hot Toys stuff are justifiable (as much as spending $100+ on a "toy" can be justified). Those are museum-quality pieces in terms of sculpt and detail. The Sideshow GI Joe stuff, not so much. This is just my subjective opinion, mind you.

NOT as good as Hot Toys character representations but these joes aren't modeled after any actor of person in general so they have creative license to do whatever.

Well, that's the thing that bothers me about the price tag for the Sideshow GI Joe stuff. If they aren't paying for licensing likenesses (besides licensing the property), I just can't see how Sideshow's GI Joe product is worth the $120+ asking price. Again, it's all subjective, but I'm just not sold on the design decisions they've made with the line so far (from the sculpt detail to the choice of materials). Using a sculpted hood for Cobra Commander, for instance, was a deal breaker for me (I couldn't get past the inconsistency in textures... he's got a "cloth" hood made of plastic but he's got real cloth accoutrements every where else... at that scale and price, it just wasnt working for me). And it looks like they're doing it again with Firefly... substituting a sculpted plastic balaclava for one made of cloth, resulting in a jarring visual and textural discrepancy that would be acceptable in a sub-$100 1:6 scale figure, but is something of a letdown (for me, at least) for a product in the $120 range.

If you look at the collective reaction of the greater 1:6 collecting community to Sideshow's GI Joe figures, one of the common sentiments is that they're overpriced given the quality of the materials and overall workmanship (the sculpt and fit of the outfit). A recurring theme in the relevant user reviews at OneSixthWarriors.com, the professional reviews at MWCToys.com and the amateur (but well-regarded) reviews at toyhaven.blogspot.com is the inflated price of Sideshow's GI Joe offerings. That's not to say that the Sideshow figures are "bad" per se, but they're a poor value at $120+, relatively speaking.

I'm certainly not trying to stop you or anybody else from paying what you think the figures are worth. As long as you're happy with your purchase, that's all that matters. Just giving voice to the notion that the going price for the Sideshow GI Joe stuff is not an accurate reflection of the dollar value one can get for licensed 1:6 product.

[TheSpot]

Well, after seeing all the people on here that love this figure & are willing to fork over so much cash for a figure that looks nothing like the character it's based on, one thing's for sure, NOBODY is allowed to say anything bad about ROC ever again!

NO MORE ROC HATE!!! AND NO HATE FOR THE ROC SEQUEL!!!


You guys just proved that they can completely fuck up a character & it can be accepted. So you can't say anything about ROC Rex, Cobra Commander or *black* Ripcord anymore. If you guys can accept this Firefly that looks nothing like Firefly then you also have to accept the changes they made to ROC.

You hear that ROC haters??? From now on SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!

From now on every time I see ROC hate posted you're all going to be reminded of how much you loved the Sideshow Firefly that doesn't even look like Firefly.


Did you ever hear of GOOD changes and BAD changes?
You can't tell this is Firefly?
Could you tell who ROC Duke,CC,Ripord,Breaker, etc. were if their pics didn't have a name attached when they first popped up?

And what's up about telling follow posters to "Shut the f-up?"

[sharke]

I want to make sweet sweet love to that figure....

[oldtimer48]

This is by far the best one that Sideshow has done to date!!! I always had a sneaky likeness for this dude when I was a kid. Now that I "am all grown up"...LOL I have switched to the dark side......COOOOBBBBRRRAAAAAA!!!!!

[psb81]

I agree with those who aren't liking this one much.

I love Firefly and was excited when I saw they were going to release him, but that figure looks nothing like Firefly. It's a generic soldier with a lil bit of grey camo and a cell phone that they slapped the FF name on.

Same with Storm Shadow and the Cobra Troopers. These far to expensive figures are looking nothing like they ever have in the Joeverse. My Cobra Commander will always be a favorite figure, but I really don't see myself ever picking up another Sideshow Joe unless they start to look better. I'm still holding out hope they are able to not screw up Destro.

[Paul Arnette]

Wow. Epic Fail.

[Briandmd]

When are they going to release photos of Firefly? So far I have seen a winter camoed soldier from apparently from an European country nothing from Cobra. I want Firefly not a floppy winter soldier. Sideshow is nothing like Hot Toys. Please don't compare. It does each company a real disservice. Hot toys is I'm a different league.

[machiwoomiapoo]

Is this Firefly? It looks completely wrong. Come on Sideshow make him actually look like the original hasblow figure.

[Ctrl_Z]

Why do all these awesome figures that i'm never going to get keep coming out?!

[toycartel]

I love it! I know its not the same old firefly I grew up with as I would Have loved it more. But I still love it! and Sideshow may know something we dont! This Very well could be the new look of firefly. This could be a first peek at a New cobra icon! from the up comming GI JOE Pursuit of Cobra! BUT I was wondering if sideshow did want to change it to the old version head is it too late? Does anyone know?

[DPrime]

I agree with those who aren't liking this one much.

I love Firefly and was excited when I saw they were going to release him, but that figure looks nothing like Firefly. It's a generic soldier with a lil bit of grey camo and a cell phone that they slapped the FF name on.

Same with Storm Shadow and the Cobra Troopers. These far to expensive figures are looking nothing like they ever have in the Joeverse. My Cobra Commander will always be a favorite figure, but I really don't see myself ever picking up another Sideshow Joe unless they start to look better. I'm still holding out hope they are able to not screw up Destro.

Your points about Firefly are valid, but then any credibility you had was lost when you said that the Sideshow Storm Shadow and Cobra Trooper look nothing like "they ever have in the Joeverse". Are you blind???

[Pepsi Jedi]

I rather like it. It looks like a real world update of the mercenary sapper.

What I find amusing is the people that apparently are having screaming fits that they're not getting the same exact figure from the 80s over and over and over and over and over.

"It's not firefly. Whaaaa!"

Oh yeah?

http://www.yojoe.com/action/92/92images/firefly2_large.jpg

This is....

http://www.yojoe.com/action/98/98images/firefly4_large.jpg

This is...

http://www.yojoe.com/action/00/00images/firefly5_large.jpg

This is

http://www.yojoe.com/action/02/images/firefly7_large.jpg

This is....

Alll those are fireflys.... technically, and people are having hissy fits that the head isn't cammo, and he has a jacket with a hood?

*shakes head*

It's an awesome figure, and if I had the kinda money to buy it, I defiantly would.

[fireflyguy]

Your points about Firefly are valid, but then any credibility you had was lost when you said that the Sideshow Storm Shadow and Cobra Trooper look nothing like "they ever have in the Joeverse". Are you blind???

Yeah, I agree with you. I thought they did a good job with all the others. I agree that they could have done something different with FF to make him look more reminiscent of the 84 version, but it is what it is. This is the only fig I'm probably buying since I can't see myself buying multiple figs at over $100 a pop. I don't think this is such a far cry from Firefly. I'll get it. I'm a die-hard Firefly fan and as long as they don't make a grey-camo-ed hooded Cobra Commander and call it Firefly then I'll go ahead and push the button.

[klinton]

Wow...I've been avoiding these thus far, but I think I need to get Firefly.

[toycartel]

If we turned on CNN tonight and there was a group called cobra and there was a firefly. This is what he would look like! its the 80s with a real world modern Twist! (Suspension of Disbelief)

[DPrime]

Yeah, I agree with you. I thought they did a good job with all the others. I agree that they could have done something different with FF to make him look more reminiscent of the 84 version, but it is what it is. This is the only fig I'm probably buying since I can't see myself buying multiple figs at over $100 a pop. I don't think this is such a far cry from Firefly. I'll get it. I'm a die-hard Firefly fan and as long as they don't make a grey-camo-ed hooded Cobra Commander and call it Firefly then I'll go ahead and push the button.

Agreed, I still think it's an awesome figure. I think a few tweaks - mainly a camo balaclava - would make it better, but it's still great and I will be buying it.

[Briandmd]

If we turned on CNN tonight and there was a group called cobra and there was a firefly. This is what he would look like! its the 80s with a real world modern Twist! (Suspension of Disbelief)

Yeah, in the dead of winter without any money to buy new camo. Just look at those greypatches on the legs. What is this the Recession Firefly after Cobra Commander impliments cost cutting measure to ensure Cobra's suvival?

[(GI)Joe]

only thing i think its really really missing is the cobra emblem .. but the IED kind of makes up for that :)

[RaygeOn]

FREAKIN' SWEET!!! (Peter Griffin voice)

[Redleg007]

After reading some posts on this thread I wanted to add a few comments. As much as I would have loved to see Sideshow do an exact recreation of the Hasbro/Marvel Firefly, I am excited about this version, and that's what it is, a version of Firefly. Sideshow has to be licensed to make any reference to an existing likeness and while their license allows them to create Joe figures, knowing Hasbro and Marvels' tough stance on copyrights and their likeness, I'm sure the deal made sure that only Hasbro had the rights to their versions of the charecters. So you see that Sideshow, who may have wanted to do an exact likeness, were probably not legally able to make an exact copy. This is an ongoing problem for all toy manufacturers when it come to any license.

As for the cost, the marketplace for 1/6 scale figures has changed a lot in the past 4 years and you can't buy a collector quality figure for under $50 these days, it's just the market and the more accessories abd detail the more the cost. This is practically on par with Hot Toys, which are very expensive but have the ultimate in detail and accessories that nobody else matches (look at their Aliens Marine figures or Predator line).

I will remind you that Hasbro has never made a 1/6 figure this nice, nor will they ever, and I have paid over $100 for Hasbro figures that were not anywhere near the quality or detail of some $50 figures. Just compare Hasbro's Luke and Han stormtrooper disguise set with Sideshow's and you see the difference you get for the same price.

I do have some suggestions for those who want to make their own Firefly or modify this one. 21st Century Toys made a figure with excellent urban camo that was perfect for Firefly (they were a BDU style, not form fitting spandex), and you can get a Swedish K or LeMat machine gun and other items loose to kitbash from retailers like Monkey Depot. You can paint camo onto the sculped balaclava head sculpt or go the extreme route and get scale camo material (there are customizers who make that) and make your own headcover.
You can find examples on the net, like on the One Sixth Warrior board of other people who have kitbashed their own version or approximation of Firefly and see what others have done too.

On a a last note, I can say from experience, that the reason they have to sculpt Cobra Commanders cloth masked head in plastic instead of making a cloth mask is because of scale, you simply can't scale down the weight of cloth to anything that small, it will just be bulky and will never lie or drape over the head in the same way it would at full scale. Even the Hasbro version was a molded head. Just another reason to go with the mirrored helmet version :)

[Highway]

Wow Steelgrave is off his meds :S

I was taken aback when i first saw this fig because i was expecting the cartoon look, but i still like it, enough in fact that it may be my first 12" figure purchase. They have made some changes, sure, but you can tell it's a reimagining with a respect to the character's source. It still has Firefly's distinctive characteristics and some badass kit too. He looks dangerous.

RoC certainly didn't get all the characters right but where they did make changes they were far more extreme than Firefly here. Here's a litmus test: imagine looking at this figure without the name and guess who it is, then look at RoC Ripcord and try to guess who it is.

[GI abe444]

That Firefly Kicks A$$!!

[JPagaduan]

At first I thought it was just a custom!!

-Head pulled from Storm Shadow/Trooper/Officer/Sniper
-Accessories from their military line
-custom camo jacket

Meh..the figure is probably good for another line...like a Call of Duty: MW2 line

[Briandmd]

I am willing to bet money that this edition size will be 2500 or less. Plus I predict this figure will not sell out and sink in value. This figure is just about total rehash of previously used parts. I totally don't buy the licensing issue as previously stated. It was a nice long post but I don't buy it. Hot Toys again are not comparable. They maintain some value. Sideshow sink like rocks in the ocean. Total rehash of parts with a sprinkle of new stuff. Reminders me of the sniper to be honest.

[WhiteHawk]

*snip*

Your predictions will be wrong my friend, "sideshow exclusive" versions will always be sold out and have you ever check the market prices now?

[WhiteHawk]

At first I thought it was just a custom!!

-Head pulled from Storm Shadow/Trooper/Officer/Sniper
-Accessories from their military line
-custom camo jacket

Meh..the figure is probably good for another line...like a Call of Duty: MW2 line

I think you were just meer guessing, did you even compare the figures you mentioned before you speak?

The accessories are brand new or if you want to count the knee pads, where did you see sideshow releasing military figures with the following items?

Grow up people.

[Briandmd]

Your predictions will be wrong my friend, "sideshow exclusive" versions will always be sold out and have you ever check the market prices now?

Ummm........I was referring to total edition size. The exclusive will either 500 or 750.

[WhiteHawk]

Judging by popularity, I bet hes going for a 1000 for the exclusive edition. Just to let you know, the value of exclusive Joes never drops, it'll just maintain there.

[JPagaduan]

I think you were just meer guessing, did you even compare the figures you mentioned before you speak?

The accessories are brand new or if you want to count the knee pads, where did you see sideshow releasing military figures with the following items?

Grow up people.

Have you seen the Sideshows custom Stormtroopers? Not all parts used are from Sideshow - hence...custom

[WhiteHawk]

Have you seen the Sideshows custom Stormtroopers? Not all parts used are from Sideshow - hence...custom

What we're dealing with now is about the Joes not SW. I'm referring to the above poster's comments about reused parts for Firefly.

[Briandmd]

Judging by popularity, I bet hes going for a 1000 for the exclusive edition. Just to let you know, the value of exclusive Joes never drops, it'll just maintain there.

Cobra Commander is not selling at 120. So it is on the way down. Bandolier is from Duke. Knee pads from duke. Reused knife, gun, holster, web belt, etc. I doubt it will be 1000. Still total will only be 2500 to 2000. I think. Sideshow is being lazy and cashing out. Sad after Storm Shadow. He is nice besides the floppy body.

[WhiteHawk]

Cobra Commander is not selling at 120. So it is on the way down. Bandolier is from Duke. Knee pads from duke. Reused knife, gun, holster, web belt, etc. I doubt it will be 1000. Still total will only be 2500 to 2000. I think. Sideshow is being lazy and cashing out. Sad after Storm Shadow. He is nice besides the floppy body.

True, I bet a helmet cc will sell better than the hooded one. But yeah roughly should be Exclusive 1000 Normal 3000 or something.

They should seriously think about ankle joints for their bodies, I can't really pose them without proper ankle joints.

[Mr. Gone]

SIDESHOW....please change the camo pattern up. make him more like the 1984 version, you CANNOT mess this one up.

[IIIzoeIII]

this just isn't firefly to me..........
they could have made this soooo awesome..where is his camo mask?!?!?!!??? ugh...customizers fix this doll lol!

[WhiteHawk]

Firefly

http://www.yojoe.com/action/84/84images/firefly_large.jpg

Fire...what?

http://www.yojoe.com/action/09/images/firefly20large.jpg

??

And people goes how awesome this TRU Firefly is .. yeah right.

[Beckley]

Firefly

http://www.yojoe.com/action/84/84images/firefly_large.jpg

Fire...what?

http://www.yojoe.com/action/09/images/firefly20large.jpg

??

And people goes how awesome this TRU Firefly is .. yeah right.

Firefly isn't Batman, he doesn't have a costume, he wears gear specific to the mission.
I had the original Firefly as a kid, he was kickass
I think the TRU Firefly is kickass
This Sideshow version is kickass.
Let the dude evolve a little.

[kjl2381]

Absolutely getting this!

[karamazov80]

This sucks. That is all.

[Mr. Gone]

I understand the whole updated version aspect, but there are a few minor things that if kept the same, everyone would love it. ie. dark grey camo all over including mask.

[WhiteHawk]

Somehow I don't think any military is still wearing camouflage balaclava nowadays.

[Weezus]

yeah TRU firefly was a throw-away figure. only good thing was the gear.

this firefly looks lame. ill wait for better pics but from the looks of it pretty craptacular.

Somehow I don't think any military is still wearing camouflage balaclava nowadays.

ahhh one of those people who think GIJOE is supposed to be realistic... :3

[WhiteHawk]

ahhh one of those people who think GIJOE is supposed to be realistic... :3

Read all my previous post before making judgements boy.

What we all know is that SS is trying to make their Joe lines more modern and realistic, not the old school laser shooting Joes we used to see.

[Beckley]

Somehow I don't think any military is still wearing camouflage balaclava nowadays.

Is Firefly in the military?
I thought he was a mercenary/ terrorist, master of sabotage.

[Wry1]

This definitely isn't the Fire Fly I grew up with but, whatever. It's a different look yeah, but i still dig it!

[CrimsonGuard101]

This definitely isn't the Fire Fly I grew up with but, whatever. It's a different look yeah, but i still dig it!


Yeah definelty not the firefly we grew up with but at least he feel like Firefly...unlike other things that have happened... looks similar to your sig pic too which is freaking awesome looking. All of those using those sig pics on the board, I guess for the GI JOE Hisstank game? look freaking awesome...wish Hasbro would use something similar for card art! Would be a killer update to the 25th cardart!

[DaViper]

Man he looks cool! Now I want him in 3 3/4 size!

[Special Forces]

I wish he was more like the concept design.

I'll be getting him, (hopefully) & gearing him up in gear I've been collecting for about 10 years to make what I see, as an accurate Firefly. With this figure as the base, I'll have the 12" Firefly I've always wanted. Now I need to find a MAT-49 that's in scale...

[cobra.commander]

thats a great figure. but why in the world did they not make him a traditional classic style firefly? i love this character but i cant picture him with a hood on. i see there is some elements from devils due in there.. for a 110 plus shipping i sure wish he was the classic.. but i still need him hella bad!

[Mr. Gone]

SIDESHOW, make the necessary changes please.

[Mr. Gone]

bump.

SIDESHOW, you still have time to save probably the most critical figure in your line. This is the make or break for me.

[CrimsonGuard101]

There is nothing wrong with his current look...shesh like Sideshow lives and dies by reading Hisstank...

[WhiteHawk]

And it's like Sideshow will just go and change his looks just because of all these. Somehow I noticed those who went negative about it don't even collect them.

[Beckley]

I don't collect Sideshow, but I would if I won the lottery.
I'd have a big ass diorama with cobras vs. The Dead!
I still think this Firefly is their best yet, next to SE.
Can someone make a poll for Firefly? I don't know how to. :(

[CrimsonGuard101]

I don't collect Sideshow, but I would if I won the lottery.
I'd have a big ass diorama with cobras vs. The Dead!
I still think this Firefly is their best yet, next to SE.
Can someone make a poll for Firefly? I don't know how to. :(

When you click on new post it gives you an option to make a poll there just read the page its self explanatory...

[Snow Job]

I was really looking forward to this. But I don't like the jacket with hoodie and pants look. I prefer the cargo suit, or whatever you call it(the one piece look) of the vintage Firefly.

[Briandmd]

And it's like Sideshow will just go and change his looks just because of all these. Somehow I noticed those who went negative about it don't even collect them.

I collect tons of Sideshow 12 inch figures, and I am not really happy about the figure. The Storm Shadow is a really nice figure. Snake Eyes looks good too. The Firefly just doesn't look like Firefly. So saying that "people who went negative about it don't even collect them" is not really that accurate. I Just have a feeling that this figure will not sell that well. Sideshow will blame the line and the customer rather than their crappy designs.

[CrimsonGuard101]

I am betting it will sell out just like all Sideshow stuff does, the wait list will be there when your ready later on! :) I'll be clicking away tomorrow to ensure my purchase...he is a terrific figure and highly detailed. Perfect Firefly update.

[Briandmd]

I am betting it will sell out just like all Sideshow stuff does, the wait list will be there when your ready later on! :) I'll be clicking away tomorrow to ensure my purchase...he is a terrific figure and highly detailed. Perfect Firefly update.

They always set the exclusive edition size to sell out.

[TripleCP]

Sideshow probably recognizes that they'll make more money by releasing this Firefly now and then doing another classic look version further down the line.

[dsmith5566]

Can't wait to start clickn tomorrow I'm gona order one exclusive to keep in box and one to diplay with the others

[fireflyguy]

I'm starting to have second thoughts about this what with the holidays and all. I like it, but is it really worth $119-$124? Especially since my collection consists entirely of the 3 3/4 scale. I just might pass this up. Can't believe I'm saying this.

[Djinvasor]

i was going to get it , but i think i will pass. $ is the issue right now

[Mr. Gone]

there are many things not good about the doll, it's by far anything "perfect" and could use a much better paint scheme.

[WhiteHawk]

No one ever complaints anything about anytype of Firefly that is released by Hasbro, be it that it has camo or no camo. People will still go AWESOME AWESOME! Like right....

Because those are Hasbro certified products? If it is, then Sideshow's release of Joes are also approved by Hasbro. Why is that so hard to adapt to it? People can go on and on saying how awesome Resolute's Firefly is, and that don't even look like Firefly. And I thought it was Snake Eyes at first! (I'm serious about this) Just because it's in a show and people go crazy about it?

So if Hasbro decided to let some studio do some animation of the Joes having costume designed by Sideshow. Will people go "HOLY ****" I'm going to have that piece?

[CrimsonGuard101]

Both Sideshows and Resolutes Fireflys though hold in essance the character...unknown and silent type. Blows the shit outta stuff and is in grey/camo/whatever BDUs you want really with a mask/gogglees. I mean its not that hard to make a Firefly.

I am however scared to death of what ROC is going to do to him...I imagine a disgruntled workout instructor from 24hour fitness who wears a black latex mask and leopard print leotard dancing to the oldies...

[the odinson]

No one ever complaints anything about anytype of Firefly that is released by Hasbro, be it that it has camo or no camo. People will still go AWESOME AWESOME! Like right....

Because those are Hasbro certified products? If it is, then Sideshow's release of Joes are also approved by Hasbro. Why is that so hard to adapt to it? People can go on and on saying how awesome Resolute's Firefly is, and that don't even look like Firefly. And I thought it was Snake Eyes at first! (I'm serious about this) Just because it's in a show and people go crazy about it?

So if Hasbro decided to let some studio do some animation of the Joes having costume designed by Sideshow. Will people go "HOLY ****" I'm going to have that piece?

oh, people complain plenty about firefly figures, so this one's no exception. they're all flawed as far as i'm concerned, but i think we can all agree that wave 13 and the hoh versions were awful and/or real missed opportunities.

[TripleCP]

The TRU "Resolute" Firefly had several things going for it: a "classic" Firefly had been readily available, as had several alternate takes on the character (the one in the comic pack with SS was also fairly popular). Many people also gravitated to the TRU figure because it was clearly not an ROC-inspired design.

If/when Sideshow announces that the Firefly from the SDCC preview is also in the works, a lot of the negativity towards this version will go away.

[CrimsonGuard101]

The TRU "Resolute" Firefly had several things going for it: a "classic" Firefly had been readily available, as had several alternate takes on the character (the one in the comic pack with SS was also fairly popular). Many people also gravitated to the TRU figure because it was clearly not an ROC-inspired design.

If/when Sideshow announces that the Firefly from the SDCC preview is also in the works, a lot of the negativity towards this version will go away.

Till they reveal Pimp Daddy Firefly :)....leopard print camo leotard with gold rimmed goggles with pshycodelic tie die lenses? rofl...

[Amaury Sanderson]

After the (pseudo) Officer, the (funny) Sniper, i will pass also this inaccurate figure. Impossible to spend money on things so ugly ...

[DPrime]

Today is the day!

Inaccuracies aside, I can't see how you can consider this to be an "ugly" figure.

[maskfreak]

First figure in this series I will be passing on. Anyone wanting this figure shouldn't have any trouble getting him. Sorry Side Show, just not Firefly looking enough for me.

[fireflyguy]

oh, people complain plenty about firefly figures, so this one's no exception. they're all flawed as far as i'm concerned, but i think we can all agree that wave 13 and the hoh versions were awful and/or real missed opportunities.

I do agree. That wave 13 figure was silly. The HOH left a lot to be desired. I didn't dislike it, but for the HOH version, it should've more closely resembled the ARAH '84 version than even the first 25th incarnation of FF.

I do like the Sideshow FF, I really do. Just not enough at this point to plop the money down. I think I am going to pass. Well, I have 3 and 1/2 hours to decide. But I'm leaning toward pass.

[Silent Ninja]

One thing you all who hate this figure failed to see is the caption under the "Sideshow Exclusive" gold caption box on the order site. It says specifically "Please Note -Prototype Shown - Pending Approval" So, having said that, it is possible that SS may take the fans' recommendations and that they change the color of the hood. If so, you all who dissed this and passed on it will kick yourselves in the arce... I, for one, love this figure the way it is and bought one of each. The only fig I have yet to buy is the Cobra Officer, only because I didn't dig the brown harnesses. Everything else has been sweet...

[WhiteHawk]

I bet SideShow will be doing this again.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/GGX2Bridget/BeforeAfterSS.jpg

[Snow Job]

One thing you all who hate this figure failed to see is the caption under the "Sideshow Exclusive" gold caption box on the order site. It says specifically "Please Note -Prototype Shown - Pending Approval" So, having said that, it is possible that SS may take the fans' recommendations and that they change the color of the hood. If so, you all who dissed this and passed on it will kick yourselves in the arce... I, for one, love this figure the way it is and bought one of each. The only fig I have yet to buy is the Cobra Officer, only because I didn't dig the brown harnesses. Everything else has been sweet...

They would also have to change the whole outfit being separated look, too. I want the cargo suit look, it's-all-one-piece look of the original Firefly. Hoodie kills the look, imo.

[Mr. Gone]

the hood is not so bad to me, it's the camo, or lack of...and the baggy/artic look.