STARKILLER--1138's STARKILLER BASE

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Welcome to my Star Wars Memorabilia based home theater room. Star Wars is what got me into HT, and now into collecting Star Wars statues, 1:1 busts, and dioramas from Sideshow Collectibles. I update as new product arrives so check back now and then. Thank you for visiting and enjoy:



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Shelving - Ikea Besta Bookcases with Vassbo Doors
TV Stand - Transdeco TD655B
Star Wars Collection - Sideshow Collectibles, Code 3, and others
TV - Vizio E600i-B3
Bluray - PS3 Slim
Receiver - Yamaha RX-V663
7ch Amp - Emotiva UPA-7
Speakers - Energy CB-10's (6)
Sub - M&K MX-350THX
Cables / Interconnects - Monoprice



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Yeah, I like discs better. While it's nice to pop on some Netflix while I'm in bed, when I do serious moving watching, it's always in my room, with a BD, and the sound at reference level.

Yeah, probably not the first one since they are already filming, I think, but maybe JL2 or 3?

BTW, almost died today. Not being dramatic either. Thankfully I got it all on video and plan on sending this encounter to the company that the driver works for. Anyway, here it is:



:OMG::OMG::OMG::ohno: Jesus H. Christ that was close! The second I saw those 2 buses on both sides of you I had a horrible feeling in my stomach. So glad you're okay. Good thing you got it on video. On a positive note it was good to see you give that guy the bird in the end lol :D.

I'm just not a fan of the quality of Netflix. Its okay for binge watching TV shows, but when I want to get serious and watch a movie the lack of full HD video quality along with random buffering and video quality dropoffs can make watching Netflix worse than watching cable lol. Not to mention it can't come close to matching Blu's soundtracks.

I'm hoping he'll at least be in JL part 2. The GL solo movie isn't due out until 2020. (Typing 2020 just made me feel really old. Remembering back to the year 2000 doesn't seem like that long ago, and now 2020 is only 4 years away lol.)
 
:OMG::OMG::OMG::ohno: Jesus H. Christ that was close! The second I saw those 2 buses on both sides of you I had a horrible feeling in my stomach. So glad you're okay. Good thing you got it on video. On a positive note it was good to see you give that guy the bird in the end lol :D.

I'm just not a fan of the quality of Netflix. Its okay for binge watching TV shows, but when I want to get serious and watch a movie the lack of full HD video quality along with random buffering and video quality dropoffs can make watching Netflix worse than watching cable lol. Not to mention it can't come close to matching Blu's soundtracks.

I'm hoping he'll at least be in JL part 2. The GL solo movie isn't due out until 2020. (Typing 2020 just made me feel really old. Remembering back to the year 2000 doesn't seem like that long ago, and now 2020 is only 4 years away lol.)

Crazy, right! LOL! Which comes out first? JL2 or the GL solo movie?

Yeah, I don't watch Netflix for the ultimate movie experience, but if I'm in bed and want a movie on, that's what I use some of the time since it's just a TV in the bedroom (no speakers, etc.). I will say that Netflix's sound is far better than Amazon.

You like that bird? LOL! I was pissed man. I wanted to pummel that guy. Like I told the State Trooper, I pulled off at the next exit because I was raging hard! The bus moved over into the right lane after the warning about the lane being an "Exit Only" lane, so naturally I thought it was going to exit. Didn't think for a second that the driver was willing to end my life in order to save a little time. When some bikers say you need to ride like everyone is out to kill you, they weren't joking.
 
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Crazy, right! LOL! Which comes out first? JL2 or the GL solo movie?

Yeah, I don't watch Netflix for the ultimate movie experience, but if I'm in bed and want a movie on, that's what I use some of the time since it's just a TV in the bedroom (no speakers, etc.). I will say that Netflix's sound is far better than Amazon.

You like that bird? LOL! I was pissed man. I wanted to pummel that guy. Like I told the State Trooper, I pulled off at the next exit because I was raging hard! The bus moved over into the right lane after the warning about the lane being an "Exit Only" lane, so naturally I thought it was going to exit. Didn't think for a second that the driver was willing to end my life in order to save a little time. When some bikers say you need to ride like everyone is out to kill you, they weren't joking.

I think that saying is right. Man that was close. I don't think I'd have the balls to ride a bike LOL!

As of now JL2 is scheduled for 2019. There still is a chance GL could be introduced in that, or another DC movie before his solo movie though. And we also got the Ben Affleck directed Batman solo movie coming out in 2018 I think. I'm so geeked for that!

I watch Netflix on my phone sometimes before I go to bed just because I'm too lazy to go and watch it on TV lol.
 
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I think that saying is right. Man that was close. I don't think I'd have the balls to ride a bike LOL!

As of now JL2 is scheduled for 2019. There still is a chance GL could be introduced in that, or another DC movie before his solo movie though. And we also got the Ben Affleck directed Batman solo movie coming out in 2018 I think. I'm so geeked for that!

I watch Netflix on my phone sometimes before I go to bed just because I'm too lazy to go and watch it on TV lol.

LOL! That's a good idea. I've only streamed it via the PS3's we have.

Yeah, I'm geeked for that too! Man, I hope GL is in the 2nd JL.

I wasn't able to sleep last night. Just played that moment in my head over and over, and how it could have gone terribly wrong. Mostly, I'm glad I didn't chase the driver down or anything and get him to stop the bus. At that moment, the fear and anger I felt, I don't know if I would have been able to control myself. The camera's fish eye doesn't really show how close it was. When I was able to move past the bus, it's left mirror bracket went over my shoulder. I'm talking 2-4 inches and it would have hit my head. Glad I took the next exit to clear my head.
 
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LOL! That's a good idea. I've only streamed it via the PS3's we have.

Yeah, I'm geeked for that too! Man, I hope GL is in the 2nd JL.

I wasn't able to sleep last night. Just played that moment in my head over and over, and how it could have gone terribly wrong. Mostly, I'm glad I didn't chase the driver down or anything and get him to stop the bus. At that moment, the fear and anger I felt, I don't know if I would have been able to control myself. The camera's fish eye doesn't really show how close it was. When I was able to move past the bus, it's left mirror bracket went over my shoulder. I'm talking 2-4 inches and it would have hit my head. Glad I took the next exit to clear my head.

Man, thats way closer than it looked on the video. Holy shitballs! That was a good decision taking the next exit to cool off, but I definitely wouldn't have blamed you for pummeling the bus driver lol. I wonder if the people riding on the left side of the bus were screaming when they saw your bike right next to them while the bus driver practically drove right into you.

The PS3/4 does a pretty good job with Netflix, but for some reason I seem to get more internet disruptions while watching it on that versus my computer or phone. It doesn't happen every time, but when it does I just find it really annoying and I'm instantly reminded how inferior it is to Blu's lol.
 
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Yeah, I like discs better. While it's nice to pop on some Netflix while I'm in bed, when I do serious moving watching, it's always in my room, with a BD, and the sound at reference level.

Yeah, probably not the first one since they are already filming, I think, but maybe JL2 or 3?

BTW, almost died today. Not being dramatic either. Thankfully I got it all on video and plan on sending this encounter to the company that the driver works for. Anyway, here it is:



Holy crap, that looked scary, glad you're okay! I hate getting stuck next to buses or semis on the freeway because their blind spots are so big. Of course that driver might have just been being a jackass. I bet your heart was pounding after that, close calls when driving are scary as hell!

:OMG::OMG::OMG::ohno: Jesus H. Christ that was close! The second I saw those 2 buses on both sides of you I had a horrible feeling in my stomach. So glad you're okay. Good thing you got it on video. On a positive note it was good to see you give that guy the bird in the end lol :D.

I'm just not a fan of the quality of Netflix. Its okay for binge watching TV shows, but when I want to get serious and watch a movie the lack of full HD video quality along with random buffering and video quality dropoffs can make watching Netflix worse than watching cable lol. Not to mention it can't come close to matching Blu's soundtracks.

I'm hoping he'll at least be in JL part 2. The GL solo movie isn't due out until 2020. (Typing 2020 just made me feel really old. Remembering back to the year 2000 doesn't seem like that long ago, and now 2020 is only 4 years away lol.)

Yeah I only watch tv shows on Netflix, don't think I've ever watched a movie on there. Do you guys have Amazon Prime? You should watch Orphan Black if you do. :p

Did you see Sideshow's new baseline prices for their 1/6 figures? I was just looking at their new Snowspeeder Luke and about had a heart attack when I saw it was $270! Someone pointed out that Hot Toys sell for $180 in Hong Kong where HT is based then obviously SS marks them up when they sell them here. But they were saying based on that fact that SS should actually be selling their product cheaper than HTs since they are the direct distributor...not $90 more for an inferior product!
 
Holy crap, that looked scary, glad you're okay! I hate getting stuck next to buses or semis on the freeway because their blind spots are so big. Of course that driver might have just been being a jackass. I bet your heart was pounding after that, close calls when driving are scary as hell!

Yeah I only watch tv shows on Netflix, don't think I've ever watched a movie on there. Do you guys have Amazon Prime? You should watch Orphan Black if you do. :p

Did you see Sideshow's new baseline prices for their 1/6 figures? I was just looking at their new Snowspeeder Luke and about had a heart attack when I saw it was $270! Someone pointed out that Hot Toys sell for $180 in Hong Kong where HT is based then obviously SS marks them up when they sell them here. But they were saying based on that fact that SS should actually be selling their product cheaper than HTs since they are the direct distributor...not $90 more for an inferior product!

I have Amazon Prime but I only use it for the 2 day shipping lol. I've never used their video service. I've heard of Orphan Black but obviously haven't watch it, whats it about?

Their 1/6 stuff is ridiculous. The quality and likeness definitely isn't as good HTs and they are trying to charge prices like they are. I've never bought a 1/6 SS, and I'm not going to either. There has been an improvement obviously since they first started their sixth scale stuff years ago, but its still not worth more than a HT. Seeing how much more they are charging for their stuff than HT, I just know we are also getting majorly ripped off on PFs too. I don't think I'll be collecting much longer. PFs are all practically at $500 now and I just don't see myself spending anything beyond that on a collectible. I'm running out of room anyways which makes my decision all that much easier too.
 
I have Amazon Prime but I only use it for the 2 day shipping lol. I've never used their video service. I've heard of Orphan Black but obviously haven't watch it, whats it about?

Their 1/6 stuff is ridiculous. The quality and likeness definitely isn't as good HTs and they are trying to charge prices like they are. I've never bought a 1/6 SS, and I'm not going to either. There has been an improvement obviously since they first started their sixth scale stuff years ago, but its still not worth more than a HT. Seeing how much more they are charging for their stuff than HT, I just know we are also getting majorly ripped off on PFs too. I don't think I'll be collecting much longer. PFs are all practically at $500 now and I just don't see myself spending anything beyond that on a collectible. I'm running out of room anyways which makes my decision all that much easier too.

Yeah, it's getting tough to keep collecting. I almost feel like the collectible market is going to collapse here pretty soon like sports cards did. There are getting to be a lot of companies and the prices just keep going up. What do I know though?

I also only used Amazon Prime for free 2-day shipping, I honestly didn't even realize they had a streaming service until they released "Man in the High Castle." Then one of my friends kept telling me to check out Orphan Black and they have the first 3 seasons of that on there. It's about a girl who finds out she is a clone and then all of the players involved trying to monitor/control/silence them basically. The lead actress is incredible in my opinion, you completely forget that she is playing almost every character on the show.
 
Yeah, it's getting tough to keep collecting. I almost feel like the collectible market is going to collapse here pretty soon like sports cards did. There are getting to be a lot of companies and the prices just keep going up. What do I know though?

I also only used Amazon Prime for free 2-day shipping, I honestly didn't even realize they had a streaming service until they released "Man in the High Castle." Then one of my friends kept telling me to check out Orphan Black and they have the first 3 seasons of that on there. It's about a girl who finds out she is a clone and then all of the players involved trying to monitor/control/silence them basically. The lead actress is incredible in my opinion, you completely forget that she is playing almost every character on the show.

Whao! That sounds pretty cool. I'll have to install the Amazon video app on my Playstation so I can check it out.

I just don't get it. Prices and ES are both climbing rapidly. I don't get how the collectible market hasn't burst yet, considering it seemed when high end collectibles first came out most people wouldn't dish out the prices then for the stuff, but now that its 3 times higher more people are getting in it seems. Maybe its just people are so addicted to collecting they can't get out lol.
 
Whao! That sounds pretty cool. I'll have to install the Amazon video app on my Playstation so I can check it out.

I just don't get it. Prices and ES are both climbing rapidly. I don't get how the collectible market hasn't burst yet, considering it seemed when high end collectibles first came out most people wouldn't dish out the prices then for the stuff, but now that its 3 times higher more people are getting in it seems. Maybe its just people are so addicted to collecting they can't get out lol.

I guess if you look at comic book convention attendance you can see that fandom has grown tremendously in the last decade so maybe they can get away with it (for instance: Emerald City Comic Con had 7,000 people in 2007, 20,000 by 2010, and last year had 80,000). I have a feeling the year when comic book movies stop being popular will be the year that many of these companies fold. Of course I don't see that happening anytime soon. Plus fans from Star Wars, Star Trek, or even Dr. Who will never go away. Sideshow is one of the more frustrating companies I've ever encountered though...and I work for the government, ha ha.
 
I guess if you look at comic book convention attendance you can see that fandom has grown tremendously in the last decade so maybe they can get away with it (for instance: Emerald City Comic Con had 7,000 people in 2007, 20,000 by 2010, and last year had 80,000). I have a feeling the year when comic book movies stop being popular will be the year that many of these companies fold. Of course I don't see that happening anytime soon. Plus fans from Star Wars, Star Trek, or even Dr. Who will never go away. Sideshow is one of the more frustrating companies I've ever encountered though...and I work for the government, ha ha.

Ha! I keep forgetting how much comic book and sci-fi fandom has grown in the last couple of decades because I've always loved it. It wasn't that long ago when everyone would make fun of people who read comics or liked Star Wars, but now its become so popular that you are almost a nerd if you don't like this stuff lol. With movies it usually seems stuff will have popularity for a couple of decades and then it will be replaced by something else. A long time ago Westerns were really popular for decades, then it came the time of the "cool" guy with movies with guys like James Dean and Steve McQueen, and then we had the action stars like Arnie for decades, then finally superheroes took over at the box office. I think superheroes might have more staying power because the hero can be always be recast and the character itself will never age. Thats definitely a big reason why James Bond movies still make bank too. And I think Sci-Fi stuff might fade if they over-saturate it, but there will always be an audience for it.
 
Man, thats way closer than it looked on the video. Holy shitballs! That was a good decision taking the next exit to cool off, but I definitely wouldn't have blamed you for pummeling the bus driver lol. I wonder if the people riding on the left side of the bus were screaming when they saw your bike right next to them while the bus driver practically drove right into you.

The PS3/4 does a pretty good job with Netflix, but for some reason I seem to get more internet disruptions while watching it on that versus my computer or phone. It doesn't happen every time, but when it does I just find it really annoying and I'm instantly reminded how inferior it is to Blu's lol.

The only disruption I get with Netflix on our PS3's is when it asked us if we'd like to keep watching a show, LMAO! Don't know why the hell they did that! After 3 episodes of any show, it'll ask that.

Yeah, I wonder how many people either complained about the bad driver, or told the driver to just run me over. Seriously, I've heard people yell that to big trucks with motorcycles in front of them. Crazy!

Holy crap, that looked scary, glad you're okay! I hate getting stuck next to buses or semis on the freeway because their blind spots are so big. Of course that driver might have just been being a jackass. I bet your heart was pounding after that, close calls when driving are scary as hell!



Yeah I only watch tv shows on Netflix, don't think I've ever watched a movie on there. Do you guys have Amazon Prime? You should watch Orphan Black if you do. :p

Did you see Sideshow's new baseline prices for their 1/6 figures? I was just looking at their new Snowspeeder Luke and about had a heart attack when I saw it was $270! Someone pointed out that Hot Toys sell for $180 in Hong Kong where HT is based then obviously SS marks them up when they sell them here. But they were saying based on that fact that SS should actually be selling their product cheaper than HTs since they are the direct distributor...not $90 more for an inferior product!

Considering how HT's 1/6 stuff is leaps better than anything SS makes, I wonder how SS is still in the 1/6 market. I'm still considering moving to 1/6 for future collecting due to rising prices, and no doubt I'll take HT's awesome likenesses over SS.

I don't have Prime, but will stream a movie from Amazon that I don't have on Blu or DVD now and then. Same with Netflix. If I don't have the movie on BD or DVD, I'll see if it's free on Netflix and if not go check Amazon.

Yeah, he was looking right at me in the mirror as he kept inching his way into my lane. Even when I laid on the horn (that you can barely hear in the vid) he just kept looking at me moving closer. He didn't care. This video is on YT now though, and if that company ever causes an accident, it will be there to show that the company has a history of bad driving.

I have Amazon Prime but I only use it for the 2 day shipping lol. I've never used their video service. I've heard of Orphan Black but obviously haven't watch it, whats it about?

Their 1/6 stuff is ridiculous. The quality and likeness definitely isn't as good HTs and they are trying to charge prices like they are. I've never bought a 1/6 SS, and I'm not going to either. There has been an improvement obviously since they first started their sixth scale stuff years ago, but its still not worth more than a HT. Seeing how much more they are charging for their stuff than HT, I just know we are also getting majorly ripped off on PFs too. I don't think I'll be collecting much longer. PFs are all practically at $500 now and I just don't see myself spending anything beyond that on a collectible. I'm running out of room anyways which makes my decision all that much easier too.

Yeah, for me to buy a PF, it'll 1) have to be a PF of a canon character and 2) a character I don't already have. I'm really looking into moving to 1/6 for future collecting with the occasional PF once a year, maybe. I'm also moving to only having canon characters so the possiblility of selling Darth Talon, Darth Malgus, and a few others are probably going to happen sooner or later.

Yeah, it's getting tough to keep collecting. I almost feel like the collectible market is going to collapse here pretty soon like sports cards did. There are getting to be a lot of companies and the prices just keep going up. What do I know though?

I also only used Amazon Prime for free 2-day shipping, I honestly didn't even realize they had a streaming service until they released "Man in the High Castle." Then one of my friends kept telling me to check out Orphan Black and they have the first 3 seasons of that on there. It's about a girl who finds out she is a clone and then all of the players involved trying to monitor/control/silence them basically. The lead actress is incredible in my opinion, you completely forget that she is playing almost every character on the show.

If I ever get Amazon Prime, I'll definitely check that show out. Been catching up on some Bates Motel Season 3 for now.

It might collapse, who knows! For me, I've reached my limit. Buying every SW PF that SS makes at $500+ a pop is no longer something I'm willing to do. The pieces I collect from now on will be carefully thought out since it will only be one, maybe, 2 a year. And, this applies to all companies making SW 1/4 stuff. While buying all the SW statues I want is still a possibility, I no longer feel like I'm getting out of it the money I'm spending on it.

Whao! That sounds pretty cool. I'll have to install the Amazon video app on my Playstation so I can check it out.

I just don't get it. Prices and ES are both climbing rapidly. I don't get how the collectible market hasn't burst yet, considering it seemed when high end collectibles first came out most people wouldn't dish out the prices then for the stuff, but now that its 3 times higher more people are getting in it seems. Maybe its just people are so addicted to collecting they can't get out lol.

I don't know what it is honestly. Collectors new to the hobby maybe? Or, maybe SS makes enough on what they do sell, due to higher prices, that they no longer have to worry about selling out of a product. So, the people who still collect "everything" from SS are enough to keep'em in business even though the rest of us collectors are being more picky. I dunno.
 
Ha! I keep forgetting how much comic book and sci-fi fandom has grown in the last couple of decades because I've always loved it. It wasn't that long ago when everyone would make fun of people who read comics or liked Star Wars, but now its become so popular that you are almost a nerd if you don't like this stuff lol. With movies it usually seems stuff will have popularity for a couple of decades and then it will be replaced by something else. A long time ago Westerns were really popular for decades, then it came the time of the "cool" guy with movies with guys like James Dean and Steve McQueen, and then we had the action stars like Arnie for decades, then finally superheroes took over at the box office. I think superheroes might have more staying power because the hero can be always be recast and the character itself will never age. Thats definitely a big reason why James Bond movies still make bank too. And I think Sci-Fi stuff might fade if they over-saturate it, but there will always be an audience for it.

That's a good point, westerns were quite popular back in the day. It will be interesting to see if recasting works for these characters. I could see people losing interest when all of these current heroes are recast. I mean they would probably have to reboot the entire universe if they did that and I don't know if I would want to see all of these characters reboot...

The only disruption I get with Netflix on our PS3's is when it asked us if we'd like to keep watching a show, LMAO! Don't know why the hell they did that! After 3 episodes of any show, it'll ask that.

Yeah, I wonder how many people either complained about the bad driver, or told the driver to just run me over. Seriously, I've heard people yell that to big trucks with motorcycles in front of them. Crazy!



Considering how HT's 1/6 stuff is leaps better than anything SS makes, I wonder how SS is still in the 1/6 market. I'm still considering moving to 1/6 for future collecting due to rising prices, and no doubt I'll take HT's awesome likenesses over SS.

I don't have Prime, but will stream a movie from Amazon that I don't have on Blu or DVD now and then. Same with Netflix. If I don't have the movie on BD or DVD, I'll see if it's free on Netflix and if not go check Amazon.

Yeah, he was looking right at me in the mirror as he kept inching his way into my lane. Even when I laid on the horn (that you can barely hear in the vid) he just kept looking at me moving closer. He didn't care. This video is on YT now though, and if that company ever causes an accident, it will be there to show that the company has a history of bad driving.



Yeah, for me to buy a PF, it'll 1) have to be a PF of a canon character and 2) a character I don't already have. I'm really looking into moving to 1/6 for future collecting with the occasional PF once a year, maybe. I'm also moving to only having canon characters so the possiblility of selling Darth Talon, Darth Malgus, and a few others are probably going to happen sooner or later.



If I ever get Amazon Prime, I'll definitely check that show out. Been catching up on some Bates Motel Season 3 for now.

It might collapse, who knows! For me, I've reached my limit. Buying every SW PF that SS makes at $500+ a pop is no longer something I'm willing to do. The pieces I collect from now on will be carefully thought out since it will only be one, maybe, 2 a year. And, this applies to all companies making SW 1/4 stuff. While buying all the SW statues I want is still a possibility, I no longer feel like I'm getting out of it the money I'm spending on it.



I don't know what it is honestly. Collectors new to the hobby maybe? Or, maybe SS makes enough on what they do sell, due to higher prices, that they no longer have to worry about selling out of a product. So, the people who still collect "everything" from SS are enough to keep'em in business even though the rest of us collectors are being more picky. I dunno.

I can't believe people get so annoyed about motorcycles. I only have a problem with people driving recklessly, regardless of what kind of vehicle they are in! We do have quite a few motorcycle fatalities around here, but it's almost always young kids being stupid and like 99% of them weren't wearing helmets.

Yeah I've never had any issues with Netflix either. Amazon Prime on the other hand...that has driven me crazy on multiple occasions. Just this week it didn't work for 2 days because it kept saying "A Network Error Has Occurred." By the way Netflix just order a PUNISHER series!!

You know what's funny is I unpacked my HT Luke again yesterday and set him up and was kind of thinking maybe I should have stuck with the 1/6 line. Then I checked Sideshow and both Obi-Wan and the Han/Chewie 2-pack are back up for order so now I'm debating on what to do since those are the only ones I sold, ha ha. The 1/4 scale take up so much space and there's no way I can afford the after market prices on the older PFs (or the upcoming XM) and the prices for new PFs are already getting out of hand. Plus if I'm going to spend a ton of money on a statue I'd rather spend it on a piece I really want like the XM Punisher.

If you're going to jump into the 1/6 line I'd recommend doing it now while most of the HT stuff is still available!
 
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The only disruption I get with Netflix on our PS3's is when it asked us if we'd like to keep watching a show, LMAO! Don't know why the hell they did that! After 3 episodes of any show, it'll ask that.

Yeah, I wonder how many people either complained about the bad driver, or told the driver to just run me over. Seriously, I've heard people yell that to big trucks with motorcycles in front of them. Crazy!

Considering how HT's 1/6 stuff is leaps better than anything SS makes, I wonder how SS is still in the 1/6 market. I'm still considering moving to 1/6 for future collecting due to rising prices, and no doubt I'll take HT's awesome likenesses over SS.

I don't have Prime, but will stream a movie from Amazon that I don't have on Blu or DVD now and then. Same with Netflix. If I don't have the movie on BD or DVD, I'll see if it's free on Netflix and if not go check Amazon.

Yeah, he was looking right at me in the mirror as he kept inching his way into my lane. Even when I laid on the horn (that you can barely hear in the vid) he just kept looking at me moving closer. He didn't care. This video is on YT now though, and if that company ever causes an accident, it will be there to show that the company has a history of bad driving.

Yeah, for me to buy a PF, it'll 1) have to be a PF of a canon character and 2) a character I don't already have. I'm really looking into moving to 1/6 for future collecting with the occasional PF once a year, maybe. I'm also moving to only having canon characters so the possiblility of selling Darth Talon, Darth Malgus, and a few others are probably going to happen sooner or later.

If I ever get Amazon Prime, I'll definitely check that show out. Been catching up on some Bates Motel Season 3 for now.

It might collapse, who knows! For me, I've reached my limit. Buying every SW PF that SS makes at $500+ a pop is no longer something I'm willing to do. The pieces I collect from now on will be carefully thought out since it will only be one, maybe, 2 a year. And, this applies to all companies making SW 1/4 stuff. While buying all the SW statues I want is still a possibility, I no longer feel like I'm getting out of it the money I'm spending on it.

I don't know what it is honestly. Collectors new to the hobby maybe? Or, maybe SS makes enough on what they do sell, due to higher prices, that they no longer have to worry about selling out of a product. So, the people who still collect "everything" from SS are enough to keep'em in business even though the rest of us collectors are being more picky. I dunno.

I don't think I ever got that message. Instead sometimes my video quality can just degrade to way below standard def levels, with blurry pixels everywhere. And then sometimes it will give a network error message and boot me off of Netflix lol. It usually runs pretty smooth though.

People can really be @$$holes out there.

Are you still going to get the new Vader PF? If Besta doors were bigger I'd definitely flip the old one for the new one.

That's a good point, westerns were quite popular back in the day. It will be interesting to see if recasting works for these characters. I could see people losing interest when all of these current heroes are recast. I mean they would probably have to reboot the entire universe if they did that and I don't know if I would want to see all of these characters reboot...

I can't believe people get so annoyed about motorcycles. I only have a problem with people driving recklessly, regardless of what kind of vehicle they are in! We do have quite a few motorcycle fatalities around here, but it's almost always young kids being stupid and like 99% of them weren't wearing helmets.

Yeah I've never had any issues with Netflix either. Amazon Prime on the other hand...that has driven me crazy on multiple occasions. Just this week it didn't work for 2 days because it kept saying "A Network Error Has Occurred." By the way Netflix just order a PUNISHER series!!

You know what's funny is I unpacked my HT Luke again yesterday and set him up and was kind of thinking maybe I should have stuck with the 1/6 line. Then I checked Sideshow and both Obi-Wan and the Han/Chewie 2-pack are back up for order so now I'm debating on what to do since those are the only ones I sold, ha ha. The 1/4 scale take up so much space and there's no way I can afford the after market prices on the older PFs (or the upcoming XM) and the prices for new PFs are already getting out of hand. Plus if I'm going to spend a ton of money on a statue I'd rather spend it on a piece I really want like the XM Punisher.

If you're going to jump into the 1/6 line I'd recommend doing it now while most of the HT stuff is still available!

I think the recasting will work. Its worked fine for Batman over the years. I think whenever a new actor is announced there will always be an initial backlash from the fan community but then they'll come around once the movie comes out. It will be the same for a rebooted Universe but again once people give it a chance it will be okay.

I just heard about the Punisher series and I'm so stoked! I hope maybe one day we can get a live action Star Wars series on Netflix too.

I didn't even notice the Han and Chewie pack went back up for order. People were dropping like $800+ on those on eBay not that long ago. Thats gotta suck for those people. As far as the old SW PFs go those things do some serious fluctuations on eBay. Jedi Luke is definitely one of them. I've seen him go anywhere from $200 to almost a grand. I spend $475 on mine and got one that was still brand new.

You should totally get the XM Punisher! He comes with a freaking motorcycle!
 
That's a good point, westerns were quite popular back in the day. It will be interesting to see if recasting works for these characters. I could see people losing interest when all of these current heroes are recast. I mean they would probably have to reboot the entire universe if they did that and I don't know if I would want to see all of these characters reboot...



I can't believe people get so annoyed about motorcycles. I only have a problem with people driving recklessly, regardless of what kind of vehicle they are in! We do have quite a few motorcycle fatalities around here, but it's almost always young kids being stupid and like 99% of them weren't wearing helmets.

Yeah I've never had any issues with Netflix either. Amazon Prime on the other hand...that has driven me crazy on multiple occasions. Just this week it didn't work for 2 days because it kept saying "A Network Error Has Occurred." By the way Netflix just order a PUNISHER series!!

You know what's funny is I unpacked my HT Luke again yesterday and set him up and was kind of thinking maybe I should have stuck with the 1/6 line. Then I checked Sideshow and both Obi-Wan and the Han/Chewie 2-pack are back up for order so now I'm debating on what to do since those are the only ones I sold, ha ha. The 1/4 scale take up so much space and there's no way I can afford the after market prices on the older PFs (or the upcoming XM) and the prices for new PFs are already getting out of hand. Plus if I'm going to spend a ton of money on a statue I'd rather spend it on a piece I really want like the XM Punisher.

If you're going to jump into the 1/6 line I'd recommend doing it now while most of the HT stuff is still available!

I'm not worried about having to go to ebay for anything I miss. I just want to be sure that is a decision I'll be happy with. I'm not rushing into anything in fear of missing out.

Like I said, I don't feel like I'm getting out of them what I'm paying. They will be lucky if they get me to buy more than one a year, but maybe that is still enough to keep'em in business.

SWEET! Now, if only that Maul series IGN put up as an April fools joke actually happens, LOL!

Could be a number of reasons. In the end, it is still a human being on that thing, exposed unlike someone in a car, and if that person goes down because you were impatient, you cut them off or vice versa, road rage, or the car just doesn't see'em that person WILL get hurt or worse. I get annoyed with some bikers too, but I would never chase'em down or try and run'em off the road.

I don't think I ever got that message. Instead sometimes my video quality can just degrade to way below standard def levels, with blurry pixels everywhere. And then sometimes it will give a network error message and boot me off of Netflix lol. It usually runs pretty smooth though.

People can really be @$$holes out there.

Are you still going to get the new Vader PF? If Besta doors were bigger I'd definitely flip the old one for the new one.



I think the recasting will work. Its worked fine for Batman over the years. I think whenever a new actor is announced there will always be an initial backlash from the fan community but then they'll come around once the movie comes out. It will be the same for a rebooted Universe but again once people give it a chance it will be okay.

I just heard about the Punisher series and I'm so stoked! I hope maybe one day we can get a live action Star Wars series on Netflix too.

I didn't even notice the Han and Chewie pack went back up for order. People were dropping like $800+ on those on eBay not that long ago. Thats gotta suck for those people. As far as the old SW PFs go those things do some serious fluctuations on eBay. Jedi Luke is definitely one of them. I've seen him go anywhere from $200 to almost a grand. I spend $475 on mine and got one that was still brand new.

You should totally get the XM Punisher! He comes with a freaking motorcycle!

I saw that Ghost Rider XM statue too. F'n amazing!

A series like that Maul one IGN fooled us with? LOL!

I really think I'll be waiting for XM's Vader trio. Having the evolution of Anakin/ Vader in statue form appeals to me bigtime. Even if that is the only piece I get in the next couple years, I think it'll be worth it. So, probably not on the SS Vader.

Must just be a PS3 thing. I hate it. You're watching Daredevil, and every 3 episodes the video will stop and a message will pop up saying, "Are you still watching Daredevil?" Irritating.
 
I don't think I ever got that message. Instead sometimes my video quality can just degrade to way below standard def levels, with blurry pixels everywhere. And then sometimes it will give a network error message and boot me off of Netflix lol. It usually runs pretty smooth though.

People can really be @$$holes out there.

Are you still going to get the new Vader PF? If Besta doors were bigger I'd definitely flip the old one for the new one.



I think the recasting will work. Its worked fine for Batman over the years. I think whenever a new actor is announced there will always be an initial backlash from the fan community but then they'll come around once the movie comes out. It will be the same for a rebooted Universe but again once people give it a chance it will be okay.

I just heard about the Punisher series and I'm so stoked! I hope maybe one day we can get a live action Star Wars series on Netflix too.

I didn't even notice the Han and Chewie pack went back up for order. People were dropping like $800+ on those on eBay not that long ago. Thats gotta suck for those people. As far as the old SW PFs go those things do some serious fluctuations on eBay. Jedi Luke is definitely one of them. I've seen him go anywhere from $200 to almost a grand. I spend $475 on mine and got one that was still brand new.

You should totally get the XM Punisher! He comes with a freaking motorcycle!

True it has worked for Batman, but those are only trilogies. This is an entire universe they have built with these characters and they would have to come up with all new stories. Obviously I'm a comic book fan so I would still watch them, but I could see more casual fans losing interest.

It seems like all the Star Wars PF prices have skyrocketed since the new movie came out. I saw Palpatine going for like $1600! Were there actually serious talks about Netflix doing a Star Wars series?

Trust me I want that XM Punisher, but it will be brutal on the wallet.

I'm not worried about having to go to ebay for anything I miss. I just want to be sure that is a decision I'll be happy with. I'm not rushing into anything in fear of missing out.

Like I said, I don't feel like I'm getting out of them what I'm paying. They will be lucky if they get me to buy more than one a year, but maybe that is still enough to keep'em in business.

SWEET! Now, if only that Maul series IGN put up as an April fools joke actually happens, LOL!

Could be a number of reasons. In the end, it is still a human being on that thing, exposed unlike someone in a car, and if that person goes down because you were impatient, you cut them off or vice versa, road rage, or the car just doesn't see'em that person WILL get hurt or worse. I get annoyed with some bikers too, but I would never chase'em down or try and run'em off the road.



I saw that Ghost Rider XM statue too. F'n amazing!

A series like that Maul one IGN fooled us with? LOL!

I really think I'll be waiting for XM's Vader trio. Having the evolution of Anakin/ Vader in statue form appeals to me bigtime. Even if that is the only piece I get in the next couple years, I think it'll be worth it. So, probably not on the SS Vader.

Must just be a PS3 thing. I hate it. You're watching Daredevil, and every 3 episodes the video will stop and a message will pop up saying, "Are you still watching Daredevil?" Irritating.

See you're much smarter than I am when it comes to collecting, ha. I make impulse buys then constantly change my mind. Although maybe you should wet your toes by picking up Rey and BB8? ;) That XM Vader sounds epic if they actually ever make it. That would be totally worth it if it was the only statue you got all year!

No I agree, I would never chase someone down, that's just asinine. Random story, but my friend actually hit a deer on his motorcycle here, luckily he wasn't going that fast but he was still covered with road rash. The girl on the back didn't get hurt at all because she landed on top of him and rode him like a sled, ha. I always picture her slowly pulling him in front of her like Austin Powers does to that girl in the second movie when he's falling out the window.

Oh my Netflix also asks if I'm still watching the show after three episodes and I use it through my Blu-ray player, it is quite annoying. I almost feel like I'm being judged by Netflix and it's asking me "Would you like to continue being lazy?"
 
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True it has worked for Batman, but those are only trilogies. This is an entire universe they have built with these characters and they would have to come up with all new stories. Obviously I'm a comic book fan so I would still watch them, but I could see more casual fans losing interest.

It seems like all the Star Wars PF prices have skyrocketed since the new movie came out. I saw Palpatine going for like $1600! Were there actually serious talks about Netflix doing a Star Wars series?

Trust me I want that XM Punisher, but it will be brutal on the wallet.



See you're much smarter than I am when it comes to collecting, ha. I make impulse buys then constantly change my mind. Although maybe you should wet your toes by picking up Rey and BB8? ;) That XM Vader sounds epic if they actually ever make it. That would be totally worth it if it was the only statue you got all year!

No I agree, I would never chase someone down, that's just asinine. Random story, but my friend actually hit a deer on his motorcycle here, luckily he wasn't going that fast but he was still covered with road rash. The girl on the back didn't get hurt at all because she landed on top of him and rode him like a sled, ha. I always picture her slowly pulling him in front of her like Austin Powers does to that girl in the second movie when he's falling out the window.

Oh my Netflix also asks if I'm still watching the show after three episodes and I use it through my Blu-ray player, it is quite annoying. I almost feel like I'm being judged by Netflix and it's asking me "Would you like to continue being lazy?"

LMAO! Pretty much! So irritating though.

"Why won't you die!" Yeah, I've had a couple friends who have hit various animals and go down. Thankfully they were wearing full gear. I typically wear my gear (jacket, helmet, boots, gloves, etc) but when I take the bike to the gym, I wear my jogger shorts, a t-shirt, my vibrams, and a helmet. And, sometimes a light jacket depending on the weather. But! I always take the back roads where speed is about 30-35. On the freeway or if I'm pushing it on some twistys, I'm in full gear.

I really like that Rey and BB8 package. I dunno man. Still thinking everything over. With prices the way they are, and now that I have another expensive hobby, I'm thinking things through a little more.

The Palpatine PF is $1600?
 
I'm not worried about having to go to ebay for anything I miss. I just want to be sure that is a decision I'll be happy with. I'm not rushing into anything in fear of missing out.

Like I said, I don't feel like I'm getting out of them what I'm paying. They will be lucky if they get me to buy more than one a year, but maybe that is still enough to keep'em in business.

SWEET! Now, if only that Maul series IGN put up as an April fools joke actually happens, LOL!

Could be a number of reasons. In the end, it is still a human being on that thing, exposed unlike someone in a car, and if that person goes down because you were impatient, you cut them off or vice versa, road rage, or the car just doesn't see'em that person WILL get hurt or worse. I get annoyed with some bikers too, but I would never chase'em down or try and run'em off the road.

I saw that Ghost Rider XM statue too. F'n amazing!

A series like that Maul one IGN fooled us with? LOL!

I really think I'll be waiting for XM's Vader trio. Having the evolution of Anakin/ Vader in statue form appeals to me bigtime. Even if that is the only piece I get in the next couple years, I think it'll be worth it. So, probably not on the SS Vader.

Must just be a PS3 thing. I hate it. You're watching Daredevil, and every 3 episodes the video will stop and a message will pop up saying, "Are you still watching Daredevil?" Irritating.

I knew the second I saw that Darth Maul thing, I knew it was going to be too good to be true. That literally would have been the number 1 show I ever could have asked for.

How long has it been now since XM announced the SW license and we still haven't seen anything yet? Lol. I'm never going to be able to afford the Vader dio but its definitely the number 1 piece that I want to see pics of.

True it has worked for Batman, but those are only trilogies. This is an entire universe they have built with these characters and they would have to come up with all new stories. Obviously I'm a comic book fan so I would still watch them, but I could see more casual fans losing interest.

It seems like all the Star Wars PF prices have skyrocketed since the new movie came out. I saw Palpatine going for like $1600! Were there actually serious talks about Netflix doing a Star Wars series?

Trust me I want that XM Punisher, but it will be brutal on the wallet.

See you're much smarter than I am when it comes to collecting, ha. I make impulse buys then constantly change my mind. Although maybe you should wet your toes by picking up Rey and BB8? ;) That XM Vader sounds epic if they actually ever make it. That would be totally worth it if it was the only statue you got all year!

No I agree, I would never chase someone down, that's just asinine. Random story, but my friend actually hit a deer on his motorcycle here, luckily he wasn't going that fast but he was still covered with road rash. The girl on the back didn't get hurt at all because she landed on top of him and rode him like a sled, ha. I always picture her slowly pulling him in front of her like Austin Powers does to that girl in the second movie when he's falling out the window.

Oh my Netflix also asks if I'm still watching the show after three episodes and I use it through my Blu-ray player, it is quite annoying. I almost feel like I'm being judged by Netflix and it's asking me "Would you like to continue being lazy?"

I guess that is definitely a possibility. Superhero movies will eventually lose their popularity, but I'm thinking we're going to have to see some other type of other genre gaining steam before it happens. If SW gets to a point where they are able to release multiple movies per year like Marvel and DC, then that might be the thing to do it.

Palps goes for an absolute insane amount. When I decided to make the switch from DC to SW PFs I made a list of who I wanted, and then I went and scouted past eBay prices and quickly found out Palps wouldn't be making it into my collection LOL. I think the lowest I've seen him go is $800.

I've heard rumors of a live action SW series for years now. Until I see anything directly from Disney or LFL I'm just not buying it.

Netflix is trying to motivate you guys to get off your asses. LMAO!

LMAO! Pretty much! So irritating though.

"Why won't you die!" Yeah, I've had a couple friends who have hit various animals and go down. Thankfully they were wearing full gear. I typically wear my gear (jacket, helmet, boots, gloves, etc) but when I take the bike to the gym, I wear my jogger shorts, a t-shirt, my vibrams, and a helmet. And, sometimes a light jacket depending on the weather. But! I always take the back roads where speed is about 30-35. On the freeway or if I'm pushing it on some twistys, I'm in full gear.

I really like that Rey and BB8 package. I dunno man. Still thinking everything over. With prices the way they are, and now that I have another expensive hobby, I'm thinking things through a little more.

The Palpatine PF is $1600?

I'm thinking SS is going to do a Rey and BB-8 PF set. I don't think I'd go for it anyways due to space limitations and I'm thinking her TFA rag outfit will end up being my least favorite Rey outfit.
 
I knew the second I saw that Darth Maul thing, I knew it was going to be too good to be true. That literally would have been the number 1 show I ever could have asked for.

How long has it been now since XM announced the SW license and we still haven't seen anything yet? Lol. I'm never going to be able to afford the Vader dio but its definitely the number 1 piece that I want to see pics of.



I guess that is definitely a possibility. Superhero movies will eventually lose their popularity, but I'm thinking we're going to have to see some other type of other genre gaining steam before it happens. If SW gets to a point where they are able to release multiple movies per year like Marvel and DC, then that might be the thing to do it.

Palps goes for an absolute insane amount. When I decided to make the switch from DC to SW PFs I made a list of who I wanted, and then I went and scouted past eBay prices and quickly found out Palps wouldn't be making it into my collection LOL. I think the lowest I've seen him go is $800.

I've heard rumors of a live action SW series for years now. Until I see anything directly from Disney or LFL I'm just not buying it.

Netflix is trying to motivate you guys to get off your asses. LMAO!



I'm thinking SS is going to do a Rey and BB-8 PF set. I don't think I'd go for it anyways due to space limitations and I'm thinking her TFA rag outfit will end up being my least favorite Rey outfit.

Ugh! Posting issues, AGAIN!

I'm sure they will, but the issue is when and we know the price will be over the top. Ultimately, it will all depend on what is coming out that year if I would get that or not.

I had no idea on Palps. I don't plan on selling mine though. I am going to get rid of the non-canon characters though.

I heard XM will have some news regarding their SW stuff soon. They said by summer IIRC. But, I'll believe it when I see it, LOL!

Hell, do an Obi-Wan series with Ewan FFS! Hayden back as Vader for the events shortly after EPIII! Something!
 
Ugh! Posting issues, AGAIN!

I'm sure they will, but the issue is when and we know the price will be over the top. Ultimately, it will all depend on what is coming out that year if I would get that or not.

I had no idea on Palps. I don't plan on selling mine though. I am going to get rid of the non-canon characters though.

I heard XM will have some news regarding their SW stuff soon. They said by summer IIRC. But, I'll believe it when I see it, LOL!

Hell, do an Obi-Wan series with Ewan FFS! Hayden back as Vader for the events shortly after EPIII! Something!

This website really doesn't like your computer. Or vice versa lol.

Well you can definitely make bank on your Darth Talon PF if you sell your non-canon stuff. I don't know how attached you are to your other SW ladies, but Aurra Sing, Aayla Secura and Shaak Ti can all fetch nearly a grand a piece as well on eBay. I know those are all still canon but if you ever needed the funds for an upcoming XM piece those would cover you quite easily. I'm kind of pissed I didn't go after Shaak Ti or Aayla when they came out as they were so affordable. I remember you were getting your "brand new" replacement Aayla when I found your old thread. Good times LOL.

Maybe XM will be at SW Celebration this year. Sooner or later they are going to have to show something off lol.

I think an Obi-Wan series would be freaking amazing!

So SW day is only 3 days away. Do you think the Kylo PF will finally go up for order?