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Emperor & Throne:
« on: December 13, 2009, 04:08:15 PM »
While I'm not happy about the pricetag, I do think this is an awesome piece. For sure to be on my wish list for next year.
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2009, 07:47:59 PM »
whats the price?

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2009, 11:02:10 PM »
It doesn't say yet, but my guess is the same as Grand Admiral Thrawn which was 90 for the figure and 2 hundered something for the chair?
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2009, 04:34:55 PM »
would definitley be more inclined to buy the throne with the emperor then thrawn. of course i still want to get the han in carbonite  ::)

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2009, 08:34:05 AM »
In case no one has seen it yet. The Emperor is $94.99 and the "environment" is $139.99.

The prices on these SS things just keep getting more absurd. ::)


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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2009, 09:53:50 AM »
I agree.  This is worse than Gentle Giant has ever done in the sense that their prices on the mini-busts never really went up.  My problem was an exclusive would slip thru and over night you'd have something that sold for $50 selling on Ebay for 4k!  :( >:(

My frustration led me to sell off all my Gentle Giant pieces, (except my ST's  ;D  )  and I got into the Sideshow 12-inch line that was just starting back in 2005 / 2006.  Luke Jedi was around 60 dollars and now the non-armored figures are nearing 100 per?   ::)

I've been buying less and less, as I'm sure everyone has.  I'm not willing to pay up extra to make up for all the collectors who've dropped off the map in the past couple years.  As much as I want this thing, it's just waaaaaaaaay too much money for my personal budget.  Here's to hoping I don't cave!  :D
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2009, 11:08:34 AM »
It's a great looking piece but because of that price, I won't be getting one.

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2009, 04:09:29 PM »
I just don't get how they can justify the Emperor for $95. When they first started jacking the prices up it was because of excuses like new body types and armor. So why $95 for a guy in nothing but a robe? Like you said Spice. When these first launched you could get the Jedi's for $50 or less and now it's twice as much money for a figure that comes with half as many accessories.  >:(


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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2009, 10:16:20 PM »
times are tough, but the prices keep going higher and that keeps this ol collector on the sidelines until I find a great 2nd hand deal


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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2009, 02:02:00 PM »
I end up pre ordering a lot of their stuff, but rarely make good on one of the orders.  I just had to cancel my order for the Cody Legendary scale bust.  No money and no space for it sealed the deal for me.  And I might not get the emperor as I am having all kinds of trouble trying to preorder the regular version or the chair.  I am logged in to my account, but the page where I add the items to my cart asks me to log to in my account to order!?  WTF?
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2010, 04:25:46 PM »
I used some points to take about $25 off these two items. The figure price is about normal where things are but the price of the chair has to do with the piece being made of polystone which is a better material to use on these pieces. It will also allow for the detail to be held much better as it comes through the process of it being made.

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2010, 04:45:48 PM »
I missed this one and am kicking myself in the ass for it.  I got so behind I don't know what I want anymore, IF anything.  :-\   It sucks, but too many, too fast and the price just keeps going up.  I did order the Cantina yesterday, couldn't resist!  I'd have to say that's the first thing SS that I've pulled the trigger on in quite some time.
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2010, 05:14:20 PM »
I missed this one and am kicking myself in the ass for it.  I got so behind I don't know what I want anymore, IF anything.  :-\   It sucks, but too many, too fast and the price just keeps going up.  I did order the Cantina yesterday, couldn't resist!  I'd have to say that's the first thing SS that I've pulled the trigger on in quite some time.

Oh I have not a lot left myself from all the selling I've done. What I have left ANH Obi-Wan, AOTC Obi-Wan, CW Obi-Wan, ROTS Obi-Wan, Vader, Shock, Utapau, Stormie, and White Paldron Sandie. I do have the Coruscant Clone, Emperor/Throne, and got on the WL for the Ex CW Anakin. Other than that I'm really only getting certain figures. I like how my collection consists of stuff from HT Iron Man, Origins Wolverine, TDK Batman/Joker, SS The Dead, MOTU Classics, SS Gi Joe, and LOTR. Prices are high with all these companies now forcing us to all cherry pick things.

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2010, 08:54:57 AM »
Would be awesome if they make a 1/4 scale version of him and the throne  :P


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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2010, 03:13:11 PM »
That could happen. I wouldn't be shocked if it did.

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2010, 08:44:35 PM »
Yeah I think the throne is within the scope of their license.  With Sideshow I know it gets tricky in terms of what they can and can't do.  I'd buy it!  I'm also hoping Hasbro will get their head outta the sand and do a good throne Emperor too.
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #16 on: February 26, 2010, 04:16:28 PM »
Well, since it would be 1:4 scale it should be within what they're allowed to do. I don't know the terms of their agreement and all but it should be. Now, if and when it happens I would guess the price will be pretty close to maybe what the Scout and Speeder Bike came out too.

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #18 on: September 05, 2010, 02:25:29 AM »
Looks awesome!
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #19 on: September 05, 2010, 05:06:05 AM »
Looks really good josh. I thought it was really cool if I could have afforded it.
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #20 on: September 05, 2010, 11:32:47 AM »
Yeah I'm in the same boat, I'd like it but I'd like to keep 300 bucks even more.  I'm going to try to get it though, it might not be all at once like hi-rolla Josh!  ;D :D :)
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #21 on: September 05, 2010, 11:37:00 AM »
Yeah, its an expensive set and could be a bit cheaper combined if they had paired them together somehow. Still nice pieces but its a smidge higher than I'd like.

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #22 on: September 07, 2010, 09:22:02 PM »
The throne is nice, but the face on the emperor isn't all that great....at least from my point of view.

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #23 on: September 07, 2010, 10:09:05 PM »
I ordered the exclusive version and I think he came with an alternative head.  Not sure if it was any more original trilogy-ish or more prequel.  I will have to wait a bit to get the throne accessory.
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #24 on: September 07, 2010, 10:29:20 PM »
The exclusive sculpt is cool but I went with the standard sculpt cause I'm having him sit in the throne. Tim Miller did a super great job on both sculpt but thats just me.

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #25 on: September 08, 2010, 08:15:50 AM »
The exclusive sculpt is cool but I went with the standard sculpt cause I'm having him sit in the throne. Tim Miller did a super great job on both sculpt but thats just me.

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #26 on: September 08, 2010, 12:39:37 PM »
Yeah, I did. I've had it for a while now cause it shipped in advance of the Emperor.

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #27 on: September 08, 2010, 12:46:51 PM »
After seeing the crap ass paintjob my cousin had on his Cobra Throne, I have concerns whether or not I need to spend 200 bucks on stuff like this.
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #28 on: September 09, 2010, 10:49:04 AM »
The throne is only $139 plus if you use a SS girft card....$25 bucks less.

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #29 on: September 09, 2010, 10:56:15 AM »
TALK about leaving yourself wide open Panthro!   ;D  I won't even start, maybe Fox or DC will get ya first, but I'm gonna leave that one alone.  :P
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #30 on: September 09, 2010, 12:01:16 PM »
I'm not touching it either.


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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #31 on: September 09, 2010, 12:20:56 PM »
I really hope you wouldn't be touching it!
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #32 on: September 09, 2010, 12:41:32 PM »
The throne is only $139 plus if you use a SS girft card....$25 bucks less.

How heavy and large is it Josh?

Well, since you asked.  :P

No, seriously its pretty heavy. Its solid polystone I'd say 3-4lbs and far as size its not gonna take up a large display area.

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #33 on: September 09, 2010, 12:49:38 PM »
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #34 on: March 19, 2011, 08:16:23 PM »
This a great piece, 140$ for throne?! It should have lights & vibrate for that!
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #35 on: March 19, 2011, 08:25:47 PM »
Would have been cool if it had lit up but most likely would have added more cost to this piece. My issue was more that this came out like the hut so much after the Emperor did.

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #36 on: March 19, 2011, 08:53:38 PM »
SS was 1 of 5 out of 40 toy co. that makes a profit.
a constant supply of product$ for bigger profit$
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #37 on: March 19, 2011, 09:09:21 PM »
I'm sure SS despite the economy is still doing well because they make great stuff that folks want to buy.

Yeah, for most items if they make it people will buy it.

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #38 on: March 20, 2011, 03:19:19 AM »
I've always LOVED their stuff but right now I can't since I have other lines going at the moment.
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #39 on: March 20, 2011, 01:12:53 PM »
Yeah, picking and choosing is a bit hard with so much cool stuff out right now.

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #40 on: March 20, 2011, 10:40:37 PM »
Yeah and that $$$$$$ sign is also TOUGH on the wallet.

Yeah, picking and choosing is a bit hard with so much cool stuff out right now.
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #41 on: March 20, 2011, 10:53:57 PM »
This is true. lol

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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #42 on: March 21, 2011, 05:55:27 AM »
Would love to see enviro. pk. a light up elevator tube? Royal Guards to go with would be perfect, or Senate/ Shadow all 3?
If they can do Gartogg & rock to add on to Jabba seems like a perfect add on & would sell out quickly.
I fear the cost? The prices have gone from 59-100+ on avg. I don't blame SS. Prices of all resources & production
have increased & the cost to ship here has gone up. SS has no choice but to up prices to stay liquid.
If they got out of Cali. The state is so far in debt that any & all businesses which already pay very high taxes
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Re: Emperor & Throne:
« Reply #43 on: March 21, 2011, 01:29:14 PM »
The Royal Guards will happen I don't doubt that at all. They'll be pretty awesome when they do I'm sure.