Sideshow Collectibles » Toy Fair 2008 http://www.sideshowtoy.com What happens when you combine special FX artists and classically trained sculptors with web savvy peeps? Not only lots of trouble, but you get the best Film and TV collectibles on the planet! Get the latest info on Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, James Bond, and Sci-Fi items and prop replica products from Sideshow Collectibles! Also, find out more about our artists and web heads, interviews, product-film-dvd reviews, embarrassing moments, discounts, giveaways and more! Sun, 19 May 2013 12:01:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 More Fun to Be Had ALL YEAR LONG! http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=5338 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=5338#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:28:16 +0000 news http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=5338 Now that this year’s Comic-Con is over, we’re busy ramping up for even more online fun here at Sideshow Collectibles! And of course we want you to let us know what you think. We would like to know which SideshowCollectibles.com Online Event you are most looking forward to within the next year! Could it be our annual Halloween Celebration, Spooktacular? Or maybe the February Toy Fair event, which showcases loads of new products and announcements. Choose your most-anticipated Sideshow Event in the lower-right poll area of the homepage at SideshowCollectbles.com, and remember to let you voice be heard in the comment section below this post – we guarantee you have a lot to look forward to over the next year! [Leave Your Comment] Plus, be sure to check out what the remainder of 2008 holds! [Upcoming Sideshow Events]

]]> 3 New Iron Man Trailer Online http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4422 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4422#comments Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:38:04 +0000 news http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?p=4422

Happy Friday! What a wonderful surprise to wake up this morning and find a brand spankin’ new ‘Iron Man’ trailer online. The MySpace.com exclusive trailer reveals quite a bit more of the storyline as well as the technology created and used in the film. ‘Iron Man’ releases May 2nd, 2008 – make sure to tune into Sideshow during May for some great Iron Man related promotions! [Trailer] [Iron Man Products]

]]> 6 New Poll Celebrates Backstage Passes! http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4421 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4421#comments Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:06:58 +0000 news http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?p=4421 We have a fun new poll for you this week that coincides with our newest Diane Kamahele Memorial Auction item, the infamous Red Tie as seen in our most recent Backstage Pass videos! Our new poll asks you to choose which tie we should make our Production Manager wear in the next Backstage Pass video! The poll is located within the bottom right section of our homepage. And you can find out more about our fun and informative Backstage Pass videos in our Production Blog, including a hilarious blooper reel! [Click Here] To place bids on any of the items offered in our post-Toy Fair Memorial Auction, click the following link: [eBay Auction Page]

]]> 3 Diane Kamahele Memorial Auction begins Now http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4403 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4403#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:01:17 +0000 news http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?p=4403 CastJoin us in raising money to help support the children of our departed co-worker, Diane Kamahele, by bidding on a host of unique items! 100% of proceeds generated through these auctions will be donated to the Diane Kamahele Memorial Fund. The online auctions will begin Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at Noon PST, with a new item being posted every 15 minutes. Don’t miss your chance to grab some unique pieces and, more importantly, to support a wonderful cause! [Information about the Auction] [Diane Kamahele Memorial] [Read about our previous auction]

]]> 11 Museum Replicas Joins With Lucas Licensing for Star Wars Collectibles http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4405 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4405#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:47:04 +0000 news http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?p=4405 CastMuseum Replicas Ltd. announced February 22 an agreement with Lucasfilm to create licensed Star Wars products. The new line will include full-sized, wearable clothing and armor replicas from a wide range of iconic Star Wars characters, scheduled for debut at the 2008 Comic-Con International this July. Sideshow plans to support Museum Replicas with distribution, and will be offering the Star Wars costume and replica line for pre-order once details have been released. [Click Here]

]]> 7 February 21st Newsletter Posted http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4394 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4394#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:26:24 +0000 news http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?p=4394 Sideshow MailboxAttention Newsletter members! Check out the latest edition of the Sideshow Newsletter RIGHT NOW in your Newsletter account – or, as always, you can wait for the newsletter to arrive in your e-mail inbox. [Newsletter Login]

]]> 4 Weigh in on favorite Toy Fair product announcements! http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4392 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4392#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:29:48 +0000 news http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?p=4392 CastSideshow’s Toy Fair 2008 celebration has come and gone, and we want to know which of our new product announcements got you the most excited! Our new poll asks you to choose your ONE favorite product, but feel free to use the comment area below this post to expand upon your choices and post your ‘best of’ lists. The poll is located within the bottom right section of our homepage. [Toy Fair Products]

]]> 9 Qualify for the Obi-Wan PPO http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4391 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4391#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:22:11 +0000 news http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?p=4391 CastToday is the last day for you to qualify for the 12-inch Obi-Wan Kenobi Clone Wars General PPO. In order to do so you must be a registered newsletter subscriber and Sideshow account holder by 11:59PM PDT today. Follow the links for more details. [What is PPO] [Obi-Wan Kenobi Clone Wars General Preview] [Sign Up for the Newsletter]

]]> 20 More awesome events on the horizon at Sideshow! http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4389 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4389#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:21:17 +0000 news http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?p=4389 CLICK HEREToy Fair may be over until next year, but Sideshow’s still cookin’ up a ton of excitement for the rest of 2008! Join us at SideshowCollectibles.com in May for an a-may-zing month long celebration of Free Comic Book Day (May 3rd) and the unveiling of our San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives, plus the premiere of some awesome films such as Iron Man (May 2nd) and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (May 22nd)! And don’t forget that we feature weekly announcements and new products in our popular E-Newsletter, so be sure you’re signed up today to stay on top of all the happenings at Sideshow. Thanks for joining us during Toy Fair 2008! [Sign Up for the Newsletter] [Toy Fair Product and License Announcements] [Toy Fair Videos]

]]> 7 Missed our Chat with Sideshow’s 3-D Creative Manager? http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4388 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4388#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:11:57 +0000 news http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?p=4388 Sideshow’s 3-D Creative Manager, Heath Hammond, joined us in our live Toy Fair chat at around this afternoon! He answered many questions about Sideshow’s new 12-inch body designs, Star Wars Clone Trooper armor, Gandalf the Grey 12-inch figure, and pretty much any of the behind-the-scenes arty goodness about our ANNOUNCED products that your fellow collectors threw at him. If you were unaable to join us, maybe the chatters will clue you in on what was discussed in the comments area below!

]]> 16 February 20th ‘Ask Sideshow’ Questions answered! http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4386 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4386#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:05:39 +0000 news http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?p=4386 CLICK HEREFollow the link to read our final ‘Ask Sideshow’ session from Toy Fair 2008, compiled from a list of questions submitted by you and your fellow collectors about Iron Man and Hellboy II, plus Star Wars, LOTR and more! [February 20th Ask Sideshow Q&A] Also, you can read through our past ‘Ask Sideshow’ archives to review all of the great inquiries that we have answered so far: [Archives] If your question did not get answered, it means we didn’t have time to get to it this week. Have no fear, we will be hosting more session of ‘Ask Sideshow’ in our future Production Blogs, Podcasts, and Newsletters! [Access the Form]

]]> 2 Next AH! Comiquette revealed in our Prod Blog! http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4384 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4384#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:49:51 +0000 news http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?p=4384 CLICK HEREHave you been keeping an eye on Sideshow’s Production Blog during our Toy Fair 2008 celebration? If not, go now! We have just revealed the next Adam Hughes Comiquette, and we’ve also posted some invaluable ‘Ask Sideshow’ Q&A sessions and special behind-the-scenes product features about a few of our newly announced goodies! Click on the link to browse the Blog now: [Production Blog] Missed the chat with Adam Hughes? Maybe one of your fellow collectors will be nice enough to let you in on some of his answers in the comment section below!

]]> 9 Hell of a Day at Sideshow Collectibles http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4381 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4381#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:24:00 +0000 news http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?p=4381 The last day of Toy Fair 2008 is going to be one to remember at Sideshow Collectibles! Today we are proud to announce our newest license to join the fray – ‘Hellboy II: The Golden Army.’ To celebrate the announcement of this new license, we are premiering a ground-breaking metal prop replica of The Samaritan. The exclusive edition of this piece will feature a set of four clear-tipped tracer rounds, featuring green, battery powered LED lights! And if that wasn’t cool enough, we are happy to have partnered with Stan Winston Studios to bring collectors the definitive Iron Man collectible — The Iron Man Life-Size Bust! Once you’ve checked out these new items, join us in our IRC chatroom where we expect to have a few special guests today. [Iron Man Life-Size Bust] [Exclusive Samaritan Prop Replica] [Hellboy II Release] [IRC Chat]

]]> 26 February 19th ‘Ask Sideshow’ answers! http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4380 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4380#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:53:15 +0000 news http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?p=4380 CLICK HEREFollow the link to read our third ‘Ask Sideshow’ session from Toy Fair 2008, compiled from a list of questions submitted by you and your fellow collectors about Indiana Jones, plus the new 12-inch body announcements, Military, Marvel, and more! [February 19th Ask Sideshow Q&A] Also, you can read through our past ‘Ask Sideshow’ archives to review all of the great inquiries that we have answered so far: [Archives] If you have a question you’d like to add to the list, please use the form and NOT the comments sections of our site! [Access the Form]

]]> 3 Exclusive Indy SOLD OUT! http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4377 http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=4377#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:23:32 +0000 news http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?p=4377 CastThe Sideshow Exclusive edition of our new Indiana Jones 12-inch figure is sold out. The regular edition is still available for Pre-Order, or you can sign up for the Wait List for the Exclusive. [Exclusive Edition Wait List] [Pre-Order the Regular Edition] Plus, watch upcoming Sideshow Newsletters for edition size announcements, and visit our Production Blog for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the figure, now posted! [Indy in the Prod Blog]

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