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Spike Premium Format Figure

July 17, 2006
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The Spike Premium Format FIgure from Sideshow Collectibles
The Sideshow Exclusive version features an interchangeable head Both version of the Spike Premium Format Figure are coming soon!

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  1. July 23rd, 2006 at 12:10 pm Peter says:

    OMFG!!! I NEED this one, it shall be mine! I am getting the PF Buffy so this will look fantastic next to her. Everything about this just SCREAMS Spike, the face expresions, the stance, the costume (its from a season 2 promotional shoot), everything. I was only going to get a Buffy PF figure, but with the outstanding work on this one, i will be getting it to. Sideshow, you are forgiven for neglecting the Buffy/Angel line for a while, the figures you have produced are your best yet there are so many, its good to see you are back on track again.

    Pete
  2. July 23rd, 2006 at 5:20 am gottarhyme says:

    This is really a wonderful piece. Spike is still quite popular, and you have captured him perfectly.
  3. July 22nd, 2006 at 7:02 pm Scout says:

    The figure looks great – the face is excellent. I have to agree with the others on the shirt and coat, though. After the great face, the second thing I noticed was the coat sleeves being too short.
  4. July 22nd, 2006 at 4:17 pm progirl says:

    I have never considered buying a doll before, although many of them have been tempting. This Spike one is so good I’m planning on getting it! Now that the tiny flaws have been pointed out I do see them but the face is so perfect I’m not bothered. A longer coat, small hands and less strip in the shirt would be like an extra perk is all.
  5. July 22nd, 2006 at 4:12 pm tubbyk says:

    I agree about the coat length being out, and the stripes are jarring simply because they’re oversized and over-emphasized, but the figure looks fantastic. I’m not a collector of figurines and dolls, but this is such a striking figure of Spike that I’m finding it hard to resist. Well done.
  6. July 22nd, 2006 at 1:34 pm Spikeylover says:

    I’ve never collected a doll in my life but I would love to have Buffy and Spike. They are gorgeous.
  7. July 22nd, 2006 at 1:10 pm Kathy says:

    I absolutely MUST have this statue, although I agree with a few other posters that the coat is a little short and the shirt is not really an authentic look. However…I will definitely be ordering this, even with the steep pricetag.
    SPIKE IS WELL WORTH IT!!!!
    Consider it a gift I give my Spike loving self.
    Hopefully we can have another Spike figure if the Angel character line goes this route, but right now I can’t think of a better partner for Premium Buffy…than Premium Spike. So thank you so much for making this awesome figure and I am standing by to order as soon as possible.
  8. July 22nd, 2006 at 12:37 pm laimelady says:

    I want Spike! And two heads are always better than one. WOWie
    Holy Crap but he looks good.

    However, totally agree with ‘sueworld’ about the clothing.
    Good catch and it ought to be fixable before sales begin!
  9. July 22nd, 2006 at 7:30 am Teep says:

    I LOVE IT! A definite buy for me but I’d also like to see a few improvements before production. The original short looked like an ottoman jacquard pattern where the stripe was more subtle (lighter and narrower) and his duster almost always covers his hands.
  10. July 22nd, 2006 at 5:15 am sueworld says:

    NeilBD yes, I’m grateful that they have given him the red shirt, but I really would have prefered it to have at least been an accurate rendition of it, rather then this.

    Look here’s a very clear photo of season two Spike.

    Notice the difference in costume. How long the coat is, how long and baggy the sleeves are and what the shirt really looks like. The stripes are much more subtle and are only along the very front side of it.

    Please, please Sidehow try and correct these errors. If you did that he would be the ultimate Spike model. A tribute both to your fine work aswell as this iconic character.
  11. July 21st, 2006 at 7:43 pm NeilBD says:

    I love the shirt! I works perfectly with season 2 spike which you must be familiar of to recognise. So glad they chose season 2. Plus I’d rather have the shirt option than no other!
  12. July 21st, 2006 at 6:57 pm Roby says:

    This statue is simply superb!

    BUT: since you did such an awesome job on it, how about replicating the likeness with Spike’s clothes? I agree with Fernando, Sue & C.: the shirt has nothing to do with classic Spike–there shouldn’t be any stripes at all. And the coat is too small (& short).

    AND: since we’re giving feedback here… I have a beautiful statuette of Faith wearing her leather jacket, as in *real* leather… Are you considering producing at least some Premium Spikes with the “real” leather coat? I’m sure lots of fans would be ready to do anything to get one of those. ;-)

  13. July 21st, 2006 at 4:24 am sueworld says:

    Fernando understand what Sideshow are trying to do with the shirt, in that season 2 Spike did actually wear a red shirt which was ‘inlaid’ with darker red stripes, but as I said they were never that pronounced nor as wide. That’s what making them look odd.

    After studying this figure further I couldn’t help but notice that his hands are out of scale with the body somewhat too, making the sleaves look even smaller. If his hands were that large he’d have huge difficulty getting them out of the coat!

    Sorry to sound so ‘picky’ but considering how much he’s going to retail for it would be marvelous If they managed to get it as accurate as they possibley.
  14. July 21st, 2006 at 1:55 am Astro666 says:

    Incredible detail on his face, beautiful work as always SS.
  15. July 20th, 2006 at 8:17 pm Fernando says:

    It looks AWESOME!!! But please change the shirt. I don’t recall him wearing a striped one either.
  16. July 20th, 2006 at 5:57 pm sueworld says:

    Love the look of this so far!

    The likeness is superb although the clothes leave something to be desired in places.

    For example the coat is a little too short. The stripes on the shirt are too dark and too wide for a shirt that scale and the sleaves too short. Spike’s coat was always a little too large for him and thus the sleaves always hung lower on his arms then they should have. Also the lapels on his duster are set a little bit too far back on his shoulders.

    The boots are just excellent though.

    I just need to find a bank to rob so that I can buy him!
  17. July 20th, 2006 at 9:49 am dare says:

    Love this doll! Great likeness, except for the shirt. I don’t remember Spike ever wearing a striped shirt. Definitely on my buy list.
  18. July 20th, 2006 at 8:47 am Love4MusicUK says:

    One word: WOW

    I’m so gonna try to get these PF statues!
  19. July 20th, 2006 at 7:50 am Andrea says:

    This is so great. I am already getting the Premium Buffy, so it is a must to have Spike right next to her. ;-)

  20. July 20th, 2006 at 7:25 am NeilBD says:

    unbelievable. But is the extra head an exclusive? Its not usually shown.
    IT ROCKS!
  21. July 20th, 2006 at 5:53 am olvidadero says:

    Oh! And when will the pre-order be taking place?? I need to get this one right now!
  22. July 20th, 2006 at 5:22 am olvidadero says:

    I love him!!!!! Spike is the best option for a new PF figure, and the interchangeable heads are a great idea. I wish I could buy two of them to display them each one with each head. I love the likeness of the vamped out face, but the human one, even though it’s awesome, looks too much like the first human version of Spike in 1/6 scale. I’m so excited by this statue and I will be pre-ordering it as soon as it’s available and the 9.99$ for shipping to EU is still on! Thanks sideshow again for keeping this line alive and for bringing the best likeness to all the figures in the line.
  23. July 20th, 2006 at 12:30 am Cory Yara says:

    …..WOW….Spike is THE ONE… but… this ONE makes TWO…
    How much better could it ever BE?…..YEAH…
  24. July 20th, 2006 at 12:22 am I-Bot says:

    I’m pretty sure it’s an Exclusive… if it were an Inclusive they would’ve said like on Jabba’s preview page. Bummer it’s not an inclusive, will kick myself silly if I miss this one!!
  25. July 19th, 2006 at 11:43 pm Steff212 says:

    Finally a PF that I will have trouble resisting. I absolutely love the interchangeable heads!
  26. July 19th, 2006 at 11:21 pm Fritz says:

    I love Premium Format and it’s uber cool for me. But, I don’t know how you can make a Spike figure any better than your 12″ offering. But looking at this preview, you may have just pulled it off.
  27. July 19th, 2006 at 10:34 pm deb in atlanta says:

    What a fabulous sculpt! Spike looks wonderful–you’ve really captured both aspects of the character. Very exciting news! I can’t wait to get him.
  28. July 19th, 2006 at 10:34 pm Gary M. says:

    Astonishing likeness :) ….this hits the mark dead on and makes me grateful that you guys have continued churning out amazing Buffy and Angel merchandise….now if we can just get a Vampire Spike that looks THIS good in 12 inch form ;) ….thank you Sideshow for all the new items and especially for listening to what the fans have been wanting….
  29. July 19th, 2006 at 10:32 pm Thascalos says:

    so is this exclusive or “inclusive”?
  30. July 19th, 2006 at 9:47 pm Pedro says:

    This is the best Spike period!!!!
    Sideshow rocks!!!
  31. July 19th, 2006 at 9:31 pm Aero says:

    Will be ordering this one. Spike is one of my favorite characters!
  32. July 19th, 2006 at 9:31 pm rjd4short says:

    Now this is how Spike needed to be presented, along with all the vampires from Buffy – Interchangeable heads! He looks great (one of the best characters of the series).
  33. July 19th, 2006 at 9:27 pm buffyfannumerouno says:

    He looks astonishing. I’m so glad that he has an interchangeable head. It’s too bad that I’m not rich otherwise I’d buy 2 to display him with each head.
  34. July 19th, 2006 at 9:22 pm I-Bot says:

    This is too good to be true!!! Yup, my word, what a sight! I love you guys :D

  35. July 19th, 2006 at 9:18 pm pordster says:

    The Spike PF looks very cool. Interchangable heads, is this a first on a PF? The human Spike look almost to kind – lol

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