Does anyone remember when Lou Reed put out his Metal Machine Music record? Back when he was super popular Lou recorded and released a two-record of dischordant and unharmonious sounds with the concept being that he was so popular that people would buy this unlistenable album just because his name was on it. In the end it left people mad. The Endor Troopers aren’t dischordant but it seems like maybe the impetus is the same. “You will buy anything that we stamp the Star Wars logo on, even a dead homeless guy.” Sideshow is probably the Lou Reed of toys both in talent and arrogance. Am I incorrect? Are there 4500 people out there dying to have these anonymous looking action dolls?

I don’t mean to get all “Comic Book Guy” at you. I think the Lou Reed metaphor also carries over to the consistent level of quality that both you and Reed put forth in your product.

I think they should all come with wrist comms too.

I’d like to second Gary’s suggestion
# Gary Says:
Nik Sant needs a backpack. He … has a soft pack in the movie Return of the Jedi. … keep him accurate to the way he is shown in the movie … Let’s make these guys film accurate if they have appeared in the films.

Im 100% for film accuaracy. In fact, I’d be happy to pay $60 for nobody characters AS LONG AS they are film accuarate!

Great looking figure (as always) but should have been bundled for $99.99.

Then they would have sold alot more.

But the figures look fantastic!

Sideshow, have we established yet if the bundle comes with the exclusive version of the figures? If not, I plan on canceling my bundle. I have every exclusive thus far, and plan on getting them all. But I’m not doubling up on these figures… The $25 GC offered with the bundle doesn’t offer much to Star Wars collectors, since you never have anything affordable IN STOCK…

These figures are great. I’ve been waiting for Alliance grunts to come out for a long time. Endor commandos was the best choice to launch this series.

Ok, I was curous just how much positive vs negative this set brought, so I counted and counted the best I could, giving as much lattitude as possible. Not always as easy as it seems. Some gave praise and criticism. Some seemed negative but were buying. Some seemed positive but may have been critical. Some were completely irrelevant. There were several that had negative and positive so those I divided.
My findings are (based on the number of posts showing at time of categorizing):
40.5 positive
35.5 negative
18 irrelevant or completely unclear.
Once again, I have to say, I have never seen an item that drew almost 50% negative responses.

Sideshow,
How about a 12″ Darth Vader. Removable helmet, Old and new Anakin inter-changable heads, Hands ( new hope,empire, jedi ), robotic arms and legs UNDER the outfit, and LIGHT UP LIGHT SABER and chestplate!!!!!!!!!!! Exclusive piece…….Obi-wans cloak and saber from the Death Star Duel. ( Obviously at Vader’s feet when displayed out of the box)

If you don’t like the prices don’t buy them!! That will leave more for the rest of us.

Sideshow would you consider releasing a carded Endor Strike Team set, similar to your Vietnam series. Maybe with a soft pack, different rifle & trenchcoat. Maybe even a movie accurate set for Han Solo’ that would make a sweet looking display (Han leading the strike team). As far as costs go every thing is costing more I’d rather pay extra & keep the quality than pay the same & have corners cut. Prime example Hasbro! Thanks for your time.

Hey Sideshow!!! Great job on the Rebel Endor Commandos except that Nik Sant needs a backpack. He isn’t shown with one in the bundle photos but has a soft pack in the movie Return of the Jedi. In order to keep him accurate to the way he is shown in the movie, he needs to have a soft pack. He doesn’t have many accessories anyway and it shouldn’t be difficult to add a soft pack since the Sargeant already has one. Let’s make these guys film accurate if they have appeared in the films. Anybody else agree?? Let Sideshow know. They do listen.

After seeing some different images of the Endor Troopers I would have to say “GREAT JOB SIDESHOW” on another fantastic line of 12 inch figures, but at $59.99 a piece I’ll have to pass on these for the moment. I think this is a great new direction to go in and it will only continue to grow but I only have so much money to spend and I just can’t get enough of the Jedi, Sith, and Heroes lines right now. I guess you guys have just spoiled me with these three lines. I hope everyone that ordered the bundles or individuals enjoys them and hopefully I can pick them up down the road. Once again I would just like to say “KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK SIDESHOW”.

It’s ridiculous to blame the price of crude oil for a $15 difference between Nik Sant and Luke Skywalker.

With all the complaints about the price of the figures and prices going up recently on other figures. Don’t forget that the price of crude oil has risen to stupid prices lately, and we all know we can’t have plastic without that. So it isn’t Sideshow’s fault that the fatcat oil companies want to rip us at every turn. Sideshow came up with a great way to save us a few bucks on shipping with the bundle plus $25 on future purchases. You might not like the Endor Troopers but at least Sideshow’s willing to try something new. Good Work Sideshow, Keep up the great work.

Pre-Order started. I believe you have to go through the newsletter.
To skywalker-67:
We are all fans of Sideshow and (obviously) Star Wars. Sideshow didn’t start these comment threads to read post after post of praise. I’m sure they appreciate the positive comments as much as anyone would. But they also welcome critism. All of us buy their product. And since we put our hard earned dollars into that product, we will not have any problem making our voices heard when we’re less than satisfied. You wrote “Here’s the beauty of it. If you like it, buy it. If you don’t, don’t buy it”. I agree with you %1000. But I’m sure Sideshow would like to know why we don’t like it rather than wonder why we didn’t buy it. It’s never a waste of time to offer one’s opinion. And (in my opinion) that’s what keeping an open mind is all about. We all share the same passion but not everyone will like the same thing. That’s what makes it interesting!

When does this bundle pre-order start?

Aren’t this figuers amazing. I want the bundle

Ditto on the comment that maybe there should be only Endor soldier outfits as accesories. Maybe one figure release would have been fine and the rest of the outfits as accesories. Sideshow should focus on what the fans want first considering how expensive these figures are getting.

Maybe it would have been better to offer the Endor soldier outfits as accessories instead of the figures. I think these uniforms would look better on your Art.S.Buck figures. Kind of “Smithsonian” and more of a homage to the look of the rebel fighting forces. Something to think about for future releases.

I think the generic Army Endor Soldier builders should be offered… but in a section of its own aside from all the single unique characters that should be done with this line. Even if you did it like Hasbro did with the army builder 4 packs that came in the white box. That way it’s available for army builders…but offer the Nic Sant (characters who are really in the movie and recognizable) in the exclusive line as just one figure of the endor soldier line for the completion of the line of exclusives. This way you stay on track with the characters collectors want and satisfy the need of army builders without single collectors suffering…everybody wins. And maybe with the army builder start the first one at 60 then if you buy two for 110 or three for 150 and so on, as to give army builders a break in price. The 12″ line is great and sideshow you do an awesome job just don’t forget your roots and what has made you who you are…US…COLLECTORS…with a PASSION for STAR WARS. Thanks for your time

$60 per figure? For Endor Soldiers? I’d rather buy an ewok…they make better cannon fodder. Good luck with these Sideshow!

I agree with both sides. Sure, the Endor commandos are very boring but at the same time they are refreshing. I thought it was totally out of left field to announce Endor commmandos. I will buy Nik Sant because he was in the movie. The John Cena look alike and goatee guy are too plain for me. Like everyone else I’m dying for some Imperials..which will break us all when Sideshow lowers the boom with those announcements! Sideshow knows they are sitting on gold. Its only a matter of time.

I don’t dig the Endor troopers. I don’t think they are the best ‘kick off’ a new line assortment.
But the Soldiers of Star Wars line should have some sweet figures though.
Snowtroopers
Stormtroopers
Biker Scouts (my favorite)
Tie Fighter Pilots
Clones (AOTC) and every color variation possible
Clones (ROTS) and every color variation possible
Imperial Royal Guards
Battle Droids
Super Battle Droids
Destroyer Droids
and the list can go on and on…

I can’t believe we’re getting a figure of some SSC employee before classic characters like Darth Vader or anyone from A New Hope. Crazy!

To batman
for $20 ya get Hasbro,for $55 ya getSS and for $150+ ya getMedicom.I would like SS to stay within that $50-$60range and not start charging more and more.
I read the negative feedback as much as I do the positive,it gives SS and us A well rounded view of what people think.
I scan all the new SS and pick my battles carefully,as i can;t get all of ‘em anyway.
With these latest figures being anounced,I can see SS plans to eclipse the Hasbro line and then some.
As long as the price is right ,i will continue to get SS.
As for the endor rebels,I’ll wait for hasbro to finally come out with 3 3/4″ versions,12″ is to me for faves only.

Darren Douglas: The reason people state why they arent interested is to let SideShow know. At Convention, in an informal interview I was told how surprised SideShow was at the overwhelming negativity surrounding the Maul Expansion pack’s high price.
Sure, they could figure it out by lopsided purchases; but, when they see the “Im not buying” it hits home & hard.

for this reason, I let Sideshow know when they do well, and when they dont. When theyre priced right, and when theyre overpriced. And, quite frankly, theyre getting a bit overpriced. But, unless we make them aware, via the comment section, they’ll never know.

And, that is why we state why we wont buy. And, that is why people state they are buying. But, as one person stated, never before has a figure created so much negative response. This should warn SS theyre off here. And if theyre $60, theyre way off. These are $20 at best figures; from the looks of it, anyway.

Also, I was surprised a few weeks ago to hear people here saying that they’re glad Sideshow ISN’T doing a 12″ Slave Leia because the visible joints would bother them. Me, I guess I’m used to ignoring visible joints on other figures (Hasbro, Mattel, Kenner…) for almost 50 years, and still think a Slave Leia would sell quite well.

You know what I’d like to see Sideshow do? One of their weekly surveys on the subject. “If we create a 12″ Leia in Slave Outfit, would you buy it? 1) Yes! 2) Probably. 3) Maybe. 4) Only if you also offered soft vinyl “skins” for the arms and torso, like the ones made for Japanese ball-jointed dolls. 5) No, because the joints would still bug me. 6) No, I’m just not interested in a Slave Leia figure.

Or some such.

–Nonie

I like these figures and am glad Sideshow is shaking up the line. I mean really this just blew this line wide open with possiblities, and if you dont like them dont buy them, it will just leave more BW for me on PPO days in the future. I have every exclusive version released so far and am glad I do. This would be the last Star Wars line I would ever give up.

Please, please, please reconsider Sideshow. I think you will see the lowest pre-order numbers yet, and ask yourseleves is it worth losing so many completists so the sake of very low numbers on these 3 ‘characters’.
Where do they fit in? What is the point of them? I know you listen to your collectors, so please listen to us. After Maul, you now have 9 items annoucned and only one of them is a main stream character. While the Leia is a must, Bib Fortuna is an okay choice, Jabba is an expensive one, Crumb, Throne, Plo Koon and three soldiers are hardly going to attract new collectors to the line. Next next couple of releases announced are now important to this line! Please PLease Please don’t mess it up! Please!

Another thing worth mentioning, like it has been discussed before but need to be reiterated, these Sideshow figures are going up in price. There will be a point in which collectors will stop buying these since it is starting to seem that we are not getting our money’s worth considering that the bodies are pretty much standard.

Sideshow, please, be careful. It is starting to look as if you are going over your heads.

I think I’ll be holding off on this one— you have to choose your battles, and being reminded of how wookies became teddy bears to satisfy marketing goofs, makes the Endor Battle not one that I particularly want to relive. Bring on a Padawan Obi-Wan… Chewbacca… C-3PO & R2D2… Bespin Luke… Colt 45 smooth Lando… slave Leia (just in time for Jabba’s arrival)… There’s only so much money in my Star Wars pot… Not all of us are millionaires.

Yeah, these are cool, but I think I’m going to hold off on them… maybe.

I can’t wait for Stormtroopers, Clonetroopers and Biker Scouts (imagine the flip top helmet!)! I can’t even imagine how cool a snowtrooper (galactic marine) will look for this line!

These will go great with my Military Barbie !

Endor rebel Commandos?
Although I’m certain they look great in build-up and clothing, what’s the point with these as they are not main characters? Not going to bother with this line – I’ll get back to you when there’s a release of imperial troopers.

These figure are a weird choice. Releasing a huge Jabba the Hut was a surprise, and a welcome one. Releasing so many Jedi, as I’m sure you are aware, was being to wear thin with some collectors. But do we really need background soliders, when there are so many characters that need doing first. These should have been released in a couple of years time, not as the line is in its early stages. I think Sideshow are taking a huge risk here, and I pray it doesn’t backfire. Many people will want to collect one of everything, and as soon as they start seeing figures like this, they will deceide its time to stop collecting, and maybe only pick the very best characters, instead of one of everything. Had you released one Endor Solider, it may have been okay, but to do three, casuals collectors may stop collecting. I really hope these don’t do to much damage to this line, but think they may.

Every line has it’s fluff figures. These are absolutely boring and put the ‘Exclusive’ collector in a pickle. Drop the cash for a three piece set of ‘Who Cares’ figures, or collect an incomplete Sideshow Star Wars 12″ line. Are these figures exclusive versions? If SS wants to sell any of these, they should be. NOW more than ever, more information will be needed before a purchase is even considered.

I’m not dropping sixty clams for a doll of some Sideshow employee. What happened to making STAR WARS figures? Wake me up when you get back to that…

Would Wedge be appropriate here?

I happen to like the Endor Rebel Commandos. Not sure if I am going to get the bundle until I see more information about it. While I think everyone is entitled to their opinion about their like or dislike of these figures, I would suggest that SSC might be taking this approach with choosing these figures to launch their Militaries of Star Wars line to keep the anticipation up for what’s comimg next in the line. Think about it. If they made all the figures that have been mentioned in these posts first, then people would loose interest in the line fairly quickly because they have the figures that they want. To mix lesser known characters into the line prolongs the anticipation and is a good marketing strategy for keeping the interest in the line going. I beleive that SSC will release all the chracters asked for in this line eventually but they will spread them out for the reasons I stated above.

If you don’t like what SS is doing don’t complain about it, chances are someone out there wanted these figures. So if you don’t like it don’t even worry about ordering them, cause that it will make it that much more easy for the rest of us who WILL order them.

WAH WAH WAH, THESE ENDOR COMMANDOS LOOK GREAT

I understand that a lot of people are disappointed that Stormtroopers or clones didn’t come first, but I don’t really see all the negative reaction. We’ve been warned that armor would be a while yet, and do you really want SSC’s list just to be a carbon copy of Hasbro’s? I like that there are going to be some background figures as well as the main characters.
Financially, I can’t justify all three (too bad, they’d look great in an Endor dio), especially at the raised prices, but will be picking one to add to the collection. Choosing which one will be the hard part, there’s something about each to recommend him-at first I was sure it would be Nik Sant, now after the closeups I’m back to deciding again. :\

I understand SS wanting to try something new, but why would anyone want to display one, let alone three GI Joes in Star Wars gear, that aren’t even main characters? Plus $60 bucks or whatever a piece, for some clothes, nope!

i like the idea of army builders no doubt but i think they should come later, after more core chartacters are made or announced.ex: boba fett, darth, chewbacca(with fur, tricky i know but ssc could do it) sandperson, stormtrooper(interchangeable armor….made into sandtrooper, 501st, etc.) just to name a few. and i have to say if you are making military figures such as these the price should be lower than reg 12″ line or ssc will miss out on a market other than completist collectors or dyed in the wool ssc collectors. drop the price to 40 or even lower and bring in more collectors into the market, otherwise keep production numbers low and get these into the hands who really appreciate the effort. i for one will pass on these because quite frankly they just dont do it for me at the same cost of the core characters. but to others who dig them, go for it. i really like that side show tries to fit every niche but at the rate from when announced to delivery i will be pushing 100 y.o. before i see what i think is the potential of this line.

Now that’s funny…

“jak Says:
September 28th, 2006 at 10:21 pm
What’s next, figures of the people who went to see the movie opening day? “

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I like that SS does try to do figures other than endless costume changes for the main 3 characters. That being said, Endor troops would not have been my debut choice for this line. (gotee guy looks like he is going to fall asleep).
I would have gone with a Snowtrooper to open the line then the following week offer a snow enviorment base with the blaster cannon on tripod.
Follow that up with a Rebel Hoth trooper.
Then hit us with both blaster barrels and announce 3 different stormtrooper figures at once, like the endor dude deal above.
Or two storm troopers and a variety of gear…

come on, aren’t we all tired of the same old hasbro 12inch figures. give us something new. these endor figures are boring. i love the workmanship in sideshow’s figures and statues , but how many vaders, or han’s do we need. please use some imagination and sculpt something new. thanks for reading.

Sideshow has done it again! I cannot wait for the Bundle pre-order! Thanks fro making the best Star Wars figures ever!

Unfortunately, I think that I might get only one of these since the Rebel Soliers are BORING. The Clonetroopers had a certain cool factor due to their calculating methods and the Stormtroopers are the quintesential canon fodder for the good guys therefore deserving cool Sideshow figures.

Sideshow might be having problems conceptualizing Stormtrooper and Clonetrooper armors. That is why after almost a year of having the line we haven’t seen these characters.

Amazing work SS. I can’t wait for these I just hope I’ll have a good window on the 5th to get the budle. How about doing sometime in the evening so people can be out of work and ready to spend on their credit card.

Lots of mixed feelings here.

At $60 each you’ll still get the relative small amount of dedicated completists buying all three, but many of the pick and choosers will scoff at the price and pass.

$45-$50 would have intrigued MANY MANY more people.

Some people haven’t been that excited for Endor Soldiers, but I personally think they are more representive of an Infantry/Marine all-purpose type Rebel. Sure I’d dig a Tantive Trooper but do you really think they go to battle wearing those funny trojan helmets. Those were probably more for cermonial use. And who fights wearing a shirt with a collar like that? Its no wonder they got beat!

Hoth Troopers are cool but there’re only good when its cold outside.

I like the Endor Soldiers. Anyone that ever played Battlefront know they show up everywhere. They fight on Bespin, Yavin, Coruscant, Tatoinne,ect,ect. Thier all purpose berets. They look rugged. Like a bunch of bikers you wouldn’t want to #*&% with. I even recognize the bearded one, but I’m not sure “goatees” were in vogue in ’83.

Only thing I would’ve like is an African American added. Thanks to affirmative action, he was part of the Strike Team that punked the Imperials into running out of thier crib.

Endor Soldiers Rock!!!!

I might have purchased these if they were 4″ figures, but to me the 12″ line has a place of more prestige — and these just don’t do it. How about some figures that were actually in the movies?

The “bundle” makes this aquisition prospect very attractive. It doesn’t seem like they’ll be a lot of competition getting these figure as I can guage from reading the posts. The idea of Sideshow exploring the militaries of Star Wars seems a good way to go for a company that already has a military line history . What’s next? Hopefully Biker Scouts? Just as long as we don’t see General Jar Jar pop up, then I ‘m for giving the line a chance.

Man, I’m excited to see these! I army build, and I plan on getting at least 6 of each. It’s a figure that hasn’t been done before, and having 3 different ones allow for mix-n-match of parts. I’m sure we’ll see all types of stuff coming out for army builders, tho I can’t see a Jawa army. God help me when they release the stormtroopers.

Love ‘em, gonna get ‘em.
Still can’t understand why folk go out of their way to point out that they WONT be getting them, do you post on every forum for every toy you wont be getting? Must be exhausting!
Gotta say though, I’d rather they went with some dude with a little more character in his face than that goatee guy, he don’t look so tough, bet he gets picked on by ewoks!
(errr, no offence!)

I’m glad there is a bundle option. At least we will get a little something for ordering all three. And Nik Sant…white beard…Saint Nick, anyone? Ugh. Do character names always have to be a reference to SOMETHING?

Wow…Sideshow. I’m a big fan and my hat’s off to you guys for doing these figures. I can see some people are really excited about them. I (personally) couldn’t be less interested in them but I sincerely admire you for offering them up to the fans.

Im not really clear – are these limited? Is the bundle filled with exclusives? Are they inclusive? Do we need to stay at our computers hitting refresh all day next thursday not to miss out?

So, since it is only a standard pre-order for the Rebel Commando Infantry Soldier, I take it that means there will not be an exclusive available for him?

What are they smoking when they decide who to do as a figure? What’s next, figures of the people who went to see the movie opening day?

I am in for the bundle, without hesitation. Great start on the military line and can’t wait for the next.

Oh yea does the bundle pack come with the exclusive pieces sure hope so cause that wouldnt be cool if they didnt

Wow. Not what I expected. I have to see more of the figures…Oh what am I saying, I’m gonna get them!

Anybody changed their minds on these with that announcement?