Sideshow Collectibles News Blog

CELTIC PREDATOR MASK REPLICA FROM SIDESHOW

For the ever-growing legion of fans of the Alien Vs Predator movies and the originals themselves, Sideshow continue to produce the best items around. One of the latest additions to their AVP range is the Celtic Predator Mask Replica, a stunning piece that belongs in the centre of every fan's collection. This stunning 1:1 replica of the original prop is cast in fiberglass and has a light-up feature in the Targeting unit. The mask comes with a display stand that can go on a shelf or mounted on a wall. In keeping with Sideshow's high standards, the mask is hand finished and hand-painted, as well as numbered. The whole thing weighs in just under 10kgs. Due for shipping in the 2nd quarter of this year, the mask is available for pre-order now! Check it out by clicking below:

PREDATOR 1:6 SCALE POSEABLE KIT FROM SIDESHOW

Now available for pre-order from Sideshow is the Predator - 1:6 Scale Fully Poseable Model Kit, a co-production between Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys. This rather impressive piece features more than 24 points of articulation once fully assembled, along with a movie authentic sculpt and fabric net costume. Accessories will include removable armour, various weapons, trophies and more. Where some of the Predator models and statues that get released, while cool, can look a bit generic. Not so with this one. There is some real anger in the facial sculpt and its musculature looks tense and ready to leap at you and cause major damage. Check this beast out:

SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES TO UNLEASH ALIEN QUEEN FACEHUGGER

Sideshow are about to unleash a truly terrifying new collectible onto the market- the Alien Queen Facehugger Life-Size Maquette. This massive beast of a statue measures 26 inches tall, weighs 30lbs and is a faithful recreation of the maquette created by ADI, who have partnered with Sideshw to bring you best facehugger replica ever made. Shipping in the 3rd quarter of 2009, this monstrous, erm, monstrosity is hand-finished for the ultimate collector's piece. Check it out with the suitably sizeable picture below!

PREVIEW: PUNISHER VS DAREDEVIL DIORAMA FROM SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES

This looks AWESOME. Can't wait to check out the full piece. This huge looking diorama will have its full specs announced soon and we'll be covering it! It certainly looks like it'll be the best comics diorama in a long time. Just fantastic.

GEARS OF WAR STATUES FROM SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES

Sideshow have made available an incredible line of Gears of War statues based on the hit video games phenomenon. The statues are made of faux-platinum and look nothing short of incredible.

The statues depict Marcus, Boomer and Don from the game, and are each available in two colours. Check them out!

These things really won't hang around for long, so dive in! The Gears of War statues are now available from Sideshow Collectibles, and are essential for the shelves of any serious Gears of War fan.

HAN SOLO IN CARBONITE REPLICA BY SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES

COMING SOON: an excellent Han Solo in Carbonite - 12-inch Figure Environment from the original Star wars trilogy. Details are scarce on this piece at the moment but rumour has iut the item will ship in the 2nd quarter of 2009. Standing approximately 12 inches tall, the limited-edition replica will be cast in sturdy resin and is apparently to feature light-up elements down the sides of the carbonite casing, to emulate the instruments in the films. More news on ths excellent piece of STAR WARS memorabilia when it comes to light!

IRON MAN: 'STEALTH IRON MAN' STATUE FROM SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES

 This fantastic Iron Man 'Stealth' Statue is revealed just in time for the Iron Man DVD release and the growing rumours surrounding the hotly anticipated sequel. Bowen Designs have done themselves proud once again and delivered a statue that is simply incredible. This item will be available in the 2nd qtr of 2009 and really does capture the essence of the character, even with the custom 'Stealth' paint job.

Cast in high quality polystone and standing approximately 14 inches high including the sculpted 'flames', this Iron Man 'Stealth' Statue is sure to be an excellent addition to any collection. Furthermore, with Iron Man 2 said to be featuring War Machine and other variations on the Iron Man armour, this item is sure to become highly sought after very quickly upon its release.

DARTH VADER 1:2 SCALE BRONZE STATUE BY SIDESHOW

Ladies and gentlemen, this incredible Darth Vader Bronze Statue isn't made of chocolate, despite what this picture may tell your eyes. No, this magnificent piece of Star wars memorabilia is made from 150lbs of solid bronze. Yes. Solid bronze. This is quite possibly the most lavish and extravagant piece of merchandise ever made. This 1:2 scale statue of the Dark Lord of the Sith is priced at $18,000. Oh Em Gee indeed. But just look at the thing- it is truly a work of art the likes of which the collectibles market has never seen before. Hyperbole? No. This is Sideshow Collectibles we're talking about here. I wouldn't be surprised if this thing could cure diseases. That's how awesome this chunk of metal is.

The statue stands at a whopping 45 inches tall and its shipping weight is estimated at 68 KILOS. Sculpted by respected artist Lawrence A. Noble, the Darth Vader Bronze Statue is set to be a limited edition of just 30 pieces worldwide. That does make it one of the raresat and highest spec Star wars collectibles ever made available by any company in the franchise's history. This is truly an incredible piece of liucensed memorabilia that will take some serious work to beat. What next, a life-size Millenium Falcon? This exquisite item will be made available to the true hardcore elite Star Wars fans in the last quarter of 2008.

300 KING LEONIDIS PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE FROM SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES

This thing is huge. No, really. The forthcoming King Leonidis premium format figure from Sideshow is due to stand in the region of 21 inches tall, and as the promotional pictures will attest to, the large format of this piece has allowed for much more detail in the painting and costume. Set to ship in the first quarter of 2009, it will be of an as-yet-undetermined limited edition. News of this fantastic looking product comes hot on the heels of the leaked rumours of a 300 prequel being in the works. Now, I’m not sure if a prequel to that film would work at all, but this piece looks kind of magnificent.

That is, apart from the facial sculpt. I seem to be taking issue with Sideshow’s facial sculpts of late don’t I? The simple fact is, when they get them right, they are incredible, but when they could be better, it is rather noticeable. Of course, these images are just of the prototype figure and not the finished item, and we all know how things can change between design and release. Here’s hoping the face is touched up a bit. It is a pretty good likeness of Gerard Butler, but it could certainly be a little better.

Although, with that said, this is still an excellent piece and is sure to be a big hit for Sideshow upon its release. As 1:4 scale figures go, this looks extremely sturdy and impressive, and is sure to become a classic of their range. Cast in high quality polystone, hand painted and shipped with a numbered certificate of authenticity, this is a must have for fans of 300. You may be dining in Hell tonight, but at least you’ll be in good company…

DARTH VADER 12 INCH FIGURE FROM SIDESHOW

A brand new Darth Vader 12 inch figure is on the way from Sideshow Collectibles, capturing the dark lord of the Sith in all his classic, imposing glory. With the Clone bWars movie out and a distinct lack of new Vader onscreen, it’s cool to know that the most memorable science fiction villain of all time is being kept in the hearts and minds of collectors.

This high quality piece of licensed Star Wars memorabilia is going to be a must-have for all fans. Due to ship in the second quarter of 2009, it carries on Sideshow’s tradition of extremely high levels of detail in their sculpts and costuming. Articulated at over 30 points, the Darth Vader 12 inch figure (Episode 4 Version) will ship with a movie authentic costume and accessories, including lightsaber (lit and unlit), interchangeable hands, detailed belt with lightsaber hook and the ubiquitous display base.

With the base attached, the piece is said to clock in at around 14 inches high, and thus will look incredible displayed with other Star Wars items from Sideshow and a great focal point for your collection. From the promo images, I can see that the helmet sculpt isn’t 100% episode 4 based, but somewhere between that original version and the larger, modified helmet we saw at the end of Revenge of the Sith.

The only snag I see with this Darth Vader figure is the lack of a regular head within the helmet. As cool as Darth Vader looks with his full armour and helmet, it would have been nice to have maybe a detachable hand with internal visible circuitry, or a removable helmet under which a scarred face was visible. That said, this looks set to be another string release for Sideshow and another great addition to any Star Wars collection.