Originally Posted by Kiwami (Post 835143)

Absolutely no set pattern, varies every single time. Could be next week, could be half a year from now.

Although I personally would guess within the next two months.

Originally Posted by Talisman (Post 835150)

Especially considering they seem to be expediting Samus (by GSC standards anyway), so she could go up as soon as this week.

Originally Posted by Kiwami (Post 835152)

The jump from a jpeg printed on a card to full color prototype alongside a new prototype for another figure from the same game is definitely noteworthy. That doesn't happen too often.

Originally Posted by Talisman (Post 835153)

That was, what, half a year turnaround time? Card in February, prototype in May, painted piece in August. I guess being a much simpler body style vs. having a bunch of skirt, cape, w/e to design helped speed things along... as did that Nintendo money.

Originally Posted by Talisman (Post 835153)

Hopefully the figure itself doesn't suffer any egregious compromises as a result... I don't think anyone wants another Rikka Takarada.

Originally Posted by Kiwami (Post 835154)

I think it went straight from card to painted piece; I can't remember a grayscale prototype being shown? But six months regardless, yes.

And yeah, much simpler than the more elaborate pieces, general experience with how a Samus figure should work, and the Yen-signs in their eyes because Dread did very well and people want that merchandise.



Agreed. Although the real wait for the figure will begin after pre-orders anyway, to bring up Pekora once more, I think she was delayed like 3-4 times until I got her. Came out perfect though, it has like one paint splotch that is so unnoticeable in most poses I'm not even bothered to rub it off.

Originally Posted by Talisman (Post 838028)

I haven't played Dread but I love the suit and I'm still sore over missing out on Prime 3 Sammy. I may need to grab it.

Originally Posted by Kiwami (Post 838030)

If you do so you can be at rest knowing it's from the best 2D Metroid game ever made. And maybe someone can borrow you a Switch sometime? I would if I could.

Originally Posted by Talisman (Post 838038)

I mean I could get one if I really wanted to but I'd have to get over my General Malaise and hesitation to adopt a Switch just because of lack of games I really want to play.

Originally Posted by Talisman (Post 838038)

She says, owning a completed copy of BotW that she played on a borrowed Switch.