Title: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 08 April, 2015, 05:13:06 PM
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 08 April, 2015, 05:13:06 PM
Sam Slade is coming on the 30th of April from 3A and closely followed by other retailers in May!
QuoteThe figure is fully articulated and comes with his trademark blaster and computer companion QT attached to his belt. The figure will retail at $50 and this includes worldwide shipping!
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: BPP on 08 April, 2015, 05:17:32 PM
Post by: BPP on 08 April, 2015, 05:17:32 PM
Great, great price... But (isn't there always) git to say the colours look jarringly bright. Sort of like 4 colour comics made real. Sam was always grittier in my mind.
Likely there will be a 24hr limited B&W one on 3As own site (like Death).. Will ask and see what they say.
Likely there will be a 24hr limited B&W one on 3As own site (like Death).. Will ask and see what they say.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Steven Sterlacchini on 08 April, 2015, 05:24:45 PM
Post by: Steven Sterlacchini on 08 April, 2015, 05:24:45 PM
Cool. I like that.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Dark Jimbo on 08 April, 2015, 05:35:20 PM
Post by: Dark Jimbo on 08 April, 2015, 05:35:20 PM
Of all the announced figures, I was least excited about Sam - but that is a great, great figure. Really good likeness too!
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Dunk! on 08 April, 2015, 05:42:49 PM
Post by: Dunk! on 08 April, 2015, 05:42:49 PM
Like that.
Would a B/W one just be offered to 3A members or just to those who go to the site in the first 24hs?
Dunk!
Would a B/W one just be offered to 3A members or just to those who go to the site in the first 24hs?
Dunk!
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Fungus on 08 April, 2015, 05:50:50 PM
Post by: Fungus on 08 April, 2015, 05:50:50 PM
Don't know if Sam will appreciate getting robotic arms :o
But, a very nice figure. That likeness is pure Gibson! Colours don't bother me either.
But, a very nice figure. That likeness is pure Gibson! Colours don't bother me either.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: BPP on 08 April, 2015, 05:53:27 PM
Post by: BPP on 08 April, 2015, 05:53:27 PM
Quote from: Dunk! on 08 April, 2015, 05:42:49 PM
Like that.
Would a B/W one just be offered to 3A members or just to those who go to the site in the first 24hs?
Dunk!
I've asked on their forums if there will be a B/W one. They are pretty good at answering.
The Death B/W was only available for 24hrs but was not 'membership exclusive'. They stated on the old forums (now defunct) that any future variants would NOT be 'membership exclusives'. Although they also stated that there was no guarentee that each figure would have a variant.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Dandontdare on 08 April, 2015, 07:23:14 PM
Post by: Dandontdare on 08 April, 2015, 07:23:14 PM
Quote from: BPP on 08 April, 2015, 05:17:32 PM
Great, great price... But (isn't there always) git to say the colours look jarringly bright. Sort of like 4 colour comics made real. Sam was always grittier in my mind.
Likely there will be a 24hr limited B&W one on 3As own site (like Death).. Will ask and see what they say.
I thought the same - that blue cap with the trim looks more majorette than trucker's cap
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 April, 2015, 07:34:28 PM
Post by: Colin YNWA on 08 April, 2015, 07:34:28 PM
Not something that normally turns my head but that is nice, very nice.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: shaolin_monkey on 08 April, 2015, 07:36:18 PM
Post by: shaolin_monkey on 08 April, 2015, 07:36:18 PM
Unexpected and awesome. Does it come with a Stogie?
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: BPP on 08 April, 2015, 09:24:53 PM
Post by: BPP on 08 April, 2015, 09:24:53 PM
From Gregory (the 3A guy leading the 2000ad line):
Those are some early paint test photos, seeing what he and the clothing look like under different lighting. We'll have some much more polished and dynamic photos this weekend. And of course he'll be chomping on Stogie
I looked at a lot of the covers for ideas for the paint scheme, he's either seen in primary colors or drab browns. I love the cover of Prog 263, so the colors are primarily based on that one. We really wanted him to pop and stand out. Some things might change slightly, be a bit more faded, but for the most part this is him.
I'm personally very happy with how he turned out. Getting his face was not an easy task and took a lot of revisions, but I think we really nailed the jaw, the chin, and cheeks. He looks so great in profile view. We recently changed the pants material so that they are a lot tighter too, get him closer to that Ian Gibson silhouette.
No plans for a black & white edition at the moment, but you never know, anything is possible..
Those are some early paint test photos, seeing what he and the clothing look like under different lighting. We'll have some much more polished and dynamic photos this weekend. And of course he'll be chomping on Stogie
I looked at a lot of the covers for ideas for the paint scheme, he's either seen in primary colors or drab browns. I love the cover of Prog 263, so the colors are primarily based on that one. We really wanted him to pop and stand out. Some things might change slightly, be a bit more faded, but for the most part this is him.
I'm personally very happy with how he turned out. Getting his face was not an easy task and took a lot of revisions, but I think we really nailed the jaw, the chin, and cheeks. He looks so great in profile view. We recently changed the pants material so that they are a lot tighter too, get him closer to that Ian Gibson silhouette.
No plans for a black & white edition at the moment, but you never know, anything is possible..
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: sheridan on 08 April, 2015, 10:48:51 PM
Post by: sheridan on 08 April, 2015, 10:48:51 PM
Quote from: BPP on 08 April, 2015, 09:24:53 PMStogie or a stogie? Seeing as Cutie was gone by the time Stogie came along :-( In a perfect Robo-world they'd have both been around at the same time though (unless Millar was writing it).
From Gregory (the 3A guy leading the 2000ad line):
Those are some early paint test photos, seeing what he and the clothing look like under different lighting. We'll have some much more polished and dynamic photos this weekend. And of course he'll be chomping on Stogie
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: BPP on 08 April, 2015, 11:12:25 PM
Post by: BPP on 08 April, 2015, 11:12:25 PM
A Robo-Stogie.
So, Stogie.
(Stated on the old defunct forums)
Time I learnt how to make me a Hoagy out of tinfoil, yup.
So, Stogie.
(Stated on the old defunct forums)
Time I learnt how to make me a Hoagy out of tinfoil, yup.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 09 April, 2015, 12:25:15 AM
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 09 April, 2015, 12:25:15 AM
From Gregory, on my facebook page
QuoteRobo-Hunter is 6inches (15.24cm), in addition to the blaster and Cutie, he'll also come with Stogie. We'll have some more dynamic photos up this weekend.
Pre-order on Bambaland April 30th and at retailers a bit later on. We'll update the blog with all the info once we get the new photos in. Dates might be subject to change
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: inkymonkey on 09 April, 2015, 12:56:46 AM
Post by: inkymonkey on 09 April, 2015, 12:56:46 AM
:D
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 April, 2015, 09:00:16 AM
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 09 April, 2015, 09:00:16 AM
"Robo-Hunter is 6 inches"
That'll please Mrs.Slade, i'm sure.
That'll please Mrs.Slade, i'm sure.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: dweezil2 on 11 April, 2015, 11:36:37 AM
Post by: dweezil2 on 11 April, 2015, 11:36:37 AM
A great looking figure, look forward to picking it up! :)
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Mardroid on 11 April, 2015, 12:48:29 PM
Post by: Mardroid on 11 April, 2015, 12:48:29 PM
I might this time too.
The arms look a bit strange, but I think thats to do with the level of articulation on a thin wiry physique. Looks good on robots, cos you know they ould actually look that way, but on organic characters it looks odd cos you know that stuff would be under the skin.
It didn't look so odd on Death because his arms were covered.
This isn't a criticism really though. It's just the thing that happens with action figures with this level of articulation.
The changes mentioned (addition of stogie in particular) are welcome, and I hope they go for a more muted palette, but I think I'll get this regardless. The price seems a good deal less than Judge Death, (although still expensive for a figure this size but considering everything, shipping, etc, still not too bad) which is nice.
The arms look a bit strange, but I think thats to do with the level of articulation on a thin wiry physique. Looks good on robots, cos you know they ould actually look that way, but on organic characters it looks odd cos you know that stuff would be under the skin.
It didn't look so odd on Death because his arms were covered.
This isn't a criticism really though. It's just the thing that happens with action figures with this level of articulation.
The changes mentioned (addition of stogie in particular) are welcome, and I hope they go for a more muted palette, but I think I'll get this regardless. The price seems a good deal less than Judge Death, (although still expensive for a figure this size but considering everything, shipping, etc, still not too bad) which is nice.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Steve Green on 11 April, 2015, 05:30:25 PM
Post by: Steve Green on 11 April, 2015, 05:30:25 PM
Not a lot you can do with articulating bare arms on a figure I'm afraid - you either make them immovable, or maybe some kind of rubber sleeve.
It's always going to be a compromise I'm afraid.
It's always going to be a compromise I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Mardroid on 11 April, 2015, 11:16:04 PM
Post by: Mardroid on 11 April, 2015, 11:16:04 PM
Oh, I undrstand that. An observation rather than a moan.
I think its a little more noticeable due to the rangy nature of the character.
I think its a little more noticeable due to the rangy nature of the character.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 14 April, 2015, 01:54:23 PM
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 14 April, 2015, 01:54:23 PM
More pics available...
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Pete Wells on 28 April, 2015, 07:46:10 PM
Post by: Pete Wells on 28 April, 2015, 07:46:10 PM
The Sam Slade figure has gone on sale early on Bambaland but it's crashing like buggery!
Good luck folks!
Good luck folks!
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 28 April, 2015, 08:20:54 PM
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 28 April, 2015, 08:20:54 PM
I bought one without a hitch, lucky me! Now the long wait.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: BPP on 29 April, 2015, 12:31:19 AM
Post by: BPP on 29 April, 2015, 12:31:19 AM
Managed to buy one after 12 hours being locked out.
My advise to anyone trying to buy is leave about 2 minutes between each step in the process... I've each time you do something that would cause a new page to load.
The site is being hit by spammers and so refresh / quick clicks are setting off the anti spam devices... Resulting in people getting locked out mid buy... So space out your clicks.
Great looking toy and a fantastic price shipped atm.
My advise to anyone trying to buy is leave about 2 minutes between each step in the process... I've each time you do something that would cause a new page to load.
The site is being hit by spammers and so refresh / quick clicks are setting off the anti spam devices... Resulting in people getting locked out mid buy... So space out your clicks.
Great looking toy and a fantastic price shipped atm.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: inkymonkey on 29 April, 2015, 03:15:28 AM
Post by: inkymonkey on 29 April, 2015, 03:15:28 AM
TRYING to buy it... no joy as yet... :(
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 29 April, 2015, 04:30:36 AM
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 29 April, 2015, 04:30:36 AM
What's going on, I ordered mine on my phone and had no trouble whatsoever.
At least it's not a limited time release!
At least it's not a limited time release!
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Albion on 29 April, 2015, 07:47:43 AM
Post by: Albion on 29 April, 2015, 07:47:43 AM
Got mine. :D
Couldn't get on the site for about three hours but got there in the end.
Mrs Albion is getting it for my birthday. (It will arrive long after the event).
Couldn't get on the site for about three hours but got there in the end.
Mrs Albion is getting it for my birthday. (It will arrive long after the event).
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 29 April, 2015, 07:53:30 AM
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 29 April, 2015, 07:53:30 AM
Christmas, or next birthday ;)
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Albion on 29 April, 2015, 09:19:18 AM
Post by: Albion on 29 April, 2015, 09:19:18 AM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 29 April, 2015, 07:53:30 AM
Christmas, or next birthday ;)
Christmas I reckon. My birthday is very soon so hopefully it won't be a year away.
Now......where's Judge Death got to?
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Mardroid on 29 April, 2015, 06:58:34 PM
Post by: Mardroid on 29 April, 2015, 06:58:34 PM
Ordered!
The delivery option was "Online Delivery / No Shipping."
I'm not sure what that means. Hoping it means there is "no shipping cost"* as was the case with Mongrol.
I had no difficulty ordering on my phone. Only small issue (apart from above) is that after going through PayPal process it took me back to the payment screen rather than an order confirmed screen.
I did receive an order confirmed email and a paypal receipt, so I think it all went through.
Yeah, a decent price when considering quality of figure and shipment. Looking forward to pitting this fella against Mongrol on top of my bookshelf cabinet.**
*Or more accurately it's all covered by the price you see.
**Robohunter or not, I don't think he'll last long against the big metal ape.
Piu! Piu!
" Stop tickling Mongrol! Mongrol SMUSH!"
The delivery option was "Online Delivery / No Shipping."
I'm not sure what that means. Hoping it means there is "no shipping cost"* as was the case with Mongrol.
I had no difficulty ordering on my phone. Only small issue (apart from above) is that after going through PayPal process it took me back to the payment screen rather than an order confirmed screen.
I did receive an order confirmed email and a paypal receipt, so I think it all went through.
Yeah, a decent price when considering quality of figure and shipment. Looking forward to pitting this fella against Mongrol on top of my bookshelf cabinet.**
*Or more accurately it's all covered by the price you see.
**Robohunter or not, I don't think he'll last long against the big metal ape.
Piu! Piu!
" Stop tickling Mongrol! Mongrol SMUSH!"
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: BPP on 01 May, 2015, 12:29:45 AM
Post by: BPP on 01 May, 2015, 12:29:45 AM
Hammerstein next, then Dredd.... After that it's up to sales to say if there will be more...
Hope you're all en board, yup!
Hope you're all en board, yup!
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: inkymonkey on 01 May, 2015, 12:49:50 AM
Post by: inkymonkey on 01 May, 2015, 12:49:50 AM
Heard solid rumours of a Lawmaster too...
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 May, 2015, 11:13:03 AM
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 01 May, 2015, 11:13:03 AM
I haven't bought either thus far, but I would jump at a Hammerstein figure. Don't ussualy get in for these types of thing but that would be lovely.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Dreddzilla on 01 May, 2015, 12:25:22 PM
Post by: Dreddzilla on 01 May, 2015, 12:25:22 PM
Quote from: BPP on 01 May, 2015, 12:29:45 AMVery curious to see how Judge Dredd will look.
Hammerstein next, then Dredd.... After that it's up to sales to say if there will be more...
Hope you're all en board, yup!
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Albion on 01 May, 2015, 11:28:07 PM
Post by: Albion on 01 May, 2015, 11:28:07 PM
3A posted this on Facebook today, from the Thailand Toy Expo.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 01 May, 2015, 11:56:54 PM
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 01 May, 2015, 11:56:54 PM
Here's a closer one ;)
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: BPP on 02 May, 2015, 02:07:54 AM
Post by: BPP on 02 May, 2015, 02:07:54 AM
Don't those look fantastic.
Also from the threea FB Gregory has said Lawmaster, Alpha and 'more dark judges' are in process.
Also from the threea FB Gregory has said Lawmaster, Alpha and 'more dark judges' are in process.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: inkymonkey on 02 May, 2015, 04:29:26 AM
Post by: inkymonkey on 02 May, 2015, 04:29:26 AM
:D :D :D
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Pete Wells on 10 February, 2016, 09:12:58 PM
Post by: Pete Wells on 10 February, 2016, 09:12:58 PM
Done from memory so not brilliant but...
After the cover of Prog 78...
After the cover of Prog 78...
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 February, 2016, 09:14:59 PM
Post by: Colin YNWA on 10 February, 2016, 09:14:59 PM
Well you say 'not brilliant' and yet it so clearly is.
I worship you Pete Wells.
I worship you Pete Wells.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: ming on 11 February, 2016, 08:32:03 AM
Post by: ming on 11 February, 2016, 08:32:03 AM
Fantastic stuff, Pete - I am so going to steal that idea as soon as I get Sam up on a shelf!
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Bolt-01 on 11 February, 2016, 12:13:22 PM
Post by: Bolt-01 on 11 February, 2016, 12:13:22 PM
Mr Wells, you are a star. That is a cracking image.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Spikes on 15 February, 2016, 05:08:49 PM
Post by: Spikes on 15 February, 2016, 05:08:49 PM
Brilliant!
I'm so tempted at this minute to buy the Sam Slade figure.... or maybe the Dredd.... definitely would love to have the Gronk......damn, they do good stuff, don't they.
I'm so tempted at this minute to buy the Sam Slade figure.... or maybe the Dredd.... definitely would love to have the Gronk......damn, they do good stuff, don't they.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 15 February, 2016, 05:25:04 PM
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 15 February, 2016, 05:25:04 PM
All of those that you mention are sold out from 3A, so you'll have to get them via other means!
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Skullmo on 15 February, 2016, 05:28:27 PM
Post by: Skullmo on 15 February, 2016, 05:28:27 PM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 15 February, 2016, 05:25:04 PM
All of those that you mention are sold out from 3A, so you'll have to get them via other means!
Black Magic
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Steve Green on 15 February, 2016, 05:31:26 PM
Post by: Steve Green on 15 February, 2016, 05:31:26 PM
The Milk Tray man is branching out.
Title: Re: Sam Slade from 3A
Post by: Spikes on 15 February, 2016, 05:48:38 PM
Post by: Spikes on 15 February, 2016, 05:48:38 PM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 15 February, 2016, 05:25:04 PM
All of those that you mention are sold out from 3A, so you'll have to get them via other means!
Other means is all I'd most likely ever consider, tbh.
And speaking of such, a certain Octopus seems rather grand..