Shut up and take my money

[dieastra]

Yeah, basically. This is one of the things of my flail post and what I am waiting to pre-order. And then it will take at least another half year to actually get.

I've avoided posting pictures of Jack so far (these are from a convention last November) as some of us felt that the face was a bit off. I have to agree, I don't see quite John Barrowman in there yet, and the reason is that they usually go for a neutral expression with their figures, so they can be used for more scenes. Just a little smirk would do wonders to him. They also said though that they are still working on the head and it was barely ready for the con. So I am confident that by the time it is finished, we will be blown away as usual. Also the actors are always hugely involved and it is only done with their approval.

Aside from all this, what also threw me, how young he looks! But of course it has been ten years already and unfortunately John is not a never aging immortal (although you wouldn't believe he is approaching 50 either)

From day one, when I ordered that first Eleventh Doctor, it was my biggest wish to get a Jack and I actually wrote it into the comments section.

More pictures of other planned figures (War Doctor, Eight Doctor, Rose, Ninth Doctor, Clara, Tenth Doctor in pyjama) here: Upcoming Big Chief Studios Figures

Comments

[dancingdragon3.livejournal.com]

Oh, he's awesome! But half a year to get it? :-/

And yeah, the face is too young and narrow. Maybe the jaw isn't square enough, too. But still awesome.

Hope you have a good day!

[dieastra.livejournal.com]

Well, here is how it works. They make a prototype. A lot of work goes into that until it’s right. When they are finished, they put them up for pre-order. At the same time they start production in China. But of course it takes time making 1000 or 2000 of these figures. Sewing all the clothes and stuff. And also the shipping from China to the UK takes another one or two months actually.

It’s good though because that means they have payment plans. I don’t have to pay the 180 GBP right away. I did so in the beginning but now I only pay about 18-20 GBP per month which is more affordable (of course sometimes I have three figures on pre-order at the same time so… ;) ) And when it is paid up, the time is also up and you get him.

The hardest waiting is when others already have theirs and post pictures but you are still waiting. The next thing that will arrive in May is the Ninth Doctor and the TARDIS. In March people got the other TARDIS, the Eleventh Doctor one, and that was an exciting time in our group. That thing is huge! And heavy. I hope they never make an inside console. I don’t have the space for that.

Jack WAS young at the time. We just don’t remember because we saw John Barrowman age ;) I have another close-up picture and I think the eyes are somehow off as well. Still, beautiful clothes. That coat! Even though I kinda made my own Jack (have you seen him? He’s on the customizing list) this one is so much better.