While Sideshow Collectibles has had a strong and growing fan base since 1998, the launch of their 1/4 scale Star Wars Premium Format line in 2004 put a much-deserved spotlight on the small California company. With the line's success as the first figures arrived at doorsteps in 2005, SSC was well on the way of winning the hearts of Star Wars collectors, so it was a welcome surprise when they announced their 12" figure line in 2006. In doing so, SSC introduced many Star Wars collectors to the world of high end 1/6 scale collecting, and more open-minded collecting habits.
