Akuma Bust Picture Thread (Reg & Excl)

[Andrew]

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/IMG_0101-1.jpg

I received my Pop Culture Shock Akuma bust with great anticipation today. It was bitter sweet...

First the good:

-The sculpt looks amazing. If Akuma was a real person, this is definitely what he would look like. The face is very rugged looking and you can see where the character is mentally through his expression and weathered look. Akuma is definitely no boy scout or pretty boy.

-The size is good as well. At first I thought it was small, but after giving it some thought I am very pleased with it as it will be very nice to be able to display a lot of these on one shelf without having to stress about space. It's also big enough to show great detail.

-The base is fitting to the bust and does not distract from it. I'm glad that Jerry decided to keep a similar look to the PF bases.

-The paint application on the hair, face, and eyes was very well done and I only found a couple of very small flaws that you would have to look very hard for within the hair.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/IMG_0083.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/IMG_0085.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/IMG_0087-1.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/IMG_0088.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/IMG_0097-1.jpg


Now for the bad:

-First is a major oversight by the factory with the edition size being wrong on the bottom of the bust. It says there are 400 of this version where there is only 300. While it doesn't take away from the appearance, it could possibly cause controversy years down the road if anyone ever tries to sell it. Usually have a CoA is a good thing, but in this case having the edition size different from the bottom of the base is unfortunate. It is questionable how a supervisor from the factory didn't catch this and fix it before shipping.

-Unlike the paint application on the hair, face, and eyes, the paint application on the dougi (including the symbol) is of extremely poor quality. Hopefully they are not all like this, but I have a lot of paint runs on the blue and the "ten" symbol looks like it was given one quick coat and forgot about. I'm going to have to shell out my own money to have this fixed and I'm not happy about it.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/IMG_0092-1.jpg



http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/IMG_0094-2.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/IMG_0095.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/IMG_0098-1.jpg

Overall this is a good collectible and I hope that Jerry does a lot more of these in the future. I just feel the paint application needs to be addressed. Looking forward to Blanka!


-Andrew

[OuttaSight]

Id say your review is fair and accurate.

Just about all of them ive seen have some sloppy paint on the costume, especially the symbol on the back.

The factory was told the symbol on the back is supposed to look rough and 'painted on' as if he put it there himself (and its unlikely Akuma would know embroidery) however the samples I approved were better than the production versions.

In their defense it is a hard thing to accomplish in production (I never liked the silk screen on the 1/4 scale)

But the sloppy paint on the costumes annoys me and Im not using them any longer. The factory that did Zangief is doing them from this point on.

As for the ES...thats my bad. Not the factory or Sideshow. It was a brain fart

[marvelboi77]

I like the Street Figher statues, but the bust does not impress me at all.

[Andrew]

That's a relief that this bust didn't come from the same factory as Zangief. I'm glad to hear that (I'm assuming) the rest of your work will go to the factory that you have been singing praises about. I hope you make a lot more of these SF busts.

Will the other characters have the real life influence that Akuma has?

[Quicksilver]

Jerry I love the SF line so far, but I gotta say, its overpriced, is there anything you can do? I was hoping that these busts would be close to 1/2 scale but its definatley 1/3 scale if not smaller, so why are they going for $175 and $189 when a way bigger 1/2 scale marvel lsb sells for $199?

[Averone]

Looks like I am getting my Shin on Th. Will post some pics.

[Spazzy]

smaller production run, smaller license than marvel.

Even the full size statues are going to be more.

I never knew how SS can release such large statues for the price, especially when you look at bowen for example, you get like twice the statue and detail for the same amount or a bit more.

I have always been curious how much statues typically cost on average.

[Quicksilver]

how does Shin look Speedy? is the paint any better? I have both coming, but im hoping the Shin's paint app is better, although overall it does look good

[riderV3]

I'll find out when mine arrives Thursday.

[riderV3]

Just checked out the proto pics and I can't help but feel VERY disappointed...

I sold off BOTH of my Akuma PF to raise emergency fund in hope that the bust can make up my loss but looks like I'll be taking out my airbrush for a complete make over...

Jerry I know it's not your fault but if I have the chance I will totally rip the factory owner's balls off...:radior:

[Andrew]

how does Shin look Speedy? is the paint any better? I have both coming, but im hoping the Shin's paint app is better, although overall it does look good

I don't have the Shin. I just added both to the title so everyone would post pictures in one place. No need to have two threads for one bust.

[Averone]

I don't have the Shin. I just added both to the title so everyone would post pictures in one place. No need to have two threads for one bust.

Ahhh..... smart grasshopper!! ;)

[dr_teng]

I ended up cancelling mine for space reasons (so I hope someone here converts!) but I'm glad there's a decent review up so quickly, I can enjoy them vicariously. Shame about the costume paint though.

[Level.2]

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-Andrew

I dunno, it does look rough like jerry said. But his Gi looks poorly painted though. I hope Shin dosen't have the same problem? Size, a bit smaller than what I was expecting, but not that small from what it seems in the pics.

Even the Venom Comiqutte has a bit of a poor paint job, but it dosen't take away from the sculpt really. Over all the piece looks good.

[Andrew]

Even the Venom Comiqutte has a bit of a poor paint job, but it dosen't take away from the sculpt really. Over all the piece looks good.

Overall it definitely is a good looking piece. It would have been "great" if not for the paint application.

I would have picked it up even knowing about how it turned out. Definitely not a deal breaker.

Also, the real wooden beads was a nice touch as well. It adds to the overall quality of the sculpt.

[chunky]

woot...just got my shin akuma bust :D also in the package was a calender and a dvd.

67/175 wow the bust looks very good. :jawd:

Sorry, pic from iphone, maybe someone else have better pics.

[Andrew]

From what I can see in the picture, the paint job came out looking really good.

Congrats!

[Vince-Vell]

I get my two on friday, looking forward to these!

[darkhadouKEN]

wow you can see every pore! thats an amazing bust. Best ive ever seen. and i dont like busts (i just dont understand them.) but this is an exception.

[benocehcap]

wow you can see every pore! thats an amazing bust. Best ive ever seen. and i dont like busts (i just dont understand them.) but this is an exception.

me too. i just dont like it. But if you still like to get the last one of these things here yo go.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Shin-Akuma-Bust-Sideshow-Exclusive-Street-fighter-RARE_W0QQitemZ350312852414QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item519045ebbe

[spider1135]

Jerry I love the SF line so far, but I gotta say, its overpriced, is there anything you can do? I was hoping that these busts would be close to 1/2 scale but its definatley 1/3 scale if not smaller, so why are they going for $175 and $189 when a way bigger 1/2 scale marvel lsb sells for $199?

I just got mine today, you are right about that, it is very small for the price, it should be around $149, but it is a nice bust, heavy, well paint job, I wish it cost alittle bit less, with tax and shipping, it cost me over $217.:jedidual:

[Quicksilver]

I just got mine today, you are right about that, it is very small for the price, it should be around $149, but it is a nice bust, heavy, well paint job, I wish it cost alittle bit less, with tax and shipping, it cost me over $217.:jedidual:


yeah I just got my exclusive too. While I do think the sculpt is great, and the paint is even great on the Shin, it is just outrageously priced for the size, like not overpriced....outrageously overpriced. This bust is only a little bigger then someone cutting the 1/4 in half and selling that, it should be $130 TOPS. I do really like it, but I feel dirty having paid so much haha if it was 2X as big for the price (approx 1/2 scale) or way cheaper for the current size i'd be 100% happy, but that is my only gripe with this piece, it is a big gripe though!

[SARFARAZ]

This bust came with a dvd? What's on the dvd? Huh?...........Huh?....

[Averone]

I just got my Shin Akuma bust!
Its expensive but its a beauty!!


A tease....

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-AKUMA-O.jpg

I will post more pics as soon as I get home!

[Niero]

I really like the Shin, but I'm only getting the 1/4. Just can't afford the two collections :(

I just hope I'll not regret in the future

[Averone]

Ok, Shin Akuma Bust.

It is very highly detailed and an overall a fantastic look and feel to it!

Yes you guys are correct! Seems that it should be less than the $189.99 price point. I hope the price is adjusted next time on the next few busts.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-AKUMA-B.jpghttp://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-AKUMA-C.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-AKUMA-E.jpghttp://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-AKUMA-D.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-AKUMA-G.jpghttp://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-AKUMA-H.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-AKUMA-K.jpghttp://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-AKUMA-F.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-AKUMA-I.jpghttp://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-AKUMA-O.jpg

[Averone]

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-AKUMA-A.jpghttp://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-AKUMA-M.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-AKUMA-N.jpg

Thank you Jerry!! :thumbs2:

[emceerice]

Going to agree with all the comments. It's amazingly detailed, and looks AWESOME. But overpriced indeed.

But like people said, I got it today and love it, just feel a little screwed for having paid that much for it.

[Andrew]

Wow, the symbol on the Shin looks REALLY good.

Nice pics Alex.

[Sidharta]

Going to agree with all the comments. It's amazingly detailed, and looks AWESOME. But overpriced indeed.

But like people said, I got it today and love it, just feel a little screwed for having paid that much for it.

That bust is amazing. And, to me, it is not overpriced. It is limited to 175 only! .I think the guy who pay 2000 $ for a shin akuma pf can think that's a little bit overpriced lol. But Jerry said it had to be that price for such a limited run of the bust. So, personaly, I don' t think it is overpriced, that's just the right price for such a beautiful bust with such a limited run. I have any problem with the price. Yes, I must confess, I would prefer it has been pr'iced to 150 but if it has to be 189, no way, I'm okay with the price. I got the regular and it fit so great with the akuma PF, I just wait to get she shin !
For those who got a shin akuma pf, if, back from 2 years, you have to pay 300 for the shin akuma pf and not 250 as it was, would you think now that was overpriced ?

[Niero]

Great pics Ave!
Can you post it next to some Marvel LSB ?

[Averone]

Wow, the symbol on the Shin looks REALLY good.

Nice pics Alex.

Yes a very nice surprise!
The box came in all kicked in! I was very worried. Then I open the box and I see this! And I was expecting much worse, since the symbol on the others pics didn't look so hot.

Very clean lines!
It's great!

Btw Jerry the sig card was damaged! What can I do!?

[Averone]

Great pics Ave!
Can you post it next to some Marvel LSB ?

Sure, i will take more photos with Shin PF and LSB later tonight when I get some time. Maybe In a few hours.

[OuttaSight]

Yes a very nice surprise!
The box came in all kicked in! I was very worried. Then I open the box and I see this! And I was expecting much worse, since the symbol on the others pics didn't look so hot.

Very clean lines!
It's great!

Btw Jerry the sig card was damaged! What can I do!?

email me at anunakki@aol.com with address, name, whats wrong, number, etc and I should have replacements.

[Andrew]

Yes a very nice surprise!
The box came in all kicked in! I was very worried.

Same here. My shipping box was perfect, but my product box was beat to sh!t. Dents, holes, and scratches. I was surprised when the bust wasn't damaged.

Thanks goodness for the styrofoam.

[Averone]

email me at anunakki@aol.com with address, name, whats wrong, number, etc and I should have replacements.

Thank you Jerry!
I will email you.

Alex

[Averone]

Great pics Ave!
Can you post it next to some Marvel LSB ?


Here you are my friend:

LSB Vs SF Shin

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/ShinPair4.jpg

[Averone]

Shin Akuma Bust next to the PF:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-Akuma-Pair-2.jpghttp://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-Akuma-Pair-3.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/Shin-Akuma-pair.jpg

[riderV3]

The bust came in, love the sculpt but wan't too crazy about the paint job.
In the process of repainting but change will be kept to minimum.

Pics tomorrow!

[Ryu]

The sculpt itself is awesome. The paint and the kanji on his back look meh imo

[bluebear32]

I received an AP edition Shin Akuma surprisingly. The only thing is the certificate shows a regular akuma and says AP of 300. whereas the bust says AP of 175. are all the shin akuma certs like this?

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x314/darthmot/th_27260390.jpg (http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x314/darthmot/?action=view&current=27260390.jpg)

[Averone]

I received an AP edition Shin Akuma surprisingly. The only thing is the certificate shows a regular akuma and says AP of 300. whereas the bust says AP of 175. are all the shin akuma certs like this?

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x314/darthmot/th_27260390.jpg (http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x314/darthmot/?action=view&current=27260390.jpg)

Thats really strange!

AP is a good thing, but how did you end up with that!?

[bluebear32]

dunno. ordered straight from sideshow. random huh?

[Averone]

dunno. ordered straight from sideshow. random huh?

:thinking:

You lucky SOB!!:battherapy:

Congrats!!
:happybirt

[bluebear32]

heheh. thanks! :overjoyed:

i will have to compare to my regular akuma bust to see if there is any difference in quality. bust really turned out well imo. has a good weight and awesome detail. the size doesn't really bother me, and as for the price...........well i'm happy to support popcultureshock in the hope we get more of these!

[Vince-Vell]

Got my two Akuma busts at work just now #57 reg and #118 shin. Fing amazing busts, way better in person!

Also got some freebees in the box too!

Jerry you did a amazing job on these!

[AstroWho]

Wow...........Great Bust!

[Quicksilver]

kick ass Astro!! im on the other end of the spectrum, #174/175! you got one away from the beginning, I got one away from the end haha :D

[Alpha_Flight]

Got my shin 167/175. Kick ass job on these Jerry! love the real life look to akuma :thumbs2:

[Ultrapunch]

I'm on the waitlist yet for Shin, whats the longest you've been on a waitlist and had it convert after stuff starts shipping? Am i pretty much screwed do you think?

[Quicksilver]

I wouldnt give up yet Ultra, I got on the waitlist for the ex one week before it started shipping and my order converted

[Hylian Elf]

Just got my regular bust today. Looks great! Unlike Speedy, though, the paintwork on mine is fine (on the symbol at least). Have to say, though, I was VERY surprised at how small the box was and the small size of the bust, but it is a good piece. Very realistic looking face, top job!

My Shin converted from a wait list a short while before these started shipping. However, I still haven't had notice of it being posted whereas the regular has already arrived. This happen to anyone else?

[Niero]

Here you are my friend:

LSB Vs SF Shin

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/averone_07/ShinPair4.jpg
He's smaller than I though, I saw the Iron LST last week and was surprise how small he is.

But the Shin Akuma is badass! Quite expansive, but badass!

[Quicksilver]

i've complained that this bust is overpriced but it is still fantastic, and one of my favorite new pieces. Here are a few quick shots of mine...


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y58/sparta26/DSC02007.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y58/sparta26/DSC02008.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y58/sparta26/DSC02010.jpg

[Hylian Elf]

Great pictures! Good lighting. Hope my Shin arrives soon, will go well with the PF.

[Level.2]

Yeah, Shin Akuma came out very nicely. Here is a pic of mine (more to come after my camera battery finishes loading).

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4333521260_9c3710a9aa.jpg

Nice job Jerry on the sculpt, A+. However the styrofoam that was used to pack these busts is pure garbage, mine came all broken and busted. I wonder if SS has any more styrofoam cases?

[AstroWho]

I'm on the waitlist yet for Shin, whats the longest you've been on a waitlist and had it convert after stuff starts shipping? Am i pretty much screwed do you think?

Low Editions like these rarely convert unless you got on the Waitlist a few minutes after sell out.
The Edition Size is Only 175 on this.........So, I would say, it's Probably Not Converting.
When Editions are into a Few Hundreds, then mostly they will Convert.

[Level.2]

Low Editions like these rarely convert unless you got on the Waitlist a few minutes after sell out.
The Edition Size is Only 175 on this.........So, I would say, it's Probably Not Converting.
When Editions are into a Few Hundreds, then mostly they will Convert.


Thing too is that Shin-Akuma is a whole another character in the SF universe. It's not some random costume color variant, or some nameplate of the exact same character sculpt.

[riderV3]

Gotta say the shin tunred out nicely, looks very menacing!

Here's a few pics of my regular, very happy with it as Jerry did an amazing job on the sculpt.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l54/riderV3/DSC03337-1.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l54/riderV3/DSC03341-1.jpg

[deansta]

After seeing the pics, I gotta say the regular Akuma looks alot better than the SHIN IMO.

[riderV3]

After seeing the pics, I gotta say the regular Akuma looks alot better than the SHIN IMO.

Please do consider the fact that I repainted my reg Akuma.:wink2:

[Averone]

Please do consider the fact that I repainted my reg Akuma.:wink2:

RiderV3, hello!
Tell us what you repainted?
Plus can we see a back photo?

[riderV3]

RiderV3, hello!
Tell us what you repainted?
Plus can we see a back photo?

I just outline the face with more shadings and painted the eyes red.
I didn't do anything to the gii and the "Ten" on his back as they don't really bother me.

[Averone]

I just outline the face with more shadings and painted the eyes red.
I didn't do anything to the gii and the "Ten" on his back as they don't really bother me.

Yes I see that now!
I like it! Good work! :thumbs2:

What do you think is the next bust?

[deansta]

Well I'd say you improved it! Great work!

[riderV3]

Yes I see that now!
I like it! Good work! :thumbs2:

What do you think is the next bust?

Well I'd say you improved it! Great work!

Thanks a lot guys!
It's not one of those great awesome complete make-over but it's just a little extra work to make it closer to the prototype.

And AV bro I do look forward to the next bust offering if Jerry wants to expand the line, I'm all for some realistic SF characters!

[Ultrapunch]

Low Editions like these rarely convert unless you got on the Waitlist a few minutes after sell out.
The Edition Size is Only 175 on this.........So, I would say, it's Probably Not Converting.
When Editions are into a Few Hundreds, then mostly they will Convert.

word, I figured that was about my situation, I pre ordered the normal from another retailer so hopefully I get that one instead, I just liked the contrast on the Shin a lot more, both are sweet though :buttrock:


edit: Just got an email 30 minutes after posting this that my waitlist converted lol. Nice way to end a long work week ^^

[Kris Naga]

Hey guys, I need a little help from the Brits or Euro's because I am a little confused right now.

Anyway here goes, I got my Akuma busts delivered today (both reg and shin) and I didn't pay anything to the FedEX guy. I was under the impression that under the new European shipping that Sideshow started to use, that I would be charged VAT and import fees at the point of delivery, but I just signed for the package and the guy said bye and drove off - was I supposed to be charged?

Regards,

Steve.

[Hylian Elf]

Hey guys, I need a little help from the Brits or Euro's because I am a little confused right now.

Anyway here goes, I got my Akuma busts delivered today (both reg and shin) and I didn't pay anything to the FedEX guy. I was under the impression that under the new European shipping that Sideshow started to use, that I would be charged VAT and import fees at the point of delivery, but I just signed for the package and the guy said bye and drove off - was I supposed to be charged?

Regards,

Steve.

I only got my regular so far. :( WHERE'S MY EXCL DAMMIT?!

Past experience of ordering from overseas tells me that an invoice is sent through the post afterwards. haven't received mine yet for the reg bust, but my mate has received his for various statues.

[Quicksilver]

I received the reg Akuma bust friday and its a complete mess. His hair is chipped in about 6 places, big chips too that the factory just painted over, and the paint was slopped on his hair to the point where it looked like a 4 year old painted it. Also his gi was scuffed. I'm not sure if the reg and ex were made at the same factory but the quality on the shin is 100X better then the reg. I sent pics to sideshow and they agree, they are sending me a replacement reg akuma...and I hope its a million times better then what I got :(

[Kris Naga]

I received the reg Akuma bust friday and its a complete mess. His hair is chipped in about 6 places, big chips too that the factory just painted over, and the paint was slopped on his hair to the point where it looked like a 4 year old painted it. Also his gi was scuffed. I'm not sure if the reg and ex were made at the same factory but the quality on the shin is 100X better then the reg. I sent pics to sideshow and they agree, they are sending me a replacement reg akuma...and I hope its a million times better then what I got :(

Sorry to hear that mate. I hope your replacement is in good shape. The inner-foam packaging on both my reg and ex were completely smashed to pieces, but the outer box and most importantly, Akuma himself were fine.

My reg is 89/300 and my ex is 13/175

[Quicksilver]

Sorry to hear that mate. I hope your replacement is in good shape. The inner-foam packaging on both my reg and ex were completely smashed to pieces, but the outer box and most importantly, Akuma himself were fine.

My reg is 89/300 and my ex is 13/175

yeah the styro is some of the cheapest i've seen in my collecting career, it crumbled in my hands. Either way im sure the replacement will be good (hopefully) im just glad sideshow is sending me a new one! Congrats on the shin and reg pickups, nice low number on the Shin!! ;) (i got 174/175!!)

[Level.2]

yeah the styro is some of the cheapest i've seen in my collecting career, it crumbled in my hands. Either way im sure the replacement will be good (hopefully) im just glad sideshow is sending me a new one! Congrats on the shin and reg pickups, nice low number on the Shin!! ;) (i got 174/175!!)


Mine kind of crumbled too, I was "crap, gonna probably need a replacement for Shin Akuma. But he survived...somehow, heh. Another thing that bothered me was that the two ends of the sytrofoam box wasn't taped together.

[Ultrapunch]

Received my Shin today execpt it wasn't Shin, it was normal Akuma ><, tricky devils

[shinigami]

great bust, awesome sculpt and paint app.

http://i49.tinypic.com/2m2jqte.jpg

[Quicksilver]

I got my replacement Akuma (matching number as my Shin Akuma #174!!!!) and the paint is freakin perfect! I dont know how my first one got through QC but this second one is perfect, im happy with it :D thanks Jerry

[Averone]

I got my replacement Akuma (matching number as my Shin Akuma #174!!!!) and the paint is freakin perfect! I dont know how my first one got through QC but this second one is perfect, im happy with it :D thanks Jerry

Same #??

That lucky!!
Could you please post a picture of them side by side!
No one has done that yet.

[Quicksilver]

Same #??

That lucky!!
Could you please post a picture of them side by side!
No one has done that yet.

no prob Av, I can do that, i'm going out after work but I should be able to post pics later tonight :D I've never got matching #'s on anything before so this is really cool for me!!

[Averone]

no prob Av, I can do that, i'm going out after work but I should be able to post pics later tonight :D

Sure buddy, just take your time!
Work, work, work and no play!

I also have to get to work and do something productive today.

[Quicksilver]

Sure buddy, just take your time!
Work, work, work and no play!

I also have to get to work and do something productive today.

here ya go Av!!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b309/Sparta28/DSC02039.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b309/Sparta28/DSC02040.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b309/Sparta28/DSC02041.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b309/Sparta28/DSC02042.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b309/Sparta28/DSC02043.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b309/Sparta28/DSC02044.jpg

[Ultrapunch]

Finally got my replacement Shin in, looks great. Any word of the next bust and when its going to be shown?

[Averone]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b309/Sparta28/DSC02043.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b309/Sparta28/DSC02044.jpg

What a great pair!
Great pics!

Thanks!!!

[Mannequin]

I actually cancelled my pre-ordered Shin Akuma LSB more than a month and a half ago. Then after waiting for reviews and comments. I decided to get into the wait list March 1, 2010 just 3 days ago , guess what I got notice it converted..

I'm stoked why it converted so easily even if some many wanted it.. I just hope SSC is not sending me refurbished bust from the returns...

or i'll :admin: :admin: :admin: :admin:

[Quicksilver]

I remember on sideshows last newsletter they mentioned they had 10 (i think) pcs left of the shin akuma bust. Back in the day i'd never have faith on a waitlist, these days every waitlist of mine is converting. Congrats on the order, you'll love this bust

[Mannequin]

I remember on sideshows last newsletter they mentioned they had 10 (i think) pcs left of the shink akuma bust. Back in the day i'd never have faith on a waitlist, these days every waitlist of mine is converting. Congrats on the order, you'll love this bust

It would be for a while before I can get my hands on a Shin Akuma PF . cant find a seller locally.. and prices are way to un-reasonable.. I'll let the sizzles simmer for a while then i'll snag one eventually.. gotta have faith! lol

Cant wait for the Shin Akuma LSB..

[shinigami]

i dont know how but they are both in-stock right now.

[Andrew]

Yeah, I thought that was strange as well.

[MinMay]

I hope Jerry spend more of his time in making full statue or diorama than bust. I can't display a half finished job :)

[Level.2]

I hope Jerry spend more of his time in making full statue or diorama than bust. I can't display a half finished job :)

Huh? Do you always spurt out dumb comments?

I actually cancelled my pre-ordered Shin Akuma LSB more than a month and a half ago. Then after waiting for reviews and comments. I decided to get into the wait list March 1, 2010 just 3 days ago , guess what I got notice it converted..


IMO, It's really a great sculpt. I have both next to each other as well.

[RINGU GIRL]

i dont know how but they are both in-stock right now.

ORDER SHIN AKUMA....:D

this looks great next to 1/4 scale

[rhy]

I hope Jerry spend more of his time in making full statue or diorama than bust. I can't display a half finished job :)Huh? Do you always spurt out dumb comments?


:hilarious:

[MinMay]

So why do you read it? LOL... Dumb attracts dummie. Hi there. LOL. The last time I check..a bust is portion of a full statue duh!

Huh? Do you always spurt out dumb comments?

[Andrew]

The last time I check..a bust is portion of a full statue duh!

Well for the sake of debating (not arguing) I don't believe the intention of a bust was ever to be part of a full statue. That is why it is referred to as a "bust".

Otherwise people would return them as broken or pieces missing.

:D

[MinMay]

hehehe..you got a valid point.

anyhow, I still wish Jerry spend more time on full statue or diorama instead of a bust.

this bust is cool and all....but i prefer a full size Akuma statue :)

Well for the sake of debating (not arguing) I don't believe the intention of a bust was ever to be part of a full statue. That is why it is referred to as a "bust".

Otherwise people would return them as broken or pieces missing.

:D

[akumalove]

this bust is cool and all....but i prefer a full size Akuma statue :)1:1 Akuma... :thumbs2:
Christina

[Andrew]

1:1 Akuma... :thumbs2:
Christina

Within a year it would be $20,000+ on the secondary market!

[THE_BEAST]

Within a year it would be $20,000+ on the secondary market!

I think you might be off a bit. Ah 1:1 statue of akuma would probally have a SRP of $5,000-$6,000. After some time has passed, it would probally be more like $10,000-$12,000 on the secondary market.

[Fuzzylojiks]

1:1 Akuma... :thumbs2:
Christina

I had one, but then I took off the costume. :x

[akumalove]

I think you might be off a bit. Ah 1:1 statue of akuma would probally have a SRP of $5,000-$6,000. After some time has passed, it would probally be more like $10,000-$12,000 on the secondary market.Would be still a good investment ;)
@Fuzzy: lol, pics please!! :thumbs2:

Christina

[THE_BEAST]

Would be still a good investment ;)
@Fuzzy: lol, pics please!! :thumbs2:

Christina

True. True.

[Fuzzylojiks]

http://mydisguises.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/akuma_street_fighter.jpg

[THE_BEAST]

http://mydisguises.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/akuma_street_fighter.jpg

I wonder if we could talk Jerry into making a 1/4 scale statue of this akuma. It would be so F***ING RAD :hilarious:

[akumalove]

http://mydisguises.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/akuma_street_fighter.jpg
Coool!!! Is this you? Nice pics! You should post them on a cosplay forum :)

Here is one that made a job out of her hobby:

http://yayahan.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=193&Itemid=243

Also with a Felicia 1:1 statue...

Christina

[Randy Queen]

Hi Guys,

Just a heads up I've got some of my original concept illustrations done for Sota and Popculture over the years up for grabs now on the 'bay.

The Akuma piece was finished off, and may be the best one, so enjoy :

http://cgi.ebay.com/Shin-Akuma-PopCultureShock-Statue-Art-Randy-Queen-/280501552963?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item414f320743

~R

[chaggs1]

http://mydisguises.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/akuma_street_fighter.jpg

Your balls are not big enough I mean beads:hilarious:

[Fuzzylojiks]

Your balls are not big enough I mean beads:hilarious:

lies!

[benocehcap]

if akuma look that stupid i would think he would messatsu itself.

[Fuzzylojiks]

if akuma look that stupid i would think he would messatsu itself.

:(

[akumalove]

Hi Guys,

Just a heads up I've got some of my original concept illustrations done for Sota and Popculture over the years up for grabs now on the 'bay.

The Akuma piece was finished off, and may be the best one, so enjoy :

http://cgi.ebay.com/Shin-Akuma-PopCultureShock-Statue-Art-Randy-Queen-/280501552963?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item414f320743

~R
So this will be the SOTA Bison sculpt?
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa20/equi-nox76/bison-1.jpg
Christina

[THE_BEAST]

So this will be the SOTA Bison sculpt?
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa20/equi-nox76/bison-1.jpg
Christina

Yeah, it is pretty cool looking. Im buying this piece for sure.

[benocehcap]

oh boy! Not the damn aura again or whatever they call it ....

[THE_BEAST]

oh boy! Not the damn aura again or whatever they call it ....

SOTA & PCS each have different styles. Thats what makes them both great in their own special ways. This piece is going to kick major @$$. Dont be ah player hater :)

[Sidharta]

I must admit now that those akumas busts seems to be really too expensive for people who wont to pay the price the busts command.
The busts (ex and regular ) are still in stock at sideshow, and I notice on ebay france some ex available for preorders at an official retailer but no one bought them (and I know that when Sideshow is unable to sell its exclusives on their own site, they try to sell them with other retailers in other country, so that is a sign).

Now that regular bust of akuma just ended on ebay france, and I bid in the last 20 s, so it ended at 51 euros ,if I had not bid, it would have ended at 41,50 euros !!!

51 euros is still a good deal for the winner, when the price in stores is 180 euros !!! (but I saw some still sell at that price)

But maybe the busts could be available for a while at sideshow site...


http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250668115956&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Andrew]

I finally got my Akuma bust back from Vince-Vell who did a repaint for me. I've always liked Akuma in his white gi, which is color # 6 in SSF IV. It has a dirty grimy look to it and that is what Vince was able to do for me.

He also chromed the eyes and painted a transparent red over top to give them a glowing effect.

I will paint the symbol on his back myself next week and post some more pictures then. What do you guys think?

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/b5edf7df.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/fbac08b3.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/2d17cb99.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/d343d580.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/43e6c979.jpg

[Andrew]

The pictures aren't loading right on my screen. Are they super huge and sideways to everyone else?

Edit: Never mind, fixed.

[Ryu]

:dork: Fix it.

[rhy]

You're Akuma is simply amazing.

[Quicksilver]

whoa, super cool Andrew!!

[Andrew]

Thanks!

Don't forget, all credit for the paint work goes to Vince-Vell.

It will look even cooler once I paint the new symbol on his back. I hated the way it was painted on by the factory.

[premium_substit]

Nice work.. both the gi and eyes look awesome

[THE_BEAST]

I finally got my Akuma bust back from Vince-Vell who did a repaint for me. I've always liked Akuma in his white gi, which is color # 6 in SSF IV. It has a dirty grimy look to it and that is what Vince was able to do for me.

He also chromed the eyes and painted a transparent red over top to give them a glowing effect.

I will paint the symbol on his back myself next week and post some more pictures then. What do you guys think?

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/b5edf7df.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/fbac08b3.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/2d17cb99.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/d343d580.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/43e6c979.jpg

That looks really good. How much did he charge you to do it?

[Andrew]

That looks really good. How much did he charge you to do it?

I feel like it would be bad form to quote prices for him. Shoot him a PM.

Don't be copying my color, or I be kill you!

[THE_BEAST]

I feel like it would be bad form to quote prices for him. Shoot him a PM.

Don't be copying my color, or I be kill you!

I like red

[Andrew]

I like red

Nice. That is also my second favorite color for Akuma.

[Quicksilver]

Thanks!

Don't forget, all credit for the paint work goes to Vince-Vell.

It will look even cooler once I paint the new symbol on his back. I hated the way it was painted on by the factory.


Vince is amazing, I got his custom Magus FS, AOA Wolverine FS, and Earth X Mar-vell bust, and they are all so amazing, the guy does not dissapoint!

[Sidharta]

I finally got my Akuma bust back from Vince-Vell who did a repaint for me. I've always liked Akuma in his white gi, which is color # 6 in SSF IV. It has a dirty grimy look to it and that is what Vince was able to do for me.

He also chromed the eyes and painted a transparent red over top to give them a glowing effect.

I will paint the symbol on his back myself next week and post some more pictures then. What do you guys think?

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/b5edf7df.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/fbac08b3.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/2d17cb99.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/d343d580.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/43e6c979.jpg

Congrats Andy, that Akuma look so good !!

[Andrew]

Congrats Andy, that Akuma look so good !!

Thanks bro. I'm just finishing up some pictures with the symbol on.

[Andrew]

Okay, here is the finished product. I hope you guys like it. I really enjoy taking Jerry's Street Fighter pieces to the next level. It's fun to customize his stuff to have something one of a kind.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/8e9e0361.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/6e5a3407.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/7ff7ee18.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/1af4cae7.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/cb7fcffc.jpg

[Sidharta]

Great !!

[you got a PM Andrew]

[ajn9316]

So this will be the SOTA Bison sculpt?
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa20/equi-nox76/bison-1.jpg
Christina
Yeah, it is pretty cool looking. Im buying this piece for sure.
oh boy! Not the damn aura again or whatever they call it ....
SOTA & PCS each have different styles. Thats what makes them both great in their own special ways. This piece is going to kick major @$$. Dont be ah player hater :)

Very cool picture, but that's not our Bison statue.

[bebohawk]

Okay, here is the finished product. I hope you guys like it. I really enjoy taking Jerry's Street Fighter pieces to the next level. It's fun to customize his stuff to have something one of a kind.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/8e9e0361.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/6e5a3407.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/7ff7ee18.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/1af4cae7.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/cb7fcffc.jpg

Wow Andrew that's one awesome looking Akuma

[Spartacus]

Andrew congrats on a awesome looking bust!

[p1akuma]

Okay, here is the finished product.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f330/speedy485/8e9e0361.jpg


WOW the eyes on the Akuma look more badass than light-up eyes. That's pretty freakin awesome.

[Andrew]

Thanks guys, Vince-Vell did a great job on the repaint. The symbol was fun to do on my own and the high gloss clear coat really makes it stand out. I decided all of my PCS SF busts will be non traditional colors instead of P1 colors. The dirty white is my favorite of Akuma's.

[RAGINGDEMON500]

# 156 of 175:wink2:

[RAGINGDEMON500]

this ,sadly looks better than the statue, in the upper face part....

[SARFARAZ]

Dude, stop posting your shin akuma bust in every thread! Lol

[RAGINGDEMON500]

Bro, Relax, i only posted in places it is supposed to be... i have more than this bust.... So dont start a Forum Riot..