Red Assassin Web Exclusive Version

[Weiworks]

Here is the Web Exclusive version for my Red Assassin. The image on the upper right is what I painted for the factory. In general, I don't like different versions of the same product, especially when it's just a color change. So I wanted to created a version that feels different, not just the look. That's the reasoning behind the snow. It's a snow scene, and has full cast-off features.

Hope you this. I think I actually like this version over the regular version.

http://www.artofwei.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/red_assasin_web_version.jpg

-Wei
Art of Wei.com (http://www.artofwei.com)

[Outhsider]

Poor girl so undressed in the cold snow.....but I like it.:thumbs2:

[richardandtracy]

With full cast offs in the snow she's got the wrong skin colour. Should be blue tinged!

The moody look on this version's face is really good & I think is painted better on this version than the other's. All in all, very nice.

If I had a definitive answer from Yamato as to whether they're going ahead or not on 'Urano's Drops' & what size/price, I'd be in the queue for this one. I'd like both but it would depend on how far the dosh could stretch... I asked nearly 2 weeks ago now & no reply. They must have learnt customer satisfaction techniques off my builder. Sigh...

Regards,

Richard.

[blueyell]

Wei, are the differences only white clothes and snow? The red version her skin looks much more tanned. Is that another difference?

[zalahmar]

I was really hoping for no cast off. Lady Dragon was not anatomically correct, so you wouldn't display her with cast off anyway, and that's not to mention all the scratching issues on the neck because of the cast off.

[Silas Loki]

I was really hoping for no cast off. Lady Dragon was not anatomically correct, so you wouldn't display her with cast off anyway, and that's not to mention all the scratching issues on the neck because of the cast off.

Agree! Cast off clothing on statues is in my opinion, quite lame. Especially if the cast off reveals nothing of the real female form. If the company is going to balk at showing a realistic nipple, vagina or penis, then do us all a favour and sculpt the clothing on.

With full cast offs in the snow she's got the wrong skin colour. Should be blue tinged!

The moody look on this version's face is really good & I think is painted better on this version than the other's. All in all, very nice.

If I had a definitive answer from Yamato as to whether they're going ahead or not on 'Urano's Drops' & what size/price, I'd be in the queue for this one. I'd like both but it would depend on how far the dosh could stretch... I asked nearly 2 weeks ago now & no reply. They must have learnt customer satisfaction techniques off my builder. Sigh...

Regards,

Richard.

To be honest, not many companies feel obliged to share their strategic product creation with any random person who sends an email! I would doubt you'd get any warmer reception from Sideshow, Gentle Giant, et al.

While it may seem to suggest poor customer engagement on their part, it may be that they haven't made a firm commitment to produce the piece, and giving you a comment one way or another may be premature.....hence the silence :)

[Weiworks]

Wei, are the differences only white clothes and snow? The red version her skin looks much more tanned. Is that another difference?

I believe the original version does have a slightly darker skin tone. I haven't seen the 'final' final revision on the original version so I can't say for sure.

The skin tone, clothing color, and the snow scene would be the only difference between the two.

Thanks, -Wei

[Weiworks]

You're right Richard, it should be slightly blue on snow. I'm a little hesitate on making the skin cool as warmer feels sexier, even though it's not true to the environment. I do like the idea of having reflective lighting painted on the statue like some of the Sideshow stuff. It's pretty cool if applied correctly. It's something I've had in my mind for awhile so I definitely try to work that in for future statues.

On your other question, I believe the Sorayama statues are going to be 1/4 scale.

Thanks, -Wei

With full cast offs in the snow she's got the wrong skin colour. Should be blue tinged!

The moody look on this version's face is really good & I think is painted better on this version than the other's. All in all, very nice.

If I had a definitive answer from Yamato as to whether they're going ahead or not on 'Urano's Drops' & what size/price, I'd be in the queue for this one. I'd like both but it would depend on how far the dosh could stretch... I asked nearly 2 weeks ago now & no reply. They must have learnt customer satisfaction techniques off my builder. Sigh...

Regards,

Richard.

[Weiworks]

This one is going to have more details painted in on the bottom=).

Agree! Cast off clothing on statues is in my opinion, quite lame. Especially if the cast off reveals nothing of the real female form. If the company is going to balk at showing a realistic nipple, vagina or penis, then do us all a favour and sculpt the clothing on.



To be honest, not many companies feel obliged to share their strategic product creation with any random person who sends an email! I would doubt you'd get any warmer reception from Sideshow, Gentle Giant, et al.

While it may seem to suggest poor customer engagement on their part, it may be that they haven't made a firm commitment to produce the piece, and giving you a comment one way or another may be premature.....hence the silence :)

[richardandtracy]

..To be honest, not many companies feel obliged to share their strategic product creation with any random person who sends an email! ..
I do agree, but I explained my request, and a nice way to deal with it would be a response along the lines of 'Thanks for your e-mail, your interest is welcomed, but (we've not decided)/(we've decided but due to commercial reasons we cannot say)/(yes)/(no)'.

Deafening silence, OTH, says something like 'Your opinion is very un-important to us, in fact it's so unimportant we can't even be bothered to acknowledge it, or the web site bug reports made at the same time.'.
Which I suspect is closer to the actual case.

It is just possible I got out of the wrong side of the bed this morning.

Regards,

Richard.

[blueyell]

This one is going to have more details painted in on the bottom=).

That's great.

[qz33]

This one is going to have more details painted in on the bottom=).

Awesome news!

[dechirico7]

You definitely do some gorgeous female sculpts.

[Weiworks]

You definitely do some gorgeous female sculpts.

Thanks. I love the female form=).

[jedi_don]

Just like the Lady Dragon, I'm digging the alternate color better.

Is there a time frame where we can expect the web exclusive will go up for order? Thanks

[Weiworks]

Just like the Lady Dragon, I'm digging the alternate color better.

Is there a time frame where we can expect the web exclusive will go up for order? Thanks

Thanks jedi_don. This I heard was slightly delayed, but it should be soon. I'm sure Yamato will announce it when it's available. I'll also announce it in my facebook page as well since I will have some in stock.

https://www.facebook.com/ArtofWei

Thanks, -Wei

[kes]

Does anyone know if Yamato USA ship internationally?
They have the drop downs on their checkout page to ship to UK but then after entering my address I get a message saying that it is not available.
Don't want to miss out on this Web exclusive.
Any help would be appreciated.

[richardandtracy]

I don't explicitly know, but know by implication.
I had the same query, and e-mailed them. Lots of times. Not once have I received an answer, so I have assumed the answer is no, and done a pre-order via BBTS (usually advertising at the top of this page).

Regards,

Richard.

[kes]

Thanks for your reply Richard. I even called Yamato USA at their office yesterday to try and clarify things. Was asked to call back 4 hours later and when I did that all I got was their answerphone. I also sent an email, I don't like hassling but sometimes I find it annoying that I can't even order a companies products. :banghead:
I could order from BBTS but I was specifically after the exclusive. Do any members in the know on here think that BBTS (or any other outlet) will stock the Exclusive version?
Thanks again,
Kes.
Oh and to Mr Wei Ho, this is a stunning figure btw.:buttrock:

[blueyell]

Thanks for your reply Richard. I even called Yamato USA at their office yesterday to try and clarify things. Was asked to call back 4 hours later and when I did that all I got was their answerphone. I also sent an email, I don't like hassling but sometimes I find it annoying that I can't even order a companies products. :banghead:
I could order from BBTS but I was specifically after the exclusive. Do any members in the know on here think that BBTS (or any other outlet) will stock the Exclusive version?
Thanks again,
Kes.
Oh and to Mr Wei Ho, this is a stunning figure btw.:buttrock:

No other websites will stock the exclusive, cause it's exclusive to them. Mr Wei states above he will have some stock since he made it. Maybe he will ship it to you.

[kes]

Thanks for the clarifications.
Hopefully I'll be able to sort something out prior to the pre-order release. :)

[richardandtracy]

'nfuriating isn't it.

Regards,

Richard

[Weiworks]

Just got the Red Assassin in. I've got more photos in my Facebook page...

https://www.facebook.com/ArtofWei

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10313843_793395687382892_432545592229208622_n.jpg?oh=ae3520b6b856f71ed92846f7309551ce&oe=5551BF2F&__gda__=1431466734_f7bd92cd708112a9df4f63db74ab64a5
https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10502141_793395810716213_6776869777367619245_n.jpg?oh=e0eabd4addf37208f4b921686b9daa47&oe=554CE922

[Viper245]

She looks fantastic!

@Weiworks - Wei, I sent you a PM.

[harvy]

Very nice work. Has the web exclusive version been released?

[DrBoris]

My exclusive just arrived. Shipped out the 13th

[DrBoris]

Here is my White version. I was a little worried because the packaging was in the red assassin box. I didn't see any indication the white version was inside. Even the art work she comes packaged with is the red.

May be I am being cynical but its a little let down the care wasn't given to the little extras since this is the web exclusive version.

http://i.imgur.com/AKvuSvk.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/4qy0wJ2.jpg?2
http://i.imgur.com/GgidjNW.jpg

[Weiworks]

I've got some pic of her on my facebook page...

https://www.facebook.com/ArtofWei

For anyone interested, I have some of these in-stock. Details on my facebook page with the link above.

Thanks, -Wei

[Weiworks]

Here is my White version. I was a little worried because the packaging was in the red assassin box. I didn't see any indication the white version was inside. Even the art work she comes packaged with is the red.

May be I am being cynical but its a little let down the care wasn't given to the little extras since this is the web exclusive version.

http://i.imgur.com/AKvuSvk.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/4qy0wJ2.jpg?2
http://i.imgur.com/GgidjNW.jpg

Usually, for the Web versions, Yamato just puts on a sticker that reads something like "Web Exclusive Version." This one does have it for whatever reason.

[zteinr]

I think the web version is the one to get.

[dechirico7]

Wow, beautiful face.
I like the white version more too.

[built2shred]

I just got the white version from Speculative Fiction today and it's pretty awesome, Yamato is a master at sculpting faces. Paint application is flawless.... I'll defiantly be getting the white archer one also when it comes in..

[Spec Fiction]

I just got the white version from Speculative Fiction today and it's pretty awesome, Yamato is a master at sculpting faces. Paint application is flawless.... I'll defiantly be getting the white archer one also when it comes in..

Yamato is really stepping up their game and I'm really glad about that.