Top Cow is official!

[TheStig88]

My apologies if you XM folks wanted to post this yourselves, but here it is fresh off of FB.

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/10866118_1484177758469585_3381370701083462083_o.jpg

Oh God am I hoping they sneak in a Magdalena and Madame Mirage.:praying:

[VS1976]

Global license is good. Hopefully the price is down and its 1:4 scale.

[The Mule]

Thanks God nothing I'm interested in. Already broke enough as I am now :D
Will keep an eye on it tho, interested in how it works with global distribution and how this affects final prices.

[Dan_Lebou]

I want me some Cyberforce!

A kick ass Ballistic would be awesome!

[actionjackson83]

OMFG I can't wait! Global license too!

[Viper245]

That's great news but I am not all that familiar with Top Cow properties so probably nothing I am interested in. That's a good thing since most of my collecting budget is going towards XM's Marvel line for the foreseeable future.

[iceprince_x]

Best Christmas news for me!!!!

Time to save up! This is a must for me...

Is this 1/4 scale or 1/6 scale?

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr148/iceprince_x/WP_20140406_11_54_55_Smart_zpsc70c9154.jpg (http://s478.photobucket.com/user/iceprince_x/media/WP_20140406_11_54_55_Smart_zpsc70c9154.jpg.html)

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr148/iceprince_x/WP_20140406_11_54_41_Smart_zpsafc57c04.jpg (http://s478.photobucket.com/user/iceprince_x/media/WP_20140406_11_54_41_Smart_zpsafc57c04.jpg.html)

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr148/iceprince_x/IMG_3107_zpsd6977030.jpg (http://s478.photobucket.com/user/iceprince_x/media/IMG_3107_zpsd6977030.jpg.html)

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr148/iceprince_x/2010_11_02_1539-1.jpg (http://s478.photobucket.com/user/iceprince_x/media/2010_11_02_1539-1.jpg.html)

[A R E S]

Please Magdalena, Witchblade and Darkness in 1/4 Scale :praying:

[Remember Me?]

Please get the global license and I'll be interested. If not, I'll just focus on the Marvel license.

[Viper245]

Ok. After seeing these pics I now know I won't be interested in much of anything from this license. Clay Moore has been making these characters for years and they never moved me to invest in any pieces from the license.

I am happy for those that collect these characters. I am sure XM will knock them out of the park.

[TheStig88]

Please get the global license and I'll be interested. If not, I'll just focus on the Marvel license.Might want to take another look at the pic.:wink2:

[Remember Me?]

Might want to take another look at the pic.:wink2:

LOL! :doh!:

[Demona]

Uh oh. This is going to be scary if the prices are reasonable since now I can get them in the US.

I am especially tempted by Aspen (as in Fathom), Angelus (the original design The Darkness) and Witchblade.

Do Aspen and Witchblade in Michael Turner style and it will be perfection!!!

[Demona]

Love your collection. I have always adored that Angelus statue. Is she just as stunning in person as pics portrayed?


Best Christmas news for me!!!!

Time to save up! This is a must for me...

Is this 1/4 scale or 1/6 scale?

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr148/iceprince_x/WP_20140406_11_54_55_Smart_zpsc70c9154.jpg (http://s478.photobucket.com/user/iceprince_x/media/WP_20140406_11_54_55_Smart_zpsc70c9154.jpg.html)

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr148/iceprince_x/WP_20140406_11_54_41_Smart_zpsafc57c04.jpg (http://s478.photobucket.com/user/iceprince_x/media/WP_20140406_11_54_41_Smart_zpsafc57c04.jpg.html)

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr148/iceprince_x/IMG_3107_zpsd6977030.jpg (http://s478.photobucket.com/user/iceprince_x/media/IMG_3107_zpsd6977030.jpg.html)

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr148/iceprince_x/2010_11_02_1539-1.jpg (http://s478.photobucket.com/user/iceprince_x/media/2010_11_02_1539-1.jpg.html)

[dechirico7]

Witchblade is one of my favorite comics of all time. I doubt anyone is going to beat Moore's Angelus, but I will give XM a chance. Designs based on Stjepan Å-ejić's artwork would be amazing.

[dechirico7]

Love your collection. I have always adored that Angelus statue. Is she just as stunning in person as pics portrayed?

Most definitely. Clay's best piece in my opinion.

[Demona]

Hmmmm....can they do old Top Cow too? I could see a decent Lara Croft being made.

[Demona]

Most definitely. Clay's best piece in my opinion.

I really debating buying that piece. The scale at the time threw me off.....but maybe after I get Phoenix and WW home I will be tempted again.

Nothing else so far on the horizon that I need to own :)

[TheStig88]

Hmmmm....can they do old Top Cow too? I could see a decent Lara Croft being made.Oh man, don't tease me like that.:laugh:

[Remember Me?]

Hmmmm....can they do old Top Cow too? I could see a decent Lara Croft being made.

The Lara Croft from Gaming Heads is pretty good.

[AC_808]

I'll have to be picky on this line. But I'll be looking out for Witchblade, Aspen and the other ladies. Maybe in this line I'll just pick up the female characters.

[Spidey976]

To my knowledge this Licenses includes Top Cow only... Not characters they have done for other companies... In short no TombRaider. Also, Aspen comics was its own entity so they'd wouldn't be in this either.

[Canadaguy705]

Definitely the ladies for me !

Ballistic !! Madame Mirage !! Witchblade !!

My vote is for Misery though! She would look AWESOME in statue format.

[dechirico7]

I really debating buying that piece. The scale at the time threw me off.....but maybe after I get Phoenix and WW home I will be tempted again.

Nothing else so far on the horizon that I need to own :)

It is beautiful and no one can do a voluptuous body like Clay. It is very dynamic and I love the bronze armor. It is too bad, I had one for sale. I sold it about a month ago. The only reason I sold it was due to the scale not fitting in with the rest of my collection. I do have 1/6th scale Hot Toys Batman figures, but I still don't think it would have looked right. AND, due to my focus on the Court of the Dead line. Otherwise I would definitely still have it.

[dechirico7]

Definitely the ladies for me !

Ballistic !! Madame Mirage !! Witchblade !!

My vote is for Misery though! She would look AWESOME in statue format.

Is she still around?!?!?!
I remember her triangle with Ripclaw and Warblade. Probably my favorite comics (WildC.A.T.S) of all time. The spreads that Jim Lee did were just amazing. I would buy a statue of her in a heartbeat.
http://ctrla.lt/comiclash/images/WildCATs---Covert-Action-Teams_006_Vol1992_DC-Comics_Wildstorm_ComiClash.jpg
Were the Wildcats part of Top Cow? What a dream that would be for me. I would by all the female characters. Wouldn't mind seeing Tapestry too. I wouldn't be surprised if Aphrodite IX is made.

[Demona]

I think WildCATS were only Image. I hoped for Danger Girl too, but no dice. They are image

And yes, brainfart had me putting Aspen in with Top Cow. Forgot Turner took his amazing art to another company after Witchblade.

[Canadaguy705]

If memory serves, Misery is the reason for the cross-over between Top Cow (Cyberforce) and Wildstorm (Wildcats). Both were part of Image at the time.

I believe Top Cow owns or at least shares the rights to Misery

[El Pulento]

Is Pitt part of TOP cow or Image?..

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk64/ElPulento1977/173A673F-4CA5-4CCA-ACA9-AEAE7087C3AE_zpsb0id550d.jpg (http://s277.photobucket.com/user/ElPulento1977/media/173A673F-4CA5-4CCA-ACA9-AEAE7087C3AE_zpsb0id550d.jpg.html)

[Spidey976]

Is Pitt part of TOP cow or Image?..

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk64/ElPulento1977/173A673F-4CA5-4CCA-ACA9-AEAE7087C3AE_zpsb0id550d.jpg (http://s277.photobucket.com/user/ElPulento1977/media/173A673F-4CA5-4CCA-ACA9-AEAE7087C3AE_zpsb0id550d.jpg.html)

Pit was Fullbleed Studios

[El Pulento]

Pit was Fullbleed Studios

Thanks, it started out as Image!!

Well lets hope then for a nice Darkness and withcblade!!

[Spidey976]

Thanks, it started out as Image!!

Well lets hope then for a nice Darkness and withcblade!!

Image comics was a collection of different Studios that all banned together to form a collection of different creator owned stories and characters. It kind of broke down like this

McFarlene: Spawn
Liefeld: Younblood, Supreme, Glory
WildStorm (Lee/Portacio): Stormwatch, Gen 13, Authority, WILDCats, Devine Right, Deathblow
Larsen: SavageDragon
TopCow(Silvestri):CyberForce, Witchblade, Darkness (Turner and Finch would come later)
Fullbleed(Keown): Pitt.

This is a basic outline of what was in Image, but keep in mind that each of the Studios owned their own characters and licenses. Wild storm would eventually be sold to DC. So each license would have to be negotiated seperately.

[El Pulento]

Image comics was a collection of different Studios that all banned together to form a collection of different creator owned stories and characters. It kind of broke down like this

McFarlene: Spawn
Liefeld: Younblood, Supreme, Glory
WildStorm (Lee/Portacio): Stormwatch, Gen 13, Authority, WILDCats, Devine Right, Deathblow
Larsen: SavageDragon
TopCow(Silvestri):CyberForce, Witchblade, Darkness (Turner and Finch would come later)
Fullbleed(Keown): Pitt.

This is a basic outline of what was in Image, but keep in mind that each of the Studios owned their own characters and licenses. Wild storm would eventually be sold to DC. So each license would have to be negotiated seperately.


And there you go... Thanks bro for the intel!

[risingstar]

Moore did awesome work with Witchblade and Darkness. The Magdalena was Dene Mason. I wonder what happened to that artist. He is amazing.

[toe]

i can see XM starting with Darkness, Witchblade, and Angelus

[Bobfrog]

Image comics was a collection of different Studios that all banned together to form a collection of different creator owned stories and characters. It kind of broke down like this

McFarlene: Spawn
Liefeld: Younblood, Supreme, Glory
WildStorm (Lee/Portacio): Stormwatch, Gen 13, Authority, WILDCats, Devine Right, Deathblow
Larsen: SavageDragon
TopCow(Silvestri):CyberForce, Witchblade, Darkness (Turner and Finch would come later)
Fullbleed(Keown): Pitt.

This is a basic outline of what was in Image, but keep in mind that each of the Studios owned their own characters and licenses. Wild storm would eventually be sold to DC. So each license would have to be negotiated seperately.

Just to clarify though, Keown wasn't one of the founders. It was Liefield, Lee, MacFarlane, Portacio, Larsen, Silvestri, Valentino that set up the 6 studios that comprised Image as a whole.

Portacio however missed out on the early hype due to taking time out to look after his ill sister I believe so didn't set up a studio as such but published through wildstorm.

Jim Valentino published shadowhawk.

Keown came later although not as late on as folks like Mike Turner.

I would imagine it will be Witchblade, Darkness and maybe Magdelena / Angelus and then they'll need to ascertain how well they've sold (I'm guessing they'll likely be sell outs if past quality is anything to go on and if they restrict ES to a reasonable amount).

Fathom would have been nice but Turner took the property (his property) with him when he left TopCow (which resulted in Silvestri filing a lawsuit against him). Ironic given that Image was set up by artists/writers who had had enough of the big boys taking liberties with their work and creations. Luckily though Turner had never signed any contract with Topcow regarding Fathom so he kept those rights but that is effectively why we have all that DC and Marvel art by Mike because for that year after he left to set up Aspen he was hindered from continuing the Fathom storyarc due to ongoing legal issues.

Whatever they do will be awesome and I can't wait (my wallet can but my eyes can't).

Congrats XM!! :buttrock:

[AC_808]

Aw, man ...that would suck if Aspen was not a part of this Top Cow license.

Starting to wonder if it would be a good idea if XM could list the different comics covered by this license.

[Thor57]

Wildstorm is owned by DC and Warner Brothers now I believe. So I'd imagine they are under the DC banner that SS has. A pity too. I cant see SS digging that deep and giving us any of the Wildcats. I would have loved a Mr. Majestic statue.

[Spidey976]

Just to clarify though, Keown wasn't one of the founders. It was Liefield, Lee, MacFarlane, Portacio, Larsen, Silvestri, Valentino that set up the 6 studios that comprised Image as a whole.

Portacio however missed out on the early hype due to taking time out to look after his ill sister I believe so didn't set up a studio as such but published through wildstorm.

Jim Valentino published shadowhawk.

Keown came later although not as late on as folks like Mike Turner.

I would imagine it will be Witchblade, Darkness and maybe Magdelena / Angelus and then they'll need to ascertain how well they've sold (I'm guessing they'll likely be sell outs if past quality is anything to go on and if they restrict ES to a reasonable amount).

Fathom would have been nice but Turner took the property (his property) with him when he left TopCow (which resulted in Silvestri filing a lawsuit against him). Ironic given that Image was set up by artists/writers who had had enough of the big boys taking liberties with their work and creations. Luckily though Turner had never signed any contract with Topcow regarding Fathom so he kept those rights but that is effectively why we have all that DC and Marvel art by Mike because for that year after he left to set up Aspen he was hindered from continuing the Fathom storyarc due to ongoing legal issues.

Whatever they do will be awesome and I can't wait (my wallet can but my eyes can't).

Congrats XM!! :buttrock:

Yep you are totally correct. There were the original group McFarlene, Liefeld, Larsen, Valentino, Lee, Portacio, and Silvestri. Keown was the biggest defection from Marvel after that, and they really heralded him coming, but Pitt never really hit a stride. Like many often guys he got wrapped up in the fame.

Then image produced some amazing young talent. Campbell from Homage/Wildstorms first talent search (I think he was 16 or 17), and Turner and Finch from Top Cow. Turner started off as a background artist for Silvestri and then grew into Witchblade. The Fathom lawsuit was resolved to my knowledge so we will have to see what happens with that.

Aw, man ...that would suck if Aspen was not a part of this Top Cow license.

Starting to wonder if it would be a good idea if XM could list the different comics covered by this license.

Aspen wouldn't be covered by the License if it is strictly Top Cow, but like I said above Fathom could be a different story.

Wildstorm is owned by DC and Warner Brothers now I believe. So I'd imagine they are under the DC banner that SS has. A pity too. I cant see SS digging that deep and giving us any of the Wildcats. I would have loved a Mr. Majestic statue.

Hard to tell if SSC has the rights to Wildstorm characters. Hard to tell if SSC would put the money into that license.

[Thor57]

Wildstorm is part of DC. They are in the same shared universe now. When the new 52 books launched, Grifter was one of the titles I believe.

[Demona]

well after reading the huge post stating that comics were Image as well as Top Cow, I am befuddled.

I hope that XM posts a list soon of what comics they can mine from -- and if it is only certain years of publication -- I hope they indicate that too.

It would be awesome if somehow we get Image and TopCow, but cant be greedy.

[dechirico7]

If memory serves, Misery is the reason for the cross-over between Top Cow (Cyberforce) and Wildstorm (Wildcats). Both were part of Image at the time.

I believe Top Cow owns or at least shares the rights to Misery

Well, hopefully they make her.

[Spidey976]

well after reading the huge post stating that comics were Image as well as Top Cow, I am befuddled.

I hope that XM posts a list soon of what comics they can mine from -- and if it is only certain years of publication -- I hope they indicate that too.

It would be awesome if somehow we get Image and TopCow, but cant be greedy.

Image was the mast head or banner that the studios I mentioned used to SELFPUBLISH their works under, BUT there wasnt a separate corporate entity that was "Image". Each of the big guys was responsible for the business side of publishing a creator owned comic, and that killed a lot of the titles.

In short TopCow was CyberForce, WitchBlade, and the Darkness. Those are the main groups.

[gomur]

Man, I know they don't have a prayer of being made, but I'd love a 1/6 scale diorama of CyberForce!

Ballistic, Cyblade, Heatwave, Impact, Ripclaw, Stryker, Velocity.

Pure awesomeness.

http://d138hkes00e90m.cloudfront.net/release_images/cyberforce-orig2-web.jpg

[demonhunter]

Oh mi freakin gosh. This came out of the left field. Great news!

This means Sara Pezzini as Witchblade from XM Studios. Jackie Estacado as Darkness, CyberForce team, Killer Instinct, Aphrodite IX, The Magdalena statues from XM....holee batmobiles! And Angelus....

Now I need to get a 2nd job to sustain this hobby.

http://41.media.tumblr.com/d98e0af654512dc0bbc9256487563d08/tumblr_nh4vh3TrvY1sbdxdbo1_1280.jpg

http://40.media.tumblr.com/dda1d26c5bcf736e0003ec828fb7b73e/tumblr_nh4vh3TrvY1sbdxdbo3_1280.jpg

http://41.media.tumblr.com/7edcc1877f3bcb8a35fa2ec6c85e524b/tumblr_nh4vh3TrvY1sbdxdbo5_1280.jpg

http://40.media.tumblr.com/5eabb7587577b13212a1129c65afac13/tumblr_nh4vh3TrvY1sbdxdbo6_1280.jpg

[Bobfrog]

Yep you are totally correct. There were the original group McFarlene, Liefeld, Larsen, Valentino, Lee, Portacio, and Silvestri. Keown was the biggest defection from Marvel after that, and they really heralded him coming, but Pitt never really hit a stride. Like many often guys he got wrapped up in the fame.

Then image produced some amazing young talent. Campbell from Homage/Wildstorms first talent search (I think he was 16 or 17), and Turner and Finch from Top Cow. Turner started off as a background artist for Silvestri and then grew into Witchblade. The Fathom lawsuit was resolved to my knowledge so we will have to see what happens with that.



Aspen wouldn't be covered by the License if it is strictly Top Cow, but like I said above Fathom could be a different story.



Hard to tell if SSC has the rights to Wildstorm characters. Hard to tell if SSC would put the money into that license.

But Fathom is Aspen (unless you're referring to the company / banner of characters held under Aspen comics?

Yep it was resolved in Turner's favour. Aspen have been reproducing all the historic Aspen / Fathom issues in TPB format for years now. Can't quite remember if they have any restrictions or not though on issues featuring characters like Sara Pezzini or Lara croft. Will have to double check my TPBs when I've unpacked them.

So yeah, unless Aspen (as in the company) have struck a combined deal alongside TopCow she will 99.9% not be included . You never know though, sometimes there's that 0.01% in the small-print that allows people to do stuff that you wouldn't expect.

And defo on the Keown front although despite his dedication to hitting deadlines he still made a mint! If you haven't read it you should pick up 'Image comics: The Road to independence'...excellent read!

http://www.amazon.com/Image-Comics-The-Road-Independence/dp/1893905713

[Spidey976]

But Fathom is Aspen (unless you're referring to the company / banner of characters held under Aspen comics?

Yep it was resolved in Turner's favour. Aspen have been reproducing all the historic Aspen / Fathom issues in TPB format for years now. Can't quite remember if they have any restrictions or not though on issues featuring characters like Sara Pezzini or Lara croft. Will have to double check my TPBs when I've unpacked them.

So yeah, unless Aspen (as in the company) have struck a combined deal alongside TopCow she will 99.9% not be included . You never know though, sometimes there's that 0.01% in the small-print that allows people to do stuff that you wouldn't expect.

And defo on the Keown front although despite his dedication to hitting deadlines he still made a mint! If you haven't read it you should pick up 'Image comics: The Road to independence'...excellent read!

http://www.amazon.com/Image-Comics-The-Road-Independence/dp/1893905713

Sorry I was referring to the company as a whole. Now the character of Aspen/Fathom. Well that you never know.

As for Witchblade she was first drawn and wholy created by Silvestri so she would be part of the license.

[VS1976]

I doubt any Aspen characters will be part of Top Cow. They don't need any company to produce statues when they can do it there own.

I doubt Angelus is part of this as it is own by Marvel now. There is only a handful of topcow ladies I want...and it starts with Witchblade....all must be 1/4 scale.

[iceprince_x]

I believe you are referring to Angela and not the Angelus...

Angelus is part of the Top Cow Trinity (Light (Angelus), Balance (Witchblade) and Dark (Darkness)

Anyone for the 13 Artifacts as the entire set...

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr148/iceprince_x/download_zps4dbba153.jpg (http://s478.photobucket.com/user/iceprince_x/media/download_zps4dbba153.jpg.html)

[demonhunter]

Iceprince is correct. Angelus is not the same as Angela.

Angela is now a team member in Guardians of The Galaxy. And she was a Spawn slayer in Todd McFarlane's Spawn comics.

[Sharkey]

OMFG OMFG OMFG!! This is the best Christmas present!!! Omg Omg Omg Omg Omg Omg :buttrock I can not wait! Take my money now!!!!

[VS1976]

I believe you are referring to Angela and not the Angelus...

Angelus is part of the Top Cow Trinity (Light (Angelus), Balance (Witchblade) and Dark (Darkness)

Anyone for the 13 Artifacts as the entire set...

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr148/iceprince_x/download_zps4dbba153.jpg (http://s478.photobucket.com/user/iceprince_x/media/download_zps4dbba153.jpg.html)

Yup my bad lol

[Sharkey]

Heck yea!

Also would live a couple cool dioramas would be sweet too.

Just no plain museum pieces please. Make them look alive like you have for the marvel stuff or better.

[ChromeColossus]

My Top Pics :praying:

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b630/pitbullymom/Angela_hunter_zps314930b1.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/pitbullymom/media/Angela_hunter_zps314930b1.jpg.html)

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b630/pitbullymom/witchblade_by_Inhuman00_zps50f33adf.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/pitbullymom/media/witchblade_by_Inhuman00_zps50f33adf.jpg.html)

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b630/pitbullymom/1839043-fath_primer_01a_turner_zps9fc463bd.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/pitbullymom/media/1839043-fath_primer_01a_turner_zps9fc463bd.jpg.html)

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t77/Sniperspawn21/Aphrodite_IX_BW_Cover_Color_by_NogarKhaz.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Sniperspawn21/media/Aphrodite_IX_BW_Cover_Color_by_NogarKhaz.jpg.html)

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t77/Sniperspawn21/magdalena-1.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Sniperspawn21/media/magdalena-1.jpg.html)



If and when this Happens I will have to sell my other Kidney :banghead::laugh::laugh::laugh:

Be Cool
Al

[Bobfrog]

My Top Pics :praying:

If and when this Happens I will have to sell my other Kidney :banghead::laugh::laugh::laugh:

Be Cool
Al

You'll only have to sell half a kidney cos your pics (the first and third) include Angela (now owned by Marvel) and Fathom / Aspen (owned by Michael Turner's Aspen comics).

Aphrodite IX would be cool for sure. Alejandro Pereira (given his execution of Cable and female sculpts like the medusa for ARH) would be great for this.

[adee]

How about Tomb Raider? I'd love a Turner Lara Croft.

[Bobfrog]

Taking an educated guess I'd say that Tomb Raider is likely out of the question. I think at the time of appearing in some of the Top Cow comics TR was owned by EIDOS (presumably still is?). I doubt that they would have signed away statue rights for such a long period of time (again I could be wrong).

[shorudan]

Let me chip in a lil. Top Cow line is currently slated in 3 roll outs of Magdalena, Witchblade and Darkness - they will be in the XM Premium Quality line :D

[actionjackson83]

Statue of this please!

http://imageshack.com/a/img538/2782/GPKFmo.png

Hell I'd take this too lol
http://imageshack.com/a/img540/7077/5XH8Vo.jpg

[ChromeColossus]

You'll only have to sell half a kidney cos your pics (the first and third) include Angela (now owned by Marvel) and Fathom / Aspen (owned by Michael Turner's Aspen comics).

Aphrodite IX would be cool for sure. Alejandro Pereira (given his execution of Cable and female sculpts like the medusa for ARH) would be great for this.

Oh you just had to ruin my Wet Dream my Friend ;):laugh::laugh::laugh:

Let me chip in a lil. Top Cow line is currently slated in 3 roll outs of Magdalena, Witchblade and Darkness - they will be in the XM Premium Quality line :D

I am so in for Witchblade my Friend, she would Top off my Witchblade Collection.

This is the Pose I would Like, just adding to the Pot, when do you think we will see any WIP's or Previews?

Be Cool BobFrog & Shorudan
Al

[ChromeColossus]

Statue of this please!

http://imageshack.com/a/img538/2782/GPKFmo.png

Hell I'd take this too lol
http://imageshack.com/a/img540/7077/5XH8Vo.jpg

OH, Sara Pezzini is so Hot, SWEET Choice my Friend

Be Cool Jackson
Al

[TheStig88]

Let me chip in a lil. Top Cow line is currently slated in 3 roll outs of Magdalena, Witchblade and Darkness - they will be in the XM Premium Quality line :DWell I know I'm in for at least one of those. Really excited to see what you guys do with Magdalena.

Hell I'd take this too lol
http://imageshack.com/a/img540/7077/5XH8Vo.jpgPlease!:drooling:

[acme1982]

Let me chip in a lil. Top Cow line is currently slated in 3 roll outs of Magdalena, Witchblade and Darkness - they will be in the XM Premium Quality line :D

:buttrock::buttrock:

[AC_808]

Let me chip in a lil. Top Cow line is currently slated in 3 roll outs of Magdalena, Witchblade and Darkness - they will be in the XM Premium Quality line :D

Hell yea! Can't wait to see what XM has in store for us in these 3 rollout!

[demonhunter]

This year's Comic Fiesta in Kuala Lumpur is great! It's even better than last year. Bigger, badder. But the biggest biggest highlight was meeting the team from Studio HIVE of Thailand. It was a great pleasure meeting & talking with the General Manager for Studio HIVE, Kan Supabanpot, & Creative Director for Studio HIVE, Skan Srisuwan. First of all, very happy that they got the Top Cow Productions, Inc. character licenses and will be working with XM Studios Premium Collectibles on it. And I'm very happy to know that for sure, Witchblade & The Darkness are definitely in the Top Cow statues line up & will be in 1/4 scale. Khun Kan was very enthusiastic when speaking about Witchblade & The Darkness. We both agreed that the amount of intricacies and beautiful details on the Witchblade armour is beautiful to behold & would look absolutely stunning in 1/4 scale from Studio HIVE. Thanks also to Khun Skan for autographing my Studio HIVE + XM Studios prints of Thanos & Magneto. Thank you very much. Hope you enjoy the stay in Malaysia. Cheers.

http://36.media.tumblr.com/d84266e006131bd6a61852a194dfdeca/tumblr_nh8hhjj2Vc1sbdxdbo1_1280.jpg

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[shorudan]

Whao nice prints! ;)

[DiscoCougar]

You have to do a Turner Witchblade. Using anyone else's art would be sacrilege. His most famous design (the repose) would be pretty rough since it's a horizontal pose, but there are plenty of classic images to pull from that would be amazing (even partial ones that could be expanded on to make a full statue from):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/vash080/XMWitchblade.jpg

[ChromeColossus]

You have to do a Turner Witchblade. Using anyone else's art would be sacrilege. His most famous design (the repose) would be pretty rough since it's a horizontal pose, but there are plenty of classic images to pull from that would be amazing (even partial ones that could be expanded on to make a full statue from):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/vash080/XMWitchblade.jpg

I so much agree with your Praise, it would Honor the Master and so it should be :praying:, He did so many Beautiful Covers, that said the only other Artist IMO that could come close would be Marc Silvestri, after that you can see the changes, just wanted to add his name into the mix but I am with you they should use Michael Turners Originals as the Concept.

Be Cool
Al

[AC_808]

Exactly! Lets honor Turner by using one of his drawings as basis for the statue. That would be such tribute ...no matter how small.

[actionjackson83]

This may seem like blasphemy but I would argue that Stjepan Sejic is of equal or better to Michael Turner's art on their respective runs on Witchblade. Sadly Michael Turner passed away far too early to see us truly evolve over the years as an artist and I'm sure his art would've been even more beautiful to behold than the early art he produced.

[Remember Me?]

I think this is a cool idea...same concept as Quicksilver. One statue is Witchblade and the other is Sara (In human form). It might cost more, but I doubt collectors will buy just Sara by herself.

Sara can be in museum pose...as for Witchblade..she has to be in an action pose.

[actionjackson83]

If she was in that hot ass red latex dress in that exact pose I would buy it by itself! lol

[Bobfrog]

This may seem like blasphemy but I would argue that Stjepan Sejic is of equal or better to Michael Turner's art on their respective runs on Witchblade. Sadly Michael Turner passed away far too early to see us truly evolve over the years as an artist and I'm sure his art would've been even more beautiful to behold than the early art he produced.

I don't see them taking any one artists 'take' on witchblade as they've not done so for any of the marvel pieces (unless it's stipulated in the new TopCow contract).

Personally Mike Turner is the original and best artist that ever tackled her. Sejic is definitely the next best for me though and his artwork is a must when looking at fine detail to include on this statue. His level of detail is insane and stunning in his artwork.

As for evolution of Mike Turner's art, cripes...just take a look at the wizard book on him. There's a page or two in there on what he submitted to silvestri and then you compare that to the Old man logan covers, geez, you wouldn't bet a penny that it was by the same person.

They can easily combine elements of both artists in the design. Would be nice if they could get the face looking a bit turner like with a realistic twist on it.

Can't wait to see what they come up with on this. I hope it is not just a standard museum pose though.

[ChromeColossus]

This may seem like blasphemy but I would argue that Stjepan Sejic is of equal or better to Michael Turner's art on their respective runs on Witchblade. Sadly Michael Turner passed away far too early to see us truly evolve over the years as an artist and I'm sure his art would've been even more beautiful to behold than the early art he produced.

SACRILEGE :stick:

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

He did some good work but I always got a Adam Hughes Vibe, just me, we will agree to disagree my Friend.

Be Cool Jackson
Al

[SideShowJoe]

Whao nice prints! ;)

Woah those prints look amazing now are those the same prints will receive with our statues because I'm pumped!

http://36.media.tumblr.com/d84266e006131bd6a61852a194dfdeca/tumblr_nh8hhjj2Vc1sbdxdbo1_1280.jpg

http://40.media.tumblr.com/aeca4b57d3e0fa6149cc8e4d007c6035/tumblr_nh8hhjj2Vc1sbdxdbo2_1280.jpg

Sarah

[Matches Malone]

Curious to see what the "Global License" yields. Congrats to XM on another huge step forward.

[adee]

Curious to see what the "Global License" yields. Congrats to XM on another huge step forward.

I'm really hoping the global license means a lot less money :)

Witchblade is the only character I'd be into and I'd love to see her in the red dress.

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/27/af/76/27af760b0806ee2f0a07a4498f7ed1af.jpg

:drooling:

[MO42]

I would have been all over this 20 years ago.

[Sharkey]

Let me chip in a lil. Top Cow line is currently slated in 3 roll outs of Magdalena, Witchblade and Darkness - they will be in the XM Premium Quality line :D

Shorudan, do you guys have a planned release timeframe for the statues in these lines? Just trying to figure savings because this line is at the top of my list to get so want to make sure other things are not taking up my funds.

[Sharkey]

This may seem like blasphemy but I would argue that Stjepan Sejic is of equal or better to Michael Turner's art on their respective runs on Witchblade. Sadly Michael Turner passed away far too early to see us truly evolve over the years as an artist and I'm sure his art would've been even more beautiful to behold than the early art he produced.

I'm with you man! Turner did a great job on it, but Å-ejić has had the longest run in the Witchblade universe and I would argue is the most known for the series (beyond Turner's early issues/covers) and really carried it (along with Ron Marz's writing) past 100 issues and allowed for the universe to grow and expand in the ways it has over the last, almost, decade.

Honestly I could see the justification for 2 different Witchblade statues since these styles are from such different eras akin to classic iron man and modern iron man.

I really hope that XM considers this approach because the change in art and style and detail between the artists is a HUGE difference. I personally have not cared for any of the current Witchblade offerings specifically because I do not find the Turner style appealing at all (yes he draws pinups really well, but the Witchblade is more than a sexy woman body). Having both styles would cover the fan base well, but I fear for the possibility of the set of statues not going together with both versions (which ever combination you choose).

[Bobfrog]

I'm doubting that they'll do statues to cater for fan's specific preference of a certain era / artist of witchblade. That just wouldn't fit in with their way of working thus far + XM are collectors so they aren't gonna make a set that won't match up so don't think you have to worry about that.

As for Turner, he laid the foundation for everyone to come with his designs. As far as his art goes I find it a bit sad that people call him a pinup artist or that he was only good at drawing females.

His concept artwork was great (who do you think helped design much of the witchblade world? His monsters / creatures are also top notch but people only pay attention to his female drawings cos that's what he was famous for. If his artistic talents only entailed pinups I'm pretty sure he wouldn't have garnered the fan base / following that he has done. Fair enough if you've read all the early issues and still think he can't do interiors but if you haven't you should take a look cos that early art and particularly the crossover issues with Fathom / witchblade and lara croft were excellent. The interiors of the early fathom issues as well are littered with extreme detail on every page.

Sure he had his shortcomings every artist does (and if they think they don't then they are probably deluded) such as not having enough variation between the females he drew (that's just my opinion but one that I've also heard echoed many times before). I wouldn't limit him to being a pinup artist who drew females well. He drew Ian nottingham, Kenneth Irons, the Darkness all perfectly well.

Would be great if they supplied a stand to display the witchblade on separately.

[AC_808]

Woah those prints look amazing now are those the same prints will receive with our statues because I'm pumped!

http://36.media.tumblr.com/d84266e006131bd6a61852a194dfdeca/tumblr_nh8hhjj2Vc1sbdxdbo1_1280.jpg

http://40.media.tumblr.com/aeca4b57d3e0fa6149cc8e4d007c6035/tumblr_nh8hhjj2Vc1sbdxdbo2_1280.jpg

Sarah

Yes. Those are the prints we'll receive with our statues.

[Johnneeukca]

Most definitely. Clay's best piece in my opinion.

Top Cow was one of Clay's major licences so I wonder what the XM Top Cow licence means for the future of his work?

[Sharkey]

I'm doubting that they'll do statues to cater for fan's specific preference of a certain era / artist of witchblade. That just wouldn't fit in with their way of working thus far + XM are collectors so they aren't gonna make a set that won't match up so don't think you have to worry about that.

As for Turner, he laid the foundation for everyone to come with his designs. As far as his art goes I find it a bit sad that people call him a pinup artist or that he was only good at drawing females.

His concept artwork was great (who do you think helped design much of the witchblade world? His monsters / creatures are also top notch but people only pay attention to his female drawings cos that's what he was famous for. If his artistic talents only entailed pinups I'm pretty sure he wouldn't have garnered the fan base / following that he has done. Fair enough if you've read all the early issues and still think he can't do interiors but if you haven't you should take a look cos that early art and particularly the crossover issues with Fathom / witchblade and lara croft were excellent. The interiors of the early fathom issues as well are littered with extreme detail on every page.

Sure he had his shortcomings every artist does (and if they think they don't then they are probably deluded) such as not having enough variation between the females he drew (that's just my opinion but one that I've also heard echoed many times before). I wouldn't limit him to being a pinup artist who drew females well. He drew Ian nottingham, Kenneth Irons, the Darkness all perfectly well.

Would be great if they supplied a stand to display the witchblade on separately.

Sorry for limiting it there, did not mean to not give credit for his great designs. I was just stating what I remember him for the most, as he did it really well. And not saying that his designs in Witchblade are not great, just that the artists that took over for him really hit it out of the park and enhanced already great work.

I've read all of Witchblade (and still due, even if the story is in a bit of a run atm, really wish they would stop with the new writers doing 1 offs so that they could tie up the major artifacts storyline here that they have been playing in for the past couple years now) and really liked Turner's work, but it was Sejic's art that got me to pick up my first issue and caused me to go and hunt down every issue from the beginning (and then expand into the rest of the universe).

Turner had fantastic creativity and vision with his designs, but in most cases I feel like the characters were improved upon with later artists' style.

Classic Darkness and Angelus are still great and while I still love Sejic's work on them too, Turner's is still wonderful. The art of Witchblade was just much more of a leap in quality imo.

P. S. Speaking of Turner designs, I'd love to see a Haunt and/or Spawn (classic, medieval, and God's later would all be amazing) statue from XM.

[dechirico7]

Top Cow was one of Clay's major licences so I wonder what the XM Top Cow licence means for the future of his work?

I don't know. I hope Clay still has it. I am going to assume he will still focus on 1/6 scale and XM on 1/4 scale. Really haven't seen much from Clay in a while.

[Bobfrog]

Sorry for limiting it there, did not mean to not give credit for his great designs. I was just stating what I remember him for the most, as he did it really well. And not saying that his designs in Witchblade are not great, just that the artists that took over for him really hit it out of the park and enhanced already great work.

I've read all of Witchblade (and still due, even if the story is in a bit of a run atm, really wish they would stop with the new writers doing 1 offs so that they could tie up the major artifacts storyline here that they have been playing in for the past couple years now) and really liked Turner's work, but it was Sejic's art that got me to pick up my first issue and caused me to go and hunt down every issue from the beginning (and then expand into the rest of the universe).

Turner had fantastic creativity and vision with his designs, but in most cases I feel like the characters were improved upon with later artists' style.

Classic Darkness and Angelus are still great and while I still love Sejic's work on them too, Turner's is still wonderful. The art of Witchblade was just much more of a leap in quality imo.

P. S. Speaking of Turner designs, I'd love to see a Haunt and/or Spawn (classic, medieval, and God's later would all be amazing) statue from XM.

All good mate. I know what it's like to step into a run after the initial run, love the artist that sparked your interest and then go back to find the older issues.

Sejic is just a different style. Hyper detailed and much more realistic which will help these statue designs (reference-wise) for sure. In general I do prefer more traditional comic art style though i.e. pencils/inks and colours versus what Sejic uses which appears to be done in something like Painter of PS (or a mix). Each to their own though.

Defo pick up Fathom if you like Turner's art though.

On Haunt and Spawn though that'll be MacFarlane / Capullo wouldn't it?

I really hope this line takes off for the XM boys as there's a whole host of characters that they can delve into. I'd love to see some of the other era witchblade's done e.g. 'Witchblade Obakemono' had some great artwork / design in there by Billy Tan I think it was:
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFg3Njg=/z/ibEAAMXQSnVRbN5G/$T2eC16d,!)sE9swm,vE2BRbN5GuOZ!~~60_35.JPG

QUESTION for XM: will these come with a coin and / or print like the marvel statues?

Love Clay's work on the Top Cow line. Fathom (when she was at TC) was one of if not my first statue.

[Sharkey]

All good mate. I know what it's like to step into a run after the initial run, love the artist that sparked your interest and then go back to find the older issues.

Sejic is just a different style. Hyper detailed and much more realistic which will help these statue designs (reference-wise) for sure. In general I do prefer more traditional comic art style though i.e. pencils/inks and colours versus what Sejic uses which appears to be done in something like Painter of PS (or a mix). Each to their own though.

Defo pick up Fathom if you like Turner's art though.

On Haunt and Spawn though that'll be MacFarlane / Capullo wouldn't it?

I really hope this line takes off for the XM boys as there's a whole host of characters that they can delve into. I'd love to see some of the other era witchblade's done e.g. 'Witchblade Obakemono' had some great artwork / design in there by Billy Tan I think it was:
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFg3Njg=/z/ibEAAMXQSnVRbN5G/$T2eC16d,!)sE9swm,vE2BRbN5GuOZ!~~60_35.JPG

QUESTION for XM: will these come with a coin and / or print like the marvel statues?

Love Clay's work on the Top Cow line. Fathom (when she was at TC) was one of if not my first statue.

Oh woops yea that is McFarlane :P.

And yea seeing some of the past bearers of the the witchblade that've been shown in the one shots and memory stories. The pirate and the Japanese ones were really cool, and maybe the prehistoric one.

And yea Å-ejić does all of his art digitally. And yea I agree with you I generally prefer pencils as well, but his art really grabbed me. It was really strange at first after going through Turner and Sylvestri's stints and getting back to Sejic's.

And yea I first found Fathom back in college (around 2008) when they were doing a relaunch or something of the series, would have to dig the issues outta my boxes to see if Turner was doing it with those, but I don't think so. I did recently grab the 2 omnibuses for the original Fathom, but have not gotten around to reading them yet (been burning through other backlogs right now).

[High Lord Apocalypse]

xm, will you guys consider getting dene mason to sculpt some of the top cow line? he does the aspen comics statues. just absolute works of art.

[Demona]

Damn. Now with Witchblade announced I need to know what XMen ladies are slated to be made -- and when. Gotta budget.

Witchblade and Angelus (especially Angelus) I hope to get.

[demonhunter]

we're gonna have to wait a while for Angelus. I think maybe at least 3 years down the road or more. IMO.

First up in the pipeline is Witchblade & Darkness. I'm not sure in which order, but these 2 are for sure.

Shorudan mentioned Magdalena too.

[Sharkey]

Yea same here. Witchblade > x-men in my budget so really want to know when these are planned to ship so that I can make sure to have the funds not tied up in others.

If only I could win the lottery or get a massive raise to afford all of XM's statues... :praying:

[Sharkey]

we're gonna have to wait a while for Angelus. I think maybe at least 3 years down the road or more. IMO.

First up in the pipeline is Witchblade & Darkness. I'm not sure in which order, but these 2 are for sure.

Shorudan mentioned Magdalena too.

I dunno about that. When shorudan mentioned that I think he may of just meant the witchblade/darkness universe (which would definitely cover the angelus) as opposed to spreading out to other Top Cow books/characters initially.

[Demona]

we're gonna have to wait a while for Angelus. I think maybe at least 3 years down the road or more. IMO.

First up in the pipeline is Witchblade & Darkness. I'm not sure in which order, but these 2 are for sure.

Shorudan mentioned Magdalena too.

And I am a-ok waiting for Angelus because I have a feeling soon there may be an influx of really sweet X-Men and I'm going to be in trouble.

But a HUGE plus is that this Top Cow has a world wide license so prices may drop a great deal. That would take a lot of the sting off.

Really excited to see the detail and colors used in the Witchblade armor as well as which artist they choose to render.

[demonhunter]

Speaking of X-Men, I've got my eye on Cable. Gotta love an X-Man with huge guns. Both biceps and firearms.

[Sharkey]

And I am a-ok waiting for Angelus because I have a feeling soon there may be an influx of really sweet X-Men and I'm going to be in trouble.

But a HUGE plus is that this Top Cow has a world wide license so prices may drop a great deal. That would take a lot of the sting off.

Really excited to see the detail and colors used in the Witchblade armor as well as which artist they choose to render.

Haha, tell me about it man. I can't wait for these Xmen pieces that have already been announced. I am going to be lost :vortex: when they start announcing more of them.

[Sharkey]

Been a bit since the announcement, any word on what characters you will be doing first, and when their projected dates are?

[hunnipot85]

I would love to see WIP or a scetch for the Witchblade statue

[demonhunter]

Been a bit since the announcement, any word on what characters you will be doing first, and when their projected dates are?

I am very confident it's 50/50 to be either Witchblade or The Darkness. Not characters featured in Witchblade or The Darkness, but Sara Pezzini in Withcblade armour or Jackie Estacado in Darkness armour.

[Demona]

I think it would be kinda cool of XM to do a scale version of the Witchblade gauntlet. Forearm would suffice.

[Sharkey]

I think it would be kinda cool of XM to do a scale version of the Witchblade gauntlet. Forearm would suffice.

This a thousand times over!!!

[Remember Me?]

I think it would be kinda cool of XM to do a scale version of the Witchblade gauntlet. Forearm would suffice.

:buttrock: As long as it's made out of metal and glass!

[Sharkey]

:buttrock: As long as it's made out of metal and glass!

DUDE! I would have that in a glass display case for a room center piece in a heart beat! Become my own Kenneth Irons! :psycho:

[AC_808]

I am very confident it's 50/50 to be either Witchblade or The Darkness. Not characters featured in Witchblade or The Darkness, but Sara Pezzini in Withcblade armour or Jackie Estacado in Darkness armour.

I have a feeling it will be Witchblade.

Rendering an epic Witchblade as the first piece will only propel this line into the stratosphere.

[Snadinator]

Vs is gonna freak over a pervy witchblade. And pervy it must be.

[Sharkey]

Vs is gonna freak over a pervy witchblade. And pervy it must be.

"Vs"?

[Armored_Berserk]

Witchblade / Darkness + Xm Studio = Dream Cum True !

[RadAsGhoul]

Oh my, I don't think I would be able to resist a good looking Witchblade statue :/

[Sharkey]

Oh my, I don't think I would be able to resist a good looking Witchblade statue :/

Get in line Rad, I'm first :stick::flash:

[iceprince_x]

Wish to see these statues soon.... cant wait to PO this one.

[Sharkey]

Wish to see this statues soon.... cant wait to PO this one.

You and me both. I am holding off all other purchases till I hear about this one.

[ChromeColossus]

I have to say without even seeing a Finished prototype if and when a 1/4 scale Witchblade is previewed will be the most anticipated piece to become a part of my Witchblade Collection.

Be Cool
Al

[Sharkey]

I have to say without even seeing a Finished prototype if and when a 1/4 scale Witchblade is previewed will be the most anticipated piece to become a part of my Witchblade Collection.

Be Cool
Al

Amen to that man! :buttrock:

[Davidian]

As a huge Witchblade and Darkness fan, I am eager to see how these turn out and what the price is. I would hope to see an Angelus too. If these turn out well enough, I may just sell my CS Moore Angelus, Witchie and Darkness statues as I like 1/4 scale better.

[ChromeColossus]

Amen to that man! :buttrock:

As a huge Witchblade and Darkness fan, I am eager to see how these turn out and what the price is. I would hope to see an Angelus too. If these turn out well enough, I may just sell my CS Moore Angelus, Witchie and Darkness statues as I like 1/4 scale better.

I can say this much, they are going to have to Nail the Pose and based on other pieces XM puts out, what kind of Elaborate Base will Extenuate her ????

make one think

[Sharkey]

I can say this much, they are going to have to Nail the Pose and based on other pieces XM puts out, what kind of Elaborate Base will Extenuate her ????

make one think

I know right?! :buttrock::drooling::drooling::drooling::buttrock:

[iceprince_x]

just when i thought they have at least a sample pic....AAARGH!!!! the anticipation is killing me!

cant wait to see her

[kevin2323]

Thank god no interest in this

[iceprince_x]

Just an idea....since there is much interest with statues on thrones...can the design be something like inspired by this?

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x231/shalamar_drake/Witchblade/Comic_Witchblade_Sara_P_and_Ian_-3.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/shalamar_drake/media/Witchblade/Comic_Witchblade_Sara_P_and_Ian_-3.jpg.html)
or this Michael Turner classic cover

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/vagoloco/comics/witchblade_covers_025.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/vagoloco/media/comics/witchblade_covers_025.jpg.html)

I don't mind paying extra for the Witchblade alone just to be on scale with Sara

[DiscoCougar]

Even if Witchblade is the first release, I do have a prioritized list of three characters they need to do before the rest of the Top Cow roster:

Cyblade (classic look)
Lara Croft (classic or reboot look)
Magdalena

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/vash080/3_1.jpg

[Sharkey]

Meh, I prefer not another throne. I want to see them stretch their creative muscles again and blow us away again.

[Sharkey]

Speaking of Witchblade, Comixology has the series onsale right now if any of you are behind, or just want to get some digital copies at a great price: https://www.comixology.com/comics-sale?list_id=5389

[qz33]

Just an idea....since there is much interest with statues on thrones...can the design be something like inspired by this?

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x231/shalamar_drake/Witchblade/Comic_Witchblade_Sara_P_and_Ian_-3.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/shalamar_drake/media/Witchblade/Comic_Witchblade_Sara_P_and_Ian_-3.jpg.html)
or this Michael Turner classic cover

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/vagoloco/comics/witchblade_covers_025.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/vagoloco/media/comics/witchblade_covers_025.jpg.html)

I don't mind paying extra for the Witchblade alone just to be on scale with Sara

Really I think there should be more than 1 Sarah statue. The cover to #4 is THE most iconic image but it looks like a difficult statue.

IF they could make it look like that it would supersede even the Phoenix statue.

They could make a life size detailed gauntlet with crystals for fans and then a separate Sarah to stand in it.

That way they could sell both. Your idea is awesome.

Even if Witchblade is the first release, I do have a prioritized list of three characters they need to do before the rest of the Top Cow roster:

Cyblade (classic look)
Lara Croft (classic or reboot look)
Magdalena

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/vash080/3_1.jpg

I'm all in agreement with these 3.

[Sharkey]

Really? You think #4 cover image is the most iconic? Wow, have definitely not heard that as the #1 most iconic before.

But in the spirit of suggestions, a great combo between Sarah and Dani would be great:
https://dcomixologyssl.sslcs.cdngc.net/c/JUN090431_1.jpg?h=826e0c3016c00502a9f91f30515e614e&width=640

[jedi_don]

Even if Witchblade is the first release, I do have a prioritized list of three characters they need to do before the rest of the Top Cow roster:

Cyblade (classic look)
Lara Croft (classic or reboot look)
Magdalena



Lara Croft isn't owned by Top Cow. So she's not part of the license. Top Cow only made Tomb Raider comics licensed from Eidos.

[Armored_Berserk]

Really? You think #4 cover image is the most iconic? Wow, have definitely not heard that as the #1 most iconic before.

But in the spirit of suggestions, a great combo between Sarah and Dani would be great:
https://dcomixologyssl.sslcs.cdngc.net/c/JUN090431_1.jpg?h=826e0c3016c00502a9f91f30515e614e&width=640

A blonde Witchblade? Please no!

[Sharkey]

A blonde Witchblade? Please no!

Have you not read the comics?

[qz33]

Really? You think #4 cover image is the most iconic? Wow, have definitely not heard that as the #1 most iconic before.



I got Turner's original run back in the day. So I'm pretty old school.
He's pretty much it for me when it comes to Witchblade

They used #4 for the box cover to the first C.S. Moore statue.
Too bad the statue wasn't as good as that cover.

A lot of people like the repose horizontal someone posted earlier and it would make a cool statue but maybe not the most appealing overall.

5 & 6 ain't bad either.

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/44907-7300-51960-1-witchblade_super_4436.jpg

https://elpodcastdelogan.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/witchblade_covers_026.jpg

If it ain't Turner then my interest will be greatly diminished. XM has done some nice stuff but for me it remains to be seen how well they match a particular artist's style

[qz33]

I really think they could do different poses and styles.

But Turner must be first.

[iceprince_x]

If its going to be Dani and Sara...i love the concept of this one...

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc403/CeruleanValkyrie/American%20Comics%20andCharacters/Top%20Cow%20Comics/WB124.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/CeruleanValkyrie/media/American%20Comics%20andCharacters/Top%20Cow%20Comics/WB124.jpg.html)

OR

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/dstorres/Image%20Comics/Witchblade/Witchblade125.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/dstorres/media/Image%20Comics/Witchblade/Witchblade125.jpg.html)

OR

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr148/iceprince_x/warofthewitchblade_zps2918efa2.jpg (http://s478.photobucket.com/user/iceprince_x/media/warofthewitchblade_zps2918efa2.jpg.html)

[ChromeColossus]

just when i thought they have at least a sample pic....AAARGH!!!! the anticipation is killing me!

cant wait to see her

I know, I at least once a week maybe twice think about her and the possibilities

Thank god no interest in this

Nope Not One bit HAHAHAHAHA

Just an idea....since there is much interest with statues on thrones...can the design be something like inspired by this?

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x231/shalamar_drake/Witchblade/Comic_Witchblade_Sara_P_and_Ian_-3.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/shalamar_drake/media/Witchblade/Comic_Witchblade_Sara_P_and_Ian_-3.jpg.html)
or this Michael Turner classic cover

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/vagoloco/comics/witchblade_covers_025.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/vagoloco/media/comics/witchblade_covers_025.jpg.html)

I don't mind paying extra for the Witchblade alone just to be on scale with Sara

Sweet Posts

Really? You think #4 cover image is the most iconic? Wow, have definitely not heard that as the #1 most iconic before.

But in the spirit of suggestions, a great combo between Sarah and Dani would be great:
https://dcomixologyssl.sslcs.cdngc.net/c/JUN090431_1.jpg?h=826e0c3016c00502a9f91f30515e614e&width=640

More Sweet Posts

Have you not read the comics?

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b630/pitbullymom/witchblade178_zpsca6a5f99.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/pitbullymom/media/witchblade178_zpsca6a5f99.jpg.html)

I got Turner's original run back in the day. So I'm pretty old school.
He's pretty much it for me when it comes to Witchblade

They used #4 for the box cover to the first C.S. Moore statue.
Too bad the statue wasn't as good as that cover.

A lot of people like the repose horizontal someone posted earlier and it would make a cool statue but maybe not the most appealing overall.

5 & 6 ain't bad either.

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/44907-7300-51960-1-witchblade_super_4436.jpg

https://elpodcastdelogan.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/witchblade_covers_026.jpg

If it ain't Turner then my interest will be greatly diminished. XM has done some nice stuff but for me it remains to be seen how well they match a particular artist's style

More Love for Sara

and I leave you with this

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b630/pitbullymom/76d9dca736d4382a12d85f0d471499c2_zps73fce8c7.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/pitbullymom/media/76d9dca736d4382a12d85f0d471499c2_zps73fce8c7.jpg.html)

[Armored_Berserk]

Have you not read the comics?

No, not since years, i stopped one year after michael turner era.

[Sharkey]

If its going to be Dani and Sara...i love the concept of this one...

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc403/CeruleanValkyrie/American%20Comics%20andCharacters/Top%20Cow%20Comics/WB124.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/CeruleanValkyrie/media/American%20Comics%20andCharacters/Top%20Cow%20Comics/WB124.jpg.html)

OR

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/dstorres/Image%20Comics/Witchblade/Witchblade125.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/dstorres/media/Image%20Comics/Witchblade/Witchblade125.jpg.html)

OR

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr148/iceprince_x/warofthewitchblade_zps2918efa2.jpg (http://s478.photobucket.com/user/iceprince_x/media/warofthewitchblade_zps2918efa2.jpg.html)

Yea those are some of my favorites as well (other than the last one).

No, not since years, i stopped one year after michael turner era.

Aww, you really should hop on comixology and grab at least the first trade when Ron Marz started writing (think it was around 100). If you liked the story before you'll really enjoy where Marz continued to take it.

[ChromeColossus]

Speaking of Witchblade, Comixology has the series onsale right now if any of you are behind, or just want to get some digital copies at a great price: https://www.comixology.com/comics-sale?list_id=5389

I might have to get that Witchblade #1 Origins

Cool Site Sharkey
Al

[Armored_Berserk]

Yea those are some of my favorites as well (other than the last one).



Aww, you really should hop on comixology and grab at least the first trade when Ron Marz started writing (think it was around 100). If you liked the story before you'll really enjoy where Marz continued to take it.

Thanks for the advice! And how is the drawing since Turner? It seems that there were a lot of artists...

[Sharkey]

Sylvestri was pretty good (belive he was the one right after Turner) then they kept changing teams every year (with some decent and some awful art) till Ron Marz came on and then Stjephan Sejic joined him for the art for a good 50 issues (and spun up the Artifacts book, also really good. At least until recently where Top Cow has been using it as a new talent serialized book instead of progressing the story).

Marz and Sejic have been my favorite run of the book. The beginning with Turner had some fantastic stories and great art, but Marz really evolved the story and character imo, and after getting used to Sejic's digital art style he has become one of my favorite artists, to the point where I will grab any book with his art to give it a try.

Also, Sejic has started writing as well this last year or so and has put out some great books. His "Ravine" trades are a really cool original fantasy story he is putting out. Death's Vigil is a really cool monthly book he is doing for Top Cow (apparently almost done with its first 8 issue run! Can't wait to see how it concludes and if it is open to a second season). And he just put out a trade of a new original book based on characters he had just been doing in his free time. It is probably not for everyone, but is still a great book "Sunstone".

[iceprince_x]

Mark Silvestri drew the technically Witchblade #0 during the Shi and Cyblade team-up. Micheal Turner started the series from issue 1 - 25 with some in-between artists. I think it was Randy Green after Turner and I really didn't like his style so I stopped from there. I commend Keu Cha that followed Green and collected some of his take on Witchblade because of the visuals he made for the book. But he is more on the sexy side of the character which was becoming a cliche already at that time where substance of characterization is given more value. Michael Choi was also good..serving as the first artist teamed with Ron Marz.
Ron Marz and Sejic brought the book into a different level as well as the entire Top Cow universe.

[adee]

I'm so looking forward to a Witchblade statue.

Say YES to the dress!

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/333/9/f/witchblade_render_by_jayc79-d5mfvnq.png

[ChromeColossus]

I'm so looking forward to a Witchblade statue.

Say YES to the dress!

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/333/9/f/witchblade_render_by_jayc79-d5mfvnq.png

Only if it's Removable :buttrock::buttrock::buttrock:

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b630/pitbullymom/witchblade178_zpsca6a5f99.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/pitbullymom/media/witchblade178_zpsca6a5f99.jpg.html)

[deadeyes702]

Please produce a 1/6 or 1/4 scale Ian Nottingham from Witchblade #21...

http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_large/0/4/44922-7300-51975-1-witchblade.jpg

I would move heaven and earth for this statue.

[Sharkey]

Please produce a 1/6 or 1/4 scale Ian Nottingham from Witchblade #21...

http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_large/0/4/44922-7300-51975-1-witchblade.jpg

I would move heaven and earth for this statue.

Yes!

[adee]

Only if it's Removable :buttrock::buttrock::buttrock:


Sure! :)
http://comicartcommunity.com/gallery/data/media/148/witch_blade04.jpg


I realize most wouldn't want the dress. I've just always had a thing for Sara in red.

I would like to see her in a pose where she's holding up the gauntlet.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDQ3WDYyMg==/$(KGrHqF,!lUE-5KtEGGLBP404sjTm!~~60_35.JPG

http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo341/monsterkb/Comic book toons/witchblade_spring_pinup_p07.jpg

[deadeyes702]

Maybe something like this...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e1/Witchblade_100_%28by_Michael_Turner_%26_Marc_Silvestri%29.jpg

[deadeyes702]

Or like this...

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/291/5/1/witchblade_15_aniv_cover_by_nebezial-d31134o.jpg

[Sharkey]

Or like this...

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/291/5/1/witchblade_15_aniv_cover_by_nebezial-d31134o.jpg

Sejic few!

[Outhsider]

No matter which Witchblade they make, it must be an original Michael Turner.

[AC_808]

No matter which Witchblade they make, it must be an original Michael Turner.

Yea, I agree! It just feels like it has to be!

[iceprince_x]

I third to that!
The Witchblade of Michael Turner is definitive one though Sejic is commendable in terms of a modern take for Sara and the Witchblade.

[adee]

I think they should just use inspiration from all the various artists to create their own take. There are only a few statues that catch Turners style imo

Anyone care to try and name some?

I can think of Supergirl and Moore bikini Aspen as examples where I thought the piece looked like his art. Witchbale II statue to some extent.

Don't get me wrong, I would love if it were based on Turners art, I just think that may make it a bit to animated for some.
Moore's bikini Aspen is one of my favorite statues. She is kinda stylized as compared to very real looking.
I have no doubt XM would do Turners style justice so I'm on board either way.

[qz33]

I still say they could sell more than one Witchblade especially if they have a worldwide license to lower the shipping costs.

[iceprince_x]

I think Soulfire Grace by Dene Mason is also definitive Michael Turner styled statue.

One of the best.

[Sharkey]

I still say they could sell more than one Witchblade especially if they have a worldwide license to lower the shipping costs.

Oh yea! There is so much you can do with the character even without the difference in artists.

I'd definitely be down for multiple ones!

[adee]

I think Soulfire Grace by Dene Mason is also definitive Michael Turner styled statue.

One of the best.

Good call and great statue! Wish I had one.

[Armored_Berserk]

No matter which Witchblade they make, it must be an original Michael Turner.

+1

[VS1976]

So are these going to be cheaper then the Marvel XM statues? Will the shipping cost be the same and will they be shipped from Singapore?

I too believe the Turner Witchblade is the only one that should be made.

[ReplicantSavior]

Is there a list yet of which characters are available to make? I know Top Cow had Tomb Raider Lara Croft at one point. But I'm sure that's out. Witchblade and Aphrodite seem to be the two popular females that I recall. There was a kind of cool female character in that short Hunter Killer story.

[iceprince_x]

I believe the Witchblade and the Darkness will have the first bite on this venture...while the Magdalena and Aphrodite IX may have the potential follow up then the Angelus...after that...it may be an open field day for other Top Cow characters like CyberForce or the 13 Artifacts characters.

[Sharkey]

I believe the Witchblade and the Darkness will have the first bite on this venture...while the Magdalena and Aphrodite IX may have the potential follow up then the Angelus...after that...it may be an open field day for other Top Cow characters like CyberForce or the 13 Artifacts characters.

God if I can have a whole display of the 13 artifacts and a few different artist interpretations of Witchblade(Sarah) I'll be beyond ecstatically happy. :drooling:

[Grifterr]

I collected the old run so witchblade, darkness, Nottingham would be it for me and if Erick Sosa could do that PItt he showed in zbrush on his fb that would cover the darkness/pitt crossover and I can stop collecting (for a while).