Mark Brooks Spider-Man

[Shanesg]

Anyone else pick up on this from sideshow IG account? Had to zoom in on the pic. You wouldn't notice it at a glance.

Sorry if there's already a thread. Didn't see one.

[SLO_MO]

Anyone else pick up on this from sideshow IG account? Had to zoom in on the pic. You wouldn't notice it at a glance.

Sorry if there's already a thread. Didn't see one.

Looks like a pretty interesting pose, but is he standing on a web... bowl?

[crimsinwing1989]

Anyone else pick up on this from sideshow IG account? Had to zoom in on the pic. You wouldn't notice it at a glance.

Sorry if there's already a thread. Didn't see one.Nice find, don't think anyone noticed, most attention is in little mermaids thread.

[lewisnfro86]

Looks like a pretty interesting pose, but is he standing on a web... bowl?

Yeah, looks like it. Also looks like a venom in the same scale or is that the PF?
https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/22236494_10212769136654506_429293408_n.png?oh=cdd08438f3197eebc184a89913b5c243&oe=59D7CB19

[crimsinwing1989]

looks like venom pf also it does look like web bowl. Im liking spideys pose.

[crimsinwing1989]

Yeah, looks like it. Also looks like a venom in the same scale or is that the PF?
https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/22236494_10212769136654506_429293408_n.png?oh=cdd08438f3197eebc184a89913b5c243&oe=59D7CB19Even though there in different scale I do think they fit well together, spideyverse characters and venom.

[Demona]

Brooks himself said he was the art director for SpiderGwen, so I would assume that is the same for his full Spidie Fam artist line. As he has a great sense of direction, I think all of these pieces will look dynamic and fabulous

[savage.CAP]

That is the venom PF for sure. But you can see silk back there too.

[savage.CAP]

What is that in the bottom left behind spidey? Looks like a female holding a sword out.

Bottom left looks like silk too, can see the red scarf. Then who is the one past venom? Hahaha

[RadAsGhoul]

What is that in the bottom left behind spidey? Looks like a female holding a sword out.

Bottom left looks like silk too, can see the red scarf. Then who is the one past venom? Hahaha


I believe that would be Silk

[Chewit]

Looks like a new venom to me - no smoke base in this pic + his arms are to the side, new pf has an arm down in front of him

[craigcliff1]

Your correct, sure looks new to me.

[Shoo]

Nope, that's the PF seen from behind.

[VS1976]

Is this 1/4 scale as it's displayed next to red Sonja?

[craigcliff1]

Brooks pieces are 1/5.

[Shanesg]

Nope, that's the PF seen from behind.

This... Definitely not a new venom.

[Spidey976]

Is this 1/4 scale as it's displayed next to red Sonja?

I was thinking that these are pretty big 1/5s given the Sonja and Venom PFs right in the shot

[Shanesg]

Keep in mind that the red sonja pf is on a separate pedestal that looks to be about 5 or 6 feet away. Also I think the Venom PF is just an illusion As well due to the angle we're seeing it from.

[crimsinwing1989]

What is that in the bottom left behind spidey? Looks like a female holding a sword out.

Bottom left looks like silk too, can see the red scarf. Then who is the one past venom? Hahaha
The whole time i thought that was silk behind venom lol hadn't noticed silk off to the left of spider man which i believe is her shooting a web like in the promo pic. So maybe thats aspen behind venom hard to tell, for a moment i thought it was a second silk in her webbed outfit.

[AC_808]

Yeah, looks like it. Also looks like a venom in the same scale or is that the PF?
https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/22236494_10212769136654506_429293408_n.png?oh=cdd08438f3197eebc184a89913b5c243&oe=59D7CB19

Looks to me like the Mark Brooks display is in the foreground. From left to right ...you have Silk, Spider-Man and then Spider-Gwen.

In the background, looks to me like the same display they had at SDCC. You can see Red Sonja and Taarna in this display.

And the Venom PF is in between those two displays.

[dino76m]

i cant see silk but aspen and red sonja is there,, silk has to be there though

[dino76m]

yes i can see silk

[boibleu22]

Sideshow is very excited to show off the upcoming Marvel Spider-Man Statue from our Mark Brooks Artist Series Spider-Verse Collection! Those attending NYCC October 5 – 9, 2017 will get a chance to see this web-slinger as well as Spider-Gwen Statue and Silk Statue up close at Sideshow’s booth #1912! Be sure to sign-up for the RSVP for the Spider-Man Statue to get updates on New York City’s infamous web crawler!

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/1125x750_previewbanner_SpiderMan.jpg

[boibleu22]

Edit: Duplicate thread. Please delete or combine.

And use this Thread title.

[dino76m]

Om Im back in ,, thank you, im out decision lasted for a minute

[Shoo]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171005/b4f4a85f4b6d8a9fa4213a7656872164.png

[dafadcariad]

I love the style of Spidey and the pose but I'm not feeling the Waffle Cone base at all. Considering what the prices are now that's enough for me to pass on this one.

[IzeroI]

Is that the finished product? The base makes the entire thing look unfinished imo.

[Shoo]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/WwUOKV.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/923/IIsr8M.jpg

[SONICobra]

spiderman looks great, not feeling the base though

[Peedi]

This statue is nice enough but very low key, unlike the epicness that was Spider-Verse for anybody who’s read it.

Spidey crouches and crawls but as the central character of this line and the comic book storyline it’s based on which includes every Spider-Man Marvel could legally use, and quite a few Spider-Women, you think they would’ve came up with a design that’s more triumphant or overall exciting.

Still, decent statue. Spider looks great. A different base probably would’ve made it more exciting.

[COI]

This Spider-Man is actually really awesome.

I'm calling it now: people won't like it because they can't wrap their heads around crouching poses, and will scream that this is 1/7 scale or some other nonsense, but the sculpt is awesome.

[Shoo]

Please merge with this thread:

http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=162029

[Shoo]

Please merge with this thread:

http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=162040

[COI]

Merged.

[Shoo]

Thanks.

[GrabberOrange]

This statue went from a must to an unlikely for me because of that web-glob base.

[Shoo]

This statue went from a must to an unlikely for me because of that web-glob base.

I don't like it much, either.

[Shaughn54]

The base looks really awkward, like it is supposed to be a web tornado... his camera is caught in it and looks like it is taking a picture of the back of his leg? Looks like there might be something else caught in the bottom of the web tornado like a newspaper or magazine.

[Cyber-Lip]

is the base a candy dish?

[ZenLogikos]

Hadn't heard anything about this before, but was totally on-board for yet another Spider-man...then I saw the base. Looks more like something Sandman would produce.

It's consistent with the other statues, but it just doesn't look good.

[COI]

I agree with you guys about the base, but Spidey himself looks great IMO.

[GrabberOrange]

Yes, Spider-Man does look great but that base neutralizes it for me. Really wanted it to go with my 1/5 Avengers line but will probably end up passing on it for $425.

[kaza5555]

Is the camera the exclusive?

[Shoo]

Yeah, I get they went for webbing as a themed base for all three, but at least Gwen and Silk have recognizable elements, too. Spidey seems to have more of a symbolic base going on.

Unless some other angles make it clearer what they had in mind.

[GrabberOrange]

I see a camera, newspaper, and a pizza box...

[Luminous]

The base kills this piece.

[AC_808]

I don't understand the tornado webbing for a base.

Did we get an explanation for this?

[Shoo]

Yeah, the base is definitely not to my liking. Too bad, as I really like Spidey itself.

See it on minute 2:19:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXFJZCVHX0k

[masterlei13]

whats his scale??

[crimsinwing1989]

1/5

[COI]

It's a bit frustrating because they nailed Gwen's base.

[Shoo]

It's a bit frustrating because they nailed Gwen's base.

As a Spidey collector, it's VERY frustrating in my case. :( I have the Canale Comiquette, and I would have bought the PF if it hadn't been for that base explosion thingy, as I saw it at my LCS and knew it would have bugged me no end. Unless one loves these pieces as a whole, there's no point in devoting them all this money and room.

This here is even worse in my opinion. I know rooftop bases and the like are trite for Spidey, but come on, at least they work.

Pity, as I love that classic vibe. Steve even gave him a nose! :)

Hey, maybe the exclusive will be a non-WTFish base. :D

[Spreeny]

Very torn on this. I had my mind made up when the first pictures of Gwen went up that I would preorder both the Gwen and this Spidey, but after seeing the base on this statue I might just pass on both. I am going to NYCC this weekend so hopefully seeing them in person will help me make up my mind.

[Shoo]

Very torn on this. I had my mind made up when the first pictures of Gwen went up that I would preorder both the Gwen and this Spidey, but after seeing the base on this statue I might just pass on both. I am going to NYCC this weekend so hopefully seeing them in person will help me make up my mind.

Welcome to the forum, Spreeny, and please let us know how you feel afterwards.

[GrabberOrange]

Hey, maybe the exclusive will be a non-WTFish base. :D

lol how awesome that would be; I would gladly pay the extra $15 they're charging for EX's now.

[Spreeny]

Welcome to the forum, Spreeny, and please let us know how you feel afterwards.

Thanks! And will definitely post an update with my impressions after NYCC.

[Eky]

It's a bit frustrating because they nailed Gwen's base.

Just like SHOO very frustrating
They kept the raw bottom i don't like on gwen base and did the entire spidey base with it.

I think the idea works on a drawing and it s nice getting cam, pizzas and so on taken in a web whirl but it just doesn't translate well in 3d sadly. not in the way it's actually shown.


Thanks! And will definitely post an update with my impressions after NYCC.

Cool ;)

Why pass on both ? just pass on spidey!

[Peedi]

I know rooftop bases and the like are trite for Spidey, but come on, at least they work.


I suppose rooftop/building bases are the go to for Spidey and are a part of his recognizability, but I suppose they wanted to do something different. So they did a web structure since he’s also known for perching in his own webs.

The thing is Spider-Verse had Spider-Man hopping between different realities. They really could’ve picked anything for the base in this case. At least some rubble or building debris to represent where the Spiders base was.

And while we’re at it...

I like Mark Brooks’ art. I love Spider-Man. But this pairing of Mark and Spider-Verse makes no sense other than that ss is probably just using their contract or relationship with the popularity of Mark Brooks on the popularity of Spider-Man. Did Mark Brooks work on Spider-Verse at all? Olivier Coipel was the main artist.

[dao2]

The base looked even worse in person to me

[Shoo]

I suppose rooftop/building bases are the go to for Spidey and are a part of his recognizability, but I suppose they wanted to do something different. So they did a web structure since he’s also known for perching in his own webs.

Yeah, I get what they aimed to do, but it doesn't seem to be working for anyone so far, either here or at the other forum.


I like Mark Brooks’ art. I love Spider-Man. But this pairing of Mark and Spider-Verse makes no sense other than that ss is probably just using their contract or relationship with the popularity of Mark Brooks on the popularity of Spider-Man. Did Mark Brooks work on Spider-Verse at all? Olivier Coipel was the main artist.

If you ask me, they just used the 'Spider-Verse' theme as a pretext to pair a popular name, as you said, with some more Marvel babes, plus the Spidey de rigueur. It should be a recipe for sales success.

[Shoo]

Spider-Verse on Sideshow LIVE:

https://youtu.be/dYFSghm_YXo?t=2m22s

Spidey is flawless in design and execution. Kudos to Mr. Brooks and everyone involved. Again, and this is the last time I'll mention it, it's too bad about the base.

[crimsinwing1989]

I really like this whole line.

[Nugchompa]

Not at all worth the price.

[Shoo]

Pics by Rulk:

https://i.imgur.com/q9g72CP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/HgXsPww.jpg

[Iko Iko]

Spidey's base looks terrible IMO. Gwen's and Silk's are MUCH better.

[iCollect]

Spidey looks great! However that base is HORRENDOUS so will be an unfortunate pass for me.

[TheGriffinKing]

Spiderman looks fantastic! I don't like that base AT ALL though.

[Balthazar]

Spiderman looks fantastic! I don't like that base AT ALL though.

This unanimous.:waah:

[Shanesg]

For sure. That base ruins the whole statue for me. It's too bad because they have a nice thing going with the ladies.

[Peedi]

If you ask me, they just used the 'Spider-Verse' theme as a pretext to pair a popular name, as you said, with some more Marvel babes, plus the Spidey de rigueur. It should be a recipe for sales success.

You are probably right.

Whereas I was hoping this line would be based on the actual storyline Spider-Verse (can I get a Miles?) what’s more like reality is what we said and that this line will probably not go past the 3 we’re seeing now, and if it does, they might add in another female like Jessica Drew for example (although my votes for Spider-B!+(#, just because), and be done. Sideshow lines typically don’t have much depth.

[dino76m]

on the bright side, maybe someone can make a custom base

[Chester]

Considering what the price is most likely going to be, it should be a statue you wouldn't have to make a custom base for...

[Collector craig]

Spiderman looks so good. But the base looks like a Halloween candy dish my grandma had on her table. I'll pass on it.

[Demona]

Aside from the waffle bowl, I'm just confused as to why there is a pizza box in there?!

:sly2::drinking:

[grphyx1]

Has to be one of the most nonsensical bases I have seen. What on earth?

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/WwUOKV.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/923/IIsr8M.jpg

[Chester]

Such a shame too, since Spidey and the pose are awesome.

[crimsinwing1989]

I love the pose, i like the spiraled web base too, just not a fan of the pizza box, camera and paper.

[MTL]

I had high hopes for this Spiderman since the annoncement of the Spider-Verse line and because I tought we would have a similar base to Gwen.

I love the colors, the pose, and the idea to incorporate items to the base....but the base really ruins the piece for me. Not feeling it at all. Unfortunate pass from me.

[Raziel85]

This base is very bad, no work, it is a bad idea.
And another seem of course.

I like pizza, newspaper and camera.. maybe this is objects want to represent a city of New York.

Any ideas for a new base?
Maybe a part of yellow taxi from New York or a tank of water or a part of emblematic construccion?

[Demona]

I'm trying to figure this base out. From the camera, it could be assumed that Peter was taking pictures of himself for the paper -- but then had to drop down and wanted to make a little webcushion for himself and his camera.

But then why not just change the base to a car, mailbox, or something else at street level?

And if he is falling, why would there be a pizza box and newspaper?!

[Chester]

Maybe some event caused a web vortex, and the newspaper, pizza box, and camera got stuck in it?

[Ryanbusts]

I consider it being the artist series and all, a nice little touch. Specified pieces for Webheads. I dig it but also understand the confusion. Maybe pizza and NY? Idk. Web themed bases fit the bill though. Spidey looks great and the webbing looks cool as well.

[Iko Iko]

Going with the consensus on this one...the base is BAD. Ruins an otherwise great statue for me.

[Peedi]

The ladies are on a light post and street sign. Given his pose Spidey can’t have a similar base in that regard.

If not the web vortex I’d put him on wreckage or debris to maintain the pose. And like the ladies have webs on their structures, have webs in there as if he webbed up the wreckage to keep it from falling onto civilians. That way it could still make sense for the items to be in there if they were in a building and we’re falling.

[Demona]

Top of a cab (or bus) is what I would have done. Don't even need the whole car, just maybe the top 1/3

[Indomitus]

The Amazing Spider-man PF with the million edition size is the best in my more important opinion. But if you're looking for smaller I guess Spider-man on a white tortilla? Sea shell? Flower pedal? Vanilla ice cream cone? Bleached coral? Seriously aged eggo waffle!!

[Nugchompa]

The base looks like the end of some Japanese videos I have heard about online.

Luckily, that camera is facing ever so slightly to the left. I started to think the direction of the Daily Bugle had changed

[Demona]

:laugh:

[Spreeny]

I had a chance to check this out in person today at NYCC. When I first saw the pictures I was really disappointed because of the base, but after seeing it in person I am 100% sold. Spider-Man looks great, and the base looks much better, very detailed. The pictures don’t do it justice.

[zombiegalactus]

Top of a cab (or bus) is what I would have done. Don't even need the whole car, just maybe the top 1/3

I really like this idea. Spidey on top of a cab. Sounds like a fun statue.

[Shoo]

I had a chance to check this out in person today at NYCC. When I first saw the pictures I was really disappointed because of the base, but after seeing it in person I am 100% sold. Spider-Man looks great, and the base looks much better, very detailed. The pictures don’t do it justice.

Interesting. Thanks, Spreeny.

[OrangeCrush]

I love the pose, i like the spiraled web base too, just not a fan of the pizza box, camera and paper.

Agreed. Its like he sucked up a trash can in his spider-web tornado. I get what each one represents, but having all 3 present in this statue just doesnt make any sense to me and they don't look very good either. Is this Spider-Man taking a picture of himself writing a term paper while delivering a pizza?

[hulkvsmark7]

I had a chance to check this out in person today at NYCC. When I first saw the pictures I was really disappointed because of the base, but after seeing it in person I am 100% sold. Spider-Man looks great, and the base looks much better, very detailed. The pictures don’t do it justice.

you are the first one i heard of who really likes the
base! really looking forward to seeing more pictures.

[BurningRage]

$400 ex
https://www.sideshowtoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2005081_press01.jpg

[jadekite22]

$400 ex
https://www.sideshowtoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2005081_press01.jpg

Looks like the eyes will be tricky to pull off in production, but this is quite beautiful. I'd be sold on this if I hadn't seen the base design.:p

[Shoo]

Yeah, the best exclusive would definitely be an 'alternate base'.

What a pity. What a terrible pity.

[Iko Iko]

Base is awful. Looks like he is on a "web" flower or surfboard. Ruins an otherwise great statue. Pass.

[AC_808]

Have to agree. The base is terrible ...and really needs to be redone. The EX head doesn't fix that.

[Darkhumor]

$400 for a 12 inch statue? Got to be out of their minds.

[jkazemi]

Love the statue. HATE the BASE. what an AWFUL base. Please sideshow change the base some how.

[WalkerFodder]

You’d have to be mad to buy this before it’s on sale for Spooktacular.

[VS1976]

I don't like anything about this statue. The base is far the worst design I've seen in a while

[ambasah]

the base is awful. the exclusive is awful.

not sure why anyone would choose to own this given all the other awesome spidey statues out there.

[Ryanbusts]

the base is awful. the exclusive is awful.

not sure why anyone would choose to own this given all the other awesome spidey statues out there.

Agreed^^
They need to slow down and think before spamming pieces out. Maybe even complete or add to a few lines before making more. The piece reeks of rushed design. This and the avengers assemble line could have waited while we got more Batverse pieces and or Marvel villains. Oh well. They know best.
It sucks because even though it's yet another Spider-Man statue, Spider-Man himself has a great pose.

[Ryanbusts]

I don't like anything about this statue. The base is far the worst design I've seen in a while

Yup. This is one of the instances where I really wish SS offered variant bases. I would not mind this statue if it were 1:4 ;) and had a simple base with the Spidey logo on it. Similar to some of the X statues. It would be a nice touch for old school Bowen collectors, as well as offering more display options for collectors.

[NorthernLadMSP]

I hate the Exclusive too. I'm not necessarily an expert on Spider-Man, but when did he ever have a mask like that?

[DeadGhostKnight]

I hate the Exclusive too. I'm not necessarily an expert on Spider-Man, but when did he ever have a mask like that?

It's a pretty classic comic book thing where they split his mask for when his spider sense is tingling.

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/3203812685_06bc71c379_o_3538.jpg

I don't think it's very well executed tbh.

I think if you want a 1/5 Spidey the J Scot Campbell is much nicer with a better half masked head, better base and you can pick that up for like $200-$250.

[Indomitus]

the base is awful. the exclusive is awful.

not sure why anyone would choose to own this given all the other awesome spidey statues out there.

:iagree:

Below is the best Spider-man in my most relevant opinion.
https://www.sideshowtoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/marvel-the-amazing-spider-man-premium-format-silo-300201-1.png

[Shoo]

I hate the Exclusive too. I'm not necessarily an expert on Spider-Man, but when did he ever have a mask like that?

It's a pretty classic comic book thing where they split his mask for when his spider sense is tingling.

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/3203812685_06bc71c379_o_3538.jpg


The thing is, Ditko, Romita Sr., and Co. did the split Spidey face when it was Peter Parker in his civvies, not the other way around.

So yeah, not only is the base lackluster (not the actual adjective I'm thinking of), but the exclusive is weird, too.

*sigh* Sideshow...

[skycity]

:sos: Please, somebody can tell me:Mark Brooks Spider series is the SAME SCALE that J. Scott C. spider-Man Collection ? Many thanks! :sos:

[StatueBandit]

:sos: Please, somebody can tell me:Mark Brooks Spider series is the SAME SCALE that J. Scott C. spider-Man Collection ? Many thanks! :sos:

Yes they are. They are both 1/5 Scale Pieces not to big not to small .

[skycity]

Yes they are. They are both 1/5 Scale Pieces not to big not to small .

Thank you brother for your answer, very appreciate!
Do you think SS will make other characters in this 1/5 Spider serie ?

[Peedi]

I actually wish the costume paint was brighter. Too much black shading on various parts of this.

I overall like it and the sculpting of the actual Spider-Man figure is fine but compared to other Spideys the overall statue is somewhat lackluster. And another half masked exclusive head on the 1/5. I just think more could’ve been done to expand on the basic concept to deliver a more exciting statue. Several switch out arms, base options, some other cool features or switch outs instead of another basic Spidey.

[dino76m]

its up on Sideshow
http://bit.do/MarkBrooks-Spidey

[CyborgHunter]

That salad bowl base just isn't working for me .

[Nugchompa]

That salad bowl base just isn't working for me .

I call it the web tornado that has swept up various mismatched items from Peter Parker's life. My favorite is the almost-crotch-shot camera.

[French Cancan]

I like the pose of Spidey. But the base is awful. That looks like a zombie jellyfish.

[Demona]

Spider-Man looks really good. I am really scratching my head at the EX portrait because why would Peter wear a vertical half mask like that?! I would think it was funnier, and more web appropriate, if he had it pulled up over his nose (like we have seen) with him smiling.

Anybody know the significance of the date October 10, 1958? That's the date on the newspaper. I know the "Famous Lisa" on the pizza box is an homage to his (Mark's) wife. I just can't figure out that date!

[Shoo]

Spider-Man looks really good. I am really scratching my head at the EX portrait because why would Peter wear a vertical half mask like that?!

He's not actually wearing it. It's a symbolic thing... poorly executed. See posts 108 and 110.

[Demona]

Wow so that is “spider sense”....in the dumbest way possible.

[AC_808]

Yup. They should have thought that through more. It doesn't work.

[Biggunz]

Super overpriced. Should be $125-150

[CyborgHunter]

I call it the web tornado that has swept up various mismatched items from Peter Parker's life. My favorite is the almost-crotch-shot camera.

:laugh: I can't un-see that now.

[CyborgHunter]

Super overpriced. Should be $125-150

The thing is, why would you pay $400.00 for this Spiderman :nuts: when you can get the Premium Format one that's way better for $469.00.

[Shoo]

Wow so that is “spider sense”....in the dumbest way possible.

All the more so when you look at that doofus expression:

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2005081_press01.jpg

To sum up (in my opinion):

* Great Spidey pose and sculpt (even though his neck looks rather weird from certain angles (https://www.sideshowtoy.com/assets/products/200508-spider-man/lg/marvel-spider-man-statue-mark-brooks-artist-series-sideshow-200508-03.jpg)).

* Awful, terrible, ugly base that's a total deal breaker for me. I haven't seen anyone saying they like it, not here, nor on the other forum or 'foreign' forums. It seems to be universally panned. It's just one of those Sideshow headscratchers. Unfortunately, they're not only too artsy-fartsy for their own good, but completely impervious to criticism, too. This could have been a stellar, extremely well-received piece. As it is, though? I don't think so. Their loss.

* Nonsensical ex, to boot.

Obviously Sideshow doesn't want the money from this Spidey collector.


*sigh* Sideshow...

You said it, Shoo.

[Vader]

i love the spidey.

[Shoo]

i love the spidey.

Yeah, Spidey himself looks great. Just give him something resembling a decent base and you have a winner there:

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/assets/products/200508-spider-man/lg/marvel-spider-man-statue-mark-brooks-artist-series-sideshow-200508-11.jpg

Why didn't they listen? Why?!

[Vader]

its such a beautiful spidey though!

[FastballSpecial]

I want to get him and just display him on a shelf up high without the web tornado nonsense. If he was on a ledge or building this would be a must have for me.

[Mister H]

What goes through the minds of Sideshow folks?

[GaryTonge]

Spidey looks great. Base is awful.

[VS1976]

12" statue for $400....what a complete rip-off! I dont even get the unmask head.

For $70, I would just pick up the PF even if the Es is high on that one

[Subby1938]

I may grab this for dynamic crouching pose and find totally diff base to mount him on.

The ex is ridiculous

[BurningRage]

750 ex

[Y3E]

Wow so that is “spider sense”....in the dumbest way possible.

All the more so when you look at that doofus expression:

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2005081_press01.jpg



Somethings that work in 2D just don't work in 3D

[VS1976]

Somethings that work in 2D just don't work in 3D

What a waste of sculpt. Nobody will ever display it. Another note, 750 ES is too high for this over priced item. Should be 400 or less

[AC_808]

Never liked the sculpt on this. I'm good with just having the JSC Spiderman 1/5 scale statue and the Spiderman PF.

Still planning on getting the Mark Brooks Spider-Gwen and Silk, tho.

[crimsinwing1989]

I've always liked the pose on this never liked the base. Hope to see a similar pose in 1/4 scale someday.

[Graven]

https://abload.de/img/234252629oga.png

Saw the new artist clip today, and for me the concept base would have worked quite better. Especially with that pose. :peoples:

[AC_808]

The earlier concept base is so much better than what they have now. It even flows better with Silk and Gwen. They should've stuck with that one.

[crimsinwing1989]

https://abload.de/img/234252629oga.png

Saw the new artist clip today, and for me the concept base would have worked quite better. Especially with that pose. :peoples:

The earlier concept base is so much better than what they have now. It even flows better with Silk and Gwen. They should've stuck with that one.
Way better.

[Shoo]

Indeed. That would have been a day 1 purchase, instead of a 'never purchase'.

This 'base' was easily the worst of Sideshow's WTF decisions.

[NorthernLadMSP]

Wow, that discarded Spidey concept is about 100x better than what they decided to produce.

I can say without a doubt, had they done that version of Spidey, I would have ordered him and Spider-Gwen. I hate the look of what Sideshow is releasing. It looks like he's standing on top of a waffle cone.

[MTL]

Wow, that discarded Spidey concept is about 100x better than what they decided to produce.

I can say without a doubt, had they done that version of Spidey, I would have ordered him and Spider-Gwen. I hate the look of what Sideshow is releasing. It looks like he's standing on top of a waffle cone.

+1

[ZenLogikos]

Indeed. That would have been a day 1 purchase, instead of a 'never purchase'.

Same.

This 'base' was easily the worst of Sideshow's WTF decisions.

At least it's just a base. Lion-O is worse.

[gomur]

This series feels like it's spoiled by the titular hero's mess of a base. Even the Mark Brooks promo video mostly ignores the bottom half of the waffle cone (Good one, NorthernLadMSP).

Definitely a statue to be placed below eye level for that reason.

[crimsinwing1989]

Indeed. That would have been a day 1 purchase, instead of a 'never purchase'.

This 'base' was easily the worst of Sideshow's WTF decisions.yup, a shame too, as i really liked spider mans pose.

[Mr. Nice Guy]

Just seeing this. Great Spidey. Absolutely terrible base. Like, really bad.

[BurningRage]

yup, a shame too, as i really liked spider mans pose.

Then get the lsf :p

[IzeroI]

Ya that base is definitely better than the one they decided to go with. Wonder what made them go with the candy dish instead.

[adee]

Lot of strange decisions were made on this. The figure will make for some cool customs I'm sure.

[AC_808]

Ya that base is definitely better than the one they decided to go with. Wonder what made them go with the candy dish instead.

During Sideshow Live, they said they needed to elevate Spidey ....so they came up with the candy dish base.

[Vpuik]

During Sideshow Live, they said they needed to elevate Spidey ....so they came up with the candy dish base.

I'm pretty sure it was more about hitting a price point, but elevating sounds better.

[IzeroI]

During Sideshow Live, they said they needed to elevate Spidey ....so they came up with the candy dish base.

Ah got ya.

[NorthernLadMSP]

During Sideshow Live, they said they needed to elevate Spidey ....so they came up with the candy dish base.

Probably one of the stupidest changes they've ever made.

[AC_808]

Probably one of the stupidest changes they've ever made.

Yup.

[reavengeance]

Haven't seen any reviews for this statue since its release till today. No love for this statue at all?? Could anyone direct me that way?

[Medusoid]

Haven't seen any reviews for this statue since its release till today. No love for this statue at all?? Could anyone direct me that way?

Blame the art direction for that stupid base. If it wasn't for that, I'm sure this would be much more popular.

[The General]

Blame the art direction for that stupid base. If it wasn't for that, I'm sure this would be much more popular.

I agree. Spidey looks really good but that base is ridiculous. It's really bad.

[jkazemi]

Do not like the base. It sucks big time. Sad but true. Great spider-man statue though. Wish SS will do a MUSEUM statue of Spider man just something like Bowen Designs did. Tired of seeing the same crawling and jumping. Hope for the best is yet to come.

[Subby1938]

I’ve seen Spiderman posed without the base . Sits upright and looks really cool like that but would I pay 5 bills for this ? Hell no

[Shoo]

I’ve seen Spiderman posed without the base . Sits upright and looks really cool like that

Pics? Surely it has a peg.

[Subby1938]

I did see it on Facebook I can’t find it . Didn’t see a peg.

[Peedi]

Do not like the base. It sucks big time. Sad but true. Great spider-man statue though. Wish SS will do a MUSEUM statue of Spider man just something like Bowen Designs did. Tired of seeing the same crawling and jumping. Hope for the best is yet to come.

I’d buy a museum Spidey. I bought the original museum Spidey so I’d be up for a sideshow one.

But what I see from some people is they’d rather not have a Spidey standing around or doing nothing. To me it’s another potential Spidey to the collection. I love my museum Spidey, he isn’t going anywhere.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3909/14650226336_171f0fae92_o_d.jpg

[Subby1938]

I wouldn’t spend the money on a 1/4 scale museum just for the fact it’s not getting bang for my buck . I love museum in smaller scales and have multiples of them from the Bowen line .

[CWalker]

The Brooks base: how did *someone* not say in design phase "um....you sure about that Mark?!?"

So easy to have made this a winner:

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL755/2599102/24675731/414149888.jpg

[Subby1938]

Guys it displays without base. No pegs two small magnets that’s it . I was just in a shop and they demonstrated displaying it with no base

[VS1976]

Guys it displays without base. No pegs two small magnets that’s it . I was just in a shop and they demonstrated displaying it with no base

Pretty expensive statue if displayed without base.

[BurningRage]

Use the fridge for the base then.

[PiresRSA]

Man I got so excited when I saw I could get free shipping to South Africa on this and the EX was still available I thought wow, but I see plenty hate ��

Must be honest - the PF price difference is negligible, however shipping will be at least $100 for me so I may just get this, a nice 1/5 considering what we pay here for 1/6

[craigcliff1]

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