Superman 1/3 Iron Studios

[Vince_be]

https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/19/54/07/65/superm10.jpg

[Iko Iko]

Interesting. I like everything about this concept except it is hard to get a good look at the face.

[Vince_be]

Interesting. I like everything about this concept except it is hard to get a good look at the face.

Yeah for sure.srry for the bad quality pic...we will see tomorrow the full reveal...

[haljordan99]

Excited to see the statue reveal! IS doesn’t take 18 months to ship like Prime 1 do they?

[nearmint]

I wonder if the cape is sculpted.

[iguana]

I wonder if the cape is sculpted.

With this pose I bet not (or you will have leaning after a while) but we will see :).

[nearmint]

I wonder if the cape is sculpted.

With this pose I bet not (or you will have leaning after a while) but we will see :).

Their Batman has a sculpted cape, but Wonder Woman's is fabric.

[67L88Stingray]

With this pose I bet not (or you will have leaning after a while) but we will see :).

If they sculpt it thin unlike the sideshow cape they should be ok. That one was crazy, something like 6 pounds.

[Vince_be]

https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/19/54/07/65/screen10.jpg

[Vince_be]

on this concept, it looks like a mix between the old suit and the New 52 armor...very interesting !!

[Jesse Custer]

Really interested in this. I´m looking for a Superman for a long time now and was considering the Prime 1 Hush Superman, but after seeing the full reveal, I didn´t like it very much, and this one by IS will be far cheaper for me. Here is hoping the prototype is already painted at CCXP.

[gearhead]

I'm also gonna be watching this one. Prime 1 Superman was a total let down so hopefully this one will do the trick. I like that his face has that classic Superman look, at least in the concept art. Prime 1 looks like the Punisher to me, and definitely not like Lee's work.

[jadekite22]

I like the P1 Supes, but I'm also looking forward to seeing this. I love Ivan Reis's comic work, but the IS statue artworks so far have had some awkward elements (such the Batman's arm positioning, which IMO only looks good with that uncharacteristically lethal looking giant batarang, which I'd otherwise never display) almost as if they were drawn after the concepts had been finalized, much like how many criticized Sideshow's Supergirl PF for not looking like Artgerm's artwork, resulting in Sideshow rushing to commission Artgerm to draw a Supergirl print matching the statue's pose and facial structure.

Sorry to :deadh: but I mentioned that as a means of complimenting this Superman concept, which looks as organic as it is dynamic, probably Reis's best work for IS since the 1:10 Aquaman or the 1:6 Supes vs. Doomsday diorama.

[nearmint]

Wasn’t this supposed to be revealed today?

[Jesse Custer]

I like the P1 Supes, but I'm also looking forward to seeing this. I love Ivan Reis's comic work, but the IS statue artworks so far have had some awkward elements (such the Batman's arm positioning, which IMO only looks good with that uncharacteristically lethal looking giant batarang, which I'd otherwise never display) almost as if they were drawn after the concepts had been finalized, much like how many criticized Sideshow's Supergirl PF for not looking like Artgerm's artwork, resulting in Sideshow rushing to commission Artgerm to draw a Supergirl print matching the statue's pose and facial structure.

Sorry to :deadh: but I mentioned that as a means of complimenting this Superman concept, which looks as organic as it is dynamic, probably Reis's best work for IS since the 1:10 Aquaman or the 1:6 Supes vs. Doomsday diorama.

Yeah, I also like the Prime 1 Superman, but I don´t love it. And considering how much a Prime 1 statue costs for me over here, liking is just not enough. I also agree with Batman. The sculp is really good and I really love the base, but I don´t feel his pose is organic and sometimes looks a little awkward.

I´m curious about what they will do with the DC 1/3 scale license after Superman is done, if they will make more characters or focus on other licenses/scales. Personally, a Reis Aquaman in 1/4 or 1/3 scale would be one of my biggest grails.

[Jesse Custer]

Wasn’t this supposed to be revealed today?

I thought so too, but it looks like they just showed the concept art today. I think we will see him only on wednesday, which is when comic con starts. Have no idea if he will be painted though.

[slynger]

If they hold true to the art that has been shown, then I will take the P1 piece by a wide margin. Not a fan of the New 52 designs at all and it looks to have some of this design incorporated into it. Also, that base is very uninspired.

I have IS 1/4 scale Vader and think it's a great piece, probably the best Vader I've seen done. Was really hoping they did something special for Supes, but I just don't see it in that concept art.

[jadekite22]

Yeah, I also like the Prime 1 Superman, but I don´t love it. And considering how much a Prime 1 statue costs for me over here, liking is just not enough. I also agree with Batman. The sculp is really good and I really love the base, but I don´t feel his pose is organic and sometimes looks a little awkward.

I´m curious about what they will do with the DC 1/3 scale license after Superman is done, if they will make more characters or focus on other licenses/scales. Personally, a Reis Aquaman in 1/4 or 1/3 scale would be one of my biggest grails.

No doubt. Reis had an epic Green Lantern run, but he was born to draw Aquaman. I would love to see either.

That said, my first prayer to the statue gods involves IS changing their minds about the keeping the non-helmeted Wonder Woman head sculpt exclusive. :praying:

[jadekite22]

If they hold true to the art that has been shown, then I will take the P1 piece by a wide margin. Not a fan of the New 52 designs at all and it looks to have some of this design incorporated into it. Also, that base is very uninspired.

I have IS 1/4 scale Vader and think it's a great piece, probably the best Vader I've seen done. Was really hoping they did something special for Supes, but I just don't see it in that concept art.

My love for IS varies between lines (engineering issues with the smaller pieces I have and, while I never owned Spider-Man, the paint issues at least were apparent on that first 1:4 comic piece from in-hand photos) but I applaud their ambition on all of them.

Vader is magnificent, I'm beyond happy to report (love mine) but they were working very closely with tangible source material, whereas their non-movie pieces are based on drawings. They have more room to fail, but that Punisher leads me to believe the company-wide crisis reports that ballooned from the aforementioned Spidey were great exaggerated.:D

[Jesse Custer]

No doubt. Reis had an epic Green Lantern run, but he was born to draw Aquaman. I would love to see either.

That said, my first prayer to the statue gods involves IS changing their minds about the keeping the non-helmeted Wonder Woman head sculpt exclusive. :praying:

Hal Jordan would also be great! But I have my doubts that they will go beyond the Trinity with this line, at least for now.

[jadekite22]

Hal Jordan would also be great! But I have my doubts that they will go beyond the Trinity with this line, at least for now.

You're likely right. Maybe they will test the waters with the more widely available Batman variant and continue from there. I'm curious as to what IS's licensing structure is for DC. I love 1:3 scale, but Prime 1 seem to do it almost out of necessity due to Sideshow gridlock on 1:4. Yet, Sideshow grants IS worldwide distribution on what I'd imagine are more prohibitively expensive Disney Star Wars and Marvel 1:4 pieces. Especially with Vader's quality, I'd also love some 1:4 DC to mix in with my Sideshow PFs one day.

[Vince_be]

IS just released a video on Instagram !! He looks awesome guys !!! seriously, i love it !!

[haljordan99]

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/24837264_10214824514465342_6186106501579618215_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=7f8656db8a1d0a171c325ff6d072cfe1&oe=5A8D76CA

[Vince]

No, not for me, I definitely prefer the P1 version

[Ryanbusts]

Wow. Very impressive.
The base is nice and compact. Just hope the statue isn't 5 pounds.

[Wizard]

Are the crystals suppose to be green? You immediately think kryptonite, which would make no sense for its inclusion of a heroic Superman pose.

[ambasah]

not for me. I will stick with prime1 as well.

[Vince_be]

love the pose, love the suit and the sculpt looks really good, not "over muscled" like the Prime 1 is ...and the cape is just perfect

[haljordan99]

I’m not sure I like the suit. The lines make it seem like they tried mixing new 52 with the classic suit.

[nearmint]

Comparison shots from FB...


https://preview.ibb.co/iLFuCw/iron1.jpg

https://preview.ibb.co/eLHkKb/iron2.jpg

https://preview.ibb.co/drmO5G/iron3.jpg

[SONICobra]

nice looking sculpt but not feeling the suit at all, not crazy about the pose either

[nearmint]

nice looking sculpt but not feeling the suit at all, not crazy about the pose either

Agreed. I like the portrait quite a bit, but not a fan of the costume, especially that big belt and belt loops. Also not sure what the base is supposed to be. Cool that it lights up, but what is it?

[built2shred]

Prime 1 has the classic spandex look where Iron Studios gave him a more modern outfit made out of some advance material.

I'm not crazy about the belt on Iron Studios, those red loops for the belt are huge.

[AlizAbef]

Thanos doesn’t have a solid classic costume either, but you guys seem to have fallen head over heals in love for that. As a matter of fact, both Superman and Thanos costumes follow a very similar concept and design.

[gearhead]

I'll have to see more pics but my initial reaction is that I like it. Portrait is miles better than P1, which looks more like the Punisher to me. I like the dynamic pose and sculpt better too. Don't really care for the shiny blue "plating" around the S but rest of the costume is really nice. Sculpted cape is a win. I like the base but I think the crystals should be molded in clear and have a green/clear color selectable led. Kyrptonite is an intergral part of who Superman is, so I kinda get why it's there, but doesn't make sense around a strong pose. If it were color changing those who don't like the Kyrptonite could have clear crystals instead.

[gearhead]

Or at least just mold the crystals clear so when they're off they look like crystals and not Kryptonite.

[Jesse Custer]

I still don´t know how I feel about the suit, would probably prefer a more classic look, but the head sculp looks really nice. People on the group were talking that the crystals were not painted the right way on the prototype and they will look less green in the final piece, since it´s suppose to look like ice and not like kryptonite, but this information is not official. Anyway, looks like official pics will be revealed soon.

https://scontent.fbau1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26196231_1638535346206847_5098395695302322148_n.jpg?oh=10e2930492fa085262f6dd3a8b9ed812&oe=5AF7B7FA

https://scontent.fbau1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26239124_1637544189639296_2717346388105741521_n.jpg?oh=907009847fa43bce808b115cd555e371&oe=5AB944D7

[adee]

I prefer the suit on the P1 piece but the portrait of the IS.

I'm not crazy about either of the bases.

Glad these aren't quarter scale or tough decisions would need to be made.

[haljordan99]

I just don't like how thick the loops are on his red undies.

[sash501]

They sure do like to recycle that Batman sculpt don't they?

[Y3E]

Thanos doesn’t have a solid classic costume either, but you guys seem to have fallen head over heals in love for that. As a matter of fact, both Superman and Thanos costumes follow a very similar concept and design.

The problem with this suit design is what it looks like, armour. Superman doesn't need armour.

[Jesse Custer]

My biggest problems with it are the pose, which I´m not crazy about, and the suit, specifically the large and shining blue "stripe" (don´t know if it´s the right word here) under his right arm. But I think both of these problems could be resolved with a switch out right arm which is not upwards, so the blue stripe is more hidden underneath the arm, like on the left side.

I have no idea what the switch outs will be, the only one confirmed is a change of head with heat vision, but IS usually includes a lot of swith outs in their bigger pieces, so I´m a little hopeful.

[Jesse Custer]

Edit - double post

[Malerka]

Wow. I'm impressed księgowa Jelenia Góra (http://jamamfirme.pl/jakie-dokumenty-do-zasilku-macierzynskiego) :)
It looks really amazing. I hope you will not waste the talent you clearly have. Where did you learn all this? I am trying to create my own vision, neisthees does not go as nicely as I would like. But I do not give up, I do what I like. Maybe I can manage to do something perfectly and I will be able to be honored Księgowa Kraków (http://ominzus.pl/kancelaria-krakow/).

[Mister H]

I like it. Most of it anyways. The blue stripe/armor thingy is a little wierd but I like this version better than Prime 1’s version.

[Mister Ski]

I still don´t know how I feel about the suit, would probably prefer a more classic look, but the head sculp looks really nice. People on the group were talking that the crystals were not painted the right way on the prototype and they will look less green in the final piece, since it´s suppose to look like ice and not like kryptonite, but this information is not official. Anyway, looks like official pics will be revealed soon.

https://scontent.fbau1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26196231_1638535346206847_5098395695302322148_n.jpg?oh=10e2930492fa085262f6dd3a8b9ed812&oe=5AF7B7FA

https://scontent.fbau1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26239124_1637544189639296_2717346388105741521_n.jpg?oh=907009847fa43bce808b115cd555e371&oe=5AB944D7

Are his eyes lit up in the second pic? Second heat vision portrait perhaps?

[Jesse Custer]

Looks like there will be 3 portraits:

https://scontent.fbau1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26219286_1640346942692354_5890626339427333997_n.jpg?oh=6f5e2796b1126eb47a6a698d5db41ced&oe=5AF618CD

[Commander0Zero]

Hopefully one won't be their in store exclusive like with Wonder Women.

[Y3E]

Hopefully one won't be their in store exclusive like with Wonder Women.

What in-store exclusive?

[jadekite22]

What in-store exclusive?

Wonder Woman's third (and best IMO) head sculpt, which had enraged expression from the helmeted portrait but without the helmet.

[jadekite22]

Looks like there will be 3 portraits:

https://scontent.fbau1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26219286_1640346942692354_5890626339427333997_n.jpg?oh=6f5e2796b1126eb47a6a698d5db41ced&oe=5AF618CD

Someone on one of the Facebook groups suggested that an alternate portrait option should've been Superman looking up to better match the flying pose, similar to the original Thor Premium Format. I'd have to agree, as I'm not liking the smiling or heat vision sculpts here from what I can see/saw in a previous pic of the latter.

http://cdn.pcwallart.com/images/superman-flying-up-wallpaper-4.jpg

The regular portrait however is close to phenomenal. I'd have to paint the eyebrows a shade darker to better match the hair. The discrepancy highlights how "solid" the hair looks compared to how natural they painted the skin, which looks amazing.

[Jesse Custer]

Some new photos. Of course these pictures are heavily edited, but looks like they corrected the colour of the crystals, so it looks more like ice and not like kryptonite.

https://scontent.frao2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26993949_1651548458238869_7199017220227902611_n.jpg?oh=3548853fc7b4fb16369867f9fc0b12e7&oe=5AF585DE

https://scontent.frao2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/27073084_1651548764905505_7235390315443928048_n.jpg?oh=b25bfc26b493b9f70a26e010158ed358&oe=5AF4D475

https://scontent.frao2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26907663_1651548824905499_4089727020307733713_n.jpg?oh=2ebb10a04d20d25d3481105a71f1729d&oe=5AF0BA6E

[gearhead]

He's up for order on Sideshow. All three head sculpts!

[VindictvePotato]

This looks much better.

[nearmint]

I'm gonna pass on this one.

[gearhead]

I absolutely love the pose. Looks just like the way Curt Swan would always draw him. Just not in love with the costume choices. However, I like it better than SS new Supes, and it looks like it wouldn't be too hard to customize into the classic costume. Then it would be perfect. Probably gonna order.

[NEMISIS PRIME]

Guess search for a supes to go with the prime 1 doomsday continues

[M United]

Guess search for a supes to go with the prime 1 doomsday continues

I read that prime 1 is making a companion piece for that doomsday which i hope is the case because i have doomsday on order.

[VS1976]

If only it was 1:4 scale :/

[Iko Iko]

Not bad but the smiling head sculpt is a little creepy.

[M United]

If only it was 1:4 scale :/

Have a look at that custom company Empire studios they have a black suit superman 1:4 scale. Its a work in progress but damn it looks good.

[Punisher_]

This guy is 37" holy. This is a beast statue.

[StatueBandit]

IRON STUDIOS Knocked it out the park with this Superman .... He l@@ks great
This Sups is a whopping 37" tall with 3 Portraits and superb detail. I love how they took Superman classic costume and refined it with a modern twist.

[ambasah]

IRON STUDIOS Knocked it out the park with this Superman .... He l@@ks great
This Sups is a whopping 37" tall with 3 Portraits and superb detail. I love how they took Superman classic costume and refined it with a modern twist.

it's funny how tastes can be so different. This is what I like least about the statue.

[Old Snake]

Pass. He looks more brazilian than kryptonian and I don't like the modern costume touches.

[FJC]

it's funny how tastes can be so different. This is what I like least about the statue.

Same here.

[gearhead]

Ordered! The more I look at it the more I like it. And at 37" this guy is going to be really impressive!

[Commander0Zero]

Pass. He looks more brazilian than kryptonian and I don't like the modern costume touches.

I've heard this before but with another Nationality. And serious question, when did Kryptonian's look like anything other than Human?

[French Cancan]

Look at him! There is only one Superman.
He is kryptonian, he is red and blue, he protects the world, no matter colors or anything else.

https://media.giphy.com/media/i9A1YB6RxjCPS/giphy.gif

[dr_vasanth]

Gave in and ordered after some thought..

[gearhead]

I'm a little surprised at the lack of apparent interest in this guy. I don't know if it's the updates to the costume, the price, the size, or a combination of the three. Maybe it's just not on enough peoples radar. As far as the suit goes, I can understand why some would be put off by certain elements, but overall he still looks very much like Superman to me. More so even than Sideshow's which is also modernized and dosen't have the undies. Like I said before, if I end up not liking the suit in hand I don't think it would be too tough to customize into fully classic. This is also likely to have a pretty low ES, which dosen't matter at all to me but certainly does to some others.

[nearmint]

I'm a little surprised at the lack of apparent interest in this guy. I don't know if it's the updates to the costume, the price, the size, or a combination of the three. Maybe it's just not on enough peoples radar. As far as the suit goes, I can understand why some would be put off by certain elements, but overall he still looks very much like Superman to me. More so even than Sideshow's which is also modernized and dosen't have the undies. Like I said before, if I end up not liking the suit in hand I don't think it would be too tough to customize into fully classic. This is also likely to have a pretty low ES, which dosen't matter at all to me but certainly does to some others.

There are just too many things I don't like about this piece.

The belt.
The crazy big belt loops.
Black hair but brown eyebrows? Looks weird.
There's a gruffness to the portrait that I don't associate with Superman.
The uninspired base.
I prefer a less bulky Supes, but with good musculature, like the new SS PF.

[gearhead]

Fair enough, I totally get it. I don't like the belt loops either. Like the face sculpts better though, and there's 3. Eye brows don't bother me at all and would be very easy to fix if they did. I can't get past the nose and chin on Sideshows. Like this base better too. I like that it's more generic instead of character specific. Sculpted cape > fabric cape. And no undies, no deal. But variety is the spice of life, I'm glad we have choices!

[Mister H]

He looks like Frank Castle in a Superman costume.

[gearhead]

That's what said about the Prime 1 Superman. This one looks great to me. Funny how people see different things.

[nearmint]

That's what said about the Prime 1 Superman. This one looks great to me. Funny how people see different things.

I think both Prime 1 and Iron Studios' Supes look like Frank Castle.

In my mind, Supes looks like this...

https://image.ibb.co/hRVvwS/marthin_agusta_combine.jpg

[Mister H]

That's what said about the Prime 1 Superman. This one looks great to me. Funny how people see different things.

Well, Clark and Frank both have the white guy with short black hair and chiseled jaw thing going. It's funny, the upcoming Koto Punisher looks like Supes in one of the portraits.

[gearhead]

I agree 100%. But that sculpt is not on any of them. And I don't think this one is all that far off.

https://scontent.fbau1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26196231_1638535346206847_5098395695302322148_n.jpg?oh=10e2930492fa085262f6dd3a8b9ed812&oe=5AF7B7FA

[gearhead]

I was referring to nearmint's pic.

[nearmint]

The brown eyebrows make his hair look too starkly black.

[gearhead]

Well, his hair is supposed to be black. If the brows look too light in person it would be an easy fix. I doubt it will be a problem for me. Still, I think IS is closer to your ideal than any of the others currently out. The original SS Supes is still the best face sculpt. BTW what is that render from? It is really good.

[nearmint]

BTW what is that render from? It is really good.

It's from Marthin Agusta's Artstation page. He sculpted XM's Catwoman, Dark Phoenix, and Poison Ivy.

[gearhead]

Good to know. Is it an actual wip, or just from a showcase of his work?

[nearmint]

Good to know. Is it an actual wip, or just from a showcase of his work?

Here's what he wrote about it...

A practice work of Superman portrait. Rendered in Zbrush. Plan to finish the rest of him soon.

[adee]

A Adams/Byrne/Reeves is the Superman I see in my minds eye.

oh and Lee I also really like Lee's Superman.

The image 'mint posted is really nice. I instantly feel Superman. The jawline can use a little work imo but it looks really good.

[Bernie21]

I think both Prime 1 and Iron Studios' Supes look like Frank Castle.

In my mind, Supes looks like this...

https://image.ibb.co/hRVvwS/marthin_agusta_combine.jpg

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[VindictvePotato]

So basically Christopher Reeve.

[Bernie21]

https://scontent.fbau1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26219286_1640346942692354_5890626339427333997_n.jpg?oh=6f5e2796b1126eb47a6a698d5db41ced&oe=5AF618CD

so basically not these guys

[adee]

I think the portrait in the middle is good. I totally see Superman. I’m not crazy about the other two. The laser eye thing just doesn’t translate well for me and the smiling one just seems strange. I’m also not crazy about the outfit. It’s ok but certain elements bother me. In the end it’s a pass for me because it’s 1/3. If it were quarter scale it would be a much tougher decision.

[gearhead]

For me the jury is still out on the smiling portrait. All the pics we've seen are at an angle looking up from below his chin. Makes it difficult to know what it really looks like. But this pic, while still from below, makes me think it might be pretty good. We need a shot looking straight on.

[gearhead]

Was actually looking for something else IS related and stumbled across these larger, higher res pics. Looks to be posted by the sculptor.

http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?211023-Superman-Prime-Scale-1-3-Iron-Studios

[gearhead]

Lot of activity over on the P1 Superman thread. Don't want to rain on their parade over there so I'm over here. So glad I have this IS version on order. Every time I look at the pics I like it more. Every time I look at the P1 I like it less. Don't get me wrong, I think P1 did a great job, I just don't like the style. I get the appeal of the classic costume but to me that's all it has going for it. When I look at the IS I see Superman, despite the costume tweaks. When I look at the P1 I don't see Superman, despite the classic costume. Weird I know. Seems I'm in the minority on this, and that's OK. I'm glad we have both to choose from. Plus, if it stays on schedule, I'll have mine a year earlier!

[built2shred]

The heat vision portrait looks like he's wearing some sort of funky red sunglasses....

[French Cancan]

Why Clark Kent could not be just a little bit funky? :)
I do rather prefer this Superman than Prime 1 Supes . I prefer everything, in fact. The base, the pose, and the heads. The heads because they are less « comics like » and well proportionned.
And maybe because I’m an ignorant, I don’t really care about the costume. Classic, not classic... He is wearing an elegant costume. Like Clark is supposed to wear one.

[haljordan99]

Was actually looking for something else IS related and stumbled across these larger, higher res pics. Looks to be posted by the sculptor.

http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?211023-Superman-Prime-Scale-1-3-Iron-Studios

I really like those pictures. The belt loops were the only thing holding me back on this piece, but they’re starting to bother me less.

I don’t understand how this and the Prime 1 Hush Superman went up for sale around the same time, but Prime 1’s won’t ship for nearly a year after this guy.

[Swingman24]

Edition size of only 400.

[Divinesorrow]

The portrait look great on this!

[Commander0Zero]

There is alot to like about this. Just for me the P1 Hush superman wins out. If I didn't already have some money and space issues I might get both. I do think the heat vision here could use some work. But thats just my 2 cents.

[haljordan99]

The portrait look great on this!

I don't think anyone would disagree about that. The suit is where most people are turned off.

[Divinesorrow]

Funny enough my issue was the base. I found the spikes too jarring. Had to go with the prime 1 myself as well.

[StatueBandit]

Still on the fence as to which 1/3 Superman to get .... P1 Hush or Iron Studios

They both have their pros and cons. For example the Hush Superman head sculpt still looks small after the tweaks from P1. The Iron Studios Superman could use same improving on the heat vision head sculpt. However it's proportions heads body are better then the Hush Superman.

[StatueBandit]

I am leaning towards the Iron Studios Superman .... better overall

[craigcliff1]

From Facebook

[Jesse Custer]

I´m trying to focus my collection in fewer lines and buy only characters that have a personal meaning to me, so I´m dropping some statues and lines that I think would be "impulsive buys".

This Superman keeps growing on me. He has a very imposing presence and the costume, which was initially a negative point for me, doesn´t bother me anymore and I´m actually starting to like it, just wish that there was more pictures with the smiling portrait. I´m also looking forward to see more of IS´s Darkseid, which I think will look great with the rest of the line.

[Superman_Rules]

I’ve went back and forth on this quite a bit. I ultimately decided not to drop $1K on something I’m not completely satisfied with. I wish they had just kept the costume classic.

[YeahBuddy]

I'm not getting this, but it looks amazing. THe price point while not cheap is still very good compared to others in the industry. I have a Iron Man 1/2 scale and practically same height.

this has a more dynamic pose thus wont get old after a while.

[qz33]

Man I don't like any of the faces for this despite how well done they are.

Anybody else think Thanos when they saw the heat vision eyes?
The grimace and the eyes look totally Ron Lim Thanos. I want a Thanos portrait like that now.


https://www.sideshowtoy.com/assets/products/903375-superman/lg/dc-comics-superman-statue-iron-studios-903375-07.jpg

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/96/08/e3/9608e3acdebb78b0037c600aaa0c9dae--marvel-villains-marvel-comics.jpg

http://art.cafimg.com/images/Category_26548/subcat_145785/$(KGrHqYOKkIE5US3zW)BBO(wEJ!j4g~~60_57.JPG

[Vader]

they should have just made the eyes light up. I would use the regular head anyways which is amazing.

[Jesse Custer]

Some pictures I forgot I had in my computer. They were taken last year, that´s why the crystals are still green.

https://image.ibb.co/mBPv9d/IMG_8440.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/d5zj2y/IMG_8442.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/bst59d/IMG_8443.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/hW7nNy/IMG_8444.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/gBB09d/IMG_8445.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/fXD2Ny/IMG_8447.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/gOS7pd/IMG_8448.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/mCt8vJ/IMG_8450.jpg

[dr_vasanth]

Superman Prime Scale statue by Iron Studios delayed to Jan-Mar 2019!! Bah..

[haljordan99]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4899/46618592771_c898065e39_o.jpg

[Sonic Boom]

Wow, this might be the best 1/3 Superman yet. I prefer this to the Hush Supes. Looking forward to the in-hand pics and vids.

[dr_vasanth]

March is almost upon us - hopefully no further delays and we'll be able to enjoy displaying this Supes in our collections soon..

[haljordan99]

I'm waiting on some in hand photos

[haljordan99]

In hand pictures:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/MY-Collections-2578369192236793/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2604710899602622

[built2shred]

The serious face looks really good, that other face with the smirk, wow it's really bad...

[Mister Ski]

Agree that the smiling face looks bad. I am also not crazy about the bright blue color they used for his eyes. It looks unnatural.

[komodo112]

Overall, I like it.

Prose: Base, Sculpt, Colors, Costume and the Serious and Rage Portraits are awesome

Cons: Those Eyebrows! I don't get why they're brown. Looks as if Superman dyed his hair

Also not a fan of the smirking portrait

[Jesse Custer]

I'd like to know what people who got the statue feel about him when he arrives. I was really skeptical about the costume and the pose, but after seeing him at 2017 CCXP and again in the last month, I think he is my favourite of all 1/3 realeases by IS, and that's counting Hawkman too. He has a huge presence and looks so good.

I didn't like the Superman in the black suit though. I think he looked better in pictures.

[gearhead]

Wow! He looks great! Can't wait to get this one, really looking forward to it. Granted, the smiling face doesn't look good in photos. Hopefully it's just the angles and it's better in person. But if it does suck who cares, the other two are awesome. The base came out really good too. I know the suit puts some people off but it's the right colors in all the right places, and combined overall with the pose and sculpt this is by far my favorite 1/3 Superman. Can't wait!

[haljordan99]

Wow! He looks great! Can't wait to get this one, really looking forward to it. Granted, the smiling face doesn't look good in photos. Hopefully it's just the angles and it's better in person. But if it does suck who cares, the other two are awesome. The base came out really good too. I know the suit puts some people off but it's the right colors in all the right places, and combined overall with the pose and sculpt this is by far my favorite 1/3 Superman. Can't wait!

Are you going to do a video review? I keep checking YouTube hoping someone has posted one.

[gearhead]

I could lie to you and say yes, but I'm not much of a Youtuber. I'll definitely post pics and tell you whatever you want to know about it once in hand.

[Mepaphoros]

Wow, would definitely like to see a comparison video/image between this and the P1 1/3.

[haljordan99]

I could lie to you and say yes, but I'm not much of a Youtuber. I'll definitely post pics and tell you whatever you want to know about it once in hand.

Ha, I'll take it.

Wow, would definitely like to see a comparison video/image between this and the P1 1/3.

Me too. I wonder if anyone is getting both. I have the P1 on preorder and I'm debating on getting this one too.

[moro]

Looks this may be delayed? Says May/June on the Sideshow website, but I haven't received an email from them yet (my final payment due later this month).

[moro]

It's delayed. Just got the email. Bummer.

[gearhead]

Me too. WTF? How'd that guy on Facebook get one if it's delayed 3 more months? Or was that a sample posted by IS?

[moro]

Honestly no idea. Hey maybe some of you can help me out. This will be my first and last piece of this size. Was planning on placing it on top of a secretary type desk with a narrow top (12" in depth). Do you see issues with stability? I have no idea how these things handle and with Supes only supported by one of his feet, it's making me nervous. Since it's delayed by 90 days I may be able to cancel without losing the deposit, if displaying is an issue.

[gearhead]

Got the notice, in warehouse May 10! Which means it will be showing up at my house right after I leave town for 3 weeks. Argh!!

[haljordan99]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGNLNEh6kM/

[moro]

Are those recent in hand photos? I haven't received any notices from Sideshow yet.

[haljordan99]

Are those recent in hand photos? I haven't received any notices from Sideshow yet.

It says they were posted 2 days ago. It looks like he lives in South America so he probably got it direct from Iron Studios.

[moro]

It says they were posted 2 days ago. It looks like he lives in South America so he probably got it direct from Iron Studios.

Thanks...didn't notice the time stamp there. Hopefully it's out soon.

Didn't know the eyes lit up like that...looks pretty cool.

[dr_vasanth]

Mine has shipped and UPS is supposed to deliver it on 05/16/2019 (Thursday)!

[dr_vasanth]

Mine came in today and it looks great..the heat vision portrait actually lights up as someone else had mentioned and the crystals glow too..The added bonus was the poster Art!

[haljordan99]

Cool, congrats!

[gearhead]

He looks great! Love that the eyes light up! That's a nice surprise since it was never stated. Mine gets delivered tomorrow, unfortunately I'm away from home for a month. How's the smiling portrait? Does it look any better in person?

[moro]

Nice pics...Supes looks great! Thanks for sharing. Mine ships Monday. Very excited :)

[Iko Iko]

Looks great. I'm guessing there is a reason he is not showing the smiling portrait (i.e., it stinks).

[dr_vasanth]

Yeah..I have to agree. I personally don't care for that one. I would've at least posted it for attention of others who may have a liking for that portrait, but I already threw the box (with the smiling portrait) into my attic. Just feeling lazy to unpack all that once again, just to get a photo..

[komodo112]

Excellent Pictures. Superman really turned out great.

I like the paint job and details. Expressions also are spot on

[dr_vasanth]

I got bored and pulled out the smiling face portrait that I don't particularly care about, just to get a couple of snaps for members of the forum..went right back into storage after that! I am displaying the cool heat vision portrait by default, with the other neutral portrait as my alternative display..

[Iko Iko]

I got bored and pulled out the smiling face portrait that I don't particularly care about, just to get a couple of snaps for members of the forum..went right back into storage after that! I am displaying the cool heat vision portrait by default, with the other neutral portrait as my alternative display..

Smart choice.

[gearhead]

I ended up having a chance to get home in the middle of my long trip, which allowed me to unpack this guy! Very pleased with this statue! The base comes in one box, everything else in another HUGH box. Unfortunately I'll have to agree the smiling portrait is just weird looking. I don't really know what happened there because the other two are incredible. The light up portrait is hollow with button cell batteries and a switch in it for the eyes. Once again, sorry for the quality of the phone pics.

[moro]

I ended up having a chance to get home in the middle of my long trip, which allowed me to unpack this guy! Very pleased with this statue! The base comes in one box, everything else in another HUGH box. Unfortunately I'll have to agree the smiling portrait is just weird looking. I don't really know what happened there because the other two are incredible. The light up portrait is hollow with button cell batteries and a switch in it for the eyes. Once again, sorry for the quality of the phone pics.

Man I'm jealous of that Trinity display! May I ask what you are using to display them on? Too bad I'll never have the room or budget for all three. This Superman is pretty much endgame for me.

Sideshow dropped the ball on my order. After sending me an email saying they would charge the last payment and ship this past Monday, I discovered that they postponed it by a whole month. They didn't respond to my email. Got in touch with them via chat and they processed that last payment. Now hoping it ships in the next couple days. Will try to share pics when it arrives.

[gearhead]

Those are just some old speakers I'm using temporarily until I get around to building some custom shelving for them. Hope SS gets it worked out for you, it's a great piece!

[gearhead]

There's a couple of good videos on youtube now by Carlito SuperLobo. One's a review with lots of really good close ups, the other is a comparison with the P1 Superman.

[moro]

Can anyone who has this advise on how big the boxes are? Had packages rerouted to a UPS store and now worried they won't fit in my car.

[gearhead]

Sorry, I'm away from home so I can't measure. Maybe there's box dimensions on the product page.

[moro]

Sorry, I'm away from home so I can't measure. Maybe there's box dimensions on the product page.

Thanks for checking in @gearhead. Got them both in the car, just barley :) Sadly, I noticed the brown shipper box was a bit damaged on the corner, and can see the inner box may have been nicked as well. Hopefully no damage to the statue. Will find out when I open them tonight.

[moro]

I promised some pics. Here they are. Will get around to alt heads and light up base later.

[moro]

Have no idea why they uploaded rotated like that. Sorry!

[Rom-El]

Awesome pics guys!

[moro]

I ended up having a chance to get home in the middle of my long trip, which allowed me to unpack this guy! Very pleased with this statue! The base comes in one box, everything else in another HUGH box. Unfortunately I'll have to agree the smiling portrait is just weird looking. I don't really know what happened there because the other two are incredible. The light up portrait is hollow with button cell batteries and a switch in it for the eyes. Once again, sorry for the quality of the phone pics.

@gearhead, would it be ok if I share your Trinity display on the DC Universe community forum? Feel like it would be cool to share. Understandable if you would prefer not to.

[gearhead]

Go right ahead. Sorry it's not a better quality pic. Send me a link to it if you don't mind.

[moro]

Thanks @gearhead. PM'd you the link.