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abmarv
09-30-2005, 02:35 PM
Just thought I would let you folks know that the Hard Hero Thor statue is magnificent - huge, powerful and regal. Perfect sculpt and excellent paint job. The pictures on the Hard Hero website simply do not do this piece justice. If you like classic Marvel and are sitting on the fence about this piece, or this line for that matter, snag it while you can. As a Marvel fan of over three decades, this is one of the best product lines I have seen. The folks at Hard Hero are hitting them out of the park. Great work Seth and Rob!!
Lay-Z-boy
09-30-2005, 02:37 PM
What!....where's the pics?
galactus
09-30-2005, 02:42 PM
BAN THE NEWBIE!!! He's teasing us with a ringing endorsement but NO PICS!!!!! :banghead:

Welcome to the boards :buttrock:
cap70
09-30-2005, 02:46 PM
BAN THE NEWBIE!!! He's teasing us with a ringing endorsement but NO PICS!!!!! :banghead:


:laugh:

Where are the damn pics????
Ish
09-30-2005, 03:16 PM
damn no pics... damn. :banghead:
bigben7
09-30-2005, 03:19 PM
waitin to get mine in from danny!!!cant wait
mcterrel
09-30-2005, 03:58 PM
here's a few...
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Azog
09-30-2005, 04:03 PM
here's a few...
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ROFL!
oxbeard
09-30-2005, 04:23 PM
Now will the real pics please get posted :eplus2:


I can't stand it. Hopefully mine will get here soon. :banghead:
speedracer
09-30-2005, 04:25 PM
Anyone have pics beside any bowen pieces so we can have a scale comparison...=).
ashley76
09-30-2005, 04:42 PM
Okay here are my pics

This is by far the coolest statue that own. Can't wait to get my Detolf's

http://www.statuesorbust.com/Thor3.jpg
http://www.statuesorbust.com/Thor4.jpg
http://www.statuesorbust.com/Thor5.jpg
okay so i am not the best photographer.
bigben7
09-30-2005, 05:21 PM
looks great. ya a side by side with bd statue would be kewl
ashley76
09-30-2005, 06:02 PM
Well i only have the Ghost Rider FS from Bowen now. Will take it later tonight.
wktf
10-01-2005, 06:46 PM
I saw this one at the Boston con and I'm sorry to say it's not my cup of tea. For me, the head seems a bit large and the wings are metallic (rather than white feathers). I'm happy for those who got this piece and love it, though. This is just my opinion which is no more valid than anyone else's.
Vader
10-02-2005, 05:39 PM
How does it compare to the surfer (in person)?
Ghost
10-02-2005, 05:42 PM
I saw this one at the Boston con and I'm sorry to say it's not my cup of tea. For me, the head seems a bit large and the wings are metallic (rather than white feathers). I'm happy for those who got this piece and love it, though. This is just my opinion which is no more valid than anyone else's.


I agree with ya. I don't see this piece being anything spectacular. I know ppl say you have to see this in person, and I have, and there's no difference IMO. I'll stick with my Bowen one for now.
Ish
10-02-2005, 05:49 PM
Okay here are my pics

This is by far the coolest statue that own. Can't wait to get my Detolf's

http://www.statuesorbust.com/Thor3.jpg
http://www.statuesorbust.com/Thor4.jpg
http://www.statuesorbust.com/Thor5.jpg
okay so i am not the best photographer.
your not kidding :laugh:

what do you like about it?
abmarv
10-02-2005, 07:06 PM
I saw this one at the Boston con and I'm sorry to say it's not my cup of tea. For me, the head seems a bit large and the wings are metallic (rather than white feathers). I'm happy for those who got this piece and love it, though. This is just my opinion which is no more valid than anyone else's.

This piece is based on the art of the late John Buscema. I think Hard Hero did a splendid job of capturing the combination of elegance and power Mr. Buscema's art is known for. I think the metallic look of the wings is appropriate for that style. Many artists, including John Buscema and Jack Kirby, rendered the helmet in a silvery, homogeneous fashion. From a practical standpoint, metallic "feathers" would hold up much better in battle than the real thing. I completely agree, however, that each collector needs to choose variations on their favorite characters that they like. I for one, never cared for the Bowen version of Thor, but really like his take on some other characters. I think Hard Hero is doing great things, but people should buy what makes them happy.
bigben7
10-02-2005, 07:20 PM
thats correct abut the helmet and feathers
how many vikings or what may had real feather attached to a helmet??
this is a correct rendering. i also agree i love how they arent doing their interpretation of characters but rather taking us back to the art and feel of the comics we all read and loved. my classic example still is the green goblin from both sideshow and bowen. thye are both nice scuplts but to me they are not norman osborn/green goblin!
i like seth and tohers that try to honor the craetors and keep the charater true to what we grew up with
ashley76
10-02-2005, 08:01 PM
I have seen both the Bowen and Hard Hero Thor FS up close. The Hard Hero blows the Bowen one out of the water but, that is just my opinion. Buy what makes you happy.
oxbeard
10-02-2005, 08:05 PM
This piece is based on the art of the late John Buscema. I think Hard Hero did a splendid job of capturing the combination of elegance and power Mr. Buscema's art is known for. I think the metallic look of the wings is appropriate for that style. Many artists, including John Buscema and Jack Kirby, rendered the helmet in a silvery, homogeneous fashion. From a practical standpoint, metallic "feathers" would hold up much better in battle than the real thing. I completely agree, however, that each collector needs to choose variations on their favorite characters that they like. I for one, never cared for the Bowen version of Thor, but really like his take on some other characters. I think Hard Hero is doing great things, but people should buy what makes them happy.


Wellsaid.


And welcome to the boards BTW
Ish
10-02-2005, 08:10 PM
i hope bowen goes with a difrent pose for his, you know, one with the hammer not up above his head.
wellwisher
10-02-2005, 11:07 PM
I saw this one at the Boston con and I'm sorry to say it's not my cup of tea. For me, the head seems a bit large and the wings are metallic (rather than white feathers). I'm happy for those who got this piece and love it, though. This is just my opinion which is no more valid than anyone else's.

You guys with the feather wings....Thor's helmet wings were metal far longer than they were feathers. Only the very early Journey into Mystery issues had Thor with actual feathers on his helmet. Not long into J.I.M. the helmet had metal wings. They were metal for decades. In 98% of the Thor titles they were metal wings.

I've got the Thor statue and after giving it a good look, the head is approx. 1" wide (not counting the hair), while the shoulders are "5 + wide. He stands over 8 heads tall.
That's perfect for superhero proportions.

If the character is "not your cup of tea" leave it alone. Why gripe about what you don't care for?

This is an amazing sculpture. Nuff said!
Mastermold
10-03-2005, 12:52 AM
I like the face sculpt, but the muscles should have been more realistic IMO, like the Shifflett stuff. But that's just my preference.
abmarv
10-03-2005, 12:56 AM
This is an amazing sculpture. Nuff said!

Indeed it is.
bigben7
10-03-2005, 01:04 AM
cant wait to get mine. ordered it from danny along with the other hh marvel statues. love the thor so much i just sold my bowen thor to a forum member tlast night to make room.lol
wktf
10-03-2005, 10:19 AM
You guys with the feather wings....Thor's helmet wings were metal far longer than they were feathers...If the character is "not your cup of tea" leave it alone. Why gripe about what you don't care for?

This is an amazing sculpture. Nuff said!
Hey man, chill. I'm not griping, just stating my opinion, not even complaining. This forum's a place where opinions are supposed to be shared, as long as it's in an appropriate manner. I'm glad you like the piece. Nuff said, indeed!
wktf
10-03-2005, 10:22 AM
...That's interesting, your comments re: Bowen's Thor. I think the full-size is quite nice, although the face is a bit too Romita Jr. for my liking. As for the Bowen Thor mini-bust...well, let's just say thank goodness that Bowen is tackling Thor again, both as a new bust and new full size...
Dana, I really like the Bowen FS and one reason is precisely that it looks like the Romita Jr Thor, whose interpretation of the character is one of my favorites. It's not Kirby or Simonson, for sure, but one I really like.

"Amen" on Bowen's tackling the Thor mini-bust!
imthkman
10-03-2005, 11:21 AM
When I think of Thor I never think of Romita Jr's version. It's always Buscema, Romita Sr., Simonson, or Kirby. I'm not a comic art afficianado by any means, but to me Romita Jr's art is too blocky and he throws in all of these whacked out lines and he gives everyone hollowed out eyes so that they look like they are wearing eye shadow or something like that. Romita Jr's art was much nicer back in the 80s, I think.

That's why Bowen's new Thor FS will be better than the first Bowen FS Thor. It's destiny, due in part because the Buscema corner box will be the basis for it, I believe.

As for the bust, thank all the forces of goodness that the Fembot Thor bust will be supplanted by one more worthy the character.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
wktf
10-03-2005, 12:03 PM
When I think of Thor I never think of Romita Jr's version. It's always Buscema, Romita Sr., Simonson, or Kirby. I'm not a comic art afficianado by any means, but to me Romita Jr's art is too blocky and he throws in all of these whacked out lines and he gives everyone hollowed out eyes so that they look like they are wearing eye shadow or something like that. Romita Jr's art was much nicer back in the 80s, I think.
I love the Buscema Thor, as well! But tops for me always will be Kirby followed by Simonson. I think we just disagree about Romita, Jr but that's OK. Personal taste and all that.
JDH
10-03-2005, 12:06 PM
I love the Buscema Thor, as well! But tops for me always will be Kirby followed by Simonson. I think we just disagree about Romita, Jr but that's OK. Personal taste and all that.

Yup, personal taste - you have it, wktf, Dana has always been tragically bereft of it.;)
bat_collector
10-03-2005, 12:11 PM
Gotta get em all! :)
JDH
10-03-2005, 12:38 PM
Exactly. That's why wktf is adamantly in favor of a new Thor bust. As he wrote: " "Amen" on Bowen's tackling the Thor mini-bust!"

Sometimes your responses are so predictable that it's hardly worth bothering to click back and see what they are... ;)
JDH
10-03-2005, 12:45 PM
They are only predictable until they become unpredictable. Meditate on that for a while, you Fembot loving aberration.

Should that ever happen, I'll be sure to let you know.
wktf
10-03-2005, 01:38 PM
The rest of us could set a clock by both you fine fellows! :)
JDH
10-03-2005, 01:47 PM
The rest of us could set a clock by both you fine fellows! :)

Interesting. Dana is more often used to stop clocks.
Vader
10-03-2005, 10:02 PM
Anyone have good pictures of this piece?
Ish
10-03-2005, 10:04 PM
no more pics?
ashley76
10-03-2005, 10:07 PM
Anyone have good pictures of this piece?
Are you saying my pics aren't any good? Blasphemy!!!!
Vader
10-03-2005, 10:13 PM
Are you saying my pics aren't any good? Blasphemy!!!!

They're not bad. They're just not good for anything.
TheMadTitan
10-04-2005, 01:34 AM
We need closer shots.... :eplus2:
ashley76
10-04-2005, 07:19 AM
They're not bad. They're just not good for anything.
How dare you challenge my skill as a photographer!!!! Now you have done it. You, my friend, should prepare yourself for a proper dual. The way it was done back in the 1700's!!! Meet me on the playground after school!
JDH
10-04-2005, 07:21 AM
I'll have you know that I am keeping a tally of all the insults that you have thrown my way. The count is no 287 smart-arsed insults by you directed toward me, compared to a mere 117...constructive criticisms that I have gently prodded your way.

I am deeply hurt.

Ah, but ask yourself which of us has the purer soul. Then you will find that I am flattering you by keeping the ratio so low. :)
oxbeard
10-04-2005, 10:52 PM
AP22 arrived today. All I can say is AWESOME!!!

Looks fantastic. Very pleased with the line.

Will try to get some pics up tomorrow.
sithcommeth
10-05-2005, 08:52 AM
AP22 arrived today. All I can say is AWESOME!!!

Looks fantastic. Very pleased with the line.

Will try to get some pics up tomorrow.


I agree got mine yesterday, very nice product
mcterrel
10-05-2005, 05:35 PM
here's a few...
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just received AP 53 - and it looks just like the photos, a very nice sculpt. I'm grabbing the APs while the getting's good... I can see the HH Marvel line being a collector's run soon...
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mitthrawnuruondo
10-05-2005, 06:58 PM
i am itching to get mine,c-mon Drod :buttrock:
hillis3
10-05-2005, 09:29 PM
I picked up mine today and I love it.
R.O.M
10-06-2005, 12:30 AM
I_got_AP74_yesterday_its_a_great_sculpt
bigben7
10-06-2005, 12:48 AM
man i cant wait, then to get capt america to put next to him!!wow these are gonna look great together
Ish
10-06-2005, 09:28 AM
looks good, may have too.
HULK SMASH
10-06-2005, 09:34 AM
You better.
heirtoasguard
10-06-2005, 06:59 PM
well, I just picked mine up today and it looks very good. and with the Thing coming out too, this line is just keeps getting better each day!!
Vader
10-06-2005, 09:51 PM
Can someone take a picture from the front? All the pictures seem to make the legs look too short. Are they too short?
wellwisher
10-07-2005, 12:09 AM
Can someone take a picture from the front? All the pictures seem to make the legs look too short. Are they too short?
This statue was designed to display at eye level or just below eye level.
Here's a shot kinda looking up at him. The legs are actually just right.
But notice the head now cannot be seen from the lower angle.
That's why it displays better looking right into his eyes, he has his head back crying to the skies. Calling down the Lightning I guess.
Anyway, I love this piece. A great sculpture. Photos never do statues justice, anyway. The cape is so cool, like it's real cloth blowing in the wind.
bigben7
10-08-2005, 02:06 PM
anyone get thor from danny yet?? just wonderin when they will arrive, cant wait for it
galactus
10-08-2005, 02:26 PM
anyone get thor from danny yet?? just wonderin when they will arrive, cant wait for it

Danny gets these drop shipped for him, and I know that he sent in the request to send them out, so they should be showing up soon.
bigben7
10-08-2005, 02:36 PM
ya. i guess he said these were comin in from california. i got the space ready for it next to my favorite..hh silver surfer
DD_fan96
10-10-2005, 10:29 PM
I read someone's plea for a size comparison.
http://home.triad.rr.com/gziglar/P1010002_1.jpg http://home.triad.rr.com/gziglar/P1010028.jpg
hhbdss???
10-10-2005, 10:31 PM
wow!! thats freaki awesome, that is huge!!
cant wait for this one
Ish
10-10-2005, 11:05 PM
wow he's huge.
HULK SMASH
10-10-2005, 11:46 PM
I got mine today and all I can say Is WOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!
pingoy82
10-11-2005, 11:19 AM
you guys think that it would be scale with other bowen pieces? I know thor is one of the largest heroes next to hulk
cap70
10-11-2005, 01:12 PM
Yup, they are bigger
hhbdss???
10-11-2005, 01:22 PM
thor hh will be in scale with hh statues not bowen, from what i see the thor hh will be in scale nice with my hh silver surfer
Viking28
10-11-2005, 05:16 PM
Wow That Thor Looks Awesome!!!!
Ish
10-11-2005, 09:47 PM
may... have... to... get it.
Sniper
10-11-2005, 10:11 PM
Damn It I Want It Now!
cap70
10-13-2005, 07:00 PM
My #56 AP Thor arrived today. WOW, what a nice piece! And goes really well with my HH SS! I'm hooked :buttrock:
mitthrawnuruondo
10-13-2005, 07:50 PM
mine has shipped from danny :buttrock: it wont be long now
P1X4R
10-13-2005, 08:01 PM
mine's scheduled to arrive from danny tomorrow!
Cage
10-20-2005, 02:13 PM
Just got mine from Danny yesterday. Great sculpt. Looks better than when I saw it at WWBoston. Very Powerful looking.

Once again, DRod and comicstatues.com ROCK!!! Thanks Dan. Take care during the storm.
Dr.V2005
10-25-2005, 08:58 PM
That Thor is sooo cool, but I'm sooo broke. :redface: I'll pick him up one day...one day. :) Congrats to all who picked up this amazing piece!!!
Vader
10-26-2005, 08:58 AM
Just got this piece. It's pretty cool. He looks a bit like He-Man to me.
Cage
10-26-2005, 09:37 AM
Just got this piece. It's pretty cool. He looks a bit like He-Man to me.

:laugh: It's funny cause its true!

Hmmmm.....a Prince Adam Variant? :confused2
StatueItis
11-04-2005, 09:58 PM
Just received the Hard Hero Thor. Those folks that said pictures did not do this sculpt justice are right. Fantastic statue! I have built kits and bought statues and in my opinion this Thor is the best. Looks like he is ready to kick ass and take names later, just as Thor should be.