Beta Ray Bill arrives

[Krypton Knight]

The B.O.T.H. gets it's newest member.

[Jesse321]

Oh boy! Now the real fun begins!!

KK we're the wings attached on this one?

[Krypton Knight]

A few more pics.

[Primal]

Awesome!

[Krypton Knight]

KK we're the wings attached on this one?
Yes they are. And the hammer has a real leather strap like Battle Armor Thor has.

[nexus]

A few more pics.

Yep, a new Thor is needed. BAT and BRB (better know as "old horsehead" beware the wrath of BRB fans ) really outshine the original.

[nbr3bagshotrow]

That's an awesome display with all 3 together. Suuuuweeetttt.

[CaptCracker]

The paintjob looks good

[Jesse321]

Yes they are. And the hammer has a real leather strap like Battle Armor Thor has.SWEET !!! :D

[jimi311]

Finally!! I can't wait!

[MiamiLoco]

Cool!! But from the display,it shows how bad we need another regular Thor mini bust :(

[spiderman2224]

it hot

[imthkman]

Oh yeah, can't wait until mine arrives. He looks BAD-A$$ !!!!!

[Wolverine1]

Who wanted this?

[Jesse321]

Who wanted this?Alot of people, myself included.

[JavOner]

Who wanted this?

I'm getting one, it looks cool and its a kick A$$ character.

[lord odin]

I'm getting one, it looks cool and its a kick A$$ character.
Double ditto.

[mfrancoiii]

cant wait till it arrives!!

[wktf]

Awesome!!! Cannot wait for mine to come!!!

[mwf6171]

Hells yeah!!! Come on Danny ship these bad boys out!!!

[Azog]

Just awesome, so excited now.....nice display KK

[Neomotion]

Surprised not to see Dana respond to this. I thought he was the #1 BRB fan?

Nice pics, nice statue. Tempted.

[1logan]

Mine should be here soon, but not excited.

[Pitbull]

nice pics really. thanks alot.

cool stufs fast coming alot these days...

[to me my board!]

What a beauty - this looks superb! looking at it from this angle Thor needs to be re-made - only to coincide with BAT and BRB as KK pics obviously point out.

But for what its worth: I still love the (armless!) Thor - still my favourite Bowen mini bust so far.

[OneOne78]

Hopefully I'll get my bust before the new year.

[Stef Jelos]

I want mine!!!!!! Thor looks like a weak punk next to BAT & BRB.

[nolilia]

Thanks God I ordered two of these. This will be a highly sought bust IMO

[dr.doom]

Awesome!!!Perfect sculpt,great paintjob!!!This is BRB!!!!From the Asgardian display,I think we absolutely need the new Thor bust;)
What can I say?....B.O.T.H.!!!!

[Dj-B13]

WOW krypton, always now you & ABE getting yours quick and great picture, I can wait to get mines in..

and now I thinki this looks better then BAT! :buttrock:

now one of the best ever & better Phase 2 by Bowen ever!

[Hotdogs 247]

WOW!!! That is one cool looking bust. :buttrock:

[claws181]

That's tits up!

[Neomotion]

SHE???? Are you joking?

Typo.... :banghead: :banghead:

[badhulk]

looks good but bowen full size statue for me . not really into the mini bust

[Wolverine1]

Typo.... :banghead: :banghead:
Sorry Neo, you confused me!

[Floating Face of Destiny]

Wow, he is very nice. Congrats! Can't wait for Diamond to ship it to my LCS.

[Jerseydevil]

That's tits up!
:rolleyes2 :inquisiti

[rychehitman]

NICE to see he has arrived!

GREAT PICS KK!

HAMMERS HIGH!

[ol'canuckle]

Can't believe only 2000 of him made. This in a few years will be a high dollar piece. Can't wait to get mine, probably next week hopefully

[Tetragrammaton]

SHE???? Are you joking?

That's what you get for having a forum name that ends in a vowel. I used to think Dana P. was a she. :)

[rychehitman]

he is actually quite the chick magnet!

[heirtoasguard]

hey KK nice pictures. yeah we do need a new Thor. the first one has no emotion.
hey Randy how about Thor II (Eric Materson)??

[wktf]

looks good but bowen full size statue for me . not really into the mini bust
Practically all FS for me, too, with the exception of those I know won't get the FS treatment. So, I've got Stan, Jack, Morbius, BAT and looking forward to BRB!!!

[bat_collector]

This is great news! great pics!

[Sniper]

A few more pics.
kick ass pics!!!! :buttrock:

[Neomotion]

hey KK nice pictures. yeah we do need a new Thor. the first one has no emotion.
hey Randy how about Thor II (Eric Materson)??

Well, how about a Thunderstrike? (FS)

[Neomotion]

Sorry Neo, you confused me!

No prob, i confuse myself sometimes.

[Bullseye]

Nice display KK. That BAT would make an awesome FS.

[rychehitman]

Once upon a time, perhaps...

Man, what a night. Trying to get a cranky 9-month old with a cold to bed. Uhhhhh.... I thought I'd pop online for a few. I'm glad that I did! Mine is arriving at the end of next week. I can't wait! BRB looks superb!


I don't know Dana, I would like to think that our wives think there is nothing sexier than tending to the little ones so they can get some rest :laugh:

I ordered BRB from Danny, so It will be awhile for me yet.

I am anxious to see if anyone that I know lands the # 337!

[fhurtado3627]

Mine is on the way from Drod. Pics look cool. I agree with some other posts though, the Thor MB looks weak next to BAT and BRB.

[Mad4Busts]

Mine is on the way from Drod. Pics look cool. I agree with some other posts though, the Thor MB looks weak next to BAT and BRB.


Not really, Thor is a "Mini Bust"...the other two are half statues. No need for another Thor mini bust....but maybe a regular Thor half statue! :thumbs2:

[JavOner]

Not really, Thor is a "Mini Bust"...the other two are half statues. No need for another Thor mini bust....but maybe a regular Thor half statue! :thumbs2:


I AGREE :buttrock: .

[to me my board!]

Not really, Thor is a "Mini Bust"...the other two are half statues. No need for another Thor mini bust....but maybe a regular Thor half statue! :thumbs2:

Well put! :thumbs2:

[spider-man]

#86 arrived today, it's pretty big!

[claws181]

Why are ya'll not posting pics of your MB's when you get them?

[Ish]

Not really, Thor is a "Mini Bust"...the other two are half statues. No need for another Thor mini bust....but maybe a regular Thor half statue! :thumbs2:
whatever, :eplus2: :laugh: if it has no legs you'll find it in the sucks department!!

[Jesse321]

Mine is on the way from Drod. Pics look cool. I agree with some other posts though, the Thor MB looks weak next to BAT and BRB.That's why I have my original Thor with the other founding members of the Avengers. :D

[cblakey1]

.. can't wait 'til next week when it finally makes it to my LCS.

[fhurtado3627]

Not really, Thor is a "Mini Bust"...the other two are half statues. No need for another Thor mini bust....but maybe a regular Thor half statue! :thumbs2:

Good point. Just shows how much BD's Marvel busts have changed over phases.

[fhurtado3627]

whatever, :eplus2: :laugh: if it has no legs you'll find it in the sucks department!!

I would not go that far, but man Ish, you are firestarter :eplus2: :)

[kal-el]

#78 showed up in iowa today and I have to say it is easily one of the top 5 best busts Randy has produced. It is fantastic , but makes the original THOR look so bad

[ABE]

#29 here

[rychehitman]

Mine will be here from Danny on Jan.3rd! One day after my birthday! YES!!!!

[Comicboy]

#112 just arrived at my door. What a great piece! Minor paint issue, right where his hand holds the hammer some sloppy paint. Not enough to really notice, I did, because I go over things with a fine toothed comb. :laugh: Great presence to this bust and the leather strap is a nice touch. Asgard can be proud of BD! Randy may have secured his spot in Vahalla!

[claws181]

Still no pics!

[MammothPhoto]

#161 (unsigned) arrived at my door today. As I pulled out the Styrofoam container from the outer box, BRB came tumbling out to hit the tile floor. Cape pieces went everywhere. Was I EVER so surprised to find out that there wasn't any tape holding the two Styrofoam halves together (like every other Bowen product I've bought to date). Did anyone else have missing tape or was I the only lucky one?

[claws181]

#161 (unsigned) arrived at my door today. As I pulled out the Styrofoam container from the outer box, BRB came tumbling out to hit the tile floor. Cape pieces went everywhere. Was I EVER so surprised to find out that there wasn't any tape holding the two Styrofoam halves together (like every other Bowen product I've bought to date). Did anyone else have missing tape or was I the only lucky one?
Sorry to hear about that! I'll be sure to watch for that when mine comes! :redface:

[MammothPhoto]

Oh, did I forget to say how stupid I feel right now for not anticipating that lil' tape problem? Yea, right... STUPID.

[claws181]

I wouldn't have known to look for that either.

[mfrancoiii]

When i received my phasing vision it had no tape on it, but that is because it was signed by Randy.

[sleepindeath]

That totally sucks. Now, I will check mine when it arrives.

[Jesse321]

Thanks for the warning, I'm hoping that mine arrives today and I'll be more careful about opening it up now!

[Dj-B13]

Finally will be getting my BRB, just got comfirmation number from Danny with all my orders! :buttrock:

[Jesse321]

Just got in my BRB # 73 and it was taped ... GREAT LOOKING piece!!

[nexus]

#88. Haven't checked it out though.

[to me my board!]

#78 showed up in iowa today and I have to say it is easily one of the top 5 best busts Randy has produced. It is fantastic , but makes the original THOR look so bad

That's because the original Thor is a BUST and BRB is a half statue! :eplus2:

[Tony Coca]

BZZZZZZT. Wrong. Brokeback Mountain Thor and BRB are both mini-busts. And, if you refer to the handy dandy Statue Forum Glossary, you'll see that the definition of a mini-bust is the following:

Mini-Bust - A tremendously popular form of collectible created by renowned sculptor Randy Bowen. This type of sculpture usually measures between 5” and 7” tall and depicts a character’s head, shoulders, and chest. This type of sculpture may include arms as well. Resin is the usual material used for mini-busts.

And kal-el is right. BRB is easily in the top 5 mini-busts from Bowen Designs. It's a perfect sculpt.
And I bet a Thunderstrike would look just as good. :buttrock:

[JR2]

#171 arrived today.

I thought at first I had an issue on the left side of Bill's helmet (Bill's left, not yours) as I had what appeared to be, for lack of a better description, a dent.

Then I looked at the art on the side of the box from the Simonson issues of Thor and realized the "gleam" in Bill's helmet from that issue had been sculpted in!

An incredible work! Well done Randy!

:buttrock: :buttrock:

[Jesse321]

Have you gotten your's yet Dana?

[Tony Coca]

I'm sure the sculpt would be as good. But the character
Thunderstrike was a cool Thor.

[Jesse321]

Jesse, I'd be posting about it if I had it!

Oh, I'm sure you would, I'm just surprised you haven't gotten it yet ... I live in South Florida and have my packages delivered to Miami ... I'm about as last on the list as you can get.

Anyway .. trust me when I tell you, you're NOT going to be disappointed! :buttrock:

[to me my board!]

BZZZZZZT. Wrong. Brokeback Mountain Thor and BRB are both mini-busts. And, if you refer to the handy dandy Statue Forum Glossary

I'll give you 'handy dandy Statue Forum Glossary!' :stick: :)

[mwf6171]

Mine is due to hit Kansas City on January 5th..................I think I will take the day off in anticipation.

[Tony Coca]

Mine is due to hit Kansas City on January 5th..................I think I will take the day off in anticipation.
That and to make sure the UPS man doesnt mess up. :laugh:

[to me my board!]

It'll be soon, Jesse!



It is funny, isn't it, how we (us madmen collectors in general) can have such different opinions on particular pieces. I know that you, silverageguy, and jdh.goodgrief love the Thor mini-bust beyond all others. But I just can't get past the numerous aspects about it that I think could be improved.


But how can the original mini bust be improved? The Thor bust itself is beautiful and captures the character's personality perfectly - Mjolnir as the base is the icing on the cake.

No surprises: The Thor re-visit will be holding Mjolnir above his head in a half statue (yawn) action pose with a rocky base...

We need beers and a quite corner of a pub to discuss this one further Dana...

[rychehitman]

Brokeback Mountain Thor


HUH?!?!? :peoples:

[rychehitman]

Can I get in on that conversation?!?!?

The first THOR MB is the PERFECT museum piece! Really captures Thor's regal side! The Mjolnir perfect in its simplicity!

I will buy the revisit, but I agree that two arms and a waist up pose IS a half statue!

[rychehitman]

CocA!

That is ENOUGH THunderstrike talk out of you! :stick:

[to me my board!]

I will buy the revisit, but I agree that two arms and a waist up pose IS a half statue!

Verily!

[Tony Coca]

CocA!

That is ENOUGH THunderstrike talk out of you! :stick:
Thunder,Thunder,Thunder,Thunderstrike.Hooooooo :laugh:

[badhulk]

The paintjob looks good

[rychehitman]

Where would you draw the line TC?

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[rychehitman]

I will tell you one thing.....

If we get a Bloodaxe out of the deal, I would be all for it! That was a good character, from a bad period!

Or an Eric Masterson Bloodaxe variant!
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[Tony Coca]

Where would you draw the line TC?

<IMG SRC=http://paratime.ca/mv1/adventure/images/strike.gif>
not that *** thunderstrike the one with the vest and thor costume.

http://www.comics.org/graphics/covers/4741/400/4741_4_001.jpg

[rychehitman]

I thought you LIKED the *** one?!?

[Tony Coca]

I thought you LIKED the *** one?!?
no your thinking of jesse321. :laugh: :laugh:

[rychehitman]

no your thinking of jesse321. :laugh: :laugh:
:laugh:

Oh, I gotcha!

[MammothPhoto]

Oh man, that's a shame. Sorry to hear that. On occasion, depending upon where you get a statue and/or bust from, the seller will examine the piece before shipping it out in order to determine that it's OK. Perhaps the tape wasn't replaced when it went out.
I got mine direct from bowen and it was unsigned, so it must of come from the factory without tape.

[1logan]

#49 here today. Good lookin' deal!

[Wolverine1]

Assguardians? YAWN! :laugh:

[marvelboi77]

I saw this at the comic store today. It look very big and very nice, just the way I like em....tee-hee

[Jesse321]

no your thinking of jesse321. :laugh: :laugh:Well I do like blondes :D

[Jesse321]

On behalf of Dana ... I give you the Asguardian cube:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/Jesse321/PC300003.jpg

[Bartman256]

# 151/2000 arrived.

Great looking bust!

[Tony Coca]

Well I do like blondes :D
Thats so...Oh yeah thats right. :laugh: :laugh:

[Tony Coca]

On behalf of Dana ... I give you the Asguardian cube:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/Jesse321/PC300003.jpg
Now where is the Thor bust.

[Jesse321]

No where is the Thor bust.The the founding members of the Avengers:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/Jesse321/PB170001.jpg

[Tony Coca]

The the founding members of the Avengers:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/Jesse321/PB170001.jpg
ha ha cap isnt a founding member.Niether is Antman.Giant man is.

[Bullseye]

On behalf of Dana ... I give you the Asguardian cube:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/Jesse321/PC300003.jpg

This picture makes a joke of sculpts getting cancelled due to scale. Two busts with arms and Loki with none. :rolleyes2

[Jesse321]

ha ha cap isnt a founding member.Capt. America was given honorary founder statues, which is why he's displayed with the others ... and Henry switched from Giant-Man to Ant-Man in issue # 28 before the roster even changed, so that's why he's there.

http://www.avengersassemble.us/fullroster.html

[Jesse321]

This picture makes a joke of sculpts getting cancelled due to scale. Two busts with arms and Loki with none. :rolleyes2What does having arms or not having arms have to do with scale? And what bust was canceled due to this reason? :confused:

[Bullseye]

What does having arms or not having arms have to do with scale? And what bust was canceled due to this reason? :confused:

Hey if we are aiming for correct scale, pose, anatomy etc then Loki is the odd one out. Far be it for me to say that a mixture of both types looks odd and IMO silly as Loki is a true 'Bust' while the other two are half statues. All great looking sculpts that is not the point. I think most people can figure what i'm referring to when i made my point. And this point is not a personal attack on you or anyone else Jesse. :)

[Jesse321]

Hey if we are aiming for correct scale, pose, anatomy etc then Loki is the odd one out. Far be it for me to say that a mixture of both types looks odd and IMO silly as Loki is a true 'Bust' while the other two are half statues. All great looking sculpts that is not the point. I think most people can figure what i'm referring to when i made my point. And this point is not a personal attack on you or anyone else Jesse. :)Bulls, I didn't take it as a personal attack.

I've always seen Loki pictured as being smaller than Thor in the books, also in the picture I posted, he's at an angle since I like my busts to have faces forward which makes him look even smaller ... but if I turn him to see full shoulder width he is in scale.

[ol'canuckle]

#52 came today, Man these bust keep growing in scale. BRB didn't need the base to be in scale. I agree with some of you about the half statues, Great sculpts in phase 2 but they really miss the magic of phase 1.

[JR2]

Capt. America was given honorary founder statues, which is why he's displayed with the others ... and Henry switched from Giant-Man to Ant-Man in issue # 28 before the roster even changed, so that's why he's there.

http://www.avengersassemble.us/fullroster.html

Actually in Avengers #1 Henry Pym was Ant-Man. He switched to Giant-Man in issue #2.

[Jesse321]

Actually in Avengers #1 Henry Pym was Ant-Man. He switched to Giant-Man in issue #2.Oops .. your right .. thanks JR. :thumbs2:

[Sam Wilson]

just got mine. Got him up next to BAT as we speak... :buttrock:

[spiderman2224]

got my today number 786/2000

[rychehitman]

WHO will land the elusive #337/2000!

This is perhaps the ONLY time I care about numbering! It would be so cool to land that number!

Jesse! Those cubes look awesome! You keep posting pics, and I am going to breakdown......................

[Jesse321]

Jesse! Those cubes look awesome! You keep posting pics, and I am going to breakdown......................In that case let me make them bigger :eplus2:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/Jesse321/PC300002.jpg

[rychehitman]

how much does one row of 5 run, roughly?

[Jesse321]

I think less than 100, even the 16X16X16.

The website seems to be down right now.

http://www.slstoredisplays.com/index.cfm?id=332330&fuseaction=browse&pageid=1

[rychehitman]

very nice indeed!

[crozz614]

This is by far one of the best busts ever made by BD IMO. Just an amazing piece absolutely love it

[AdamWarlock87]

just got charged for it my BRB arrives the sixth of january cant wait to display it with my BAT that i just got two days ago

[fazzyfaz]

#89 has arrived on long island today- Happy New Year to all the posters and lurkers.

[hoofs]

Looks Great Nice Paint And Paired With B.a.t. Very Impressive Awesome Job Randy Keep Up The Great Work :) :) :)

[Jack8022]

#101 arrived in NJ yesterday. All-around beautiful job on this MB.

[OneOne78]

I finally received my bust and it was definitely worth the wait.

[nolilia]

UPS left a notice at my door yesterday. Will pick it up on Tuesday.

[claws181]

I'm getting SOOOO excited!!!

[claws181]

Thursday can't get here fast enough!

[bomen]

got this yesterday. like it, and i know it's a companion to BAT, but sheesh, these "mini" busts are getting too friggin' big for their own necessary real estate!

[claws181]

got this yesterday. like it, and i know it's a companion to BAT, but sheesh, these "mini" busts are getting too friggin' big for their own necessary real estate!
They are pretty big aren't they? Those 2 need to be though.

[galactus]

got this yesterday. like it, and i know it's a companion to BAT, but sheesh, these "mini" busts are getting too friggin' big for their own necessary real estate!

I started a thread about this very issue a while back. I mentioned that Bowen stated that he created mini-busts as a way to offer a low cost and low space alternative to statues. My thread asked if "mini"-busts had lost their intended purpose. Most people screamed the old "bigger is better" adage. I personally think these things are too big now.

[claws181]

It's not that all of them are this big. Only a few come this way. I don't like the Thanos MB's size. I think it should be a lot bigger, especially after the FS. If they increase the the size on a few to give a better representation then why not?

[nolilia]

I got # 0159/2000 today. Very impressive sculpt. One of the best in Phase 2. His face looks like my neighbor.

:laugh:

[migsmack]

#102 same number as my thanos :buttrock:

[JavOner]

I'm still waiting for the abomination & BRB

[wizard-comics]

Looking forward to this! can't wait!!!!!!

[batman1180]

I just recieved my BAT from ebay, now im really looking forward to picking up BRB at my lcs this wednesday.

[AdamWarlock87]

oh man just received my BRB it is one of the best randy out did himself on this one #308

[nolilia]

oh man just received my BRB it is one of the best randy out did himself on this one #308

Couldnt agree more :buttrock:

[wktf]

Capt. America was given honorary founder statues, which is why he's displayed with the others ... and Henry switched from Giant-Man to Ant-Man in issue # 28 before the roster even changed, so that's why he's there.

http://www.avengersassemble.us/fullroster.html
He started with the Avengers in issue #1 as Ant-Man, though. Ant-Man is the original Avenger, even though he, Giant Man and later Goliath are all one and the same guy.

[wktf]

No peons of praise (how's that for a Stan Lee-ism?) for this bust from our resident Mod of Thunder? Or did I miss it in the sixteen pages this thread has generated?

[jimi311]

Mines at my LCS in my box waiting for me!!!

[mwf6171]

Mine should be here from comic statues tomorrow..........I am taking the day off so that I can be home when he gets there!!!!

[Deadpool]

Mine should be here from comic statues tomorrow..........I am taking the day off so that I can be home when he gets there!!!!

:laugh: Thats not a reason to take the day off you lazy bastard! Now if it was a FS maybe. J/K...... :laugh:

[mwf6171]

[/B]

:laugh: Thats not a reason to take the day off you lazy bastard! Now if it was a FS maybe. J/K...... :laugh:

Hey!!! Don't diss my flava!! :laugh:
I gotta find SOME reason to take the day off!!!!! :rolleyes2

[pmpknface]

#360 arrived yesterday! OMG he's a giant! That cape is outta control! Looks great tho.

And, I got Amomination too! What a banner day? :D

[stevex2]

#148 came late yesterday :buttrock:
Also this post put me at the century mark of post!!!! :buttrock:

[Deadpool]

Hey!!! Don't diss my flava!! :laugh:
I gotta find SOME reason to take the day off!!!!! :rolleyes2

:laugh: you are right bud.... I don't blame you. :laugh:

[Avenger]

Paeans of praise, you madcap! Not peons!

And yes, I am basking in the glory and grandeur that is Beta Ray Bill right now. As I type this I am looking up at the shelf upon which he prouldly rests. The sculpt is perfect. Everything about it is sublime. The flowing cape, sculpted as if billowing in a mighty tempest...the gold belt...the helmet with the little half-circle detail on the left...his mighty-sinewed arm raising Stormbreak aloft... A sweet base reminiscent of a stylized Stormbreaker... etc. It's absolutely stunning. It's perfect. It couldn't be better.

At last. At long last. RB, it was worth the wait! Thanks for this masterpiece.
If you love it that much Dana I can only imagine what it must look like. Man I wish mine would get here. :banghead:

[Avenger]

Avenger,

Where did you order it from? I would think that you get it quite soon.

It really is one of the very best sculpts I've ever seen, period. It looks so cool across from BAT. I've got a three-shelf setup over my desk with BRB on the left shelf, BAT on the right shelf directly across from BRB, and the third shelf is between these two, a few inches higher, which is waiting for Big Daddy Odin. Odin will be flanked by his two mightiest warriors!
Ordered him from Bowen. I rearranged my shelves to have BRB and BAT flanking Loki with the original Thor in the front. It just doesn't look right without BRB. :(

[the fog]

Great sculpt, not a character I like very much but the piece is great, same with Abomination, great sculpt but.
I was going over my old list of the busts from years ago, they had runs of 4,000 and some of 6,000, what happened, now most are 2,000 or 2,500
Nick Fury had a run of 4,000
Black Cat 6,000
Hawkeye, everybodies punching bag 5,000
Black Widow 5,000
Angel 6,000
Medusa 5,000
The Phantom 4,000
There are quite a few wth 2,000 and 2,500 runs, but are the days of runs of 5,000 and 6,000 over? and why?

[Avenger]

Yeah, BRB and BAT have to be displayed together.

You're in Ohio...I would have thought that you would have received it by now. If you don't get it tomorrow, perhaps an email is in order?
I asked to have one signed. The sculpt just looked too damn good not to spend a little extra. :) I believe someone stated that the signed ones were delayed because Randy went to Hawaii before signing them. I can't begrudge the big guy a vacation. :laugh:

[Perna]

I'm looking forward to this bust. I should be getting it by the end of this week.

[batman1180]

just picked mine up tonight. awesome piece.

[D'ohboy]

I am anxious to see if anyone that I know lands the # 337!

Arrgh! I was so close...#334!

Great job Randy!

[Tetragrammaton]

Argghhh 1216 so clsoe. :)

[wktf]

Paeans of praise, you madcap! Not peons!
Y'know, driving home that day I thought back on that post and realized I'd spelled it wrong. I KNEW you'd call me on it! :)

[claws181]

I got mine today! # 1729

[mwf6171]

#372 arrived in KC today. Thanks Danny!! Great work Randy. It is awsome!!

[claws181]

You know me too well! I couldn't resist, my friend!



Claws, that pic you posted is what it's all about! The B.O.T.H. have reason to celebrate!
Thanks!

[uk or bust]

Arrgh! I was so close...#334!

Great job Randy!
not got mine yet still waiting ,quick question why is 337 so special?

[gman]

not got mine yet still waiting ,quick question why is 337 so special?

i believe that it BRB's first app

[Tony Coca]

I must get BRB.

[wellwisher]

This is one of Marvel's greatest lower tier characters IMO.

[claws181]

I must get BRB.
This MB looks even better in person!

[Tony Coca]

This MB looks even better in person!
Now all they need is a New thor MB and a Thunderstrike. :buttrock:

[BillyPilgrim]

I agree - A Very Nice Half Statue

[nolilia]

I agree - A Very Nice Half Statue

No its not. They will not call this a mini bust if its not a mini bust at all. It just becomes bigger because of the Marvel height requirement.

[claws181]

Now all they need is a New thor MB and a Thunderstrike. :buttrock:
YES!!! That'd be great!

[pmpknface]

Lovin' this one! I think the BAT Thor sculpt is better (w/ the chainmail armor and all) but BRB is sweet. Can't believe how nuts Randy went with the cape! It's like Spider-Woman's hair! :eek:

EDIT: I scored #360. :D

[claws181]

The cape is SWEET!!!

[wktf]

I got mine today! # 1729
Claws, where do you get those great lucite display stands?

[claws181]

Claws, where do you get those great lucite display stands?
I ordered my glass cubes and clear plastic risers from www.slstoredisplays.com

I love them! They're reasonably priced too!

[ABDGUY]

#16 signed arrived on my door step last night...

[nolilia]

I got a #381 delivered to my work this morning.

[kar-kar]

#179 arrived last night.Beta Ray Bill is an awesome bust love the cape.

[D'ohboy]

not got mine yet still waiting ,quick question why is 337 so special?
DOOM!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c9/BetaRayBill.jpg/373px-BetaRayBill.jpg

[Dj-B13]

Just got mines in today!

369/2000

Thank you danny and Randy Bowen once again!

this bust is HUGE!! hahahaha :buttrock:

[TEXAN75]

I got mine Friday #22, signed!

[Jameshowlett]

I got mine last week and I like it more than BAT. Love the paintjob and cape. Theydo look real cool dislayed tgether.

[ickwinzs]

i have to hand it to BD for this one, even though I don't care either way about this character this is a nice bust!

[Avenger]

Still waiting on mine. Hopefully Monday. This is the longest it has ever taken to get a piece directly from Bowen but I am sure it is worth the wait. :)

[Dj-B13]

I got mine last week and I like it more than BAT. Love the paintjob and cape. Theydo look real cool dislayed tgether.


Yep!

and I do like it alot more then BAT too especially as said that the paint job is very nice!.

[gman]

great bust..huge! here are a few pics for comparison....

[boobhound]

well, i would have mine, but unfortunately i had to make the house payment this week, but next friday, i'll have it at home.

[rychehitman]

STILL no BRB in Ohio!

And nobody has claimed the elusive 337 yet? Correct?

[gman]

:banghead: #331

[Just_joseph]

Looking forward to picking BRB this weekend and Franky too.

[JavOner]

BRB arrived #18 of 2000 sign by the man.

[risingstar]

LOL...

When did it become customary to take a picture of the underside of the base?

It reminds me of that comic strip by jdh we saw bouncing around a couple of months ago.

[JavOner]

LOL...

When did it become customary to take a picture of the underside of the base?

It reminds me of that comic strip by jdh we saw bouncing around a couple of months ago.


The pic of the bottom is to show the number and signature :rolleyes2.

[Avenger]

STILL no BRB in Ohio!

And nobody has claimed the elusive 337 yet? Correct?
Hey Ryche he made it to Ohio. Just received #26. One sweet looking bust. :buttrock:

[C. Bormann]

I just receive mine today. It's # 0014/2000 signed.

It's a very impressive piece.

[rychehitman]

Avenger, I am glad you got yours! You gotta post a pic or two when you get the chance! Nice to know he made it to Ohio...you guys are getting low numbers too!

BRB in Ohio...mine CANNOT be far behind!

[Avenger]

Avenger, I am glad you got yours! You gotta post a pic or two when you get the chance! Nice to know he made it to Ohio...you guys are getting low numbers too!

BRB in Ohio...mine CANNOT be far behind!
Here you go Ryche.

[Tony Coca]

Here you go Ryche.
Put Thors Wings on.

[Avenger]

Put Thors Wings on.
:laugh: The wings are the extra from BAT so I need to get something to secure them in. I have been working so much just haven't had time.

[wktf]

#756/2000 arrived for me today!!! Couldn't be happier. And in a twist of BRB symmetry, my Ballad of Beta Ray Bill tpb that I got off eBay arrived the same day. I already own the Thor Simmonson Visionary HC with this story but couldn't resist this trade for Walt's intro alone!

[kar-kar]

That Pic looks great All I'm miising is the original Thor bust :mad:

[Tony Coca]

:laugh: The wings are the extra from BAT so I need to get something to secure them in. I have been working so much just haven't had time.
File the rods down and they will fit.

[wktf]

Speaking of wings, why are the BRB wings part of the resin statue whereas the BAT wings are soft rubber attachments? Just curious, no big deal, but wondering.

[imthkman]

Just got mine today from Danny. #649. Man, this bust is awesome!! I think it's my favorite now. Phase II really had some nice pieces.

[lord odin]

I got mine yesterday this is one of the best mini busts ever.
Bring on the full size.

[HULK SMASH]

I got mine yesterday this is one of the best mini busts ever.
Bring on the full size.
I need one.Know where I can find one?????? :inquisiti :peoples:

[lord odin]

I need one.Know where I can find one?????? :inquisiti :peoples:
Let me check for you.

[migsmack]

I picked up the simonson thor trade last week just because the sculpt was so cool.
I just read the first part where bill kicks thors @$$ and takes his hammer... I actually have the comics and never read it. I thought they were cool covers but never was into thor. BRB is a cool sculpt I'd like to see full size.

[lord odin]

I need one.Know where I can find one?????? :inquisiti :peoples:
Drod still has it in stock $48.95.

[HULK SMASH]

Drod still has it in stock $48.95.
Just checked out of stock. :peoples:

[rychehitman]

Just got mine today from Danny. #649. Man, this bust is awesome!! I think it's my favorite now. Phase II really had some nice pieces.

I got # 650 from Danny yesterday!

When I first opened him, I thought that there was something amiss with the helmet, but I checked pictures posted here and found that they all have that curved line on them?!?!?

This piece is awesome and huge. Very detailed an a fine addition my Asgardian collection.

However, the base seems hollow to me. Not a big deal, just worry about tipping! I don't know if this has been mentioned elsewhere, put the shade of orange used seemed to be a bit on the light side.

This is easily in the top 5 mb's of both phases, and if you don't have one, I highly recommend it!

[workingdog]

When I first opened him, I thought that there was something amiss with the helmet, but I checked pictures posted here and found that they all have that curved line on them?!?!?

Until I checked the original comic art, I thought the same thing and even went to the extent of contacting K. Knight.

Is that attention to detail or what?!? :thumbs2:

[workingdog]

Hmm, I wonder how RB knew about that half-circle on the helmet... ;)

LOL, I should have known. Good job, Mr. Dana!!

[boobhound]

Finally got mine, yesterday. man, it's great! and big! whole lotta cape. very nice sculpt

[C. Bormann]

Hmm, I wonder how RB knew about that half-circle on the helmet... ;)
It is a great sculpt.

But it wasn't a character that I was familiar with until he was mentioned on the old Bowen Forum. Can someone tell me is there any significance to the half-circle on the helmet? Has it ever been mentioned in the comics?

[Daredevil]

did you get an AP, ,Dana?

[Natrix]

I have always loved the character and couldn't wait to get this piece. I received mine today and it is a very powerful sculpt and looks great displayed with the B.A.T. bust.

[rychehitman]

So, since BRB is all the rage today!


DID ANYONE LAND #337....?
Has anyone seen it, or heard of it's location?

[Ink]

I think I actually have that one

[rychehitman]

Inkfire, I PM'd you!

[nolilia]

#450 came in today.

[abarron]

I got 1801 today

[Saturday_Knight_Surfer]

Just got mine today : #55 and signed.

It came with the BAT I bought from the same ebay seller. Beautiful busts.

[rychehitman]

they do go well with each other!

[superash]

hmmmmmmmm i might have to get this one to go with my BAT. they do look nice together.

[Ink]

I got #232

[Saturday_Knight_Surfer]

they do go well with each other!
It was the initial purpose. I've seen the pics here (http://www.statueforum.com/showpost.php?p=438370&postcount=3) .

These busts are a great addition to the legend of Walt Simonson's Thor. I am a great fan of his storyline. I missed it way back in the eighties but was aware of its value. I only completed Simonson's run last summer (got the entire run 337-382 + the Visionnaires paperbacks + the Graphitti editions from an ebay seller at a reasonnable price).

It was logical to complete with these busts. :)

[rychehitman]

Good Man! Walt's thor run is a must own for any Thor fan!

[Scottsdale Saint]

just rec'd #202 from an ebay transaction, and this bust is awesome, not to mention massive! just may have to pick up a BAT now, considering the size and coolness factor! :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:

[rychehitman]

Congrats! Welcome to the world of Beta Ray!

[fhurtado3627]

I got mine yesterday from Drod and it is an awesome bust! I am really glad that I decided to get it, man it is massive and certainly does look terrific next to BAT!

[Saturday_Knight_Surfer]

I got mine yesterday from Drod and it is an awesome bust! I am really glad that I decided to get it, man it is massive and certainly does look terrific next to BAT!
BatMan and Robin were the Dynamic Duo. BAT and BRB are a Terrific Duo. :D