Hercules From Hard Hero

[Rob Potts]

The Prince of Power, Hercules.
One of my long time favorites.
This guy turned out really cool.
A character that's not been done to death for sure.
At least not yet... :laugh:

[ashley76]

Totally sweet!!!

[Daredevil]

nice. Love the character choice!!

[Eye of Agamotto]

There it is, I knew I was'nt going crazy, awesome choice of character. way to go HH!!! Very very nice...

[Bartholomew]

I really do like the style of these sclupts. They remind me of the early Bowen pieces. Essentially what the character is. I wish they'd tackle the X-Men since I'm a bigger X-Men fan then Avenger one. Nevertheless, congrats on a great sculpt, and congrats for Avengers fans!! :buttrock:

(for a second there I thought I was going crazy since the thread disappeared) :peoples:

[Tetragrammaton]

"Woah...deja vu? Someone's made a change to the matrix."

Like I thought I said...Holy ****!

Kind of wish he had his admantine mace but maybe for the exclusive! :buttrock:

http://i1.tinypic.com/ohkzg1.jpg

[d rod]

i think through the thor storyline in the 70's he didn't have the wristband and mace.

[Tetragrammaton]

The wristbands came later I believe but the mace was there from the beginning. He just stopped using it for some reason, probably has more fun using his fists anyway.

http://i1.tinypic.com/ohl74o.jpg

[Eye of Agamotto]

I'm Thinking issue 126 of Thor, darn :banghead: Tet your fast!!!

[NovaKane]

Zounds! That looks fantastic Rob! Surely no display cabinet shall be able to cage the Lion of Olympus!

[batman1180]

it is pretty cool that we are getting a statue that hasnt really been done yet. this looks pretty good.

[JDH]

Zounds! That looks fantastic Rob! Surely no display cabinet shall be able to cage the Lion of Olympus!

The way he goes through women, I always thought that should be Loin of Olympus. Great character choice Hard Hero, and superb sculpt. It warms the heart that a company can pursue this kind of character selection in the face of constant demand for things like Wolverine and Apocalypse. Bravo, and long may it continue.

[sellin71]

I'm all in. That is too awesome. Time to buy the other statues in the line.

[High Lord Apocalypse]

wow!!!that looks noice!!!!!

[MONSTER]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rob Potts]

The way he goes through women, I always thought that should be Loin of Olympus. Great character choice Hard Hero, and superb sculpt. It warms the heart that a company can pursue this kind of character selection in the face of constant demand for things like Wolverine and Apocalypse. Bravo, and long may it continue.

Thanks! There are loads of awesome characters that have not yet seen the daylight of 3D. If the collectors support these types of characters, this sort of thing can continue.

I've always loved the Marvel Icons, but there is much more to the Marvel Universe than the top 6 characters. I think most collectors will agree.

I want to take this opportunity, once again, to express our gratitude to all those supporting this new series.

You guys keep collecting and we'll keep makin' 'em
Rob
HH

Oh, and if you have not already picked up the new Ultimate Avengers DVD, do so. You won't regret it! Let's have more Marvel on the small screen too, much more!

[monomaster1]

Looks really good!! Only concern is the chin. Its a little out of proportion, unless its acromegly from steroids. :laugh:

[wellwisher]

Looks really good!! Only concern is the chin. Its a little out of proportion, unless its acromegly from steroids. :laugh:

He has a beard. :rolleyes2

[Pogo4321]

Okay, did not see that one coming. but I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Neomotion]

Great statue. Need more money to buy them all. Seeing we are going this way, when can we expect a Starfox?

Oh, i really wish they add the wristbands. Hercules needs them.

[Jesse321]

Rob .. that is WICKED WICKED COOL!!

[batman1180]

Great statue. Need more money to buy them all. Seeing we are going this way, when can we expect a Starfox?

Oh, i really wish they add the wristbands. Hercules needs them.


maybe an SF exclusive?

[Bullseye]

Now that is awesome. Great choice of character and great sculpt.

[Azog]

Excellent Selection Rob! Marvel Mythos is not explorerd enough....! :)

[ftrez]

Awsome! It is nice to get some non-standard characters. I agree with those that would like to see wrist bands and the mace!

Keep up the great work, guys, & I'll keep buying.

[Neomotion]

maybe an SF exclusive?

No, no exclusive. Make them on the regular.

Even better, make them so we can choose if Herc. wears them. A C-O-W (Change Of Wristwear) :laugh: :laugh:

Seriously, give him the wristbands. :stick:

[rychehitman]

Rob! This piece and choice of character are awesome! Cannot wait to see the variant!

[StatueItis]

Just when I thought I didn't need anything else....

Great sculpt and it sure is nice to see a character that has not been done over and over and over.......

[Thing]

Great choice Robb... Well done.. cant wait for this one...

[risingstar]

Nice to see other companies take a chance with a second tier character.
Thumbs up for that, HH!

[Collection King 13]

Sweet!

[rychehitman]

Captain America......Thor.......Namor....Hawkeye......Hulk.......Thing.......Iron Man.....Iron Fist...., and now HERCULES!

Keep them coming! Great cast so far!

[Endless Wake]

:buttrock: Great choice Rob, great sculpt as always Seth.

[The General]

Awesome :buttrock: I was hoping someone would do a full size Herc. I'm definitely buying. With what money I don't know.

[kaza5555]

Selections of B-listers is why Hard Hero line has become a favorite for me. I have all released so far and will continue to buy every single piece if the selection of characters continue to surprise me. Thanks a lot Rob and Seth!

[risingstar]

A Black Knight and Aragorn statue would make a fabulous editon to this stellar cast!

[mcterrel]

Good choice! SOLD!
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[moon_knight1971]

THAT'S what I'm talking about, ROB! :buttrock: Now, if we could just see IRON FIST painted.........

[Predator]

Who would have guessed Hercules would be next. Nice choice. Awesome sculpt. Lets hear it for Rob and Seth. :buttrock:

[Tetragrammaton]

Kind of makes me anxious to some Hard Heroines!

[imthkman]

I really wish I had the money to collect more FS stuff. Looks fantastic. HH is really making some nice stuff.

[Wolverine1]

AWESOME SCULPT! I hope this wont have a SF exclusive....

[Perna]

Oh man, this statue is intense! The sculpt on Hercules is just perfect. HH is just hitting them out of the park one after the other.

[ickwinzs]

This one is gonna be hard to beat! Fantastic sculpt!!!!

[Endless Wake]

AWESOME SCULPT! I hope this wont have a SF exclusive....
:eplus2:
http://i1.tinypic.com/oi8yms.jpg

[Wooktroop]

nice one

[Furet03]

http://www.comicsvf.com/scans/vf/lugsemic/rcm/9.jpg

exclu this :buttrock:

[nexus]

This may be the first HH in the collection unless Randy announces something.

[Juggernaut]

Thats a great sculpt of Hercules.

This one has a cnace of being my first HH statue.

[galactus]

Wow, another awsome piece. But I have to agree, let's get some X-Men pieces coming along too!!!

[The General]

Again love the character choice. I guess there is some hope for a Blob statue. :eplus2:

I can't wait to order this one. Now show us the Iron Fist painted or feel the leg drop of doom that's currently reserved for Randy. :buttrock:


Oh one more thing please don't do the horrible Avengers rock base. That's my only complaint about the line so far is some of the bases. I know you guys are trying to focus on the characters themselves instead of an elaborate base but damn at least put some detail in the rocks dude. Just put a little more effort into the bases and the line will be perfect.

[galactus]

Again love the character choice. I guess there is some hope for a Blob statue. :eplus2:

I can't wait to order this one. Now show us the Iron Fist painted or feel the leg drop of doom that's currently reserved for Randy. :buttrock:


Oh one more thing please don't do the horrible Avengers rock base. That's my only complaint about the line so far is some of the bases. I know you guys are trying to focus on the characters themselves instead of an elaborate base but damn at least put some detail in the rocks dude. Just put a little more effort into the bases and the line will be perfect.

Actually, most of us HH collectors had a double secret meeting about the bases, and we decided if the plain looking bases keep you out of the club, we're willing to accept them the way they are :eplus2:

[ashley76]

I like the rock bases. I think it matches the look of the character very well. It has that comic book feel to it. Randy puts detail into his bases but, Hard Hero is going for the comic look rather than the museum look!

[Juggernaut]

Wow, another awsome piece. But I have to agree, let's get some X-Men pieces coming along too!!!


I agree.

[Juggernaut]

Again love the character choice. I guess there is some hope for a Blob statue. :eplus2:

I can't wait to order this one. Now show us the Iron Fist painted or feel the leg drop of doom that's currently reserved for Randy. :buttrock:


Oh one more thing please don't do the horrible Avengers rock base. That's my only complaint about the line so far is some of the bases. I know you guys are trying to focus on the characters themselves instead of an elaborate base but damn at least put some detail in the rocks dude. Just put a little more effort into the bases and the line will be perfect.


I would like a big fat Blob statue.

Painted Iron Fist pics that would be cool.

[Juggernaut]

How big are the HH statue's compared to BD stateu's?

[Mastermold]

Awsome sculpt! Looks perfect!!

[Wolverine1]

Wow, another awsome piece. But I have to agree, let's get some X-Men pieces coming along too!!!
I need a X-Man. I still have only bought the exclusives and not any of the regulars.

[Daredevil]

I need a X-Man. I still have only bought the exclusives and not any of the regulars.

With the exception of Thing, it looks like HH is setting up the full size Avengers lineup, which is a VERY good idea. I can't wait to see the metal/chrome iron man, Wasp, black knight full sizes :buttrock:

It's gonna be an impressive lineup.

[utappedout]

BAD A$$!!! I'm getting this one!

[CKinSD]

wowsers for sure ROb this one is a hit out of the park. Damn the psoe is just intense. great sculpt!!!!!!

[Mr. X]

Wow! Very nice sculpt.

Hard Hero is quickly becoming my favorite go to statue vendor.

So many nice recent statues.

[blue_rogue]

Wow! I need to pay more attention to the sticky posts. I completely missed this thread. That is an awesome sculpt. It's great that we're getting Herc so soon in the line. It gives me hope that we'll see a Beta Ray Bill, too.

[Rob Potts]

:eplus2:
http://i1.tinypic.com/oi8yms.jpg
You know, I thought about this costume (above), but I couldn't get past the shorts. I felt they would look more like a diaper in 3D. The shorts are riding pretty high. I do like the chest harness, though.

I chose the costume that was around the same era as the Thor we decided on and I always liked the leg wrappings on Hercules, but this version didn't have wrist bands.

We actually tried the wrist bands in the development stages, just to take a look. They made the piece look too busy. When painted up there will be a nice balance between the flesh tones and the costume.

Oh, and the mace. Without the wrist bands, the mace was going to be a casting issue.
Actually, the Hercules from our chosen era didn't carry a mace. He just busted heads with his bare hands. Seth preferred the open hand for the intensity it created and I was an easy sell for the same. I guess in the end, it's up to each man's choice. The Marvel Universe is so vast with loads of choices of characters and costumes.

[heirtoasguard]

I agree. when Hercules did make his early appearances in Thor he did have his mace.
but during the 220's-230's he kinda forgot about it. I can't tell you off hand when was the last time he carried it around.

[carrillj]

Is it possible that the chin is too big? :confused:

The statue looks good, but something looks off in the face. Forgive me in advance, if he's supposed to have a Jay Leno chin. :confused2

[Tetragrammaton]

I think once the beard is painted the "chin" issue will disappear.

[heirtoasguard]

Rob what kind of base is Herc going to get?? a rock base like the other Avengers?
I sure hope so. another Avenger done!!!

[Rob Potts]

Yeah, I guess some forgot Hercules had a beard most of the time.
The sculpting material being one color makes the beard seem like a super pronounced chin. The final paint will take care of this issue. The base will follow along the Avengers design.

[risingstar]

While we can all appreciate the demand for more first tier characters like the X-men, look at the overwhelmingly positive response for Hercules. It's quite likely that for many, this will be their first HH purchase. It opens the door to buy more HH product...

I hope HH takes more risks because it's moves like this that make collectors believe that HH is it for the long haul...

:thumbs2:

[SARPEDON]

This Looks Fantastic. Cannot Wait To See The Painted Product. To Tet, Darn You Are Fast.

[ashley76]

Here is hoping that Black Knight is the next one up! Not the Can head version but, the 70's-80's version!

[furie]

Like It Too!

[risingstar]

Here is hoping that Black Knight is the next one up! Not the Can head version but, the 70's-80's version!


Yes! On Aragorn!

:)

[ickwinzs]

I would pass on the aragorn, but the Black knight would be a worthwhile piece

[Tetragrammaton]

While I am all for a Black Knight rider statue, gven the larger size of the HH line, Aragorn is going to end up being massive, maybe too massive.

Would be nice though.

[risingstar]

While I am all for a Black Knight rider statue, gven the larger size of the HH line, Aragorn is going to end up being massive, maybe too massive.

Would be nice though.

Yup, it would be... Still crossing my fingers that somewhere does the line someone tries to make it. In any event, whenever you hear about a company making characters like Hercules, you can't help but feel a bit more optimistic.

:)

P.S. I can't remember who said this (it was a great idea) but someone suggested using a Ghost Rider scale for BK and A. I'd go for that too.

[ickwinzs]

While I am all for a Black Knight rider statue, gven the larger size of the HH line, Aragorn is going to end up being massive, maybe too massive.

Would be nice though.
Hey Tetra, didn't the Black knight fly around on a mech gizmo too?

[heirtoasguard]

ick, yeah he did during his Avenger days.

[ickwinzs]

ick, yeah he did during his Avenger days.
does anyone have a pic of that?

[heirtoasguard]

aw man, I can't help you there. sorry that's tetra dept. but if you have any Avengers during 280's-290's you can see it.

[boondocksaint]

awesome sculpt...

[carrillj]

Yeah, I guess some forgot Hercules had a beard most of the time.

It was an innocent question, because I'm not familiar with the look of Hercules. No need to be a smart ass.

[Tetragrammaton]

Hey Tetra, didn't the Black knight fly around on a mech gizmo too?

Hey borrowed an Atomic Steed used by the Knights of Wundagore. The Beast obtained one during an Avengers mission.

I got to go out but I'll post picks later.

Aragorn/ Stryder would look a lot more impressive than this gizmo.

[ickwinzs]

I would rather have a gizmo than a horse, the gizmo figures into modern timelines better that a horse with wings.

[Endless Wake]

I love the Hard Hero poses; they remind me of Bernini's David. Here is a description of the piece, check it out and see how it could translate to the HH sculpts.

One fact of Bernini's great genius should be pointed out. Almost all statues which preceded his stood self contained, insulated, apart from the spectator. . Bernini causes the viewer to become a part of his David statue. He who looks at this giant slayer senses Goliath standing behind and above his shoulder. The viewer is almost prompted to move from the path of the projectile. The space in front of the statue becomes a part of the concept. David stands above his cast-off harp and armor. He grimaces with determination. The immense tension of the twisted body conveys the force that David is ready to release. His muscular foot grips the base of the statue to withstand the body tension. The action has reached that moment when the stone is ready to be released. It is a marvel of dramatic action frozen in stone.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d100/endlesswake/Bernini_David.jpg

[Ish]

herc looks great, awsome work this is gona be the avenger set to have :buttrock:

[Rob Potts]

I love the Hard Hero poses; they remind me of Bernini's David. Here is a description of the piece, check it out and see how it could translate to the HH sculpts.

One fact of Bernini's great genius should be pointed out. Almost all statues which preceded his stood self contained, insulated, apart from the spectator. . Bernini causes the viewer to become a part of his David statue. He who looks at this giant slayer senses Goliath standing behind and above his shoulder. The viewer is almost prompted to move from the path of the projectile. The space in front of the statue becomes a part of the concept. David stands above his cast-off harp and armor. He grimaces with determination. The immense tension of the twisted body conveys the force that David is ready to release. His muscular foot grips the base of the statue to withstand the body tension. The action has reached that moment when the stone is ready to be released. It is a marvel of dramatic action frozen in stone.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d100/endlesswake/Bernini_David.jpg

I couldn't agree more. The classic figure will never be surpassed.
Our intent with this line is to move a little beyond the collectible, towards a greater feel of true art. It's my opinion that all top tier comic illustrators have had a classic feel to their work. Certainly, most if not all have made reference to their ties with the classic style.

The human figure is still the greatest achievement of creation. It's really limitless as to where you can go with the figure. I hope most will see what we're trying to achieve and appreciate these awesome characters presented as they are.

[Jesse321]

I haven't read every entry in the thread, so forigve me if this has been addressed and I missed it .... but is there any change of adding the mace into Herc's left hand?

[kaza5555]

I haven't read every entry in the thread, so forigve me if this has been addressed and I missed it .... but is there any change of adding the mace into Herc's left hand?


I prefer no mace. I apologize to those who requests one, but I don't see the mace as a signature weapon as Thor is to his hammer or Cap is to his shield because Hercules often fought with his bare hands.

[betaray38]

one fs character closer to completing my avengers statue collection.

[George Clark]

Rob - absolutely fantastic!!! One statue I will get for sure!! While I really like the Bowens, I am a 1/6 collector all the way. These are a dream come true. And remember - buy direct!!

Thanks for producing these!

George

[ickwinzs]

Rob - absolutely fantastic!!! One statue I will get for sure!! While I really like the Bowens, I am a 1/6 collector all the way. These are a dream come true. And remember - buy direct!!

Thanks for producing these!

George
Hey George, Here we say Buy at comicstatues.com not direct!!

[bat_collector]

man, I love this, I will absolutely get this one

[George Clark]

Hey George, Here we say Buy at comicstatues.com not direct!!


Oops! Works for me! :o

[Kdawg59]

This is a great sculpt and a great piece Rob...

[Sniper]

Awesome :buttrock: I was hoping someone would do a full size Herc. I'm definitely buying. With what money I don't know.
you're going to have to pull a bank heist to get all these statues coming out, I have been put on a buget and feel the pinch. NowI have to sell some of my older stuff so I can get these!

[Babytoxie]

This is one of the few statues I've seen where the sculptor understands how the veins should look. Great job.

[wktf]

What a surprise! After all these Marvel tier one characters this one came out of left field. Awesome, awesome sculpt!!!

[Neomotion]

You know, I thought about this costume (above), but I couldn't get past the shorts. I felt they would look more like a diaper in 3D. The shorts are riding pretty high. I do like the chest harness, though.

I chose the costume that was around the same era as the Thor we decided on and I always liked the leg wrappings on Hercules, but this version didn't have wrist bands.

We actually tried the wrist bands in the development stages, just to take a look. They made the piece look too busy. When painted up there will be a nice balance between the flesh tones and the costume.

Oh, and the mace. Without the wrist bands, the mace was going to be a casting issue.
Actually, the Hercules from our chosen era didn't carry a mace. He just busted heads with his bare hands. Seth preferred the open hand for the intensity it created and I was an easy sell for the same. I guess in the end, it's up to each man's choice. The Marvel Universe is so vast with loads of choices of characters and costumes.

So again i try to convince you to give us the wristbands anyway. Or give us the opportunity to do so. Add them as a bonus. Wristbands we can put on the statue ourself. Don't know how, but i am sure it can be done someway. Else i got to make them myself....And i rather have Seth do it! :laugh:

[mcterrel]

Very nice - but it'd be just that much better if the Lion of Olympus had his mace...
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[The General]

I kind of want the mace too but I'm cool either way.

[Tetragrammaton]

The mace could make for an interesting exclusive but do 200 people really care that much about it?

[Neomotion]

The mace could make for an interesting exclusive but do 200 people really care that much about it?

It would be a damn cheap exclusive this time if they only made the mace. But i don't think they would go for it! :laugh:

[Wolverine1]

The mace could make for an interesting exclusive but do 200 people really care that much about it?
I really hope this is not an exclusive.

[Rob Potts]

I really hope this is not an exclusive.
Glad to hear it. Hercules will not be an exclusive.

[Collection King 13]

I cant wait to see him painted!

[Nightwinger]

VERY VERY VERY nice.

This is the first HH piece I will be getting. It will look awesome painted.

Sorry to ask...........How close to scale is it to BD stuff???

GREAT choice of character. And just as incredable scuplt!!!!!!!!!!!If I saw one more Wolv.,Cap.,.....blah blah blah.

I realize a company needs to do the BIG names,and I don't fault anyone for that. To do such a 2nd or 3rd string character,KUDOS to you. That's also
why I'll buy it.

SUPPORT the underlings. :laugh:


A side note, I'm still fence sitting on the Namor. It's reeeeeaalllyy nice. It's
just the wallet can only be pushed to a certain limit.

Looking forward to more HH stuff.

[rob]

How close to scale is it to BD stuff???
Sightly larger. It is noticeable displaying side by side.
--Rob

[Primal]

Wow. Great sculpt!

[twisterred]

this just might be my first Hard Hero...very nice
.

[wktf]

Mine, too. This is one helluva sculpt though my preference would be if he were holding his mac, about to bestow "the gift" on some poor slob. Alot will depend on the paint job now.

[hawkeyethearcher]

Mine, too. This is one helluva sculpt though my preference would be if he were holding his mac, about to bestow "the gift" on some poor slob. Alot will depend on the paint job now.
i dont see herc as a mac user. he is a windows guy. a mac would be just to much for him.

[rychehitman]

I cannot wait ti see this one painted...maybe the Forum exclusive will have some tweeks???

[Rob Potts]

Sorry, no variants for Hercules.
Thanks,
Rob

[rychehitman]

Sorry, no variants for Hercules.
Thanks,
Rob

Well, thanks for clearing that up Rob! He looks great the way he is!!!

[Tony Coca]

I cannot wait ti see this one painted...maybe the Forum exclusive will have some tweeks???
Yeah this and Iron Man and Ironfist.

[Marvelfan]

Iron man, Iron Fist and Herc. All look awesome and can not wait to see painted. :buttrock:

[hawkeyethearcher]

has anyone ever seen him witha lions head belt? where is the big H buckle that is what i see him in in this costume.

[Tetragrammaton]

I believe the lion's head belt was from his first period with the Avengers.

[hawkeyethearcher]

yeah just checked avengers 50 cover he had lions head. still like the big H better. plus i dont see the lions head with the long boot wraps he has just the H buckle.

[wellwisher]

Check the Thor books in the late 60's, early 70's.
I think it's cool. He is the "lion of Olympus."

[Jameshowlett]

Man, HH is really making a great line. Looks like the obvious theme is Avengers. I wondor who else they'll do from the Avengers.There are so many of them I can't wait to see what is coming out next. What about the rest of the FF4? HH is a contendar, not a pretender, thats for sure.

[berenger]

very cool...but does he need his melee weapon?

[Meteor Man]

This looks very cool! Nice work, Seth and Rob!!! :)