Painted Thor Previews are up

[batman1180]

http://bowendesigns.com/page_sub.asp?id=2

NO BS!

[pmpknface]

Lookin' good! Like the runes on the base...

http://bowendesigns.com/images/pagecontent/thor%20sneaks%201.jpg

http://bowendesigns.com/images/pagecontent/thor%20sneaks%202.jpg

http://bowendesigns.com/images/pagecontent/thor%20sneaks.jpg

[devlinboy]

thats realll nice, i guess randy listened to yall lol

[fossa]

boredom no more. another piece to crucify :inquisiti

[phnx75]

I'm loving it. Can't wait.

[gman]

really nice but i think i will stay with the original thor statue i have.

[Kirk Durfey]

That looks great! Thor looks like he's ready to kick some ass :buttrock:

[stormshadow007]

Something about the face and the rigid pose that I'm not diggin'.

[hawkeyethearcher]

he does look slighty displeased with someone who is about to get a bolt of lightning up there arse. i love it now get it up for order soon

[migsmack]

me likey

[moon_knight1971]

Sweet! This'll be my definitive THOR! Great job Randy! :)

[Collection King 13]

Looks Really Cool! I hope the Factory doesnt shrink this one!

[riderV3]

Looking good! Just waht I'm expecting! :buttrock:

[raze_r]

This Thor kicks a s s.
A must buy for me.
Randy, put this up for order soon.

r.


Oh wait,
There's something about the ankles. :)

[Jesse321]

Great piece ... but after seeing this, I'm keeping my original one.

[galactus]

Something about the face and the rigid pose that I'm not diggin'.

That's a good way to put it, the piece (to me as well) looks too rigid. I know it's a "museum" pose, but he still looks too stiff.

I do like the sculpt over all though.

[hungrydaddy]

The thor looks great, I might have to get it even though I am not a huge thor fan

[Teague]

Wow. Now that's cool! I wasn't planning on getting this, since I already have the COH Thor, but...I don't know if I can pass on this, now!

[High Lord Apocalypse]

i like this one better than the original. is this the first one from bd that doesn't have the black base??? it seems like its made from another company without the black base. not that there's anything wrong with that.

[Teague]

i like this one better than the original. is this the first one from bd that doesn't have the black base??? it seems like its made from another company without the black base. not that there's anything wrong with that.

Cap's base wasn't black, either. I think it looks pretty cool, actually.

[High Lord Apocalypse]

Cap's base wasn't black, either. I think it looks pretty cool, actually.
good point! forgot about cap (which i think is one of the best statues to date from bd)!! :)

[Mastermold]

I can't order this one fast enough! Bring it on!

[Nightwinger]

I WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I found the dirrence in the pics.

The strap to moljorn is ON his wrist in photo 2. But not in the rest.

I'd like the wings on his helmet to be better.

[Ghost]

Wow, this is the first time I'm seeing this since the announcement of a new Thor. I love it! I must have it! I have two COH of the original and this one will take the middle! Well actually it won't since the other two are back in Chicaaaawgo. When will this be released?

[BOWEN NUT]

This is one sweet looking Thor statue. I already have the original Thor (that I love) but this one looks real nice.

Great Job Randy!


Do I have room for two Thors?........

[hawkeyethearcher]

I WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I found the dirrence in the pics.

The strap to moljorn is ON his wrist in photo 2. But not in the rest.

I'd like the wings on his helmet to be better.


c.o.a. change o arm thor?

[batman1180]

I will be getting this one. I prefer it to the original.

[Statuesque Fellow]

I'll buy that one :buttrock:

[ant-man]

really NICE...this thor is the one...so much better than the first...cant wait to order.... :buttrock: :buttrock:

[JadeGiant]

boredom no more. another piece to crucify :inquisiti

crucify?

this is AWESOME :buttrock:

[MikeNegin]

I think I'll be sticking with my original BD Thor....Don't get me wrong the new "museum" pose Thor is real nice but the original is so much more powerful to me. I think it really represents the "character" of Thor better than the new one.

[JadeGiant]

i like this one better than the original.

ditto that, glad I held off on the original (althought it is a great sculpet as well)

[Leon]

Like this version very much! Great job Randy!

[JadeGiant]

The strap to moljorn is ON his wrist in photo 2. But not in the rest.

.

good catch!

[CanadianMachine]

This looks great. I dont have the original, so this one is a must have.

[bat_collector]

Boring!

This pose is tired and worn out. Same pose as daredevil, silver surfer, iron fist, etc.

I'll pass and hold out for something much more dynamic.

[William Paquet]

Niice! Love the face!

[madjazz]

Wow. I've been wondering when a FS that I would actually buy might be "sneaked". The museum pose is not dead, and this will be on my shelf.

[Nightwinger]

Boring!

This pose is tired and worn out. Same pose as daredevil, silver surfer, iron fist, etc.

I'll pass and hold out for something much more dynamic.


BC---they people screamed for a 'musem piece'...Randy listened.

In a musem stance. How many actual poses can there be????

That's why I myself prefer 'action poses'.
If you look at the DC SuperFriends line.....ZZZZZzzzzz...it's all musem piece
stance.

But ya give BD MAJOR credits for listening to the mass. And make the effort
to please as many as possible.

[The General]

Looks Really Cool! I hope the Factory doesnt shrink this one!
Exactly. I hope this isn't a 12 inch statue. :mad:

[phnx75]

Boring!

This pose is tired and worn out. Same pose as daredevil, silver surfer, iron fist, etc.

I'll pass and hold out for something much more dynamic.


I'm sorry, but I love the museum pose. This is what we asked for and this is what we got. Great job Randy.

[JadeGiant]

I'm sorry, but I love the museum pose. This is what we asked for and this is what we got. Great job Randy.


I completely agree!!!! Thor needed a museum pose IMO, glad to have it. Looks like this will be my first Thor statue

[Teague]

Boring!

This pose is tired and worn out. Same pose as daredevil, silver surfer, iron fist, etc.

I'll pass and hold out for something much more dynamic.

Gotta disagree, B_C. For group displays, the standing pose works far better than the dynamic ones. I don't mind a mix of bases, really, but I'm going to like having this statue in my Avengers display more than the (also great) COH Thor that I currently have.

[farrisvt]

WOW. Nice one Randy. Another one on my list to get.

[bat_collector]

BC---they people screamed for a 'musem piece'...Randy listened.

In a musem stance. How many actual poses can there be????

apparently only one: stiff pose, arms to the side, head tilted to the side.

As for the superfriends line, those were maquettes. Those are supposed to look just like that. Not af an of those either.

If people want this, than fine. More power to them and I bet they are happy they were "listened to." But I think a few more "museuem" poses can be found than just this one.

[Mastermold]

Niice! Love the face!

Yeah the face on this is much better than the first one. :buttrock:

[Mastermold]

apparently only one: stiff pose, arms to the side, head tilted to the side.

As for the superfriends line, those were maquettes. Those are supposed to look just like that. Not af an of those either.

If people want this, than fine. More power to them and I bet they are happy they were "listened to." But I think a few more "museuem" poses can be found than just this one.

Pish posh! I dig it! :buttrock:

[armitage]

It's nice to see a Thor Museum piece.
Honestly, I'm not sure Randy nailed it this time?
JMO :)

[kaza5555]

Best Thor statue ever!!!

[C. Bormann]

Randy,

Maybe you should have released this piece along with a matching BETA RAY BILL. It might have been less headaches in the long run. :inquisiti

[RichBamf]

I love this, but I'd also love to see it at eye level, not at worms eye view.

The lower camera angle makes the statue look funny and angular.

On the 'Rigid' issue I think this could be solved by bending the arms at the elbows a little. His arm pose looks very forced.

[Ink]

too early to decide yet. I'll wait til it goes up for order first

[to me my board!]

Looks really good - I can't decide on which Thor I like best though!

The first Thor's face was exactly how I remembered him from the comics whilst this new Thor face looks kind of pissed and 'mature' looking....

I don't know yet, but its a great piece - I love the base and I love museum poses anyway. :buttrock:

[imthkman]

I'm loving it. Can't wait.

Me neither. Looks awesome. :buttrock:

[Kdawg59]

Really looks great... I think that this is a Thor that will make tons of folks happy!!!

[patrickwm68]

I missed out on the original one. I can't wait to add this one to the collection. This proves why Randy is the master.

[JavOner]

Something about the face and the rigid pose that I'm not diggin'.

Took the words right from my mouth. Its a nice sculpt but he looks almost frozen.

[kirthew]

That statue is sick.... the only thing I really dont like about is the hand holding the hammer... the fingers look a little squished... but man... everything else about it screems "You must own me"

[wizard-comics]

very impressive, like this pose much better than the first one done years back...now, I just need to sell mine before this one makes the price drop to much :) and replace it with the new and improved version...great job Randy









wizard-comics

[kirthew]

apparently only one: stiff pose, arms to the side, head tilted to the side.

As for the superfriends line, those were maquettes. Those are supposed to look just like that. Not af an of those either.

If people want this, than fine. More power to them and I bet they are happy they were "listened to." But I think a few more "museuem" poses can be found than just this one.


Umm... what about the two 'museum' pieces DC Direct released... Superman / Batman?? Dont they look almost the same???

I love this piece... the hand kinda distracts for me... but the piece just speaks Power and that I am going to kick the crap out of you...

[malkii]

Looks great, think i will finally ad a Thor FS to my collection...

[Rome]

I own and LOVE the original Thor. In fact I love it so much I didn't want another piece by Randy because I didn't want to split, share or diminish my feelings with any other Thor piece. In my view the original Thor was IT.
.
WELL,...TOO LATE,..the more I look at this piece the more I LOVE IT. The pose, the sculpt, the intencity, the sculpt, everything just ROCKS!

Buscema just comes through with this bad boy. I can't say enough.

This IMO proves that museum is WAY better than Action anyday (not that I'm calling the original action. really talking about the latest releases).


I really CANNOT believe that some people have ANY problems with this piece.

GREAT FREAKING JOB RANDY! :buttrock:

[Rome]

now PLEASE ,..WE NEED A MUSEUM HULK!!!

[wizard-comics]

now PLEASE ,..WE NEED A MUSEUM HULK!!!


Hulk doesn't like to pose

[kirthew]

Hulk doesn't like to pose

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I would like a Hulk Museum Pose... but I think the overhead hulk smashing pose is the one that will find its way into my collection.

[sketch515]

sorry guys but i have to say, ehh. the first is much better in my opinion. so if anyone is going to sell their original to make room.....

[wktf]

Wow! This baby's just rippling with power!

The face actually looks a little haggard to me...I held my hand to cover his face below the nose and it's spot on perfect for Thor. Then did the same above the nose. I think the lower half of his face looks a little drawn, maybe it's the extremely downturned lips, don't know.

I also prefer the helmet wings to be less flaired out to the side and more flush with the helmet. And I prefer the handle wrapped around his wrist, by the way.

Man, what a beauty!!

[CKinSD]

this is nice enough to try to see if the eye would not notice a second Thor... heeh

[Teague]

Wow! This baby's just rippling with power!

The face actually looks a little haggard to me...I held my hand to cover his face below the nose and it's spot on perfect for Thor. Then did the same above the nose. I think the lower half of his face looks a little drawn, maybe it's the extremely downturned lips, don't know.

I also prefer the helmet wings to be less flaired out to the side and more flush with the helmet. And I prefer the handle wrapped around his wrist, by the way.

Man, what a beauty!!

Great points, WKTF. I agree on the two points you make about the wings and the thong on his hammer.

[Viking28]

Awesome looking!! I wonder what the height is?

[Rome]

Hulk doesn't like to pose
yeah but even he has to be still sometime :laugh:

[Tony Coca]

I say Thee ALL FING RIGHT.Looks awesome.I must have this piece.

[Bullseye]

To me this looks better than the original (not cartoonish). I like it and it will be in my collection.

[d rod]

really looking forward to apocalypse and thor statues!

[Rome]

you know what?, I think we may be abit spoiled (which is a good thing). Because this piece doesn't deserve any complaints.
I mean by that standard ANYTHING could be nitpicked.
naww, this gets an A+ in my book.

[Achiever]

I'm loving the museum style of this one and the Iron Fist. Keep up the museum poses, Randy. You capture the majesty of these iconic characters perfectly with just a simple standing pose. Powerful!

[ironrope]

Awesome! I can't wait to get it!

[wktf]

you know what?, I think we may be abit spoiled (which is a good thing). Because this piece doesn't deserve any complaints.
I mean by that standard ANYTHING could be nitpicked.
naww, this gets an A+ in my book.
Rome,

In fairness, when you're going to put down in the neighborhood of $200 on a statue I think it's reasonable to offer constructive, well reasoned opinions about the piece. I don't see this as nitpicking. BD has made changes for the better based on customer input. I've chosen not to buy pieces because an element, like the face, is off IMHO and I think it's fair game for fans who've loved characters, sometimes for decades, to comment when BD posts sneak peaks. As long as this is done critically (meaning, it's thought out and explained) and respectfully. I think that's why they post them in the first place rather than just putting them up for order.

[Stef Jelos]

Phenomenal statue!!!! I don't care how many Thors I have...got to have this one.

[Stef Jelos]

Rome,

In fairness, when you're going to put down in the neighborhood of $200 on a statue I think it's reasonable to offer constructive, well reasoned opinions about the piece. I don't see this as nitpicking. BD has made changes for the better based on customer input. I've chosen not to buy pieces because an element, like the face, is off IMHO and I think it's fair game for fans who've loved characters, sometimes for decades, to comment when BD posts sneak peaks. As long as this is done critically (meaning, it's thought out and explained) and respectfully. I think that's why they post them in the first place rather than just putting them up for order.

I agree with you (nothing wrong with constructive criticism), but few opinions on this forum are constructive...they just attack.

[Rome]

Rome,

In fairness, when you're going to put down in the neighborhood of $200 on a statue I think it's reasonable to offer constructive, well reasoned opinions about the piece. I don't see this as nitpicking. BD has made changes for the better based on customer input. I've chosen not to buy pieces because an element, like the face, is off IMHO and I think it's fair game for fans who've loved characters, sometimes for decades, to comment when BD posts sneak peaks. As long as this is done critically (meaning, it's thought out and explained) and respectfully. I think that's why they post them in the first place rather than just putting them up for order.

Please don't misunderstand. I tOTALLY agree that fans have the right to critique and post their opinions on a piece (negative or otherwise). I also agree that this helps the process and ultimately gives us a better product.
Heck I've done it a few times myself.
My post wasn't an attack on those with criticism but rather a comment of surprise. I certainly didn't mean it to sound like a "stop complaining or nitpicking" post. I hate those.
maybe we are being a bit spoiled because I'm not sure this would have gotten any criticsm 5 0r 3 years ago.
just saying,..not complaining about complainers.
I don't know,..I guess it's just my way of saying I love it. :buttrock:

[Cage]

ALL over this one. ABSOLUTELY! Thor looks like he means business. I might get one if those funky electicity balls to put behind him.

http://www.nobletec.com/~newby/pics/20011231BostonMuseumOfScience/thumbnails/Blue1-TheaterOfElectricity-Ball3.jpg

[SirConor]

Oh this is just magnificent. This is Thor to a T, its screaming with quiet dignity (excuse the contradiction if you will). This is everything a museum pose needs to be, I'm so thrilled. Thanks so much BD!! :thumbs2:

I hope so much that Wolverine echoes the classiness of this piece.

[rychehitman]

There are several little things done RIGHT about this piece...

the praise!

the base......love anything with runes. so, I am thrilled!

the hammer, and strap.....PERFECT! (please release the one with the hand inserted into the strap! ~ Its details like THAT that set Bowen apart!)

the arms and hands....amazing detail

the fears

the pose and angle of the head work well if he is TOWERING over the rest of the museum sized pieces he would be displayed with. But if there is a scale issue, or a height issue, it would appear that he is looking at Wandas butt! (I suppose a riser underneath the piece could make that go away, but it is a fear none the less!)

The fleshtones on the paint...it seems like lately the fleshtones have come out of the factory a bit on the "orange-ish" side (Hawkeye, Namor)...I'd hate to see that happen to Thor

the questions:

since this is a painted preview, are there no more tweeks to be made?

No change-o-part madness to contend with? There wont be a Jim Lee Angry version, or a George Perez Happy Version? :laugh:

Overall Randy...This looks good. I had my doubts when I saw the original sneaks, and was disappointed of the overall pose selection, but you really did make this one POP! Kudos! I was afraid the Legion of rejected Thor FS Purchases was going to grow.....MM, and HH are now safe in the list! :eplus2:

[nolilia]

Love museum poses. Cant wait to add to my collection.

[boondocksaint]

awesome!
love the pose!

[RichBamf]

Please don't misunderstand. I tOTALLY agree that fans have the right to critique and post their opinions on a piece (negative or otherwise). I also agree that this helps the process and ultimately gives us a better product.
Heck I've done it a few times myself.
My post wasn't an attack on those with criticism but rather a comment of surprise. I certainly didn't mean it to sound like a "stop complaining or nitpicking" post. I hate those.
maybe we are being a bit spoiled because I'm not sure this would have gotten any criticsm 5 0r 3 years ago.
just saying,..not complaining about complainers.
I don't know,..I guess it's just my way of saying I love it. :buttrock:


Great points which I agree with :)

[SirConor]

I gotta post it again I'm so pumped about this one: magnificent.

[1logan]

ALL over this one. ABSOLUTELY! Thor looks like he means business. I might get one if those funky electicity balls to put behind him.

http://www.nobletec.com/~newby/pics/20011231BostonMuseumOfScience/thumbnails/Blue1-TheaterOfElectricity-Ball3.jpg


I put an electric ball to the side of Magneto with his hand touching it, looks great and the magnet or hand itseld seems to draw the bolt more to him.....AWESOME !!!

As far as Thor I still say.....ROB LIEFELD!

[Crom]

Very, very cool. I really like the fury in the face. I have the COH statue from before, so right now I will hold of on this piece. I prefer the museum-style stance, but money and space will dictate if I get this in the future.

A superb piece of work. I think teh photos and their angles may be throwing off just how cool this piece is. I think if we got a shot of it at the same angle as the comic book image it was taken from it might be even more impressive.

[lord odin]

I like the rune base but hate the museum pose so i`ll pass on this.

[Mastermold]

Anyone know how tall it is? Should be a biggin.

[Doc Sonic]

I'm not a Thor fan whatsoever. I am a fan of good sculpts though and this one is great. I am definitley considering this piece. Nice work Randy.

[Gianco]

Looks Really Cool! I hope the Factory doesnt shrink this one!
What he/she said! Excellent piece! MUST HAVE, NO DOUBT! :buttrock:

[risingstar]

It looks okay... I'm not particularly wowed...
Something about the pose looks too stiff or rigid.

I'd only buy another Thor statue if it was equal or superior to the original.
In my opinion, this isn't.

Glad to see some fans are happy with it.

:)

[MONSTER]

Love it!

[Rome]

I put an electric ball to the side of Magneto with his hand touching it, looks great and the magnet or hand itseld seems to draw the bolt more to him.....AWESOME !!!

As far as Thor I still say.....ROB LIEFELD!
oh no you didn't.
take that back. :stick:
Liefeld? you sir do not know your art. :puke2:

[ABDGUY]

It looks okay... I'm not particularly wowed...
Something about the pose looks too stiff or rigid.
I'd only buy another Thor statue if it was equal or superior to the original.
In my opinion, this is isn't.

Glad to see some fans are happy with it.

:)


My feelings exactly...

[Ish]

looks good, perfect to make my cable costum as well :eplus2: .

[BOWEN NUT]

Lookin' good! Like the runes on the base...

http://bowendesigns.com/images/pagecontent/thor%20sneaks%201.jpg

http://bowendesigns.com/images/pagecontent/thor%20sneaks%202.jpg

http://bowendesigns.com/images/pagecontent/thor%20sneaks.jpg


Man, the face on this is incredible! I'd love to see it next to the Modern Captain America and Iron Man!!

[Endless Wake]

Love the face and base!

May be the angle of the photos, but he looks as if an invisible force were binding him around the shoulders resulting in a frozen look. The arms should arc inward to the waist, that should resolve the problem with the shoulders and it will make his chest appear broader. Again, this may be just the angle of the photo.

[SirConor]

Anyone know how tall it is? Should be a biggin.

No, for the love of God, please don't make Thor too big. Too many pieces have been out of proportion lately. Consider: Colossus in armored form is about seven and a half feet tall. Thor's only 6'6'' so he needs to be slightly shorter than Colossus.

[C. Bormann]

Here's the MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION:

Does it come with an EXTRA SET OF WINGS???

[Bullseye]

Dana stop looking at this thread. Its bad for your health:)

[StatueItis]

Not a fan of the museum pose but Randy did such a nice job I might just get one anyway.

By the look on Thor's face this is the pose right before you get hammered and he looks capable of making your world flat. NICE!!!!

[xXx]

Great Job Randy!!

Look forward getting this one!!!

[stormshadow75x]

Finally, this thing looks freaking awesome

can't wait to pick this one up

[HULK SMASH]

This is better than the HH Thor. :peoples:

[The Fog]

UH-OH, you said better, look the hell out now, your right, but what do I know.
Can't wait to get this one and put it on the highest shelf in my room, looking down on all the earthly scum.
I like the change-o-head one also, but this would look good next to Cap, shoulder to shoulder.

[Jameshowlett]

Exactly. I hope this isn't a 12 inch statue. :mad:
That will be the deciding factor for me . I need a big Thor in my collection. Personally, I hope Randy makes him a little "beefier".

[Colossus]

Im glad randy finished the sculpt I was tired of standing there holding that hammer. :)

[nbr3bagshotrow]

really nice but i think i will stay with the original thor statue i have.
interesting, I was thinking just the opposite.

[Alex655321]

AMAZING :buttrock:
I got a spot reserved for this one.

Extra kudos for the great base :buttrock:

[Meteor Man]

I really like the looks of this one!!! Looks awesome! Great job Randy! :)

[HoldyourfireAl]

apparently only one: stiff pose, arms to the side, head tilted to the side.

As for the superfriends line, those were maquettes. Those are supposed to look just like that. Not af an of those either.

If people want this, than fine. More power to them and I bet they are happy they were "listened to." But I think a few more "museuem" poses can be found than just this one.


If you hate museum pieces so much, then why do you bother with Bowen Designs product? I just don't get it. He made his rep on museum pieces and you're going to sit there & trash him? This negative crap has gotten out of hand. A lot of us Bowen fans really don't appreciate it at all. I would understand if you were being critical of something realistic, but because it's a museum pose??? That's the pose that got quite a lot of us into collecting Bowen. Please, if you don't like Bowen, go away... You guys have already taken most of the fun out of the board by driving Randy away. Can those of us who enjoy Bowen have what's left of the board without the constant negativity?

[HoldyourfireAl]

now PLEASE ,..WE NEED A MUSEUM HULK!!!


AGREED!!!!!!!!!!

[HoldyourfireAl]

I like the rune base but hate the museum pose so i`ll pass on this.

Surprise, surprise!

[RichBamf]

If you hate museum pieces so much, then why do you bother with Bowen Designs product? I just don't get it. He made his rep on museum pieces and you're going to sit there & trash him? This negative crap has gotten out of hand. A lot of us Bowen fans really don't appreciate it at all. I would understand if you were being critical of something realistic, but because it's a museum pose??? That's the pose that got quite a lot of us into collecting Bowen. Please, if you don't like Bowen, go away... You guys have already taken most of the fun out of the board by driving Randy away. Can those of us who enjoy Bowen have what's left of the board without the constant negativity?


1.BC never said he hated museum pieces, just that the style OF museum piece that was chosen for Thor. Randy could have chosen an arm outstretched but wanted this one.

2.He never trashed Bowen at all.

3.Maybe BC didn't get into Bowen for Museum poses, you probably did and that's ok, but you can't make the assumption that Mike doesn't like Bowen cos he doesn't like this particular statue. Personally I don't think a museum pose of Spidey ever works, that doesn't mean I hate Bowen for it.

4.NO ONE can drive Randy away, he comes and goes like a hobo. The reason he's been gone is that he's obviously been sculpting this! He'll be back within the next two days to see reaction.

5.You mistake constant negativity for an opinion, BC said he was glad that most liked the piece, but he wouldn't buy it, I don't see anything negative with that.

6.I personally love this statue, but I don't care who hates it and neither should anyone else. We all buy statues or comics or whatever for our own reasons. Let's all just enjoy the hobby while we can and be grateful we have the opprtunity to do so.

[HoldyourfireAl]

This sneek shows just how much Randy has grown as a sculpter since the original Thor. This is a powerful and beautiful piece and I will own it :)

[HoldyourfireAl]

1.BC never said he hated museum pieces, just that the style OF museum piece that was chosen for Thor. Randy could have chosen an arm outstretched but wanted this one.

2.He never trashed Bowen at all.

3.Maybe BC didn't get into Bowen for Museum poses, you probably did and that's ok, but you can't make the assumption that Mike doesn't like Bowen cos he doesn't like this particular statue. Personally I don't think a museum pose of Spidey ever works, that doesn't mean I hate Bowen for it.

4.NO ONE can drive Randy away, he comes and goes like a hobo. The reason he's been gone is that he's obviously been sculpting this! He'll be back within the next two days to see reaction.

5.You mistake constant negativity for an opinion, BC said he was glad that most liked the piece, but he wouldn't buy it, I don't see anything negative with that.

6.I personally love this statue, but I don't care who hates it and neither should anyone else. We all buy statues or comics or whatever for our own reasons. Let's all just enjoy the hobby while we can and be grateful we have the opprtunity to do so.


I do not mistake constant negativity for an opinion. There's a reason that Randy isn't here anymore. Remember he used to premiere sneeks here? Apparently, not anymore...and it's not because of constructive critisizm, it's because of pointless bashing. Randy's fine with opinions! We gave him plenty when he sneeked the Hulk and many of us are happy that he listened!

[Gianco]

now PLEASE ,..WE NEED A MUSEUM HULK!!!
AMEN to that!!! :buttrock:

[Mastermold]

What a great day first this new Thor and the new HH Iron Man -- the Avengers display is about to get a nice facelift!

[Mastermold]

Looking at Thor's pose again it's funny thinking who to display to his right:

Thor: "What the *filth* art thou looking at?!" :laugh:

[Ghost]

I gotta say I like how his wings on his helm flair out. That's just me. I know that's not how he's usually drawn, but personally I like it. I will save up for this mos def.

On a side note this piece reminds me of Kdawg lol

[Car50n]

my biggest beef: why doesn't the cape fall on the shoulders? it seems to be a bit too high and looks like it's hovering over his shoulders. i wont be picking this one up either. the sneak had potential, arms a little off. body and legs are good. head is ok, wings are much better then the previous renditions. hair looks chunky.

If you hate museum pieces so much, then why do you bother with Bowen Designs product? I just don't get it. He made his rep on museum pieces and you're going to sit there & trash him? This negative crap has gotten out of hand. A lot of us Bowen fans really don't appreciate it at all. I would understand if you were being critical of something realistic, but because it's a museum pose??? That's the pose that got quite a lot of us into collecting Bowen. Please, if you don't like Bowen, go away... You guys have already taken most of the fun out of the board by driving Randy away. Can those of us who enjoy Bowen have what's left of the board without the constant negativity?

some of us are fans of the characters and the stories behind the characters. whether or not BD produces the pieces is a moot point if it looks good. i'll continue to criticize, and expect others to so, constructively of course. but please dont try to tell anyone that they shouldn't complain about a piece because Randy has built up some sort of fanboy equity.

if someone doesnt want objective opinions on a public and independant statue forum, start your own "bowen-fanboys and 'nosers only" board. where everyone loves everything with a BD logo on it.

[Teague]

my biggest beef: why doesn't the cape fall on the shoulders? it seems to be a bit too high and looks like it's hovering over his shoulders. i wont be picking this one up either. the sneak had potential, arms a little off. body and legs are good. head is ok, wings are much better then the previous renditions. hair looks chunky.

I actually really like the way the cape falls. It makes him look a little more otherworldly, in some way, or at least more dramatic, like he's just swung around with that powerful glare. Just my take.

You could also read it as wind--he is the God of Thunder, so storms are sort of part of the gig.

Either way, I think it works well.

[boondocksaint]

interesting, I was thinking just the opposite.


same here...

[Relic Reaper]

I like it a lot. A definite must-buy in my book!

[Barbarian]

Practically perfect in every way! I'll verily be picking this up. Great work Randy! :thumbs2: Now, what to do with my change o head version...

[Ghost]

I actually really like the way the cape falls. It makes him look a little more otherworldly, in some way, or at least more dramatic, like he's just swung around with that powerful glare. Just my take.

You could also read it as wind--he is the God of Thunder, so storms are sort of part of the gig.

Either way, I think it works well.


I liked that effect as well. But honestly that's how I always see Thor. His cape never really falls on him like say Batman.

That or it's the static Moljnir produces :D Hence why he's always wearing the helm!

[Vader]

Where's Dana's response?

[Mastermold]

I actually really like the way the cape falls. It makes him look a little more otherworldly, in some way, or at least more dramatic, like he's just swung around with that powerful glare. Just my take.

You could also read it as wind--he is the God of Thunder, so storms are sort of part of the gig.

Either way, I think it works well.


Yeah his cape is just like that -- wind is a good explanation but that's how it is in the comics.

[Brian R.]

my biggest beef: why doesn't the cape fall on the shoulders? it seems to be a bit too high and looks like it's hovering over his shoulders. i wont be picking this one up either. the sneak had potential, arms a little off. body and legs are good. head is ok, wings are much better then the previous renditions. hair looks chunky.



some of us are fans of the characters and the stories behind the characters. whether or not BD produces the pieces is a moot point if it looks good. i'll continue to criticize, and expect others to so, constructively of course. but please dont try to tell anyone that they shouldn't complain about a piece because Randy has built up some sort of fanboy equity.

if someone doesnt want objective opinions on a public and independant statue forum, start your own "bowen-fanboys and 'nosers only" board. where everyone loves everything with a BD logo on it.

I sort of agree with Holdyourfireal. A lot of comments recently (including yours in the original Iron Man thread) go beyond constructive criticism. It's bashing plain and simple. Call me a noser if you want but I only have about 30 busts and no FS pieces, and I'm guessing that's a lot less than a lot of guys that post here. I've offered helpful hints on tweaking some pieces (most notably the Havok bust) but I've never gotten rude or insulting. Some have even called Randy a liar, and that goes way beyond constructive criticism no matter what kind of spin you put on it.

[Jack8022]

That is freakin' NICE!

[armitage]

I'm not going to allow this thread to turn into yet another ridiculous Bowen Nosers diatribe.

Stick to the topic.
:laugh:

[armitage]

I mean, sheesh! It's the same thing over and over again. How refreshing would it be for those who like or love a statue to be able to post their thoughts without them getting labelled a Bowen Noser. And the same goes for those people who, via constructive criticism, voice their displeasure with a piece without getting labelled wholly anti-Bowen.


I agree 100%

Enjoy this statue!

-Armi

[cyberpunk12]

EXCELLENT! One Change-O-Head Thor statue is about to be placed in the statue relocation program. Love the pose, the intensity, and power in this sculpt. Great work Randy. Well worth the wait. :buttrock:

I can't wait to display one alongside the modern Cap, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and the rest of the Avengers. Sweet!

Dana - Good points. You've long been a voice of reason.

[Mastermold]

We need to see Randy's new Cap now!

[boondocksaint]

I mean, sheesh! It's the same thing over and over again. How refreshing would it be for those who like or love a statue to be able to post their thoughts without them getting labelled a Bowen Noser. And the same goes for those people who, via constructive criticism, voice their displeasure with a piece without getting labelled wholly anti-Bowen.


i agree dana,
well said...

[Rome]

ok, ok, all I'm saying is picture this bad boy next to Silver Surfer, oooh.
next to Cap,..nice.
Next to,.....a museum HULK,..yeah BABY!!!! :buttrock:
Bring on museum HULK.


but seriously I love museum pieces. and this next to Cap, Silver surfer, and Vision MAY,.....dare I say it??????
MAY look even nicer than with the current Thor statue (Though nothing will EVER replace that statue in my heart.).

me likey :buttrock:

the one thing I wish was that regardless of the base design, ALL the pieces had the same HEIGHT for their base. That way I can truly appreciate the size difference between each character.

I'm so excited by this piece....

[skip jack]

I think the statue looks great. I especially like the facial expression. I mean after all Thor is a God and with all the crap going on in the world today you can understand his utter look of displeasure.

[berenger]

OMG, thats sooooo fricken awsome. best Thor i have seen

[Vader]

my biggest beef: why doesn't the cape fall on the shoulders? it seems to be a bit too high and looks like it's hovering over his shoulders. i wont be picking this one up either. the sneak had potential, arms a little off. body and legs are good. head is ok, wings are much better then the previous renditions. hair looks chunky.



some of us are fans of the characters and the stories behind the characters. whether or not BD produces the pieces is a moot point if it looks good. i'll continue to criticize, and expect others to so, constructively of course. but please dont try to tell anyone that they shouldn't complain about a piece because Randy has built up some sort of fanboy equity.

if someone doesnt want objective opinions on a public and independant statue forum, start your own "bowen-fanboys and 'nosers only" board. where everyone loves everything with a BD logo on it.

I believe this is meant to capture the Buscema corner box. I think the cape and body is pretty accurate. And with every RB piece, they tend to grow on you. I threw out some harsh criticisms on the hulk a few weeks ago, and now I'm starting to come around. Give it some time, and you'll come to your senses too.
:buttrock:

[Vader]

Dana,

Can you or someone else post a picture of the Buscema corner box picture?

[Car50n]

I sort of agree with Holdyourfireal. A lot of comments recently (including yours in the original Iron Man thread) go beyond constructive criticism. It's bashing plain and simple. Call me a noser if you want but I only have about 30 busts and no FS pieces, and I'm guessing that's a lot less than a lot of guys that post here. I've offered helpful hints on tweaking some pieces (most notably the Havok bust) but I've never gotten rude or insulting. Some have even called Randy a liar, and that goes way beyond constructive criticism no matter what kind of spin you put on it.

the Iron Man situation had nothing to do with the creativity or aesthetics of the piece. that was strictly a business point. i commented on BDs business practice on that piece and how it'll negatively affect many retailers(including myself) and the loyal LCS shopper, as opposed to the forum-junkie(no offense) or anyone else "in-the-know."
more often then not i keep personal opinions of a piece to myself. if it has redeeming qualities i'll mention them along with the my displeasure. but even though i occasionally want to say "this piece looks like steamy pile of dog #### on hot summer day," I dont.
and trust me, i think about saying it a lot.

[buchieboy]

yeh!!!!!!!!
finally~!!!!!!

[Vader]

Coming right up...

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Dana,

You have to stop self-advertising on the forum. Mind you, you do look pretty sexy in that costume.

[Vader]

I like RB's thor. If we were getting extremely technical, I think the arches on the cape could be a bit more crisp (a bit like the HH Thor). And maybe the body could be slightly more relaxed, with a bit more spread on the legs. That being said, within a few days I'll probably recant my suggestions and think the RB hit the nail on the head with this sculpt.

[Rome]

you know what would look GREAT next to this?

a HERCULES. :buttrock:

[Gianco]

you know what would look GREAT next to this?

a HERCULES. :buttrock:
Loki FS!!! :buttrock:

[JadeGiant]

Yeah his cape is just like that -- wind is a good explanation but that's how it is in the comics.

exactly :thumbs2:

[loricstone]

That's a good way to put it, the piece (to me as well) looks too rigid. I know it's a "museum" pose, but he still looks too stiff.

I do like the sculpt over all though.

I tend to disagree with you both. There is no way in the world Thor is limp or loose. He oozes power, and I love the chisled face and love the veins and arm detail. Bowen has knocked this one out of the park to me. I especially like this pose because he looks like someone powerful doing something bad has caught his attention and it is time he took action. It's like he's caught in the moment museum pose style, if that makes sense. THAT HH IRON MAN IS AWESOME!! Just had to put those two cents in. BEST IM EVER. NO DOUBT!!!

[hulknthor]

Nice face.


Features I do not like.

Head tilted to peer sideways. Should be more straight on of a look

Why are both arms flexed. He looks to be in a relaxed state but both left hand and right arm are raging. Why is Thor so tense? His appearance does not lend it self to be preparing for battle, but his hands and arms are engorged with rage. Conflicting body parts make for odd look.

His right arm seems to have locked up.

Another ankle issue. I don't think they will break this time, but it appears the ankles are a little skinny compared to the rest on the calf and leg muscles. Also the leg part below the knee seems elongated.

Why is his left hand in a fist? Who stands like that while relaxed? Is he supposed to be relaxed or glarin down a ways preparing for battle?

I think the hammer should be gripped more in the middle assuming a relaxed state of the Thor. See Busema comic corner shot, when Thor is relaxed he grips hammer more so in the middle. Thor has hammer near end when he is more in a battle situation. So is he relaxed or preparing for battle.

Many conflicting body parts and rhythms not in sync.

1st statue 9 out of 10

2nd statue 4-5 out of 10

An opinion.

[JadeGiant]

I think there a re a few great tweak suggestions on this thread. Quite honestly, it is already a must-buy as is. My only hope is that the shrinkage factor doesn't happen.

Well done Randy!

['Nuff]

Fantastic...nothing else I can add...

[Charger RT]

its okay nothing special and it can't really be compared to the 1st version... 1st is the best in all categories ie pose, defines Thor etc etc...might buy this new piece when its being discounted

[Dante]

A few weeks back I was on the fence about picking up the original Thor statue, or waiting for the rumored new FS Thor. I lucked into a steal on eBay for the original and snatched it up, knowing that I could always sell it in the future if I liked the new sculpt better...

Well, I'll be keeping him.

This is a nice statue, but it just doesn't have the power behind it that the old one does. Furthermore, after seeing essentially the same facial expression on SOOOOO many sculpts Randy has worked on (the patented "tight-lipped grimace" with either open or closed mouth...Hawkeye FS, Captain Marvel busts, Yellowjacket bust and others) I'm getting a bit tired of it.

I'm glad so many of you out there are happy with it, but I guess I'll still be holding out high hopes for the new Cap FS...although I doubt he'll replace the old Modern Cap either.

[Vader]

The more I look at it, the more I like it. Remember RB, don't listen to us. Go with your instincts. You're the artist.

[htwhlr]

I dont collect FS but I may have to get this one! :)

[XSE]

As of now the Phasing Vision is the only non-X-Men FS I own.....this statue will be the second....it is freakin' AWESOME!!! Although I do agree that the right arm should be a little less tense or relaxed or something like that....but hey I am buying this regardless

[Vader]

I always thought the first thor was the definitive rendition. This new version makes me reconsider. I thought there was no point to a new thor. But seeing this piece, in all its glory, makes me realize I was wrong. No thor before has captured his essence in quite the same way.

[Dr.V2005]

I love this Thor statue, it translated beautifully as a museum pose!

[buchieboy]

i agree Vader! =)

i wonder how tall this guy will be??

15 inches on top of large base???hope it does not go into the bowen shrink factory!

[nbr3bagshotrow]

I always thought the first thor was the definitive rendition. This new version makes me reconsider. I thought there was no point to a new thor. But seeing this piece, in all its glory, makes me realize I was wrong. No thor before has captured his essence in quite the same way.
Ditto.

[Countrikula]

Very cool... :)
I like the face- It has a sort of Buscema-esque intensity to it.
The whole piece has a great stoic intensity to it.
And the base is perfect, too.
Nice work, Randy.

[Equinox24]

If I had to choose between the original with hammer raised on high, and this one, I'd take the original. That's how I picture Thor, bringing down the thunder, not waiting for the bus. This still came out extremely well for the type of pose and I will get it also.

[Rome]

I'd be all over a few more of the immortals made in this fashion. Imagine an equally-serious Odin FS next to this?
OH YEAH,..We can go all the way with this line.
Odin, Hercules, ok a Loki too, Destroyer, BRB, Absorbing man, who else.

not sure if the warrior 3 deserve te FS treatment. bust for sure though.
oh maybe a Sif. Hela,would make a striking FS, ok ok the W3,

BOTH :buttrock:

[Rome]

ok the issue of relaxed /tense or stiff arms has come up wuite a few time.
IMO I see this piece as representing Thor standing with an darmy of Asgardians behind him looking down upon an advancing army. He is ready for Immediate battle. this is the moment just before he yells out For Asgard, for Odin!.
So in that sense the "stiffness makes sense". who says he's supposed to be relaxed anyway./
IMO any Thor pieces needs to emote POWER/STRENGTH/WARRIOR/GOD. and a relaxed Thor may fail to do so properly.

[Equinox24]

If BD did the Destroyer in FS and it turned out like the MB, that would be one striking statue. That MB is still one of the most powerful looking sculpts ever done. Would be great to have with Thor.

[Barbarian]

So, is it just me, or does the world also need a FS Loki...as well as Odin, of course? What a great statue triptych that would make.

[Prosser]

I'm glad I'm not a big fan of this character or I would be broke paying for it!With Iron Fist and HH's Iron Man coming out I'm going to be spending a lot more on FS than I usually do. Great statue, I like it better than the first Bowen one.

[Caniac78]

sticking with my orignial change o head thor. Something in the eyes and nose that I dont like about this thor. like I can't place the artist it's based on and it's just looks like angry viking guy in the face. The rest of the satue is great , pose and all.

[TV8]

This is brilliant - absolutely excellent piece. Let's hope its in the good scale, and not undersized.

[TV8]

Looks Really Cool! I hope the Factory doesnt shrink this one!
damn right.

[WolverineX77]

Like McD's, I'm lovin' it. Since I missed out on the original back in the day (lynch me later), and it going for mucho moolah, I'll settle for this one. I'll pose him next to my FS Modern Version Captain America. :buttrock:

[RichBamf]

Fo all those worried about the rigid-ness of the pose, I've posted before on this thread that is his arm was bent at the elbow ever-so-slightly, it would disengage the muscles and allow for a greater sense of 'looseness' to the sculpt.

[Vader]

I like the intensity in the pose. The rigid arms are what give this impression. I think its perfect the way it is. Nothing should be changed!!!

[buchieboy]

i agree :)
his face is awesome =)

[The General]

B.O.T.H.!!!! :buttrock:

I wasn't too thrilled when I saw the last sneek but this one turned out great. I really like it. The base looks great.

I would love to see a museum Beta Ray Bill. :buttrock:

[Bullseye]

Amen. :)

I mean, sheesh! It's the same thing over and over again. How refreshing would it be for those who like or love a statue to be able to post their thoughts without them getting labelled a Bowen Noser. And the same goes for those people who, via constructive criticism, voice their displeasure with a piece without getting labelled wholly anti-Bowen.

[AK84]

Luv this statue but i think there's some modification needed to be done.

1. The face. Just look at his face. He looks old and weak. He looks like one of those malnutrition. And just look at his features, his nose and lips in particular. It just doesn't seem right. It would be prefect if his face looks like the first thor statue.

2. He looks a little tense/stiff. Its all because of his shoulders. What happen to his trapezius?? Never seen a guy with that much muscle having such a straight shoulders.

The paint looks a little messy, if they get everything right, I think this would be one of those must have statue.

[Vader]

This is a must have statue. I like the face better than the original. The original looks a bit cartooney next to this one.

[Vader]

I think the angles of the photos are deceptive. Can we get some shots that are more direct RB?

[HULK SMASH]

I agree completely. The face on this statue should look NOTHING like the first one. If anything is to be done as far as tweaking the face, so that it looked more like a comic book version face, I would strongly suggest Simonson and/or John Buscema.

No matter what, the more I look at this piece, the more I'm convinced that it's the very best Thor statue I've ever seen.
I like!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Crazy 88]

I like the commanding pose he is in. I don't have that much issue with the face but the hair needs more detail.

[Alex655321]

If BD did the Destroyer in FS and it turned out like the MB, that would be one striking statue. That MB is still one of the most powerful looking sculpts ever done. Would be great to have with Thor.
I agree with the above. That Bust looks powerful and I would love to have that as an FS.

[The General]

I mean, sheesh! It's the same thing over and over again. How refreshing would it be for those who like or love a statue to be able to post their thoughts without them getting labelled a Bowen Noser. And the same goes for those people who, via constructive criticism, voice their displeasure with a piece without getting labelled wholly anti-Bowen.
Amen bro. But to the trained eye the true nosers and anti-Bowen's are obvious. One thing is saying you like or don't like something but the ultra nosers and the new Anti Bowen crew take it to another level.

Example...

Normal way to say you love a statue:

Man this statue rocks!!! :buttrock:

Noser:

Way better than Hard Hero and Diamond. Damn Randy your a God among men!! Your the master of disaster!!! Your statues are more like little pieces of heaven than pieces of resin!!!! Thanks RB!! I just PM'd you nude pics of my wife to express my thanks.

Normal way to say you don't like a statue:

I don't like this statue. It does nothing for me.

Anti-Bowen:

This statue sucks. It's so boring. I'll wait for Sideshow or Hard Hero. Your poses are always the same and I'm sure your responsible for all that trouble in the middle east. Go **** a goat. :mad:

[Alex655321]

Amen bro. But to the trained eye the true nosers and anti-Bowen's are obvious. One thing is saying you like or don't like something but the ultra nosers and the new Anti Bowen crew take it to another level.

Example...

Normal way to say you love a statue:

Man this statue rocks!!! :buttrock:

Noser:

Way better than Hard Hero and Diamond. Damn Randy your a God among men!! Your the master of disaster!!! Your statues are more like little pieces of heaven than pieces of resin!!!! Thanks RB!! I just PM'd you nude pics of my wife to express my thanks.

Normal way to say you don't like a statue:

I don't like this statue. It does nothing for me.

Anti-Bowen:

This statue sucks. It's so boring. I'll wait for Sideshow or Hard Hero. Your poses are always the same and I'm sure your responsible for all that trouble in the middle east. Go **** a goat. :mad:
I wish I didn't just take a gulp of coffee before reading this :laugh:
Picked the wrong day to wear a white shirt :mad:

[RichBamf]

Amen bro. But to the trained eye the true nosers and anti-Bowen's are obvious. One thing is saying you like or don't like something but the ultra nosers and the new Anti Bowen crew take it to another level.

Example...

Normal way to say you love a statue:

Man this statue rocks!!! :buttrock:

Noser:

Way better than Hard Hero and Diamond. Damn Randy your a God among men!! Your the master of disaster!!! Your statues are more like little pieces of heaven than pieces of resin!!!! Thanks RB!! I just PM'd you nude pics of my wife to express my thanks.

Normal way to say you don't like a statue:

I don't like this statue. It does nothing for me.

Anti-Bowen:

This statue sucks. It's so boring. I'll wait for Sideshow or Hard Hero. Your poses are always the same and I'm sure your responsible for all that trouble in the middle east. Go **** a goat. :mad:


You the man General! :laugh:

[HULK SMASH]

Amen bro. But to the trained eye the true nosers and anti-Bowen's are obvious. One thing is saying you like or don't like something but the ultra nosers and the new Anti Bowen crew take it to another level.

Example...

Normal way to say you love a statue:

Man this statue rocks!!! :buttrock:

Noser:

Way better than Hard Hero and Diamond. Damn Randy your a God among men!! Your the master of disaster!!! Your statues are more like little pieces of heaven than pieces of resin!!!! Thanks RB!! I just PM'd you nude pics of my wife to express my thanks.

Normal way to say you don't like a statue:

I don't like this statue. It does nothing for me.

Anti-Bowen:

This statue sucks. It's so boring. I'll wait for Sideshow or Hard Hero. Your poses are always the same and I'm sure your responsible for all that trouble in the middle east. Go **** a goat. :mad:
HI there.

[SolidLiquidFox]

Noser:

Way better than Hard Hero and Diamond. Damn Randy your a God among men!! Your the master of disaster!!! Your statues are more like little pieces of heaven than pieces of resin!!!! Thanks RB!! I just PM'd you nude pics of my wife to express my thanks.



Although a bit exagerated, I see a lot of similar posts to that. That's why is such a turn off to sometimes come here to the Bowen forums and post.

I know some of you guys love Randy and his work, but all the posts with everyone throwing their wet panties at him are a bit much. Just respectfully say you like it and keep your dignity. Everyone wins.

He's not going to be your special friend and send you a free statue for kissing his rear end. Give it up.:redface:

:laugh:

[HULK SMASH]

Darn if you do,Darn if you don't!!!!!!!!!!!!! :peoples:

[RichBamf]

Although a bit exagerated, I see a lot of similar posts to that. That's why is such a turn off to sometimes come here to the Bowen forums and post.

I know some of you guys love Randy and his work, but all the posts with everyone throwing their wet panties at him are a bit much. Just respectfully say you like it and keep your dignity. Everyone wins.

He's not going to be your special friend and send you a free statue for kissing his rear end. Give it up.:redface:

:laugh:

In fact he supported the constructive criticism he got over Black Bolt, notice how he replies more to the criticism and advice than he does to the compliments? That's because SF is a tool to gather interest.

Now lets get back to Thor, I can feel Dana summoning up a thunderbolt for us... :laugh:

[Achiever]

I like the commanding pose he is in. I don't have that much issue with the face but the hair needs more detail.
I agree. A little more detailing in the hair. Good call.

[Bullseye]

I wonder if we can make this post a sticky :laugh:

Amen bro. But to the trained eye the true nosers and anti-Bowen's are obvious. One thing is saying you like or don't like something but the ultra nosers and the new Anti Bowen crew take it to another level.

Example...

Normal way to say you love a statue:

Man this statue rocks!!! :buttrock:

Noser:

Way better than Hard Hero and Diamond. Damn Randy your a God among men!! Your the master of disaster!!! Your statues are more like little pieces of heaven than pieces of resin!!!! Thanks RB!! I just PM'd you nude pics of my wife to express my thanks.

Normal way to say you don't like a statue:

I don't like this statue. It does nothing for me.

Anti-Bowen:

This statue sucks. It's so boring. I'll wait for Sideshow or Hard Hero. Your poses are always the same and I'm sure your responsible for all that trouble in the middle east. Go **** a goat. :mad:

[carrillj]

Has it occurred to anyone that many people give Randy over-the-top praise as a friendly gesture for his professional participation on this forum and because he welcomes our input…both good and bad? I just don’t see anything wrong with the “nosing” going around here, because it’s just a tongue in cheek way of saying thanks for an excellent job. I think some are taking these types of comments way too personal and I can’t figure why it would bother anyone in the first place. If you don’t like it, then just ignore it and don’t fuel the fire by throwing insults at the fans that appreciate his work. Party Poopers. :)

Anyway, the Thor statue rocks! Bowen rocks! The San Diego Chargers rock! Hell...I even rock! :cool:

[The General]

HI there.
Hellooooooooooooooooooooooo there yourself. :eplus2:

[The General]

Has it occurred to anyone that many people give Randy over-the-top praise as a friendly gesture for his professional participation on this forum and because he welcomes our input…both good and bad? I just don’t see anything wrong with the “nosing” going around here, because it’s just a tongue in cheek way of saying thanks for an excellent job. I think some are taking these types of comments way too personal and I can’t figure why it would bother anyone in the first place. If you don’t like it, then just ignore it and don’t fuel the fire by throwing insults at the fans that appreciate his work. Party Poopers. :)

Anyway, the Thor statue rocks! Bowen rocks! The San Diego Chargers rock! Hell...I even rock! :cool:
You went a little crazy there at the end bro. :eplus2:

Just busting chops dude.

[The General]

Although a bit exagerated, I see a lot of similar posts to that. That's why is such a turn off to sometimes come here to the Bowen forums and post.


You know my style bro, I often use exaggeration to drive my point home but I'm glad you see that even exaggerated it's not that far off from what some people post. Sad but true.

[Ghost]

Amen bro. But to the trained eye the true nosers and anti-Bowen's are obvious. One thing is saying you like or don't like something but the ultra nosers and the new Anti Bowen crew take it to another level.

Example...

Normal way to say you love a statue:

Man this statue rocks!!! :buttrock:

Noser:

Way better than Hard Hero and Diamond. Damn Randy your a God among men!! Your the master of disaster!!! Your statues are more like little pieces of heaven than pieces of resin!!!! Thanks RB!! I just PM'd you nude pics of my wife to express my thanks.

Normal way to say you don't like a statue:

I don't like this statue. It does nothing for me.

Anti-Bowen:

This statue sucks. It's so boring. I'll wait for Sideshow or Hard Hero. Your poses are always the same and I'm sure your responsible for all that trouble in the middle east. Go **** a goat. :mad:


Oh man that was great! Definitely just woke me up!

[Underdog07]

I echo the sentiments of everyone who loves this statue.

[Mastermold]

Coming right up...

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Awesome! :laugh:

[Teague]

Amen bro. But to the trained eye the true nosers and anti-Bowen's are obvious. One thing is saying you like or don't like something but the ultra nosers and the new Anti Bowen crew take it to another level.

Example...

Normal way to say you love a statue:

Man this statue rocks!!! :buttrock:

Noser:

Way better than Hard Hero and Diamond. Damn Randy your a God among men!! Your the master of disaster!!! Your statues are more like little pieces of heaven than pieces of resin!!!! Thanks RB!! I just PM'd you nude pics of my wife to express my thanks.

Normal way to say you don't like a statue:

I don't like this statue. It does nothing for me.

Anti-Bowen:

This statue sucks. It's so boring. I'll wait for Sideshow or Hard Hero. Your poses are always the same and I'm sure your responsible for all that trouble in the middle east. Go **** a goat. :mad:

Brilliant, General. I salute you. :buttrock:

[lord odin]

Surprise, surprise!
Hold your fire Al :)

[JadeGiant]

LMAO General - very nice.
Amen bro. But to the trained eye the true nosers and anti-Bowen's are obvious. One thing is saying you like or don't like something but the ultra nosers and the new Anti Bowen crew take it to another level.

Example...

Normal way to say you love a statue:

Man this statue rocks!!! :buttrock:

Noser:

Way better than Hard Hero and Diamond. Damn Randy your a God among men!! Your the master of disaster!!! Your statues are more like little pieces of heaven than pieces of resin!!!! Thanks RB!! I just PM'd you nude pics of my wife to express my thanks.

Normal way to say you don't like a statue:

I don't like this statue. It does nothing for me.

Anti-Bowen:

This statue sucks. It's so boring. I'll wait for Sideshow or Hard Hero. Your poses are always the same and I'm sure your responsible for all that trouble in the middle east. Go **** a goat. :mad:

[Sniper]

I will buy this one!

[lord odin]

You bunch of merry madcaps are going to force me to pull out the big guns. Remember, you brought this on yourselves.

This is what you get for not staying on target (topic):

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://content.ytmnd.com/content/0/1/d/01dec960c63b145c195bb41426db827e.gif&imgrefurl=http://jekporkinsrules.ytmnd.com/&h=1000&w=1000&sz=49&hl=en&start=42&tbnid=031D1fOnV6M3rM:&tbnh=149&tbnw=149&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dporkins%26start%3D40%26ndsp%3D20%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26rls%3DGGLG,GGLG:2006-11,GGLG:en%26sa%3DN
Star wars sucked lord of the rings was better. :)

[Daredevil]

Lookin' good

[Crom]

I think this statue and the previous Thor statue are both awesome. I also think they both capture the artistic style of the pencillers they were based on. Way back when Randy made the first Thor statue John Romita Jr. was the hot artist on Thor. I think that first statue did a great job of emulating his style, with a bit of Simonson thrown in.

I think this one does a great job of taking Buscema's art and running with it. Neither seems to take those styles and try to translate them 100% to 3-D. That is a mistake a lot of statue companies make in my opinion when they take 2-D art and transform it to 3-D. In my opinion it should be an inspiration, not something that has to be one-to-one in every aspect.

Now if only we could get a full-size statue of my other favorite Asgardian, Constrictor.

[Deadpool]

This Thor will definitely be making it's way into my collection, and I am not a Thor fan! :buttrock: Impressive!

[Rome]

If BD did the Destroyer in FS and it turned out like the MB, that would be one striking statue. That MB is still one of the most powerful looking sculpts ever done. Would be great to have with Thor.
AMEN Brother,..amen :buttrock:

[phnx75]

Amen bro. But to the trained eye the true nosers and anti-Bowen's are obvious. One thing is saying you like or don't like something but the ultra nosers and the new Anti Bowen crew take it to another level.

Example...

Normal way to say you love a statue:

Man this statue rocks!!! :buttrock:

Noser:

Way better than Hard Hero and Diamond. Damn Randy your a God among men!! Your the master of disaster!!! Your statues are more like little pieces of heaven than pieces of resin!!!! Thanks RB!! I just PM'd you nude pics of my wife to express my thanks.

Normal way to say you don't like a statue:

I don't like this statue. It does nothing for me.

Anti-Bowen:

This statue sucks. It's so boring. I'll wait for Sideshow or Hard Hero. Your poses are always the same and I'm sure your responsible for all that trouble in the middle east. Go **** a goat. :mad:

Now that is just plain awesome. :laugh:

[Jameshowlett]

Amen bro. But to the trained eye the true nosers and anti-Bowen's are obvious. One thing is saying you like or don't like something but the ultra nosers and the new Anti Bowen crew take it to another level.

Example...

Normal way to say you love a statue:

Man this statue rocks!!! :buttrock:

Noser:

Way better than Hard Hero and Diamond. Damn Randy your a God among men!! Your the master of disaster!!! Your statues are more like little pieces of heaven than pieces of resin!!!! Thanks RB!! I just PM'd you nude pics of my wife to express my thanks.

Normal way to say you don't like a statue:

I don't like this statue. It does nothing for me.

Anti-Bowen:

This statue sucks. It's so boring. I'll wait for Sideshow or Hard Hero. Your poses are always the same and I'm sure your responsible for all that trouble in the middle east. Go **** a goat. :mad:


Funniest AND most accurate post ever! :)

[rychehitman]

Just having fun with ye, Vader!

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I am SO that the face of this sculpt deviated from the "smiley" thor depicted here!

[Das Brutah]

Man, that looks awesome. I have been looking for the original Thor (I have the COH) statue, but now I may shift my focus to this one.

I love the facial expression and the overall detail. I wish the original action pose had this much muscle detail.

Dig the large helmet wings.

Great job.

[Tiger Shark]

This statue has got me so excited I actually have to post instead of just lurk!

First off, I had high hopes when this piece was originally mentioned because I do not yet own a FS Thor. I only started collecting FS a little over year ago and can't afford the after market price on the old BD one (and haven't really cared enough for the others to shell out the $$$). When the unpainted sneaks were put up a while ago, I was skeptical that I would actually purchase this one as well.

Well, that all changed when I saw the painted sneaks yesterday. This, IMO, is what Thor should look like. Powerful, intense, dynamic, like the frickin' God Of Thunder! I like the fact that it looks like he's "tense", like maybe he's getting ready to unleash some godlike fury on some poor sob. The base is a great touch as well. I just wish it was availbale now.

The only thing I think that could make this statue better would be a FS Loki to go along with it. Maybe in a crouching, leering pose (or even a cowardly, groveling pose for a diorama effect). Then I think that would perfectly reflect Thor's look of contempt, like he's thinking "Man, maybe I should just step off of this altar and smack that punk ricght upside the head with this big ol' hammer!" Just an idea.

Can't wait to buy this one!

[Vader]

This statue has got me so excited I actually have to post instead of just lurk!

First off, I had high hopes when this piece was originally mentioned because I do not yet own a FS Thor. I only started collecting FS a little over year ago and can't afford the after market price on the old BD one (and haven't really cared enough for the others to shell out the $$$). When the unpainted sneaks were put up a while ago, I was skeptical that I would actually purchase this one as well.

Well, that all changed when I saw the painted sneaks yesterday. This, IMO, is what Thor should look like. Powerful, intense, dynamic, like the frickin' God Of Thunder! I like the fact that it looks like he's "tense", like maybe he's getting ready to unleash some godlike fury on some poor sob. The base is a great touch as well. I just wish it was availbale now.

The only thing I think that could make this statue better would be a FS Loki to go along with it. Maybe in a crouching, leering pose (or even a cowardly, groveling pose for a diorama effect). Then I think that would perfectly reflect Thor's look of contempt, like he's thinking "Man, maybe I should just step off of this altar and smack that punk ricght upside the head with this big ol' hammer!" Just an idea.

Can't wait to buy this one!


Couldn't say it better. I think Loki on his throne would be nice (sculpted by the man himself, RB). A BRB wouldn't be bad either. Dana, anything to add?

[ftrez]

Big Thor fan here so I plan on getting this. I didn't go through all 24 pages, so if this has been mentioned before, sorry for the repeat, but did anyone notice that in the second pic the hammer's strap is around Thor's wrist and isn't in any of the others? I personally prefer it around the wrist.

[ftrez]

Also, regarding the issue of possible factory problems & shrinkage, couldn't the heights listed on the Bowen site (which I presume are pre-manufacturing heights) be compared to the produced piece for a definitive answer?

For example, Capt. Marvel (70s) is expected to be 12 1/2 inches tall. Rhino 12" (that seems small to me, no?). A couple of released stats, Mary Jane at 12" and Modern Warklock at 13". I don't have either of those if someone wants to compare.

[Charger RT]

Im slightly perplexed by peoples post that "this captures Thor in his glory or such & such"...huh what gives...the mean tight lipped look getting ready for a stare down is what people familiar or best remember Thor or is in keeping with his nature...im glad for those that do like it...but the song & dance thats going on requires a bit of a reality chack....yes it fits nicely with other "Museum pieces" but it does not definetly capture his glory or whatsover as the 1st one or as was another proposal (was suggested where he was about to striking his hammer on the ground), thats what I would call defining

[Darth_Syppar]

I always wanted to buy the first Thor but never had the chance. Will be buying this.

Altough the museum pose is very boring, I love Thor and Sideshow still did not sculpt one, leaving me only one option to buy. Bowen's Thor.

[phnx75]

My uncle has the original statue and I have to say that I really love this one better. Especially the face.

[wktf]

Im slightly perplexed by peoples post that "this captures Thor in his glory or such & such"...huh what gives...the mean tight lipped look getting ready for a stare down is what people familiar or best remember Thor or is in keeping with his nature...im glad for those that do like it...but the song & dance thats going on requires a bit of a reality chack....yes it fits nicely with other "Museum pieces" but it does not definetly capture his glory or whatsover as the 1st one or as was another proposal (was suggested where he was about to striking his hammer on the ground), thats what I would call defining
I have the same issue with Thor's face, as I posted earlier in this thread. I love Thor. He is by far my favorite of all comics characters, along with The Thing. I will most likely be picking this one up. But, as I stated before, when I cover the lower half of this sculpt's face I get a spot-on perfect Thor from the nose up. When I cover the top half of Thor's face, the tightly drawn lips and sharp downward frown and rather gaunt jaw line feel off to me. He can look intense, focused and ready to deliver some hammer-hell without the pronounced frown. It just doesn't work so well for me.

[SirConor]

Hmm I just tried covering the face as you described Wk, and I gotta say I feel the opposite. We're in agreement that the top half of his face is perfect. However, I feel like his lips and jaw are set in the only way possible to denote any kind of power given the position of his head. His head is tilted slightly downward, indicating a "stare down" or at the very least some kind of consternation - in which case a tight lipped frown is completely necessary to portray power.

Now if his head was tilted upwards, then a frown is completely unnecessary and probably unwarranted. A raised jaw denotes power and strength... regal quality.. and in such a position a frown would indeed be all wrong. But given the position of the head, the tight lipped look is completely necessary.

[Jameshowlett]

Couldn't say it better. I think Loki on his throne would be nice (sculpted by the man himself, RB). A BRB wouldn't be bad either. Dana, anything to add?
I'm don't know about Dana, but a Loki on his throne sitting, that would be interesting.
heck, we just really need a FS Loki already.

[The General]

I'm don't know about Dana, but a Loki on his throne sitting, that would be interesting.
heck, we just really need a FS Loki already.
I agree. I just want a FS Loki. My preference would be a museum pose like Thor, no throne for me.

[boobhound]

Anyone realize that the THOR statue looks alot like the Alex Ross painting of the Marvels that BobbyW posted in My Latest Investments (Pics) thread? Just wondering.:)

[Rome]

I agree. I just want a FS Loki. My preference would be a museum pose like Thor, no throne for me.
agreed on the no throne

[boondocksaint]

http://i2.tinypic.com/264gyv7.jpg

[VaultMan]

Wow...more than 5,000 hits on this Thor thread. Impressive...

I'm really late on this one...but I am loving this piece. Since I missed on both of the original Thors, I'll be getting this one for sure. Definitely liking the museum pose on this piece.

[Vader]

http://i2.tinypic.com/264gyv7.jpg


I think the throne shot looks great! Thanks bud.

[devlinboy]

http://i2.tinypic.com/264gyv7.jpg

thats my all time favorite painting of loki..it captures him perfectly

[buchieboy]

wow!
amazing!

[devlinboy]

im not a huge thor fan but since i got into collecting late i may pick this up b4 payin$$$ for the old one..however i have the hard hero one (which i love)and i may just keep that/

[heirtoasguard]

I see Sal Buscema in the Thor FS, when he was drawing Thor during the Mutant Masssacre cross-overs. nothing is wrong with the face. looks very somber (think that's the correct word).

[Nightwinger]

253 post.

WOW,this is on it's way to be a GORE thread.

Guess it should be closed,huh?!?!?!

[boondocksaint]

I think the throne shot looks great! Thanks bud.


hot right...that would be a nice companion piece! :buttrock:

randy ya listening!

[sow]

Wow i can't wait bowen to release that thor statue!! must buy!!! so randy, when r u gonna release it?
please inform

[buchieboy]

i think we'll get this stat 1st qtr next year =)

[P1X4R]

i got my new Bowen Thor today. here's a couple of size references for ya. :)

http://bowendesigns.com/images/pagecontent/Thor%20size1.jpg
http://bowendesigns.com/images/pagecontent/Thor%20size2.jpg

[Saurons I]

i got my new Bowen Thor today. here's a couple of size references for ya. :)


Nice try, Pix. :laugh: What is the height of Cap (w/out base) anyway?

[Gianco]

I want to pre-order NOW!!!

[The General]

That painted Loki on Throne is nice, but I think that the John Buscema Loki on Throne opening splash from Silver Surfer #4 captures the essence of Loki MUCH better.

I don't have any Silver Surfer issues on disk, and I wasn't able to find that image via Google. Anyone have it so that they can post it?
Personally I don't want the throne but I agree with you. I'd rather Buscema than the pic Boon posted. I always liked that pic but it's definitely not the definitive Loki.

[Vader]

i got my new Bowen Thor today. here's a couple of size references for ya. :)

http://bowendesigns.com/images/pagecontent/Thor%20size1.jpg
http://bowendesigns.com/images/pagecontent/Thor%20size2.jpg


Randy,

Please send us a true reference that gives us an idea of scale on the Thor. I hope these references are similar to the ultimate product.

[Ink]

these pics came from BD it's on the site

[wktf]

That painted Loki on Throne is nice, but I think that the John Buscema Loki on Throne opening splash from Silver Surfer #4 captures the essence of Loki MUCH better.

I don't have any Silver Surfer issues on disk, and I wasn't able to find that image via Google. Anyone have it so that they can post it?
I agree completely, as is the John Buscema image of Mephisto on his throne, also from the Silver Surfer's comic. Iconic images of these two evil doers.

[to me my board!]

I agree completely, as is the John Buscema image of Mephisto on his throne, also from the Silver Surfer's comic. Iconic images of these two evil doers.

...and Mephisto has had his place reserved for ages for a throne sculpt. I don't know if the world big enough for two throne sculpts... :)

[JadeGiant]

http://bowendesigns.com/images/pagecontent/Thor%20size2.jpg

so, which is it?

Colossus too small or Thor too big


These PICS look GREAT!!!!!!

[SirConor]

Thor's too big. Not dramatically, just a bit. I heard there's shrinkage when he's produced at the factory so hopefully it'll come out to be the perfect size.

[Viking28]

I hope they DONT shrink Thor, I think he looks great that size and I'll be picking up one.