Is there any support for the Original X-Men?

[deaconbluezzz]

Okay, I know many of you prefer the post GS X-men #1 team, and a good deal of the fans of the original team prefer the "graduation" costumes featured in the classic Steranko and Adams issues...but I have to believe that I'm not alone in wanting to see Full Size statues of the original X-Men in their yellow/black costumes.

So far we've seen Bowen Designs produce FS statues of Iron Man as he first appeared in his grey armor, Daredevil in his yellow/red fighting togs, a Grey Hulk, Captain Marvel in his short-lived Kree uniform, Captain America in the costume he wore only once during his debut in '41, and Namor in his red trunks (as per his 1st Silver Age appearance in FF #4).

In short, there has been a FS statue featuring the premiere costume, or look (when it differs from the current/more famous one), of nearly every Marvel hero Bowen Designs has sculpted...except the X-Men.

Is it because the costumes look too similar? Heck...so do Reed and Sue's.

Is it because they might not sell? Guys, these are the X-Men...the rabid fan base is there.

Is it because a series of Silver Age X-Men statues has been done by another company already? Pardon my judgemental opinion, but they looked like utter crap. Besides...when has that stopped Randy from making statues of any number of other characters...from Elektra to Dr. Strange to Nick Fury.

So many of us here, myself heartily included, love the period of greatness that Marvel Comics ushered in during the 1960's. It was this love for these characters that drew us to Bowen Designs in the first place a decade ago when Randy began sculpting the heroes that populated the Marvel Universe. When I see the gorgeous displays that so many folks here have of their statues, the one thing that continually strikes me as a glaring omission is the lack of Lee and Kirby's original team of misfit teens. We've got the Fantastic Four, Spidey, the original Avengers (as soon as ant-man gets done), Daredevil, The Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange...the entire Marvel pantheon...but not a single X-Man prior to 1975.

How can any display of Marvel heroes from the heyday of Marveldom be complete without them? Answer...it can't.

We need 'em...and the sooner, the better. The clock is ticking.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-5/1177563/xmen80pinupa.jpg

[MrYac]

i'd get Beast for sure, probably Angel as well, can't say i'd have much interest in Cyclops, Jean or Ice though

[Ink]

of course, I'd be interested in a cyclops

[Underdog07]

No interest for me. But hope you guys get what you want

[Disco_Dazzler]

I prefer mbs of each of them...although Beast & Angel may prove tempting.

[Gatekeeper2Hell]

a bust of the original Iceman would the most that I would like of any of the originals.

[touche22]

If these were made I would be very interested. The only thing I'd like better if they were in the graduation/ Neal Adams era costumes. The black and yellow is great, but the distinct individual costumes like the classic Marvel Girl green skirt and yellow mask would make the difference for me.

[jimi311]

I have brought this up before about the busts and everyone was all over it.

[tigertank1225]

yes, anything silver age.:buttrock:

[Iacon13]

This is a really good idea. Busts or Full size. Would like to see this set made...Bowen style over the Diamond Select release.

[fenix v.2.0]

Definetly!!!! Hopefully they'd be black/yellow and not blue and yellow like DST's

[Tattoo-X]

FS right after the Busts get done.
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[wizz40]

There is already a splendid diorama at DS. That is enough for me.

[Stooby87]

Randy can throw in an original Beast to go with the others.

[malkii]

Angel would be a must for me, although i would rather have him in his Blue or Rec costume... but i would take whatever i could get... the rest would depend on how they were sculpted..

[JDH]

Black and yellow, sure thing. Blue and yellow, no way.

Silver Age Icons, what more need I say?:)

[deaconbluezzz]

There is already a splendid diorama at DS. That is enough for me.

Splendid?

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-5/1177563/dssabeast7.jpghttp://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-5/1177563/dssacyclops7.jpghttp://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-5/1177563/saangelstatue7.jpg

I could possibly force myself to tolerate the baggy uniforms, primitive bases and uninspired poses of this set...if it weren't for the fact that the facial sculpts are so uniformly grotesque. Bowen's worst effort is several orders of magnitude nicer than any of these.

Which is why we need to see them done Randy!

[Ink]

yuck

[Juggernaut]

Not realy particular interested in those outfits.

[ant-man]

YES!!! Without a doubt....would LOVE to get these done!!!!!:buttrock:

[The Watcher]

Has there ever been a poll conducted to find out which uniform (black/yellow or blue/yellow) is most preferred for the original X-Men?

[kaza5555]

Has there ever been a poll conducted to find out which uniform (black/yellow or blue/yellow) is most preferred for the original X-Men?

I already have the DST set in blue, so I would go black with the Bowen set.:thumbs2:

[deaconbluezzz]

Has there ever been a poll conducted to find out which uniform (black/yellow or blue/yellow) is most preferred for the original X-Men?

I would say black with blue highlights (like the Black Panther) is the way to go :thumbs2:

[Juggernaut]

Im quite sure that there has not been a poll of black/yellow Vs blue yellow on the X-Men outfit?

I vote blue/yellow.

[Jesse321]

Black and yellow or blue and yellow .. as long as it's the original X-Men, I'm in.

I just need a couple more to finish the Neal Adams era costumes too :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/Jesse321/PC310009.jpg

[Juggernaut]

Thats cool Jesse.

[SD RUM]

I would get them.

[Bartholomew]

yes id be interested in jean the most of course

[Alex655321]

FS Angel is a must!
I would like to see Randys Take on Angel!
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/alex655321_2006/statues107.jpg
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[lord odin]

I`d buy them but not museum pose.

[deaconbluezzz]

I`d buy them but not museum pose.

I'd want an action pose for the whole team too. Something like the pic I posted in the beginning of the thread would be great!

[jimbo5905]

While I would purchase them if made, they wouldn't be my first choice for what pieces to do next....Loki, Doc Ock, Elektro, Bullseye, Ant-Man,.....those are five I'd rather have instead.....

[jimbo5905]

Splendid?

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-5/1177563/dssabeast7.jpghttp://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-5/1177563/dssacyclops7.jpghttp://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-5/1177563/saangelstatue7.jpg

I could possibly force myself to tolerate the baggy uniforms, primitive bases and uninspired poses of this set...if it weren't for the fact that the facial sculpts are so uniformly grotesque. Bowen's worst effort is several orders of magnitude nicer than any of these.

Which is why we need to see them done Randy!


I gotta admit....those look like CRAP!!!!

[deaconbluezzz]

While I would purchase them if made, they wouldn't be my first choice for what pieces to do next....Loki, Doc Ock, Elektro, Bullseye, Ant-Man,.....those are five I'd rather have instead.....

Well, seeing as how Ant-Man is pretty much my grail as far as Bowen statues go, I can't fault you there ;)

However, I'm just trying to make the point for them being made eventually...they are just about the only silver age Marvel team that has been ignored thus far.

[The Watcher]

I'd buy both the original version and the Neal Adams version. I'd prefer the original team to be done in dark blue or black with blue highlights and Professor X in his original green suit.

My guess is that BD will opt for colors similar to the Cyclops and Shadowcat (Kitty Pryde) mini busts or the FS Cyclops in order to maintain consistency.

I'm pretty sure that BD will produce both the original version and the Neal Adams version in phase IV. One version will probably be done in full size and the other version as mini busts.

JMO

[Bartholomew]

I'd buy both the original version and the Neal Adams version. I'd prefer the original team to be done in dark blue or black with blue highlights and Professor X in his original green suit.

My guess is that BD will opt for colors similar to the Cyclops and Shadowcat (Kitty Pryde) mini busts or the FS Cyclops in order to maintain consistency.

I'm pretty sure that BD will produce both the original version and the Neal Adams version in phase IV. One version will probably be done in full size and the other version as mini busts.

JMO

please let it be so!!

[deaconbluezzz]

I'm pretty sure that BD will produce both the original version and the Neal Adams version in phase IV. One version will probably be done in full size and the other version as mini busts.

JMO

Although I'm a hardcore Silver Age fanatic, even I'd acknowledge that the Adams costumes ought to garner the FS spot, and leave the yellow/black version for the MB's. Given my druthers, I'd prefer they all be FS'ers...but it's only logical to give more individualized outfits the spotlight.

[Storm Lover]

That's a big Hell Yes!

[Wolverine1]

Beast in human form NEEDS to be done.

[pmpknface]

I may not buy them, but I'd like to see them eventually.

[deaconbluezzz]

I may not buy them, but I'd like to see them eventually.

Oh, you'd buy them...be honest for chrissakes ;)

[bat_collector]

I'd so easily pass on these.

Especially snowman iceman! That would be one aweful statue.

[Bullseye]

I'd so easily pass on these.

Especially snowman iceman! That would be one aweful statue.

Snowman Iceman would be aweful indeed but the others might look great.

[JDH]

Snowman Iceman didn't last that long, I'm sure a fully iced Iceman would look fine with every costume interpretation of the X-Men. But I'd take the black-and-yellows before the later costumes.

[The Watcher]

I'd so easily pass on these.

Especially snowman iceman! That would be one aweful statue.

I don't think the snowman Iceman nor the lumpy Thing will ever see the light of day (thankfully).

[JDH]

I don't think the snowman Iceman nor the lumpy Thing will ever see the light of day (thankfully).

Maybe busts could be fun. Marvel Two-in-One 50 was one of my favourite issues as a kid...

http://www.universohq.com/quadrinhos/2003/imagens/malternativos_marvel_2in1_50.jpg

[Bullseye]

I think this proves that not all classic designs are best. That said i would like to see the rest of the original members of the X-men done.

I chuckle when i see those images of Iceman throwing snow balls. lol.

[deaconbluezzz]

I don't think the snowman Iceman nor the lumpy Thing will ever see the light of day (thankfully).

Geez, I kinda liked lumpy Thing :confused2

Back in those early days, Ben looked truly hideous...you could see why being "The Thing" really screwed with his head. When he turned all rocky later, he still didn't look human, but he didn't look quite so grotesque.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-5/1177563/the_thing.jpg

[deaconbluezzz]

I'd so easily pass on these.

Especially snowman iceman! That would be one aweful statue.

Well, Bobby stopped being a snowman by issue #8...which was still 30 issues before they changed costumes.

And yes, we KNOW you'd pass on them...they haven't been on the comics rack during the last 10 years.

[OneOne78]

I'd donate an organ for a complete set of the Original X-Men :buttrock::laugh:

[firestorm]

I'd donate an organ for a complete set of the Original X-Men :buttrock::laugh:

You say you'd donate your organ for a complete set?... is that what you call trading up one set fer another?... :eek:... hope it's worth it, buddy... :laugh:...

[Hall of Justice]

I would pick up the originals in thier"Adams" costumes in a heartbeat.

[bat_collector]

Well, Bobby stopped being a snowman by issue #8...which was still 30 issues before they changed costumes.

And yes, we KNOW you'd pass on them...they haven't been on the comics rack during the last 10 years.

I like quality silver age stuff, that version of the x-men is laughable.

[Jesse321]

I like quality silver age stuff, that version of the x-men is laughable.
And yet you still support lame characters like Exodus .. well, at least you got the laughable part right! :tounge:

[JDH]

I'd donate an organ for a complete set of the Original X-Men :buttrock::laugh:

Me too!

http://www.powerballs.me.uk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/f9_1_b.jpg.w300h188.jpg

[bat_collector]

And yet you still support lame characters like Exodus .. well, at least you got the laughable part right! :tounge:

Please, these guys were so popular that they were doing reprints to keep the ttile going. We all know the x-men really started in earnest after GS x-men #1.:buttrock:

And yes, exodus rules.

[deaconbluezzz]

And yet you still support lame characters like Exodus .. well, at least you got the laughable part right! :tounge:

Waitaminnit!!

Bats was the guy that wanted Exodus? The character who looked like he was wearing Elton John's Gay Pride Parade costume? And he's dogging the Original X-Men's costumes?

Sheeeeesh...:stick:

[bat_collector]

Me too!

http://www.powerballs.me.uk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/f9_1_b.jpg.w300h188.jpg

Only you, jess, now I see at ton of bad puns coming. go hide!

[Jesse321]

Please, these guys were so popular that they were doing reprints to keep the ttile going. We all know the x-men really started in earnest after GS x-men #1.:buttrock:
And they're worth exactly what now?

Waitaminnit!!

Bats was the guy that wanted Exodus? The character who looked like he was wearing Elton John's Gay Pride Parade costume? And he's dogging the Original X-Men's costumes?

Sheeeeesh...:stick:
That was him. :laugh:

[boobhound]

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-5/1177563/xmen80pinupa.jpg

These soooo need to be done!All in the black and yellow! ''Snowball'' Iceman would be awesome. But, I also want a Perez Beast too. :buttrock:

[Brian R.]

I'd be all over these! Classic look for these guys. Please do MB's too (I don't have room for many FS statues). And bat collector, Marvel heroes have been around since '63, with many fans from each era. There's more out there than just the '90's. Randy himself has said he's more of a Silver Age fan, so I think he's more prone to do these guys than Exodus.

[hoofs]

I had the diamond select version of these, they were okay but sold them because they just didnt fit well with my Bowen stuff. If Randy did decided to make these I would be all over them in a heart beat. What do you say Randy?

[grandpa]

bring them on

[Manhunter]

I would love to see the ''orginal'' X-Men in either the yellow and black or the colors. We need a Hank McCoy mb along with a ''Perez'' beast mb. Mb's of the class would be awesome, even a ''snowball'' Iceman.

[BadLuv]

I voted yes just to get them done. although I only really want MBs.

[The Fog]

Original X-men, with Snowman, if your talking Classic.
Actually I like the "frosted" Iceman minibust better then the "clear" one, so I'd go for a "Frosted" Iceman FS with the rest in Blue and Yellow Original Uniform's, right out of Xavier's schoolhouse.
DST's set wasn't that bad, but I'd sell it in a minute, to make room for BD's version.