Penguin Premium Format Figure (2023)

[Sjb]

Originally Posted by bdlovelace

When I got into this hobby in 2014, PFs were $350 to $400 on average. Man, I miss those days. I can only imagine what other people remember from before then.

Mid 90s for me. Back then the big three statue makers were probably DC Direct, Bowen Designs and Warner Bros. Statues were priced around $100-$200s. A lot has changed since then. Now just the cost of shipping is greater than what I often used to spend for a statue.

[TooMacabre]

Originally Posted by AC_808

Oh man ...can you imagine how beautiful a Spider-Woman PF would be today?

Give her a great sculpt like that recent Poison Ivy PF ...Wow! Would be phenomenal!

I want a new Balent Catwoman. 🤞🏼

[bdlovelace]

Originally Posted by TooMacabre

I want a new Balent Catwoman. 🤞🏼

Same!

[AC_808]

Wouldn't mind one either.

[NorthernLadMSP]

Oh count me in for a new Balent Catwoman. I was gonna get the XM, but it's production looks atrocious.

[Divo]

Originally Posted by NorthernLadMSP

I'll give you the really cool swap outs the P1 has, but I totally disagree on the rest.

For myself, there is no comparison, as once again Sideshow's work has a vibe/soul, villainous, as it should be. Prime's is a safe cartoon caricature of the character, swamped with tacky excess, to disguise it's lack of finesse, (though I like the Devito inspired portrait).

To simplify the different projected vibes offered by both sculpts, consider this.

-When I look at those bloodied menacing penguins in Sideshow's version, if confronted, my reaction would be to beat them to death with a big stick,.......... quick!

-In comparison, when I see those fluffy, plump, pristine, tacky, childish penguins on Prime's base? Not only do I feel insulted, but have the uncontrollable urge to eat those over priced birds,............ on a stick!

With Sideshow you get a true sense of a villain. With Prime you get a whole lot of fill-in. And that's basically it.

[Ink]

Originally Posted by bdlovelace

When I got into this hobby in 2014, PFs were $350 to $400 on average. Man, I miss those days. I can only imagine what other people remember from before then.

OG Hulk - $350
OG Doom - $325
Abomination- $425

[MisterJ]

I wonder if they'll also sell an art print to go along with this penguin???

[Ink]

Originally Posted by Divo

For myself, there is no comparison, as once again Sideshow's work has a vibe/soul, villainous, as it should be. Prime's is a safe cartoon caricature of the character, swamped with tacky excess, to disguise it's lack of finesse, (though I like the Devito inspired portrait).

To simplify the different projected vibes offered by both sculpts, consider this.

-When I look at those bloodied menacing penguins in Sideshow's version, if confronted, my reaction would be to beat them to death with a big stick,.......... quick!

-In comparison, when I see those fluffy, plump, pristine, tacky, childish penguins on Prime's base? Not only do I feel insulted, but have the uncontrollable urge to eat those over priced birds,............ on a stick!

With Sideshow you get a true sense of a villain. With Prime you get a whole lot of fill-in. And that's basically it.

I would buy the P1 over Sideshow all day. Sometimes less is more. It?s a concept that Sideshow has forgotten

[BurningRage]

Originally Posted by MisterJ

I wonder if they'll also sell an art print to go along with this penguin???

Not sure if how many would want an art print with just the Penguin to hang on their wall.