Swamp Thing Maquette

[Malvo]

Originally Posted by FROBAY

I just pulled the trigger on the P1 version. Doubt we see another Swamp thing statue anytime soon.

I certainly can't disagree with you there. I highly doubt we'll ever see another Swamp Thing....period.

[MPCanes]

Well this really, really dampened my enthusiasm for this.

[supermn619]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME!! VINYL! DAM I WANTED THIS STATUE!!! UGH! OH WELL! SS PLEASE LISTEN TO YOUR CUSTOMERS! AND YES IM YELLING!!

AND WHY USE VINYL?

[Sandman585]

Originally Posted by Zombiez

The prime 1 swamp thing isn't from NEW 52

prime 1's certainly has more New 52 elements and it even comes with a new 52 portrait. They are both beautiful. Any details on the materials Prime 1 is using on theirs? It seems they could be using a lot of PVC or Vinyl too.

[Josh-a-tron]

Originally Posted by Tbolt

Agreed. Funny you mention NECA. Their 1/4 Tonto is phenomenol. Fantastic. The 1/4 Lone Ranger looks like a cheap toy. You CAN get some pretty good results with cheaper plastics...but they are not what I associate with expensive statues.

I was all in on this one, now I am not so sure.

Neca has always been, and I think always will be very hit and miss, but they are very affordable.

[Demona]

Originally Posted by SONICobra

i was beyond excited for this statue but having it made out of vinyl just took all the wind out of my sails. isnt vinyl like the lowest on the totem pole as far as materials go? lol - i mean i could be totally wrong but if i am please someone enlighten me
if materials was such an issue i wish they would have gone with fiberglass then, i expected some of the smaller tendrils to be pvc - that makes sense. anything ive ever seen made of vinyl does not scream "high end"

You're not wrong, PVC is readily available for a reason. It's also one of the most toxic material to produce too (that's just my haz waste management job speaking).

I think the costs speak volumes. Prime 1 and XM seem to keep on cranking out their pieces with the polystone and resins, and for that I have no problem paying the prices. But I do give credit for SS being upfront - we asked for that and I appreciate it.

[nearmint]

I wish SS would chime in as to why they chose vinyl. Other than potential cost savings, is there something about this piece that makes vinyl more appropriate than other materials?

[Python]

Originally Posted by FROBAY

I just pulled the trigger on the P1 version. Doubt we see another Swamp thing statue anytime soon.

I imagine a lot more people will be now. Vinyl, really?

[Ginormousthumbs]

Sorry to those who wanted this piece. That’s a disappointment.

[Tbolt]

Originally Posted by Josh-a-tron

Neca has always been, and I think always will be very hit and miss, but they are very affordable.

Yeah, that was my point. Both those releases were less than $100 for quarter scale. Tonto could proudly display with much more expensive pieces, Lone Ranger...just a toy. The fact they can OCCASIONALLY pull off a higher end looking piece using cheap materials and CHARGING much, much less, is a total WIN for NECA, and those who collect them. The 1/4 Penguin they did is really good too, except a stand doesnt work with him, so while he looks just fine with Keaton/Pfeiffer, darn tricky to display. But, again, Less than $100.

SS is out of their minds going this direction.