The Punisher - 1:4 Scale Statue

[built2shred]

Originally Posted by Nebulhym

I couldn't agree more! I personally disliked the XM version.

This one from Iron Studios is more realistic which is probably why I like it so much, XM's is more cartoony (comic book style)... I have XM's Punisher and it is an awesome piece but I'm not sure you could really compare the two since they went in different art directions...

[SuperJ300]

Originally Posted by Nebulhym

I couldn't agree more! I personally disliked the XM version.

Yes, I think XM changed theirs too much in the end.

[loricstone]

Originally Posted by built2shred

This one from Iron Studios is more realistic which is probably why I like it so much, XM's is more cartoony (comic book style)... I have XM's Punisher and it is an awesome piece but I'm not sure you could really compare the two since they went in different art directions...

I think this Iron Studios is the best looking Punisher I have seen thus far. But I don't get the cartooniness of XM Punisher by any means.

I want to say I think I know what you mean...but not sure.

[built2shred]

Originally Posted by loricstone

I think this Iron Studios is the best looking Punisher I have seen thus far. But I don't get the cartooniness of XM Punisher by any means.

I want to say I think I know what you mean...but not sure.

I'm just saying it leans more towards a cartoon style vs a realistic style which is the case with most XM statues. Nothing wrong with that, it's just the art direction XM tends to go in...

[SONICobra]

its hard to believe it took someone this long to really get this character right in a large scale statue. there has always been something disappointing or off with each one released so far imo - this is pretty much perfect

[Nebulhym]

Originally Posted by built2shred

I'm just saying it leans more towards a cartoon style vs a realistic style which is the case with most XM statues. Nothing wrong with that, it's just the art direction XM tends to go in...

I totally understand your point and I personally like comic style a lot (I own many) but I have to give iron Studios the kudos because I honestly believe that the level of detail (especially regarding his skin and all the textures) requires way more work and craftsmanship than XM's Punisher. (But I can also be totally wrong, after all). And I am in no way trying to diminish XM's work, which I find admirable.

In that sense, I believe Iron Studios' version is superior.

On a more personal side, I believe that the realistic representation route suits Punisher better. But that's highly personal.

[Mister H]

Originally Posted by SONICobra

its hard to believe it took someone this long to really get this character right in a large scale statue. there has always been something disappointing or off with each one released so far imo - this is pretty much perfect

+1. I would add Captain America to that list as well.

[ComicJesus]

Originally Posted by SONICobra

its hard to believe it took someone this long to really get this character right in a large scale statue. there has always been something disappointing or off with each one released so far imo - this is pretty much perfect

The headsculpt on this is maybe one of the best I've ever seen. The comic collector in me would like a more 1st appearance costume look. Considering the comiquette is 1/5 scale and pricey, the PF is not great (albeit pretty cheap), the XM is pricey and hit/miss on the motorcycle and pose, this will probably be the best option for a lot of people for the foreseeable future.

[aa909]

Originally Posted by ComicJesus

The headsculpt on this is maybe one of the best I've ever seen. The comic collector in me would like a more 1st appearance costume look. Considering the comiquette is 1/5 scale and pricey, the PF is not great (albeit pretty cheap), the XM is pricey and hit/miss on the motorcycle and pose, this will probably be the best option for a lot of people for the foreseeable future.

I think you summarized it perfectly. This likely won't be more than $700 IMO, and the sculpt, pose and facial details are nearly perfect. The only real competition to this piece IMO are the 2 recent comstoms from Vision and ResinMechanix which are both long sold out. The comiquette is out do to 1/5 size and XM is just ok for what it is.

[Vince_be]

Originally Posted by aa909

I think you summarized it perfectly. This likely won't be more than $700 IMO, and the sculpt, pose and facial details are nearly perfect. The only real competition to this piece IMO are the 2 recent comstoms from Vision and ResinMechanix which are both long sold out. The comiquette is out do to 1/5 size and XM is just ok for what it is.

Yeah i've seen on resin mechanix facebook page the custom looks terrific, paintjob is excellent on it! pose and switchouts too..even better than this one i must say... Punisher is my favourite anti hero comic character so i have to add this IS Franck Castle to my collection, he is just too good !