Sorry for resurrecting this thread, but I was finally able to track one of these down and couldn't be more excited. There's an old-school vibe to this piece that works in its favor. And I really love the factory paint; though it may not be film-accurate, the crazy contrast between white and black gives it a stylized feel that makes it pop. Add to that the exaggerated blue eyes, which seem closer to Howard's description of the character than Arnold, and the piece just sings. It's so minimal in its design, yet so powerful.
Having that said, I'd like to make some mixed media mods to take this up a notch.
How hard is it to replace the fur around his waist? Seems like there's a weak adhesive holding the ends together. Would I need to remove the belt to do this, or can I slip the old fur out from beneath the belt and get the new fur in the same way?
Lastly, what should I look out for when replacing the leather straps around his boots? Does removing them leave any residue on the boot?