Swamp Thing Maquette

[ovp3664]

Originally Posted by Phoenixblazes

That could very well be true, but once collectors hear the word vinyl, plastic, PVC etc, they're predisposed to dislike it. I myself am the same, as for when I think of a statue, I think of something with a bit of heft, and not something that a child could hold with ease, as we know is the case with this figure. I know it's a psychological reason, but it is what it is.

Personally I think the above materials and various forms of translucent resins are better used for movie representations as imo they can better achieve actor likenesses, and more lifelike skin representation, over something like Polystone. However because we sometimes associate such materials to toys etc, you'll tend to hear comments that it looks plastic, cheap etc, even though in a lot of cases it's probably done a better job at skin representation than Polystone.

[JamesJ]

Originally Posted by Phoenixblazes

That could very well be true, but once collectors hear the word vinyl, plastic, PVC etc, they're predisposed to dislike it. I myself am the same, as for when I think of a statue, I think of something with a bit of heft, and not something that a child could hold with ease, as we know is the case with this figure. I know it's a psychological reason, but it is what it is.

Which is odd, this is quite a hefty statue, base included, I wouldn't feel comfortable having a child handle it much, it's more delicate in some respects ... certainly more so than my real bronze figures, ... but I can just as easily picture a kid holding a polystone figure ... most of the figures discussed on this forum are very much of a child-like nature when you get right down to it.

Originally Posted by Phoenixblazes

Personally I think the above materials and various forms of translucent resins are better used for [...] more lifelike skin representation, over something like Polystone. However because we sometimes associate such materials to toys etc, you'll tend to hear comments that it looks plastic, cheap etc, even though in a lot of cases it's probably done a better job at skin representation than Polystone.

I agree, OR with organic materials (like plant matter) ...

[oddlysober]

Wow, it's awesome we are getting Cranius to go along with Swampy. I wonder if Arcane is something we can look forward to in the near future.

[BurningRage]

Originally Posted by oddlysober

Wow, it's awesome we are getting Cranius to go along with Swampy. I wonder if Arcane is something we can look forward to in the near future.

I think the low es for this ended that chance.

[oddlysober]

Originally Posted by ovp3664

Originally Posted by BurningRage

I think the low es for this ended that chance.

Darn it.

[runesr2]

Originally Posted by d_s_ramos

Pictures by Scott Dozer

I fully agree - this statue does benefit from natural light, unfortunately I don't have a lot of natural light in my man cave. I'm considering using some spotlights - much like Sideshow did when showing the statue at San Diego Comic Con 2017.

Awesome photos by the way!

[prototypy]

Mine is on the way,will post some nice photos in the other forum after two weeks.

[Sandman585]

Originally Posted by prototypy

Mine is on the way,will post some nice photos in the other forum after two weeks.

Awesome. Thank you and can't wait to see.

[JamesJ]

Originally Posted by runesr2

I fully agree - this statue does benefit from natural light, unfortunately I don't have a lot of natural light in my man cave.

If there is one thing that sideshow are really good at, it is how they light & photograph their product .. they really sell it.

[The Batman Professor]

Mine arrives next Tuesday, and I can't wait!