XM Studios Daredevil 1/4 Scale

[actionjackson83]

Love these updated costume designs that XM does. They're subtle and give their heroes a real life element to them. Also differentiates their statues from other companies and really shows of the artist's creativity. This is a must buy for me as I don't own any 1/4 Daredevil and ss let me down with their unicycle riding Daredevil.

[Remember Me?]

I expect DD to be in a more acrobatic pose (Similar to the one standing on one hand), but this will do too.

[AlizAbef]

Originally Posted by actionjackson83

Love these updated costume designs that XM does. They're subtle and give their heroes a real life element to them. Also differentiates their statues from other companies and really shows of the artist's creativity. This is a must buy for me as I don't own any 1/4 Daredevil and ss let me down with their unicycle riding Daredevil.

I'm kinda on the opposite side. I'm beginning to realize that XM is making a lot of heroes and villains that incorporate quite a few straps, buckles, and zippers into the sculpts. I remember how much I liked it when Magneto was unveiled, but now they seem to be doing it with every character they come out with, minus a few, and I'm starting to lose interest.

It's like Magneto, Wolverine, Daredevil, Antman, and Hawkeye all had their suits made and tailored at the same shop, or had them developed by the same manufacturer that makes U.S. military gear and equipment.

It's almost as if this is XM's version of a Marvel New 52 or something. These renditions are almost becoming too modern for my liking anymore. I know everyone dislikes SS's Daredevil for reasons already discussed, but at least the classic/realistic costume didn't go away.

I'm very surprised XM's Hawkeye didn't have the whole strap and buckle thing done to his boots. Or Iron Man with metal clasps around his boots and gauntlets. Anyway, that's just how I feel about this new modern look they're going for.

[Viper245]

No 1/4 scale DD in the collection yet so this is welcome news. I like what XM is dishing out on this piece so far so this just might be a buy for me. Anxiously awaiting more updates on this piece.

[actionjackson83]

Originally Posted by AlizAbef

I'm kinda on the opposite side. I'm beginning to realize that XM is making a lot of heroes and villains that incorporate quite a few straps, buckles, and zippers into the sculpts. I remember how much I liked it when Magneto was unveiled, but now they seem to be doing it with every character they come out with, minus a few, and I'm starting to lose interest.

It's like Magneto, Wolverine, Daredevil, Antman, and Hawkeye all had their suits made and tailored at the same shop, or had them developed by the same manufacturer that makes U.S. military gear and equipment.

It's almost as if this is XM's version of a Marvel New 52 or something. These renditions are almost becoming too modern for my liking anymore. I know everyone dislikes SS's Daredevil for reasons already discussed, but at least the classic/realistic costume didn't go away.

I'm very surprised XM's Hawkeye didn't have the whole strap and buckle thing done to his boots. Or Iron Man with metal clasps around his boots and gauntlets. Anyway, that's just how I feel about this new modern look they're going for.

That's cool, I respect your opinion and we all have our different tastes. I just find the modernized/militarized designs as to me they suit my characters more than classic onsies spandex designs. I also love costume designing and seeing how character's evolve over time in their costume designs so that's why I'm more appreciative of these efforts by the sculptors and art direction.

[majestic1]

Not crazy about all the extras on his costume like the shoulder and shin pads, also the straps around his waist seem unnecessary, he typically wears his skin tight costume under his regular clothes so it shouldn't be too bulky, it actually looks more like armored Daredevil.




The billy clubs look great though, no chopsticks for this version

[grphyx1]

They were all designed by Edna Mode

Originally Posted by AlizAbef

I'm kinda on the opposite side. I'm beginning to realize that XM is making a lot of heroes and villains that incorporate quite a few straps, buckles, and zippers into the sculpts. I remember how much I liked it when Magneto was unveiled, but now they seem to be doing it with every character they come out with, minus a few, and I'm starting to lose interest.

It's like Magneto, Wolverine, Daredevil, Antman, and Hawkeye all had their suits made and tailored at the same shop, or had them developed by the same manufacturer that makes U.S. military gear and equipment.

It's almost as if this is XM's version of a Marvel New 52 or something. These renditions are almost becoming too modern for my liking anymore. I know everyone dislikes SS's Daredevil for reasons already discussed, but at least the classic/realistic costume didn't go away.

I'm very surprised XM's Hawkeye didn't have the whole strap and buckle thing done to his boots. Or Iron Man with metal clasps around his boots and gauntlets. Anyway, that's just how I feel about this new modern look they're going for.

[AlizAbef]

Originally Posted by grphyx1

They were all designed by Edna Mode

Well then that dude must own furniture in his house that looks like this:

[The Mule]

I'm in the camp of those who prefer the modern take on the costumes.
Imho, superheroes exist (and make sense) only as a reflection of our society, and this includes their appearance. It doesn't seem weird to me that they have similar features - after all, it doesn't seem weird either that all classic costumes were spandex suits with panties slapped on them

I also think that most of these details won't be as noticeable once the statue is painted. I've found this artwork, which has a lot of similarities with this suit, and I really love how all the details blend naturally.

[gomur]

I love everything from the waist up, but the cargo pants lower torso looks like it was pulled from a different character.

Then again... he is a blind superhero. We should cut him some slack.