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Originally Posted by Airnoname
So what happen to the prototype and the real one? Do all the paint jobs on final product really look like this?
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Keep in mind, in this industry practically all the major "high end" collectible companies are producing fantastic prototypes, that's basically a given across the board, now where you start seeing significant differentiation between companies is in comparing those prototypes to the final product. For my money ECC and Prime1 are probably the most reliable when it comes to delivering final product that look almost identical to the proto. Of course, those two companies are also on the more expensive side, but if you want quality you should be willing to pay for it.
Personally, I think most of Chroncile's JP pieces have failed to deliver a final product nearly identical to proto or final paint worthy of the price point. Chronicle has said before in response to this that they believe there final products are in line with industry expectations as far as difference between proto and final (I disagree) and they have also commented on how much more complex the paint schemes are on these dinos compared to other collectibles like Star Wars figures or superheroes. On that point I agree, these paint schemes are very complex and because Chronicle hasn't really had much competition for this license it's been hard to say whether their final product is "as good as its gonna get." However, with Iron Studios and Prime1 getting in the game it will be interesting to see how their final products turn out. If for example Prime1's Blue final product delivers on the proto that will put more pressure on Chronicle to step up their game..or life will..uh, find a way.
