Just finished setting mine up and I’m happy beyond words with how he came out!
1) The packaging was very classy and a tremendous upgrade for PCS. Really enjoyed the unboxing.
2) Art box was large and imposing. Nicely done but nothing out of the norm.
3) The base is absolutely massive! Had little interest in the grenade when it was announced, but wow it looks great! It adds a ton of size to an already massive piece!
The Water, while more clear than blue, looks phenomenal and very accurate to water. Not sure I’d even want it to be blue, this feels more realistic.
4) Sculpt is 10/10, the likeness is spot on, the musculature is perfect. A home run for PCS. I could definitely deduct a half point for the arrow being too long. It’s definitely long, but difficult to notice when displaying him because it’s a very cool looking display.
5) Paint, I’m loving this paint application. Plenty of freckling and speckling. The scars look great and are painted to a nice contrast from the dark skin. And he’s every bit the appropriate level of tan. And thank god. I was terrified that they’d not make him dark enough and he’d just look like he was Caucasian,
Stallone is Italian, extremely tan. Rambo has American Indian blood as well. Dude is sweaty, dirty, super tan. If anything I’d say he still might be a shade light.
I honestly give the paint top marks, I don’t know how it could possibly be better.
6) Mixed media. This is the only spot where I’m a little conflicted.
The bandanna, quiver, bow, knife, pants and boot strings are all awesome as hell!
But the sheath not being sewn shut is incorrect and I’m just glad it’s difficult to notice.
Not sure why it was done like that, perhaps to make the knife easier to get in and out of the tight location under the arm?
In closing, I was completely prepared to return this item one way or another if I didn’t like it. When it comes to Stallone I have a large collection and I’m extremely picky.
This piece did not disappoint! I’m not a PCS loyalist by any means. But at this moment I’m very happy with them.
