At long last, Electro has finally arrived. I know this sounds like a broken record, but once again, XM delivers another fantastic Spiderman villain statue to the collector. What more needs to be said that hasn't already been said? I mean everything from the paints, sculpt, concept, cool base, second phenomenal portrait, maybe the best art print yet, QC off the charts, shading galore, best packaging in the business. This is in essence, perfection....EXCEPT...I do so wish the regular portrait was looking more straight on at the viewer than the downward angle it currently does.
From a display standpoint, if you are viewing Electro from straight on then this portrait doesn't work as well. If you are placing him slightly higher than eye view level...it is immaculate. The actual portrait is sculpted perfectly. It is how I best remember Electro from the comics and what I most appreciate about him...even more than his powers. The second portrait works from all angles and is quite honestly perfect...in every way! There really is not one negative thing to say about this statue. It damn near is a perfect statue and will probably be the best and only statue of this character for years to come.
Paints are flawless with lots of textures and neatness out the wazoo! For how fast these statues are coming from XM (4 - 6 months after PO), to maintain this level of craftsmanship is astounding.
I told everyone years ago when XM first started, I don't see this company cutting corners on their statues. You can see quality from the get go and I was defiant against some antagonists that just knew XM would fall off in a few years.
Like the Energizer bunny folks....XM keeps going and going and going! How befitting a quote for a review of a statue of a character that is for all intents and purposes, and electrical battery. Go figure!!!
Concept / Sculpt = 9.5 / 10 .5 deducted for the regular portrait having to be displayed above eye level.
Paint Application / QC = 10 / 10 As flawless a paint app I have seen. The intensity of the green and yellow are excellent.
Extras = 8.5 / 10 Not much in the way of extras except maybe the most immaculate portrait (screaming head) in the history of statues. Somebody find me a better head sculpt and paint up by any company and I will pay you $100...meaning...it ain't gonna happen cause there isn't. There may be some just as good...but not better at least IMO. As usual, all XM comic statues come with a wicked art print...and Electro may just be the best one yet. Nice color manual / directions booklet as well.
Packaging / Presentation = 10 / 10 This is Electro perfection in all honesty. I can't find anything negative to say.
Overall Rating = 9.75 / 10. The only thing I can say is I wish the regular portrait was more forward facing. Other than that...this is about as PERFECT a statue as it gets. Bravo XM...now let's see Rhino, Doc Ock, and Scorpion and Hobgoblin and Green Goblin!!! I think you folks are going to like the Gobby of Green oh...so...very...much!!!
