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Originally Posted by Jack Burton
I just don’t think translucent resin is the best material to replicate creatures made out of latex. I’ve felt this way for a while but have been told that translucent resin photographs strangely. After having it in person, my thoughts are confirmed. Just being objective about it. Most people won’t admit faults of things they’ve just bought.
I need to talk to Rafael Robledo jr. I know he gets all of these ecc pieces. I just want it to look more like the material from the movie (latex?).
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Especially faults they see even with their own eyes but hope others don't. Good on you man for being honest first and foremost with yourself.
I've figured out a lot over my time collecting and the extreme majority of decisions as to what all goes into these are not to the customers' benefit but detriment, constrained to the lowest common denominator for mass production.
The more and more I feel duped the less enjoyable this hobby has become. Spending this kind of money to feel had by an illusion that lasts just past the return period isn't a goal of mine.
I believe a lot of SFX have moved over to silicone which can also be translucent, tinted, and impregnated unlike most latex. I've often wondered if ECC tints their translucent resin or just leaves it all to paint. Some of their translucent resins look "pale" but they can't cover with too much paint or the translucence will be lost. Of course all of what goes into these is constrained to the lowest common denominator for mass production.
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Originally Posted by Jack Burton
Man cave? Living room. It’ll be scaring relatives when they come over.
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Where your trophy proudly belongs!