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Originally Posted by jadekite22
I don't think the original portrait was perfect (I do prefer the sculpted tutu though. As much as I usually love mixed media, it isn't GG to me.) So, if GG wanted to revise or update it in any way . . . Will Harbottle works for Sideshow now. They probably had to have someone else re-sculpt the face because they couldn't bring him back onboard.
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I prefer the new face sculpt
Will Harbottle leaving Gentle Giant, has this influenced the decision to alter the face sculpt?
I understand the 'corners being cut' logic with regards to the dirt. The fact remains, none of the other 4 had dirt on them. Since Fireball is the only one in the line with the soles of her feet on show, they could add some dirt in this area.
Given the price this line sells for ($599 - $669), not to mention there being no base design, other than clear acrylic, they seem $200 more than what SideShow sell 1/4 for. That said, the Gentle Giant paint app is excellent. I would imagine Fireball will be the same quality as Derby.
I can't wait for Fireball to go up for sale
Some months ago GG had Lucky on sale for a reduced price. I missed out. I'm sure there will be another sale.
Prices for used Gentle Giant 1/4 statues appears to alter. Some hold their value (Derby). Some crash in price (Maggie, Iron man). Some go sky-high (Black Widow, Whisper red variant, Sucker Punch Baby Doll).