He-Man on Battlecat

[The SHOGUN]

Originally Posted by qz33

Still just too small. I get for a lotta people this will be all the He-man they want but for those of us invested/investing in the 1/5 line it is a kick in the teeth that we will have no Battle cat and nostalgic He-Man to match with all the others.

Teeweterhead always goes small but no way 1/5 and 1/6 are as different financially as they are visually. Tweeterhead should have done it to match in 1/5 or at least the option in larger scales.

This is a centerpiece not a side piece.

i know the piece is smaller than you would like but i think it's a perfect size and scale.

The diorama display of Skeletor vs He-Man on their cats will be a centerpiece-level display.

[qz33]

Originally Posted by The SHOGUN

i know the piece is smaller than you would like but i think it's a perfect size and scale.

The diorama display of Skeletor vs He-Man on their cats will be a centerpiece-level display.

For those that are mainly interested in just the cat dios for sure. It just doesn't look right with all the others.

With a successful 1K ES sold out piece at least the option to spend more for a matching or larger scale would have been nice. I don't think it should have only been offered in a huge scale Gladly pay more to get this masterpiece in the size of their lifesize busts which I own

If this statue wasn't so well done I would not care.
The art direction and adherence to the source inspiration are perfect.
Glad you are happy with your acquisition!

[DevGuy]

Originally Posted by qz33

For those that are mainly interested in just the cat dios for sure. It just doesn't look right with all the others.

With a successful 1K ES sold out piece at least the option to spend more for a matching or larger scale would have been nice. I don't think it should have only been offered in a huge scale Gladly pay more to get this masterpiece in the size of their lifesize busts which I own

If this statue wasn't so well done I would not care.
The art direction and adherence to the source inspiration are perfect.
Glad you are happy with your acquisition!

I don’t think this classic style fits with the legends line anyway, so it seems a good choice to go 1/6 given the size of battlecat/panthor.

[aadroban]

Mine just arrived. I got #226 out of 1000. I ordered it when it was listed as Almost Sold Out on SS . . so probably this was a first batch of around 250. Not sure which other sites are also selling this statue.

[qz33]

Originally Posted by DevGuy

I don?t think this classic style fits with the legends line anyway, so it seems a good choice to go 1/6 given the size of battlecat/panthor.

Is the aesthetic the same? No. Is the aesthetic and source material really that different? No.
Many people would prefer this version of He-Man in their collection versus the He-Boy version of the bust made into a full statue. People are pickier on their He-Man. If they'd done 1/5 at least people would have an option.

The difference in physical dimensions between 1/6 and 1/5 are negligible. 20%, were only talking +- 5 inches in length and height and 3.33 inches in width.
The perception of the 2 beside each other especially with different sized characters is huge.
These displayed with the legends line will not look right. We were THIS close to having a beloved He-Man AND Battlecat that at least could be displayed with the Legends and lots of folks would have! But oh well maybe that's a reason why they made this small.

Even just the presence and impact. Size matters no matter what she tells you. Just as there's a sure reason the Legends statues are 1/5 instead of 1/4 which is a compromise of cost and space but mostly cost. There's a totally opposing different reason they aren't 1/6.
People go on and on about the cats but these 2 together as is are no where near as big as the busts and at 1/5 they would take near the same volume. Why not make the busts smaller? Why not 1/2, 1/5, or 1/6? They'd be cheaper and take less display space! But I would not have purchased any either.

Tweeterhead is smart to offer their DC stuff in 1/6 and 1/4. I can see not going only 1/5, but is there a reason my preference of a similar option could not be offered here with this having sold 1K pieces at release?

[qz33]

Originally Posted by aadroban

Mine just arrived. I got #226 out of 1000. I ordered it when it was listed as Almost Sold Out on SS . . so probably this was a first batch of around 250. Not sure which other sites are also selling this statue.

I've seen 4XX but I haven't seen anything above 500 yet.

Also apparently no batches

Originally Posted by nearmint

I can confirm (from Chad) that all 1000 pieces were produced.

[DevGuy]

Originally Posted by qz33

The difference in physical dimensions between 1/6 and 1/5 are negligible. 20%, were only talking +- 5 inches in length and height and 3.33 inches in width.

+5" in length, +5" in height, and +3.3" width is not "negligible" imho. And:

-more weight
-larger box (already very large by reports)
-more space needed for display
-(potentially) more engineering concerns due to pose
-more cost

Likely reducing the buyer pool.

And, Tweeterhead probably want two lines, the modernised 1/5 scale and the classic 1/6 scale, and some buyers will get both.

[qz33]

Originally Posted by DevGuy

+5" in length, +5" in height, and +3.3" width is not "negligible" imho. And:

-more weight
-larger box (already very large by reports)
-more space needed for display
-(potentially) more engineering concerns due to pose
-more cost

Likely reducing the buyer pool.

And, Tweeterhead probably want two lines, the modernised 1/5 scale and the classic 1/6 scale, and some buyers will get both.

Yes which is why my preference is the option which I thought I made clear. Everything the same with the 1/6 economy class and then a bigger scale for those that wanted to go larger for a premium. Very negligible for collectors accustomed to 1/3,s and lifesize busts who are also fans enough of the He-Man franchise. Also worthwhile because Tweeterhead had a winning design.

And yeah Tweeterhead might want 2 "lines" but even just Skeletor/Panthor at best will be out all but 2 years from now. By that point most will have packed up their bags and left interest in either line.

[BurningRage]

On waitlist

[Thor57]

Originally Posted by BurningRage

On waitlist

Damn. I may have ordered the last one. Had a few beers last night and caught a bit of a buzz, opened up statue forum and saw this was in hand, so I went to SS and saw the almost gone so pulled the trigger. Not sure if I hadnt been drinking I'd have done it, as I have 3 He-Man pieces already. Anyway, thank you beer!