Queen Studios: Alita: Battle Angel - Berserker Life-Size Bust

[qz33]

Originally Posted by pdenham

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The head and neck absolutely. The rest, including the sword, is probably resin/polystone.

Yeah the pieces fit so well the rest may well be all resin no polystone a least the body.

If I had more faith in the durability of the silicone I'd probably take the splash. Such a sharp bust.

[K1NG J0RDAN]

They say the silicone will last at least 30 years or longer with proper care. If I can get that out of it I’ll be happy. I’ll almost be 60 by then. Lol

[67L88Stingray]

Originally Posted by K1NG J0RDAN

They say the silicone will last at least 30 years or longer with proper care. If I can get that out of it I’ll be happy. I’ll almost be 60 by then. Lol

Didn't they say 20 before?

[K1NG J0RDAN]

Originally Posted by 67L88Stingray

Didn't they say 20 before?

Not sure about that. It says this on their website.

[Phoenixblazes]

I’ve got a feeling that if you don’t put the piece in a nearly air tight display, that those numbers go out the window.

[pdenham]

How old are the early Cinemaquettes?
I think some are around a decade now, if not older.

How is the silicone, and rooted hair, on those holding up?

A more immediate concern for me is how well engineered this is.

I love the art design of the base, but I question wether the connection point to the bust itself can support all that weight as it's only half an arch, and the center of gravity looks to be closer to the open end.




Also, if that blade or the arm holding it, starts to droop, it's gonna be slicing down on the silicone.

Time will tell, I guess.

I do love the look with the arm and blade, but check out how much real estate is eaten up behind the bust with it. The arm/blade attached makes this a centerpiece, not something that will go up against the wall.

Sans arm/blade may not be as ideal, but placement will be easier. And it does look more like a classic bust without them.

[El Diablo]

Originally Posted by qz33

Yeah the pieces fit so well the rest may well be all resin no polystone a least the body.

If I had more faith in the durability of the silicone I'd probably take the splash. Such a sharp bust.

What makes you doubt it’s durability?

[67L88Stingray]

Originally Posted by K1NG J0RDAN

Not sure about that. It says this on their website.

I will have to look back in the Wonder Woman thread, I thought for sure they said 20 before. If it's 30 all the better, but there is no guarantee so they can say pretty much say anything.

[Augen]

Originally Posted by K1NG J0RDAN

They say the silicone will last at least 30 years or longer with proper care. If I can get that out of it I’ll be happy. I’ll almost be 60 by then. Lol

Yeah, by time I'm sixty I'm not really bothered by state of my statues.

[qz33]

Originally Posted by El Diablo

What makes you doubt it’s durability?

Originally Posted by Augen

Yeah, by time I'm sixty I'm not really bothered by state of my statues.

Had plenty of latex masks deteriorate not in heat or sun. Different material I know but still similar.

Just 3K for something with an already limited lifespan. Lifespan estimates don't always tell the story either. Just like LED bulbs that are rated for 22 years but the fine print states at only 1/2 their output and 70% after a few years. I know different product but will it look the same for 5 years, a little different after that? Who knows.

Then there's the risk of compromised production. How well was it produced according to material standards, etc and how long until QC issues would begin to show. Polystone/resin is very durable but even those items have enough problems.

Have to look at the resale potential. If in 10 years it doesn't look quite as sharp or if several are known to degrade from household environment factors even if my personal copy hasn't how does that affect someone else's willingness to risk buying one.

And absolutely no recourse whatever happens. Not like it's repairable even at my expense.