Gentle Giant vs Koto

[bigjohn550]

Originally Posted by Lucky

one thing is great about Kotos.. is figures based.. all figures have a based made for it

I like GG but black based are ordinary.. (most of them)

Personally, I like the black bases. Gives the statues a classy look that doesn't detract from the sculpt.

[tomandshell]

I have the Boba Fett by Koto and all of their clone and storm troopers. They are nice, but the Koto line just falls apart when it comes to human likenesses--so forget about being a completist.

As for GG, I have all the statues and dioramas that they have produced to date, and without the slightest hesitation, I would say that if I had to choose between one company or the other--it would be Gentle Giant. No contest. Great stuff.

[Phart007]

I totally agree with tomandshell, the human likeness of Koto is very poor compared to Gentle Giant's stuff.

The new Luke Bespin is very poor.

I've got a few Koto, my favourites have got to be Biker Scout, Sandtrooper's (Black & White Paltrons) and the Snowtrooper. and i'm keeping my fingers crossed that Koto will make a Grievous in the not to distant future.

Also a massive fan of GG's stuff aswell, and looking at the quality of busts and statue's that will be released between now and the end of the year, i can see them overtaking Attakus in my opinion.

[joy_division]

I only get GG

[Gir]

GG statues have more detail than Koto ones, but Koto ones often (but not always) have better poses.

[CocoPUFF]

Originally Posted by darthrobbler

Buy both. They both rock. Vinyl vs. Resin arguments will go on forever. I have my Koto displayed around my house because I have kids and Resin and kids don't mix. I collect both and think they are both great.

You do have a point there. Their pieces aren't bad at all, and you can't go wrong for the money! That bat man one totally kiks a$$

[blue_rogue]

I like both, but if I had to choose 1 it would be GG. I own and/or have pre ordered all of the GG statues. As for Koto, I mostly get just the troopers, which is great because GG hasn't made any of them.

[nexus]

I'd like to see Koto take on Crimson Guard, Royal Guard, Tie Pilot, Rebel Pilot, and Emperor as well as a few others we might not see from GG for a loooooooong time. I think Koto can surprise, and they are at least good placeholders.

[patrickwm68]

I think the Kotos are just as good if not better Gentle Giant and they're less money. Also, because they're vinyl they're easier to clean and less chance of breaking.