Prime 1 Studio: Swamp Thing

[Luminous]

Originally Posted by EnShinNoi

Sideshow's has a much stronger old school horror vibe. I'd absolutely love to see a black and white painted version.

Prime1's is more super-heroish.

I think they've both achieved to a high standard what they set out to do. Can't go wrong with either. Display the one that best fits your collection and personal taste.

Completely agree. Both look phenomenal but I prefer the SS piece. Just has a more supernatural/horror vibe, IMO.

[AlizAbef]

I watched a short vid of this. Besides the very impressive character, the base is also exceptionally impressive. It reminds me of something ECC would do. Like they did with the Cinemaquette Predator. Sideshow's Swamp Thing showcasing looked great, but there's no denying this one sits at the top of swamp mountain.

[Timothy]

I think the debate over Sideshow versus Prime 1 is a little silly. You really cannot compare these statues because both companies appear to have entirely different goals...it just depends on when you started reading the character.

The Sideshow version of Swamp Thing appears like a terrific amalgamation between the Wrightson and Veitch/Totleben art work. Pose fits like a lumbering monster worthy of a "House of Secrets" comic.

However, the Prime 1 version appears to be the new 52 version drawn by Paquette. Pose fits a classic super hero.

Both versions are excellent. The only real question to ask yourself is which comics you liked better.

I liked the Wrightson/Veitch/Totleben drawn comics better, so that is the one I will buy.

You cannot go wrong with either one.

[RadAsGhoul]

Originally Posted by Timothy

I think the debate over Sideshow versus Prime 1 is a little silly. You really cannot compare these statues because both companies appear to have entirely different goals...it just depends on when you started reading the character.

The Sideshow version of Swamp Thing appears like a terrific amalgamation between the Wrightson and Veitch/Totleben art work. Pose fits like a lumbering monster worthy of a "House of Secrets" comic.

However, the Prime 1 version appears to be the new 52 version drawn by Paquette. Pose fits a classic super hero.

Both versions are excellent. The only real question to ask yourself is which comics you liked better.

I liked the Wrightson/Veitch/Totleben drawn comics better, so that is the one I will buy.

You cannot go wrong with either one.

Well said!

[batman1180]

Sideshow: Here's the definitive Swamp Thing statue that we put our top people on.

P1: Hold my beer.

All joking aside, they are both nice statues. It's a great time for Swamp Thing fans, that's for sure.

[Python]

This looks amazing...

[generalzodlives]

I really liked Sideshow's Swamp Thing when I saw it at SDCC, but Prime absolutely killed the detail and paint on theirs. I know they are two different versions of the character, but I have to go with Prime on this one. The paint on Prime's really shows off the detail of the sculpt whereas now I think Sideshow's looks muddled. Plus, all those switch-outs are awesome.

[akitadad]

Looking good so far. Switch out arm?

[majestic1]

[Sandman585]