Magneto (Master Of Magnetism) Premium Format

[IronLungs31]

I really hope that Sideshow one day decides to make a Blob and Pyro Premuim Format to fill out this brotherhood setup.

[ZenLogikos]

Originally Posted by SDguy

LL Mags is my favorite, MAC being #2, this one probably #3, though I can't guarantee I've seen EVERY custom out there currently. But most don't appeal to me. Angry Monkey AoA is an amazing sculpt worth honorable mention.

LL has done a few Mags, but I think we talked about this before, and pretty sure we're talking about the same LL. It had a version A and B? A is the one I like. Mr. X ranked version B as his favorite Mags. Definition of gaudy, imo.

BUT, it's not really due to sculpt or pose, both of which are fine (but have been done many times). It's really because of one person's paint job that made the rounds. Just phenomenal. Belt and collar look like worn metal. The biggest issue with this custom is that it's simply not worth it - at least from what I've seen... the asking price is insane.

I kind of glossed over the MAC in your collection, but I just now spent more time looking at it, and...thanks a lot - it does look nicer than I thought! Now I wish I had that one too!

So in short, yes, those two and the Angry Monkey are pretty much the three customs I would consider. Although the Angry Monkey is a great sculpt, but the paint apps look pretty weak. RCB is ok as well, but doesn't scream 'must own'.

[Divo]

Originally Posted by IronLungs31

I really hope that Sideshow one day decides to make a Blob and Pyro Premuim Format to fill out this brotherhood setup.

Wow! Great pic/set-up as usual, but this time Iron you helped resolve/answer a question I had lingering regarding future display. As I'll have the 3 male figures once Mags gets here, & your set-up sequence looks perfect, as the metal shards coming off Juggs arm seem to be in the process of Mags magnetic manipulation, preparing to fling them. Very cool.

Great stuff/set-up.

P.S. Iron, a small suggestion would be to possibly place Magneto on a slight riser, high enough so he clears Mystique's head, so her hair/colour does not block or get lost in his crotch. This would also "frame" her between Magneto's splayed legs/freeing her silhouette, along with clearing his cape against Sabretooth's arm/claws. Just a thought.

[Divo]

Originally Posted by GaryTonge

Here are some updated pics with less grain. A friend of mine gave me some photography advice.

Man, if a pic is worth a thousand words, then way better pics, these, are worth a million. And you owe your friend a drink. A cold big one.

Great sculpt, excellent pics, we have a Magneto, amen.

Bravo sideshow & crew, now a monster Apocalypse to set us free.

[SDguy]

Originally Posted by ZenLogikos

LL has done a few Mags, but I think we talked about this before, and pretty sure we're talking about the same LL. It had a version A and B? A is the one I like. Mr. X ranked version B as his favorite Mags. Definition of gaudy, imo.

BUT, it's not really due to sculpt or pose, both of which are fine (but have been done many times). It's really because of one person's paint job that made the rounds. Just phenomenal. Belt and collar look like worn metal. The biggest issue with this custom is that it's simply not worth it - at least from what I've seen... the asking price is insane.

I kind of glossed over the MAC in your collection, but I just now spent more time looking at it, and...thanks a lot - it does look nicer than I thought! Now I wish I had that one too!

So in short, yes, those two and the Angry Monkey are pretty much the three customs I would consider. Although the Angry Monkey is a great sculpt, but the paint apps look pretty weak. RCB is ok as well, but doesn't scream 'must own'.

The real kicker with the LL piece? It's engineered poorly (I've seen 2 with cracked ankles). On a ES of 35 kits, that's a big nope from me (coupled with the crazy price). I can't decide if I love that paint job you mention, or the one with bluish fabric parts more. Both amazing...

And both highlight something I love with this Sideshow piece. I love how they painted the "metal" vs the "fabric" parts differently.

[SONICobra]

some wicked awesome pics in this thread. IronLungs' brotherhood display is killer

[GaryTonge]

Originally Posted by IronLungs31

I really hope that Sideshow one day decides to make a Blob and Pyro Premuim Format to fill out this brotherhood setup.

Awesome collection! I love the Sideshow Sabertooth and Juggernaut.

Originally Posted by Divo

Man, if a pic is worth a thousand words, then way better pics, these, are worth a million. And you owe your friend a drink. A cold big one.

Great sculpt, excellent pics, we have a Magneto, amen.

Bravo sideshow & crew, now a monster Apocalypse to set us free.

Thanks buddy!

Originally Posted by SDguy

The real kicker with the LL piece? It's engineered poorly (I've seen 2 with cracked ankles). On a ES of 35 kits, that's a big nope from me (coupled with the crazy price). I can't decide if I love that paint job you mention, or the one with bluish fabric parts more. Both amazing...

And both highlight something I love with this Sideshow piece. I love how they painted the "metal" vs the "fabric" parts differently.

That's one of my favourite things about this statue. the body suit has a rich, mat feel to the paint. The collar, gauntlets, shins and cummerbund have a metallic quality and the helmet has a fiberglass with metallic flec paint app.



I'd love to add more Xmen pieces, but I'm fully into Star Wars props now. Debating that Archangel, but not sure if I'll get it for space reasons.

[AC_808]

Originally Posted by IronLungs31

I really hope that Sideshow one day decides to make a Blob and Pyro Premuim Format to fill out this brotherhood setup.

Yea, that would be awesome if they did.

...I'd also like it if they added Avalanche and Toad.

[Freezi]

The new pics are awesome.


It's been preparing for shipping for days and days. Damn sideshow.

[ZenLogikos]

Originally Posted by SDguy

The real kicker with the LL piece? It's engineered poorly (I've seen 2 with cracked ankles). On a ES of 35 kits, that's a big nope from me (coupled with the crazy price). I can't decide if I love that paint job you mention, or the one with bluish fabric parts more. Both amazing...

And both highlight something I love with this Sideshow piece. I love how they painted the "metal" vs the "fabric" parts differently.

That makes me feel a little better about the LL. lol I downplayed it's sculpt, but it hits the sweet spot between a jacked vs scrawny Mags perfectly. Maybe that's the best thing about it.

I agree with your paint assessment. That is a necessity for making any Mags' costume 'pop'. But while I agree, I still think this one could be better in that department. The collar still seems painted like so many action figures I've seen, including some smaller scale statues (Koto Magneto as well). I.e. just one consistent application. No shadowing, wear, or differentiation between bolts and collar. VERY simple.

Again, it works here because it's a comic-like paint app, for a very comic based sculpt and pose.