Red Sonja She-Devil with a Sword PF - Not so expensive anymore

[COI]

Originally Posted by built2shred

Although her portrait did look more feminine after some people did a repaint, the paint application on the original was really bad.

Yeah, the paint app is the problem. She's supposed to be a badass. The prototype nailed it.

Originally Posted by Gyro Zeppeli

Yeah I'm pretty sure the paint apps were the real problem with the first PF. Otherwise it had a great pose, base, and the cape was super cool.

Yep, really well done. The severed head, the blood effect on the sword, the dagger, scabbard and straps, the weathering on the boots and cape, the fact that the sword and chains are metal...all awesome. I'll even give the paint apps on the body a pass, it's the portraits that are really off.

[dechirico7]

Sorry guys, I still don't like the square face, lol. If you hold up your finger and slightly block out that back edge of her jaw, she looks way better.

[crimsinwing1989]

Would anyone recommend the original sonja pf i love everything about it except the paint?

[COI]

Originally Posted by crimsinwing1989

Would anyone recommend the original sonja pf i love everything about it except the paint?

In my opinion, the EX is worth owning because the good outweighs the bad. It's not what it could've been, but still a very nice PF.

[dechirico7]

Originally Posted by crimsinwing1989

Would anyone recommend the original sonja pf i love everything about it except the paint?

If you like it, why not?
And I would get it now. I think it is going for retail or less.

[The Mule]

Only if you can afford a repaint, ergo, if you're willing to shed out another 300-400$.
I see no point in settling with it if you don't like one of the major aspects of the statue, and imho here the Ex is a must have. Probably one of the last true "Ex or fail" by Sideshow.

[COI]

Originally Posted by dechirico7

If you like it, why not?
And I would get it now. I think it is going for retail or less.

Originally Posted by The Mule

Only if you can afford a repaint, ergo, if you're willing to shed out another 300-400$.
I see no point in settling with it if you don't like one of the major aspects of the statue, and imho here the Ex is a must have. Probably one of the last true "Ex or fail" by Sideshow.

I agree with both of you. One of the few "must" EXs, and if you want one, now is the time to get it. At some point the EX will be harder to get.

[ReplicantSavior]

It does look like Sideshow will take inspiration from that Michael Turner piece. I can't wait to see how it turns out. Stjepan Sejic did do a bunch of Red Sonja covers. I wonder if he worked on this as well as He-Man. Whatever the case, this Red Sonja will still be something I wait to see the final result. We all remember what happened with the first one.

Originally Posted by COI

Reminds me of the Turner cover with the snake. They made a statue of this, but it isn't very good IMO.

What was wrong with the statue? I think they made two versions. I recall it was just like the artwork.

Originally Posted by COI

I loved the face sculpt myself, it's the paint and eye color that are off for me. The only reason I still have the piece is because I think they nailed the sculpt and paint is fixable (when I get around to sending it off somewhere):

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But you shouldn't have to buy the statue and get her repainted. I believe I thought Red Sonja was the statue of SDCC in one of my threads here. That paint job was a major disappointment.

Originally Posted by COI

Yeah, the paint app is the problem. She's supposed to be a badass. The prototype nailed it.

This was the statue I wanted...Still I've seen some amazing repaints.

[dechirico7]

Originally Posted by ReplicantSavior

It does look like Sideshow will take inspiration from that Michael Turner piece. I can't wait to see how it turns out. Stjepan Sejic did do a bunch of Red Sonja covers. I wonder if he worked on this as well as He-Man. Whatever the case, this Red Sonja will still be something I wait to see the final result. We all remember what happened with the first one.

I would not be surprised if they do a Red Sonja based on his art, since they are basing the MOTU statues on it.

[Gyro Zeppeli]

Just be smart consumers this time and don't preorder from Sideshow. Wait for in hand before deciding. The fact that they could get away with the previous release and have the nerve to make another just tells me it's easy money exploiting people who blindly purchase these things.