XM Studios Thor

[ambasah]

danteipp,

simpletoys is probably your best bet.

[Thor57]

Because every time is a bit vague. Every time he intends to throw it with all his weight behind it. But plenty of times he starts his swing just standing at a stand still.

I haven't looked for pics yet, but think about the movie Avengers. After he smokes Iron Man with Mjolnir in the woods and the hammer comes back, he's standing upright swinging it. Same for at the end in New York. Both when he leaves to fly to the building, and when he starts to gear up to go catch a falling Iron Man, same thing. Standing still, swinging at his side.

This pose isn't an action Thor. It's a pre action pose. He's threatening his foe, hence the arrogant pointing.

[loricstone]

Originally Posted by Thor57

Because every time is a bit vague. Every time he intends to throw it with all his weight behind it. But plenty of times he starts his swing just standing at a stand still.

I haven't looked for pics yet, but think about the movie Avengers. After he smokes Iron Man with Mjolnir in the woods and the hammer comes back, he's standing upright swinging it. Same for at the end in New York. Both when he leaves to fly to the building, and when he starts to gear up to go catch a falling Iron Man, same thing. Standing still, swinging at his side.

This pose isn't an action Thor. It's a pre action pose. He's threatening his foe, hence the arrogant pointing.

Some folks just don't get it Thor57. But us Thor fanatics....we do!!!

[risingstar]

Originally Posted by Thor57

Because every time is a bit vague. Every time he intends to throw it with all his weight behind it. But plenty of times he starts his swing just standing at a stand still.

Please do go ahead and post plenty of pics which show Thor spinning his hammer while standing still like in the prelim. Since it happens so often, I imagine it should be very easy finding pics which show exactly what you are saying.

That aside, in general, merely critiquing a pose so that it can accommodate a feature like the spinning hammer isn't something meant to get people in an uproar. It's a valid point as we're using 50 years of comic source material as reference. Also, we're just talking here, folks. It is so important that we not lose focus of that, right? We all want the same thing -- an awesome looking statue.

[actionjackson83]

Originally Posted by Thor57

I did just notice something. The open area on the back of his cape at the top, around the neckline. I know in the comics it's been drawn both overly large like that, and also a lot more synched up, not showing as much back and having more cloth.

How do guys feel and what do you think? I can't quite decide yet.

The open area will prevent paint rubs when swapping portraits imo

[Dark Logic]

Hey guys...Im late on this but I like what im seeing so far with the new digital Thor..anyone know if this will be a 1/4 piece? If so, what will the specs be? Also will it come with optional heads and hammer positions? thanks

[built2shred]

To be honest I'm not a big fan of the spinning hammer, trying to create movement in a statue is a lost cause IMO. I don't think the bowen one is that good either although it does look better since it looks like the statue was designed with it in mind. I won't be displaying the spinning hammer myself but I'm fine with it being included for those who wanted it. But I don't think the sculpt should be designed around the spinning hammer. After all it was a last min. addition.

[Lawnknome]

Originally Posted by Dark Logic

Hey guys...Im late on this but I like what im seeing so far with the new digital Thor..anyone know if this will be a 1/4 piece? If so, what will the specs be? Also will it come with optional heads and hammer positions? thanks

Dude, just read the thread, not even 5 pages back is literally the sculpt and all its variations posted. XM is 1/4th primarily.

I don't want to hate on folks in this forum, but at least ATTEMPT to gain some insight and knowledge on your own.

[GrumpyBear]

Erick from one child to another ^^, Bifröst-themed base? OH YES!!! With clear resin or fiberglas!!! With all the great colors?

[JP Sarri]

Originally Posted by built2shred

To be honest I'm not a big fan of the spinning hammer, trying to create movement in a statue is a lost cause IMO. I don't think the bowen one is that good either although it does look better since it looks like the statue was designed with it in mind. I won't be displaying the spinning hammer myself but I'm fine with it being included for those who wanted it. But I don't think the sculpt should be designed around the spinning hammer. After all it was a last min. addition.

Tell that to these guys.