Production Information:
Mary Jane
Polystone Statue by Sideshow Collectibles
J. Scott Campbell Spider-Man Collection
Limited Edition: 6,000
Cost: $249.99
License: Marvel
Size: 11.5” H x 5.75” W x 5.75” D
Weight: 5 lbs.
Artists: Kat Sapene (Paint), Steve Schumacher (Sculpt), J. Scott Campbell (Design), The Sideshow Collectibles Design and Development Team
Versions: Just one, no exclusive
Status: Still available through Sideshowcollectibles.com
Product summary:
“Mary Jane Watson is the quintessential girl next door, exuberant and charming, she's the light of Peter Parker's life. Designed by the incomparable J. Scott Campbell, Sideshow brings this irresistible comic siren to life in the Mary Jane Comiquette, the first release in our J. Scott Campbell Spider-Man Collection. Cast in high quality polystone, MJ is hand painted with a new high-contrast technique, creating added depth and dimension to each piece. Face it Tiger you just hit the jackpot!”
Other Reviews:
Statuehunter75’s Video Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKS6tBiH9g0
Sculpt: 8.5/10 Impressive
Paint & Mixed Media: 8/10 Impressive
Design: 8.5/10 Very Impressive
Production & Build Quality: 7/10 Good
Overall/Final Score: 8/10 Impressive
My Ramblings:
I am going to keep this review brief.
There are three aspects of this piece that really make it great.
1. Compact Design – I am not necessarily talking about size, but how the statue was designed. There aren’t any delicate hair strands or widespread arms or windblown ribbons. Nothing that would cause obvious breakage. I don’t feel like I have to be extremely careful when holding this piece. Also, the base makes it easy to handle the statue. I like the small sculpted feet on the bottom of the ottoman. I am able to easily insert my fingers under the base and lift. Unlike heavy premium format bases that are so low to the surface.
2. Paint Application – There is shading on this piece!!!!! I didn’t think it could be done. Sideshow had me believe that flat, one-toned paint applications were our only option. This piece has shading, everywhere! A tad too much in some areas, but it is still shading! There are at least two tones used on the skin. I can see the variation on the feet and face. I like the black shadowing used on Spider-Man’s stretched costume. The only area that bugs me is her shirt. The black shading is extremely heavy. You might be able to lessen this eye sore by displaying her at an angle that hides the front of her torso. It really isn’t that bad, but there is that option if it does bug you. The painted details are nicely done. The painted texture, worn holes and seams on her jeans are all well painted. Even the web lines on Spider-Man’s costume are surprisingly clean. There might be some bleeding and some imperfections, but they are not noticeable at a common distance. If you hold the statue six inches away from your face you will notice them. But on display in a cabinet or on a table, you won’t. Note: Some of my photos are taken extremely close and seem to show more imperfections that I notice with my plain eyes.
As you can see, close up, the face paint application isn't the cleanest, but this is extremely close.
3. The box is as large as a typical shoe box. Amazing! I wish all boxes were this size. lol
I think this piece is priced right, at about $225-$250. It might be small, but there is a lot of paint application here.
AND she is just so darn adorable!!!
