DC Bombshells statue (September 2013) – Limited to 5200 pieces, $124.95 US.
Sculpted by Tim Miller
Measures approximately 10.1 inches tall
The first Bombshells out the door is the last one to be reviewed, somewhat missing the mark when it comes to this unique line. Wonder Woman is a strong and independent woman, much like the "Rosie the Riveter" campaign sought to bring about in women during the second world war. With her breaking the chains of either oppression or the confines of perceived female weakness, this piece leaves me quite confused about what exactly they were attempting to achieve with her, and quite disappointed about it's execution.
To me the Bombshell line represents a range to statues with classic DC heroes and villains in ways that haven't really been explored before, whether it be rockabilly Poison Ivy, or aviation Supergirl, each piece brings a unique aspect to the line that is undeniable 40s/50s American culture. With Wonder Woman however there isn't much uniqueness to be found honestly, with her ending up looking like a female Superman breaking some chains.
First impression is that there isn't much Wonder Woman about her, if you took a quick glance at the piece you wouldn't even know it was her. The sculpt doesn't do her any favors either with legs that are relatively thick compared to the rest of the piece (even going so far as to creating a "cankle" effect), and the complete lack of any womanly curves in the bum region make the lower part quite unremarkable. It's honestly very strange how such thick legs can lead to such a small behind (this is honestly the biggest flaw in the entire piece to me). The jacket is a disappointing replacement for her iconic corset and a scarf is hardly a replacement for a tiara. At the end of the day, when compared to the other two pieces already reviewed and looking at those still to come, Wonder Woman simply doesn't stand out like she should, making this piece quite dull when compared to the rest.
The paint is very impressive with nothing really standing out as having been missed, and the fine detail on her bracelets is something that has come to be expected of this line. The facial expression is also great and captures the smile of the original artwork quite well. The base is once again similar to all the other in the line, with a name plate on the front and a metal texture on top, the same size as the rest and quite accommodating with this piece.
Sculpt – Great in terms of actual quality, poor in terms of any resemblance to Wonder Woman or her persona.
Paint application – Good, although no small touches like Supergirls leather books or Poison Ivys tattoos.
Base – Identical to the bases of the other Bomshell pieces, the metal works motif fits the war style well and compliments the width of the piece.
Accuracy – Accurate, but even that wasn't really anything special to begin with.
Overall score - 5.5/10
I think that the Wonder Woman Bomshell is a missed opportunity for something that could have been truly great. From the blandness of the design, to the missing symbolism of Wonder Woman, to the absolute travesty that is her lower body, this piece left me extremely disappointed and unwilling to recommend her to anyone.
A few things to look out for when purchasing the piece:
- Make sure that the name plate on the base is not broken. This seems quite common and has even happened to some members on this forum.
- Check to ensure that the chains in her hands are not broken. The owner of my LCS said a few of the pieces her received had broken chains so look out for that!
