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Old 07-31-2012, 01:48 AM   #341
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If I had the space I'd probably double-dip on the Stormtrooper for exactly that reason. Just like the Snowtrooper both heads are pretty cool and there are eight different variations to choose from as far as the arms are concerned.

One other thing of note is the head is actually ball jointed and unlike the other McQuarrie MBs connects to the torso via a peg. I like the idea behind the ball joint as it allows for some nice movement but the peg poses a problem for those like myself who like to display the extra concept head beside the bust.
Interesting, I like that idea of putting a ball joint for mobility, they should do that with more busts when possible.
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Old 07-31-2012, 01:57 AM   #342
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Interesting, I like that idea of putting a ball joint for mobility, they should do that with more busts when possible.
I wouldn't mind seeing it become the standard on the deluxe Trooper busts as it allows for more customization when posing multiples of the same bust.
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Old 07-31-2012, 12:29 PM   #343
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No, close up its not the best likeness that's for sure. I've seen worse though and regardless there is no mistaking who he is.
GG seems to do great with creatures and characters with helmets but when it comes to characters themselves, GG always seems to be missing the mark (e.g. Motti, Lando, Princess Leia Slave MB, Luke MBs)
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Old 07-31-2012, 01:33 PM   #344
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GG seems to do great with creatures and characters with helmets but when it comes to characters themselves, GG always seems to be missing the mark (e.g. Motti, Lando, Princess Leia Slave MB, Luke MBs)
I wouldn't go that far. They've had their share of hits balancing out the misses IMO. e.g. ANH, ROTS and AOTC Obi-Wan, Tarkin, ANH Leia, ANH Han, Stormtrooper Han, Dooku, Sidious, Maul, Lt. Renz, etc..

As for Luke I've yet to see any company completely nail his likeness. The 4 MBs I have of him are IMO pretty good - Jedi, X-Wing, Stormtrooper and to a lesser degree Hoth.
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Old 07-31-2012, 01:47 PM   #345
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I wouldn't go that far. They've had their share of hits balancing out the misses IMO. e.g. ANH, ROTS and AOTC Obi-Wan, Tarkin, ANH Leia, ANH Han, Stormtrooper Han, Dooku, Sidious, Maul, Lt. Renz, etc..

As for Luke I've yet to see any company completely nail his likeness. The 4 MBs I have of him are IMO pretty good - Jedi, X-Wing, Stormtrooper and to a lesser degree Hoth.
Ok, I'll back off my always and go with "many". LOL
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Old 07-31-2012, 03:34 PM   #346
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I think Gentle Giant's likenesses on the whole are pretty good. I have the Count Dooku & Asajj Ventress statue, and Dooku's likeness is really impressive. But for whatever reason, no company seems to do that well when it comes to Mark Hamill or Harrison Ford. Even Hot Toys' Indiana Jones figure is a little iffy.
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Old 08-02-2012, 06:41 AM   #347
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Admiral Motti convention exclusive 2012

Detail on bust,his face is turning a little green.
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Old 08-02-2012, 09:10 AM   #348
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This is one of my favorite scenes in all of Star Wars. Love it!
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Old 08-25-2012, 11:29 PM   #349
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Here's a video review of my Gentle Giant Green Hulk Mini Bust. Hope you enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_upload?feature=vm-menu
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Old 09-14-2012, 04:02 AM   #350
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Just picked up the Black Widow, Throg, Thing and Lady Deadpool busts to go with my SDCC Thanos and I have to say I am hugely impressed with the quality of the line. I will definitely continue to collect the Marvel releases from Gentle Giant for a long while if they keep it up. Bring on Star-Lord and Rocket Raccoon next!!!
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