XM Studios Darkness 1/4 scale

[loricstone]

I'd take both of them with the quickness! Cyclonus is my favorite Decepticon of all time...and Scourge is just cool as hell. In fact, if SS makes Scourge...and has alternate arm / leg display options, I would buy at least 4 so I could have Scourge and his Sweeps!

[Guilty]

Originally Posted by Demona

Simple, straight forward XM photography versus in-hand visuals coupled with members posting HD photos of their pieces in hand. If there is any doubt, look at items like Thor, She Hulk and Daredevil.

There is no smoke and mirrors with XM. Their pieces shine in spite of the PO photos. And when you get a piece in hand, it's on another level. The subtle details and insane QC aren't exactly picked up by XM's in house photographers.

I, for one, am A-OK that I know I will receive a great piece that wasn't photoshopped and well-lit to entice my purchase. What you see if what you get -- and way more!

Originally Posted by loricstone

Pretty much what Demona said. Take Black Bolt for instance...when you look at XM's PO pics of him...it is pretty hard to see the intricacies of the paint app on him. From those pics, I was thinking Black Bolt was black, but actually, there are all kinds of subtle blended blues interspersed throughout the black that give his costume such depth and not simply a flat color.

What's even more amazing is his portrait. Similar to Magneto, XM managed to make him look like he has translucent resin for skin. There are all kinds of subtle shading throughout his face and it simply looks stunning.

What's also impressive is how the paint apps are done so well that you would think some of the statues are mixed media...like Hawkeye's leather parts, Medusa's pleather / spandex like outfit, same for DD. There really is a lot to appreciate. Magneto speaks for itself. That might just be the best painted production piece ever done in 1/4....it's that great!

Lots of great little touches. Maybe its lighting, or poor camera...I'm not sure.

Here is another example(s): Thor and Wolverine both have very nicely done blues on the veins of the skin...and I swear it looks lifelike. Hopefully you get to see firsthand guilty.

Thanks for the input.

This is interesting, it also clears up my question as well.

I hope to see this myself whenever Witchblade releases in the far future.

[Davidian]

So how many of you guys/gals were able to PO this guy? I'm a huge Darkness fan, and since the CS Moore was the only statue produced, I've been wanting someone to make another, and I really hope I didn't miss out on this one. Every time I go check out a new XM Studios piece, they're sold out! Am I SOL on this, and forced to wait for one on eBay then? Did any of you order him from another trusted retailer?

[Comicbookguy]

So what's the USA price for this on a new po? 1500.00 shipped or not including shipping?

[DeadGhostKnight]

Still available to order on CDUK so i imagine it'll be in stock at other retailers too.

https://www.collectiblesdirect.co.uk...the%20darkness

[Davidian]

Originally Posted by Comicbookguy

So what's the USA price for this on a new po? 1500.00 shipped or not including shipping?

I'm assuming it's shipped, since $1500 SGD = $1108.57 USD (according to today's exchange rate). If that's the case, WOW that's insane for shipping rates!

[cb4x]

Simply toys still has it available for pre order as well as secret compass.

[Davidian]

Originally Posted by cb4x

Simply toys still has it available for pre order as well as secret compass.

I just contacted Secret Compass to see if they have anymore available to pre-order. Thanks!

[cb4x]

Your welcome. I wouldn't want you to miss out on what looks like a sleeper of a statue. The detail is crazy on it and I can't wait to see it in person.

[Davidian]

Originally Posted by cb4x

Your welcome. I wouldn't want you to miss out on what looks like a sleeper of a statue. The detail is crazy on it and I can't wait to see it in person.

Yeah me too! Huge Darkness fan here.