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Originally Posted by Praetorian380
Im beginning to really have my doubts about this piece. - I think I may end up canceling.
the lip issue is something I "might" be able to deal with, but the unsymmetrical eye sockets really have me concerned.
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I think the thing is to be fully aware of what you're getting and make your decision based on that. Hardcore Alien nuts like me see only the flaws and inaccuracies, but I'll admit to being picky, and more casual fans will enjoy it for its overall size and impression.
Major pluses and negatives are:
Minus
Facial dimensions/lip size
Poor detailing under the dome ('swiss roll' paint job)
Unsymmetrical/different size eye sockets
Jaw bone completely remodeled from the movie version (bottom hose relocated half way up the jaw)
Generally rather basic detailing and texture in the sculpt and paint app
Plus
Size
Best available 1:1 Alien sculpt EDIT: bust (easily better than Sideshow's older one)
Chromed teeth
Looks very imposing and impressive in person
No sign of anything better in the immediate future
That's about the size of it really - there are other inaccuracies, as thx217 has pointed out, but these are the main things that might bug you or please you when it's on your shelf. So it's all a question of how those pluses and minuses stack up for you. People who have it seem very happy with it, and don't care about the 'issues' so it's just a matter of how you feel about it as a buyer. It's a lot of money to spend if you're not totally in love with a piece though.
Though I see MageeFX are now offering the head separately, so I would have to renege on my comment that HCG's bust is the best out there right now. Magee all the way.
