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[ZenLogikos]

Originally Posted by Augen

How long has it been since Bowen made a piece? This was before my collecting days, but learned about it here.

Given the gap and how much has changed I wouldn't be surprised to see a Bowen 2.0 starting with most popular characters in scale (was it 1:6 or 1:7?) sprinkling in ones other companies don't do to see if the idea is viable.

Unofficially, closest to 1:7.

Last dozen releases, according to Midtown Comics:

Spider-man 2099 - 11/20/2013
Iceman clear - 11/27/2013
Hellcat - 11/27/2013
Hobgoblin - 12/24/2013
Rogue modern - 12/31/2013
Iceman original - 12/31/2013
Thor strike down - 1/29/2014
Johnny Storm Human Torch - 2/5/2014
Wolverine Astonishing - 2/19/2014
Red Skull action - 2/19/2014
Green Goblin museum - 2/19/2014
Stryfe - 2/26/2014

I had gotten a few Bowen from other sources before, but had just signed up to get the Iceman website exclusive (Iceman clear), paid my club fee...then they shut down.

[ZenLogikos]

Originally Posted by Demona

I can't even begin to figure where he would start. My guess is he just picks a design he loves, but didn't sculpt and cranks it out. Maybe a Cap or Thor? How many Iron Man suits have there been since 2014?

There are a TON of X-Men designs never made by him and X-Men seem to change their looks the most.

Can't check now since they've shuttered, but back on StatueMarvels forum at the time, I seem to recall that there were some (other artists') sculpts already completed and/or being designed for the next phase. I remember that a Gladiator action was being planned...

If Bowen paid for and still owns those sculpts, maybe they'll be put up sooner than later.

[KaraFan]

Originally Posted by Demona

I can't even begin to figure where he would start. My guess is he just picks a design he loves, but didn't sculpt and cranks it out. Maybe a Cap or Thor? How many Iron Man suits have there been since 2014?

There are a TON of X-Men designs never made by him and X-Men seem to change their looks the most.

Not to sound mean but he would seriously have to step his game up in today's statue world.

[Demona]

I don't think he would, but he may change just because artist and sculptors evolve. He was making COMIC looking statues. And I am here for it. I don't want or need my statues looking hyper real and like a real human. That's my biggest gripe with Harbottle's Sideshow pieces. I love the bodies and poses, but he clearly takes inspiration from living women for his faces.

I think Randy would do a nice job of capturing an "artist series" line. I will take a Mark Brooks version of every Marvel woman please

[KaraFan]

Originally Posted by Demona

I don't think he would, but he may change just because artist and sculptors evolve. He was making COMIC looking statues. And I am here for it. I don't want or need my statues looking hyper real and like a real human. That's my biggest gripe with Harbottle's Sideshow pieces. I love the bodies and poses, but he clearly takes inspiration from living women for his faces.

I think Randy would do a nice job of capturing an "artist series" line. I will take a Mark Brooks version of every Marvel woman please

That would be amazing for sure.

[wktf]

If he has a Marvel license, I’d look to comic book versions of the movies that’ll be coming out over the next couple of years: Thor, Jane Foster Thor, Dr. Strange, Scarlet Witch/Vision, Shang-Chi, Blade, Eternals, Spider-Man, etc.

[alshadow]

Originally Posted by ZenLogikos

Can't check now since they've shuttered, but back on StatueMarvels forum at the time, I seem to recall that there were some (other artists') sculpts already completed and/or being designed for the next phase. I remember that a Gladiator action was being planned...

If Bowen paid for and still owns those sculpts, maybe they'll be put up sooner than later.

I even remember he revealed a Spiral full statue render for the next phase, a character that will most likely never see the light of day from any other statue company. I'd like to see him continue on that tradition.

[moon_knight1971]

Ikaris, leader of the Eternals

[Mister H]

Originally Posted by KaraFan

Not to sound mean but he would seriously have to step his game up in today's statue world.

I don't think he would have any problems doing that. The previous Bowen Designs statues were meant to have a comic feel to them. Randy is talented enough to make people look the way he wants.

[majestic1]

Originally Posted by ZenLogikos

Can't check now since they've shuttered, but back on StatueMarvels forum at the time, I seem to recall that there were some (other artists') sculpts already completed and/or being designed for the next phase. I remember that a Gladiator action was being planned...

If Bowen paid for and still owns those sculpts, maybe they'll be put up sooner than later.

I recall seeing teasers/renders for a FS Shocker, Nightwing, Angel/Archangel museum pose, Tigershark, Stingray, Baron Zemo,Thor Buster Iron man.

The FS Tiger shark in particular looked amazing.