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10-28-2023, 12:55 PM
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#311
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Rescue
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 15,863
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Originally Posted by IronLungs31
I had the chance to purchases this outright from my waitlist, but just could not justify spending $800 for this statue. It was hard because I was at a tug of war with myself and the collector side of me. Normally I have no issue with spending any amount on my collection, just couldn't pull the trigger and the offer closed at 12:27PST today. I like this statue but I don't love this piece. Even went back in this thread and read some of my older post on this statue. To help myself make a decision on pulling the trigger. Just have to be a discipline collector and hope that I can find it for cheaper than $800 down the road somewhere later.
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You likely will find it cheaper and there will always be new statues.
Canale really needs to listen to someone critique his art direction just a touch. He does fantastic action poses but the awkward anlge perspectives are off putting.
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11-27-2023, 08:33 AM
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#312
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Cross country skiing is great if you live in a small country.
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 1,911
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Finally got this in, cracked open the box, & found too many parts, having no time to presently set-up!
Quick impressions are excellent hyper detailing, wonderful portrait, sadly plastic claws, & the mixed media parts blend in well with the sculpt.
Not sure about the paint apps yet, as my portrait seems to have a lot of rouge-red. Maybe properly set-up it will all blend and make sense, showcasing Wolverine's rage.
If not? I may have a ronin-dandy on my hands, & who would have figured that?
P.S. The intricate suit/costume looks excellent/immaculate, & a feast for the eyes. But some added blood droplets/splatter to the composition/Wolverine would have served-up something even more special, as the contrast would have been a blast.
P.P.S. To be continued, as I find the time to properly set-up, & obsessively scrutinize.
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11-27-2023, 11:06 AM
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#313
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Kiss my shiny metal arse!
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 3,323
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why oh why is SS so inconsistent?
Plastic claws..??
Do they just feel like every other piece deserves metal claws...? Soooooo confused.
They choose to provide a light up saber for PF Moff Gideon but not Ahsoka Tano. They allow for Vader to have a light up saber but not General Grievous.
They Give Power Girl a sculpted cape, Gambit a sculpted trench coat but others a fabric one.
They provide all the switchouts for pieces like the new Psylocke perched on the pagoda, call it a PF and charge accordingly, but do the same with Dr. Strange (arms) and then call it a maquette and charge more for it..... I mean really...?!?
I guess what I am trying to get at is if they can prove that things can be done a certain way......then why not just do them that way and be consistent.
Metal claws all the time.
Light up sabers all the time.
Include all attachments/switchouts with the piece and just call it a maquette.
Sculpt vs. fabric. pick a side.
LOL!!!!
Ok enough of my soap box. Just my thoughts and opinion I guess.
Congrats on the new Logan. Looking forward to seeing updated pics.
Cheers.
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12-03-2023, 09:15 AM
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#314
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Cross country skiing is great if you live in a small country.
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 1,911
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Still not completely set-up, but had to know regarding line and form, so only Wolverine & base.
Again, I'm not sure why this level of sculpt can't muster more than a 500 edition run, but here's a quick take.
Composition,(without added base ninjas, for now), is fantastic, with a balance and flow which is yes, right out of the comic books. Even the sharp design/edges of the hut contrast beautifully with the soft lines of the billowing mist/emerging ninjas.
The Wolverine figure itself represents a masterclass in anatomical sculpture. From portrait/pose/toes, this badass ronin holds. Hyper detailed throughout, with a leaping "right down your throat" composition/pose, this work is something to behold.
P.S. Yet another masterwork by the great Martin Canale, but can't shake the feel that a monsterous HULK would be the ultimate deal!
Hey, after seeing this, I couldn't resist making another play for HULK bliss. Make it so Sideshow!
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