Why Ulik the Rock Troll you ask and why do I care. I've always been an on and off Thor fan. My favorite periods being of course the Walter Simonson era, then the period right before and after issue 400 where Thor eventually ends up being joined with Erik Masterson and into the Thunderstrike era. During this time and even after Thor was cancelled, Ulik the troll was a persistent presence. He has fought both with and against Thor and the Asgardians. He is usually depicted as an honorable warrior. Plus anyone with uru knuckles (look it up) is cool.
He's pretty obscure but I believe he was one of the Jack Kirby designed villains. You can't mess with Jack. He's definitely one of the cooler Thor villains.
I always thought I was the only Ulik fan, but this bust shows I'm wrong. There are two of us.
Produced By: Bowen Designs
Sculpted By: Troy McDevitt
Dimensions: Over 6" Tall
Type: Bust
Edition Size: TBA
Ship Date: Summer 2009
Estimated Price: $65.00
Robert's Two Cents:
Points in Favor:
- They've nailed it. This bust looks like Ulik the Rock Troll
- The detail in his face and arms. Definitely has the chiseled quality Zimm was remissing about not being in the DC Direct Superman bust.
- They included the uru knuckles and his chest plate.
- Another decent Bowen paint job.
- Not much in my book.
- Obscurity of character, but that's what makes many of these Bowen releases great.
- No S&M leather fetish wear.
Zimm's Two Cents:
Okay, I know that I am a little late on this one; however, Robert specifically asked me to provide my two cents. I was primarily hesitant at first, as I did not know the character; however, I wish that I did, as this is a great bust.
Points In favor:
- Overall carving provides the looks and characteristics of a character that should be revived, as this bust makes him look like he would be a challenge for any hero.
- The colors are awesome - I really like the hints of green in this statue.
- Great breast plate.
- Texture to the arms to represent how hairy he really is.
Still don't know who he is, which keeps me from buying him - or almost even writing about him.
Recommendation: Neutral. If I knew who this was, I would probably end up buying this one, so to Robert's point, this is a personal preference.
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