Thursday, May 28, 2009

Sideshow Collectibles: She-Hulk

Produced By Sideshow Collectibles
Artists
* Adam Hughes
* Tim Miller
* Mike Najera
* Anthony Mestas
* The Sideshow Collectibles Design and Development Team
Size 16" H x 7" W x " D
Type Statue
Edition Size TBD
Release Date 4th Quarter 2009
Price $149.99

Zimm's Two Cents
For me, it is a little harder to pin down the sculptors that I like, as they are all credited for the work. But here we go.....
Points in Favor
  • The base, while appearing bland, offers a little extra.
  • The colors look pretty good.
  • Little bits of touches here and there - necklace, shoes, briefcase.
Points Against
  • Not a fan of the face or pose. Robert probably knows the comic (Robert: Actually not from a comic, it was based on an original design by Adam Huges) that this pose references, but I would have possibly picked another one.
  • Bad hair.
  • Both the hands and feet look off to me as well. Something there turns me off.
Recommendation: Pass.

Robert's Two Cents
In this case, this is a series of Marvel characters designed by Adam Hughes, famed Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Ghost, Tomb Raider, and more cover artist/good girl artist and former member of Gaijin Studios (other former/current members: Brian Stelfreeze, Cully Hamner, Karl Story, Tony Harris, Dave Johnson, and Laura Martin). He's a great artist and a nice guy. Adam's throwing a little (OK a lot) of a good girl aesthetic to these designs, which has led to mixed results.
Points in Favor
  • Sideshow's production values have been second to none. Their paint jobs have been phenomenal. The overall look and faces are very nice.
  • It's a more realistic depiction of She-Hulk. Her arms are properly muscled. Boobs are still huge, but that's one of the characteristics of the character that they've played with her for years.
  • Price. That's a lot of statue for the money.
Points Against
  • I think the pose is awkward. I get it. I'm just not sure I like it.
Recommendation:Neutral . There are plenty of others I'd rather spend my money on, but if I were buying the series, I wouldn't skip this one. Also, if I were more of an Adam Huges or She Hulk fan, I'd buy it.

Update: One last comment from Robert: I think it presents a fair representation of She Hulk accidentally destroying her clothes in sooo many appearances.

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