Friday, July 10, 2009

Bowen Designs: Johnny Blaze Ghost Rider Busts

Randy (himself) provides us with both a Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch version of Ghost Rider. While these statues do have some similarities, there is enough different to warrant calling out the differences.

Produced By Bowen Designs
Sculpted by Randy Bowen
Size 9" Tall
Type Bust
Edition Size TBD
Release Date October 2009
Price $65

Zimm's Two Cents
Wow! Where to start.

Points in Favor
  • The base, as usual, is incredible. The detail in both the engine and tire bring the motorcycle aspects of the character to life, without having the motorcycle.
  • The coloring. This is a bust that requires the shadows and highlights of the black, greys, and blues.
  • The sculpting looks awesome, but - then again - it is (done entirely) by Randy Bowen. I'm loving the detail in everything - from the skull, to the leather circus jacket, to the bust. Looks awesome.
Points Against.
  • The hair looks off, but I'm certain that it will look better translucent. So I am not quite certain I really have a point against.
Recommendation: It was sculpted by Randy, so this one is a Hot Buy. The real decision is do you want this bust, the other bust or one of the statues. I'm leaning toward this one so far.

More tomorrow.

1 comment:

Robert said...

I'd vote for the Danny Ketch statue as my favorite of the 4 pieces. I am one of the few who likes the Danny Ketch Ghost Rider better than the Johnny Blaze version though.