Bowen Designs: Sabertooth

Produced By Bowen Designs

Sculpted By Mark Newman
Type State
Size 12" H
Release Date September 2010
Price $245.00

Zimm's Two Cents
In a previous article, I sung my praises for Mark Newman's work, and while I am not 100% certain about this piece, Mark still did an incredible job.

Points in Favor

• It's a Bowen piece by Mark Newman, so you are going to like it.
• Incredible base. Did you see the skulls.
• Face has a good expression, but I'm not that certain though.

Points Against

• Lots of splotchy painting - as Robert would say.
• Not quite certain about the face.

Recommendation: Buy. Not that I am 100% certain about this piece, but as I have enjoyed all of my Mark Newman pieces that I have purchased, I am quite certain that you will enjoy this one.

Robert's Two Cents
It's a great statue. I'm not sure what I'd pair it with though and it looks like it should obviously be paired. I'm pretty sure I don't need another Wolverine anything in my life these days.

Points in Favor

• It's a very nice piece.
  
• The base is phenomenal. Although, I would think the skulls would be fresher since it's Sabretooth.
  
• This one is going to shock Zimm, but I love the paint. This is one of those times where the "splotchy" or textured paint effect works. I've always pictured this version of Sabretooth's costume to have a furry effect, almost velour-like. But that's just me.
• This costume of Sabretooth's is one of my favorites in X-Mendom. Yes, I did just make up a word.
• It's a great non museum piece. There haven't been enough of those in recent years.
  

Points Against

• It looks like part of a set or series. I'm not sure I'm ready to plunge into another series right now.
  
• I like the face, but it feels over done. It's almost a caricature of Sabretooth.
• I don't think I want to buy another Wolverine to go with it.
  

Recommendation: Neutral. I'm not ready to buy into another set right now. It's not one that I have to have.