Just as a starter: "Drool, drool, drool."Distributor SideShow Collectibles
Artists
Rudy Garcia
David Igo
Sideshow Collectibles Design and Development Team
Size 19"H x 19"W x 11"L
Type Statue
Release 1st Quarter 2011
Price $289.99
Zimm's Two Cents
Wow! I have a small Colossus, and I have been considering getting another one because of it. And this piece would be a "Wow."Maybe I am coming off of a Silver Surfer high, but this piece is looking really cool.
Points in Favor
- The coloring. I really like the coloring.
- Great pose. Have to give them something there, as it is a little different from what I have seen.
- Loving the costume. Not classic, but striking.
- Not quite that sure about the face. Seems off.
- Size. Seriously, it would be another massive piece in my rather small office. However, I could really get into a couple more of these.
Recommendation:
As a side note: The pics from Comic-Con were spot on. I wish they provided more of those types in the future. Nice catch, Robert.
Robert's Two Cents
Very nice. I actually like that costume. I don't normally like that costume.Update: I have seen a close up photo of the face on Statue Marvels and have to say I hate it.
Points in Favor
- Nice paint job. It has that splotchy effect that I bitch about too much, but it's used to great effect here.
- The metal textures are very nicely done even though it's not chrome.
- The pose is OK. Again it's not classic, but it works.
- It's not the costume I'd prefer.
- The face looks too scrunched up.
Recommendation: I'll give it a BUY. It's not a classic Colossus and definitely not my favorite costume. Also, as Zimm said, the face is a bit off. Still it's a very nice Colossus piece.
Update: I am going to change my review from BUY to Pass. The face is awful. This isn't Colossus. It's Robo Colossus. See this close up pic from Statue Marvels for more info: http://www.statuemarvels.com/f226/san-diego-comic-con-2010-gallery-9389-5.html#post252447
5 comments:
I was very psyched about this statue at first, but I don't like the head sculpt (even worse is the exclusive "non-armored-up" face IMO). Compare it to the recent Colossus Legendary scale bust...that's the classic look - no armor lines on the face!!! But other than that a giant, cool-looking statue!!
The head sculpt keeps coming back to haunt me as well. Just not sure about it. However, didn't I feel he same way about the Surfer?
Well, you did...but the head sculpts of the surfer were true to the source material. I've never seen Colossus been drawn that way...that's what bothers me.
I keep thinking he looks constipated.
Based on this picture. http://www.statuemarvels.com/f226/san-diego-comic-con-2010-gallery-9389-5.html#post252447 I hate it. I'm going to have to change my review.
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