Boba Fett life-size bust

I did not say that I was buying it. Even if I loved it I don't have money sitting around for these types of things right now. My issue is more with the culture of the boards. My aim is to be positive and constructive. You obviously don't have to agree with me and as I said it's not personal.
 
Why does it have to have that quizzacle "puppy dog doesn't understand" head tilt? I thought Fett was meant to be more meanacing?
 
Shockwave... in my opinion its not the fact that it isn't the best quality or exactly the most menacing. I was just saying for the price they are going to ask for it, I'd rather build a more accurate, wearable bust for a few extra bucks. You're right, there will be people out there that will pay a decent penny for this. I was just stating I've seen better. I don't think its a matter of arrogance... more or less a passion for the hobby. These people DO shoot for perfection. You aren't going to find a better, more talented group of people who know every scratch, every imperfection of Boba's armor like these people. It's only natural to critique something you are passionate about. It happens with everything... If that bust comes out and its a decent price for its quality, then awesome.

El1te
 
I think the sideshow bust sucks and it would not have been hard for the designers at sideshow to do a little research as we all have done and come up with something a little more accurate. Maybe this is their interpretation of Fett but for us here at the DH it is Blasphemy.
 
It doesn't look too bad. It does appear that they used an MR helmet by the look of the pinch. But at least it's near the right shape (y)

For the average consumer, it's a kick in the bottom I think. I can remember back about, oh, say 10 years ago - I would have been stoked to
get ahold of one of these for a price like that :lol:

Chris
 
QUOTE=ShocKWavE;488443]However, I don't feel the constant need to complain about others work like a lot of people seem to. Yes, it is possible to make a more accurate and perhaps more menacing version by yourself if you have the time, skill, and eye for it. Other people would be more than happy with this on their desk.

My point is just that the criticism around here seems to be largely fueled with an arrogance that I think is bad for the community as a whole. If you can do it better, than do it.[/QUOTE]

I typically would agree. But only pieces I dont' care so much about.

Take the Sideshow Raiders idol. There is a lot of discussion at the RPF about the inaccuracies, how the boat was missed, yadda yadda yadda. And I look at it and I'm thinking it looks like the idol to me, and the plating and the base are bonuses that sweeten the deal over a resin kit. But you have Indy freaks talking about the nipples being wrong. Why is this? BECAUSE THEY CARE ABOUT THAT PROP BEING RIGHT. I don't care because it's close enough for me, ergo it's not as important for me to have it 100%. And my response would have been the same as yours here. Okay, don't like the Indy idol, don't buy it. No big whoop.

A lifesize Fett bust, however, is something I WOULD take seriously, because Fett related pieces matter to me. And what this looks like is a missed opportunity to do something totally awesome, and they did nothing with it. Understand that I'm not complaining about them bilking innocent customers out of their hard earned dollars. More power to them. I'm just saddened the project wasn't taken more seriously.

I guess it's a blessing in disguise though. How could I have justified dumping another $500 or more into yet ANOTHER lifesize replica when I have a full figure one. YES, I said. I'm glad it doesn't look good!!!

What it boils down to (if I didn't say before), this is a representation, NOT a REPLICA. That's okay, people just have to understand it's essentially a big figurine.

This is not contempt, it is a critique of the prototype. Unfortunately, it's almost impossible for critique not to carry negative implications. That's why you have some creative types who accept critique graciously and choose to use the information to improve on their work, and then you have others who ignore any and all suggestions because the are an "artiste," and they know best, hence their work never advances.
 
Shockwave... in my opinion its not the fact that it isn't the best quality or exactly the most menacing. I was just saying for the price they are going to ask for it, I'd rather build a more accurate, wearable bust for a few extra bucks. You're right, there will be people out there that will pay a decent penny for this. I was just stating I've seen better. I don't think its a matter of arrogance... more or less a passion for the hobby. These people DO shoot for perfection. You aren't going to find a better, more talented group of people who know every scratch, every imperfection of Boba's armor like these people. It's only natural to critique something you are passionate about. It happens with everything... If that bust comes out and its a decent price for its quality, then awesome.

El1te

I hear you, good points. From my perspective, I guess it is just that I have come to not expect perfection but rather just appreciate it when I see it (or close to it at least). When I come to this forum, I am simply more interested in what our own hands can make. I don't have it in me to be angry at anyone for missing the mark...I just move on. The only person I really hold to any type of standard is myself. For everyone else, I try to just appreciate what comes along and learn from it.

I like to be able to hang out in the same room with everyone who shares our passion, regardless of whether or not their passion centers around absolute accuracy. Also, I like it better that we are able to make the best stuff. But, we are all different and there is nothing wrong with that. Everyone is certainly entitled to their opinion.

Also, I should say that I get a lot more satisfaction out of prop making than prop buying. So, it stands to reason that people who are really into official collectibles will be more affected by these types of things than I am.

That said, no hard feelings and I'll stop side-tracking this thread.
 
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No problem. I think it's fine to have diverse opinions on here, and it makes for good discussion. And, yes, many people have different goals in mind as far as this hobby goes.

That said, I actually LIKE that $19.99 bank and will have to get one and modify. Does anyone know what scale they are? 1/4 maybe? The way he's holding his hand, it appears a blaster might have been planned but didn't get finished in time to show off with the prototype? If not, I will certainly be considering scratchbuilding one and casting up some ammo pouches to fill his belt. Yeah, I DO LIKE that bank.

Why do so many of the figurine type items insist on making the rangefinder green, though? Weird.
 
Not to belabor the point, and I know there is no way we could expect standards comparable to the original, but I was hoping for something more in the neighborhood of this (with the little piece of jetpack peeking up). Please excuse my VERY crude computer paint skills, and you'd have to imagine it with a generic assembly line paint job, but you get the idea of the presentation I was imagining . . .

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It's completely ironic that this Fett bust suddenly was recently announced, because I was on Side Show's website the other day actually admiring some of their past SW bust work and thought "When are they going to do a Fett" and SLAVE I, this is how in my mind I had pictured it, only with maybe a more aggressive downward gaze!

OH WELL! :cry
 
Well, on my version, the helmet would swivel so you could do your downward glance. And, of course, the Sideshow Exclusive version would come with a burnt section of Sarlaac tentacle.
 
Shockwave, I also do agree that people also sometimes ONLY point out the negative side in things and sometimes forget how to appreciate it for what its worth. I saw that a lot with the Avatar movie so I definitely understand your point there.

...and the balljoint idea is an excellent one :D

El1te
 
If the helmet were a seperate piece, a balljoint would be unnecessary, you could just reposition the helmet as you wanted it, as with my mannequin. Basically the head is rounded on mine and I've got the front face cut off so the chin doesn't prevent pivotting the helmet from side to side if I decide to change it.

It looks as though the SS version very well may have a turnable head, which would be a plus.

Unfortunately, on the helmet, the T visor is cast in, hence the pinch is permanent, unlike the MR which can be fix to a large degree.
 
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