daric larone
Hunter
Sideshow Collectibles is trotting this out soon; looks interesting...
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=8400&affiliate=pwise
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=8400&affiliate=pwise
Boba Fett life-size bust
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slave1pilot
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That thing is horrible.
I'll make my own, thanks.
I'll make my own, thanks.
SharkForge
Well-Known Hunter
Yeah, pending the price you could probably just make your own that is as realistic as it gets
El1te
El1te
daric larone
Hunter
Galactic Hunter
Active Hunter
Could the head pose look any more retarded?!!!
Slave I
Active Hunter
I had heard rumors of a lifesize Fett some time back, but figured they were talking lifesize statue. I was thinking, "Yeah, figures!" After all the hard work and money I put into it, they were going to make a lifesize collectible that would be the one stop shop.
Boy, am I glad I was wrong. Not only is it not a full figure, but it definitely isn't the best thing Sideshow has put out. The bust isn't horrible. But it isn't great, either.
Right off the bat, the shoulder bells are too angular, and the chest pieces seem disproportionatley large and the center diamond a little small. And what's this? Looks like we still have got that pinched visor. What did they do, scan the MR helmet? Guys, this is the problem with using replicas as source material. Here we have a classic example of a replica of a replica. ALWAYS use the actual reference items, don't try to replicate someone else's replica.
Also, on the closeup pic it looks like the visor is just painted on. Blech! Here's a screen grab I did from the video for easy reference . . .
Boy, am I glad I was wrong. Not only is it not a full figure, but it definitely isn't the best thing Sideshow has put out. The bust isn't horrible. But it isn't great, either.
Right off the bat, the shoulder bells are too angular, and the chest pieces seem disproportionatley large and the center diamond a little small. And what's this? Looks like we still have got that pinched visor. What did they do, scan the MR helmet? Guys, this is the problem with using replicas as source material. Here we have a classic example of a replica of a replica. ALWAYS use the actual reference items, don't try to replicate someone else's replica.
Also, on the closeup pic it looks like the visor is just painted on. Blech! Here's a screen grab I did from the video for easy reference . . .
Slave I
Active Hunter
I just keep looking at this and groaning. I hate to be a nay-sayer, but this time I think it's justified. There was a lot of potential here, but they didn't take advantage of it. I was really expecting more, considering the excellent Gammorean Guard SS is putting out. I'm looking for a hunk of jetpack, and maybe that's coming since this is just a proto type.
I look at the 1/2 scale legends in 3D and, while that has its own inaccuracies, it just has a better (and more dynamic) look to it. Imagine the following made more accurate and at lifesize . . .
I look at the 1/2 scale legends in 3D and, while that has its own inaccuracies, it just has a better (and more dynamic) look to it. Imagine the following made more accurate and at lifesize . . .
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vaders right hand
Well-Known Hunter
yep my avatar looks much better , I cant believe they didnt fix the pinch , are they that out of touch ?
Of course on another site. I kept quite and let them be. Then all the other little bits started popping out as Slave1 mentioned. Overall Not bad but not good enough.
slave1pilot
Well-Known Hunter
Well its basiclly the same thing with these two IMO. The pose isn't what it should be and both are lacking in details.
Its no big issue regarding the price for these two ($19,99 i think)
I'd buy the "ROTJ" one & do a repaint just to please myself.
Strange, it's ROTJ gauntlets , armor,& RF, but ESB belt
And why the groove on the flamethrower?
SEEKER
Well-Known Hunter
Well its basiclly the same thing with these two IMO. The pose isn't what it should be and both are lacking in details.
Its no big issue regarding the price for these two ($19,99 i think)
These look like they came from the KOTO molds.
ShocKWavE
Well-Known Hunter
Strictly my opinion here, but that frame of mind, which a LOT of people around here seem to share, is both a blessing and a curse. Sideshow doesn't owe anyone anything, and no one is obligated to buy. I personally agree about not liking certain aspects of it. 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.
ShocKWavE
Well-Known Hunter
...and please understand that my reply is not a personal attack at anyone and I am sorry if I am coming off with negativity. I have simply noticed a pattern here for being critically aggressive towards licensed products. It may send a message, but I feel that overall if is more damaging to the focus of these boards which should be positive development. Constructive criticism is of course a big part of development, but there is a difference in constructive criticism and contempt.
:cheers
:cheers
Galactic Hunter
Active Hunter
If Side Show Collectibles is going to ask / charge $500 + for this, than it darn better be worth the money and I don't care what kind of perspective stance you want to take on it, this quite simply put... ISN'T WORTH THE MONEY! I don't know, maybe it has something to do with the economy, but I more and more have a problem with all these half hearted iterations of FETT, that are nothing more than quick cash grabs from the popularity of character! Colors are Wrong! Angles are Wrong! Details are Wrong! I just don't get it, they are more than likely granted access to all the reference materials and continue to mess it up! As it was stated earlier, look at the work they did on the Gammorean Guard, Darth Maul, Bossk for Pete's Sake and this is just lands up being another hack job attempt at Fett, Sorry!
And to say to fellow board members, if you don't like it, do it better... WE HAVE!!!
THX
And to say to fellow board members, if you don't like it, do it better... WE HAVE!!!
THX
I am feeling no personal attacks at all like you said "a curse". I still own LOTS of Boba Fett items most if not all has design flaws, but I still enjoy it. Of course your right I have a choice to buy or not to buy. One of my favorite items just happens to be my first Star Wars toy. The first the 3 3/4 Fett ever released .
ShocKWavE
Well-Known Hunter
My favorite Star Wars items of all time are my old action figures from when I was a kid. They weren't exactly accurate, but it didn't matter, they were enough to fuel my imagination.
Don't want to pay $500? Fine, then don't. The business side of it will take care of itself one way or another. Last time I checked, that wasn't really the point of thedentedhelmet. I love accuracy too....just not to the point that it makes me bitter.
Don't want to pay $500? Fine, then don't. The business side of it will take care of itself one way or another. Last time I checked, that wasn't really the point of thedentedhelmet. I love accuracy too....just not to the point that it makes me bitter.
Galactic Hunter
Active Hunter
Well Ladies & Gentlemen, looks like SSC has the first sale! LOL!
