In regards to LOTR -
Though I grew up on the IP,
they just aren’t needed for me.
But, if I were to collect from the line,
My top picks never to change would be -
- Aragorn
- Frodo
- Sauron or a Nazgûl not both, too similar.
- Gandalf
- Saruman
IMO those five-six represent the trilogy perfectly.
You’d obviously need an Aragorn and Frodo,
as they both
are LOTR.
I’m also with you on being
more of a fan of the villains.
If you feel Legolas is overpriced and not a character you long for, skip it entirely and don’t look back, that’s $600 saved.
The Steed doesn’t wow me at all given it’s not flocked for its asking price, at that point just buy a premium statue, I will always prefer materials to sculpted.
The base also leaves a ton to be desired,
I can’t get behind $700 for a lackluster base, no flocked Steed, and zero headsculpt, though I absolutely love the Nazgûl and its design.
In regards to HP -
- Harry
- Malfoy (maybe)
- Snape
- Dumbledore
Scarecrow -
Great point about the empty sack mask, forgot about that, that guarantees a Murphy sculpt to be included.
Predator -
I need a Predator and Xenomorph also and I too am stuck trying to decide which to represent the characters.
Personally wasn’t a fan of either Prey or Romulus, but the HT Romulus Xeno looks really good, great paintapps. Ideally I’d prefer a Xeno from ALIEN instead.
Not really sold on the JH Predator yet,
depending on how that goes, may just buy the Wolf Predator 2.0 instead as I’ve loved that design since I was a kid even though I don’t care for the characters in that film.
Yes I’m on the waitlist for Artisan Sparrow,
the plastic standard dreads and bandanna doesn’t do it for me so it’s Artisan or bust I believe.
HT Beetlejuice -
The eye bulging sculpt is a great spectacle to have displayed, if you like it enough to buy it for that as the main sculpt then I’d say ok.
Otherwise I’m not really sure I see HT caring enough to alter the main sculpt as it’s old Keaton and not the popular choice.
JazzInc Catwoman -
Not worth it in the slightest to me, any SKU.
Not only do I not appreciate his lack of care in regards to QC (see 1989 Batmobile thread).
I’ll never spend that much on a suit that’s guaranteed to deteriorate, regardless of what him or others have to say about it.
It is not your typical cloth or body in any shape or form, it will evaporate eventually, do you need the character bad enough to deal with these problems in the future?
Something like Ledger Joker costume will NOT deteriorate, it will be there as long as the shirt in your closet is.
Comic Venom -
Best Venom to date and it isn’t close.
If you need a Venom and don’t care for the Hardy films, this or the game version are all we’re likely to see for some time, though they may offer a Hono version that’s more human like in terms of height and stature.
I’d choose this.
Cancel David, that sculpted hair came out the worse it possibly could’ve, completely wasted Yixie’s sculpt there. Maybe if you can throw rewards or something to knock it down $100 bucks then maybe.
Keaton Returns 2.0 -
I’m getting this, was able to knock $70 off so it’s a great deal to me. Will be the only Keaton representation in my collection, don’t need ‘89 or Bruce.
BD T-800 2.0 -
Also getting this, too good, too much detailing to pass up, iconic in every sense of the word. I’m leaning towards figures with tons of detail.
KP -
I’m very interested in their Eric Draven coming soon, will be buying that if the tailoring and likeness is there, rooted hair, genuine leather and glass eyes, what’s not to like. He’ll look fantastic next to the new Artfigures Artisan Edward Scissorhands I’m getting.
The monsters are ok but not the best paint.