Glad I didn't waste picking up new boots to get "leather" ones. I actually put DX06 boots on my figure, the DX15 material is too stiff and I couldn't get them to look how I wanted, always liked the DX06 boots though.
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It's a suede leather.... it's actually a bit stiffer than DX15, or maybe it's just me.
The alligator belt (snake belt as you call it) is not real leather.
The other two waist belts are real leather.
The “bandolier” is not real leather
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Ok, thanks.
How are you telling the difference?
BTW does anyone know the link to one of Jack's belts?
Not https://toyanxiety.com/potc-dead-men-tell-no-tales-dx38-jack-sparrow-deluxe-belt-w-fur-light-brown, nor https://toyanxiety.com/potc-dead-men-tell-no-tales-dx38-jack-sparrow-deluxe-belt-snake-skin/, but the other one.
Thx again.
HT told us in the the product description which ones are real leather and which ones aren’t. Knowing that, having the figure in hand, it’s pretty evident
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Definitely not suede bud. Check under the boot cuff you'll see how it looks it's definitely fabric, then check and feel the sword belt from the inside that's suede leather.
Picked up some parts from TA as well. Head/faces, body, boots, baldric, belts and coat for me. These will be used to upgrade my DMC/AWE custom. I’ll probably regret spending all this money when/if HT end up making a cannibal Jack 2.0, but that’s future G’s problem 
I’m hoping that TA somehow part out another DX15 down the road so I can get the base with the zombie sharks.
It’s a real shame about the boots not being real leather. I was under the impression they were suede as well until I looked under the bell/cuff and the backside reveals that they are just fabric. But, the fabric feels better than that of the one used on DX15 boots.
This is the video I always use when tying the sash
I’m hoping that TA somehow part out another DX15 down the road so I can get the base with the zombie sharks.
It’s a real shame about the boots not being real leather. I was under the impression they were suede as well until I looked under the bell/cuff and the backside reveals that they are just fabric. But, the fabric feels better than that of the one used on DX15 boots.
this is what I’m planning to do with my “collector’s edition” Jack. Going to strip it down to be an OST figure. Just put the hairpiece from the DX06 on it, along with using the unfortunately oversized DX06 hands.
This is the video I always use when tying the sash
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Justin states in his review that the bandolier was upgraded to leather, which together with the leatherwork, is quite a surprise. Can anyone comfirm?
Boots are not real leather. See previous posts above. They are normal fabric
He also said the boots were suede leather which is not true.
Granted, the backing of the baldric (bandolier as you say) seems like real leather, but the surface doesn’t. Interested to hear what others think as well
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Keep in mind, ultimately, any of us can only make an educated guess in many cases, short of the manufacturer coming out and confirming it themselves.
Justin gives great looks at figures, but makes plenty of comments that aren't accurate, so just because he states something, doesn't make it factual.
In that vein, I’ll be doing the same. Good idea to remove certain things to make it less busy. To achieve a silhouette that’s closer to the original trilogy looks.
That is definitely the easiest option and relatively satisfying one.
You could make an accurate OST/DMTNT figure from the three DX figures, go through extreme custom work to create a Curse or DMC/AWE version, or make a "best of version"
For me, "best of" was the route that was easiest and most affordable and satisfying.
My favorite look is DMC/AWE, and my figure encompasses that with just a few details off that I'm ok with. The X scar doesn't bother me much on the figure, and while the dongle on his bandana isn't the same, at least the DMTNT one is on the proper side and looks closer to his original than the ugly OST one, and the bandana color is nice. I've actually come to like the longer dreads, I feel like it looks more unkempt than his wig in DMC/AWE. I also don't mind the pattern on the vest too much in figure form, it almost looks more dirty than like an ornate pattern compared to the film costume.
Would I like to see HT make an actual DMC/AWE version and have a fully accurate version, sure, but I've made my peace with the situation being what it is and I love my figure of Jack. It took me going from NECA 12" Jack to Medicom to Hot Toys MMS to DX06 to DX15 to finally DX37/8/9 to finally have a figure that truly represents Captain Jack Sparrow as my love for the character thinks of him. It's been a long journey, and like Jack in Curse, having the Pearl wheel coming back into my collection is so exciting. As nicely done as the DX15 base is, it doesn't hold the same meaning for the character as the wheel, I have hated not having it ever since I had to sell my DX06 custom, and the after market prices have never worked for me.
I definitely wish I could be ok with a "best of" look. It would make my life a lot easier and less expensive at the current moment
I definitely wish I could be ok with a "best of" look. It would make my life a lot easier and less expensive at the current moment
I'm thankful I can, because I've already invested a lot of money into a "best of"
Thank goodness for the diversity of his look throughout the series. DMC/AWE is the only time where his look is the same (adding his mother's head isn't a significant difference).
Every movie he has a general look, but the details differ every time out side of those two.
I’ve wondered about what your display/collection is like. Seems like you go all out!I definitely wish I could be ok with a "best of" look. It would make my life a lot easier and less expensive at the current moment
It’s a case-by-case basis for me depending on the IP and character, but for the most part, I don’t think I’ll have figures with similar character designs that are largely the same. I really just need one and ideally the most definitive, whether it’s based on the design itself or a specific movie moment. I think with Jack, I’d like to have his AWE look as the ultimate representation. With Ripley, I’m down to have both her iconic looks, or with Anakin, all three of his main Prequels looks. And so on.
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