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Statue Blitzway- Bruce Lee 40th Anniversary Tribute Statue (1/3 Scale)
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Imo, the eyes don't look so realistic up close now...
...but damn, that is a cool stare, probably more Bruce-like than the one we're getting.
...but damn, that is a cool stare, probably more Bruce-like than the one we're getting.
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I honestly think what would help this Blitzway piece is if a person can make the five o clock shadow a little more darker, the eyebrows more feathered from dark to light, lips a little more darker flesh colored plus acrylic or glass doll eyes.
mrchris
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although the eyes repaint isn't perfect,the new ''stare'' is SO much better.
the best bruce to date and yet mods are being/will be done to it
.but its shows how great this could have been,rather than very good.
the best bruce to date and yet mods are being/will be done to it
.but its shows how great this could have been,rather than very good.
Got home last night and opened this bad boy up.
Can't be bothered taking pics ....because it'll just look like all the other pics here
But my thoughts:
The box is massive. Like a mini fridge.
Its all packed pretty well and does its job.
The base is a thing of beauty. Its an amazing effort and the fact that its a real wood surface just adds so much to it. It really puts everyone else to shame ....especially Enterbay's pathetic efforts on their 1/4 HD line.....
So the statue! ....it should be called out LOUDLY and continually that Blitzway's quality control seems to be light years ahead of anyone else's. They've gone to the effort to ensure no one should get a shoddy piece. (haven't personally seen a complaint yet) Very happy with my one. None of this 'well what do you expect in Chinese factories ********' attitude other companies routinely pass off .... I'm looking at you Sideshow...
I'm very happy with all aspects of it.
The sculpting of the body underneath the suit is nice ...the suit itself is great (though that's not difficult....)
The shoes look great.
The arm detail is fine and the veins are nicely done.
It really does look like he could just walk off
In person, I actually like the expression much more than I previously did
Would I like the cheeky smirk he used a lot in GoD? Yes.
But I don't think this expression looks 'sad' or blah .... it looks to me like the 'vacant stare of the supremely confident' (a Rickson Gracie description I remember reading). A fighter that is calm in the eye of the storm, no fear of what's around him and about to open a can of whoop ***.
If I had to pick something as a negative I'd say the detail on the hands is lacking. The fingernails are unpainted and though that's the case with pretty much any statue, I guess when you start to go up to 1/3 scale those fingernails start to be much more visible.
But this statue was US$599 compared to Cinemaquette or Sideshow's $2000 for similar sizes and there have been numerous complaints about Sideshow's QC on the 1/2 LScale.
Pics online just can't across the sense of presence this thing has. It really is a centerpiece for anyone's collection.
I've bought and sold around 20 1/4 scale statues (currently only have Sideshow Indy Temple of Doom and Sideshow Arnie Conan) and this is instantly my favorite statue I've ever owned.
If you're a Lee fan you really do need this !
Can't be bothered taking pics ....because it'll just look like all the other pics here
But my thoughts:
The box is massive. Like a mini fridge.
Its all packed pretty well and does its job.
The base is a thing of beauty. Its an amazing effort and the fact that its a real wood surface just adds so much to it. It really puts everyone else to shame ....especially Enterbay's pathetic efforts on their 1/4 HD line.....
So the statue! ....it should be called out LOUDLY and continually that Blitzway's quality control seems to be light years ahead of anyone else's. They've gone to the effort to ensure no one should get a shoddy piece. (haven't personally seen a complaint yet) Very happy with my one. None of this 'well what do you expect in Chinese factories ********' attitude other companies routinely pass off .... I'm looking at you Sideshow...
I'm very happy with all aspects of it.
The sculpting of the body underneath the suit is nice ...the suit itself is great (though that's not difficult....)
The shoes look great.
The arm detail is fine and the veins are nicely done.
It really does look like he could just walk off
In person, I actually like the expression much more than I previously did
Would I like the cheeky smirk he used a lot in GoD? Yes.
But I don't think this expression looks 'sad' or blah .... it looks to me like the 'vacant stare of the supremely confident' (a Rickson Gracie description I remember reading). A fighter that is calm in the eye of the storm, no fear of what's around him and about to open a can of whoop ***.
If I had to pick something as a negative I'd say the detail on the hands is lacking. The fingernails are unpainted and though that's the case with pretty much any statue, I guess when you start to go up to 1/3 scale those fingernails start to be much more visible.
But this statue was US$599 compared to Cinemaquette or Sideshow's $2000 for similar sizes and there have been numerous complaints about Sideshow's QC on the 1/2 LScale.
Pics online just can't across the sense of presence this thing has. It really is a centerpiece for anyone's collection.
I've bought and sold around 20 1/4 scale statues (currently only have Sideshow Indy Temple of Doom and Sideshow Arnie Conan) and this is instantly my favorite statue I've ever owned.
If you're a Lee fan you really do need this !
Darkavatar
Super Freak
Got home last night and opened this bad boy up.
Can't be bothered taking pics ....because it'll just look like all the other pics here
But my thoughts:
The box is massive. Like a mini fridge.
Its all packed pretty well and does its job.
The base is a thing of beauty. Its an amazing effort and the fact that its a real wood surface just adds so much to it. It really puts everyone else to shame ....especially Enterbay's pathetic efforts on their 1/4 HD line.....
So the statue! ....it should be called out LOUDLY and continually that Blitzway's quality control seems to be light years ahead of anyone else's. They've gone to the effort to ensure no one should get a shoddy piece. (haven't personally seen a complaint yet) Very happy with my one. None of this 'well what do you expect in Chinese factories ********' attitude other companies routinely pass off .... I'm looking at you Sideshow...
I'm very happy with all aspects of it.
The sculpting of the body underneath the suit is nice ...the suit itself is great (though that's not difficult....)
The shoes look great.
The arm detail is fine and the veins are nicely done.
It really does look like he could just walk off
In person, I actually like the expression much more than I previously did
Would I like the cheeky smirk he used a lot in GoD? Yes.
But I don't think this expression looks 'sad' or blah .... it looks to me like the 'vacant stare of the supremely confident' (a Rickson Gracie description I remember reading). A fighter that is calm in the eye of the storm, no fear of what's around him and about to open a can of whoop ***.
If I had to pick something as a negative I'd say the detail on the hands is lacking. The fingernails are unpainted and though that's the case with pretty much any statue, I guess when you start to go up to 1/3 scale those fingernails start to be much more visible.
But this statue was US$599 compared to Cinemaquette or Sideshow's $2000 for similar sizes and there have been numerous complaints about Sideshow's QC on the 1/2 LScale.
Pics online just can't across the sense of presence this thing has. It really is a centerpiece for anyone's collection.
I've bought and sold around 20 1/4 scale statues (currently only have Sideshow Indy Temple of Doom and Sideshow Arnie Conan) and this is instantly my favorite statue I've ever owned.
If you're a Lee fan you really do need this !
Great review SAB but I disaagree with you with some points.
1. I honestly don't understand how u think the arm detail is fine when there are no shades or tones it's just one color, However, I do see some subtle blue for the veins.
2. I still think the sculpt has no expression and l like I said before looks like a deer caught in head lights but I do respect your opinion that you think it is fine. Nevertheless, the eyes have some shiny appearance to them like they are real eyes despite the fact that Irises are not painted, well it appears that they are not.
3. The paint job on the face while not bad is no where near as good as the paint jobs we have seen from Hot Toys or EB. Although I did notice today that there are blemishes or freckles on the face so I guess it's pretty detailed just doesn't have enough blush like EB's 1/4 WOD figure sculpt does IMO.
However, I agree with everything else you said, especially Blitzway's QC, I don't think anyone so far as had a problem with this statue. Anyway congrats on getting such a great statue and u are right the dam thing has so much presence!
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RobertoBagg10
Super Freak
Congrats to all those who have received theirs and those who are expecting him to arrive anytime soon. The statue looks incredible...congrats!!!
Congrats to all those who have received theirs and those who are expecting him to arrive anytime soon. The statue looks incredible...congrats!!!
Wait.....there's a statue you do not own Andy?
mrchris
Super Freak
yeah bet he regrets not getting this,just kidding mate you can still grab this from collectables direct uk in april andy
just wish mine would hurry up and get here.if I don't hear by next weekend from my supplier i'll be going to plan B.
,just kidding mate you can still grab this from collectables direct uk in april andyjust wish mine would hurry up and get here.if I don't hear by next weekend from my supplier i'll be going to plan B.
Great review SAB but I disaagree with you with some points.
1. I honestly don't understand how u think the arm detail is fine when there are no shades or tones it's just one color, However, I do see some subtle blue for the veins.
2. I still think the sculpt has no expression and l like I said before looks like a deer caught in head lights but I do respect your opinion that you think it is fine. Nevertheless, the eyes have some shiny appearance to them like they are real eyes despite the fact that Irises are not painted, well it appears that they are not.
3. The paint job on the face while not bad is no where near as good as the paint jobs we have seen from Hot Toys or EB. Although I did notice today that there are blemishes or freckles on the face so I guess it's pretty detailed just doesn't have enough blush like EB's 1/4 WOD figure sculpt does IMO.
However, I agree with everything else you said, especially Blitzway's QC, I don't think anyone so far as had a problem with this statue. Anyway congrats on getting such a great statue and u are right the dam thing has so much presence!
Yeah I don't think we are really in disagreement.
I originally wrote the arms were 'passable', but changed it to 'fine' ....and by that I mean't 'okay'.
While they may be 1 colour, I think they still work, the veins look nice ....and actually noticed last night the cuticles on the fingernails are actually white as well.
I would have definitely preferred a smiling or 'fighting yell' expression .... but I don't dislike the expression chosen. And its definitely not a reason not to buy !
I do consider the paintjob on the face at a pretty high level. Was Enterbay's 1/4 WotD better ? .....I don't know....I think they are very close, coin toss in that regard for me personally ......though I do know Enterbay's had QC issues with paint on the face (amongst other QC issues on that release) and Blitzway's does not.
Glad yours got to Oz safe and sound as well and you're also happy with it !
RobertoBagg10
Super Freak
Wait.....there's a statue you do not own Andy?
Nice one Eric I actually had it on pre order at the beginning of the year but it was due to new projects (notably the custom 1/4 Predator) that forced me to cancel in the end do feel gutted though....
Darkavatar
Super Freak
Oh ok my mistake, guess I misinterpreted what u said.
:Yeah that is true.
I didn't know that, so some are painted differently to others?
Yeah I am happy with it, it lived up to my expectations. BTW does the roof top on the base have sticky paint on yours because mine does?
RobertoBagg10
Super Freak
Darkavatar
Super Freak
Congrats Steve
Thanks Andy, so r u still passing on this?
RobertoBagg10
Super Freak
fraid so buddy
looking at the inhand pics it doesn't make it any easier...you guys have definitely got one of, if not, the best Bruce Lee collectible made to date
Darkavatar
Super Freak
fraid so buddy
Yeah I would agree with that but as good as this is I know if u got your hands on it you would be able to make it perfect, like you do with most of your statues u mod/repaint.
So it's a shame we will never get to see what could have been, because we all know how good u are at turning things into masterpieces.
RobertoBagg10
Super Freak
Yeah I would agree with that but as good as this is I know if u got your hands on it you would be able to make it perfect, like you do with most of your statues u mod/repaint.
WOW....that's very kind of you indeed Steve, thank you!
Now, do you want that $100 I promised you for typing that post paid into your paypal account?
Darkavatar
Super Freak
WOW....that's very kind of you indeed Steve, thank you!
Yeah I think that would only be fair, after-all a deal is a deal.
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