Statue BLITZWAY- Enter the Dragon- Bruce Lee Tribute 1/3 scale Statue Ver. 2 spec

[Shoo]

moan over.someone else can carry on

I think we need some new pics to scrutinize for that to happen.

 

[FriendlySamurai]

If you take this shot which is an exact angle,you can see not only has the angle of the head altered,the hair is different and the expression is not quite the same.even the right lat is not as smooth to the torso.little issues I know,and it's crappy colouring on the pic.but had you not seen the proto,would you say it's the same statue??.this may well end up being better than we originally thought.but the proto it aint...moan over.someone else can carry on

no worries man I don't think anybody thinks you're moanin, we just all want our money's worth and a kickass statue

pick above is close but still not the same angle. On the left his nips are pointing to his right and the the right you're aimed straight into his headlights. Another givaway is his left pinkie pointing straight at you in the left pic and pointing to his left on the right pic, also his right forearm pointed down instead of off to his right- I think if you give him a nice little clockwise twist you'll find the head in a similar position.

 

[mrchris]

You know you may well be right. I blame the old eyes. I was just putting my point of view accross hoping not Seeming OTT. So thanks for understanding. But I'll refrain from more criticism in case i incriminate myself further..... for now.

 

[desisandy]

This new version has been produced with even higher standards of realism. Having learnt from the production of our first statue we are confident that this new one will be the very best Bruce Lee statue EVER produced, showcasing even greater standards of realism and subtlety.

You will be so impressed with the realism. You will feel like you are face to face with a scaled facsimile of the real man, about to spring into action with his iconic battle cries.

1. Based on the success of our first PVC statue with its unprecedented portrait likeness, utilizing state-of-the-art painting over a semi-translucent base material. This version perfects the delicate skin textures and paint applications, especially noticeable on the ultra realistic application of the eye paint. Our artists have ensured that this is the definitive version to own, and will be the ultimate centerpiece of ANY Bruce Lee collection!
Wow I can't make my self read that Statement from Blitzway and keep a straight face. Truth is they learn to add a seam to the head and skip on a smooth neck joint that the God statue had. And gave us a unfinished body. The delicate skin texture and paint application is AWOL. We are given some sweaty body with cheap looking claw marks on a PVC body. This could have been a great Bruce statue a grail piece, the ultimate Bruce Statue. But they skip on the work needed . ??? Why Blitzway why

 

[Lawrence]

Is Blitzway the new Enterbay?

 

[Tyderium]

No incriminations, it's all just venting, I've had to do a heap of it since I saw the production pics
FriendlySamurai is right, the angle is just slightly off in that pic but it's pretty damn close.

But the tilt of the head has been altered all the same, you can see it in different angles too but if you have a look you'll see in the proto the chin is lowered which gives him more an inquisitive, cautious look. The production piece is more just a glance sideways. The expression is different also. Strangely though, the hair is really affecting it for me, it looks so much more lifelike on the proto and of course it has the correct volume and height. Subtle differences that add up.

The proto looks almost like a film still, and it's making the one on the left look like a 1:6 plastic/rubber figure. If I was coming in on this fresh, there is no way I would think the one on the left was a production of the one on the right, more like a toy company has based their version on that statue and offered an inexpensive copy. I certainly would not think it was the same company that had made GOD.

It's just pure disappointment that's all.
That proto was what I thought we'd be getting (or something very close) and I was happy to wait for it.
But pleased for those who are looking forward to receiving this version, everyone is different and that's a good thing.

 

[desisandy]

Is Blitzway the new Enterbay?

Haha I think they they are saving life like skin application on future Playboy bunnies. Cause that's all they are show casing on their website ..

 

[Lawrence]

When are those up for pre order?

Jokes.

 

[Bruce]

I think we need some new pics to scrutinize for that to happen.

In my opinion it is necessary to see a video ...

 

[Bruce]

Is Blitzway the new Enterbay?

I think so ...I think Blitzway when he learned of having to participate in creating the figures of Playboy, has dropped Bruce Lee and was dedicated to Playboy. As happened to Enterbay with production figures NBA; Enterbay did not buy more of a good license some character. Both Enterbay that Blitzway have abandoned plans to Rocky that many fans are waiting. I think it is that Enterbay Blitzway have disappointed many collectors!

 

[mrchris]

oh gawd what have I done.yeah it's pure frustration on my behalf with this.as desisandy said ''grail'' piece.it is what it is so lets hope decent shots appear showing this as a very very nice piece..albeit shall I say a tad short of the proto.
now larry don't go pre-ordering too many of those from enterblitz.

 

[Darkavatar]

"looks identical to me" still think its a little early to be saying is and is not.

I don't think width of stance has changed, this could again be the camera angle culprit. Even the proto looks narrow in certain shots-

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and here's one of Bruce stepping on his own foot

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the height of the camera is also going to mess with the angles. Also that last pic the base is really poorly lit on top and his feet halfway disappear/blend together on it- the pics on p45 have a better shot of his foot placement on top of the base. Way to know for sure will be to measure his height when you get him, if he's over 22" somethins off...

Sculpt only looks identical from a distance. this shot here below, next to the GOD statue.

If you take this shot which is an exact angle,you can see not only has the angle of the head altered,the hair is different and the expression is not quite the same.even the right lat is not as smooth to the torso.little issues I know,and it's crappy colouring on the pic.but had you not seen the proto,would you say it's the same statue??.this may well end up being better than we originally thought.but the proto it aint...moan over.someone else can carry on

Ahh so now you agree with me Chris about that oddly shaped lateral muscle?

This new version has been produced with even higher standards of realism. Having learnt from the production of our first statue we are confident that this new one will be the very best Bruce Lee statue EVER produced, showcasing even greater standards of realism and subtlety.

You will be so impressed with the realism. You will feel like you are face to face with a scaled facsimile of the real man, about to spring into action with his iconic battle cries.

1. Based on the success of our first PVC statue with its unprecedented portrait likeness, utilizing state-of-the-art painting over a semi-translucent base material. This version perfects the delicate skin textures and paint applications, especially noticeable on the ultra realistic application of the eye paint. Our artists have ensured that this is the definitive version to own, and will be the ultimate centerpiece of ANY Bruce Lee collection!
Wow I can't make my self read that Statement from Blitzway and keep a straight face. Truth is they learn to add a seam to the head and skip on a smooth neck joint that the God statue had. And gave us a unfinished body. The delicate skin texture and paint application is AWOL. We are given some sweaty body with cheap looking claw marks on a PVC body. This could have been a great Bruce statue a grail piece, the ultimate Bruce Statue. But they skip on the work needed . ??? Why Blitzway why

So you think this is a PVC body? It sure looks it and that would explain why a lot of the details on the body have been lost from proto to production.

oh gawd what have I done.yeah it's pure frustration on my behalf with this.as desisandy said ''grail'' piece.it is what it is so lets hope decent shots appear showing this as a very very nice piece..albeit shall I say a tad short of the proto .
now larry don't go pre-ordering too many of those from enterblitz.

 

[Lawrence]

now larry don't go pre-ordering too many of those from enterblitz.

My pockets are empty anyway

 

[gypsycatcha]

I was actually going to say that but felt a bit of a doughnut. The god was a mix polystone / pvc statue with the head join sections hidden under the suit. This has no suit so would that mean its either all polystone or all pvc ? or the seam around the neck is where the two materials come together ??

If its all one, id say its all pvc.

 

[Darkavatar]

I was actually going to say that but felt a bit of a doughnut. The god was a mix polystone / pvc statue with the head join sections hidden under the suit. This has no suit so would that mean its either all polystone or all pvc ? or the seam around the neck is where the two materials come together ??

If its all one, id say its all pvc.

That was the whole idea, to have a PVC head with a polystone body so the seam should represent where the two materials meet each other. However, even the EB ETD statue had seems and that was all PVC. Judging by the pics it looks to be all PVC, since it has a rubbery look to it. If that is the case then this is a major downgrade from the GOD statue because if it's all PVC its more like a cheap toy than a high quality statue. It all depends on how heavy the weight of the figure part of the statue is, if it light then it is most likely PVC, but if it is heavy then it is most likely polystone.

 

[gypsycatcha]

That was the whole idea, to have a PVC head with a polystone body so the seam should represent where the two materials meet each other. However, even the EB ETD statue had seems and that was all PVC. Judging by the pics it looks to be all PVC, since it has a rubbery look to it. If that is the case then this is a major downgrade from the GOD statue because if it's all PVC its more like a cheap toy than a high quality statue. It all depends on how heavy the weight of the figure part of the statue is, if it light then it is most likely PVC, but if it is heavy then it is most likely polystone.

Surely with the success of the god statue and how well it worked as a "hybrid" they would'nt go all out pvc ?? It would be MOS all over again . For me, it would be a problem at its price point. I really hope this isnt the case.

 

[Shoo]

That was the whole idea, to have a PVC head with a polystone body so the seam should represent where the two materials meet each other. However, even the EB ETD statue had seems and that was all PVC. Judging by the pics it looks to be all PVC, since it has a rubbery look to it. If that is the case then this is a major downgrade from the GOD statue because if it's all PVC its more like a cheap toy than a high quality statue. It all depends on how heavy the weight of the figure part of the statue is, if it light then it is most likely PVC, but if it is heavy then it is most likely polystone.

Seams frm PVC casting is one thing, seams from sticking two pieces of different materials together is another. Not the same kind of 'seam'.

I really don't think the material being used here for the torso is any different than what we had for the GOD statue's arms, other than perhaps a slight shade variation. It's just more apparent here because you can see more of it, that's all. If it were all PVC, it wouldn't make any sense to have that neck seam. Except for, perhaps, making it easier to handle the head sculpt for painting purposes. But nah, I don't think so.

Take a look at the arms of both pieces again. This is still a 'hybrid statue'.

 

[mrchris]

And I thought I moaned.. he he. Yes Steve agree about the latt. I thought it maybe shadow.. but now it's just me old eyes
Hey guys blitzway may hold an early spring sale.... stunning hybrid statue only$399.99.ha ha

 

[Darkavatar]

Surely with the success of the god statue and how well it worked as a "hybrid" they would'nt go all out pvc ?? It would be MOS all over again . For me, it would be a problem at its price point. I really hope this isnt the case.

Seams frm PVC casting is one thing, seams from sticking two pieces of different materials together is another. Not the same kind of 'seam'.

You can tell just by looking at that seam that is a different seam to the one used during casting? Do tell.

Anyway that is besides the point because even though EB ETD statue was all PVC, the seam was not from casting, since the head was a separate piece to the body, like the arms were to I believe.

I really don't think the material being used here for the torso is any different than what we had for the GOD statue's arms, other than perhaps a slight shade variation. It's just more apparent here because you can see more of it, that's all. If it were all PVC, it wouldn't make any sense to have that neck seam. Except for, perhaps, making it easier to handle the head sculpt for painting purposes. But nah, I don't think so.

You see there is an explanation for it.

Take a look at the arms of both pieces again. This is still a 'hybrid statue'.

It's possible but it does have that rubbery appearance PVC has in some pictures and this would also explain why the details like striation and vascularity were lost, since polystone resin is much better had retaining details during casting than PVC is. Anyway not saying it is all PVC or it isn't, the fact is I don't know but I am just saying making it all PVC would explain why a lot of the details appear to be lost. However, looking at that picture you posted the body appears to look hard as a rock there like polystone.

And I thought I moaned.. he he. Yes Steve agree about the latt. I thought it maybe shadow.. but now it's just me old eyes
Hey guys blitzway may hold an early spring sale.... stunning hybrid statue only$399.99.ha ha

All good bro, I was concerned that you were not going to be on the boards today since it is your birthday, so Happy birthday Chris!

 

[desisandy]

oh gawd what have I done.yeah it's pure frustration on my behalf with this.as desisandy said ''grail'' piece.it is what it is so lets hope decent shots appear showing this as a very very nice piece..albeit shall I say a tad short of the proto.
now larry don't go pre-ordering too many of those from enterblitz.

I like their new name EnterBlitz Playboy inc . And well spotted with the neck seam think you were first to mention seeing it Chris
And Darkavatar I only think is PVC base on EnterBlitz description that is a PVC figure with translucent effect .