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

[Darkavatar]

Agreed. I've had mine for over a week now. Flush underchin seam, no leaning that I can perceive, just an impressive, imposing lifelike Bruce Lee.

So far I have seen all of them lean to some extent, I think it depends on the angle for the majority of them.

Heck, even the sweat effect looks rather nice when you look at the statue overall, at least where I have it displayed.

I take it you mean when looking at this statue from a distance? Like having it on a shelf and staring at it when you just walk into the room for example.

I guess it also helps I couldn't care less about the spacing between cuts, especially considering it's pretty much what we saw on the proto, only with slightly thinner marks with a slight curvature on one end.

Yeah it is just a minor nit pick but some people are perfectionist and I can see why it would drive them nuts that they are so inaccurate.

 

[mrchris]

I masked some of the sweat blobs with some powder and added some red/pink hues to the torso.but I'm stopping at a full repaint would cost about £150....the lighting plays a BIG part in displaying this in a dull light it looks better than in a bright lit room as he ''glows''due to the sweat app.i also fully understand guys thoughts on the cuts and it's only my personal choice on them,but to be the best it needs to be accurate IMO.

 

[SAB]

So far I have seen all of them lean to some extent, I think it depends on the angle for the majority of them.

Mine does not lean at all.

 

[mrchris]

I'm with SAB on that one,mine's fine,but I think there will be a handful that got through QC with a lean fault(also the head join).

 

[Shoo]

So far I have seen all of them lean to some extent, I think it depends on the angle for the majority of them

Mine does not lean at all.

Mine doesn't either. Like I said, there's no leaning I can perceive, meaning maybe it's off by a micron. All that matters is I do see it level.

Mind you, when I first set it up it did lean noticeably and I was bummed out. BUT, I took it out, re-positioned it so his feet would rest between both ying-yang 'holes' —which I guess is the proper position anyway— and sighed with relief.

I take it you mean when looking at this statue from a distance? Like having it on a shelf and staring at it when you just walk into the room for example.

Nope, I'm talking at an arm's distance or even less —read, normal viewing distance—, just enough to see the big picture. I'm just not very OCD about certain things. Forest for the trees and all that.

Seriously, despite the merciless and more often than not unfair criticisms ever since the first in-hand pics surfaced, this piece is boss. Or should I say it's dragon? As much as I love my GoD statue, if I were to pick one it's the EtD that's the keeper. That head sculpt is something else.

 

[Darkavatar]

Mine does not lean at all.

Hmm maybe I should ask PC to open one up then and take pics.

Mine doesn't either. Like I said, there's no leaning I can perceive, meaning maybe it's off by a micron. All that matters is I do see it level.

Mind you, when I first set it up it did lean noticeably and I was bummed out. BUT, I took it out, re-positioned it so his feet would rest between both ying-yang 'holes' —which I guess is the proper position anyway— and sighed with relief.

Hmm ok maybe people are not putting it in correctly then.

Nope, I'm talking at an arm's distance or even less —read, normal viewing distance—, just enough to see the big picture. I'm just not very OCD about certain things. Forest for the trees and all that.

Seriously, despite the merciless and more often than not unfair criticisms ever since the first in-hand pics surfaced, this piece is boss. Or should I say it's dragon? As much as I love my GoD statue, if I were to pick one it's the EtD that's the keeper. That head sculpt is something else.

Yeah has that great iconic war cry expression but the quality of this piece really bothers me but not as much as the leaning though.

 

[xpl0sive]

Mind you, when I first set it up it did lean noticeably and I was bummed out. BUT, I took it out, re-positioned it so his feet would rest between both ying-yang 'holes' —which I guess is the proper position anyway— and sighed with relief.

Can you take a pic?

 

[mrchris]

I don't think any criticism over this piece has been unfair.it's how people see it.where one person finds things fine another will find faults be it minor or major.
everyone will have a different opinion and that's a good thing IMO.people will no doubt prefer this to GOD as they have preference to ETD.the movie.head sculpt wise this is indeed a great one but overall I say GOD was a better buy value wise,and I'd keep that one if it came down to choice.maybe it's because I love the persona of bruce in his original cut of the film.and the yellow suit is just as iconic as the BD ETD bruce.

 

[Shoo]

Can you take a pic?

This pic by arrovve should do. There's not much to it, actually, but I still managed to put it in wrong the first time.

I don't think any criticism over this piece has been unfair.

Doing a side-by-side comparison of a razor-sharp professional studio-lit pic and an out of focus amateur pic to complain about a lack of texture and such was eye-rolling, but I refrained from saying anything at the moment as I was really fed up with the negativity around here by then. That was just one thing, there were more. Like I said long ago, I learned to pay no mind to certain comments, which got to be overwhelming for quite some time and an off-putting experience that I hope I don't have to go through again.

But, if it does happen again, as people certainly have a right to voice their opinions —it's the relentless persistence that got to me—, at least now I know what to do from the start.

 

[mrchris]

that's where mine placed.and I can understand what your saying about the proto V phone pics shoo,the texture hasn't really bothered me as much as some other things,but if I was one of those off putting guys,then accept my apologies,i'm the type to say what I see and think,no offence or influence was meant in any way mate.we all have the statue and we all have our impression of it.

 

[Shoo]

Oh, please don't worry, Chris. I took no offence whatsoever. Like, at all. It's just one of those "It's not you, it's me" things, I guess. I see things differently, that's all.

 

[Darkavatar]

This pic by arrovve should do. There's not much to it, actually, but I still managed to put it in wrong the first time.

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Can you take a pic of it directly from front on like this pic below but one that shows the entire statue?

And on these angles?

 

[mrchris]

Oh, please don't worry, Chris. I took no offence whatsoever. Like, at all. It's just one of those "It's not you, it's me" things, I guess. I see things differently, that's all.

I'm glad about that.i think it was me being disappointed with this being my last bruce item,i was blown away by the proto,then seeing the 1st pics (they got much better in the end)but I wasn't blown away when I got him due to(I think you know what)it's still a very nice statue AND it does look great next to GOD more so in a dim light(maybe my sweat app is worse than yours?).but I'm frustrated at some of the things blitzway have done.but I agree mate we all see things differently.

 

[mrchris]

the proto looks like he's leaning to his left (I STILL want that one)

 

[Shoo]

Can you take a pic of it directly from front on like this pic below but one that shows the entire statue?

And on these angles?

Sorry, Steve, I won't. This piece just doesn't photograph well, at least with the digital equipment I own, which is essentially my cellphone and a lousy point'n'shoot cam, since I still shoot film. I know mine's fine and I don't need it scrutinized. Please understand.

Just take my word for it, certain angles from certain cameras do play a big part in how it looks in pics, but, as often the case, in hand this piece looks much better than it seems. Probably not up to your standards, but still better than most people have been led to believe. I'm glad I took the plunge.

I'm glad about that.i think it was me being disappointed with this being my last bruce item,i was blown away by the proto,then seeing the 1st pics (they got much better in the end)but I wasn't blown away when I got him due to(I think you know what)it's still a very nice statue AND it does look great next to GOD more so in a dim light(maybe my sweat app is worse than yours?).but I'm frustrated at some of the things blitzway have done.but I agree mate we all see things differently.

Not to single you out at all, Chris, but if I'm not mistaken you haven't got many 'high-end' statues, right? I say so because many Sideshow statue threads turn into a moanfest when the first in-hand pics turn up, so perhaps I'm more used to initial general disappointment than you are and know to take those with a pinch of salt.

Funnily enough, it's people complaining about the complainers that usually get on my nerves there, as they tend to come across as apologists that pay no attention to what perfectly valid comments are being made. They just think their beloved company can't do wrong and happily throw away their hateful "Some people just like to complain" mantra. Here, I thought some comments were justified, others not so much. But in the end I lived and let live, so to speak, especially once better pics did surface indeed - not that it put an end to certain comments, but hey.

About the sweat application, mine is probably just as "bad" as everyone else's. Particularly, I'm thinking of that sweat drop running down the right area of his stomach, and some other glob on his arm. There's certainly room for improvement there, but, again, I think the overall effect is not that bad and I probably can't spot every detail where I have it displayed.

the proto looks like he's leaning to his left (I STILL want that one)

Lol, precisely. There really wasn't that huge of a difference imo.

 

[mrchris]

nope your right about my statue collection.all my statues/figures are the Enterbay ones.and when blitzway announced GOD my jaw dropped at the cost the 1/4 WOTD1008 at $360 was my most expensive.so in that aspect your bang on.
I am glad despite the flaws/faults whatever with it.as I got it as my collection is now at an end.and I agree about this being really awkward to photo too.i suppose you could look at it this way...could it be better..yes..could it be worse yes.was it rushed out? maybe.

 

[Shoo]

10char

 

[SAB]

Hmm maybe I should ask PC to open one up then and take pics.

Worth trying, but their behavior here leaves a lot to be desired.
While mine was fine, they have apparently told a couple of posters here that they've checked it for a lean only for the product to arrive with the sticker still in place and obviously not checked....

 

[Darkavatar]

Sorry, Steve, I won't. This piece just doesn't photograph well, at least with the digital equipment I own, which is essentially my cellphone and a lousy point'n'shoot cam, since I still shoot film. I know mine's fine and I don't need it scrutinized. Please understand.

Don't worry bro I do, it was just a request, if you don't want to then that is fine. all good.

Just take my word for it, certain angles from certain cameras do play a big part in how it looks in pics, but, as often the case, in hand this piece looks much better than it seems.

Yeah that's what I figured.

Probably not up to your standards, but still better than most people have been led to believe. I'm glad I took the plunge.

From what I have seen I would agree with that, apart from the globs of sweat and claw marks decals, the paint job on this actually exceeded my expectations.

Worth trying, but their behavior here leaves a lot to be desired.
While mine was fine, they have apparently told a couple of posters here that they've checked it for a lean only for the product to arrive with the sticker still in place and obviously not checked....

I know but what else can I do other than take a risk that mine will be one of the lucky ones that won't lean? I really wouldn't want to box this big thing up put it in the car (if it fits) and carry this to the post office and send it back if it leans because it is such a dam hassle! And if I got one that leans I wouldn't want a replacement, I would rather just pass on it and unfortunately have $1000 store credit, despite the fact that there is nothing else to buy atm. So I am not sure what to do.

 

[FriendlySamurai]

I know but what else can I do other than take a risk that mine will be one of the lucky ones that won't lean? I really wouldn't want to box this big thing up put it in the car (if it fits) and carry this to the post office and send it back if it leans because it is such a dam hassle! And if I got one that leans I wouldn't want a replacement, I would rather just pass on it and unfortunately have $1000 store credit, despite the fact that there is nothing else to buy atm. So I am not sure what to do.

Not sure if its the lucky ones who get the straight statues or the unlucky ones that get the leaning ones. Mine doesn't lean but viewing angles on this piece can mess with your mind. Has anybody tried sliding something thin under one end of the base to offset any leaning? Seems to me that would be the easiest solution and with a base so huge should hardly be noticeable.