Not apologizing for the bump because I've got photos and this is the place for them.
I'd been searching for the 1/2 bust for a while (doesn't seem like there are any without some sort of paint cracking
) and that search brought me to an expensive antique shop displaying the bust, the PCS 1/3... and the PF. Me, oh, my. The PF was never on my list until I saw it in person, then I had to hit the web for a deal. That deal was dropped off by UPS this week.
I won't deny that PCS has accurate teeth and far better clothes, but the poses and expressions on Sideshow's pieces are so arresting. I prefer my Darkness to be cocky, sultry, and laid-back and these old pieces absolutely nail that side of the character. Not to mention they have a fine art feel that I believe is absent from many modern statues. I think it's the body language and no-frills presentation.
My PF is not without its issues; there's a minor scratch on the base and his codpiece has a few chips to touch up, but the overall statue is so, well, "pretty" that I don't mind. I'll be among the first in line if Sideshow ever revisits Darkness. Setting aside the flaking issues of the LSB, they were on fire with this character.
Oh, and if anyone's looking to sell their 1/2 bust and it's not in terrible shape, do hit me up!