Enterbay x Medicom Ultimate Unison ANH 1/6 Luke Skywalker

[d_jedi1]

I dunno, I'll probably never see one in person but from the shots posted it's one of those heads that looks perfect from some angles and way off from others.
If you posed it as the mopey Luke on the Falcon after escaping the Death Star, I think it would work perfectly but for many/most other scenes it doesn't work.
I think it's (at least in part) the expression. It looks... morose.
The clothes and sabre look pretty decent and honestly, the sideshow sabers (handles) are a little on the thin side (scale-wise).
It's FAR better than hasbro but IMO not worth the asking price. If I saw a deal on one, I'd snatch it up.

 

[OSCORP]

I wanna see some dynamic poses.

 

[kazukijun]

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For the record, I never said I had a "superior version" of Luke or anything else. This isn't 8th grade is it? If you're referring to someone else who did say this, then excuse this post (but please clarify WHO you're referring to in the future so people don't get the wrong idea about people who've posted innocently, like myself), but I just wanted to explain that I merely posted my thoughts, not a pissing contest. It's a discussion forum, after all. We should discuss.

I just stated the obvious, that the sculpt was less like Mark Hammil and more like Foster/Cruise and hardly worth any money. Take it or leave it. I never said I had anything better. In fact I think the Sideshow versions suck too.

I also said he should post his pictures of his Enterbay version. I'd be interested in seeing if there is a difference.

Anyway- carry on...

Sean

Wow wow wow...slow down right there, aren't u being a little sensitive? I wasn't referring to you, I meant that as a general comment. Because everytime when it comes to Luke Skywalker, lots of ppl starts posting pics of their SS Luke repaints & call it superior or better (probably a bad choice of word on my side). For more examples, u can check out the Medi Han Solo thread, where ppl keep posting their repainted Hans.

My beef is that nobody post a normal factory painted Luke Sculpt. Why? Because we all know how poor most of the stock SS luke looks like.

In my opinion, all the SS Luke headsculpts had potential to look great, but they always end up looking bad due to the bad paint job (just look at the stormtrooper sculpt...seriously, the paint job ruin Trevor Grove's brilliant work).

My point is, if ppl want to compare the headsculpt, they should at least compare it with something that isn't repainted. We all know too well, how a paintjob can ruin a headsculpt or make it one of the best looking toy ever.

I hope this clears things up, peace man.

Anyway, back to the figure.

Rorywan - Thks for posting the pics! I think it is overall a well done figure, sculpt is definitely not perfect but I can live with it. Paintjob is decently done as well. I'm going over to Japan in late August, hopefully I can find a cheap one over there. Keep the pics coming!!!

 

[nash]

Haha, I am just being funny here....mostly, since everyone else is picking on the HS, I decided to pick on something else to nitpick on. LOL

But to be honest, they did get a few details wrong namely the lack of the mylar tape on the clamp, the clamp is facing the wrong direction, the bubble strip shouldn't have a black base and the D-ring is mounted wrongly. Not sure if the number of grips are correct too.

I don't have my SS luke anymore but I am pretty sure that lightsaber is more accurate. At the very least, the clamp is the right direction on that.

Uh actually if you know your lightsabers and props like you say you do....You would know that the mylar tape was found on the ESB lightsaber and not the ANH one. Also, the clamp position on this is fine since it is known that with the various hero and stunt versions of this saber, the clamp has at least 3 different positions ( 3 o'clock, 9 o'clock, and 12 o'clock positions).

The number of grips looks fine to me, the only thing noticeably different is the D ring position...but honestly that is a big nitpick for something this small.

 

[jedijim3002]

I like the sculpt and the scale if it's the same as medicom Jedi Luke. The paint app looks good and realistic but I think he is supposed to have a bit more of that sun kissed look, or tan, from the twin suns of tatooine. If you could paint his skin tone a little darker and a bit redder, not much, I think it would look much better. I'm going to pick this up as soon as I can find a decent deal on it. Until then I'll be living vicariously through you that have one.

Please more pics.

 

[noisetrigger]

Uh actually if you know your lightsabers and props like you say you do....You would know that the mylar tape was found on the ESB lightsaber and not the ANH one. Also, the clamp position on this is fine since it is known that with the various hero and stunt versions of this saber, the clamp has at least 3 different positions ( 3 o'clock, 9 o'clock, and 12 o'clock positions).

The number of grips looks fine to me, the only thing noticeably different is the D ring position...but honestly that is a big nitpick for something this small.

You still have much to learn young padawan. The mylar tape is present for both ANH and ESB Graflex. The reason being to cover the graflex word on the clamp.

I know because I am planning to built my own Graflex luke and I have done a lot of research on them.

As for the clamp position, there is only two known positions, 3 or 9 though it is commonly accepted that an ANH saber should have the clamp the 3 o'clock position and 9 o'clock for the ESB version.

Here are picture proof of Graflex built by Yoda. His Gralfex is the most impressive reproduction out there.

 

[nash]

You still have much to learn young padawan. The mylar tape is present for both ANH and ESB Graflex. The reason being to cover the graflex word on the clamp.

I know because I am planning to built my own Graflex luke and I have done a lot of research on them.

As for the clamp position, there is only two known positions, 3 or 9 though it is commonly accepted that an ANH saber should have the clamp the 3 o'clock position and 9 o'clock for the ESB version.

Here are picture proof of Graflex built by Yoda. His Gralfex is the most impressive reproduction out there.

LOL!!

The clamp position for publicity/promo shots of Luke holding the saber was positioned at 9 o'clock position as seen on the MR Elite Edition. The 3 o'clock clamp position is primarily seen on the sabers on film which is what the MR Limited Edition and FX sabers are based off of.

The truth is, you are right about the mylar tape. Most of this info is fuzzy to me and I am too lazy to go dig up and research old threads about these discussions that we had back in 2005 or so. I am correct on everything else though...

So go ahead and make your "100% accurate" Luke ANH saber...because honestly it will only be accurate to a certain "type" of screen saber...whether it be the stunt, the hero, or the promo one.

As for me having much to learn, i'll just leave you with some photos...

Only NOW you're researching and building your custom. I've done that like 6 years ago!! . What took you so long!?

 

[noisetrigger]

LOL!!

The clamp position for publicity/promo shots of Luke holding the saber was positioned at 9 o'clock position as seen on the MR Elite Edition. The 3 o'clock clamp position is primarily seen on the sabers on film which is what the MR Limited Edition and FX sabers are based off of.

The truth is, you are right about the mylar tape. Most of this info is fuzzy to me and I am too lazy to go dig up and research old threads about these discussions that we had back in 2005 or so. I am correct on everything else though...

So go ahead and make your "100% accurate" Luke ANH saber...because honestly it will only be accurate to a certain "type" of screen saber...whether it be the stunt, the hero, or the promo one.

As for me having much to learn, i'll just leave you with some photos...

Only NOW you're researching and building your custom. I've done that like 6 years ago!! . What took you so long!?

There are indeed two positions for the clamp but the commonly accepted one is the 3'o clock position because it's the one seen in film.

Most people like to build sabers based on the screen used one as opposed to promo ones. Probably the same reason why the Luke V2 is more popular among saber builders than the Hero Luke. That was only used in one shot afterall.

Who wants to build a saber based on the stunt cause that one has lots of stuff removed for more comfortable grip. It will be like building an incomplete saber. The photo you show me of the stunt saber is even missing the bunny ears.

I took so long because I only got into this hobby last year and we have so much more new reference materials since 2005.

So yes, I will go build the most commonly accepted depiction of a screen accurate ANH Luke.

 

[nash]

There are indeed two positions for the clamp but the commonly accepted one is the 3'o clock position because it's the one seen in film.

Most people like to build sabers based on the screen used one as opposed to promo ones. Probably the same reason why the Luke V2 is more popular among saber builders than the Hero Luke. That was only used in one shot afterall.

Who wants to build a saber based on the stunt cause that one has lots of stuff removed for more comfortable grip. It will be like building an incomplete saber. The photo you show me of the stunt saber is even missing the bunny ears.

I took so long because I only got into this hobby last year and we have so much more new reference materials since 2005.

So yes, I will go build the most commonly accepted depiction of a screen accurate ANH Luke.

You contradict yourself. Do you even know what a stunt saber is? BOTH the hero AND stunt sabers are what is seen on screen. In fact the stunt is seen probably way more than the hero.

The luke rotj v2 is not more popular than the hero. It only seems that way because like you said, you are new to the hobby and the ROTJ hero has been done to DEATH by many many different people.

For me, I appreciate both hero and stunt props and own a lot of them.

 

[noisetrigger]

You contradict yourself. Do you even know what a stunt saber is? BOTH the hero AND stunt sabers are what is seen on screen. In fact the stunt is seen probably way more than the hero.

The luke rotj v2 is not more popular than the hero. It only seems that way because like you said, you are new to the hobby and the ROTJ hero has been done to DEATH by many many different people.

For me, I appreciate both hero and stunt props and own a lot of them.

I knew you are going get the wrong idea because of how I word it. My mistake there. I should say dueling saber because I know for a fact that in ROTS, Obi and Anakin saber have their control box removed for more comfortable handling for major dueling scene (mainly the mustafar fight).

You are also right that a stunt is seen more than the hero. They really only use the hero version for close up anyway. Probably that's why among us the V2 is the saber we identify more with Luke in ROTJ.

I am beginning to realized that you are into building prop sabers and not those that light up and with sound right? Cause I thought it was so weird that you mentioned 2005 and luxeon saber was in their infancy back then and definitely not a lot of people building a ROTJ Luke from scratch yet. An FX conversion is far more common back then or a Graflex build because they used to be easily available and has a lot of room for electronics.

Only in recent years did the hobby really flourish and more and more people started building a really screen accurate Hero Saber with working lights and sound. Before that, it was quite impossible to build one accurately due to space constraint. I might only started building my own saber last year but I have been hanging out in the community since 2007 so I am not exactly new to this hobby.

Bit it's nice to meet someone else into lightsaber here.

 

[galactiboy]

What a fascinating and interesting exchange of ideas

 

[jedijim3002]

Nice pics guys. You have definately schooled me on lightsabers.

 

[noisetrigger]

Sorry about the derail guys. Let's get this thread right back on track. Anyone has the SS Old Ben for height comparison?

 

[Rorywan]

What a fascinating and interesting exchange of ideas

 

[turtlepower73]

sideshow comic con

in the sideshow comic-con pictures..
who did the anh luke skywalker?look through the photos and you will see it..

 

[Khev]

Re: sideshow comic con

If it looks like Jodie Foster with a light-up blade then it was by Medicom/Enterbay, the artistic geniuses responsible for the show stopping 4-LOM figure currently on display.

 

[Yodacappy]

Re: sideshow comic con

If it looks like Jodie Foster with a light-up blade then it was by Medicom/Enterbay, the artistic geniuses responsible for the show stopping 4-LOM figure currently on display.

I just about choked while reading this...

 

[dipengrey]

Re: sideshow comic con

i just won a clone trooper exc PF from the ruffle at the booth

thanks sideshow

 

[DarthNeil]

Question answered thread merged.

 

[watermelon]

https://figuremaniac.blogspot.com/2011/07/medicom-star-wars-luke-skywalker-new.html