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Where is the red suit (second from viewers right) from?
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Where is the red suit (second from viewers right) from?
Darklord Dave
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Those of us who have gotten them were shipped directly from China, so I'd imagine that the rest are on a boat.
I bought it from "Spenser" (forum ID). More info here.
I don't have the ER versions of red and yellow, yet. I am wondering if shorting the necks would resolve some issues.
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Can anyone give an idea of how long this process usually takes? Can't wait.
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Video I done on Bowman & Poole figures.
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thepixelpusher
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Where's you get that stand for the figures?
Man those are beautiful! Sigh, I'll have to buy the other 2 now. It's just too awesome.
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All three arrived for me together in the same box (which almost felt like it was hermetically sealed with so much tape--a good thing).
I took a quick look at these as they will be going into storage.
Just a quick breakdown of impressions.
1. The uniforms are absolutely incredible. I'm not at all familiar with the Twinch uniforms, so can't make the comparison, but these look practically like they came off the screen. Material seems to be high quality and detailing is amazing. I know there are a few inaccuracies, but even I'm not that picky.
2. I'm not sure about the bodies. They seem to fit the costumes somewhat decently, but I get the feeling they are a bit too bulky and taller than HT. For now I won't worry about it.
3. Accessories seem quite accurate, but haven't spent a lot of time going through them. One problem I had is with Dave's right glove which came off and I could not push back on. I didn't try to hard for fear of breaking it. I'll check to see if others are running into similar problems.
4. Head sculpts and painting. This is where it fell off the rails for me. The Lockwood sculpt is pretty good, but it's about 10% too big. I would prefer HT size. These are closer to Sideshow's. If Gary's head was smaller it would be pretty much perfect. Bowman's head sculpt on the other hand is not terribly good IMO. It's looks too big, long and cartoony. Keir has pale blue eyes but the paint doesn't capture them and instead they just look weird. His head is even bigger than Lockwood's. Even with the helmets on, the too big head size is still apparent. I would really like to get high end resculpts of both done to make these perfect. maybe there will be some interest down the road.
Glad to have gotten them, and will pick up a silver if it's produced.
Now just need a HAL, Moonwatcher, and Monolith, maybe a pod.
A very quick iPhone pic. I'll plan to get new heads at some point and maybe body swap.
I took a quick look at these as they will be going into storage.
Just a quick breakdown of impressions.
1. The uniforms are absolutely incredible. I'm not at all familiar with the Twinch uniforms, so can't make the comparison, but these look practically like they came off the screen. Material seems to be high quality and detailing is amazing. I know there are a few inaccuracies, but even I'm not that picky.
2. I'm not sure about the bodies. They seem to fit the costumes somewhat decently, but I get the feeling they are a bit too bulky and taller than HT. For now I won't worry about it.
3. Accessories seem quite accurate, but haven't spent a lot of time going through them. One problem I had is with Dave's right glove which came off and I could not push back on. I didn't try to hard for fear of breaking it. I'll check to see if others are running into similar problems.
4. Head sculpts and painting. This is where it fell off the rails for me. The Lockwood sculpt is pretty good, but it's about 10% too big. I would prefer HT size. These are closer to Sideshow's. If Gary's head was smaller it would be pretty much perfect. Bowman's head sculpt on the other hand is not terribly good IMO. It's looks too big, long and cartoony. Keir has pale blue eyes but the paint doesn't capture them and instead they just look weird. His head is even bigger than Lockwood's. Even with the helmets on, the too big head size is still apparent. I would really like to get high end resculpts of both done to make these perfect. maybe there will be some interest down the road.
Glad to have gotten them, and will pick up a silver if it's produced.
Now just need a HAL, Moonwatcher, and Monolith, maybe a pod.
A very quick iPhone pic. I'll plan to get new heads at some point and maybe body swap.
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thepixelpusher
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From your mouth to Executive Replicas ears.
I think these will sell out very soon. If that happens maybe Executive Replicas will be interested in doing more. I really want the silver suit and a 1/6 scale Eva Pod that has an interior with lights and all. The monolith is easily made. I'd also like the moon watcher predawn early man figures.
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I wish the company 'Headplay' would take a shot at the sculpts...
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However long is the longest you can possibly wait without going crazy, plus one month.
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I just got my DHL tracking number on Jan 20th from Executive Replicas and when I checked on that day it had departed Hong Kong. Today the 22nd (at 2am in morning) it shows it being in Cincinnati, OH already and passed customs. So after you get your tracking number it looks to be pretty fast. Just depends how many orders came before yours possibly. I ordered direct from Executive Replicas when I made my order.
Yes, I tried it on my blue suit.
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