*******First4Figures Statue Thread - (ZELDA, SONIC, METROID, ETC) ***Post Yours***

[BurningRage]

They're weird..no re-releases of statues like the Zelda and Metroid ones? Lot of money missed on that. No work-arounds even?

You don't re-release sold out statues if you want your company to have a good reputation.

 

[BurningRage]

Maybe they gave up the Mario license? That's the only reason I can think of why any company would pass up Mario statues for Kirby statues...

I just don't get F4F. A 1:4 Link (and a bunch of other characters) is a license to print money, and they just don't seem interested...

They said on Facebook awhile ago that the next statue in the Mario line is on the final hurdle. 1/4 Link is coming eventually since they have 1/4 Zelda and Ganondorf. The big problem is majority of their fan base on Facebook cries about 1/4 statue prices and prefer 1/6 instead.

 

[DarkMario616]

1/6 size is perfect for F4F. Classic sonic/Robotnik tends to scale well with PCS Goro

 

[I and I]

They're weird..no re-releases of statues like the Zelda and Metroid ones? Lot of money missed on that. No work-arounds even?

They tried it once with the sudden release of the Darunia exclusive and got burned for it by the community. I love them but I was also one holding a pitchfork. These are limited for a reason and should stay this way. Missed out? Though luck We missed out on Zora Link and Link on Epona regular, and while we refuse to pay the ridiculous Ebay prices, we're not whining to F4F to revisit them like some do on Facebook.

And BurningRage is right, a lot of people clamour for an 1/4th scale Link, but when it's finally there, they whine about how expensive it is (while F4F is much cheaper then SSC for instance). I just don't get some people...

 

[DarkMario616]

F4f isn't that cheap...their pieces are small.

1/4 prices though are slightly cheaper.

I hope we see a rogue and a modern Robotnik soon

Looking for shadow ex if anyone's selling.

 

[MaxGoof]

They tried it once with the sudden release of the Darunia exclusive and got burned for it by the community. I love them but I was also one holding a pitchfork. These are limited for a reason and should stay this way. Missed out? Though luck We missed out on Zora Link and Link on Epona regular, and while we refuse to pay the ridiculous Ebay prices, we're not whining to F4F to revisit them like some do on Facebook.

And BurningRage is right, a lot of people clamour for an 1/4th scale Link, but when it's finally there, they whine about how expensive it is (while F4F is much cheaper then SSC for instance). I just don't get some people...

The edition sizes on those 1/4 Zelda pieces end up being FAR higher than their usual numbers, however--so even if people are whining about price, evidently someone is buying them anyway.

I don't know that F4F could improve upon Link on Epona--that's a masterpiece. But some of their older pieces like Shiek and Skull Kid are definitely looking dated (and small). Revisiting those characters with new sculpts and a larger size could only be good for F4F, IMO. Sideshow has revisited virtually every popular Marvel character, so I don't see why F4F wouldn't do the same for the characters fans are demanding.

 

[DarkMario616]

Yah they need to redo the entire OOT line. Half of it looks like ****.

 

[I and I]

Because they have enough characters left to be doing? And regarding Link on Epona, we didn't buy it because it's part of the Master Arts (1/4th scale) line but isn't in the same scale. Had we known then that they would release another Link on statue (Link on Loftwing), then we would have bought it to be displayed with that one.

And the only one looking off in the OoT/MM line is Sheik, the rest looks good, especially regarding the age

 

[DarkMario616]

The three colored links are so outdated looking. Compared to their new stuff it's all amateurish

 

[MaxGoof]

Because they have enough characters left to be doing? And regarding Link on Epona, we didn't buy it because it's part of the Master Arts (1/4th scale) line but isn't in the same scale. Had we known then that they would release another Link on statue (Link on Loftwing), then we would have bought it to be displayed with that one.

And the only one looking off in the OoT/MM line is Sheik, the rest looks good, especially regarding the age

Skull Kid could look far better if they did a new, larger version with today's technology and the level of paint/sculpting detail that F4F is now capable of. The market for a 1/4 Skull Kid is certainly there.

 

[BurningRage]

They have to make Skyward Sword and Wind Waker statues. Plus statues for those other licenses they have: Mario, Kirby, Metroid, Star Fox, Sega All Stars, Mega Man, Capcom All Stars, Monster Hunter, Castlevania and Dark Souls.

 

[Runnen]

I'm 99% sure that a 1:4 Twilight Princess Link is planned, they've already made 1:4 Zant, Ganondorf and Zelda in that line.. I love my Ganondorf and Zelda statues and I already have a spot reserved for that future Link, then my triforce will be complete!

As far as the Ocarina of Time line is concerned, I have the original Green Link and Dark Link statues and I love them very much, no idea why some people think they look so outdated and terrible. The Green Link (and other color variations) has some sharp angles of course, but that's very reminiscent of the graphics of the game and I always thought that was intentionnal.

I'd buy a 1:4 (or any other scale) Skull Kid in an instant, but I doubt they'd make another one, or at least not with such an iconic pose.

When they released the Fire Sage Darunia variant, I thought for a while that they might make the remaining Sages too, but that seems like a risky move considering how expensive these statues get and how many people would actually invest so much money into a full Seven Sages setup.


As far as other Zelda statues, my personnal big wish is an Ocarina of Time Ganon (not Ganondorf) statue, in the pose he has when his name appears on screen.

Second wish would be a Midna statue in her Twilight Princess form.

 

[MaxGoof]

If anyone wants the Megaman Exclusive edition statue, BBTS has one available right now for $239.99. Shipping is probably cheaper from them than F4F

 

[DarkMario616]

Found this on Ebay. Asking price is way off (200-300). 12 inches scales probably well with Mario. Only 2 lbs supposedly.

Looks way cool. Trying to see how low the seller will go.

 

[MaxGoof]

I'm torn between getting the plain Megaman and the Light-Up EX Megaman. Do the light up statues look weird when they're not lit? I probably wouldn't have it lit most of the time...

 

[DarkMario616]

No. I don't know why we go ex considering the wiring will fail in a few years. **** will never last.

 

[MaxGoof]

I've only bought the regular editions before, so I'm not sure if the EXs have weird unlit LEDs visible when they're not turned on, or if leaving them on is a fire hazard or what.

 

[LionHeart]

Just received this email from F4F

We are excited to announce that Link on Loftwing have already finished in production and on its way to our warehouses.
We believe we will start the payment collection in late September/early October so please stay tuned for email updates for the actual release date.
Please get prepare on funds in this period and make sure the shipping address is correct in order to ensure figure can deliver on time.
Thank you for your patience and stay tuned!

First 4 Figures Team

 

[BurningRage]

Nice surprise.

 

[LionHeart]

Nice surprise.

Yeah, it looks like they fast tracked the Loftwing statue ahead of Samus Light Suit. I ordered Samus three months before the Loftwing.