Hellboy II PF

[Rafaela]

Maybe not exactly what you're looking for but a member of another forum wanted a picture of the rest of the case

Beautiful. One of the best Hellboy collections I've ever seen.

 

[Mack]

Beautiful. One of the best Hellboy collections I've ever seen.

Thanks!!! I still have a lot of plans for the loft. Lots of stuff to get framed and some additional display cases. I'm hoping to have a couple major issues cleared up and maybe have most of it done by SDCC

 

[jye4ever]

Thanks!!! I still have a lot of plans for the loft. Lots of stuff to get framed and some additional display cases. I'm hoping to have a couple major issues cleared up and maybe have most of it done by SDCC

If you could only have 1 HB PF....# 1 or # 2...

I know...hard question....

Or is that question illegal and punishable by death...

Awesome collection, thanks for allowing me to gawk and drool...

 

[Mack]

If you could only have 1 HB PF....# 1 or # 2...

I know...hard question....

Uh.... wow.... I want both damn it!!!! I guess if I really had to make a choice it would be....

 

[jye4ever]

Uh.... wow.... I want both damn it!!!! I guess if I really had to make a choice it would be....

LOL

fair enough

both are keepers

dumb question anyway

 

[Mack]

LOL

fair enough

both are keepers

dumb question anyways

It's REALLY tough for me considering my wife got the first PF for me for Christmas a few years ago. She got it for $117 dlvd

 

[Sky_Rider]

Earlier in this thread someone said they had canceled their order to help come up with the $5-$6K to pursue the PF prototype with the glowing fist offered in SS's last charity auction. Well, I'm the lucky guy who won the auction and even if it were for sale, which is not, he'd have to come up with a hell of a lot more money.

The idea for the glowing first came from the development team seeing the Hellboy II movie poster, however because the effect was never used, they abandoned the idea. I really liked their idea so after the win, I contacted SS and offered an additional donation if they would redo the fist so that it really looked like the poster. Much to my surprise, they agreed to give it a try.

Well, not surprising, they came through and the results as you can see are nothing short of phenomenal. I feel privileged that Anthony Mestes, SS's Lead Artist in their paint department personally did the actual work. This is one of those rare times that I'm at a loss for words, so I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. The modified photos are studio shots from SS.

First, trying to match poses, a photo of the unmodified figure from the auction followed by the repaint:

Second, The unmodified fist next to the repaint:

Next are a couple more studio shots:

I think y'all will agree that they've taken a great figure and made it fantastic. I'm especially impressed at how well the "glow" shows in such bright ambient light. When I get him home, I'll be sure and post some low light photos. I think those will really show off the glow effect. I have a few more studio shots, so if y'all want, I'll gladly post them. I think this is arguably the best Hellboy figure out there.

I am really grateful for what the Sideshow staff and artists did for me. They were friendly, helpful and genuinely enthused about this project. They produce some of the finest collectibles available and they just plain outdid themselves here. My Balrog has always been my favorite, but as soon as Big Red arrives, I think the ol' Flameboy may be playing second fiddle.


There were some who posted how they felt that it wasn't worth what I paid for it until someone put it in perspective by pointing out that it was for charity. I have a simple rule for collecting. I buy what I truly like, that way if it goes down in value, it doesn't hurt so much. If it goes up, well that's just gravy. Charities, especially one like this, tend to open my wallet a little wider and I'm not too concerned about getting a deal. Most people know the old adage "give 'till it hurts," well, I did feel a little pain, but it hurt so good.

As for the auction itself, after having my ass handed to me in the Giger auction, I was really concerned that I might not win this one. For the record, in the last 15 minutes of the auction, the price more than doubled. As a matter of fact, with less than a minute and half to go, folks took a hard charge at doubling the final price. When I placed my snipe, I was really relieved to see that I had the lead and then course I did the happynekkidsniperdance after I won.

SS said I should have him Monday or Tuesday. Man this weekend is going to drag. Gawd, I never thought I'd utter those words.

 

[Mack]

That's EXACTLY what I had said on another forum needed to be done to that prototype:

https://board.spawn.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9712715&postcount=141432

That is awesome!!! Please post some pics once you have it in hand

 

[jye4ever]

It's REALLY tough for me considering my wife got the first PF for me for Christmas a few years ago. She got it for $117 dlvd

For those reasons alone, he is simply priceless...

Thank you for sharing that very cool info

peace

 

[Darklord Dave]

Next are a couple more studio shots:

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Wow, that looks phenomenal! I wish they'd have gone that way for the regular release. Light up effects always add a little something extra to a piece.

 

[Rafaela]

Wow, that looks phenomenal! I wish they'd have gone that way for the regular release. Light up effects always add a little something extra to a piece.

I agree all the way. Light up effects look so cool and make the piece that much better. I love it.

 

[slynger]

Sky_Rider, congrats on your big win - that is phenomenal work that SS has done for you and if there was ever a Hellboy grail, I believe you have it hands down.

It's awesome when a collector sees the benefit in helping a charity; and even more so when the company turns around and further rewards the collector who helped the charity.

I believe that is one of the key things that makes SS so spectacular. IMO, they are one of the few companies that truly understands collectors. Most companies would have told you to take or hike or do the lighting yourself.

It makes me jealous to see those pics because I was going to snag that statue, had the wife's permission and everything, but when I saw pics it wasn't what I expected - but it's great you got them to one-up it.

Kudos on your very-cool, one-of-a-kind, kicka$# piece!!

 

[Ancient Astronaut]

Hey Sky_Rider congrats on winning this rare one-of-a-kind collectible. I'm sure I'm not the only one who is looking forward to the pics you take.

 

[emceerice]

Pretty awesome of SS to do that for you. I'm stoked to see your pics bro...post em when you can!

 

[jye4ever]

Man,

pictures dried out like a sundried tomato....



I guess he hasn't arrived yet at many locations.....

Hey, does anyone want to see my Pikachu.....

 

[Eli26]

I got my Hellboy II PF yesterday and he's gorgeous. Definitely the best 1/4 PF of the year. It is AWESOME!!!

10 out of 10. Quite possibly my favorite PF and I own some grails.

btw The collector that said the base isn't solid is full of poop... the thing is heavy and solid. It is definitely not hollow. Doesn't feel that way anyway. Not like the Hulk PF's base.

btw He also comes with so much more than you all think. He has like several pouches... all fabric with real buttons. A few extra crosses that dangle... BEST PF IN A LONG TIME!

 

[The ill Jedi]

^^^^ing AWESOME Mack!!

 

[The ill Jedi]

Congrats on the win, you got an amazing piece and it was for a good cause. The light up hand is a small addition that adds volumes to this already fantastic piece, you should feel proud to own this one-of-a-kind gem!

 

[Boba Fett]

Man... I so cannot wait now! Big Red ships out next week and I am already impatient! I think this may become one of the grails in my collection.

 

[Mighty_Jabba]

I got my Hellboy II PF yesterday and he's gorgeous. Definitely the best 1/4 PF of the year. It is AWESOME!!!

10 out of 10. Quite possibly my favorite PF and I own some grails.

btw The collector that said the base isn't solid is full of poop... the thing is heavy and solid. It is definitely not hollow. Doesn't feel that way anyway. Not like the Hulk PF's base.

btw He also comes with so much more than you all think. He has like several pouches... all fabric with real buttons. A few extra crosses that dangle... BEST PF IN A LONG TIME!

Pics?..............