Hellboy II Samaritan 1:1 prop replica

[El Roranous]

Probably too expensive and less sustainable. I would like to think that Sideshow cares about the environment at least a little...but I could very well be wrong.

 

[icruise]

Well, technically wood is more sustainable than plastic, since it's a renewable resource. Whether it's better for the environment is of course open to debate (like the debate about whether plastic or paper bags are better).

 

[lcummins]

...I'm sure Sideshow had a good reason to make the change, but I imagine it was just because wood was either too expensive or too difficult for their factories to work with...

Probably too expensive and less sustainable. I would like to think that Sideshow cares about the environment at least a little...but I could very well be wrong.

What I got at SDCC as an answer was that it was going to take way too long to do all the woodwork, sanding, finishing, etc. That is why it got delayed; it was taking too long and they had to change to polyurethane grips.

 

[MadCow]

Yes, 2,000 all together is quite a few for something like this especially when you consider that it's just an upgrade of the existing one that they made for the first film, which had an edition size of 1,000. I do think that the exclusive will be difficult to get since it's pretty attractive compared to some, but I don't know about the regular.

I got my Master Replicas Han Solo Elite Edition ANH Blaster brand new for $300 shipped and it was originally priced at $649. I hope we don't see that kind of thing happen with the Samaritan.

Honestly, I hope at least one version of the Sammy drops low. Otherwise i'll never be able to afford one. I don't know how you guys swing all these things with the way the prices keep skyrocketing...

 

[aMaZeInG]

My waitlist just converted for the exclusive so I am a happy boy!

 

[icruise]

They must have been saving them up for a while. Strange, since I saw the Samaritan in the "now contacting the following wait lists" section of the newsletter many times.

 

[Sick Boy 82]

Na, I would think the BPRD would be kinda easy. Little metal plaque riveted on top the grips. Or even glued. Hmm....

Actually, I think my Aunt's boy friend may be able to do it. He did the crazy Baby for the PS3 commercials. And he does tons of custom metal & wood stuff too! Definitely gonna ask him!!

 

[customizerwannabe]

I would've been even more excited about this conversion if they'd kept their word about the wood grips.

 

[Sick Boy 82]

I would've been even more excited about this conversion if they'd kept their word about the wood grips.

Haha lol. Well, if it gets done, I'll let you guys know in case anyone else wants the real deal.

 

[galactiboy]

I'm not concerned about the wood Vs plastic... at this point both will look kickass and that's really the big draw for me.

 

[DarkDaysinVegas]

What I got at SDCC as an answer was that it was going to take way too long to do all the woodwork, sanding, finishing, etc. That is why it got delayed; it was taking too long and they had to change to polyurethane grips.

To me that completely sucks

I would have waited a year for them to do it up right.

 

[DarkDaysinVegas]

Na, I would think the BPRD would be kinda easy. Little metal plaque riveted on top the grips. Or even glued. Hmm....

Actually, I think my Aunt's boy friend may be able to do it. He did the crazy Baby for the PS3 commercials. And he does tons of custom metal & wood stuff too! Definitely gonna ask him!!

Can you get some pics of the beach Zack?

 

[Sick Boy 82]

I just don't like the pictures from SDCC. The grips look really, really plastic with a bad wood paint job. If they look better when I get it, I'll see. But if they look the same as SDCC, they are gonna come off.

 

[Sick Boy 82]

Can you get some pics of the beach Zack?

The baby from the PS3 thing? I'll call this weekend and see. I know that the company that did the commercial has the doll, cause I wanted to see it too! But if he has some pics, I'll have Tom send me some.

Or do yo mean the beach out here in San Fran??

I confused.

 

[occulum]

I would have waited a year for them to do it up right.

I dont think it was an issue of us waiting, its an issue of labor time = higher price.

But if they look the same as SDCC, they are gonna come off.

I didnt even think about removing them and replacing them with homemade real wood.. hmmmm ....

 

[galactiboy]

I just don't like the pictures from SDCC. The grips look really, really plastic with a bad wood paint job. If they look better when I get it, I'll see. But if they look the same as SDCC, they are gonna come off.

I thought what was show at SDCC was the proto with the wood grip?

 

[Sick Boy 82]

I thought what was show at SDCC was the proto with the wood grip?

Well, if this one below has wood grips, I would replace them anyways! Craptastic:

 

[icruise]

Honestly it looks fine to me. I'm not sure what you're talking about.

 

[ChrisCJ99]

Eh.... After hearing that the handle is plastic I'm hesitant to keep my order....

 

[ChrisCJ99]

Just canceled it...... Right after it activated....