Really nice figure. I hope they do a Bespin one.
So, so far does it seem like the SSC batch is free of Spotgate?
So, so far does it seem like the SSC batch is free of Spotgate?
Are people removing that plastic on the inner neck? I assume it's there to stop staining on the neck, or collar? The issue is it's somewhat visible and it just looks like what it is - plastic sheeting taped to the neck - not some kind of inner garment that covers her neck.
But hey - no spots!!
Is this a "get it cheaper on ebay" figure?
I've got this on order at BBTS, anyone know how much longer they usually start shipping after Sideshow?
Received this yesterday and I must say I'm a little more on the fence than I thought I'd be.
Really gorgeous if simple figure overall, and the paint/detail on the head is superb/stunning (better than pics as some have said) but I was struck by the fact that the likeness is a noticeable notch less than the ANH Leia (which itself wasn't a perfect 10/10.) The face doesn't quite seem round enough - like CF on a serious diet. The features are there, and the hair sculpt is amazing (if too darkly painted, though that's standard for HT,) but it does have a lean, narrower look that throws it off.
The outfit is truly awesome (beautifully realistic) but the boots do have a slight "toy" feel - maybe the choice of the shiny pleather with no weathering. I know most prefer pleather for boots and it feels more "high-end figure" but I always feel like really well sculpted/painted plastic looks more realistic. There's just not much subtlety in the pleather - not many fine creases or slight variation in fabric to "sell" real boots, hence the clean plasticky toy look. They're still very well made and maybe all they need is a subtle weathering to up the realism.
Pretty disappointed with the accuracy on the accessories, even if they have clean, detailed sculpts that have amazing paint (esp. the metallic paint - looks like real metal.) All of them are quite noticeably inaccurate if put side-by-side with the onscreen props - welder, breather mask and blaster. The HT blaster is super glossy for some reason and the handle is enormous (with a large and inaccurate lump at the end of the handle) while the overall blaster is too short, making it look more square overall versus rectangular as it should be.
The gloved hands (which are 3/4's of the hands) are fine but not great sculpts - the pistol grip hand doesn't hold the blaster very well and they have that slightly skinny/odd look the HT ANH Vader hands had. Hands like the HT Snowie look like real gloved hands hit with a shrink ray - these look like slightly above average toy hands. They are also really glossy and plastic looking - would have been great to have had them a bit more matte.
Are people removing that plastic on the inner neck? I assume it's there to stop staining on the neck, or collar? The issue is it's somewhat visible and it just looks like what it is - plastic sheeting taped to the neck - not some kind of inner garment that covers her neck.
But hey - no spots!!
View attachment 395935View attachment 395936View attachment 395937
Simple figure, but it is very well done. No complaints here.
Enter your email address to join: