Hot Toys-MMS 220-The Wolverine-Wolverine 1/6th Scale Collectible Figure

[BatBrain]

Wanted to get some opinions on those who might have picked up the knock off TTM-19 bodies I see on evilbay. I'd like to use it for the extra outfit that comes with this set and was wondering how these are quality-wise. Worth $30? Thanks!

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It's not bad at all. I used one to bash my Bruce Wayne before I sold the DX12. Really good articulation actually. Body was perfect proportions for Wayne. Not sure how it'll be for Wolverine.

 

[Ralph_Sutter]

its good.... but its not IMINIME good...

jk, thats incredible work, the stuble on the upper lip is incredibly life like, great work

lol Thanks man

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omg! the ps sculpt looks great! seriously wonder what hot toys sculptors were thinking when they went with the production lips and moustache ..

I agree, the facial hair makes all the difference. Adding more hair/darker paint to the side beard made a huge difference. Probably just as much as removing the mustache.

I heartily agree. Im actually a very accomplished artist and am going to attempt the same 'repaint' techniques as Ralph. As an artist, in my experienced opinion a lot of this sculpts issues -are- paint. It might not seem that way, but it is. Just look at the proto versus production. I would be very surprised if they made adjustments to the sculpt. To my eyes it is mostly the difference between highly skilled paint application and mass production paint application.

For the rest saying it isnt a dead on likeness of Hugh...as an artist capable of drawing a photorealistic portraits, I can say it is very difficult and time consuming to capture an exact likeness. Most of my fellow artists charge from $500 to several thousand dollars for accurate painted likenesses. With respect, guys, we get a lot for what we pay for when it comes to these figures. Artists invest countless hours to produce these likenesses and its very difficult to do and make money at. $2000 for a painting might sound like a lot but it isnt when you can easily have 100 hours in a painting...and thats not counting materials.

Not trying to nitpick. Im just saying it isnt easy. Where youre seeing the lack of likeness is the product of mass production painting. For $225, this is as close as youre going to get. I wish it wasnt so but its a balance between quality and cost. It may not be a viable solution to many, but unfortunately, to get the results you want it is often best to do something yourself. Painting mods are fairly straightforward with some patience and time. I have a good link to one if anyone is interested to attempt it.

I think Ralph is doing a great job fixing the paint issues. Jackman's face almost appears gaunt in the more recent Logan appearances. His nose doesnt appear thin enough down the bridge. The tip should look almost bulbous in comparrison. His cheekbones arent accentuated enough. Just helow needs more shadow to add that sunken in look. And I think the skin tone is most of the problem. Its much too tan and doesnt show enough flesh tone...like that light peach color.

These are all issues Ralph has adjusted in his PS reference shot. Its a fab start. For everyone's sake I hope HT does tweak the painting application, but for the moment, it is what it is.

Thanks for the kind words I just got done with my first longer painting session. Added in more beard hair, started painting in the new 5'o'clock shade, recolored his lips, and roughed in his facial hair.

I also (very lightly) added some more low and highlights throughout his face. I definitely agree that Wolvie's skin tone is a little too even/tan. Jack Sparrow had the same issue, where it kind of flattens the sculpt. I will go over them again in my second pass. I also plan on incorporating more fine (hair, stubble, etc.) detail once this coat and the varnish dries. It's already making a big difference though! Pretty happy with it so far. The next round will make everything blend better as well.

Here are a few shots (sorry for the crap quality btw, struggling to take good pics w. my cell phone camera):

 

[DX12]

Ah yes, I stand corrected Lee So Young it is. I was confused with Lee Young Ae - the actress with Lee So Young - the singer/sculptor. I'm not a huge Yulli fan, her Babydoll did disappoint me a bit, however I believe your only good as your last work. Yulli's Man of Steel and Kojun's 1/4 Batman sticks out in my mind. Are they overrated? Possibly, but those two are definitely up there along with YJ Park and Scuderia as my favs.

 

[gunm]

It's not bad at all. I used one to bash my Bruce Wayne before I sold the DX12. Really good articulation actually. Body was perfect proportions for Wayne. Not sure how it'll be for Wolverine.

Cool thanks! Yeah, not sure if it will be buff enough. :/

@Ralph_Sutter, nice work! I like how you brought out more of the wrinkles and creases which really enhances the expression to me. I'm tempted to get a knock off head and try painting it myself.

@DX12 My humble opinion is that Lee So Young does the most consistent work in recreating actor likenesses of all the HT head artists, moreso than Yulli although Yulli is one of the sculpting leads and I respect her efforts as well.

 

[xenom0rph]

Got mine today by SSC, quite happy. No big surprises though.

 

[Viking Spawn]

Great work so far Ralph! You definitely know how to customize!

I'm starting photography on my figure later tonight!

 

[FreedomAndGlory]

Got mine today! I think he looks great. I'm actually very impressed. The suit is impeccably tailored, the fit is great, though changing looks is a huge pain. The claws look great, the sword looks great, and I love that all of the layers are there!! It's not just a padded suit, this guy is actually wearing every layer of clothing he would have been in the movie.

I LIKE the sculpt. It's not Jackman. I think a repaint could help, but I think the real kicker is how beady the eyes are. Jackman has always had this warm, trustworthyness about him. It's part of what makes him such a great Wolverine: He can be drunk or crazy or angry and somehow you still feel like you can count on him! That is not present here.

The bummers are: Very little Jackman likeness, even though the nose is definitely his. Loose hips(sounds sexual). Annnddd he looks totally giraffe-necked in the tank. Dat 'STACHE.

I'm going to pick up a spare body and one of those cool looking knockoff heads and make a more comic-booky raging wolverine with the tank look.

This guy will serve as my reserved, classy wolverine--which he does very well.

All in all:

As a Hugh Jackman Figure: 6/10

As a 'The Wolverine' Figure: 9/10

 

[SMC92]

So did anyone see the head_play wolvie? I'm gonna get one, f'k it, be cheaper to just bash it, body, claw hands, head, black suit.

 

[hunterelf]

Wanted to get some opinions on those who might have picked up the knock off TTM-19 bodies I see on evilbay. I'd like to use it for the extra outfit that comes with this set and was wondering how these are quality-wise. Worth $30? Thanks!

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i used this for my mandarin bash, i'd say it's pretty good but really depends on your luck, the hand slots are rough and may damage your pegs with you try to pull the hands out, i highly DO NOT suggest you to use the claws on this one.

 

[HeubertMichael]

Wanted to get some opinions on those who might have picked up the knock off TTM-19 bodies I see on evilbay. I'd like to use it for the extra outfit that comes with this set and was wondering how these are quality-wise. Worth $30? Thanks!

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It's done by Hitfigures, and is not entirely a TTM 19 knock off Its torso particularly the chest is sculpted differently, and I'd say it looks better compared to TTM 19 when used for a tight-fitting shirt as its chest gives a better silhouette. I used it for my SSC Snake Eyes V1 and I am very happy. Joints are good too. I see that this is their 2.0 with the cuts joints between the deltoids and the arms. It's really worth its price. My only nitpick is that the torso and arms color are not consistent, but will do if you won't display it naked Hope this helps.

 

[HeubertMichael]

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Outstanding! Great work, buddy!

 

[irok84]

I missed the UPS guy today!! :-(

 

[Ralph_Sutter]

Great work so far Ralph! You definitely know how to customize!

I'm starting photography on my figure later tonight!

Thanks man! Looking forward to your pics!

@Ralph_Sutter, nice work! I like how you brought out more of the wrinkles and creases which really enhances the expression to me. I'm tempted to get a knock off head and try painting it myself.

Thanks man! I definitely think it makes a huge difference. It's actually my first time doing this, so I was sweating bullets

Outstanding! Great work, buddy!

Thank you very much!

I think that once I am done repainting the head, I might pick up one of those ACI gladiator bodies to see if I can make a cool shirtless/wifebeater mod. Even with the padded wifebeater, he's just too damn skinny.


Making the beard more prominent does make the head seem less wide, and it does help somewhat with proportions. But we need a new non TTM19 body for the exposed torso (and wifebeater) display option

Anyone know where to get the ACI Gladiator bodies on the cheap other than EvilBay? And do you guys think something like this will work?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ACI-Toys-1...2054?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item5afba725d6

 

[gunm]

It's done by Hitfigures, and is not entirely a TTM 19 knock off Its torso particularly the chest is sculpted differently, and I'd say it looks better compared to TTM 19 when used for a tight-fitting shirt as its chest gives a better silhouette. I used it for my SSC Snake Eyes V1 and I am very happy. Joints are good too. I see that this is their 2.0 with the cuts joints between the deltoids and the arms. It's really worth its price. My only nitpick is that the torso and arms color are not consistent, but will do if you won't display it naked Hope this helps.

Cool thanks! I was planning to use it with the extra outfit in this set which does show off the arms and torso exposed. We'll see if I can't find anything better for the price.

 

[HeubertMichael]

Cool thanks! I was planning to use it with the extra outfit in this set which does show off the arms and torso exposed. We'll see if I can't find anything better for the price.

Oh, if you plan to have him displayed showing off his arms and torso, I guess your best bet would have to be one of those ACI muscle bodies. They don't come cheap though.

 

[Bardoon]

Great job Ralph! Your subtle changes and taking off the thick 'stache make a WORLD of difference!

 

[Snake Plissken]

Mine comes today.

 

[Ralph_Sutter]

Mine comes today.

Awesome! I hope you`ll like it

Great job Ralph! Your subtle changes and taking off the thick 'stache make a WORLD of difference!

Great job Ralph! Your subtle changes and taking off the thick 'stache make a WORLD of difference!

Thanks Bardoon! The cell pics kind of do a bad job of capturing the full difference it has. I'll probably shoot a video after my final coating of paint.

I may also write up a tutorial on what paints I used and what different kinds I mixed to match the HT paint.

 

[Pro Design]

I'll probably shoot a video after my final coating of paint.

I may also write up a tutorial on what paints I used and what different kinds I mixed to match the HT paint.

yes please do so as your work has transformed the sculpt into what it should have come from the factory! it would help those that want to fix the paintwork! great job!

 

[hunterelf]

still looking for a coat for him, any ideas?