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YankeesFanboy
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Budget Stark's vid.
Budget Stark's vid.
Hot Toys Obi-Wan Kenobi Sixth Scale Figure
Good video. Stormtroopers look awesome. Vader looks good straight on. Han Hoth looks pretty good (though the hood looks a little rough). Scout trooper looks a little uncomfortable on the bike.
Good video. Stormtroopers look awesome. Vader looks good straight on. Han Hoth looks pretty good (though the hood looks a little rough). Scout trooper looks a little uncomfortable on the bike.
VintijDroidGutzz
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I said that earlier too about that first Ben & Vader 'face off' pic.
The video that budget Stark posted really helps put things into perspective more. All the babble about the Ben & Vader likenesses is only partly warranted, they still look outstanding.
I said that earlier too about that first Ben & Vader 'face off' pic.
The video that budget Stark posted really helps put things into perspective more. All the babble about the Ben & Vader likenesses is only partly warranted, they still look outstanding.
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Yeah, a few good critique posts, but alot of it is goofy as **** "one ups" to get a better laugh than the last poster.
Yeah, a few good critique posts, but alot of it is goofy as **** "one ups" to get a better laugh than the last poster.
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Which is pretty much why I don't frequent these forums much anymore, all bs.lol
Which is pretty much why I don't frequent these forums much anymore, all bs.lol
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Well, you should, it would be nice to get more objective opinions. I actually don't mind the jokes and comparisons, but the fact that people don't feel comfortable to post sucks.
Well, you should, it would be nice to get more objective opinions. I actually don't mind the jokes and comparisons, but the fact that people don't feel comfortable to post sucks.
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No good posting an opinion. It'll just get ripped apart by someone. Oh what the heck.
I love my SS Ben. It looks great. A little soft in details and smoothed out features but a really good representation of the character capturing his essence. I've always thought SSC head-sculpts were just a bit too oversized and this one is no exception. I may regret selling this one after the HT Ben is in hand but I've always wanted them to tackle all Star Wars characters. So bring on the Kool-Aid.
On the other hand I look at the new version and really wonder if it's worth the "upgrade". Upgrade in price as well as supposed detail but I think HT missed the mark. It's a great sculpt and I'm excited to see them tackle face characters but I think I'm seeing more of my ideal than what's actually there.
Kool-Aid wearing off?
It's a great sculpt and I'm sure it will be tweaked and painted with a bit more detail before its shipped but at this point it still has me questioning myself, "Do I need it?"
No good posting an opinion. It'll just get ripped apart by someone. Oh what the heck.
I love my SS Ben. It looks great. A little soft in details and smoothed out features but a really good representation of the character capturing his essence. I've always thought SSC head-sculpts were just a bit too oversized and this one is no exception. I may regret selling this one after the HT Ben is in hand but I've always wanted them to tackle all Star Wars characters. So bring on the Kool-Aid.
On the other hand I look at the new version and really wonder if it's worth the "upgrade". Upgrade in price as well as supposed detail but I think HT missed the mark. It's a great sculpt and I'm excited to see them tackle face characters but I think I'm seeing more of my ideal than what's actually there.
Kool-Aid wearing off?
It's a great sculpt and I'm sure it will be tweaked and painted with a bit more detail before its shipped but at this point it still has me questioning myself, "Do I need it?"
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This just seems like an OBVIOUS rework job for HT. I don't think there is anyone here who sees this sculpt as a home run, so I'd be really, really surprised if this isn't redone/tweaked. Even Budget Stark - videoing right there at the show - mentions the sculpt issues on his voice over. I'm not aware of any SSC figs that have been resculpted/tweaked, but HT is known for doing it - and listening to feedback.
And it doesn't need massive work - the eyes look Asian and the overall face needs more age, but you can definitely see Guiness hiding in there. The one thing Ben needs to look is old, and I don't mean mid-late 40's old.
I will say this - the finish/paint is SPECTACULAR. If they can reboot this sculpt, even if it's only 90% Alec Guiness, this will be incredible.
This just seems like an OBVIOUS rework job for HT. I don't think there is anyone here who sees this sculpt as a home run, so I'd be really, really surprised if this isn't redone/tweaked. Even Budget Stark - videoing right there at the show - mentions the sculpt issues on his voice over. I'm not aware of any SSC figs that have been resculpted/tweaked, but HT is known for doing it - and listening to feedback.
And it doesn't need massive work - the eyes look Asian and the overall face needs more age, but you can definitely see Guiness hiding in there. The one thing Ben needs to look is old, and I don't mean mid-late 40's old.
I will say this - the finish/paint is SPECTACULAR. If they can reboot this sculpt, even if it's only 90% Alec Guiness, this will be incredible.
CaptnRex
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This is exactly my thoughts and situation.
This is exactly my thoughts and situation.
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While I don't see Richie C. at all, this is still a great little side by side shot for comparison. Overall I like the HT Ben but the minor misses I see are:
1. Looks a little too young but may be the lighting.
2. Mouth slightly too wide.
3. Eyes ever so slightly too closed.
4. Beard/jaw line too square.
Hey, Richard Chamberlain, at least, is not any random human!
This is the pure truth - from a certain point of view of course (mine):
While I don't see Richie C. at all, this is still a great little side by side shot for comparison. Overall I like the HT Ben but the minor misses I see are:
1. Looks a little too young but may be the lighting.
2. Mouth slightly too wide.
3. Eyes ever so slightly too closed.
4. Beard/jaw line too square.
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Only problem with the "too young" theory is that a younger Alec Guinness didn't look remotely like that.
Only problem with the "too young" theory is that a younger Alec Guinness didn't look remotely like that.
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Its really weird that IT hasn't knock one of these sculpts out the park yet. I hope this goes through some revisions. Old Ben is in my top three favorite characters from SW and I was really looking forward to what they would come up with. I had in in my head what an HT Old Ben sculpt would look like with a slam dunk likeness and killer detail and paint......and this ain't it. Come Hot Toys, you can do better.
Its really weird that IT hasn't knock one of these sculpts out the park yet. I hope this goes through some revisions. Old Ben is in my top three favorite characters from SW and I was really looking forward to what they would come up with. I had in in my head what an HT Old Ben sculpt would look like with a slam dunk likeness and killer detail and paint......and this ain't it.
Come Hot Toys, you can do better.
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This looks like the 70s comic book version of Ben. I really wanted this figure, but since there is little to no actual resemblance to Sir Alec, I'm going to pass. Thanks HT for helping me save money.
This looks like the 70s comic book version of Ben. I really wanted this figure, but since there is little to no actual resemblance to Sir Alec, I'm going to pass. Thanks HT for helping me save money.
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While I hope the sculpt goes thru some revisions, I am in the minority saying it'd be a purchase as is. The only issue I have from the pics shown is the face doesn't look "worn" enough but I see Alec in the sculpt.
While I hope the sculpt goes thru some revisions, I am in the minority saying it'd be a purchase as is. The only issue I have from the pics shown is the face doesn't look "worn" enough but I see Alec in the sculpt.
VASith
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If given the choice right now would people rather purchase the sideshow version for $60.00 or the hot toys version for $260.00.
If given the choice right now would people rather purchase the sideshow version for $60.00 or the hot toys version for $260.00.
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Obviously the HT version, that's a stupid question.
VASith
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Too easy?
Obviously the HT version, that's a stupid question.
Too easy?
Re: Hot Toys Obi-Wan Kenobi Sixth Scale Figure
Obviously the Sideshow version with a repaint, thats a stupid question.
Obviously the Sideshow version with a repaint, thats a stupid question.
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