Statue J Scott Campbell Classic Spiderman Comiquette
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Re: Possible Spiderman PF
I very much regret passing on the comiquette now- but did so because it was more of a McFralane/Bagley era version when what I really wanted was a Kane/Romita Sr era one.
I realize now though that this is a very difficult character to pose in an interesting, dynamic way. The kinds of poses that are going to be most true to the character are almost entirely horizontally orientated (crouching, crawling,hunched over swinging, etc) and if he's swinging you have to find an unobtrusive way to support him at the base (as the Koto does) but it is always going to look obvious because there is no way to have him not touching another object. The Comiquette got around this by using a vertical orientation for the backdrop, while the character itself was more horizontally compressed (bent over at the waist). I rejected it at the time for the details- limbs too sinewy, eyes too big- but upon reflection it's probably the best, most iconic-ally posed version of the character we're likely to see.
I very much regret passing on the comiquette now- but did so because it was more of a McFralane/Bagley era version when what I really wanted was a Kane/Romita Sr era one.
I realize now though that this is a very difficult character to pose in an interesting, dynamic way. The kinds of poses that are going to be most true to the character are almost entirely horizontally orientated (crouching, crawling,hunched over swinging, etc) and if he's swinging you have to find an unobtrusive way to support him at the base (as the Koto does) but it is always going to look obvious because there is no way to have him not touching another object. The Comiquette got around this by using a vertical orientation for the backdrop, while the character itself was more horizontally compressed (bent over at the waist). I rejected it at the time for the details- limbs too sinewy, eyes too big- but upon reflection it's probably the best, most iconic-ally posed version of the character we're likely to see.
Re: Possible Spiderman PF
The Comi is amazing. However the new Man of Steal PF has me excited for what they can pull off with the new Spidey PF. Spidey is on of the characters that, like Hulk, can be based on the comic or the film and as long as it's done well you will have a nice all around representation of the character.
That being said, I did not like the suit in TAS but I think the new suit looks good. Which brings me to
Ahhhh. I love the McFarlane Big eyes. Gives him that more Spider look. I have never cared for the smaller eyes.
The Comi is amazing. However the new Man of Steal PF has me excited for what they can pull off with the new Spidey PF. Spidey is on of the characters that, like Hulk, can be based on the comic or the film and as long as it's done well you will have a nice all around representation of the character. That being said, I did not like the suit in TAS but I think the new suit looks good. Which brings me to
Ahhhh. I love the McFarlane Big eyes. Gives him that more Spider look. I have never cared for the smaller eyes.
Re: Possible Spiderman PF
The end all, be all...
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The end all, be all...
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Spidey976
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Re: Possible Spiderman PF
Romita Sr. Has drawn Spidey with almost the exact same eye size as the new costume.... S that is good enough for me....lol
Romita Sr. Has drawn Spidey with almost the exact same eye size as the new costume.... S that is good enough for me....lol
Re: Possible Spiderman PF
Since you made a McFarlane reference you already know the big eyes are comic accurate
. But I meant moreso the shape of the eyes rather than the size. Raimi used triangles, the new eyes are more rounded at the bottom, which is how they are most depicted in the comics.
The classic eyes are great, that's how he started. The best eyes to me since I was reading as a kid in the 90s are fairly large but smaller than McFarlane's. John Romita Jr., Joe Madureira, The Dodsons, Stefano Caselli, Mike Wieringo...I really like their versions...and sometimes Sal Buscema and Steve McNiven drew them well.
But there's NEVER a reason they should be this big.
Since you made a McFarlane reference you already know the big eyes are comic accurate
. But I meant moreso the shape of the eyes rather than the size. Raimi used triangles, the new eyes are more rounded at the bottom, which is how they are most depicted in the comics.The classic eyes are great, that's how he started. The best eyes to me since I was reading as a kid in the 90s are fairly large but smaller than McFarlane's. John Romita Jr., Joe Madureira, The Dodsons, Stefano Caselli, Mike Wieringo...I really like their versions...and sometimes Sal Buscema and Steve McNiven drew them well.
But there's NEVER a reason they should be this big.
akira10
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Re: Possible Spiderman PF
The Life Size Bisy Looks Awesome.In Person! Eyes And All.
The Life Size Bisy Looks Awesome.In Person! Eyes And All.
Since you made a McFarlane reference you already know the big eyes are comic accurate
The classic eyes are great, that's how he started. The best eyes to me since I was reading as a kid in the 90s are fairly large but smaller than McFarlane's. John Romita Jr., Joe Madureira, The Dodsons, Stefano Caselli, Mike Wieringo...I really like their versions...and sometimes Sal Buscema and Steve McNiven drew them well.
But there's NEVER a reason they should be this big.
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Romita started drawing Spidey's eyes bigger in the 1990's after McFarlane's freak show took off. I'm not denying that. I've even talked to him about it. Regardless, I like him the way he was drawn up to that point.
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Romita started drawing Spidey's eyes bigger in the 1990's after McFarlane's freak show took off. I'm not denying that. I've even talked to him about it. Regardless, I like him the way he was drawn up to that point.
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Re: Possible Spiderman PF
So if they made them the way I like them they'd be comic accurate too, right?
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Since you made a McFarlane reference you already know the big eyes are comic accurate
So if they made them the way I like them they'd be comic accurate too, right?
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Well you said you like classic eyes, so yes, they would be.
?... I originally stated the new movie eyes are more comic accurate due to their shape being what we typically see in the comics. It had not much to do with the size. Mainly the rounded shape and the curved black parts.
When you bought up McFarlane and what you didn't like I listed some artists who draw the eyes to my personal liking, but I'm not sure where your disagreement is coming from...?
Well you said you like classic eyes, so yes, they would be.
?... I originally stated the new movie eyes are more comic accurate due to their shape being what we typically see in the comics. It had not much to do with the size. Mainly the rounded shape and the curved black parts.
When you bought up McFarlane and what you didn't like I listed some artists who draw the eyes to my personal liking, but I'm not sure where your disagreement is coming from...?
Mr. Nice Guy
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Re: Possible Spiderman PF
McFarlane did amazing things for this character. He brought out new dimensions of the characters flexibility and poses and added a major layer of detail to the comic. I think McFarlane was a pioneer that pushed the envelope on comic detail and art and drove the industry to the level we see today.
McFarlane did amazing things for this character. He brought out new dimensions of the characters flexibility and poses and added a major layer of detail to the comic. I think McFarlane was a pioneer that pushed the envelope on comic detail and art and drove the industry to the level we see today.
Spidey976
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Re: Possible Spiderman PF
Well it looks like it is confirmed that the new piece will be 1/5 or so. Here is a response to a tweet I sent SSC from my podcast twitter.
Well it looks like it is confirmed that the new piece will be 1/5 or so. Here is a response to a tweet I sent SSC from my podcast twitter.
Spidey976
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Re: Possible Spiderman PF
Taking my ques from the Chin ... The man gets some interesting twitter responses.
Taking my ques from the Chin ... The man gets some interesting twitter responses.
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Spidey976
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Re: Possible Spiderman PF
So it seems pretty clear ow that this is all part of a 1/5 J Scott Campbell line with at least Spideman, Mary Jane, and Gwen Stacy in it
Spidey
Gwen
MJ
I gotta admit to being completely torn on this one? Originally as cute as I thought the MJ was I was going to pass on her, BUT now it seems like there going to be at least 3 pieces in the line, and they ALL look like they could be pretty nice. I am manly a 1/4 guy, but for so many major and iconic characters I might have to make an exception
Edit: I wonder if they might ALL preview together at SDCC2013??
So it seems pretty clear ow that this is all part of a 1/5 J Scott Campbell line with at least Spideman, Mary Jane, and Gwen Stacy in it
Spidey
Gwen
MJ
I gotta admit to being completely torn on this one? Originally as cute as I thought the MJ was I was going to pass on her, BUT now it seems like there going to be at least 3 pieces in the line, and they ALL look like they could be pretty nice. I am manly a 1/4 guy, but for so many major and iconic characters I might have to make an exception
Edit: I wonder if they might ALL preview together at SDCC2013??
Captain Spidey
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Re: Possible Spiderman PF
Another Spidey display? WIN! Don't care if it's 1:5. Especially if there are going to be three pieces that are supposed to be displayed together it will be a no-brainer for me.
Another Spidey display? WIN! Don't care if it's 1:5. Especially if there are going to be three pieces that are supposed to be displayed together it will be a no-brainer for me.
RagingBull
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Re: Possible Spiderman PF
All depends on timing if I get these or not, I've got to look for a new job next month. I really like what I've seen so far so hopefully all will be good.
All depends on timing if I get these or not, I've got to look for a new job next month. I really like what I've seen so far so hopefully all will be good.
Spidey976
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Yeah I am thinking I am there too. I would prefer if these were 1/4, but they look like they might be great complimentary pieces. I know I will be getting the Spiderman, and I am pretty sure they ladies will be coming as well. I just ope the price is reasonable.
Next month would be tight for me as well my friend. Especially if ALL three came out, but I doubt they would do that.
Yeah I am thinking I am there too. I would prefer if these were 1/4, but they look like they might be great complimentary pieces. I know I will be getting the Spiderman, and I am pretty sure they ladies will be coming as well. I just ope the price is reasonable.
Next month would be tight for me as well my friend. Especially if ALL three came out, but I doubt they would do that.
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I was thinking the same thing Spidey. I'm definitely hoping to see these at SDCC too. If they're priced right I'll have to buy them all.
So it seems pretty clear ow that this is all part of a 1/5 J Scott Campbell line with at least Spideman, Mary Jane, and Gwen Stacy in it
Spidey
Gwen
MJ
I gotta admit to being completely torn on this one? Originally as cute as I thought the MJ was I was going to pass on her, BUT now it seems like there going to be at least 3 pieces in the line, and they ALL look like they could be pretty nice. I am manly a 1/4 guy, but for so many major and iconic characters I might have to make an exception
Edit: I wonder if they might ALL preview together at SDCC2013??
I was thinking the same thing Spidey. I'm definitely hoping to see these at SDCC too. If they're priced right I'll have to buy them all.Similar threads
