Kaustic Plastik / Infinite Statue - 1/6 Hammer Horror of Dracula

[Rzeznikk]

That's why there was no hesitation when I went for the full deluxe exclusive set, even though it was remarkably more expensive and came with some stuff I didn't need, like the coffin accessory. The standard would simply never cut it, and I couldn't live with the thought that there were additional sculpts out there that I may have passed on. If a figure set has more than one sculpt, I need to have them all! I did that with KP's Fonzie set and ended up with an expensive jukebox bluetooth speaker I didn't even want or need.

I actually like the neutral sculpts the most (they really captured Lee's smug expression of Dracula nicely, which was rather significant because he didn't have very much dialogue for his portrayal of Dracula in the film), but having the full array of other sculpts is a real bonus. Now I wish I could buy another set to really exploit all the sculpts and their respective display options.

Agreed! The neutral sculpts are the best overall imo. On both figures! I can see why they kept them limited to the web exclusives, but on the other hand it's a shame that so few will have these amazing sculpts. Who knows if we will ever see these characters done to this level of love and passion again. Might be awhile.

 

[histrionics]

Agreed! The neutral sculpts are the best overall imo. On both figures! I can see why they kept them limited to the web exclusives, but on the other hand it's a shame that so few will have these amazing sculpts. Who knows if we will ever see these characters done to this level of love and passion again. Might be awhile.

I thought it was weird that the neutral sculpts weren't part of the standard sets. Usually it's the extreme or exceptional sculpts that are added in for exclusives. I don't like the angry Van Helsing sculpt at all, it looks a bit cartoonish, but the demon Dracula sculpt turned out pretty fine!

I found it disappointing that KP's recent releases seem to be reserving some sculpts for the exclusive sets with a substantially higher markup due to some very pricey (junk) accessories, like the jukebox or coffin I mentioned before. At one time KP was always good about dropping two sculpts with all of their releases, even a simple and affordable standard version would come with both. They just didn't hold back on sculpts and often offered the accessories as add-on packs. Now they're fiddling with that formula and driving the best set options into a more difficult price bracket.

So the funny thing is about 22 years ago I set out to make my own Hammer Van Helsing and Dracula figures. I made a Cushing Van Helsing sculpt, which turned out okay, and tried my hand at tailoring some Victorian clothes which was a disaster. I gave up and always hoped someone would come around to tackling the Hammer license, but no one did. While we had a couple of Christopher Lee Dracula figures, they were never very good and Van Helsing was like a dream no one would approach. All these years later KP finally came through and delivered. This is the set I've been waiting over two decades for!

 

[Rzeznikk]

I thought it was weird that the neutral sculpts weren't part of the standard sets. Usually it's the extreme or exceptional sculpts that are added in for exclusives. I don't like the angry Van Helsing sculpt at all, it looks a bit cartoonish, but the demon Dracula sculpt turned out pretty fine!

I found it disappointing that KP's recent releases seem to be reserving some sculpts for the exclusive sets with a substantially higher markup due to some very pricey (junk) accessories, like the jukebox or coffin I mentioned before. At one time KP was always good about dropping two sculpts with all of their releases, even a simple and affordable standard version would come with both. They just didn't hold back on sculpts and often offered the accessories as add-on packs. Now they're fiddling with that formula and driving the best set options into a more difficult price bracket.

So the funny thing is about 22 years ago I set out to make my own Hammer Van Helsing and Dracula figures. I made a Cushing Van Helsing sculpt, which turned out okay, and tried my hand at tailoring some Victorian clothes which was a disaster. I gave up and always hoped someone would come around to tackling the Hammer license, but no one did. While we had a couple of Christopher Lee Dracula figures, they were never very good and Van Helsing was like a dream no one would approach. All these years later KP finally came through and delivered. This is the set I've been waiting over two decades for!

Not sure what the licensing had agreed to. Might be something the licensor wanted. Not sure. We will have to see what happens with future releases. Like Frankenstein and the Mummy etc.

 

[Kebron]

Finally got around to out these two up. I’m just blown away at how good they are.

 

[Joda]

That last shot is amazing. Wow!

 

[lordnastrond]

Finally got around to out these two up. I’m just blown away at how good they are. View attachment 724187View attachment 724188View attachment 724189

Damn, those pics are incredible.

 

[Damien]

I noticed that the collar on the shirt of Peter Cushing is not always the same

 

[matrix69]

My Dracula's coffin is on the way ...but i won't have the figure itself until the end of month

 

[DARTH-THRASHER]

If anyone knows where I might find an exclusive version, please let me know!

 

[Stryker2011]

Supposedly the Deluxe 2-pack is in; paid off my invoice. Really looking forward to getting these fellows.

 

[Dr. Anton Phibes]

If anyone knows where I might find an exclusive version, please let me know!

If anyone knows where I might find an exclusive version, please let me know!

From our pm, I assume you are only after the luxury pack exclusive with coffin, all packaged together, correct? I would say your best bet for that one is to get on Sideshow's waitlist. If you are just looking for Exclusive figures, individually packed.....Halloween is coming. People often buy stuff just to "flip it" in certain markets. Patience, my friend. You'll get them.

 

[matrix69]

My deluxe and coffin arrived. I'm a tad disappointed that the coffin wasn't included with this version, as it was with both the Lugosi and Nosferatu deluxe sets. For me you just can't have old Drac without his home, and i feel a little cheated in having to fork out extra to buy one separately. Should have bought the web exclusive

The figure itself is very nice! Both head sculpts look terrific with decent paint apps. The hair/wig could have been painted a lot better though. STAR ACE did nicer paint work on their Scars of Dracula version from a few years back.

And i do wish KP had taken the same road as TRICK OR TREAT STUDIOS did with their figure, in having 1 neutral sculpt along side 1 toothy blood eyed sculpt. It would have been nice to have the two different sides of the character instead of two full on vampire looks. Should have bought the web exclusive

My main gripes are the inaccuracies of the costume. He wore a cravat and pin in the movie, and not a plain black tie.
Also the movie cape was made of only the one layer of fabric with no satin lining. A pity KP didn't follow the same path, as it would have draped a whole lot better.

Despite everything... Should have bought the web exclusive. I love it

 

[amarcord]

The cape of the Star Ace drapes better, but has no collar.

I prefer a red lining for Christophers cape.

And if I remember well, the Enterprise Drac came with a cravat and pin.

 

[matrix69]

I still really like the STAR ACE figure. Nice to have the young and the older version of Lee's Dracula.

 

[Dr. Anton Phibes]

I hated the Star Ace figure's body and wasn't fond of the portraits and the way the head/neck presents. The clothes (except the cape being collarless) and the hands are great.

The KP figures are far and away the definitive versions of Lee and Cushing in this scale at the present though.

 

[DARTH-THRASHER]

From our pm, I assume you are only after the luxury pack exclusive with coffin, all packaged together, correct? I would say your best bet for that one is to get on Sideshow's waitlist. If you are just looking for Exclusive figures, individually packed.....Halloween is coming. People often buy stuff just to "flip it" in certain markets. Patience, my friend. You'll get them.

Yes, looking for the luxury 2 pack or the individual web exclusive for Dracula. My goal is to get the neutral expression Dracula portrait. I joined Sideshow's waitlist, but wondering what the chances are that someone will cancel at this point. I would think they're all sold through.

 

[Dr. Anton Phibes]

Yes, looking for the luxury 2 pack or the individual web exclusive for Dracula. My goal is to get the neutral expression Dracula portrait. I joined Sideshow's waitlist, but wondering what the chances are that someone will cancel at this point. I would think they're all sold through.

You'd be surprised. Until Sideshow changes that "waitlist" to "sold out", then it's possible it could convert. Barring that, I can say its a safe assessment that someone who "speculated" on the set( expecting it to be sought after by folks who hate pre-ordering) may have one for re-sale soon. Either here in these forums, or on a marketplace style site. Probably waiting til the beginnings of October, when folks thoughts turn to monsters. I think it will be easier for you to obtain than you think.