Prop King Arts 1:1 Replicas

[azurepred]

Metal coating is still better than plain fiberglass btw

 

[xenowolf]

King arts website says aluminum alloy genuine leather and wood block for the stand are the materials used for this shield. There is no way this is metal coated or they would list the material underneath. That's why I never wanted the efx one, for me it's gotta be aluminum or nothing on this shield, I would personally never be happy with a fiberglass shield. Also bbts description of this clearly states that the shield is made out of aluminum alloy with genuine leather straps, if the shield was only coated with aluminum they would have to state that or it would be false advertising.

 

[azurepred]

true, either way, I won't be getting the eFX for the reason you stated. Again, these won't be the last CA shields ever made either. No hurry.

 

[subzro]

Only reasons i want the EFX shield is because it is exactly like the one in the Avengers and Winter Soldier and the QC "should" be better than any other even if it takes them 3 years to deliver . But there will be a plenty of companies making all kinds of cap shields for many many years.

 

[Fastball Special]

You folks need to do a little research. Do you think you are getting a metal shield from KA? Do you really know what "metal alloy" really is? You better get more details because from what I have learned, basically their shields will be coated with metal flaking......not solid metal as you all assume. KA is not licensed to sell in the USA.
Anyway, the EFX version will arrive in the hands of certain customers soon, a LICENSED replica made of the same movie prop materials.

Where did you read about the metal flaking ? From what I have seen these are aluminum alloy which is the same thing a lot of rims are made out of. I am curious as to how its painted especially for the classic but I have yet to read anything regarding it.
Any news you could share with us would be awesome!

 

[Fastball Special]

King arts website says aluminum alloy genuine leather and wood block for the stand are the materials used for this shield. There is no way this is metal coated or they would list the material underneath. That's why I never wanted the efx one, for me it's gotta be aluminum or nothing on this shield, I would personally never be happy with a fiberglass shield. Also bbts description of this clearly states that the shield is made out of aluminum alloy with genuine leather straps, if the shield was only coated with aluminum they would have to state that or it would be false advertising.

Agreed. If the Kings Arts shields for whatever reason are not metal then that would be an easy return and refund for probabaly 75% of the customers who plan to purchase this.

 

[vorpoll]

Agreed. If the Kings Arts shields for whatever reason are not metal then that would be an easy return and refund for probabaly 75% of the customers who plan to purchase this.

I doubt it would be easy to return. Imo

 

[Fastball Special]

I doubt it would be easy to return. Imo

BBTS is usually good about returns though I don't think I need to worry as I think it will turn out to be amazing.

 

[Propboy007]

Where did you read about the metal flaking ? From what I have seen these are aluminum alloy which is the same thing a lot of rims are made out of. I am curious as to how its painted especially for the classic but I have yet to read anything regarding it.
Any news you could share with us would be awesome!

People in the know of the China factories. You are not getting a solid aluminum product, and its not a coating, it is a mixture of metal flaking combined with another base material. Someone who has ordered this product should contact KA directly for exact clarification.
Also, KA is not a licensed Marvel distributor to the USA....those going that route are taking a degree of risk, the quality is not proven and they have no history.....yet. Plus, as a collector, for value purposes, its always better to stick with limited editions.

 

[azurepred]

There's no risk if ordering through a reputable seller, which bbts is. Most are waiting for in hand reviews anyways

 

[xenowolf]

People in the know of the China factories. You are not getting a solid aluminum product, and its not a coating, it is a mixture of metal flaking combined with another base material. Someone who has ordered this product should contact KA directly for exact clarification.
Also, KA is not a licensed Marvel distributor to the USA....those going that route are taking a degree of risk, the quality is not proven and they have no history.....yet. Plus, as a collector, for value purposes, its always better to stick with limited editions.

You shouldn't say made up things like this, the shield is cnc machined from aluminum, that's what the poorly translated description says on king arts website and that's basically the only way to make this from aluminum alloy. I'm not sure why you are trying to freak people out about this shield but you should quit. I have bought a lot of things from bbts and they are great about returns. Bbts's website specifically states that this shield is made from aluminum alloy with genuine leather straps, and if the product we recieve is anything other than that bbts backs up their products and it will be an easy return. I wouldn't worry about that tho I have a fealing this is gonna be awesome.

 

[azurepred]

I would say bbts is prolly the best US retailer out there. I had something on PO with them, a cheap item, and the final product looked so different than the proto and they notified me ahead of time so I had a chance to cancel. Who else would do that?

 

[xenowolf]

^ya agreed, I have bought a ton of stuff thru bbts and have complete faith in them. The way they have the description on this shield if it was not exactly as it is described, you would get a full refund including shipping. That's why I'm not gonna take a chance on missing this awesome shield, if the quality isn't there it will be an easy return.

 

[Chapter 2099]

I'm most likely keeping my Battle Damaged Wall Mount, just don't know about the Classic version. Then again, how can you NOT get the Classic, but the Battled Damaged just looks THAT much nicer in my opinion. Hmmmm....

As for the quality, not worried in the slightest. My problem is am I going to like the 'angle' they go with (ie. how glossy is the shield finish). It could be the best glossy finish of all time, but if you don't like it, you don't like it.

 

[xenowolf]

^ya I agree, the high gloss paint is the only thing that I am curious to see if I will like in person. I really wish that they had a semi battle damaged version that was part way between the classic and battle damaged versions, that would be my ideal version, but I will still be thrilled to own a solid metal classic version. As for the angle, I am getting the classic pedestal version cause I want to be able to let people pick it up and check it out, and the way the shield sits on the pedestal looks perfect to me.

 

[Chapter 2099]

^ya I agree, the high gloss paint is the only thing that I am curious to see if I will like in person. I really wish that they had a semi battle damaged version that was part way between the classic and battle damaged versions, that would be my ideal version, but I will still be thrilled to own a solid metal classic version.

And we wait, hoping for some in-hand pics before BBTS charges. *bites nails!*

 

[Ljaat]

Yeah, I have the BD on pedestal on PO.. and thinking about getting the classic on the wall mount. Tho I'm thinking about switching it around and getting BD wall mount and classic pedestal.. so torn! lol I don't have any worries about it since I'm ordering from BBTS tho..

But I agree, hopefully will get some reviews etc before BBTS charges and sends them out..

 

[Fastball Special]

A lot of people see to be on the fence about this one as the pre orders keep disappearing and reappearing on BBTS.

 

[DFanatic]

Here is a good update from King Art's FB. The shield is looking really good in these pictures, not nearly as shiny as their proto (which is good). I look forward to see the finished product:

 

[Fastball Special]

Here is a good update from King Art's FB. The shield is looking really good in these pictures, not nearly as shiny as their proto (which is good). I look forward to see the finished product:

You beat me to posting these! They are looking good! Wonder when they'll ship...