Legolas Legendary Scale Bust

[Agent23]

Or you can get the 1:6 line!

That is, if you're into "toys."

Might as well, those also are an upgrade over the Weta pieces...

 

[The Craw]

i was almost worried that a WETA vs Sideshow argument wasnt gonna happen here. now i can breathe easy again.

 

[WrathofSauron]

For the record, Weta's ability is still the record to beat. So, I'm really holding Sideshow to a higher level. The Eagle vs FB is showing some innovation at their part, and so is the 12" line. Everything else . . .remains to be seen and judged on a case by case basis.

Not really a debate Radagaster, Weta has the advantage of a huge back catalogue of releases to choose from to give them the extra edge here to be fair to SS and as well we all know they (weta) definitely screwed up on plenty of their produce. I don't have all the Weta pieces but I do have most of them and they are for the most part excellent but I do think the quality so far of what we've seen from SS in Dios, PFs and LS Busts is better and more evolved in most cases than Weta, it stands to reason as they have a huge range to learn from, not saying they (SS) have got it right yet either but like I said for the most part what they have done is damn good. I love the Weta stuff too and I think for The Hobbit they will raise the bar even further (we hope!) but for now I think SS are making a decent improvement on whats gone before. Its not a question of better but evolution...........

Lets not forget the oldies were ALL SIDESHOW/WETA pieces not just Weta, so its all good at the end of the day.

 

[FrodoEyes]

Agree about evolution. Sideshow are taking the next natural steps from Weta. Some pieces will work, others won't, like Weta themselves. It's trial and error, and also peoples personal preference. I'm getting so sick of reading all this Weta vs Sideshow crap. I think it's safe to say that no-one here hates all the stuff Weta made, as it's also true that no-one hates all the stuff Sideshow has released. People are drawn to Weta because they designed the creatures for the film, so in that respect I don't think anyone could make a better Moria Orc or a better Uruk Hai, for example. Yes, some statues are static and just 'standing there', but that's part of the appeal. It's showcasing the character and the costuming and weapons, it's purely all about the character, not any specific moment in the film. On the flip side that's also why I love the dio's - they ARE moments from the film and I think it will be very interesting to have action orientated moments from the film alongside 'character profiles' if you like. It's like saying 'Here's the character, and here's what they done in the film!'
Why must we always be obsessed with 'upgrading'? What's wrong with the old stuff, or, as i've mentioned, a blend of the two?
And what is it with all the personal remarks recently been made? Someone expresses an opinion, and immediately they're jumped on. It's very concerning that, on a public board such as this discussing collecting, that we have to get into such immature arguments and insults that we almost forget to talk about why we all signed up for an account for. And that doesn't just go for this bust, which yes looks odd from that angle - but look at the preview angle, which is stunning. I'm sure the eyes can be sorted out. Also I would say that the likeness on the Legimarod statue has been underated. I think that's been the best likeness so far. However I'm not pursuing the LSB line because I think there's a fine line between wanting to do something creatively and milking the cash cow, but that's another argument and I might be wrong anyway.

 

[woodsy]

I was being sarcastic Josh.

Sarcastic with who? Unless my ability to read has somehow diminished greatly in the last few minutes I don't recall anyone mentioning anything about these item's....either positively or negatively

 

[woodsy]

Geez . . .who unleashed the Sideshow cavalry?? All I'm saying is that I prefer the Weta bust to this one, no matter how girly it looks. Recall that Weta created the busts not necessarily with the attempts to replicate the actor. For Sideshow to charge me 4x the amount for a Legendary Scale version, likeness is the least that has to be met.

For the record, I already own all the Weta busts and statues, but, I have additionally bought the Gandalf LS bust because they didn't do that bad on that one. If anything, I have the ability to be more selective now because my LOTR cupboard overfloweth. I still bought the Frodo vs Gollum dio, and bought all the 12" figures.

So, Shai and Woodsy, unless you're willing to go mano-a-mano with my LOTR collection, I'd say your opinions don't hold much weight.
For the record, Weta's ability is still the record to beat. So, I'm really holding Sideshow to a higher level. The Eagle vs FB is showing some innovation at their part, and so is the 12" line. Everything else . . .remains to be seen and judged on a case by case basis.

Obviously everything is subjective but mano-a-mano I'll take my SS cave troll, gandalf the grey, and this new legolas LSB over Weta's every time.

 

[woodsy]

Not really a debate Radagaster, Weta has the advantage of a huge back catalogue of releases to choose from to give them the extra edge here to be fair to SS and as well we all know they (weta) definitely screwed up on plenty of their produce. I don't have all the Weta pieces but I do have most of them and they are for the most part excellent but I do think the quality so far of what we've seen from SS in Dios, PFs and LS Busts is better and more evolved in most cases than Weta, it stands to reason as they have a huge range to learn from, not saying they (SS) have got it right yet either but like I said for the most part what they have done is damn good. I love the Weta stuff too and I think for The Hobbit they will raise the bar even further (we hope!) but for now I think SS are making a decent improvement on whats gone before. Its not a question of better but evolution...........

Lets not forget the oldies were ALL SIDESHOW/WETA pieces not just Weta, so its all good at the end of the day.

I don't think anyone can argue against some of the great sculpts Weta created in the past...their creature sculpts are generally fantastic. There human sculpts were, bye and large, not very good [with a few exceptions such as the phenomenal gandalf the white bust], and certainly not consistantly good. SS has a huge advantage these days over Weta in that they have some of the best sculptors in the world to choose from, on a piece by piece commission basis. Weta never had this luxury, the sculptor's they use are employee's of Weta. That's not to say Weta doesn't employee some really fine sculptors, but most of them are simply not of the same calibre SS is now using....and it is certainly evident in the quality of the scuplts we are seeing from SS these days.

 

[carbo-fation]

Except for the eyes, I like it! Will probably pick him up from a retailer.

 

[Darklord Dave]

I don't collect the LSB's so I haven't been visiting this thread - but I'm a little surprised by the reaction. the LotR fans are usually a little smarter than SW fans and usually realize that photos can be misleading.

Notice the strange position of his head and the angle the eyes are directed. These factors make it appear that he's hunched for no reason and that some things might be a little off. And my apologies to the photoshop experts, but the adjustments I've seen in this thread seem to do more damage than correct anything.

I was also a bit surprising to see the same photo quoted again and again, but then I saw that on the SSC page there are no other photos looking right on. But judging from those photos the likeness is much better than it would appear in this single one that's quoted so much.

Here's a close up of the hi-res version of the pic -

 

[nash]

I don't collect the LSB's so I haven't been visiting this thread - but I'm a little surprised by the reaction. the LotR fans are usually a little smarter than SW fans and usually realize that photos can be misleading.

Notice the strange position of his head and the angle the eyes are directed. These factors make it appear that he's hunched for no reason and that some things might be a little off. And my apologies to the photoshop experts, but the adjustments I've seen in this thread seem to do more damage than correct anything.

I was also a bit surprising to see the same photo quoted again and again, but then I saw that on the SSC page there are no other photos looking right on. But judging from those photos the likeness is much better than it would appear in this single one that's quoted so much.

Here's a close up of the hi-res version of the pic -

are you saying that photo is not cross eyed? Legolas' left eye is looking too forward compared to his right eye.

 

[Darklord Dave]

I think anyone can see it doesn't look cross-eyed. Look at the distance of the iris to the side of the eye - seems to be about equal. The lid on the left eye is lower because he's looking up and to the side - that may be causing a slight illusion that it's cross-eyed.

 

[Shai]

 

[The Josh]

I was being sarcastic Josh.

I thought so but I was like WTF.

 

[occulum]

I think anyone can see it doesn't look cross-eyed. Look at the distance of the iris to the side of the eye - seems to be about equal. The lid on the left eye is lower because he's looking up and to the side - that may be causing a slight illusion that it's cross-eyed.

c'mon Dave. You cant deny something funky is going on there.
take your finger and cover up the left eye on your screen and get adapted to where the other eye is looking. THen after a few seconds uncover the other eye. its not looking where it should be.....

 

[nash]

c'mon Dave. You cant deny something funky is going on there.
take your finger and cover up the left eye on your screen and get adapted to where the other eye is looking. THen after a few seconds uncover the other eye. its not looking where it should be.....

It's an illusion

 

[Mithrandier]

Overall, a ton of detail.
Got mine ordered.............

 

[OSCORP]

It's an illusion

Like those things where you stare at something for 30 seconds then look at the wall and see Christ?

 

[Boba Fett]

Ordered mine.

 

[occulum]

It's an illusion

Like those things where you stare at something for 30 seconds then look at the wall and see Christ?

holy ****. I just crossed my eyes and youre right..... it perfect !!!!..

 

[tomandshell]

I'm scared to say it considering the response it's received in the thread, but I actually like this piece. It's a really different pose/concept after the countless "Legolas the Archer" pieces. The level of detail in the costume at this scale is great--look at the rear shot of the quiver, for example.

It's not perfect, but my gut reaction was positive and I ordered one. Horrible production photos of the final product might make me change my mind, but I think that further shots from more angles--along with a 360 turnaround--will shed a more positive light on this piece.

However, the initial reaction from the majority here seems to indicate a low ES on this one...