Very, very glad I did not pick this one up. I can't believe SS let that neck length into production. Too bad, because I wanted this piece. The character absolutely terrified me as a kid.
Just got mine yesterday. I must say it it looks very impressive in person. I surprised my wife with it and she was blown away when she saw it. The neck thing doesn't look out of place as in the various depictions of Maleficent it can go either way and it does give a hint that she could turn into a dragon. The only negative I see is that the purple robes that flow out under the black robe had a couple of uneven cuts which were easily rectified by a pair of scissors. It should be something picked up at the factory but then again every PF I have needed to have some nitpick fixed. Just something I expect these days with every Sideshow product. But still well worth it although I am not sure the alternate head really adds anything to the table. I think going forward the Sideshow exclusive should always be an accessory like the Evil Queen has and not a different portrait. I have never displayed the alternate head on PF's that have them so they just sit around. Displayed next to the Evil Queen they look quite good together and I look forward adding Hook to the collection.
I got mine today. She looks great. I don't have a problem with the neck. It looks like the green color is lighter than was originally planned so they listened to us. Great piece. Another Disney winner.
As promised here some side by side pics. I think this turned out very nice. I definitely prefer the normal head vs the exclusive though it doesn't bother me as much as some.