ProgMatinee
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Personally, I think the chicken little cliche has worn itself out.
Moria ORC PF
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ProgMatinee
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Personally, I stopped using the "apologist" cliche a long time ago, but I guess it can always have a comeback if people aren't willing to let the "chicken little" cliche go.
ProgMatinee
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I don't know if anyone needs to be called names based on their collecting habits regardless.
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ProgMatinee
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No more fighting for today.
My thoughts on the Moria Orc 1/4 scale Statue. (reg edition 165/750)
The box. It is very big. Bigger than the Aragorn or Gandalf box. However, it is done in the same style. Unpacking was easy. SS logo facing up, peel off tape, pull up top foam, the rest is...you'll figure it out.
Putting the orc on the base. I was a bit nerveous, just angle him carefully as if he was already on the base and he goes right on. The pin is in his right foot not the base.
Fantastic sculpt and paint job on the Orc. A problem area is where the head is attached to the body. The head does not blend with the body and depending on the viewing angle it is very easy to see. The Base is detailed but the rubble is not aged as good as it could have been. Not a big deal.
The sword hand is held in place by a magnet (just like Aragorns hands). The sheild arm is held in place by a metal rod/pin. If you have to move him, I would take those two pieces off so they do not fall out and brake.
Clothes...they are not as bright red as some pictures show here in the forums. It is a maroon color. Trying to take a photo of the true color is very hard to do. The camera shows all clothing too bright. I tried to take a photo of him and adjust it to show what the fabric really looks like in person. (see previous post)
The big problem with the clothes is that they are not weathered anywhere close to what SS prototype photos show. Easy to weather some say, I say no. It is pleather and it does not take to acrylic paint very easily. The cloth could be easlily weathered by his sleeve so it would blend better with the molded clothes on his arm. Will I do this...no. This is because the shadow created by his arm makes the seam not as visable.
Not a home run as we were all hoping but he is still AWESOME and I am very happy that he will be staying in my collection.
Those who canceled, you missed out on a wonderful piece.
Those on the fence, all I can say is, keep your order or get on the waitlist.
I am now on the waitlist for the exclusive version.
The box. It is very big. Bigger than the Aragorn or Gandalf box. However, it is done in the same style. Unpacking was easy. SS logo facing up, peel off tape, pull up top foam, the rest is...you'll figure it out.
Putting the orc on the base. I was a bit nerveous, just angle him carefully as if he was already on the base and he goes right on. The pin is in his right foot not the base.
Fantastic sculpt and paint job on the Orc. A problem area is where the head is attached to the body. The head does not blend with the body and depending on the viewing angle it is very easy to see. The Base is detailed but the rubble is not aged as good as it could have been. Not a big deal.
The sword hand is held in place by a magnet (just like Aragorns hands). The sheild arm is held in place by a metal rod/pin. If you have to move him, I would take those two pieces off so they do not fall out and brake.
Clothes...they are not as bright red as some pictures show here in the forums. It is a maroon color. Trying to take a photo of the true color is very hard to do. The camera shows all clothing too bright. I tried to take a photo of him and adjust it to show what the fabric really looks like in person. (see previous post)
The big problem with the clothes is that they are not weathered anywhere close to what SS prototype photos show. Easy to weather some say, I say no. It is pleather and it does not take to acrylic paint very easily. The cloth could be easlily weathered by his sleeve so it would blend better with the molded clothes on his arm. Will I do this...no. This is because the shadow created by his arm makes the seam not as visable.
Not a home run as we were all hoping but he is still AWESOME and I am very happy that he will be staying in my collection.
Those who canceled, you missed out on a wonderful piece.
Those on the fence, all I can say is, keep your order or get on the waitlist.
I am now on the waitlist for the exclusive version.
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BRFC
Freaked Out
Could you imagine if it shipped and was PINK
ITS A KEEPER
ITS A KEEPER
I really want to scratch and sniff your avatar dtssyst... damn. Such a tease.
ProgMatinee
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You can net expenditures against income to determine your tax liability, but you can't get reimbursed for expenditures themselves.
Also, I'd like to apologize to anyone not entertained by my fight.
Also, I'd like to apologize to anyone not entertained by my fight.
GondorGirl
Super Freak
You see this is what happens when you try and sound smart, you get kicked in the arse!!! I will bow to your expertise on this Prog, no offence intended!
Could you imagine if it shipped and was PINK
ITS A KEEPER
PINK the rock star?!
Yup, It's a Keeper
ProgMatinee
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Prog is an accountant...not a KMART employee as one suggests...lol. Not that there is anything wrong with that...
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