My review of the PF Boba

[IrishJedi]

You guys are so damn sensitive.

 

[The Josh]

You guys are so damn sensitive.

Nothing to do with being too sensitive. It has to do with we geat the FREAKING point already.

 

[IrishJedi]

When it comes to these endless threads and debates, I understand. But Crawford's review is another story. It stands on its own.

 

[Michael Crawford]

I think you are right Tom, although that has been my biggest frustration with the naysayers. Even in Michael's review, where he takes the time to acknowledge that both ABS and polystone are plastic, he does so in the most backhanded way, and then completely ignores what he just wrote, when he laments that the core statue should have been made of polystone, "not plastic." I could even forgive that, had it been a single slip, but he then repeats the mantra several more times in the subsequent paragraphs.

People who keep claiming polystone is 'plastic' are using the term far too broadly. That was my point about 'plastic' also being used for bullet proof vests was exactly the point. Just becuase something can be labeled broadly as 'plastic' certainly does not make it all the same stuff, all to be treated and considered equal.

 

[pixletwin]

When it comes to these endless threads and debates, I understand. But Crawford's review is another story. It stands on its own.

I agree. If someone read that who hasn't visited the SSF in the last week read that, I doubt they would get that impression.

 

[Seretur]

Yep, this is the ultimate Fett review.

I actually completely agree with you on everything, including the value assessment, Michael (although I fall in the camp that has no nits to pick with the ABS, and will happily shell out the $325 via FlexPay). The only thing I don't agree on -- and can't, and will never -- is the pose.

The Sideshow pose is the "Put Captain Solo in the cargo hold" pose, the most iconic pose Fett could be in (even though it's the ROTJ version). The one with his gun propped against his hip just isn't iconic. Sure, it's the one I remember from the war -- any time a guy would get a Kalashnikov with a wooden butt, that's the pose they would strike to look cool -- but it's not the way you hold your blaster. It's showy, not utilitarian, and it doesn't suit Fett.

 

[MaulFan]

When it comes to these endless threads and debates, I understand. But Crawford's review is another story. It stands on its own.

Agreed Irish, Michael's review isn't a forum poster restating his point endlessly without purpose, it's what he does and as always, he was kind enough to post a direct link in here and let us know it was up on his site, nothing wrong with that at all.

 

[The Josh]

When it comes to these endless threads and debates, I understand. But Crawford's review is another story. It stands on its own.

It stands as one man's opinion. Nothing more. Though, I enjoy Mike's reviews.

 

[tomandshell]

Yep, this is the ultimate Fett review.

I actually completely agree with you on everything, including the value assessment, Michael (although I fall in the camp that has no nits to pick with the ABS, and will happily shell out the $325 via FlexPay). The only thing I don't agree on -- and can't, and will never -- is the pose.

The Sideshow pose is the "Put Captain Solo in the cargo hold" pose, the most iconic pose Fett could be in (even though it's the ROTJ version). The one with his gun propped against his hip just isn't iconic. Sure, it's the one I remember from the war -- any time a guy would get a Kalashnikov with a wooden butt, that's the pose they would strike to look cool -- but it's not the way you hold your blaster. It's showy, not utilitarian, and it doesn't suit Fett.

I agree. I'm a big fan of the Sideshow pose.

 

[McHaleyArt]

I agree. I'm a big fan of the Sideshow pose.

Again...it's "to each his own". I can aways go back an forth between poses if I get board with one or the other. I know some people don't like a poseble PF but I wish SSC had made Fett with poseble arms to begin with.

 

[Seretur]

I didn't mean to detract from the artistry involved in changing the pose, of course -- this is strictly talking about what floats MY boat, and I'm not the one possessing an iota of that artistry!

 

[Amanaman]

Can't wait for PF Boba's review of Michael Crawford! :chew :emperor

 

[McHaleyArt]

No, don't worry about it. I didn't see it as a detraction from artistry at all. Being more of a 1/6 collecter, I'm always changing my mind of poses anyway.

 

[Indiana Fett]

Can't wait for PF Boba's review of Michael Crawford! :chew :emperor

 

[nash]

I think that if this piece was $75-$100 less, then it would be almost universally hailed as a masterpiece.

Masterpiece?? Hardly.

It would still have its obvious flaws.

It would be a better value for $100 less, but far from a masterpiece

 

[King Darkness]

'' IN MICHAEL WE THRUST ''

Great, fair, and honest review!!

 

[RoboDad]

I don't think you can dismiss peoples views regarding the use of materials on this piece. Most people will admit that this looks incredible that has never been in doubt, at least for the majority.

A good analogy would be the difference between a high grade Lithograph on heavy duty paper and a giclee on canvas. They may have the same picture but when you study both up close you will see that the Giclee is superior.

You might reply but you won't know that Boba is light unless you lift it up and you would be right, however it will always be there in the back of your mind that it weights no more than a Bowen Mini Bust.

Michael was very fair in his review.

Once again, I don't think this is a valid (or logical) analogy. The difference between a litho on paper and a giclee on canvas is visibly noticeable, even when viewed form the appropriate distance. In other words, using the print in the manner in which it was intended, the difference can be discerned. With the Boba Fett PF, that cannot be said. As you yourself said, the only ways to notice the difference are to a) hold it, or b) undress it. Neither of these actions are the intended purpose of the piece. It isn't an action figure, it is a piece of art, meant to be viewed on display (preferably in an enclosed case). The fact that the issue is only "in the back of your mind" proves that it is a purely emotional, rather than logical, problem.

I can guarantee with absolute certainty that if I were to display two Fett PFs, one containing a custom sculpted polystone body, and one with the body as shipped from Sideshow, no one would be able to point to one or the other and say it was the "plastic" one, without guessing.

 

[RoboDad]

People who keep claiming polystone is 'plastic' are using the term far too broadly. That was my point about 'plastic' also being used for bullet proof vests was exactly the point. Just becuase something can be labeled broadly as 'plastic' certainly does not make it all the same stuff, all to be treated and considered equal.

I find this comment to be pretty disingenuous. Just because one variety of plastic is better suited for police and military armor in no way implies that it is better for all purposes. And it is still plastic.

Aside from the weight (which is ridiculously subjective in and of itself), can someone, anyone from the naysayer group provide a single reason why polystone is a better plastic than ABS for the purpose of sculpting a completely hidden body for a Boba Fett PF?

 

[Natrix]

I find this comment to be pretty disingenuous. Just because one variety of plastic is better suited for police and military armor in no way implies that it is better for all purposes. And it is still plastic.

Aside from the weight (which is ridiculously subjective in and of itself), can someone, anyone from the naysayer group provide a single reason why polystone is a better plastic than ABS for the purpose of sculpting a completely hidden body for a Boba Fett PF?

Robodad, do you have a Fett?

You may not move it or look at the inner body but you can easily tell the helmet is a plastic piece when you move it. The helmet does feel rather hollow and cheap. It reminds me of those plastic containers for the junk in those 25 cent machines.

Michael's review is very fair and well laid out, the figure may look good but the value isn't there.

 

[endless1]

I thought it looked great, but very light and not worth the money I spent. I am still a SIDESHOW fan, but the LURTZ and the IRONMAN were better figures and worth their weight.