Spike, reading that post made me super happy! I'm glad I could help and that you're happy with this, I knew you would be!
Okay, I've had mine a week now, I've got over the frustrating setup which I think was mostly due to a few ill fitting parts on mine. And I have to say.... THIS THING IS AWESOME!!!
I absolutely love this statue! I can't believe how negative this thread was when this first started shipping now that I have this in hand. I realise a few people early on received bad examples with peeling and wonky decals and they are obviously an exception (Which I hope was resolved) But this statue is simply phenomenal in person! I'm so glad I re-ordered this while I still could. I'm lucky enough to have a few incredible statues in my collection, including the EX SWS maquette and the Prime 1 1/3 Big chap. This goes straight to the top of the list as the most impressive statue I own, only that Big chap really compares to it.
Now sure the scale is off and the paint could be better, but does anybody know of a factory produced JH painted better than this because I don't. I love the SWS to death, but over all I have to admit that this is a better statue in general. The SWS has better armour and a FAR superior bio mask, but this one is arguable more impressive in pretty much every other area and I do not say that lightly. The base on this is also just rammed full of visual stimulation and really makes the statue feel alive. Prime 1 are often guilty of over elaborate bases, but in this case it really does suit the statue and work well.
I only really have one real complaint with this thing, and that is the movie mask which isn't on par with the rest of the statue. The heavy texture they gave it, combined with the sculpted damage really changes the look. The Guardian mask was produced to a much higher standard in terms of looking how it should. Fortunately I really like the Guardian mask so I'm happy to use that mostly. If Prime 1 wish to offer the new improved bio from the 1/3 statue for this however, I'd happily purchase one! Any other complaints are minor, the quills could be better for example and I did prefer the original position of the heads. As mentioned before mine has a few branches which don't fit properly (I will fix them) And obviously the paint tones could be lighter. Although in person that isn't as noticeable really. The net full of skulls is infuriating to setup if you have big hands like me, I actually gave up! And the other three skulls rest loosely on the base, a magnet system would have been ideal there.
Over all any cons are far outweighed by the good. If anybody is on the fence about this, it gets a highly recommended stamp of approval from me. Get it while you still can from Secret compass...
Here's some absolute photo spam, featuring Merlin as scale in a couple. He's happy I promise, he's just a Labrador with a typical sad face as my attention wasn't fully on him for two minutes! Enjoy...
Spike and Python congratulations once again super happy for you guys and Python that Labrador Retriever looks stunning indeed. Clearly not a Predator fan though...
Python that Labrador Retriever looks stunning indeed. Clearly not a Predator fan though...
Thanks guys - appreciate it (and lols on the Lab - I know what they're like! - the family must have had about 15 or so over the years).
Aren't these boards great places to be when we all have something to mutually enjoy...
He owes me commission between this and the Big chap...
Yes Spike!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy that you love it. That’s some high praise you have given it.
I have been collecting for over 15 years and this is my #1 piece in terms of all around greatness. Sculpt, base, size, it’s all perfect. Still not tired of looking at it.
You gotta get Pumpkinhead now
Terrific pictures Python!!
it's a shame their "wall art" P2 wasn't done to this scale as that would have tipped me over the edge on THAT.
Congrats @Heavy Metal Spike and @Python on your recent purchase of this piece. Better late than never
It certainly has a wow factor to it, but it does have issues. Mine also had the loose branch at the front.
Something to keep in mind, have a GOOD look at your heads with a light. The decal is poorly applied on a lot of these and has a tendency to flake. You may not notice it upon normal viewing.
My open mouth had this that I didn't notice until a few days later. Mind you, its been a year, and I only just got my replacement head now, and they made it with no magnet...
waiting to see how they fix this now.
As much as I love that City Hunter statue, I very much agree with you here. It would definitely be even more impressive if it were in scale with this.
Thanks mate. They likely will, my issue is I'm going through a 3rd party retailer which just makes the process more painful.1) Thanks bud - appreciate it
2) That loose branch appears to be a common issue then. Easy fix/hide though.
3) As is normal after years of dealing with Sadshow, we went over every inch of every part with a fine-toothed-comb (cleverly disguised as a 1600 lumen bright-daylight bulb) - no issues.
4) Sorry to hear they took so long and STILL screwed up the replacement - I REALLY hope they eventually sort out a quality replacement for you.
It's a bit ironic that the QC for these, along with PRIME1's lack of honesty and their attitude towards customer service, is what delayed my purchase, and then I end up with something that is basically in as perfect a condition as you could hope for.
OH - and LMAO at the "better late than never" - you are SO right - it certainly took Matt & I long enough to get off our asses on this piece
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. . . my issue is I'm going through a 3rd party retailer which just makes the process more painful . . . Hard to trust this company [PRIME1] anymore.
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