The base resin maybe, but not the final product.
Prime 1 Studio - Batman: Akham Knight - Batman Statue
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a2themonster
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allow me to clarify about the plastic comment..it doesnt, in terms of its appearance, look ANY different whatsoever than the parts that are scuplted/polystone. It was just that to me, in-hand, it felt cheap tbh. I dont have a problem with companies using plastic or pvc or whathaveyou, (though I prefer fully scuplted/mixed media), it was just a let-down to have this great big base, and this great big body and then snap on, flimsy-ish plastic pieces. Im a HUGE bats fan and am incredibly picky as well. I've had pieces where one thing doesnt sit right with me and then I make one small change and then its another and another. I dont mind doing that for a 3/4 hundred dollar piece but for $800 and up it better come right. Even if it was just the face repaint I probably wouldve kept it but in-hand I didnt love it and I know theres SO many more bats coming, which I bet will look equally awesome in pics and have more dynamic poses, so why not?
Those parts were thick and decently heavy except the one around the head, they did not feel cheap to me at all.
Am I being too **** about wanting a replacement or to return this? The magnet keeps pushing the chest piece left away from the center. The top of the head is scuffed. Third his rib plate which should be all black is chipped in two places.
That's tough call. The two chips are very small, you can easily touch those up with a black marker, I've done that on much worse. Don't' color in the chip, just dap a small dot in the center and rub it in with you finger. Do that 2-3 times moving outward and it should easily cover up those small chips.
As for the chest, it has some play in it, can you shift it a little moving the right side down to make it look more centered?
As for the head, that's tough to judge. But I think you can easily get a replacement for that from Prime1. Email sideshow and ask them to reach out to P1 and ask for replacement head.
As for the chest, it has some play in it, can you shift it a little moving the right side down to make it look more centered?
As for the head, that's tough to judge. But I think you can easily get a replacement for that from Prime1. Email sideshow and ask them to reach out to P1 and ask for replacement head.
hockeyflow33
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They're just going to tell you to contact Prime 1 about it but for nearly $1,000 there shouldn't be those issues
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marvinmyles
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contact P1.. [email protected] send pics and info,plus edition#.. they will take care of it and notify Sideshow.
a2themonster
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that top part and the main chest piece specifically...and not cheap per se just less than when compared to the rest uk
WarMachine714
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Anyone knows where I can order a custom single display case for this? Looking for acrylic or plexiglass
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Bill Lehecka
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Mine is shipping soon...
Squeee!!!!!!!
Squeee!!!!!!!
user 44747
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I went on the wait-list for the EX on June 24th and it converted 4 days later. It'll be a live order midnight tonight! I didn't think it would convert that quickly but YAY I guess! Hopefully I don't get the ones that got returned with problems. /pray
Good luck! That's always my concern too when joining a wait list after the EX has been out for a while.
and I contacted Prime 1 and they said to go through sideshow only.
BurningRage
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You could return it and order a reg.
Karnis
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If you happen to live on the east coast...in the mid atlantic region, even better....you could return it for a full refund & order a reg from Mike at Razors Edge...great place, great guy and he opens each one up & inspects them. Mine was flawless. Ordered on a Sunday & got it on Tuesday.
I almost always get high end stuff from him if it's not available locally. Never a problem.
I almost always get high end stuff from him if it's not available locally. Never a problem.
hannibal10
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Does he give discounts? Just checked his site and it's the same as retail price.
comicbookguy
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Why did you not like it? Would be good to get honest feedback to help me decide in the future if I do or don't want it. Thanks!
Karnis
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Not that I know of.
Finished my acrylic case DIY to display this bad boy (check it out on my DIY blog here). This is currently the best statue that I have. I pretty much like everything about this statue (size/weight, paint application, battle damage effects, amount of details, interchangeable extra parts, wired cape, the colors, the base, the imposing presence, and the overall quality).
This Batman statue version will be very difficult to top, simply because of the amount of details and texture that this armored Bat-Suit has. I don’t think any other representation of the Batman costume has this wide variety of mixed materials (cloth body suit, elastic, leather, carbon fiber, Kevlar, brushed metal, stainless steel, armor plates, and mechanical components). All these different materials help provide to a very interesting, imposing and visual pleasing statue design. It helps that Prime 1 is a master at bringing out all these detailed design elements. This may not be the traditional Batman version that everyone knows, but I think it’s a great modern update that retains enough iconic elements (cowl, bat symbol, utility belt, cape, gauntlets) that makes him instantly recognizable.
I’m sure Prime 1 can produce other Batman statues that will look good in other ways, but the amount of mixed material details in this Bat-Suit will never be matched (in my opinion). However, only time will tell … can’t wait to see future reveals from their Batman line.
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