View attachment 329127 Just finished reading the comic. More pumped about the statue cant wait.
That's some bad artwork
View attachment 329127 Just finished reading the comic. More pumped about the statue cant wait.
Maybe it's just me, but his legs look a skinnier than his body, but SS and XM look fine. Again, this piece IMO is better than SS - I don't like the avocado skin.
Same issue here. Proportions look off to me on this guy but I really hate the texture on SS, and XM is too pricey right now. I don't really want to go without a venom but it's really starting to look like it may turn out that way for me.
It's how the comic was drawn and its based on that comic... Personally I don't mind it at all... But I can see why some would not like it.
It's a 5 issue run that runs through Brock's childhood and into adulthood, ending when he acquires the symbiote for the first time. Not the 'darkest' thing I've ever read, but it's pretty twisted. I think definitely helps you appreciate the character more.
This statue is spot on with the source material. I don't think you'll get a better version, if you admire the "Dark Origins" run.
I don't know a damn thing about venom, nor am I necessarily a spiderman fan (he's cool though) but wow I really love this piece and am considering it for some stupid reason. I love just about everything about this...****ing P1 has me by the balls.
thanks for sharing.I remember when XM revealed the teaser for theirs and I was like holy **** yes! I was on board. I debated waiting for SS to reveal theirs but that XM piece called to me, and XM just overall is fantastic. Then my guy said he could get xm venom and the price with shipping made me think I should see what SS does, At Comic con I think the SS booth was what I was most excited for I couldn't wait to see! When I seen venom I was impressed.The dynamic pose was something I didn't expect, him vaulting over a... thing but I was not captivated the way I was when XM teased theirs. I ultimately decided not to get either. Enter prime 1, I was hawking them for their Berserk PO and came across venom. That feeling of this is the one hit me. I Love it! The price falls right in the middle, i can order direct from SS this is a huge win win win for me. This is one of those statues that makes me read more comics. i am going to go buy dark origin now to read it! I really think you cant go wrong with any of the venom statues and that is great. Thanks for reading my giddy geek out story
I ended up ordering both SSC and P1 Venoms. He's my favorite character in all of comics and I think they nailed both versions.
The Sideshow with the exclusive McFarlane head is exactly what I was looking for in representing that era. I saw it in person at NYCC and it's imposing, dynamic and the texture of the skin is more fluid than you'd think. Exactly how the Symbiote would look. This was a no-brainer for me. The payment plan on this takes me to August of this year and the P1 payment plan starts in August. Perfect.
The P1 captures the modern era Venom. Hulking, beastly and full of rage. The tentacles may be overdone, but they represent this era of the character well as he started using everything at his disposal to become a complete foe. The exclusive head on this one is the exact mix of mouth-open without having a dislocated jaw and wild teeth. I can't wait to have both.
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
I'm jealous of anyone who is getting two of these, or even all three.
I think all three versions are nice and I love different things about each of them.
Regarding the XM version, I like his physique and pose. I love the XM McFarlane head the most, and think the Brock head is a pretty cool addition. However, I cannot stand the XM tongued portrait. The teeth don't look right, and the face is way too long and narrow. The base is nice, but from certain angles it looks like the clock piece that is behind him almost looks like a Hot Toys stand that is holding him in place.
Regarding the Sideshow version, I actually quite like the texture. I like the pose from certain angles, but not from others. I think both of the Sideshow heads are stellar. As for the negatives for this piece, as I said the pose being only enjoyable from certain angles is one pet peeve of mine, but I also hate the smoke on the base.
Regarding the Prime 1 version, this is the version I have ordered. I love the three different heads, but I absolutely love the pose. It's huge and menacing and looks insanely evil. I love the two tongued portraits, but feel very meh on the EX McFarlane head. I really like the tendrils on his shoulders, but at the same time, could do without some of the tendrils coming from his mid back. The resin tongues and saliva blow the other two companies out of the water, but I do feel his legs could be a tad larger to mesh better with his arms.
I never considered buying any Venom until I saw what P1 put out. Ordered day 1. This thing is a beast. XM's & Sideshow's versions are lacking intensity. They seem a little too calm, and standard for the Venom character. P1's Venom is exactly how I see Venom, wild and ferocious. Definitely gonna be one of the strongest contenders for Statue of the Year 2018. And I really cant see XM's Venom standing a chance against it. This thing is going to be awesomeness to behold!!
]
Enter your email address to join: