Rainman Artwork 2013 NYC Cabbie "Driver"

[karamazov80]

Soldier fullset and Driver VIP fullset are available.

 

[dordor]

Soldier FS is gone fast.

 

[PopCultKid]

Looks like pretty much everyone is coming away happy with this release, which is awesome. Big thanks to Rainman for #1) doing it; and #2) doing it in a way that satisfied so many. Doing the haired sculpt and bomber jacket as a separate head outfit/fullset was extremely cool (and smart from a business POV). Giving the nifty discounts for the double full sets was a nice surprise. Figures look great. A nice change of pace from some of the negativity over the last couple of releases, as well. Definitely a worthy 5th Anniversary release.

I'm glad to see him go the distance on this one too. This was a nice surprise to see him change his ways a bit. It was very necessary to handle Bickle properly. I bet he's equally surprised to see how well received this different structure was too.

Now that the smoke has cleared and the worst of the thread is behind us (hopefully), is it safe to say that this is one of his best works EVER!?!?! Hands down it's his best set build-up wise. The sculpt is super solid as is and will be tweaked for the better, Aeon's paint looks INSANE, clothes, revised shades and everything else is near perfect.


PS: FORGOT TO MENTION.... That pic that was floating around of the "screen used" Driver clothes is not authentic. The liner of the bomber is not orange; RM has the right (or damn close) color. Look into it yourselves before people start to advise him wrongly

 

[PopCultKid]

I want the soldier clothing set too now.. let me know if you don't want it

Welcome to the party brother. It sounds like you're catching on fast

 

[philmah]

Soldier h&c released

 

[karamazov80]

Yeah, as I recall this is pretty similar to the way you were hoping he would do it from early on, right? Giving folks so many different options? As for best work ever, putting aside all the options you get with the two sculpts and outfits, I'm still not sure it will rival Bill in my book. That figure is so distinctive and cool, and the likeness was so phenomenal. There are different factors you can consider when you ask that question.

BTW, congrats on getting that slider Pop. I was keeping an eye out for a DX popping up, but never caught one.

 

[greatlakes6]

Driver full set, Driver full set VIP, and Driver outfit set still available.

 

[dordor]

Welcome to the party brother. It sounds like you're catching on fast

Thanks Pop. The man's work is addictive to me.

The only thing comes short is always my fund.

 

[TurdFerguson]

Really would like to get the Driver FS, can't swing it though. It's just as well, I'm more than happy to have the Soldier FS, that's what I think of when I think of Taxi Driver.

 

[PopCultKid]

Yeah, as I recall this is pretty similar to the way you were hoping he would do it from early on, right? Giving folks so many different options? As for best work ever, putting aside all the options you get with the two sculpts and outfits, I'm still not sure it will rival Bill in my book. That figure is so distinctive and cool, and the likeness was so phenomenal. There are different factors you can consider when you ask that question.

BTW, congrats on getting that slider Pop. I was keeping an eye out for a DX popping up, but never caught one.

Thanks for that man . One of my best friend's B-day party falling on the same day that RM decides to throw us an early morning fast ball didn't really work out for me

I'm just glad that Ray came thru and was able to throw me a life line. The slider wasn't a favor, it was business ; a mans gotta do what a mans gotta do.

Yea, this is nearly the identical package structure I was dreaming about. Can't say that he didn't cover everyone's tastes and DEFINITELY can't say he short changed the release!

Bill is still the likeness king but he really killed it on these sculpts. Aeon's paint makes it a little more apparent but the more I look at these, the more I realize that what we have here is a lot more than just "the best Travis to date". This is an amazing likeness! It's on the top 5 list as far as I'm concerned. I'll say it beats Doc and ties Anton

 

[marlindesign]

I'll say it beats Doc and ties Anton

Thats a big call Pop! - Don't know if I agree... May well do in hand!!!

 

[marlindesign]

Really would like to get the Driver FS, can't swing it though. It's just as well, I'm more than happy to have the Soldier FS, that's what I think of when I think of Taxi Driver.

Its great that there were so many options... I personally think Driver set when I think of Taxi Driver... It is great that the options are(were) there for everybody to choose there own 'character look' for this movie...

 

[ShortRound]

So how fast did this sell out?

 

[marlindesign]

Chris, there is still a Clothing Set for the Driver and the head.....

 

[karamazov80]

The slider wasn't a favor, it was business ; a mans gotta do what a mans gotta do.

Too bad, but like you say, that's what it takes sometimes.

 

[marlindesign]

H&C sets sold in around the 7 min mark.... Soldier went first...

 

[vareika]

Anton still the strongest in my mind. Bill is nice but don't you guys think he looks way to young / tidy?

 

[TotalDominAsian]

Honestly surprised that so many prefer the soldier look to the driver. When I think about this movie, it's always him as the Driver struggling to fit in. The soldier is merely the result.

 

[marlindesign]

Honestly surprised that so many prefer the soldier look to the driver. When I think about this movie, it's always him as the Driver struggling to fit in. The soldier is merely the result.

each to their own.... THe Soldier is the most iconic I suppose...

 

[TurdFerguson]

Its great that there were so many options... I personally think Driver set when I think of Taxi Driver... It is great that the options are(were) there for everybody to choose there own 'character look' for this movie...

People's idea of Travis are different...

Chris, there is still a Clothing Set for the Driver and the head.....

Thanks for the look out man! Very much appreciated!