Rainman project: Overlook Caretaker

[Lakhota]

Group shot STAT!



That's the point I'm making. The bread isn't even fully in the mans hand yet and the talks of worth and resale are abound. Makes no sense at all.

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[karamazov80]

Well I think that shows that a lot of people are making decisions on whether to buy or not based on the potential investment opportunity. Not that it's good or bad, but that's always been a thing with Rainman as far as I've seen.

Having said that, the one glaring difference between this set and the Bickle situation, in my opinion, is the sculpt. I was hoping the likeness would be better in-hand with Bickle than it appeared in some of the pics, and it just wasn't. There wasn't enough Deniro there for me to be really happy with that figure on the display, and I'm guessing that happened with some others. Part of that probably was getting wrapped up in the hype, but another part was probably wishful thinking. But unless we're getting extremely favorable shots here, I think Jack is a real winner in the likeness department. Maybe not Rainman's best, but in the upper tier IMO. Danny and the twins maybe not as great, but they're complementary pieces anyway.

 

[meth head]

Deniro shines with Robbies shades on. I know it should shine without them, but once you place them bad boys on Trav, the transformation is incredible. With the shades on, it's definitely one of his best.

 

[Lakhota]

I think he went more for the symbolic role of the twins then the actual likeness. They do look creepy

 

[DarthMagnus]

Well I think that shows that a lot of people are making decisions on whether to buy or not based on the potential investment opportunity. Not that it's good or bad, but that's always been a thing with Rainman as far as I've seen.

Having said that, the one glaring difference between this set and the Bickle situation, in my opinion, is the sculpt. I was hoping the likeness would be better in-hand with Bickle than it appeared in some of the pics, and it just wasn't. There wasn't enough Deniro there for me to be really happy with that figure on the display, and I'm guessing that happened with some others. Part of that probably was getting wrapped up in the hype, but another part was probably wishful thinking. But unless we're getting extremely favorable shots here, I think Jack is a real winner in the likeness department. Maybe not Rainman's best, but in the upper tier IMO. Danny and the twins maybe not as great, but they're complementary pieces anyway.

I think the thing with Bickle was more of having the two figure option. Thats what did it for me at least. I was excited that both verisons of Bickle were being made but when I had them both in hand I felt like I just didn't need two represenations from Taxi Driver in my collection. Hence the Cabbie went up for sale and I kept the iconic madman. Think about it, most Bickles you have seen for sale were never the complete sets. Just one or the other. Now Bickle is pretty much non exisistant in the for sale threads which goes to show Rainmans pieces always find their rightful owners in the end. Even if they are not the original purchasers.

Deniro shines with Robbies shades on. I know it should shine without them, but once you place them bad boys on Trav, the transformation is incredible. With the shades on, it's definitely one of his best.

I was just mentioning this exact same thing last night among fellow freaks at Elvis show. While a great likeness overall, with Robbies Shades we have 100% Travis Bickle!

 

[meth head]

I have to agree. I think RM's twins are definitely more symbolic than true representations. Amazing craftsmanship, but I personally didn't see any likeness in the sculpts.

 

[meth head]

I think the thing with Bickle was more of having the two figure option. Thats what did it for me at least. I was excited that both verisons of Bickle were being made but when I had them both in hand I felt like I just didn't need two represenations from Taxi Driver in my collection. Hence the Cabbie went up for sale and I kept the iconic madman. Think about it, most Bickles you have seen for sale were never the complete sets. Just one or the other. Now Bickle is pretty much non exisistant in the for sale threads which goes to show Rainmans pieces always find their rightful owners in the end. Even if they are not the original purchasers.



I was just mentioning this exact same thing last night among fellow freaks at Elvis show. While a great likeness overall, with Robbies Shades we have 100% Travis Bickle!

Too true

With them shades on, it's 100% Deniro.

 

[venomboy]

So here's a question:

The DX and grand packages will undoubtedly take longer to get out the door than a 'standard' RM release, so I wonder if the H+C sets and fullsets will ship prior to these sets?

Can't see it happening but just curious.

To me, Waiting to ship is not a big deal! i just wish the quality will still remain the same as before and not because of the increasing amount of sells will affect the painting and making. Me as a simple Rainman's fan can only afford a Full set and not a super shinning fan! (i paid 300 more for full set because i really like Rainman's painting!) i hope it doesn't disappointed me. I still love my Bill v2 full set.. i still admirer his work.

that is just my POV... and congrats to all who can owe a pieces without losing a head or arm for it.

 

[EdgarFigaro]

Group shot STAT!



That's the point I'm making. The bread isn't even fully in the mans hand yet and the talks of worth and resale are abound. Makes no sense at all.

No kidding, the sale hasn't even closed yet. Does make you wonder whether people are in it for the figure or the investment, which I'm pretty sure this method of sale was supposed to fight against

 

[stiff_richards]

Sure hope u guys aren't talking about me? I've bought 11 rainman FS/DX figures for TOP dollar. I'm Investing? When I'm paying premium dollar???? Shuuuut up.

 

[stiff_richards]

The way this release was set up I obviously purchased out of the love for the piece and nothing else. I was simply stating my opinions of what the others were discussing at the time. Not gonna bicker on a rainman thread...

 

[Darklord Dave]

Haha, I always make sense....I just see things 5 moves ahead of you.

But no Lakhota it's not a request to protect any so called investments, these are dolls not investments. It's about maintaining ETHICAL business practices by sharing clear information if a numbered COA is being issued. This is a big big project so I see it very necessary that he include in a nice letter the breakdown of how many COAs were issued in total for Grand, DX, Full, and Twins.

This should probably be directed to Rainmans business associates who I'm sure take care of the business side of the COA business.



Excellent! I had not seen it myself initially but glad to get confirmation that it's there.



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As much as I don't care about edition sizes - it would make sense in this case to have 3 different CoAs. Separate ones for Jack, Danny and Twins. So it could read something like:

Grand Set
Dull Boy 1/500
Trike boy 1/200
Twins 1/75

 

[chubbyman]

Imagine Robbie having to put out 200 trikes and Lee having to paint 500 sculpts...geez.

 

[meth head]

I thought exactly the same. Get our orders about 2020 then.

 

[philmah]

Imagine Robbie having to put out 200 trikes and Lee having to paint 500 sculpts...geez.

then the next rainman release will be in 2017

 

[Lakhota]

Need to hire Santa's little elves to help!

 

[stiff_richards]

U guys think there's going to be any quality issues with the amount??

 

[meth head]

So I was just thinking.............where does the great man go from here? RM has had a good run over the last few years with cult, iconic characters. I am struggling to think of many more that would appeal to the masses as well as RM.

I would really love to see RM tackle H. Ford, either in the form of Indy or Deckard.

 

[Rdeezy]

I'm sure he wont rush these out, it'll just be a longer wait till they ship. Wasn't Bickle around 4-5 months till it shipped?

 

[Lakhota]

U guys think there's going to be any quality issues with the amount??

There were quality issues with the restock and also Bill version two so I think it's inevitable to a certain extent. I think with handmade items there is always that risk for quality control everything cannot be exactly alike and perfect. I don't see what the difference will be if he takes his time to do this one figure for the next however months