READ FIRST POST! [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
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mmmmBrains
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Re: [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
Man that is awesome. So the raincoat is a no go?
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Man that is awesome. So the raincoat is a no go?
axecutioner18
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Re: [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
Its a GO last I heard from Denny as its part of their clothing plans (you cant expect the Raincoat to be missing with this sculpt)... when they will be producing the proto clothing you will see it... unless they run into problems trying to fabricate it (vinyl sheet of variable translucency and particularly thin enough for 1:6 clothing is a very difficult material to source)
mmmmBrains
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Re: FINAL SCREAMING SCULPT REVEAL [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
Amazing! I haven't been following this thread closely last I remember reading was the raincoat might be a problem. I agree you gotta have it for that sculpt.
Amazing! I haven't been following this thread closely last I remember reading was the raincoat might be a problem. I agree you gotta have it for that sculpt.
axecutioner18
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Re: FINAL SCREAMING SCULPT REVEAL [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
Yeah it was always a problem, but only because of the material involved, but Denny is doing his best to find a way as its essential to the figure and the confirmed accessory of the Axe
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I know I've used that Neca proto as an example many times. I used it solely as reference to show persona and attitude of the scowl as you said. I never meant for it to be a reference for likeness. But I'm sure Denny understood that as we told him that several times. Iminime makes high end limited custom sculpts, not mass produced inexpensive 7" & 18" figures. I never was worried that they'd produce a sculpt with that level of likeness. We all know that they are capable of much more and they all know we expect much more.
They have just churned out 4 fantastic sculpts with Keaton Wayne, Ripley, Rick & the RV Zombie. I have faith that they can do the scowl justice while staying faithful to likeness, especially seeing the small eyed expression on Rick. If the current sculptor isn't confident in tackling it, maybe Denny should give someone else on the team a crack at it
I know I've used that Neca proto as an example many times. I used it solely as reference to show persona and attitude of the scowl as you said. I never meant for it to be a reference for likeness. But I'm sure Denny understood that as we told him that several times. Iminime makes high end limited custom sculpts, not mass produced inexpensive 7" & 18" figures. I never was worried that they'd produce a sculpt with that level of likeness. We all know that they are capable of much more and they all know we expect much more.
They have just churned out 4 fantastic sculpts with Keaton Wayne, Ripley, Rick & the RV Zombie. I have faith that they can do the scowl justice while staying faithful to likeness, especially seeing the small eyed expression on Rick. If the current sculptor isn't confident in tackling it, maybe Denny should give someone else on the team a crack at it
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axecutioner18
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Re: FINAL SCREAMING SCULPT REVEAL [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
I would not mind two separate sculptors on two separate sculpts... as long as there is a close continuity of style.
I would not mind two separate sculptors on two separate sculpts... as long as there is a close continuity of style.
alexi.volk
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Re: FINAL SCREAMING SCULPT REVEAL [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
i thought the sculpt issue was settled. im not sure why it's coming up again. i dont know why there is this continuous need to talk up adam and kojun's bruce wayne sculpts and downplay iminime's sculpt ability. i think iminime has shown that they are to be taken seriously, of late, and i for one have a lot of faith that they will nail the bateman scowl. i look forward to seeing it.
and didnt CReg say he would do a smiling sculpt for those that wanted it?
i thought the sculpt issue was settled. im not sure why it's coming up again. i dont know why there is this continuous need to talk up adam and kojun's bruce wayne sculpts and downplay iminime's sculpt ability. i think iminime has shown that they are to be taken seriously, of late, and i for one have a lot of faith that they will nail the bateman scowl. i look forward to seeing it.
and didnt CReg say he would do a smiling sculpt for those that wanted it?
axecutioner18
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Re: FINAL SCREAMING SCULPT REVEAL [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
And yes CREG had said so when I requested him for it while he was doing his Bale, as I didnt expect this situation to arise.
And honestly I would rather go with whatever the sculptor feels comfortable with, because that guarantees a better final product. The screaming sculpt's likeness and quality speaks for itself, and its my least favourite expression.
There is NO downplay of their ability, Denny has expressed his OWN reservation about how much they can do the expression. This is their OWN INDEPENDENT view they have expressed.
And yes CREG had said so when I requested him for it while he was doing his Bale, as I didnt expect this situation to arise.
And honestly I would rather go with whatever the sculptor feels comfortable with, because that guarantees a better final product. The screaming sculpt's likeness and quality speaks for itself, and its my least favourite expression.
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Re: FINAL SCREAMING SCULPT REVEAL [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
Amazing likeness. May have to try for this.
Amazing likeness. May have to try for this.
alexi.volk
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Re: FINAL SCREAMING SCULPT REVEAL [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
i'm not quite sure i understand the problem then. i mean it seems to me it'd be no more difficult than doing an open mouth, extremely expressive look. i dont know. why is this sculpt worrying to denny?
dont mean to be a drag but it would be pretty disappointing for me if we wound up with two smile sculpts on a pat bateman fig. in the first, as i've said before, because of the explicit nature of the character, the look which is on his face the majority of the film, and the way in which he describes himself. but in the second, and this might be a purely personal reason, because it is more difficult to manage sculpts of this nature in a collection. like laughing jokers--i've seen a few amazing ones done, but unless they can be posed in the right scenario and often with other characters incorporated, they seem strange.
anyway, i hope denny and the team attempt the scowl, or if not then the cold gaze.
also axe, do you know if iminime will be releasing clothing set options on all their future releases?
i'm not quite sure i understand the problem then. i mean it seems to me it'd be no more difficult than doing an open mouth, extremely expressive look. i dont know. why is this sculpt worrying to denny?
dont mean to be a drag but it would be pretty disappointing for me if we wound up with two smile sculpts on a pat bateman fig. in the first, as i've said before, because of the explicit nature of the character, the look which is on his face the majority of the film, and the way in which he describes himself. but in the second, and this might be a purely personal reason, because it is more difficult to manage sculpts of this nature in a collection. like laughing jokers--i've seen a few amazing ones done, but unless they can be posed in the right scenario and often with other characters incorporated, they seem strange.
anyway, i hope denny and the team attempt the scowl, or if not then the cold gaze.
also axe, do you know if iminime will be releasing clothing set options on all their future releases?
Re: FINAL SCREAMING SCULPT REVEAL [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
Going though the last few pages of this nonsense we had a vote and scowl won now we getting a smile/smirk if this happens fine I wont buying this then our input means nothing.
Going though the last few pages of this nonsense we had a vote and scowl won now we getting a smile/smirk if this happens fine I wont buying this then our input means nothing.
axecutioner18
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Re: FINAL SCREAMING SCULPT REVEAL [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
I hope Denny attempt the scowl too for commercial reasons, simply because a lot of members here are feeling he isnt listening to their voices enough and would rather not buy the figure if it doesnt happen.
All I know is IF because of the artists own reservation, the scowl sculpts likeness is not at par with the screaming one, then only the single screaming sculpt set for me, as likeness is my main priority.
As for the Clothing options Im Not sure at all, it will/may probably depend on the clothing... till now the clothing sets they have released are workable on bashes as generic clothing eg tux, long coat... Im hoping Bateman will have a clothing option as I want to have two complete figures for two complete sculpts... and his suit being something that can work for generic bashes I see/hope there to be a possibility to buy a clothing only set too...
I personally dont know the exact issue. As an artist you may feel you can do better on a different subject, maybe something like that, but honestly the reason for this is speculation on my part.
I hope Denny attempt the scowl too for commercial reasons, simply because a lot of members here are feeling he isnt listening to their voices enough and would rather not buy the figure if it doesnt happen.
All I know is IF because of the artists own reservation, the scowl sculpts likeness is not at par with the screaming one, then only the single screaming sculpt set for me, as likeness is my main priority.
As for the Clothing options Im Not sure at all, it will/may probably depend on the clothing... till now the clothing sets they have released are workable on bashes as generic clothing eg tux, long coat... Im hoping Bateman will have a clothing option as I want to have two complete figures for two complete sculpts... and his suit being something that can work for generic bashes I see/hope there to be a possibility to buy a clothing only set too...
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sparkstron73
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Re: FINAL SCREAMING SCULPT REVEAL [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
I like the update on the screaming sculpt looks better with the adjusted eyebrows.
Glad theres so much attention to detail but can't help thinking too many cooks
What people should remember is that the screaming sculpt might not be your taste or preference but is doing something NEW.
With that sculpt and a see through raincoat and axe, it will look the dogs bollox=extremley good
If you can't see that then I give up.
I like the update on the screaming sculpt looks better with the adjusted eyebrows.
Glad theres so much attention to detail but can't help thinking too many cooks
What people should remember is that the screaming sculpt might not be your taste or preference but is doing something NEW.
With that sculpt and a see through raincoat and axe, it will look the dogs bollox=extremley good
If you can't see that then I give up.
alexi.volk
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Re: FINAL SCREAMING SCULPT REVEAL [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
to be honest, tho it wasnt my first or second choice, i am not averse to a screaming sculpt, and neither--i believe--are most in this thread. the issue that was taken with the screaming sculpt was that it was modeled on the promotional image which is not a look that ever happens in the film. it is workable with the raincoat and axe, but for purists the hair is wrong, as his hair was wild when he brings the axxe down. but i think they did a good job on the sculpt. and yeah it is definitely something new and a ballsy move, which i think is cool.
i've only voiced my opinion cuz we were asked what look we'd like. and i plan on getting the dx if the 2nd sculpt is on. and if i'm getting two sculpts, i'd want the second to be something very different from the manic scream. and something which is more easily used. an extreme face is kind of limiting in my opinion to the way in which you can pose the figure.
to be honest, tho it wasnt my first or second choice, i am not averse to a screaming sculpt, and neither--i believe--are most in this thread. the issue that was taken with the screaming sculpt was that it was modeled on the promotional image which is not a look that ever happens in the film. it is workable with the raincoat and axe, but for purists the hair is wrong, as his hair was wild when he brings the axxe down. but i think they did a good job on the sculpt. and yeah it is definitely something new and a ballsy move, which i think is cool.
i've only voiced my opinion cuz we were asked what look we'd like. and i plan on getting the dx if the 2nd sculpt is on. and if i'm getting two sculpts, i'd want the second to be something very different from the manic scream. and something which is more easily used. an extreme face is kind of limiting in my opinion to the way in which you can pose the figure.
I like the update on the screaming sculpt looks better with the adjusted eyebrows.
Glad theres so much attention to detail but can't help thinking too many cooks
What people should remember is that the screaming sculpt might not be your taste or preference but is doing something NEW.
With that sculpt and a see through raincoat and axe, it will look the dogs bollox=extremley good
If you can't see that then I give up.
Re: FINAL SCREAMING SCULPT REVEAL [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
I am in the exact same boat.
I am in the exact same boat.
axecutioner18
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Re: FINAL SCREAMING SCULPT REVEAL [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
I get your point, maybe why not accept the fact they asked for our opinion, they considered it and felt it was not feasible for them so they are giving their opinion. So if we disagree, maybe then let it be. Let it be a one sculpt release... how about that then? Id rather have a stellar single sculpt than a two sculpt release with one subpar and one outstanding sculpt.
I get your point, maybe why not accept the fact they asked for our opinion, they considered it and felt it was not feasible for them so they are giving their opinion. So if we disagree, maybe then let it be. Let it be a one sculpt release... how about that then? Id rather have a stellar single sculpt than a two sculpt release with one subpar and one outstanding sculpt.
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Agreed the voting was for nothing.
Agreed the voting was for nothing.
axecutioner18
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Re: FINAL SCREAMING SCULPT REVEAL [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
Nothing may be too harsh, but I think we all should take votes more as a way of them to get an idea of the different distribution of preferences than something necessarily happening (we all voted for nail gun but we have been told it will only come later as an accessory pack later)
However I dont think we should feel they should be obliged to give us what we want. They should do what they think they can pull off the best... it is upto us if we want it to be a part of our collection.
Nothing may be too harsh, but I think we all should take votes more as a way of them to get an idea of the different distribution of preferences than something necessarily happening (we all voted for nail gun but we have been told it will only come later as an accessory pack later)
However I dont think we should feel they should be obliged to give us what we want. They should do what they think they can pull off the best... it is upto us if we want it to be a part of our collection.
sparkstron73
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Re: FINAL SCREAMING SCULPT REVEAL [iminime] Wall Street Killer - Patrick Bateman
Fair points, the hair is wrong compared to the film but that should have been raised earlier.
Maybe it was this thread is hard to keep tabs on.
Wasn't attacking anybody specific, not really trying to provoke anybody now, just think it's the sculpter/artists call what they go with and the vote was to just gauge interest, but not a deciding factor.edit agree with above basically
Can't wait to see it painted up, will look sick and easily modded for the wild hair look
If they can pull out another sculpt be it, cold stare, or smiling/grinning, as good as this, then it's bound to be a holly jolly christmas
Fair points, the hair is wrong compared to the film but that should have been raised earlier.
Maybe it was this thread is hard to keep tabs on.
Wasn't attacking anybody specific, not really trying to provoke anybody now, just think it's the sculpter/artists call what they go with and the vote was to just gauge interest, but not a deciding factor.edit agree with above basically
Can't wait to see it painted up, will look sick and easily modded for the wild hair look
If they can pull out another sculpt be it, cold stare, or smiling/grinning, as good as this, then it's bound to be a holly jolly christmas
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