risingstar
Super Freak
I finally found a few moments away from the babies to put this together and to share some initial thoughts on the statue.
1) This is a stunning piece. Surprisingly so too as I was among those who wasn't exactly floored with in-hand pics. Mouth opened, foot entered.
Moving forward, the Surfer really knows how to take center stage in the room. It's ominous, daring and dynamic, and knows exactly what it wants to be. It's a fabulous interpretation of the character, which isn't something we're generally guaranteed to see with Sideshow.
2) I like all the display options. However, the serious face is the one I like the most. The left bent arm and right outstretched arm is likely the way I would go too. The cosmic ray arms are okay, though I prefer my first choice.
3) This piece is huge. It's easily twice the size of most Bowen pieces, and could take up three times the space.
4) There are definite seams issues. These are a number of seams areas too and they are visible even from across the room, especially around the head and right bicep. Thankfully, I'm not terribly bothered by them. Though given the choice, I wish SS paid closer attention to them as I think these could have been avoided.
5) The body type, in general, works for me. However, the pelvis/hips/buttocks area looks a bit disproportionate. Something is off there. Depending on the angle you look at the piece, that area can really stand out. However, it's not as bad as the pics seem to show.
6) The print is, well, fin, I suppose. However, like all the other useless SS prints I have, it'll never leave the box. IMO, what a waste of space, paper, and money,
7) I suspected this piece would go down in price and was rewarded for my patience. I paid $250 US in total for the Ex. I was ok with that.
Overall, I give this a B+.
However, it could have been an A.
If you're a Surfer fan, you will love this comiquette. As word gets out how gorgeous this piece actually is, I can see secondary market prices rising. If you're on the fence, I suggest you buy it now while it's still quite affordable. There are deals to be had. I'm willing to bet eBay sellers will listen to offers.
1) This is a stunning piece. Surprisingly so too as I was among those who wasn't exactly floored with in-hand pics. Mouth opened, foot entered.
Moving forward, the Surfer really knows how to take center stage in the room. It's ominous, daring and dynamic, and knows exactly what it wants to be. It's a fabulous interpretation of the character, which isn't something we're generally guaranteed to see with Sideshow.
2) I like all the display options. However, the serious face is the one I like the most. The left bent arm and right outstretched arm is likely the way I would go too. The cosmic ray arms are okay, though I prefer my first choice.
3) This piece is huge. It's easily twice the size of most Bowen pieces, and could take up three times the space.
4) There are definite seams issues. These are a number of seams areas too and they are visible even from across the room, especially around the head and right bicep. Thankfully, I'm not terribly bothered by them. Though given the choice, I wish SS paid closer attention to them as I think these could have been avoided.
5) The body type, in general, works for me. However, the pelvis/hips/buttocks area looks a bit disproportionate. Something is off there. Depending on the angle you look at the piece, that area can really stand out. However, it's not as bad as the pics seem to show.
6) The print is, well, fin, I suppose. However, like all the other useless SS prints I have, it'll never leave the box. IMO, what a waste of space, paper, and money,
7) I suspected this piece would go down in price and was rewarded for my patience. I paid $250 US in total for the Ex. I was ok with that.
Overall, I give this a B+.
However, it could have been an A.
If you're a Surfer fan, you will love this comiquette. As word gets out how gorgeous this piece actually is, I can see secondary market prices rising. If you're on the fence, I suggest you buy it now while it's still quite affordable. There are deals to be had. I'm willing to bet eBay sellers will listen to offers.
