SSC Cyborg Darth Maul PF!

[Vader AL]

How about a Cyborg Maul 1:1 bust.......

 

[The Mike]

Still, it should stand well on its own without needing a companion piece to make it relevant.

I think it does stand on its own, I was just referring those who had an issue with the pose. While not ideal, I wanted the Jabba's Barge wind hair look I don't think its actually that bad especially amongst other PFs.

I don't see where you need a companion item for this. Looks pretty bad ass by itself.

You aren't following the conversation, we're talking about the Luke PF not Chicken Maul.

 

[The Josh]

Well, neither of them do IMO.

 

[IrishJedi]

Oh, Jedi Luke PF has plenty of display company:

 

[Dug]

Although I'm not really a fan of the design, in particular the antlers, It's a very well put together and imposing piece and for those who want something a little different in their Star Wars collection it's fantastic.

It's not for me though, space is of a premium so I can only afford to collect really iconic characters.

 

[automaton]

have to say, looking at the Maul's profile photos... incredible movement in the pose.

 

[The Mike]

I think the concensus is that the piece is well done and executed but people have problems with the character selection. I don't think I've read one post that said it was a poorly executed piece from even the people who dislike it.

 

[anakin1138]

Oh, Jedi Luke PF has plenty of display company:

Actually the Jedi Luke PF is amazing! Here's mine!

Final Duel... remember it's return of the Jedi not Revenge... so the pose capture the defense of Luke against his father and not the anger...
The only let down is the light up on the saber... but it's a must have PF!

 

[Dug]

I must admit Luke looks very nice when paired with Vader, on his own... not so much.

 

[Star Puffs]

I think the concensus is that the piece is well done and executed but people have problems with the character selection. I don't think I've read one post that said it was a poorly executed piece from even the people who dislike it.

Art is about style, not technical execution. The later has nothing to do with the former as this piece exemplifies.

 

[automaton]

damn, i think the Luke looks good! the sculptor has captured not only a sense of confidence, but of awareness... a nice representation of the farm boy turned Jedi.

 

[cedric72]

I think the concensus is that the piece is well done and executed but people have problems with the character selection. I don't think I've read one post that said it was a poorly executed piece from even the people who dislike it.

It's a poorly executed piece.

 

[swabie2424]

Art is about style, not technical execution. The later has nothing to do with the former as this piece exemplifies.

I see what you're going for here Puffs, but I slightly disagree with the point.

In my humble opinion, art is MORE about style than technical execution, however great art is a blend of both amazing/original style AND excellent execution. I think this is true whether an artist is painting, sculpting, playing a guitar or hitting a basball (art has many forms!)

And you can't think of execution as just how "accurate" a painting is or how "realistic" a sculpture is. Execution to me is the how well the artist (no matter what type) used his tools to render the art in a certain style.

Examples:

My pal Jerry Vanderstelt has a VERY photorealistic style, and he executes the pieces wonderfully to achieve this style. The way he manipulates color, composition, detail etc are all examples of his fantastic execution. Considering most fans can easily appreciate and understand his style... they can really see how well he executes his pieces.

On the other hand, take an artist like Salma Shami. Her "Sun and Rain" piece is a great example of terrific execution on a non-photorealitic piece. Look at the way she uses the canvas, the bruhstrokes and the paint itelf to create and emote her style. Very cool. Think of it as brilliant execution to ACHIEVE a unique and amazing style!

Hopefully my degree in fine art from USC and my work for a fine art company lends some weight to my argument

 

[automaton]

i have always looked at art as a verb… it is in the process. art is in the experience. the final result is simply the residue of this experience.

 

[karamazov80]

Fart is a verb.

I saw this statue in another thread and thought it was a joke. Then I found out it was real. It is still a joke.

 

[traylorc]

Fart is a verb.

I saw this statue in another thread and thought it was a joke. Then I found out it was real. It is still a joke.

Well....everyone can appreciate a good joke once in awhile, which may explain why the Ex for this joke is currently sold out.

To be honest I was not a fan when I first saw this piece, but the damn thing has grown on me. I think this piece could look pretty sweet paired up with the Darth Talon PF.

 

[The Mike]

Well....everyone can appreciate a good joke once in awhile, which may explain why the Ex for this joke is currently sold out.

As was said earlier in this thread Maul sells as does Vader, Boba Fett, Clones, etc.

While we are a large number of the fanbase that is vocal we are only about 3% of the portion of buyers. That is kind of what Carl has been railing about, that Star Wars fans will eat up anything that LFL spits at them despite it being nonsensical. It looks awesome so far many that's enough.

Like I said earlier, the postings on a fan message board bear no more weight in decision making of a sane person's buying habits than a magic 8 ball shake. We could have all hated it and it probably would have sold out without much of a hassle.

 

[Red Metal]

I think the concensus is that the piece is well done and executed but people have problems with the character selection. I don't think I've read one post that said it was a poorly executed piece from even the people who dislike it.

I'm not sold on the execution. I'd be concerned about breakage in the leg conected to the base. There have been reports of PFs with both feet firmly planted on the ground having breakage along their legs. If you look at the striaght-on shot, you can see alot of his weight is distributed away from the leg connected to the base - the distribution would be better for that leg, if it were supporting more weight directly above it. So, instead of just re-enforcing the leg, they're going to have to re-enforce the leg thru most of the body to keep it all connected and distributing weight well.

Plus, it doesn't really look alike how someone (even with robotic legs) would run. It just doesn't look as natural given where his body is in relation to his legs.

 

[slynger]

I will agree with most and say from an artistic standpoint this thing looks killer! Such a long way the poses have come from Han standing idly with his hand over his blaster to Yoda stabbing a clonetrooper while perched atop his chest and now Maul running at you with legs in motion!!

The designs and dynamics of it all are getting great; but this could have been an even greater character in an equally stunning pose. I can't say the guys at SS wasted their time, because the statue looks amazing; I just don't see these selling that well.

Bring on the dynamic poses, just bring them on with more in-demand characters, not re-hashed EU stuff that even fans of the EU don't like.

 

[The Josh]

While we are a large number of the fanbase that is vocal we are only about 3% of the portion of buyers. That is kind of what Carl has been railing about, that Star Wars fans will eat up anything that LFL spits at them despite it being nonsensical. It looks awesome so far many that's enough.

SW Fans will do that. Though buying something because it looks cool and related to something you like is alright by me. I don't see thats a big issue.

Like I said earlier, the postings on a fan message board bear no more weight in decision making of a sane person's buying habits than a magic 8 ball shake. We could have all hated it and it probably would have sold out without much of a hassle.

I totally agree. Some here hate it but someone else may see it and think man thats cool why not. Which like I said is fine by me. As long as someone likes it not my place to crack on them for it.