Thanos and Mistress Death Polystone Diorama

[mikman42]

Bowen Maestro for 1

 

[quadcent]

Bowen Maestro for 1

yeah that's probably my favourite of the latest releases. though i still don't own it.

 

[divo]

I agree, but.... Emma PF, Bullseye comiquette, Colossus comiquette, Beast comiquette, etc...

It's more than just SSC's dios that are lagging behind. EVERY company has it's highs and lows. SSC is NOT the exception. Even the Thanos dio/comiquette is not a universal hit. MANY fans have complained about his mug not being up to par. If you factor out scale and light up features...Bowens Thanos is superior sculpt in every way to SSC's release. This is a statement being made by a guy who already has the Bowen Thanos and has SSC's EX Thanos on order.

Did not say that everything Sideshow is a gem (I've blasted them on many of their releases), but even their fails have a fresher approach than Bowen's same old standard poses. Flooding the market is one thing, raising the creative bar is totally another. Besides, my comments were initially aimed at the Thanos comparison. Since you will own both, why not go to your local university art dept. & ask some art professors which work is better sculpted, more refined...etc (regardless if they would be familiar with the character or not). My bet is you would get a free art lesson in aesthetics, line, & form. Bowen was simply the first one out of the shoot, & yes at the time his stuff was better than most. But if there is a finite amount of collecting dollars out there, I would rather support Sideshow's more adventurous approach, because when the do get it right, Bowen simply does not come close.

 

[mikman42]

Fu&k these forums are a waste of space

 

[divo]

Wow...good one buddy....can't argue with that type of logic.

Logic? What are you talking about? Mine was an opinion, & an aesthetically sound one at that. Pity you lack the capacity to grasp it.

 

[mikman42]

Have they let you out for play time at kinder?What art teacher can comment on something they know nothing about.Colour of their clothes their place and attitude form and function go to Rome and look at the fountains

 

[risingstar]

Logic? What are you talking about? Mine was an opinion, & an aesthetically sound one at that. Pity you lack the capacity to grasp it.

You're not going to get many people to want to talk to you if you're going to come off that condescending.

 

[divo]

Wow...you are naive. Chrome Surfer and Colossus. Juggy, Sabretooth, Apocalypse, modern Nova, Phoenix, classic Thor and Cap, Deadpool, Logan, brown museum Wolverine,....etc...

If you are going to say the SSC Logan PF and Colossus comiquette looks better then the Bowen Logan or the Bowen chrome Colossus...
you can just stop posting now.

Both companies produce GREAT sculpts and clunkers. Anyone who says otherwise just doesn't have a clue!

I do agree that Sideshow has released some really bad product, but at least they venture to raise the creative bar. Bowen is so very prolific, but so very predictable.but granted, some of his stuff isn't too bad. But again, when Sideshow gets it right, Bowen does not even come close, period. Oh, & I'll make sure that I will run my next post by you beforehand, since you have all the clues!

 

[Hulksmashed]

Logic? What are you talking about? Mine was an opinion, & an aesthetically sound one at that. Pity you lack the capacity to grasp it.

Yeah dude, you need to chill. That being said...what the hell is an "aesthetically sound opinion"? I mean..I understand the WORDS...but by definition an opinion is a subjectively derived impression of the subject in question. By saying your opinion is "aesthetically sound" you point out that based on sensory perception your opinion is correct. Since a person with the opposite view point would also find his opinion to be aesthetically sound based on his sensory perception...you basically just stated that you agree with your own opinion.

 

[Hulksmashed]

I do agree that Sideshow has released some really bad product, but at least they venture to raise the creative bar. Bowen is so very prolific, but so very predictable.but granted, some of his stuff isn't too bad. But again, when Sideshow gets it right, Bowen does not even come close, period. Oh, & I'll make sure that I will run my next post by you beforehand, since you have all the clues!

Dude, ill be the first to admit I love to throw fuel on the Bowen vs. Sideshow fire whether I agree with it or not...but I think you are missing an important piece of the puzzle.

The two compaines are not comparable because they offer a different take on the Marvel Universe. Sideshow focuses on making marvel characters look "real", while Bowen purposely focuses on comic book interpretations of each character. You can't say Bowen sculpts are worse then Sideshow's because the end goal appearance of the sculpts are vastly different. It's like saying Divinci is a better painter then Picaso because his paintings look more like real life....

At best you can make the statement that you prefer Sideshow's style over Bowens...but that's about it.

 

[Randy_S]

Did not say that everything Sideshow is a gem (I've blasted them on many of their releases), but even their fails have a fresher approach than Bowen's same old standard poses. Flooding the market is one thing, raising the creative bar is totally another. Besides, my comments were initially aimed at the Thanos comparison. Since you will own both, why not go to your local university art dept. & ask some art professors which work is better sculpted, more refined...etc (regardless if they would be familiar with the character or not). My bet is you would get a free art lesson in aesthetics, line, & form. Bowen was simply the first one out of the shoot, & yes at the time his stuff was better than most. But if there is a finite amount of collecting dollars out there, I would rather support Sideshow's more adventurous approach, because when the do get it right, Bowen simply does not come close.

You left out the most important part - the source material. Bowen nailed it, SS went and did their own thing that greatly deviates from the source.

 

[Hulksmashed]

You left out the most important part - the source material. Bowen nailed it, SS went and did their own thing that greatly deviates from the source.

Randy_S? Could it be RANDY S Bowen?

 

[FQRizzo]

You left out the most important part - the source material. Bowen nailed it, SS went and did their own thing that greatly deviates from the source.

Have you read the recent Thanos Imperative? Thanos looks a little different now:

The SS dio is more based off of the new stuff than the classic Jim Starlin / Ron Lim look.

 

[divo]

Have they let you out for play time at kinder?What art teacher can comment on something they know nothing about.Colour of their clothes their place and attitude form and function go to Rome and look at the fountains

First of all they wouldn't have to be familiar with the character to comment on sculpt quality, detailing, & execution. Whether classic art, or fantasy art, any experienced art teacher should be able to offer a sound critique, & since both sculpts have virtually the same pose, this should be a fairly straightforward exercise. As for color, wasn't the baby blue used in bowen version panned by collectors?






























& execution. Any knowleg Since both versions have a similiar pose, the exercise should be pretty straight foreward. As for color(?), haven't Bowen fans complained about the baby blue

 

[Randy_S]

I have been reading that, great stuff. Thanos looks even bigger these days. If SS is basing the dio off this iteration, why the Infinity Gauntlet?

 

[FQRizzo]

I have been reading that, great stuff. Thanos looks even bigger these days. If SS is basing the dio off this iteration, why the Infinity Gauntlet?

Can't say, but IMHO every Thanos should have an Infinity Gauntlet.

Also, I kinda don't like how big Thanos is in the new series.

 

[divo]

You're not going to get many people to want to talk to you if you're going to come off that condescending.

Condescending? I guess being labeled 'cuckoo' by filip629 is acceptable? I just voiced an opinion, & all hell broke loose. I did not start the labeling & name calling. Anyways, to each his own, as this is getting out of hand. Happy collecting to all.

 

[Skiman]

 

[filip629]

Did not say that everything Sideshow is a gem (I've blasted them on many of their releases), but even their fails have a fresher approach than Bowen's same old standard poses. Flooding the market is one thing, raising the creative bar is totally another. Besides, my comments were initially aimed at the Thanos comparison. Since you will own both, why not go to your local university art dept. & ask some art professors which work is better sculpted, more refined...etc (regardless if they would be familiar with the character or not). My bet is you would get a free art lesson in aesthetics, line, & form. Bowen was simply the first one out of the shoot, & yes at the time his stuff was better than most. But if there is a finite amount of collecting dollars out there, I would rather support Sideshow's more adventurous approach, because when the do get it right, Bowen simply does not come close.

When SSC even comes CLOSE to putting out as many Marvel pieces as Bowen has, then we can talk about them still being fresh and original. Hell, SSC is soooo fresh and original that they basically copied the EXACT same pose of Thanos for their dio. Yeah....their just full of original ideas. If you can't see this, just go to any art school and they can tell you just how similar the 2 statues look.

 

[filip629]

Have you read the recent Thanos Imperative? Thanos looks a little different now:

The SS dio is more based off of the new stuff than the classic Jim Starlin / Ron Lim look.

Great series. Still didn't see any knee pad's though.