XM Studios 1/4 Classic Wolverine

[ActionJackson83]

I'm just going to leave the negativity in this thread and just patiently wait for mine to come in and enjoy him all to myself.

 

[nemenforcer]

Same here and truth is I don't expect perfection and never have but what I do expect is straight eyes and an unbroken statue

 

[Spidey976]

Same here and truth is I don't expect perfection and never have but what I do expect is straight eyes and an unbroken statue

However, you are not everyone who is buying these.

 

[nemenforcer]

However, you are not everyone who is buying these.

Very true. I'll admit I'm an old collector and imo the recent trends in the community expecting perfection is strangling the hobby.

 

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

I'm just going to leave the negativity in this thread and just patiently wait for mine to come in and enjoy him all to myself.

Same here and truth is I don't expect perfection and never have but what I do expect is straight eyes and an unbroken statue

 

[Spidey976]

Very true. I'll admit I'm an old collector and imo the recent trends in the community expecting perfection is strangling the hobby.

I thoroughly agree, and I will add that the pics above, while they have issues, are amazing.

 

[Bmutha]

I said this over at SF, and I will say it here, I don't know if it is unfair or fair, but many people have come to expect PERFECTION from XM, and I do mean PERFECTION, and if they don't get it they expect a response. I also believe that many simply focus on the premium they had to pay to get the piece, not what XM ACTUALLY made/charged for producing it. I think this piece looks great, BUT guys are going to microscope these things to death.

It's completely unfair. Expect a high quality product, yes, but this is still a factory produced piece...there might be the odd wavy paint line...oh noes! What kills me is that there are people that legitimately expect XM to redo 999 heads and send them out to all buyers. I can tell you that if I was in charge of XM there is not a chance I would do that!
There are whiners that would never let this monstrosity defile their display shelves, but oh, they'll sell it to you for the low price of 2k...practically giving it away.


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[Spidey976]

It's completely unfair. Expect a high quality product, yes, but this is still a factory produced piece...there might be the odd wavy paint line...oh noes! What kills me is that there are people that legitimately expect XM to redo 999 heads and send them out to all buyers. I can tell you that if I was in charge of XM there is not a chance I would do that!
There are whiners that would never let this monstrosity defile their display shelves, but oh, they'll sell it to you for the low price of 2k...practically giving it away.


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I agree dude... And I don't think it is XM that is setting up the expectation of perfection... I think it is there fans... And I mean that honestly. I highly doubt everyone who got a Magneto went over him with a magnifying glass, and there are bound to be flaws, but because the hype and the prices paid I am willing to bet they are simply "unseen", and I highly doubt anyone wants to be the guy who admits theirs is slightly off.

 

[Takaboi]

Well a lot of collectors sold their SS stuff because of the issues SS has been having. I'm sure they have a right to be upset that they're not getting their XM statue as expected. But again, that's their problem and XM is not perfect nor ever will be. There's bound to be QC problems and if one day XM starts producing more products like DC, Star Wars and etc...you can definitely expect statues not "perfect"
Just be greatful XM has gone above and beyond so far and quit pushing their limits...

 

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

I agree dude... And I don't think it is XM that is setting up the expectation of perfection... I think it is there fans... And I mean that honestly. I highly doubt everyone who got a Magneto went over him with a magnifying glass, and there are bound to be flaws, but because the hype and the prices paid I am willing to bet they are simply "unseen", and I highly doubt anyone wants to be the guy who admits theirs is slightly off.

That's not true, people did report very minor flaws on Mags. One I recall specifically was 1 of the 3 notches on the neck area of the cape that's painted purple being missed or smudged. Pretty sure XM sent that collector the matching purple paint to do a touch up as requested. There are some others, not many though that's for sure. Regardless, I agree with Bmutha as the expectations and following commentary over there are borderline insane. Some are from those who have po'd the piece and some are undoubtedly from those who've been waiting for a ***** in the XM armor.

 

[nemenforcer]

My Mags had a little nick on his thumb...I kept him as is and didn't even bother saying anything but I'm sure others could easily raise hell

 

[Asdf]

Is the face sculpt for unmasked head confirmed yet?

 

[MagnumOpus]

 

[Spidey976]

Well a lot of collectors sold their SS stuff because of the issues SS has been having. I'm sure they have a right to be upset that they're not getting their XM statue as expected. But again, that's their problem and XM is not perfect nor ever will be. There's bound to be QC problems and if one day XM starts producing more products like DC, Star Wars and etc...you can definitely expect statues not "perfect"
Just be greatful XM has gone above and beyond so far and quit pushing their limits...

That's not true, people did report very minor flaws on Mags. One I recall specifically was 1 of the 3 notches on the neck area of the cape that's painted purple being missed or smudged. Pretty sure XM sent that collector the matching purple paint to do a touch up as requested. There are some others, not many though that's for sure. Regardless, I agree with Bmutha as the expectations and following commentary over there are borderline insane. Some are from those who have po'd the piece and some are undoubtedly from those who've been waiting for a ***** in the XM armor.

My Mags had a little nick on his thumb...I kept him as is and didn't even bother saying anything but I'm sure others could easily raise hell

I totally agree with you folks that you cant expect perfection, but sadly I think many are.

Is the face sculpt for unmasked head confirmed yet?

Well these are shipping so yep. The screaming head and the calmer one.

Yuck..... Looks like a Munster...lol

 

[Tbolt]

Yuck..... Looks like a Munster...lol

Honestly, I think some of the big XM fans are really giving them a pass on this, which is the opposite of what they should be doing if they expect XM to keep the lofty standards they attribute to them. I think the heads are pretty bad, and the masked head (best one), has that lipstick/monotooth, wavy paint. If it were an SS piece, it would be getting DESTROYED online right now. Also, that arm hair is just bad. Really poorly executed. The base/costume rock, but, again, zero consistency on how these pieces are treated by the online community. Makes me think if the recent Iron Patriot were an XM piece it would be the new darling of the collecting world.

 

[Flint]

Honestly, I think some of the big XM fans are really giving them a pass on this, which is the opposite of what they should be doing if they expect XM to keep the lofty standards they attribute to them. I think the heads are pretty bad, and the masked head (best one), has that lipstick/monotooth, wavy paint. If it were an SS piece, it would be getting DESTROYED online right now. Also, that arm hair is just bad. Really poorly executed. The base/costume rock, but, again, zero consistency on how these pieces are treated by the online community. Makes me think if the recent Iron Patriot were an XM piece it would be the new darling of the collecting world.

Good call

 

[Grumpy Bear]

Honestly, I think some of the big XM fans are really giving them a pass on this, which is the opposite of what they should be doing if they expect XM to keep the lofty standards they attribute to them. I think the heads are pretty bad, and the masked head (best one), has that lipstick/monotooth, wavy paint. If it were an SS piece, it would be getting DESTROYED online right now. Also, that arm hair is just bad. Really poorly executed. The base/costume rock, but, again, zero consistency on how these pieces are treated by the online community. Makes me think if the recent Iron Patriot were an XM piece it would be the new darling of the collecting world.

After anything was spoken you start it from the ground.

 

[-jay-]

Honestly, I think some of the big XM fans are really giving them a pass on this, which is the opposite of what they should be doing if they expect XM to keep the lofty standards they attribute to them. I think the heads are pretty bad, and the masked head (best one), has that lipstick/monotooth, wavy paint. If it were an SS piece, it would be getting DESTROYED online right now. Also, that arm hair is just bad. Really poorly executed. The base/costume rock, but, again, zero consistency on how these pieces are treated by the online community. Makes me think if the recent Iron Patriot were an XM piece it would be the new darling of the collecting world.

Yeah i've seen a lot of people giving the lips and tooth a big pass. I've also posted on Facebook saying that type of attitude sucks. It sends the wrong message. They've set the bar really high now and if you want them to keep that level, then giving things like this a pass, is the wrong way of going about it.

They ship in batches right? So how hard would it be to put the paint line in the tooth and paint the lips like the proto? I know getting rid of the arm hair would be a big job. It's the lip colour that really bugs me. I can't say i'll buy this and then have those parts repainted since i've been giving people hassle over doing that with SSC statues.

 

[-jay-]

Oh and the rest of the statue is painted beautifully.

 

[Tbolt]

After anything was spoken you start it from the ground.

I take the weekends off, and didn't read that far back!

I really don't want to throw more fuel on the fire. Like every other collectible, the only opinion that realy matters is that of those that have purchased it and have it in their own collection. For them, as long as they are happy with it/enjoy it then that is all that matters.

I just had to comment on the social commentary aspect.