[XM Studios] Phoenix

[izeroi]

Love the way the blue on the back pops

 

[federico]

well when you get them and become an XM owner make sure to let us know how you feel.

All I tried to say is the early presentations from XM, some of them like hulk, black widow cap and phoenix, are hard to swallow. That's all. Luckily they are getting better now, which is good for us as collectors.

 

[federico]

Imo, just straight up honest opinion, head sculpts are "good" in the sense that they're the standard female head sculpt quality. I can think of a lot of worse head sculpts and also a good amount of better ones. They could have surely done better if they had used some of the artists they're using now, tho, but I can think of some female statues that now go for 1k$ and have worse head sculpts.

Also, not to throw oil on the fire, but:



talking of head sculpts, that thing has some of the worst Conan head sculpts ever. Anytime I look at my left here at the desk I can see the Conan the Prize, Conan Rage of the Undying and Conan Fury of the Beast displayed together (that's my personal trinity), none of ARH's portraits come remotely close to the portraits and overall statues done by Sideshow on the character:

But tastes are tastes etc., of course.

Those three are top ones no doubts, congrets, but I'm looking for Frazetta art version for years. IMO this art is very close to the real face of Inca/Maya people and yes they are ugly, so ugly that makes the art so beautiful because it reflects the true nature of those indigens.

Right now only two versions come out of this art, Moore one and ARH one, Moore one has problems which makes ARH piece only one decent representation.

 

[federico]

"planning to get Ms.Marvel" and "thinking about She-Hulk" ............ where do you intend to buy/order these long sold out figures? Just curious 'cause I thought about She-hulk too - 2 months ago and she wasn't avaliable anywhere (retail)

Ms Marvel - she's mine already: https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/...rops-etc-/145692-xm-studios-ms-marvel-82.html

You don't need me to explain to you that I'm from Asia and there is a lot of chinese here, taobao.com sellers seems to to given big quota for every pieces from XM including long sold out ones like Magneto, Ironman mark 7, black widow, phoenix, etc and at retail price, well some of them, how about that? surprise?

 

[El Mule]

Those three are top ones no doubts, congrets, but I'm looking for Frazetta art version for years. IMO this art is very close to the real face of Inca/Maya people and yes they are ugly, so ugly that makes the art so beautiful because it reflects the true nature of those indigens.

Right now only two versions come out of this art, Moore one and ARH one, Moore one has problems which makes ARH piece only one decent representation.

I thought you meant the ARH Conan vs Snake dio mate, apologies, that's the one I was referring to. Had no idea the Frazetta version went on order already, that's not my cup of tea but I agree that the statue looks spot on with the artwork.

 

[CallMeTheDoctor]

I don't agree with Federico about the Phoenix head, but it's opinion.


I also don't think people need to start making it sound like XM is sold out and will be so hard to get. I've been offered pieces below retail, I've even had some "sold out" ones for exactly retail. I got 2 Ms. Marvels for friends, and I can easily get more if I choose too.


I'd like to say let's keep both things separate.


I agree the heads are not very great, but in hand; goodness...they are some of the greatest portraits I've ever seen.

 

[Frostlord]

Amy updates on any of the custom heads for phoenix?

 

[El Mule]

Slow but steady progressing here. There was a certain issue with a previous custom head done for another character that we want to avoid, and it's going to delay the thing for a pair of weeks. Should be able to show printed proto in a couple days, probably next week.

 

[lucifixion]

Slow but steady progressing here. There was a certain issue with a previous custom head done for another character that we want to avoid, and it's going to delay the thing for a pair of weeks. Should be able to show printed proto in a couple days, probably next week.

I can't wait. You know this is the one I am waiting for.

 

[Frostlord]

Slow but steady progressing here. There was a certain issue with a previous custom head done for another character that we want to avoid, and it's going to delay the thing for a pair of weeks. Should be able to show printed proto in a couple days, probably next week.

Looking forward to it

 

[Orko'sRevenge]

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https://www.fotos-hochladen.net

I feel like I can pull her out of the screen with my hand. That's one crystal clear photo. Damn she looks good! Glad I have one! Nice photo's Marvel!

 

[peedi]

For me this is statue of the year.

 

[izeroi]

It's up there for sure. No argument about that.

 

[Marvel]

Some more.
All heads have a great paintjob.

 

[filip629]

Damn Marvel, your pics never cease to amaze. Outstanding pics.

 

[Centurion]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Frostlord]

The paintjob is flawless

 

[Gamegod2x]

Received mine this weekend and here is my video review!

 

[Asdf]

Great review.... Nice collections too =)

 

[izeroi]

Congrats, and good review! She's looks amazing in all of the pictures but you really don't see the beauty of the statue until you're up close in person.