XM Studios Thanos

[CF79]

Im still trying to figure out where I was counting Sideshow out lol. I said people are saying the XM modern paint apps are on par with grails like Gambit. I agree with this but my point is that grails arent necessarily the best made statue. Alot of time theres a covet factor involved. My point was saying trying to defend a modern XM statue paint apps as good as a 6 year old statue, regardless of grail status isnt a good comparison. Its like saying "Hey my 2016 Ford Mustang Power steering is just as good but not better the grail 92 Camaro SS."

I am an American, yes. I see the other regional niches. And I also see alot of them recently becoming American products by expanding themselves by joining US distribution to save the US buyer thus increasing overall profits. Then I see XM. Creating product for their niche but also making it harder and harder for their own niche to PO statues before they get sold at increasingly larger price in the aftermarket. Want Venom? Gotta be at this con. Damn best sculpt ever? You bet. And for the Illuminati membership of the 1% of statue collectors you can!

Decent but not breathtaking paint apps and that type of business model does not a great business strategy make for long term sustainability. Other companies are still young but on the rise.

And Hot Toys are getting in on the 1/4 scale market. The Mark 43 is a good start.

 

[DarthChrisDK]

My newest custom portrait arrived. For my Thanos 1/4 scale statue by XM Studios.

This is the perfect portrait for this magnificent Marvel villain

 

[izeroi]

Love the eyes!

 

[newarkcapo]

I agree it came out perfect. You want to sell it lol.

 

[TheWhatWhatNow]

Who sculpted that new Thanos Portrait?

 

[lotus000]

Im still trying to figure out where I was counting Sideshow out lol. I said people are saying the XM modern paint apps are on par with grails like Gambit. I agree with this but my point is that grails arent necessarily the best made statue. Alot of time theres a covet factor involved. My point was saying trying to defend a modern XM statue paint apps as good as a 6 year old statue, regardless of grail status isnt a good comparison. Its like saying "Hey my 2016 Ford Mustang Power steering is just as good but not better the grail 92 Camaro SS."

I am an American, yes. I see the other regional niches. And I also see alot of them recently becoming American products by expanding themselves by joining US distribution to save the US buyer thus increasing overall profits. Then I see XM. Creating product for their niche but also making it harder and harder for their own niche to PO statues before they get sold at increasingly larger price in the aftermarket. Want Venom? Gotta be at this con. Damn best sculpt ever? You bet. And for the Illuminati membership of the 1% of statue collectors you can!

Decent but not breathtaking paint apps and that type of business model does not a great business strategy make for long term sustainability. Other companies are still young but on the rise.

And Hot Toys are getting in on the 1/4 scale market. The Mark 43 is a good start.

You have made some good points.

I laughed when I saw you refer to the Illuminati It is very true. Not only do they have an Illuminati, but being US collectors we have to figure out how to get in touch with the Illuminati, then become friends, then spend money . Once we have the sacred Illuminati contact we cant let anyone know about them.

Other US buyers skip the Illuminati , and just buy on Ebay.

Either way I'm a customer of XM and have been happy with my four pieces I have received even though I shouldn't be able to own any of them MuHAHAHAHA.

PS I own the HT Mark 43 and feel its a great piece for an articulated figure.

 

[lucifixion]

And the Illuminati is making less and less difference. I have paid more for several statues now than if I had just waited to buy them through eBay or Facebook groups.

 

[izeroi]

lol Illuminati? Is this something I'm going to have to PM someone about?

 

[AC_808]

My newest custom portrait arrived. For my Thanos 1/4 scale statue by XM Studios.

This is the perfect portrait for this magnificent Marvel villain

View attachment 272385

Need pics with this on the statue. We want to see the overall look of Thanos. C'mon man!

 

[comicbookguy]

My newest custom portrait arrived. For my Thanos 1/4 scale statue by XM Studios.

This is the perfect portrait for this magnificent Marvel villain

View attachment 272385

How much did it cost? Looks cool! Is it base on a certain artist style?

 

[newarkcapo]

That's that face you have when someone eats the last slice.

 

[DarthChrisDK]

Love the eyes!

Yea, they are great. Love 'em.

I agree it came out perfect. You want to sell it lol.

Haha, no. I am very happy to have it.

Who sculpted that new Thanos Portrait?

Thiago Provin.

Need pics with this on the statue. We want to see the overall look of Thanos. C'mon man!

I will post some soon! My table is in Millennium Falcon model build mode. Will have to clean it up.

How much did it cost? Looks cool! Is it base on a certain artist style?

Good question. I'm actually not quite sure. I bet it's inspired by someone, but can't put a name to it right off the top of my head.

That's that face you have when someone eats the last slice.

Hahaha! Good one.

 

[CF79]

You have made some good points.

I laughed when I saw you refer to the Illuminati It is very true. Not only do they have an Illuminati, but being US collectors we have to figure out how to get in touch with the Illuminati, then become friends, then spend money . Once we have the sacred Illuminati contact we cant let anyone know about them.

Other US buyers skip the Illuminati , and just buy on Ebay.

Either way I'm a customer of XM and have been happy with my four pieces I have received even though I shouldn't be able to own any of them MuHAHAHAHA.

PS I own the HT Mark 43 and feel its a great piece for an articulated figure.

You have a Hot Toy AND XM statues???? For shame! ;P

All kidding aside overall XM is putting some good stuff out. Real good stuff. But they should improve and grow just like anyone else. Its just a current culture to see an XM statue and comment on it with conductive criticism as well as their business model needing improvement only to board a train for Brussels and get stopped by the XM Gestapo asking for your papers with gun in hand.

 

[CF79]

You have made some good points.

I laughed when I saw you refer to the Illuminati It is very true. Not only do they have an Illuminati, but being US collectors we have to figure out how to get in touch with the Illuminati, then become friends, then spend money . Once we have the sacred Illuminati contact we cant let anyone know about them.

Other US buyers skip the Illuminati , and just buy on Ebay.

Either way I'm a customer of XM and have been happy with my four pieces I have received even though I shouldn't be able to own any of them MuHAHAHAHA.

PS I own the HT Mark 43 and feel its a great piece for an articulated figure.

You have a Hot Toy AND XM statues???? For shame! ;P

All kidding aside overall XM is putting some good stuff out. Real good stuff. But they should improve and grow just like anyone else. Its just a current culture to see an XM statue and comment on it with conductive criticism as well as their business model needing improvement only to board a train for Brussels and get stopped by the XM Gestapo asking for your papers with gun in hand.

And man i wish they would have included the Stark head on the upcoming Mk 45. The Mk 43 looks amazing though. Congrats!

 

[laudel7]

I have, over the years, had a lot of sideshow pieces and still do. I have recently got two xm. Black bolt and Iron man mk 7. The paint is far superior to sideshow. Especially the Iron man.

 

[DarthChrisDK]

 

[laudel7]

Beast

 

[sharpnel]

That is a gorgeous custom head! You can't go wrong in the hands of Thiago and James.

 

[Iko Iko]

Nice custom head!

 

[izeroi]

That face just looks mean lol. Congrats, I think it looks great.