ZCWO: 1/6 Charlie Chaplin - Tramp 100th Anniversary
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I'm not feeling the laughing sculpt at all. The second sculpt looks better, but the eyebrows make him look slightly angry, which is completely out of character IMO. Perhaps with a different eye position and slight eyebrow repaint/resculpt I would like it more. Hm.
I like it more than the previous effort, but I still think the likeness isn't quite there. I think I actually like the wide eyed sculpt more.
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Quick and dirty manip of what I meant. In the middle picture, I only changes the eyebrows and position of the pupils. In the right picture, I added some eyeshadow to it as well. It's obviously not perfect in any sense, but I would like this slight change in expression a lot more.
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I'm in the same boat... I prefer the look of the second sculpt, but it's kind of pissed looking which doesn't fit with the character. Don't really care for the smiling one.
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I agree the camera is the best part of this figure.
What the heck is that on his head? Is anyone capable of making a proper derby or bowler? That thing is ridiculous. I've seen some shots of Chaplin in a similar hat but for the most part his derby was much taller and a different shape. The smaller mustache pictured on this figure was from some of his later work but for much of his career his mustache was longer and fuller.
What the heck is that on his head? Is anyone capable of making a proper derby or bowler? That thing is ridiculous. I've seen some shots of Chaplin in a similar hat but for the most part his derby was much taller and a different shape. The smaller mustache pictured on this figure was from some of his later work but for much of his career his mustache was longer and fuller.
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Good costume but poor derby! I agree with Jungle..why can't they get that right? In terms of likeness, it's ok, but the mustache is definitely too short. It's the first thing that I noticed. I had to kind of overlook that, but then I saw the likeness in the smile.
Overall, not a compelling figure for me. I'm glad they got the wing tipped shirt right at least (which they couldn't even get on previous releases)...
Overall, not a compelling figure for me. I'm glad they got the wing tipped shirt right at least (which they couldn't even get on previous releases)...
I like the sad look on their v1.0 better
Stanlore
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I like this... much more then the first release.
If this had movable eyes it would be a super winner. To anyone that had the first release, is the cane bendable ?
If this had movable eyes it would be a super winner. To anyone that had the first release, is the cane bendable ?
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Nope, the cane will break if you try and bend it. It is also a bit short in the first release (Kumik).
that second sculpt is odd.. he looks pissed lol.. I like A86's photoshopped pic on the right. THATS Chaplin
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I agree Siq....
The face of the first sculpt is too round and full (when compared with Chaplin). It's got some nice similarities but not right on. On the other hand, the second serious sculpt has a better, thinner face, but the expression is off...he looks ticked off! Maybe it would be a nice figure to display if you have relatives that are coming over to visit that you don't like
fistfulmetal
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Yeah that was the first thing I noticed on the smiling sculpt. Its way too round. It would be nice if his eyes were movable to give him a more dynamic range of emotion. I have their first release. I'm still on the fence about this one.
The first release isnt perfect either, but i prefer it. its a sad face that captures the sadness you saw in many of the little tramps films.
In terms of likness, the non serious Kumik sculpt is still a favorite of mine.
In terms of likness, the non serious Kumik sculpt is still a favorite of mine.
The Clown Prince of Crime
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This figure looks almost perfect! The face looks fuller because this figure is based on the film City Lights (1931), one of the last films with the tramp character (that's why the mustache is short, he's wearing a bow tie instead of a regular tie, and the gloves and flower). He was heavier in that film than he was in his earlier movies. Also, the expressions are great and capture the character in City Lights. He usually looks sad in PHOTOS, but if you watch the films, he smiles a lot. Also, I think he uses a shorter hat in City Lights, at least in the beginning. In my opinion, the first figure looked mored like Arian Brody in makeup...but that's just me.
SpaceCrawler
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That hat is terrible. Why can't they make a simple hat?!
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You are so right, Sean. I also don't know why they would make a Chaplin specific to "City Lights". They should have made one like he appeared in "The Kid" and numerous films from the silent days, regular neck tie and a taller derby.
The Clown Prince of Crime
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I agree Siq....
The face of the first sculpt is too round and full (when compared with Chaplin). It's got some nice similarities but not right on. On the other hand, the second serious sculpt has a better, thinner face, but the expression is off...he looks ticked off! Maybe it would be a nice figure to display if you have relatives that are coming over to visit that you don't like
He had a round/full face when he was older. That picture is from when he was younger and thinner. This figure however, is from City Lights, and he was a bit older and a bit heavier
1931 (same year City Lights was release)
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It's a nice figure, especially for Chaplin fans like myself. A couple things I notice right off, though: The derby is accurate, kind of, to what he wore in a few pieces:
but jungle jom is right that he did usually wear larger derbys as he could get much more comic effect from them. As far as the smiling sculpt, they straight missed the mark. Not in a "there's something not quite right" kind of way, but a "hey, who's that dressed up like Charlie Chaplin?" kind of way. The mouth may be the closest thing, but the nose, cheeks and eyes are pretty far off. Honestly, it's probably a difficult task to nail Chaplin's face. I give 'em cred for trying and it's not like Hot Toys is jumping on the Chaplin license as of yet, so it's the best we've got. Hopefully they'll give it another shot again sometime soon.
One possibility we have with the much better "angry" face sculpt now that a pretty darn accurate 1/6 Bell & Howell camera is available is to do a throwback pose to the final shot of "Kid Auto Races in Venice" where Charlie mean mugs the camera.
Although The Little Tramp may not be known for looking angry, he was actually quite an ill-tempered character in his first few years, especially at Keystone. He kicked dogs, pushed children and was often engaged in fisticuffs with those he either bullied or was bullied by. I was actually shocked when I acquired all his films (except "Her Friend the Bandit" which no one has a copy of yet... everyone check your grandparent's attic!) and watched them in chronological order, seeing the progression of the Tramp as Chaplin realized he could do more and "say" more with him than he had originally intended. The lovable Tramp didn't truly surface until much later.
Oh, and Stanlore, the cane has some bendability, but I wouldn't press your luck with it. It feels pretty fragile.
but jungle jom is right that he did usually wear larger derbys as he could get much more comic effect from them. As far as the smiling sculpt, they straight missed the mark. Not in a "there's something not quite right" kind of way, but a "hey, who's that dressed up like Charlie Chaplin?" kind of way. The mouth may be the closest thing, but the nose, cheeks and eyes are pretty far off. Honestly, it's probably a difficult task to nail Chaplin's face. I give 'em cred for trying and it's not like Hot Toys is jumping on the Chaplin license as of yet, so it's the best we've got. Hopefully they'll give it another shot again sometime soon.
One possibility we have with the much better "angry" face sculpt now that a pretty darn accurate 1/6 Bell & Howell camera is available is to do a throwback pose to the final shot of "Kid Auto Races in Venice" where Charlie mean mugs the camera.
Although The Little Tramp may not be known for looking angry, he was actually quite an ill-tempered character in his first few years, especially at Keystone. He kicked dogs, pushed children and was often engaged in fisticuffs with those he either bullied or was bullied by. I was actually shocked when I acquired all his films (except "Her Friend the Bandit" which no one has a copy of yet... everyone check your grandparent's attic!) and watched them in chronological order, seeing the progression of the Tramp as Chaplin realized he could do more and "say" more with him than he had originally intended. The lovable Tramp didn't truly surface until much later.
Oh, and Stanlore, the cane has some bendability, but I wouldn't press your luck with it. It feels pretty fragile.
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