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Black Arbor · 01-16-2021, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

Is she really supposed to be "hot?"

Admittedly, I don't know much about her as I'm not terribly into toon-to-comic retcons and haven't really followed much of Quinn's backstory and ethos beyond what was offered by WB. I've a similar ambivalence to Firstar, but she's grown a bit on me and I've more of a nostalgic tie to Spidey & Amazing Friends than tBAS, in fair disclosure. Both the toon and a quick Google of her New Earth origin portray her as a psychiatric researcher/practitioner, which doesn't preclude her from potentially being attractive (I like book worms...

), but society doesn't classically attribute "teh sexy" to these sorts of roles.

I know comics often serve up most characters (even many villains. especially the ladies) as being comely and casting Margot Robbie as Quinn supports that in at least a conventional sense; while she's not exactly my type, I can certainly see why many dudes/& dudettes consider her attractive. That said the source-toon art-style didn't give me any reason to believe she was gorgeous. In fact, my toon takeaway was more of the opposite in that she was meekishly awkward and buffoonsish in appearance (both in dress and looks) consistent with the Joker (in some ways) and what one might expect of any paramour of his. She seemed subdued until the Joker unlocked her mentally ill tendencies toward violence serving as a catalyst for freeing her from other implied inhibitions.

In my opinion, I believe the style of the sculpt and overly-broad smile plus wild eyes - interestingly enough, features that Robbie also has in common with character - are nods to something being visually off about her. An obvious, "that chick is fucked up..." vibe, which this sculpt achieves pretty well.

...but, meh, it's just an opinion...grain of salt, she can be hawt if you want her to be.

Well, you know I always respect your opinion, but in this instance I'm afraid I must disagree

Harley, more often then not, has been portrayed as a 30/70 split of crazy to sex-object, I believe. The thing that throws me most about this statue though is the upper teeth. Even at someones MOST PISSED OFF or crazy, it is VERY hard to pull your upper lip that far and bare your upper teeth. That's why I don't buy most Wolverine figures either, it just looks silly and unnatural haha

01-16-2021, 09:38 AM	#11
Black Arbor Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 3,736	Quote: Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel Is she really supposed to be "hot?" Admittedly, I don't know much about her as I'm not terribly into toon-to-comic retcons and haven't really followed much of Quinn's backstory and ethos beyond what was offered by WB. I've a similar ambivalence to Firstar, but she's grown a bit on me and I've more of a nostalgic tie to Spidey & Amazing Friends than tBAS, in fair disclosure. Both the toon and a quick Google of her New Earth origin portray her as a psychiatric researcher/practitioner, which doesn't preclude her from potentially being attractive (I like book worms...), but society doesn't classically attribute "teh sexy" to these sorts of roles. I know comics often serve up most characters (even many villains. especially the ladies) as being comely and casting Margot Robbie as Quinn supports that in at least a conventional sense; while she's not exactly my type, I can certainly see why many dudes/& dudettes consider her attractive. That said the source-toon art-style didn't give me any reason to believe she was gorgeous. In fact, my toon takeaway was more of the opposite in that she was meekishly awkward and buffoonsish in appearance (both in dress and looks) consistent with the Joker (in some ways) and what one might expect of any paramour of his. She seemed subdued until the Joker unlocked her mentally ill tendencies toward violence serving as a catalyst for freeing her from other implied inhibitions. In my opinion, I believe the style of the sculpt and overly-broad smile plus wild eyes - interestingly enough, features that Robbie also has in common with character - are nods to something being visually off about her. An obvious, "that chick is fucked up..." vibe, which this sculpt achieves pretty well. ...but, meh, it's just an opinion...grain of salt, she can be hawt if you want her to be. Well, you know I always respect your opinion, but in this instance I'm afraid I must disagree Harley, more often then not, has been portrayed as a 30/70 split of crazy to sex-object, I believe. The thing that throws me most about this statue though is the upper teeth. Even at someones MOST PISSED OFF or crazy, it is VERY hard to pull your upper lip that far and bare your upper teeth. That's why I don't buy most Wolverine figures either, it just looks silly and unnatural haha