[Iceman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by synapse17

As far as the artist style and interpretation having nothing to do with it. I couldn't disagree more. Where do you think the trading card and bio specs you speak of come from. Years of tweaking and stylistic changes have lead to a norm. Most long time characters have taken on specific traits that were favored over the years. Like evolution in a way. And Wolverine has consistently been drawn taller than his bio says.

I know the MU version is too tall, but he's not as tall as the XMO version is short. When I look at the XMO version alongside other MU X-Men he looks way out of place. Now I would say that's not just an opinion, but a fact. However, if someone disagrees and likes it, thats fine. But I still believe otherwise.

I think there IS an editorial height range they want to keep him but very comic shots offer much size comparison. Just for kicks I went digging for some that I could find, mostly in recent comics. It varies but here is what I came up with. The pics with Wolverine and Cyclops next to each other probably work best for our purposes.










Several different artists and Wolverine's head comes up to just above Scott's shoulder. The image you posted shows the head of the first MU mold coming up to just above the visor. I tried to find some side-by-sides that showed Wolverine next to Cyke and being taller because I am pretty sure there are some but I didn't see any in my quick run through. The last picture with X-Force he does look taller than Deadpool but shorter than Psylocke (whom I thought was shorter than Deadpool). Take from it what you will.

Personally I get why people do and don't like the XMO mold and size. There are issues with it but the scale is much more preferable for most I think. A little bulkier, better claws, wrist hinge, and maybe a little taller would probably be perfect.

Damn, I have too much free time on my hands since I was laid off early.

*edit* Just checked and the Marvel.com lists Psylocke as 5'11" but Deadpool at 6'4" so that last picture makes no sense. Probably the artist just messed up with the depth perception of the image.