Integration

Skoob · 01-19-2015, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

...The Hasbro one already looks pretty much spot on to the film (though some have had minor paint app errors apparently)...

Yep. My token Black Series Stormtrooper was disappointing in that regard, hence my interest in the new alternatives from Medicom and Figuarts. I love the Stormtrooper design, so am curious to see how each company addresses problems of articulation, and want to own the best one.

It appears that SH Figuarts is about to do for Star Wars what NECA has done for other licences at the same 6-inch to 7-inch scale, which is to take the bold step of trying to make the face of an action figure actually resemble the actor who plays a character in a given movie or TV show. IMHO, this seems like an important step forward for the industry, raising the overall standard for competitors in the collector niche for smaller-scale licensed action figures.

Why did it take so long for others to challenge the dominance of the 12" figure makers in this regard? The success enjoyed by a small number of companies like Hot Toys ought to be a great motivator. I suppose there are technical, software and creative limitations. Well, it's clear that those are being overcome, and I for one am VERY excited for upcoming releases!

01-19-2015, 01:43 AM	#38
Skoob Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 2,461	Quote: Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd ...The Hasbro one already looks pretty much spot on to the film (though some have had minor paint app errors apparently)... Yep. My token Black Series Stormtrooper was disappointing in that regard, hence my interest in the new alternatives from Medicom and Figuarts. I love the Stormtrooper design, so am curious to see how each company addresses problems of articulation, and want to own the best one. It appears that SH Figuarts is about to do for Star Wars what NECA has done for other licences at the same 6-inch to 7-inch scale, which is to take the bold step of trying to make the face of an action figure actually resemble the actor who plays a character in a given movie or TV show. IMHO, this seems like an important step forward for the industry, raising the overall standard for competitors in the collector niche for smaller-scale licensed action figures. Why did it take so long for others to challenge the dominance of the 12" figure makers in this regard? The success enjoyed by a small number of companies like Hot Toys ought to be a great motivator. I suppose there are technical, software and creative limitations. Well, it's clear that those are being overcome, and I for one am VERY excited for upcoming releases! Last edited by Skoob; 01-19-2015 at 01:57 AM..