[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by Kirathis

I am a huge fan of cel shaded styling when applied to statically posed miniatures, statues or Gundam but have to agree that the application on action figures, particularly from Hasbro, has been mediocre at best. As you indicated, it often obscures sculpted details.

Cel shading also often creates a series of light and shadow that does not typically follow standard art practices which utilize a specific light source. This works well on the statically posed items as those lines never change. On an articulated action figure, it creates a disjointed appearance at any time where the figure is posed outside of the original(usually static standing) position.

It is a real shame but I am not overly surprised by the result.

I agree that the more appropriate scenario for cel shading is on statues, but, honestly speaking, it's really a device best left for animation and gaming imo. Whether it's a statue, or figure, a key light is far more effective in casting natural shadows, as both statues and figs have sculpted details that can be exploited to greater effect.

I understand that this is nostalgia twice removed: first for Spidey/Marvel, then a redoubling for the associated 'toons. I also get the gimmick involved. Reuse and resale with the plausible deniability of 'we're giving you more chances to buy at retail figs that have soared beyond reach on the secondary market'. Albeit, animated Spidey looks to possibly be a preemptive reuse of a mold to be released in the near future.

I look at classified with green eyed envy, but I also wonder how long it'll be before it goes the way of Legends.

- As much as I like the new Rhino, I still prefer the old head sculpt and paint app...as well as the old pizza Spidey mold...and Miles' old costume.. oldy photos