Comic-Con: Sideshow's
Legendary Collectibles
On the eve of SDCC, Sideshow reveals a new line of high-end
statues.
Sideshow Collectibles has been making a slew of announcements this
month, revealing new products leading up to Comic-Con and even
revealing they've gained the rights to DC's line of characters.
That doesn't mean they won't be focusing on their other core
franchises at the con, however. Today the company announced an
entirely new format aimed at the most discerning of
collectors.
This new format is being called Legendary Scale Figures. Similar to
Sideshow's Premium Format Figures, these appear to be mixed-media
statues featuring a mix of polystone and fabric. The core
difference between the two looks to be scale and quality. Sideshow
described the Legendary Scale figures, saying "The increased size
of Legendary Scale™ Figures provides Sideshow artisans with a
larger creative 'canvas,' allowing added detail and realism in
sculpture, paint application and costume fabrication. The larger
sculptural base creates opportunity for pose realism and greater
detail in a character's likeness, facial expression, and defining
features, including skin and hair texture, unique markings, and
scarring. Similarly, the paint application can be executed with
greater precision for more natural shading and subtle textural
details. Larger clothing patterns provide opportunity for better
fit and accuracy in costuming, including greater authenticity in
fabric choices and finishes, and functional pockets, belts, and
closures.
Sideshow's Legendary Scale Busts measure in at 1:2 scale. In this
case, the company indicated that the Legendary Scale Figures won't
necessarily correspond to that scale, but each piece "will share a
similar physical size and proportion.
These preview pics show that the Marvel, Star Wars, and Predator
franchises are being included, but it's a safe bet other Sideshow
mainstays like will added as well. Sideshow's press release
specifically mentions Avatar and Lord of the Rings as future
contenders.
There's no word on pricing or release date for any of these
statues. But with many Premium Format Figures priced at $300 or
more, it's a safe bet these statues will inch closer to $1000.
Maybe now is a good time for that third mortgage.
(Quelle:
http://comics.ign.com/articles/118/1182612p1.html)
Grüße
Oktay