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Post by JusticeDemon on May 14, 2004 1:18:45 GMT -5
Just got this image from Cinequest. I believe this is still just a prototype picture, and that changes have been made to the sculpt (possibly changing the chest and hands?). Wedding Anya was originally portrayed as a Summer Con exclusive. It now appears clear that it is not. Instead, Wedding Anya is Cinequest's "Exclusive Anya" and can be preordered on Cinequest.com. No word yet if DST's online store is planning on selling these as well, but I would assume they will have a limited quantity if they are able to offer it at all. More news and details will be posted as we figure it out.
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Post by JP on May 14, 2004 1:41:30 GMT -5
Are they serious about changes to the sculpt? I hope so, but I just realized that she's completely painted and that isn't done to unapproved sculpts. Little changes can happen (like the hands), but my hopes just crashed about them fixing the sculpt problems. All-around too saggy. Her dress was tight everywhere, and this doesn't match that at all. I think the bottom will look better from a different angle, and I hope we have the veil to even the fluffy look out. The veil ties together the outfit, I hope DST isn't planning to leave that out. JD, can you ask them? Also, she's missing her necklace. Anya had on a pretty silver necklace that looked really nice. I hope DST adds that. It would really make the figure look less like a mannequin. For clearer pictures of the dress, follow this link: pure-evilness.com/buffy/index2.php?x=Images/index2.htm Go to the Emma section, then episode promos.
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Post by JusticeDemon on May 14, 2004 1:52:57 GMT -5
I don't know what changes might have been made, just that this is most likely NOT the final product. The Cinequest picture has been changed to say "Not Final Sculpt." As for the veil and necklace, we can ask DST about those, but the only accessories Cinequest mentioned were the flowers (bouquet) and eye-mask.
Keep in mind that our first image of the Tara figure was less-than great. Once multiple pictures surfaced with different lighting, many of the "flaws" looked much better. DST knows what they're doing on these, and I doubt very much they'd release a figure they weren't happy with. We may have to wait until WW: Philly to see if DST has this figure (plus more?!?) on display.
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Post by The Second Evil on May 14, 2004 2:01:05 GMT -5
Wow! It looks great! I'm loving the hair! The face is a bit off, but since I'll already have basic anya... it wont matter.
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Post by cosmicspidey on May 14, 2004 2:03:50 GMT -5
A lot of times company show pics of figs that aren't the final sculpt. Any fan of the Jakks WWE line can tell you that (and I know there's a few on here). And I believe the first round of Willow protos (Season 5, Vampire and dark Witch) were also as-yet-unapproved when we saw them. Granted, those pics are usually from cons, not studio shots, but I think there's a good chance it could change.
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Post by JP on May 14, 2004 2:42:57 GMT -5
For anyone wondering how the face sculpt could be improved, look no further than JusticeDemon's avatar. It's the same actress and same angle. The face sculpt, without hair covering most of the face, really doesn't look like Emma Caulfield very much. But that's something that has no chance of being changed.
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Post by x-esque on May 14, 2004 7:44:57 GMT -5
If that dress were any lower, it could pass for one of those porn action figures. Its kind of revealing for a wedding dress.
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Post by Lior Knight on May 14, 2004 8:34:02 GMT -5
I agree that there’s something off with her face…though, it could be the angle or the lighting.
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Post by buffyfannumerouno on May 14, 2004 9:51:00 GMT -5
I really like this figure. It looks as though the dress is a seperate piece, the way her arms are. Its as though the sculpted naked body was painted and a new head was sculpted on and the dress was sculpted and then slid over her body. I really like the hair. Her left eye is off a little, it should be angled the same as her other eye, then again it could be the lighting.(if you are looking at it its on the right side). Please bring on the sculpts of the other Anyas. I'm really hoping that there is a July release of all the Anyas and Taras.
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Post by ToyGuyMAT on May 14, 2004 10:16:30 GMT -5
Im sure its just the pose and the cam angle... but she looks pregnant... Im just not too "WOW"ed by her yet. But I know that its only a prototype. Oh well. Im more interested in the OMWF Anya since that will prolly be my main Anya figure. But anyway, here is a pic of Anya from "Hell's Bells" from that site JP posted.
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Post by JusticeDemon on May 14, 2004 11:22:24 GMT -5
From DST...
The final Wedding Anya will see changes to the upper portion of the dress and slight adjustments to the face and hair. The hands may also see some modifications. At this time, there are no plans to include the necklace or veil with Wedding Anya.
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Post by CowboyGuy on May 14, 2004 11:23:21 GMT -5
I think it's alright. She's not perfect, but I still pre-ordered one. I think the dress is a little bit too thick, and the bottom isn't accurate.
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Post by werewolf on May 14, 2004 11:37:37 GMT -5
Yeah, after seeing that picture from the episode I'm kinda wishing they would've given one of the sculptors one to work from....
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Post by JusticeDemon on May 14, 2004 11:49:11 GMT -5
Other pictures made the dress bottom look much bigger. I don't think it's a question of the sculptors not using reference material (don't be daft) but rather a question of which pictures were used most. That said, I'm waiting until I see final pictures to make my judgement. I'm getting at least two either way, though, so I guess it doesn't really matter.
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Post by BuffyFanOne on May 14, 2004 12:02:02 GMT -5
i think she looks beautiful! not perfect but gorgious none the less! i will definately buy her! i have been waiting a long time for a "pretty" figure in this line!
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Post by SiteC on May 14, 2004 13:40:39 GMT -5
It looks great, although I can't help but wonder if maybe the 'fluffies' at the bottom of the dress would be better if maybe a softgoods lace or netting of some sort were applied instead of sculpts...
But overall, I like it, and I'm not gonna bitch about it because after all the crap last summer, we are lucky to even see this...
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Post by alcazarzgirl on May 14, 2004 14:21:09 GMT -5
I am very happy with her, and I think with the improvements she will be great..I do the the dress is a bit to fluffy....now we need a tux Xander to go with her. Can you imagine if sideshow did her!?!
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Post by CaptainOates on May 14, 2004 16:04:04 GMT -5
Personally I think the face looks hideous!!! The hair is nicetho , and the dress too
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Post by Garrison on May 14, 2004 16:30:30 GMT -5
From DST... The final Wedding Anya will see changes to the upper portion of the dress and slight adjustments to the face and hair. The hands may also see some modifications. At this time, there are no plans to include the necklace or veil with Wedding Anya. I think this figure should be as accurate as possible seeing as the entire dress and hair is a new sculpt, so why shouldn't it be perfect? I'm ok with the hair, and I'm sure they'll make the face work, but it looks like the whole dress is too low (not just the top). The flair at the bottom should start like at the knees. The bottom is hideous! It should be coming down is bell-shaped things. The sculpt makes it look like that part is inside out. And the big-ness of it doesn't just blend into one big mass, you could see that it has places where it falls from(ex: one in the center just above her knees higher than the rest and one slightly lower to each side repeated all the way around to a V in the back center) All that being said, I like the colors. I am even ok with the absence of the vail and necklace, and think this will turn out great if they aren't too attached to the dress (though it is great from belly button to knees).
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Post by CaptainOates on May 14, 2004 16:43:41 GMT -5
I wonder if she has the leggy legs underneath the dress? That would be nifty hehe, but probably not. I really want to see the other exclusives now!!
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