dhoffryn
Potential Slayer
'dust, anybody, dust'
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Post by dhoffryn on Sept 12, 2005 14:56:50 GMT -5
wow I thought shells illyria's base was really weak and should of been her bedroom instead but just by adding a crappy tara bookcase painted grey makes it by far the best base yet and with the figure looks amazing
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Post by punkrawkerspike on Sept 12, 2005 14:59:17 GMT -5
The only thing I'm kinda bummed about is Shells Illyria's base. In the beginning, I thought that crappy decal was just for the prototype until later on in the stages where they made it a bit more detailed like the rests of the bases are. I'm kinda surprised that that's the final one.
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Post by Shannon on Sept 12, 2005 15:11:35 GMT -5
it woulda been real cool if the sleves on the wall were real nad has actualy bottles, they dont even need bottles, u could put the microscope and test tubes on them, but instead they look real fake and real cheap
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Post by willowswarlok on Sept 12, 2005 15:14:03 GMT -5
im quite disapointed with the illyria paint job i mean, look at the blue on her head, its more of a see throught turqoiuse, rather than a solid, gradient blue, fading into her skin heres a pic of the image released of her and the final thing look at her eyes and head hopefully the suited illyria will have a better paintjob wayne
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Post by DanMan on Sept 12, 2005 15:29:14 GMT -5
Whoa, almost time for these figures already? This review really surprised me, I wasn't paying much attention to the release dates! 'Shells" base works better than I thought it would... looks nice. Not the best pics of season 3 Fred, I'll have to see her in person. I think the sculpt had a lot of potential, it all comes down to the paint job.
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Post by michaelcrawford on Sept 12, 2005 16:52:31 GMT -5
I'll ignore the 'not the best pics' comment.
Michael MWC
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Post by Haephestus on Sept 12, 2005 19:08:24 GMT -5
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to insult.
Its just the Fred pics are kind of looking off to the side and I was wondering if there was a possibility of getting a close-up Fred pic looking directly at the camera so to speak.
I'm very grateful for the review as it does assist in making final purchasing decisions.
Cheers, Haeph.
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Post by Shannon on Sept 12, 2005 19:21:13 GMT -5
maybe its not the pictures, maybe its the camera, or maybe ur eyes are lopsided! DUN DUN DUNNNN!!!! JK!! XD
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Post by willbueche on Sept 12, 2005 21:21:55 GMT -5
Michael, why is there a seam across Ilyria's shins? Is this a new kind of joint - one that human beings do not have?
About Fred's braids, Wicca, they aren't like dead animals so much as they are like those pretzel-like bread loafs you might find in Germany. Terrible. Terrible face, terrible outfit, terrible job on the sculpt.
But I like the Ilyria, even with the weird shin seams.
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Post by michaelcrawford on Sept 12, 2005 21:32:10 GMT -5
They both have the ankle cut joints actually way up on the shins. You can't see it on Fred since it's where her legs and pants meet, but with bare legs it's pretty obvious.
Michael MWC
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Post by Becky on Sept 13, 2005 6:33:00 GMT -5
Is Feigenbaum an actual stuffed animal, or is he plastic like an action figure?
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Post by Lior Knight on Sept 13, 2005 9:35:02 GMT -5
These look okay but not top quality. Fred’s facial sculpture is very unimpressive and disappointing. I can’t see any likeness to Amy.
Illyria, however, looks better – much better. I’m not too keen about the body but I’m sure that the full suit Illyria would look fantastic.
Thanks for the great review Michael!
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Post by DanMan on Sept 13, 2005 14:55:45 GMT -5
Michael, why is there a seam across Ilyria's shins? Is this a new kind of joint - one that human beings do not have? About Fred's braids, Wicca, they aren't like dead animals so much as they are like those pretzel-like bread loafs you might find in Germany. Terrible. Terrible face, terrible outfit, terrible job on the sculpt. But I like the Ilyria, even with the weird shin seams. I was the first to figure this one out I'm proud to say. She has a cut there so that she can share feet/lower legs with season three Fred. As far as "not the best pics," I just mean that Fred does not look too good there, but I am optimistic that she may look better in person. I appreciate all that you do Michael!
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Post by MasterPizza on Sept 13, 2005 16:39:58 GMT -5
Fred season III is very bad, i believe she was sweet, but now, she doesn't look good, the likeness is off, well i guess i need to buy another Illyria and cut the face and glued on Fred season III. Ilyria is excelent, the face is very similar to Amy. but i don't see this figure interesting at all. I wish another Fred more special.
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Post by michaelcrawford on Sept 13, 2005 17:06:23 GMT -5
The bunny is plastic.
Michael MWC
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Post by Shannon on Sept 14, 2005 16:46:46 GMT -5
inside the chinese food whats in it Rice or nothing? are Freds books the same as the watcher diaries just different paint and a name, and the same as willows brown book? does the axe throwing machine work, does it move? otherwise cant wait for them and once again gr8 review
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Post by JBHpet on Sept 14, 2005 17:22:05 GMT -5
The problem I see with Fred is that the paint application is not too good on the face. With a little more definition in the eyes, lips, and cheeks, I bet she will look better. I did a quick photoshop to show what I mean. NOTE: I did this really quick, if someone wants to make it better, go for it! Thanks MWC for the photo!
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Post by Lior Knight on Sept 15, 2005 4:20:43 GMT -5
Joe Hill, your suggestion definitely improves the likeness! Too bad it's too late for that.
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Post by mjturny23 on Sept 15, 2005 5:06:59 GMT -5
MWC will you be reviewing full suit Illiyria? or Logan from Marvel Legends series 11 (sorry its off topic) You're reviews are fantastic! Thanks!
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Post by michaelcrawford on Sept 15, 2005 7:11:23 GMT -5
I'll be doing ML 10 and 11 - well, at least 10, I'm not too sure about 11 yet - when they finally hit around here. I didn't get the regular Illyria, and I don't know if I'll be reviewing her or not.
Michael MWC
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