Received my Sideshow Spike today... (w/two pics)

[gooball]

It's been a bloody long wait but I finally received my Spike figure today. The wait was definitely worth it, though, because it's the exclusive version and I got it at cost from a member of another board. :) I've seen it sell for $100+ on eBay, and whilst I don't think it's worth paying that much extra for the hands they are definitely a good thing to have.

I'm really, really happy with this figure. It looks just as good as the prototype, to me anyway. My main criticism is his extremely aqua-blue eyes. I think they draw way too much attention to themselves and imo they also hurt the likeness slightly.

Unfortunately I haven't yet had the chance to pose the figure properly, but here's a quick snap I took earlier. I'll try and get some more up later.

It's definitely notched up my anticipation for the upcoming figures in the line.#nosmileys

[gooball]

#nosmileys

[prophecygirl]

nice pic! what's the difference with yours? the hands?

[Raven]

The exclusive comes with both the gloved hands and the black fingernails.

[prophecygirl]

cool, i only knew about the black fingernails.

[gooball]

The normal version comes with hands that are permanently covered with gloves. The exclusive version comes with non-gloved hands that have painted black fingernails, but it also comes with the gloved hands from the normal version.

I ended up using the gloves anyway, so whaddayaknow? The Cross of Du Lac was just so cool that I had to display it .



The pose might look a little awkward in the photo, but I think it looks great in person. I'll probably take some more tomorrow but I will do it outside so that I don't need the flash.

[Rogue]

Awesome poses The extra set of hands are better for those non-episode specific moments, but like you said that DuLac cross is just too cool! And an aside: why does Buffy's 'leather' jacket look more realistic than Spike's 'leather' trenchcoat? That's about the only thing I didn't like about Spike, besides the red long sleeved shirt that instead has ¾ length sleeves... and is the wrong red color (should be a bit more crimson than maroon).

I might get the Angel one, hopefully he can be had for a reasonable price. Haven't been checking his prices on ebay or anywhere else...

[Lior Knight]

Spike does look cool in those pictures. But is it just me or he seems a bit bulky?

[gooball]

Yeah, he does look a bit bulky I guess. One of the downsides of the 'real' clothing. It doesn't bother me, but I can understand how it could be a problem for some. It's not too bad, though, and is mainly due to his coat.

[Lior Knight]

gooball said:

Yeah, he does look a bit bulky I guess. One of the downsides of the 'real' clothing. It doesn't bother me, but I can understand how it could be a problem for some. It's not too bad, though, and is mainly due to his coat.

Yeah, I know it’s the cloths but for some reason Angel and Buffy don’t seem that bulky. But I guess it’s not such a big deal.