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Post by prophecygirl on Nov 6, 2005 7:45:43 GMT -5
Wow.. I still think she looks really good. I agree that the mouth is a little big though.
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Post by Vala on Nov 6, 2005 8:27:26 GMT -5
The oufit is amazing and it is a shame that the mouth is a little big and somebody shrunk her but all in all she looks brilliant!
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Post by rogueslayer2 on Nov 6, 2005 10:03:46 GMT -5
I agree with everyone that this figure still looks great, the only problem I have is the mouth but at least it wasn't a fault with the dress.
*Idea time*
Why don't you display her holding the bird to her mouth, as if she's sucking on it. Granted you can't display her that way and still look classy, but it will excuse the wide mouth.
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Post by buffyfannumerouno on Nov 6, 2005 11:43:05 GMT -5
She looks amazing. Thanks for the pics I can't wait to get mine. These Vampire figures are simply amazing. I do hope that they continue and we get a Vampire Xander next.
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Post by sueworld2003 on Nov 6, 2005 12:37:15 GMT -5
.........oh dear, oh dear, oh dear......
Why is it that Sideshows figures always end up looking so different from their prototypes?
She's miles too short. Face is way off (nice hair sculpt does not a good likeness make I'm afraid) and dear god what is up with the mouth?!!
I've seen the artists original photo's of the clay, and it looks much nicer then this!
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Post by FireflyFlanatic on Nov 6, 2005 13:06:48 GMT -5
I think it is the same exact sculpt just that the paint job is off. Here's a side by side comparison of the pictures that Karen took from the SDCC and her actual figure. The SDCC pics are on the left: The last two pictures show the difference in the mouth paint, where it definitely looks like the paint was done to heavily along the side of her mouth which gives the appearance that her lips are bigger and wider. I think it is the same exact sculpt and the SDCC figure is displayed with the head sharply tilted upwards. I still think a taller body would have been the way to go and would have looked much better because her head looks a bit too big on that size body.
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Post by slayerverse98 on Nov 6, 2005 14:00:59 GMT -5
I think she looks great. The mouth is a bit wide and the eyes are ok. Everything else isn't an issue. You do know the prototype is not what the original product will turn out like, right?
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Post by punkrawkerspike on Nov 6, 2005 14:50:58 GMT -5
You do know the prototype is not what the original product will turn out like, right? Well I have no issues with Drusilla, and don't even collect Sideshows so what I'm saying now isn't about her or that line at all. But, I think it's reasonable that when we see a prototype, if it looks like a success and everyone is excited to get it, that's what we should get. The only time there should be changes in a prototype are when there are errors that need to be corrected. I don't think it's very far fetched to believe that when we see a well done prototype, we should also get the same final product.
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Post by FireflyFlanatic on Nov 6, 2005 15:31:44 GMT -5
I think she looks great. The mouth is a bit wide and the eyes are ok. Everything else isn't an issue. You do know the prototype is not what the original product will turn out like, right? I don't know if that comment was directed at me or SueWorld so in case it's me I'll answer. My point in showing the side by side comparison is to say that I believe it is the same exact sculpt that we've seen all along and it's just that the paint job is different. These are figures that are hand painted and unfortunately it isn't always possible to get the same exact look with the prototype as what we get with the actual figure. I usually buy at least two of each figure, if not three depending on whether or not my oldest daughter wants one too and I can tell you there usually are some differences in each individual figure. Do I think this figure looks horrible? No way, she'll probably be my second favorite Vamp figure as opposed to my favorite as I thought she'd be based on the prototype. Karen did say that the figure looks better in real life and if that's true she still may be my favorite. I know the pictures don't always show how great these figures look in real life because I've taken pictures to show everyone and I'm always disappointed that they don't show the real details. And yeah, I know the figure usually won't look exactly like the prototype but we can hope, if anything, they look better. I think Liam, Oz and Vamp Buffy all looked even better than the prototypes shown so there is nothing wrong with being a little disappointed that something is a bit off, especially when the figure looked so absolutely stunning in every photo we had seen prior. And the issue with the body size can make a huge difference as well. Dru is one of the taller female characters on the show and to make her as short as Oz kind of takes away a bit from her, and the head looks a little too big for that body. But again, I know I'm going to love the figure and the things I've pointed out, as I said in an earlier post are just nitpicking a bit, this is a forum to discuss the figures once they're released. One of the things I absolutely do love is the cleavage - and yes, I know Dru didn't display that sort of cleavage on the show but it looks fantastic in that dress and it bodes well for how great an Origin's Darla will look. I can't wait to get this figure and even with the small nitpicks I have I'm sure she'll be one of my favorites. She is by no means another Willow or Faith and will most likely get the most positive comments from guests visiting my house and seeing her for the first time. She definitely stands out and still looks fantastic even if she isn't quite as fantastic as the prototype looked. And I may totally love her once I get my own and see her with my own eyes. I thought Prophecy Girl Buffy looked horrendous in the photos I had seen prior to getting her but loved her in real life.
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Post by slayerverse98 on Nov 6, 2005 16:48:21 GMT -5
You do know the prototype is not what the original product will turn out like, right? Well I have no issues with Drusilla, and don't even collect Sideshows so what I'm saying now isn't about her or that line at all. But, I think it's reasonable that when we see a prototype, if it looks like a success and everyone is excited to get it, that's what we should get. The only time there should be changes in a prototype are when there are errors that need to be corrected. I don't think it's very far fetched to believe that when we see a well done prototype, we should also get the same final product. I do agree with that
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Post by slayerverse98 on Nov 6, 2005 16:52:08 GMT -5
I think she looks great. The mouth is a bit wide and the eyes are ok. Everything else isn't an issue. You do know the prototype is not what the original product will turn out like, right? I don't know if that comment was directed at me or SueWorld so in case it's me I'll answer. My point in showing the side by side comparison is to say that I believe it is the same exact sculpt that we've seen all along and it's just that the paint job is different. These are figures that are hand painted and unfortunately it isn't always possible to get the same exact look with the prototype as what we get with the actual figure. I usually buy at least two of each figure, if not three depending on whether or not my oldest daughter wants one too and I can tell you there usually are some differences in each individual figure. Do I think this figure looks horrible? No way, she'll probably be my second favorite Vamp figure as opposed to my favorite as I thought she'd be based on the prototype. Karen did say that the figure looks better in real life and if that's true she still may be my favorite. I know the pictures don't always show how great these figures look in real life because I've taken pictures to show everyone and I'm always disappointed that they don't show the real details. And yeah, I know the figure usually won't look exactly like the prototype but we can hope, if anything, they look better. I think Liam, Oz and Vamp Buffy all looked even better than the prototypes shown so there is nothing wrong with being a little disappointed that something is a bit off, especially when the figure looked so absolutely stunning in every photo we had seen prior. And the issue with the body size can make a huge difference as well. Dru is one of the taller female characters on the show and to make her as short as Oz kind of takes away a bit from her, and the head looks a little too big for that body. But again, I know I'm going to love the figure and the things I've pointed out, as I said in an earlier post are just nitpicking a bit, this is a forum to discuss the figures once they're released. One of the things I absolutely do love is the cleavage - and yes, I know Dru didn't display that sort of cleavage on the show but it looks fantastic in that dress and it bodes well for how great an Origin's Darla will look. I can't wait to get this figure and even with the small nitpicks I have I'm sure she'll be one of my favorites. She is by no means another Willow or Faith and will most likely get the most positive comments from guests visiting my house and seeing her for the first time. She definitely stands out and still looks fantastic even if she isn't quite as fantastic as the prototype looked. And I may totally love her once I get my own and see her with my own eyes. I thought Prophecy Girl Buffy looked horrendous in the photos I had seen prior to getting her but loved her in real life. Noooo, don't get me wrong it wasn't directed at anyone i were just saying is all. I agree with what you have said too. Too much on an effort to quote each part, lol. But yeh, you're right
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Post by buffyfannumerouno on Nov 6, 2005 17:11:16 GMT -5
True the figures never look exactly like the prototype, I still like the way the Vampire Figures, and Werewolf Oz turned out. I think that Sideshow should do a lot more demon figures this coming year, they are really good at it.
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Post by FireflyFlanatic on Nov 6, 2005 22:01:23 GMT -5
Oops, re-looking at Karen's pictures I do notice that the dress doesn't look as short in the earlier ones as it does in the later ones so it does look the same as the proto's does.
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Post by thezepposideman on Nov 7, 2005 0:31:17 GMT -5
Now that I looks at it again I love it even more, I think because comparing it to the proto it was disapointing but as a figure itself its definately a high! Still looking at those proto pics from the SDCC was it? i just wish it could have been like that for the end product.
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Post by Karen on Nov 7, 2005 1:04:03 GMT -5
We got a case (6 figures) of Vampire Drusilla delivered to our store yesterday (which was my day off) and I went through them today to get a good look at the faces.
Some of them had a more delicate paint appliction to the mouth. Two of them especially were not as thick at the corners where the lips join. It did make the mouth seem a little smaller then the exclusive I received from Sideshow.
As to the eyes, I was looking at the side by side photos that were posted, and I was wondering if anyone else thinks the irises are a little bit smaller then the prototypes irises? Maybe that's the reason I think the eyes are a little off?
Karen
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Post by xtinaslayer on Nov 7, 2005 3:08:17 GMT -5
karen, u FINALLY spelled dru with a "S". haha
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Post by sueworld2003 on Nov 7, 2005 5:16:24 GMT -5
Does anyone else here think that Sideshow has a problem with the heads casting process? When comparing this version to the prototype the mouth seems not just bigger but rather pulled forward as well. I'm wondering if it this figures face has a 'touch of the Willows' in that it's suffered somwhat in it's manufacture, causing this slight distortion in the final product.
Also why add the big bust? The prototypes figure would have been far better. Big boobs on Dru really don't look right. Do Sideshow even look at their subjects reference before commiting these days?
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Post by Browncoat on Nov 7, 2005 5:48:49 GMT -5
Her mouth is a bit big, but overall she looks pretty good. And those tarot cards are amazing- i didn't know we were getting so many.
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Post by FireflyFlanatic on Nov 7, 2005 10:50:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the update Karen. I'll be getting three of them from the BCC so I'll let everyone know how the mouth looks on those too.
I still think the sculpt is exactly the same - I even went and looked at the sculptor's website and compared the original sculpt and the lips look the same. So no, I don't think there was a problem in the molding process at all - just the paint job that makes the lips look too big.
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Post by Wicca on Nov 7, 2005 12:50:12 GMT -5
I love this figure! I'm not a sideshow collector but I am loving Vampire Drusilla. The head sculpts is gorgeous and the outfit is brilliant. I love the dead bird and the cards, perfect Drusilla accessories! I am deffinetly considering buying Sideshow figures now! I need Drusilla in my collection!
Great pictures Karen, any chance of pictures of Drusilla with her coat off?
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