Re: Snow Troll Statue
Tremendous piece, and i dont mean just the size. This was a whatever piece not one of my most anticipated, but after seeing it in person, it quickly became my top statue for this year.
The reason is simple - the absolutely amazing paint and details, combined with quality construction. I can honestly say this statue is painted to perfection. When I look at paint, it's not just overall from a distance but I look at the fine details, for example the little dwarf which by normal sideshow quality should look like crap, but it was ultra detailed from face to armor, with no paint spillover or shortcuts. Or the troll's layered cloth - everything was done to perfection, or the troll's elephant type skin - can easily destroy the piece but painted flawlessly. The whole statue just oozes quality.
I can safely say sideshow's best release this year in term of paint & construction, even though it may not be their most popular. Then you look at the $300 predator junk that was also just released or some of the marvel garbage, and can hardly believe they are made by the same company.
Two issues I found 1) The back feet's footprint is a little too large and leaves a gap 2) They put a sticker in the arm slot which causes the arm not to fit all the way in, once removed everything fits perfectly, it's not needed.
Neither issue takes away from the statue, this is a large and heavy statue of the highest quality from sideshow, very rare nowdays - once in a blue moon type deal. A definite grail down the road, i just ordered a second one for storage.
I hope the factory that made this, makes all statues for sideshow. Very happy.
