Elvis looks great!

[Polystoner]

Ain't nothing but a .... (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/behindtheshow/?page_id=2593)

Look for the floating head in the clouds...

[todoelresto]

Oh! I REALLY want to see a little more than that http://www.sideshowtoy.com/placed/toyfair07_productThumbs/71891.gif

[nash]

the microphone looks amazing!

[The Josh]

If my grandmother was still alive I would so get this for her.

[Agent0028]

I can't wait to see the full figure, from what I can guess of the pose I think I'm going to really like it and I'm kinda glad they went with the outfit they did (even though I don't recognize it) since it makes it a little more interesting than if it were one of the more famous outfits he wore.

[Karma]

http://www.jedidefender.com/gallery/files/gallery/Conventions/Toy_Fair_2007/Sideshow_Collectibles_Non_Star_Wars/TF_2007_Sideshow_0045.jpg

[wofford29]

holy Gomer Pile Batman!

[DetroitSportsFan]

He does resemble Jim Nabors....

[King Darkness]

Thats not a very flattering pic. I hope the angle and the lighting are throwing off the sculpt.

[Agent0028]

Yeah me too that just looks :monkey2

[todoelresto]

mmmmmmm...:(

[carbo-fation]

Looks wonderful.....:rolleyes:

[The Josh]

Not feeling the face right now. It looks off.

[Karma]

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/8915/img2094bi7.jpghttp://img296.imageshack.us/img296/8458/img2096ax2.jpg

[Agent23]

Don't like it a bit.

:monkey2

[Agent0028]

Looks like this thread might have been prematurely titled. I will continue to hold out hope though...

[King Darkness]

hmmmm...........still not feeling this one:confused:

[Murderofcrows71]

Teeth like that he could eat corn on the cob through a picket fence! Frank Sinatra and Elvis's love child maybe? Don't know, but I buy pretty much every Elvis collectible for my mom if it even resembles the King, I'd pass on this one in a heartbeat.

[Batty]

I hate to say anything bad, so...I won't.

[pjam]

The mic looks good...

[Bannister]

He looks pudgy.

[tomandshell]

The base has his name on it.

http://www.doctormacro.com/Images/Presley,%20Elvis/Annex/Annex%20-%20Presley,%20Elvis%20(Jailhouse%20Rock)_02.jpg

[captain sack]

UGH!

looks like rob schneider and chris isaak had a kid.:rotfl

[Giant Chicken]

I was totally excited about this peice but now... I will definatley be passing. It looks like elvis is trying to do an impression of Fire Marshal Bill. Dang it!!!!

I really wanted to get an Elvis.... grrrr!!!!

[tomandshell]

Looks like this thread might have been prematurely titled.

That made me laugh.

:rotfl

He just looks a little too happy. That grin has crossed over into goofy territory instead of looking cool, and Elvis is supposed to be cool.

[Nitro]

It looks great from the neck down!! :monkey3

[Gruff Old Bear]

Barry Pepper as Elvis. Don't know whether to feel disappointed or relieved. Wallet says "relieved."

[Batty]

Hey Tom, could you post a larger photo of Elvis? :rolleyes:

[Bannister]

Barry Pepper as Elvis.
:lol :lol :lol

[Giant Chicken]

Barry Pepper as Elvis. Don't know whether to feel disappointed or relieved. Wallet says "relieved."

I hear ya about "wallet being relieved" but I am more bummed that he looks like he was sprayed with The Jokers laughing gas.

[Viking28]

Well hmmmm hopefully some tweaks will be made.

[pixletwin]

I hate to say anything bad, so...I won't.

Me too. I do like the pose and the tailoring on the clothes is very nice. I especially think the watch and ring are a nice touch. :confused: :monkey2

[Darklord Dave]

These photos are unfortunate - I've seen the unpainted sculpt and it's a perfect rendition of Elvis. I'm sure that more flattering pics will change many opinions.

[TOE]

Hey Unka Dave :monkey3

Can you post some unpainted elvis head please? :monkey3

[PosterBoyKelly]

Pass! I want Comeback, that's IT!

[choopie]

I'm so disappointed in this. The outfit looks so good, but the sculpt. :monkey4

If Sideshow is going to do more than one Elvis, I may hold off for white jumpsuit Elvis, which is the rendition I really want. I'll wait until I see more photos before deciding whether or not to order this. I was so excited about this announcement too. :monkey2

[screamingmetal]

Yikes, that head sculpt turned out bad. He does bear some resemblance to Rob Schneider. :lol
His head also looks a little too large.
The costume and pose looks very well done though.

[ecthelion]

yuck....come on sideshow, you can do better...:S

[lcummins]

Dusty said in chat that the prototype was finished at the last minute and had to be flown in, so maybe they rushed it a little... I'm willing to believe it will turn out better in production.

[Boba Fett]

I'll hold off from commenting until I see better pics.

These just don't look good.

[Calle_Sandell]

Yeah! I'm so dissapointed! I thought I was gonna buy this in a heartbeat but now when I see the pics I'm hesitating to buy it at all...

Though I hope they will make som improvements so I can buy it :D

[bcm77]

Sideshow's better PF's are some of the finest collectibles money can buy but unless the likeness is severely improved this does not look like being one of them.

[Kookie]

It's up for pre-order...it looks better in the pics on the order page!

Plus the Exclusive is Awesome!!!

[El Roranous]

Wow the exclusive is a must! If you are going to order, you better do it now. Thanks for letting me know Kookie.

[Batty]

I don't think his face looks any better, but the guitar is a very cool exclusive.

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/6044/71891press01001mw2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[pjam]

"Comeback" to me E, I'll wait...:cool:

[tomandshell]

That exclusive is incredible. Why on earth would you want the regular edition?

[pjam]

My thoughts too, it shouldn't be his damn guitar, that defines this early version of Elvis.

[tomandshell]

Seeing that 1/4 scale guitar gets me thinking about a Johnny Cash PF...

[El Roranous]

Seeing that 1/4 scale guitar gets me thinking about a Johnny Cash PF...
Johnny Cash:monkey5
Sideshow bring it.

[Batty]

Seeing that 1/4 scale guitar gets me thinking about a Johnny Cash PF...
No kidding! That was my thought too.

[choopie]

Well, I caved and pre-ordered the exclusive. I still don't like the sculpt, but I'm hoping that since it was a rush job for TF that Sideshow will go back and tweak it. At least I've got a year to make a final decision.

[praxitas]

I preordered as well on the hope that the face changes. If it does not it will be an easy cancel.

[Gruson]

God,

The face is horrible. Thumbs down for sure.

[lcummins]

I sure hope no one regrets passing on this after it has been tweaked and the edition size ends up being something like 150 or 200...

[El Roranous]

I sure hope no one regrets passing on this after it has been tweaked and the edition size ends up being something like 150 or 200...
I agree. All the disappointment and lack of orders may lead to a lower ES. Then a tweaked face will lead to higher demand. PLus a must have exclusive=some regretful people.

[lcummins]

I agree. All the disappointment and lack of orders may lead to a lower ES. Then a tweaked face will lead to higher demand. PLus a must have exclusive=some regretful people.

Actually, good point! Nevermind what I said everybody... don't order it! It doesn't look good! :D

[tomandshell]

Is there a precedent for a PF going up for preorder, followed by a complete reculpting of the head? Because that's what this would take. I definitely don't see them changing it after a high profile announcement/reveal--this is the Elvis we're going to get.

[El Roranous]

Actually, good point! Nevermind what I said everybody... don't order it! It doesn't look good! :D
:lol :lol I would love a small ES on this but come on it is Elvis we are talking about here. Love that Guitar!

[lcummins]

Is there a precedent for a PF going up for preorder, followed by a complete reculpting of the head? Because that's what this would take. I definitely don't see them changing it after a high profile announcement/reveal--this is the Elvis we're going to get.

They resculpted Buffy's hair...

...and this was rushed to make Toy Fair...

...and someone posted that the unpainted sculpt looked fantastic...

...it does say prototype...

...anything else I forgot? :D

[tomandshell]

I know they resculpted Buffy's hair and they could resculpt Elvis' hair, but the complaints are about a lot more than just his hair. The whole choice of facial expression is controversial. A new paint job is not going to take away that goofy gleeful expression.

Have they ever completely resculpted a piece after being revealed to the public?

There are often changes between the prototype and the production piece, I just can't remember a time when the change was as major as a complete head resculpt.

[lcummins]

I know they resculpted Buffy's hair and they could resculpt Elvis' hair, but the complaints are about a lot more than just his hair. The whole choice of facial expression is controversial. A new paint job is not going to take away that goofy gleeful expression.

Have they ever completely resculpted a piece after being revealed to the public?

I don't think so, but there's always a first time! After all, this is Elvis we're talking about!

[Darth Caedus]

I don't think so, but there's always a first time! After all, this is Elvis we're talking about!

Yea, if you screw up the King, you can just kiss this line goodbye. I for one, won't be getting any more of these if they can't get the King right...

[Gruff Old Bear]

Sun Records Rockabilly Elvis ordered.


I have been slowly coming to the conclusion that most PFs, like most 1:6 figures, will need repaints. The PF paint quality is just not what it was with Dracula, or Mr. Spock, or Old Ben Kenobi, and truth be told, those paintjobs could still be improved. I thought the John Wayne paint was a real letdown. I keep looking at pictures of Frodo and thinking if the eyebrows were different and the eyes themselves done better, there's a better resemblance there.

Painting means yet another learning curve for me, but it is what it is. So now I'm looking through the paintjobs to the sculpt just as much as I can. From some angles this one does evoke E for me. Eye of the beholder and all that.

[Alice Adrenochrome]

What have they done...! That face, that's not Elvis. The exclusive is pretty hot though. Pretty disappointing I think.

[pjam]

Is there a precedent for a PF going up for preorder, followed by a complete reculpting of the head? Because that's what this would take. I definitely don't see them changing it after a high profile announcement/reveal--this is the Elvis we're going to get.

Dave has seen the sculpt and said it was great so maybe they can tweak the paint apps but I doubt highly an approved sculpt will change at this point.

[choopie]

I hope we see an updated version at SDCC, if Sideshow does decide to make some changes to it.

[Agent0028]

I'm so conflicted, part of me says buy it anyways and hope for the best and deal with it if it doesn't improve. But the other part of me says why should I spend that much money on it when I'm not really satisfied with what I'm seeing?

I think if you cover up the mouth and nose the eyes are there, but my mom disagrees...and she's spent more time gazing at Elvis than I ever will. :lol

[IrishJedi]

That might be the best PF exclusive ever. :google

It's just a shame that the head makes me want to punch small babies apart.

:monkey5

[Murderofcrows71]

Well even if they tweak the sculpt alot, I still won't pick it up, it's just not an iconic enough outfit of his for me to bother. If it'd been the 68 comeback outfit, the Gold lame' jacket or even one of the 70's jumpsuits I probably would order one.

[Fritz]

Awesome exclusive! :rock But why does that guy have Elvis' guitar? :D

[tomandshell]

I really think that there are more issues with the sculpt than can be explained away by the paint.

(And if our hopes for an awesome Elvis ride upon the chances of a final assembly line production paint job being superior to the Sideshow in-house prototype paint job--however rushed--let me point you to a few dozen threads where that didn't happen!)

I just think he looks too happy, to the point of goofy silliness--and a new coat of paint isn't going to change him from Gomer Pyle into the King of Rock and Roll.

[Darth Waller]

That might be the best PF exclusive ever. :google

KISS should've come with instruments instead of an extra base. Gene's axe bass is so iconic, it would've made for a cool exclusive.

[The Josh]

The guitar is a nice touch for the exclusive. The face just doesn't seem right which brings down a really nice piece for me.

[tomandshell]

If they make a Johnny Cash PF and the exclusive has a guitar, you all had better stay out of my way...

[Alice Adrenochrome]

KISS should've come with instruments instead of an extra base. Gene's axe bass is so iconic, it would've made for a cool exclusive. Yes, I so agree! Remember that phrase they always had on their albums: KISS uses Gibson guitars because "they want the best"... Cool! Only that Gene's axe bass was a Luthiers... Doh! Still, they rock! (Do they? I mean, are they still alive?? :rotfl)

[abstractharmony]

I'm really disappointed with that sculpt.

It doesn't say 'Elvis' to me at all. He was all pouting and sultry at that point not hopped up on speed and grinning like a fool.


GREAT exclusive though...

[wofford29]

If they make a Johnny Cash PF and the exclusive has a guitar, you all had better stay out of my way...

I'll be strapped to your back so buy a harness:lol

[IrishJedi]

If they make a Johnny Cash PF and the exclusive has a guitar, you all had better stay out of my way...

Same here. I'll fight you for it! :p

BTW, anything less than Cash as he was during the Folsom Prison show would be a crime. (pun purely intended, of course)

[tomandshell]

It doesn't say 'Elvis' to me at all. He was all pouting and sultry at that point not hopped up on speed and grinning like a fool.

Young Elvis was so controversial because of his unprecedented sultry sexuality on stage. He brought out such strange new feelings in America's sheltered young ladies!!! Can you imagine getting so turned on that you throw your underwear at this guy?

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/8156/elvisfacenp0.jpg



I would be more inclined to throw him a box of this:

http://www.harvardpilgrim.mimrx.com/harvard/SiteImages/PrdImages/200x200/0012547636345.JPG

[galactiboy]

Wow, this piece looks really bad. I pretty much agree with the concensus: Awesome Exclusive, great pose and clothing... terrible face/expression.

What happened?

[olvidadero]

One of the best exclusive accesories ever! But I'm sorry to say this: Elvis looks hideous.

[pixletwin]

I decided to give Sideshow the benefit of the doubt and ordered the ex. Elvis. He does look better than those TF pics suggested and, face it folks, the King did have a pronounced overbite. :lol

[Boba Fett]

I went ahead and ordered the exclusive as well. If the final result turns out he still looks like a complete goof, I'll go ahead and cancel it. Either way, no skin off my teeth.

If they make a Johnny Cash PF and the exclusive has a guitar, you all had better stay out of my way...

I'll be right behind you!!

[PosterBoyKelly]

Wow, this piece looks really bad. I pretty much agree with the concensus: Awesome Exclusive, great pose and clothing... terrible face/expression.

What happened?

Agreed 100% too bad the exclusive is really so awesome! I'll wait for my comeback special E.P. to T.C.B.

[IrishJedi]

Dang it, you guys! Now I am tempted to pre-order the exclusive as well.

:banghead

:confused:

:banghead

:confused:

:banghead

:confused:

[tomandshell]

Well this is the weirdest mood swing in the history of mood swings!!

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

[pixletwin]

:dancehttps://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/large/71891.jpg:dancehttps://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/large/71891.jpg:dance

[DetroitSportsFan]

Finally, an exclusive accessory that's worthwhile.

Too had the King is stuck with the face of Jim Nabors.

[Darklord Dave]

I don't think it's a problem with the expression, he's a singer - you'd want him closed mouthed?

And this is an approved sculpt, so I doubt they'll do any kind of resculpt after getting the licensor to sign off on it.

I have to admit that the SSC photos and the fan photos coming from TF aren't doing this guy any favors...

[lcummins]

Check this out...

http://www.1958bhs.com/elvis.jpg

[tomandshell]

All that proves is that at some point in the future, someone will invent a time machine, go back in time, show Elvis the PF head sculpt, and take a picture of his reaction.

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl


This is more what I was expecting:

http://www.masterpiecepumpkins.com/Graphics/Elvis-young%20_orig.jpghttp://www.elvis-presley-lyrics.com/elvis-young-picture-1950s.jpghttp://iimpft.chadwyck.com/images/elvis.jpg
http://www.genkipolitan.com/elvis/e_photo/youngElvis.jpg

As a rock and roll legend, Elvis should look like he's about to kick my butt and steal my wife.

[lcummins]

All that proves is that at some point in the future, someone will invent a time machine, go back in time, show Elvis the PF head sculpt, and take a picture of his reaction.

You have to admit, the cheeks, smile and teeth are very similar... the only thing left is the eyes on the PF just don't look like Elvis'...

[tomandshell]

Yes, I was just kidding!

It looks more like Elvis than anything I could do.

I am not as disappointed in the likeness as I am the general idea behind the sculpt. That's just not the facial expression that I would have chosen.

[lcummins]

All that proves is that at some point in the future, someone will invent a time machine, go back in time, show Elvis the PF head sculpt, and take a picture of his reaction.

This is more what I was expecting:

As a rock and roll legend, Elvis should look like he's about to kick my butt and steal my wife.

I completely agree... I was just trying to show that the pose and sculpt probably came from an picture that isn't too commonly known.

[tomandshell]

I'm sure that the artist did a good job capturing whatever picture was chosen as the basis for the piece. I just wish they had gone a different direction.

There is a lot of joy to early Elvis performances, which has been captured here.

But as a stand alone piece, it doesn't have the attitude and sex appeal that many people associate with early Elvis.

[pixletwin]

As a rock and roll legend, Elvis should look like he's about to kick my butt and steal my wife.

You are right Tom. They should've gone with this image IMO:

http://www.genkipolitan.com/elvis/e_photo/youngElvis.jpg

[lcummins]

Keep in mind that if they are planning several stages of the King's career, then they may have wanted a more playful pose and sculpt for this early piece...

[tomandshell]

I guess that if it's a series, we don't want them all with the same expression.

So maybe they just should have made this release number two.

[pixletwin]

I guess that if it's a series, we don't want them all with the same expression.

So maybe they just should have made this release number two.

For comeback Elvis I would expect a sneer/smile.
For Jump suit elvis I want sweaty singing into a mic.
but for 50's Elvis, I would have prefered a sneer and that "come hither" look.

[TheObsoleteMan]

For Jump suit elvis I want sweaty singing into a mic.
I want him busting out a karate pose.

[lcummins]

Elvis exclusive has broken into the Top Ten and is currently at #9... some of you are ordering after all aren't you? :lol

[choopie]

I'm confident this will turn out to be a nice-looking piece in the end. Or it's possible that my strong desire for an Elvis collectible is overpowering my lack of judgement. :lol

[tomandshell]

Let's see if we can get him up to number one and really give him something to smile about!!!

[sunohc]

i think his pose is akward but very nice sculpt

but the exclusive version is about 80 times better than the reg lol!

[Agent0028]

I'm confident this will turn out to be a nice-looking piece in the end. Or it's possible that my strong desire for an Elvis collectible is overpowering my lack of judgement. :lol
Yeah I think I'm there with you, I'm struggling to find someone else to validate that it look good enough. I even took it to class with me. :lol But Mom and Grandma still say yuck, and they're the experts. *sigh*

[wookilar8]

"Well guys, I broke down and ordered the exclusive!" (He said as he turns away and hopes for the best.)

[wax murderer]

The problem with sculpting Elvis is getting the likeness approved;said approval is in the direct control of Priscilla, whose memory is, I think, not the most reliable. I worked on an Elvis project about 10 years ago, and it was an exercise in frustration. There were 6 sculptors in the shop where I was working; we all took a shot at him, and they were ALL rejected.At least 2 of them were pretty fair likenesses;certainly better than the Mattel version that had been supplied by the clients as a reference. I also learned more about Graceland than I ever wanted to know;shows what happens when po' white trash gets money...PS

[NASEDO]

I was about to order until I seen the pictures, such a letdown. It's not even close. Hope they fix it.

[Bonehead15]

The sculpt looks off to me. :monkey3

The exclusive guitar is a great idea. It's right up there with Doom's chalice.

[Bum]

i almost said no, but i saw the guitar and thought, what the heck.


comeback special and jumpsuit had better be around the frickin corner...with a modified head sculpt

[larbob]

Did I miss a blog or something where SS said they would do multiple Elvis PFs? or is this just a guess there will be other versions?

[Darth Rage]

And they say Star Wars fans will buy anything.:lol

[JSA]

Here's what popped into my head when I saw the Elvis PF:

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/7189_press03-001.jpg http://www.doodyville.com/images/doody_bob.gif

I hope they can fix the likeness, or it is just the pictures. :confused:

JS

[Darren Carnall]

if you cover the teeth, its actually not bad.....

[EVILFACE]

Slap some braces on him and it's Butthead. Now we just need Beavis.

[pixletwin]

I think it is a great likeness, just not a wonderful choice of expression.

[Agent0028]

I dunno, even when I cover the moth it still doesn't strike me as him for some reason. I can't out my finger on why it looks off to me though.

[88th division]

We are on page twelve of this thread. Has Sideshow even responded to the negative feedback on this piece?

[FlyAndFight]

I'm just not seeing the resemblance here. Oh, and the left shoulder appears to be dislocated.

On the plus side, what a freakin' cool exclusive. Probably the best PF exclusive released so far. It's a must-have (though the statue itself may not be...:monkey3 )

[Bannister]

It looks like a caricature.

[Karl Stromberg]

Anyone seen the 77 CBS special when a girl shout at Elvis and he just goes "you'll have to wait to after the concert honey !"

:lol

[Bannister]

Anyone seen the 77 CBS special when a girl shout at Elvis and he just goes "you'll have to wait to after the concert honey !"

:lol
:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

[Anton Phibes]

I cannot understand all of this negative criticism. This is clearly the finest sculpture of Liberace I have ever seen. It IS supposed to be Liberace isn't it?? Elvis---???!!
:doh
Never mind. I can understand all of the criticism after all.:o

[Bannister]

I cannot understand all of this negative criticism. This is clearly the finest sculpture of Liberace I have ever seen. It IS supposed to be Liberace isn't it?? Elvis---???!!
:doh
Never mind. I can understand all of the criticism after all.:o
I still think my favorite comment was that it looks like Barry Pepper.:rotfl

[Anton Phibes]

I still think my favorite comment was that it looks like Barry Pepper.:rotfl

I swear I thought it actually was supposed to be Liberace when I saw the amateur pics surfacing online. When I saw it was supposed to be Elvis, I couldn't get the Liberace thing outta my head. Kathy Bates's character from Misery would surely love one of these bad boys.

[Bum]

ok, so after talking with someone on Sideshow, the current 'prototype' isn't exactly what SSC was going for, so yeah, we're all in agreement. There are changes planned, but some aspects will remain the same. but the items we're having issues with, are noted, before we even said stuff about it.

we can get off SSC for a while. though i -did- get it on pre-order just cuz of the guitar. :)

[Bannister]

ok, so after talking with someone on Sideshow, the current 'prototype' isn't exactly what SSC was going for, so yeah, we're all in agreement. There are changes planned, but some aspects will remain the same. but the items we're having issues with, are noted, before we even said stuff about it.

we can get off SSC for a while. though i -did- get it on pre-order just cuz of the guitar. :)
The only thing I think wrong with it is the huge grin. I think the likeness is there.

[Anton Phibes]

ok, so after talking with someone on Sideshow, the current 'prototype' isn't exactly what SSC was going for, so yeah, we're all in agreement. There are changes planned, but some aspects will remain the same. but the items we're having issues with, are noted, before we even said stuff about it.

we can get off SSC for a while. though i -did- get it on pre-order just cuz of the guitar. :)


I hope no issues of this sort attach themselves to anything having to do with Universal Monsters products. I would cry. Real tears. Seriously.

[choopie]

ok, so after talking with someone on Sideshow, the current 'prototype' isn't exactly what SSC was going for, so yeah, we're all in agreement. There are changes planned, but some aspects will remain the same. but the items we're having issues with, are noted, before we even said stuff about it.

we can get off SSC for a while. though i -did- get it on pre-order just cuz of the guitar. :)

That's good to hear. But shame on Sideshow for rushing this piece for TF knowing the issues with it, especially given the magnitude of the person they are trying to portray. They should have known that fans would look upon this piece with a very critical eye.

Here's hoping the changes bring about a marked improvement.

[Gruff Old Bear]

I still think my favorite comment was that it looks like Barry Pepper.:rotfl

Thankyouverrymuch, Bannister. I try to keep 'em coming.

Okay, I raise this with trepidation knowing SS peeps will probably hear about it...but there's one problem that hasn't been raised, and it's why I said "paint job problem."

Elvis had dark girly eyelashes.

Please, no Leia PF lashes for E, now, but the proto paint job needs a little liner or something. Maybe modest sculpted lashes but let's not go overboard. And at this early stage of his life, he had more than a hint of the dark circles under his eyes that Mama Presley also had.

His face at this age had a baby-fat pudginess that this sculpt has captured. I think it's accurate, though it's thrown many of us off.

[Gruff Old Bear]

And while I'm mouthing off, his eyes could be darker (there's more than one shade of blue available) and it's time for the white "eyelight" dots to go in favor of a heavy gloss coat.

No more white dots. Especially not on PFs.

Quick'n'dirty Photoshop retouch:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i24/Gruff_Old_Bear/BBoard%20Pix/elvis.jpg

A step in the right direction, no?

[Batty]

Right! No white dots! Now just close his mouth so he isn't so "gummy" and make it so he doesn't look like he's mouth breathing.

[Gruff Old Bear]

The Elvis sculpt is by Mat Falls. I finally found the "Ask Sideshow" articles from Toyfair.

[Agent0028]

Gruff, what all did you change in your photoshopping?

[Gruff Old Bear]

Selected the irises of his eyes and played with hue/saturation until they were a dark blue. Selected the upper eyelashes already there and darkened then the same way, then smudged them toward the outer eye corners for a little length. Smudged the inside corners of the eyebrows to soften them. That's all.

[Figurefreaks]

Mat Falls!!... He’s one of the best in the business. Hmmmm…. :rolleyes:

This is the closest pics. I found of the sculpt.

http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/4500/8170cc33b99149168792331eu7.jpghttp://img257.imageshack.us/img257/1082/elvisfacenp0ca4.jpg

1.st post.
Tom. :wave

[Gruff Old Bear]

Ye gods. That puts the end to Mat's sculpt. Ouch.


Oh, and :welcome

[Agent0028]

Impressive. It looks like the skin tone is a little different too. But the really interesting thing is that somehow the cheeks look fuller. Man, I'm probably going to have to order this in hopes that the production piece looks better than the prototype. But if so I bet that'll be a first...

[Figurefreaks]

Just flipped the left pics. Bear. LOL :D

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/2930/untitled1copynw5.jpg


Tom. :)

[Gruff Old Bear]

Hmmm...one week later this thread had sunk like a stone...the exclusive Elvis PF with the guitar is still not sold out...

...and the estate-approved 1:6 Green Beret John Wayne has a completely new headsculpt by Mat Falls...


Hmmm...

[Agent0028]

Hmm indeed, dare we hope?

[choopie]

Keeping my fingers crossed! The fact that they haven't announced an edition size for the exclusive I take as a good sign they are making some changes to this piece.

[Anakin]

,... who's this?? .... :lol