Anyone know if Sideshow have ever changed an element of a statue from reveal/preview to production?
I have several pieces with changes, not all of them are considered positive changes though, lol:
- Spider-Man LSB, the sculpted raised webs were changed to carved in webs, the prototype pic was used on the box, you can set the box next to the statue and see the huge difference
- Rogue PF lost her sculpted butt crack
- Psylocke PFs heads were resculpted from what was originally shown on site and at cons
- Batman PFs bat symbol was altered from the original piece on the site and already shown at cons
- Spider-Man JSC Comiquette went from painted on lines to carved lines
Although it wasn't fully revealed yet, the sneak peek of the new Dr. Doom PF had a far different base. I think a few things have had lights added.
After a full reveal I've seen changes that are usually small elements or minor stylistic changes but I'm not sure about an entire base after a full reveal. Doubtful, but you never know.
There would be that problem for any piece that isn't well advertised/known. Any real fan (especially displaying her with the ex head) will know its Emma Frost. Heck my nephew thought my Aayla Secura was from Avatar
Most people not into these things might recognize the top level characters but anything B level or lower they won't. My mother a few years ago got me a Star Wars gift for Christmas and my happy yet shocked response was "how did you know I'd like this because I know you don't know the characters" she goes "the man on the front had that sword thing and I know you like that" (aka lightsaber lol). At least she knew that much but there was no familiarity beyond that.
Emma's been in 2 movies now and the common person will still think this statue is a stripper doll.