First of my thanks to Anton Phibes for the help in getting me reference material and to Dr. Mirakle for posting the pics, as he has supported me with his praise and honest critique since I first started with these.
And thanks to all for your views both positive and negative.
The one think I would like to address though is the issue of price. Could I please point out that the price does include shipping half way across the world which takes a good percentage of the selling price. With the reference to it being a $40 doll from ten years ago. Ten years ago gas prices in the US were about $1.30 a gallon and are now nearing or breaking the $4.00 mark. A loaf of bread was around 79 cents and is now around the $2.00 mark. So if you take that into consideration I believe the price is a fair reflection.
On the clothing front, the jacket is intentionally a little over size to give Norman that loose look from the film as is the shirt collar to give an open top impression without showing the neck joint. As for the buttons, withou investing in micro sewing or heat press technology there is really not a lot I can do on that.
Please also try to remember I am a Man and Mrs operation not a Hot Toys or Sideshow and I do try my damned best to make people happy. Norman is my 11th figure in a year and a half and in that time I have only had one customer return. I am proud of what I do, as most often it is a labour of love, and the happiness and positive feedback I get from my customers is reward enough although one day in the future I would actually like to make some money
Many kind thanks
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