1/6 DID MA80170 F/A-18E Pilot – Captain Mitchell (Tom Cruise, Maverick)

[Raymond F.]

Never known a DID sculpt to be made like that. Maybe they did it so the helmet would fit without having to be overscale?

The rough texture is new as well. Their sculpts are usually finely detailed and well painted, with the only sin being the satin finish they sometimes overuse to the point where they're hard to photograph with a camera flash.

I think I disagree here. All of the DID sculpts I’ve had are hollow and roto cast as opposed to solid PVC and have a weird skin texture.

Their likenesses are usually good but the production is usually a bit weird looking.

Im still a big fan of DID though - one of the most consistent companies out there

I got this guy coming and have a custom head but may use the one that’s there to put in the helmet

 

[Asta]

I think I disagree here. All of the DID sculpts I’ve had are hollow and roto cast as opposed to solid PVC and have a weird skin texture.

Their likenesses are usually good but the production is usually a bit weird looking.

Im still a big fan of DID though - one of the most consistent companies out there

I got this guy coming and have a custom head but may use the one that’s there to put in the helmet

dantes2501 made it sound like it was rubbery, like Eternal's Penguin or Premier's Immortan Joe, which were made soft so the hair could be plugged in.

I've never had a DID sculpt that was "thin" enough that "you can squeeze it with your fingers".

I've been looking at the spare heads I have out on the shelf awaiting use. The earliest is Colonel Mackenzie from a few years ago, and the latest Reznov who just released. They're quite rigid, but I do see what could be construed as a "rough texture". Under a magnifying glass there's a lot of sculpting detail - creases and pores in the skin - actually an amazing amount of detail. With normal viewing they aren't what I'd label rough though.


EDIT:

However, re-reading dantes' original comment, it was "rough" to the touch like "sandpaper". I get that. They don't feel as smooth as sculpts from some other companies.

 

[Gipetto0812]

Just paid the invoice should ship tomorrow

Got my invoice yesterday as well and was shipped today. So, should have it in a couple of days

 

[DEATHASYLUM]

Got my invoice yesterday as well and was shipped today. So, should have it in a couple of days

Nice
Expected on the 19th according to USPS tracking, but that site is always off a day. Regardless, this thing looks great and a proper Maverick will soon be joining his fellow Cruise figs on the shelf.

 

[dantes2501]

This is what I meant

 

[Van_Damme]

This is what I meant

I attribute that to the G-forces experienced in an F-18

 

[Asta]

This is what I meant

That's what I thought you meant, and I'm pretty sure I haven't got any DID sculpts that do that. They feel too rigid, and would crack rather than compress.

 

[DEATHASYLUM]

I attribute that to the G-forces experienced in an F-18

No doubt… the danger zone

 

[Mr.E]

How's the flightsuit in hand? I just picked one up loose for another figure.

 

[Gipetto0812]

Nice
Expected on the 19th according to USPS tracking, but that site is always off a day. Regardless, this thing looks great and a proper Maverick will soon be joining his fellow Cruise figs on the shelf.

Yea, I'm excited to have him back in the collection and a much better version than my custom from years ago. I won't be able to enjoy it right away unfortunately as I'm out of town until next week. With how involved it is to put together, I'll definitely have to wait until next week weekend to really see what it's all about. But, I've waited this long, so a few more days won't hurt

 

[DEATHASYLUM]

Yea, I'm excited to have him back in the collection and a much better version than my custom from years ago. I won't be able to enjoy it right away unfortunately as I'm out of town until next week. With how involved it is to put together, I'll definitely have to wait until next week weekend to really see what it's all about. But, I've waited this long, so a few more days won't hurt

Mine is in the house USPS on time