Ardeth Bey cometh!

[Universalrocks]

Great News, my fears were unfounded. The Bust is just exactly like the prototype. I should have known better than to have thought Sideshow would have let us down.
I received Number 26/100. Can't wait to see who they do next!

 

[Vince]

I just ordered mine, just a few weeks and it'll be here !
Can't wait !


Anybody knows if they will produce more Universal Monster 1:1 busts ?
I do hope so !

 

[Cursey44]

Andy,
Not a problem - Kansas City.
Can't really decide who I would want to see next, so many good choices.
I am sure Sideshow won't disappoint.

 

[Universalrocks]

Here is how I displayed my Ardeth Bey Bust. The bottom part,the pet store next to work threw in the trash and the plexiglass cube i made myself. I then added a small wooden lip to keep it in place. I still have to paint the wood black, as you can see in the photo.

 

[lcummins]

Here is how I displayed my Ardeth Bey Bust. The bottom part,the pet store next to work threw in the trash and the plexiglass cube i made myself. I then added a small wooden lip to keep it in place. I still have to paint the wood black, as you can see in the photo.
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Very nice! :chew :chew I really need to find a display case of some type for mine... which I will pick up on Monday. What number did you get?

 

[Universalrocks]

I received 26/100

 

[lcummins]

Ardeth Bey cometh indeed!!! I picked mine up from my friendly neighborhood Sideshow dealer today (Dark Shadow Collectibles ). He is spectacular!! This is the line I have been waiting for my entire life!!! It doesn't have to be a big line, just the most famous of the Famous Monsters! Frankenstein's Monster, Dracula, Wolfman, Creature, Bride, Mummy (wrapped), Phantom, Mr. Hyde and maybe the Vampire from London After Midnight. Just the monsters, no supporting cast, not at this size and expense!

Did I mention that Adam (Dark Shadow Collectibles) !!!!!!!

And (sorry Machael, but you will like your number too!) even though the number isn't all that important to me, I still like getting low numbers and if I was ever going to get a really, really, really low number, this would be the line I would want it on! Dark Shadow Collectibles !!!! I got #005 / 100!!!! :chew :chew :chew :chew:chew

By the way, Ardeth is looking over my shoulder as I type this! Can you feel his presence.......


One last time, Adam and Dark Shadow Collectibles !!!

 

[Anton Phibes]

Just be careful handling him...he "dislikes to be touched". "Its an Eastern prejudice."

 

[lcummins]

Just be careful handling him...he "dislikes to be touched". "Its an Eastern prejudice."

I showed Mr. Bey due care and respect as appropriate for someone of his age, wisdom and power! I was strangely compelled to do so… I’m not sure why… I was looking into his eyes, and… and… strange, I… can’t remember now…

 

[Migwit]

Lonnie, you scoundrel, you scooped me on the low number Ardeth Bey! I think I'm getting #14, so yay me! I'm heading out the door any minute to go to Adam's to pick up Mr. Bey and escort him to his new home! :chew

 

[lcummins]

Lonnie, you scoundrel, you scooped me on the low number Ardeth Bey! I think I'm getting #14, so yay me! I'm heading out the door any minute to go to Adam's to pick up Mr. Bey and escort him to his new home! :chew

I hope you can forgive me... But #14 ain't too shabby either!!! You are going to love him! He is well worth the price. :chew

 

[Migwit]

All is forgiven! (Of course!)

Mr. Bey now sits proudly in one of our "art" niches, and yes, I LOVE HIM!!! I no longer have "mummy envy"!

 

[Mark Hazard]

Opened mine today (was out of town and he sat at a neighbor's house for a week).

#44. Looks great with my CineArt Karloff and Chaney busts! PLEASE do Lugosi next, Sideshow!

 

[Mark Hazard]

Pics. The fez is less textured than the box, and the pupil of his right eye is slightly off, which is kind of driving me nuts, but all in all a gorgeous piece.

 

[occulum]

Pics. The fez is less textured than the box, and the pupil of his right eye is slightly off, which is kind of driving me nuts, but all in all a gorgeous piece.[/IMG]

I truely hope I dont add fuel to the fire but slightly misaligned pupils ........... argh!! well they drive me nuts too!!
My Nosferatu has slightly off pupils. I didnt return him, but I feel your pain.

Beautiful bust. Wish I could have one, but the wife would have mine if I did.

 

[Mark Hazard]

I know. I waver between thinking I'll fix the pupils myself, and saying "why should I repaint something that cost me over $500???"

And my wife is awesome, so it's all good. She's probably just glad I'm not spending it on cocaine and whores anymore.

 

[creecher]

I know it would be a pain, but I couldn't live with that. I would go crazy knowing I bought something to love and it only irk me no end. You have to get it replaced for your own long term sanity, before it's too late too.

 

[Mark Hazard]

Eh, they're sold out, what can one do? What with the signature required and all, it was enough of a pain getting this one here (neighbor had it for a week). I can fix it, and it's not that noticeable until you're right on top of it.

 

[oxbeard]

Eh, they're sold out, what can one do? What with the signature required and all, it was enough of a pain getting this one here (neighbor had it for a week). I can fix it, and it's not that noticeable until you're right on top of it.

Even though they are sold out, it wouldn't hurt to contact SS customer service about the possibility. Sometimes they may still be able to replace it out of a cancelled order that hasn't been offered to the waitlist yet or maybe even an AP or something. Doesn't hurt to ask.

I'm like Creech, it would agrivate the fire out of me, but if I had checked and know beyond a doubt that there is no way to get a replacement it might be more bearable than not having it at all.

 

[Vince]

YES !!!
mine finally came in today !

what a beautiful piece.
If anyone's interested I can post some pictures.

But some remarks though.

If you look closely the iris of the eyes isn't exactly the same size.
The hair could have more detail to it.
And his shoulders seem so narrow.

Still remains one fantastic piece of art, but for that price it could've been a little bit better.
Maybe I'm expecting too much of Sideshow ?