DAMTOYS-The Godfather 1972 - 1/6th (Vito Corleone Formal Version) Collectible Figure

[MGS_OldBoy57]

Yup, suit and accessories look good. I might go 3rd party on the head. All depends on the price.


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[dukefett]

Yeah agree in that something is just a bit off with the sculpt. I can only imagine that Brando's likeness rights add to the cost of this one a bit.

 

[jal76]

I called it back when DAM Toys was announced as having the license. Never been sadder to be right in my prediction that they would not be able to match the 11 year old head sculpt from Hot Toys. The path was already paved for them??? Very unfortunate.

 

[potato]

Does Vito ever look that huge in the movie?

 

[Godfather1408]

The fact it says formal version points to a possible 2nd version which is odd.

The sculpt looks good from top but straight on looks off.

 

[Johnny Utah]

It'll probably be the assassination attempt suit.

 

[rivera2171]

Never been sadder to be right in my prediction that they would not be able to match the 11 year old head sculpt from Hot Toys. The path was already paved for them??? Very unfortunate.

You and me both. Not too sure why they couldnt pull off the sculpt seeing as how they can nail likenesses on all of their other figures...disappointed.

 

[greatlakes6]

Is this going to be another case where we finally see some good quality photos and say, this looks much better in hand?

 

[Wor-Gar]

"Take the accessories, leave the head sculpt..."

I'll admit, I'm not an expert on Brando or Godfather so when I first saw this it looked exactly like the HT one long ago. Thought it was a KO at first.

 

[SwedishHeat]

I'll admit, I'm not an expert on Brando or Godfather so when I first saw this it looked exactly like the HT one long ago. Thought it was a KO at first.

There's a lot of nostalgia and rose-colored glasses in the thread. HT's Vito is a legendary figure, so people have an affinity for it, but it's old and in need of an update with modern sculpting and paintwork.

It's not 'better' than this sculpt, just different. It's like all the different versions of Indiana Jones. It's going to be pretty hard to argue that any one is better than the other ... though the Jnix is pretty bad.

The other thing is, I think people are remembering what Vito looks like through the HT sculpt, and not what Marlon Brando as Vito actually looked like. I think the HT sculpt was a bit long and narrow, and Brando had a round head, something the Enterbay (and the DAM) captured, but that sculpt had its own issues.

The thing that worries me is the $300 price tag ... that's just not right. Looks like I can get it down to around $250 by shopping around, but it's still $300 after shipping.

 

[Mike86]

I really don’t find the Brando sculpt on this to be that bad. Then again though I’m not huge on The Godfather either. I do like it, but it’s never been a personal favorite film or anything. Not sure if I’ll bother getting it either way. If the price isn’t too crazy I may consider it, but it’s not essential.

 

[Preshea]

This is soooooooooooo bought

 

[Godfather1408]

Cons
1- Generally feel if they fixed the lip curl it might improve it.
2 - Skin texture on cheeks is a bit overdone but might be for casting detail.
3- Price tag would be better if we didn't have the table and the pointless extra's
4 - Possible photography or paint not sure which is adding to the likeness being off
5 -Price is debatable


Pro's
1- The likeness is there
2 - Tailoring is perfect as will be final ( speaking from pieces I've seen in hand)
3- Chair and base are mega nice touches.
4 - Sculpt has the right shape


Doesn't help that they've used a filter/grain for the promo pics..... in the 1st picture it looks awful in others good.
Something is off though agreed but here's some comparison.

 

[Godfather1408]

It'll probably be the assassination attempt suit.

I'd buy it but not $300 unless it had some cool extra's.... we need a Sonny though!

 

[rivera2171]

Yeah I think is jaw looks way to wide in the first shot. The other shots look great but maybe they chose that angle on purpose...BTW what the hell is in his ear?

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[Johnny Utah]

Probably an earpiece to feed him lines.

 

[Godfather1408]

Probably an earpiece to feed him lines.

Exactly what it is

 

[sabin23]

Might pick this up.

Bought the inferior Present Toys version as a placeholder.

 

[rivera2171]

Probably an earpiece to feed him lines.

Thank you.

 

[Rambler]

Very impressive set. No room and a higher price than I want to spend right now are my reasons for passing.