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I can't stand SS's 1/4 Alien Maquette. The pose, sculpt, paint - all of it.
HCG Aliens: 1:1 Warrior Statue Announced
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Have you seen it in person?
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Nope.
It looks great in person, even the pose grew on me and overall just huge and impressive.
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No doubt I'd be impressed with it for the size alone and the fact that it bears a resemblance to one of my favorite creatures, but I just don't see enough accuracy in the sculpt and paint to even consider it, and I have yet to see an angle where the pose doesn't look awkward to me. I feel like the paint app on it would be better suited to a Warrior from Aliens.
Then what is the point in photographing these collectibles, or anything, in the first place? Do you recommend I go ahead and drop $800+ on something I don't like the look of in the photographs I've seen, simply because I "may like it more" in person?
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Python
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I like it... I like it a lot.
"bears a resemblance" is pretty harsh. You are never going to get 100% accuracy with these. Pose looks good in person, sure it is not the ideal pose, but I don't care for the cinemaquette pose or museum style so it is subjective. Paint app looks nothing like the warrior: color, texture, overall feel is very different. The days of $800 for one are well past, but back when they were that much I would have taken a chance if it is a favorite character rather than miss out. Worst case you just send it back.
mr.thrifty
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No doubt I'd be impressed with it for the size alone and the fact that it bears a resemblance to one of my favorite creatures, but I just don't see enough accuracy in the sculpt and paint to even consider it, and I have yet to see an angle where the pose doesn't look awkward to me. I feel like the paint app on it would be better suited to a Warrior from Aliens.
Then what is the point in photographing these collectibles, or anything, in the first place? Do you recommend I go ahead and drop $800+ on something I don't like the look of in the photographs I've seen, simply because I "may like it more" in person?
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Pics aren't always a good representation of a piece.. Lighting, camera quality etc...
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Hmm, okay I take back everything I said. I remember being so disappointed with it back when it was revealed that I haven't really paid any attention to it since. After looking at photos of it I actually like it and kinda want it now. **** me. [emoji38]
In my memory the paint app had more greens/blues, which is why I thought it more resembled the warrior. I still don't like the paint app though, but the sculpt and pose are suddenly eye-catching to me for some reason. [emoji38]
In my memory the paint app had more greens/blues, which is why I thought it more resembled the warrior. I still don't like the paint app though, but the sculpt and pose are suddenly eye-catching to me for some reason. [emoji38]
Python
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A lot of people didn't like it at first, and some still complain about the hand 
I like it.
I like it.
A lot of people didn't like it at first, and some still complain about the hand
I remember seeing people saying they hated the Warrior Maquette at first too
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The hand sucks. I had forgotten about that but man, it still looks horrendous.
I can't believe these are selling for 2-3 grand on eBay already. It seems like just a year ago it was still available at SS.
I can't believe these are selling for 2-3 grand on eBay already. It seems like just a year ago it was still available at SS.
I thought so too until I got it in hand. It is not my first choice but it works. Price on them is up there, but this would be $1500+ if they released it today.
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Hmm, I don't agree on that price.
The previous two alien Maquettes (Dog, Warrior) were both under a grand, and the P2 Maquette, which has a more detailed and elaborate sculpt/paint app, as well as switch-out parts, was priced at $1200 just about a year ago. I think 1 grand is as high as it would be priced if it were released today. Of course, that's if it's labelled a "Maquette", and not a "LSF", which would automatically increase the price by another grand.
The previous two alien Maquettes (Dog, Warrior) were both under a grand, and the P2 Maquette, which has a more detailed and elaborate sculpt/paint app, as well as switch-out parts, was priced at $1200 just about a year ago. I think 1 grand is as high as it would be priced if it were released today. Of course, that's if it's labelled a "Maquette", and not a "LSF", which would automatically increase the price by another grand.
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Warrior looks like its **** its pants
Yea, but that was what, 4-5 years ago for the other maquettes at $900 or so. It would be at least as much as the P2 today, that was almost a year and a half ago already.
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The Dog alien Maquette was $900, but it's closer to 1/3 scale.
The Aliens Warrior Maquette was $800, in 09. This Alien Maquette priced at $800 came out when, late 2011?
I just don't see where you're getting this drastic price increase from. The original P1 Maquette was 1 grand and all these years later the P2 Maquette is only $200 more.
The last three sold on eBay went for $3,250 - $3,250 - and $4,050.
I never would have expected this one to climb that high. Crazy.
Collectorcol
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What is this P2 Maquette you speak of?
