DC Designer Series: Ant Lucia #6 - Bombshells Hawkgirl - DC Collectibles 2017
One of my biggest collecting regrets is selling off a large Hawkgirl collection I had accumulated about 12 years ago. I had always been drawn to Hawkgirl's image. The Yellow, Green, and Red costume, the big wings, the beaked helmet. I loved everything about her design. But every time I tried to read her in a comic, I could never get interested. So as much as I loved her look, I was never emotionally invested in the character. The collecting angle had its own headaches. By nature of their bulky wings, displaying any large group of Thanagarians is a headache. They take up a ton of space, they often don't stand well, and when they topple they take a ton of neighbors down with them. I remember feeling good and decisive when I sold them, but almost instantly regretting it. Since then I've picked up about 4 or 5 new Hawkgirls and I'm always tempted to hunt down my old favorites, but for the most part I refrain. I was really surprised as how good this Bombshells figure looked in my LCS and just had to pick her up.
Showing posts with label Joe Menna. Show all posts
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Sunday, November 12, 2017
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Arkham Knight - HARLEY QUINN (Version 2)!
Arkham Knight Series Five #14 - Harley Quinn (Classic) - DC Collectibles 2016
I have a lot of Harley Quinn action figures. I'm emarassed to actually count them, but I pretty much have them all (except that weird one of her in pajamas). So, please take my first hand experience into consideration when I tell you that this new Arkham Knight Harley is the absolute best Harley I've ever seen. The sculpt by Joe Menna is perfection. Her face is gorgeous - she looks sweet with a touch of menace. Her body proportions are idealized without being gratuitous. And her costume has realistic wrinkles and details which bring it all to life. Then DC Collectibles knocked it out the park with amazing articulation and perfect paint. I can't get enough of of this figure. The solicitation pictures look slightly different than the final product. Even the pictures from Toy Fair look different. I can't tell if her face was resculpted or the production version just has a superior paint job, but the end result is great. It's so rare when the final product surpasses the quality of the prototypes. Let's check out Harley below!
I have a lot of Harley Quinn action figures. I'm emarassed to actually count them, but I pretty much have them all (except that weird one of her in pajamas). So, please take my first hand experience into consideration when I tell you that this new Arkham Knight Harley is the absolute best Harley I've ever seen. The sculpt by Joe Menna is perfection. Her face is gorgeous - she looks sweet with a touch of menace. Her body proportions are idealized without being gratuitous. And her costume has realistic wrinkles and details which bring it all to life. Then DC Collectibles knocked it out the park with amazing articulation and perfect paint. I can't get enough of of this figure. The solicitation pictures look slightly different than the final product. Even the pictures from Toy Fair look different. I can't tell if her face was resculpted or the production version just has a superior paint job, but the end result is great. It's so rare when the final product surpasses the quality of the prototypes. Let's check out Harley below!
Friday, August 21, 2015
DC Mini-Busts - CATWOMAN (and Customization!)
DC Comics Super Heroes Catwoman Mini-Bust - DC Collectibles 2015
I love my Catwoman mini-bust collection. It took me years to succumb to the temptations of statue collecting, but when I finally did, it was Miss Kyle who pushed me over the edge. This newest Jim Lee designed bust is my sixth (Three Women of DCU busts, DKR, and Halle Berry). Plus there are Julie Newmar and a BTAS versions due out by the end of the year. Now all we need is a Michelle Pfeiffer version and I'll be happy. I've been very excited for this bust since it was first solicited, but I must admit the final product was a pretty big let-down for me. The Joe Menna sculpt is beautiful, but the face paint was a far cry from the paint master. What drives me nuts is that the paint apps on a character like Catwoman are so minimal. It's literally just her face and a zipper. Luckily I'm patient with a paintbrush so I was able to revamp her until I was happy. All the customized pics start around halfway down this post. Let's check out this JimLee designed New 52 Catwoman mini-bust below!
I love my Catwoman mini-bust collection. It took me years to succumb to the temptations of statue collecting, but when I finally did, it was Miss Kyle who pushed me over the edge. This newest Jim Lee designed bust is my sixth (Three Women of DCU busts, DKR, and Halle Berry). Plus there are Julie Newmar and a BTAS versions due out by the end of the year. Now all we need is a Michelle Pfeiffer version and I'll be happy. I've been very excited for this bust since it was first solicited, but I must admit the final product was a pretty big let-down for me. The Joe Menna sculpt is beautiful, but the face paint was a far cry from the paint master. What drives me nuts is that the paint apps on a character like Catwoman are so minimal. It's literally just her face and a zipper. Luckily I'm patient with a paintbrush so I was able to revamp her until I was happy. All the customized pics start around halfway down this post. Let's check out this JimLee designed New 52 Catwoman mini-bust below!
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