voNvinGeLimeR
02/27/2003, 23:07
Passing time till Xplosion...what to do?
Something I thought would be fun is rating the 'big four' sculpters
for the cLiX...they are the ones that make the majority of the figures
from set to set for Wizkids. This is just my way of giving praise where
due as well as calling for accountability for bad representations of
the characters we all love (ie. Great Job or You Can Do MUCH Better).
Quality control fellas...keep the level up...and thanks for the great game.
I'm listing from best efforts to worst (SCALE OF 1-10) based on 2 factors:
quality of sculpt (strict aesthetic value)
and functionality (whether you can turn the d*mn thing or not!)
...feel free to disagree.
...and remember these are just my personal opinions and this is all in fun.
To begin #4th Rated TIM PROW:
HALL OF FAME (10's & 9's):
10-(The Key) Consistently well painted, detailed and one of the best
sculpts in any set thus far.
9-(DR.DOOM) The spirit of this character is well captured...he is
regal, he is powerful, he is confident...he's DOOM.
And he's got the whole world in his hands 'sing it with me!'.
9-(Black Panther) King of the Wakandas is well represented here.
Ever ready for action and always with an alternative plan.
NOT BAD (8's & 7's):
8-(THE THING) Good sense of power for ole' Benji...but when did he
gain that six-pack?
8-(BANE) Very threatening pose, just looks like someone you wouldn't
want annoyed with you(SMACK).
7-(Quasar) Gotta love a guy who can 'work' a starry cape and gold bracelets.
I'm just saying...
7-(Annihilus) Good pose...and who looks as good with a serving tray as
a neckpiece?
7-(Shield Trooper) Just a good, solid hard as nails flattop fightin' man!
7-(Avalanche) Nice strong pose and a sense that he's really concentrating
on whatever it is he's doing.
NOT GOOD (6's/5's & 4's):
6-(JUGGERNAUT) For pose and stature alone one of the most intimidating figures
to see coming at you. Would have rated higher but for the consistently sloppy
paint jobs and inability to turn his dial "no one's so tough that they can't
take damage!"
6-(Cyclops) With BIG *SS hands perfect for "slappin' people upside the head"
why is he a range specialist? If the old adage is true (about large hands) then
Jean's a lucky woman. Hair Ledge...need I say more?
6-(Nick Fury) You know I kinda liked Fury...once I repainted him.
6-(STEEL) Just look Mr. Irons deep in the face an tell me who's gettin' the
wrong end of the Hammer.
6-(Hawk) Paint job once again pulls fig. back in the pack. Dirty wash on
pink and white...not good.
5-(TITania) Face of a fish...nuFF said.
5-(Blizzard) Pose good...Paint job not.
5-(Shield Medic/Agent/Hydra Medic) Poor paint jobs really hurt these guys
as well.
5-(Kingpin) All paint jobs I've seen of Wilson "complexionwise" kinda look like
Michael Clarke Duncan!...points for great movie tie-in waaay before the release.
5-(Constrictor) Based upon bubble muscles and square jaw let's just call him
'Dark-TICK' and leave it at that.
4-(Boomarang) He looks ready to fall down even before he gets hit...what's
with the lean?
HALL OF SHAME...or of total INJUSTICE or just 'What Have You Done?'
(3's and below):
3-(Blade) What's he doing?...somebody please, are we dancing or fighting?
In his case neither...cause he comes off his base so often he's never in
play.
3-(Mr. Fantastic?) This is not my Reed Richards...is it yours?
Where is the dignity...the respect...intelligence?...he LOOMS well though.
2-(Thor) In the comics we've had 'BeTa Ray Bill Thor'...'Froggy Thor' and
now we have 'GUMBY Thor'! That face! Physical proportions in relation
to other figs way off (he's a very tiny 6'6" god wouldn't you say?)...and since
when did he become a lefty? I don't think I've ever seen him depicted as
holding Mjolnir in his left hand. In terms of faithfulness to character
in a word simply UNFORGIVABLE.
Let me know your thoughts guys, if well recieved I'll post sculpter number
three soon!...again all in fun.
Something I thought would be fun is rating the 'big four' sculpters
for the cLiX...they are the ones that make the majority of the figures
from set to set for Wizkids. This is just my way of giving praise where
due as well as calling for accountability for bad representations of
the characters we all love (ie. Great Job or You Can Do MUCH Better).
Quality control fellas...keep the level up...and thanks for the great game.
I'm listing from best efforts to worst (SCALE OF 1-10) based on 2 factors:
quality of sculpt (strict aesthetic value)
and functionality (whether you can turn the d*mn thing or not!)
...feel free to disagree.
...and remember these are just my personal opinions and this is all in fun.
To begin #4th Rated TIM PROW:
HALL OF FAME (10's & 9's):
10-(The Key) Consistently well painted, detailed and one of the best
sculpts in any set thus far.
9-(DR.DOOM) The spirit of this character is well captured...he is
regal, he is powerful, he is confident...he's DOOM.
And he's got the whole world in his hands 'sing it with me!'.
9-(Black Panther) King of the Wakandas is well represented here.
Ever ready for action and always with an alternative plan.
NOT BAD (8's & 7's):
8-(THE THING) Good sense of power for ole' Benji...but when did he
gain that six-pack?
8-(BANE) Very threatening pose, just looks like someone you wouldn't
want annoyed with you(SMACK).
7-(Quasar) Gotta love a guy who can 'work' a starry cape and gold bracelets.
I'm just saying...
7-(Annihilus) Good pose...and who looks as good with a serving tray as
a neckpiece?
7-(Shield Trooper) Just a good, solid hard as nails flattop fightin' man!
7-(Avalanche) Nice strong pose and a sense that he's really concentrating
on whatever it is he's doing.
NOT GOOD (6's/5's & 4's):
6-(JUGGERNAUT) For pose and stature alone one of the most intimidating figures
to see coming at you. Would have rated higher but for the consistently sloppy
paint jobs and inability to turn his dial "no one's so tough that they can't
take damage!"
6-(Cyclops) With BIG *SS hands perfect for "slappin' people upside the head"
why is he a range specialist? If the old adage is true (about large hands) then
Jean's a lucky woman. Hair Ledge...need I say more?
6-(Nick Fury) You know I kinda liked Fury...once I repainted him.
6-(STEEL) Just look Mr. Irons deep in the face an tell me who's gettin' the
wrong end of the Hammer.
6-(Hawk) Paint job once again pulls fig. back in the pack. Dirty wash on
pink and white...not good.
5-(TITania) Face of a fish...nuFF said.
5-(Blizzard) Pose good...Paint job not.
5-(Shield Medic/Agent/Hydra Medic) Poor paint jobs really hurt these guys
as well.
5-(Kingpin) All paint jobs I've seen of Wilson "complexionwise" kinda look like
Michael Clarke Duncan!...points for great movie tie-in waaay before the release.
5-(Constrictor) Based upon bubble muscles and square jaw let's just call him
'Dark-TICK' and leave it at that.
4-(Boomarang) He looks ready to fall down even before he gets hit...what's
with the lean?
HALL OF SHAME...or of total INJUSTICE or just 'What Have You Done?'
(3's and below):
3-(Blade) What's he doing?...somebody please, are we dancing or fighting?
In his case neither...cause he comes off his base so often he's never in
play.
3-(Mr. Fantastic?) This is not my Reed Richards...is it yours?
Where is the dignity...the respect...intelligence?...he LOOMS well though.
2-(Thor) In the comics we've had 'BeTa Ray Bill Thor'...'Froggy Thor' and
now we have 'GUMBY Thor'! That face! Physical proportions in relation
to other figs way off (he's a very tiny 6'6" god wouldn't you say?)...and since
when did he become a lefty? I don't think I've ever seen him depicted as
holding Mjolnir in his left hand. In terms of faithfulness to character
in a word simply UNFORGIVABLE.
Let me know your thoughts guys, if well recieved I'll post sculpter number
three soon!...again all in fun.