Chuck Gower 22,298 posts Posted October 7, 2013 My next one due: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
techvoodoo 2,601 posts Posted October 7, 2013 Nice collection Chuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PT 262 posts Posted October 7, 2013 Does anyone have that massive Sideshow Galactus figure? Would be awesome sat on the corner of my desk, but struggling to justify the £900! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Bronze age fan* 7,470 posts Posted October 7, 2013 [/img] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicAR 13,000 posts Posted October 7, 2013 King Features Syroco series from the 40s. Trying to upgrade a few of those as well as score some ones I still need from the "Great Americans" series (lower left with Lincoln, Washington, etc.). In the middle are the Pinnochio syroco plaques, and the ones on the lower right front are the Indian Totem Poles that were offered as Quaker Puffed Wheat cereal premiums from the Sgt. Preston radio show. Hard to see him in the bottom middle there, but that's Capt. Marvel and at the tippy top are a couple of the original boxes that the King Features ones came in. Those are awesome! I had no idea there were so many out there. I had started trying to collect the Dark Horse syrocos but (and here's a rare complaint in comics) they were released too fast and cost too much. I'm picking and choosing some now. Very cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waylander 6,852 posts Posted October 7, 2013 [/img] Nice (thumbs u Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicAR 13,000 posts Posted October 7, 2013 I have this one, myself. As much as I love it, there is something slightly off about it that I can't put my finger on. Seeing as you're obviously a fan and have one, do you feel the same way or I am just a crotchety old man? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicAR 13,000 posts Posted October 7, 2013 NO FREAKIN' WAY! When was this released? Who made it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian48 3,638 posts Posted October 7, 2013 I have this one, myself. As much as I love it, there is something slightly off about it that I can't put my finger on. Seeing as you're obviously a fan and have one, do you feel the same way or I am just a crotchety old man? Legs spread a little bit too wide? Can't see old war dog like Fury in such an odd pose, even if the statue looks to be modeled after David Hasselhoff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slym2none 54,191 posts Posted October 7, 2013 Legs are weird, mouth is weird, the one eyebrow is weird, and the hair is weird. If they were going for a "conveyance of motion" effect, it didn't work. :shrug: -slym Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiSoxFan 11,455 posts Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) I have this one, myself. As much as I love it, there is something slightly off about it that I can't put my finger on. Seeing as you're obviously a fan and have one, do you feel the same way or I am just a crotchety old man? Legs spread a little bit too wide? Can't see old war dog like Fury in such an odd pose, even if the statue looks to be modeled after David Hasselhoff. It looks like they were shooting for the look of Nick Fury #4. Edited October 7, 2013 by ChiSoxFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miraclemet 12,006 posts Posted October 7, 2013 I have this one, myself. As much as I love it, there is something slightly off about it that I can't put my finger on. Seeing as you're obviously a fan and have one, do you feel the same way or I am just a crotchety old man? Legs spread a little bit too wide? Can't see old war dog like Fury in such an odd pose, even if the statue looks to be modeled after David Hasselhoff. I used to have that one and thought it was a pretty fair likeness to the inspiration Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian48 3,638 posts Posted October 7, 2013 I think they would have been better off using the pose from the logo. Some things just don't translate very well from the printed page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiceX 40,428 posts Posted October 7, 2013 That right there is (thumbs u Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slym2none 54,191 posts Posted October 7, 2013 Chuck, I hope you don't mind... -slym Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Surfer 35,158 posts Posted October 7, 2013 I have this one, myself. As much as I love it, there is something slightly off about it that I can't put my finger on. Seeing as you're obviously a fan and have one, do you feel the same way or I am just a crotchety old man? Legs spread a little bit too wide? Can't see old war dog like Fury in such an odd pose, even if the statue looks to be modeled after David Hasselhoff. It looks like they were shooting for the look of Nick Fury #4. You mean to tell me that Fury is caucasian? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicAR 13,000 posts Posted October 7, 2013 I think they would have been better off using the pose from the logo. Some things just don't translate very well from the printed page. This may be the bottom line. I love Steranko's stuff but maybe it just didn't make the transition like one would hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psithyrus 2,184 posts Posted October 8, 2013 That right there is (thumbs u The variant on that one is really cool, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Gower 22,298 posts Posted October 8, 2013 I think they would have been better off using the pose from the logo. Some things just don't translate very well from the printed page. This may be the bottom line. I love Steranko's stuff but maybe it just didn't make the transition like one would hope. Yeah, all of the one's modeled after a cover that I have, look slightly off, other than the Subby, but I love them all just the same! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Gower 22,298 posts Posted October 8, 2013 NO FREAKIN' WAY! When was this released? Who made it? RokuToys, who mainly does the Usagi stuff in around 2009 put them out, though I missed it and found mine on eBay about a year ago. Really solid statue with a great paint job. Monkeyman is about 10 inches tall. Very happy to have one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
