Check Out The New Universal Lifesize Frankenstein Bust for $450&500

[emazers]

http://www.figures.com/forums/news/15902-universal-monsters-1-1-frankenstein-vfx-maquette.html

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[Mord]

The Cine Art version was better and only set you back $100. The Sideshow one was much better at the same price.And what's with all the new Frankenstein stuff having light up eyes?

[aura of foreboding]

And what's with all the new Frankenstein stuff having light up eyes?

Well, when they go back and add CGI and digital effects to the Universal Monster films, they are going to make Karloff's eyes glow when he gets angry.  This is just their way of preparing us.   

[Mord]

Wow, I never thought of that. Knowing Universal, it's not that far-fetched.

[aura of foreboding]

I know...  That's the scary thing...   

[Wizard_Of_Ed]

I don't like either of these either. That light up one looks like a campy radio.

[Dr.Terror]

Whoopie!    It's the cine Art bust with lights in it......

I don't care what anyone says, the Cine Art bust was used to create this.

[Universalrocks]

Accurate? I don't Think so, Frankenstein never had the stiches running across the scar on his forehead. Universal should have a board made up of Fans who make the final licensing Decisions.

[Mord]

Or at least people who have actually seen the films.

[Monster Bob]

Seems way overpriced at 500 bones, and really, not that great nor worth that kind of dough to me. That buys a lotta vintage!  The generic half-sized bust I bought at Kmart ten years ago is cooler, (and I think the eyes light) and cost like $10!   

[creaturerevenge]

I saw this pop up on Sideshow Collectibles website the other day. I couldn't get over the flat, muddy paint job and the goofy light up halloween eyes! I was shocked to even see Sideshow selling it. If I were them I would be embarrassed to have this one my site, especially at that price!

[depressedlarrytalbot]

All of the above, plus .... on the side, decorative bolts? What is it with bolts? I curse the twit who first 'replaced' the electrodes with bolts or nails or anything else from a hardware store. He's a resuscitated composite corpse, not a robot.

And Factory Entertainment being one of the few to embrace the UMs  .... you want to be supportive .... but this seems to be missing the target audience, which in turn promises to inhibit future projects.

[Monsters For Sale]

I concentrate my collecting on Frankenstein items.  I look forward to every new item, and I WANT to like them all.  But I can't bring myself to begin to like this bust.  If I received it as a gift, I would immediately list it on eBay for a tiny beginning bid, take whatever money it would bring and buy more desirable collectibles.

With all the negative feedback from UMA members when this was first talked about, I had hoped the makers would re-think, retool and try another prototype design.  Instead, they have chosen to go ahead in spite of the feedback.  I can't see this being a financial success.

It seems to me that only serious collectors are going to be willing to pay $500.00 plus shipping for a life-sized Frankenstein bust - or want to dedicate that large a space in their homes to a monster collectible.  And it is the serious collectors who are giving this item such a cold reception.

I hope the makers at least recoup their investment in this endeavor.

I'm sorry to say, I cannot support this product.

[Count_Zirock]

All of the above, plus .... on the side, decorative bolts? What is it with bolts? I curse the twit who first 'replaced' the electrodes with bolts or nails or anything else from a hardware store. He's a resuscitated composite corpse, not a robot.

And Factory Entertainment being one of the few to embrace the UMs  .... you want to be supportive .... but this seems to be missing the target audience, which in turn promises to inhibit future projects.

I think those are metal side panels, so the bolts are in the metal, not in the Monster.