We have been told doing Hammer is a licensing nightmare, but apparently someone is going trough all of the red tape. First two offerings are Count Dracula (Lee), and Countess Dracula (Pitt). I didnt care for the Pitt films, so easy pass for me there---but that Lee will be mine! Bring on the Peter Cushing Van Helsing and all the monsters!!!
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Cool Lee bust, Thanks for posting, love Hammer films.
We must be the only two who give a rats hiney. I thought more would be excited about these. :'(
Sweet! Would like to see more angles on the Dracula, though.
That Dracula looks cool! I'd love to see Peter Cushing as either Van Helsing or Dr. Frankenstein.
Quote from: Moonshadow on September 29, 2010, 09:43:30 PM
That Dracula looks cool! I'd love to see Peter Cushing as either Van Helsing or Dr. Frankenstein.
ABSOLUTELY! BOTH!! Can you imagine the monsters as busts?
--Gorgon
--Reptile
--Curse of the Werewolf
--Frankenstein Creature (Lee)
--Evil of Frankenstein (Kingston)
--Legend of the seven golden Vampires Vampire Leader (if the line would progress this far)
--Plague of the Zombies
--Phantom of the Opera (Lom)
--Mummy (Lee or the others)
--Sherlock Holmes Cushing (Hound of Baskervilles)
--Monster from Hell (David Prowse)
--Captain Kronos
--Twins of evil
--Baron meinster (Brides of Dracula)
--Bride of Dracula (same)
--Devil Rides out Goat creature
so many great ghouls they could sculpt!!!!
I for one love both of these and will pick them up. I am wondering tho why Ingird was the choice for the second bust, when we could have had a Cushing or Curse of the Werewolf. As both Pitt and Lee are still alive did the license come through them? The likeness on Pitt tho is absolutely spot on. Can't tell with the side view on the Lee but they are reasonably priced and well worth picking up
Those are pretty nice. Wish they would have posted a front few of Lee.
i do not like the fact that they are 1/2 busts but I will pick them up. The sculpt and paint look really nice.
Sal
I have never been a fan of the recent sculpting trend of busts of having arms. It looks like half a figure! A bust shold include the upper torso, sans arms. Randy Bowen's early Marvel busts were the traditional style and I loved 'em, but then he started adding limbs, etc. -- and they leave me a bit cold. Meh...guess I'm an old purist, but sometimes less is more.
Quote from: GAKENSTEIN on September 30, 2010, 04:46:59 PM
I have never been a fan of the recent sculpting trend of busts of having arms. It looks like half a figure! A bust shold include the upper torso, sans arms. Randy Bowen's early Marvel busts were the traditional style and I loved 'em, but then he started adding limbs, etc. -- and they leave me a bit cold. Meh...guess I'm an old purist, but sometimes less is more.
I like traditional style busts too. I agree with not needing arms. But since so little ever comes Hammer fans's way....I am going to get some of these bad boys.
The new 'posed' style of busts do tend to create a new sort of frustration, whereby you wish to hell they'd just gone the hog and given us a full figure [though I grant you Ingrid's bust is by definition a full figure as well.... ROWF!!!]. But, I'll grab 'em. They're quite cool.
Quote from: GAKENSTEIN on September 30, 2010, 04:46:59 PM
I have never been a fan of the recent sculpting trend of busts of having arms. It looks like half a figure! A bust shold include the upper torso, sans arms. Randy Bowen's early Marvel busts were the traditional style and I loved 'em, but then he started adding limbs, etc. -- and they leave me a bit cold. Meh...guess I'm an old purist, but sometimes less is more.
It makes the female pictured look like a figurehead from a classic sailing ship.
I also don't care for the arms. If you are going to go that far with the figure, go ahead and add the legs. Even worse is the single half arm, floating in space.
Love the artistic sculpt on these. Hope they get around to doing the Universal Classics.
Quote from: Type3Toys on September 30, 2010, 04:44:53 AM
Those are pretty nice. Wish they would have posted a front few of Lee.
Here ya go--courtesy of the enw issue of Horror Hound magazine:
(http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=28664&d=1287413628)
I love Hammer films! I wish I had a bust of the Monster from "evil of Frankenstein"
Saw this litle tidbit. Great looking Cushing! If these ever come out, I will find a way to get them!!!!!
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Oh yeah! Nice!
The Cushing looks excellent indeed
Sweet busts, they would look really nice in neat custom display case.
Bigger shot. No interest in Pitt, but I am all over that Cushing and Lee, and if they sell,and the line continues~~ I would probably buy all the monsters.
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Nice likenesses, but frankly I hate these type of busts (which aren't really busts at all). From Webster's........
Bust-: a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
What the hell are these?? A sculpture from the top of the head to the freaking hips is NOT a bust. Including the pedestal, how much more material would you guess it would take to finish the legs? ::)
Since they're clearly picking the point where they stop the sculpt from directly out of their posterior, maybe they should end the next batch at the ankles??
Perhaps we can call them torsos? For some reason when I look at the Ingrid Pitt one, I still of the word "bust" though. ::)
Rob
They should have definately given Ingrid Pitt a posterior.
I like them, when do these come out?
Lee Dracula is Oct or December of this year if all goes according to plan with no further hiccups(at least thats whats being reported). As for the other two, and future releases,...its based on how well the Dracula sells for them, I would guess. I could easily buy about 20 different characters if they were released a few months apart and I could swing it. ;D ;D :angel:
Quote from: monsterphile on May 29, 2011, 06:45:16 PM
Perhaps we can call them torsos? For some reason when I look at the Ingrid Pitt one, I still of the word "bust" though. ::)
Rob
An excellent point indeed.
Stores are taking preorders for these now. Last I saw is they are due out this month (according to Big Bad Toy Store). More pics from the toy fair....
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I would want the Dracula to have fingers. :o
These look really nice, though I agree the format is a little weird. The Pitt nips are a nice touch.
What do u guys think these will sell for?
Kevin
The fingers reside with the missing legs (they sell for 60 to 80 bucks, depending on where you get them).
What can you say these busts are fangtastic! I would love to see a range of full size figures! ny chance on that happening?
Quote from: Kev72 on February 15, 2012, 08:30:49 PM
What do u guys think these will sell for?
Kevin
They're retailing for about $70-$80 apiece.
If I offered a few more bucks could they attach legs?
In a more traditional bust configuration, I could go for these.
However, the multiple amputee look doesn't appeal.
So are they coming next week as promised or are the now moved out again. Although they are unusual for busts I will support any Hammer collectibles in the figure / bust vein. Hell, would love them to do some premium format figures
I'd be more interesting in 1/6-scale figures than quarter-scale museum pieces. Especially of Lee/Dracula, Ingrid Pitt/Bathory, and Yutte Stensgaard/Carmilla.
I'd go for the Christopher Lee and the Peter Cushing busts, but I'd pass on the Ingrid Pitt one. I'm holding out for a bust of her co-star from "Vampire Lovers", Madeline Smith:
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;)
Good Lord---there is so much pressure on her boobs, that a blue vein can clearly be seen,lol! :angel: 8) :o
This is the one I'm waiting for:
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Now, that's a bust!
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Think ya missed one, there, Sparky.Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 21, 2012, 11:43:00 PM
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I hope that Herbert Lom Phantom has a removeable mask.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on February 21, 2012, 05:11:26 PM
Good Lord---there is so much pressure on her boobs, that a blue vein can clearly be seen,lol! :angel: 8) :o
A generally reliable indication that they're fully functional.
;)
Quote from: Hepcat on February 22, 2012, 10:39:31 AM
A generally reliable indication that they're fully functional.
;)
I prefer the fangs-on approach.
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Quote from: Count_Zirock on February 22, 2012, 02:53:23 PM
I prefer the fangs-on approach.
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Now we're talkin'.
JP
So---these are out at last. I aint got them. Anyone bought them? Got in hand pics/reviews?
Diamond Comics released their supply this week. The supplier here in Oz had them about two weeks ago I think. Alas, mine are at work, and I'm on sick leave, else I'd be delighted to bring you detailed pics.
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If you don't mind me asking, what movies are these images from? I know the rest, but these are new to me.
I've seen these busts in the Entertainment Earth catalog, and they look very nice. The likenesses on them are very well done, particularly the Cushing. I'd rather have seen Ingrid as Carmilla myself, but....
Chris
The top one is Yutte Stensgaard from LUST FOR A VAMPIRE [the second Carmilla story, after VAMPIRE LOVERS].
The bottom one is from PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES.
Thanks! I knew there were sequels to VAMPIRE LOVERS, but I've yet to see them.
Chris
Well, in hand pics are surfacing. The paint apps on these are terrible. :blank: Cushing's eyes make him look mentally challenged. :o All this waiting and crud paints. Huzzah. >:(. I am gonna be stuck getting Van Helsing and Dracula because I pre-ordered them 2 years ago from my lcs......but I won't be buying anymore until they get a decent Chinese factory to paint them a little better than this. :laugh: :angel:
VAN HELSING IS SOOOOO SLEEEEPY FROM HUNTING VAMPIRES.
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Wow, that is a shame. I've noticed many of DC Direct's offerings have slipped in the paint dept. too. Everyone is going for the cheapest labor, and this is what you get. Terrible service to a great sculpt.
Chris
Yep, I'm already getting numerous requests from my client base who ordered these for
complete repaints. They say the sculpts are great but the paint jobs look like 3rd graders
painted them, etc. They're not too happy.
Is Peter wearing a pink waistcoat there ??
Quote from: Spock on June 15, 2012, 10:03:23 PM
Is Peter wearing a pink waistcoat there ??
Its a mauve-a-lous mauve. ::)
He looks totally stoned. Its amazing how crud paintwork can destroy a presentation.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on June 15, 2012, 10:06:29 AM
Well, in hand pics are surfacing. The paint apps on these are terrible. :blank: Cushing's eyes make him look mentally challenged. :o All this waiting and crud paints. Huzzah. >:(. I am gonna be stuck getting Van Helsing and Dracula because I pre-ordered them 2 years ago from my lcs......but I won't be buying anymore until they get a decent Chinese factory to paint them a little better than this. :laugh: :angel:
VAN HELSING IS SOOOOO SLEEEEPY FROM HUNTING VAMPIRES.
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It is very disappointing if you look at the pic on the front of the box and then the actual piece. I was going to get these but think I may pass now
yeah these would need to be repainted. too bad a nice sculpt. think ill pass,
Quote from: Anton Phibes on June 15, 2012, 10:06:29 AM
Well, in hand pics are surfacing. The paint apps on these are terrible. :blank: Cushing's eyes make him look mentally challenged. :o All this waiting and crud paints. Huzzah. >:(. I am gonna be stuck getting Van Helsing and Dracula because I pre-ordered them 2 years ago from my lcs......but I won't be buying anymore until they get a decent Chinese factory to paint them a little better than this. :laugh: :angel:
VAN HELSING IS SOOOOO SLEEEEPY FROM HUNTING VAMPIRES.
I love Cushing. :) awesome .
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So glad I didn't order an Ingrid Pitt. I'd have been very disappointed to have this sculpt ruined by a subpar paint job.
Quote from: Anton Phibes on June 15, 2012, 10:06:29 AM
Well, in hand pics are surfacing. The paint apps on these are terrible. :blank: Cushing's eyes make him look mentally challenged. :o All this waiting and crud paints. Huzzah. >:(. I am gonna be stuck getting Van Helsing and Dracula because I pre-ordered them 2 years ago from my lcs......but I won't be buying anymore until they get a decent Chinese factory to paint them a little better than this. :laugh: :angel:
VAN HELSING IS SOOOOO SLEEEEPY FROM HUNTING VAMPIRES.
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj103/ditchscrawls/shop%20stock/Darth635.jpg)
Why is he making a cross out of the candlesticks when there is a perfectly acceptable cross on the base of each of the candlesticks.
I really like the Ingrid one but I can't get past the fact that the bottom part of her bust just looks... silly. Why is her dress open like that on the bottom? I know it's from Countess Dracula but look:
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It would look much better like that. This is just me being picky I know but I can't get past the fact that it looks like she is growing mens genitals or something :-X
Quote from: ParasiteHilton on June 17, 2012, 11:07:31 AM
I really like the Ingrid one but I can't get past the fact that the bottom part of her bust just looks... silly. Why is her dress open like that on the bottom? I know it's from Countess Dracula but look:
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It would look much better like that. This is just me being picky I know but I can't get past the fact that it looks like she is growing mens genitals or something :-X
lmao.. omgosh. . too funny.. and agreed 100% :laugh:
I recently got a copy of the Cushing and Lee busts and the paint jobs on both were spot on, at least for a pre-paint model.
I haven't been on the UMA in a while due to a dodgy laptop and was expecting positive reviews! I've had to re-paint or touch up a few statues in the past but I was pleasantly suprised by the over-all quality of the two busts, espeicially the Cushing.
I got them since the last time I posted. Van Helsing's magenta vest is horrible, and his eyes are off. For a mass prodcued item, they are passable. But nothing to write home about. :angel:
How is the Dracula, Anton? I really wanted to get these, but I'm no good at re- painting them.
Quote from: Mord on August 10, 2012, 09:18:29 PM
How is the Dracula, Anton? I really wanted to get these, but I'm no good at re- painting them.
Worth getting them both. Dracula is better than Van Helsing because of Cushing's sleepy eyes and magenta vest. Buy them up if you wanna eventually see others. 8)
When someone says 'Hammer busts', I just daydream about things other than Christopher Lee.... ::)
If there's a second series, I want to see either Veronica Carlson or Yutte Stensgaard!
The seond "series" consists of one figure bust. Baron Frankenstein. To the best of my knowledge anyway.
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No Christopher Lee Creature? That's odd. Kinda pointless, calling it a second "series."
Quote from: Count_Zirock on April 24, 2013, 03:29:50 PM
No Christopher Lee Creature? That's odd. Kinda pointless, calling it a second "series."
Its in the new Diamond Previews and Forbidden planet has it up. I think they are just releasing one figure at a time at this point. Like the Star trek and Dr. Who busts. Which is ok by me as long as they keep making them and space them out to about 2 or three a year tops.
I wonder if the paintjob will look anything like the pictures posted.
Pose is more appropriate for a Jekyll & Hyde character. He should at least have an eyeball in that beaker!
Quote from: Count_Zirock on April 27, 2013, 04:37:26 PM
Pose is more appropriate for a Jekyll & Hyde character. He should at least have an eyeball in that beaker!
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So, he should be wearing an apron, not a lab coat...
I still think the floating eyeball would be appropriate...and cool!
These are all nice.
My personal favorites are Dr. McCoy, Christopher Lee Dracula, Ingrid Pitt Countess Dracula, Khan Noonian- Singh & Mr. Spock but they are all top notch.