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Title: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Radioactive Rod Whitenack on April 03, 2013, 02:37:55 PM
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FAC10076&mode=retail&utm_source=retail_news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigBadToyStore-Retail&utm_content= (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FAC10076&mode=retail&utm_source=retail_news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigBadToyStore-Retail&utm_content=)

I just need $450!

(http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/5915/frankensteinbust.jpg)
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 03, 2013, 02:59:43 PM
Oh my goodness!!! Me too!
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: zombiehorror on April 03, 2013, 03:02:02 PM
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=14529.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=14529.0)

Factory Entertainment - Universal Monsters Frankenstein VFX Bust Product Demonstration (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A84jpYus2lg#ws)
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Radioactive Rod Whitenack on April 04, 2013, 09:59:18 AM
This electric bust redefines cool.
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: GeekDragon on April 05, 2013, 06:11:37 PM
Wish I had the money for this.  Would look great sitting on my mantle.
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: westbatman on April 05, 2013, 08:50:23 PM
Priced $400 too high in my opinion.
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: RedKing on April 05, 2013, 09:03:15 PM
My God that is awesome....but too much for me >:(
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Mord on April 05, 2013, 09:24:55 PM
Wow, what a turnaround! When this was first announced everybody hated it (especially the light-up eyes). What changed everyone's mind, I wonder?
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Count_Zirock on April 05, 2013, 11:06:37 PM
Quote from: Mord on April 05, 2013, 09:24:55 PMWow, what a turnaround! When this was first announced everybody hated it (especially the light-up eyes). What changed everyone's mind, I wonder?
I was wondering the same thing. When it was first unveiled, it got so much negative reaction on this forum, I thought poor Barry over at Factory Entertainment was gonna cry! Now, suddenly, it's a "must have"?
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Dr. Madd on April 06, 2013, 12:59:39 AM
I've always liked it. It's a frankenstein, so why wouldn't I?
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Anton Phibes on April 06, 2013, 07:29:31 AM
Neat to see---but I wouldnt purchase one. Go get it! >:D
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Radioactive Rod Whitenack on April 06, 2013, 07:47:22 AM
I wouldn't call it a "must buy," Count. I think the price point puts it out of range for most of us.
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Mord on April 06, 2013, 06:14:22 PM
I guess I would want it too if I didn't already have the very similar Cine-art bust.
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Count_Zirock on April 06, 2013, 09:12:56 PM
Quote from: Mord on April 06, 2013, 06:14:22 PMI guess I would want it too if I didn't already have the very similar Cine-art bust.
That was one of the other arguments against this, its similarity to the CineArts bust. Some called it an outright copy!
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on April 07, 2013, 01:28:06 AM

Seeing a hand next to the bust makes me wonder about the "Life-Sized" description.

It looks just a little small to me.  Exactly how tall is it?
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: horror1o1 on April 07, 2013, 01:41:41 AM
it looks neat but it looks like a over priced halloween item. i do like it and if the price is right i'll buy one.
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Scatter on April 07, 2013, 09:02:36 AM
Quote from: Mord on April 05, 2013, 09:24:55 PM
Wow, what a turnaround! When this was first announced everybody hated it (especially the light-up eyes). What changed everyone's mind, I wonder?

Nope, still hate it.
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Monster Bob on April 07, 2013, 09:11:41 AM


But their Creature Claw is cool.
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Gillfan on April 07, 2013, 10:18:20 AM
10 years from now these will be selling for $900 and people will love them.

Remember, the CineArts busts ended up on clearance at Spencers.
I picked up several at $15 back in the day. Wish I still had them.
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on April 07, 2013, 10:32:56 AM
Quote from: Gillfan on April 07, 2013, 10:18:20 AM
10 years from now these will be selling for $900 and people will love them.

Remember, the CineArts busts ended up on clearance at Spencers.
I picked up several at $15 back in the day. Wish I still had them.

FIFTEEN BUCKS?  For that price I would have bought every Frank they had.

My Spencers sold out of Frank and the Phantom busts - very early on.
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Radioactive Rod Whitenack on April 07, 2013, 10:36:54 AM
I guess I missed the first thread, but I don't understand why everyone hates this bust? The Karloff likeness is very good and the light up eyes pays tribute to a scene from the movie. The mini control panel is neat. I have no idea what the cost was to manufacture this bust, but I know I could only be a buyer at about one fourth the asking price. Obviously, that's never going to happen.
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on April 07, 2013, 10:37:22 AM
Quote from: Scatter on April 07, 2013, 09:02:36 AM
Nope, still hate it.


I won't say I hate it - but I just cannot make myself love it. 

And I want to love every new Frankenstein product, I really do.

I would not buy this bust if it was selling for a tenth of the price.
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on April 07, 2013, 10:42:20 AM
Quote from: Radioactive Rod Whitenack on April 07, 2013, 10:36:54 AM
I guess I missed the first thread, but I don't understand why everyone hates this bust? The Karloff likeness is very good and the light up eyes pays tribute to a scene from the movie. The mini control panel is neat. I have no idea what the cost was to manufacture this bust, but I know I could only be a buyer at about one fourth the asking price. Obviously, that's never going to happen.

I think this was the original thread:

http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=14529.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=14529.0)


Discussion continued in several threads.  I think this was the longest:

http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=18766.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=18766.0)

Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Count_Zirock on April 08, 2013, 05:14:43 AM
Quote from: Monster Bob on April 07, 2013, 09:11:41 AMBut their Creature Claw is cool.
Yes, it is. If I had the room to display it, I'd get one. Same problem with the Frankenstein VFX bust; I just don't have the room for it (even if I wanted one, which, I honestly don't). When Factory's Wolf Man cane comes out, I'll probably have to hang it on the wall, as none of my shelves are big enough for it. That's why I primarily buy things like small prop replicas: rings, medallions, etc. In a two-bedroom apartment, display space is at a premium! Some of my recent 12" figure acquisitions are still waiting for me to figure out where I'm going to put them!
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Mord on April 08, 2013, 09:00:49 PM
My collection has grown so much in the past few years that I have to stick with the DST 7"ers for now.
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Scatter on April 15, 2013, 06:28:47 PM
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on April 07, 2013, 10:37:22 AM

I won't say I hate it - but I just cannot make myself love it. 

And I want to love every new Frankenstein product, I really do.

I would not buy this bust if it was selling for a tenth of the price.

Agreed. Hate might be too strong a word. If I received this as a gift, I would display it and use the light-up eyes at night to torment my kids. But I wouldn't buy it for myself.
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Mord on April 15, 2013, 07:29:15 PM
I guess the tormenting of kids is a noble enough goal (I work at a high school).
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Scatter on April 15, 2013, 10:01:44 PM
My parenting alone is sufficient torment.
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Count_Zirock on April 15, 2013, 10:53:11 PM
Quote from: Scatter on April 15, 2013, 10:01:44 PMMy parenting alone is sufficient torment.
Dodging flung poo is a useful life-skill, Scatter. They should get on their knees (after first checking the floor in front of them) and thank you!
Title: Re: Man, I seriously want this Frankenstein VFX bust!!!
Post by: Scatter on April 16, 2013, 07:40:04 PM
Quote from: Count_Zirock on April 15, 2013, 10:53:11 PM
Dodging flung poo is a useful life-skill, Scatter. They should get on their knees (after first checking the floor in front of them) and thank you!

AGREED!