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queve
09/15/2011 06:13 PM (UTC)
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I see some comments about Kitana's face, well, two things:

1) The original model featured an even more angry Kitana face and different looking bangs. This was changed to the current one to make her better.

2) I rather like "angry-looking" Kitana over the "princess-y" look she's been having in her latest incarnations. Much better suited for the "assassin" she was supposed to be.

Nephrite Wrote:


- Her heir is too thick in the lower parts, especially compared with the top of her head. Where does that extra hair come from? It's like it multiplied on its way down.


Well, she is Sindel's daughter, after all, no? wink Her hair does seem to have a life of its own in the game.

Also, this hair looks great and a gazillion times better than any of her hair models in MK9 and MKvsDC. By large.

skahwt Wrote:
I'm not a collector, but these look really cool. Nice interview Queve.


This one was actually handled by Tyrant_Cenobite. I did take care of the first one we featured around one month ago, though. smile
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Tyrant-Cenobite
09/15/2011 06:20 PM (UTC)
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Nephrite Wrote:


- Patterns on her fans and extra details on the blades are missing, but it says they'll add the patterns and HOPEFULLY they'll also add the extra details on the blades as well (this is pretty much MK's most beloved weapon and it needs to be perfect :p).

- The blue color of the fans is darker then the one for the rest of her costume in the game, it's sort of faded blue/ash-blue in the game. The costume should be a bit lighter shade of blue.

- Her heir is too thick in the lower parts, especially compared with the top of her head. Where does that extra hair come from? It's like it multiplied on its way down.

- The crossed laces on her chest should be a bit thinner.


I know I'm nitpicking her, but I just want my fave videogame chick to look as perfect as possible. I love the pose and I love that raised eyebrow just like in the render!


This is not the Final Product.

In the Feature it states Kitanas Fans will receive the Pattern on them with Coated Paper and the blades will be constructed from actual Metal.

It's also safe to say her face and the general colour palette will be adjusted to replicate her look as close as possible. wink
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Nephrite
09/15/2011 10:35 PM (UTC)
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^ Awesome, thanks! I can't wait to see the final version!

Once again, I have to say, Jade and Ermac look glorious!
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NoobSaibot5
09/15/2011 11:01 PM (UTC)
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Since that's not Kitana's final model, I will say the only improvements I can think of is a softer face (let the eyes and the way she's looking at you be fierce, but with softer features. At the moment, she could pass as a drag queen). And I agree with Jax0007, metalic colours on her clothing would really make that statue just go WOW and stand out.

Jade is flawless. Absolutely flawless. In fact I'd probably spend stupid amounts of money to buy that statue despite the fact Jade's not even one of my mains lol
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wdm6789
09/16/2011 01:37 AM (UTC)
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Im actually not impressed with the Kitana. Jade looks awesome. Kitana could have been much better. Maybe the final will blow me away, but as of now, this model is nothing impressive. It looks kinda like amateur.

Little detail complaints-

She should have her bumpit hair.

The Tiara should be a tiara like in the game, in this model it looks like a headband.

The loin cloth is way too short.

The paint job in general.

Her face should be much more feminine and pretty.

The fan details, but thats already been covered.

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wdm6789
09/16/2011 12:57 PM (UTC)
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queve Wrote:
2) I rather like "angry-looking" Kitana over the "princess-y" look she's been having in her latest incarnations. Much better suited for the "assassin" she was supposed to be.



Kitana is the princess too. She is supposed to be like devastatingly beautiful.

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queve
09/17/2011 04:02 PM (UTC)
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I think MKO's exclusive interview with the sculptor was awesome!

It's great to see that the people who work in certain merchandize not only love their job but also the specific merchandize they are working on. All these guys in Syco Collectibles love MK (whether they are huge fanatics like us or not) and I think that's very reassuring and awesome.

I'm sure I'm not the only Mk fan out there who has been dying/waiting for mk products like this.

wdm6789 Wrote:
queve Wrote:
2) I rather like "angry-looking" Kitana over the "princess-y" look she's been having in her latest incarnations. Much better suited for the "assassin" she was supposed to be.



Kitana is the princess too. She is supposed to be like devastatingly beautiful.



I know, but, her statue model doesn't look that different from her in-game model. She looks angry, yes, but, not ugly-angry, imo.

wdm6789 Wrote:

Little detail complaints-

She should have her bumpit hair.

The Tiara should be a tiara like in the game, in this model it looks like a headband.



Hmmm, I didn't notice the Tiara thing. You are right, it's slightly different in her statue.

As for the hair, I'm personally extremely happy it looks the way it does.
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LucaTurilli
09/17/2011 04:22 PM (UTC)
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The statue is miles from perfect, yet I'd be lying out my ass if I said I didn't want the fuck out of this.
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queve
09/17/2011 04:35 PM (UTC)
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LucaTurilli Wrote:
The statue is miles from perfect, yet I'd be lying out my ass if I said I didn't want the fuck out of this.


Which one?
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LucaTurilli
09/17/2011 04:55 PM (UTC)
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queve Wrote:

Which one?


Ms. Kitty Tawna
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skyboy
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09/17/2011 07:42 PM (UTC)
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OMG I'm getting Kitana and Jade!!! Even if I'm not able to eat for a month!
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Nephrite
09/18/2011 12:01 PM (UTC)
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^ LOL!

wdm6789 Wrote:
The Tiara should be a tiara like in the game, in this model it looks like a headband.


Good catch!
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09/19/2011 09:54 AM (UTC)
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*carefully removes jaw from floor and replaces it*
HOLY.FUCKING.SHIT!!!

AWESOME Kitana +
PERFECT Jade =
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ME - $300 tongue

How did I miss this before?!

Now I just need Rain and Ermac!
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09/20/2011 01:17 AM (UTC)
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I just made my first Syco Collectibles purchase-
likely the first of many going by Jade (srsly-COME ON.)
and T-C's comments about Ermac and Mileena.
(thank you, Birthday Money!)

But...
Kitana is MINE!!!Bwahaha!

Now I have one more thing in common with Shao Kahn,
aside from the huge muscles and shiny hat. wink
EDIT: Eep: sorry for the double post!
I just replied without checking sad
EDIT 2: Aww, where'd the stickied Syco thread go?
Was it removed when the MKO Edition
came down to the Dragon vs. Motaro?
There should still be a stickied thread for suggestions,
like pose ideas and such.
For example,
I wanted to suggest the Smoke statue have removable hair, so the buyer can determine whether they want Bishonen Smoke,
or cowled, "ninja" Smoke,
without two separate statues.
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Osu16Bit
09/20/2011 12:31 PM (UTC)
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Kitana looks very cool. Will buy!
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queve
09/20/2011 06:11 PM (UTC)
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Syco Collectibles has confirmed that a lot more work is still being done on Kitana. Not only featuring a more delicate expression, but, also better painting and the design patterns in her fans.

skyboy Wrote:
OMG I'm getting Kitana and Jade!!! Even if I'm not able to eat for a month!


grin

I hear you! I want them both too.

drpvfx Wrote:
EDIT 2: Aww, where'd the stickied Syco thread go?
Was it removed when the MKO Edition
came down to the Dragon vs. Motaro?
There should still be a stickied thread for suggestions,
like pose ideas and such.
For example,
I wanted to suggest the Smoke statue have removable hair,
so the buyer can determine whether they want Bishonen Smoke,
or cowled, "ninja" Smoke,
without two separate statues.


Well, you can always express your ideas and suggestions to Syco Collectibles in their Facebook and Twitter. Or you can even send them a personal e-mail through their website. They are really awesome when it comes to hearing the fans thoughts.

Also, I had no idea that sticky thread disappeared, but, its gone because it is no longer needed. We've reached the finals: Motaro VS The MK Dragon.
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WingsOfRedemption
11/16/2011 07:49 PM (UTC)
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The first wave of statues are shipping. I'm tracking my exclusive Scorpion 10''
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LucaTurilli
11/22/2011 06:39 AM (UTC)
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Seriously wish I could afford Sub-Zero and Scorpion to go with my Mileena, Kitana and Jade... but I just don't see that happening...

Maybe if they by some miracle don't sell out by mid next-year :P
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damienjakk
11/22/2011 05:03 PM (UTC)
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There will always be ebay. Sure you won't get them at the starting price, but as long as you don't wait years after the initial release you'll probably only have to eat a bit of mark up on them.
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11/23/2011 08:39 PM (UTC)
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Got my Scorpion. It looks great. I was thinking the characters from the line would be to scale with each other but Scorpion is actually 10" crouching, so he ended up being much bigger than I expected.

The parts you have to attach are pretty loose tho, better to glue them.
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LucaTurilli
11/25/2011 03:52 PM (UTC)
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JAX007 Wrote:
Got my Scorpion. It looks great. I was thinking the characters from the line would be to scale with each other but Scorpion is actually 10" crouching, so he ended up being much bigger than I expected.


This is actually really disappointing to me. I would have preferred a line of 1/7 scale statues, instead of making all the statues 10'' high regardless of their pose.

I hate inconsistency... if I was to order Scorpion alongside my Kitana, Jade and Mileena, he'd look horrible. 3 characters of appropriate scale and then one giant one... kinda sucks :\
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queve
11/26/2011 02:58 AM (UTC)
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damienjakk Wrote:
There will always be ebay. Sure you won't get them at the starting price, but as long as you don't wait years after the initial release you'll probably only have to eat a bit of mark up on them.


Which is really not worth it when you think about how super expensive they will be over there. They will sell like crazy, crazy high! Look at some of the classic MK hasbro figures as an example, most of those silly toys sell for over $50!

The bids will go super high, indeed. All these statues will become rare collectibles and will most likely end up being very valuable in the market. Get them if you can. If not, definitely save for your favorites, which is what I'm doing.

LucaTurilli Wrote:
JAX007 Wrote:
Got my Scorpion. It looks great. I was thinking the characters from the line would be to scale with each other but Scorpion is actually 10" crouching, so he ended up being much bigger than I expected.


This is actually really disappointing to me. I would have preferred a line of 1/7 scale statues, instead of making all the statues 10'' high regardless of their pose.

I hate inconsistency... if I was to order Scorpion alongside my Kitana, Jade and Mileena, he'd look horrible. 3 characters of appropriate scale and then one giant one... kinda sucks :\


Really? I'm actually quite surprised to hear that (I'm all for the characters actually being 10" no matter what), but, I guess its not that uncommon for some people to feel the way you do.

I personally don't care or mind that (I don't see what the big deal is). The ones I'm most definitely looking forward to are most of the female cast, Johnny, Kahn, Jax, and Kenshi (from the top of my head). Oh, yes, and Motaro!
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LucaTurilli
11/26/2011 01:33 PM (UTC)
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queve Wrote:
Really? I'm actually quite surprised to hear that (I'm all for the characters actually being 10" no matter what), but, I guess its not that uncommon for some people to feel the way you do.

I personally don't care or mind that (I don't see what the big deal is).


Well, what are you buying the statues for? To display, right? I certainly don't intend to play with mine.

Consistency is a huge part of visual appeal when displaying things. If I have 3 characters that are the same height and are consistent with each other, then I have one character that's twice the size of the others, he's going to stick out like a sore thumb.

Same goes with how I display my video game collection. I don't mix PS1 titles with my Wii games because it would look like ass.

Most statue/model retailers will choose a scale like 1/8 or 1/7 when it comes to creating a specific series of characters for the sake of consistency. Otherwise the size of the character is completely dependent upon their pose... which ends up making some characters look giant and some look like midgets.
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damienjakk
11/26/2011 05:06 PM (UTC)
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LucaTurilli Wrote:
queve Wrote:
Really? I'm actually quite surprised to hear that (I'm all for the characters actually being 10" no matter what), but, I guess its not that uncommon for some people to feel the way you do.

I personally don't care or mind that (I don't see what the big deal is).


Well, what are you buying the statues for? To display, right? I certainly don't intend to play with mine.

Consistency is a huge part of visual appeal when displaying things. If I have 3 characters that are the same height and are consistent with each other, then I have one character that's twice the size of the others, he's going to stick out like a sore thumb.

Same goes with how I display my video game collection. I don't mix PS1 titles with my Wii games because it would look like ass.

Most statue/model retailers will choose a scale like 1/8 or 1/7 when it comes to creating a specific series of characters for the sake of consistency. Otherwise the size of the character is completely dependent upon their pose... which ends up making some characters look giant and some look like midgets.


I agree. When I heard Ermac and Rain were gonna 18" and Kahn was only a bust I knew I was gonna pass on collecting all of these since I'd never have the cast, or even the male ninjas at this stage, all to scale. Finding out Scorpion is bigger than the other 10" statues complicates it even further now. I'm guessing Raiden will be larger than the standard 10" line as well since he's bent over.

Note that I have zero problem with the sculpts themselves, they still look awesome, but when displaying them next to each other is gonna look hella awkward with gargantuan Ermac and Rain next to giant Scorpion, next to medium Sub Zero. This is precisely why I decided to pick and choose only my favorites. I'm sure these will sell regardless, but they definitely lost a hefty and committed sale with me in that regard.
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LucaTurilli
11/26/2011 07:05 PM (UTC)
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Yea. I was definitely considering the Sub-Zero and Scorpion statues... they all look great... but the size difference just puts me off.

Sad that Ermac is gonna be huge... he's my second favorite character :(

The size issue also brings up price problems for me. Even if I still wanted them, 100 dollars for a statue is my absolute limit. I can't justify any more than that.
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