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(More customer reviews)The first two Wolverine busts from Kotobukiya didn't really catch my eye, but this one did thanks to the costume and the more dynamic sculpt. For the most part, I was pleased with the end product. The sculpt really is miles above the previous two, and it looks pretty cool from any angle. The facial region is a little too sleek and anime-influenced for my liking, but that's about the only complaint I have. The build quality is also nice. Koto seems to use a heavier material for these busts than they do for their Fine Arts statues. I'm not sure if it's cast in polystone, but it's definitely stronger than PVC. The claws are actual metal, which eliminates the problem of flimsy claws most Wolverine statues and figures have. The bust is also bigger than the ones you generally see from companies like Bowen and DC Direct. In the case of those latter companies, I'm usually turned away from their busts because they're just too tiny - not really any larger than your average action figure.
The only real drawback to this bust is that the paint work could be better, The shading on the skin is overdone, making Wolverine look like he spent too much time in the tanning booth. The silver regions of the costume are also too much of a metallic and shiny silver, whereas the source material usually depicts it as a darker gray. It is supposed to be a stealthy costume, after all. As usual, the paint flaws aren't really apparent in Koto's promotional photos. If possible, I'd recommend getting a look at the piece in real life beforehand, or at least hunt down some unofficial pics.
In the end, the statue can be displayed from any angle, so the drawbacks in the paint application can be dealt with to some extent by careful placement. It's just a shame Koto couldn't have delivered more in that area. This is a great bust held back a bit by a few quirks.
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Wolverine X-Force Fine Art SDCC Exclusive Bust - Autographed by Junnosuke AbeMeasuring approximately 9a' tall and featuring real metal claws measuring approximately 2 1/3a' in length, the SDCC 2009 Exclusive Marvel Collection X-Force Wolverine Fine Art Bust: Autographed Edition is a cold cast porcelain statue situated atop a specialized base bearing a relief sculpture of Logana'TMs civilian likeness.This statue, an entirely new sculpture, features the red-eyed Wolverinea'TMs charcoal-hued X-Force costume, complete with a''Xa'-insignia red belt buckle. A mutant ability to regenerate allowed for the experimental procedure in which Wolverinea'TMs skeleton was sheathed in Adamantium and his forearms fitted with retractable claws. In the course of the X-Men: Messiah Complex crossover storyline, Wolverine took command of a new incarnation of X-Force.This bust is autographed by master sculptor Junnosuke Abe.
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