Statues & Figures Thread - Any & All Game Related

[Life Is Prime]

Originally Posted by fan_of_gaming

Hi Gary,

as someone who bought and is waiting on my God Of War statue to arrive, I hope you don't follow what you said above, just because some people think it's too big or can't afford it.

Should every statue you make be this size and price? Of course not. But if it makes sense with some of Sony's premier characters, I would hate to see you choose not to make it, because of a few pieces of negative feedback you received. I'm sure lots of people you may never hear from on a forum, will love the statue.

Just my 2 cents anyway. I also own your Delsin Rowe statue (did skip the Journey one though as the game doesn't interest me). Really like your work and hope you continue making great statues

SCEA franchises I would purchase statues from:
- Beyond: Two Souls
- Folklore
- God Of War
- Heavenly Sword
- Horizon: Zero Dawn
- Infamous
- Jak and Daxter
- Killzone
- Knack
- Lair
- LittleBigPlanet (standard Sackboy only)
- Ratchet & Clank
- Resistance
- Sly Cooper
- Starhawk
- Syphon Filter
- The Order 1886
- Uncharted

Thanks

Hey now. I believe there has been a misunderstanding. My feedback was not meant to be perceived as negative. I am not stating that Mr. Barth - and the entire product development team - should disown any more high-valued items on the basis of size and price. My concern is that thus far, a number of character collectible merchandise has been targeted to those collectors that prefer large-scale items. Don't get me wrong. I am floored by the statue. My pockets, though, are not up to snuff and never will be. If you look at the God of War brand on the PlayStation Gear Store, the only affordable Kratos you will see is the POP! vinyl, and I am not fond of those little things. There is the DC Direct figurine of Kratos from a few years back that has long been sold out even before the site was put up, and right now NECA's action figure release is coming up. But what if someone doesn't want articulation? What if someone cringes at the sight of joints and ball pegs? What they want another alternative to the DC Direct figurine (and the God of War Ascension CE "statue"). What if I desire something from the amazing work Mr. Barth and his team are capable of? I would like to see both sides, both ends on the spectrum, satisfied. Or at the very least a choice meet at the middle (say $200 to $250 at most).

And I agree with Mike1888. I've only played the first game, Resistance: Fall of Man, so I am not sure of the other entries. Nevertheless, the Chimera - of assorted class structures - are very interesting specimens concept-wise, and I would like to see them put to some use.

Also, Flower and Flow. I enjoyed those two more than Journey. Still, would be cool if there were mini "statues" for each game, so that one could create a That Game Company collection.

[garybarth]

Hey Life,

It's all good, I think we're on the same page here. I plan to offer a wide range of scaled statues, but 1:3 scale is just really hard to handle and very expensive for most fan's budgets, not only the base cost, but shipping as well.

Thanks!
G

Originally Posted by Life Is Prime

Hey now. I believe there has been a misunderstanding. My feedback was not meant to be perceived as negative. I am not stating that Mr. Barth - and the entire product development team - should disown any more high-valued items on the basis of size and price. My concern is that thus far, a number of character collectible merchandise has been targeted to those collectors that prefer large-scale items. Don't get me wrong. I am floored by the statue. My pockets, though, are not up to snuff and never will be. If you look at the God of War brand on the PlayStation Gear Store, the only affordable Kratos you will see is the POP! vinyl, and I am not fond of those little things. There is the DC Direct figurine of Kratos from a few years back that has long been sold out even before the site was put up, and right now NECA's action figure release is coming up. But what if someone doesn't want articulation? What if someone cringes at the sight of joints and ball pegs? What they want another alternative to the DC Direct figurine (and the God of War Ascension CE "statue"). What if I desire something from the amazing work Mr. Barth and his team are capable of? I would like to see both sides, both ends on the spectrum, satisfied. Or at the very least a choice meet at the middle (say $200 to $250 at most).

And I agree with Mike1888. I've only played the first game, Resistance: Fall of Man, so I am not sure of the other entries. Nevertheless, the Chimera - of assorted class structures - are very interesting specimens concept-wise, and I would like to see them put to some use.

Also, Flower and Flow. I enjoyed those two more than Journey. Still, would be cool if there were mini "statues" for each game, so that one could create a That Game Company collection.

[flatout]

Originally Posted by garybarth

I love R:FOM! Wouldn't a 14-18" Chimera with light up eyes and those thingies on its back be cool? Have it holding a Bullseye?

Hmmmm.... ;-)

G

That would be cool. Sadly i never got super into Resistance (I got into 3 a little, and the Vita one). But i the statue is really great (which I am sure it will be) I might have to get one

Originally Posted by garybarth

Hey Life,

It's all good, I think we're on the same page here. I plan to offer a wide range of scaled statues, but 1:3 scale is just really hard to handle and very expensive for most fan's budgets, not only the base cost, but shipping as well.

Thanks!
G

Please do not go too small , 1/6 scale is a good size (like Delsin I think). Delsin's scale is a really good smaller end statue I think (and again it is the best detail of any that size I have ever seen).

[garybarth]

Wel, on certain IPs, it makes sense...like some of the more cartoony games. I'm working on a couple Tearaway statues right now that are about 8" tall. I think 12" would be a tad large for them.

G

Originally Posted by flatout

That would be cool. Sadly i never got super into Resistance (I got into 3 a little, and the Vita one). But i the statue is really great (which I am sure it will be) I might have to get one




Please do not go too small , 1/6 scale is a good size (like Delsin I think). Delsin's scale is a really good smaller end statue I think (and again it is the best detail of any that size I have ever seen).

[flatout]

Originally Posted by Life Is Prime

Hey now. I believe there has been a misunderstanding. My feedback was not meant to be perceived as negative. I am not stating that Mr. Barth - and the entire product development team - should disown any more high-valued items on the basis of size and price. My concern is that thus far, a number of character collectible merchandise has been targeted to those collectors that prefer large-scale items. Don't get me wrong. I am floored by the statue. My pockets, though, are not up to snuff and never will be. If you look at the God of War brand on the PlayStation Gear Store, the only affordable Kratos you will see is the POP! vinyl, and I am not fond of those little things. There is the DC Direct figurine of Kratos from a few years back that has long been sold out even before the site was put up, and right now NECA's action figure release is coming up. But what if someone doesn't want articulation? What if someone cringes at the sight of joints and ball pegs? What they want another alternative to the DC Direct figurine (and the God of War Ascension CE "statue"). What if I desire something from the amazing work Mr. Barth and his team are capable of? I would like to see both sides, both ends on the spectrum, satisfied. Or at the very least a choice meet at the middle (say $200 to $250 at most).

And I agree with Mike1888. I've only played the first game, Resistance: Fall of Man, so I am not sure of the other entries. Nevertheless, the Chimera - of assorted class structures - are very interesting specimens concept-wise, and I would like to see them put to some use.

Also, Flower and Flow. I enjoyed those two more than Journey. Still, would be cool if there were mini "statues" for each game, so that one could create a That Game Company collection.

To be fair this was the only big statue from them so far (for us to buy). I think the perception is always now... so because it just came out it feels like this is what they do (when in fact all of the statues are 1/6 scale or less besides this one).

[KnightOfTruth]

Originally Posted by garybarth

Hi Jon,

Great suggestion! Let me talk to some folks here are the office and see what kind of response I get.

Thanks!
G

Originally Posted by jonkhor86

Knight's name is Jon too?

Or Gary you misquoted? Haha..

I'm hoping it wasn't a misquote and just a mis-typing of the name! If I wasn't wearing so much gear at the moment, I'd do a cartwheel or a flip over the fact that I might get a Wild Arms statue/figure!

If it was a misquote... Knight/Jon is a sad panda.

[CheapAssassin]

Originally Posted by KnightOfTruth

I'm hoping it wasn't a misquote and just a mis-typing of the name! If I wasn't wearing so much gear at the moment, I'd do a cartwheel or a flip over the fact that I might get a Wild Arms statue/figure!

If it was a misquote... Knight/Jon is a sad panda.

Knight, I think Gary will take care the both of us

You can be the hot blooded italian Jon and I can be the Knight that is not a Nintendo fan :p

@Gary

I just saw Flatout's unboxing for the GoW statue.. That beast is amazing. Simply amazing.. please do not stop making this type of big statue. I would throw in my money too if it was my favorite franchise. But like you had mentioned before, it needs to have a huge demand & fan base before you make this type statue. So I am hoping to see more from you guys in future for other characters

[garybarth]

Well, they cost so darn much to ship...but occasionally I might make one. ;-) Thanks for the kind words. After 2.5" years, I'm just glad to see him finally on the market.

G

Originally Posted by jonkhor86

Knight, I think Gary will take care the both of us

You can be the hot blooded italian Jon and I can be the Knight that is not a Nintendo fan :p

@Gary

I just saw Flatout's unboxing for the GoW statue.. That beast is amazing. Simply amazing.. please do not stop making this type of big statue. I would throw in my money too if it was my favorite franchise. But like you had mentioned before, it needs to have a huge demand & fan base before you make this type statue. So I am hoping to see more from you guys in future for other characters

[garybarth]

All these are great suggestions. I just need to float it around and see what kind of response I get. I need to be able to sell a certain amount of them to make it worthwhile.

G

Originally Posted by KnightOfTruth

I'm hoping it wasn't a misquote and just a mis-typing of the name! If I wasn't wearing so much gear at the moment, I'd do a cartwheel or a flip over the fact that I might get a Wild Arms statue/figure!

If it was a misquote... Knight/Jon is a sad panda.

[Life Is Prime]

Originally Posted by flatout

To be fair this was the only big statue from them so far (for us to buy). I think the perception is always now... so because it just came out it feels like this is what they do (when in fact all of the statues are 1/6 scale or less besides this one).

That's true, and I understand that. The purpose of my comment was to point out that not everyone can afford or would prefer a large scale collectible. Basically, don't alienate fans with just premium items. Remember the little guys!