1/6 "A New Hope" Princess Leia - By Snyderman

[SwedishHeat]

I think the sculpt is very accurate. I would've liked to have seen a little more emotion/attitude in it, but I ain't complainin'. . .

 

[generalgrevious]

that head sculpt is awesome I diffentley want one for sure

 

[yruh8n]

I have to strongly disagree with this.

First of all "Snyderman" the board member is the husband of the sculptor just to clear up any confusion that seems to abound. That said Tom is an artist too and has sculpted the single best 1:6 accessory I have ever seen, the flamethrower from Alien. That piece is mind-blowing in its intricacy.

Ray, you are entitled to your opinion of course, but it is one thing to say Joy is not at a level to some of the boundary-breaking Hot Toys talent, but to say her sculpt is not an "upgrade" on the SSC version is just indefensible in my view.

The SSC head is grossly oversized and just throughly generic. Joy has pulled off the greatest challenge in sculpting that I have observe: capturing the likeness of a young woman who otherwise lacks "character" in her facial features. Take away the Star Puffs™ and Carrie Fisher circa age 20 was a totally featureless beauty. Joy nailed her attitude in the sculpt.

The fact Sideshow failed again and again with female head sculpts shows that it is not an easy task. Hot Toys has not exactly been flawless either. The latest Black Widow, the Blade lady, and the first Linda Hamilton sculpts are their only unqualified successes with real women that I can think off. Even Trevor varied in the quality of his Firefly heads, with River being a pretty poor showing compared to Zoe, a near perfect sculpt.

In Raymond's defense his remarks were made before the pictures were posted. As a longtime fan of Joy and Tom Studios work I was kinda miffed at his remarks as he had complimented some of the past work posted by snyderman (whom I believe is actually Joshua, Joy and Tom's son). Several members including Raymond and I were discussing what makes an acceptable portrait in the James Bond thread. This was kind of a friendly "I told you so" poke at fun. Of course he may come on here and say that he still thinks the SS one is better? Either way I didn't post with the intention of causing trouble.

 

[kl241]

Damn that's a pretty good Carrie Fisher sculpt.

 

[shocktrooper_au]

Damn that's a pretty good Carrie Fisher sculpt.

Agreed best likeness of fisher I've seen & it has a very subtle look of distaste she has when talking to tarkin or vader, very subtle snarl of the nose and cheeks

 

[sithlord13]

Looks awesome painted well. How much is is going for?

 

[generalgrevious]

yes keep us posted and the price

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

Bazinga! Just some gentle ribbing after the discussion we have been having on the Bond thread.

That's quite nice work, really lovely!

 

[generalgrevious]

how about a slave leia head sculpt also

 

[pixletwin]

I love this sculpt so much that I bought one last night. I have a feeling that this will be THE Leia to own.

 

[Keenan]

Oh, man, that's beautiful. Excellent work!

 

[mah45]

Would abigail whistler body be the same size as alice?

 

[kl241]

Would abigail whistler body be the same size as alice?

I don't think Carrie's boobs are that big

 

[Gipetto0812]

For anyone looking for the RE Alice body, here's pretty much the same thing for a little under $30:
https://www.gijoeelite.com/f_itemPart.asp?strPart=GIPL-S001

 

[galactiboy]

Nice find Gipetto... looks good, and if it's too tall I don't mind chopping a bit of the thighs on a $30 body

 

[karamazov80]

For anyone looking for the RE Alice body, here's pretty much the same thing for a little under $30:
https://www.gijoeelite.com/f_itemPart.asp?strPart=GIPL-S001

Do you have any idea if that neck is rubber/movable? I would like to upgrade my Ripley body if it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

 

[FLOSI]

The eyes seem a bit squinty for Carrie Fisher... No?

 

[EVILFACE]

She is trying to see what else is short for a Stormtrooper!

 

[barryo]

looks like the best likeness in 1/6th i've ever seen of her.

 

[karamazov80]

looks like the best likeness in 1/6th i've ever seen of her.

. . .next to the Hasbro version, of course.