When I was growing up I looked at John Wayne as a true super hero.Well, I didn,t expect SideShow to to take it as literal as that to have done with this latest figure.It looks as if John has barrowed Spiderman's tights. What were they thinking? Why wasn't the usual sky blue wool type trousers used as in the past? What the h_ll has happened to the quality control.
I know the military/historical lines are not as important as they were in the beginning.That of course is because LOTRs, Star Wars and the Marvel lines are where the big buck$$ are.
Its frustrateing to see how little attention was paid to this particular figure. A few more examples are as follows: The figure represents Wayne as US cavalry from the 1870s to 1880s. If you look at the pistol, it is NOT a cap and ball, but a metalic cartridge firing weapon, there for the cap pouch is not needed.The waist belt with sword attachment is made of what appears to be black felt material.The holster does not fit the pistol and is crap!!The ones used on previous figures were of much better quality.The sculpt is very good, however as usual these days, the paint ops has changed on the production model.
I replaced many of the items with Battle Gear stock.Finally justice is done to the Wayne figure.I don't see where I am getting my monies worth any more with SideShow.I have been with them from the very beginning and have become disappointed in what seems to be a quality "snub" to us with military/historical interest.
I just bought the DiD Ross WW2 figure for approx. the same price.Every thing on the DiD figure is unbelievable in every reguard. From 1-10 it is a 12. Please SideShow all I am asking is that you keep the quality control problems in check. I am still a very loyal customer.
Thanks,
Brent