Re: Official Hot Toys Pirates of the Caribbean Thread
As I stated earlier today, I got Cap'n Jack for Christmas. This is my first Hot Toys figure ever, so Jack had a lot of weight on his shoulders. Luckily for Hot Toys, I am impressed. The quality is definately better than Sideshow, not worth double or more the price, but definately worth a bit more. I'm sure the whole "imported" thing adds to the figure cost as well. Nevertheless, Jack is a museum quality figure.
The only thing I really dislike, and this is more of just a personal thing, is how much "assembly required" there is on his outfit. I can't think of a Sideshow figure where anything more than a Jedi robe is needed to be put on by the customer. The little do-dads on his belt is mostly what I am refering to. At least some instructions would have been nice. I had to scan the box art and my NECA figure for some guidance. Then there isn't really a good way to attach them. In the end I got them in an acceptable place. I also got the sash in approxamitly the right pose. I'm not a huge futzer like others (don't dare do the water treatment after hearing disasterous results with the Dead figures) but I do try to get my figures as good looking as possible with minimal altering
The body does seem to have that indesribable human feel to it. Jack moves like Jack would. I don't think I could get that classic drunken Jack walk look with a Sideshow body. The bonus (not listed anywhere) rum bottle just seal's the character's look. While some my not like it, I do like the little name plate on the stand. I wish all of my figures had one because some people may recognize a character (or name) but not know their name (or what they look like). It would also help people see the difference in multiple figures like Jason Voorhees if they listed them like Jason pt. 3, etc.
I am also very pleased he is in scale with Sideshow. That is the main reason I refuse to get any Medicom figure - they just wouldn't fit in with the collection. Jack, though, only stands out in my collection because he is probably the most well known character in it besides some of the Star Wars ones.
Now I just hope I can afford Cannibal Jack and Barbossa and Jones when they are made. And my ideal Jack display would be to build the mast of his little ship from his grand entrance in the original film and have it in some water-like base. I know he is in his DMC/AWE outfit, but only use freaks would know the difference.
Now I have to buy a HT Jack since Will is likely going to tower over Elizabeth and my Medi Jack...
