Sideshow Collectibles has released this line of Assassin’s Creed statues which feature star Ezio jumping from a busted building about to stab someone in the face.
What could you expect to pay for such polystone heroics? It’s in the headline. Sure, he’s just under 14″ tall, and is “limited” to 2000 pieces, but boy, $US375 is a lot for something that doesn’t move or whisper “Requiscat in Pace” when you press a button on his back.
Strange
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 5:00 PMHmmm, I wonder if I can somehow work it so I can get this for Mother’s Day? :P
MrBS
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 5:26 PMAs said before when the statue was first announced the detail on the thing is appauling for a ~$400 figure.
Chazz
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 6:45 PMIs it me or does Sideshow not really try with their videogame models?
Pariah
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 8:04 PMPlease give an example on how they could have tried? That one is just amazing. A hell of a lot more detail than in most models.
Chazz
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 9:43 PMJumped on the site and in under 20 seconds found this;
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=2001221&ref=home_featureA
Bigger (22″), limited to a far smaller number (500) and only $269.99. Look at it in the zoom gallery, the stitch marks on his suit, the aging/weathering on the tombstone…it’s vastly more detailed.
AND this;
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=2000891&ref=related_901385#!prettyPhoto/0/
Only slightly smaller at 11.5″ but limited to 175 and only going for $249.99 But again the detail is greater.
Just go over to their site and have a look at what they have. The asking price combined with how many they’re releasing means this thing should be more detailed. Places to start would be more detail on the fabric of his outfit. Aging and wear on the metal parts of his armour like his buckle. Scuffing and wear & tear on the boots.
Pariah
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 1:54 AMWow, okay, then I’m with you. This one sucks, but only in comparison.
ilzydroid
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 1:14 AMhttp://www.starshopbs.com/files/Madhouse_Files/Foto/24414_53343.JPG
This…. Square Enix Play Arts Kai, Ezio figurine, which I personally bought for AU$80 and it honestly blows this away by miles!
This Sideshow one is balls compared… far from being worth US$375!
Chazz
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 2:46 AMDo you have a hi-res picture of it by any chance? Also, what’s the size and release numbers? My post pointing out Sideshow’s usual standards of pricing and quality (and how it leaves this thing in the dust) is still awaiting moderation. so your post will have to do in the meantime :P
ilzydroid
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 3:07 AMcan’t find any real high-res pics, but the figurine is 10″ and here’s a link with a decent amount of pics, boxed & unboxed with a review… enjoy! :)
http://www.figures.com/forums/news/12656-play-arts-kai-assassins-creed-ii-ezio.html
Chazz
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 3:17 AMInteresting. Not so sure about the added detail to the hood and leather shoulder/chest guard. Seems added for the sheer sake of it but detailed nonetheless. Plus it’s poseable which although not my thing, a lot of people like. Either way, $80 for that is a damn good price and is another example of why the Sideshow piece is a let down.
Again, I think they always drop the ball on videogame pieces which is a shame because there is so much out there to work with.
Hiero
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 7:35 PMHis face is completely wrong. And no that’s not the only issue I have with it.
FireflyCaptain
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 9:58 PMDude, this statue is pretty amazing. Show me a better one?
starocean01
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 11:17 PMeverything looks great, cept the face…just not right…
Gaz
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 11:32 PMThis looks cheap … like from a collector’s edition
SirCannonFodder
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 4:53 AMYeah, I think I’ll stick with the one that came with the AC2 collector’s edition that I paid AU$38 for.