“Love (Frost) Bites”
(Or “Scott Summers you lucky ****”)
(Or “Scott Summers you lucky ****”)
By Gatack
Sept 25, 2007
Note: I know this is kinda late, but I have a good excuse. This statue was received very
late, and well, I figured I'd pop out this review to coincide with the release of the Mary
Jane statue (which will also have a review).
I’m torn between headlines here. I could use a forced Def Leppard pun or say what I feel. But
right now I like Def Leppard more than I do Scott Summers (although in hindsight “Hot for
Teacher” could work too, but it’s not as "classy"). As much as this attractive piece is about
Emma Frost, it’s also about Adam Hughes. Yes, he can draw very hot women but I think it
deserves mention that Adam Hughes can do more than draw curves and different types of
breast sizes. He’s an incredible artist who happens to draw hot chicks (anyone seen his work
on Legionnaires? His Star Wars covers or his Superman Returns covers? Nice stuff indeed).
This comiquette is based off his art and while a female statue being based on his art, isn't
anything new this one deserves special attention-as it’s one of the best thats ever been based
off his art.
Sept 25, 2007
Note: I know this is kinda late, but I have a good excuse. This statue was received very
late, and well, I figured I'd pop out this review to coincide with the release of the Mary
Jane statue (which will also have a review).
I’m torn between headlines here. I could use a forced Def Leppard pun or say what I feel. But
right now I like Def Leppard more than I do Scott Summers (although in hindsight “Hot for
Teacher” could work too, but it’s not as "classy"). As much as this attractive piece is about
Emma Frost, it’s also about Adam Hughes. Yes, he can draw very hot women but I think it
deserves mention that Adam Hughes can do more than draw curves and different types of
breast sizes. He’s an incredible artist who happens to draw hot chicks (anyone seen his work
on Legionnaires? His Star Wars covers or his Superman Returns covers? Nice stuff indeed).
This comiquette is based off his art and while a female statue being based on his art, isn't
anything new this one deserves special attention-as it’s one of the best thats ever been based
off his art.
Standing at a posh 16” there really isn't much to break down when it comes to sculpting. She’s not really wearing a lot so essentially you
have a naked sculpt with little details here an there to give her skin-tight clothing a bit of definition. Everything is perfect from her toned
legs to her healthy posterior. From a distance it looks like her thong is just paint on her body but fear not, there actually is a thong sculpted
on her body. Her high-heeled, thigh high boots are just as tight, but like the thong there’s enough detail to show you that she’s wearing
them.
Emma’s got the old school Anna Nicole breasts that are almost bursting out of her well sculpted, front laced corset. They look good. I
mention Anna Nicole because I swear the sculptor must have been watching the same E! True Hollywood story I was. Because those
breasts are very Anna Nicole-like in their size. The hair and the head are two separate pieces, which is an approach I wish everyone
employed when it comes to statues. It prevents really bad factory accidents from happening (like paint bleeding on the face or a flat-out
sloppy paint job) and gives the piece a nice sense of depth and realism. Emma's figure is very well sculpted; it's an accurate
representation of Adam Hughes' art, so in that respect I don't see a flaw sculpt-wise.
Now comes style... where to begin? She looks like she’s about to enjoy something, probably a steak. Regardless of what she has on her
mind (steak) she feels the need to take off her cape because eating can get messy. Whatever she’s got her eyes on, Emma looks very
seductive and very eager (steak). While Adam Hughes’s art can range from playful to pon farr this one is all seductive and very sensual.
The only drawback for me is that I wish she was sculpted with her current X-Men look with the skin-showing X on her chest. Don’t worry, I’
m not going to hold it against the figure; just mentioning it as a preference. As she is, she's great and loaded with style, something Adam
Hughes gives his art an abundance of.
have a naked sculpt with little details here an there to give her skin-tight clothing a bit of definition. Everything is perfect from her toned
legs to her healthy posterior. From a distance it looks like her thong is just paint on her body but fear not, there actually is a thong sculpted
on her body. Her high-heeled, thigh high boots are just as tight, but like the thong there’s enough detail to show you that she’s wearing
them.
Emma’s got the old school Anna Nicole breasts that are almost bursting out of her well sculpted, front laced corset. They look good. I
mention Anna Nicole because I swear the sculptor must have been watching the same E! True Hollywood story I was. Because those
breasts are very Anna Nicole-like in their size. The hair and the head are two separate pieces, which is an approach I wish everyone
employed when it comes to statues. It prevents really bad factory accidents from happening (like paint bleeding on the face or a flat-out
sloppy paint job) and gives the piece a nice sense of depth and realism. Emma's figure is very well sculpted; it's an accurate
representation of Adam Hughes' art, so in that respect I don't see a flaw sculpt-wise.
Now comes style... where to begin? She looks like she’s about to enjoy something, probably a steak. Regardless of what she has on her
mind (steak) she feels the need to take off her cape because eating can get messy. Whatever she’s got her eyes on, Emma looks very
seductive and very eager (steak). While Adam Hughes’s art can range from playful to pon farr this one is all seductive and very sensual.
The only drawback for me is that I wish she was sculpted with her current X-Men look with the skin-showing X on her chest. Don’t worry, I’
m not going to hold it against the figure; just mentioning it as a preference. As she is, she's great and loaded with style, something Adam
Hughes gives his art an abundance of.
It’s hard to talk about this paint aps without mentioning the other Adam Hughes line of female
statues, that being the Women of the DC Universe from DC Direct. Flat out the paint jobs on those
statues aren't satisfactory to my liking. They're sloppy, pasty and often times ruin the sculpt
underneath (right now my Power Girl bust is crying – actually it’s not a tear. That’s white paint
that's bleeding from her eye). Needless to say DC Direct quality control leaves me begging for
actual quality control.
I expected more from Sideshow due to their track record of producing quality statues and my
expectations were met. This is how you get the most out of an Adam Hughes-sculpted design.
Paint wise her face is smooth with no bleeding. Her eyes are nicely detailed and her skin coloring
is very balanced. Favorable amounts of shading in the right areas add a lot of depth to the statue.
Her corset and boots are given a nice little gloss finish that gives you the idea that she's wearing
satin.
The only trouble spot is the break from her boots to her legs (around her thigh area). It's not
defined enough and suffers from a little bit of a smear. I've only seen one Emma statue up close
so I don't know how prevalent a problem this is but the statue I'm reviewing does have that issue.
There really isn't a whole lot to add, as this isn't as complicated a paint scheme as say, the
Belldandy "Holy Bell" statue from Volks. What is there is done well.
statues, that being the Women of the DC Universe from DC Direct. Flat out the paint jobs on those
statues aren't satisfactory to my liking. They're sloppy, pasty and often times ruin the sculpt
underneath (right now my Power Girl bust is crying – actually it’s not a tear. That’s white paint
that's bleeding from her eye). Needless to say DC Direct quality control leaves me begging for
actual quality control.
I expected more from Sideshow due to their track record of producing quality statues and my
expectations were met. This is how you get the most out of an Adam Hughes-sculpted design.
Paint wise her face is smooth with no bleeding. Her eyes are nicely detailed and her skin coloring
is very balanced. Favorable amounts of shading in the right areas add a lot of depth to the statue.
Her corset and boots are given a nice little gloss finish that gives you the idea that she's wearing
satin.
The only trouble spot is the break from her boots to her legs (around her thigh area). It's not
defined enough and suffers from a little bit of a smear. I've only seen one Emma statue up close
so I don't know how prevalent a problem this is but the statue I'm reviewing does have that issue.
There really isn't a whole lot to add, as this isn't as complicated a paint scheme as say, the
Belldandy "Holy Bell" statue from Volks. What is there is done well.
I’ll refrain from using a box joke as I’m totally above all that (I’ll save that one for Black Cat). In all
seriousness it’s a straightforward box with images of the Comiquette all over it. It’s not as awe-
inspiring as the HULK packaging (due to its comic inspired look) but there’s nothing to really
harp about it either. To it’s credit, the box isn't very big, and unlike some statue boxes out there
this one doesn't make you scratch your head wondering where the heck you're going to put it.
It's rather slim and easy to store. There is a graphic of Emma on the front, which is just a product
picture. Nice but nothing to make you ga ga.
Really there is no negative when it comes to the value of the White Queen Comiquette. If you’re
a veteran of buying statues then you know how much you have to fork over for certain pieces.
Emma is bigger than most Bowen statues and also not as pricey as the MSRP is 124.95 USD
(on average 12-15” Bowen statues tend to retail for 180 USD). I may have issues with
Sideshow one-sixth, but I have zero qualms about their Marvel statues, they keep hitting
homerun after homerun. Another plus on the value scale is that this review is of the Sideshow
Collectibles exclusive online version which includes a copy of the control art that was used to
base this statue on. Adding everything together I can’t see how this wouldn't be considered a
great value.
seriousness it’s a straightforward box with images of the Comiquette all over it. It’s not as awe-
inspiring as the HULK packaging (due to its comic inspired look) but there’s nothing to really
harp about it either. To it’s credit, the box isn't very big, and unlike some statue boxes out there
this one doesn't make you scratch your head wondering where the heck you're going to put it.
It's rather slim and easy to store. There is a graphic of Emma on the front, which is just a product
picture. Nice but nothing to make you ga ga.
Really there is no negative when it comes to the value of the White Queen Comiquette. If you’re
a veteran of buying statues then you know how much you have to fork over for certain pieces.
Emma is bigger than most Bowen statues and also not as pricey as the MSRP is 124.95 USD
(on average 12-15” Bowen statues tend to retail for 180 USD). I may have issues with
Sideshow one-sixth, but I have zero qualms about their Marvel statues, they keep hitting
homerun after homerun. Another plus on the value scale is that this review is of the Sideshow
Collectibles exclusive online version which includes a copy of the control art that was used to
base this statue on. Adding everything together I can’t see how this wouldn't be considered a
great value.
Honestly, as much as I am pleased with this statue the big one for me is the next Adam Hughes
statue, Mary Jane Watson-Parker. While I don’t like to take focus away from the piece I’m
reviewing, I can’t help but comment on how excited I am about the MJ statue that Sideshow is
putting out. I see great things ahead for this Adam Hughes/Sideshow collaboration and I eagerly
wait to see what else they have coming down the pike.
statue, Mary Jane Watson-Parker. While I don’t like to take focus away from the piece I’m
reviewing, I can’t help but comment on how excited I am about the MJ statue that Sideshow is
putting out. I see great things ahead for this Adam Hughes/Sideshow collaboration and I eagerly
wait to see what else they have coming down the pike.
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