Ashleigh The Raven Princess

CrossGen the comic book publisher had high hopes in the early 2000s.  The company’s owner tried to create a working environment where artists and writers could meet in one place, have steady incomes with benefits and prosper.

Unfortunately the grand experiment failed but not before it introduced to the world some fantastic artists and writers along with some great comic book characters-Ashley The Raven Princess from Dynamic Forces being one of them.

The statue is stunning with the Princess and her aid preparing for a fight.

Let me first say that this is beautiful statue.  The sculpt work is superb and the figures and their costumes coloring is clean, crisp, nicely detailed with washes and the poses of the two figures suit their character traits.  

Dan Lee did a killer job of coloring and sculptor Vincenzo Cucca did a bang-up job of capturing the characters’ look.

Even the faux stone steps with its broken segments and the chain shackles at the figures feet are nicely done.

My statue is #66 out of only 1,500.

The red hair Ashleigh figure wears a sleeveless black and red trim halter  with white laces running down the front.

Her red hair matches the color of her red skirt clinging to her right thigh.  

A large silver belt holds the skirt in place just below her navel.

She wears black leggings with silver and red segmented strips running horizontally down her legs.  Both knees have silver knee guards and she wears black shoes with silver tops around her ankles.

Both wrists have silver and gold bracelets and she wears a red choker with a black jewel.  

In her left hand she holds a large silver blade sword with a gold guard and pommel and black grip.

A small Lesser Race individual stands to her right.

His skin is green and his bald head has black tattoos on each side. He wears a brown vest with no shirt.

His pants are blue and beltless and he wears knee high black boots.  Both arms have multiple black armbands and his fingers wear several black rings. 

Princess Ashleigh stands slightly in front of the Lesser Race.  Her arms hang at her sides.

The creature stands behind her with his right arm partially raised and his left arm outstretched before him.

His legs are placed apart as if stepping forward.

Isaiah 40:28 - Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

Storm

Storm from the Uncanny X-Men has gone through a number of costume changes.  The 1:12 Scale, hand-painted, metal statue from Corgi Storm wears primarily blue and gold.

Very few Corgi busts exist.  It seems the company was in the character diecast arena for only a short time.  The company is mainly known for its metal diecast vehicles.

The statue stands about eight inches tall, including the base, comes in a form-fitted Styrofoam container held together with two cardboard straps.

The entire assembly fits into a three tab, lidded box decorated with Storm photos on all sides.  Mine is 230 out of 2,500 pieces.

Storm wears a single-piece, dark blue body suit with no straps.

A single large red jewels rests between her breasts.

From the jewel two golden straps lay over her shoulder and attach to a blue cape with lightning jagged gold edge trim.

A gold sash hangs from her waist.

The body suit ends in high heel shows.

Both ends of the cape attach to Storm's wrists.

Her white hair lays down her back to her waist.

In her hair she wears a black decoration with two ‘horns’ surrounding a circle with a cutout middle.

Two additional ‘horns’ lay on each side of her face.  Her eyes are white and pupiless, her eyebrows arched, her smiling mouth shows her teeth and accents her red lips.

Both arms are raised with hands extended and fingers flexed as if summoning the weather.

The figure stands with one leg slightly in front of the other on a base painted to look like a snow covered section of rock.

Paint application is smooth and clean with careful attention given to the face, hands and upper torso.

The glossy paint gives the figure a slight sheen.

Sculpt work is first-rate with nicely modeled clothing folds and figure anatomy.

The statue is solid and heavier than it looks.

Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Sideshow Statue: Why Choose Homer Simpson?

For a short period in the early 2000s Sideshow Collectibles produced a number of Limited Edition Polystone Busts of some of The Simpsons characters.

Homer Simpson was the first and Sideshow managed to capture the beer-guzzling, dimwitted Homer in perfect miniature scale.

The Homer Simpson polystone figure stands approximately 8 to 9 inches tall.

The figure ends at the waist and is mounted on a pedestal of white with a tapered base.

Homer has a grumpy look on his face with his eyes looking slightly to his left and his arms crossed.

The figure is cradled in a plastic form-fitting cocoon and is clearly displayed behind a clear oval panel.

The box is rectangular and stands vertically.

The Limited Edition figure is heavily protected with interior Styrofoam in a heavy paper stock box and sealed in a plastic bag.  

Color application and sculpting are clean and crisp with no bleed over paint or rough sculpt edges.

Bart, Lisa and Marge figures are also available.

Get yours quickly as they have become much sought after collectibles. Doh!

John 14:6 (NKJV) “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

Wolverine: Logan 1/4 Scale Figure

Far and away Wolverine is my favorite Marvel Comics characters-probably my favorite comic book character of all time.  DC Comics Batman is a close second.

Let me clarify that.  Logan (Wolverine) of the Dave Cockrum/John Byrne era is my favorite-way before his ‘Origin” was told.

There’s something fascinating about the short, fierce, nigh indestructible wild man from Canada that strikes a cord with other comic book fans and me.

I’m talking about the pre-Hugh Jackman movie Wolverine.  I loved the mystery about the character, the uncertainty if he would go berserk, how old he was and how did he get to be who he is.

To me, when Marvel Comics revealed his past, where his claws came from and turned him into an emotionally damaged (deep down decent guy) and bleeding heart, Wolverine lost much of his charm.

Sideshow Collectibles created a Logan 1/4 Scale Figure (Sideshow's first) back in the early 2000s limited to 1,500 figure I was fortunate enough to get a review sample.

The massive figure comes in a large vertical box in black covered by a slipcase featuring photos of the figure.  Inside the figure is snug in a form-fitting Styrofoam casing.

WOW!  That's the best way to describe this figure.  Talk about authentic looking!  It is Wolverine as originally envisioned, right down to his real metal claws, white T-t-shirt, blue jeans and cowboy boots.  There’s even a Wolverine metal dog tag.

As with all of Sideshow’s figures the Logan figure’s clothing is perfectly to scale, made of the actual materials used by the various garments and features some of the most amazing facial and body sculpture imaginable.

Logan's face is a study is bridled rage with his thick sweptback black hair, deep furrowed brow, squinting eyes, snarled lips and teeth with a cigar extending from the right side and his muscular torso.

Both fists are clenched with real steel blades extending form his hands between the knuckles,

In this particular review I prefer to let the visuals show the details of the character.  Look and enjoy.

Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

Gender Identity: Earth X Thor Goddess Of Thunder

Not to long ago the power of Thor was transferred to Jane Foster making her the first ‘official’ female Thor.

In a maxi-series by Marvel Comics entitled Universe X there was another female Thor.

What would Thor look like as a woman?  As handsome as the male Thor is the female Thor is just as stunning.

Loki The God of Mischief is delighted when Odin The All-Father decides Thor needs a lesson in humility.

Thus, he changes Thor into a woman so that he might understand and comprehend a woman’s plight when considered only an object of lust amongst men.

Sure that he can now best Thor Loki is surprised when as a woman Thor is every bit as powerful and capable as when she was a man-thus proving that men and women are equals when it comes to courage and valor.

Artist Alex Ross is considered one of the finest artists ever to illustrate superheroes.

His meticulous attention to detail translates into spectacular art.

Using his formidable 2D skills Alex successfully designed the Female Thor Bust for Diamond Select/Dynamic Forces/Marvel.

What makes this bust slightly different than most busts or statues is that it consists of three different materials: bisque, wood (or is it?) and metal.

The scupt on this figure is amazing as is the coloring, texturing and design.

The figure comes in a large box decorated with the Earth X logo and photos of the enclosed bust.

The bust is packaged inside a form-fitting Styrofoam cocoon taped shut.  My particular bust is #137 out of 2,5000.

The bust stands just over six inches.

The bust ends below Thor's bustline and upper arms and is mounted on a square wood(?) base with the words ‘Thor Goddess Of Thunder’ on its front.

Thor wears a silver metal helmet with a pike and with large silver wings coming out from both sides.

Her face has a stern expression on it.  Her eyes are bright blue with small eyebrows and her nose is small and straight perched over her deep pink lips.

Her hair cascades over her shoulders and two large golden braids extend below her bust.

Thor also wears a black, sleeveless and collarless shirt(armor) with pointed shoulders, twin silver discs over her breasts and twin silver upper arm bracelets.

A large red cape attaches to the back of the shirt and falls down her back.

The bust is quite heavy for its size and very stable due to its base and weight.

Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

Red Skull

Personally I think that next to Marvel Comics’ Doctor Doom the Red Skull is one the greatest comic book villains of all time.

A longtime foe of Captain America the Red Skull is the Nazi Third Reich personified.

Diamond Select Toys released a Marvel Icons Red Skull miniature bust back in 2007 with a limited release of 2,000.

Packed in a small flip lid box with a black background and a large face of the Red Skull along with the Marvel Icon logo on the front, the box has a clear front panel to best view the bust.

Inside a form-fitting clear plastic cocoon holds the bust in place.

The half torso Red Skull figure has no arms but is dressed in typical Nazi gray/green uniform with gold piping and buttons, shoulder epaulets, twin pockets and a black belt with a gold buckle.

The Red Skull’s leering head has a heavy brow, hollow cheeks and deep-set piercing eyes.

The bust sits on a circular black base.

Sculpting of the figure is nicely done as is the coloration and attention to detail.

It’s a nice miniature statue easily displayed on a desk, dresser or bookcase.

Philippians 4:8 (NKJV) “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.”

Classic DC Heroes Batman 2

After his initial introduction Batman remained a creature of the night until he teamed up with The Boy Wonder.  After that his adventures became campier.

The Batman figurine from Dark Horse Deluxe comes in a special metal box with a foam rubber cocoon that holds the figure in place along with its special pin and booklet.

On the front of the box is a full color illustration of Batman as he looked in the 1940-50s.  Around the sides of the box are color portraits of other Golden Age DC Comic Book characters.

Two thousand of the Batman figures were made.  I have #1,119.

The inside of the lid has foam piece that when place over the interior foam cocoon seals the figure and keeps it safe form damage and moisture.

A small booklet about Batman is included, as is a small Batman pin with eh portrait of Batman on its front.

The figure sits inside a form-fitted clear plastic cocoon cradles in a foam cocoon.

The sculpted figure stands on a circular brown base.

It poses in a typical superhero stance with arms bent at the elbows and fists clenched.

Batman’s cape drapes over his left shoulder and his face beams with a large smile.

The sculpt work gives the impression that the figure was recently chipped out of stone with chisel marks clearly seen.

Coloration is slightly muted with areas of black brushed into the various hues to give them a slightly aged look.

Batman wears his classic costume of gray leotards, a yellow utility belt, a large blue cape and cowl along with blue knee boots and long gloves with three pointed ‘bat’ wings.

The figure is kept stationary by four felt discs on the bottom of the base.

Psalms 3:8 - Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

Wolverine Origin

It seems hard to believe that Wolverine as a boy was sickly-that is until his mother was accosted.  Then his bone claws extended and his life was changed forever.

For years very little was known about Wolverine’s past.  Even his name was unknown until well into his tenure in The Uncanny X-Men.

Wolverine’s real name is James Hudson and he inherited his mutant abilities from his father.  His cousin/brother: Sabretooth is also a mutant with catlike claws.

The Dynamic Forces Wolverine Origin bust is a good representation of Wolverine when his claws first emerged as seen in the Origin mini-series.

The box the statue comes in is a direct copy of the artwork used on one of the issues of the mini-series in addition to a photo of the statue.

The figure comes packaged in a Styrofoam box in which the figure fits in the inner cutout sections.  It is also wrapped in a foam sheet. My statue is #14 out of 2,000 from Dynamic Forces.

The figure, with base, stands about eight inches tall.

The circular base looks like a wood carved Victorian stand with laminates, cut reliefs and decorative wolf life human faces on three sides.

The base has four felt pads underneath for stabilization.

Wolverine is seen from the waist up wearing an old-style sleeping garment that is blood stained around the waist.

The garment is gray with two buttons at the chest.  The collar is open and draped back over Wolverine’s shoulders.

The figure holds his arms at each side bent at the elbows. Both fists are clenched and bloody bone claws extends from each hand.

The figure’s muscles are tensed and the tendons are pronounced.

His head is held back exposing the neck muscles and tendons and larynx areas.

James’ head is chin up with his mouth side open revealing his teeth and inner mouth.

His eyes are closed and his black eyebrows raised.  His short black hair is slicked back.

The figure looks as if it is in agony.

Blood is spattered on his cloths and arms.

The sculpt work is amazing, especially on the base and Wolverine’s torso and back.

Clothing folds are nicely done and coloration is tight with good coverage and slight tonal variations

Overall the figure and base are well crafted, nicely executed, superbly sculpted and realistically painted.

A Certificate of Authenticity is included bearing the signature of the sculptor: Martin Canale.

Psalm 103:1 (KJV) “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”

James Kirk

James Tiberius Kirk is by far my favorite Star Trek starship Captain.  He’s also my favorite Star Trek character overall with Data from The Next Generation coming in a close second.

Kirk set the standard by which other Star Trek starship captains are compared.  No one could match his passion, cleverness and resourcefulness.

There was no such thing as a no-win scenario as far as Kirk was concerned.

The Kirk statue is fashioned after the captain as he was seen as in The Original Series.

He wears black, flared at the ankles, bell-bottom pants, black boots, a yellow long sleeve shirt with a black turtleneck collar, yellow rank strips on each wrist and a Federation symbol on his chest.

The statue, with the base, stands about 10 inches tall.

The base is shaped like a honeycomb section and looks like striated gray rock (slate like),

One area is a slightly raised.  Pink pointed crystals pop up from the rock.  The are 18 of them in various sizes.

The Kirk figure stands with its legs slightly spread with one foot on the upraised rock base.  Kirk holds a Phaser in his right hand as if ready to fire.  He’s slightly crouched with his left hand pulled slightly back as if prepared to jump into action.

The likeness to actor William Shatner’s face is pretty impassive right down to Kirks front hair curl.

Coloration is superb with slight tonal variations.  The sculpt work is solid with a nicely balanced feel and realistic body twists and clotting folds.  The head and hand sculpts looks realistic.

The heavy base and pose of the figure make it very stable.

Included with the figure is a Certificate Of authenticity from Diamond Select and Art Asylum.

Of the 1,700 statues released I have number 91.

The large box that contains the statue has Kirk photos on all sides.  Opening the flip lid reveal a Styrofoam container split in the middle and is secured by tape.

Opening the container reveals the figure snug in a Styrofoam cocoon and wrapped in clear plastic. It's extremely well done figure and it packaging keeps from damage.

Doctor McCoy and Mr. Spock figures are also available with bases that interlock with Kirk’s base.

Matthew 5:10 (NKJV) “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Terminatrix

A lot of people did not like the third Terminator movie: Rise Of The Machines.

Personally I enjoyed it and its introduction of a female Terminator: Terminatrix.

More powerful and versatile than the T2 it was sent to the past to kill John Connor as a young man.

The Terminator 3 Rise Of The Machines Terminatrix Endoskull from Sideshow Collectibles is made from a shiny golden/silver metal much like the real T3 figure.

Standing about three inches tall the small bust is mounted on a square base with the T3 logo embossed on the front.  

Beneath the base is a piece of felt to keep the bust from sliding on surfaces.

Like the real Terminatrix the head and neck are segmented with slight tinges of blue showing through duplicating the inner blue glow of the cyborg.

Hold it up to light and the blue areas are translucent.

Details include seams, a segmented neck and a face that looks more insect than human.

The small bust comes in a plain white box with descriptive text on one side.

Flip the lid of the box open and a split gray box of Styrofoam (with a T3 logo) opens up revealing a form-fitted cradle for the bust to sit in.  A single piece of foam paper covers the bust protecting it from scratches and damage.

A large bust from Sideshow was also available.

1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV) ^“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.“

Earth X Daredevil

In the Earth X maxi-series from Marvel Comics, Daredevil really looked like a devil.

The first thing you notice about the Dynamic Force’s Earth X Daredevil is that he looks like a devil and that his costume is a reflective red.

The stature comes in a small cube box with a flip lid and is decorated with images of the character on all sides.

The statue/bust cradles in a Styrofoam container and is wrapped in a clear plastic bag.

The figure is mounted on a faux wooden base with the words "DAREDEVIL” in gold on its front.

Daredevil is in all metallic red with matte red eyes and oversize mouth with fangs and decorative strips on his chest and gloves.  

He wears a long collar that extends above his horned head and he is leaning back laughing with his arms crossed.

It’s an unusual design and a little disturbing with its metallic paint and over exaggerated horns, mouth and collar.

Paint application is crisp and clean with easily distinguished lines between the metallic and matte paint.

Sculpt work is superb especially when comes to the anatomy and clothing.

Overall it’s a great collectible.

Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV) “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”

Battle Armor Thor

Thor The God of Thunder ditched his classic outfit for an armored one.   He also grew a beard.

Thor comes in a large flip-lid box decorated with photos and the comic book cover depicting him in his armor on it sides.

The Battle Armor Thor figure by Dynamic Forces is cradled in a form-fitted Styrofoam container that slips into the box.

The figure is wrapped in a foam sheet, as are the two metal helmet wings that attach to the figure’s head.  The Styrofoam container is taped shut.

Mine is the fifth casting of 1,000 pieces.  The piece is designed by Dana Perkins and sculpted by Tony Capriano.

It’s a fairly hefty statue with a solid base sculpted to emulate chiseled stone with a crude sculpt of Thor’s hammer on its front.

The bust is armless and ends at the waist just below the golden belt Thor wears.  A large T is on the belt’s buckle.

From the waist up Thor wears a blue chain mail tunic with two large circular areas on the breast that the large flowing red cape attaches two with two golden U shaped clasps.

The cape extends up and over the figure’s shoulders and ends even with the base bottom.

Under the tunic Thor wears gold armor of which the segmented shoulder guards and neck show.  One shoulder has a knob on it.

Thor wears a golden two-tone golden helmet with a small spike at the top. Attached to each side are silver metal wings,

The helmet also has an eye guard that ends at the middle of the figure's nose.

A long silver, small link chain mail guard lays down on Thor’s shoulder.

Thor has a full light brown bear.  His blue eyes are very dominant behind his mask.

Sculpt work is well done with lots of detail on the chain mail and beard.

The silver wings fit perfectly on the helmet and color coverage is clean, vibrant and tight with no slopover edges or bleeding.

Psalm 86:15   
But You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger and abundant in loving kindness and truth.
 

Civil War The Thing

It’s been said that The Fantastic Four’s The Thing was fashioned after the man who created him: Jack Kirby.

It one thing to see The Thing rendered in 2D. It’s quite another we he is sculpted in 3D.

Back in 2007 Diamond Select created and released a Civil War The Thing bust sculpture.

The figure comes in heavy paper stock box with photos of the bust on all sides along with other Marvel character portrait photos.

The flip lid box opens from the top revealing a special certificate of authenticity and the Styrofoam cocoon holding the bust.

The bust nestles in the cocoon and is wrapped in clear plastic.

The base f the bust consists of an explosion of orange and yellow with spikes and billows of smoke.

Be careful, as the spikes are easily broken.

The words ‘CIVIL WAR’ are printed on the front of the explosion base in black letters.

The Thing figure busts out from the explosion with a small portion of his blue pants with its black belt exposed.

The figure holds its right fist back as if ready to strike and its left arm with its fist clenched looks as if it just delivered a blow.

The orange-segmented skin section of The Thing is etched deep into the figure and conforms to its shape.

The Thing’s head with its heavy brow, small nose, deep-set eyes and large mouth that is grimaced showing its white teeth sits upon The Thing's massive shoulders

Pint application is perfect as is the sculpt and the dynamic pose really captures The thing’s unbridled power.

The figure looks as if Jack Kirby’s rendition of the figure busts out of the comics and into the world of 3D.

Titus 3:5 - Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Winter Soldier

Ever since his introduction in the pages of the Captain America comic book series one-time Cap partner Bucky Barnes, who was brainwashed as a Russian assassin code-named the Winter Soldier, has remained a big hit with fans.

After replacing Cap, garnering his own mini-series and successfully making his transition to movies and TV the Winter Soldier gains more and more popularity.

Diamond Select produced the figure which is packaged in a form-fitting Styrofoam cocoon that fits in a heavy paper stock flip lid box with color photos of the figure on all sides.

Ever since the Disney + Falcon and Winter Soldier series ran the winter soldier has captivated the viewing audiences minds and imagination.

Since he was first introduced in Marvel Comics and seen in the subsequent Captain America and Avengers films fans have been clamoring for all things Winter Soldier.

Several years ago Diamond Select released a Winter Soldier mini-bust featuring the character in a dynamic pose holding his trademark sniper rile.

The statue duplicates his look perfectly with his long black hair, eye mask, solid black outfit and black bulletproof vest and is cybernetic left arm with its U.S.S.R. red star logo.

The Winter Soldier is slightly slouched as he cradles his rifle pulled back to his left side.

The figure ends at the waist on a rocky pedestal with a large gold star across its front.

Details are amazing, especially the rifle, its shoulder strap and Bucky’s metallic arm.  His hair is tousled and his muscles can be seen through his cloth’s fabric.

Coloration in topnotch as is the sculpt work.  There are no rough edges, paint slopover or flashing.

Currently the figure, in box, runs just under $200.  My figure is 9 out of 1,500.

1 John 4:7 - Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

Saruman The White

Actor Christopher Lee proved he still had what it takes to deliver and incredible performance.

He did so in The Two Towers film when he portrayed Saruman The White the wizard.

Sideshow Weta Collectibles released a Saruman The White bust in the early 2000s.  It comes packaged in heavy paper stock box with a secured lid.  Inside the figure is nestled in a form-fitting, two-section Styrofoam cocoon and is wrapped in paper.

The cocoon is taped shut. Mike Asquith sculpted the figure and he did an outstanding job perfectly capturing the likeness of Christopher Lee.

The bust I received was 664 of 3,000, is 1/4th scale is made of Polystone.

The bust is mounted on a black pedestal consisting of a narrow circular rod that flares out, back in slightly and flairs once again to make a solid foundation.  Four small circular soft pads keep the base steady.  The bust is heavy and solid.

Saruman’s aged and wrinkled face with its sweeping large gray eyebrows, small deep-set dark eyes, straight and slightly hooked nose and thin set lips are hallowed by his long straight white hair.

His hair falls to his chest and down his back.  

He also has a long beard and mustache-both gray with twinges of black down the middle.

A simple light tan tunic covers has shoulders and chest and a four part simple latch holds the garment together in the front.

Texturing of the face, hair and garment are extremely well done with delicate lines in the face, easily distinguished strands of hair and fabric texture.  

Coloration is subtle and varied, especially on the face.  Slight tonal tweaks make the hair strands easily distinguishable.  A slight wash of black gives the garment a worn and slightly dingy look.

Currently the bust sells for around $200 online.

Elfquest Cutter Mini-Bust

Artist and writer Wendi Pini created one of the most successful creator-owned and published franchises in the comic book industry.

Elfquest revolved around an Elfish society and the diversity of characters therein.

Cutter (who was a warrior) was one of the fans’ favorite characters.

Dark Horse Deluxe released a Cutter figure/bust that is packaged in a heavy paper stock lidded box with color photos of the figure on all sides.

The bust/figure is nestled in a form-fitting Styrofoam cocoon.

The Cutter figure/bust starts at just below the waist at the upper part of his tan trousers.  From there it proceeds to his bare abdomen and chest up to his long brown fur sleeves vest.

His arms are crossed and he holds a large curved blade sword with a curved pommel.  Both wrists have leather strap wrist bracelets with one strand wrapped around his palms.  

The left arm has an upper arm gold band.

Cutter's face with its pointed chin, large expressive blew eyes, small nose, high cheekbones and large pointed ears are framed by his shaggy blond hair tied in a ponytail held in place by a leather strip.

He also has long blond sideburns.

The figure/bust perches on a tree stump with a large wolf head carved into the bark.

Atop the stump is a cluster of green leaves forming a circular halo that the figure emerges from.

My figure/bust is #277 out of 1,500 figures.

Sculpt work looks just like the comic book version of Cutter. Coloration is well done with nice flesh tones, and excellent application on the sword, clothing, tree trunk and leaves.

The figure/bust comes wrapped in tissue paper and is cradled in form-fitting Styrofoam cradle secured with plastic tape.  The entire assembly slides in and out of its box with little effort.