| Author |
|
Athanasios Kollias
Byrne Robotics Member
Joined: 27 September 2021
Location: Greece
Posts: 257
|
| Posted: 23 January 2024 at 5:05am | IP Logged | 1
|
post reply
|
|
Re: the "Man of Steel" statue: I took a look at the actual JB image, and I can see why the sculptor went with some aspects that seem off with the statue (ie the ears, which don't seem to me per JB's usual style). But, it has missed the hair and face by a lot, which is the most important part, imo. The unnecessary seams all around and the altered S-shield don't help at all. If they are supposed to be doing a JB inspired statue, they should never change those important details.The one above perplexes me. Is it supposed to be Reeve? Is it based on someone's work? And I agree the darker red on the inside of the cape is redundant... |
| Back to Top |
profile
| search
|
| |
Vinny Valenti
Byrne Robotics Member
Joined: 17 April 2004
Location: United States
Posts: 8030
|
| Posted: 23 January 2024 at 2:35pm | IP Logged | 2
|
post reply
|
|
The worst part is the changed expression. JB's is one of hope and determination - this statue instead has a sour puss.
|
| Back to Top |
profile
| search
|
| |
John Byrne
Grumpy Old Guy
Joined: 11 May 2005
Posts: 132293
|
| Posted: 23 January 2024 at 2:49pm | IP Logged | 3
|
post reply
|
|
One of these days I’ll have to dig out my remaining Sculpy (probably hard as a rock) and try my hand at a version of my Superman’s face.
|
| Back to Top |
profile
| search
|
| |
John Byrne
Grumpy Old Guy
Joined: 11 May 2005
Posts: 132293
|
| Posted: 23 January 2024 at 3:07pm | IP Logged | 4
|
post reply
|
|
PS: as much as I now wish I had not taken on the project, there is still a deep thrill to typing the words “my Superman”.
|
| Back to Top |
profile
| search
|
| |
John Byrne
Grumpy Old Guy
Joined: 11 May 2005
Posts: 132293
|
| Posted: 23 January 2024 at 3:17pm | IP Logged | 5
|
post reply
|
|
PPS: poking around Google I find many (many!) “reviews” of my work on Superman, ranging from “it sucks” to “greatest of all time”.Neither of those is entirely true, but what strikes me is that these opinions are still being expressed now, almost forty years after the fact. Move on, people. My Superman has been almost entirely erased. Really. Nothing to see here!
|
| Back to Top |
profile
| search
|
| |
Shane Hill
Byrne Robotics Member
Joined: 28 September 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 67
|
| Posted: 23 January 2024 at 4:35pm | IP Logged | 6
|
post reply
|
|
"PS: as much as I now wish I had not taken on the project, there is still a deep thrill to typing the words “my Superman”."
What is your regret with taking on Superman John? Your run on the book made me a Superman fan again (for a time) I LOVED your run on Superman.
Edited by Shane Hill on 23 January 2024 at 5:34pm
|
| Back to Top |
profile
| search
|
| |
Gundars Berzins
Byrne Robotics Member
Joined: 14 March 2012
Location: United States
Posts: 1559
|
| Posted: 23 January 2024 at 5:22pm | IP Logged | 7
|
post reply
|
|
"Not a fan of the darker shade of the cape, but apart from that, that one is pretty good."-------------------------------------------- That's just shadow in the picture Peter. Thankfully it's all the same color.
|
| Back to Top |
profile
| search
| www
e-mail
|
| |
Brian A Burnham
Byrne Robotics Member
Joined: 04 January 2023
Location: United States
Posts: 5
|
| Posted: 18 February 2024 at 4:03pm | IP Logged | 8
|
post reply
|
|
Amazon.com: Jada Toys Godzilla X Kong The New Empire Heat-Ray Breath Godzilla Remote Control R/C 12.5" Action Figure : Toys & Games
link to the video above of "breathing" Godzilla toy. It's not inexpensive.
|
| Back to Top |
profile
| search
e-mail
|
| |
John Byrne
Grumpy Old Guy
Joined: 11 May 2005
Posts: 132293
|
| Posted: 18 February 2024 at 6:27pm | IP Logged | 9
|
post reply
|
|
Not “my” Godzilla, so my wallet is safe!!
|
| Back to Top |
profile
| search
|
| |
John Byrne
Grumpy Old Guy
Joined: 11 May 2005
Posts: 132293
|
| Posted: 28 February 2024 at 7:55pm | IP Logged | 10
|
post reply
|
|
Lego’s version of an ornithopter from a the most recent DUNE. Didn’t care much for the movie, but I did like this design—tho I wish someone had told them “orni” refers to BIRDS.
|
| Back to Top |
profile
| search
|
| |
Peter Martin
Byrne Robotics Member
Joined: 17 March 2008
Location: Canada
Posts: 15801
|
| Posted: 29 February 2024 at 3:15am | IP Logged | 11
|
post reply
|
|
Just looking at images of the Lego model online now -- looks cool!
|
| Back to Top |
profile
| search
|
| |
Francesco Cipparone
Byrne Robotics Member
Joined: 02 January 2024
Posts: 9
|
| Posted: 10 March 2024 at 3:59pm | IP Logged | 12
|
post reply
|
|
Superman statue arrived this past week. Wasn't entirely bad, Decent size and I loved the cape. I just wished they would produce a statue where the man of steek actually grins.
|
| Back to Top |
profile
| search
|
| |
