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    More Insanely-Detailed Resident Evil 5 Figures

    Bayonetta Figures Get The Figure Right

    Hello, Giant Master Chief Bust

    Team Fortress 2 Action Figures Are Credit To Creator

    A Smaller, Weirder Shadow Of The Colossus Figure

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    Image of excel_excel excel_excel
    10/02/09

    In reply to More Insanely-Detailed Resident Evil 5 Figures
    "Have you seen this boy?"
    "AAAAGGGGHHHHH!"
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    Image of Bialia Bialia
    10/01/09

    In reply to Bayonetta Figures Get The Figure Right
    How did that tiny head pass muster? ARARARGH
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    Image of goddessakasha goddessakasha
    10/01/09

    In reply to More Insanely-Detailed Resident Evil 5 Figures
    Chris Redfield is so dreamy....
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    Image of roq roq
    10/01/09

    @goddessakasha: This is probably a good time to mention a lot of my friends say I look like Chris Redfield. :x
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    Image of Mosaic Mosaic
    10/01/09

    @roq: Yes, but can you punch out boulders like him? That's what makes him dreamy.

    Girls like knowing that if a boulder's bothering them, their man can punch it out. :P
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    excel_excel promoted this comment Mosaic was starred Mosaic was unstarred
    Image of SigmundTheSeaMonster SigmundTheSeaMonster
    10/01/09

    In reply to More Insanely-Detailed Resident Evil 5 Figures
    Chris! Shiva! Chris! Shiva! Ok. Ok. Shiva! Chris!!...
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    Image of KingSnorky KingSnorky
    10/01/09

    In reply to More Insanely-Detailed Resident Evil 5 Figures
    Oh, man. I totally want one of these, but I can only fit nine items on my desk.
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    spannu promoted this comment Edited by KingSnorky at 10/01/09 9:16 AM KingSnorky was starred KingSnorky was unstarred
    Image of spannu spannu
    10/01/09

    @KingSnorky: Maybe it's time to get rid of that useless computer?
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    Image of Komrade Kayce Komrade Kayce
    10/01/09

    @KingSnorky:

    Try mixing a few of your herbs together. That usually frees up a space or two.
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    Image of Polite Society Polite Society
    10/01/09

    In reply to Bayonetta Figures Get The Figure Right
    Looks like most of the people in the comments are just itching to go create their own Aryan race of perfect people.

    Does anyone consider that the proportions and whatnot don't have to conform to your strange idea of perfection? This is a concept of attraction (i'm guessing) of a designer, or small group of designers.

    Do you all walk down the street and start going up to people and say stuff like "oh, your hands are too big. are you real?" or "you are alright, but you aren't my idea of attractive."

    I know CG characters aren't real people, but regardless it just shows you all up for just how superficial and narrow minded you all are. I see it plenty of times in posts covering real people too.

    wtf people?
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    Bialia promoted this comment Polite Society was starred Polite Society was unstarred
    Image of Tanneseph Tanneseph
    10/01/09

    @Polite Society: I would definitely agree that some people are being shallow - the crowd talking about her eyes or whatever. But I would definitely argue that the proportion of her head to the rest of her is a bit.... unnatural. Like, you wouldn't actually see that out there. Like, the designers made a goof, and ran with it.

    And this is from a women who gets darn sick of people rating women (look, if you are going to argue passionately about things like thinking Felicia Day is not hot, could you at least -consider- how that makes normal-looking women feel????). Bayonetta just looks kinda bizarre.
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    Bialia promoted this comment Tanneseph was starred Tanneseph was unstarred
    Image of Bialia Bialia
    10/01/09

    @Polite Society: Because she's supposed to be this idealistic sexy beautiful creature and her head is distractingly, ridiculously small? It's the same size as one of her breasts, or one of her hands, and smaller than the portion of her upper thigh that connects with her pelvis.

    We're not criticizing a real human being, but a design of one that is tailor made to appeal to the human eye. And it makes us, instead, wince in revulsion. :p
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    Edited by Bialia at 10/01/09 7:02 PM Bialia was starred Bialia was unstarred
    Image of Bialia Bialia
    10/01/09

    @Tanneseph: Agreed, I'm a woman too, and I never take part in the systematic deconstruction of real women's bodies that we see far too often nowadays- especially online where everyone is anonymous.

    Even I find this design irritatingly messed up and feel inclined to point it out at every opportunity.
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    Image of Poison Poison
    10/01/09

    In reply to More Insanely-Detailed Resident Evil 5 Figures

    Does Wesker totally look like Robert Patrick as the T1000 or is it me?
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    Super Violent St. Cannon- GOTY Boycott Edition ([k]) promoted this comment Poison was starred Poison was unstarred
    Image of Xelmon Xelmon
    10/01/09

    @Poison:
    Totally... Easily a look-a-like.
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    Image of Showmeyomoves! Showmeyomoves!
    10/01/09

    @Poison: Great. Now I have the T2 theme stuck in my head.
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    Image of OMGLX OMGLX
    10/01/09

    In reply to More Insanely-Detailed Resident Evil 5 Figures
    I like how Redfield's doesn't have elbow joints, because the way the character was rendered in RE5 doesn't allow for arm movement anyways. He just musclehead walks everywhere.

    BICEPS BIGGER THAN HIS HEAD!
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    andrewwyatt promoted this comment OMGLX was starred OMGLX was unstarred
    Image of andrewwyatt andrewwyatt
    10/01/09

    @OMGLX: No, maybe it's like some of those creepier toys that have the joints under a layer of weird "skin" material. The two pictures of him show his arms in different positions.
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    andrewwyatt was starred andrewwyatt was unstarred
    Image of OMGLX OMGLX
    10/01/09

    @andrewwyatt: I'm going to disagree and say... look at his arms. They swivel at the shoulder, but I do believe the angle of his elbow is the same.

    Tricksy!
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    OMGLX was starred OMGLX was unstarred
    Image of Mit Mit
    10/01/09

    @OMGLX: His left arm is quite clearly bent more in the second picture.

    Andrewwyatt is right. The Chris Redfield figures have a layer of synthetic skin over the joints to allow for a seemless look. There was a previous article about it when his first figure came out. I wish Wesker received the same treatment as well. Then I might reeeally be tempted to get one, but for now the price continues to scare me away.
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    Image of Heartless141, dood! Heartless141, dood!
    10/01/09

    In reply to More Insanely-Detailed Resident Evil 5 Figures
    wait, why would you put the knife holster like that? wouldnt it fall off?
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    Witzbold promoted this comment Heartless141, dood! was starred Heartless141, dood! was unstarred
    Image of Codemakura Codemakura
    10/01/09

    @Heartless141, dood!: It's so you can draw it and attack in the same motion, if it was the other way you'd be more limited in motion upon drawing it.
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    Witzbold promoted this comment Codemakura was starred Codemakura was unstarred
    Image of Witzbold Witzbold
    10/01/09

    @Heartless141, dood!: Its a sheath not a holster.

    Also there would be a strap with some sort of fastener usually snap type that would hold it in place.

    Also what codemakura says. All about economy of motion.
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    Image of WolfmanWalt WolfmanWalt
    10/01/09

    @Witzbold: I'd also think it'd be alot easier to get to if it was right there as well as being a natural draw point. A lot less movement involved than going for it from your belt and the grip position leaves him pretty ready for an immediate threat as the knife is already infront of him and is upright.
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    Witzbold promoted this comment WolfmanWalt was starred WolfmanWalt was unstarred
    Image of (Zombie) Goldwings - Zombie antidote. Attempt 24... somethings happening! (Zombie) Goldwings - Zombie antidote. Attempt 24... somethings happening!
    10/01/09

    In reply to More Insanely-Detailed Resident Evil 5 Figures
    Pricey side is indeed a correct guess.

    *each piece of clothing, weapon, glowing eye sold separately*

    + later it'll have a "Chris hat" add-on price later next year.

    *Hat NOT sold separately*
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    VenomIreland promoted this comment (Zombie) Goldwings - Zombie antidote. Attempt 24... somethings happening! was starred (Zombie) Goldwings - Zombie antidote. Attempt 24... somethings happening! was unstarred
    Image of AD.Munck AD.Munck
    10/01/09

    In reply to More Insanely-Detailed Resident Evil 5 Figures
    Wow. These just look amazing. I have to pick my jaw up off the floor and wipe the drool off my shoes. Look at the pants. I want a pair of those my size.
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    andrewwyatt promoted this comment AD.Munck was starred AD.Munck was unstarred
    Image of andrewwyatt andrewwyatt
    10/01/09

    @AD.Munck: Those *are* some kick-ass pants...
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    Image of (Zombie) Goldwings - Zombie antidote. Attempt 24... somethings happening! (Zombie) Goldwings - Zombie antidote. Attempt 24... somethings happening!
    09/30/09

    In reply to Bayonetta Figures Get The Figure Right
    Bayonetta seems to be the only one with the enlarged thighs and shrunken head. The other girl seems fine.
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    SarcasmOD was away for a long time, but now he is back! promoted this comment (Zombie) Goldwings - Zombie antidote. Attempt 24... somethings happening! was starred (Zombie) Goldwings - Zombie antidote. Attempt 24... somethings happening! was unstarred
    Image of Atomsk88 Atomsk88
    09/30/09

    @(Zombie) Goldwings - Zombie antidote. Attempt 1: Those be birthin' thighs!
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    spannu promoted this comment Atomsk88 was starred Atomsk88 was unstarred
    Image of SarcasmOD was away for a long time, but now he is back! SarcasmOD was away for a long time, but now he is back!
    09/30/09

    @(Zombie) Goldwings - Zombie antidote. Attempt 1: Her head is way too small, no doubt about it.
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    Image of Cookie Cookie
    09/30/09

    In reply to Bayonetta Figures Get The Figure Right
    Never noticed they wore diapers until now.
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    Kobun promoted this comment Cookie was starred Cookie was unstarred
    Image of Kobun Kobun
    09/30/09

    @Cookie: Diapers made from her hair.

    ...

    Sometimes it's probably best not to follow some thought processes'conclusions.
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    Image of Cookie Cookie
    09/30/09

    @Kobun: Luckily, this isn't one of these times, it was funny!

    ... just did a mental double-take, now there are pictures. And it's gross. Yeah, some things shouldn't be said.
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    Image of Rachel Fogg Rachel Fogg
    09/30/09

    In reply to Bayonetta Figures Get The Figure Right
    Bayonetta really has a small head...it took me THIS long to realize it because frankly...I wasn't looking at her head for long periods of time.

    But now I see it...well, regardless, these figures look GREAT! I can't wait to see them painted and stuff.
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    Image of Lainface Lainface
    09/30/09

    @Rachel Fogg: Man... I never seem to pay attention to the proportions of characters.

    I'd rather if these were statue-like figures that didn't have movable parts. Aaah weeell.
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    Rachel Fogg promoted this comment Lainface was starred Lainface was unstarred
    Image of Atomsk88 Atomsk88
    09/30/09

    @Rachel Fogg: She might have cancer, just look at her hands!
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    Rachel Fogg promoted this comment Atomsk88 was starred Atomsk88 was unstarred
    Image of Rachel Fogg Rachel Fogg
    09/30/09

    @Lainface:

    It's a play on the proportions, Bayonetta's beehive hair makes her head appear small.

    But then again, she's not real so things like proportions REALLY shouldn't matter..

    Agreed, I would like a statue instead of a figure but the figures are great for posing.
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    Image of Hedgeson, Now with Brain Hedgeson, Now with Brain
    09/30/09

    @Rachel Fogg: Her head seems to be the same size as one of her breasts.

    I was only looking for something to compare it with...

    PS: OH! I'd also prefer statuettes, since those figurines look like they're wearing DIAPERS.
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    Rachel Fogg promoted this comment Edited by Hedgeson, Now with Brain at 09/30/09 10:01 PM Hedgeson, Now with Brain was starred Hedgeson, Now with Brain was unstarred
    Image of Sex_For_Pandas Sex_For_Pandas
    09/30/09

    @Rachel Fogg:

    Dammit now I can't unsee it!I can only imagine what I'm going to go through once I actually get the game:

    Wow the the developers really put some love into these outrageous characters and her out fit is so---WHAT THE FUCK IS UP WITH HER HEAD!!!!

    Imagine that thought running through your head every cut scene and you will know my hell.
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    Rachel Fogg promoted this comment Sex_For_Pandas was starred Sex_For_Pandas was unstarred
    Image of Rachel Fogg Rachel Fogg
    09/30/09

    @Atomsk88:

    Big hand Cancer? :looks at her hands: phew, tiny girl hands FTW!
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    Image of Rachel Fogg Rachel Fogg
    09/30/09

    @Hedgeson, Now with Brain:

    Yeah, but that's a common trait in fictional women...

    ROFL! I didn't notice the diapers...ew...
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    Rachel Fogg was starred Rachel Fogg was unstarred
    Image of Rachel Fogg Rachel Fogg
    09/30/09

    @Sex_For_Pandas:

    I'm sorry!!! I wish I didn't see it either...it just kinda....made itself more...clear?

    And now the thought is in my head.

    Great...we're even.
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    Image of Esper mind tricks Esper mind tricks
    09/30/09

    @Rachel Fogg: You do know that her clothing is made up of her hair, but not necessarily all coming from her head.
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    Rachel Fogg promoted this comment Esper mind tricks was starred Esper mind tricks was unstarred
    Image of Rachel Fogg Rachel Fogg
    09/30/09

    @Esper mind tricks:

    Hey! Sometimes when you're lazy...you kinda get a...forest down there.

    At least she's styled it nice.
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    Image of Koztah Koztah
    10/01/09

    @Rachel Fogg: Proportion always matters. Even if you're drawing Saturday morning cartoons, your grasp of proportion directly affects how you exaggerate or understate proportions and how you use stylization to achieve a certain effect or convey the character.

    In the case of the Bayonetta figure - her shoulders are FIVE HEADS wide. FIVE. A man is ~three heads wide at the shoulders and two at the hips, a woman two at the shoulders and three at the hips. Even when you account for style (the artwork has her shoulders about 3 wide) that's fucked up, like grade school shit.
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    Edited by Koztah at 10/01/09 8:25 AM Koztah was starred Koztah was unstarred
    Image of mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta
    09/30/09

    In reply to Bayonetta Figures Get The Figure Right
    Are these planned to be non-painted like my Jet Set Radio Future figures, or will they be fully painted at retail? I really don't wanna take a trip to a hobby shop. Those places creep me out.
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