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Interest for Mephesto Statue

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While I was chatting to the owner of Imaginarium Art (IA) the other day we spoke about the licences they held and one of the names was Mephesto. Now I am a huge Silver Surfer fan and Mephesto was one of his earliest villains.

So I am really excited about this news, but is there enough love and popularity for the character to warrant IA making one?
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I have always been a fan of the 1/6 statue by Bowen Designs, but for my collection it was always a bit too small.
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I have been told that IA has the licence to make this piece in a few scales.

What scale would you like to see this piece in?

Throne, standing museum or dynamic?

Let me know your ideas.
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Imaginarium Art making Galactus

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Everyone now knows that Imaginarium Art (IA) is not shy about making statues of huge proportions. Their Aquaman was gigantic (96 cm to the top of the trident) and then their Hulkbuster is a total beast (80cm to the highest point), but now they’re making a character that there is no doubt ever that he should be made as big as possible.

Lets us give you some background on the creator of my favorite Hero (the Silver Surfer).. Ladies and gentlemen we give you Galactus!!!
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Real Name – Galactus
Gender – Male

Height – 28′ 9″ (variable)

Weight – 36000 lbs (16329 kg) (variable)

Eyes – Brown (originally)

Hair – No Hair

Origin – Survivor of universe, gestated as Galactus within the Cosmic Egg

Place of Birth – Planet Taa (as Galan); The Cosmic Egg (as Galactus)

Creators – Stan Lee, Jack Kirby
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Identity – No Dual Identity (Mortal identity unknown to public)

Citizenship – Taan, (as Galan)

Marital Status – Single

Occupation – Planet Devourer, Balance between Eternity and Death, Nullifier of Abraxas’ Influence on the Multiverse.

First Appearance – Fantastic Four #48 (March, 1966)

Aliases – Galan, Galen, Ashta, Devourer of Worlds, Destroyer of Worlds, The Great Destroyer, The Monster of all Worlds, The Hunger That Does Not Cease, god of oblivion, Gah Lak Tus, herald of Franklin Richards, World-Eater/Planet-Killer

Relatives – The Sentience of the previous Universe (“mother”); Galan (“father”/previous incarnation); Eternity (father); Gali (daughter); Tyrant (creation, “son”)

Affiliation – Merged with Gah Lak Tus, Heralds of Galactus; formerly God Squad

Base Of Operations – Worldship (aka Taa II); though he is generally mobile throughout the universe via his spherical starship in search of suitable planets to consume.
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Back in around 2010-11 Giorgio Comolo was commissioned to produce some artwork of Galactus. While they were not to be used in any comic book, I have been seeing them all over comic forums for the past few years with fans trying to find out which story the artwork related to. Then more recently on statue collectors groups since the increased popularity of the throne pieces, suggesting this would make an epic piece.

So I have to say I was delighted when I received a message from my friend Danny Lim asking if I knew anymore information about the artwork. I was able to tell Danny all I knew and got in touch with Giorgio to introduce them.
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The artwork seems to depict Galactus with an Aztec style to him. Almost looking like he is actually a statue of worship, but I believe it is Galactus in more of a hibernation state. Awaiting to be awoken.

IA have said that the piece will be around 80cms to the highest point. If this is like any of the previous pieces I have seen of theirs it will be solid and weigh a ton. You will honestly need to set aside a corner of your collection room for this badboy.

From the interest already on social media I believe this will sellout quick just like their Hulkbuster which pretty much sold out of it’s 500 edition size it 2 days of pre-orders going live.
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So what should IA do to make this statue special?

I believe that IA should stick to the design with the Artwork, but add the iconic Galactus purple and pink colors to it. Make it  battle damaged and worn over the years of slumber. I also think the IA should work with the Artist to product a print to go with the statue. I do not think it should be an ‘exclusive’, but that the print should go will all of the sold pieces.

From what I can see it will look like IA will stick to an edition size of 500. This is the Edition size of their Aquaman and of their Hulkbuster (who I honestly believe they could have made double of these).

As much as I would love to see an ‘exclusive’ small silver surfer to go with this or a collection of the Heralds of Galactus I feel that every time these have been attempted they have come out really tacky looking (Sideshow Maquette and Sideshow Legendary Scale Bust).

If you have any ideas to what could be done to make this extra epic send an Email to Alex@raddtitan.com (subject Galactus) and I can pass it on to IA.
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Radd Titan Face/Off-Sabretooth

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Geoman here!!!

So peeps we are going to start a ‘piece vs piece’ or ‘classic vs modern’ or even ‘old vs new’.

No matter how long you have been in the collecting game you will eventually come across a common conversation about the old school (giving a shit) Sideshow era vs the corporate powerhouse that now doesn’t care about its people or the collector Sideshow (not what I agree with, but a common and boring conversation now)

Whatever your flavour opinions are like arseholes and we all have them!!!

We plan to use this page as a comparison of not only Sideshow, but all companies pieces, character choices and preferences of where your/our money should go (obviously we will throw our two-pence in too lol)

I will be starting this debate on the recent Sideshow variant game, whether it’s a genius money making scheme or them being lazy bastards. There is no denying this is no flash in the pan and we have had numerous characters revisited, revamped, redone basically and some only subtly in some cases.
Anyway on with the character in question!!!
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Real Name – Victor Creed

Current Alias – Sabretooth
Gender – Male
Height – 6′ 6″
Weight – 275 lbs (125 kg) (without adamantium skeleton), 380lbs(with)
Eyes – Amber
Hair – Blond
Citizenship – Canadian
Marital Status – Single
Occupation – Adventurer, former Headmaster of the Hellfire Academy, leader of the Hand (Japanese Branch), soldier, mercenary, professional criminal, assassin, serial killer, crime-lord
Unusual Features – Sabretooth has elongated canines, claws at the tips of his fingers and toes, and vertical pupils.
Origin – Mutant (Possibly Lupine)
Place of Birth – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Other Aliases – Slasher, El Tigre, Der Schlächter (“The Butcher” in German), Mr. Silver, God of the Hunt, Murder Lord of the Eastern Hemisphere.

Relatives – Victoria Creed (mother, deceased); Zebadiah Creed (father, deceased); Luther Creed (brother, deceased); Clara Creed (sister); Saul Creed (brother, deceased); Graydon Creed (son, deceased)

Affiliation – Avengers Unity Division; formerly “Wolverines”, Astonishing Avengers, Hellfire Club (Hellfire Academy), Hand (Japanese Branch) (leader), Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, X-Men, Weapon X, Marauders, X-Factor, Hounds; Avengers (1950s); former partner of the Constrictor, Team X (CIA), Logan’s Mutant.

Base Of Operations – Avengers Mansion, Manhattan, New York City, New York; formerly X-Factor HQ, Washington D.C., Maryland; Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, Salem Center, Westchester County, New York Status

Creators Chris Claremont, John Byrne First Appearance Iron Fist #14 (August, 1977)
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Sabretooth aka Victor Creed is a super-villain from Marvel comics and X-Men fame and the arch nemesis of the fan favourite, Wolverine.

One of my favourite villains of all time being that he is not only in touch with his animal instincts but he actually welcomes the savagery as opposed to Wolverine’s more suppressed beast in the basement.

I think my favourite part of this characters history is the fact he kills a loved one of Wolverine’s every year on his birthday. (Who writes this class)

Back on track!!!
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The original piece released by Sideshow was not without its faults or criticism as we all know pyjama gate?!?

The body although big and powerful (more like open season comic) was underwhelming due to its lack of muscular definition we have all come to expect from Sabretooth!!

I love the face sculpt and paint on the regular edition and for me it can’t be topped and the sculpting on the gloves is masterfully executed from Sideshows gore group!

The base is fantastic and the animal wolverine skull and maple leaves scattered on the Canadian mountains is a great touch!!

Oh and the gold print underneath the base  is one of the best I have seen too lol!!

So to be honest I love the original and score it a good 7.5 out of 10 overall!!
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Now for the new one…..

For a start its smaller!!!
How you ask as its practically the same sculpt?

Well I am going with a smaller base and a slight change of angles!!

I love the heads sculpts but that’s a dead heat as there near enough identical to the original exclusive!!

I love the snowy base but not more than the original so deduction there then!

I love the body sculpt more but I still feel he is not vascular enough or as shredded as I wanted plus the Pom Pom uniform was never my favourite!!

The claws on the hands are amazing but what the fu%# happened to his feet?!?!!

Is it their position and shape or those nails? I don’t know but wow I am not a fan!!

With an addition size of 750 for the ex this piece feels like a test the water moment as the original does not go up much in price on the secondary market and is not considered a masterpiece by any means!!
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Verdict…..

If you haven’t guessed by now I am sticking with the original which is a shame as I am buying the brown wolverine which is the counter part of this new Sabretooth!!

Was it the base? No!
The feet I hear you ask? Ummm no!
It was the lack of significant change! No real switch outs or improvements on the body sculpt or base plus that uniform and limited chance of major re sale profit…….. Easy pass I afraid!!

Let’s hope I am not wrong…. Again!!

Peace
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Anticipation of waiting for my Green Hulk premium format figure

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It feels like a lifetime ago that Sideshow Collectibles announced their trio of Hulks to be released. The end of 2013/early 2014 we started to see previews and stories for the Sideshow Collectibles trio of Hulk premium format figures. I have to say that Geo and I were really excited to hear this news.

Then, back in early 2014 the Sideshow Collectibles Hulk trio came up for pre-order. To me I felt the previews of this piece looked very promising and I had to get a green Hulk for my collection, no questions asked! And Geo went straight in for the Red version.

The due date came and went (believe it was due as early as December 2014). Then the Red Hulk showed his face to join collections from January 2015. (Review)

The Red received a range of views from very good to very poor.. It seemed that sideshow took this on board as the green was delayed until now (17 months after it went up for pre-order).

But with rumors of Sideshow using cheaper factories, using two factories for the new green hulk (one for the head and one for the body), resulting in color mismatches and ill fitting head and even not sticking to the measurements given on the website to make the trio of Hulks appear different has been shown to be false (will cover this in another story or I will side track).

As I am waiting to receive my Green Hulk that was shipped 22nd September we will not be able to give our in hand review yet, but the views on social media have had me close to cancelling.
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The constant stories of the head and body looking like they came from different factories, with heads that do not fit the bodies well, have poor joining lines and are in different colors has got me worried.

There have not really been any stories of the statue being light, but after seeing a few images of a statue that was damaged in shipping the thinness of the materials used has also sent a shiver down my spine.
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It has got me nervous, but it is too late to stop Sideshow sending out the piece already. So we will see… By the the the counter reaches zero my Green Hulk should be in hand and our full unboxing should be for all to see on  YouTube..

Please pray to the statue Gods for me..
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Hulk (Green) by Sideshow Collectibles finally looking like it will be released!

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Back in January 2015 Geo received his Red Hulk Premium Format statue from Sideshow Collectibles. It looked decent and I have been waiting for my Green version ever since.

It was due in March.. Then it was delayed a little… Then a little more… Now 7 months after and still no shipping email Sideshow have released some new in hand photos of the green beast and I am actually happy I did not cancel, as I told myself on many occasions I would.

Now I have to work out when to display this huge piece…
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Checkout our review of the Red Hulf PF till we have the Green to review.

Enjoy 🙂
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Gambit Premium Format and Legendary Scale Bust Exclusive by Sideshow Collectibles

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Real Name – Remy Etienne LeBeau

Aliases – Death, Le Diable Blanc, formerly Robert Lord, Cajun

Identity –Publicly known

Citizenship – U.S.A.

Place of Birth – New Orleans, Louisiana (presumed)

First Appearance – (as Gambit) Uncanny X-Men #266 (1990), (as Death) X-Men #184 (2006)

Origin – Gambit #1 (1999); X-Men #8 (1992)

Significant Issues – Assembled Marauders (Uncanny X-Men #350, 1997); first encountered Storm (Uncanny X-Men #266, 1990); joined X-Men (Uncanny X-Men Annual #14, 1990); began romance with Rogue (X-Men #4, 1992); put on trial by Magneto (Uncanny X-Men #350, 1997); rescued by New Son (Gambit #½, 1999); returned to X-Men (Uncanny X-Men #361/X-Men #81, 1998); regained full powers (Gambit #16, 2000); formed Unified Guild (Gambit #19, 2000); vs New Sun (Gambit #24, 2001); lost powers (X-Treme X-Men #16-19, 2002); powers restored, returned to the Xavier Institute (X-Treme X-Men #46, 2004); joined Apocalypse, became Death (X-Men #184, 2006); rejoined Marauders (X-Men #200, 2007); left Marauders (X-Men #207); rejoined X-Men (X-Men: Legacy Annual #1, 2009)

 

Occupation – Unknown; formerly thief, adventurer

Known Relatives – Jacques LeBeau (foster grandfather, deceased), Jean-Luc LeBeau (foster father, deceased), Rochelle LeBeau (foster grandmother, deceased), Bella Donna Boudreaux (ex-wife), Henri LeBeau (foster brother, deceased), Mercy LeBeau (sister-in-law), Theoren Marceaux (cousin), Etienne Marceaux (cousin, deceased), Marius Boudreaux (father-in-law, deceased), Julien Boudreaux (brother-in-law, deceased)

 

Group Affiliation – X-Men; formerly Marauders, Horsemen of Apocalypse, X-Treme Sanctions Executive, Unified Guilds (patriarch), Thieves Guild (patriarch)

 

Education – No official schooling

Physical Attributes

Height – 6’1″

Weight – 179 lbs.

Eyes – Burning red

Hair  – (Originally) Brown; white(as Death)

Powers – Gambit has the mutant ability to tap into the potential energy contained within an object and transform it into kinetic energy upon touching it. When Gambit thus charges an object and throws it at a target, the object releases this energy explosively on impact. Gambit is unable to use this power to charge living objects. / As Death: He can control deadly gas

After surgery performed by Mister Sinister, Gambit’s powers were restored to their natural potential. He was able to use his power simply by looking at an object that he wished to charge, including living tissue. Gambit could also manipulate the potency of the energy release and could even exercise a measure of control over time. Following his climactic battle with the New Sun, Gambit lost this enhanced level of power.

Gambit’s ability to tap energy also grants him superhuman agility and dexterity, as well as creating a static interference that shields his mind from detection and intrusion by even the most powerful telepaths.

Gambit also possesses a hypnotic charm that allows him to exert a subtle influence over any sentient mind. This power allows Gambit to compel others to believe what he says and agree with anything he suggests. More powerful minds have proven immune to Gambit’s charm.

Abilities – Gambit is bilingual in English and French, and also possesses the ability to throw small objects – including knives, throwing spikes, and playing cards – with extraordinary accuracy. He is also a skilled duelist and fencer.

Paraphernalia – Gambit often wields playing cards and telescopic bo staff.
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Product Details

License – Marvel

Scale – Premium Format™ Figure

Manufacturer – Sideshow Collectibles

Product Size – 20″ H (508mm) x 18″ W (457.2mm) x 18″ D (457.2mm)*

Box Size – 20.75″ H (527.05mm) x 14.50″ W (368.3mm) x 9.25″ L (234.95mm)*

Product Weight – 15.00 lbs (6.8 kg)

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Est. Shipping Weight -15.00 lbs (6.8 kg)*

Dimensional Weight – 15 lbs*

Int’l Dim. Weight – 20 lbs*

Artists – Tim Hanson, Tony Cipriano, Steve Riojas, Anthony Mestas, Seth Rinaldi, Heath Hammond, Mark Brokaw, The Sideshow Collectibles Design and Development Team
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Colossus Premium Format by Sideshow Collectibles

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Real Name – Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin

Aliases – Peter Rasputin, formerly Peter Nicholas, the Proletarian

Identity – Secret

Citizenship – U.S.A. (naturalized), formerly Russian

Place of Birth – Ust-Ordynski Collective, near Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

First Appearance – Giant Sized X-Men #1 (1975)

Origin – X-Men #122 (1979)

Significant Issues – Fathered child with Nereel (Classic X-Men #21, 1988); briefly became Proletarian (X-Men #123-124, 1979); began relationship with Kitty Pryde (Uncanny X-Men #174, 1983); reunited with Nereel, first met son (Uncanny X-Men Annual #12, 1988); entered Siege Perilous, returned as Peter Nicholas (Uncanny X-Men #251, 259, 1989-1990); briefly possessed by Shadow King, vs Xavier, memory restored, rejoined X-Men (Uncanny X-Men #277-279/X-Factor #70/X-Men #1, 1991); sister died, rebelled against X-Men, joined Acolytes (Uncanny X-Men #303-304, 1993); joined Excalibur (Excalibur #92, 1995); returned to X-Men (Excalibur #125/Uncanny X-Men #360/X-Men #80, 1998); sacrificed life to release Legacy Virus cure (Uncanny X-Men #390, 2001); restored to life, reunited with Kitty, rejoined X-Men (Astonishing X-Men #4-6, 2004); began investigation into family member’s deaths (X-Men: Colossus – Bloodline #1, 2005)

Occupation

Adventurer, former artist, superintendent, student, farmer

Known Relatives – Grigory Efimovich Rasputin (great-grandfather, deceased), Elena (great-grandmother, deceased), Ivan Rasputin (great-grand uncle, deceased), Grigory Rasputin (grandfather, deceased), Nikolai Rasputin (father, deceased), Alexandra Rasputina (mother, deceased), Vladimir Rasputin (uncle, deceased), unidentified aunt & uncle (deceased), Illyana Nikolievna Rasputina (Magik, sister, deceased), Mikhail Rasputin (brother), Peter Jr. (son), Larissa Mishchenko (cousin, deceased), Konstantin (cousin, deceased), Klara (cousin, deceased), Dimitriy (cousin, deceased)

Group Affiliation – X-Men, formerly Excalibur, Acolytes

Education – College level courses taken at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, no degree

 

Physical Attributes

 

Height – 6’6″; (transformed) 7’5″

Weight – 250 lbs., (transformed) 500 lbs.

Eyes – Blue, (transformed) Silver

Hair – Black

Powers – Colossus can transform his body tissue into an organic, steel-like substance that grants him superhuman strength enabling him to lift/press up to 75 tons and makes him impervious to most injury. His armored form can withstand ballistic penetration as well as temperature extremes from 70º above absolute zero (-390º F) to approximately 9000º F. Colossus cannot become partially or selectively armored; his body is either entirely converted, or not at all. Even his eyes become steel-like. Through an act of will, Colossus can transform virtually instantaneously into his armored state, and can remain in that form for an as yet undetermined amount of time. Once in his armored form, Colossus remains so until he consciously wills himself back to normal. If he is rendered unconscious, however, he spontaneously reverts to his normal form. In his armored state, Colossus retains his normal human mobility, though his endurance and speed are enhanced. He does not need to breathe while transformed, but it is believed that he could not survive for long in a vacuum.

Abilities – Colossus is talented in drawing and painting.
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Product Details

 

License – Marvel

Scale – Premium Format™ Figure

Manufacturer – Sideshow Collectibles

Product Size – 24″ H (609.6mm) x 12″ W (304.8mm) x 12″ L (304.8mm)*

Box Size – 26.00″ H (660.4mm) x 14.00″ W (355.6mm) x 14.00″ L (355.6mm)*

Product Weight – 10.00 lbs (4.54 kg)*

Est. Shipping Weight – 12.00 lbs (5.44 kg)*

Dimensional Weight – 32 lbs*

Int’l Dim. Weight – 43 lbs*
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Colossus Chrome mini-statue by Bowen Designs

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Real Name – Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin

Aliases – Peter Rasputin, formerly Peter Nicholas, the Proletarian

Identity – Secret

Citizenship – U.S.A. (naturalized), formerly Russian

Place of Birth – Ust-Ordynski Collective, near Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

First Appearance – Giant Sized X-Men #1 (1975)

Origin – X-Men #122 (1979)

Significant Issues – Fathered child with Nereel (Classic X-Men #21, 1988); briefly became Proletarian (X-Men #123-124, 1979); began relationship with Kitty Pryde (Uncanny X-Men #174, 1983); reunited with Nereel, first met son (Uncanny X-Men Annual #12, 1988); entered Siege Perilous, returned as Peter Nicholas (Uncanny X-Men #251, 259, 1989-1990); briefly possessed by Shadow King, vs Xavier, memory restored, rejoined X-Men (Uncanny X-Men #277-279/X-Factor #70/X-Men #1, 1991); sister died, rebelled against X-Men, joined Acolytes (Uncanny X-Men #303-304, 1993); joined Excalibur (Excalibur #92, 1995); returned to X-Men (Excalibur #125/Uncanny X-Men #360/X-Men #80, 1998); sacrificed life to release Legacy Virus cure (Uncanny X-Men #390, 2001); restored to life, reunited with Kitty, rejoined X-Men (Astonishing X-Men #4-6, 2004); began investigation into family member’s deaths (X-Men: Colossus – Bloodline #1, 2005)

Occupation

Adventurer, former artist, superintendent, student, farmer

Known Relatives – Grigory Efimovich Rasputin (great-grandfather, deceased), Elena (great-grandmother, deceased), Ivan Rasputin (great-grand uncle, deceased), Grigory Rasputin (grandfather, deceased), Nikolai Rasputin (father, deceased), Alexandra Rasputina (mother, deceased), Vladimir Rasputin (uncle, deceased), unidentified aunt & uncle (deceased), Illyana Nikolievna Rasputina (Magik, sister, deceased), Mikhail Rasputin (brother), Peter Jr. (son), Larissa Mishchenko (cousin, deceased), Konstantin (cousin, deceased), Klara (cousin, deceased), Dimitriy (cousin, deceased)

Group Affiliation – X-Men, formerly Excalibur, Acolytes

Education – College level courses taken at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, no degree

 

Physical Attributes

 

Height – 6’6″; (transformed) 7’5″

Weight – 250 lbs., (transformed) 500 lbs.

Eyes – Blue, (transformed) Silver

Hair – Black

Powers – Colossus can transform his body tissue into an organic, steel-like substance that grants him superhuman strength enabling him to lift/press up to 75 tons and makes him impervious to most injury. His armored form can withstand ballistic penetration as well as temperature extremes from 70º above absolute zero (-390º F) to approximately 9000º F. Colossus cannot become partially or selectively armored; his body is either entirely converted, or not at all. Even his eyes become steel-like. Through an act of will, Colossus can transform virtually instantaneously into his armored state, and can remain in that form for an as yet undetermined amount of time. Once in his armored form, Colossus remains so until he consciously wills himself back to normal. If he is rendered unconscious, however, he spontaneously reverts to his normal form. In his armored state, Colossus retains his normal human mobility, though his endurance and speed are enhanced. He does not need to breathe while transformed, but it is believed that he could not survive for long in a vacuum.

Abilities – Colossus is talented in drawing and painting.
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Colossus Chrome mini-statue

Sculpted by: Randy Bowen

Release Date: January 1900

Edition Size: 500

Order Of Release: Notes: San Diego Comic-con exclusive
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Sabretooth by Diamond select

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Real Name – Victor Creed

Aliases – Der Schlächter (“The Butcher” in German), Slasher, El Tigre, others

Identity – Known to various government officials

Citizenship – Unrevealed (numerous international criminal records)

Place of Birth – Unrevealed

First Appearance – Iron Fist #14 (1977)

Origin – Sabretooth: Death Hunt #1-4 (1993)

Significant Issues – First battled Wolverine (Wolverine #10, 1989); romanced Leni Zauber (Sabretooth: Death Hunt #3, 1993); manipulated by Mystique (X-Men Unlimited #40, 2003); vs Wolverine, Viper, & Seraph (Wolverine #126, 1998); vs Iron Fist (Iron Fist #14, 1977); as Slasher, partnered with Constrictor, vs Iron Fist (Power Man and Iron Fist #66, 1980); as Slasher, vs Misty Knight (Power Man and Iron Fist #78, 1981); as Slasher, vs Power Man (Power Man and Iron Fist #84, 1982); employed by Foreigner, vs Spider-Man & Black Cat (Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #116/Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #119, 1986); joined Marauders, participated in Mutant Massacre, vs Wolverine (X-Factor #10/Thor #374/Uncanny X-Men #212-213, 1986); during Mutant Massacre, vs Daredevil (Daredevil #238, 1987); with Marauders, vs X-Men (Uncanny X-Men #221-222/Uncanny X-Men #240/Uncanny X-Men #243, 1987/1989); hunted Morlocks, vs Archangel & Caliban (X-Factor #51-53, 1990); vs Caliban, New Mutants, & Cable (New Mutants #90-91, 1990); vs Werewolf By Night (Marvel Comics Presents #98, 1992); allied with Fenris & Matsu’o Tsurayaba, vs Maverick & X-Men (X-Men #5-7, 1992); vs Shiva, reunited with Team X, vs Psi-Borg, killed Silver Fox (Wolverine #60-64, 1992); forcibly recruited by Tribune, vs Wolverine (Sabretooth: Death Hunt #1-4, 1993); vs Maverick & X-Men, captured by X-Men (X-Men Unlimited #3, 1993); escaped, vs Wolverine, almost lobotomized (Wolverine #90, 1995); assigned to X-Factor (X-Factor #119, 1996); with Mystique, vs Hydra & A.I.M. (Sabretooth and Mystique #1-4, 1996); escaped X-Factor’s custody (X-Factor #136, 1997); vs Omega Red (X-Factor #138, 1997); rematch with Power Man & Iron Fist (Marvel Fanfare #6, 1997); revealed to have Adamantium, vs Wolverine, allied with him against Hand & Hydra (Wolverine #126-128, 1998); battled Wolverine to become Apocalypse’s new Horseman Death, lost Adamantium (Wolverine #145, 1999); with Darkhold Redeemers, vs N’garai (Darkhold: Pages From The Book of Sins #3-4, 2001); with Brotherhood of Mutants, attacked Muir Island, defeated by Bishop (Bishop: The Last X-Man #16, 2001); rejoined Weapon X, regained Adamantium (Wolverine #162, 2001); attempted to recruit Maverick & Wraith for Weapon X, killed Wraith (Wolverine #166, 2001); with Wild Child, attempted to recruit Sunfire for Weapon X (Weapon X: The Draft – Wild Child #1, 2002); recruited Omega Red & Lady Deathstrike to attack Wolverine’s friends (Wolverine #173-175, 2002); vs Agent Zero, forcibly returned to Weapon X (Weapon X #2-3, 2003); sent to capture Native, manipulated Wolverine, sided with him against employers (Wolverine #13-18, 2004); deceased (Wolverine #55, 2007)

Occupation – Mercenary, former government agent, possibly others

Known Relatives – Zebadiah Creed (father, deceased), unidentified mother (deceased), Graydon Creed (Tribune, son, deceased)

Group Affiliation – Formerly X-Men, Weapon X, Brotherhood Of Mutants, Hound Program, Marauders, X-Factor, Team X, former agent of Tribune, Foreigner, Montenegro and others, former partner of Constrictor
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This statue is limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide and includes a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Hot on the hells of the successful Silver Age X-Men statue line comes the fourth piece in the incredible Jim Lee Modern Era X-Men statue series! This vicious mutant is more than prepared to take on the entire X-Men team! Sabretooth’s Danger Room-style base will connect to future releases in the series to form one massive diorama, or can be displayed separately.

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Deadpool X-Force Premium Format by Sideshow Collectibles

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Real Name
Wade Wilson

Aliases
Jack, Chiyonosake (“the Wolf of the Rice Wine”), Rhodes, Corpus, Lopez, Hobgoblin, Thom Cruz, Peter Parker, numerous others

Identity
Known to Canadian government officials

Citizenship
Canada

Place of Birth
Unrevealed location in Canada

First Appearance
New Mutants #98 (1990)

Origin
Deadpool #-1 (1997); Marvel Comics 1998 Annual Starring Deadpool and Death (1998); Deadpool #33 (1999)

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Product Details

License
Marvel
Scale
Premium Format™ Figure
Manufacturer
Sideshow Collectibles
Product Size
20″ H (508mm) x 11″ W (279.4mm) x 7″ L (177.8mm)*
Product Weight
12.00 lbs (5.44 kg)*
Dimensional Weight
19 lbs*
Int’l Dim. Weight
26 lbs*

Artists:

  • Kris Anka (Design)
  • Andy Bergholtz (Design)
  • Adam Ross of Idol Workshop (Sculpt)
  • Matt Beutler (Sculpt)
  • Walter O’Neal (Sculpt)
  • Mireya Romo-Bowen (Paint)
  • The Sideshow Collectibles Design and Development Team

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