SIDESHOW VAN HELSING DRACULA 1958 PETER CUSHING 1/4 scale statue unboxing and review
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- A deep dive into Sideshow's 1/4 scale statue of Abraham Van Helsing as played by Peter Cushing in the 1958 movie which cemented Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and Hammer Studios as the undisputed masters of horror.
Is it the ultimate vampire hunter or a bloodless corpse?..you decide.
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Another nice-looking statue. Always liked Peter Cushing. Much like my other favorites--Christopher Lee and Vincent Price--he always seemed to have such a great time playing his roles. Plus, I heard he was a genuinely pleasant guy in real life. Carrie Fisher supposedly felt bad delivering her "smelled your foul stench" line in Star Wars because he was so nice. Thanks for sharing part of your amazing collection.
Thanks for your comments and support as always it’s much appreciated. Absolutely 💯 Cushing was a meticulous actor, devoted husband and the consummate Englishman, once describing Grand Moff Tarkin as “An unpleasant gentleman” he will be sorely missed. Take care of yourself and happy collecting👍
I have been back and forth about whether to get this piece or not. Recently visited Whitstable and had lunch in the Tudor team rooms where Peter Cushing would go every day. They have a picture and a message dedicated to him, placed on a pillar by the table where he used to sit. a true gentleman of cinema. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for your comments and supporting the channel it’s much appreciated. I must visit Whitstable to see the tea rooms one day👍🏼 I couldn’t agree more Mr Cushing was a meticulous actor, devoted husband and the perfect gentleman and will be sorely missed. I was back and forth on this one for sometime but glad I finally took the plunge. Take care of yourself and happy collecting👍🏼
Thanks for the awesome content!
My pleasure and thanks for the support it’s much appreciated 👍
Awesome piece :) congrats I have mine with Christopher Lee
Very very cool and wonderful
Thanks for your comments and supporting the channel its much appreciated 👍🏻 Absolutely 💯 this is a great statue despite some minor flaws. Take care of yourself and happy collecting.
Great review & this statue is epic thank you 🙏 for the look at him
My pleasure! take care of yourself and happy collecting👍
The statue is awesome . The headsculpt is very good . Cushing,s face is not easy to replicate. With the correct lightning would be perfect as we see at the end . The lightning factor is very very important when we expose our figures . The shadows - light combination make this figures comes real .
Thanks for your comments and supporting the channel it’s much appreciated 👍🏼 absolutely 💯 lighting a statue right is super important and this statue really benefits from good lighting. Take care of yourself and happy collecting 👍🏼
Just ordered mine from Statuesque. Thank you for such a detailed review. Just discovered your channel and really enjoying the content.
Thanks for your comments and supporting the channel its much appreciated. I hope you enjoy The Van Helsing statue as much as I do 👍🏻 Take care of yourself, happy collecting and its great to hear you are enjoying the rest of the content.
This is a work of art! Beautiful statue, the headsculpt Is undeniable Peter, just a bit stylized, I wouldn't call it cartoony nor caricature like, just a representation done in the personal art style of the sculptor, I saw in person the Dirty Harry statue from Sideshow and it also has that unique style by the same sculptor, I believe, , maybe us collectors are by now used to the Hot Toys hyper realistic scultp and paint style, so the more artistic style like sideshows sculptures looks slightly off
Thanks as always for your comments and supporting the channel its much appreciated 👍🏻 Absolutely 💯 we are spolied with hyper realistic head sculpts these days but there is definately still space for artistic interpretation in figures and statues imo….I’m pretty sure the model for Michelangelo’s David didn’t actually look like that 🤣 Take care of yourself and happy collecting 👍🏻
Initially I thought your KP 1/6th scale had arrived😂. I totally agree with you picking up this guy to compliment Dracula .. you don’t have laurel without hardy😂. Terrific companion piece I like it a lot. I fully understand that it’s not a hyper real JND piece or a Prime One offering but none the less I really really like it in the round. They are such cult films and revered actors aren’t they, although sometimes when I think of Peter Cushing it’s him on Morecombe and Wise wanting to be paid🤣 I think you and I are of the generation to remember this😀. Thanks for your thoughts on this fantastic statue, really enjoyable video… so so close to the 1k , within the next few videos I am sure😀Have a great weekend and I will not let Scotland loosing 5 - 1 upset me😡
Good to hear from you as always👍 Absolutely 💯 it’s not Prime 1 or PCS level but the fact that it’s Sideshow and has been done to a budget almost adds to the charm and like you say what is Christopher Lee without Peter Cushing? Indeed I am old enough to remember his many appearances on Morecombe & Wise in search of his elusive fee🤣 a meticulous actor, devoted husband, true gentleman and smart enough not to take himself too seriously. Hopefully the KP deluxe set will arrive soon and we can walk down the Hammer hall of fame one more time👍 I feel your pain on that score line but there’s along way to go yet👍 have a great weekend, take care of yourself and happy collecting.
I think it works. Cushing's face is almost a caricature to start with. The yes are definitely a bit big for the face though. But again it all works in context.
Thanks as always for your comments and support 👍🏼 absolutely 💯 bar a few niggles with the head sculpt overall it works really well well.Take care of yourself and happy collecting 👍🏼
Beautiful piece. Outfit is stunning. Head sculpt is fine slightly caricaturist. As usual with Sideshow the paint app is flat & it really shouldn't be at these prices. My premium Raiders Indy (although old) had an awful paint application. Had it redone & it is fantastic now. Think this review has help me decide on the kaustic figures instead
Thanks for your comments and supporting the channel it’s much appreciated 👍🏼 absolutely 💯 the only thing that lets this piece down is the paint application which seems to often be an issue with Sideshow. I don’t think you will be disappointed with the KP pair and I’m looking forward to getting them in hand. Take care of yourself and happy collecting 👍🏼
A wonderful statue in most ways but yes I think the head sculpt isn't quite right....and perhaps a gestalt of the Horror of Dracula Cushing and an older Cushing..the outfitting and authenticity is fabulous though.
Thanks for your comments and supporting the channel it’s much appreciated 👍🏼 a few niggles with head sculpt are more than made up for by the outfit, proportions and attention to detail. Take care of yourself and happy collecting 👍🏼
Very nice statue sir 👍👍🧛♂️🩸⚰️
Thanks for that Dean it’s much appreciated 👍🏼 So glad to hear you got the music situation sorted, and amazing review & showcase on the KP pair by the way. I’m still editing music…what a ball ache on tour videos🤬
@goFigure623 Thanks mate. Ah yes, i know that feeling lol. You're doing good work here. Keep it up 👍👍
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Sideshow stuff is so inconsistent, they nail some elements and fail on others.
The Lee statue is definitely better than Cushing.
Thanks for your comments and supporting the channel it’s much appreciated 👍🏼 Absolutely 💯 inconsistent is the right word, It’s the same with their 1/6 scale figures imo. I would have to agree with you the head sculpt on Lee is definitely better, but they have nailed the outfits, proportions & poses on both…a real shame almost a 10/10 but dropped the ball. Take care of yourself and happy collecting👍🏼
not a great Petter Cushing his star wars molds are better
Thanks for your comments and supporting the channel it’s much appreciated 👍🏼 I have to agree, as good as it is undoubtedly the best Lee & Cushing head sculpts I’ve seen so far are Hot Toys Tarkin & Dooku. That could change though with KP’s Horror of Dracula🤞🏻Take care of yourself and happy collecting.
in my opinion sculpt is 95% and the detail of the figure 100%
I would say that’s a fair score for this one, overall I think it has the Lee statue beat. Take care of yourself and happy collecting👍🏼