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  • ZICA
    Persistent Member
    • May 7, 2006
    • 2330

    Realistic or Stylized

    I'm looking into getting more heads made for the female body and wanted to get some feedback on the style. Should I go with a more realistic style, like what was done on Yvonne, or perhaps a more stylized look like the image below?

    Sample Style.jpg
  • bobws
    Permanent Member
    • Feb 13, 2008
    • 3462

    #2
    Stay more realistic. A Blonde next would be nice.
    "Hang on Lady... We go for a RIDE!" - Shorty to Willie Scott.Best movie line from Indiana Jones & the Temple Of Doom

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    • Confessional
      Maker & Whatnot
      • Aug 8, 2012
      • 3410

      #3
      Realistic with a range of ethnicity would be a significant addition to the scale.

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      • boss
        Talkative Member
        • Jun 18, 2003
        • 7204

        #4
        I think the stylized head you show in the picture looks nice. However, I would personally hate to have a head that was permanently cocked to the side like that. If it can tilt to that position great. If not, I might as well buy a statue.
        Fresh, not from concentrate.

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        • pmwasson
          Maker
          • Sep 12, 2007
          • 4864

          #5
          I agree with the staying more realistic. A stylized head looks good on its own, but would be hard to customize into other characters.
          sigpic LaserMego

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          • browboy71
            Museum Patron
            • Sep 24, 2012
            • 124

            #6
            I like realistic more than stylized.

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            • newlyknighted
              Persistent Member
              • Feb 21, 2010
              • 1625

              #7
              Realistic please
              I post in thy general direction!

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              • ZICA
                Persistent Member
                • May 7, 2006
                • 2330

                #8
                Originally posted by boss
                I think the stylized head you show in the picture looks nice. However, I would personally hate to have a head that was permanently cocked to the side like that. If it can tilt to that position great. If not, I might as well buy a statue.
                That image is just to show how the features might be done differently, not the position of the head. For example, the larger eyes.

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                • jimsmegos
                  Mego Dork
                  • Nov 9, 2008
                  • 4519

                  #9
                  I like the stylized better mainly because of the "fun" aspect it projects.

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                  • Bronxboykev
                    Permanent Member
                    • Mar 7, 2011
                    • 3013

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Confessional
                    Realistic with a range of ethnicity would be a significant addition to the scale.
                    I second this

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                    • sprytel
                      Talkative Member
                      • Jun 26, 2009
                      • 6539

                      #11
                      I'd vote realistic. I think the extra realism and detail has been what sets Zica apart from other options in this scale.

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                      • JediJaida
                        Talkative Member
                        • Jun 14, 2008
                        • 5671

                        #12
                        Realistic please.
                        JediJaida

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                        • MIB41
                          Eloquent Member
                          • Sep 25, 2005
                          • 15631

                          #13
                          I also vote for realistic. I think it just lends itself to this scale. Never been a big fan of molded hair or cartoon like facial depictions. Plus I think a stylized head places you more at risk for subjective critiques. Ultimately all of this is subjective. But once you start adding elements and stylize things, I think that gap broadens. Just my two cents.

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                          • Scousebadger
                            Veteran Member
                            • Nov 2, 2012
                            • 373

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Confessional
                            Realistic with a range of ethnicity would be a significant addition to the scale.
                            I agree with this 10000%.

                            I also agree with Sprytel's post that ZICA has carved its own niche in the 1/9 scale and is developing its own style; that's what I like about your products, they're bringing this scale into the 21st century without forgetting what makes it fun to collect/kitbash/customise in.

                            So for me, realistic heads (blonde, brunette and redhead), plus different ethnicity bodies and heads are a must.
                            Last edited by Scousebadger; Mar 13, '13, 5:22 PM.

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                            • Jerry68
                              Persistent Member
                              • Feb 12, 2008
                              • 1039

                              #15
                              Realistic is in my mind the only way to go. If you can get four PVCheads in a mold, you can have a couple different ethnicities and save money. Win all around. I don't need soft heads, I think others feel the same way.
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