joesgis
2nd Lieutenant
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- Sep 26, 2007
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Hi Everyone,
Let me first preface this w/ apologizing for a lack of photos. As I stated in another recent Figarti thread, I dropped my camera, this time for the last time. It was a durable Olympus C60 that had performed well and had been repaired once prior, but alas, it is no more. A new camera is on the way, but on to the Priest.....Figarti has hit another one out-of-the-park! This is one smokin' model to say the least! The desert weathering is fantastically applied, and the detail on the gun is magnificient. It appears that many of the small and fragile-looking gun mechanisms are brass, not resin, as indicated by Rick in another thread, so they are actually very sturdy. As we know from the other recent Figarti releases the packaging is much improved, and the set arrived in perfect condition w/ no damages whatsoever. Thanks go out to Matt and the gang at HB for a fine and fast shipment! And again, hats off to Figarti for their new style of packaging, and for taking the time to strategically place foam pads under, around, and over the very complex main gun to keep it stationery in transit. The figures feature Figarti's latest level of advancement, with the improved faces, tones and poses. It appears that the days of awkward, disproportionate limbs are gone, and have been enhanced to reflect reality quite well. I did have a little trouble placing them all in the vehicle; it is a bit crowded w/ the gun and all, but they all fit nicely if you station the soldiers as shown in the official photos. I was able to install the four figs. w/out chipping any of the them or the intertior of the vehicle. So congrats are due again to Rick and Co. for producing a beautiful version of what so many collectors have been asking for. I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say "thanks for listening". It's nice to have a hobby where the manufacturers are so in touch. Wonderful work and sorry guys again for the lack of pics. I'm looking forward to hearing what others think about their Priests! The one impression I take away from mine is the paint jobe and amazing degree of fine detail-oriented weathering. I like it perhaps even more than the stunning Firefly. Finally, I must state again, I'm anxious and fearful
of what is yet to be unvelied in Chicago!!!
Joe
Let me first preface this w/ apologizing for a lack of photos. As I stated in another recent Figarti thread, I dropped my camera, this time for the last time. It was a durable Olympus C60 that had performed well and had been repaired once prior, but alas, it is no more. A new camera is on the way, but on to the Priest.....Figarti has hit another one out-of-the-park! This is one smokin' model to say the least! The desert weathering is fantastically applied, and the detail on the gun is magnificient. It appears that many of the small and fragile-looking gun mechanisms are brass, not resin, as indicated by Rick in another thread, so they are actually very sturdy. As we know from the other recent Figarti releases the packaging is much improved, and the set arrived in perfect condition w/ no damages whatsoever. Thanks go out to Matt and the gang at HB for a fine and fast shipment! And again, hats off to Figarti for their new style of packaging, and for taking the time to strategically place foam pads under, around, and over the very complex main gun to keep it stationery in transit. The figures feature Figarti's latest level of advancement, with the improved faces, tones and poses. It appears that the days of awkward, disproportionate limbs are gone, and have been enhanced to reflect reality quite well. I did have a little trouble placing them all in the vehicle; it is a bit crowded w/ the gun and all, but they all fit nicely if you station the soldiers as shown in the official photos. I was able to install the four figs. w/out chipping any of the them or the intertior of the vehicle. So congrats are due again to Rick and Co. for producing a beautiful version of what so many collectors have been asking for. I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say "thanks for listening". It's nice to have a hobby where the manufacturers are so in touch. Wonderful work and sorry guys again for the lack of pics. I'm looking forward to hearing what others think about their Priests! The one impression I take away from mine is the paint jobe and amazing degree of fine detail-oriented weathering. I like it perhaps even more than the stunning Firefly. Finally, I must state again, I'm anxious and fearful
of what is yet to be unvelied in Chicago!!! Joe
