This verison and the variant are two of the best wolverines ever made! The sheer amount of statue packed into 1/4 scale, paint, sculpting and potraits is unmatched! The variant is way better! I agree with you about the arm hairs! It ruined the arm appeal and the veins should be more blue! You can always get it repainted and have the artist remove those arm hairs make it look like the phase 2 arms paint job! This and the variant outclass any other wolverine statues! Except the Wolverine beastmode by Thiago Provin! These wolverines will maintain their value and will go up in value with time; as more and more collectors will see the freakish size these wolverines bring to the "table" !
Hey mr. X, I wonder if you switch the shoulder pads see if they'll fit on opposite sides that would bring the Battle scars towards the front. Also if you re-watch your video the shadows from the claws, make a cool design on the base with an x in the middle. Great vid. I can tell you're very excited about this one!
Little background on the name "Wolf Killer" for anyone who was wondering Back in 2013ish Sosa sculpted an MvC Wolverine for Dani, since it was a custom it was sold as "Wolf" not Wolverine. As we all know that statue became a "grail" since there were no other customs at the time and it was a first basically. Fast forward a few years and Dani goes off the handle [and his meds] and scams people [collectors and artists] and becomes an ego maniac as well. Sosa then sculpted this Wolverine for this particular group, hence the name "Wolf Killer" because this statue kills the old "Wolf" statue in every way. Great review & CG on this future sought after Wolverine
Oh man.... I don't know why I love this statue so much but boy do I ever! Absolutely sick! The rage it exudes! The insane musculature! Fantastic paint! Its simplicity is just dope in this case. This is a rare time when I absolutely love the museum pose. That's not normal for me... hahaha! I guess there's always exceptions in life. Something very special about this piece :D
@@Ericksosasculptor Your work is absolutely phenomenal! It's a dream to own a piece by you one day! :) So cool to have such talented artists in the world like you! Thank you for doing what you do!
Thanks for this Mr X. I saw this years ago…couldn’t stop the desire for this grail. Picked it up the other day…way more than $900 now 😂 Don’t care. Had to have it.
I prefer simpler bases as it allows the emphasis to be on the character. Some times the bases are over the top, as if commissioners are trying to out do each other. Also makes it more expensive to package and ship. Difficult to assemble. More space needed to display. Maybe this is a good topic to discuss one day.
Totally agree, I really dislike the massive bases, no need for them at all. The simplistic base is very Bowenesque and I always say 'you can't beat a Bowen', they put the focus on the character, which is how It should be.
While the base shouldn’t take away from a character some characters are hard to display or showcase how great they are without a base to tell some of their story.
Interesting theory, I see your point that a lesser known character might be improved by the narrative of It's base, however I prefer to display the more obscure characters along side related or complimentary characters, wherever possible. This negates the need for an ornamental oversized base.
John i believe this statue was purposely made to be a redition of Joe Madureira's version of Wolverine. The sculptor match his artist exaggerations and flare perfectly. Great piece and if you love Joe Madureira's art style this definitely nailed it.👍
I agree that the base is boring. Although wolverine is spot on to the comic. I actually drew that pose in my sketchbook. The seam line in the neck area isn't horrific. Especially compared to other licensed statues. As for the hair on his arms. I think they're accurate to the comic that Sosa was going for. So for me it's good. Over all this is a wicked savage wolverine. Love it.
Eric likes jacking-up his sculpts alright! Looks killer man! I dig the claws. 🤘 I got a Akuma & Ryu he did. I hope they continue the Street Fighter line?
That is the best comic accurate Wolvie I have ever seen. Neck seam seems negligible because his cowl wouldn't be one piece with the suit. The forearm seams are significant. I love the mirror finish on the claws but they don't look sharp. I also hate the base. But, someone said key it into a display and that could be a good idea, or have the base customized,
This Wolverine is pretty badass. So I hear you say sometimes you sell some of the statues that dont fit YOUR collection anymore. Where can I see what's on the chopping block?
How exactly does this custom statue stuff work? I understand someone thinks of an idea and commissions Sosa to make them. Did Sosa hand-sculpt all 75 statues? How do they end up in China (he mentioned shipping from China)?
@@TheXtremeChannelMrX Thanks. I was very curious because I just saw this same statue on eBay. I guess some Chinese factory is unofficially making unlicensed replicas without the limited series numbering or special box. I'm assuming you've probably heard of this kind of thing. I wonder if they're somehow using the same original digital sculpt.
Customize that base. I'm sure you know somebody. Be careful not to take away from the figural image. It will be a standout with a little work. Love it in general. Also, love your channel.
That base tho…..I'd almost rather remove him and peg him into my stand so he looks clean without that oval. Never been a fan of these exaggerated Wolverines, but this looks excellent. Love the chrome claws! Nice review! Mr X, are you sure the shoulder pads aren't R to L reversed?
Initially when I first saw ideas and concepts I was on same page. Then I had an opportunity to get it and renders looked a little better so I said sure why not. Didn’t really have high expectations but in person it has a very unexpected wow factor.
This verison and the variant are two of the best wolverines ever made! The sheer amount of statue packed into 1/4 scale, paint, sculpting and potraits is unmatched! The variant is way better!
I agree with you about the arm hairs! It ruined the arm appeal and the veins should be more blue! You can always get it repainted and have the artist remove those arm hairs make it look like the phase 2 arms paint job!
This and the variant outclass any other wolverine statues! Except the Wolverine beastmode by Thiago Provin! These wolverines will maintain their value and will go up in value with time; as more and more collectors will see the freakish size these wolverines bring to the "table" !
How can I retrieve the live stream unboxing of this beast?
Hey mr. X, I wonder if you switch the shoulder pads see if they'll fit on opposite sides that would bring the Battle scars towards the front. Also if you re-watch your video the shadows from the claws, make a cool design on the base with an x in the middle. Great vid. I can tell you're very excited about this one!
Little background on the name "Wolf Killer" for anyone who was wondering
Back in 2013ish Sosa sculpted an MvC Wolverine for Dani, since it was a custom it was sold as "Wolf" not Wolverine. As we all know that statue became a "grail" since there were no other customs at the time and it was a first basically.
Fast forward a few years and Dani goes off the handle [and his meds] and scams people [collectors and artists] and becomes an ego maniac as well.
Sosa then sculpted this Wolverine for this particular group, hence the name "Wolf Killer" because this statue kills the old "Wolf" statue in every way.
Great review & CG on this future sought after Wolverine
Great info
Yep the idea for the name was mine.... this was a way to state that this would be better than the Wolf I did for Dani....
@@Ericksosasculptor and you definitely succeeded! This one is awesome
Damn!! This Wolverine is still best of the best museum pose, exaggerating muscle sculpt, nicely detailed quarter scale Wolvie statue. 😎👍
Oh man.... I don't know why I love this statue so much but boy do I ever! Absolutely sick! The rage it exudes! The insane musculature! Fantastic paint! Its simplicity is just dope in this case. This is a rare time when I absolutely love the museum pose. That's not normal for me... hahaha! I guess there's always exceptions in life. Something very special about this piece :D
I'm Back Sucka glad you like him
@@Ericksosasculptor Your work is absolutely phenomenal! It's a dream to own a piece by you one day! :) So cool to have such talented artists in the world like you! Thank you for doing what you do!
Shoulder pads with scratches are supposed to face forward, not backwards.
Love the simplicity yet power it shows of wolvy , sosa smashed it , congrats on another great addition 👏
I love those claws crossed like that and the animalistic expression on his face.
Nice piece. Extremely comic accurate right down to his small head. So many great pieces. Well at least I get to live vicariously through you, lol
Thanks for this Mr X. I saw this years ago…couldn’t stop the desire for this grail. Picked it up the other day…way more than $900 now 😂
Don’t care. Had to have it.
I sold mine for like $3500. I told the guy (good collector) it’s not for sale. He kept pushing so I threw that number at him and he bought it.
Pretty bad ass. So many wolverine statues but it stands out.
To me the seam-line is a non-issue because it's in the back and generally won't be seen.
I prefer simpler bases as it allows the emphasis to be on the character. Some times the bases are over the top, as if commissioners are trying to out do each other. Also makes it more expensive to package and ship. Difficult to assemble. More space needed to display. Maybe this is a good topic to discuss one day.
Totally agree, I really dislike the massive bases, no need for them at all. The simplistic base is very Bowenesque and I always say 'you can't beat a Bowen', they put the focus on the character, which is how It should be.
While the base shouldn’t take away from a character some characters are hard to display or showcase how great they are without a base to tell some of their story.
Interesting theory, I see your point that a lesser known character might be improved by the narrative of It's base, however I prefer to display the more obscure characters along side related or complimentary characters, wherever possible. This negates the need for an ornamental oversized base.
John i believe this statue was purposely made to be a redition of Joe Madureira's version of Wolverine. The sculptor match his artist exaggerations and flare perfectly. Great piece and if you love Joe Madureira's art style this definitely nailed it.👍
Couldn't agree more
Hahahahahaha, what a clown!
Hahahahahahaha, you're so hard 8-)
Hahahahahahaha.......if you say so, you truly are an absolute clown 8-)
Super amazing love everything about it 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
I agree that the base is boring. Although wolverine is spot on to the comic. I actually drew that pose in my sketchbook. The seam line in the neck area isn't horrific. Especially compared to other licensed statues. As for the hair on his arms. I think they're accurate to the comic that Sosa was going for. So for me it's good. Over all this is a wicked savage wolverine. Love it.
Try switching the shoulder pads... 😉
Can’t wait to have the tour for your collections, which you mentioned the other day.
I think they did a good job with his claws
Looks like this wolverine is based on the marvel vs Capcom version. Awesome
Nope it's based on joe madureira comic style
How much is this statue please be under 75
Oldie but a goodie dad
I cant get over the plain base even though I like it overall. I'm definitely a fan of more elaborate bases as well
Eric likes jacking-up his sculpts alright! Looks killer man! I dig the claws. 🤘 I got a Akuma & Ryu he did. I hope they continue the Street Fighter line?
Ken is next in the line.
DAMAGE INC. Guilty as charged 🙏🏻😉
Definitely Wolverine on Juice!🤣👍👍Bad-ass Statue!
That is the best comic accurate Wolvie I have ever seen. Neck seam seems negligible because his cowl wouldn't be one piece with the suit. The forearm seams are significant. I love the mirror finish on the claws but they don't look sharp. I also hate the base. But, someone said key it into a display and that could be a good idea, or have the base customized,
Agreed. I noticed as I was setting it up the forearm seams. Custom base for sure down the road.
XTREMELY JACKED UP. MAKES THE HULK LOOK SKINNY.👊🏽💪🏽
Nice Wolverine Statue Mr X cant wait for the next video
This Wolverine is pretty badass. So I hear you say sometimes you sell some of the statues that dont fit YOUR collection anymore. Where can I see what's on the chopping block?
Here. I always post sales on the channel
Great staute, amazing review. Love all you do buddy
"You know, sometimes when you cage the beast, the beast gets angry." ...
How exactly does this custom statue stuff work? I understand someone thinks of an idea and commissions Sosa to make them. Did Sosa hand-sculpt all 75 statues? How do they end up in China (he mentioned shipping from China)?
It's usually a digital sculpt then a chinese factory will create a print, and casts, then "mass" produce
@@TheXtremeChannelMrX Thanks. I was very curious because I just saw this same statue on eBay. I guess some Chinese factory is unofficially making unlicensed replicas without the limited series numbering or special box. I'm assuming you've probably heard of this kind of thing. I wonder if they're somehow using the same original digital sculpt.
@@arathur It’s best to stay away from the knockoffs
wow amazing statue.
Customize that base. I'm sure you know somebody. Be careful not to take away from the figural image. It will be a standout with a little work. Love it in general. Also, love your channel.
Thank you!
I like this one. I still have to say my favorite is the X-force wolverine with Ninjas! Thank you brother for the review!
Love it, again as you stated like you im not fond of the plain base look. I do like the over exaggerated muscles and face sculpts.
That base tho…..I'd almost rather remove him and peg him into my stand so he looks clean without that oval. Never been a fan of these exaggerated Wolverines, but this looks excellent. Love the chrome claws! Nice review! Mr X, are you sure the shoulder pads aren't R to L reversed?
Damn they may be lol. I’ll have to check when I’m back in town.
Love it!
I don’t know if I believe he is 1/4 scale. That would make him about as tall as Tom Cruse, not Hugh Jackman
Wolverine in the comics was just over 5' tall.
I think it’s intended for 1/4 scale. With the over exaggerations that could affect it maybe.
Are the hands heavy ? I guess it must be, right ?🤔
Decent weight.
You can't talk about who creates the statue is cuz license?? That a good guess?
Correct.
Awesome statue.
hi mrx,i am willing to buy this! will u sell it hah
Not for sale
how can i get one?
See 1:20
Love you work ....If you ever decide to sell pls let
me know this statue.
🤗
I like it
where is this statue from. Link?
It's a custom & we don't talk about where they come from. Go back & listen to the beginning of video.
I heard it but asked anyway lol. Nice statue
Yea sadly not allowed to share
Lol. Funny
Pure badass
Head is too small to me.
900$ for this???? No offense but this statue is garbage
Initially when I first saw ideas and concepts I was on same page. Then I had an opportunity to get it and renders looked a little better so I said sure why not. Didn’t really have high expectations but in person it has a very unexpected wow factor.
Opinions vary... just like assholes.
You sad, strange little man!
HIGH LION are you Dani ? 😂😂😂