A very fair review. I could not agree more. A nice idea to start with, but incredibly overpriced for what you get: not enough details, simple plain painting, average face sculpting, etc. But height of unforgiveness comes from the "signature" annoucement which is actually a mere scanned copy of Arnold's signature, whereas darkside collectibles advertised an autographed model in their description, which, in the area of collecting, means "hand-signed", which is not the case here. Clearly, this company has intentionally concealed this fact to the detriment of its customers, which is a kind of disgrace and lack of respect for T2 fans. Besides, the very high price may have led buyers to believe that it was a genuine hand signature. As a collector, I will definitively avoid this company for the future, and I guess I am not the only one... That said, I am happy that you enjoy this model in your collection. I have registered to your channel too🙂
@@mrorangepeel659 Sorry to disagree. Actually, the sole thing that could justify such a high price was the signature bonus. Darkside knew this very well as they communicated a lot on their "signature" edition. Now for the sculpt, it is fair but other companies do similar job or even better for a lower price...
Just to let you know that the bag of bits are for the COA so that it can stand up, Just screw them together through the holes in the corners of the COA.
Thanks for the honest review, pretty much agreed with everything you said. The flat silver spray painted bike areas, which are my biggest disappointment, should have been chrome or closer to chrome look with some weathering. If I didn't get it at wholesale I wouldn't have gotten it. By the way thanks for your visit back to Starbase Headquarters and the mention of the business here!
As we chatted, the leather sculpt looks fantastic. I had to touch is to know it wasn't mixed media. For the price, the detail is a bit lacking for what you get. Were this priced maybe around $1000, I'd be happier about it, especially considering they used a copied signature. I do like the overall look though. The pose and bike looks nice.
@@kalelsupes808 Will you be getting the P1 version 1/3? Rooted hair, new eye technique and real leather, also the original painter will paint all of these. Will be expensive though 😬
It's a cool diorama, likeness is pretty good but the price is ridiculous, even for nowdays that every collectible is expensive. Btw i saw you have star ace Rocky 3. Is this any good? Will you make a video of him? Thanks
Looks like a 10 year old piece. I have a 1:4 Enterbay and custom bike which cost a less than a third of this and it looks far superior. Have very low hopes for Darkside's Sarah Connor and that ridiculous base it has.
I want to like this but it looks like Kenner toys decided to get into the statue game the bike looks awful. It’s just not worth the price you paid I can sense your regret trying to convince yourself that you like it.
@@watching..........6494 Agreed now I am looking at more carefully. Do you like the one Prime one has for the Terminator 1 Statue?it has a silicon head I think?
A very fair review. I could not agree more. A nice idea to start with, but incredibly overpriced for what you get: not enough details, simple plain painting, average face sculpting, etc. But height of unforgiveness comes from the "signature" annoucement which is actually a mere scanned copy of Arnold's signature, whereas darkside collectibles advertised an autographed model in their description, which, in the area of collecting, means "hand-signed", which is not the case here. Clearly, this company has intentionally concealed this fact to the detriment of its customers, which is a kind of disgrace and lack of respect for T2 fans. Besides, the very high price may have led buyers to believe that it was a genuine hand signature. As a collector, I will definitively avoid this company for the future, and I guess I am not the only one... That said, I am happy that you enjoy this model in your collection. I have registered to your channel too🙂
Thank you for the kind words, and the sub! 👍👍👍
Darkside produce some top quality pieces - and the sculpt on this is bang on. You would be foolish to avoid them based on the signature issue.
@@mrorangepeel659 Sorry to disagree. Actually, the sole thing that could justify such a high price was the signature bonus. Darkside knew this very well as they communicated a lot on their "signature" edition. Now for the sculpt, it is fair but other companies do similar job or even better for a lower price...
@@mrorangepeel659the price would make sense with an actual signed coa but 2800-2900 dollars and you get a printed coa? Hell no.
Just to let you know that the bag of bits are for the COA so that it can stand up, Just screw them together through the holes in the corners of the COA.
Awesome!! Thank you for that!
Wow glad I am getting the Prime one glass eyes and real hair. This looks like my side show old statue sculpt.
Oh 👍 thank you for your quick response 👍
Thanks for the honest review, pretty much agreed with everything you said. The flat silver spray painted bike areas, which are my biggest disappointment, should have been chrome or closer to chrome look with some weathering. If I didn't get it at wholesale I wouldn't have gotten it. By the way thanks for your visit back to Starbase Headquarters and the mention of the business here!
Thanks for the invitation! Looking forward to next time! 🤜🤛
As we chatted, the leather sculpt looks fantastic. I had to touch is to know it wasn't mixed media.
For the price, the detail is a bit lacking for what you get. Were this priced maybe around $1000, I'd be happier about it, especially considering they used a copied signature.
I do like the overall look though. The pose and bike looks nice.
Agreed
Where did you find the assembly guide. The handlebar wires I’m lost on.
We didnt! They did not provide a guide.
Hi I have the same piece and was also puzzled what those extra pieces in the plastic bag are for what? Let me know 👍
Apparently they are for the frame part of the certificate
Hey its an awesome concept, but yea the portrait looks like something sideshow did 10 years ago.
Yeah. For the price point, i expected more. Its pretty far removed from the proto.
@@kalelsupes808 Will you be getting the P1 version 1/3? Rooted hair, new eye technique and real leather, also the original painter will paint all of these. Will be expensive though 😬
Sculpted clothes are actually a great idea. They won’t deteriorate like fake leather clothes.
This Cost $2400.00-$2500.00 US. The Sculpt looks like Sideshow from 8 years Ago. Way over priced.
Yep!!
Looks like a £600 pound statue, not a £1600 statue as the paint apps look very flat.
I tend to agree
Is the signature a print?
Unfortunately….yes! 😞
If John Cena played the T800 this would have been bang on! Also if they "don't do mixed media" why are the glasses plastic?
Ok….smartypants!! 😂😂
I was referring to the clothing.
This a good piece I have to get this or the 1/3 scale or the enterbay 1/4.i thought this was probably your piece
If i were you….i would go for Prime One. This piece belongs to my buddy.
@@kalelsupes808 hmmm 🤔 I'm thinking about it
It's a cool diorama, likeness is pretty good but the price is ridiculous, even for nowdays that every collectible is expensive.
Btw i saw you have star ace Rocky 3. Is this any good? Will you make a video of him? Thanks
Yep! Already filmed that review. Will be on here very soon. Stayed tuned!!! 👍😃
@@kalelsupes808 😀
Nice but too
Many flaws for price , do you have a room tour video ?
I have a few on this channel yeah
I think the likeness is pretty good. Maybe the jaw is a bit bulky and not chiseled enough, but otherwise OK.
This looks like an older piece with all the cheap looking areas. Should be under $1,000
Under 1000$ means your point of view is totally ridiculous 😂😂😂, so funny to see haters around 😂😂 saying bullshit 😂😂, under 1k 😂😂😂😂
I do think that for the price…..the quality should be higher.
Looks like a 10 year old piece. I have a 1:4 Enterbay and custom bike which cost a less than a third of this and it looks far superior. Have very low hopes for Darkside's Sarah Connor and that ridiculous base it has.
Review for Sarah Connor will be posted today!
Stay tuned
I want to like this but it looks like Kenner toys decided to get into the statue game the bike looks awful. It’s just not worth the price you paid I can sense your regret trying to convince yourself that you like it.
Like i said in the video. Not my piece! Haha
Yeah i wouldnt buy this piece. Not at those prices anyway
It is so true, Canada gets bones...especially by Justin Trudeau.
Yep! Hahaha
Bike should be chrome.
The detail for the price is at best is mediocre .
Agreed
Great video.. honestly this looks average for the cost.. love the movie but they could have made
It way better
@@CristianoMiami13 the cost they're asking for the Statue is no way average . It ain't hyper realistic to correspond with asking price
@@watching..........6494 Agreed now I am looking at more carefully. Do you like the one Prime one has for the Terminator 1 Statue?it has a silicon head I think?
@@CristianoMiami13 I do,however I don't like that's it the damaged version but quality is outstanding !
darksides paint jobs regarding faces is a joke.looks like a toy
It could surely be better! Lol