A 'classic' Year?

[DEL]

I've been discussing this with some mates, and it was a post on El Grecos new bust that brought it to mind again.
In my opinion 2012 has been a classic year for figure models. I can't remember a time when so much really good stuff has come onto the market and so many sculptors have 'peaked' at the same time. I won't list any particular favourites, leave that to the annual FotY but I can't wait to see them at Euro.
Cheers
Derek

 

[housecarl]

I have to agree Derek. As was said in the other thread. "We've never had it so good".
Carl.

 

[Helm]

If only these figures were at the 80's prices lol

 

[Blind Pew]

Yes. I agree. So many releases, so little time & money....

Is this a golden age? It can't far off...

 

[Ventress]

Easily the best offerings for a while, Moz and Carl Reid have been producing some fine work, for which I am very grateful- unlike my wifey!

 

[billyturnip]

Definitely! Stormtroopers, Tommy's War & Model Cellar have all managed to tempt me away (temporarily ) from flats and it's only through sheer willpower that there haven't been more.

Roger.

 

[Helm]

I certainly seem to have come back at the right time figure wise but wrong time cash wise curse you wife, child and mortgage

Steve

 

[Don]

Been a great year indeed Del but I will hold off till after Euro to give my opinion on a classic year.

Don

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

"Rumours of the demise of our hobby have been greatly exaggerated!"

Loving this year...

Mike

 

[Uruk-Hai]

And they keep on coming...........

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[tonydawe]

So many great figures, so little time. Certainly a golden age for figure modelling. Long may it last.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

From the looks of it, this seems to be the year of the 75mm and perhaps the bust?

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[Blue Thunder]

You see Derek, I lived the euphoria of the early 90's where before the web forums the figurine market reached a peak I thought it would be unique. It's incredible to pick Mil-Mod's of that period with news after news and adverts too of incredible scale model figures.

Then things went somehow to a limbo


And now I agree with you: This particular year of 2012 is turning vintage! And,if Ican focus what is amazing me this year in particular are the novelties in the bust arena.


I have a theory regarding this: As we are getting old ... busts tend to be easy! And I pretty well know what's I'm talking about!