Eagle Head for Sixth Scale Human Body by Diao Xiang updated with Part II

For more photos, see Part II.

We've seen these sets advertised on and off, and some of us were wondering about how these heads would turn out. I picked up one of them when I found it parted out, and here is a very concise analysis. By now I have forgotten what kind of questions were being asked about these, but I would hope this covers them.



The head -- at least the eagle head design (they make different animal heads) -- comes in several pieces that attach together, depending on your needs or limitations. There is the eagle's head itself, with a standard inside neck connector (which may or may not be easily detachable). You can plug this in directly onto a figure's neck and neck peg, if it already comes with one you would want to use or cannot remove. Or, if you prefer it or need it, you can attach the head to a pretty standard neck piece that can be concealed, if needed or possible, with an additional section sculpted and painted like the eagle neck. The neck peg that comes with the head has a smaller ball joint that plugs into the neck piece and a larger ball joint that plugs into the inside neck connector in the head.



Here it is on a body with an integral neck -- it did not occur to me to see if it would be possible to fit the additional sculpted section onto the neck and below the head.



Here it is on a more conventional body without an integral neck -- I used the neck piece and additional sculpted section that came with the head.

All in all, pretty simple and neat. Not completely sure what I intend for it, but showing its potential for those who are curious.

I confess I was somewhat inspired by the Greco-Roman renditions of the Egyptian god Horus, pieces like these:



But still cringing at this monstrosity:



What do you think?

For more photos, see Part II.

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Looks pretty good to me though I can't imagine a use for it. The neck fits well with a humanoid body and the scale seems proportional. The additional feathered collar improves its versatility.

shazzdan wrote:Looks pretty good to me though I can't imagine a use for it. The neck fits well with a humanoid body and the scale seems proportional. The additional feathered collar improves its versatility.

Agreed, it scales well. The length/height of the neck could be an issue as often, but one can adjust. I suppose birds are generally known for longer necks, even if Egyptian artistic convention (which put birds' heads on people's shoulders more often than any others) solved this by giving them human-sized necks.

I agree with Dan on all counts. The second figure with the additional neck piece looks really good.

I like the Roman one the best, better not seeing the flesh neck, it makes it look more like a head shrinking mask.

But I thought it was intended for badass US Airforce characters or Paratroopers. I would like to see that.
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'murica, fk yeah!! *Eagle screech/Geronimooo!*

That is cool, thanks for showing. I have no use for this head, but it looks better than I thought. Especially the eye.

Stryker2011 wrote:I agree with Dan on all counts. The second figure with the additional neck piece looks really good.

Fair enough, check out the new photo with it added over the TBLeague neck.

Ovy wrote:I like the Roman one the best, better not seeing the flesh neck, it makes it look more like a head shrinking mask.

But I thought it was intended for badass US Airforce characters or Paratroopers. I would like to see that.

Check out the new photos -- your wish is my command. And if you want to see more silliness, check out this:
https://onesixthfigures.forumotion.com/t4623-anti-superhero-billy-butcher-upgrade-and-the-boys-season-3-predictions-updated

Valiarde wrote:That is cool, thanks for showing. I have no use for this head, but it looks better than I thought. Especially the eye.

I think so too, although I am curious to see if I can bash an Egyptian god with it after all. But, yes, the eye is rather nicely done.

Part II: additional photos

By popular demand...



and, spezial für Ovy...



How's that? Or too restrained. Eagles have gravitas, I remind you.

GubernatorFan wrote:
How's that? Or too restrained. Eagles have gravitas, I remind you.

Reminds me of Colonel Chestbridge on Danger Five.

Well, there goes gravitas... The way they're drinking and smoking, I doubt they will ever actually make it out on a mission before they party themselves into an early grave. I had no knowledge of this show whatsoever.

GubernatorFan wrote:I had no knowledge of this show whatsoever.

I reckon it is brilliant but Australian comedy doesn't always translate well in the US.

Well, I've watched a bunch of Australian movies and episodes of Home and Away. Worked alright for me. But between Crocodile Dundee and Kangaroo Jack, I'd think the American public loves them some Ozzies. Not to mention all those Australian actors and actresses!

GubernatorFan wrote:Well, I've watched a bunch of Australian movies and episodes of Home and Away. Worked alright for me. But between Crocodile Dundee and Kangaroo Jack, I'd think the American public loves them some Ozzies. Not to mention all those Australian actors and actresses!

Here is the first episode if you want to give it a go.

Thanks Dan, although I already checked it out last night. Got to say, it is markedly better than the overhyped Inglorious Basterds film, mostly because it doesn't take itself seriously.

GubernatorFan wrote:Part II: additional photos

By popular demand...



and, spezial für Ovy...



How's that? Or too restrained. Eagles have gravitas, I remind you.

This looks very similar to the MOSTOYS heads, they did an eagle too. i think i might get the eagle and croc soon?
OH MY GOODNESS i watched danger5 a LOT when it came out hahaha, it was a staple when returning home drunk as a skunk at 5am haha. The good ole days

Haha nice job on the eagle general, like the stance. Although a fully equipped paratrooper would ne great too, but I think the guys owning figures like that don't buy eagle heads.

I recently watched Auntie Donna's House of fun. That's how I imagine all Australian comedy to be like.

teamweapon wrote:This looks very similar to the MOSTOYS heads, they did an eagle too. i think i might get the eagle and croc soon?

I don't know how long MOSTOYS have been at it, but this here is quite a bit older than what you mention. There is probably plenty of inspiration between them.

Ovy wrote:Haha nice job on the eagle general, like the stance. Although a fully equipped paratrooper would ne great too, but I think the guys owning figures like that don't buy eagle heads.

Glad you approve. I realize you wanted something more gritty-and-in-the-field, but I did not have the time to put something more ambitious together. Been toying with the idea of doing another couple of reviews, but lately responsiveness has been rather underwhelming. Anyway, glad you found this.

That head would be perfect for an eagle headed Duke Nukem type of character, I can visualize it but I simply can't describe it beyond that.

Theboo-bomb wrote:That head would be perfect for an eagle headed Duke Nukem type of character, I can visualize it but I simply can't describe it beyond that.

Really? I'm not familiar with it so I had no idea. Well, I hope someone finds some use for it along those lines too.

Great Idea for to show mythological monsters. Thanks for sharing.
let me do this smart- ass comment. It looks more like a falcon because of the beak.

Thank you very much, Ephiane, I'm glad you liked it. I will take your word for it, and it is most welcome: all the better for trying to put together a non-TBLeaguesque Egyptian Horus.