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I agree. Like so many of Sideshow's early releases (but to some extent that is true even of Hot Toys), the execution has not aged particularly well (in the sense it is dated by modern standards). However, it is not that bad, and if the joints are stiff, you ended up with a fully armed and operational action figure. Which is certainly a good thing.

That’s not a bad looking figure.

GubernatorFan wrote:I agree. Like so many of Sideshow's early releases (but to some extent that is true even of Hot Toys), the execution has not aged particularly well (in the sense it is dated by modern standards). However, it is not that bad, and if the joints are stiff, you ended up with a fully armed and operational action figure. Which is certainly a good thing.

Also, i picked up the piece for a good price. There are still good prices to be had for 'used'. I picked up 'new'. Some sellers are asking 3x or more compared to what i paid.
In terms of quality, Sideshow appeared to up their game compared to their Scarface 1/6th figure (that talks). I own the Scarface figure, and he is a fun figure to own

Later Blitzway would show the world what is really possibly, when it comes to 1/6 Scarface Tony Montana figures.

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Hot Toys - The Wasp

This is a photo i took back during November 2020

Cool profile shot of the helmet. Interesting visual textures on the surfaces. Looks like a very detailed figure.

Very nice fig, Great that the one you picked is so minty! lovely photographed, Just a shame about he molded hair .

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Cobra, Marion Cobretti 1/6th figure from Sly Stallone Shop

Finally, after spending much time travelling the globe and being held in customs, Cobra, Marion Cobretti arrived, and what a figure he is!
As with the John James Rambo figure, the quality is high, the same in fact.

Some out of the box shots taken using a Samsung S22 (phone)
I mention this, as the small lens and distance to figure can distort things. In the top shot,
Cobra's nose might look on the wide side. It's not in person. Please no freaking out..


What’s In The Box:
Ultra-realistic head sculpt - hand painted
8x  black gloved hands that are quite flexible
Black jacket
Black shirt
Black boots
Blue jeans/denim’s
Weapon holster - the type that goes over the upper body
Colt Gold Cup National Match (custom)
Machinegun Jatimatic SMG with 4 magazines and laser optic
Two hand grenades
Police badge - that can be clipped onto Cobra’s belt
Wristwatch
Sunglasses
Necklace (Metal)
3x Matchsticks
Luxury diorama stand that resembles a Snake (a Cobra)

Compared to the promo shot’s, in person, the shades look so much better.
The lenses are clear enough so that Cobra’s eye’s can be seen.
As great as Cobra’s eye’s look, the shades in place really complete the look.
The arms of the shades clip onto Cobra’s ears to perfection.

The head sculpt looks well painted. The eye’s are as they should be.
The sculpt looks excellent. The hair appears to be moulded as part of the head sculpt,
except the front section of hair stands away from the forehead, which works really well.
If I wanted to be hyper-picky, then as good as the stumble looks,
the proto pictures did appear to should a better (higher) level of stumble paint app.

The blue jeans/denim’s look good, although I did notice that the front two belt loops appear to be positioned further back towards the pockets,
unlike the proto, which appears to show the two belt loops further forward.

8x black gloved hands are of a quality that allows the weapons to be held without being too stiff or too soft.

Cobra ships with 3x matchstick’s that simply wedge between Cobra’s upper and lower lips.  

The weapons are high quality. InArt would have probably taken the weapons to another level, and made them from metal.
I am not too bothered, given the Hot Toys level price point.

Only the other day i watched a Cobra review on YouTube by SixScaleMafia
As much as I like SixScaleMafia’s live chat’s, I found his review to be verging on the negative. He seemed to be in a rush. He failed to make use of the Cobra trademark matchstick in mouth. I was left with the impression he possibly suffers from owning too many figures, thus the magic has possibly worn off to some degree. I guess like all collectors, we tend to like what we see (most of the time) and then want more!

If I wanted to point out two slight negatives when it comes to Cobra,
then I might mention that the black shirt cuff’s folded back flair out more than I would like.
I can work on those, or display the figure without the shirt and make use of the upper body holster.

Likewise, Cobra’s arms tend to stick out slightly, seemingly impossible to pose more pushed against the body.
This might be intentional to demonstrate Stallone’s physique back in 1986


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When I removed the brown shipper out of the brown shipper, the top of the box was open, tape removed?
..which made me wonder if Sly Stallone Shop inspects some/every figure prior to despatch?

When I removed the art box from the brown shipper,
I thought it was slightly odd that Cobra’s portrait was facing right, opposed to directly forward?

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Credits:
Supervision and Direction by: Sylvester Stallone
Executive Producer and direction: Nick Cordasco from The Sly Stallone Shop
Artist Direction and Production Management: Fabio Varesi
3d Head sculpt: Inigo Gil
3d accessories design: Sean Dabbs
Master Paint: Dario BarberaBox Artwork: John Rivoli
Shipping late Summer 2023
Format: 1/6  (Approx 30 cm / 12 Inches)
Price: $290 dollars

Status: SOLD OUT!

"I think I remember the film,

And as I recall, I think we both kinda liked it"

Nice rendition of Sly in Cobra. But "cobra" now always makes me think, ironically, of Albert Brooks in The In-Laws (2003).

Nice grab, Shaun. I never really cared for the film myself (and now I barely remember it).

Ian! For the love of god, son! Watch the original In-Laws with Peter Falk and Alan Arkin (much MUCH better than that unfunny remake).

Stryker2012 wrote:Ian! For the love of god, son! Watch the original In-Laws with Peter Falk and Alan Arkin (much MUCH better than that unfunny remake).

I'm sure it is... just haven't come across it yet. I love Peter Falk. Meanwhile, I'm just saying that out of that context, the remake is not so horrible (in the absence of greater expectations). That said, I'm not promoting it -- just remember all that "big cobra" talk... because it was awkward!

GubernatorFan wrote:Nice rendition of Sly in Cobra. But "cobra" now always makes me think, ironically, of Albert Brooks in The In-Laws (2003).

I had to Google 'Albert Brooks'. Can't say as i see any resemblance.

Stryker2012 wrote:Nice grab, Shaun. I never really cared for the film myself (and now I barely remember it)

The last time i watched Cobra was back in the Vhs days. I might have to pick up the DVD as as far as i can tell, Cobra has yet to make it to Blu-ray status, not here in the UK atleast. I think i have fallen down the Sly Stallone Shop 1/6th figure rabbit hole. I find it slightly annoying that the 3rd figure, Rocky Loan Shark has two options 'Deluxe' and 'Standard'. I might have to go with 'Deluxe' as the base looks superior. What's so annoying is, the 'Standard' features basic black shiny base, which is a downgrade from John James Rambo. Thinking about, the Cobra base is nothing too special. I will have to think about it. Maybe 'Standard' is the way to go, as i am not sold on the extra portrait of the 'Deluxe' edition.

ukshaun wrote:

GubernatorFan wrote:Nice rendition of Sly in Cobra. But "cobra" now always makes me think, ironically, of Albert Brooks in The In-Laws (2003).

I had to Google 'Albert Brooks'. Can't say as i see any resemblance.

It is not a visual resemblance at all. It is a verbal reference.

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Yan Toys - A Clockwork Orange - Alex 1/6th scale figure

This arrived two days ago.
Alex represents my 1st Yan Toys figure to add to the collection.

Over all i am very happy with the figure.
The box, thick card, sponge filled, feels like quality. Good start to the boxing opening
The base amounts to solid square of actual wood.
Included is a brass/gold colored metal name plaque that is felt backed, that can be placed on the base.
The figure has some weight to it, and feels like quality.
The outfit looks really nice.
The various accessories (i am being lazy not to list them all) look great! ..special mention to the 'phallus' which appers to be made from clay with a glazed white finished, just like the phallus in the movie. I has some weight to it. Impressed!  

The only negative, are the boots, which are black plastic, with laces sculpted in.
Proper black leather boots with laces would have been better. It is no big deal

All in all, i am super happy to add Alex to the collection

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..maybe, it might be worth looking into sourcing some replacement boots?

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After Google'ing around.. i discovered the name of the boots as worn in the movie A Clockwork Orange
The name of the boots are 'Bovver Boots'.

Then i discovered an auction that took place (they SOLD for a whopping $4,480.00 )

A pair of dark leather lace-up "bovver boots" worn by James Marcus as Georgie, one of the droogs, in A Clockwork Orange
(Warner Bros., 1971). Both boots are inscribed, using blue ballpoint pen on the inside, with the initials "M.M." The right boot
is additionally ink-stamped "K-0713", while the left boot includes another blue ballpoint pen inscription that reads "J.
Marcus". In the film, Malcom McDowell plays "Alex" and James Marcus plays "Georgie".

Drawing inspiration from the ruffian London street style of the early 1970s, costume designer Milena Canonero chose the
"bovver boots" as part of the droogs uniform to perfect the classic, yet edgy wardrobe the film is notable for. The boots
play an integral part in some of the film's more violent scenes, including the infamous "Singing in the Rain" sequence.


Just need to find a 1/6th scale pair of '8 eyelet' Bovver Boots, with real laces.. or maybe something very similar.
Boots that look better than the Yan Toys boots

Good luck. The figure looks like an excellent rendition of what it portrays. My friend Dimitri tried to introduce me to the "wonder" of this film, but I can't say I ever appreciated it.

GubernatorFan wrote:Good luck. The figure looks like an excellent rendition of what it portrays. My friend Dimitri tried to introduce me to the "wonder" of this film, but I can't say I ever appreciated it.

Finding 8 eyelet boots is proving difficult. I have found 7 eyelet and 9 eyelet.

A Clockwork Orange can come across as dated, which it is. Personally i think the movie received far more attention than it deserved. I like it all the same.
The moment that see's four Droogs walking along the waters edge in slow motion has been copied by the likes of Quentin Tarantino for Reservoir Dogs, and inspired others.

Hmmm. Check anything and everything DiD, they might have made the type of boots you’re looking for at one time or another.

I love A Clockwork Orange. I was also very tempted to get that Alex figure, mainly because of the expressive head sculpt.

It doesn't seem that difficult to source a replacement boot. They look generic enough to the point that there should be several options on the market.

Stryker2012 wrote:Hmmm. Check anything and everything DiD, they might have made the type of boots you’re looking for at one time or another.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Zes wrote:I love A Clockwork Orange. I was also very tempted to get that Alex figure, mainly because of the expressive head sculpt.

It doesn't seem that difficult to source a replacement boot. They look generic enough to the point that there should be several options on the market.

Now that i have seen what the actual boots look like, should help in the search.

OOHHHH i saw some boots like that the other day on FB! they were brown but with a bit of dry brushing would have been perfect. they were definitely DID, unfortuntely i cant remember where it was sorry
so you like the figure then? i didnt much like the sculpt, but dont like ANY of the ones ever for this figure, mebe look better in hand? and didnt like the hat either. hmm might be more inclined to pick this up after your review do you mind me asking how much you picked it up for??

teamweapon wrote:OOHHHH i saw some boots like that the other day on FB! they were brown but with a bit of dry brushing would have been perfect. they were definitely DID, unfortuntely i cant remember where it was sorry
so you like the figure then? i didnt much like the sculpt, but dont like ANY of the ones ever for this figure, mebe look better in hand? and didnt like the hat either. hmm might be more inclined to pick this up after your review do you mind me asking how much you picked it up for??

I like the figure. It is probably the best looking Alex on the market. Could it look better? Yes. Hot Toys, InArt could take Alex to another level
I have been looking at many DID boots.
I paid £275.00 ($350.00 USD)



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I spotted these on aliexpress.com
56% off the price, meaning they cost £5.58 ($7.13 USD)

I figured they could be cut down to size to 8 eyelets.
It if works it works. If it fails.. no big deal

Finding 8 eyelet boots has proved impossible. 7 or 9 eyelet boots are easy to find.

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Today i stumbled across a website:
https://shepherdminiatures.com/

They do offer the famous footwear Dr. Martens / Doc Martens feat. 8 eyelets. They fail to give a sense of scale?
It had crossed my mind to reach out, and ask them to make a pair of boots for my Alex figure

Fashion - Feat. Doc Martens (boots).
https://shepherdminiatures.com/product-category/shops/fashion/

ahhh ok full price, just checking you didnt have a hook up for a cheapo haha. as thats my middle name! always on the hunt for a bargain
those ALI boots looks GREAT but not quite, what you need i dont think, but superb none the less.
that shepards link is AWESOME!!!! but from what i can tell its all 1/12? theres some amazing stuff on there, wish there was an alt site the same but for 1/6.
the shoes you linked are 1/12 and also says are not suitable for putting on a figure
let me have a quick trawl on FB and see if i can find those did boots i saw? they could also be wrong for you as well, as when i saw them wasnt paying THAT much attention but seemed about the right kind of size and looked well worn.

holy SMOKES that took ages to find!
and your right they are 9 holes, but i still think look better than your other options?
the boots on the right.

teamweapon wrote:holy SMOKES that took ages to find!
and your right they are 9 holes, but i still think look better than your other options?
the boots on the right.

Thanks.

I have seen those boots during my searches. I like the 'worn' factor. While it seems the original boots were brown, the boots tended to look black in the movie. I will be stick with black, as it looks better ..besides, the plastic, non laces boots that ship with the figure are black.

very nice figures, well staged and photographed. My favorite is the Bond collection. Thank you for showing me

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A pair of boots arrived from AliExpress (see: boots on left side of image).
I cut them down so that only 8 eyelets are on show,
and laced them up so that the top 8th eyelet is not being used, as they are in the movie A Clockwork Orange.
The original all plastic boots from Yan Toys feature 12 eyelets.

On removing the plastic boots from Yan Toys Alex figure i discovered that the leg pegs into the boot,
there is no foot.
I am going to see if i have a pair of spare feet to place inside the new boots.

On the subject of the new 'actual lace-up' boots, they look good. One of the eye-lets is out of position,
which is slightly annoying.
Even after cutting the boots down (to reduce the eye-let count) they remained the same height as the plastic boots that ship with the figure.

Once the boots have been fit i will form a better opinion.
I might end up searching for another pair of boots.
The more spare parts i end up with, mean i have more parts to make up a new characters