GubernatorFan wrote:ReverendSpooky wrote:I think the AOU sculpt is widely considered the best and most definitive one HT has done, and really does sell for a pretty steep price as is, let alone after being customized. So I definitely get it, but man, it still stings when you shell out for it. I managed to finally pick one up for a good price, and have been planning to take a crack at redoing the hair myself soon. The long hair will always be the definitive iconic look of the character for me. Levi really did do a nice job on it. Makes me wonder if there's good money in wigging heads...
That's what I've read and thought; although there is also something to be said for the previous one (with the slightly open mouth). If I had known the price I paid was just for the head at first, I would have gotten an extra head sculpt and altered that instead of buying it. Make sure you get Tibetan lamb hair from morezmore -- it seems to be the best, and their website or blog offers a tutorial on how to do hair. I did the hair on two Arnie head sculpts with that, and it worked very well; also working on my Jean Grey/Phoenix, although their red is not the best for that.
Have you posted pics of the Arnolds or Phoenix? Couldn't remember if I'd seen them. And thanks for the heads up on Morezmore! I think what I've been mostly using is a synthetic mohair, and have yet to try the real thing. I will say, their dyed colors are excellent. Going to have to spend some time pouring over their selection and tutorials. Might have me re-thinking the way I do things.
(You will need the horn if you want him drinking, as that body has single-jointed elbows.)
